One of the best decisions we made was working with Meghan and her team from Green Apple Event Co.!…read more It's overwhelming trying a coordinator since it's probably the most important decision in planning your day and other than reviews there is very little to go off of. This review is 100% honest. We got married at The Loft on Pine a few weeks ago, and if anyone is getting married there you NEED to work with Green Apple! She has a lot of experience with the venue, she used to work there, and knows all the little details and rules. We chose their Simply Coordination Services, and along with our two helpful in-person meetings, Meghan and her team were easy to reach by phone and email with any questions or needs. I never felt like I was inconveniencing them with questions or concerns, and everyone was quick to respond. She also gave great suggestions and advice on how to set up our day. The Loft on Pine's standard hours given for a wedding is 5 hours, and I was nervous that we wouldn't have a lot of time for dancing, which was super important for me. Also, she gave the excellent recommendation of hiring DartDJ. They are incredible! At the rehearsal, Meghan was super patient and made it quick and fun. My husband is one of 7 and we had about 8 little ones in our wedding, so you can only imagine how hectic it could have been. She also helped us store our own decor on site. The day of couldn't have gone better! I honestly can't recall anything going wrong, and if it did Meghan handled it so none of us were aware. Even my father, who has pretty high expectations and is the first to point out when things feel like they're dragging, was so impressed with the flow of the wedding and reception. Everything was seamless. Not only did it go smoothly, we had more than enough time to dance! My family, husband, and I continue to sing Meghan's praises, and can confidently say that if we did it all over again...we would do it exactly the same. You don't get to do your wedding day over, so make sure it goes perfectly and work with Green Apple Event Co.!

Wedding planning can be intimidating, exhausting, overwhelming, and stressful. On the flip side, it…read moreis a beautiful and creative process. Finding the perfect wedding planner to help us navigate this huge undertaking was our key first step in the planning process and we were so fortunate to cross paths with the brilliant team at Green Apple. Our main goal was to find a planner that would be collaborative and creative; someone who would guide us with their expertise, but work with us to help bring our ideas to life. Meghan was that brilliant and creative mind to engineer our dream wedding. Meghan and her team are very experienced and it is evident in their work. They helped us stay on top of so many small details that we would have otherwise overlooked or not been aware of at all. She is familiar with all of the modern and current styles in the industry, from signage to florals, but her vision goes so far beyond delivering you an "on trend" wedding. She incorporates so much of the personality and creative tastes of the couples she works with, and this was very apparent in our finished product. We worked with Meghan on a full-planning service and she was by our side from a week after our engagement all the way until the dance floor cleared on our wedding night. The full planning was a dream, as she helped us navigate everything including vendor visits, budget planning, contract review, catering tastings, and design elements among other countless details; she goes beyond just the business aspect of wedding planning, she was tuned in to our personal experiences during the entire process, including our family dynamics, guest list drama and sometimes just serving as someone we could vent to about the emotions that come along with planning. She was an absolute dream to work with. Day-of coordination went off without a hitch. With a guest count of over 250 people, an offsite church ceremony, 2 venue spaces to set up between cocktail hour and the dining/dancing, navigating downtown LA traffic, and coordinating with over a dozen vendors, this was a hectic day. Meghan and her team pulled everything off FLAWLESSLY. I cannot stress enough how organized and timely everything went; as the bride and groom, we had absolutely no stress or worry about things being in place or on time. She was graceful in handling any family situations that came up, tended to our needs and timelines, and was just so pleasant with our family and friends. We could not have asked for a better experience than what we had with Green Apple Event Co. Meghan helped deliver our dream wedding and looking back on it we will always have fond memories of our time spent creating with her and her amazing team. Thank you, Meghan!

Linda was amazing. She stuck with us through the pandemic and several postponements due to that…read morefact. She helped us to have a wedding better than we ever could have imagined.

To make a long story short: Linda is incredible and will make your special day absolutely magical…read more If I could give her more than five stars, I would! The long story: Linda was recommended to us by the Queen Mary, where we had both our ceremony and reception. At first, my mother, who put A LOT of work into preparing for our day, was trying to "do it all" herself. As amazing a job as she could have done, she wanted to be able to enjoy the day without worrying about this and that. Enter Linda Gray! After choosing Linda as our coordinator, she immediately opened her beautiful home on Alamitos Bay to us, having us over for sweets and lemonade to go through our "wish list." From the start, she was like a friend who only wanted the best for us and our wedding day. We came to Linda with a general concept of a "nautical" theme (to match with the Queen Mary) and lots of ideas for how to decorate, but we didn't have all the details hammered out. In our first meeting with her, Linda asked us some questions to get an idea of our personal story and started helping us work through the plan for our wedding day! We already had some vendors picked out (DJ, photographer), but where we had missing pieces, Linda always had a highly qualified person to fill in. The florist she works with created absolutely stunning centerpieces and flowers for our ceremony, guided by Linda's suggestions. She worked with the ideas my mother had to make the Royal Salon (our reception site on the QM) truly worthy of royalty! Despite what any negative review on this site might say, Linda does her best (and trust me when I say her best is awesome) to work within the budget you have. People who state otherwise don't realize quality doesn't come cheap! In planning with my mother, Linda provided input here and there to create a beautiful and memorable day for us. The day of the wedding, my mother was able to bask in the experience of her son and his partner celebrating their marriage instead of worrying about whether things were set up properly or people were where they were supposed to be. To some (overly dramatic reviewers on this site), Linda may come across as a bit forceful, but this is actually a reflection of her passion for the work she does and her dedication to your wedding being its very best. What I haven't mentioned is that, at least if you have your wedding on the Queen Mary, EVERYONE knows Linda Gray, and they respect her. This goes a long way in making sure things go absolutely seamlessly on the wedding day. She also set up the favor table (which my mom put lots of work into) EXACTLY as my mom had requested. Some examples to show Linda's creativity and ability to improvise: when our cake was delivered on the wedding day, there was no "topper" to the cake, as this was a detail my husband and I had overlooked. Linda took red roses from our ceremony flowers and beautifully decorated the cake. Another example: since we are a same sex couple, we had originally decided not to do a bouquet toss. On the wedding day, when we realized this would be an important "event" for our single lady friends, Linda improvised and grabbed some arranged flowers from our cocktail hour to fill in! Linda is wonderful and has become like family to us over the past several months. No one will do your wedding better than her!

I attended a Victoria Stephen Event nearly ten years ago and I was so impressed with how beautiful…read morethe event was that I knew then I would absolutely be hiring Victoria to help plan my wedding. I got married last Friday (9/10/21) and it was the most perfect and magical day! Not only did Victoria find our venue in Lake Arrowhead but she drove up every time we had a meeting with vendors and the venue coordinator. The day of she kept everyone on time, the day moved so incredibly smooth and stress free that my husband and I really got to enjoy the day and we actually got to eat! Seriously look no further for a wedding planner, Victoria is incredible!

I can't begin to accurately describe how incredible Victoria was as my wedding coordinator! I had…read morehired her for day-of coordinating, but she was there for me throughout the entire wedding process. She helped me find vendors and work out contracts, and just kept me sane and comfortable for the entire process. She is so kind and warm, which just makes everyone feel comfortable around her, and she handled even my most diva-esq vendor with such ease. All my vendors loved her and kept commenting on how wonderful she was! The day of the wedding there were a few small fires, from the microphone not working during the ceremony, to running out of alcohol within an hour of opening the bar, and she had everything completely under control, contacted the rental company immediately and had a solution already in place to get more alcohol before anyone even noticed! I'm sure a million other things happened that she handled without me knowing as well! She executed my vision perfectly and I was so incredibly pleased with how the wedding went, and I know it wouldn't have happened without her! I really can't say enough about her, but hiring Victoria was easily the best decision I made regarding wedding planning!!! I've already referred her to a few friends, and would highly recommend her over and over again. Thank you, Victoria!!!!

I had a really great overall experience! The communication was great, she answered all my questions…read morein a timely manner while always being being friendly and professional. The set up for my event was beautiful; we had so many compliments from our guests. She was also very accommodating and helpful when it came to making decisions. When setting up, she was accommodating and efficient, as well as communicated different options for the set up that helped me a lot.

I would give 10 stars if it was possible! Working with Ceci was beyond easy and comfortable. She…read moreplanned my baby shower and made my dream come true and more! We received so many compliments and I have gorgeous memories for a lifetime. If you are lucky to hire Ceci you will not be disappointed. Her and her team are worth every penny! Thank Ceci for making my baby shower gorgeous!

Cindy was amazing to work with for our November Wedding at Hilton Garden Inn in Carlsbad. She was…read moreresponsive as soon as I made an inquiry and priced us very reasonably. She and her team made our wedding look so beautiful and dreamy, the pictures don't do it justice! Thank you Pipe and Drape OC for being wonderful to work with, transforming our whole reception area to a beautiful heavenly space, and your amazing customer service! -Olivia

Cindy and her team were a pleasure to work with. This was our first time draping our event space…read moreand it really enhanced the room for our Casino Night. We will definitely be using OC Brides for future events.

We used the 6-month partial planning service with Rock'n'Willow and we are so grateful that we did!…read moreWe had no experience planning events and Angela and Sylvia walked us through everything piece-by-piece and really made us feel comfortable. They gave us creative ideas and really personalized their recommendations to what we needed. They had previous experience with our venue that was invaluable and were true heroes on the day! We would definitely recommend them to anyone we know!

Can't recommend Angela and her team enough! She was so thorough but kept it fun! We didn't have to…read moreworry about anything on the day of our wedding! She communicated with all my vendors and helped wrangle the cats that was our wedding party. Highly recommend!

I had the pleasure and honor of working with Time with Terrazas for my daughter's Quinceañera. It…read morewas an unusual theme, namely, Dia de Muertos, and that by itself made it rather tricky to pull off in a tasteful and jovial manner. But with Claudia's assistance and that of her entire team the day off, long months of stressful planning evolved into a beautiful, one of a kind magical night full of vibrant colors and life. Throughout the planning process I kept getting surprised at the depth of "hands on support" I got for the money I paid, often times, being reminded to let many things go. Claudia was extremely thorough and respectful with all of my vendors. From the onset of the celebration, it became clear to me that having a planner such as Claudia was not only invaluable, but the only way to bring my very complicated vision to life. There simply is no other way to plan an event without Time with Terrazas. The synchronized movement of the entire team throughout my event was simply flawless. Everyone moved quietly, quickly and efficiently to make things happen. All my last-minute requests that night were met with a smile and "can do" attitude. Everything on the checklist given to the team was executed and every cue was in place before I could even think about any of it. What differentiates Time with Terrazas from any other business is the "joy of spirit" the team, specifically Claudia, brings to the table. Many businesses can bring material perfection but, without soul, that perfection falls flat. Claudia radiates pure joy, warmth and her contagious smile and laughter melts away any host's stress. From the moment we engaged at our initial meeting to the joyous welcome we received from her upon arrival at the venue, all encounters with Claudia left me feeling lighter, serene and with a sense of positivism. With Claudia, there are no "problems" just situations that need alternatives. The building could be on fire and Claudia will still be in control. Thank you Time with Terrazas for your help in bringing to life a once in a lifetime dream in the life of my daughter and our entire family.

We worked with Claudia for 2-month coordination for our wedding. I love that she offers this…read moreservice - not many other planners do! I knew I would need an extra set of hands (and brain) for those two months before the big day, and Claudia was absolutely invaluable to have on our team. She coordinated meetings and follow ups with all of my selected vendors for all the details and timelines. She is thorough, organized, offered incredibly helpful suggestions, and always made herself available for us with whatever we needed. Claudia was with us for the entire day - 5am when first hair & makeup chair started all the way through 11pm reception close and even later for clean up. My photo + video team (who already offers longer event hours than most) said they've never seen a coordinator truly dedicate the entire day to her couples. This means that someone who knows the entire plan for the day is always present - and that person doesn't have to be you! Again - absolutely invaluable. On the day of, having Claudia and her team truly allowed us to enjoy the day and be present at our wedding. You can't put a price on that - that is the #1 regret people have on their wedding day. She coordinated with the reception venue and vendors to execute a change of plans for rain in the evening, and while this would probably have made me stressed out of my mind had she not been there, we honestly stopped thinking about it. We consulted on my preferences for handling key moments inside vs outside - and then she took care of the rest. At the end of the night, we fully expected to need to hang around and help coordinate clean up. We had just finished chatting with guests when Claudia let us know that all our personal items were loaded up in their respective cars, and we were free to head out as soon as we were ready - we were shocked! "You mean we can just leave?! Like we don't need to do anything else?!" Shocked, I tell you. My maid of honor, who had just had her own wedding the year prior with her own planner, said Claudia was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend Claudia and the Time With Terrazas team to anyone, whether it's an event or wedding.

I cant say enough GREAT things about this company. Karla and Carlos made a celebration of life…read moreevent perfect! They were responsive, helpful, willing to pivot and provide a service that made a day something a family will never forget. Thank you all and your staff for all your efforts! You are VERY good at what you do!!

Our wedding was on Aug 24 - 2019 honestly the only thing I…read moreregret is that we didn't meet him & his team sooner. The delivery and performance of Carlos and his team was exceptional! By the time we met carlos we had most of our vendors/services, (initially we planned to hire him only for decoration) Carlos was able to communicate and coordinate effectively with all our other vendors, We ended up hiring a photo booth and a bartender from him. Planning a wedding can be very stressful and a daunting task, but when you hire someone with alot of knowledge and experience in the industry you can be sure everything is on the right track. I will definitely hire him for my next big event and will recommend him to anyone.