🎄 Tinsel, Tidings & Taking a Breather: Cherry Pop Events Wishes You the Happiest Holiday Season, Doll 🍒

Pull up a chair, grab a mug of something cozy (or something bubbly—we don’t judge), and let Cherry Pop Events say this loud and clear:

We wish you the happiest, warmest, most joy-filled holiday season imaginable.

From twinkling lights to clinking glasses, from big family dinners to quiet nights in fuzzy socks—this season is about connection, celebration, and remembering why we gather in the first place. And whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Yule, New Year’s, or simply the glorious art of surviving December with your sanity intact, we’re raising a glass to you.

This year has been a doozy—in the best way. We’ve planned, coordinated, orchestrated, pivoted, soothed nerves, fixed hems, wrangled vendors, and made magic happen behind the scenes (with lipstick perfectly applied, thank you very much). We’ve laughed with clients, cried happy tears, danced in empty venues after the last guest left, and watched love, community, and celebration show up again and again in the most beautiful ways.

So before we barrel headfirst into a brand-new year with fresh plans, bold ideas, and even more sass… we’re pressing pause. Just for a moment. Because even the most fabulous planners need a breather.


A Little Housekeeping (With a Wink): Our Social Media Holiday Hiatus

Let’s talk turkey—retro style.

The Cherry Pop Events social media department will be stepping away for family time from December 22, 2025 through January 4, 2026.

We’ll be back, brighter than a rhinestone brooch, on January 5, 2026.

That means:

  • No new blog posts during that window
  • No new podcast episodes dropping during the break
  • Fewer posts, reels, stories, and sassy commentary from behind the curtain

Why? Because we believe in practicing what we preach.

We spend all year reminding our clients to be present, to enjoy their people, to step away from the to-do list and soak in the moment. And honey, we’d be hypocrites if we didn’t take our own advice.

This break gives our team time to be with family, chosen family, friends, fur babies, traditions, and the occasional nap that accidentally turns into three hours. It’s how we recharge our creative batteries, refill the inspiration tank, and come back ready to serve you even better.

And trust us—you’re going to feel that energy when we return.


Don’t Panic, Cupcake: Services Are Still Available

Now, before you clutch your pearls—take a breath.

Cherry Pop Events is not “closed.” We’re just quieter online.

While our social media sparkle takes a short holiday intermission, our services are still available, and we are absolutely still booking and supporting clients behind the scenes.

Here’s what that looks like:

  • Existing clients are fully supported
  • Events already on the calendar are still being coordinated like a well-oiled jukebox
  • Emails and inquiries will still be monitored (with slightly slower response times, because—holidays)
  • Planning doesn’t stop just because someone put tinsel on the clipboard

And here’s the good news that deserves a drumroll…


Yes, Doll—There Are Still Open Complimentary Consultation Slots

That’s right. While the wrapping paper flies and the cookie tins overflow, there are still a limited number of open appointment slots available for complimentary consultations through our scheduling platform.

If you:

  • Got engaged over the holidays
  • Are quietly panic-planning a 2026 event
  • Realized mid-family dinner that you do not want to be the one running your own wedding day
  • Or simply want to start the New Year feeling organized instead of overwhelmed

…this is your moment.

Our complimentary consultations are relaxed, informative, and refreshingly honest. No pressure. No salesy nonsense. Just a real conversation about your event, your needs, your timeline, and how Cherry Pop Events can help you actually enjoy the process.

So while we may be sipping cocoa instead of posting reels, you can still snag a spot on the calendar and get the ball rolling.

Pro tip from your favorite planners: January fills up fast. Like “New Year’s gym memberships” fast. Booking a consult now is how you stay ahead of the curve.


Coming Back Swinging: What’s Waiting for You on January 5, 2026

Oh, sugarplum—this is not a quiet fade-out. It’s a dramatic costume change.

When Cherry Pop Events returns on January 5, 2026, we’re bringing:

  • Brand-new blog articles packed with practical advice, real talk, and retro charm
  • New podcast episodes of The Pin-Up Planner—more stories, more lessons, more behind-the-scenes truth
  • Fresh updates on the Atomic Love Challenge, our year-long, $5,000 rockabilly wedding planning adventure that’s equal parts education, rebellion, and community love
  • New insights, new inspiration, and new ways to help you plan smarter—not harder

The Atomic Love Challenge, in particular, is about to hit some exciting milestones. More vendor collaborations. More real-world decision-making. More proof that meaningful, stylish celebrations don’t require selling your soul—or your savings.

If you’ve been following along, buckle up.
If you’re new here, welcome to the party.


A Holiday Love Letter to Our Community

This season wouldn’t feel complete without saying thank you—properly.

To our clients:
Thank you for trusting us with your milestones. Your love stories, celebrations, and family moments are not “just events” to us. They are deeply personal, and we are honored every single time you hand us the clipboard.

To our vendor partners:
You are the backbone, the magic-makers, the unsung heroes. From florists to photographers, venues to musicians—you show up with talent, professionalism, and heart. We couldn’t do this without you, and we wouldn’t want to.

To our readers, listeners, and supporters:
Whether you’ve read one article, binged the podcast, shared a post, or sent a kind message—thank you. This community is what makes Cherry Pop Events more than a business. It’s a conversation. A movement. A reminder that celebration matters.

And to everyone navigating this season with mixed emotions:
Joy and grief can sit at the same table. Celebration doesn’t have to be loud. Rest is productive. You’re doing just fine.


Why We Believe the Holidays—and Celebrations—Matter So Much

At Cherry Pop Events, we don’t just plan parties. We honor moments.

Holidays remind us why we gather. Why we decorate. Why we cook too much food and insist everyone take leftovers home. They remind us that connection is worth the effort—and that having someone else manage the details lets us be fully present.

That belief is at the heart of everything we do:

  • Day-of coordination that lets you breathe
  • Planning support that reduces stress instead of adding to it
  • Honest advice that saves you time, money, and headaches
  • A little sass to remind you that perfection is overrated, but joy is not

If the holidays teach us anything, it’s this:
You deserve to enjoy the moment—not manage it.


Our Final Toast (For Now)

So as we hang the metaphorical “back soon” sign on our socials, know this:

We are grateful.
We are excited.
We are rested… soon.

And we are sending you every good wish this season has to offer—peace, laughter, warmth, love, and maybe a little sparkle.

Enjoy your celebrations, however they look.
Take photos. Make memories. Eat the cookie.
And if you’re ready to plan what comes next, we’ll be right here—clipboard polished, lipstick fresh, and calendar open.

From all of us at Cherry Pop Events – Weddings and Events with Sass and Class:

Happy Holidays, doll.
We’ll see you in the New Year. 💋✨

Happy Holidays from CPE SoCal

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I’m Laura

southern california cherry pop events Founder Laura kinniburgh

Well, butter my biscuit and call it fate — Laura Kinniburgh was born to plan a party, baby. With more than 20 years of experience wrangling everything from wild backyard birthdays to swoon-worthy weddings, this single mama of three and fearless founder of Cherry Pop Events has turned event chaos into cherry-topped charm one celebration at a time.

Raised on glitter, gumption, and a whole lotta “I’ve got this,” Laura’s been dazzling the Southern California event scene with her signature blend of 1950s sass, sky-high standards, and enough heart to power a vintage Cadillac. Whether she’s designing a dreamy full-service wedding or swooping in as a Day-Of Coordinator superhero, she’s got the eye, the hustle, and the humor to pull it all together without breaking a sweat (or a nail).

When she’s not knee-deep in linens, timelines, and seating charts, Laura’s wrangling her three incredible kids, walking her three rowdy pups, and proving that you can be a powerhouse planner and still make time for pancakes on Sunday.

So, whether you’re lost in the land of “where do I even start?” or just need a fairy godmother in cherry red heels — Laura’s your gal. And with Cherry Pop Events, she’s made it her mission to make wedding planning feel less like a meltdown and more like a martini. Because darling, love deserves a party — and Laura was born to throw it. 🍒💋

LOVE IS LOVE.

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