LGBTQ+ owned, Woman-owned
Fantastical Adventures
Jill Anderson (she/her/hers)
Fantastical Adventures is a storytelling-driven wedding, event, and travel planning business specializing in themed and unconventional experiences!
Los Angeles, CA
Can travel to anywhere in the world
About Fantastical Adventures
Years in the industry:
3-5 years
At Fantastical Adventures, I believe everyone deserves to celebrate, explore, travel, and create memories while feeling welcomed, respected, safe, and genuinely seen. Your wedding, event, or adventure should feel like yours, not like you have to edit yourself, your identity, your family, or your traditions to fit someone else’s idea of what it’s “supposed” to look like.
I work with people of all backgrounds, identities, cultures, and lived experiences. That includes people of every race, ethnicity, nationality, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion or lack thereof, age, body size, ability, family structure, and relationship structure.
Love, celebration, adventure, and belonging aren't limited to one type of person. Ultimately, I don't just want to plan beautiful weddings, thoughtful events, or incredible trips. I want to create experiences where you can show up as your whole self.
Everyone deserves an adventure.
Everyone deserves a celebration.
Everyone belongs here.
What does queer-affirming mean to my business?
Pricing and packages
As a queer woman, I know firsthand how meaningful it can be to walk into a space and know that you don't have to explain or defend who you are. I also know how quickly a supposedly “inclusive” experience can stop feeling that way when the right boxes aren't checked, or when someone makes assumptions about your relationship, your family, your body, your beliefs, or your needs. That perspective influences how I run Fantastical Adventures.
It shows up in the language I use, the questions I ask, the way I approach the planning process, and the vendors, venues, accommodations, and travel suppliers I recommend. I make an intentional effort to connect my clients with businesses and partners who share these values and create welcoming experiences for their clients and guests.
And accessibility matters, too. Inclusion isn't just about who gets invited to the party. It's also about whether people can actually participate once they're there. I strive to consider accessibility and individual needs throughout the planning process, from venues and transportation to guest experiences and the little details that can make a big difference.
I also believe that inclusion isn't something you get to check off a list and declare finished. I'm still learning. I'm still listening. And I'm still growing.
I pursue continuing education, seek out perspectives different from my own, build relationships with inclusive vendors and suppliers, and pay attention when clients and community members tell me where I can do better. I'm not going to pretend I'll get everything perfect every time, but I can promise that I'm committed to continuing the work.
Packages
Full-Service Planning Package:
10% of your budget, with a minimum of $5000
Includes planning services starting from the moment you sign the contract, including but not limited to: venue & vendors/service providers booking, design & decor creation (including floor plan, tablescapes, signage, etc.), contract review, budget assistance, schedule creation, ancillary wedding event planning, travel planning (hotel blocks & guest travel), guest list management, vendor communication, month-of & day-of wedding coordination, and more
Coordination Package:
$1750
Includes coordination services starting 4-6 weeks from your wedding date, including but not limited to: contact sheet creation, vendor reach-outs & communication, last-minute vendor bookings/recommendations, timeline creation, floor plan & design plan assistance, and all day-of coordination (managing timeline, assisting with decor setup & breakdown, communicating with vendors, etc.)
Design Package:
$150/hr (for full wedding design, a minimum of 10 hrs required)
Includes design services at an hourly rate, including but not limited to: assistance with creating design aesthetic & theming, decor sourcing & creation, signage design, floor plan and design layouts, design mock-ups & editing, and decor setup & breakdown
Travel Package:
FREE with booking travel (commission-based)
Includes travel services, including but not limited to: destination ideation, budget & itinerary assistance, hotel/accommodation booking, flight recommendations, activity bookings, restaurant reservations, packing lists, and detailed itinerary creation
I offer payment plans and discounts
I offer the ability to create a custom payment plan, with only a $1000.00 payment upfront to lock in your contract. If you have a theme that I am particularly excited about, I will also waive my airfare/mileage fees or offer a discount!
More information
Packages range from
$150
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$15,000
Specializes in:
Photography style:
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Additional services:
Trained and certified queer-affirming wedding vendor
This business is a trained and certified queer-affirming wedding vendor and an active member of the Affirming Business Institute.
This means they completed a course taught by a queer expert in their field, passed an assessment on queer-affirming business practices, and have committed to putting those practices into action with every couple they work with.
Portfolio
Reviews
The Lebron James of Wedding Planning: I'm not exaggerating when I say there could not have been a more perfect match of a wedding planner for us than Jill. Like many brides, I was in that mid wedding planning panic where I realized I could not do everything on my own and not lose my mind. I had several consultation calls with other planners but none of them meshed as well as I did with Jill on our first call. My now-husband and I are huge video game nerds, and wanted to infuse our wedding with subtle nods to our favorites. Finding someone who specialized in nerdy weddings was a huge deal for us! Jill understood our vision and executed it perfectly. Working with her felt very natural, due in part to her friendliness and mutual understanding of fandom culture. From the early planning stages up until the day of the wedding, having her support was invaluable. Thanks to her, we were able to enjoy our day stress-free and stay fully in the moment! I could go on and on, but if you're a fellow geeky couple looking for someone you don't have to over-explain your hobbies and interests to, look no further than Fantastical Adventures!!
Angelica (she/her) & Arnold (he/him)
Los Angeles, CA
We honestly do not even know where to begin. Our wedding day was so magical that we still cannot get over it. It truly felt like a dream from beginning to end. Everything flowed so beautifully, and because of that, we were able to be fully present and soak in every moment. That alone is something we will always be grateful for. Jill went above and beyond in every possible way to create an unforgettable experience. Every detail felt so intentional, thoughtful, and perfectly aligned with what we envisioned. It was clear how much heart and effort she poured into making our day so special. Even our family could not stop talking about how incredible Jill was and how much care she put into every detail. That truly says so much. We are beyond grateful not just for her hard work, but for her calm presence, guidance, and the genuine care she showed us throughout this entire journey. We will cherish our wedding day forever, and so much of that is because of Jill. We are deeply thankful from the bottom of our hearts.
Brenda (she/her) & Tony (he/him)
Camarillo, CA
Jillian was an incredible decorator who made our wedding sparkle with magic. Every one of our guests complimented the decorations, amazed at how beautiful they turned out, given the budget we were working with. Jillian was always very transparent with us and kept us up to date with her work through pictures and email, so we could be a part of the process without actually doing the work ourselves! She was a lifesaver, and I’m so glad we were able to get her as our decorator. I highly recommend her to any soon-to-be-wed couple, especially if you're into pop culture! I know if we have another big event, we will hire her again!
Auburn (she/her) & Michael (he/him)
Anaheim, CA