Simply put, Sassy Little Bee is the reason we had our wedding in Southern California, and was the…read moresingle best decision we made!!! Her experience, thoughtfulness, enthusiasm, attention to detail, amazing list of vendors/friends, and love for what she does didn't just complement our wedding - it defined it!! As New Yorkers, for several months after our engagement we flirted with the idea of a destination wedding, but were overwhelmed by the choices and the prospect of managing a list of vendors from across the country. After one conversation with Amanda, our trepidation disappeared and was replaced with pure enthusiasm for what we could do together. With zero hesitation, we signed up for a "Full Service Wedding Planning" package and never looked back! Pretty quickly into the process, Amanda assessed our vision, and introduced us to a tremendous group of vendors, helped us lock in our venue (Darlington House in La Jolla), and provided a roadmap to help us understand what the road ahead would look like. Each month, for over a year, we had monthly calls with Amanda that were collaborative, productive, oftentimes therapeutic, and in an era of Pinterest-inspired fads and whims, kept us focused on our original vision. One of the most amazing qualities about Amanda is that she communicates extremely well with different personalities, has an instinctive awareness of her client's needs, and provides room for the process to be as collaborative or as done-for-you as you may want. Amanda went above and beyond in every regard for our wedding, and her commitment to us having *our* perfect wedding was unyielding. Over the course of planning our wedding, we made a couple trips out to California, not because we needed to, but in part because we were so excited to spend time with Amanda and the amazing vendors she introduced us to. A few months into our wedding planning process, we were so enamored with and impressed by Amanda, we even asked her to officiate our wedding. This was a testament not just to our extreme trust and faith in her, but how safe she made us feel throughout the process, how well she got to know us, and how obvious it was she was just as invested in our big day as we were. Turns out, it was a great decision; she was a phenomenal officiant -- truly magical and so incredibly thoughtful. (Not a surprise!) Throughout the wedding journey, we met and hired many super talented vendors, and could not have been more pleased with the results, but the singular credit for everything being as magnificent as it was goes to Amanda, her ability to communicate with our team of vendors, unite everyone behind a clear vision, and ensure it was executed precisely, with love and joy from all those who were involved. When you work with Amanda, you don't just get a wedding planner. You get a wedding visionary with the ability to take everything up a notch (or 10!) She works with love, coaxes it out of everyone involved, and truly embodies and executes on the ideal of a heart-centered wedding. Without reservation we recommend Sassy and her team for anyone looking for a unique, special, genuine, and/or well-executed wedding. We are forever grateful for Sassy Little Bee!

I would not have wanted anyone else by our side on our wedding day. Amanda is so calm and collected…read moreand efficient -- and a true professional in the industry. She will allow you to totally enjoy your day without noticing a single thing that may or may not go wrong. It almost felt surreal to fully experience and take in our wedding day after hearing how easily you get distracted or pulled in different directions. Looking back on the day I felt incredibly present and able to appreciate all the little moments - I genuinely feel Amanda is a big reason why. Amanda's nickname, Sassy Little Bee, is totally appropriate - she's super sweet, quirky and a kid at heart, but meantime she can be tough with vendors and won't let them get away with excuses. We had a few tiffs with a vendor and Amanda helped me through all the strife and headaches - even at 8am the morning after the wedding. Most importantly, hiring Amanda gave us total peace of mind. I was confident that her years of experience meant there wouldn't be a single detail forgotten and I was right (not to mention - have you SEEN her wedding day emergency kit?!). If you're getting married at Brick - don't look elsewhere. Amanda knows the venue like the back of her hand and can foresee any disaster as well as expedite approvals because she knows exactly what the venue needs from your vendors. Bonus - the sweetest touch was her thoughtful, handwritten card left at our table for us to read during dinner, reminding us to savor every moment of the night. Thank you Amanda for ensuring our wedding was such a smooth-running experience.

Seven Stems made my wedding so beautiful!!…read more I met with the designer not really knowing what kind of flowers I even wanted! I showed her a few pictures of what i liked, told her the colors i wanted and BAM! She knew exactly what I was imagining! All the flowers looked amazing, fresh and smelled so good! I had so many compliments on how much every one loved the arrangements! I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone!! Service, prices, designs... Seven Stems is the best!!

I had a wonderful experience with 7 stems. There staff was super helpful in picking out an…read morearrangement that suited my daughters tastes. I highly recommend seven stems for any and all floral needs.

Sara at Golden Poppy Events planned my 100-person wedding from start to finish at the Four Seasons…read moreHotel in August 2017. She also was the day-of coordinator. I can't say thank you enough for what she did. The design and styling of the event was top notch and the entire weekend went on flawlessly without a hitch. She executed the whole three-day affair, from rehearsal to rehearsal dinner, the makeup and hair/get ready rooms, ceremony, reception, and post-wedding brunch. She gave us excellent vendor recommendations and was able to get us preferred pricing. Sara was also very good at guiding us through the process - neither my husband or I are familiar with the wedding industry and how things work, she was there every step of the way helping us out. I am not a very creative person (I'm an accountant for a living) and Sara was able to tell me what decorative elements would make an impact, where to save money and DIY, and what the current trends/traditions are in the wedding industry to incorporate into my wedding. I'd highly recommend her for any complex wedding and event planning needs. She killed it!

I had an incredible experience working with Sara and the rest of the team at Golden Poppy Events…read more They are professionals in every sense of the word. Pulling together a 125 person wedding in Mexico while being based in Los Angeles and managing clients in New York City is a tall task and Sara did it with grace and charm. Sara has a great sense of taste that came through in every little detail. She's a fantastic communicator and provided a clear roadmap for success. I couldn't thank her enough for helping pull off the most incredible experience of my life. Thank you!

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Anndrea from Poppies to Peaches as both our wedding…read morecoordinator and florist for our Idyllwild wedding--and we cannot recommend her highly enough! From the very beginning, Anndrea's communication was professional, clear, and reassuring. She was consistently on top of every detail before, during, and even after the wedding. Our day was supposed to be outdoors, but we had unpredictable, on-and-off rain all day. Anndrea didn't miss a beat--she was constantly working out solutions and kept us informed of every change. When the weather forced us to move the entire reception indoors to a much tighter space, she handled the transition in a matter of minutes and still made it look absolutely beautiful. Her laid-back demeanor made her incredibly easy to work with, but don't let that fool you--she knows how to take command of a situation, follow through promptly, and ensure everything is handled. Her calm confidence truly alleviated so much stress for us as the bride and groom. On top of her coordination skills, Anndrea also did our florals, and they were stunning. Throughout the night, guests kept commenting on how beautiful the arrangements were. She has a true eye for design and detail. Anndrea, thank you for everything! You helped make our day unforgettable. We highly recommend Poppies to Peaches for anyone looking for a talented, reliable, and creative wedding coordinator or florist.

Anndrea and team did an absolutely REMARKABLE job with our wedding. Now that we've already had our…read morewedding I can safely say... she is drastically undercharging and anyone would be lucky to get in her calendar. She was super kind, responsive, down to earth and full of great suggestions when we were in the planning phase. We didn't initially know if we could even afford a florist, and choosing to hire Anndrea was the BEST DECISION EVER! The feeling of taking a peek at our ceremony area before the ceremony, and not believing how PERFECT all the florals looked. They were even better than the inspiration photos in the mood board that she created for us, and even the groomsmen were doting over the beautiful and detailed bouiteineirs. We had guests argue over who kept the centerpiece. I am literally still in shock about the quality of florals. We've celebrated many friends' weddings and I've never loved florals more. She also provided beautiful candles and runners that made everything magically pop, especially when it got dark outside and our venue became a fairy garden thanks to Anndrea. If she is available for your date... you won't be sorry.

Giulia was an amazing wedding coordinator! She is incredibly on top of everything, gave great…read moreadvice for day of logistics, and communication was very easy. The day went so smoothly which I owe to her doing everything she did behind the scenes!

We hired Giulia for partial planning for our wedding, which was planned for June 2025. Sadly, we…read moreare now unable to have our event due to my husband being active duty military, and his current deployment being extended. On top of that, we experienced two family deaths, a pregnancy, and a miscarriage--all within this same incredibly difficult year. When I found out in March that my husband's deployment was being extended by 3 months, no services had been rendered at that time. Despite this, Giulia chose to retain our deposit. While I recognize that contractually this may be within their rights, I hoped for more understanding and compassion, especially under such exceptional circumstances. We did not cancel our wedding because we decided not to get married, changed our minds, etc. We are unable to move forward because my husband is in the middle of an active war zone, fighting for all of us, and for our country. I would have hoped that Giulia would have made a contractual exception due to this fact alone. Many of our other vendors--without being asked--refunded us in full, out of sheer kindness and empathy. Their actions reminded us that business can be both professional and human. I expected the same from a wedding coordinator--someone who works in an industry that revolves around love, family, and life's biggest milestones. This isn't a reflection of their work at a wedding, because we never had one. It's a reflection of how they responded when life threw more at us than we ever imagined. And unfortunately, that response fell short of what we hoped for during one of the most vulnerable times in our lives.

As someone who's very organized, I wasn't sure that I needed to hire a full-service wedding planner…read morefor my wedding in Valle de Guadalupe. I thought hiring someone for day-of or month-of planning would be good enough, but even after creating endless spreadsheets and conducting my own research for venues and vendors in the area, I came up short. Enter, Grecia! Grecia went above and beyond to make my husband Derrick's and my dream wedding come true. From our initial meeting--where I came fully prepared with a moldboard and presentation--Grecia knew just the right way to work with me to assuage any stresses or fears Derrick and I had. She listened to what I envisioned and offered suggestions that made it even better. She's also well-connected to existing vendors in the Valle (floral, photography, DJ, beauty, rentals, videography etc.), and as such, we found and hired the right team for our special day in no time. She ensured we stayed on budget by negotiating with our vendors and always being our advocate. Communication could be tricky with vendors in VDG--I didn't speak English and vendors didn't always respond to follow-ups. But Grecia had the magic touch! It helped that she lived within driving distance to the Valle. And of course, she kept all our contracts and payment due dates in a tidy ledger & followed up with this to make sure we never missed a deadline. Even though she wasn't contractually obligated to help us with our welcome dinner, she did initial reach-outs to restaurants when we had difficulty contacting them. On the day of, everything ran as smooth as it could have. The wedding venue looked STUNNING. I DIY-ed a bunch of different items (macrame, signs, favors, other decorations etc.), and I was so pleased with how Grecia put everything together. My husband and I felt incredibly supported by Grecia throughout the day and could not have asked for more. If you're looking for a wedding planner (especially if it's in VDG!), look no further. I vouch for Grecia 1000%.

Grecia was a referral from my brother in law. We met up at Holden Coffee and knew it was an instant…read moreconnection: she had a keen eye and listened to what we loved in our lives and bonded that with our vision for our destination wedding in Tulum. She was very structured and allowed for flexibility given our busy schedules (we both work above 60 hrs a week). She made sure to provide a plethora of options and then whittle them down based on our budget, needs and wants. Grecia never gave up until we found what we were looking for. Being Grecia in is fluent in Spanish and has impeccable Contract Negotiation skills, we were able to get stunning accommodations for ourselves and our guests. She found a gem of a venue. Grecia was invaluable in creating our dream wedding from afar. Her professional demeanor and charm facilitated the destination wedding planning and execution. Her depth of resources also helped put us in contact with a stunning photographer named Tande. Grecia made sure to add genuine thoughtfulness and a bit of fun to our trip down to Tulum : best tacos, amazing drinks, beautiful cenotes and a sprinkle of Mexican Culture. We will always be grateful for Grecia's help in making this Dream Wedding

I would 110% recommend Nicole for your event planning needs. She was our month of coordinator for…read moreour May 2022 wedding and she really exceeded our expectations. From our first meeting I knew she could be trusted with the vision we had for our wedding and that she would make our dream wedding come true. Nicole is organized and has created wonderful relationships with vendors which makes the planning process go a lot smoother. Our wedding day was perfect and Nicole was a large part of this! I had multiple guests comment afterwards how organized and well planned our wedding was and that was all thanks to Nicole. If you are thinking about hiring a wedding coordinator you will not regret hiring Nicole! She is simply the best and will let you relax and enjoy your big day without having to worry about anything!

Words cannot express how helpful and beyond exceptional Nicole was to me and my husband. When I…read morefirst started learning about the wedding industry I thought wedding event planners were only for huge and extravagant weddings. My husband and I knew we wanted a small and intimate wedding because it's what we could afford plus a big wedding just wasn't part of our "vision". Yet, when you get engaged nothing prepares you for how overwhelming it can be even when it's a small guest list! Nicole came into my life when I was immersed in confusion about what type of wedding I wanted, costs, vendor selections, etc. After my first connection with her, I felt so relieved from stress because she was able to help organize my vision and provide me with valuable feedback and recommendations. She was instrumental in helping my vision come together from a coordination/procedure and day-of assistance standpoint. She is the perfect fit for any bride (and husband) because of how incredibly easy and fun she is to work with. Any time I had a question or needed advice she responded to me in a timely manner and she also checked in with me frequently leading up to my big day. On the day of the wedding, she did an AMAZING job putting together all the decor and helping out with any last minute touches to my reception. On top of this, she went above and beyond to make sure all of my vendors stayed on schedule and delivered on expectations. Thank you for all your efforts for me and my husband's wedding day. It was PERFECT and no one makes events sparkle better than you can.

Valentina is a guarantee for your every party !! She organized a fairytale birthday for me. She…read morehelped me to choose a nice and comfortable location for my guests. Really analyze all aspects. Trust with closed eyes!! The Italian style stands out. Sandra

From the first time we met Valentina, we realized she is extremely knowledgeable about the…read moreindustry, professional, and fun to work with. She went above and beyond, was very personable with us, our wedding party, and family. She coordinated with all the vendors for both our ceremony rehearsal and the day of the wedding, she planned and ran the ceremony rehearsal, worked with venue coordinators and vendors to set up a timeline. She also kept us on schedule the day of the wedding. She was also involved in setting up the ceremony and reception decorations and even added her own touches, to improve upon what we designed. We can't recommend her enough as a wedding coordinator. Her hard work ensured our day was relaxed and ran smoothly.