Classic & Timeless
Champion Events Co makes visions come to life. We tap into creativity and imagination while also taking the stress off of you so you can enjoy the day. You enter a judgment-free zone when you’re with us because we believe doing it your way is beautiful. We strive to create lasting impressions and know that love is in the details.
“She is in the business of making your dreams come true. If you can dream it, she can figure out a way to make it happen.”
About
I am no stranger to how one conversation can change the course of your life. After a friend approached me to plan her wedding, I put my decade of hospitality experience to good use and founded Champion Events in 2017. I believe love is in the details. Champion Events exists to ensure every detail is filled with love. When I'm not planning and producing events, I can be found chasing behind my adorable fur baby Coco.
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Ciani is such a hard worker and proactive when it comes to wedding planning.
The reason I choose her over everyone else is that she took the time to look up Hindu traditions. After I had gotten off the phone with her, for our initial meeting, I received an email the next day about some traditions that I could incorporate into our wedding. She also, fought for us when it came down to negotiating with wedding vendors. Whenever we met with a vendor, she would be on time but also, stay after with us to go over some aspects of the wedding. During the wedding, there were a few hiccups but these were things that I didn't know about until after the wedding. She took care of things and made sure that neither myself nor anyone else knew what was going on. To say that she minimizes stress would be an understatement. She made sure that we were taken care of. And if we were running short on time, she would politely tell me so. She really does her job well. I would recommend anyone to her when it comes to wedding planning. She knows her stuff and makes sure that we are not overcharged. I would gladly use her services again.
- Maricela
We highly recommend Ciani and Champion Event Productions!!
We were very demanding clients and our expectations were continually exceeded. She is gifted and dedicated with an amazing work ethic and brilliantly creative and design eye. She helped us create and execute an amazing, beautiful, and unforgettable day. Ciani has a wealth of experience that made the process seamless, she was excellent at managing the venue and other contractors/suppliers, and she was readily available to answer our questions. She also had excellent communication and relayed information proactively; she took all of the normal worries out of the process because we knew that Ciani had it under control. On top of being a logistics and event management whiz, Ciani’s eye for design and gift at making things beautiful, even on a budget, is truly an asset to any couple. Trust me, she’ll exceed your expectations. We cannot thank Ciani enough for arranging a spectacular day for us. We cannot recommend her enough as our friends will attest. Thanks Ciani.
- David
We love Ciani so much we now consider her family.
She handled every situation surrounding our wedding with decisiveness, professionalism, and class. She was an advocate for our needs with various vendors. The mark of an excellent wedding planner/coordinator is that they shield you from the chaos unfolding around you. Ciani did this many times for us. I didn’t find out about mishaps until after the wedding leaving my husband and I free to just enjoy the most important day of our lives.
- jocelyn
Services
Weddings & Personal
Did you know that the average engaged couple spends over 400 hours planning their wedding? Who has that much spare time?! Let us help you save both money and time. As your partner in Wedding Planning, we will be there from your first decision to when the last guest departs, to make sure your day represents you, your partner, and your unique celebration.
Wedding Planning services include whatever you need − from vendor matchmaking and contract reviews to RSVP management and welcome bag creation − we do it all, and we love it. Whether you are just very recently engaged or you already booked a few members of your creative team, we can help! Champion Events offers a variety of packages to meet your specific wedding planning needs. While packages range in services offered, each include a consultation. If there is a package that doesn't quite fit what you're looking for, we can create a customized package for you and your partner.
Every event has its own distinct audience, tone, personality, and set of objectives. From small meetings to large corporate galas, Champion Events ensures that each event is specifically created to match its intent.
Through understanding a company's unique brand and identifying their target audience, our team designs an event concept and coordinates all technical aspects before the event begins. Because we understand the importance of creating a continuous relationship and helping create a shared vision for more events to come, we work with our clients to clarify their ideal business outcomes and streamline the logistics.
Whether you need help planning a conference, corporate luncheon, team-building event, award dinner, or holiday party, we can expertly create and execute any event to fit your vision and needs.
Corporate & Business
Champion Events strongly believes that philanthropy and community engagement is extremely important in today’s world. As a result, we strive to make it simple and affordable for individuals and companies of all sizes to host charity events that support and/or give to those in need. Though planning charity events or fundraisers can be personally fulfilling projects to embark upon; like any occasion, they can also be tough work with a host of different components to consider and coordinate. Champion Events makes it easy by doing all of the work for you!
Event services include, but are not limited to:
• Full Service Charity Event Management
• Silent & Live Auction Management
• Securing Celebrity Support
• Development of Marketing & Sponsorship Material
• Fundraising Preparation
• Staffing & Volunteer Coordination
• RSVP & Donor Tracking
Non-profit & Charity
What we’re all about…
Taking the pressure off of you when you don’t know where to start.
Creating a fun experience with no judgement on budget or ideas.
Being the expert and bringing knowledge and guidance to the table.
Setting realistic expectations while also delivering a detailed event.
Let’s work together
Philanthropy
Champion Events Co is dedicated to giving back to the community. Partnering with multiple non-profits, 5% of package fees go directly to benefiting these charities. Outside of our own partnerships, if a client is already affiliated with another non-profit, we will donate to their charity of choice. We look forward to giving back and growing with you!
NAMI
Step Up
Trade Works Foundation
Treasures
Unlikely Heroes
UNITED FARM WORKERS
Contact
Email: info@championevents.co
Phone: 818-853-3437
Based in Los Angeles, Dallas, and Beyond
Reach out & say hi
Ciani
owner + principal planner & designer
Favorite Cake Flavor: Strawberry Shortcake
Soundtrack to Your Life: Waiting To Exhale (soundtrack)
Song guaranteed to have me on Dance Floor: “September” by Earth, Wind, & Fire
Go to Dance Move: Does the Cupid Shuffle Line Dance count?! If not Single Ladies lol.
Favorite Disney Movie: Lady And The Tramp - 1995 edition
Favorite Quote: “If everything was perfect, you would never learn and you would never grow.” -Beyoncé Knowles Carter
Favorite Event Memory: There are too many great events to pinpoint just one. Seeing events come to life is a true love of mine. To see people smiling, eating and drinking, dancing, having fun, celebrating, and creating memories is priceless. I believe love is in the details. Champion Event Productions exists to ensure every detail is filled with love.
Your Nickname: CC
Favorite Cake Flavor: Strawberry Shortcake
Soundtrack to Your Life: Waiting To Exhale (soundtrack)
Song guaranteed to have me on Dance Floor: “September” by Earth, Wind, & Fire
Go to Dance Move: Does the Cupid Shuffle Line Dance count?! If not Single Ladies lol.
Favorite Disney Movie: Lady And The Tramp - 1995 edition
Favorite Quote: “If everything was perfect, you would never learn and you would never grow.” -Beyoncé Knowles Carter
Your Nickname: CC
Kyla
associate planner
Favorite Cake Flavor: Chocolate
Soundtrack to Your Life: “I Got That” by Anthony Brown & Group Therapy
Song guaranteed to have me on Dance Floor: Stanky Leg
Go to Dance Move: Like Hitch a basic two step can take you anywhere you want to go!
Favorite Disney Movie: Meet The Robinson’s
Favorite Quote: I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14
Favorite Event Memory: Meeting Teddy Riley and having him say, “I really appreciate you!”
Your Nickname: Kake
Favorite Cake Flavor: Chocolate
Soundtrack to Your Life: “I Got That” by Anthony Brown & Group Therapy
Song guaranteed to have me on Dance Floor: Stanky Leg
Go to Dance Move: Like Hitch a basic two step can take you anywhere you want to go!
Favorite Disney Movie: Meet The Robinson’s
Favorite Quote: I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14
Your Nickname: Kake
Amy
Associate planner
Favorite Cake Flavor: Anything dark chocolate with a hint of berry.
Soundtrack to Your Life: “Yeah!” by Usher.
Song guaranteed to have me on Dance Floor: Footloose! I dare you to sit still while that song is playing.
Go to Dance Move: The Snake.
Favorite Disney Movie: Aladdin (the original).
Favorite Quote: “Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” CS Lewis
Favorite Event Memory: I was a director at a boutique hotel and our F&B outlets were all on the rooftop. We were known for over-the-top events and would transform our entire rooftop into themes for our yearly events. One year, we transformed it into a vintage circus and had fire dancers, animals, dart throwers, and anything you would find at a circus back in the early 1900s. It was so fun and it really felt like you were transported to a different era!
Your Nickname: Natty Nat
Favorite Cake Flavor: Anything dark chocolate with a hint of berry.
Soundtrack to Your Life: “Yeah!” by Usher.
Song guaranteed to have me on Dance Floor: Footloose! I dare you to sit still while that song is playing.
Go to Dance Move: The Snake.
Favorite Disney Movie: Aladdin (the original).
Favorite Quote: “Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” CS Lewis
Your Nickname: Natty Nat
Jessica
Associate planner | texas
Favorite Cake Flavor: Oooh…anything Lemon.
Soundtrack to Your Life: Singing in The Rain, I've listened to the album 8 million times and every time cry happy tears.
Song guaranteed to have me on Dance Floor: Footloose! I dare you to sit still while that song is playing.
Go to Dance Move: Running man, signature move since 1980-something.
Favorite Disney Movie: So hard to pick just one, but I will go with Mulan. Mushu is my favorite.
Favorite Quote: "Going in one more round when you don't think you can, that's what makes all the difference in your life." -Rocky Balboa, my hero.
Favorite Event Memory: Attending a wedding at the Grand Tradition in Fallbrook when I was about 8 years old. That was my first introduction to a formal event and, at that age I was stunned. I was obsessed with every detail, flowers, and figuring out what an hors d'oeuvre was. I wanted to live in that moment forever. Many many years later I made a career out of paying attention to all those details.
Your Nickname: Cynthia!!! Rugrats...anyone, anyone?
Favorite Cake Flavor: Oooh…anything Lemon.
Soundtrack to Your Life: Singing in The Rain, I've listened to the album 8 million times and every time cry happy tears.
Song guaranteed to have me on Dance Floor: Footloose! I dare you to sit still while that song is playing.
Go to Dance Move: Running man, signature move since 1980-something.
Favorite Disney Movie: So hard to pick just one, but I will go with Mulan. Mushu is my favorite.
Favorite Quote: "Going in one more round when you don't think you can, that's what makes all the difference in your life." -Rocky Balboa, my hero.
Your Nickname: Cynthia!!! Rugrats...anyone, anyone?
Carly
Associate manager
Favorite Cake Flavor: New York Cheesecake
Soundtrack to Your Life: “I Used To Know Her Part 2” by - H.E.R.
Song guaranteed to have me on Dance Floor: “Don’t Mess With My Man” by Nivea
Go to Dance Move: Leg Tilt
Favorite Disney Movie: Nightmare Before Christmas
Favorite Quote: “Some women choose to follow men, and some women choose to follow their dreams. If you’re wondering which way to go, remember that your career will never wake up and tell you that it doesn’t love you anymore.” - Lady Gaga
Favorite Event Memory: Working on Deja Riley’s wedding
Your Nickname: C-Money
Favorite Cake Flavor: New York Cheesecake
Soundtrack to Your Life: “I Used To Know Her Part 2” by - H.E.R.
Song guaranteed to have me on Dance Floor: “Don’t Mess With My Man” by Nivea
Go to Dance Move: Leg Tilt
Favorite Disney Movie: Nightmare Before Christmas
Favorite Quote: “Some women choose to follow men, and some women choose to follow their dreams. If you’re wondering which way to go, remember that your career will never wake up and tell you that it doesn’t love you anymore.” - Lady Gaga
Your Nickname: C-Money
Ife
Balloon designer
Favorite Cake Flavor: Vanilla
Soundtrack to Your Life: Love & Basketball Soundtrack
Song guaranteed to have me on Dance Floor: "Adorn" by Miguel
Favorite Disney Movie: Soul (if you’re counting Pixar movies if not then The Lion King)
Favorite Quote: “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”
Favorite Event Memory: My wedding
Your Nickname: My name is only 3 letters, no nickname.
Favorite Cake Flavor: Strawberry Shortcake
Soundtrack to Your Life: Waiting To Exhale (soundtrack)
Song guaranteed to have me on Dance Floor: “September” by Earth, Wind, & Fire
Go to Dance Move: Does the Cupid Shuffle Line Dance count?! If not Single Ladies lol.
Favorite Disney Movie: Lady And The Tramp - 1995 edition
Favorite Quote: “If everything was perfect, you would never learn and you would never grow.” -Beyoncé Knowles Carter
Your Nickname: CC