Jen did a stellar job getting us through the entire wedding experience! From the beginning, she was…read moreon top of coordinating vendors and setting up a schedule for us. She was quick to respond to any questions we had and always so kind and helpful. On the day of the wedding, she kept everything moving on pace so we could enjoy the night stress-free. Her team is friendly, efficient, and will make sure your wedding is the best it could be.

I first contacted Jenny from JenEvents as a preferred vendor of my wedding venue at Coyote Hills…read moreGolf Course about 8 or 9 months before our date. She brought this warm energy and excitement to wedding planning that drew us to her. I was planning a western church wedding that still preserved elements of traditional Vietnamese culture so I really wanted a wedding planner who could anticipate those needs and felt that Jenny was our perfect fit! Our venue already provided catering and bar services so we elected to do the day-of-wedding planning package. We were planning from NorCal which made it challenging in many ways. Jen had several check in's with us over the months and was extremely responsive via e-mail when we requested assistance, such as needed recommendations for late night snacks. She knew all the best vendors in the area so we felt reassured with our vendor line up with her green light. We were also grateful that she was flexible with our tight schedules when we drove down to SoCal. I was a cricut bride and I had A LOT of DIY decor and activity ideas. Jenny was always encouraging yet realistic. She knew or would figure out how to best execute my vision and always had a back up plan which made me feel so secure about trusting her with creating our vision for our big day. For example, I really wanted to create a warm, rustic look over the dance floor with a ceiling of rattan pendant lights with greenery, which the venue had never done before. She really delivered on working with our venue and thinking thoroughly of all the details for execution! It turned out SO AMAZING, just perfect. We received SO many compliments on the decor from our guests! We couldn't be more grateful to Jenny and her team for carefully making every detail look perfect. Jenny was very thoughtful about details of the wedding that we would have never personally considered and asked clarifying questions to intently understand what we wanted. Her communication was responsive and clear, and it was just an absolute joy working with her. We HIGHLY recommend her for your wedding planning needs!

Where do I even begin? Missy and her amazing team from Oh Missy Events were absolutely incredible…read more-- and truthfully, very underrated. They deserve so much more recognition. This review is a little late because I really wanted to take the time to properly acknowledge how wonderful Missy is -- not just as a wedding planner, but as a person. She truly understands, listens, and has had unlimited patience with me since the very beginning of my wedding planning journey. 01.10.26 was the best day ever for my husband and me, but we had been working with Missy for a full year leading up to it. We got married at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels and had our gorgeous reception at South Park Center in LA. From the moment I first inquired with her, to creating the most beautiful vision board, to the constant communication and bringing every detail to life -- Missy has been such a sweetheart and incredibly talented. I first saw her work through another bride, and with her modern yet elegant style, I just knew I had found the perfect wedding planner. Her vendors are equally talented -- from our photographer, Tony Le, to our creative florist, Thu from Lace & Stems, to our amazing wedding MC, RayontheMic -- everyone gave 100% and truly delivered their best work. She also collaborates so seamlessly with other vendors. She is truly one of a kind. Missy not only helped me plan our wedding, but she also designed our save-the-dates, wedding invitations, menus, and signage. Every single detail was pristine -- beautiful, modern, yet timeless. I've been replaying our wedding videos and looking through our photos nonstop, just admiring how stunning everything turned out. I will always recommend Missy to everyone I know. I truly believe her talent in design and wedding planning will only continue to grow from here

My husband and I worked with Missy for our wedding and it was everything we could have hoped for…read moreand more! I've always dreamed of having a beautiful wedding, but as a Type A person who lacks a creative eye, I had no idea where to begin. Hiring Missy for her full‑service planning package lifted so much of the stress from wedding planning, thanks to the many stages of the process she expertly guided us through. This included going with us to tour venues, designing our Save the Dates and invitations, designing our florals based on our mood board, communicating with vendors, and developing a detailed day-of timeline to ensure everything went as smoothly as possible. She also helped arrange our rehearsal dinner, which took a lot of burden off my shoulders since there was so much going leading up to the big day. I also really appreciated that Missy sent me and my husband an encouraging and thoughtful text the morning of our wedding to remind us to eat (so important, trust me) and savor every moment. Highly recommend booking Missy for any event - you won't regret it!

Helen was such a wonderful month-of coordinator for our wedding: extremely detail-oriented,…read morefriendly, helpful, experienced, a joy to work with. She recommended amazing vendors who will all be getting 5 star reviews from us too (check out Meredith from Zoom Theory if you need an amazing event photographer in the Los Angeles area -- so grateful to Helen for helping us find her!). Overall, we are so glad to have met Helen and have her guide us through this experience. Without her things would have been chaotic and stressful. But with her help we were able to create one of the best days ever! Our wedding was at La Venta Inn in Palos Verdes; Helen had worked at the venue many times; our event went off without a single hitch; everything was absolutely perfect. Emphatic 5 stars from us.

This review and rating comes from the father of the bride and is intended for anyone looking for a…read morego-to wedding planner/coordinator. Helen is responsive to emails and phone calls from beginning to end. She has her own staff and a top notch assistant, Chad. We combed through quite a few other planners and ultimately decided on Helen and Eighteen Place Cards. We too read the reviews and were not too sure how legitimate all of the 5 star ratings were, so we really gave Helen the 3rd degree, 10 months before the wedding date. Specifics: Helen checked in with us regarding every single detail from the venue [The Noor], ALL of our vendors, and remained on top of it all every step of the way. She was constantly going the extra mile at every turn and never once did she drop the ball, or fail at any of the tasks! We were demanding and we put a lot on her shoulders, but she proved to us she knew her job and performed extremely well. Helen and her team always responded with a 'can do attitude', while maintaining a professional demeanor. To say that we are grateful to have done business with Helen, would be a complete understatement. She and Chad are dedicated to getting the job done, no matter what. Everything came together perfectly as a result of her planning, execution and commitment. My daughter's wedding day was a total success because of Helen, Eighteen Place Cards, Chad and the rest of her staff. The proof is in the pudding. All of our guests commented on how nice everything was and how much fun they had. I know for a fact this was a direct result of Helen's passion and dedication to her profession. To sum it all up, I will most definitely utilize Helen for future events. She is worth every dollar we spent, and more. My entire family thanks you very kindly Helen. Respectfully, Ralph G.

We truly owe our perfect day to Ruffle Effect and the amazing team of women who work tirelessly to…read moremake what feels like actual magic happen. Throughout the wedding planning process, we felt supported and were given excellent resources to keep ourselves on track. Our vendors commented multiple times that they were appreciative of how organized and communicative the RE team was, which confirmed what we knew all along: we made the right choice going with them. Our wedding day was completely stress-free, which seems like it should be impossible! But with RE working behind the scenes, everything flowed seamlessly. We would not change a single thing. Thank you, RE!!

This is my second time hiring Casey and her team! They did an excellent job executing our vision…read morefor our corporate event in LA! From the florals to the signage, all of the decor was beautifully done. She has a big network of vendors as well which was especially helpful in making sure we had everything we needed for our event.

These guys are great. Both Mira and Sharona are true professionals in this industry…read more I got married last year in October, and reached out to Mira to coordinate my wedding day of. She introduced me to her partner Sharona and both were able to make every detail that I had in my head come true. I'm in the catering industry and chose to do the catering of my own wedding, however, I couldn't really manage the catering being my wedding and all, so I was able to rely on this dynamic duo to make it happen. Once again I thank you guys. You guys took care of business. You guys took care of every detail that I haven't had even thought of. Definitely a solid choice. Thank you for truly making my wedding the best day of my life...

As a photographer who covered more than 300 weddings through out Los angeles, USA and Europe, by…read morefar, Mira and her team was one of the best wedding coordinator our team have ever work with. Their attention to details are amazing. They can work under pressure and solve the problems really quick. Adjust with what's happening and make Plan B, C, and D. Easy to work with. Very humble. Very passionate about what they do, which is important. They will go the extra mile just to get the things done properly. Seriously. Many wedding organizer got nervous when things doesn't go according to the plan, but Mira and her Event Bar team, are not like that. They are super calm and very professional. Looking forward working together with them again in the near future.

My wife's bridesmaids paid for Liz, Daniel, and an assistant to work our wedding as a shower gift…read more I know the price though and I can say with certainty that it was WELL worth it and is something I would gladly pay for myself in hindsight. We got married at Cravens Estate with 200 guests. Cravens is (or "was" since we were told ours would be the last wedding there; damn those snobby, rich, complaining neighbors!) a venue where you bring everything yourself -- food, booze, tables, chairs, musicians, servers, etc., so as you can imagine there is quite a bit of coordinating that had to be done. Liz's team met with us several times in the six months leading up to our wedding. We had some minor snafus nailing down meeting dates/times because they were coming from out east and we live close to Santa Monica, but we made it work. Our venue added restrictions seemingly every month thanks to those pesky neighbors, and Liz and Daniel were good about brainstorming workarounds with us. As for the big day, everything went great. They basically took care of everything that we were too busy to check on ourselves, and I'm sure they were running around monitoring details as my wife and I rested/socialized/ate/drank/took pictures. Funny story, we actually had forgotten our ceremony candles, and Daniel took off for the nearest mall about a half hour before our ceremony to get us something that would work and came back all out of breath just in time. The effort was much appreciated. They kept things moving and on schedule but also were able to give us an extra minute or two with a table here or there. I brought a few blank checks to the wedding and used one to extend Liz's team a couple more hours. All in all, I highly recommend their services! The peace of mind alone makes it worth hiring them.

I got married on 10/6/12 at the University of Michigan football stadium (aka the Big House)…read more I'm from california and I knew Liz and Dae Gun were good so I hired them to do my wedding in Michigan. They agreed even though they were unfamiliar with the Michigan territory and our venue. We had to also communicate through skype & google chat. Liz's assistants designed and printed our invitations and programs (a separate addition I paid for). I was very picky/specific with the way I wanted them --- football ticket style invitations and foam finger looking paper programs. Everything came out SOOOO perfectly. They did it in a manner so that it was still classy, feminine and cute yet sporty. They are so talented. People even asked if they could save the invitations and email us their rsvp instead of ripping the ticket stub. As for the wedding coordinating, Liz is very very meticulous. Even my venue and vendors were impressed and commented that they have never seen such an organized and detailed timeline. She wants your wedding to be as perfect as possible. We met via computer 3 times where we went over the timeline and other questions she had for us. She asked questions I would have NEVER thought of. She covers everything from the day before to the end of the night so that you come and leave with everything. I am very impressed with the organization of This Is The Day. The day of the wedding went so smoothly. I didn't know of any problems at all. My husband and I were so stress free. We just did everything they told us to do. Our MC had stage fright and ended up not making the flow as smooth, Dae Gun/Liz stepped up and guided him to make sure the flow of the reception went smoothly. Also, the day of, we found out we had to do the korean ceremony (pae bek). Liz and Dae Gun fit it into the schedule so smoothly. No one knew how to put on the head piece of the hanbok and the male hanbok, but Liz and Dae Gun did. They also guided us through the whole pae bek. They are amazing and obviously very experienced. The fact that they were in a different state didn't alter their skillsets at all! I don't know what I would have done without them. THANK YOU THIS IS THE DAY!

Our wedding experience through the Chapel of Orange (thanks to Melissa & Cheryl) from our very…read morefirst consult visit through to its conclusion was enjoyable, positively memorable, and most importantly - SO EASY!!! Initially, my wife and I didn't believe we would be able to locate a wedding venue to move forward with our vision for an intimate and whimsical wedding aesthetic. So much so that we were a hair trigger away from eloping. Thankfully, as a final measure, we decided to create a checklist of required items that a wedding venue had to have for us to consider moving forward with a wedding including but not limited to; 1) an organic set of barebones / overall aesthetic that would pair well with a playful and lighthearted whimsical evening themed wedding aesthetic that in no way resembled the typical cookie cutter wedding 2) efficiently organized with strong vendor relations and/or recommendations, and 3) cost effective in the context of a smaller guest list of about 70. From the thoughtfully salvaged bricks from a to-be torn down structure in Europe that made up the archways of the reception area to the beautiful garden area rich with lush plants flowers nestled cozily between the ceremony and reception areas, the Chapel of Orange had checked off every box we had without us having to compromise. The well oiled machine that was Melissa and Cheryl far fostered a positive wedding planning experience as they handled EVERYTHING in such an unflappable manner. In addition to coordinating and scheduling design appointments, Melissa coordinated the vendors running their part correctly from the florist, to the videographer, to the Photo Booth, to the DJ, to the caterer, to the cake designer, and all the way down the list to the highly talented photographer Ashley Paige. Melissa also gave us a month by month wedding checklist to follow along to at the very start which made the ongoing planning process easy to follow while also simultaneously reducing any wedding related anxiety stemming from the feeling that we had forgotten some important detail along the way. Melissa's incredibly consistent and reliable communication as well as clear direction cut any unnecessary internal and external noise that went into the wedding process. Dates for big decisions such as our food tasting, table design, and final rehearsal were planned well in advance, allowing us to do nothing more than be present and direct the final decisions. Additionally, Melissa facilitated for the florist consult date and the DJ online phone meeting to verify lighting and song choices. The day of rehearsal, we dropped off all our supplemental DIY designs for our themed wedding and Melissa handled the rest of set-up. The day of the wedding was smooth like butter; Melissa had... 1) our parking spaces reserved with bright orange cones for us as well members of the wedding party, 2) boutonnieres ready and pinned members of the wedding party as they arrived 3) both the groom and bride's prep rooms staged and ready to go, 4) and all vendors on standby and ready for instruction. I have no doubt that Melissa handled so many more fires behind the scenes as my wife and I didn't have a single hiccup or moment where we had to step away to address a concern. It was marvelous, and the best day of our lives. TLDR: The Chapel of Orange runs like a well cared for and harmonious machine headed by Melissa and Cheryl. At each step of the way, they took the feedback we had the day of our wedding, executed the upper limit of potential we had for our whimsical garden wedding.

From start to finish, everything felt so intentional, intimate, and beautifully executed--it was…read moreexactly what we had envisioned, and even better. We truly cannot recommend this venue enough. The space itself is so intimate and special, and it created the perfect atmosphere for our day. Every detail came together seamlessly, and it meant so much to see our vision fully brought to life. From the setup, to the flow of the evening, to how comfortable and taken care of our guests felt--it was all perfect. We received so many compliments from our family and friends about how beautiful everything was, how delicious the food tasted, and how smoothly the night went, which is a true reflection of Cheryl and her team. We are especially grateful for how accommodating and patient Cheryl was throughout the entire process. No matter how many questions or requests we had, she always made us feel heard and supported, and that made all the difference during such an important time in our lives. We will cherish these memories forever--especially the bubble send-off!!

We can't thank Smita Auntie, Jennifer, Rippu, and the entire Ethnic Essence team enough for making…read moreour engagement and wedding weekend nothing short of extraordinary. From our very first planning meeting to the last dance of the celebration, they handled every detail with professionalism, care, and precision. Their seamless coordination allowed us to truly be present, enjoy every moment, and celebrate with our family and friends without worrying about the countless moving pieces behind the scenes. That peace of mind was one of the greatest gifts they gave us. What made the experience even more remarkable was that Ethnic Essence provided both full-service planning and décor entirely in-house. With only 90 days between our proposal and our wedding weekend, we knew we had a tight timeline. Yet their team flawlessly brought together every aspect of our celebration from planning and logistics to stunning décor and vendor coordination all with incredible efficiency and creativity. One of the most meaningful aspects of our wedding was the creative design concept they developed for our four main wedding events. Ethnic Essence masterfully wove a peacock theme throughout the entire weekend, yet each event featured a unique interpretation, ensuring every celebration had its own distinct personality while remaining beautifully cohesive. The theme was especially significant because our wedding took place over Janmashtami weekend. The peacock, a beloved symbol associated with Lord Krishna, beautifully honored the celebration of His birth. Ethnic Essence understood the significance of this story and translated it into breathtaking designs that honored both our heritage and our family in the most beautiful way. Working with Ethnic Essence made the entire process effortless. They introduced us to an exceptional list of trusted vendors, guided us through every decision, created detailed timelines, and ensured every event unfolded exactly as envisioned. They truly thought of everything, allowing us to simply show up, celebrate, and create lifelong memories. No matter the size or style of your celebration, we wholeheartedly recommend Ethnic Essence. They are far more than a planning and décor company as they become the foundation of your event, bringing your vision to life while making the entire journey enjoyable, meaningful, and completely stress-free. Siddharth & Michelle Desai Wedding Celebration - August 2025

Smita Mohindra and her team at Ethnic Essense (EE) did an extraordinary job in planning, managing…read moreand executing our daughter's wedding celebrations over the last weekend of June 2026. Indian weddings are multi-day affairs with several separate events. Coupled with that, our son-in-law comes from a Mexican heritage. The EE team took all of these into account to visualize and implement a memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experience for us and all of our guests at a beautiful venue, the Hyatt Regency Resort in Huntington Beach, CA. Their services included complete event planning and timeline orchestration, coordination of multiple wedding components, including, specific location/venue selection and decoration for each event, Hindu priest for the wedding, bridal party hair & make-up, DJ & Lighting, Groom's horse and dhol (drum) player for the "baraat", catering for multiple events including "Chai Time", Appetizers & Dinners for Sangeet and the Reception, shuttle service between 2 guest hotels and wedding venue, etc. Many of these activities were implemented using different vendors, but EE had a ready list of tried and tested vendors for each, and they handled the actual negotiations on our behalf. Each event venue was very creatively conceptualized with Indian & Mexican elements and masterfully executed to create a lovely ambience. Smita's background and experience in design was amply on display! The DJ did a super job in getting everyone to get off their feet and join in the fun. The caterer, Manohar of Delhi Palace, served up a delicious cornucopia of appetizers and entrees that included items featuring Mexican, North Indian and Bengali flavors. EE helped us to refine the fusion menu that included items such as churros, kulfi-faluda, 3 types of halwa, paneer & lamb tacos, avocado fries, variety of kababs, luchi-kosha mangsho-dum aloo, etc. I would like specially recognize our event planner, Jennifer, who did a masterful job guiding us over a 15 month period planning our event and managing all day-of activities. She was ably assisted by the EE team, including Rippu, Neha, Priya and others. The EE proactiveness and attention to detail was really awesome. Case in point: I fell accidentally on the night before Sangeet and was hospitalized. They set up a livestream so that I could watch it from my hospital room. Next day, I got released in a wheel chair/walker so I could participate in the ceremony, and they had a ramp built to get on the wedding "mandap"! All without us asking. All said and done, we are very happy with all that EE did for us and would whole-heartedly recommend them to anyone considering an experienced event management team who can deliver memorable experience.