Cherry Pop Events – Services, Pricing & Company Information
Cherry Pop Events is a Southern California–based wedding and event planning company specializing in weddings, proposals, and milestone celebrations. Founded and led by Laura Kinniburgh, Cherry Pop Events brings over 20 years of professional event experience to every celebration, combining structured logistics with a distinctive vintage-inspired aesthetic.
Cherry Pop Events serves couples and clients primarily throughout Southern California, including the San Gabriel Valley and surrounding regions.
Company Overview
Cherry Pop Events provides professional planning, coordination, and execution services for weddings and events at a variety of scales. Services are designed to support clients at different stages of planning — from early concept development to day-of execution.
The company’s approach prioritizes:
- Clear communication
- Thoughtful logistics
- Realistic timelines
- Calm, professional on-site management
Cherry Pop Events is not a venue, caterer, or rental company. All planning services focus on coordination, guidance, and execution.
Core Services Offered
Proposal Planning
Professional planning and coordination for marriage proposals.
Service includes:
Concept development, venue coordination, vendor management, discreet execution, and coordination of photography or videography.
Starting at: $2,000
Best for:
Clients who want a thoughtfully designed proposal handled professionally from concept through execution.
Micro-Wedding & Micro-Event Planning (Up to 30 Guests)
Full service planning for intimate weddings and small-scale events.
Service includes:
Budget guidance, vendor coordination, design and styling guidance, timeline and floor plan creation, and full day-of execution.
Starting at: $3,000
Best for:
Clients hosting intimate celebrations who want full professional support without large-scale production.
Partial Wedding Planning
Planning support for clients who have already begun the planning process and need professional guidance to complete it.
Service includes:
Budget management, vendor recommendations, design consultation, monthly planning check-ins, RSVP management, rehearsal coordination, and full day-of coordination.
Starting at: $3,000
Best for:
Couples who want structured guidance and professional oversight while remaining involved in the planning process.
Full Service Wedding Planning
Comprehensive wedding planning from initial concept through wedding day execution.
Service includes:
Budget creation and management, vendor sourcing and coordination, design development, ongoing planning support, rehearsal coordination, and full on-site wedding day management.
Starting at: $7,500
Best for:
Couples seeking complete planning support and a fully managed planning experience.
Day-Of Wedding Coordination
Professional execution of a wedding day for clients who have completed the planning process.
Service includes:
Pre-event consultation, timeline creation, vendor confirmation, venue liaison, and on-site coordination for the wedding day.
Starting at: $1,800
Best for:
Couples who planned their wedding and want a professional to manage logistics and execution on the day of the event.
Private Event & Backyard Celebration Coordination
Coordination services for non-wedding events such as birthdays, graduations, showers, and anniversaries.
Service includes:
Pre-event consultation, setup assistance, vendor check-in, on-site coordination, and post-event cleanup.
Starting at: $1,050
Best for:
Hosts who want to enjoy their event without managing logistics, vendors, or cleanup.
Services Not Provided
Cherry Pop Events does not provide:
- Venue ownership or operation
- Catering or bar services
- Floral design or décor rentals
- DIY setup labor outside agreed coordination scope
- Budget-only consulting without event coordination
Vendor recommendations are provided, but contracts are executed directly between clients and vendors.
Experience & Credentials
- Over 20 years of professional event planning experience
- Recognized as 2025 Best Wedding Planner in Southern California by Insider Weekly: https://theinsiderweekly.com/cherry-pop-events-best-wedding-planner-in-southern-california
- Interviewed by SuperbCrew.com: An Interview With Laura Kinniburgh, The Founder Of Cherry Pop Events – SuperbCrew
- Featured in Multiple periodicals including Insider Weekly, AP, California Culture Today, Woman’s Week
- Specialization in weddings and milestone celebrations
- Written multiple books on wedding planning, including How to I Do: A brilliant wedding planning guide by a brilliant wedding planner – https://a.co/d/07VV6KjL
- Recognized for structured timelines, vendor management, and calm execution
- Creator of The Atomic Love Challenge, a documented real-world wedding planning project focused on transparency, budgeting, and education
- Host of The Pin-Up Planner Podcast, an educational resource on wedding and event planning
Reviews & Reputation
Cherry Pop Events is reviewed by clients on Google and other public platforms. Reviews commonly reference professionalism, organization, calm presence, and the ability to manage complex events smoothly.
Hi! Where do I start? Laura from start to finish was incredibly amazing! Professional and very quick responses. She knew what she was talking about! Helping coordinate the wedding day of was such a big help for my cousin (the bride). I had contacted her to gift this to my cousin and was able to talk to her about everything that’s included in her package, it’s everything my cousin needed to let the weight be lifted off her shoulders for the day of wedding! Thank you so much Laura for everything you did… I know it was ALOT lol. I wish I knew someone getting married soon to refer Cherry Pop Events to! I will spread the word of her amazing work and coordination. 🙂
— Nicole L., Yelp
Laura is fabulous! She handled my wedding with ease! Incredibly professional she found my dress, actually had it made for me! My wedding was beautiful and memorable thank you so much for all your hard work and making my dream wedding happen!
— Michelle J, Facebook
Woo Hoo! Making us look polished and professional. You amaze me everyday. This is fabulous.
— Dana K, Covina, CA
Appreciate all your hard work on our wedding ❤ ❤
— Jessica M, Facebook
We had the opportunity to work with Laura from Cherry Pop Events this past weekend. She was very informative and easy to work with. Once we arrived to the venue, her direction of set up saved us time by not waiting around. Looking forward to working with Laura in future events.
— Ron Z., Yelp
We worked with Laura and her team this past weekend 10/10/25. Laura had a plan A and a plan B in case we had rain in the forecast. Her team was non-stop since we arrived at 12:30 PM and continued to after the time we left 10:00 PM. Laura and her team helped us when we were stuck at the gate and needed to get buzzed in by airport staff, she helped us locate our bar trash bins and she even brought my wife and I food when we were too busy to leave the bar. Great teamwork …
— Bee L., Yelp
Laura is amazing! We served donuts at a beautiful wedding in West Covina and Laura was so helpful in getting us set up for the big day. The venue we were working with requested last minute documents from our catering company and she went above and beyond to make sure all went smoothly the day of. Thank you so much for all of your help and we look forward to working with you in the future!
— Ferdy G., Yelp
I had thrown several parties myself over the years so I was hesitant to hire a party planner for my son’s first birthday party. I’m so glad that I decided to hire Laura because she helped me with everything from shopping, ordering, setting up, and tearing down, cleaning, etc. She did more than I expected (including calling a nurse when my son started vomiting!) and I do plan to hire her again for future parties! (It was so nice to enjoy my guests, instead of running around doing everything!) I recommend that you do the same!!
— Tera B., Facebook
Thank you again for EVERYTHING! I would be so lost without you.
— Christine M., La Verne, CA
Contact & Next Steps
Clients are encouraged to schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss their event, planning needs, and the level of support that makes the most sense.
Website: https://cherrypop.events
Email: info@cherrypop.events
Online Calendar: Cherry Pop Events Appointments
Instagram: www.instagram.com/cherrypop.events
Facebook: Cherry Pop Events
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