5 out of 5 stars and 18 reviews
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(18)Best of Weddings (1x).Orange County, Inland Empire and Los Angeles County
About this vendor
Nestled in the heart of Southern California, Champagne Dreams + Co. embodies cultivated sophistication and exceptional wedding planning and event design. Founded by the visionary duo, Carly Dahan and Sara Flaxman, this accomplished team combines their extensive industry expertise to orchestrate weddings and events that exemplify timeless refinement and aesthetics. Their portfolio showcases a diverse range of celebrations, from intimate gatherings to lavish affairs, each emanating an air of grace and style.
Their dedication to perfection is unwavering and their passion for creating breathtaking experiences is boundless. With their talent for curating an awe-inspiring ambiance, weaving intricate details and drawing inspiration from the world of your love story and taste, they'll paint the canvas of your dream wedding. The result is an event that transforms the everyday, leaving a lasting impression that lingers in the hearts of all who attend.
At Champagne Dreams + Co., they're all about the art of precision, sculpting meticulously curated event designs that breathe life into their clients' dreams. Their mission is to transform the often daunting wedding planning journey into a seamless, joyous experience, leaving every couple in awe. At the core of their philosophy is a steadfast commitment to an unparalleled standard of excellence and an enduring passion for creating experiential memories.
For those who dream of stepping into a world where every detail is tailor-made, exudes breath-taking beauty and has artistic allure, Champagne Dreams + Co. is your guiding light. If you desire a wedding that transcends the ordinary, creating a timeless masterpiece, then this is where your journey begins.
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- Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
- A la Carte Wedding Planning
- Budgeting
- Day-Of Coordination
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Full Service Wedding Planning
- Honeymoon Planning
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Bachelorette Party
- Bridal Luncheon
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I cannot recommend SARA highly enough! We hired her after we had already chosen the venue and caterer thinking that we could cut down some cost. Big mistake. We encountered a lot of complications with the venue and a few vendors, but Sara handled everything with professionalism, grace, and incredible problem-solving skills. She went above and beyond to make sure our wedding day was absolutely perfect. She was always one step ahead, keeping us calm and confident throughout the entire process. Her attention to detail and dedication to making our vision come to life were unmatched. I mean, things always could happen and we were nervous on the big day but thanks to Sara, we were able to stress LESS on our special day. She’s an absolute gem, and anyone would be lucky to have her as their wedding planner!
Planning a wedding is a yearlong commitment filled with stress and endless decisions, not to mention all the chaos on the big day. But with Carly, she made it a joyful celebration from start to finish. I can't recommend her enough!
Carly was one of two planners recommended by our venue, South Coast Winery in Temecula. We visited over 10 venues before choosing South Coast, which shows how detail-oriented and thorough we are. After looking into both planners, it was an easy decision to go with Carly. She took our vague ideas and brought them to life with a beautiful color palette and cohesive design. When she presented her vision, we barely made any changes—it was exactly what we had in mind, even though we couldn’t articulate it ourselves.
From day one, Carly was on top of everything. Since we decided to forgo a wedding party, all the planning was up to the three of us. She kept us on track, ensuring we always knew what needed to be done and when. Her experience is incredible—she thought of things we would never have considered. Whenever we felt stressed or behind, a quick call with Carly always put us at ease.
She also went above and beyond to make sure everything felt personalized just for us. Want golden hour photos? Done! Not into traditional paper invitations? No problem! Planning an outfit change? Carly made sure we had a golf cart so we wouldn't have to walk. That golf cart was a game-changer—we couldn’t have kept up with our packed timeline without it. Plus, Carly's connections with vendors helped us get great discounts, and she did everything she could to make the day go as smoothly as possible.
On our wedding day, everything was perfect. We were able to truly live in the moment, and that’s all thanks to Carly. In short, Carly is the sweetest, most organized, detail-oriented planner with amazing design skills. She'll bring your dream wedding to life, just like she did for us.
Carly was absolutely phenomenal as our wedding planner! She was incredibly easy to talk to and always made time to listen, even when I needed to vent. She was there every step of the way, ensuring everything went smoothly and efficiently. Her professionalism and dedication truly made our special day perfect. The sales manager at our venue even raved about how amazing she was!
Thank you, Carly, for everything. We couldn’t have gotten through wedding planning without you.
I highly recommend Carly at Champagne Dreams to anyone looking for a wedding planner. She exceeded our expectations and helped make our wedding day truly unforgettable :)
Carly truly made us feel taken care of the day of our wedding. But I knew that we could rely on her based on our phone conversation and venue walk through. She was very personable, and I could tell she really cared about us and our dream wedding. We truly enjoyed the day. I know there were some issues that came up but she just problemed solved and I love her for that. Thank you so much Carly!!
My husband and I used Champagne Dreams + Co. for our wedding day and we could not have asked for a better experience. Let me start by saying that I spoke with three different wedding coordinators before I spoke with Sara. Immediately from our conversation I knew that she understood my vision for my wedding day. Sara was there for every step of the planning process. She helped me organize my thoughts and all my ideas— even when I had a million running through my head. She helped me find all the right vendors and helped me stay within budget. As the wedding day got closer, Sara helped me organize every little detail for the wedding from the guest list to the decor. She had the best ideas for what details were most important. When our wedding day was arrived I had ZERO stress. This was because Sara had every detail of the day organized for us. My husband and I did not have to stress over anything at all. Our wedding day was absolutely magical and I give Sara all the credit in the world for everything she did for us. Thank you so much for the most perfect day!
Thank you Sara for taking our vision and bringing it to life on our wedding day! Sara makes herself available and is patient and understanding throughout the wedding planning process. It was also a huge plus that Sara was working with us from the very beginning and ultimately was at our wedding to make sure everything went as we had hoped based on our discussions and what we had noted as priorities. She took everything we had talked about and completely ran with it on the day of, which allowed us to be fully present on our wedding day and able to enjoy it rather than having to deal with all the little details since we knew she was taking care of everything - including all of our guests, making sure they were also having a good time. During the planning process, she was also available in case we had any questions and once she stepped in more as the wedding date approached, she was a welcome buffer to the couple of last minute vendor issues. Thank you again Sara and the team from Champagne Dreams + Co for helping make our wedding day into our perfect day!
To Sara: Thank you for helping our wedding from beginning to the end. Even when things went wrong and I was about to have a mental breakdown you were there to reassure me or calm me down (looking back those things don’t matter anymore anyway). I appreciate your free design advice, it is very valuable to someone who isn’t as design conscious. I have never been the type of bride that had a vision board/ pintrest account since her high school days). I also appreciate how it felt like it was more than a professional relationship, you got a long with everyone involved in the wedding party and my mom always says how knowledgeable you were. I am very happy and can’t recommend it enough to get a wedding planner even its not a full service one. Thank you again so much! I hope to stay married and (never get married again) so unfortunately I won’t need your help BUT I will definitely recommend to a friend.
My husband and I got married at Margaritaville Palm Springs in October 2022 and used the partial planning and design services of Sara from Champagne Dreams (with her partner, Carly, assisting day of). Let me tell you... this amazing woman and her team are worth their weight in gold! From our first phone conversation I knew that Sara was the planner for me! I was a bride that needed HELP and she was there to help me in every step along the way. Not only does Champagne Dreams have tons of trusted vendor contacts all over SoCal, Sara's vibe and aesthetic was exactly what I was looking for. From day one she was super organized, tremendously creative and into all my non-traditional asks, responsive, pushed vendors to deliver the best products possible, helped me prioritize my budget, pivoted without a hitch when rain changed my ceremony & cocktail hour location DAY OF, and most importantly she totally got our vision and delivered on it flawlessly!!! Not once throughout the process did I feel like I wasn't getting what I needed from her, and while I knew I wasn't their only client (obviously), it sure did feel that way! I always felt like a priority and could tell she cared about our wedding - and that was really special. People are still talking about how beautiful all the details were - which I truly credit to Sara and her amazing design skills. Champagne Dreams made our wedding day the most magical day of our lives. You won't go wrong working with them!
I can’t say enough GREAT things about Carly & Champagne Dreams team. Champagne Dreams went above and beyond in every facet of planning our wedding. I am quite the particular person, and Carly truly brought every vision and dream about my wedding to life. She listened with intent to understand, she was friendly yet consistently professional and prepared, she was willing to pivot when I changed my mind on things, and she is a 10/10 when it comes to communication. In the entire wedding planning process, I never once had to question if things were moving at the right speed or if we were missing something. Carly was consistently 10 steps ahead and it made for such an incredible planning experience and an even more incredible wedding day. I wish I court scream it from the mountain tops— I HIGHLY recommend Champagne Dreams!!!
We absolutely love Sara! Sara and her team made our wedding day everything we hoped for. We mainly worked with Sara as our day of planner with design and I knew we would work well together from our first phone call. Our wedding was only six months away and both my husband and I had very busy schedules. They really made sure that nothing fell through the cracks. She helped us make every decision and was available through text/email/call etc. I sent her every question I had and she would get back to me so quickly. We truly felt cared for throughout the planning process. We love you and thank you!
I feel so blessed to have been introduced to Champagne Dreams + Co. When I got engaged to my now husband, I knew right away I wanted CDC to step in and help make my small, private estate wedding everything that it could be. I was thrilled to have Sara on board, and she didn't disappoint! From the first moment we connected, we went through the design process and worked out the logistics of “how and when” and truly turned my “I’m not sure if the wedding will work here” to “Omg this is my dream wedding!!” She guided me through the design and planning process along with suggesting the perfect vendors that could (and did!) deliver the vision I had. The wedding day was better than anticipated. There was not one hiccup. I got SO many compliments from guests, especially about how gorgeous it all looked and how smoothly everything went. Efforts she made to make this wedding happen are beyond praise and I am grateful for her. Your wedding day deserves to be transformed into an EVERLASTING DREAM filled with unforgettable moments you will hold close to your heart for the rest of your life - Sara is your girl to make it happen. This is your sign to book her!! THANK YOU, SARA!! Your expertise in wedding planning is incredible, and I'm incredibly lucky to have found you as the wedding confidant every couple dreams about.
We really got our dream wedding all thanks to Sara and her team. My husband and I had a six month engagement and we knew very little as far as planning and she helped us from day one. We worked with Sara a lot and ended up developing a friendship along the way. I essentially told her a color scheme and she made it happen. We’re just very happy to have found their page on the knot. We love you guys.
BEST WEDDING COORDINATOR!!
Bride's & Groom's to-be look no further! If you are in search of a coordinator to help in creating the wedding of your dreams the women of Champagne Dreams & Co. are without a doubt the best and only choice. We had the pleasure of working with Carly for our wedding & she made every single moment a breeze! Whether it be a step-by-step timeline of what was needed next, a quick phone call to ask a random question or a simple text at late hours to make sure everything is on track, Carly was always there.
We could go on & on about how amazing these women are but I recommend you chat with them & see just how awesome they are for yourself! You can thank me later :)
Sara F. from Champagne Dreams was hired to help coordinate our wedding day and my husband and I couldn't be happier that our venue chose her to take care of our wedding day stresses! Despite our hiccups with our lousy photographers, she made sure everything else was smooth and fun. She took care of everything -- from creating the schedule (and staying on time) to making sure we had a drink after we said I do! She even took care of my mother-in-law who wanted a drink before the bar opened, lol. Most vendors made me feel pressured for not knowing how to decide on things but Sara was very understanding and helpful with recommendations, suggestions, and asking me what I like. I would definitely want to hire her if I ever need to plan a major event again.
Carly and her team were incredible. Besides being such a kind, caring person, Carly is also very professional and optimistic. She made our dreams come true and really made us feel taken care of. She made the planning process and the wedding day feel completely stress free for us. I wish she didn’t live so far away from us here in Canada!
I cannot recommend Sara enough! Initially when I started planning my wedding I thought that I had it under control. I learned very quickly that I had bit off more than I could chew. Even though I had already completed most major "planning" items (hired venue, florist, baker, photographer..) I knew that I needed help for everything else.
Due to Covid our original date got postponed to Oct 2020 - which actually gave me enough time to look for a wedding planner.
I did reach out to several other wonderfully reviewed planners, but after my initial phone meeting with Sara I knew immediately that I wanted to work with her & it truly was the best decision I ever made.
Not only is Sara a fantastic person but she is incredibly professional and completely understood my vision for our wedding. It was almost like I didn't even need to say certain things and she knew what I was thinking or where I was going with my ideas. She was my rock when I needed it most, especially when it came down to every little details with each hired vender and my own personal wedding anxieties.
With her experience comes knowledge of things I would have never even thought to question or think of. It was so wonderful to have someone in your corner who has no other agenda, but to be there for you and to help navigate certain situations with your vendors. Sara loves what she does and it absolutely shows. She takes such pride in her work, as she should and I couldn't be more grateful to have had the pleasure of working with her and her team.
She is worth it.. so if you are on the fence.. I hope this helps make your decision, and I promise you wont regret it .
THANK YOU SARA.. truly for everything & I hope to be able to work with you again in the future :)
BRITTANY WAS THE BEST!! I didn't know how much having a coordinator would make a difference but if you're on the fence and have the option, I'm telling you - HIRE THEM. We had a meeting with Brittany about a month before our wedding where we went over all the details, and until that meeting I was pretty sure whatever vision I had in my head no one would understand. She made me feel like she had it under control, and she also made me feel like my crazy ideas and requests were normal and fun! Which, even if it was all a lie, calmed me down haha. She contacted all the vendors to make sure everyone's timeline matched up and we went over all the decor and where I wanted it down to the tiniest detail. I had kind of prepared myself for everything to look good but not exactly how I had imagined it, but OMG when I saw the reception area I felt like she read my mind. Even my husband, who hadn't really been paying attention to the decor until then, was stunned. Everything was perfect! She was everywhere we needed her to be when we needed her to be there, and was always one step ahead of us when we had any questions. We underestimated how great it would be to have someone there who was so on top of it that made us feel like we didn't have to be. We were able to let everything sink in and enjoy the day/night. It was the best day/night of our lives and it was due in a very LARGE part to Brittany from Champagne Dreams & Co.
Our wedding day was nothing short of perfect. I can’t thank Michele enough for all she does in making dream weddings come true. I couldn't have imagined anything better! I have zero complaints except that I wish the night never ended. We got so many compliments during the night about how beautiful the venue was and how smooth everything ran. People were saying that they'd never been to such a smooth running wedding before. Michele is super punctual and professional from beginning to end. She has great attention to detail and made sure that all my decor was exactly how I wanted it to be. I’m so happy I had her services for my wedding! We are still getting compliments from our friends and family about how they had never been to such a well run and on time wedding!
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