Would recommend Shari for ALL events!!! She made our wedding week and day go beyond smoothly!! She…read moreensured our large wedding party (24 people) was where they needed to be and that they all had fun! She ensured all our request happened from my voice over before walking down the aisle to getting all of our gifts and special items to our trailer at the end of the night. She is personable, professional and fun!!!

Would highly recommend Shari for all things planning related. She was our day-of coordinator for a…read more~100 person wedding in the Santa Cruz mountains. - Organized & communicative: She handled all details flawlessly including timeline, vendors, etc. She communicated with us and other parties very intentionally to make sure all details were thought of. - Detailed & thoughtful: I had a couple of guests tell me afterwards that Shari helped provide them with emergency items during the wedding - Professional & determined - Our wedding included a vendor that was more difficult to work with, and Shari handled a lot of communication with professionalism and endurance to ensure that we had a great day. Overall, working with Shari was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day - I would highly recommend her!

Hugely positive experience working with Casey. She is truly the best; just wall-to-wall a…read moreprofessional and incredibly helpful. Looking back at our experience with our wedding, we truly would have been lost without Casey. She's so easy to work with, and thought of things we absolutely never would have. I cannot overstate how great our experience was, enormously grateful for everything they did!

We had an AMAZING experience with Wedding Connection. Casey, the owner, was wonderful in every way…read more She is organized, detailed, and prompt. She handled all the key logistics of our wedding preparation when we were stressed in the days leading up to our wedding. The wedding itself was extremely smooth. We had an incredible experience, largely thanks to the behind the scenes work Casey and her team were doing during the event. Rancho Soquel was a stunning and beautiful venue just a few minutes from Soquel and Capitola. We highly recommend Casey and her team for any Santa Cruz area wedding.

Wow, where to begin? Desiree was our wedding MVP! She handled florals, signage, and decor, making…read moreher our one-stop-shop. Her expertise made everything seamless, stress-free, and stunning. Trusting her with this huge part of our wedding was the best decision we made! Thanks to Desiree's expertise, we landed on a relaxed, tropical vibe within our specific budget, and she nailed it for our beach wedding. From her mood board creations in the planning phases to the execution on our wedding day, she blew us away and made our wedding day even more perfect than we ever imagined. Desiree and her team were a joy to work with--brides, hire her and thank me later!

We had such a wonderful experience working with Desiree for all of our party rental needs for our…read morewedding! From the clear communication, to the awesome customized rental preview on their website, the entire process was seamless! Our wedding guests were very impressed with everything, especially the beautiful cocktail glasses and elegant cutlery! 10/10 would recommend!

My husband and I LOST our original wedding venue literally TWO weeks before our wedding and we had…read moreNO idea what to do. Our wedding coordinator went all out and helped us look for new venues and we were then introduced to CasaV. I'm not too sure where to even begin but bottomline, if you are looking for a venue for your event or your wedding, or if you're looking for a nice place to just get away, BOOK CASA V NOW! These are some of the most amazing, kind-hearted, and hardworking people I have ever met and our wedding was beyond amazing! Natalie met with us the week before our wedding and showed us the property (mind you this meeting was super last minute and she had just coordinated an event the day before). As soon as we set foot on the property, we fell in love and the replacement venue option we almost went with that morning was no longer an option. From the handmade vintage decor, to the repurposed green room, to the beautiful front and back spaces with the giant lighted tree, to the bride and groom's getting ready rooms, everything fit our vibe and we knew we had to get married there. From the day we booked CasaV as our new venue to the wedding day (which was about 1 week) Natalie & Kirt went above and beyond to help us pull together our 150 person wedding. It was one thing that they even allowed us to book their venue with only 1 week's notice, it was another thing that they adjusted their max guest capacity for us, but it was even ANOTHER thing that they helped us in ways they truly didn't have to. Simply allowing us to have our event there was enough but they did more. I could go on and on and on about how beautiful our event was because of CasaV and the people, but I would need a lot more space. Kirt, Natalie, and their family are an example of people who do what they do out of their love for it and for people. Casa V was and still is a God send for us and we will forever cherish them. If you choose to get married here (I really hope you do) or if you want to hold an event like a shower or girls' night, I promise you'll be blessed with a beautiful space and even more beautiful people.

It's been almost a year since my daughters wedding and I need to do a shout out to CasaV!! We held…read moremy daughters bridal shower there along with her rehearsal dinner and she also stayed the night before her wedding with her bridesmaids in the Casita and my son in law and his groomsmen arrived the day of the wedding to get ready in CasaV Billiard room. Let's first start by saying I'm a controller and like things done my way and never feel things will get done properly without me overseeing everything. I met my match with Natalie the owner. Her vision, creativity and attention to detail are beyond what you could imagine. I got to the point where I gave her full reign to do what she wanted and she definitely exceeded our expectations. I also want to commend Natalie on her communication with us throughout the process. She was always on top of everything giving us a checklist and also giving advice along the way to help with a seamless celebration. The best compliment was our guests telling us they didn't want to leave because the atmosphere was so welcoming and they were having too much fun. If you are thinking of using CasaV for your next event DONT hesitate to reserve your date. Natalie and her team will go out of their way to make your dream come true. Thank you again for everything we will never forget our special memories made at CasaV

If you are planning a wedding (honestly any kind of event), LOOK NO FURTHER! Relic Events is…read moreexactly what anyone needs. Lindsey (and her team) was the absolute best wedding planner we could have asked for. Details about our wedding: Fully outdoors, 60+ guests and kids, minimal kitchen space, no reception, no DJ Lindsey is incredibly organized, detail oriented (to the T!!), kind, patient, super chill, extremely thoughtful, and so down to earth - all the things you want and more when you are planning for the best day of your life and the most important one. For someone who works with people who are doing all this for the first time, Lindsey was always patient, so calming, and it set the tone for the entire process. We are extremely grateful to her, it's hard to put into words. From detailed spreadsheets (I'm very type A so this was AWESOME), thoroughly outlined on site maps, to extremely quick and responsive communication, all the way to just being so fun, kind, and grounding...there are so many things about working with Lindsey we can't stop talking about (and so many things she did that was felt but we're definitely done behind the scenes)... but here's just a few: - Vendor suggestions and idea building: She went above and beyond our needs to provide us with suggestions, recommendations, and advice that we both asked for and didn't know we even needed. Our venue was all outdoors and we had to find everything from the ground up. Having her ideas, suggestions, and guidance was beyond helpful and invaluable. Whenever we'd throw ideas, she would have really great suggestions - what about a food truck? what about unassigned seats? etc., she had so many good points and it helped us tremendously. We used a number of her recommendations for different vendors that ended up working out great. Moreover, she was able to give a recommendation for any vendor regardless of the budget we asked her we'd like to target. It's clear that she has so much experience and it was the reason why our day went smoothly. - Extensive support: Lindsey provided us with a call a year before the wedding date, a call six months before, and 5 more calls a month and half before. She was so easy, thorough, and quick to communicate - we could always email her and she'd be there to help us right away. Each video call she reassured us we were on the right track and steered us in the right direction. She helped us stay calm and focused on the important things, especially during the month before the wedding, rather than worrying about the small details to get stuck over. The month and a half before the wedding, Lindsey was included in and took the reins on all emails with vendors. This really helped take the load off of us and let us feel more at ease in the weeks leading up to the wedding date. She made a very detailed map, extremely helpful and thorough spreadsheet of every single thing you need that kept us so organized since the beginning. - Incredible taste and vision: If you have a vision, she's got you. We are convinced she is a mind reader... on top of her extensive experience... guaranteed she will make the wedding of your dreams possible! We were a bit all over the place with our pinterest boards and ideas, but Lindsey somehow with the minimal words we used she executed alllllllll the decorations PERFECTLY, ordered the right linens, etc. etc. and our wedding looked exactly like it was in our minds and even better. She even has really lovely rentable items of her own and it made it SUPER easy. (We had a smores bar, a cake table, bar table, picnic table, buffet table, etc. and she decorated them beautifully!) - A literal fairy: The day of the wedding couldn't have gone smoother with Lindsey handling logistics and direction with all vendors and working tirelessly behind the scenes to set everything up with her assistant and making sure everything is as we dreamed it, as we enjoyed our day free from distractions. She was a bright grounding light and invaluable throughout the whole process and especially the day of. Whenever I saw her throughout the wedding, she always smiling and it never felt like she was stressed (?? somehow!!). As the wedding day ended, we found all of our wedding decor and various things neatly packed away, making it so easy for us to end the day without worry and enjoy our night. We would absolutely recommend Lindsey to anyone looking for a wedding planner in any capacity and really any event! We LOVE HER!!!!

To start, this review is extremely overdue (2 years)!! Lindsey was the absolute best person to have…read morehandle our wedding. I cannot imagine getting through the day without her expertise, calm energy, and ability to troubleshoot and guide us through both the planning and the day-of. Working with her is an absolute pleasure and her knowledge of the industry and vendors made everything so much smoother. She made the day so much less stressful and let us concentrate on actually enjoying everything and spend time with loved ones. Hopefully, it's a credit to how great she is that my wife and I were horrified that we realized we had not given her a review after the wedding!! Cannot recommend Lindsey more!!

My husband and I spent a long time looking at wedding venues in the Santa Cruz/Los Gatos area. We…read moreprobably looked at more than 10 places! A lot of places weren't quite the right fit, had too many weird restrictions, or were overpriced (if your've looked at venues you know what I mean!) The Castle House and Gardens was the last place we looked at and we knew it would be the most perfect, picturesque and enchanted woodland setting for our outdoor wedding. It has lush, wild gardens that remind me of the Secret Garden. There's a beautiful redwood grove where we had our ceremony and a poolside courtyard with two outdoor fireplaces, perfect for dining and dancing, where we had the reception. It was great to have the ceremony and reception at the same place. The Castle House is a historic estate located in the Santa Cruz Mountain Community of Bonny Doon. It's bordered by beautiful redwood forests and just 10 minutes from the ocean. The family that lives there were the most gracious hosts for our event and went to extra care to make sure the grounds looked stunning on our wedding day. They own the Bonny Doon Garden Company and grow all of the flowers for their floral design business organically in their home gardens. It was really cool because my bouquets and centerpieces all came from the garden where I got married! We got so many compliments about the venue from our guests and everyone kept asking me, "How did you find this place?" I definitely recommend this place to other brides if you are looking for a unique, non-cookie cutter type venue full of natural beauty and rustic charm.

We were fortunate enough to have our wedding here on June 22nd, 2013 and let me tell you, the venue…read moreand it's owner, Teresa, ensured the most magical, welcoming, and organized experience ever. From the initial meeting, through hiccups with our caterer, and until the day-of coordination, Teresa was amazing: Helpful, friendly, knowledgeable, and assertive when she needed to be. She also did our flowers which were out of this world. The venue itself is enchanting with it's floral gardens, towering redwoods, and cozy courtyard. Our guests could not stop talking about how ours was the best wedding they have ever attended. We had a wedding of 100 people, and it was the perfect size. Count yourself very fortunate if you have the opportunity to have your event at Castle House and Gardens.

My husband and I had the absolute pleasure of working with White Rabbit Events for our wedding in…read moreJune of 2021. I cannot express how thrilled we were with their services, professionalism, and overall energy! From the moment we contacted them, it was clear that we were in capable hands and what they created for our special evening was absolute MAGIC! Jamie and Eric went above and beyond to ensure that our wedding décor was nothing short of spectacular. We wanted to create a unique and cozy atmosphere, while providing additional seating for our guests and they delivered in spades. Two months advance, Jamie presented us with multiple seating arrangement options with various couches, pillows, and additional decor to supplement each space. Their selection of couches, chairs, rugs, and custom decor was extensive. Every piece was handpicked to fit the vibe of our event. We were able to provide feedback and then together landed on how each area would look and feel, and finalized each item from their inventory. What truly stood out was the level of customization they offered. They took the time to understand our vision and provided multiple options that aligned with it. Even more impressively, White Rabbit provided us with gorgeous, custom signs for the entire event. Knowing our color scheme and decor direction, Jamie took the initiative to design signage and frame everything so it was wedding day ready! On the day of our wedding, the delivery and set up was absolutely seamless. I didn't have to worry about anything. When we finally saw everything set up, we were in awe. The décor completely transformed our venue (a family ranch property in Auburn, CA) into a dreamy, romantic space that left our guests raving about it. It was more than we ever could have imagined. I can't thank Jamie and Eric enough for their incredible service, attention to detail, and their ability to turn our wedding into a truly memorable experience. They were transparent and upfront about costs, which made the planning process smooth. Timely and trustworthy on the day of the event. Quick and efficient on the day of clean up. An absolute dream. If you're looking for a rental company that takes the stress out of event planning and leaves you thinking "Wow, that was so easy!", look no further. They are the cream of the crop. An absolute pleasure to work with, and I truly look forward to using their services again in the future.

I cannot say enough positive things about this company. This is the kind of business I'm happy to…read moresupport, a wife and husband with young kids who want to help make someone else's event special. In the world of party rentals, we found there were many others who would gouge for transportation fees or have enormous minimums that smaller parties cannot afford. We were able to do our event between $500 - $1000 and have the furniture and additions needed to make it look like the 1890s London space we were looking for. During the process, they recommended extra items and also advised against pieces that didn't fit with our theme. I really appreciated how ethical they were and how trustworthy. They came to deliver our items at the appointed date and time on the weekend and picked up the next day. And what's even better? They put them exactly where we needed them! Another local company (won't mention the name) brought the other items hours late and dumped them at the base of our driveway. The difference between White Rabbit and the other Santa Cruz company were astounding, and not in a good way. I highly recommend White Rabbit and no, I was not paid to leave this rating. I'm just that impressed with how wonderful they made my husband's 60th birthday.

I first met Herminia Borge through my mother and I am so glad she did. We hired Mina to do the…read moresetup, cleanup, flowers, flatware, silverware, glassware, flowers, decoration, for both the rehearsal dinner and wedding day and her waitstaff. She was also our day of coordinator for the day as well. She did an absolutely great job! She executed nearly both events flawlessly. There were some minor hiccups the day of that could have been perhaps dropped because of lack of communication or perhaps lack of staff the day of. We also lost part of our deposit for the venue because her staff took a bit longer to clean up then was allotted. However, regardless of all of the little hiccups the wedding and rehearsal dinner were absolutely gorgeous. She surpassed our wildest expectations and gave us the wedding of our dreams. Her price is worth the quality that she offers her clients. Minor hiccups were nothing compared to the job she did.