Walker wedding 6/6/26 We hired Shana with Joyous Occasions as our day-of wedding coordinator about two months before our wedding, and from day one she was absolutely amazing. She is down-to-earth, knowledgeable, and incredibly experienced. Even though we brought her on a little later in the planning process, she quickly jumped in, reviewed all of our vendor contracts, and made sure nothing was overlooked. Shana was present at our rehearsal and ensured everyone knew exactly what to do, which gave us so much confidence going into the big day. On our wedding day, everything ran seamlessly because of her organization, professionalism, and attention to detail. She was incredibly hands-on, always available when needed, and even helped bustle my dress. I truly cannot thank Shana enough for the time, care, and effort she put into making our wedding day perfect. She went above and beyond in every way. If you're looking for a coordinator who is professional, organized, experienced, and genuinely cares about her couples, I highly recommend Shana and Joyous Occasions!
Joyous Occasions
- 14 hires
- Based in Brentwood, CA
- 10 years in business
- 1 employee
- Background checked
About Joyous Occasions
Love in all its forms deserves to be honored with care, intention, and joy. As a solo wedding and event professional with 10 years of experience, I welcome and celebrate couples and families of every background, ethnicity, culture, religion, ability, and LGBTQIA+ identity. Whether you need full-service wedding planning, event planning, or day-of coordination, I’m here to create a celebration that reflects who you are and what matters most to you. My approach is personal, organized, and inclusive—so you can feel seen, supported, and truly present on your big day. If this sounds like the experience you’re looking for, I’d love to connect and talk about your vision.
Reviews
Shana is a lifesaver for a wedding. She listens carefully and suggests solutions to any issue coming up, in a non-forceful manner so that you can accept it or not. She is organized (when we weren't) and made sure every detail was in place before the day. On the day share took care of dealing with all our vendors and the venue without fail and while letting us enjoy the celebration. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
We want to thank Shana for her day-of coordinating services for our wedding reception! My husband and I realized we needed a day-of coordinator as it got closer to our special day and we found Shana. From our first phone contact to the end of our reception and everything in between, Shana was great to work with. She’s experienced, professional, and very easy to talk to! I appreciate her taking the time to travel out of town to visit our venue with us and go over our plan. Having planned my own wedding, Shana stepped in to ask about things that I hadn’t thought of and I’m so thankful! She guided us by preparing and organizing our thoughts beforehand which was extremely helpful in giving us a better idea of what our special day would look like. On the day of the wedding, Shana was there to execute the plan and to have everything go smoothly. I even had family members tell me that they liked how she had the answers to everything! Shana, thank you so much for all that you’ve done. We were so happy to have you be a part of our day!
Hiring Shana was one of the biggest blessings of our entire wedding journey. From our first consultation call, she stood out. She was warm, modern, and in tune with we cared about, yet carried herself with a professionalism and clarity that made us feel confident. She had a clear plan and process, and we knew we'd be in good hands. We brought Shana in after we had already started planning, and she jumped in seamlessly. She helped with vendor procurement, ongoing planning, facilitated the rehearsal, and acted as our full day-of coordinator. Throughout the entire process, I had lots of questions - big, small, aesthetic-related, and everything in between. She handled my constant stream of thoughts and clarifications with grace. What impressed us was her ability to keep us on track while also lightening our emotional load. She stepped in as a mediator with vendors, friends, and family when needed - removing stress and giving us space to breathe. As we got closer to the wedding date, our meetings with her became an essential part of my sanity. I always entered the calls stressed or overwhelmed and left feeling grounded and supported. Shana was amazing at brainstorming solutions, pivoting when something changed, and offering ideas and perspectives we hadn't thought of. She was calm, confident, resourceful, and a reliable sounding board. During the rehearsal and on the wedding day itself, she was dialed in. She picked up on my stress before I even said anything and took on the weight so I didn't have to. One example: she would check in with us from time to time, but if we were chatting with guests or another vendor, she intentionally waited off to the side (but in our peripheral) so we knew she had something important to inform us about but without intruding on our moment. Ironically, I was surprised how little I saw her on our wedding day - it wasn't because she wasn't present, but because she was everywhere, quietly handling every detail behind the scenes. She and her team ensured the day ran without a hitch (or at least kept anything stressful far away). Everything felt seamless from my perspective, and that is entirely thanks to her and her team. If you're considering hiring Shana, do it. She is professional, creative, reassuring, patient, and genuinely invested in making your day perfect. She allowed us to fully enjoy the entire process, and we'll forever be grateful.
Shana was an absolute lifesaver and a true professional. She was brought on board at the very last minute—after most of the wedding details had already been finalized—she stepped in with confidence, warmth, and incredible organization. From the very first conversation, her calm and reassuring presence made all the difference. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, especially so close to the big day, but Shana immediately eased every worry. She took the time to understand every detail that had already been arranged and quickly identified areas that needed attention. Her ability to create a clear, well-structured day-of schedule was invaluable, ensuring that everything flowed seamlessly from start to finish. On the wedding day, Shana expertly coordinated the setup and schedule at both the ceremony and reception venues. She handled every challenge seamlessly, resolving issues before anyone even noticed. Thanks to her organization and calm presence, the entire day felt effortless and full of joy. Beyond her professionalism, Shana’s kindness and genuine care stood out. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, and her calm energy helped turn what could have been a stressful experience into a truly enjoyable one. Shana is organized, thoughtful, and completely dedicated to making the day unforgettable. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone who can step in at any stage of planning and make everything shine.
I was iffy about hiring a day of coordinator because I thought it was just an added expenses. Let me tell you, it is not! Shana went above and beyond every expectation! We hired her months before our wedding and she did a check in with us every single month to ensure we were on track with our planning and ordering items for the wedding and was responsive to any questions or concerns we had. I was stress free before, during, and after the wedding thanks to this amazing women! If you are on the fence about a wedding coordinator. Stop, hire Shana!
What can I say about Shana Love? Yes, that is her real name. I found Shana via Thumbtack during the early stages of wedding planning and she just completely transformed my outlook. She kept me calm, had so many ideas that would have just gone over my head, was always so kind and just let me vent on and on and on. Her documents were incredibly crucial and kept us on track. I'm more of a chicken scratch kinda gal. The day of was chaotic but still great and fun! We had unexpected high winds, power outages and just a lot of people. Shana ALWAYS kept her cool and made sure everything got done and was happening. She made sound executive decisions that I didn't even need to be involved in, which I really appreciated. I am so glad I went with Shana, a true expert. I wanted to do this all myself, but honestly, there's no way I could have done it without her. I hope she makes it in more photos, which we are still awaiting, but this is her helping us at the rehearsal!
Shana was such a joy to work with! I am so grateful I found her here. She seamlessly ran our wedding weekend, was on top of everything. She helped me plan and execute such a wonderful day. She is an excellent, excellent wedding planner.