Sondra Wagner Events

About Sondra Wagner Events

In business since 2018

You need a wedding planner you can trust who knows every aspect of your wedding ceremony, reception, dinner, and event. You need them to have the experience with venues and vendors to keep everything and everyone on-time and within budget. You need someone you connect with and who understands your priorities. You want them to sweat all the little details for you, so you don't have to. When you choose SONDRA WAGNER EVENTS for your wedding, you say I do...and we do the rest. When Sondra Wagner began her hospitality career in the mid 1980’s, she never imagined that it would become her passion over the past 30 plus; years. Sondra has been a Director of Catering and Events for the best companies in the world including Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt and Westin properties. Sondra has received premier training from “the best” that the hotel industry has to offer and it has allowed her event experience to be so diverse. One of her most memorable events included the George W. Bush Presidential Rally. Sondra has budgeted, planned and managed countless top corporate conferences as well as multi-day corporate conventions. Sondra has planned professional boxing events, weddings for all denominations, off-site catering for 2,000 plus guests, holiday events and rooftop gourmet dinners including a 4th of July event that ended with a spectacular firework display. Many clients have simply stated that “You have made this so easy”! Clients often describe Sondra as thoughtful and diplomatic as well as having a calm demeanor yet being upbeat and energetic through the whole planning process. She has additionally been described as ethical, trustworthy, professional and detailed. Sondra loves working with people over her long career and SONDRA WAGNER EVENTS promises to work carefully with you. Sondra has written and reviewed countless contracts as well as she speaks “Hotel”. She can easily navigate through the mostly daunting and overwhelming paperwork. Her clients get what they need and are safeguarded by the entire team throughout the planning process. SONDRA WAGNER EVENTS can work with clients from the beginning of your event. If you need assistance, even during the middle of your event, then she can provide her services, including On-Site/Day of Event Management. To be successful and have the longevity Sondra has had in her extraordinary career, “you have to know your stuff”. This cannot be taught in a classroom. She has been tasked with writing and managing multi-million dollar budgets for the hotel industries best. Details, timing and management of your budget are the keys to the success of the event. Sondra and her team will manage your event, vendors, details, and invoicing. Everything will be taken care from beginning to end. Sondra has a network of partners, with whom she has long and trusted relationships, that work together to seamlessly bring your vision to a reality. You will be assured of your budget being exactly as you expect as well as on time. Sondra is married to her husband, Jim, along with their 3 children, Ryan, Josh and Lauren. As wife and mother with a large extended family, Sondra wears many hats taking care of her family, friends and clients. Regardless of the occasion, a client should always ‘Be a guest at their own event’.

Sondra Wagner Events is one of the wedding planners in Santa Clarita and offers wedding planning services.

Wedding Planning Packages and Prices

Wedding Packages Wedding Planning Package

PREMIUM PACKAGE
Full Planning; From beginning to end
- Venue selection
- Vendor selection
- Budget; advise and create detailed budget
- Unlimited meetings, calls, and emails
- Vendor contract negotiations and contract review
- Attendance at all vendor/venue meetings
- RSVP Management (if requested)
- Creation of floor plan & detailed timeline
- Confirm the Banquet Event Order and all guarantees
- Attendance at the wedding rehearsal at the venue
- Acquire all required vendor documentation
- Direct Liaison with venue and vendors
- Distribute End of Day gratuities
- Final bill(s) review
- One Lead Planner and One Associate from set-up through teardown the day of the wedding
based on location; travel, accommodations and meal fees may apply
- Additional associates available at $125.00/per hour/per associate
- Should the ceremony be at a separate location, additional fee may apply
CLASSIC PACKAGE
Partial Planning; Planning begins 3 months prior and On-Site/Day-Of Event Management
- One consultation with couple and their families to discuss current details and expectations
- Contract review for all vendors/venue
- Confirmation of each vendor
- Vendor referrals as needed
- Assistance/guidance in menu selection
- Creation of floor plan & detailed timeline
- Confirm the Banquet Event Order and all guarantees
- Attendance at the wedding rehearsal at the venue
- Acquire all required vendor documentation
- Direct liaison with venue and vendors
- Attendance at your final meeting with the venue
- Attendance at the Wedding Rehearsal at the venue
- One Lead Planner and One Associate for up to 8 hours on the day of the wedding from set-up through dinner service
based on location; travel, accommodations and meal fees may apply
- Additional associates available at $125.00/per hour/per associate
- Should the ceremony be at a separate location, additional fee may apply
ESSENTIALS PACKAGE
Day-Of Management Only; $2,000
On-Site/Day-Of Event Management Only
- One planning meeting two weeks prior to your event to review contracts, timeline, floor plan, etc.
- Confirmation of vendors prior to your event
- Attendance at your final meeting with the venue
- Attendance at the Wedding Rehearsal at the venue
- One lead coordinator up to 10 hours on the day of the wedding from setup through teardown.
based on location; travel, accommodations and meal fees may apply
- Additional associates available at $125.00/per hour/per associate
- Should the ceremony be at a separate location, additional fee may apply

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With so many details and players at stake, planning your wedding can turn into a major headache. Sondra Wagner is the calm within the storm and will ensure that your wedding day runs smoothly and perfect.

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Sondra Wagner Events Client Testimonials

Lori B. 12/5/2018 What do you do when your daughter tells you she’s getting married, and only gives you 3 weeks to plan the wedding & reception? Yes, this is what happened to my husband and I. Thank God I called Sondra Wagner! She was referred by a very close friend who had used her services. She immediately put my fears to rest and we met the same day that I called, because there was no time to waste. We decided on the ceremony and reception locations. It all seemed to come together so quickly, yet so easily. She made it so easy for us. But, just when we thought we were all set, the location for our ceremony cancelled 24 hours prior to the wedding. Seriously?! I called Sondra in a panic (which by the way she ALWAYS picked up the phone when I called), and I told her what had happened. Her words to me, “no problem, I will find an officiant and we will have the wedding at the reception location.” She reassured me that any issues/problems would absolutely become the best memories . . . and she was exactly right! I know that in time, that will be a funny story to share. I cannot thank Sondra Wagner and her team enough for all that she did to make my daughter’s dreams come true. We just love her!

Rose Marie G. 7/21/2018 I was so fortunate to work with Sondra planning my wedding. Truthfully, I didn’t know where to begin. I had “ideas” of what I thought I wanted, but didn’t have a clue how to make all of the different components make sense. We had great conversations, she asked many questions and was genuinely interested in my answers. Little did I realize that our chats helped her paint the picture of what was to be the best day of my life. My now husband, really wanted me to take the ball and run with it because he knew that I wanted to make this so special for him. Thank you Sondra . . . I truly could not have done it, the way I wanted it, with you!!!

Ana & Chris 9/15/2018 Our wedding was planned when I first met Sondra. How disappointed I was that I didn’t meet her earlier. Luckily, I still needed to plan my rehearsal dinner, book rooms for all of our out of town guests and arrange transportation. Done! I cannot say thank you enough, she took away all of the stress so we could enjoy getting married and being with our family. Thank you thank you thank you!