Luxury Wedding Planning in Central Valley, California & Missouri
Elevated, timeless, and unforgettable
Every love story deserves its perfect fairy tale.
Let us step in, take the lead, and bring your vision to life exactly as it should be, with a little bit of magic woven into every detail.
From your very first idea to the final guest farewell, we guide you, advocate for you, and manage every moving piece so nothing is left to chance.
Creating elevated, thoughtfully guided experiences from beginning to end, we bring expert leadership, seamless coordination, and intentional care to every stage of the planning process.
We are not simply planners. We lead, problem-solve, and care for you the way a modern-day Fairy Godmother would.
Fairy Godmother Events is more than a service—it is an elevated experience that feels effortless, refined, and unmistakably yours.
During one of life’s most meaningful celebrations, you deserve a Fairy Godmother who ensures the magic never breaks.
Trusted by Couples Across California & Missouri
A beautifully orchestrated wedding begins with the right team behind it.
With the right support, you’re able to move through the process without feeling overwhelmed or pulled in every direction.
At Fairy Godmother, we believe every couple deserves to feel guided, supported, and completely at ease throughout one of the most meaningful experiences of their lives.
With the right team behind you, the planning process becomes less about managing details and more about looking forward to the day itself — without the overwhelm, the second-guessing, or the feeling of being pulled in every direction.
The couples who come to us are as varied and unique as the weddings we create together. What they share is a desire for a celebration that feels genuinely their own — beautiful, personal, and thoughtfully executed from beginning to end. They aren't looking for someone to simply run through a checklist. They're looking for a trusted partner who will guide the process with care, handle the complexity with confidence, and bring their vision to life in a way that feels effortless.
This is the Fairy Godmother experience.
As a luxury wedding planner serving Central Valley, California, and Missouri
We offer full-service planning rooted in thoughtful design, seamless execution, and weddings that feel timeless and true to you.
For over sixteen years, we have built our reputation on the quality of what we deliver and the relationships we form along the way. Our couples find us through friends, family, and the venues and vendors who have seen us work. They leave with a wedding that feels beautifully complete — and a team they will recommend to everyone they love.
Wedding Planner & Event Planning in Bakersfield, CA
Central Valley's most trusted wedding planning company, rooted in Bakersfield for over sixteen years.
Wedding Planner in Battlefield, Springfield & Branson, Missouri
A planning experience shaped by years of work in California,
now offered to couples in Missouri.
Central Valley's most trusted wedding planning company, rooted in Bakersfield for over sixteen years.
Wedding Planner & Event Planning in Bakersfield, CA
Founded in Bakersfield, California by Certified Master Wedding Planner Colleen Bauer, we have spent sixteen years transforming overwhelmed couples into present, joyful ones and protecting every detail, anticipating every moment, and creating timeless weddings defined by classic elegance and a sense of ease.
Bakersfield is where Fairy Godmother began, and it remains the community we know most intimately. We know its venues, its finest vendors, the rhythm of a beautifully planned celebration in the heart of Central California. For over sixteen years, we have been the planning company that Bakersfield's most respected venues refer with confidence, that photographers are genuinely relieved to find on the vendor list, and that couples recommend to the people closest to them long after the last guest has gone home.
We have planned weddings at private country clubs and sweeping estate properties, at intimate garden settings and grand ballrooms, and every one of them has carried the same Fairy Godmother hallmark: thoughtful, refined, and executed without the stress. If you are planning an event in Bakersfield or the greater Central Valley, including Los Angeles, Fresno, and the surrounding region, we would be honored to bring the same care and expertise to yours.
Since 2010, Fairy Godmother has had the privilege of guiding couples through one of the most meaningful seasons of their lives.
A planning experience shaped by years of work in California,
now offered to couples in Missouri.
Wedding Planner in Battlefield, Springfield & Branson, Missouri
As a wedding planner serving Battlefield, Springfield, and Branson, we offer full-service, bespoke planning designed to bring a sense of ease to every step. From early decisions to the final details, each part of the process is handled with intention, so nothing feels overwhelming or left uncertain.
Our work is defined by strong relationships, careful coordination, and a consistent presence throughout. The weddings we plan are timeless, rooted in classic elegance and carried out with thoughtful attention to every detail. You are free to enjoy this season, knowing your wedding is being carefully guided from beginning to end.
As we’ve grown into working with couples in Missouri, we bring a well-established way of working carried out with the same consistency and care.
The Fairy Godmother Touch, Woven Into Every Detail
Each service is thoughtfully designed to guide you through the planning process with ease. You are supported at every step, with every detail handled seamlessly, and considering what is most important to you and your partner.
our wedding planning services
For couples who have planned the details and need a trusted Fairy Godmother to bring everything together flawlessly.
For couples who have thoughtfully planned their wedding and need an experienced team to take the reins when the celebration arrives. We step in to coordinate timelines, vendors, rehearsal, and every key moment of the day so you can be fully present and simply enjoy the magic.
The Enchanted Beginning
Wedding Day Management
A more hands-on experience with additional guidance, coordination, and thoughtful execution leading into the big day.
For couples who want more hands-on support leading into the wedding, along with enhanced day-of execution. With expanded vendor coordination, venue walkthroughs, setup support, and a more detailed planning experience, this package offers added peace of mind for a seamless celebration.
The Fairytale Experience
Premium Wedding Day Management
Comprehensive planning, design, and execution for couples who want expert leadership from start to finish.
For couples who want expert guidance from the very beginning. From vendor sourcing and budget management to design direction, logistics, and flawless execution, we oversee every moving piece to create a wedding that feels cohesive, intentional, and beautifully your own.
The Happily Ever After Experience
Full-Service Planning & Design
Our most elevated, white-glove planning experience with concierge-level service and personalized design collaboration.
Our most elevated planning experience for couples who want a highly personalized, white-glove approach. Led by Colleen and Fairy Godmother’s lead designer, this package combines full-service planning with custom design collaboration, concierge-level support, and meticulous execution for an unforgettable celebration.
The Royal Treatment
Luxury Planning, Design & Execution
Explore our services by location, each one thoughtfully tailored to the way you want your wedding to feel.
Wherever your wedding is taking place, you’ll find an experience designed with care.
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Missouri
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Thoughtfully Tailored Planning for Every Chapter of Your Celebration
Not every meaningful event is a wedding. Corporate gatherings and private celebrations are approached with the same level of care and attention to detail.
You are supported throughout the planning process, with each element thoughtfully handled and every piece brought together with intention. The experience is seamless, welcoming, and easy to move through.
Focus on spending your time where it matters most: with your guests, knowing everything has been carefully taken care of.
Wherever Your Wedding Takes Place,
We’re Here to Guide It
Planning a wedding away from home comes with its own set of details, decisions, and moving parts. You are supported through every step, with a team that manages the logistics, coordinates with vendors, and ensures everything comes together just as it should.
Whether your celebration is set in Napa Valley, Las Vegas, or another destination that feels meaningful to you, the approach remains the same. Every detail is carefully managed, and the entire experience is thoughtfully guided so nothing feels uncertain or overlooked.
You are able to be fully present, knowing your wedding is being carefully managed from start to finish, no matter where it takes place.
Certified Master Wedding Planner
Meet the Founder of Fairy Godmother
Colleen Bauer
Colleen grew up in a household where celebration was not an occasion; it was a way of life. Her mother, born in Portugal, brought to every gathering an instinctive warmth and a deep belief that hospitality is one of the most meaningful ways to love the people in your life. Her father, an entrepreneur who built his own bank from the ground up, taught her that anything worth doing deserves to be done with real structure, real commitment, and real care. Colleen carried both of those inheritances into Fairy Godmother from its very first day, and they remain, many years later, the foundation of everything the company is.
to our couples,
Being part of this moment in your life is something we carry with care, from beginning to end.
— Colleen
The Team That Makes the Magic Happen
The magic is real. The planning behind it is… just exceptionally good. Behind every seamless wedding, there is a Fairy Godmother with a very detailed timeline.
What began as a natural extension of Colleen’s work coordinating large-scale events quickly grew into a full-service planning company built on relationships, care, and a genuine love for this work.
Today, the team brings that same mindset to every wedding, combining a strong sense of organization with a warm, personal approach that makes each couple feel supported from beginning to end.
A Team That Works Together Seamlessly
Behind every wedding is a team that is fully aligned, experienced, and working together from start to finish. With multiple professionals involved, ideas are shared, details are triple-checked, and nothing is left to chance. You’re never relying on one person or facing last-minute gaps. Everything is handled by a team that knows your wedding inside and out.
A Planning Process That Feels Steady and Well Managed
With a background in both event leadership and structured planning, every part of the process is approached with care and attention to detail. Timelines are thoughtfully built, vendors are coordinated closely, and each step is handled in a way that keeps everything moving smoothly without added stress.
Real Connections to Help Your Planning
Many couples come through referrals, and many vendors have worked alongside the team time and time again. Those relationships create a smoother experience behind the scenes and a more cohesive one for you. You’re supported not just by a planner, but by a network of trusted professionals who work well together.
Kind Words
"Perfection! From start to finish, everything was flawless. Every detail was thoughtfully planned and beautifully executed, and it was clear they had truly thought of everything, even the things we didn’t know to ask about.
Colleen and her team at Fair Godmother were absolutely incredible in planning our son and daughter-in-law’s wedding. Colleen and her team established a trusting relationship with our family early on, which gave us complete peace of mind throughout the entire process. Their professionalism, organization, and genuine care made the day stress-free and truly perfect. We could not have asked for a better experience and are so grateful for the role they played in making the wedding unforgettable.”
- April
"One of the biggest things I valued about Colleen was the care she showed me as a bride. When an issue came up with someone involved in the wedding process, she was quick to share that if I wasn’t happy, she’d work to make things right, and she did.
Because of this situation and her work throughout the planning process, we knew we would be taken care of on the wedding day, and if anything went wrong, we wouldn’t have known because she and her team always had a smile on their face. Our wedding design was also beautifully brought to life thanks to the time Kimberly put into our wedding and the fairies who set up at our venue the day of. We are still in awe of how beautiful everything looked.
- Raquel V.
"The Fairy Godmother Team is absolutely stellar, and our wedding day was so magical! She contributed great ideas and always asked questions to make sure she knew exactly what we were envisioning.
Our event producer, Kate, jumped in about halfway through the planning process and hit the ground running. Our original bartender canceled about 2 months before our wedding, and within 1 day, Kate was able to find us another perfect bartender! I knew the wedding planning process was going to be stressful for me, and I can not thank Kate enough for giving me that peace of mind. She was always up for a meeting and could be reached anytime. Our wedding was perfect, and we are truly grateful for all of the work Kate, with the help of Alex, put in to make everything come to life.
- Beck
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“It is truly an honor to plan alongside our couples one of the most important days of their lives.”
-Colleen Bauer, Lead Fairy Godmother
Consider your dream wedding vision — granted.
Every celebration deserves a Fairy Godmother who will lead with expertise, warmth, and joy on their special day.
This is a meaningful season of your life, and you don’t have to navigate it on your own.
With the right support, you can be fully present throughout it all, without sacrificing the details that you care for most.
If this feels like the kind of experience you’ve been looking for, we would love to begin the conversation.
