Really beautiful flowers that last way longer than any ordinary bouquet. The colors are even more…read morestunning in real life and the textures are incredibly realistic. A special someone in your life will be overjoyed to receive them.

Of all the many people who made our wedding come together, Ariel Yve was by far the most…read moreindispensable. Hiring her was our very best decision, and without her help I'm not sure we could have pulled off the wedding at all. Matt B. and I first met Ariel almost a year ago, when we were looking to hire a wedding planner. She was one of three I contacted. I rejected one because of cost and fee structure, another because she couldn't be bothered to answer emails in a timely fashion. Ariel was very nice and professional on phone and via email. We arranged to meet at the Santa Barbara Biltmore (she lives in Ojai but travels between L.A. and Santa Barbara frequently, for obvious reasons), and when we got to the hotel she was waiting outside, dressed to the nines with a clipboard in hand. We had a very informative, productive meeting, and we hired her on the spot. We contracted for a certain number of meetings and hours of communication, but I'm not sure that she kept to those at all. We basically had unlimited access to her time and energy for the better part of a year. She was always available through text or email unless she was, you know, helping other clients (of which she can't possibly have that many at any given time). I'm sure I abused that access - I definitely texted her on a Sunday to ask what color bow tie to buy for Matt. She put us in contact with almost all of our vendors, then coordinated contracts, payment, the whole deal. Matt and I had a very busy 2013, and we were horrible about responding to emails. She took care of almost everything and prodded us gently when we had to do homework only we could do. Over the last year she met with us on four or five occasions, and each session was immensely productive. Since I was busy and distracted much of the year, Ariel took care of most of the details, but in a way that matched our desired aesthetic basically to a tee. We discussed the look and style of the wedding up front and set up a share Pinterest board. She kind of took it from there, emailing us every step of the way to make sure of our approval. She had such a great sense of our taste that it seemed almost intuitive. I ended up signing off on almost everything she suggested. The day of the wedding, she and her team handled everything in a way that made it look almost easy. She was everywhere at once. The wedding was beautiful (if I may say so myself), and she and her team deserve the largest share of the credit. If you want a wedding planner who will work hard to make your day perfect, look no further than Ariel Yve. I'm pretty sure God himself sent her to give His blessing to our wedding.

Hiring Ariel Yve Design was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. She has excellent…read moretaste, will save you money where money can be saved and will let you know where it makes sense to splurge. Ariel has a great deal of integrity and class. She is a calm, solid presence throughout the planning process and she is indespensible on the day. Both my husband and I agree Ariel was amazing and we are SO HAPPY and grateful we hired her.

During my wedding planning process, I admit I felt like I shouldn't have hired any wedding…read morecoordinators because I felt like I probably could've handled everything myself but I'm totally glad I did now. Tori is awesome, everything that I wanted she turned into reality and she totally made my wedding day happen. The way the ceremony looked was exactly how I had envisioned it. She worked as a great day of coordinator as well and everything was in order to the tee.

Marlene Morris is kind, caring, radiates warmth and puts the bride and groom,* first. Her…read moreceremonies are tailored specifically for each couple and she puts even the most nervous participants at ease with her gracious smile and genuine sincerity. If you want a wedding ceremony to remember for the rest of your life, hire Marlene. She will make your day even more special than you dreamed it could be. *She in a non-denominational minister and happily performs same-sex and trans marriages.

There are very few days in one's life that are so important, so memorable so sacred. I had the…read morepleasure of witnessing Rev. Marlene perform weddings in the past and she is simply the best! There was no other choice for our special day. No other weddings, no other ministers or officiants could touch the sincerity, beauty and personalization that Marlene brings. My husband and I just celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary, and we still watch the video ever year and say "It was perfect."

I Do Consulting is a phenomenal first step as a newly engaged person/couple. Sami did a great job…read morewalking my fiancee and I through the wedding planning process. She took the time to get to know us before diving into the process. She had great visuals that helped keep the conversation on track. Sami was easy to work with and helped give us a timeline of priorities leading up to the big day. She helped put us at ease with what we need to start with. We loved working with Sami! Thank you for giving us the kickstart we need to plan our wedding!

Brittany with Studio 11 Eleven helped me during the most difficult time of my life, planning my…read morehusband's Celebration of Life ceremony. From the very beginning, she brought calm, clarity, and compassion to something that felt impossible to face. I had a vision in my heart for how I wanted the ceremony to feel and look but I didn't know how to bring it all together. Brittany not only made it happen, she brought it to life even more beautifully than I could have imagined. But what truly set her apart was the way she cared for me. I felt like she was holding my hand through every step, not just as an event planner, but as a deeply kind and empathetic person. She understood what I was going through, and she showed up with such grace and support that it carried me through. One moment I will never forget: right before the ceremony began, I was standing in the back behind all the seats filled with emotion, everyone waiting on me. Brittany looked me in the eye and gently said, "You got this." And somehow, in that instant, I found the strength to walk forward to the front row and sit down to begin the service -- to say goodbye to my husband. Later, during the reception, I wasn't eating or drinking anything. She came over and softly asked, "Red or white?" She brought me a glass of wine with such care, and I realized she had also asked the waiters to keep circling back to me with food. She noticed I was fading and made sure I was looked after. She didn't have to -- but she did. That's who she is. I could go on and on about how beautiful the ceremony was--and it truly was--or about how Brittany's talent as a graphic designer leveled up the event signage and the keepsake , or how she skillfully negotiated the best deals with every vendor. But what Brittany gave me was something far more profound: strength, kindness, a steady presence, and genuine human empathy. That's rare. And I feel deeply grateful to have met her and even more grateful to have been guided by her through such a tender and difficult time. Thank you Brittany.

We used Studio 11 eleven for my son's 2nd birthday. Because of Covid, we were initially discouraged…read moreabout his birthday party when we found out about their 'Party in a Box'! Everything you need to throw a safe and fun party is delivered right to your door. The box was completely custom with amazing personal touches and so much attention to detail. His cake topper was so cute and makes a great keepsake for memories. It was easy to set up and the convenience of having everything right at your doorstep cannot be beat. Balloons, cake, candle, decorations, party favors, plates, cups etc! Being a full time mom I appreciated having everything taken care of so I could just focus on the day and enjoy his party. Would absolutely recommend this service to anyone looking to celebrate a birthday.

I have never worked with a more professional and more perfect wedding coordinator. She was with us…read moreevery step of the way and supported my daughter and me, (MOBzilla). The day of her calm cool and sincere smile kept us calm and worry free. 5 Stars is not enough stars to give.

Oh man! We had the most fortunate opportunity to have our wedding photographed by Susan! When my…read moreblushing bride and I got engaged we were immediately on the phone with photographer friends. They all referred Susan Dean to shoot "The Big Day"! We called her and as SB locals, she was at our house the next evening to discuss. We were immediately taken by her southern charm! What an incredibly delightful, vivacious and talented woman she is! Susan discussed her shooting styles and we gave her a vibe on our wedding site and what we were hoping to get out of the event. Susan was very specific in her notes and was more than happy to listen to our wants and desires. Once our wedding day arrived, the first person we saw was Susan Dean. Cameras slung around her neck, hair tied back and a big smile on her face. She was everywhere and nowhere. It did not seem to matter if we knew where she was during the wedding. We knew she was someplace getting an incredible photo. After our celebration, we could not wait to see our pictures. In no time flat there was a big box of proofs waiting for us on our door step with a little note. Our first opportunity to see our photos was finally here! We quickly dove onto the couch for an opportunity to see our wedding from another point of view and it was fantastic! The candid shots of our friends and family are incredible. To see ourselves standing up in front of everyone declaring our love is simply the best. I would marry my wife over and over every day of my life and I know that if Susan were to photograph it, each wedding would be as shockingly amazing as the last. Thank you Susan Dean! You made our wedding day truly memorable!

Susan was the best wedding photographer we could've hoped for. As soon as we picked her we had a…read moregood feeling -- from our initial meeting all the way through to the end. She's extremely friendly and open to making you happy, even while she has strong opinions about photography that she doesn't hesitate to share (this in my mind was a good thing, since we didn't know about the difference between film and digital). She showed up a couple days early to our wedding and, despite having her bags completely lost by the airline and having to buy a weekend's worth of clothes at 9 PM on a Friday night, she was in a great mood when she arrived, and she shot the picnic the night before the wedding, which was very special in its own way. The photos themselves are really astonishing -- print, B&W, film, color, it didn't matter. She has a feel for the energy of a space that you can't quantify, and she knows how to get people at just the right moment. We adore the pictures and keep going back to them. The bottom line is, if you're looking for a wedding photographer, stop here: you've found her!