I hired Jamie as my day-of planner a month ago for my wedding at Santa Margarita Ranch and she was…read moreabsolutely incredible! She was so organized and on top of everything that I didn't have to worry about a single thing that entire weekend... and trust me, I'm a total control freak so that's easier said than done! Another thing that I really appreciated about Jamie was that even though I only hired her for the day-of, she was totally accessible for the entire year leading up to the event. We're not from the area so we really relied on her for vendor recommendations and such. I would HIGHLY recommend Jamie and her team to anyone!

If I could give more stars to Jamie and Chris, I definitely would!!…read more I cannot say enough good things about their services. We hired CJN for the entire planning and up to day-of festivities and they rocked! From helping us pick out and hire several individual vendors, to taking care of our champagne at the reception (storing it, chilling it, and serving it (!)), they never let us stress! Things went so smoothly that I am completely convinced that there is no way we could have done it without them! At the end, we almost felt like we had UNDER-paid them, since they went above and beyond what we had expected. We live in the Bay Area and had our wedding on the Central Coast, so you can imagine the stress we would have had without CJN. EVERY minor detail, from each timeline detail, to the type of food we wanted for our rehearsal dinner, was handled by CJN. They never took over to the point that we didn't have a say, they just made sure that every single thing was handpicked by us, and they ran with it. The rehearsal, the planning, the ceremony, and the reception was so seamless that we were utterly elated at the end. And, this may sound silly, but Jamie was so quick to reply, and so detailed in her questions and tasks, that we will miss not working with her any longer and being in constant contact. Maybe we will have a big anniversary party in a few years, just so we can hire her again!

We cannot say enough good things about Zest It Up. They did an incredible dinner (apps, plated…read moresalad, amazing buffet, dessert bar and late night pizza!) for our wedding. We still 2 months later hear people saying how incredible the food was. They were incredibly professional, reasonably price and just so wonderful to work with. We really cannot say enough good things about these lovely ladies and would happily recommend them to any couple contemplating them as a wedding caterer. Thanks again ladies. You helped make our wedding absolutely perfect and we hope to get to work with you again some day!!! :) - Hilary and Earl

A year ago we met the owners of Zest it Up to experience a tasting of their foods and discuss our…read moreplans for my daughters wedding in San Lois Obispo scheduled for September 2015. The tasting was so much more than we anticipated as they served us two complete meals and explained specific ingredients and foods that they use. The food was beyond our expectations. We decided on their chicken dish, tri tip, and lasagna. The side dishes we're green salad, green beans, and quinoa. The quality of service, food, and the recipes used were beyond any restaurant in the area. So many of our guests remarked on how much they enjoyed everything from the salad to the little cupcakes and everything in between. Their serving staff was very professional and catered to every guests special needs and requests. They made sure that all the appetizers were served well before the ceremony along with the bar being stocked and opened as guests arrived. My family and I would like to thank them for making Kelsey and Andy's wedding a very memorable experience and we would have NO hesitation to refer them to anyone for any size event or celebration. Your whole team was flawless and awesome.

Whitney had such a pleasant professionalism about her. From the plans and preparation ahead to the…read moreday-of afternoon tea, she was lovely, hard working, and on-point for our British tea (we had two Brits in our party who commented on how wonderful everything was). Thank you, Whitney of Cup & Carriage! It's so wonderful to have a traveling tea house in SLO County!

Whitney planned the most incredible birthday tea party for me and three of my friends. She took the…read moretime to get to know me--from my favorite colors, to my favorite flowers, to my love for history--and she incorporated pieces of me into my birthday tea. She brought everything for the party, including a table and chairs, vintage tea ware, delicious food, and cute decor. As a foodie, I was so impressed with the food! She prepared fresh baked scones in addition to more savory snacks like chicken curry bites, goat cheese & cucumber sandwiches cut into heart shapes, and my favorite: the goat cheese and tomato bruschetta! We all loved the food and of course the tea (with all of the accouterments) was incredible. She really cared about my event and went above and beyond what I ever expected. I cannot recommend Vintage Tea to You and Whitney enough!

Great stuff! Cant wait to try this Sunveil tallow & mineral sun balm i bought......w zinc! Maybe…read morea god-send. Spent 40$ there then went back for most beautiful 5$ rose. Such a pleasant finish ruined, you cant imagine how pathetic the rose looks....still cant believe it was handed to me without even a sprig of greenery or baby's breath! True depth of Niceties just aren't in this town. What are you all afraid of. I have to go back for this tallow.......but 'wont buy any flowers

Ordered and delivered flowers in a matter of hours! Friendly…read morestaff. I would for sure order from them again!

I tried this at a work event I attended. The owner was very sweet and answered all my questions. I…read moredecided to go with the cherry flavor. I love that they have homemade flavors without all the dyes. It was very good and refreshing on a hot day.

Paradise Shaved Ice is an Atascadero institution, so we're glad to see that, even with the events…read moreof the last year-and-a-half, Angela and her three trucks are still rolling along, serving up the delicious shaved ice treats we've been enjoying for years. Today my hubby got a mango/peach with condensed milk combo, and I got a cherry/pineapple/mango -- both were SO REFRESHING and SO GOOD! Follow Paradise Shaved Ice on FB and IG to see where they'll be on any given day so you don't miss out. Oh, and they do special events where they can whip up some over-21 treats for you and your guests to enjoy. Sweet.

THANK YOU Alyssah from the bottom of our hearts. From the very first meeting until our wedding day…read morewe felt fully taken care of and thought after. She has an incredible eye for design and helped create the day of our dreams.

If I could leave a negative star review I would. A wedding planner is supposed to mitigate…read morecomplications and create a seamless experience for the bride. This was the opposite of that. We experienced a frantic, sporadic, discombobulated wedding planner who brought every issue to our bride and groom. There was a bottle of alcohol taken to the dance floor that wasnt allowed. Alyssa approached the brodesmaid to get it back in an aggressive and confrontational manner. When the groom asked me to go ask Alissa to confirm a bottle of booze would get put back in the take home bins, I obliged. As I approached her, she proceeded to YELL at me (a bridesmaid) in front of the entire groomsmen table. After letting her know we should take this inside the nearby barn to discuss her issues since she had to yell them at me, she told me "NO" AND THAT "WE WOULD BE DOING THIS RIGHT HERE". I understand weddings are stressful, but the amount of times she brought the stress to the bride and groom, and yelled at the wedding party, and was just unorganized made for a stressful experience and the only negative thing about the wedding. I would not recommend using her as your wedding planner.

I contacted Chad from a friends referral for our employee Christmas party…read more So glad I did. Chad is an awesome DJ and friendly, nice, and helpful. From the beginning contact he was professional and able to work with us. Chad got back to any requests or questions I had fast before the party. So glad we booked him for the party so I didn't have to worry about the music. He was able to take requests as to the type of music to play and played all the right music during dinner and after when everyone wanted to dance. He even played the special requests when people requested on the spot. He was prepared with a microphone, which glad he was so I could announce dinner and do a small speech. Everyone at the party loved the music and the lights. How lucky are we to get a DJ with so much experience from San Diego and the LA fashion shows; to be here on the central coast. Highly recommend booking Speakeasy Entertainment for your next party. You won't be disappointed.

Loved. Hired Chad for my wedding and he did a phenomenal job. I'm a bit obsessed with music and…read morefound his database easy to work with for planning all sections of the event. He was a great MC and very communicative throughout the planning process. Highly recommend.

Michele was amazing. We used Planimation Events for Month of Coordination. I went to Michele with…read moreany question/concern/problem I had and she was incredibly helpful with everything! She always showed up with a smile on her face and a positive attitude (even when I was getting to be bridezilla). She accommodated every request and offered suggestions to make the wedding run as smoothly and beautifully as possible. We had some issues with our venue (that's another story) and weren't able to set everything up the night before the wedding. There was so much left undone, and I had a plan for it all. I gave Michele a super quick run through of about 20 things I needed to be done the day of the wedding. I didn't know how she was going to get it all done or remember it all, but she did. I didn't do a thing the day of the wedding, Michele and her girls took care of it all -- and it looked amazing! She got every detail right, paid attention to every request I gave her. She respected my ideas and my vision and honored that to give me my perfect day. She was kind and professional and truly was happy for both of us on the day of our wedding. You can tell Michele does this because she loves it. She is genuine and generally a lovely person to be around. Honestly, my wedding would not have been what it was without Michele. I am so happy we used Planimation Events to plan our wedding. I highly recommend Michele and her team. Thank you Michele!!

From the Bride: When we booked our venue, the event manager advised us that we didn't really need…read moreto hire an outside coordinator; apparently very few couples getting married at the Madonna Inn enlist additional help. Because we live out of the area and wanted to enjoy our wedding day as thoroughly as possible, we decided to go ahead and find some extra help who would make sure everything ran smoothly. I interviewed half a dozen highly-qualified planners/coordinators in the SLO area before finding Planimation Events to help us with month-of and day-of services. My initial impressions of Michele were that she was kind, competent, and well-organized; but it turns out her qualifications don't end there! Before the wedding Michele worked with each of our vendors to make sure everyone was well-coordinated and everything was as we planned it. From making sure flags in the reception room were removed before dinner (long story) to perfectly placing each last bit of decor, Michele and her team knew exactly what it took to make sure everything ran smoothly. On the day of the wedding we didn't see Michele much because she and her assistant were actively running the "show behind the show"; everything ran on time and according to plan - if there were any snafus, we had no idea because Michele took care of it. With Planimation's help we were able to relax (well, as much as one can on their wedding day!) and enjoy all our friends and family knowing that Michele had taken care of everything we threw at her along the way. Now here's the part where I get sappy and maybe even a little teary-eyed. Michele and her team provided exactly what we hired Planimation to do flawlessly; make sure all details were taken care of so we could be as present as possible on our wedding day. But the services Michele provided that weren't written in any contract or advertised on her website lie in the deep care and concern she showed for us (the bride and groom) as nervous humans trying to manage our emotions, our relatives, our wedding party, on the day of the biggest party we'll probably ever throw. She and her assistant kept us calm and laughing throughout the day; and not in a superficial way. I truly believe that Michele cares deeply about the people she works with and for; something rare in an industry dedicated to creating "picture perfect" days. With Michele's help our day not only LOOKED picture perfect but FELT picture perfect. Thank you, Planimation, for providing us peace of mind, kindness, and friendship. You have our deepest gratitude for your soulful support and buoyantly positive attitude. We love you! From the Groom: I was very reluctant to spend money on a wedding coordinator when both my wife and I are capable and well-organized. Michele turned out to be a wise investment, leaving wedding-ruining chores and stress to her and her staff, allowing us to enjoy our wedding. Michele was exactly what we needed. Planimation was easy to work with and professional, with what I'm told are good rates. This staff has my deep appreciation.

I can't say enough good things about April Flower's!…read more This little flower shop is a SLO gem. When I am looking for flowers in the SLO area this is my #1 stop. Countless times they have put a smile on my fiancee's face, brightened my clients offices and made my mom happy on mother's day! This shop does not do your standard roses with baby's breath, but brings a much more fresh and inspired take to the flower bouquet. Every time I visit, I have noticed that they have some new or unique flower I have never seen before. They work with local growers to get the best material available, and the shop workers are always very helpful. In addition to the shop, I have also attended multiple weddings where they have done an outstanding job. In fact, I am in the middle of planning my own wedding, set to take place this September, and have decided to use April Flower's myself (I will be writing an update in September). For now... Get in there and get some amazing flowers!

We would have been lost with out without April! April is…read moreabsolutely amazing! She is organized, super attentive and SO SO talented! She has the best ideas and advice and made the process of planning very fun. In the end our wedding looked like it came out of a catalogue. Everyone commented about how beautiful it was and how amazing the flowers were. In the end we left the majority of the flower choices to her and she pulled out the stops!!! She has amazing taste and an eye for design. I honestly can not recommend her high enough. If you have a chance to work with her DO IT!