Planning an Armenian wedding is not like planning a regular wedding. The guest list alone can hit 300 to 500 people. There's a church ceremony with its own timeline, a kavor whose duties need coordinating, a circle dance that needs a DJ who actually knows the songs, and family dynamics on both sides that require someone experienced enough to navigate with grace.
The best thing you can do for your Armenian wedding — and for your own sanity — is hire a planner who has done this before. Not just any wedding planner. An Armenian wedding planner who understands the culture, knows the vendors, and has stood in the back of a crowded banquet hall at midnight making sure everything still runs on time.
Below are the Armenian-owned wedding and event planning companies in Los Angeles you should know about.
Armenian Wedding Planners in Los Angeles
Christine Fancy — Fancy That! Events
📍 Los Angeles, CA · 📞 (747) 238-1234
Christine Zohrabians runs one of LA's most respected luxury event planning firms. Fancy That! Events is a full-service operation — Christine acts as your personal event concierge, handling every detail from venue sourcing to day-of execution. She also produces some of Southern California's most upscale bridal shows, which means she has relationships with the best vendors in the market. If you want someone who treats your wedding like a production — with the logistics, creativity, and professionalism to match — Christine is a top pick.
Edgar Hay Events
📍 Los Angeles, CA · 📞 (818) 922-4477
Edgar Hay Events specializes in creative, design-forward celebrations. Known for a strong visual aesthetic and a hands-on approach, Edgar brings a distinct artistic eye to wedding planning and event design. If you want a wedding that looks as good as it runs, Edgar Hay Events is worth exploring. They handle both full planning and coordination for weddings and private events throughout Los Angeles.
HK Events LA
📍 Los Angeles, CA · 📞 (818) 660-8188 · ✉️ hkeventsla@gmail.com
Led by Hripsime Karmiryan, HK Events LA is a luxury planning and design firm with a reputation for crafting exquisite, one-of-a-kind celebrations. Hripsime handles everything from intimate gatherings to grand-scale Armenian weddings, and also offers floral design as part of her services — which means fewer vendors to coordinate overall. HK Events is well-suited for couples who want a cohesive, beautifully designed wedding where the planner and the florals come from the same creative vision.
Kat Minassi Events & Design
📍 Los Angeles, CA · 📞 (818) 903-6472 · ✉️ kat@katminassievents.com
Kat Minassi brings a personal, hands-on approach to wedding planning and event design. Based in Los Angeles, Kat specializes in weddings and signature events with a focus on styling and aesthetic detail. She handles full planning, event coordination, and portfolio-level design work — making her a strong fit for couples who have a clear vision and want a planner who can execute it with precision and care.
La Jolie Events
📍 Los Angeles, CA · 📞 (818) 523-0889
Led by Christina Zee, La Jolie Events is known for beautiful, personalized celebrations with a focus on warmth and elegance. Christina handles weddings, social events, and intimate gatherings, bringing both planning expertise and floral design sensibility to each event. If you're looking for a planner with a refined, romantic aesthetic and a personal touch, La Jolie Events is a name to have on your list.
Mary Michelle Events
📍 Los Angeles, CA · ✉️ mary@marymichelle.com
Founded in 2014 by Mary, the creative director behind MARY MICHÉLLE®, Mary Michelle Events specializes in flawless execution of both intimate and large-scale events. With over a decade of experience, the company brings a high level of creative direction and operational precision to weddings and corporate gatherings alike. Mary Michelle Events is a strong choice for couples who want an experienced, established firm with a proven track record.
Narine Events
📍 Sherman Oaks, CA · 📞 (737) 770-7700
Narine Sargsyan runs Narine Events out of Sherman Oaks, serving the greater Los Angeles area. Specializing in weddings, birthdays, and special occasions, Narine brings a detail-oriented approach and a warm, collaborative style to every event. A great option for couples in the San Fernando Valley who want a planner close to home with deep knowledge of the local Armenian vendor community.
Sparkle La Vie Events
📍 Los Angeles, CA
Sparkle La Vie Events is a full-service event planning company with a signature style that blends elegance and warmth. They handle everything from large Armenian weddings to baby showers, bridal showers, and milestone birthdays — taking each event from concept to execution. Their team is known for curated, beautifully styled celebrations and day-of coordination that keeps everything running smoothly without the couple having to lift a finger.
Trifecta Events
📍 Los Angeles, CA
Trifecta Events is a creative planning team — led by Lus, Nat, and Mon — that specializes in unforgettable celebrations including weddings and private parties. The team approach means more hands on your wedding day, more eyes on the details, and a collaborative energy that comes through in the events they produce. A strong option for couples who want a close-knit, enthusiastic team behind their celebration.
Harutyunyan Events
📍 Los Angeles, CA · 📞 (310) 574-2539
Harutyunyan Events is an Armenian-owned event planning company in Los Angeles specializing in weddings and special celebrations throughout Southern California. With a focus on creating memorable, beautifully executed events, Harutyunyan Events brings professionalism and cultural understanding to every celebration they produce.
What to Look for in an Armenian Wedding Planner
Not every great wedding planner is the right planner for an Armenian wedding. Here's what to ask and watch for when you're interviewing planners.
Experience with Armenian weddings specifically
Armenian weddings have a specific structure — the Psak crowning ceremony, the kavor's role, the circle dance, the plate breaking, the lavash welcome at the reception. A planner who has never worked an Armenian wedding will spend your wedding day learning rather than executing. Ask how many Armenian weddings they've planned and what they know about the traditions involved.
Vendor relationships in the community
The best Armenian wedding planners have relationships with the florists, caterers, DJs, bakers, and photographers who specialize in Armenian events. This matters because it speeds up every decision, gives you access to vendors who might not have availability on their public booking page, and means your planner can make calls and get answers fast on the day of your wedding. Browse the full event planning directory to see who's connected.
Full planning vs. day-of coordination
Be clear on what you need. Full planning means the planner is involved from the start — helping choose vendors, managing contracts, building timelines, and attending every vendor meeting. Day-of coordination means someone steps in the week before to take over logistics, run the rehearsal, and manage the wedding day itself. Both are valuable; the right choice depends on how much of the planning you want to handle yourself.
Communication style
You'll be working closely with this person for months. Make sure their communication style matches yours — that they respond promptly, that they listen, and that they understand what matters to your family. For Armenian weddings especially, family dynamics are part of the equation, and a planner who can navigate that with professionalism and warmth is worth their weight.
Ready to Start Planning?
Browse the full list of Armenian event planners in the SupportArmenian directory, or explore all the other vendors you'll need — from florists and caterers to DJs and wedding cakes. Everything in one place, all Armenian-owned.