The Last Rose Weddings

Name: The Last Rose Weddings
Address: Mission Viejo, CA, 92691, US
Price range: Starts at $500
Rating: 5

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 1

About The Last Rose Weddings

The Last Rose Weddings

Lead Planner / Owner

We specialize in creating personalized, unforgettable weddings that reflect your unique style and vision. With a focus on seamless coordination, creative design, and attention to every detail, we ensure your special day is stress-free and perfectly executed.

Our team’s passion for wedding planning, paired with strong vendor relationships and years of experience, allows us to bring your dream wedding to life—from start to finish. Let us turn your vision into a beautiful reality!

In three words: Confident, Efficient, Fun

Services by planning level

Full-service planning

Pricing starts at $7,500

Partial planning

Pricing starts at $5,500

Day-of coordination / wedding management

Pricing starts at $3,000

Elopement / microwedding

Pricing starts at $2,500

A la carte

Pricing starts at $500

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

22 reviews

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Marysol R.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Aug 26
THE BEST DAY!!!
Thank you, Sam @thelastroseweddings !!! Our 8.21.26 wedding in Old Towne Orange (CA) was a DREAM, thanks to the SUPERIOR work of Sam. Naturally, the wedding planning process can be extremely stressful. My wife and I were put in contact with Sam through a recommendation by our photographer who had overwhelmingly positive things to say about her. From the initial introductory phone call, we immediately felt Sam's warm and positive "vibe." After exploring two other potential wedding coordinators, we decided to fully commit to working with Sam for our DREAM wedding. During the months and weeks leading up to the big day, Sam was very accessible and communicative via text, phone call, and email. We had many questions and indecisiveness about various items such as the wedding timeline, floor plan layout, and table decorations, to name a few. Sam respectfully provided her opinions without "forcing" them upon us. Additionally, she did not make any "judgement" whatsoever on any of the details that my wife and I decided on. It was VERY evident to us from the get-go, that she has PROVEN experience in the wedding planning industry. On the day of the wedding, Sam showed up EARLY and with a POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING attitude, which eased our nerves. She was constantly checking in on us, asked how we were feeling in the moment, and always made sure we stayed hydrated with water during this emotional (and extremely warm) day. For the decorations, Sam followed our instructions "to a T" and even arranged the hurricanes, candles, and framed photos in a way that looked AMAZING for the photographer. One "surprise" that was not part of our initial vision, but proved to be absolutely amazing was the old-fashioned phone recording device that allowed our guests to leave audio messages to us. My wife and I had some good laughs hearing the funny and sentimental messages from our guests. These audio messages captured a moment in time that we will cherish forever. Overall, we are EXTREMELY GRATEFUL to Sam and @thelastroseweddings for making our dream day happen WITHOUT ANY FLAWS. We CANNOT RECOMMEND SAM ENOUGH to any couple out there who is navigating the wedding planning nprocess. It is a very stressful, yet rewarding experience, and you will be in PERFECT HANDS with Sam. They say, "You only get married (for the first time) once," so make sure that you work with a TRUSTED PROFESSIONAL in the industry. And for us, that is Sam. Thank you @thelastroseweddings ! If we could time warp back to our initial engagement, we would 1,000% work with Sam again! We will be recommending her to all of our friends and family.
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Makena E.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Aug 19, 2026
Sam Wedding Planner
The second I chose Sam as my wedding planner, I knew I was in the absolute best hands. I live in Germany but am from Long Beach, & I was pretty worried about how hectic all of the planning would be from across the world. The first day speaking with Sam (months before my August 2026 wedding) she was on top of everything, every question she asked so organized and the answers never forgotten! Sam truly made the whole entire process so beyond easy, I have no words. My parents, more importantly my mom, was very stressed about wedding planning. She assumed a lot of work would fall onto her since again, I live in Germany, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. After my mom got the pleasure of meeting Sam, she was so relieved and so taken back by how effortlessly Sam took care of everything. Sam is so caring and passionate about what she does, it doesn’t surprise me after getting to know her why she is so good at her job but I just want to spread the word so that other brides and grooms (& their families) can have the absolute best wedding experience, planning and celebrating, as my husband and I did. When the wedding day came, I wasnt even allowed to use any of my own brain cells, she made the day unforgettable. Lastly, Sam is honestly the coolest person ever. I told her she has to come visit in Germany because I genuinely want to be her friend Haha she has the biggest heart and makes everyone around her feel so special and she’s so easy to approach about anything! Pleaassee don’t look past Sam for your wedding!!
Samantha Dougher•Aug 19, 2026
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It was such an honor to be part of your wedding journey, especially from all the way in Germany! I’m so grateful for your trust and friendship, and I truly hope I get to visit you someday!
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Derrick L.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Jul 17, 2026
This planner made the DJ sound better!
As a wedding musician/DJ the wedding planner actually makes a huge difference in how the goes for a wedding. Sam made it super easy for the music to flow seamlessly for the wedding I worked together with her. She was super organized and made me feel safe and and clued in on everything I needed to know, and I'm sure she did the same thing with the Bride, Groom and all her vendors. Also something really great she did was have the photographer take a picture of all the guests on the dance floor right before the dance party so it was super easy to get everyone dancing because of her. Sometimes music performances can feel weird or clunky at a wedding, it can be the musicians talent but many times it can be because the planner was not organized. That is why you should go with the Last Rose Weddings. Not only will they have the wedding go smoothly they will make your live music/DJ flow better!
Samantha Dougher•Jul 18, 2026
Hey Derrick! I truly appreciate your kind words and am so glad you were able to have a peak performance! The wedding we worked together was amazing!!
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Julia J.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Jul 1, 2026
Wedding Planner
If you're looking for the perfect wedding planner, look no further than Samantha! From the very beginning, she was professional, organized, incredibly hardworking, and one of the kindest people we had the pleasure of working with throughout our wedding journey. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but Sam made the entire process feel so much easier. She was always there to answer questions, offer guidance, and make sure every detail was taken care of. Her dedication, patience, and genuine passion for what she does truly shine through in every aspect of her work. On our wedding day, everything ran so smoothly because of her & her team. We were able to relax, be present, and enjoy every moment knowing Sam had everything under control. Her attention to detail and ability to make our vision come to life exceeded all of our expectations. Sam isn't just an amazing wedding planner—she's an amazing person. She cares deeply about her couples and goes above and beyond to make their day unforgettable. We are so grateful for everything she did for us and couldn't imagine our wedding without her. If you're considering hiring a wedding planner, do yourself a favor and hire Sam. Her work is absolutely incredible, and you'll quickly understand why so many people rave about her. She is simply the best, and we can't recommend her enough!
Samantha Dougher•Jul 1, 2026
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It was truly an honor to be a part of your wedding and to help bring your vision to life. Working with you both was such a joy, and I'm so grateful for the trust you placed in me throughout the planning process. Wishing you both a lifetime of love, happiness, and beautiful memories together. Cheers!!
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sam c.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Jun 4, 2026
perfection!
Sam was a lifesaver!!! After a not-so-good experience with my original wedding coordinator.... Sam was recommended to us, and saved the day! She made everything leading up to the day and the wedding day itself completely stress free. She thought of and was prepared for everything. From the ceremony rehearsal... to stained bridesmaid dresses... to our diet coke tower... she killed it all! Not a single thing went wrong. We couldn't have had a more pertect wedding weekend and day!
Samantha Dougher•Jun 6, 2026
Thank you so much for your sweet review! I'm so grateful we were connected and that I could help make your wedding weekend stress-free and seamless. From rehearsal to the Diet Coke tower, it was truly a joy to be part of it all! Thank you for trusting me with your special day, and I wish you both a lifetime of happiness together!