hey there,

Or hej, as we say in Sweden where I’m from. I’m Linnea, the CEO and founder of CENS Agency. You might be wondering how I ended up in California as an event planner—here’s a little about my journey.

 

I was born in Iowa in 1998 and grew up in Sweden. After 20 years of cold winters, I decided it was time for a change, so I packed my bags and flew across the world by myself, landing in sunny Orange County. After a short time here, I discovered a passion for event planning. My love for decorating, styling, creativity, and strong organizational skills naturally fit into this field.

 

Growing up, I was a curious and creative person—traits I still carry with me today. I participated in sports like cheerleading, gymnastics, and swimming. I got my first job at 14, and over the years, I tried various roles, gaining a wealth of experience. What I realized is that the aspects I loved most about those jobs all came together in event planning.

 

I completed a summer internship in the field and quickly learned that this was my true passion. Since then, I have had the pleasure of planning several weddings in both Sweden and the USA, working from scratch to finish. My portfolio also includes birthday parties, baby showers, bachelorette parties and grand openings, where I’ve handled every detail—from budgeting and vendor management to design and execution.

 

Six years later, here I am in sunny California, running my own event planning company, CENS Agency, bringing my clients’ visions to life with creativity, organization, and a passion for events.

 

Warm regards,

Linnea Marklund

CEO & Founder