My husband and I got married in September and really glad we went with Mia Bella to help us with…read moreour wedding at Walnut Grove. We first spoke to Katie for an initial call and she was really knowledgable and friendly that I was sad to hear we would be working with another coordinator, but Emily happily jumped on a call to ease any worries I may have had. We went with the Month of Coordination service which allowed us to do most of the planning ourselves (most of our vendors were locked in early on, but MB provides a lovely list of vendors they've worked with in case it's needed). Emily had us fill out a very detailed questionnaire (you can tell they know what they're doing with the questions being asked) and went over every detail with us, including areas we were still figuring out. She was available for any questions I had as well leading up to the day, made sure to reach out to all of our vendors with the master timeline, and even provided some guidance for my cousin that was officiating for the first time. A big bonus is how many weddings they've coordinated at Walnut Grove that they're very familiar with the venue and the folks from Command Performance Catering. Emily led us through rehearsal the day before and made sure the actual wedding day went smoothly. She made it possible for us to focus on enjoying the day with our friends and family, but still keep on schedule with her gentle reminders.

I would say hiring Mia Bella Weddings was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We had…read moreEmily who took great care of us and with such wonderful kindness throughout. We held our wedding at Walnut Grove and it was clear that Emily knew what she was doing, especially at that venue! I am definitely a more anxious bride and had many questions, emails, texts. Emily responded to each one with so much grace and expertise. Wedding planning can be isolating at times because there is so much to do - but I really felt like I had a partner in Emily. She was so responsive and enthusiastic! Her excitement and calm attitude carried me in moments I wanted to give up wedding planning altogether. On our wedding rehearsal - our bridal parties all remarked at how pleasant yet professional Emily was. She really made sure everyone knew what they were doing. Which was especially difficult because we had a bridal party of about 20+ people! On the day of the wedding, we had very strong winds (at an all outdoor venue) and I was blissfully unaware of the chaos occuring. But Emily and her assistant Katie handled the situation so well. Whenever Emily checked in with me regarding things that were not going to plan, she had so much confidence and peace that it was easy for me to make quick decisions. I can really say I was present throughout the wedding, and focused on getting married! Everything else, Emily handled so beautifully. I am forever grateful to Emily and Mia Bella Weddings and you will not regret having them on your vendor team!

Lina is AMAZING If I could give more than 5 stars I would! I planned my wedding in two months and…read morethere is no way I could have done that without Lina! She is very well organized, communicates well, and is very professional. My wedding was a dream because Lina helped make my wedding vision come true. She thinks of everything, and is well prepared for any situation. On the day of the wedding it was pouring rain... we had to adjust more than one aspect of the wedding day. We moved cocktail hour inside and had to do the petal toss at the reception. Lina, helped make all those adjustments on the day of (and there was much more) and every single person I talked to after the wedding said they've never been to a wedding that ran so smoothly. Not only is Lina amazing but her team is as well! If you are looking for a wedding planner I would trust Lina with my life!

Lina, was incredible, 10 out of 10 recommend! She was extremely organized and kind. She asked all…read morethe right questions, coordinated with myself and vendors going absolutely above and beyond even before the wedding. On the day of the wedding Lina and her team made sure everything went off without a hitch. I was able to relax, have fun, and enjoy the day!

A+++ Put in my order…read moreonline in advance for 2 eight foot tables, 2 table cloths covers, and 25 chairs for a birthday party on a Saturday. Price was fair and affordable. My husband did pick up the day before since they close on the weekends. It was quick and easy for pick up and drop off on Monday. Will use Bigger Better Events again for my parties in the future! Thanks!

Best prices in SCV and they were so flexible and accommodating and nice with everything. I will…read moredefinitely use them for my events.

The location is only a Gem if you happen to love fool's gold. Tasty Sounds Entertainment has been…read morein business since 1990... 35 years and we have handled events at some messed up locations, but Orcutt Ranch in the Valley is the WORST. Ask any DJ about the location (Unless they are employed by 3 Little Birds Event Planning) and they will tell you the truth. 5-10 years ago, they started making DJs put the speakers inside the house and since all the events are outside you can only imagine how bad that sounded. 10 Years ago, I opened the windows of the house and aimed my speakers out the windows and sort of limped thru my party, I hated it and swore to never have me or my guys ever return. Of course, years go by and we had a client who really wanted to use me and said they were having the party at the Orcutt Ranch, and I WARNED THEM about the speaker situation. They understood the risk "but they wanted pretty" and against my better judgement & the damn money I agreed. Nothing was on my radar prior to the wedding except maybe a couple of weird emails with 3 Little Birds event planning, until the DAY I show up. The new rule is not only do the speakers have to be in the house but they must be turned facing in to the WALLS... again everyone is outside in November...WTF! Then they wanted me to sign a sound agreement on the day of the party. When I wouldn't sign it, they brought in the 2 security guards and said if I didn't sign it, I would be escorted off the premise (5 minutes before my Grand Entrance of the wedding couple). I still wouldn't sign it until I knew that the bride and groom were aware of this situation with the speakers. But what could they do ... guests were already sitting down for dinner and they said they understood and this "Diva DJ" signed the agreement with 2 hulks looking over my shoulder. I was not pissed for the humiliation; I was pissed for the guests and my client. I made it thru the party (it sounded like crap) and dealt with the bad vibes all night long and went home and cashed the $2800.00 check. That was 2 years ago and I would have let it go, but some unaware bride just called and said their venue was Orcutt ranch and it all came flooding back after I warned them. The location is dingy, with Navajo Swastikas all over the place but they get you in with the low price and because it's in a very pretty woodsy location your overlook much of the warnings you feel. But they must not be telling the truth about the music in the presentation. The truth is new houses are being built closer to the ranch and they are having sound ordinance problems but they still want the money... hence the dilemma. "Should we tell our couples the truth or just hijack them on their most special day?" SHAME. If you want a dinner party or a garden wedding with no music, (maybe a harp or violin) then perfect. But if you want a real American "have a damn good time" Wedding, avoid this so-called gem because the gem you're getting is called coprolite (Petrified Feces).

Wonderful little ranch open to the public. There's a lot of wild life here - owls, bunnies and A…read moreLOT of coyotes. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed! There's a couple of lovely routes to walk around and some of it is shaded. There's a small maze and an area that's available for events/weddings.

The one advice that almost all our married friends told us was to hire a day of coordinator. We had…read moreinitially asked a friend of ours to be our coordinator without realizing how much a coordinator has to do not only on the day of but leading up to the big day. Since we would much rather have her be a guest at our wedding and not working the entire day, we started our search for a day of coordinator that is fast to respond, detail oriented and assertive in time management. We were so happy and very relieved to have found Jenn of The Overwhelmed Bride! She was everything we were looking for and more. During our planning process, she was so fast in responding that we were never left wondering or worrying. She was very patient and helpful in guiding us when we were putting together our timeline and she was on point when getting all of our vendors commit to a time for setting up. We really didn't need to worry about any of the big or small details with Jenn at the helm. She even brought up great suggestions like having the families sit on opposite sides at the wedding so the groom's family can see my husband at the alter and my family can see me. On the big day, Jenn was very assertive in making sure everything is running according to the timeline laid out. She would usher everyone to where they needed to be without being too pushy. The decorations and all the small details were laid our perfectly and we're so happy that we had her on our team. I can't imagine doing this ourselves or really with anyone else. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is getting married!

We hired Jenn because our location (AT&T Center in DTLA) required a day of coordinator and it by…read morefar was one of the best decisions we made! Jenn made our wedding day beautiful and everything we could hope for! We felt completely so unprepared for our first meeting with her one month before the wedding! But then she started our timeline and to do list it and it all seemed much less overwhelming. Her ability to coordinated a timeline with so many different vendors not to mention all the vendor's personalities was everything. Jenn was so patient, prepared, detailed oriented, and helpful! I would highly recommend Jenn!!

Sarab and her assistant were the best! We would highly recommend A Piece of Grace Events to anyone…read moreplanning a wedding or big event. Our heart is so full and we are so grateful for Sarab, her attention to detail and love for coordinating is just stellar! I don't know what I would have done without her daily motivational texts, and her attentiveness. They are so easy to work with and are definitely masters at their craft! Their professionalism is beyond words! It's been a week since our wedding and we are still in awe with the amazing outcome. You will be forever in our hearts Sarab, thank you so much for being part of our magical day! Love, Carlos & Frances

I can't believe Sarab's attention to detail and her sincere care and devotion for me and my fiancé!…read moreShe made everything so easy and took care of all the little details that I never even knew were involved in our beautiful wedding. She is very organized, always on time, always answers the phone, and I honestly don't know how I would've done it without her. She even followed up after our wedding and spent the extra time to make sure everything was 100% even after she got paid. We spoke to over four other planners and she was the only one that had her act together and was very down to earth. Do yourself a favor and call Sarab, you'll thank me later.

Our experience with 3LB was wonderful. While many hesitate to hire a wedding coordinator due to the…read moreadded expense, Jessica and her team made the process of planning and executing my daughter's wedding significantly less stressful. ​I We utilized the month-of planning agreement, which was perfect for our needs. Since our venue did not provide any services, we hired all of our own vendors. 3LB was essential in ensuring everyone was coordinated and in place on the wedding day. Additionally, because we used their rental equipment, their staff ensured everything was set up exactly according to our instructions. I want to specifically highlight our wedding day coordinator, Jennifer. She was terrific and served as a calming influence throughout the day, ensuring everyone was where they needed to be. I cannot recommend Three Little Birds enough. To anyone considering their services: do yourself a favor and hire this team; you won't be disappointed.

We had an unbelievably disappointing experience with 3 Little Birds for our chairs and linens…read morerentals during a corporate event. The team arrived almost an hour late, several seat cushions were visibly stained and even molded, the cushion covers were not all the same color we had asked for when booking, and some of their staff were rude to us. Members of our own team had to jump in to cover cushions, tie them to chairs, and set them up to attempt an on-time event start, despite having had many other things to take care of for the event. At one point, our own executive leadership, who had arrived to attend the event, were helping assemble chairs just to keep things moving. Post event, we expressed our extreme disappointment, and after some back and forth over the course of weeks, the company did acknowledge the issues and agreed to provide a partial refund. Unfortunately, despite months of follow-up and repeated assurances, it has now been over FIVE months, and the refund has still not been provided. I normally prefer to handle situations like this privately and give disappointing companies the benefit of the doubt. But the lack of follow-through and accountability has been incredibly frustrating here, so much time has been wasted with nothing to show for it. I am sharing our poor experience, complete with photos of how the rental items arrived, so others can make an informed decision when considering booking with this company.

My husband and I feel so lucky to have Mel from XOXO weddings in our life! Working with Mel to…read moreplan our absolute dream wedding was, well, a dream. She took our ideas and helped us make them reality with professionality, humor, and grace! We appreciated her organization and communication, she made sure we all stayed on the same page and our day went as smooth. Her day-of execution was on point, the weather forecast for the wedding changed several times in the weeks before our set date, the threat of rain was so stressful with it being an outdoor event. And it did rain! But, we were so prepared, and it was whimsical! Mel and her team coordinated everyone, the vendors, the guests, the performances while still checking in with us the bride and groom to make sure we did everything we wanted to do! She even made us the coolest pocket timelines for the wedding party and VIP's! Thank you for being a part of our special day, Mel. 10/10 hire XOXO weddings for your celebration

We are very thankful to have had XOXO and Kehau as part of our wedding planning experience…read more Overall, Kehau was extremely helpful in coordinating, especially in thinking about things that I would never have thought of. During our meetings with vendors, she let me take the reins because I'm type-A so I generally took control of a lot of aspects of the wedding, but when she needed to step in, she did and had meaningful comments and questions to add. I highly recommend a wedding coordinator as well as XOXO, even if you are a type-A bride. I never thought I would need a coordinator, but Kehau showed me that I did lol. She gave us many recommendations for different vendors, was in all the meetings, helped with all questions and was pretty speedy to answer. While the months leading up to the wedding were quieter, once it was the month/week before the wedding, Kehau really stepped up. She coordinated with all the vendors and with the venue without involving me, which I really appreciated so I would not be so stressed. Pretty much everything went according to plan (there's always something -- but not Kehau's fault). For the rehearsal, Kehau was on top of everything and made sure everyone knew their place. She helped take all the items I purchased out of my hands and store them before the wedding so they could be arranged without me. Day-of wedding, everything was decorated as I wanted. Everything looked beautiful and went smoothly. She was always there, making sure everything was timed well and whatever I needed. There was one hiccup with the menus, but she handled it calmly and it was fixed quickly. Post-wedding, we realized there were a few hiccups that were under Kehau's oversight that should have been clearer or better communicated. Some things were lost, others placed in wrong cars, and ultimately most things were fine, but just wish they were communicated better. Overall, highly recommend Kehau and XOXO. She was always upbeat, friendly, happy and kind. Thanks!!

Sara was AMAZING! My husband and I hired her for her full planning all-inclusive package! She was…read moreable to incorporate a candy cart and cocktail buffets that added not only additional decor but fun to our wedding.. our guests continue to talk about them. My family and I loved working with her and having her be apart of my big day! Everything ran smoothly. Sara and her team went above and beyond to be there for us. If you are looking for a wedding planner, I recommend Sara all the way!

From the owner: Planning Forever Memories is a event design company that organizes and manages your event from the…read morefirst Save the Date, allowing you to enjoy your special event to the very end. Whether you need a full-service planner, a day-of coordinator, or help with a few details, we are here for you. We serve Los Angeles and the surrounding areas.

Laura is super great! Very thoughtful, energetic, creative and loving! Those are very important…read morecharacters to have when someone is planning your very special day. She will listen to all your needs and wants and go beyond to make thing extra amazing. She is your girl! If you are not working with her, you are missing out. And Plus!!!!! Her fees are very competitive and reasonable! Yay!!!!

I cannot praise this amazing, one-of-a-kind company enough for their creativity, passion,…read moreprofessionalism and true kindness. I was planning a birthday party (a tea party for my little girl!) and originally called Elegant Pink Elephant a week prior for teacup rentals, not knowing what to expect. They not only met, but FAR exceeded, my expectations and made my party so special and memorable. We were very impressed with Laura's attention to detail, creative ideas and beautiful vintage props. She transformed our daughter's tea party into an elegant and unforgettable vintage garden tea party setting not only with her beautiful collection of exquisite teacups, but also with antique tables, chairs, centerpieces, linens and photo props. On the day of the event, Laura went above and beyond by adding extra special touches that I would have never thought of, like hanging chandeliers to our tree branches for added magic. Wow! Huge thanks to Laura and her team for their passion, professionalism and kindness. Just WOW! I would recommend this company for any event - showers, weddings, birthdays, you name it. In fact, I plan to work with them for more events in the near future because they are that good! This is a company with creativity, professionalism, honesty and HEART. Thank you so much!