Lavender Crown LLC

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 1 – 3


About Lavender Crown LLC

Lavender Crown LLC

co-owners

Wedding Planning, Event Management, & Canine Coordination | With over 10 years of combined experience, Lavender Crown's planners Michelle and Hannah are based in San Jose and serves the Greater Bay area and beyond. We value a work-life-planning balance to that you can take back your time. Whether you just want some advice during the planning process or need someone to help save you over 100+ hours of your time, we're here for you.

We’re your dedicated planning partners every step of the way. We love to hear your priorities, expectations, and goals for your big day so that we can craft a celebration that reflects your unique love story. We are here for the professionals focusing on their career. We're here for the intentional couples who want every detail to shine. We're here for you through the seasons that life has to offer. Lean on us for expert guidance, creative ideas, and personalized service. Looking to include your dog in your wedding day? Ask us about our canine coordination packages!

In three words: Calm, Organized, Resourceful

Best of Zola 2026
Best of Zola 2025

Services by planning level

Service included in starting price
Service available for an extra cost
Full-service planningPartial planningDay-of coordination / wedding management
Description

Our full-service planning takes care of every detail so that you can focus on only the parts of planning that you want to. - All lilac & periwinkle inclusions - Venue scouting & booking - Monthly 60 minute planning meetings - Wedding Website creation and maintenance - RSVP & guest list maintenance - Stationery design: invitations, table numbers, escort cards, & more - Securing unique design elements - Coordination of guest accommodations

You handle the guest list, we'll handle the party logistics. We connect you with trusted vendors who fit style and budget. - All lilac inclusions - Monthly 30 minute planning meetings - Main point of contact with vendors - Budget construction & management - Personalized checklists & task reminders - Design and styling of venue - Up to two (2) locations - Up to 2 site visits - 1 lead coordinator for 10 hours & 1 assistant for 8

You’ve handled the planning, let us help it come together. This package is for couples who want a day-of coordinator and a trusted professional to lean on leading up to the big day. We’re here to be your partner in planning. - Vendor referrals - Timeline & floor plan creation - 2 planning meetings - 1 location - Ceremony rehearsal management - Transportation of personal items - 1 lead & 1 assistant coordinator for up to 8 hours each

Planning begins12 Months out9 Months out6 Months out
Event Styling & Design
Venue Recommendations
Vendor Selection
Vendor Management
Contract Review
Rentals & Linens
Transportation Coordination
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Venue Visits
Budget Planning
Wedding Website
Accommodation Coordination
RSVP Tracking
Invites & Stationery
Wedding Favors & Accessories
PricingStarts at $9,750Starts at $6,950Starts at $2,450

Reviews

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Rating: 4.9

4.9 out of 5

27 reviews

  • BH

    Benjamin H.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 12

    The Dream Team!

    Working with Lavender Crown was a great experience. Their communication is quick and efficient, making every interaction straightforward. What really sets them apart is their genuine care for the couple—they're constantly thinking ahead, whether that's ensuring the bride has a cold drink or keeping the timeline on track so I can capture those perfect moments. As a photographer, I've worked with coordinators who just check boxes, but Lavender Crown truly goes above and beyond to make sure the couple feels supported throughout the day. Their attention to detail and commitment to their clients is evident in every wedding I've photographed with them. I'd confidently recommend them to any couple looking for planners who actually care about making their day special.

  • GW

    Greta W.

    Rating: 1
    •Zola
    •Sep 11, 2026

    Disappointing: Better Spent Anywhere Else

    Working with Lavender Crown was frustrating from contract start to finish. Michelle's communication was inconsistent & responses came late leaving us scrambling to figure out details on our own. We purchased add-ons from LC to simplify our day, but nothing went as planned - the mirror arrived significantly smaller than advertised with the WRONG WEDDING DATE displayed on the mirror & the card table sign wasn't even set up. Luckily my mom caught the wrong date & removed the stickers w/o any help from LC. We paid for a guest book but we haven’t been able to locate & it’s not clear if Michelle set it up/delivered it the next morning. We considered asking to remove these from the invoice, but decided it wasn’t worth interacting with her again. 3 days before the wedding we requested guidance on how to tip our incredible venue & have time to pull out cash for this day-of tip. She said that she would send us guidance by the end of the following day. Given the wedding was days away, we asked for faster guidance & unhappily Michelle responded. Her delayed & sometimes unprofessional responses were less than ideal during the planning process, but with only days before the event, I expected better. Especially b/c we chose Michelle as she claimed to have worked with our venue before & I assumed she had experience with tipping this team in particular. The day before our wedding, I had to redo Michelle’s bridal party timeline & countless other things she had handled. I shared many concerns about the timeline & how little time seemed to be accounted for considering we had a large wedding party & two locations. I was ignored many times & it took several calls & emails for Michelle to finally update my requests. My only reception request was the speeches & toasts to happen during dinner service, as this is a better guest experience IMO. Despite telling Michelle this 5 times over calls & emails, the toasts happened before dinner started & speeches happened after dinner finished. Ultimately, my photographer shared my timeline concerns, we reconstructed it together. Bc of the many changes, I requested a final call with Michelle & our photographer 1 week before the wedding to ensure alignment. Michelle’s response was unprofessional & indicated that any further calls, as well as previous phone calls, would result in a 100/hour fee. We purchased her month-of package, which included unlimited scheduled calls & when I pointed these terms in the contract, Michelle was not pleased. I ultimately was not charged for these hours, but her threat directly in conflict with the contracted terms was frustrating, esp only one week out from the event. Everything she touched either needed to be fixed or caused a problem. The words most often said by myself, my now husband & our wedding party was “where is Michelle,” as it was never clear where she was on the day & ultimately all questions were directed to me. We had a few last minute issues (ex.local bar we planned on stopped at unexpectedly closed on the day), & my photographer & I solved each one. I even had to tell all my vendors that they need to see Michelle for the tip envelops at the end of the night, as several vendors were about to leave without receiving their well earned tips. This is not how I expected to spend the final minutes of our wedding reception, & something Michelle committed to handling but fell on me to ensure it was completed. I would not recommend Lavender Crown under any circumstances.

    Michelle & Hannah•Sep 12, 2026

    Thank you for sharing your experience. We are genuinely sorry that our services did not meet your expectations. While we worked hard to support your wedding, we recognize that your experience did not feel the way you had hoped. We’d also like to provide some additional context around the planning process. Our packages rely on structured planning checkpoints and timely client information so we can prepare timelines and address concerns in advance. Much of the information needed was received later than requested, which compressed our normal preparation timeline. Despite this, we continued accommodating additional conversations, changes, and planning needs leading up to the wedding. No additional charges were assessed; our intention was simply to clarify the information needed to keep the planning timeline on track and ensure the checkpoint and finalization meetings could serve their intended purpose. The incorrect date was an unfortunate human error and we sincerely apologize. The proof was provided to the multiple stakeholders in planning and approved without the error being identified. While client approval is an important safeguard, we recognize that we are professionals and should have caught it as well. The mirror was corrected on-site, and the guest book was remedied immediately following the event. Some wedding-day decisions also had circumstances that may not have been apparent at the time. Vendor gratuities had not been forgotten and were being distributed as vendors completed their services. Speeches were briefly adjusted because sunset photography altered the photographers’ meal period, and they shortened their break to return in time to document the speeches. Wedding-day timelines are dynamic, and adjustments are sometimes necessary to protect the overall experience. We view this as a valuable learning experience and an opportunity to grow and further refine our processes. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for your grace and understanding as we continue to uphold the high standard of service we expect of ourselves. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and wish you both all the best in your future together.

  • K

    Kyle

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 11, 2026

    Lavender Crown is a gem!

    We partnered with Michelle from Lavender Crown for our July 2026 wedding and highly recommend her!! We signed up for the day-of package, which included her guidance through the whole month leading up to the big day. She was clearly well-prepared, experienced, and asked all the right questions in advance to make sure that we were prepared and the party would run smoothly - giving us a structured timeline and highlighting areas to think about in our proposed plan. On our day, she and her assistant worked independently behind the scenes so that we could be fully present and undistracted by all of the details - we hardly knew she was there but the day wouldn't have been possible without her! Thank you Michelle!

  • TS

    Teri S.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 21, 2026

    Amazing Experience!

    If you're looking for a wedding planner who will truly take care of you from beginning to end, we can't recommend Hannah with Lavender Crown enough! She is incredibly responsive, exceptionally organized, and an absolute joy to work with. From the planning process through the wedding day, she kept everything running smoothly with professionalism, attention to detail, and such a calm, positive presence. As a catering team, we work with many planners, and Hannah is the kind of vendor who makes everyone's job easier. Her communication is excellent, she's always one step ahead, and she genuinely cares about creating the best possible experience for her couples. We would absolutely recommend Hannah to any couple looking for someone they can trust to bring their vision to life and ensure they can relax and truly enjoy their wedding day. We look forward to working with her again soon!

  • S

    Sebastien

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Feb 23, 2026

    Top Tier Planner

    As a wedding videographer, I work with a lot of planners, and Michelle and her team really did stand out. Her communication was flawless leading up to the wedding day, ensuring the whole team was on the exact same page, which not everyone takes the time to do. Wedding days can be high-stakes of course, but she remained super friendly, composed, and kind under pressure. Everything ran perfectly on schedule, but what impressed me most was how far out of her way she went to support the rest of the vendors. She is an absolute blast to work alongside, and I highly recommend her to any couple looking for a amazing planner!


Michelle & Hannah are our lead planners and Yesenia a junior planner. While we often assist each other, you will have just one of us assigned as both your File manager and Day-of Lead Event Manager.
Depending on your package, we offer different amounts of timed planning meetings. We are always accessible through email to answer any of your questions! - included in every package: Finalization meeting, ongoing email interaction, 45-minute rehearsal, up to 10 hours of on-site service on event day - Lavender - 90-minute Planning intake meeting, 10-60 minute planning sessions, unlimited scheduled calls (up to 4 hrs in advance) - Periwinkle - 60-minute Planning intake meeting, 8-30 minute planning sessions, unlimited scheduled calls (up to 4 hrs in advance) - Lilac (month-of) - 1-60 minute planning checkpoint call