This review is extremely overdue but I'm finally getting around it. I'm so glad we hired Laura and…read moreher team at Fawn Events for our wedding in Oceanside. It was the best decision we had made. We hired her upon the recommendation of one of my friends. Her design vision, network of vendors, sweet and calming demeanor, and quick thinking led us to have a stress-free rainy wedding. I was worried about the forecast of the wedding weekend (rain in southern california?!) but she quickly found solutions to deal with the rain and coordinated everything perfectly. There are so many moving parts to wedding planning, and having someone who you trust handling that is worth it. It truly was our dream wedding. Thank you, Laura!

Hiring Fawn Events was the best decision I made for our Wedding. Hiring this team and Laura was…read more100% worth my time and money. I worked with Laura for the last 9 months for my wedding in Rancho Santa Fe Ca. We had about 125 guests. The wedding was flawless. My friends and family told me our wedding was the best one they have been to in their lives. Laura I can't thank you enough for helping me plan the most magical day of my life. I loved all of the vendors she recommended. Wish I could do it all over again. 10/10 recommend.

Working with Heather and her team was a Major delight. Her…read moreteam were professional and leading up to the wedding it was a true pleasure. Some of wedding planners are not as professional. Though this team cover all the details! I'd highly highly recommend willow tree weddings anytime for anywhere!

So happy we booked Heather for WTW's month-of package. We were actually looking for a day-of…read morecoordinator but after speaking with Heather, we realized that month-of would be more beneficial especially with vendor logistic/timing (plus WTW prices were reasonable). Heather saw us 2x before the big day: final venue walk through and our rehearsal day. She was super organized during those 2 days and helped guide us with our venue and corral our entire wedding party during the rehearsal. Heather also provided us with a day-of timeline, even for the hours she was not physically at the venue. On the wedding day, she arrived with Annaleise (team member) around 3pm and immediately got to work with the decor set up before our 6pm ceremony. All we had to do was hand over our room key and off they went! To be honest, we were so busy that day that if we didn't have Heather helping us out, I'm not sure how we could've accomplished what we needed to do. No amount of uncles and aunties could've done what WTW did in the same amount of time hah. Plus we had a cocktail hour "flip" during our ceremony, so having WTW help us during that time was crucial. At the end of the night, all our items were returned to vendors or packed away in the boxes we brought them in and stored in our room. During the month of, WTW used Google's suite to keep everything organized and documented, which I found very helpful since its a program that I am familiar with (vs learning a new program). And Heather also provides some rentals if you want to add more to your decor, which was also VERY helpful when we needed more candles and stands. Heather is professional, calm, and assertive. She knows what needs to be done to help make your day run smoothly and is a team player with the vendors and venue. For reference, our wedding was in Riverside, a church ceremony, 8 people in the wedding party, 120 guests, ~10 vendors, plated meals, and a hotel venue reception. We had a couple funky additions in the night which made the reception feel nontraditional, but Heather handled them like it was normal. We haven't received official pictures yet, but when we do, I hope to update this review so any new potential clients can see her magic. Thanks again!!

Marie was so great. We got married 2 weeks ago and she officiated our wedding. She made the whole…read moreprocess easy and made the ceremony even better. I would definitely recommend her to friends and family.

We couldn't have asked for a more perfect elopement, and it's all thanks to Marie!…read more From start to finish, everything was flawless. As my husband and I drove back to our Airbnb after the ceremony, photos, and dinner, I kept saying, "This day was absolutely perfect. Everything went smoothly--great people, wonderful weather, a beautiful ceremony, and a stunning location." It truly exceeded all our expectations. Marie calmed my anxious, type-A mind and made the entire process stress-free and enjoyable. She was the best choice we made for our elopement, and she ensured everything was exactly how we imagined. Her guidance and attention to detail made our day unforgettable!

Robbie is the best thing to happen to Riverside. After trying to find an event planner that can…read moredeliver what I was looking for, when I was looking to have it, and where I wanted the event, Robbie and team went above and beyond. He's extremely professional, thorough, and responsive. Our shower was so beautiful and I'm a little upset I didn't get the pictures I wanted but I enjoyed every moment of it. 10 out of 10 would recommend and I'll Definitely use for all my future events.

Absolutely amazing!!! From the moment we were engaged we knew we'd be using Next Step Events for…read moreour dream wedding and we couldn't be happier. Robbie helped make this the easiest and smoothest experience we could have ever asked for. He worked perfectly with all our vendors and had the most perfect decor additions, including rose gold table runners that were to die for!!! The wedding day could not have been more perfect and we had zero stressors because Next Step Events is AMAZING!!!! I seriously can't say enough great things about these two and will continue to use them for future events. Katie & Dustin Aab 09-29-2017

We went with Finishing Touch for our flowers for our wedding earlier this month, and we are so…read morehappy that we did. Brandi does an amazing, amazing, amazing job! You can tell from all of her experience that she knows what she's doing. We gave her an idea of the colors we wanted, and she was able to help design flowers and decor (e.g., candles, lanterns) that were better than anything we could have imagined. She was able to work within our budget to still make an absolutely stunning arrangement for both our ceremony and our reception. Even better was that she was able to use a mix of largely silk flowers (which looked gorgeous and cost less) as well as as real flowers for the bridal bouquets and groomsmen flowers, and every last detail looked perfect. She is communicative and flexible with you, and she made the daunting task of choosing wedding flowers into a stress free and beautiful experience. Would highly recommend anyone in the area looking for a florist to go with Brandi and Finishing Touch!

We first heard about Finishing Touch because they were a preferred vendor for our venue. After…read morescheduling an initial consultation with Brandi and meeting her for the first time, we knew we were in great hands. Our initial consultation consisted of an in-person visit to Finishing Touch's showroom where there were samples of various wedding decor set up for you to see! My fiance and I did not have a clear vision of what we wanted besides my main goal: have as many lights as possible. Brandi was AMAZING in showing us pictures of previous work and then creating new ideas that she had never done before to bring my goal to life. Brandi's communication was absolute perfection and she was clear and prompt with all of her responses. I was quite nervous about the fact that none of the actual decor would be seen until the day of the wedding; however, during our final in person consultation, Brandi put my mind at ease with her meticulous review of every floral/decor detail. Fast forward to our actual wedding day and Finishing Touch was at the venue setting up before any of us had arrived. I can confidently say that myself, my husband, and every guest in attendance was absolutely BLOWN AWAY by the decor and florals from Finishing Touch. We loved being able to use a vendor that could create their own decor installations, but on top of that they are also professional and expert wedding florists (all of our bouquets and flowers from our decor stayed alive for weeks out of water and in the heat). We can not recommend Finishing Touch enough for bringing our wedding decor dreams to life!

THANK YOU BONNIE & TEAM FOR THE BEST WEDDING VENUE EVER!! I will start this review off by saying…read morethat I photograph weddings, so having a gorgeous scenic spot to marry my boyfriend/fiancé of 11 years was the #1 on our list and The Pond (+ the overcast weather haha) DELIVERED. And the #2 thing on the list was having a variety of backdrops to photograph against which we also found here no question. We first toured The Pond and met with Bonnie (the owner) back in September 2022. We had already toured 5 other venues and this ended up being our second to last tour and last day of touring. The second I stepped on the premise I knew we had found our place. The venue is absolutely gorgeous, breathtaking, and well taken care of. The pond is also full of bright koi fish and other cute little friends like ducks walk around. I felt like we were already late in booking a 2023 date, but to our luck they had May 5, 2023 open which was also 11th anniversary! Easy and done. This hidden gem venue has charm and is the most unique and scenic venue I've ever been to. The main selling points for us in addition to the views were: 1. Full Bridal and Groom houses to relax and get ready in. We each had 8 bridesmaids and groomsmen + our family so it was very important to us that we could find a place that could accommodate our large party to get ready in. They also have separate parking for the wedding party right next to the Bridal/Groom houses and another larger parking lot for guests which is also free for them 2. Fun and unique areas for all of our guests to spread out and explore. Including the gazebo overlooking the pond, fire pit (for s'mores), and cove underneath the gazebo to experience a waterfall. There was also a ton of space for all our vendors to set up including a Boba Table and Photobooth 3. Affordable price that included 1 hour rehearsal the day before, 10 hours on the premise for the wedding, and our package also included the DJ and Bartender team. This was great because those vendors are already used to working with Bonnie's team and DJ Richie killed our lighting throughout the venue as well! They also set up heat lamps for us when it got colder at night 4. DIY everything! I have been looking forward to planning my wedding my whole life and had a lot of decoration and vendor ideas. Bonnie and our Coordinator team (YourDayYourWay) helped make all our ideas and plans come to life and were gracious about accommodating everything we asked for including keeping the sails down in the ceremony space for our photos, letting us do special cups for boba, and letting us choose our catering (5 Elementos Food Truck). The whole event was 100% customized by us and this was so cool since I know a lot of venues have strict rules they never bend. And for anyone who may be deterred reading this because they don't want to DIY everything, I promise the venue still looks great just as it is even without all the extra stuff. Seriously! 5. They allow sparkler exits! Not many venues in CA allow this and I was stoked they had the perfect spot for it If you happen to stumble upon my review and are wondering if you should book The Pond for your next event/wedding, just do it! :D

​I had the privilege of providing sound and lighting for our company Christmas party on December…read more19, 2025, and I couldn't have been more impressed. The venue is a gorgeous, beautifully kept "hidden gem" with incredible attention to detail. Meeting the owner, Bonnie, was a highlight; she was professional, attentive, and a wonderful partner in ensuring our guests were entertained all evening. The staff's expertise was truly top-notch--they were accommodating, professional, and made the entire night run seamlessly. I would highly recommend The Pond for an awesome experience for any type of event.

Unfortunately, I was not able to have the Forever & Always Wedding that I dreamed of. Although…read moreHeather communicated very well, there were a couple of incidents that I found slightly unprofessional: 1. I signed a contract with one of her staff as my wedding planner. Unfortunately, from my understanding, there were unexpected changes in the company, so Heather had to take over. However, Heather responded that she would make an exception for me and not charge me an additional $1000 for this change. With all due respect, I should not be financially penalized for changes that an owner experiences; especially since I already signed the contract that I financially agreed to. 2. I encountered a lot of life changes that disrupted my ability to move forward with a wedding that my brothers were supposed to be in. For instance, I had a depressed, suicidal brother, I had another brother leave for Japan for the Marines, and I had an uncle pass away. All vendors except for Heather were so kind to fully refund my deposits due to the situation. Unfortunately, Heather responded that she was still a businesswoman and was financially hurting, so she was in no place to offer a full refund. I basically paid Heather almost $500 to establish a simple contract. I already had all the vendors in place and organized, so this deposit was for nothing. Heather should not be held responsible for unexpected circumstances, but this wedding meant a lot to me. As a business owner, you should be able to compromise with your clients based on their situation. I could have easily used that deposit to help my family for the funeral. I find this situation absurd because I never wanted a wedding planner to begin with. Our wedding list was only 32 guests, but my fiancé insisted that we hire a planner because he did not want me to stress out. I admire him for caring, but this wedding was going to be a private and intimate event with very little management. I blame myself for hiring a wedding planner when I did not need one. It is unfortunate that Heather was thinking like a businesswoman and not a human being with empathy. Nonetheless, please make sure to ask about the refund policy for emergencies such as death, health, etc. Two stars are for her communication, but I can only evaluate Heather based on my experience with her before the wedding date. Therefore, I am unable to provide feedback for her day service since my wedding never happened. Has it ever occurred to you, Heather, that you had not heard from me in a year because I was busy dealing with other important things like planning a funeral? My wedding was the last thing on my mind. Also, I was not complaining about the charge that never happened, I am complaining about your response to your changes. There was no need to comment on that you are more expensive and won't be charging me. We could have proceeded forward with whatever it was we were doing. You contacted ONE venue and that is because they had YOU sign a contract with them. FYI, my pre-engagement photos were scheduled with the photographer I hired for my wedding and I was still refunded the full amount. This vendor did not work for free either and still managed to prioritize customer service over money. You are a business owner and have the liberty to do as you please, but you must have needed the money more than I did, so I hope my contributions helped your business. Nonetheless, well done on your communication. If you have a family member with a life-threatening illness or you have a medical condition that may require potential hospitalization, please do not hire Heather as your wedding planner as she will not refund you the deposit because not make exceptions for your situation simply because she does not "work for free." Thank you.

It's so important to relate to and connect with your wedding planner and from day 1 it felt like…read moreshe was my friend helping me plan my dream wedding. I found Heather through Yelp and let me say: she really understood my vision and kept it real with me on what i could and couldn't afford lol. Not to mention, I literally and honestly don't know how I could have enjoyed my wedding without Heather. Her and her assistant, Courtney, handled E V E R Y T H I N G on the day of our wedding at the Estate on Second and then some. If there was any sort of problem, she had the solution. If we needed a drink, she was there with mine and my husband's signature cocktails. If I was losing track of time, she made sure to gently push me along. She truly handled everything so that me and my husband could just have FUN and for that I am truly grateful.

I had such a wonderful experience finding my wedding dress, and I truly can't say enough good…read morethings about Kim. From the moment I walked in, she made me feel completely comfortable and at ease. She really listened to what I wanted and never once pushed me outside of my comfort zone, which meant so much to me during such a big and stressful moment. Kim made the entire process feel easy, stress-free, and actually enjoyable. She was so kind, patient, and supportive, and she genuinely made me feel beautiful. I'm so grateful for her and the experience she created for me. If you're looking for someone who truly cares and will make you feel confident and comfortable, I highly recommend asking for Kim!

Linze Hudson was amazing and very helpful. She was very welcoming. And when it came time to pick up…read moremy veil she was very kind and quickly offered to help me put my vision together. I appreciated her help to style my veil and will be using all her tips. Great experience.

On January 25th we did my daughter's Quinceanera party and Cristina decorated our venue at Sierra…read moreLakes Golf Course. She absolutely blew us away! My wife and i tried to describe what we wanted our theme to look like and Cristina made it look so much better than we could have ever imagined. Everything was perfect! Cristina's patience, decorating skills, and overall attention to detail is exactly why we would hire her again for my second daughter's Quinceanera. She translated her vision and made it a magical experience that we will never forget. Thank You so much, Cristina!

Cristina was very communicative, professional and great at reducing dress for our wedding. She not…read moreonly made amazing recommendations but executed perfectly on a very complicated order for a large wedding. She was able to reuse florals from the ceremony to save us money as well on the reception. Overall the work done was superior and we thank you for making our day perfect.

We celebrated my twins sweet 16 at Indian hills golf club this weekend! We had an amazing time,…read moreshout out to Angel for working sooo hard for our event!! Thank you Angel!! and Jennifer thank you for being a pleasure to work with and making the planning of my party so easy! It's so important to trust your coordinator Jen was truly amazing! I would definitely plan another party at this venue We chose this venue as we live in the neighborhood and wanted to support local businesses! Definitely didn't disappoint! The food and drinks were so yummy! I attached a pic of my table setting. It was sooo pretty Thank you for a memorable experience

I should have written a review last year when my oldest daughter was married at Indian Hills…read more Jennifer and her staff took very good care of us! Every wedding comes with its unforeseen circumstances, but it's the way it was handled is what counts! We provided the stands for the dessert table and they were so flimsy and falling over. The ceremony was about to start and it was a mess! They jumped in and just fixed it! My wife was more than happy with the way they arranged the table! Start to finish was such a great experience that when my middle daughter got married out of town, we went to Indian Hills to have a reception a couple weeks later! Thank you Jennifer and your amazing staff!!!