A little less mix and a lot more mingle!…read more Minnie is the most organized, creative event planner in town. She is attentive to your needs and can find a way to make anything work! Whether you want a professional event or a crazy costume party, she has experience in all realms of mingling. She may be mini but her services are not.

I called Minnie on a Wednesday looking for a venue for my company Christmas party on the following…read moreSaturday after our previous location was ruled out at the last minute. In just over an hour, Minnie found the perfect venue for our group of 80-90 people. The location was great, the set up was just what we were looking for and the price was right. I can't imagine getting that kind of service anywhere else. Call Minnie first. You won't be disappointed.

If you are a bride and groom looking for a professional company then don't hire KBS. If you are a…read morebride or groom looking for a bartender(s) to drink with guests and party right along with you then hire KBS. I hired KBS for my August 10th wedding at the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club. Kevin, the CEO, and 2 other bartenders worked my event. tMaybe one out of three was decent. Kevin ran his own show which annoyed the crap out of me on my big day. And one of the bartenders did not know how to make the "Bride's Drink" (Moscow Mule) the day of the wedding despite Kevin knowing weeks in advance what was going to be on the menu. Very frustrating. I guess we got what we paid for. The only reason we hired KBS was because they undercut another company we were considering - big mistake because KBS sacrifices quality. All communications and interactions with Kevin were good leading up to my wedding but looking back, was a complete waste of our time. My wedding my husband and I feel we were promised a service we did not receive. We believe Kevin lied to us about his credentials. The worst part of dealing with Kevin the day of my wedding was when I went to address an issue with him at the start of dinner service. I went to find out why he or his bartenders were not serving wine and he tried to brush me off by saying he was going on break - WORST TIME TO TELL A BRIDE YOU ARE GOING ON BREAK. I told him I would like 2 bartenders to go serve wine and one bartender to keep the bar open because dinner service was running so slowly. He seemed to ignore my request and gave other instructions to his bartenders as I walked away. I did not like what I heard at the end of my wedding, the next day, and what I have seen in pictures and videos. Several guests had drinks before the wedding which I explicitly requested no drinks be served before the ceremony. According to several guests, Kevin was strolling around the venue, taking pictures and videos, when he should have been working. You can check out a picture Kevin took with me and my husband on facebook. Kevin thinks everyone, including my husband, were very pleased with his service. Kevin, know that we made it a point to enjoy our wedding and address any issues after the wedding, which I am doing now. My sister (maid of honor) caught Kevin taking video of my guests dancing on the dance floor, and several guests told me they saw him lingering and hitting on female guests. I was disgusted by the stories I heard the next day. I also heard Kevin was rude to some female guests, including my mother when she asked for wine after the bar has "closed." My mom was not only offended by the way she was treated but she even more upset that you threw away the 1.75L engraved bottle of grey goose she bought specifically to display at the wedding. We had 2 specially engraved liquor bottles to display at the bar; you failed to display them and failed even more by throwing the bottles away at the end of the night. It really appeared as if Kevin felt he could do whatever he wanted because he owns the company. He appeared more focused on having fun and partying with my guests than executing quality service. Even if some guests befriended Kevin and made him feel it was ok to join the party, I would have liked Kevin to keep it professional and decline any invitations to drink or join the party. Kevin did not conform to the idea I had for my wedding. There were rules of the venue I communicated in advance to Kevin and he either forgot or completely ignored them - such as all beer be served in plastic cups or no alcohol served before the ceremony to non-wedding party guests. One positive, Kevin and his bartenders arrived early and started working immediately. Other than that, I would not hire KBS ever again. Several of my friends over the last year have gotten engaged and are planning their wedding and I have made a point to tell them not to hire KBS.

Update: My original review got removed because I also posted to his other location in Los Angles…read more Same guy. If you look at my other reviews, I rarely, if ever, say anything too bad. But my blood pressure is spiking again as I relive the nightmare. Synopsis: HE DIDN'T EVEN SHOW UP. I was the wedding coordinator for a couple, who are practically family to me. I confirmed with all of the vendors a month before the wedding. Kevin did not pick up his phone. Fine, I left a voicemail. The groom also contacted Kevin and spoke to him on the phone and if you look at how organized everything was, you'd know there was NO MISCOMMUNICATION. Oh, and there was a $300 deposit. Fast forward to 1 week before the wedding, more confirmation calls. No answer. LVM again. 1 day before the wedding, e-mailed him and got an auto-reply. "Thank you for your email, Due to the high number of inquires we are experiencing, we will get back to you within 24-48 hours of your contact, if this is urgent and your event is this week, please call (858) 342-9606 and we will get back to you asap." Let me ask you, brides/grooms, is this what you want to expect before your big day? Day of wedding: Kevin was supposed to arrive at 4PM. 4:15PM Called him and there is not even a way to leave a voice message. Great. 4:30PM called my friends to have them back up. Thank you friends, you saved the day. Do you, brides/grooms, have a bartender to pull out of a hat? Meanwhile, the couple are having their wedding ceremony. The bride is like a sister to me. I actually know the groom and we all traveled overseas together. I've spent the last month working with the bridal party, friends, and family. This was a moment to be shared with them. Instead, I'm running around like a chicken without a head trying to figure out WHERE IS KEVIN???? We may get our monetary refund, but how do you refund MEMORIES? I MISSED THE DANG CEREMONY! There were tears, there were once in a lifetime feels, there was love, and there was happiness. Was I there for it? No. Cocktail hour was cancelled. Guests did not have champagne in their flutes to toast because of the late last minute change. Melted ice was spilled all over the floor (which would be another $60 for repairs from the venue) because Kevin was supposed to bring coolers for the ice. We had to MacGyver some trashcans to make due. Almost ruined the bride's day when I had to tell them what happened. Hindsight is 20/20. The groom was swayed by the positive reviews here. If you are looking for a bartender for your wedding, don't be a sucker. There are other reviews here where he has not shown up and there is an additional complaint on the Better Business Bureau. His response to us was that he was/is out of town. He has a staff. Utilize them. Honestly, no empty apologies will ever suffice. So don't even bother.

My friend and I chose Liquid Bliss Catering to handle our bar service for a combined birthday party…read morelast week. It's hard enough to plan for one birthday party but two!! We were out of our depth and handed the whole thing over to Liquid Bliss. They were amazing! They couldn't have been easier or more pleasant to work with helping us plan, budget and prepare far more than we expected. They stepped in with last minute things I was having trouble doing and literally saved the day. The setup was quick, professional and more than that they went the extra mile by making the bar area look positively stunning. They were wonderful with our guests, who raved about them. We had signature drinks that were a major hit and by the end of the night we were not left with tons of extra bottles showing just how well they know their business! I was amazed, we ran out of nothing and didn't spend tons of money on things we didn't need. A big thank you for that especially! Clean up was as quick and efficient as the setup, they left the place spotless! I can highly recommend Liquid Bliss Catering and will for sure be using them again. Thanks so much for making our party a true success LBC, we could NOT have done it without you! See you next year. Barbara.

My friend hired Liquid Bliss for a bar catering service for my baby shower last year, and it was a…read moregreat experience. These ladies know how to give that special detailed touch to a bar, and make it fit (and add to) the decor of the entire event. Not to mention, the drinks were super tasty.....all the guests were raving about them! They were super easy to work with and are really competively priced, especially when you consider that no other bar service out there works to fit within your event design scheme. I am having a holiday party this year and am definitely going to be giving these girls a call!

I hired Karina for a s'mores cart on the Tuesday before my son's bday party on Saturday. Not only…read moredid she deliver the cutest and most delicious set up, but she customized everything to fit the theme (little blue truck)! I honestly don't understand how she made it happen with such a quick turnaround but I'm so grateful! It was truly the hit of the party. My only regret was not booking her to stay longer! I think the pictures speak for themselves, but...Details on point. Food was delicious. She's so great to work with. What more could you ask for?

Karina's professionalism is beyond words! She accommodates to all your event needs. She makes sure…read more100% that you are satisfied with everything from invitations to coordinating your special day! If you are unsure of what you want she communicates with you the whole time and makes sure it's to your likings! Would absolutely recommend her for your parties!

Today Rafael came to Anton Elementary. HE WAS A HUMONGOUS…read moreHIT!!!! The little ones loved him, the big kids loved him... the adults loved him!!! He kept us all super entertained for "El Dia de Los Ninos" would 100% ask him back!!!! He involved so many students... and a few teachers!!! So cool!!! Worth every penny!

We hired Rafael for my daughter's birthday party, and he was fantastic. A great mix of family fun…read morewith some adult innuendos mixed in , had everyone laughing and entertained. I have hired other magicians in the past but Rafael's showmanship is above all others. Very entertaining, very fun, you won't regret hiring him.

I have used Poko Events for my events for over a decade now. Inna, the owner, works hard to fit…read moreeverything we want into any budget, no matter how small. She is a miracle-worker in that regard and her resourcefulness is extremely impressive and what sets her apart from other event planners. You tell her what you want and she will find it or make it! And we've had some crazy requests like giant rock furniture, a pacifier disco ball and a snow globe bouncy house photo opp with falling snow inside to name a few! Needless to say Poko is extremely creative - I work on a lot of events for animated films and Poko does an impeccable job of bringing the characters and environments from the movies to life. All of my events with Poko have been seamlessly and beautifully executed. In fact, the guests love the decor so much they are often caught walking away with it at the end of the night (seriously, we've had to have security stop them)! They handle everything turn-key - furniture/decor/florals, fabrication, lighting, sound, signage, entertainment, food and beverage, custom pillows/linens/table runners - you name it. And whatever they don't have in-house they fabricate or source it and fully manage it from start to finish (they have a good inventory of their own furniture too). And besides loving Poko's work, I love the fact that Inna is family. She genuinely cares about us (her clients) and delivering exactly what we want is of primary importance to her. This goes beyond excellent customer service because she's really a friend who invests herself 100% in our projects. She also has strong relationships with a myriad of vendors and venues and always helps me negotiate better deals with event spaces as a result of these relationships. If you've never used Poko before, I highly recommend you give them a try - you definitely will not be disappointed and you'll find that you'll keep calling them back to do more!

Do you know what it feels like when someone shrinks themselves and crawls through your ear, into…read moreyour brain so they can get the perfect vision of your plan? Perhaps a bit far fetched, but so true - INNA and TIM are INCREDIBLE! I work in entertainment planning press events for the film industry...Inna and Tim have this way of taking what I want and making it bigger and better than I could ever imagine. They are COMPLETE event production and design...you tell them what you want and "VOILA!" Inna knows everyone...literally. Together they can transform a space into a completely different dimension. From dinner parties, to weddings and full scale receptions - who wouldn't want a CELEBRITY event planner behind their event?!?!?! They will make it 100 times better and it will be a fraction of the cost of the competition. Happy partying!

I was referred to Under Raidar by one of my friends as they planned the Christmas Party for their…read morecompany and told me they did a great job. I contacted them and Archie assisted in selecting a venue at the last minute, a couple of months before the event in December! He was extremely helpful, responsive and able to reserve a beautiful speak easy in downtown L.A., with excellent appetizers, dinner, DJ, photo booth, and casino. The staff at the Speakeasy and providing the services were professional, pleasant and and enjoyable. It was thorough enjoyed by my staff and one of the few times allowing me to enjoy as well. Archie was there through all of the planning and personally seeing that all was in order at the event. I would definitely recommend him and and Under Raidar for any event. Big thanks to Archie!

I recently used Under Raidar for my Christmas Party for my office and Katy did an outstanding job…read more They went above and beyond my expectations. We set up a casino night for the party and the dealers were very nice and extremely helpful. Five stars to them!

Mr. Silly (Adam) had 25 elementary kids thoroughly entertained at a birthday party! Ok, he had the…read moreadults laughing as well! But honestly, anyone who can capture kids' attention (amped on sugar) deserves a medal! Not only was Mr. Silly funny and clever, his magic was really impressive! He can read the kids well and is quick to improvise. I highly recommend him and would ask him to come back and entertain at another event in a heart beat! Other parents also commented how good it was. Thank you Mr. Silly for making it a memorable party!

Although booking the entertainment was a struggle (it took me following up to get a call back) the…read moreentertainer who arrived (the person I requested was busy) was the most professional and engaging person I could have ever asked for. Her name was Sarah and she had all the kids engaged and participating, when just minutes before her arrival I was struggling to get the kids to come organize themselves for a water balloon fight. My daughter had a about 20 kids (6 and 7 year olds) at her birthday. Sarah did such a great job at making sure everyone felt included and special, not just the birthday girl. Although she did have a lot of special things for her as well. She brought a lot of enthusiasm and joy and all the other parents came up to me to remark on what an exceptional job she did. Words can not express how grateful I am (and how relieved after the booking process didn't run so smoothly lol.)