Andie Bradford Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Major - Event…read moreManagement concentration Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo I feel extremely fortunate to have received this event assistant internship for ABCey Events. In the course of 10 weeks, I gained valuable experience in orchestrating social media, generating blogs, searching for venue options, and assisting in proposal assembly. The internship has helped me improve my writing and phone skills, introduced me to the lingo of the event and marketing industries, and made me more familiar with key venues in the Bay Area. Every day on the job, I was presented new responsibilities and challenges that made my position feel significant and helped to boost my confidence. Amanda is a pleasure to work with and she clearly enjoys her work. Her dedication to her business is inspiring and I appreciate her teaching me the ropes of event marketing. Thank you to all at ABCey Events!

I worked with ABCey for my company's holiday party this past December. It was the first time that…read moreI used an outside event planner for this type of event. I spoke with several event planners and Amanda quickly stood out. She was responsive, flexible, had good prices, and aimed to please. I decided to hire them and it was the right decision! Amanda and her crew are amazing. I have very high expectations, and they exceeded each and every one. I had a specific theme that I wanted to do and they helped us execute it flawlessly. They helped with everything - picking the venue, selecting colors and decor, customizing the menu and drinks, and helped work with our tight budget given the down economy. My coworkers raved about the sumptuous food and how beautifully everything was presented. What they didn't know was the extra mile that Amanda and her staff had gone to in order to provide us with the extras we needed for the event and all the last minute changes that occurred. ABCey Events is a company you want to use. Just say what you want, and trust them to make it happen. I plan on using them again!

Since March we worked on a video to be shown to this critical annual event. Sent the final video…read moreat 2:33 a.m. and she requested it by 11 a.m. so she had it before she even woke up. Nevertheless, disaster struck when she played a much early version poor quality of the video without the full day of editing I did with the head of the organization into the early morning hours. This affects the fund raiser as it was taylored with text just for this crowd, instead projected a low resolution rough cut version! I have sustained damages. It would have been nice if she was professional and read the emails and deleted the draft version from her computer. Now I wonder if she even read my emails and downloaded the final? She would known that was the wrong video, no? I worked extremely hard for a fail safe no error presentation. However, I didn't take in account incompetence of Bing Consulting Services. I feel they owe me for the hours of rush service I did for naught. Absolutely no excuse for this I couldn't be clearer on the proper file, even reiterating the download link again, just as another layer of safety. I even visited the venue early and she assured me the video worked fine but couldn't show it to me because "wires were not set up" and seem very confident. Did she ever get the hint that this was important and make certain she had the right file? She was more concerned about decorations than content of the program. I said she should have paid more attention to this, she said she had to "put up vines." Wow, that's vital.

We worked with Sara on the NCLR event at the Metreon City View event space in San Francisco in…read moreApril. We were a vendor for this event and from the first phone call with Sara, I could tell that she runs a tight ship. The communication up to the event was clear and concise. The event had over 1000 guests in attendance and all the details went off without a hitch. I'm looking forward to working with Sara and Bing again and will be recommending them to our clients. Well done, Bing!

Stop scrolling through reviews. Seriously. If you need a wedding planner, Madix and Co. is IT. They…read moreare the gold standard for event planning and design. Kaella and team made our wedding the most incredible experience of our lives. If I could give Madix and Co ten stars, I would. Our wedding was perfect thanks to Kaella's talent for creating a unique, personal aesthetic. We weren't great at describing our style or exactly what we wanted initially, but Kaella was able to translate our thoughts into a stunning celebration. She presented us with so many incredible options at different price points, guiding us through our options along the way. She didn't just plan a wedding, really - she took our vague vision and made it more beautiful than I ever thought possible. But what truly sets her and her team apart is in the execution. On the day of the wedding, my husband and I didn't have to think about a single logistical detail--we were able to just be present and soak in every moment because we knew Kaella and her team had everything under control. Kaella's vendor relationships are clearly unmatched in the industry, and it showed. Everything felt seamless. Finally, beyond her expertise, Kaella herself is just the most wonderful, warm, and charming person to work with. She exudes professionalism while being incredibly fun and a total pleasure to be around. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but she made the entire process feel like a collaboration with a friend who just happens to be the best in the business. Our wedding was absolutely perfect - so much more than I could have ever imagined. And hiring Madix and Co was the best decision we made. To Kaella and her team: thank you for making our dream a reality. To any couple looking for a planner: look no further. You've found the best.

We've worked with Madix & Co. several times over the past few years for events of all sizes --…read moreincluding our annual holiday celebration (300 guests) and our 30th Anniversary Party (450+ guests) featuring Rock & Roll Hall of Fame performers -- and they're our go-to partner for exceptional event experiences. Kaella and her team transformed our ideas into seamless, engaging experiences that impressed every attendee. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and true "white glove" service ensured that every element was executed flawlessly from start to finish.

Anna has prepared at least three parties for us - a gallery opening, a 46th birthday party and a…read morekid's birthday. Oh, and a corporate retreat as well. That's four. Each has outdone the last. In addition to the usual things that event planners do well - budgeting, finding great vendors, arranging timing of deliveries, Anna sets her company apart. We notice most that she listens very well, has great design/aesthetic sense and has a deep store of knowledge of the intangibles that make events terrific and have a great vibe. She takes the stress off of us as hosts and allows us to have a great time because she so obviously has everything well in hand. One thing you just can't buy - caterers and other vendors love working with her. We've gotten outstanding results from very happy teams because they were happy to be working with Anna. You just can't buy that kind of warmth. She sets a level of mutual expectation where everyone is prepared to do well and then does so. The positive reverberation from her excellent planning is manifest. Our only regret is that we don't have more parties to throw on regular basis so we can be a part of the events she throws even more. Highly, highly recommended.

Anna Marie Events is the best, professional, hip, smart, personalized, budget conscious, and fun…read morecompany to work with when planning a personal party and /or business event. Her timing is perfect, all the small details just seem to happen without a hassle, Anna just knows how to put a show on from beginning to the end! The best part of hiring her company is that you get all the credit from your guests, so in turn you look like the company that has their act together, thanks to ANNA MARIE EVENTS!!

My husband and I recently hired Lauren and Michelle to be the day of wedding (DOW) coordinators…read more Having DOW coordinators presents their own challenges as it is always a wonder if my ideas will be properly explained and eventually executed. I wrote everything out on OneNote so they were able to have the latest copy of the plans at all times (Lauren had the OneNote loaded on her tablet for reference!) and I put everything into big manila envelopes and wrote out instructions too. We also met over Skype and had in person meeting at the church and venue a week or so before the wedding. They were responsive to the e-mails especially when I asked them for their expert advice. And boy did they deliver! Mind you that this was a 150+ person Filipino wedding with a traditional Catholic mass, 2 performances during the program in addition to the traditional stuff, an open bar (craziness), and a dessert bar with 10+ choices that they had to make sure no one got to until the photographer was done with her pictures! Yes, they delivered with grace, professionalism, and just perfection. As an OCD person, I was very relaxed the morning of knowing that they would take care of everything from set up to take down to transfer to everything else! They also worked very well to keep the contacts/vendors at the church and venue all on the same program/timeline. We were behind by about 20 minutes because of make-up and hair but it really went off without a hitch. It was smooth from one transition to another. Not once did someone come up to me freaking out about anything. The morning of the wedding, they even picked up some last minute items where I was getting ready. I emailed them the night before requesting this and they certainly agreed! And when it was all over, everything was put into their respective boxes. It was very easy for me to look over each box and find what I needed. We were so happy with Lauren and Michelle. Honestly, without them, our wedding would have been a Filipino version of My Big Fat Greek Wedding.

My wife and I first came to know about Caldjs at a friend's wedding reception. We were pretty…read moresurprised and impressed that night to see how the older crowd (bride & groom's parents and company) were all swayed to dance by the sweet tunes and beats dropped by the DJ. The only thing that stopped me from having that much more fun that night was not having a pair of sneakers on. When it finally came time to plan our wedding reception, I knew I wanted to experience the same energy and high we did at our friend's reception. So, like all smart husbands-to-be (at the time), I reached out to the Caldjs and connected with Henry (DJ H Dub). Henry was extremely professional, courteous, engaging and helpful. Above all, he showed great heart & character! What do I mean by this? Well, simply said, even though he knew I was still 'shopping around' when we first got in touch, Henry offered his experience and advice in planning my wedding even if I didn't go with him. Who says that?! Needless to say, I knew I had the best of the best in the business right then and there. I remember a close friend of ours saying that a great wedding happens when the bride and groom doesn't know that anything is happening on the day of because the wedding party, photographer, and DJ are on point. And that's exactly what Henry was, on point! Henry's thoughtful advice, planning, and execution the night of helped us to create the most memorable time of our lives. If you want a DJ that knows exactly what you're going through, can walk with you through the entire process, and deliver on his word, Henry (Caldjs) IS your DJ. Thanks again, Henry, for everything!

We recently had Henry come and DJ an anniversary event that we held at our business. I called about…read more5 DJ's and I knew that Henry was the right match for us. He got back to us right away and was very professional. Everything was flawless. He arrived early at our event to set up and played great mixes. If you are looking for someone to DJ an event you won't be disappointed with CalDJ's/Henry Wang. Thank you for making our event memorable!

Wow, what an experience! I haven't been to many trainings, but this one I would highly recommend…read more Jenny and her co-facilitators were able to lead a large group (maybe 30 of us) through several interactive and experiential exercises over the course of 2 hours, keeping everyone engaged and having fun the whole time. Not only did I enjoy myself, I learned some important tools and skills to bring back to my workplace. I walked in only knowing one or two people, and left feeling connected to everyone who was there. I will definitely use some of the tools I learned in my own business, and anyone who wants to bring creativity and connection to their team should try this!

Jenny and her team are absolutely incredible. As both a startup founder and an executive coach I'm…read moreconstantly looking for ways to engage different parts of people's brains. Play on Purpose has a really unique and creative way of engaging your body to help spur new thoughts in the mind. I would highly recommend checking out what they have to offer if you're looking to spur more creativity at your company.

Doucet Productions is my non-profit agency's go-to events partners for our fundraisers and has been…read morefor many years (DP is relatively new but the team of Neil, Tina, and Saifon have worked together with different event production companies for a long time.). These are fabulous, smart, energetic, enthusiastic event professionals who can simultaneously come up with wildly creative (but appropriate) ideas for your event while also being organized, effective, and budget-conscious. As I write this, it's 2020 and we're all living under the restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic. Doucet Productions have done a phenomenal job of learning quickly how to put on an engaging virtual event, and pulled my agency along with them. They helped my agency turn our annual fundraising gala from a 600+ person in-person dinner into an online fundraiser in just a matter of WEEKS (while we are still adjusting to working from home). In the process, they were really understanding as we tried to figure out what our priorities were and what we wanted our first ever virtual event to look like. We ended up with just what we wanted: a short, well-produced, and compelling online event that beat our net revenue goals. I give Tina, Neil, and Saifon of Doucet Productions my highest, highest recommendation. (Did I mention that they are all really lovely, fun people to work with? Well, they are!)