Let me start with, I'm horrible at planning anything! My fiancé and I went to view this venue and…read morewhen we tell you we fell in love with how gorgeous it was it's an understatement. The important thing to note here is that they do a lot of weddings! Towards the beginning they were undergoing a lot of changes within staff and it was difficult initially to contact them or get a response which was extremely frustrating. Once it got closer to our wedding day we got a new coordinator named Tessa and she basically saved my sanity because from that moment on I had no issues and felt so prioritized. Be patient with them in the beginning because you're one of many brides they speak to on a daily basis. Once you're wedding day is actually there, it will be worth every single penny. The food was amazing, the DJ is so good and attentive, our day of coordinator Hayley was also really nice and Victoria made sure to ask me if I needed anything she was there to make it happen. I can't stress enough how incredibly beautiful our wedding was and every single guest told us the pictures of the venue we sent did not do it justice. Also, get the horse carriage it's such a beautiful moment I shared with my dad then with my husband. We saw Tessa the next day when I went to pick up some things we left behind and she asked where we were going for our honeymoon and literally within the hour of us leaving she emailed us so many great ideas and recommendations. Lake Oak Meadows is lucky to have someone like her that is so kind, reassuring, goes above and beyond expectations, and genuinely you can tell she loves what she does. Thank you to everyone who helped create our magical day sorry if I was a stressed wreck initially but you guys definitely delivered and made me look good because like I said I can't plan anything accordingly. To see how great it turned out you guys definitely know how to make everything feel perfect. 12.2.21

If you're thinking about proposing at Lake Oak Meadows, it's honestly hard to imagine a more…read morebeautiful setting. It's adjacent to an INCREDIBLE winery. Grab a bottle of their Grand Cuvée Reserve if you want something bubbly or my personal favorite the 17 Dolcetto Reserve (an 88point). MMM baked fruit and toasted oak. The property itself feels peaceful the second you arrive. The lake, the oak trees, the open sky -- it all comes together in a way that feels natural and romantic without trying too hard. There's something about being surrounded by rolling hills and water that just makes the moment feel bigger and more meaningful. One of the BEST parts about Lake Oak Meadows is how many perfect little spots there are. You can walk along the lake at sunset, find a quiet corner under the trees, or use the rustic barn and open fields as your backdrop. The light in the evening is especially stunning -- soft, golden, and perfect for photos you'll look back on forever. It doesn't feel crowded or overly formal. It feels calm. Intimate. Like you can take your time and really be in the moment. That's what makes it such a special place to ask such an important question. If you want a proposal setting that's naturally beautiful and unforgettable without feeling staged, Lake Oak Meadows is truly something special. I would be HONORED to be sneaky and take your proposal photos here! Email: hello@amandacantonphoto.com Instagram: @amandacantonphoto

THANK YOU, Samantha!…read more Samantha was my wedding reception coordinator this past January (2012). My husband and I tied the knot in November and decided to celebrate with 75 of our closest friends and family at Longshadow Ranch Winery in Temecula. Longshadow was the perfect venue and Samantha was the perfect coordinator! We could not have asked for a better person to help plan and organize our event. Samantha is friendly, personable, organized, efficient, and energetic. The day of our event, Samantha was the first person to arrive and the last person to leave. Everything turned out better then we could have ever expected. All of your hard work and dedication made our event extra special =)

Words will never be able to express how much Samantha helped me with my wedding. I could not have…read moredone it without her! We checked out Longshadow back in November of 2011 for our wedding a year later. Longshadow is a beautiful venue, of course, but what absolutely sold us on the place, was Samantha. She was so sweet and SO WELCOMING! We never felt like we were being hussled. Coordinators at other venues can be so pushy and "salesy" which is such a turn off, but Samantha was nothing like that. She was so genuine, we had to get married where she was! For the entire year of planning, Samantha was there for me! No matter what I needed, she would try and help me as best she could. Any questions were answered, and phone calls or texts answered or returned right away. Heck, I even called her when I was freaking out about guests of horror, and she calmed me down! My own future hubby couldn't even do that! I really could not have survived the year of planning without her. As it got closer to the wedding, Samantha heard from me much more, and NEVER made me feel like I was bugging her. She helped me with vendors, gave me some great ideas (we served pies at our wedding thanks to her ingenious idea!) and let me bounce my own ideas off of her. She was not only a wedding coordinator, but a great friend! The day of the wedding, she was SUPERWOMAN! I do not know how she did it, but she managed to coordinate all of my vendors, bridal party, family, and STILL I felt like she was always next to me, asking how she could help me. She did so many little things for me, that I can never list all of them, but I will never forget! I could not have lived through my day without her. She made me wear a bib while drinking red wine before the ceremony (thank goodness because I ended up needing it,) made sure my photographer got all the shots I wanted, made sure all my songs were played, MADE SURE I ATE (huge help,) took me outside for a breather if I needed it, calmed down unruly guests, and ultimately made me feel like someone had my back that day! Like I said, words can never express my appreciation for Samantha, and I know that my wedding day was such a success because she was there to help me. Sam, you're the best!!!

I want to start with saying how great Hayley not only is as a person but as a coordinator…read more I have worked with Hayley for years in the industry and man does she kill it. Hayley's attention to detail is unparalleled. She will always listen carefully to your ideas and will bring them to life in ways that exceeded your expectations. She will make your planning process stress-free due to her great communication throughout it all. She is also very professional and knowledgable! With her many years of experience you will be in the best hands. Working with Hayley has always been so great! I could not recommend her enough! :)

I cannot recommend our wedding coordinator Hayley enough! From the moment we hired her, she was…read moreorganized, attentive, and truly went above and beyond to make our special day perfect. She took the time to get to know us as a couple and understand our vision for the wedding, and then executed it flawlessly. From helping us select the perfect vendors to coordinating every detail on the day of, she was a true lifesaver. Hayleys attention to detail and professionalism was unmatched, and she handled any issues that arose with grace and ease. Our guests were amazed at how smoothly everything ran, and we were able to relax and enjoy our day knowing that she had everything under control. If you want a stress-free, beautiful wedding day, look no further than our wedding coordinator. She truly made our dreams come true. thanks again Haley I truly value everything you did for us

My husband and I got married in April and hired Soiree to do our floral design. Sheila, Jen, and…read moretheir team did an amazing job making our vision come true. They are truly talented. Soiree was easy to communicate with via phone, text, and email. Sheila even found ways for us to save money by reusing some of the florals from the ceremony for reception. That was a very honest and realistic way for us to stay in budget but still have the florals of our dreams. They were prompt day of the wedding. In addition, we were worried about not having enough time with our photographer to complete the flat lays; Sheila accommodated this and allowed my husband and I to pick up the flat lay flowers the day before for this to be done (her idea!). We highly recommend this company for florals for your event! We would hire them again!

Sheila and her team at Soirée brought our vision to life! We are so extremely happy with every…read moresingle arrangement that they made for us. My boutonnière was so much more than what I expected and my wife's bouquet was incredible. It's one thing for us to say that we loved our arrangements. But we had so many of our guests tell us that they were beautiful. The consultation was so helpful. We sent over our inspiration board/mood board and we discussed everything we wanted and didn't want. Sheila also brought us around the shop to show us different flowers she thought would work well and was so open to all of our suggestions. We highly highly highly recommend Soirée!

My work doesn't really allow me to be flexible in my personal life. Hiring a planner was essential…read moreso I didn't miss any crucial parts in planning our wedding. Upon meeting Cassie, I knew we made the right decision! Cassie has been nothing but wonderful and insightful. Every step of the way, she was easy to contact and quick to help resolve any concerns/questions I had. It's super important to have a planner who cares about the work they do and the outcome of that work. If I got to redo our wedding again, I wouldn't do it without Cassie! Thank you for helping make our special day so unforgettable and memorable.

I'd give Cassy 10 gold stars if I could!!! I've seen her in action at multiple events then hired…read moreher for my son's wedding! She doesn't disappoint and handles it all with no sweat and a smile on her face willing to do anything any time! I'm so glad we hired her! She takes care of the bridal party and her attention to detail and behind the scenes is like no other! She's worth every penny and more!

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!!

Jennifer with Amore Events was a DREAM to work with. She immediately put my mom and I at ease after…read moreour first meeting with her, because she has so much experience and insight to offer. Not to mention, she truly shares your joy. We shared so much excitement and anticipation discussing the wedding together. She always showed up organized and prepared to prioritize what was most important to us. She had a huge hand in making my wedding the best day of my life! We even had HUGE last minute changes, but she rolled with the punches and maintained a positive, reassuring, problem-solving attitude toward it all. She truly made it so my husband and I could focus all of our energy on what matters most. I would absolutely recommend Amore Events to ANYONE. Jennifer is a QUEEN.

Beyond greatful for Jen. We were lost at the start of wedding planning and had been putting things…read moreon the backburner. We only had our venue booked and sent inquiry's to a few vendors. About 6 months out we new we needed help. Once we found Jen she got us right on track. She actually met us for the first time during our menu tasting for the wedding. She immediately began guiding us and providing invaluable advice, which was much needed. She listened to our vision and helped it come to life. She joined us on numerous calls with our vendors (being flexible with timing, even during Mother's Day). Whenever we had any questions she was quick to respond and was there for us through the entire process. We were able to send her the items like our audio guest book phone, name cards, signs, fans, etc and they magically arrived when we needed them for the wedding. She took away a lot of stress during the planning process and the day of the wedding which made it much more enjoyable and memorable. I give my highest recommendation to Jen and would book her again in a heart beat.

We met Annette from Classic Touch Events at a vendor event at the Lake Arrowhead Resort, and from…read morethat moment, we knew we could trust her to help us plan our wedding. Annette joined our planning process just three months before the big day and immediately jumped in to help us build our timeline and ensure everything was in place with our vendors. She was always just a call or text away--so responsive, kind, and helpful any time we had questions or needed guidance. When it came to the day of the wedding, we fully trusted Annette to handle it all--and she did! From coordinating vendor setup to working with our venue on food and beverage, managing the timeline, and even overseeing setup and teardown, she truly took care of everything. We didn't have to worry about a thing, which allowed us to actually relax and enjoy our day. If you're looking for a calm, organized, and experienced coordinator to help make your wedding stress-free and seamless, I highly recommend Annette and Classic Touch Events. She was such an important part of our special day, and we're so grateful for her support!

Annette made my wedding day incredibly magical! Everything I possibly could've wanted to go…read moresmoothly DID go smoothly. I was expecting to be quite anxious on my wedding day, but Annette made sure that everything was working out the way that it's supposed to, so I had no stress! Annette also took care of some hiccup with our dessert caterer so that way I wasn't handling it myself which I greatly appreciated. Love Annette and everything she touches is magical!!!

We used I-Do... for both day-of coordination and florals for our wedding at Scripps Seaside Forum,…read moreand it was one of the best decisions we made! Elena and her team were absolutely phenomenal and made our wedding day so much more enjoyable and stress-free. Day-of Coordination: Elena stood out not only on the wedding day but also in the months leading up to it. She was incredibly helpful during the planning process--offering thoughtful insight into creating a seamless timeline and even helping with ideas for decor and place settings tailored to our outdoor, beachy (and occasionally windy!) wedding. She thought of every detail, from preparing us in advance to get those dreamy photos (like the first kiss and cake cutting) to ensuring everything ran on schedule without a hitch. On the day, Elena was a true lifesaver. From the rehearsal to the ceremony and reception, I never once had to worry about where I needed to be or what was next. She kept everything moving smoothly, pointing me in the right direction while allowing me to fully enjoy the company of our guests and the magic of the day. And she always made sure we were taken care of (never without a drink in hand!). Her leadership and attention to detail made it all so effortless for us. Florals: Melissa tackled all of our floral arrangements, and I couldn't have been happier with how they turned out! Working within my limited budget, she brought my vision to life with stunning florals that perfectly matched our style and the seaside setting. Melissa truly understood the look I was going for, and her creativity and expertise made every arrangement stand out beautifully. She even gave me a calming pep talk before I walked down the aisle, which was such a thoughtful touch during a nerve-wracking moment. If you are considering a wedding at Scripps Seaside Forum (or anywhere else), I cannot recommend I-Do highly enough. Elena is an incredible coordinator who will make your wedding day run flawlessly, and Melissa will make your vision a reality. Thank you, Elena and Melissa, for helping make our wedding day unforgettable!

Melissa was incredible - she helped us plan our reception at Seabird Resort and I truly feel like…read moreshe went above and beyond- in logistics and emotional support! I booked her early and we initially just did a couple meetings to discuss our vision and needs regarding coordination, vendor contracts and florals since we did not need a full-planning service, only partial. She was always upfront and gave me honest opinions especially when it came to where to splurge and save, and what could look good and what wouldn't. The last 2 months is where she really shined, helping us follow up with vendors on details, setting deadlines for me to book rentals, reviewing contracts and constantly doing sanity checks when I needed it. The day of, she came extremely prepared, everything flowed smoothly (except some technical issues on part of the venue) and she was great at going with the flow and just letting the vibe and natural mood of the day go, and fixing whatever problems I threw at her. We also had her as our florist and she truly out did herself- her prices were incredibly reasonable and she handled everything like a champ when her assistant got sick the day of the reception. She also took my back and forth floral design suggestions and changes very well, as I am quite particular on details in some areas and deferred to her expertise in others. Honestly could not have done it without her and she was without a doubt my #1 worth it vendor! Would absolutely hire her for all your wedding planning and floral needs.

Wow!!!! Annette is worth her weight in gold!!! I still don't know if anything went wrong at my…read morewedding because Annette had everything handled! She is an absolute gem and is amazing at what she does! She comes with ideas and is super flexible!! I recommend everyone have a day of planner and even more than that I recommend everyone have Annette! I could not thank her enough!!!

This review was a long time in coming. My wife and I hired Annette to oversee our daughters…read morewedding, which took place at Lorimar winery a few years ago. It was the best money we spent as Annette took charge of every detail to make sure everything ran smoothly and on time. Annette's expertise and competence allowed us both to totally relax and enjoy the moment, without a care in the world. That's priceless. I marveled watching Annette interact with the winery staff and DJ. She really knows her stuff. Thank you again, Annette!