Love LAuren and Taylor. Great personalities and seem to worry more about the wedding then we did!…read more We love u guys and thank you for making our day perfect. Love, Stephen & Mimi

My husband and I first met with Lauren only a few months before our wedding date after we got a bit…read moreoverwhelmed with coordinating everything. From the first meeting, Lauren helped us create a specific plan and timeline that helped us achieve everything we wanted for our wedding and enjoy the process at the same time. Lauren fully understood our vision [which I'm sure we didn't explain very well :)] and executed it beautifully. Being a same-sex wedding, we didn't feel bound to some of the traditional elements of a wedding, and Lauren helped us brainstorm to create a very personal celebration, incorporating our backgrounds and families into so many aspects of our wedding. Lauren also introduced us to many other vendors that we would never have found if it weren't for her knowledge of the wedding industry in Southern California. In order to help us stretch our budget, Lauren coordinated with a few different furniture/decor rental companies to give us the wow-factor where it mattered without spending too much where it didn't. She also helped us negotiate prices and impressively created a lot of hand-made decorations that really tied together our wedding's aesthetic. Throughout the entire process, Lauren was so easy to work with, like working with a close friend. Lauren was instrumental in creating the wedding of our dreams and throwing the best party that we and many of our guests have been to in years. Thank you Lauren!

Katie is THE ONE. Hire her. She balances professionalism, lightning fast response time, and…read morelistening to what my partner and I actually wanted for our wedding (which was, at times, unique). She will do what it takes to execute your vision, advocate for you as a client, and make sure you are able to relax into the day. We fired the first planner we hired after working with them for a year (planning for us was 18 months in). All the issues we had with the first planner: showed up to meetings unprepared, rescheduled meetings multiple times, and (most damning) they kept trying to nickel and diming us by adding more and more assistants to manage the day of the wedding. NONE OF THAT WITH KATIE. We brought her on 6 months before our wedding and the change in vibe was massive. She is efficient AND a straight-shooter. Just a g.d. delight to be around and gets. it. done. Both her vibe and decade of experience planning weddings meant I could trust her opinions and that she would accomplish everything we dreamed. And she did. I could write a novel about how great she is. She is worth her salt. Hire her.

I cannot say enough about how wonderful Katie is. She made this process so smooth, so…read morestraightforward, so much less painful than it could've been. She is very responsive, has excellent taste, and anticipates anything that could go wrong. We were thrilled with her

I had such a wonderful experience with Swanky Bar Events. Had an event and hired Swanky Bar so I…read morecould relax and actually enjoy my company. He was so professional and prepared. It was a success! Can't wait for the next one. The custom menus and shopping list was an incredible personal touch! I especially loved the Rosé Cheeks drink! My guests loved being able to have actual cocktails handcrafted for them. Your guests will love it too - guaranteed.

We had Kevin bartend for my birthday on October 6th at our house. He was so accomodating in helping…read moreus plan the party - gave us a great price, a shopping list and a cute menu of our Craft Cocktails. He arrived early and was set up with plenty of time to spare before my guests arrived. Great light-up bar that he assembled quickly. He brought all the necessary tools, a white shirt, a vest and a Bowtie! Looked very smashing and my guests thought he was absolutely darling! Very helpful cleaning up too - Did a lot more than I expected. I highly recommend you call Kevin for all your parties and events. I certainly will hire him again.

My daughter was married in May of 2019. Lisa was a waste of time and money. She was supposed to be…read moreat the venue with food and coffee for moms and brides maid for make-up. Showed up about 45 late with no coffee. "Traffic". Like who doesn't know in LA to plan for Traffic? Also...was a Sunday morning! She looked like she had rolled out of bed and did not change during the entire day. Guests at wedding commented on her appearance. My daughter really found her own music makeup etc. I had to tell DJ when to announce things like speeches. I had to get the desserts set up. They were supposed to have bridal bouquets for decoration. Didn't happen. I waited until now because I've been too upset too deal with writing a review. My friend's daughter is getting married in May 2022. I strongly advised her not to go with Lisa. She's a flake. Didn't show for planning meetings. Beware!

We have a bit different angle for our review. We are not a client but our company, Oh Watta Night…read moreEntertainment recently had the chance to work an event with Lisa Kahn and her staff. We were so impressed as a co-vendor that we just had to write a review. Lisa and her team kept us in constant communication before and during the event. Which was extremely important in this instance because the venue we were working at has very specific instructions for load in and load out which we would've been unaware of if Lisa hadn't done her job so well. That is only the beginning, when we arrived her set up and design ideas for the client were out of this world! She worked seamlessly with our staff to make sure everything was done in an even, smooth, flowing manner! This gave our team the ability to do the best job we could for our client. In short, we highly recommend her as a coordinator. Her game is tight, her crew is professional, polite and their ideas were beautiful and creative. What more could you want in your party planner?! Big thanks L. K. and team!

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Sixteenfourteen Events for our wedding, and we can…read moreconfidently say they were one of the best decisions we made. From full-service planning, vendor management, to day-of coordination, this team--especially our lead planner Renee and designer Jojo--went above and beyond every step of the way. What stood out the most was how deeply they cared about us and our wedding. On the wedding day, we fully trusted them to run the show, and because of that, we got to relax, eat, dance, and actually enjoy every moment of our night--something we know many couples don't get to say. Our guests even complimented how smooth and organized everything felt! The run-of-show was flawlessly executed, and the team handled everything seamlessly. Throughout the planning journey, they kept us on track with monthly checklists, shared timelines through Google Docs, and used Slack to make communication clear and efficient. As someone who's naturally indecisive, I truly appreciated their patience and guidance throughout all the big (and small) decisions. They communicated with all our vendors, scheduled meetings, and lifted so much weight off our shoulders. But the most emotional part for me was seeing our elegant Filipiniana vision come to life. There were so many cultural details we dreamed of incorporating but weren't sure were even possible. Renee, Jojo, and the Sixteenfourteen team brought them to reality in the most stunning way. I cried when I saw the venue--it was more than we ever imagined. Finances are usually something that stops people (we hesitated too!) from booking a planner because we think that we can do it our selves or task friends and family. But honestly with our busy schedules it was worth every penny. We got to enjoy our engagement year and also kept our friends and family stress free on top of it. It's so worth it. If you're looking for a planning team that is organized, professional, and truly invested in your day, I couldn't recommend Sixteenfourteen Events more. They didn't just help us plan a wedding--they gave us the gift of being fully present and joyful on one of the most important days of our lives.

My husband and I got married in June of this year and seriously could not have gotten through the…read moreweekend without SixteenFourteen Events! As you can tell this review is long overdue. We were referred to SFE by our DJ Raffy from Bilo Events. From the first meeting with founder Jojo we knew that this would be the perfect partnership - my husband and I didn't begin inquiring for a coordinator until about 6 weeks before the wedding but SFE delivered! Jojo worked with us and our budget and we couldn't be happier with being matched with Xala for our wedding. Throughout the next few weeks after signing our contract, we had a couple of planning calls via Google Meet and a final run through with vendors, but Xala was always available via text/email/phone call. Planning felt seamless! Now for the main event - Xala and Michelle (assistant to Xala for the wedding): I probably would have died without them!!! They were onsite for the rehearsal which was quick and as easy as could be when you consider having to guide your family. On the wedding day I forgot something major in my rental order and Xala and Michelle worked their butts off most of the morning to solve it - when they say things go wrong please believe it! But they made sure all I had to worry about was getting ready. With getting married in Indio in June, SFE dealt with family woes, forgotten rentals, set up, vendor struggles etc all while in 100+ degree heat. Xala and Michelle are true rockstars - you NEED to hire SFE for your next event! Even though we only knew each other for a few weeks, I truly felt like Xala became family and she understood all of the stress, excitement and all the other million feelings you go through when planning an event as huge and personal as a wedding. Xala's work ethic and personality helped us easily build a lot of trust with her and SFE. Her communication with not only us but the vendors and family/friends at the rehearsal, wedding, and post wedding was impeccable. Last but not least, we threw several curveballs and last minute changes (as any bride and groom would, regrettably) however Xala was more than willing to roll with the punches, deliver on all of our requests, and exceeded our expectations. I'm so happy to have had her and Michelle that day - they made it so that my husband and I could enjoy the most important day of our lives. 12/10 recommend !!!!!! We luv u Xala

I originally found Dee because she was one of the preferred wedding planners recommended by our…read morehotel. Didn't know where to start so I sent out mass email to all the ones on the list. To add some context, we are bad at planning which is why we needed a planner in the first place. By the time we were looking for a planner, we had less than a year to get everything together. We needed someone to stay on top of us because we both tend to procrastinate on these type of things. Dee was one of the few planners that immediately followed up, and repeatedly followed up. She was also one of the only planners that, during the initial consultation, really started talking about numbers, and the thing that initially sold me was when she raised the fact that our wedding was close to Mother's Day, and how we need to reserve the flowers ASAP so we didn't gouged on the florals. As far as pricing, she wasn't the cheapest, but in comparison to some other planners I inter , I found her rates to be reasonable. While I'm sure most planners have relationships with vendors, I felt she always kept my budget in mind and chose the best value vendor for my budget while still maintaining the quality and high-end feel my wife wanted. As I hoped, she stayed on top of us and made sure we did what we needed to do. She was responsive and attentive, and walked and/or dragged us through every part of the exhaustive process that is planning a wedding. On the day of the wedding, we were incredibly pleased by the end result. Her and her team were there at the crack of dawn and hours after the wedding ended. We had a beautiful ceremony and reception, and I know it would literally have been impossible for us without her. Can't say enough good things. Also, as a little bonus, there were issues with the venue during the wedding (not her fault), and even after the wedding she's been helping me to navigate that process to help make me whole.

We met Dee through a recommendation of a good friend who had a beautiful wedding in LA. She took…read morethe time to get to know us and understand our vision and budget. She gave us a list of venues based on what we asked and we narrowed down on a venue where she could really utilize her network and resources. Wedding planning can be very stressful but Dee was there with us every step of the way even when unexpected complications were happening. Dee and her team were transparent and supportive and we gave them our full trust for making our destination wedding dream come true! Her exceptional organizational skills and proactive approach meant that everything ran smoothly for the wedding weekend. Dee managed every aspect with grace, allowing us to fully enjoy our celebration without worrying about logistics. Dee's personal touches and thoughtful surprises made the day even more special. Her and her team's dedication, enthusiasm, and professionalism were unmatched, turning our wedding into a truly memorable event for us and our guests. We are incredibly grateful for Dee's exceptional work and highly recommend her to anyone seeking a unforgettable and personalized wedding experience!

J Squared Events provided wedding coordinator services for my SURPRISE WEDDING in the Bay Area. And…read moreyou might be wondering "how the heck does a surprise wedding work?!" My husband and I masked our wedding as a wedding shower for family and friends to attend. But without giving away all the creativity in how something like this is done, I'd like to take the time to say that we could NOT have a successful wedding and timely attendance by 90 guests without J Squared Events. My husband Matt and I got engaged in April 2013 and we had known all along that we wanted a surprise wedding. We wanted people to come to a celebration with no expectations but only to celebrate our love and the joining of two families. Which meant we had to plan a wedding in 5 MONTHS! So about a week after I got engaged I contacted J Squared Events and was blessed to meet my guardian wedding angel, Jonette! After speaking with her there was automatic chemistry and a warmth to her. Totally needed for a nervous bride overwhelmed with planning. Jonette provided us Wedding Coordinator services. What that means is she gave me a list of goals to achieve each month. We were constantly following up via email or phone and she was always getting back to me and never left me hanging. And when I was stuck, she would always come to the rescue! She was there for venue appointments and meeting with vendors. The most important part of her services is that she planned out a whole day's wedding itinerary for the day and on the day of the wedding had another associate with her to guide guests and wedding party throughout the day. Which was great because I was able to let go and have no worry. She took care of everything and always calmly and kindly escorted guests and wedding party to where they needed to go. And she was so fun to be around!!! Ugh!!! She was totally there for us and made the whole wedding feel like a seamless production and all guests to this day rave about how our wedding was the most fun and the most organized wedding they have ever been to! Great compliment now that I am approaching my two year anniversary with my happily ever after. So if you have a corporate event, party, wedding etc. to plan stop wasting your time and call Jonette. She'll be there to the rescue! She doesn't just sell you her services, she's selling you peace of mind. ;)

Jordan Helo was my wedding planner from start to finish. She worked with me since January 2013…read moreuntil my wedding day, April 4, 2014. She has helped me through the baby stages of brain storming for themes, colors, venue search down to the culmination of my beautiful wedding day. She has a great amount of attention to detail and patience. She is skilled and experienced in facilitating meetings, clear communication correspondence, helpful timeline templates, holding ceremonial rehearsal practice and plenty more. She attended meetings with potential vendors and helped communicate my vision to them to see which vendor would be the best fit for my style, budget and event. The day of the wedding, Jordan was punctual, flexible and never seen not helping. She checked in with me and family members periodically through the whole day to ensure the perfect wedding event. She was very thoughtful and made sure my husband and I were able to eat dinner amidst all the wedding excitement. She was there to guide our all of our reception activities, (i.e. first dance and cake cutting.) At the end of the night, she stayed until all guests and vendors departed to ensure all loose ends were tied up with our venue. She has been a great asset to me and my husband. I couldn't imagine having my wedding planned and ran smoothly without Jordan as my wedding coordinator. I would highly recommend Jordan to coordinate any event size and budget, large or small. I look forward to working with her in the future. ~Nicole S. Maldonado Event Date: April 4, 2014

Wow! i just loved her! Jordan was my wedding coordinator for my wedding on July 18th, 2015. She was…read moreso helpful, i definitely could not have done it without her. We hired her awhile before our big day and she was there for me every step of the way. whenever i felt like i was going to transform into bridezilla i would call or text her and she would calm me down. She knew just what to say and what to do to take the stress off of me. It unexpectedly poured on our big day and she handled it very calm and improvised to still make it perfect! Everything turned out perfect and i wouldn't of wanted anyone else by my side through it all. I highly recommend her, i promise you won't be let down! :)