THIS WAS THE BEST MONEY I EVER SPENT. Blissful Events = cheaper and more useful than a therapist. I would have paid double Samar's rate for what we got. I found Samar on TheKnot a year before our wedding. We met her in person at the original wedding venue and she was so prepared--a whole notebook under her arm, writing every detail down that I uttered. We instantly clicked. Unfortunately, other decision makers were at play and to my chagrin, we went with another planner who our family knew. Big mistake. It turned out that this alternate planner was disorganized, did not have much experience doing pop-up weddings (her day job was events planning for a specific venue that we were not using), had very few connections with competing vendors besides the single choices that she used for her day job, and then went MIA for about a month, during which we "lost" the original venue and also lost out on blocking off hotels to another wedding party. I'd never planned a wedding so I didn't know what was expected until I compared notes with a friend who had also hired a wedding planner. I've never fired anyone in my life until then. But it was the best decision we ever made!! I called Samar and gave her the play-by-play in a panic and begged her to help us. She immediately said yes and got the ball rolling. She first found a new wedding venue for us out of the very sparse options in West Marin that fit our needs and with such short turnaround. And then she went to work identifying all the other things that we would need. One of my biggest pet peeves is unresponsive vendors... We had our share with the previous planner and some of the other wedding vendors who only replied if it had to do with paying them... Samar, however, ALWAYS responded to emails/calls within 24 hours. When I'm sending random ideas at 3am, this is no small feat on her part, especially since she's got other clients. Every single insane email I sent, she responded. She was so detail oriented... She had checklists with dates and deadlines tailored to our schedule. She reminded us of important items before they became problems. She boiled down a million choices to the ones that fit our preferences and our price point. And best of all, she was not a Yes-man (or woman) and pushed back in a constructive way when we were moving in the wrong direction. Then, on wedding day, she ran the operation behind the scenes and made everything go fluidly. I did not have to worry about a thing. I really cannot say enough about how much she saved us in energy and frustration. I hated every minute of wedding planning. But talking to her was like going to therapy. She makes you feel like everything is manageable and she takes initiative without making your decisions for you. So grateful for her help. Will definitely be using her again for future events... Or a second wedding. Jk jk. read more

Absolutely 5 stars all around! Samar is amazing! We planned our wedding from a distance - living in Michigan planning for a wedding in Sonoma, CA. Samar help to create a beautiful wedding down to the very last detail. She provided tons of recommendations of vendors to use in the area and even went out of her way to meet with vendors that we found who were not on the list of recommendations from the venue to ensure their quality and work! Planning a destination wedding is hard (and may I say stressful!!!) but Samar made it painless and almost too easy. The timeline flowed smoothly, every detail came together perfectly and not a thing went wrong on the day of the wedding (or at least if it did she did a great job at covering it up from the bride!!). As the bride, I was so worried about all that I would have to do once I arrived In California for the wedding week but really aside from last minute arts and crafts, Samar helped to console my worries and stresses that the day would be perfect as well as ensure that the vendors all came together to do just that and make it a dream come true. The day prior and the day of the wedding our families and ourselves did not do a thing for the wedding, instead we left it up to Samar and took her up on some of her local recommendations and went out wine tasting instead of stressing! I could not have been more grateful to fall upon such a wonderful panner. She made the day (and ALL the days) leading up to the wedding easy, painless as it could be and fun! She has such a fun and loving personality that she blended in perfectly with our guests and seemed like one of them herself! We cannot thank you enough Samar (and team!). You and work work are absolutely beautiful!! XO Mikaela & JC Laughlin read more

As a wedding photographer, I have had the pleasure of working with Samar Hazelwood and the Blissful Events team, and I am always impressed by the care, professionalism, and experience they bring to every celebration. Samar is an exceptional Napa Valley wedding planner and Sonoma wedding planner with a true talent for creating beautiful, thoughtful events throughout Wine Country. She combines creativity, organization, and calm leadership in a way that gives couples a genuinely stress-free wedding planning experience. For couples looking for a Wine Country wedding planner, Samar is incredibly knowledgeable about the region, the venues, and the details that make Napa and Sonoma weddings feel so special. She communicates clearly, creates well-planned timelines, anticipates potential challenges, and works collaboratively with the entire vendor team. Her full-service wedding planning approach allows couples to relax and enjoy the process while knowing every detail is being handled with care. On the wedding day, Samar helps create a seamless wedding day experience so the couple, their families, and the vendors can stay present and enjoy the celebration. I would highly recommend Samar Hazelwood and Blissful Events to anyone searching for a luxury wedding planner in Napa Valley, Sonoma County, or the surrounding Wine Country region. She is warm, professional, talented, and truly dedicated to giving her couples an unforgettable wedding experience. read more

I've been meaning to post about my experience with Samar and Blissful Events for a while. How do you put into words one of the most amazing experiences you've had with working with a consummate professional such as Samar Hattar. I'm going to try... When my husband and I thought about our wedding, we were not thinking about all the little things that actual need to happen to make a wedding go off without a hitch. We thought that we could have a great DIY wedding, because we didn't have a ton of money, enough, but I had a surprise for my now husband that was going to tap into a lot of that. Step in Samar... she came in gently nudging us with the right info we needed and kept us on a time line that we didn't even know was a thing at the time. Went with me everywhere to choose the right DIY items to go with what we had told her we wanted. I can't stress enough about he ability to make all that you want come to fruition with just giving her an idea. She just makes it all happen. My surprise for my now husband.... None other than the incomparable, from season four of RuPauls Drag Race, Latrice Royale. That was yet another thing that she was able to help me pull off by going so far and beyond the realm of what her contract was, in my opinion, and it went perfectly. Thank you ... Thank you .... Thank you Samar and Blissful Events for all and everything you did and were able to create for us. AMAZING!!! read more

The best decision we made for our daughter's wedding! Our experience with Samar Hazelwood at Blissful Events exceeded every expectation. If you are looking for a great Sonoma County/Wine Country wedding planner, she is undoubtedly the one. We opted for partial planning and design, but Samar's support made it feel like she was there for absolutely everything. From our first meeting, there was an instant connection. As a detail-oriented person who usually does everything herself, I found that trusting someone else to execute our vision was a big step. Samar made it easy. She is a stress-free wedding planner who served as the perfect partner throughout the planning process, making it fun and ensuring every question was answered quickly. She met not only with me but also with my husband, daughter, and future son-in-law. She was kind and patient with all of us. The wedding day itself was the ultimate testament to her expertise. She created a seamless wedding-day experience, and everything was handled with such care and precision that I didn't have to check on a single thing. Her team kept us perfectly on schedule, and her constant smile made the whole day even better. If you want a coordinator who is genuinely invested in your day, hire Samar. She is not just an incredible coordinator; she is a wonderful person. read more

Samar is and was an absolute delight. She was referred to us by the boutique I bought my dress, Bliss Bridal. We had no idea how to navigate a wedding let alone a wedding during a pandemic. We held our wedding in my husband's parents backyard and I was nervous that it would seem cheesy and too lackadaisical but not overly done up so we decided to hire a day of wedding coordinator. My first phone call with Samar it was like a breath of fresh air. She is so fun, nice, and on her $hit. While we did much of the planning and had her in place for day of logistics I feel she went above and beyond her call of duty. Organizing our timeline (which I had no clue how to do) and making sure our day reflected us and how we wanted it. We didn't do many of the traditional wedding things like the cake or garter or stuff like that and she never made me feel weird about it. Surprisingly on our first in person meeting at the venue her assistant turned our to be Marie Rios, who's been a friend of my family for quite some time. All together Samar and Marie helped make our day full of love and not an ounce of stress. I'm so thankful for these women and the expertise they provided to us. read more

Samar was amazing to work with and made our wedding beautiful and perfect down to every detail. From our first phone conversation with Samar we knew she was a perfect fit for us with her friendly, inviting, professional, responsive, organized, detail-oriented and calm personality. She worked closely with us and listened to all our ideas and guided us through all the necessary decisions for our big day. Every wedding has unexpected challenges but Samar was prepared for them all... some major heroics include picking up flowers to supplement our frozen bouquets from venue fridges that were turned all the way to cold, repairing the groom's boutonniere with a new floral pin after the rose broke in half after a hug. We gave Samar our vision but on the wedding day there's no time to discuss details, she executed everything flawlessly and we were so impressed at how perfect the day was down to every detail. Our wedding day was even more amazing than we could have imagined. Look no further, Samar is amazing and you will have nothing to worry about on your wedding day if you work with her. read more

Samar of Blissful Events is such a wonderful person and planner! I've worked with her on multiple capacities over the years, from proposals to being fellow board members of the ILEA (International Live Events Association) Napa Sonoma Chapter and most recently a stunning luxury wedding at the Fairmont San Francisco Penthouse Suite. In all capacities, she's well-organized, an effective communicator, and a friendly person to approach with any issues. In the rare instances where I have any concern, I feel heard and things are addressed quickly and with utmost care. Aside from being an incredible colleague and collaborator, I also can see how much she cares for her clients and their experiences. She carries so much love in the work she does. If you're looking for a luxury wedding planner or a luxury proposal planner in the San Francisco Bay Area, Blissful Events is highly recommended and respected! Can't wait until the next one, Samar! read more

Samar was not just my event planner - she was my Champion. Before Samar, I was single-handedly planning this event, and I was overwhelmed, lost, and frustrated. Once Samar stepped in to provide her expertise, guidance, and help, my life got easier and brighter. She is an expert at problem-solving; during our planning sessions I always started the meeting feeling overwhelmed and ended our time together feeling stronger, positive, and confident. The day of the event, she took care of all the tiny details so I could focus on being present and worry-free, and the event went exactly as envisioned and was enjoyed by all. Connecting with Samar for her help, advice, perspective, upbeat philosophy, expertise, and selflessly hard work was one of the best decisions I have made all year. Thank you, Samar! read more

I attended my cousin's wedding on Treasure Island on March 20, 2010. As an event/wedding planner myself, I am keenly aware of what goes in to making an event such as this a success and I must say that this was one of, if not the best weddings I have ever been a part of. I was inspired by many of the aspects of this wedding and I think that this was in large part due to Samar's expertise. The venue alone is awe inspiring enough, but all of the details were nailed perfectly. The catering service and food were spectacular, the band was great, the centerpieces were beautiful, and I was even impressed by the transportation to and from the wedding! If I ever have any involvement in another wedding in the Bay area, I will definitely recommend Samar and her staff. GREAT JOB! read more

Samar really made our event so special, unique, and perfect. She is one of the nicest, most supportive and positive people I have ever met which is perfect for the wedding planning process. She is incredibly organized and punctual and made the entire process stress-free. She was a perfect match for us! She was very helpful in recommending excellent vendors, and I loved every one she suggested. She was also mindful of our budget throughout and helped us stay on track. On the day of the wedding she was amazing. She kept everything running smoothly and was a wonderful calm presence. Multiple guests came up to me at the wedding to tell me how great she was. Thank you Samar!!! read more

Samar is truly an extraordinary wedding & event planner and an even more extraordinary person. Her ability to connect people and bring ideas to life is unparalleled. She's a fantastic communicator--always responsive, incredibly helpful, and proactive in ensuring every detail is perfect. What truly sets Samar apart is her infectious joy and positivity; she lights up any room she enters and makes everyone feel at ease. Beyond her exceptional planning skills, Samar has a big heart and a genuine passion for helping people and making the world a better place. Working with her isn't just a professional experience--it's an absolute joy. I can't recommend her enough! read more

Samar helped make our dream wedding a reality. She is very helpful and organized. She gave us wonderful direction in the Napa Valley area with vendor selection. On our wedding day there were a few things that didn't go as planned, but Samar quickly adjusted and was able to make things happen anyways. She really came through on a champagne wall that we had been very excited about but that did not get delivered. Samar worked with the venue to have them use their own trucks to pick up the wall. We had a fabulous wedding that everyone is still talking about. I married the man of my dreams and had a fairytale wedding in Yountville. read more

Samar did a wonderful job with our wedding. We had a 200 person wedding, outdoors and had to bring everything together and completely create the environment. She was a wonderful partner, advisor and support at every step along the way. She has a lovely calm and cool demeanor that never seems to be shaken. I interviewed several wedding planners before deciding to go with Samar and the reason for our choice was we found an authentic woman who is passionate about organizing weddings and would really go over and above on the time required to support us. read more

Blissful Events, thank you for being so professional. You communicate fast and clearly convey the expectations for your venue. I truly appreciate that cause Im sure running a business is difficulty at times. Your venue was the perfect location for my daughter's baby shower. Your venue was spacious, beautiful, and clean. Shatara Taylor I received many compliment and questions about your spot. Be assure that I will always recommend it to others. We will forever think of you for any of our future family functions. Thank you Shatara Taylor read more

For any bride planning her wedding, I would highly recommend Samar for all her wedding planning needs! Working with Samar, I saw her amazing organizational skills, professional attitude, balanced by her calm demeanor, and amazing attention to every detail. In my chair cover rental business, I work with Event and Wedding Coordinators and am happy to say that a bride can trust her wedding into Samar's very capable hands. She's worth her weight in gold! read more

We had the pleasure of doing business with Samar (Blissful Events). She was easy to get along with, accommodating, very professional, communication was great and the event time lines were in order. We worked well together which resulted in a win win situation and we look forward to doing business with Blissful Events in the near future. Once again Thank You for the business. Kevin H. and Team read more

I recently had the great pleasure of working with Samar on an event here at the W San Francisco, where I am the Senior Catering Manager. Samar was organized, detailed and professional in the pre-planning process, and her onsite execution of the event was flawless. She has a great attitude, calm demeanor, and eye for detail and design. I look forward to working with her again! read more

Samar is AMAZING! She is everything you want in a planner and so much more! Kind, caring, compassionate, organized, friendly, easy to work with... you get the idea. She is calm and collected no matter what may be thrown her way. If you want your event to run smoothly and efficiently, look no further. You will NOT regret it! read more