Ryan was absolutely fantastic! From the moment I booked until the end of our trip, his…read morecommunication was outstanding. He answered all of my questions throughout the week, texted us before our arrival with clear parking instructions, and made the entire experience stress-free. He was friendly, professional, and made us feel welcome, even giving us access to the restrooms and letting us choose how we wanted to spend our boat ride. The boat was clean, the ride was fun and safe, and every one of my guests had an amazing time. In a time when many companies disappear after you book, Ryan stayed in touch and made sure everything went smoothly. I truly appreciated his professionalism and would absolutely book with him again. Highly recommend!

Really fun idea if you want to check out Newport. Great pricing, friendly staff, easy check in…read moreprocess & fun 2 hours. We brought our own drinks & pizza too -- not to mention tiki theme!

I hired EEP for a friend's birthday and I couldn't have asked for a more professional or enjoyable…read moreexperience! They took care of everything and made the whole process so seamless and stress free. Their attention to detail really helped bring my vision to life and they were quick to offer suggestions and genuine feedback, which I really appreciated! 10/10 would recommend and I can't wait for my next celebration so I have an excuse to use them again.

Alexis, Paige and their team are phenomenal. They are professional, fun, efficient and all around…read moregreat people to work with and great vibes in prepping a special event! I have hired them for 3 occasions now and each party gets better and better. They execute all my ideas and every single detail exceeds all my expectations. They really create that "WOW" for my guests and myself. They are very accommodating and work thoroughly with you to make sure you are 100% happy with it all-every step of the way they make so smooth, communicative and memorable. Through exclusive events we have found our crowd fave bartender Brianna- she is a must!!! She takes the time to remember guests names and their fave drink of the night while dressing in theme and adding so much fun and laughter. DJ Griff also is a must!!!! His energy and professionalism is unmatched- he also has karaoke which creates some of the best memories of the night. Thank you Paige and Alexis for creating a DREAM TEAM!!! If you are looking for event planners to make your party THE party with no stress at all- HIRE THIS TEAM. Thank you times a million.

This review is long over due. I was one of many brides in the pandemic that pushed their wedding…read more2-3 times.. I booked Adina I believe in 2018 and she is not only professional but she is sweet, humble, and genuine. She worked with us every step and hurdle the pandemic caused. Meaning canceled venues, pushed wedding dates, special requests and even changed wedding design. I can't relay enough of my gratitude to her and her team. When the day of happened all that I dreamed of came to life. She worked with our budget and was realistic with us on what was worth getting to achieve the look and experience we wanted on our special day. All of our guests not only loved the venue, which is one of the exclusive venues of Event Loft, but they said the food and staff were impeccable. We have guests that continue to tell us that the venue was a gem to find and that everything was well scheduled. We booked everything with Event loft, except for the DJ and sofreh designer. She was very kind to the other vendors and helped them when needed. We have the most memorable photos, video and the flowers were beautiful and excellent quality. I couldn't imagine not having Adina and her team working our wedding. I simply can't thank them enough.

Adina and Sara saved our day! 2 weeks before our wedding we had to change our venue and Adina and…read moreSara came to our rescue. I contacted them on a Sunday morning and they responded within the hour. That afternoon they were able to show us the space at the Gray Matter Museum. We decided to think on it for a day but after discussing it further with Adina and ensuring we could use our same plans, wedding designs and ideas it was a no brainer to have our wedding at this venue. Adina was so helpful throughout the process and the venue was so absolutely stunning. It fit my wedding design so perfectly and I felt like it was truly meant to be. Our wedding was a dream and we couldn't have pulled it all together without their quick responses and help to make our day amazing.

My daughter had the most magical mermaid experience! We took her here for her 6th birthday and she…read morehad the absolute best time! Everything was wonderful - they really go above and beyond to make sure your little one has a great experience! Her mermaid was Coral and she was a delight. She made my daughter feel so special. The experience and add-ons can be pricey but it was definitely worth it for how much effort they put into it and how great of a time my daughter had. The only thing I would say is that no one did tell us that we needed needle nose pliers to remove the metal clips on the hair braids when she was ready to take them out, and that information would have been nice to have! We found that info with a Google search so it doesn't change the fact that we had an amazing time, but keep in mind that you will need to have pliers to pinch open the hair bands to get them out once you want to remove them. I recommend parking on the mainland and taking the ferry over for an even more magical experience. Overall, we had a great time and I absolutely recommend Once Upon An Island for your special little mermaid!

Such a sweet experience! So magical and the mermaids are so well in character the whole time! My…read morelittle one is already asking when we can go back... We went two days for summer camp and both days were a blast! The second day the parents weren't allowed to go back to help them change which was a little weird but I'm assuming because it would've been too many people all at once because that day there were more kiddos. Very sweet and my little one said it was better than Bibbidi bobbidi boutique!

I was lucky to have had my baby shower at this beautiful place and it is stunning! It was catered…read morewith the best taco caterer that I have ever had with lots of sides and offerings. The Rosè was delicious and one of the best I think I have ever drank. The surroundings are just breathtaking with you feeling like you are in a little oasis in Newport Beach. They have lots of animals on the property, goats, chickens, tortoise, ponds with beautiful koi fish, bunnies. It's an animal lovers dream. All the animals are very happy and friendly. You can tell they get lots of love and attention, and are very well kept. The landscaping is like no other like you are in an exotic jungle mixed with a beautiful winery. The service was great! The owner and staff are very welcoming and were a lot of help with coordinating the shower and getting what we needed for the set up. I would definitely recommend hosting an event here. It's a private winery so it's open for groups and events. I will definitely have another event here!

I attended a gorgeous wedding at this venue. The scenery, landscaping and atmosphere was…read moreincredible. The wine cave was my favorite! Such a unique and hidden gem!!!

We absolutely loved our experience at Thee Candle Lab! We came to celebrate my friend's birthday,…read moreand it truly made her day extra special. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, inviting, and beautifully set up. Cass was incredible! She was so kind, patient, and engaging throughout the entire workshop. She made the candle-making process fun and easy to follow, and her friendly personality made our group feel so welcome. She really helped make the celebration feel special. We had an amazing time creating our own custom candles, and it was such a unique way to celebrate. If you're looking for the perfect birthday activity, girls' day, or just a fun experience, I can't recommend Thee Candle Lab enough. Thank you, Cass, for helping make my friend's birthday so memorable, we'll definitely be back!

Such a fun and novel experience here!! I booked a 1 hour candle making class while on a date and it…read morewas a blast. Maria assisted us and she was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. There's many scents that you get to work with and it's cool being able to blend them together into a unique scent for your very own candle. I'm a candle ADDICT, so this entire experience was right up my alley. I haven't put on a white coat since O-Chem lab back in undergrad, so it was nostalgic to be able to relive my days as a scientist with beakers and test tubes! They have a wide variety of vessels to put your candle in and you get to choose the color of the wax, any toppings, glitter inside, and more. I love how customizable it is so you get exactly what you're looking for and the prices are very reasonable. My candle came out EXACTLY how I wanted, smells amazing, looks super cool, and has instantly become a favorite in my collection. Highly recommend you check this place out!!!

Kathryn and her team are absolutely the best for one-of-a-kind events in Southern California. I've…read moreworked and also have been a guest at Kathryn's events in Newport Beach for her Parties at the Sea And also in Malibu for A Walk on Water fundraiser - a non-profit that provides water therapy through guided surf instruction to children with special needs. Kathryn and her team are vibrant and attentive to their guests. Working alongside her, I love her attention to detail and rapid efficiency. As a guest, I love the fun and festive ambiance that she curates.

Kathryn is great! An amazing party planner. I've been to several of her events in OC and LA and…read moreevery party is perfectly executed down to the tiny details. If you need a party for your business or special occasion you'll want to call her. Highly recommend!

This review is for Suhainah and the BEL team who helped us organize our wedding reception…read more The day of our event, Suhainah and a group of 4-5 other women went above and beyond to make sure our wedding reception went smoothly. They coordinated with all vendors well, directed guests and made the experience stress free. Everyone was so sweet to us and our dog, Rocky. We brought Rocky to our party and they made sure she was taken care of the entire time. It was so thoughtful. Rocky says the team gets 5 stars!

Horrible experience, stay away!…read more This is a review for Eliza at BEL Events for her wedding planning services. We met Eliza at our venue 8 month before our wedding date. During the first session she presented herself well, and she talked and bragged a lot about her 18 yrs of experience in event planning and stories about how she handles wedding situations. So, we thought she is the right event planner for us and signed a contract. After signing the contract and making the payment, she was very hard to find and we did not see the expected action from her side, and every time we followed up, her response was: "don't worry I will manage everything before the wedding day". We were asking for the basics of planning such as timeline, vendor recommendations (a few to choose from) and communications (which was part of the contract) but not no action except a quote of her own rental service. We were getting closer to the wedding date and her lack of action made us so worried and very frustrated. Eventually we had to get involved and did almost 90% of the work ourselves. She was very hard to find but even when we could talk to her, she would create more unnecessary problems to an extant that my wife had panic attacks after a few meetings we had with her. 2 month before our wedding she caused so much anxiety and frustration that we decided to end our contract with her and find another planner. Thankfully, our new planner was amazing and our Wedding planning went very smooth after that, and the event was as wonderful as we could imagine! With way lower cost than what Eliza had proposed! After I requested to cancel the contract she disappeared and never responded to our emails, which is very unprofessional. Here is a list of a few issues from our experience of working with here: 1- Accessibility: every time we had a question or needed to talk to her, it was taking several days until she gets back to us. With irrelevant excuses, like she would show me her busy google calendar! 2- Push to use her own services as vendors: Per her contract she had to suggest different vendors so we can choose. But since she has rental and flower services, she was arguing so much to stop us from even looking at other options! She charges unnecessarily expensive! By doing a little research, we found our vendors and saved at least 50% with same or better quality! 3- Nonsense arguments and rude attitude: In many occasions she was just insisting on holding the event the way SHE wants, without paying attention to our request or desire. Every time we requested something, her answer was: "I don't want MY event to be that way or I don't want MY guests to be that way"!!! With a condescending attitude emphasizing that "I have 18 yrs of experience and I know what to do"!!! Any simple request would become a long story and unnecessary argument. In one occasion my wife requested that guests throw flower petals while walking out of aisle, and she immediately said: "No!, you can't do that, I don't want my cleaning crew spend time on cleaning the petals"!!!! In another occasion Eliza was insisting on only using her recommended valet service (which was quoting more than double the price of the service we eventually used) and on top of it she was forcing us to rent extra parking lot out of venue and pay extra for shuttle service!!!! While the venue had enough capacity! And when I respectfully said: I am confident that the venue has enough capacity for parking, she got very angry and said: "in that case tell all your guests to use UBER and they can't drive their own car"!!! It was a nightmare working with BEL Events and I don't recommend her service due to lack of professionalism and decency in her business.

Really beautifully run charter boat service around Newport Harbor with very friendly staff,…read morestabilizer on the boat for smooth sailing and beautiful views all around with comfortable places to sit inside or outside. Restrooms also available as well! Bar option was included as part of our hosted event as well as charcuterie. As a SoCal resident I haven't had a chance to do this so I'm glad I got the opportunity to enjoy the California coastline on this vessel!

Had a wonderful time here this past Sunday night. Evening cruise for a wedding reception…read more Catered buffet was continental food. Everything was quite tasty and well done. The bar could have bigger glasses (I had to opt for paper cups, to avoid multiple refills). The stairs are very steep from level to level, be careful. Bathrooms are tiny but very tidy. Service staff were all very kind and helpful. This is my 2nd time and it was a blast!

We had the best experience with our son, Kai's first birthday party backdrop! everything was…read morehandled with so much care and attention to detail. They truly brought our vision to life and made the entire setup feel so special and personalized. The quality of the backdrop was amazing--beautifully designed, vibrant, and the perfect focal point for the party. We received so many compliments from our guests, and it made for the most memorable photos. We had many changes throughout out party planning process which I felt really bad for but Lisa and her team were so easy to communicate with! They werepunctual, and clearly passionate about what they do. You can tell they genuinely care about making your event feel magical. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to elevate their event. Thank you for helping make our son's birthday so unforgettable!

I had such a wonderful experience working with The Simple Luxe for my son's first birthday party…read morethat was farmers market themed! From start to finish they were incredibly easy to communicate with- responsive, attentive, and truly listened to what I wanted. Lisa and her team brought my vision to life, and it was even better than I imagined. What really stood out was their willingness to work within our budget without compromising on quality or creativity. They not only designed and set up all the balloons, backdrops, installations but they also spent extra time helping me decorate and design the farmers market with the custom gifts I made and/or purchased for my guests. The entire process felt stress-free and enjoyable. Everything turned out beautifully and we received so many compliments. I am truly honored to be The Simple Luxe's first farmers market themed client and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a talented, reliable, and kind vendor who goes above and beyond. If you have been following them on social media like I was and have an upcoming event - reach out to them and get a quote! You will not be disappointed!