WOW! Where to begin? I discovered Jen when I saw her car parked in front of my gym with a gorgeous…read morewindow decal advertising her coordination services. I was less than five months away from my wedding and really beginning to feel the heat. I emailed her later that day inquiring about what sort of services she provided. She responded promptly and we set up a day to meet. We met at a local coffee shop and discussed everything I needed to know; I asked questions and she gave me answers, and in turn she took notes on every detail of my wedding (thus far). She was professional, warm and friendly and I felt comfortable discussing my special day with someone who seemed to know so much about the business of wedding coordination. I knew as soon as our initial meeting was over I knew that I wanted to work with Jen. I checked with my soon-to-be husband and family and we finalized our decision with a simple contract to use Jen for her "Day Of" coordination. We had a few meetings between then and the wedding, but most of our communication was through email and phone. She visited my venue with me shortly before the wedding to help me smooth out a couple of kinks, and gave me options and ideas for any other problem I had. Fast-forward to our wedding day. Everything went PERFECTLY. I can't even begin to say how grateful I am that we decided to work with Jen. My dad had arrived at the venue hours before I did to help set up, and later couldn't stop expressing how impressed he was with Jen's professionalism. When the rental company, caterers and guests showed up, she directed everyone exactly where they needed to go. I had also wanted to make a cute sign to help mark the path for our guests but hadn't found time; Jen arrived the morning of the wedding with the most adorable sign she made just for us! Such a sweet, simple gesture that meant so much. Our wedding went off without a hitch, I didn't have to think about anything, and she made sure I remembered to eat amongst all the fluster :) We couldn't have been happier! It's true what they say, brides... your coordinator is the BEST gift you could give yourself! I highly recommend Jen for your special day!

Jen was an absolute rockstar and helped reduce our stress level so much! We only had her services…read morefor the day-of coordination, but she was more than happy to meet with us ahead of time, and also give us guidance on what planning activities we would need to do on our own, that really helped us plan effectively for what we would need to do. For the rehearsal, and for the big day she was incredible! She had back-up bobby pins to fix a bridesmaids dress when a strap snapped as we were walking in to the venue. She helped us accommodate for traffic, and then once the day started, she took care of everything. My wife or I didn't have to worry about anything, she guided us on where to go when, corralled our parties for pictures, and made sure we always had a beer in hand. Jen and her partner really took away all the stress of the day, and allowed us to fully relax and enjoy it. She was able to work closely with the venue to make sure everything worked, deal with tough conversations, and overall just made everything amazing. Thank you to Jen and Day of Love!

Working with Suzette was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding day! She is such a…read morejoy to work with and made the entire day seamless (and even that is an understatement). During the months leading up to the wedding, we had a few check-ins with Suzette to see how planning was coming along. She provided a workbook that was so helpful in keeping us on track with our planning timeline and included things I never would have thought of to prepare. It made me feel much more at ease knowing that we were thinking through all the details, even the little ones, well ahead of time. About a week or two leading up to the wedding, Suzette started taking over coordination with the other vendors. She also made sure she was available for our venue walk through and rehearsal at the venue, which was extremely helpful! She provided great guidance on the day of timing, venue set up, ceremony flow and more. She is a true professional and extremely detail oriented. Though I provided Suzette with a general idea of what I was thinking for wedding decorations, I was also flexible with where things would go. Once we got on site on the wedding day, we were truly BLOWN AWAY. Suzette has an eye for design and the decorations and setup looked better than I could have ever imagined. Suzette and her husband Patrick had everything covered and made the entire venue look beautiful. Even though they don't normally do anything related to florals, we had all fake florals. Suzette was really open and flexible in taking on the set up of all the florals for us. Overall, I could not imagine doing our wedding day without Suzette. She was truly the main point of contact for all vendors on the wedding day and the days leading up to it. It allowed us to be fully present with our guests for the entire wedding weekend, which was invaluable. We also didn't have to ask any of our guests or family to help with anything, because she truly took care of it all. If anything went awry on the wedding day, I have no idea because Suzette handled it behind the scenes. She and her husband came and picked up all the boxes of decorations for set-up and packed everything up and delivered back to our hotel room in the evening, so we could go straight to our after party. Using Suzette as our day of coordinator was truly the best decision we made and I couldn't recommend her more!

If you're on the search for a Day of Coordinator, look no further!…read more Suzette had been amazing from day 1! She is always responsive and puts our minds at ease when it came to the big and leading up to it. Suzette makes a personal connection with you and honestly feels like a long-time friend. She'll be upfront with you and not mince words and take care of everything she absolutely can. I found Suzette through Instagram and began to look her up more online. I even contacted previous couples to make sure they were satisfied with her services and everyone I spoke to raved about her, so after our initial meeting we understood what everyone was talking about. We hired Suzette before the pandemic and even when COVID hit, she kept checking in on me and my fiance. When we approached her about wanting to find a DJ as we didn't know any we were impressed with, she immediately gave us the name of the best DJ. Suzette created a Google Drive for us with EVERY little detail we needed and she needed to make the day smooth. She even helped to chase down some vendors that started to ghost us and kept them on track with making sure it worked out. Suzette and her husband Patrick were amazing on the day of the wedding as well. She continuously fixed my dress the entire night and helped to keep me together when I got to the venue late! She and Patrick decorated the venue beautifully and went above and beyond in helping us, keeping us calm, and helping us have a great day! I've recommended Suzette several times already! Everyone should use her services and truly enjoy their wedding day. Make sure to check out her Instagram to find more information! Thank you, Suzette and Patrick!

I typically leave a review as a warning to stay away or watch for poor service or if a business…read moregoes above and beyond what would be expected. Catherine definitely goes above and beyond! I'd give her 100 stars if I could! I first came across her services back in 2014 when I scheduled an appointment at Nordstroms for a stylist. I needed very professional wear but absolutely hate clothes shopping. And my sister, who is so good at shopping, was living hundreds of miles away. I didn't realize what a great stylist she was until the following year when I scheduled with a different stylist and received such awful service I had to write the manager of Nordstroms about it. For instance, she was shopping for herself a new pair of shoes while I was trying on clothes! I had to go hunt her down and found her in the shoe department! Anyway, I've since hired Catherine for her services each year to help me add fresh pieces into my wardrobe. What I really like about her is that if you say you don't like something, she doesn't try and goad you into getting it anyway. She makes a mental note and won't use those styles or colors for future outfits. She understands style and also fits with what your personal style and tastes are. She's incredible to work with and I will continue to hire her with confidence to help me with putting my wardrobe together and/or when I need new pieces. She's also cognizant of budgets and will take photos of ideas for you so you can find cheaper versions of the look. I also love her non-judgemental and positive attitude! She won't let you talk shit about yourself!

Catherine helped us plan our wedding in May 2017…read more The Venue recommended Catherine to us and we're so glad they did. We dreamed of a non-conventional wedding and had a vision of the wedding but didn't really know how to bring it to life. We live in Orange County and selecting a wedding venue in La Jolla an hour and a half away only added to the uneasiness. We needed someone connected to all types of vendors in San Diego who could coordinate and bring together our vision. She did exactly that! Catherine is a good mix of excitement, sweetness and structure. She will tell you what she thinks and whether something will work or not which is what we wanted. We didn't want someone to say yes to every floating idea we had but rather take all our ideas and create the vision. She took calls with us mid-day to answer our questions, replied to emails promptly, connected us with the vendors we were looking for, coordinated payments, she did it all! The thing I'm most grateful of is her poise on our wedding day. The unthinkable happened on our wedding day.....It Rained! Everything was getting rained on outside, the vendor was thinking of pulling her items from the outdoor engagement and setting up in a back-room instead , and some how/some way Catherine convinced her to wait for the rain to pass, calmed her down and set-up the decor again right before the cocktail hour. It was really amazing and everything turned out perfect, thanks to her cool composure.

I was recently telling someone what an amazing wedding planner we had. While our wedding was quite…read morea long time ago, Melanie was fantastic. She swooped in to provide week of coordination and was able to organize all of our vendors and execute flawlessly on our wedding day. I'm glad to see she is still in the wedding planning business and would fully recommend her services.

This review is long overdue and I am finally ripping myself away from "life" to write this as yet…read moreANOTHER wedding anniversary is racing around the corner. We wouldn't be married if it weren't for Mel and thank goodness for her. She made THE cutest freaking wedding invitations for us, that totally embodied US as a couple and set the tone for the rest of the wedding. She's done so many weddings and was so familiar with the Andaz where we held ours that we felt very confident in her coordination ability, including making sure the cake was put back in the fridge and made it to our car the next day. Also, not saying you, the reader, is a bride from hell, but if there was ever any question if Mel can handle crazy ass brides the answer is YES. We were crazy! And she still showed up with a smile and visine in her fanny pack to freshen me up. So thank you, Mel!

As a wedding DJ with over 8 years of experience and more than 400 events under my belt, I've worked…read morewith many coordinators, but Nicole Shadoan is one of the absolute BEST. We recently teamed up for a client's wedding ceremony and reception at an outdoor venue in Vista for about 175 guests. From Nicole's first email to the bride and groom's sparkler grand exit, she made everything seamless and stress-free for me as a DJ and MC. Nicole is incredibly organized, sticking to the timeline and keeping vendors informed of any changes on the wedding day so we could adjust accordingly. She communicates clearly, sending detailed timelines well in advance and staying available for questions. I especially appreciate how she reviews cues and the ceremony processional order, which is critical for nailing the music--something lesser coordinators often overlook. What stands out most is Nicole's team-oriented approach. She strikes a perfect balance between leading and being a reliable, patient, and thoughtful team player. She treats everyone with kindness, always approachable and never micromanaging. Nicole values my professional input, making me feel heard and respected as a seasoned wedding pro. She's quick to help if I ask, ensuring I'm fed, treated well, and taken care of. The wedding was a blast and a huge hit with the clients, who talked to me about how everything flowed perfectly. Nicole's poise and strategic approach prevented any issues, letting me focus on keeping announcements sharp and the dance floor high-energy. If you're planning a wedding, hire Nicole. She knows how to lead, support vendors, and deliver an unforgettable day. Five stars--I'd work with her again any day of the week. Highly recommend for couples wanting a true pro who can bring your wedding vision to life. Thank you, Nicole, for everything you do, for your endless patience and kindness--I truly can't wait to work with you again! :)

I can't imagine what my wedding would have been like without Nicole! Her calm "I got this" demeanor…read morewas exactly what we needed. People always say "something will go wrong on your wedding day" well NOTHING did. Nicole did not let that happen. She answered all of my questions, reassured me and took so much off my plate I thought I would have to worry about. She was serious but also light hearted and by the end of it I wanted her to just be a guest at my wedding. Thank you Nicole!!

I wish I could give more than 5 stars to Patricia. She was our day of coordinator and she was…read moreWONDERFUL! Patricia met with us a month before the wedding and before the meeting, she provided us with a spreadsheet to fill out beforehand. that was super helpful cos there were some items that we didn't totally think through and the spreadsheets helped organize things for us. Plus, it made our meeting super efficient. I didn't have to worry about a thing on my wedding day. Patricia is always responsive to your phone calls, texts or emails. And I'm glad my wedding was in her hands. She's super helpful and organized and set up everything better than I expected even tho I didn't have a physical picture of how I wanted things set up. You won't be disappointed with Patricia. I have no hesitations recommending her to anyone!

Patricia was our month of Wedding Coordinator and we couldn't have been happier! She did an…read moreabsolutely fantastic job making sure our wedding at La Valencia was perfect and was everything we wanted! She was a pleasure to work with and really helped us with all of the details for our ceremony and reception. We met with Patricia in person a couple of times before our wedding and also were in contact via email whenever we had a question. She is very quick to respond with any questions you have for her. As our wedding coordinator, She brought up details for our ceremony and reception that we never would have thought of! She also helped us prepare a reception timeline and made sure that everything was outlined and perfect. She had some creative and excellent ideas for some of the activities at our reception that we loved and used! She also coordinated with our other vendors to make sure everything was set for the day of, which was so, so helpful. Patricia also attended our rehearsal to walk everyone through exactly what we would be doing the day of the wedding. The day of the wedding she was completely on top of everything that was happening and she had everything under control. My husband's suit ended up missing a button and she actually had a sewing kit with her and fixed the problem right away! We really appreciate her help coordinating with all of the vendors and making sure everything went smoothly. We felt much better knowing she was there coordinating and helping with everything the day of our wedding. Everything went perfectly!! We really appreciated her hard work and she was so great to work with! My husband and I highly recommend Per Sempre and Patricia for your Wedding Coordinator!

We loved working with Nicole for years. We started working with her more than a year before our…read morewedding date and we enjoyed every minute of it. She helped plan the wedding 100% virtually with the exception of a few in person meetings when I was in town but overall everything worked out smoothly. Nicole was always available to answer my questions and help me think out my ideas. Unfortunately we weren't able to work with Nicole the day of the wedding but we 100% recommend working with her if you are planning a wedding in San Diego.

Nicole is an AMAZING wedding planner! That is a fact. Nicole was very easy going, real, super…read moreorganized, encouraging, knew vendors I might like, and understood my taste! Nicole was there for me from the beginning even when I was going through some hard things. She never made it scary to talk to her about having failed to complete something on my to do list, she just helped me problem solve obstacles. Nicole made it fun and helped to make every detail in my wedding SO ME! My experience was fantastic. I am a rare case bride that can say my wedding went perfectly and I owe this to Nicole. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Melissa was referred to us by our photographers, for our wedding. She is phenomenal and such a…read morepleasure to work with. Very courteous, professional, thorough, and knew exactly how to relieve any pressure I had as a bride.

Melissa did an amazing job on my wedding day. I hired for the day off only but we met twice before…read morethe wedding..An intial meeting and then a week before the wedding for final details.. She did a great job organzing everything i gave her and setting up things for me.. HOnestly it was well worth having a planner to alleviate some stress from my day. I am a perfectionist and was having a hard time trusting people helping me. I had no worries on my wedding day thanks to her..She did a great job and i would refer her to anyone!! THANKS MELISSA for making my wedding day flawless!!