SD Event Production

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SD Event Production is a full-service event planning company specializing in corporate events, meetings, weddings, and nonprofit fundraisers. With expert coordination and creative vision, we bring your event to life seamlessly, ensuring a memorable experience from start to finish.

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Corporate

From results-driven meetings and dynamic multi-day conventions to team-building experiences that energize your staff, SD Event Production delivers with strategy, creativity, and precision.

We produce seamless corporate events featuring intentional design, compelling content, and curated details that align with your objectives and reflect your unique company culture.

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Non-Profit

Whether you're organizing a mission-focused fundraiser, a donor appreciation gala, or a meaningful outreach event, SD Event Production brings your vision to life with clarity and care.

We plan impactful non-profit events that inspire action and strengthen connection, featuring polished design, thoughtful logistics, and experiences that champion your cause.

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Weddings

Celebrate your love story with full-service planning, partial planning, or day-of coordination, each detail flawlessly managed with elegance and intention by our experienced team.

At SD Event Production, we create timeless, sophisticated weddings with a focus on elevated service and unforgettable guest experiences, crafted to reflect your story in every detail.

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Your Go-To Experts for Corporate Events, Weddings, and Meeting Planning

SD Event Production is a full-service event production and destination management company dedicated to creating exceptional corporate meetings and events, weddings, nonprofit fundraisers, and more.

With over 25 years of event planning experience, our team has managed a diverse array of events, consistently delivering outstanding results.

We pride ourselves on being more than just an event planning service; we see ourselves as an integral extension of our client's teams, committed to exceeding their expectations from inception through execution.

We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your vision and bring your event to life. We will be there with you every step of the way, ensuring a stress-free experience that will wow your guests.

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Our Services

Full-Service Event Planning in San Diego

From high-impact corporate meetings and social events to mission-driven non-profit gatherings and beautifully curated weddings, exceptional events begin with expert planning and attention to detail. SD Event Production offers full-service event management tailored to each client’s unique goals and style.

Venue & Vendor Selection

Identify and secure appropriate locations and service providers that align with the event's objectives, budget, and logistical requirements.

Audio Visual

Coordinate technical equipment and support to ensure high-quality sound and visual presentations, enhancing the attendee experience.

Speaker Management

Handle all aspects related to event speakers, such as selection, communication, scheduling, and providing necessary support to facilitate their participation.

Food & Beverage Management

Plan and oversee catering services, including menu selection, dietary accommodations, and service logistics, to provide suitable refreshments for attendees.

Onsite Logistics & Run of Show

Coordinate all on-the-ground activities during the event, including scheduling, staff assignments, and real-time problem-solving to ensure smooth operations.

Rooming List & Housing Report

Organize accommodation arrangements for participants, manage reservations, and ensure accurate tracking of housing allocations.

Our Services

Full-Service Event Planning in San Diego

SD Event Production offers comprehensive meeting planning services that streamline and elevate every aspect of event production.

From conducting site visits and reviewing hotel contracts to ensure the perfect venue, to expertly managing BEOs, room setups, and meeting space diagrams, we handle all details with precision. Our team designs menus that balance budget, value, and dietary needs, tracks housing reports against room pickups, and provides third-party vendor documentation, ensuring seamless on-site meetings. We also develop detailed production timelines and oversee the entire run of show, from stage and room designs for general sessions and breakout rooms to all audio-visual needs. Acting as the primary liaison with AV partners and speakers, we manage content requirements, negotiate contracts for the best value, and oversee load-in and load-out to align perfectly with client expectations.

Venue & Vendor Selection

Identify and secure appropriate locations and service providers that will align with your event's objectives, event budget, and logistical requirements.

Audio Visual

Coordinate technical equipment and support to ensure your event has high-quality sound and great visual presentations, enhancing the attendee experience.

Speaker Management

Handle all aspects related to event speakers, such as selection, communication, scheduling, and providing necessary support to facilitate their participation.

Food & Beverage Management

Plan and oversee catering services, including menu selection, dietary accommodations, and service logistics, to provide suitable refreshments for attendees.

Onsite Logistics & Run of Show

Coordinate all on-the-ground activities during the event, including scheduling, staff assignments, and real-time problem-solving to ensure smooth operations.

Rooming List & Housing Report

Organize accommodation arrangements for participants, manage reservations, and ensure accurate tracking of housing allocations.

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Dream Weddings

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Our Events

Upcoming Events and Activities

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Birthday Party

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Wedding Party

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Our Story

Shannon McQuade and Dana Nitti - Owners

We first crossed paths in 2016 while working at sister event production companies in San Diego, California. From the moment we met, a friendship quickly blossomed, fueled by our shared passion for creating unforgettable events and a mutual dream of one day launching our own event company.

When COVID-19 brought the event, tourism, and hospitality industries to a standstill, we found ourselves at a crossroads, contemplating what the future might hold. It was during this challenging time, with the world on lockdown, that we decided to seize the opportunity to explore our long-held aspirations. Through countless brainstorming sessions, SD Event Production and Celebration of Life Events were born!

Shannon McQuade

Owner -Shannon is the "S" in SD!

Shannon was born and raised in sunny San Diego, and has been bringing events to life since 2012.

With a background in public relations and a certification in Wedding Coordination from the New York Institute of Art & Design, she blends creativity, organization, and heart into every event she touches.

Whether she’s planning a dream wedding or coordinating a seamless corporate event, her passion for creating memorable experiences always shines through.

Outside of work, she loves going to concerts, comedy shows, and curling up at home with her two beloved rescue dogs.

Dana Nitti

Owner - Dana is the "D" in SD!

Dana is a San Diego native who’s been planning events and bringing people together for over 20 years. She got her start in the nonprofit sector, spending 13 years as a Director of Development, where she planned everything from galas to golf tournaments and helped raise millions through events, grants, and campaigns.

With a degree in Marketing and a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential, Dana has also worked as a client services manager for a DMC and in-house meeting planner before launching her own business in 2021.

Whether it’s a corporate retreat, convention, or fundraiser, Dana loves creating meaningful experiences that run smoothly and leave a lasting impression. When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her hiking a local trail, hanging out at the beach, or enjoying a backyard BBQ with her family and friends.

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Services Price

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BIRTHDAY PARTY

$145

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WEDDING PARTY

$850

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PARTY & EVENTS

$650

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FESTIVAL EVENTS

$1200

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Our Clients Say it Best

We believe the best proof of our work is in the words of those we’ve worked with. See how our clients describe the ease, support, and success they experienced working with our team.