There is a reason Jackie & Cookie are so highly recommended - they are the perfect combination of…read moreprofessionalism, organization, & genuine fun! From the moment we started working together, they made us feel completely supported & by the time our wedding day arrived, I truly couldn't imagine doing it without them. I had a long engagement, which meant I had *a lot* of ideas & questions. Not once did Jackie make me feel like any detail was too small or insignificant. Every vision, every little idea, & every tiny detail we discussed was brought to life so beautifully. Our wedding day flew by in the blink of an eye, but every time I caught a glimpse of something we'd planned together, it was exactly as we had imagined - & often even better! One of the greatest gifts Jackie & Cookie gave us was the ability to actually enjoy our wedding day. While we spent the morning surrounded by our family & wedding party, they transformed our venue from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception to dancing. Walking into each space throughout the day was magical, & knowing we never had to worry about a single setup detail was priceless. Jackie also kept the entire day running so smoothly. She led our rehearsal so everyone knew exactly where to be & when, created & coordinated our timeline, answered vendor questions, adjusted plans as needed throughout the day, & somehow made everything look effortless. She checked in with the wedding party - including making sure the groomsmen were all set - & kept everything moving without ever making the day feel rushed. On a more personal note, Jackie & Cookie were there for so many little moments that meant the world to me. They fluffed my dress before I walked down the aisle, & Cookie came to the rescue more than once when my veil & dress seemed to have minds of their own! Those are the moments you don't necessarily think about when hiring a planner, but they made me feel so cared for & allowed me to stay present instead of stressing about the little things. There are countless moving pieces that go into planning a wedding, & having Jackie overseeing every detail gave us complete peace of mind. She has an incredible eye for detail & thinks of everything before you even realize it needs to be done. Because of her & Cookie, we were able to soak in every moment of our wedding instead of worrying about logistics. Jackie & Cookie, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!! Thank you for your kindness, your calm presence, your incredible organization, your endless hard work, & for making our dream wedding come to life. We are so grateful for everything you did for us & will always look back on our day with so much joy because of you both. We cannot recommend you highly enough!!

We LOVED working with Jackie and Cookie of AboutJoy. If we could, we would give them a 10 out of 5…read morestar rating for how much they went above and beyond for us. Even before we officially hired her, Jackie was acting like our wedding planner, and immediately began throwing out ideas that showcased our main focus for our wedding (delicious food and a beautiful outdoor venue). We could tell right from our first call that Jackie was truly excited about our vision and "got it." From there, Jackie was a true creative/collaborative partner, and helped make our special day a reality. Jackie brought a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to our planning - while she was always encouraging of our vision and would find a way to make my crazy ideas possible, she also was quick to offer a reality check based on her extensive experience (ex: she very smartly and politely informed us that using scented candles at our reception - while trendy - would likely summon bees and might get overwhelming given all the other floral scents in the garden reception area). We almost exclusively used vendors from Jackie's recommended list and each and every one did an absolutely stellar job. Jackie also did a phenomenal job of working with our outside vendors, and was even able to use her extensive professional network to solicit feedback on vendors we used outside of her list. She made the wedding process seamless and significantly less stressful than if we planned it ourselves, which allowed us to truly enjoy our wedding weekend and be present with our family and friends - if anything went wrong on our big day, we had no clue because About Joy had it handled! Once we had finalized all the major items with Jackie, Cookie worked closely with us to pull together details that added a very special touch to our wedding. She custom designed and drew our wedding signage, table numbers and menus to showcase our unique tastes and personalities. We had an outdoor venue and wanted to incorporate the plant life from the venue in our wedding materials, and Cookie drew 12 separate menu covers and table numbers that highlighted this plant life, and then hid custom sketches of our dog into each table number to bring in one of the important pieces of our life to our wedding - we love the designs so much they're going to be framed and put up in our home! Along the design journey, Cookie brought us along and solicited feedback, always taking our garbled thoughts and seamlessly translating them into a beautiful end product. She also brought so many unique ideas and suggestions to the table, including turning our escort table into a "meadow" and hiding our dog in the signage. It's clear that Cookie is passionate about design and her excitement for our wedding specifically really helped sustain our momentum in the final months leading up to the big day. Jackie and Cookie were truly dream wedding planners, and were lucky to say that they're now friends for life. Would 100% recommend hiring Jackie and Cookie from AboutJoy for your wedding.

Ashley and her team planned and executed our 140 person wedding at the Ocean Club In Nassau,…read moreBahamas. To say they delivered is an understatement. Ashley and her entire team were extremely organized and super friendly and easy to work with. They moved heaven and earth during the actual wedding weekend to ensure every event was perfect and they made the wedding the most magical weekend of our lives. They are impeccable at scheduling, organization, and coordinating events, but their specialty is the unique and beautiful aesthetic they incorporate into each design element. Everything was done so thoughtfully and with such intention and it created a cohesive and beautiful environment the entire weekend. I can't recommend them enough for any type of special event and we will definitely work with them again in the future.

I simply can not recommend Ashley enough! She is professional, organized, prompt, sweet, and most…read moreof all makes her clients feel problem free on their wedding day. I have had the honor as a wedding cake baker to work with Ashley several times over the last 3 years. Ashley never plans a wedding the same way twice. Every time I work with her she plans the details around the personality of the couple. Which can be a difficult thing to do! I always make a point of referring her to my clients that are thinking about hiring a planner. I look forward to every time I get to work with her and you will too!

Hanna was the perfect wedding coordinator for our wedding in May!…read more There are so many wonderful ways we can describe Hanna -- she is professional, kind, detail-oriented, and more -- all the qualities you would want in a coordinator. Hanna has an effective, tried-and-true system for planning a wedding. Right off the bat, she made us feel at ease with her warm demeanor. She brought up details that we hadn't thought about but were important for execution. She was also flexible and open to our ideas. We are laid back people and didn't have strong preferences for some aspects of the wedding, but Hanna navigated the balance between suggesting her own ideas and incorporating our vision. Our wedding day felt like a perfect day, and a large part of that came down to Hanna and her execution. All the decor was set up beautifully without any of our help, and Hanna worked with our DJ behind the scenes to ensure our wedding flowed seamlessly all afternoon/evening long. Hanna remained calm during all the bumps on our wedding day and made things worry-free. We received many compliments on our wedding day from our guests and vendors. We would highly recommend Hanna as a month-of wedding coordinator -- If you need a coordinator, you should reach out to Hanna now!

We absolutely loved working with Hanna for our wedding! She helped make our big day a complete…read moresuccess. We would strongly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding coordinator. We almost waited too long to find a day of coordinator that would work with us. 2 months before our wedding we reached out to Hanna. She had never taken on a wedding with that short of amount of time but she was available and up to the challenge. We are so lucky she chose to work with us as she took so much stress off we didn't even realize we had. We worked to find all our vendors separately without any wedding planner but needed someone to guide us to the finish line. Hanna's services were perfect for what we were looking for. She helped us organize the month before our wedding and coordinated everything day of. She has a great system and set of resources that makes the process stress free. Working with limited time we tried to provide Hanna with as much information as she needed. She always had open communications with us and helped us communicate with our vendors. Each of our vendors also gave us outstanding compliments while working with Hanna. She made everything organized and was the master of the wedding timeline.

As an entertainment company specializing in weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings,…read morewe've had the pleasure of working with a full range of planners--and Sachi & Maja is one of those rare teams that consistently elevates everyone around them. Lisa, Frances, and their team lead with a clear vision, thoughtful logistical planning, and exceptional communication, creating an environment where vendors feel like true partners while delivering an outstanding client experience. On a personal level, every interaction we've had with Lisa and Frances has been warm, thoughtful, and collaborative. They approach every relationship with kindness, genuinely value the expertise of the vendors they bring onto their events, and always make you feel like you're working toward a shared goal rather than simply checking boxes. What truly sets them apart is the care and originality they bring to every celebration. They take the time to deeply understand their couples and clients, bringing empathy and an intuitive understanding of what matters most to each client they serve. That level of care is reflected in every decision they make throughout the planning process and in the seamless, artfully crafted, visually stunning events they produce. From our perspective, they're the kind of planners who allow us to focus on delivering an exceptional musical experience because we know every other detail is in expert hands, with an unwavering commitment to creating distinctly personal and beautifully executed celebrations. It's always a joy to work alongside the Sachi & Maja team, and we can't recommend them highly enough to anyone seeking a highly personalized, high-touch planning experience. - Boon at Dart Collective

Working with Sachi and Maja is always effortless and lovely. As a colleague and fellow vendor, we…read moregenuinely appreciate collaborating with them because the team is super smart, organized and creative and I would recommend them to any of our clients anytime.

Kristen is an absolute ROCKSTAR! Over the course of planning our wedding (which took the better…read morepart of 3 years thanks to Covid) she has become more than just a wedding planner to me, but someone I truly call a friend. She is the sweetest and most caring person and I found myself being able to talk to her about things beyond wedding details. Not to mention, she is absolutely spectacular at what she does. We hired Kristen for Design Planning and Month/Day-of-Coordination for our wedding at Solage in Calistoga. We wanted someone who was not only familiar with our venue but easygoing and fun to work with. Kristen was perfect! She worked with me on design (tablescape, floral, etc.) and helped make our vision come true while always being mindful of what we were comfortable with. When Covid struck, Kristen was a godsend and was there for us with support and guidance. She navigated us through two postponements and each time handled all of the logistics and worked with our entire vendor team to secure new dates and negotiate amended contracts. We didn't have to lift a single finger during that stressful period besides signing paperwork as Kristen did everything for us to ensure a smooth postponement process. As a planner, Kristen has a special way of making you feel like you are her only and most special client. She is incredibly responsive with emails and every interaction I had with her was just so thoughtful. She never once made me feel silly for reaching out even with the smallest of questions. She is creative, detail-oriented and thoughtful. In the weeks leading up to the wedding, she helped me stay organized and executed changes effortlessly. When I was stressed dealing with last minute transportation logistics, she took it upon herself to take over the task and thanks to her many contacts in Napa Valley was able to secure the right post-wedding transportation for our guests. Ironically, when I was first researching Day-of-Coordinators, I recall reading a review from one of Kristen's brides that mentioned Kristen was amazing during times of crisis and helped her wedding go smoothly despite raging wildfires that day. I remember thinking to myself if, god forbid, our wedding was threatened by NorCal wildfires (which at the time was the most realistic scary thing that could happen), I would definitely want a planner capable of handling a nightmare scenario. Low and behold, Kristen didn't just "handle" our pandemic wedding planning, she crushed it. Our June 2022 Solage wedding turned out absolutely beautiful! The day flowed seemlessly and Kristen and her assistant Sonja were so organized and helpful, I never had to lift a finger. Most importantly, both were just all-around delightful to work with. I remember Sonja helping me stay calm right before I walked down the aisle because I was starting to feel so overwhelmed with joy I nearly bursted into tears. When my husband's shoes were starting to give him trouble, Kristen literally helped bandage him up! We've also had so many family members and other vendors tell us just how wonderful Kristen was to work with that day. I am almost saddened to write this review because not only does it mean my wedding is over, but also because my time working with Kristen has come to an end. If you don't read any of what I wrote above, just read this - hiring Kristen was by far the best decision we made for our wedding. From day 1 we were in good hands and while they say no one cares more about your wedding than you do, that cannot be said about Kristen. She cares as much about your special day as you do.

I must admit, I'm a little embarrassed to be writing this review so late! We hired Kristen for our…read more2019 wedding at Viansa Sonoma Winery. Based on our needs, we went with a day/month-of planning package with event design. While we were only contracted for 3 scheduled meetings together, working with Kristen meant having a trusted professional to bounce ideas off of over email or phone, with basically any and all questions about vendors, timing, rehearsal dinner ideas, etc etc. After having attended a few weddings after our own and seeing some of the behind-the-scenes, what we feel makes Kristen a fantastic wedding coordinator/planner for us was that she not only has a good eye for design and incorporating a couple's individual style into a wedding vision, but she is also incredibly organized, responsive, detail-oriented, trustworthy, thoughtful, and personable - everything that you want in someone who will be working with you to plan one of the most important days of your life! Before planning our wedding, I would have definitely considered myself a bit of a neurotic perfectionist; probably not a wedding planner's first choice of a bride/groom/couple! Despite this, Kristen never once made us feel silly or self-conscious about all the questions we had, and she was remarkably patient when we were indecisive or when we couldn't quite nail down the direction we wanted to go in. She was practical and gave great suggestions on which design details to commit to and leave behind if we felt like we were straying too far from our initial budget, and ultimately, we reached a design that we still swoon about. Prior to the wedding, she got in contact with each and every vendor and created detailed plans/timelines/layouts for our wedding day and venue to make sure everyone could be on the same page. Having all the details/specifics on paper and transparently communicated with us and our vendors put us at complete ease! What really made me come back and write a review over 2 years after our wedding (I am still kicking myself for somehow forgetting to do so right away!), is all the details and stories that have surfaced from friends and family to this day about everything Kristen and the Sugar Rush team were doing behind the scenes. The rehearsal was conducted so smoothly - there was no question about who needed to go where and when, and they left no stone left unturned. Details like - which way should we stand for the best light at the time of our ceremony, giving the bridesmaids and groomsmen visual markers in the ceremony space so they would know where to walk and where to stand, touching base with each speaker and confirming whether they wanted a mic or a lapel, when they would get tapped to mic-up on the day of the wedding and who they should look for if they have questions, where the wedding party could leave their belongings during the ceremony and throughout the night - the list goes on and on! Things you wouldn't even think to consider, Kristen and her team already had covered. I learned Kristen and the Sugar Rush team (Sonja and Madison) were always available to grab and hold onto sunglasses and personal items for our Moms and wedding party and always made sure personal belongings made it back to the right person. When my husband accidentally spilled red gatorade on his white dress shirt, Kristen was there with a Shout wipe to save the day. There were a few super minor hiccups (I think one table had one fewer chair, and champagne glasses weren't set at each table setting since the caterer thought these would be passed), but Kristen and her team quickly remedied the situation and I never even heard about it until months later! We got more wind than we were expecting on our wedding day, and Kristen quickly pivoted some of our design elements to ensure things wouldn't be blowing over during the ceremony and cocktail hour. She just had great instincts and judgment and was so on top of everything! It was like the Sugar Rush team was simultaneously so present, but so invisible throughout the night. I am so thankful to Kristen and her team for their services, both leading up to our wedding, and on the day of. For any couple on the fence about hiring a wedding coordinator/planner - DO IT! I would choose Kristen and Sugar Rush Events again without a question!

I had the amazing pleasure of working with Megan for our wedding a few weeks ago in late October…read more Her input throughout the planning process was invaluable, creative, and most importantly kept my wife stress-free; the day-of coordination, in particular, kept everything going smoothly...which definitely would NOT have happened had we tried to do it ourselves. Let's just say I was barely able to cut the cake properly, let alone make on-the-fly decisions about the schedule and alcohol running out. To be honest, I'm pretty sure the vendors I hired couldn't recall my face if I stapled my yearbook photo to my payment checks because they absolutely LOVED Megan. I think I've received more fan mail from vendors gushing about Megan than letters of congratulations. Not surprising, because she is awesome. My wife and I initially made a go at planning ourselves. We consider ourselves (relatively) capable, but coordinating multiple vendors through the various stages of planning can feel like herding cats. Working with Megan was probably the BEST decision we made (and in my opinion we had a pretty sweet ice luge, so that is saying a lot) and we would not hesitate to recommend her wholeheartedly for anyone looking for a planner.

MW Weddings- by Megan Weisberg is by far one of the best up and coming wedding consultants around…read more The difference that Megan's company can offer from others out there is that she offers a no nonsense approach paired her bubbly yet professional personality. Her creativity sets her apart with her thinking outside of the box and her ability to listen to what YOU want on your special day. She will make the whole process smooth and take care of every detail- and can work on projects of any scale- large and small. I suggest calling Megan while you can get ahold of her. She is one "to watch" and will book up super fast- I am sure of it!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Magic by Maria Events! Maria coordinated my daughter's…read morewedding and also provided the DJ services, and she was absolutely incredible. Everything went so smoothly, and I truly cannot imagine the day without her. Maria took care of every detail, including so many things we did not even realize needed to be done. As the mother of the bride, I was able to relax, be present, and enjoy every moment instead of worrying about logistics. That alone was priceless. She handled the setup, coordinated the ceremony, kept the entire day on schedule, made announcements, made sure the bride and groom had food and drinks, handed out champagne for the toast, and quietly took care of countless details behind the scenes. She even made sure the marriage license and all of the gift cards were safely collected and given to me while the newlyweds enjoyed celebrating with their guests. The music was perfect, and everyone had a great time on the dance floor. One of my favorite touches was when Maria handed out light up wands for dancing. It was such a fun surprise and made the reception even more memorable. Maria is organized, professional, thoughtful, and genuinely cares about making your day special. Thanks to her, our wedding day was beautiful, stress free, and everything we hoped it would be. I wholeheartedly recommend Magic by Maria Events to anyone looking for a wedding coordinator and DJ. Thank you, Maria, for making our daughter's wedding so perfect

Magic by Maria coordinated the wedding of my dreams! Her team was incredible warm, friendly, and…read moreaccommodating to all our guests. The day ran as planned and when tiny hiccups happened she immediately took care of it with grace. The whole process was stress free and low key. I highly recommend Magic by Maria Events for your next event

As a wedding planner myself - I always told prospective clients "the day I get married, I will hire…read morea wedding planner... it is crazy to think you can get through the day without one!" Well - I am a girl of my word. When my now husband proposed, one of the first phone calls I made was to Morgan at Spreading Lovely. Morgan is EXCEPTIONAL at what she does. From the moment I hired her, I already felt a sense of peace knowing that I had the best possible person in place to execute my wedding to perfection... Morgan and her team did exactly that. Morgan was hired for month of coordination services. From our first meeting it was clear that her primary goal was to make and keep me happy - I felt her genuine care and concern around every detail. She was so "locked in" at that meeting that it was clear NOTHING would slip through the cracks. Through the entire experience, it felt like I was working with an absolute pro and also a genuine friend. Morgan always had my interests and well-being in mind and knew exactly what to do in every scenario. Morgan went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure my day was special, flawless and exactly what I was dreaming of. I am forever grateful to Morgan and her team. They gave me the greatest gift of all - the ability to LET GO. As an admitted control freak and professional wedding planner - handing over your day to someone else to run with is scary. Well... not with Morgan at the helm of the ship. When the day of the wedding came, the unthinkable happened - I did not worry about a single detail. If you knew me, you'd realize what an insane feat this is. This is the true testament of Morgan and her greatness. If you are looking for a wedding planner that is equal parts professional, bad ass and kind - look no further then Morgan Miller!

Without a doubt, hiring Morgan to help plan our wedding was the best decision we made in the…read morethousands of decisions one is forced to make in wedding planning. After interviewing a ton of other planners and partial planners that all seemed to blur together, talking to Morgan was like talking to a friend. She has a calm demeanor, but you can see she has a passion for what she does and excitement she brings to all of her clients. That passion was evident throughout the entire process and her calmness was such an asset when any issue or stress-point would come up. The entire process was a joy, which I know is not the case in wedding planning so often. Morgan was able to create a design brief from our all-over-the-board style to a cohesive look and feel for the wedding that was even more beautiful than I could have imagined, but still felt so us. She helped us find rentals for what we could rent and pointed us in the direction for the cheapest options to buy other items which was so helpful. The end result was not only stunning, but more importantly stress-free for us and our parents which was the most important thing we wanted out of a planner. Numerous guests, after-the-fact, commented how all of us just looked so happy and stress-free. Guests pick up on that, and they were totally right - we were able to completely enjoy ever minute of the wedding weekend. Both my husband and I cannot say enough good things about Morgan. Hire her today - you will not regret it!