Frances ("Fran") Steiner is the owner of Events By Fran.   She started off coordinating and planning several of her friends' weddings, wedding showers, baby showers, and anniversaries for over 5 years as a hobby. In the year of 2011, she received her certification in international event and wedding planning from QC School of Event School. Recently, started her own company a few years ago focusing on clients who needs a budget-friendly wedding, bridal showers, anniversaries, rehearsal day/dinner, private parties, birthday parties and corporate parties. She is always making sure her clients are happy and enjoying their social event without worrying about the little details.   

Background:  She graduated from Cal State Long Beach, California with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Option in Computer Engineering) in May 2000. She went on with her career in Marketing (Print/Online Advertising) and Web Designing for over 15 years of work experience with AOL Time Warner Cable, Cypress Retail Group (Commercial Real Estate Brokerage), Sweater.com/One Girl Who (Apparel Industry), and SAGE Publications. She’s always been the creative party planner for all of the companies’ holiday parties, customer service recognition/appreciation parties, and birthday parties.  

Personal Message from Owner: Thank you for visiting my page.  When I'm not planning an event or attending an event, you'll find me playing with my two energetic boys, boxer dog Boss, and husband, John. Some of my other things that I love to do is go traveling, hiking, swimming, watching movies, coffee or spa days with my girlfriends, dinner with friends, enjoying a glass of Pinot or Sangria,  Thanks for reading my little message.  Love, Fran 

Were you wedding postponed by the COVID-19?   Do you just want to marry your love of your life, right now?  Love is not cancelled.   We can help you out!   Ventura County is now allowing couples “to engage in a wedding ceremony, provided that Social Distancing Requirements are followed to the greatest extent feasible and that no more than 10 persons, in addition to the couple to be marry and the officiant, gather in a stable group.”  

We’re offering all inclusive elopements and intimate ceremonies packages to help all the couples that want to get married now and party later.  We will keep it safe by following the social distancing requirements.  What it includes:

• Wedding Planner
• Ceremony Venue:  2 hours use of a beautiful private outdoor venue.  We’ve teamed up with some preferred venues located in Ventura County, CA.  Up to 10 guests allowed, seating included.  
• An Officiant
• Professional Photographer: 2 hours for the ceremony and portrait session afterwards.  
• Hair and Makeup for Bride
• Bride's bouquet and groom's boutonniere.
• Ceremony music provided by Professional DJ
• Zoom set up so friends and extended family can watch the fun!
• Masks for the couple

Starting at $2,500.*

*Pricing varies depends on date.  Weekdays: Mondays-Thursdays, Weekends: Fridays- Saturday.  Depends on the venue location.  We have the option to go another venue if it's within 60 miles from Newbury Park, CA and it meets with the safety guidelines.   

Questions?  Please call Fran at (949) 439-0023 or email fran@eventsbyfran.co