Beth & the Beth Helmstetter Events team are stars to work with! My husband and I met the BHE team in 2019 after interviewing with several top wedding planners. We worked with them on what ended up becoming multiple events over 3 years related to our wedding due to COVID. Beth helped plan a special private 30th birthday surprise for me during COVID that was exceptional. Then went on to plan our intimate wedding in Montecito which entailed 4 events. Then went on to finally our big day in Italy (a few years delayed) which entailed 7 events for 100 guests over 4 days. Even with the craziness of an international pandemic, changes in vendors, changes in locations, Beth and her team handled everything with ease. If you are looking to work with one of the best planners in the industry, you have found the right person and the right team! We could not recommend BHE any higher! Please check out her website for official photos and details on the amazing events she plans and the creative design process. Rachel. read more

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Beth and her team planned the most wonderful multi-day wedding for us. Everything from the design and decor to the thoughtful guest facing details were executed perfectly with the highest level of attention. No request was too big or too small for her team and they were a joy to have along side what normally is a very stressful wedding planning process. My husband, family, and I couldn't be happier with the work that Beth did. Thank you BHE! read more

My husband and I don't have enough superlatives to describe Beth Helmstetter and her team in planning our daughter's wedding! Beth was able to work us into her schedule for a rehearsal dinner and wedding events after a planner and a florist from Boise, Idaho unexpectedly quit on us 6 months before the April 2022 wedding date. (We had to pivot several times from a 2020 Sun Valley, Idaho wedding date due to Covid and tried for 2 years to keep that team together.) Putting the negative aside, Beth, along with Marsi Barber, breathed their magic into the quickly approaching weekend. Romantic reds and deep pinks were the atmosphere for the rehearsal dinner, and Malibu Farms on the Malibu Pier was transformed into a lush and lovely farmstand. Cielo Farms became a whimsical garden, replete with color and whimsy for the wedding and reception. Beth understood our daughter's vision and then some. The distinctively unique escort wall was beyond anything we could have dreamed, with a floral backdrop and 3-dimensional bud vases holding our guests' names. Beth has a way of knowing just what you need, before you need it. I looked over at her during the reception speeches, and she instinctively knew I was chilly. Before I knew it, she had wrapped my shoulders in one of the cozy shawls we had for our guests. Once Beth and her BHE team were in place, I felt calm. And as mother-of-the-bride, that is imperative. My daughter was able to glide into her wedding day, stress-free and excited to see her dream wedding come to life. Thank you so much, Beth! Your team and squadron of vendors, along with the venues were incredible, creating memories for my daughter, her husband, our families, and our guests to enjoy and treasure forever! read more

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I originally planned on taking care of the planning/coordinating on my own and hand it over to an experienced friend for day-of coordination. But my plans changed when we decided to move up the wedding a year and to get married in Maui. With only 5.5 months to plan a wedding, a super busy but detailed, slightly neurotic, type-A bride that lives in another state (me), a limited budget, and not fully defined ideas, Beth had her challenges. Beth has been a blessing and a complete joy to work with. She is patient, highly organized, professional, friendly, thoughtful, thorough, detailed (she captures it all), efficient, and cost-efficient. She has saved me money while providing above-the-call of duty service -- including providing materials that saved me from lugging them over ot hawaii and securing lower rates from entertainment and site vendors. And she was so flexible -- working with my budget and making sure she understood and can envision my ideas for the wedding. Never did she impose herself nor did she abandon me during this planning process. But she has always tacfully provided her honest opinion. What I liked most about Beth -- while other wedding coordinators or planners require a deposit before even talking to you about your wedding, Beth took the time to ask questions and provide some helpful advice before the contract was signed. On top of it, her rates are very reasonable and affordable. Other planners of her caliber are much more expensive and require a $40,000 minimum spent on the wedding. Most of our communications have been via email or phone and it has worked very well given that we're on separate states and 3 hours apart. What also helps are the detailed plans she sends over that includes site setup/layout, food, entertainment, time schedule, costs and other details -- all in one easy to read file. If you plan on getting married in Maui, call Beth. She will make your wedding planning much easier and less stressful. read more

Beth made our wedding dreams come true. I had a vision of what my wedding should be like and she helped that vision come to life. Without her help, I seriously doubt we could have planned our destination wedding. I was a little intimated calling her because I knew she worked on celebrity weddings and was featured in wedding magazines, so I was surprised to learn how down to earth she is with normal people like me. She had great tips (which ultimately saved us a lot of money), knew all the best vendors, and was so easy to work with. On the day of, she helped pull together a few snafus (like running our iPod playlist, slideshow and coordinating with our entertainment). I've been a bridesmaid in several weddings since my own and I can't begin to tell you the huge difference having a wedding planner like Beth makes on your special day. The best thing about Beth is that she really listens to you and does her best to make you happy. I really couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner and I'm glad to see that she does more than weddings! read more

Thank you Beth for making all my wife's dreams come true. My wife had so many ideas and Beth took the time to listen and gave us what we wanted and not what she wanted to see. If your looking for someone who is professional, knowledgeable, experienced and caring then call them. read more

I remember meeting Beth and her team for the first time when I was interviewing planners - it really took all of a few minutes for me to realize that she was the one for me. Not only was she attentive to what I wanted, but she also respected by vision and most importantly, my budget. She planned the most beautiful wedding for me, and until today, people rave that it's truly is the best wedding they have ever been to. It actually RAINED on our wedding day, and we were planning on an outdoor ceremony. But Beth had the most awesome (and gorgeous) backup space, and it turned out even better than the original ideas we had. I mean, it was breathtaking. I had a BLAST on our wedding day. I did not have to worry about anything at all. She made sure my family was taken care of, she made sure that everything was seamless and beautiful. Thank you Beth! We love you! read more

How to even begin! From the moment my husband and I met Beth and her wonderful team, we knew immediately and without hesitation that she would be our wedding planner! Her grace, style, humility, professionalism, passion and creativity far exceeded anything we expected to find in a wedding planner (and we both have extremely high expectations). I want to explain that both my husband and I are the definition of type A personalities who knew exactly what we wanted for our wedding. Beth both effortlessly and very enthusiastically took our ideas and made them far better than we could have imagined. No matter the request, the situation or the idea, Beth ran with it. Somehow she not only made every detail perfectly reflect exactly who we are as a couple and what we wanted in our wedding but she was also able to add that extra little touch that only Beth Helmstetter could envision! During my wedding day, both my husband and I were beyond relaxed because we knew that Beth had everything handled. Our wedding was no small endeavor (3 days of set up) and everything was executed on perfectly and without delay. I also have to point out that not only are Beth and her team fabulous but the vendors she chooses to work with are of the highest standards. If we could go back and do it all over again, there is not a single detail we would change. Admittedly, my husband and I got married eight months ago (I'm a little late in this review) and in that time period, I have had the privilege of experiencing two more of Beth's weddings (both family weddings). Each time, I was more amazed at what she created. Her weddings/events are truly rare and special moments in time that both enhance the experience and take your breath away. From the moment we met Beth to our last family wedding a week ago, I have come to realize that Beth Helmstetter and her entire team are truly creative professionals. Their passion, love and dedication for what they do comes through so clearly in what they create for their clients. We will, without a doubt, always seek out Beth's talents for every future event in our lives (baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries, etc). If you can't tell, we are huge fans of her and her work. Working with her was honestly a dream come true read more

While living abroad, we decided to plan a destination wedding in California 18 months out (I now realize in hindsight having this long length before the nuptials must be dreaded by planners - I can't count as high as the number of emails we had over those 18 months, but Beth never made me feel bad for it). A recently married friend recommended Beth as she had enjoyed working with her so much on her own wedding. Without knowing anything about Beth's status in the industry, and based solely on one recommendation, we hired her after talking to her on the phone because she put me at ease with her relaxed manner and confidence about my wedding planning from afar. Beth is a fellow midwesterner so all the celebrity stuff hasn't gone to her head. We didn't have a big 'vision' about what we wanted our wedding to be, except we wanted it to be refined while cozy. Beth helped us create this vision perfectly with beautiful ideas on candlelight and table cloths. Given we had a list of priority items we wanted to splurge on while saving in other areas, Beth gave us fantastic ideas and ensured they were executed on the day. For example, we recycled the chairs from the ceremony to the dining room (the hotel chairs were hideous). People still comment on how beautiful our wedding was. Beth's little black book of vendors is priceless. We hired all her recommended vendors and were pleased with all the selections. I've loved watching how all of their businesses are flourishing. Beth has continued collaborating with all our vendors on subsequent events and the results are beautiful. read more

There're a very few people in this world that I have great respect and love for, and Beth Helmstetter is definitely one of them. Her true talent and creativity are beyond anyone's imagination. Not only is she extremely gifted but her genuine kindness and thoughtfulness makes her an inspiration to us all. Planning a wedding takes on many emotions, stress and especially time and money. I've heard and witnessed many friends go through so much while planning their wedding that it really freaked me out! From that, I knew hiring an experienced wedding planner is a must! Honestly, I had the best time planning my wedding thanks to Beth! She was on top of every detail and provided a stress-free and super fun experience. Beth truly shows she is a veteran in planning flawless events, and I've learned so much from her. Although it was hard for me to make a decision on certain things, Beth was always patient and gave some of the best advice! I felt more than a wedding planner, she was the friend that had my back and was always there for me. Seriously, she is the best in the industry, and anyone who has ever met or experienced working with her can confirm how AMAZING she truly is. I envisioned my wedding since a little girl and through Beth's expertise and creativity my wedding was much more than I imagined that tears just ran down my face the minute I took the first look of my wedding day. My husband and I are so fortunate that she was a huge part of our special day and to call her our friend. Best decision and investment we've made! Thank you so much to Beth Helmstetter and also to her amazing team! read more

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We decided we would need a coordinator when we picked a "mini" destination wedding that was 3 hours away from our home town. With both of us working full-time and not having the ability or flexibility to make frequent trips to our wedding venue or to meet many vendors, we knew we would need Beth's services more than ever! I was impressed with Beth the first time I met her and she never let me down throughout the whole wedding planning process. As other reviewers have mentioned, Beth stood out to me after interviewing 4-5 other coordinators. She had a calm about her and I could tell right off the bat, that she was a pro at this wedding planning "stuff." We asked her a number of questions, which she had no problem answering and also offered style/design advice, as well as her practical opinion. After our initial meeting, I knew I wanted to book her ASAP! Throughout our wedding planning, I was able to relax and enjoy the process knowing that Beth was taking care of things. My mom and I had such a great time just thinking of ideas and asking Beth ways to "infuse" our style/personality into the wedding. Meeting with vendors, the never-ending wedding checklist, and the million questions that pop up, all seemed manageable thanks to Beth. Whenever we had a question about something, Beth would responded promptly and always had a way of making any problem seem minor and calm any anxiety I might have had. The time Beth really showed what she was capable of was the night of the rehearsal dinner/ the day of the wedding. Everything went so smoothly and every detail was taken care of. I did not worry ONCE that things were not being looked after. Beth and her team, were there every step of the way. From filling up guests waters, to adding stylish touches, to making sure we were comfortable the entire time. People commented that on the day of our wedding, I seemed so calm and relaxed and I will tell you I could not have been that way if it weren't for Beth. Her team always ensured my husband and I were fed, that we knew what was going on and what to expect next and just kept constantly checking in on us. There were things I mentioned to Beth at the very beginning of the wedding planning, that I either forgot about or did not really over emphasize, that I saw she took care of at the wedding! I was incredibly impressed with all of the work she did that day and the days leading up to the wedding. She is a magic worker!!! Beth is definitely the best decision I made during all of the wedding planning. We feel like we created a life-long friend and I feel so grateful for all the thought, time and effort she put in to make our day special. read more

If you're looking for an amazing event planner, look no further than Beth Helmstetter. Beth is talented, creative, kind, supportive - she's everything you want in a wedding planner, whether you want someone who can do it all for you, or someone who will execute your specific vision. Beth helped us find great vendors at the last minute for things we forgot, and things we didn't realize we needed. From flowers to calligraphy to videography, all of Beth's vendor recommendations were uniformly excellent, and never busted our budget. On our wedding day, Beth and her team handled everything seamlessly. Later, we found out that a few tiny things went wrong - a missing place card here, an extra seat there - but Beth and company took care of it all so that we never even knew anything was amiss. We would give Beth ten stars if we could - she is an absolute pleasure to work with! read more

I adore Beth Helmstetter! I knew from seeing her work in print and online that she had a fabulous sense of style and an eye for great design and detail, and that was very important to me. I had an overall idea of the style of wedding I wanted, and Beth just made it better! She had so many delightful ideas on how to make our event special and full of charming details that our guests noticed and admired, but didn't overwhelm them with DETAILS. You know you did something right when guests tell you it was the best and most beautiful wedding they've ever attended. Yay! Beth helped assemble and manage an amazing team of vendors and worked with each vendor closely to ensure that every detail kept with our theme and created a cohesive environment. Beth helped us navigate through the vendor proposals and contracts and followed up with all vendors in the days leading up to our wedding, which was a HUGE relief! Our wedding planning experience was fun, collaborative, inspirational, and best of all, stress free for me and my hubby. Throughout the entire planning process, friends and family commented on how calm I was and I owe that completely to Beth! We actually got to enjoy our engagement and our wedding and take it all in because we had total faith in her, and she delivered. Not only is Beth a truly talented designer, she is a wonderful person with a calm and approachable style, and I feel so lucky to have worked with her. I seriously cannot say enough great things about her. If you are dreaming of a stylish wedding that you hope someone can help bring to life, hire Beth Helmstetter! read more

Beth and her team are wonderful to work with in every regard, and I recommend to anyone considering her to go for it! Here is a bit about our personal experience with Beth Helmstetter and company... We were engaged in Santa Monica, and had planned to marry there. I found Beth's name via a wedding website, and we met for a meeting. We instantly felt comfortable with her and loved her ideas, so we hired her to plan our California wedding. She helped us find a beautiful estate in Malibu, set up food and cake testings, offered ideas for flower vendors, etc. Surprisingly, due to unexpected family matters, we had to move the whole thing to East Hampton, NY! Beth could not have been more patient, understanding and comforting as we made that big decision. And then, she happily and excitedly relayed that she would help us see our day realized on the east coast, which she did with aplomb. Throughout the entire process ~ from our first meeting until my thank you cards were being sent and beyond ~ Beth was really wonderful. She is such a pleasure to work with -- she's calm, creative, kind, friendly, helpful, organized, inspired, efficient, detail-orientated, resourceful, and ready-for-anything! Though she had not previously planned a wedding in the Hamptons, she found the best vendors and worked with all of them so well. In fact, many of our vendors relayed directly to me how lucky I was to have such a great planner. My two favorite things about Beth are her outstanding creative eye (our wedding was BEAUTIFUL, and truly, so much of that is due to her!), and her calming presence (though I promised myself I wouldn't stress, it's nearly impossible not to, and her composure throughout the process grounded me). I highly recommend her for your own wedding! read more

Why I love Beth and her whole team: 1. I had no idea what I was doing. At all. I didn't read bridal magazines or blogs, we were going with a custom idea but I didn't know exactly...what custom idea, and we were really busy with family stuff that kept popping up between our engagement and the wedding date so we were really distracted. I feel certain that if we hadn't had Beth to take charge, we would have given up and gone to City Hall. For real. And I'm really glad we didn't, because our wedding was beautiful and perfect. That was all Beth and her team. 2. We came in under budget, even though we never had to compromise on what we wanted. Beth's first recommendations for vendors (cake, catering, floral, photography) were so perfect that we went with her suggestions and didn't have to meet with a million caterers. She got it so right the first time, every time, that it was almost uncanny. She really knew our priorities and our style intuitively, which meant that everything felt a lot easier and less stressful. 3. At some point during wedding planning, you might get overwhelmed and cry. This might happen during or right before your makeup trial. Beth and Susie Kheel were there for hugs, reassurance, and crisis-management. They spoke with our family members, our officiant, and stepped in whenever there was something that was giving us white knuckles. 4. I never expected to have the kind of wedding that would be really, really memorable not just for us but for our families and friends. I wanted it to be, sure, but considering how disorganized I was and the stress of a crazy year, I was just hoping that it was disaster-free. But it wasn't just memorable, it was magical. I keep getting emails about how much everyone loved our wedding, how "us" it was, and mentions of details that were almost entirely thought of and executed by our planners: the lighting, invitation illustrations, welcome bags and farewell hangover kits, table design. Stuff that makes brides cringe to deal with themselves, basically, and which I never had to struggle with. I felt like our wedding was Beth's most important priority, and she and Susie would respond to hectic emails into the wee hours with kind words and help that I just...can't...think about without crying. Sorry. Here I go again. 5. They'll be friends for life. There's no way to quantify what they did for us. They're amazing. read more

Beth was made to be an event planner! She has impeccable taste and more importantly, can execute an idea and bring a vision to life. She is sweet, gracious and calming (qualities that you will greatly appreciate in your wedding planner) but she is also quick on her feet and ready to hustle. She really went above and beyond on our wedding weekend. So thankful for the fond memories of our wedding and we owe much of that to Beth. read more

Just another rave review for Beth and her team! I had done a bit of research on wedding planners after our engagement and finally created a short list just based on reviews and websites and internet research. My now sister in-law was knee deep in planning her wedding and so I cross-referenced my list with her planner and advice. She said she was working with Beth and I was excited as she was already on my short list. I called her immediately and she and I connected. Whereas other wedding planners asked about my budget immediately and had their assistants interview me before I even got to talk to them, I spoke to Beth for a good 20 minutes about everything on our first call. We didn't even discuss budget until the end of the call, but rather my vision and timeframe. She was so calm and relaxed and supportive that I immediately stopped looking for another wedding planner. I also appreciated she only works on a limited amount of events per year so she can truly dedicate her time and effort to each event she plans. Throughout the wedding planning process she was completely understanding, always went the extra mile like showing up on random saturdays for wedding related events she did not need to attend, worked with me as my budget tended to ebb and flow (as did my vision), and dealt with a bust schedule that was constantly changing. She was so creative and her team really came through a couple of very specific and unusual requests. Beth is intimately involved in every detail and you can see her personal touches in the wonderful details you could never think of yourself. She is able to listen to her clients and help interpret their creative visions in a way that is beautiful and within your outlined budget. Whenever I wanted to add a detail or change something and sometimes not have the budget for it, her answer was always "we can make that work." She is creative and inventive and knows how to create in a way that is special and doesn't break the bank. Beth and her team were all so organized, helpful, and warm that I felt completely relaxed and enjoyed every moment of my wedding weekend. I think that is truly the best gift that she and her team give you- the ability for you to relax, know every detail is being attended to, and completely enjoy each moment of your special time with friends and family. read more

Beth Helmstetter made our wedding so beautiful and absolutely perfect for us. We were worried that working with a wedding planner would mean someone else's style superimposed on the event. Not the case with Beth. She really helped us find our way and make it our wedding (but much, much better than we could have ever done without her!). Beth is so talented and lovely to work with--I can't recommend her highly enough! read more

Seriously, you guys, I can't take it. Beth Helmstetter is the ONE, so it is fitting that she works with true love and forevers on the regular. She listened patiently to all my ideas, my scattered vision and she made it SO MUCH BETTER than I ever imagined possible. She lives and breathes romance and beauty and fun. Every detail is organized and executed with such grace that I wish she could be a part of each milestone event in my life. Actually, I wish she could just magic herself to my place whenever I have friends over because she elevates everything, whether it's your wedding day, or just a casual fiesta Friday, to the best of the best. Beth works with an incredible team and they buzz around in a flawless artistic hive making things breathtaking. Calligraphy, china, linens, lighting, flowers, dj's, venues, photography, food... the woman speaks events fluently. Give her a hint of what your are thinking of and watch her go. It is amazing. Our wedding was so wonderful that I get slightly jealous when I see how perfect ALL her events are. My dad was so impressed with her work that he worked with her two years later when he tied the knot. Making people's dreams come true is no easy feat. Beth is a master at it. Then add in that she is adorable, imaginative, down to earth, funny and lovely and you have a killer combination. She is a curator of all things delightful. It is a rare and special gift. read more