About Us

Welcome to Southern California Event Planners – A full service event planning & production company!

With over 15 years of combined experience, we aim to exceed client expectations by executing a flawless event within a practical budget. We are well versed in the latest trends and specialize in range of events, including:

· Weddings, Engagements, Anniversaries · Golf tournaments and Athletic competitions

· Corporate functions and conferences · Birthdays and Holiday parties

· Charity fundraisers · Bar / Bat Mitzvahs and Quinceañeras

While founded and headquartered in Southern California, our company serves a national audience and has managed events across the United States. Our name pays homage to our beginnings, as well as the high standards and sophistication that are hallmarks of Southern California events. We promise nothing less.

Principals

Shumaila

With extensive experience in managing large-scale events for nationally recognized organizations, Shumaila serves as So Cal Event Planners’ head of consultations, concept development, and production. She is skilled at managing hundreds of details in an organized and timely fashion, while nurturing enthusiasm, confidence and peace of mind in clients and her team. She truly enjoys the challenge of translating a vision into reality and ensuring that each event is unique and memorable. Shumaila has degrees in International Studies and Religious Studies and is a native of Southern California. She also has a certification in Meeting & Event Management. Shumaila is well versed in South Asian wedding traditions with years of experience in coordination for Pakistani Brides and Indian Brides.

Favorite Event Feature: “Lighting – it sets the mood for an event, flattering décor and guests alike.”

Rocio

On behalf of So Cal Event Planners, Rocio offers clients a truly unique perspective. With an educational focus on Communications and Marketing and a personal interest in helping others, Rocio is drawn to and talented in arranging the organizational aspects of events. She finds satisfaction in coordinating complex event logistics, such as overseeing the tiniest of details and implementing schedules. She is also interested in photography, crafts, floral arrangement, and baking.

Favorite Event Feature: “Pictures. The memories of an event are always the longest lasting.”

Marvi

A UC Riverside alumna, Marvi holds her B.A in Psychology with great pride. Her bubbly personality coupled with her extensive experience in event coordination makes her the perfect event coordinator for any event. Her expertise is in Marketing and Event Coordination for corporate and charity events. When she’s not coordinating, Marvi enjoys traveling, hiking and shopping!

Favorite Part of Weddings: “Dancing!”

 

Momena

Momena has a positive attitude and loves to meet new people. She is currently studying for her bachelor’s degree in Business at Cal Poly Pomona. Her bright personality translates to many hopes and big dreams for her future including traveling around the world and expanding her horizons. Momena hopes to learn new cultures and appreciate the little things in life.

Favorite Event Feature: “The decorations and how each wedding has its own flavor to it, wether it be a floating cake or a breathtaking stage.” 

Bushra

With a background in French Literature and Arabic language, Bushra loves learning about new cultures and how these cultures become new and unique weddings. Her experience with So Cal Event Planners in the past pulled her back to these wedding gurus and she now manages social media for SCEP. Bushra is dedicated to expanding SCEP and giving everyone the opportunity to see the magical weddings they create.

Favorite Part of Weddings: “The bride and groom’s first entrance! A wave of genuine happiness washes over all the guests.”

Sadaf

With her calm demeanor and keen attention to detail, Sadaf thoroughly enjoys event planning and coordination. As a student at UCLA, she has put on numerous large-scale events as well as collaborated on many projects. Majoring in International Development Studies, she understands the importance of engaging and learning about the many different cultures and loves to meet and interact with new people. Sadaf will be sure to go out of her way to make sure the client is happy with every component of the event.

 

 

 

 

 

To find out what So Cal Event Planners can do to make your event a success, check out our Services and Contact us for a consultation. We service Orange County, Los Angeles County, Inland Empire, San Bernardino County and San Diego.

We approach each opportunity not as a one-time event, but rather as the beginning of a long-term relationship.

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