Funny story: My now-husband and I were originally going to go with a different wedding planner. That planner sent over the contract for us to sign, but after finding multiple mistakes in the contract (misspelled names, incorrect dates, and fudged numbers), I no longer felt comfortable working with them. I thought to myself, how could I trust them to organize the biggest event of our lives if they couldn't even get these simple details right? So we let them down as gently as we could, grit our teeth, and dove back into the search. Enter Heather. She came recommended by our photographer team, and after our initial interview with her, I had a really good feeling. Her background at the esteemed Beverly Hills Hotel spoke for itself, and she came armed with a litany of questions and suggestions. The proposal and contract that she sent over was the kicker for me. Both documents were intensely thorough, to the degree that I looked them through and thought, here is a woman who has thought of everything. That was exactly the kind of person who I wanted planning our wedding, so we took a leap of faith and signed her on. Now that we're on the other side of the wedding, I'm pleased to say that I was spot on. Heather is absolutely the person you want as your wedding planner. She is diligent, experienced, professional, and fastidious. No detail was too small for her to notice, or too insignificant not to warrant a follow-up. She maintained painstakingly accurate records throughout the entire planning process and juggled all of the communication with our vendors, and all the while she kept us apprised of everything. She used a shared live spreadsheet as our wedding organizer, allowing my now-husband and I to track every change and reference every different aspect of the wedding in one place. It was incredibly useful, and at a certain point of the wedding planning process, I was checking on it at least once a day. We signed Heather on in April 2024, when we only had a venue and a photographer. Our wedding was a short 5 months later, and while we found all of the vendors ourselves, the day itself came together largely due to Heather's organizational efforts. We faced several tricky issues, such as our venue coordinator not being particularly responsive, but with Heather there to smooth things over, the issues never became real problems. We had an absolutely wonderful wedding day, and while there are a few small things that I'd change if I could do it all over again, I'd book Heather again in a heartbeat. She's an absolute rockstar, and I couldn't give her a higher recommendation. Thank you, Heather, for helping us put on the wedding of our dreams! We couldn't have done it without you. read more

If we could leave Heather 10 stars we would. Let me start by saying that she was recommended to us by the Director of Catering at the Beverly Hills hotel-- so you know she is legit! But she's not snooty or any of the negative terms you might associate with a 5-star hotel, quite the opposite! Heather is warm, kind, has a great sense of humor, and so excited to help make your dreams a reality. When we met Heather we only had our venue, and that was it. She guided us through selecting all the vendors, reading through their contracts, and making sure everything was locking in ahead of time. She is extremely organized and detail-oriented; we had regular check-ins and worked out of a massive spreadsheet. Heather is great about pacing the decision-making so that it's not overwhelming (I get decision fatigue easily, so this was huge for me). Our wedding went off without a hitch. All the vendors were coordinated flawlessly, guests + wedding party were in the right places at the right times, and we just got to enjoy our wedding. Honestly, if something went wrong, we had no idea, because it wasn't our problem. We interviewed multiple planners (some who wanted to charge double the money for less than what we got with Delmar Events), and Heather was a clear standout. I highly recommend you do the same! read more

Heather is a gift to couples. From our first meeting, through post-wedding follow-up, Heather far exceeded our expectations. We first met Heather while attending a friend's wedding. My wife and I were very impressed at how she was facilitating such a beautiful event. It was clear to us that Heather and her team were the gold standards of day-of coordination. COVID brought unique challenges to planning a wedding. Delmare events went above and beyond for us. Heather does more than her due diligence; she cares about couples having their best day. Our wedding day was perfect; I would only change how fast it went by. Heather had turned a day of celebration into a beautiful lifelong memory. Her work ethic, creative mind, and professionalism are inspiring. All of the vendors we used wrote to us, thanking us for choosing Delmare Events. They enjoyed themselves and worked really well together, thanks to Heather. We absolutely chose the right person and company. Treat yourself and ensure the event you are dreaming of happens; hire Delmare Events. read more

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Heather Freedman is the absolute best wedding planner my wife Debbie and I could ever ask for. Let me share a little bit more about our story, and how Heather came to the rescue! I know we're not the only ones, but our wedding was impacted by COVID-19. We were originally set to get married on November 7, 2020 and we had booked a venue, chosen our caterer, secured a photographer, and booked a DJ. Our plans changed and we had to cancel everything. It was upsetting for my wife and I and we were left scrambling to find a new wedding venue, coordinate existing and new vendors, and plan a wedding from scratch, for a second time. We needed help.. It's overwhelming enough to plan a wedding once.. but twice (and almost three times)...we needed help. And we are so glad we called Heather. Heather is the nicest, most thoughtful, creative and organized wedding planner you can find out there.. we are sure of it. She worked with us to find the perfect venue, she kept us organized along the way, and through it all, she kept an incredible attitude. We had so many questions, and Heather never had a problem answering any of them. She is so knowledgeable, so helpful, and so incredibly organized. My wife and I would not have had the wedding of our dreams without Heather's help, and that of her team on the day-of. She is truly one of a kind and I can guarantee you that if you hire Heather and Delmar Events, you will not be disappointed. We were so happy with our big day that we want Heather to plan all of our parties in the future. Heather - thank you.. from the bottom of our heart, for helping to make our special day so magical.. and perfect. Hire Heather.. you will NOT regret it! read more

Thanks to Heather, my husband and I had the most perfect, stress-free wedding, and we couldn't wait to recommend her to anyone else looking for a wedding coordinator. Heather was the fourth coordinator who I interviewed, and it was immediately clear to me that she was on the ball, trustworthy, and professional. We hired her as a month-of-coordinator to make sure everything ran smoothly leading up to and during the big day, and she exceeded our expectations. Heather is incredibly organized and a great communicator, and she asked all of the right questions so that I could literally turn my brain off. I was never left worrying about any details because Heather had everything covered. I didn't want to give my family or wedding party any duties, so Heather was the one running the show from start to finish. During the wedding, everything was punctual and calm, and I didn't have to check the time or my phone once. Heather went well beyond her duties several times, such as creating a beautiful seating chart, contacting UberEats headquarters regarding the cake delivery, and keeping me hydrated during our pre-ceremony photos. By anticipating our every need, Heather made sure my husband and I had no responsibilities and could be present for every moment of our wedding day. read more

Heather is the BEST!!!! As a bride, you stress about everything being ready before the big day and being correctly executed on the big day. Half of the stress comes from not knowing what needs to be done, or how to do it most efficiently and cost effectively. This is why it was such a relief to have Heather as my go-to wedding resource. The reason we considered Heather for our wedding planner in the first place was because she had many years of experience at our wedding venue, the Beverly Hills Hotel. She had been working as an event coordinator there before becoming independent, so I really liked that she would know the ins-and-outs of the venue. She was friends with the staff and was able to give valuable advice from her previous experiences with weddings at my specific location. However, the reason we selected Heather was because she was truly a delight to work with! She offered positive but realistic options, and she had some organizational OCD tendencies that spoke dearly to my heart. The first impression you get of her is bright and cheery- which does not change at all throughout the time you work with her. I consider myself a really prepared person, but Heather was always five steps ahead of my planning game. She knows what needs to be done, provides options for who can do it best (lighting, drapes, flowers, cake), and follows up with ALL third party vendors (even those I had chosen before her suggestions: band, photographer, videographer). She does so much behind the scenes. For instance, our officiant was a family friend and Heather kindly prepared him for his role through phone and email correspondence. She also immediately responds to calls and emails (which is essential for bridezilla moments- cmon, you know we all have them). The day of the wedding, she had a clear chart that showed who needed to be where and when. She walked us through rehearsal and handled awkward family situations with grace. Even better, no one came to me (the bride) with ANY questions the day of the wedding. I trusted that Heather was taking care of everything. If there were any sudden logistical problems, I never heard of them. I could go on and on, but if you've read this much then you get the idea. I honestly can't think of anything I wish Heather had done differently, she is simply the best! read more

Heather is amazing! I am so happy that we chose her to be our wedding coordinator. From the initial meeting, Heather was professional, organized, and fun to work with. She was extremely responsive via email and phone. She helped us through the planning, decision making, and stress leading up to our big day. She offered great guidance and advice and we had complete trust in her. Her attention to detail was very helpful, she had documents for everything that we needed to keep track of and organize. She communicated with our vendors before and during our wedding day, which was so helpful as this was a huge weight off of our shoulders. Heather was on top of everything. We highly recommend Heather! She will not only offer the best coordination and planning services, but will serve as a mentor. We are so grateful for everything that Heather did for us and the relationship we built with her along the way. Thank you, Heather! read more

I have been in the wedding and special events industry for over 7 years and I've never met a more capable or competent event planner than Heather Freedman. She and her staff put together one of the most incredible events I've ever been a part. I witnessed her juggle countless last minute changes and deal with unfathomable issues with the wedding party with the grace of a saint; ALL with a smile on her face! This team is who you want for any event of importance you wish to produce. Heather and her team operate only in excellence. They are steady, calm under any pressure, and I trust them implicitly. Look no further for event planning and wedding coordination...THIS IS IT! read more

I wanted to provide a quick review from a groom's perspective of Heather's exceptional service and quality during our wedding at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Heather was the perfect coordinator that you can imagine. Always courteous and with a smile, she handled difficult situations with ease as she navigated the night seamlessly with no issues. She kept all my groomsmen in check, and made sure that I felt comfortable throughout the wedding morning till nighttime. Heather's ability to stay super organized, and take command of the vendors, wedding party, and event makes her the best at what she does. My wife and I felt that Heather truly put her heart into our event as if it was her own wedding, and that is a quality and service you can't put a price on. Thank you for everything Heather! and wishing you the best for the future of Delmar Events! read more

We are so happy that we hired Heather as our wedding planner. Because of COVID-19, our planning process was complicated. Heather was supportive and helpful throughout it all. She is extremely organized and thinks of everything. She was quick to respond anytime we had a question or needed to talk through something. I was so relieved when she came on board and took over our vendor communications, timeline creation and all the other details she handled. My whole family loved working with her and commented on how great she was. I am going to recommend her to every LA bride I know from now on! read more

Highly recommend as your first and only! needed choice for the wedding planner you thought only existed in the movies! The one that will make you laugh, feel happy and excited, and take the giant wedding stress boulder off your shoulders! Heather's experience and background makes her the true rare professional that you will look back on and know that you made the absolute perfect choice to help you and your family enjoy and celebrate your big day! read more

Heather is the best, just book her and save yourself the time of trying to find the best wedding planner out there. I interviewed 5 people and no one else came close. She made our wedding day stress free and effortless, she thought of every detail so we didn't have to, and she paid attention to little things like making sure we had a few minutes to ourselves after the ceremony but before the reception, and that we got to try some of the appetizers and specialty cocktails before making the rounds! I wish she could plan my life. read more

Heather. Is. Amazing. I was one of those people who swore I would never have a wedding coordinator. I guess I always associated them with Bridezillas, and I was determined not to be one of those! Anyway, hiring a coordinator was the best decision we made in the wedding planning process, and hiring Delmar Events was our second best decision. We hadn't even hired Heather yet, we just had our initial consulation/interview with her, and she already has us feeling less stressed about our wedding day. Another reason I thought I didn't want a wedding coordinator is that I wanted to plan my own wedding with my husband-to-be. We were able to do exactly that with Heather. She let us make our decisions and then made sure they were smoothly executed on the day of the wedding. Multiple guests commented on how smoothly our wedding day had gone. She paid great attention to detail and personal notes. She knew my friends names before she even met them because she made a point to remember them when I talked about them. She and her team were incredibly supportive throughout the day without being invasive. They aren't the usual "headset mafia" that I picture wedding coordinators to be. (Forgive me, I used to cater-waiter.) They blended in with the party in a wonderful way. if you're on the fence about using a coordinator, I would highly suggest meeting with Heather to help make your decision. read more

Where do we start? When you chose a wedding planner you want to have someone that is 100% invested in your special day and will treat it like it is their own day. Heather Freedman of Delmar Events did just that. From the moment we met Heather her friendliness, professionalism and approachability were clearly evident. She made herself readily accessible to us, which made our lives a lot easier when trying to keep our wedding planning on the rails from across the country (we live in Atlanta). As two busy young professionals it was reassuring to know that someone was out there working for us and keeping the process moving forward on our behalf. We selected the Golden Package which includes comprehensive wedding coordination and day of services. Heather kept us on track in managing the timeline and the budget leading up to our wedding without making us feel pressured. She was clearly our advocate when presenting us with vendor selections (who were all outstanding) or vetting suggestions that we had for her. She embraced integrating important aspects of our cultures into the wedding day and found creative ways to make all of it happen. On our wedding day the Delmar Event team was punctual and made certain that the members of the wedding party and guests wanted for nothing. Every detail was in place and the Skirball Center was transformed into our own unique and magical place. The event transitioned seamlessly from one part to another (and we had several parts to our wedding) while we remained stress and worry free (and as I say, floating on a cloud). Many of our guests commented on the courteousness and professionalism of the event team, and what a lovely experience that they had. We recommend Heather Freedman and Delmar Events without any reservations and thank them for helping to make our dreams come true. ~ Dzifa and Coalton Bennett~ read more

Planning a wedding is really hard and if you don't have the right help it can take the shine off the event. We chose Heather to help us through this bamboozling experience and it was the smartest decision we made. With a wedding planner, you assume they are going to be highly efficient and organized and Heather is the epitome of each but here are a bunch of reasons why I think she is a cut above the rest. 1. Heather really loves her job. She is relentlessly enthusiastic and is someone you actually look forward to seeing as you plan an event this emotional, complicated, unfamiliar and expensive. I cannot emphasize enough how important her signature pep and energy was to this process. Heather is a great person. She is kind and fun-loving. When you're getting married, you just want to be around wonderful, competent people who make you feel great about the thing you're doing. That is Heather is that top to bottom. 2. She is really experienced and anticipates problems you never conceived of. She is three steps ahead of you at all times. 3. Heather cares about the details that are important to you. No matter how small or idiosyncratic, she drills down into what you really want and she MAKES IT HAPPEN. She even helps you figure it out if you don't know what you want. 4. Heather really cares about the people you care about. I mean she cares about all your guest but if there are people that have special needs or are elderly she makes sure every need is met and no one is left out in the cold. 5. Stress management. Heather knows what's important and tries not to overwhelm you. One of my favourite things she says is "you don't have to worry about that right now." She knows how to prioritise so you don't freeze in panic at the admin emails. 6. Idiot proofing. This is a small detail to end on but when it's your turn you will appreciate it as much as I did. Heather idiot-proofs her emails to make what she is asking of you as SIMPLE AS POSSIBLE. It is incredibly relaxing. If there is something that is due right away she will hyperlink the email, add a map, add the discount code, add the phone number of the person you need to call so you don't have to go rooting around in your email for this tiny detail that you forgot months ago. Heather puts herself in your shoes and it takes out a whole layer of painful stress that be front and centre if Heather wasn't so consummately brilliant at her job. read more

Hands down, THE BEST wedding planner EVER!! Yes, I've only been married once and have only worked with one planner, but I've been to many weddings and you can tell by the series of events that occur at the wedding and the look on the bride's face how well the wedding planner is doing her job. We got married at the Beverly Hills Hotel and I was referred to Heather by the hotel wedding coordinator. Heather had worked at BHH for a number of years so I knew she was familiar with the hotel but I didn't know what she was like as a wedding planner. I have to admit that my husband and I are very high maintenance with high standards and expectations. We are not that easy to please. I have a Type A personality and aspire to achieve perfection. Heather exceeded all of our high expectations. She was more organized than I was during the process, she took things off my plate that I would have otherwise had to deal with, she calmed me down, she listened, and she was ALWAYS upbeat which made things fun! On our wedding day, she and her team were amazing. I didn't have to worry about a single thing because she took care of everything that needed to be taken care of. My husband and I really enjoyed the night and forgot about all the logistics that usually needed to be addressed. The wedding ran so smoothly and everyone was able to have a great time thanks to Heather. My husband and I found out later that she put all of the necessary items back into our hotel room at the end of the night- even a piece of our wedding cake! She stayed til the end to clean up and organize everything so that we could continue the party at the hotel bar. If there's one regret that I have at my wedding, it is that I didn't get a chance to take a picture with Heather!! I highly recommend Heather to any bride looking for help! She is truly the best hidden gem out there. read more

Heather Freedman is absolutely hands down one of the most amazing event and wedding coordinators in town!!! From beginning to end Heather gracefully and effortlessly handless 100% of event coordination and logistics, leaving you feeling excited and stress free. She is super responsive, great with communication and most importantly, transparent. Which is rare in this industry. There is no fine print with Heather. What you see is what you get, and what you get is an incredibly seasoned coordinator, superb creative director and an overall "brick-house" support system. As Director of Operations for LUNA GARDENS EVENTS I can easily say that working with Heather has been an absolute dream. Her magnetic personality and incredible charm is the reason why I choose to partner all of our brides with Heather Freedman of DEL MAR EVENTS!! read more

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I host multiple weddings at my house in Malibu every year, so have had the chance to work with many different event planners. This weekend we had a 180 person wedding and it was my first time working with Heather. She is absolutely the best ever in every way possible: 1. Completely organized 2. Stress free communications with the bride and groom as well as the house owner, me! 3. Best attitude and personality ever! 4. Great staff 5. Handled all the logistics and interactions with the ten vendors flawlessly: security lighting caterer bar transportation flowers cake music rentals portable restrooms Heather was there from setup 6AM Friday morning, from the crack of dawn on Saturday, was the last one to leave 1AM Saturday night, and was back again at 7am Sunday to supervise move out. When she was done by noon on Sunday the yard and house looked like there was never an event there. Bride and groom and their family and friends were ecstatic with every aspect of the wedding, and so was I, so the best thing you can do if you are planning a wedding is to call Heather. Don't even try to do it yourself as the logistics dealing with all these people and details by yourself will ruin your great day! There is no one better! read more

I'm not sure what we did to deserve Heather! Talk about someone being meant for a profession. She puts her heart and soul into making sure couples have everything they need for an amazing wedding day. Every interaction was not only easy but enjoyable. She's a lovely human being that's always on her A game. I genuinely miss our regular correspondence because of her down to earth, comforting personality. From the small details that never crossed our minds to the big picture of what a wedding represents, Heather cares and is there every step of the way. She listened to our concerns, was able to troubleshoot when necessary and did everything in her power to make the process as pleasant as possible. While nothing is perfect, our day was pretty close and we owe much of that to Heather and her amazing team! Ash and I can't thank you enough! read more

I was so excited about the idea of having a baby shower for my wife. I heard about Delmar Events through friends and reached out to them. At our first face-to-face meeting, I was blown away by Heather's professionalism and knowledge. Needless to say, I hired Delmar Events and immediately felt at ease as I let them take control (and this is usually not an easy thing for me to do). Heather told me that all I needed to do for my wife's shower was to make sure she showed up, and when she did, she cried. The décor, the games, the food and the atmosphere blew the both of us away. She thought every detail through and made sure it was not only a great experience for us, but for every guest as well. I'm truly amazed by what Delmar Events did with the budget we had to work with. For the first time, my wife was able to relax 100% and enjoy her own party! I highly recommend her. read more

Heather and her team were by far the best money spent on our wedding, if not ever (and that is not an insincere exaggeration). When we first started this journey my husband was skeptical of the need for a coordinator, but by the end he wasn't sure how we would have done it without her. Her organizational skills and attention to detail were on another level and exceeded all expectations. Multiple vendors at our event commented that it was by far the most well coordinated wedding that they had ever been a part of. Heather thoroughly answered any and all questions we had, typically by the next day, always kept us in the loop both with her schedule and critical items for the wedding, and provided some of the best recommendations to truly make our wedding memorable. She even helped my husband pull off an epic surprise dance on the beach (and surprising me is no easy task) where she never once let it slip, even through multiple timeline revisions. Our big day simply would not have been what is was without her. We were fully confident in her taking the reins on the timeline and working through all the logistics with the various vendors and knew that should issues arise the day of, which inevitably they did, that she would handle them with the utmost professional to have the least amount of impact on us. This was extremely valuable as it allowed us to be fully present in the moment. Outside of the work aspect, Heather is also just a genuine pure joy of a person. Her upbeat and fun attitude was always on display (especially when she joined in the dancing at the end of the night) and we are so happy to have gotten to know her. We cannot thank her enough and would, without a doubt, recommend her to every single couple getting married. read more

I would recommend Del Mar Events to anyone planning a wedding or event. Heather & Thea were professional, friendly, helpful and creative! They truly put their heart and soul into every piece of the planning. They were there every step of the way, would answer any questions we had, and made sure every detail was considered. They were a support to not only myself and my husband but our bridal party and my family which allowed everyone to relax and just enjoy the day. If you're getting married...call Del Mar Events!!! read more

Heather was the MOST AMAZING coordinator for our July 2014 wedding at Tiato in Santa Monica (and it only took me so long to write this b/c the day was so successful that the last 8 months have included a dream honeymoon, a job change, buying our first house, and soon a new baby!) :) But back to Heather...our wedding, which we planned in 6 months, exceeded our expectations and we could not have done it without her. Heather thinks of everything - from day of details to asking the right questions about family dynamics to appreciating the feel that you want on your special day. Heather helped us plan a wedding around our budget and our priorities, celebrating and cheering on our choices along the way. (Other coordinators made us doubt whether we could pull it off in our timeline or with our budget.) She also brought great ideas to the table (for example, she came up with the perfect spot for our rehearsal dinner based on our criteria) and handled the relationships with all of the vendors with ease. She is a lovely person - warm and funny - but is also incredibly on top of every detail (including the ones you'll never think of) and can gently wrangle anyone who needs wrangling on the day of the wedding. Once I handed everything off to her, I was able to be the zen bride that I'd hoped (but secretly doubted) I could be. You won't regret hiring Heather to help you plan your wedding or other event. But you might regret not hiring her! read more

Delmar helped us with our wedding in April and we could not be happier! Heather is not only a delightful person to work with, she is very knowledgable and was always two steps ahead of us, making the process easy and seamless. On the day of the wedding Heather and her team were so nice and organized, me and my wife both felt at ease, as the flawless night went on. Delmar is top notch and with every penny! read more

Sitting down to write a review for Heather Freedman and Delmar Events is a bittersweet feeling, because it means our time working together is at an end (for now). It's hard to accurately put into words how incredible and indispensable Heather and her staff were for us at our wedding, but I'll try. We hired Heather for day-of coordinator services, and it was the single best decision we made in planning our wedding. We live in Oregon but got married in Agoura Hills, CA, so remote planning was the name of the game for us. When my wife (then fiancee) traveled to CA to meet vendors, she called me immediately after her meeting with Heather to say we had found our wedding coordinator. I was initially skeptical of even needing a day-of wedding coordinator since we were doing the planning ourselves -- and I thought it might be a spending category we could skimp on if we did end up hiring one -- so having not been at the meeting, I was hesitant. I'm happy to say from the other side of the wedding that we would have been *completely* lost without her, and our wedding wouldn't have been nearly as outstanding as it was. We'd happily pay double her rate to have her on our team again. Out of more than ten other vendors we hired (who were all great), Heather and her team at Delmar Events were the MVPs. Heather makes "day-of" coordinating anything but day-of. Three months prior to our wedding date, she made herself available for any of our questions or needs. She was highly proactive in sending us reminders for things to get done and ideas for how to solve issues we were having but hadn't even asked her about yet. I thought that since we were doing most of the planning and hiring of vendors ourselves, we had the brunt of the work on our shoulders. I now know how laughably naive I was. Heather's meticulous organization helped us realize we hadn't addressed at least half of the questions our event ultimately required answers to. If she hadn't guided us through the process with her poignant checklists and spreadsheets, parts of our wedding simply would not have happened. Her attention to detail and efficiency are unmatched. In addition to her skills as a planner and coordinator, Heather is such a wonderful human being. After talking with her on the phone for three months, when I finally met her in person a couple weeks prior to the wedding, I felt like I was reconnecting with an old friend. And next time I do see her, that will be true! My groomsmen and I went to the venue early on the day of the wedding to get ready, and when I saw her there I nearly cried because I was so happy to see her and overcome with the feeling that everything that day was going to be perfect. And it was perfect. Heather and her team were amazing! Like any major event, there were some curveballs thrown at us on the day, but Heather had backup plans and contingencies for it all -- she had thought of everything. She probably had backup plans for her backup plans. To the untrained eye, she made it look easy. Some guests even came to me to specifically remark at Heather and her team's coordination and effectiveness, which is a compliment not to be taken lightly coming from some of my retired military officer family members! My point is that it wasn't easy, but the way Delmar Events handled everything had even casual observers impressed, not to mention myself and my wife, who knew even better all the things Heather and her team were doing for us behind the scenes. Ultimately, we came away from the wedding feeling thankful. Thankful to Heather for getting us organized, for fighting for us like we were her own kin, and for making our dream wedding come true. I cannot recommend enough that you hire Heather and the team at Delmar Events for your event planning and coordinating needs. We simply could not have done it without her. read more

Amazing! Heather is one of a kind, a "night" in shining armor! Wedding in four months? Too much to do, to many people invited? Call Heather. Want coaching on sensitive issues and etiquette? Want peace of mind and years of experience on your side? Call Heather! At first I felt silly when the idea of a wedding coordinator occurred to me, then I met our angel. She professionally, graciously and patiently listened and guided us, she got clarity on what we wanted and acted accordingly, just perfect. She provided foresight and wisdom. She had referrals for every vendor imaginable, and the ones we used were gems. She reviewed contracts to protect us, negotiated prices, gently suggested better alternatives where appropriate, and all using her finely honed skills and experience. There are so many details that she attended too. A complex event like ours cannot be done flawlessly, which is where her talent really shined. She handled every issue and change from the day we met, through the wedding, and even after the Day, until every wedding related detail was completed. All without an interruption or misstep, she just took care of everything. On the day of the wedding there were last minute timing changes that were managed without us even knowing. Just magnificent! I really wanted my fiancé to calm, not to be stressed or overwhelmed. I wanted her and I to enjoy the process of planning, and the wedding itself. It would not have been possible without Heather and I am indebted to her for that. She is humble, compassionate, diplomatic, and so friendly. She handled the wedding rehearsal beautifully, pulling us all together with clear suggestions and support. She understood what we wanted and made it happen with no ruffled feathers, and that is truly amazing when you have so many family members and new family members coming together. I recommend her service to everyone having a party or event, big or small. She is worth every penny we spent, and more. I consider her a friend, ally and valuable resource. read more

If I was allowed to give more than 5 stars I would, no amount of stars can tell you how amazing Heather and her team are. From the moment my husband and I met Heather we automatically felt that comfortable, trusting connection with her. She made us feel like we were her number 1 priority (and we were), Heather and her team went above and beyond to make our day more than we could have ever imagined, from handling all our vendor contracts, to thinking of the smallest details that didn't even cross my mind! As a bride, I couldn't imagine not having Heather by my side during the whole wedding process, she brought me a sense of calmness (which you can imagine as a bride is nearly impossible when your planning your big day!) and I am forever grateful for that. Our wedding was perfect. A dream come true...and i honestly couldn't recommend Heather and her team enough. She was not only my wedding planner, she was more like my fairy "wedding" godmother LOL...no but really, Heather will truly have your best interest at heart and have everything under control during any event you have...my family still talks about her! and my wedding was in October!...that's how great her effect was on us! Thank you Heather for everything, Thank you!!! Thank you!! Thank you for making the biggest day in my life so special and perfect. With love, Mimi & Miguel read more

As a DJ of sixteen years I've worked with a lot of event coordinators and none have ever been as organized & detailed as Heather. Our Business can be chaotic at times and having someone like Heather that's on top of the game just puts everyone at ease. She truly understands that the client is always priority number one. A true Professional! read more

This is my first ever social media public review. I feel compelled to do so because Heather has to be the hardest working person in Los Angeles that I've ever met. I feel that everyone should know about her! I cannot stress enough how happy we were with Heather in particular and her company's handling of our wedding. Our story is that we were getting within 3 months of our wedding weekend and definitely feeling the pressure of not getting many things accomplished on a timely manner. Like others who have commented, we thought that we could plan the weekend ourselves, but reality was starting to set in as the date drew closer. Much of our stress related to the fact that our wedding weekend included a reception on a beautiful but private beach in Palos Verdes. We were excited to show off this beautiful spot to our east coast wedding invitees but the beach had no facilities. Everything had to be thoroughly planned and hauled in before the ceremony and hauled out after. Plus, we had 75 of our 100 guests flying in from the east coast and staying in the host hotel near our home in Sherman Oaks for our three days of scheduled events. Having so many of our guests from out of town created many other issues including transportation coordination, all of which Heather took care of. It was so important to us that we be able to enjoy our time throughout the weekend with our wedding guests and not distracted with last minute event details. Heather definitely made sure we did. Others have also commented on the first meeting with Heather. We have to agree. She was so impressive at the first meeting that we immediately knew that we were going to hire her on the spot without needing to discuss. Heather is obviously a very smart young lady with impressive organizational skills and an amazing work ethic. Somehow she also manages to be poised and such a lovely person through the process. She made us feel that she was personally invested in our event. I should also mention that the other vendors who we had already hired before meeting Heather repeatedly told us how lucky we were to have Heather in charge. Our only regret is that we did not hire Heather earlier in the whole process. You always hope that your wedding day will be perfect and I must admit that our wedding was just that. We will always owe Heather a great debt of gratitude and we will never forget the amazing job she did for us and what a wonderful blessing it was that we met her. read more

All I can say is that Del Mar Events was as close to perfection as one could come. Heather and Thea gave me the greatest gift a "soon-to-be-husband" could ask for, a calm wife. :0) They did such an amazing job of dealing with all of the big issues as well as the most minute details. Attention to detail, matched with passion, true caring, resourcefulness and creativity. Not only did they make the work leading up to the wedding so much easier, but they TRULY made the day itself magical. Yes, this is a guy talking. And YES- it is true. Our wedding was as beautiful as one could get and Del Mar Events was one of the biggest pieces of that pie. Trust me, you are done looking, call them ASAP before they book up. read more

I worked with Heather in summer of 2013 to help plan my sister's baby shower. She is an angel, who really stepped in, rolled up her sleeves and made me feel very comfortable about the plans as well as the setup during the day of. If it weren't for Heather, I would have been stressing out and not able to enjoy the process or the special occasion itself. What I love about Heather is she flexible to meet my needs such as budget, while balancing my involvement but also comes fresh with creative ideas and a keen sense of organization without it being overwhelming like other planners can be! She is also very accessible and friendly with positive energy (someone who you feel is like a helpful, thoughtful friend) which is a must-have during these tough tasks! Needless to say, the outcome of our event was very successful, and I am appreciative of her help! I would definitely work with Heather again and recommend her to others. read more