Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted San Diego Wedding Planning Partner
At Your Side Planning has been crafting exceptional wedding experiences in San Diego since 2004. Our team of certified planners combines interior design expertise, hospitality management, and event coordination mastery to deliver personalized services for elopements, micro-weddings, and traditional ceremonies. Recognized as San Diego's Top 10 Most Sought-After Wedding Planners by Wedding Rule and featured in prestigious publications like The New York Times, we prioritize client satisfaction through transparent vendor partnerships and meticulous attention to detail.With over 18 years of industry experience and specialized certifications from San Diego State University, our planners have successfully coordinated hundreds of events across diverse cultural traditions. Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by consistent top-three rankings in local wedding planner awards and glowing testimonials from satisfied couples who praise our stress-free coordination and creative problem-solving capabilities.
Services
Wedding Planning
Elopement Coordination
Micro-Wedding Services
Marriage Proposals
Day of Coordination
Vow Renewals
Vendor Management
Budget Planning
Ceremony Design
Destination Weddings
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- Certified planners with 18+ years of San Diego wedding expertise
- Transparent vendor referral system with exclusive discounts
- Award-winning service featured in The New York Times
- Specialized cultural wedding experience across 7 traditions
- Comprehensive planning from proposal to vow renewal
What people say
Perfect coordinators
Everything went smoothly
Dreams came true
Stress-free experience
Award-winning service
Services
Elopement Planning
Our San Diego Elopement Packages create memorable intimate weddings with options for 2-30 guests. Certified planners coordinate permits, floral arrangements, officiants, and day-of logistics at iconic locations like Bayside, Sunset Cliffs, and Coronado Bridge. Packages include customized ceremony scripts, sound systems, and decor items while offering upgrades for arches or additional floral arrangements.
Micro-Wedding Services
The San Diego Micro Wedding Package combines ceremony and reception planning for up to 30 guests. This service includes venue referrals, rehearsal coordination, and full-day management with two coordinators. Certified planners create customized timelines, manage vendor communications, and provide design elements like welcome signage and decorative accents to ensure seamless execution.
Day of Coordination
San Diego Wedding Day Management ensures flawless execution through pre-event vendor coordination and timeline management. Our team confirms contracts, organizes rentals, and provides two coordinators for comprehensive oversight. The service includes bridal emergency kits, payment distribution, and real-time problem solving to maintain schedule integrity throughout the event.
Full-Service Planning
The Queen Package offers comprehensive wedding planning from initial concept to final execution. Certified planners provide venue research, vendor negotiations, budget management, and design consultation. This service includes ten planning meetings, monthly updates, and complete coordination for multi-day events with optional third-party vendor integration and location management.
Marriage Proposals
San Diego Marriage Proposal Packages create unforgettable engagement experiences at scenic locations. Our planners coordinate styled picnics, location permits, and decorative elements like rose arrangements and Bluetooth music systems. Services include two-hour setup windows, non-alcoholic beverages, and flexible scheduling options for morning or evening proposals at waterfront venues.
People
Diana Romero Bribiesca
Owner & Lead Wedding Planner
Certified planner with 18+ years experience, Bachelors in Social Science, Meeting & Event Certification from SDSU, interior design expertise, and foster parent advocate. Featured in national publications.
Robin Alcoba
Wedding Planner
Bachelors in Business Management with Hospitality emphasis, former Marriott Sales Coordinator, 14 years wedding planning experience, specializes in vendor relations and event logistics.
Kendra Grant
Wedding Planner
BA in Communications with Event Planning Certification, 8 years experience, former intern with San Diego event companies, specializes in timeline coordination and stress-free execution.
Rosie Arias
Assistant Coordinator
Hospitality Management graduate from SDSU, 6 years experience in event logistics, known for organizational skills and calm demeanor during high-pressure situations.
Amber Castillo Wilson
Wedding Coordinator
Certified health mentor and massage therapist, combines wellness expertise with event coordination, manages setup logistics and ceremony music operations.
Questions
What wedding services do you offer in San Diego?
We provide full-service wedding planning, elopement coordination, micro-wedding services, day-of management, and marriage proposal packages for 2-300 guests.
Do you plan weddings outside San Diego?
While based in San Diego, we offer consulting services for destination weddings and have experience coordinating multi-day events in various locations.
What's included in your elopement packages?
Packages include permits, officiants, floral arrangements, sound systems, and coordination services for 2-30 guests at waterfront locations starting at $1,500.
How do you handle vendor relationships?
We provide preferred vendor lists with negotiated discounts, maintain transparent communication, and coordinate all vendor interactions without accepting commissions.
Can you accommodate cultural wedding traditions?
Our team has experience with Christian, Catholic, Jewish, Indian, Vietnamese, Middle Eastern, and Chinese wedding traditions, ensuring cultural sensitivity and appropriate vendor matching.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards and bank transfers for our services, with payment plans available for packages over $5,000.
