With over a decade of experience planning and designing on the Central Coast, let us help you dream and execute the perfect celebration. From full service coordination and event management to building and executing design concepts, we are happy to assist you with all your event needs. Let’s weave your personality into an event that represents YOU and creates lasting memories.
Testimonials
"One of the best wedding planners of all time! Sam is able to work closely with her clients, all vendors and myself (venue owner) showing her ability to navigate multiple interests simultaneously. On event days, Sam is the first to arrive and is always last to leave. Not only is she phenomenal on the day of the event, but she gives countless hours for many months leading up to the big day and cares so deeply about each of her clients. Her work ethic, her communication and her dedication to upholding the highest level of customer service makes her shine. I wish I could steal her away and hire her full time ... she's that good.” - Lindsey
"Choosing Zest it Up for our wedding coordination was the absolute BEST decision we made. Going into the planning process, my husband and I were pretty overwhelmed; neither of us had planned an event of this size before. Sam not only helped us develop a clear vision for our wedding, but she helped us execute it beautifully. Throughout the entire process, she was extremely quick to answer questions. She offered much-needed guidance, helped narrow down choices, and kept us on track with our timeline. She never missed a beat. And did I mention this is all while giving birth to her third BABY, who we were thrilled to have as a guest at our wedding. :) Since she was the first vendor we booked, she helped us find all our other vendors, all of which were AMAZING. Then, on our wedding day, she kept us calm and organized so we could actually enjoy the day without having to worry about every little detail. There were also some unexpected touches, including rose petals and cake waiting for us in the bridal suite after the wedding along with a personal note and gift from Sam. While working with Zest it Up, we never felt like "just another client." It felt like we had a close friend planning our wedding - someone who knew us as a couple and whom we could trust. I can't say enough about how professional, efficient, supportive, and kind Sam was throughout the entire process. She gave us the wedding of our dreams, and we will be forever grateful. HIRE HER! I promise you won't regret it.” - Megan
"Sam was my fairy godmother! Before her, I didn’t have a cohesive plan or vision for my wedding. Sam held my hand through it all and helped develop my dream wedding! Not only that but her calming presence was also what I need in those frantic moments of vendors not getting back to us or option overload. She was always available over text and email whenever a random question popped into my brain, no question too small or silly! We had quite a long engagement, and Sam was with us for the entire time. I was grateful that she kept track of everything, made sure we were on time with booking our vendors, and made sure no detail fell through the cracks. She worked with my whole family, including my in-laws and made sure everyone was happy and on the same page. Our wedding was beautiful, fun and everything we wanted and that was all thanks to Sam!” - Samantha
“We recently had the pleasure of working with Sam as our wedding planner, and we couldn't have been happier with the experience. From start to finish, she was organized, responsive, and incredibly skilled at bringing our vision for the wedding to life. She helped us with every aspect of wedding planning from vendor selection, design, budgeting, fine details and day-of logistics. The planning process was stress-free and enjoyable, thanks to Sam’s clear communication and attention to detail. She took the time to get to know us, and really listened to what we wanted for our big day. She also offered great suggestions and creative solutions for any issues that came up along the way. On the day of the wedding, Sam and her team were absolutely amazing. They kept everything running smoothly and seamlessly, and we didn't have to worry about a thing. They were always available for any questions or concerns that we had, and they went above and beyond to make sure that everything was perfect. Our wedding turned out better than either of us could have ever imagined. Overall, we would highly recommend Zest It Up to anyone looking for a talented, professional, and dedicated wedding planner. Sam truly made our wedding day unforgettable, and we can't thank her enough for all of her hard work and expertise.” Maxwell
"We got engaged during COVID, and after taking a few months to enjoy our engagement, we started interviewing wedding coordinators to help with the planning process. we talked with a few, but the minute we talked with Sam, we knew she was the "one". Since then, she helped us through 2 wedding venues, an almost 2 year-long engagement and helped us juggle all of the moving parts of our wedding, our family dynamics and just about everything in between. She is patient, and she explored and talked through every idea we had. She is well connected and introduced us to so many amazing vendors, and coached us all the way from signing contracts to vendor meetings. She is almost TOO responsive, I am an early morning e-mailer and texter, and Sam would always respond quickly and thoroughly. Sam was with us through every step of the wedding planning process, and we couldn't have done it without her. Our highs were her highs, and our lows were her lows. She truly cared about our wedding, and while I like to think we're special, I think she is like this with all that are lucky enough to work with her. There is no one like her. She is incredible.” - M
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San Luis Obispo, CA
United States