My husband and I got married in April and hired Events by Ari for coordination. Ari was amazing!! She was very communicative, positive, and organized. Her expertise in planning and experience was evident from the start. Every concern or question we had, she responded promptly. She is easy to contact via email, text or phone. The month of, she helped us navigate many hurdles that came up; i.e. our venue coordinator quitting and finding a DJ. She provided resources and advice to make sure everything went smoothly. The wedding day, my husband and I did not experience any stress as Ari took care of it all. She set up and torn down everything for the event. She helped us stay on track with our timeline and ensured everything was in place for a smooth day. Ari was a huge part of why our wedding truly was an incredible day! We would hire Ari again for any event as she and her team are phenomenal! read more

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Where do I start.. I've searched & reached out to many companies for wedding coordination services and I am so happy that I found Ari and her team. My wedding was on 5/6/23 at Europa Village winery in Temecula and contracted with Ari & her team for day of coordination. I met with Ari for the first time via FaceTime and loved her from the start. She provided a thorough overview of her services for the day and eliminated any concerns/hesitations. Throughout the duration of time leading up to the big day, we were having difficulty finding a DJ and officiant. I reached out to Ari and she was able to provide a long list of referrals which ultimately led us to securing a great DJ. Ari is very organized and punctual--she provided a thorough document for us to fill out, which included things like our story, timeline (order of wedding party), and a list of decor and placement. We had a rehearsal the day before and Ari arrived early and provided a seamless run through. On our wedding day, everything was amazing. Let's just say Ari and her team knew the assignment. Ari and her team were so attentive and really made stress nonexistent. They coordinated with our vendors and set everything up as pictured. It was super windy that day and glasses were knocking down & a few shattered--Ari and her team quickly pivoted and got everything handled in no time. The florist also forgot our petals for the aisle, Ari caught that on the decor list and was able to handle that situation with the florist. Her team even offered to help me take pictures on my phone! At the end of the wedding, Ari and her team put all of the items/decor back nicely & provided an inventory list of everything. Ari and her team are just amazing & I cannot recommend them enough! I wish I was able to get a picture with them that day. Whether you're looking for coordination services throughout planning or day of, Events by Ari has so many options. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Working with Ari was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, Ari's warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail made us feel so comfortable and cared for. She went above and beyond to ensure everything ran seamlessly, and because of her, I was able to be fully present and enjoy every moment of the day without worry. Ari has such a calming presence and an incredible ability to anticipate needs before you even realize them yourself. She genuinely cares about her couples, and it shines through in everything she does. Thanks to her, our day felt effortless and stress-free--something every bride dreams of but few get to experience. I cannot recommend Ari highly enough to any couple looking for someone who will bring both heart and expertise to their wedding day. She is truly a gem, and we are so grateful for all she did for us. read more

Fairy Tales Do Come True! I got married on 6/1/2024. I never thought that in my lifetime I would ever utter the words "the best day of my life!" This is with the support and care of Ariana Rodriguez of "Events by Ari" and her fabulous team! Ari is a beautiful and talented soul! She was incredibly professional, attentive to our wedding needs, detail-oriented, organized, and very understanding the entire six months that we worked together on my wedding! I am so blessed that I had the opportunity for her to coordinate our wedding! Her assistant for that day, Katie was also phenomenal and supportive the entire time! They both worked very hard to ensure that the wedding flowed smoothly for my husband and I! Every detail was displayed beyond my dreams! Everything! Our wedding was destination style. We did not know anyone in San Diego at all, having to do almost everything virtually! Neither of us had been married nor involved in planning a wedding to know what to expect from vendors. I felt so at ease knowing that Ari was in charge! With her wealth of experience, she was the best advocate for us throughout the entire planning process! We cannot express how much love and appreciation we have for Events by Ari for making our wedding day a real life fairy tale event! read more

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This review is way too long overdue. My fiance and I hired Ariana and her team for our July 2022 wedding. I believe we ended up doing her "Day of Coordination" package. From the initial consultation to the last minute of the reception, Ariana was a LIFE SAVER! She was always available to talk, share her expertise and her positivity was radiating. In our first meeting with Ariana, we talked through everything that we thought the day should look like. My fiance shared a Pinterest board, we talked about the look and the feel we wanted and she took it from there and ran with it. The setup and execution of the day was FLAWLESS. Although our venue was INCREDIBLY challenging (I would NEVER recommend Falkner) Ariana and her team did their absolute best for everything to go off without a hitch. There were things that were beyond her control; however, every time there were issues, she was already there to put out the fire. Issues with our venue and their rude coordinator that she solved: - The venue wanted to put me and my party in a bootleg room to look like an animal in a zoo - Food being 15 minutes late (HOW does the venue mess that up?) - Food being cold - The venue getting rid of one of the buffet lines (WITHOUT communicating with us) - A specialty cocktail being made incorrectly (How do you mess up a margarita?) - Appetizers not being made available to us while we were taking pictures After 15+ years of the service industry and executing hundreds of private events, I notice a lot of mistakes (like the venue not knowing where to place a knife on a place setting, or a server smoking in the back, not washing their hands, and smelling like smoke)... but those were all I noticed. I am positive that there were A LOT more hiccups that she smoothed out throughout the entire night. Ariana was literally always 5 steps ahead of what I was thinking. It also seems like Ariana was a mile ahead of the venue's coordinator. Hiring Ariana for your next event, especially a wedding, is a no-brainer. She's worth her weight in gold. read more

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If you need help or just don't know where to start with wedding planning, then she is it! Extremely grateful for Ari and her team. Ari is so sweet and goes out of her way to make sure everything is suppose to go and run smoothly for your big day. I am so glad I booked and chose her. She is the best. My wedding wouldn't have turned out the way it did if I didn't have her. She sets up a timeline for you and all your vendors which is great she does all the talking and organizing and for a person like me I'm all over the place so I definitely needed her. My day couldn't have turned out more perfect. Ari and her team were great. They worked together and make sure my day went smooth and as planned. Ari thank you for everything. Me and my husband are so grateful read more

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We cannot express how happy and grateful we are with the way our special day turned out. This could not have been possible without the team at Events by Ari. From our first meeting with Ariana, she was friendly and very informative. She walked us through what a usual timeline looks like, and answered all our questions with patience and kindness, even if they were redundant and fueled by wedding planning anxiety. She made the process so easy, and was extremely helpful. Whenever we reached out with a question or concern, we would always receive a prompt, helpful response. When the big day finally came, everything flowed so well! We were just able to enjoy ourselves and party with our loved ones. Our mixed culture wedding incorporated a variety of traditions that the team was more than happy to facilitate. It was truly one of the best day of our lives, and the ways in which Ariana helped make that happen cannot be understated. We would recommend Events by Ari to all our friends thinking about getting married! (Honestly though, all our friends have already expressed how awesome the team was that day, and cannot wait to engage their services for their own special day :)). read more

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Ari and her team coordinated our wedding at the end of June and we could not have been happier with the results. Ari took care of everything and allowed us to take a step back and enjoy our day. We were both prepared for something to go wrong and nothing happened that Ari wasn't able to address without needing to involve us. She managed all of our vendors, addressed a missing cake delivery, set up all the décor when we were "kidnapped" by the photographer, and got everything back to our room at the end of the evening seamlessly. We could not recommend her enough for giving us the best day of our lives! read more

First off let me say Ari is amazing. I wanted to take a moment to write a heartfelt review and express my sincere gratitude for all that you did to make our wedding day absolutely perfect. Your attention to detail, creativity, and professionalism were outstanding, and we couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner. From our very first meeting, you took the time to truly understand our vision for our special day and then brought it to life in ways that we never could have imagined. Your guidance throughout the entire planning process was invaluable, and you went above and beyond to ensure that every little detail was taken care of. On the day of the wedding, everything ran so smoothly, and we were able to relax and enjoy every moment knowing that you had everything under control. Your team was exceptional, and we received so many compliments from our guests about how beautifully everything came together. Thank you, thank you, thank you for making our wedding day the most magical and unforgettable day of our lives. We couldn't have done it without you, and we are so grateful for everything that you did for us. We would highly recommend you to anyone looking for a wedding planner who truly cares about their clients and will go above and beyond to make their dreams come true. Book Ari and team they are AMAZNG! read more

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Ari and her assistant, Pristine, were exceptional coordinators. As a wedding vendor myself, I recognize when planner/coordinators truly care about giving their clients the best possible day. Ari and Pristine were running around nonstop to make everything look perfect and provide help when asked. They were not only professional but also very personable and kind. After working together for a mutual client, I put her at the top of my list of preferred planners and would 100% use her for my own wedding in the future. read more

I don't think there are enough words in the dictionary to describe the service Ariana provided me and my husband throughout our wedding planning process. We went with her partial planning package and it was the best decision ever! When I contacted Ari, I had some of the big things already planned out but really struggled on the little, minute, details around decor, coordination, timelines and vendor management. Oftentimes I struggle with being indecisive and Ari's expertise just knew what to do in every single scenario. She knew my budget and understood what was important to me and what wasn't. She was my sounding board in a world of chaos and felt like a true friend throughout the process. We had a lot of laughs and throughout my uncertainty, she always helped me make the best decision and always kept the focus on me and my husband. We received so many compliments at our wedding where people said it was the best wedding they ever been to from coordination, schedules and decor - and absolutely none of it could have happened without her and her team. On the day of my wedding I was a nervous wreck but Ariana calmed my nerves and took care of everything. I would trust her with my life!!! She was simply the best and if I ever get married again (hopefully not lol) or have another big event to plan, I will 100% use Events By Ari! read more

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We are so grateful to have found Ari. My fiancé and I opted on having a backyard wedding and did most of the planning ourselves. Originally, we weren't going to have a coordinator but we decided to look for one after realizing how much went into the scheduling for the day. We came across Events by Ari and I have to say we are SO grateful that we did. Ariana was so kind and helpful from the start. We hired her and her team for a day of coordination. About 3 weeks before our wedding day we got to have a very in depth zoom meeting (we live out of the San Diego area so meeting in person wasn't exactly an option for us!). We went over every little detail about what we had already booked, things we needed help or suggestions with and timing of how we wanted our day to go. She was the point of contact for our vendors, created an in depth schedule for our day that she shared with our vendors, and even helped to set decor. No matter what we came to her with, she made us feel absolutely confident that it would get done or there was a solution. On the day of the wedding, we would turn around and the next event on our timeline would be in place and ready to go. We are very hands on and do it ourselves kind of people and we were blown away by the way in which Ari and her team were able to execute things without us even noticing. Our day went so smoothly because of her and we can't imagine our day without Ari and her team! She has an extremely calm, confident and kind demeanor, is so personable and you can tell that she is passionate about what she does. We are so happy to have found her. THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Choose Events by Ari you guys!!! You won't regret it. read more

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I only have 3500 characters to write all the amazing things about Ari and her team. I can begin with the first time I spoke with her. After our first phone call, I felt so excited to start my planning journey. Her happiness and delightful personality is infectious!! During such a stressful time, it was everything I needed to stay sane. She gave me the confidence our wedding day would be fantastic and I was always elated after speaking with her. We met up a few months before our big day at our venue and walked through. Boy, did Ari make us feel incredibly special! She made us feel wonderful! She helped us envision the space and provided us with some expert feedback! Ari and her assistant had everything under control! They paid a sweet visit to my room the morning of the wedding and gave us some goodies! What a way to make us feel EXTRA special! The day of the wedding and for weeks I've been receiving so many compliments about how wonderful my vendors were, specifically Ari and her team! We gave them a challenging task of setting up all of our decor. They knocked it out of the park! Everything was set up so perfectly. Ari's assistant followed me through the ceremony to make sure my dress was laid perfectly and my hair was intact. They had the timeline down and gave me updates throughout the night. Everything flowed so well! I mentioned to them, I'd like to be treated as a guest at my wedding and they delivered! It was an amazing day and we have them to thank for it! Ari, you were the best decision we made! I had no clue what I was getting myself into when I began my wedding journey. I knew from our first phone call that you were going to be a light. I found a calm presence from you. It was always a joy to pick up the phone and get to speak with you. Going to miss that! I'm happy I found you and I'll never forget how you made us feel on our special day! You're such a wonderful soul. Take care & besos!! read more

I truly appreciate everything you did to make our wedding day seamless, stress-free, fun, and unforgettable. As soon as the celebration ended, my husband and I both agreed that we would have spent every dollar in our bank account for a day that incredible!!! I couldn't have brought my dream vision to life without you and your amazing team. You were always just a text away whenever I had uncertainties, truly acting as my right-hand girl. I felt so supported, acknowledged, and reassured throughout the entire process. Any stress I had, you immediately alleviated. Your organization was top-notch, and you fully embraced my vision, going above and beyond in every aspect. You were also fantastic at working within our budget, offering alternatives that stayed true to my vision while being mindful of costs. You sourced amazing vendors and guided us through the many decisions we faced along the way! On the day of the wedding, I was able to relax and soak in every moment, focusing only on marrying my best friend. Every moment was so magical. Not a single hiccup happened (that I knew of) making it so special. Even on our honeymoon, my husband and I looked at each other and said, "It's so sad we won't get to talk to Ari all the time anymore..." We both miss you already! If I had to sum up Ari in one phrase, it would be "On it!" She never complicated anything; she just made it happen. I would recommend Ari to every single bride and groom! Thank you again, Ari! read more

You do need a professional wedding coordinator and Ari is the best you can have. She is very responsive, competent and a joy to be around. She made my wedding run smoothly and the event could not have happened without her. Highest recommendation. read more

Look no further - Ari is the absolute best wedding coordinator anyone can ask for! We got married at South Coast Winery in Temecula and from the initial call with Ari I knew my wedding was in good hands. She is kind and patient and never got flustered. My family kept commenting to me how much they liked her and how good she was. Ari has an eye for detail and was able to setup our decor items better than I could have ever envisioned. We also did our own florals and Ari setup all our arrangements. She collected our decor and personal items at the end of the night and brought them back to our suite, she handled everything with the utmost care and attention. Thank you Ari for everything you!! Our wedding was absolutely perfect because you were handling everything with a smile on your face! read more

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Ari and her team were absolutely AMAZING! They played a huge role in making our wedding the way we dreamed it would be. Ari is the most sweetest, kindhearted, energetic, organized, problem solver, and selfless person in this world. She really takes them time out of her day to help with any needs her client has. From my personal experience with Ari, she honestly saved my wedding and made it absolutely perfect. I had many frustrating problems that we ran into with my venue's events coordinator like bad communication, unanswered questions, lack of doing her job, and obvious carelessness of our big day. Even though this put a hold on the things Ari had to do, she still found a way to solve each problem we faced to make sure everything was achieved for our big day. Ari gave my husband and I a questionnaire to fill out which included questions about our family dynamics, ideas of how we wanted our decor, and what her team could do to make sure our wedding is how we dreamed. We gave some ideas of how we wanted our decor and she took it to the next level. Ari created the most beautiful and unimaginable event ever!!!!! Ari and her team were there for us from start to finish and I would recommend them to everyone! They will always have a special place in our hearts and we are blessed to have came across this amazing company! read more

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Ari was truly the single best investment we could have made for our wedding. She has become a true friend to us and we adore her and her team. Ari is INCREDIBLE. From day 1 she made us feel like our wedding was her #1 priority. She was extremely kind to us, our families and friends, and made us feel so taken care of. She accompanied us to our venue planning meeting and ran our rehearsal at the venue, two things she absolutely did not have to do. Ari was so on top of it from day 1. She shared helpful documents and planning materials with us. She made our entire day-of timeline and shared it with all of our vendors. She shared contact details with every vendor so it was easy for everyone involved to be aware of each other. She is incredibly detailed, organized, sharp, and efficient. But she's also so sweet and just lovely! On the day of our wedding anytime I went up to her to ask if something had been taken care of she would just say "yes relax we are on it!". I kept looking around throughout the day and asking myself "how is everything going so perfectly!?" The answer? ARI!!! Do not hesitate to book her as your planner or day of coordinator. Her entire team was also amazing and so sweet throughout the day. Ari is exceptional at her job and will make your wedding day the best ever. read more

I never imagined ever wanting or needing a wedding planner. When I planned out our 4.4.2020 wedding at our mostly all-inclusive venue, I gave myself 18 months to get it done. It was a lot of work but I felt like with the help of family and the venue staff, I had it under control. I found Ari a year ago after we had to cancel our original wedding date due to Covid. At that point, our original wedding plans were completely set and we were just a few weeks out. It seemed like all our plans were crashing down and I couldn't imagine having to reschedule and replan with my entire vendor team all over again. I found Ari and was completely honest with her. We no longer had a venue and most of the important vendors that came with our initial venue. I showed her what we had, what we lost and all the things we needed. I knew I needed her services because at that point it was all about setting priorities. I could stress for another year and try to do it myself all over again, or I could hand it over to a professional who will make it so much easier for me to truly enjoy my day and also live again. The events by Ari team was amazing. Every time I would communicate with her prior to the big day I would feel a great weight lifted off my shoulders. She is so efficient at getting things done and communicating with vendors. She literally thinks of everything. I mean- she even remembered that I changed into my sneakers halfway through the night and helped me change out of them just before the garter toss. This wedding was difficult for me to hand over at first because I had an idea of how I wanted everything to be (how could I not after 2.5 years of planning and re-planning). But Ari really tunes in and listens. She never made me feel like any idea I had was "out of the ordinary" or "extra" and I never felt like she wasn't listening to me. (You know those vendors that listen and seem like they understand your request, but just do their own thing anyway?- she's the complete opposite.) She listens, she is helpful, she makes great recommendations, stays on schedule and does it all so gracefully. Throughout the process I would tell my friends and family- although I never imagined getting a wedding planner- this was the best decision I made for the wedding. I honestly was stress free on my wedding day (aside from my vows, but that's a whole different type of stress. Lol) When I walked into our family's driveway and it was completely transformed to a wedding venue I was at a loss for words. It was everything I wanted and more. Ari knows how to wrangle all the vendors and wedding party like a sports team coach. It truly was amazing. If you want to enjoy your day with your family and friends and not worry if your vision will be brought to life, then Please please please consider Events by Ari. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Where do I start? Ariana was amazing from the beginning and made us feel so comfortable from the get go! We planned a wedding in 3 months during Covid and our family said it was the best wedding they've ever been to. Her team and her worked so hard to make it an unforgettable experience. On the day of the wedding we didn't have to worry about a thing because of Ari was on top of it all. She gained our trust within the first zoom meeting. As well all the vendors she recommended were amazing and created the vision we had perfectly. She worked with other vendors that we chose extremely well. After all middle eastern wedding big or small are hard to manage and she proved she can plan any wedding in any time time period. Thanks again Ari! read more

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Ariana, Thank you for making our wedding a dream come true. Already a month has passed since I got married with Juan and I wanted to congratulate you and your team for the incredible work you have put in. The wedding was beyond what we had imagined and that's thanks to you. You truly are passionate about what you do and it reflects in your work. Our wedding was just absolutely magical, and all the guests said it too. Coming from Paris France, I know that my vision was very specific and particular on what I wanted but you adapted so well to my culture and style. Future Brides/Grooms, I can share with you that I had no idea what I was doing at first, and through the whole process Ariana guided me step by step. We were constantly changing our minds through the planning process but Ariana was so patient with us and while we were moving from New York to Miami, we really needed Ariana in California to overlook everything. If you ask me, why I chose Ariana ? Well, I stumbled upon her website and loved her style, good taste and profile. I read the: "About Me" section on her website and knew, I wanted her to be the one to help me plan the most important day/commitment of my life. So when you plan your wedding, looking for someone to take over, know that Ariana will see your day as important, and as personal as you do. Ariana is real, honest, humble and fun. What will make your day memorable ? Truly the People, your friends, your family, your vendors and your wedding planner. On my wedding, I laughed, I cried, and danced the night away and all because I knew I could rely on Ariana to forget about everything and Enjoy with everyone. Weddings are very stressful but Ariana knows how to stay calm and will make you feel better through it. Merci Ari! Your true Fans, Marie and Juan read more

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We would say that choosing Ariana as our wedding coordinator was truly one of the best decisions to make when planning and executing our wedding vision! She was able to successfully help our ideas and vision come to life. She was so helpful and reassuring when it came to helping us feel confident and comfortable with achieving this. Ariana responded to our inquiry for services quickly and began to help us right away as soon as we booked her services. She was so helpful and on top of coordinating with our vendors, creating an organized and well thought out day of wedding timeline, and meeting our expectations on the big day. It was a pleasure and blessing to find Events by Ari, as they provided a positive experience on our wedding day. They truly helped us make a memorable day in our lives the best and happiest day possible. read more

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Ari was by far the best choice we could have made for our wedding! Aside from being such a genuine and kind person, she made sure to make the process as stress free as possible. Ari genuinely exceeded our expectations, and I recommend her to anyone I can in a heart beat! She truly ran the show, and gave us SUCH a memorable day. Thank you Ari!!!! read more

My wedding went so perfect and smoothly all thanks to Ari and her team! I hired Ari for day of coordinating and everything was AMAZING, so I can't imagine how excellent it goes for people who hire her for the full Cha-bang of planning! She is so easy to work with and SO SO NICE! You will not regret hiring one of the best, if not THE best wedding planner in southern CA! read more

Ariana and her team are truly the BEST!! Not only were they actually affordable and within our budget, but they were truly IRREPLACEABLE and one of the main reasons our event was such a success! From our early meet-and-greet to the final handoff after the wedding, we truly were in such amazing and capable hands. Ariana's sweet personality, incredible professionalism, and enthusiasm for all things love and weddings made her such an easy person to work with. I had provided her with my decorations and a pinterest board of ideas, and she saw my vision and executed it beyond what I could've even imagined. The day of the wedding was such a breeze too! Because of her coordination with all my vendors and loved ones, we actually stuck to our timeline and had no stress at all! As a bride, I thought that surely there would be some craziness, but they took all the responsibilities out of my hands so I could be present and relax and enjoy my special day (and so could my bridesmaids!). Her assistant Katie was also amazing with helping make sure we actually got to try our cocktail hour food and stayed with us when taking our sunset photos to help in any way my photographer or I needed (holding flowers, fluffing my dress, etc.) and even did my bustle for me in the middle of the golf course so I could walk back more easily to the reception. Hiring them was one of the best decisions I made!!! read more

I can confidently say that our wedding would not have been what it was without Events by Ari backing us up. Her attention to detail is phenomenal. My husband and I had a pretty solid idea of what we wanted and expected for our wedding day, and Ari and her team elevated that vision above and beyond anything we thought possible. All we needed to do was share a Pinterest board highlighting our ideas, and not only did she make that vision come to life, but she also offered some extra ideas and pieces of decor to really take it to the next level. Aside from that, her ability to communicate with us, our families and wedding party, and our other vendors was excellent. She worked with us to create a detailed and personalized timeline fitting our specific, unique needs as it pertained to our original ideas, restrictions from the venue we chose, and some time constraints from multiple vendors. She went out of her way to make sure our jobs leading up to the wedding was as stress-free as possible. When we spoke with Ari on the phone at the beginning of it all, we were happy to find that she was genuine and down-to-earth, and when we finally met her in person (we weren't able to actually meet her until the day before the ceremony since we came from out of state), it was clear that our phone conversations didn't go unheard. We felt comfortable right away. Ari gave us a strong sense of confidence that everything would be taken care of so that we could go through the day of the wedding stress-free, allowing us to take in every moment. She made sure that the only thing we needed to focus on was relaxing and enjoying ourselves. I cannot recommend Events by Ari highly enough. She will be a vital asset to you or anyone else planning the most important day of their lives. read more

We had our wedding in Temecula on May 20 and had Ari and her team as on the day wedding coordinators on our wedding day. Ari was so professional and easy to work and I am so glad that we hired her to help us on our special day. She and her team did an amazing job to decorate our sweetheart table, reception tables and even provided some decor items free of charge. Thank you so much for making our special day even more beautiful! Best wishes! Alex and Julia read more

My husband and I are so happy that we booked Events by Ari for our October 2022 wedding in Temecula. We started planning our wedding in early 2021 and booked a venue that came with a coordinator. I am a very type-A bride and wanted to plan our wedding as early as possible to lock in vendor prices and avoid any issues closer to the wedding date. Toward the end of 2021, our venue coordinator was difficult to reach for answers regarding details and logistics of our wedding day. Out of frustration, my husband and I looked into booking a separate wedding coordinator that can help advocate for our needs with the venue and help us figure out important details. We booked Ari for six months of coordination, and we are so happy we did! We met with her in April 2022 and felt like we could finally relax. Ari was attentive to our needs and assured us that she would take care of everything on the big day. She asked us what details were important to us and what our ideal wedding day looked like. Throughout the six months of working with her, she was always available, responded quickly to our questions, and provided referrals for vendors to work with. Ari has strong connections with vendors in the Temecula area, which made our planning process easier. Fast forward to the week before our wedding day and we see dreaded rain in the forecast. We learned that our (fully outdoor) wedding venue did not have a rain plan for events with our large guest count. Ari brought the forecast to our attention and she led the search for large tents to accommodate our wedding along with our venue coordinator. Ari spent several hours calling vendors throughout Southern California to find a stylish outdoor tent that could hold our guests and a dance floor - unfortunately, there were no tents available with any vendors in the area! By Thursday, Ari finally found an amazing deal on a tent with beautiful string lights, drapery, and a dance floor. Her help allowed us to spend the week focusing on other important wedding stuff (packing decor, church wedding) and saved us so much stress. Despite the rain and cold forecast, my husband and I had the wedding of our dreams. Ari's team took care of all our decor and set it up exactly how we wanted - this allowed us to fully relax with family and friends. Following the event, Ari's team packed all of our decor, placed it in our car, and sent us a letter detailing where everything was put away. During the event, Ari's team checked on us and made sure we were comfortable and happy. We are so pleased with Ari's services, our only regret was not booking her sooner, before we secured our venue and vendors. If you're looking to have a stress-free planning process and wedding day, book Ari! She and her team are truly the best. read more

After 6 months of being married, my wife and I still can't get over how much fun we had on our wedding day. It's safe to say that most all of the credit goes to Ari and her team for making sure that day went according to plan, and even when things didn't go as planned, Ari and her team made sure it fit in OUR plans and went as smoothly as we could have ever imagined. From the first conversation my wife had on the phone with Ari, she knew that Ari was the one for us. Once we met her in person, we both fell in love with Ari immediately - Especially after she called us both "My Dears". To this day, we think back and smile because she helped us feel calm, excited and relaxed about the whole process, and not once showed any sign of panic or frustration with our plans for the day. Her entire team made sure the setup was exactly how we envisioned and I distinctly remember asking a question about a flower arrangement my wife was sure to wonder about, her and her team were on top of it and somehow came up with an arrangement and made the table look even better than before. They were magic to work with - Absolute professionals! Honestly, our wedding was a blast and we are so happy that Ari was a part of our day. HUGE thanks to Ari and her team! We love you, my dear! -Charlie and Jenn read more

Look no further for your wedding planning coordinator! We are beyond grateful to have had Events by Ari on such an important day in our lives and throughout the journey to "I Do." Ari understood our vision and executed it all so lovely. We had some crazy weather on our wedding day and despite the craziness that was out of our control, she made it the best day for us. At the end of the day we all truly enjoyed ourselves. Wedding planning can be stressful enough, I appreciated Ari's calmness, positivity, and reassurance that everything was going to be okay. I had the pleasure of knowing Ari's work ahead of time for my best friends wedding and I knew I would love to have her as my planner for mine as well. So I've seen her lovely work twice! We are left with the best of memories of our special day, rain or shine! Thank you Events by Ari! read more

I have so much to say about Ariana so let me start with the "long story short" version: Hire Ariana. She will save you time, money, and stress. She is worth every penny and MORE. Here is my full review: I was a very hands on bride who planned to do everything myself. Early on in the planning phase, I realized I will get overwhelmed easily trying to keep track of all the vendors on top of making everything for my wedding. I never dreamed I'd be able to hire a coordinator. I spent several weeks researching coordinators. (Quick tip: don't just pick the first person. You're going to work with this coordinator for months, find someone that you are compatible with.) First time meeting Ari, I KNEW she was going to be perfect for me. I had an unconventional Halloween Wedding idea for the wedding that not many people understood. Ari did and she found me the best vendors for all my needs that also blended perfectly with my theme. I hired Ari more than a year before my wedding. She didn't have to start helping me so early on, but she did. I can't stress this enough; Ariana went above and beyond to help put together my vendors. On top of that, it's obvious she is a true expert. She pointed out so many important details I wouldn't have even known to consider. Prior to the wedding, we met once for an initial meeting and most of our communication was done through email. Ari's communication was perfect for me. For the most part she responded within 24hrs. Faster for more urgent matters, but I always felt comfortable knowing she would definitely be there and not disappear. The week of the wedding, Ari made me feel like I was her only client. She was so attentive to my needs and not only did it make me feel special, but I knew my wedding was in the right hands. During the walk through of the venue, Ari really shined. She knew what to do step by step. Trust me, I thought I had everything thought out and accounted for; nope. But, thank god I had her guiding me. We had issues with the venue double booking a morning event the same day as my evening wedding (The ultimate nightmare right?!) I booked my venue a year and a half in advance, and this other event was only booked a few weeks before. In the end, we were forced to compromise with the use of our venue and the hours we thought we had to set up for the wedding was reduced significantly. Ariana, turned from the sweetest fairy godmother, into a frigging pit bull - And I truly mean this as a compliment!! The venue owners weren't communicating to us and not answering calls, but Ariana was on their butts to get things resolved. On the day of the wedding, the guests of the event that was double booked ended up being extremely rude and forced Ariana and her team to have even less time to set up my wedding. They were not able to do very much throughout the day and in the end, they really had about an hour maybe an hour and a half to set up my whole wedding. Let me say that again: ARIANA AND HER TEAM SET UP MY WHOLE WEDDING IN ABOUT AN HOUR; HOUR AND A HALF AT MOST. (Please don't make her set up your wedding in that short a time. That was truly an impossible task and she only did it because circumstances forced her to.) Shout out to her assistant and her team. Wow. They put together everything so lovely. And when it was time to tear everything down, they were just as quick and efficient. In the end, I was so happy with her service. My family was so happy with her service; my dad was especially impressed. One of the things I'm most grateful about my wedding was finding Ariana. I felt like I was working with a friend. read more

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Ari and her incredible team went above and beyond to help make my wedding day absolutely beautiful and stress-free. From the face-to-face meetings, email communication, rehearsal, and actual wedding day coordination, Ari was always professional, prepared, easy to communicate with, and detail-oriented. She listened to my vision for the day and handled all my wedding decor and behind-the-scenes work like a pro! I know this job is hard work and I was beyond impressed by how well her team executed my wedding vision. On top of her work ethics and expertise, she is one of the most genuine and warm people I know - it was an absolute delight working with her! read more

Ariana was an exceptional wedding planner for us! She was thoughtful and warm from day one. As the big day neared, she dug into the details and got things organized. The day of the wedding, she and Katie set up a stunning layout for us. They brought our vision to life in every way. They worked efficiently, but with an eye for detail. And no matter how much Ariana had on her mind, when we needed her on that day, she dropped everything and was attentive and focused on us. She was so easy to work with, listened attentively to any of our ideas and concerns, and just an absolute delight to work with. We truly felt her sincerity to make our day as magical as possible. Ariana is an absolute pro and could easily charge double if she wanted to... book her now, before her rates catch up with the level of service she and her team deliver!! read more

Hiring Ariana was one of my best wedding planning decisions. I knew that I wanted a day of planner and one of the most important things to me was having someone I knew would feel natural to be around during my big day. Ariana is so sweet and nice. On my actual wedding day everything was perfectly organized and all smooth going. I barely had to think about anything as she was moving behind the scenes and meeting with vendors while I was getting my hair and makeup done. I really appreciate the month of coordination spreadsheets she provided, which really helped me stay on track. In addition to all her hard work, she also remembered I really wanted a *specific* sandwich to eat while I was getting ready and brought it to me as a small gift. It was such a nice touch because it was so personalized. I highly recommend Events by Ari!! read more

If you or someone you know are looking for a wedding planner. STOP!!! You just found Events by Ari. You literally do not need to search any further. Let me tell you why: My sister's wedding. September 2018. For many years, I was an event planner (weddings, corporate, and social) for independent companies and hotels/resorts. As a planner, I always told my clients that if they chose to forgo a full-service planner that they should at least get a day-of planner. When it came to my sister's wedding, it was no exception. I did not want our families to spend the "big day" worrying about all the big and little details (and trust me there are more than you might think!). My sister and her now-husband are both engineers and have little-to-no spare time. I wanted to help them fulfill their DIY wedding visions, but also knew we needed to find a planner early...enter Events by Ari. After reviewing several planners in the San Diego area, I realized Ari immediately stood out in several important ways, including: (1) She is extremely RESPONSIVE by phone and email. (2) She is COMPETITIVELY PRICED, especially for the highly desired San Diego area and considering how excellent she is at her job. (3) She is THOUGHTFUL and PERSONABLE. (4) She is appropriately THOROUGH in her communications. Bride and groom met with Ari at their home (future wedding venue) and decided it was a good fit. She became their day-of planner which included pre-planning emails, a venue site visit, ceremony rehearsal, two onsite assistants on the day of, and general peace-of-mind that she and her team will be there to run the show. Now for the actual wedding day....I AM PRETTY SURE IT WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED WITHOUT ARI, DYLAN, AND RICHARD. They literally saved the day with their calm presence and gentle helping hands. They truly went above and beyond. The wedding was highly DIY (from food & beverage to decor..even the dress was hand made by my mom!). While DIY makes for a beautiful and unique experience, it also means TONS of moving parts, last minute hiccups, fires to put out, and things to remember. The Events by Ari team was able to take charge and pull it together rather seamlessly, even as guests were arriving. We put the full reigns in their hands to make executive decisions where possible, and we couldn't have been happier. I would hire her again IN A HEARTBEAT. The only thing I would do differently is hire Ari as a full service planner, and not just a day of. I am sure we she would have really helped us polish plans for the day. I have planned or been involved in over 120 weddings in my career, and I can tell you it is a different story when it is your own family or your own wedding. A neutral third party to nudge everything in the right direction can MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. Not to mention how helpful it is to tap her wealth of knowledge about the San Diego / Southern California region's vendors, etc. If you are still reading this lengthy review, know that she was well worth the time it took to write it. Book her now. You won't regret it. Lauren Sister of the Bride / Planner read more

This team is AMAZING I could not have asked for a better group of people to have by our side. My wedding was a success because of you all. Although there were some hiccups ( with venue) Ari and her team made sure everything went smooth and the way I had imagined. I absolutely can not think of a better event planner to work with, from the first day we meet she was so awesome and made us feel at ease read more

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Ari was the coordinator for our wedding in September. She and her assistant Katie were absolutely incredible. Hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. Ari was incredibly kind, attentive, and detail-oriented throughout the whole process. Then, wrench in the works...it POURED the day of our wedding and we had to completely change plans from our outdoor ceremony and reception to have both indoors. Ari handled the change without missing a beat, and probably did far more than I'm even aware of to make our dream wedding still possible. She even called her brother to come and help move everything inside. I'm certain our wedding would not have turned out as great as it did without her. We could not be more grateful to Ari and her team.  Thank you SO much Ari, from the bottom of our hearts. read more

Thanks to Ari and her wonderful staff, our wedding day was absolutely perfect! After months of planning, my husband and I only cared about one thing the day of our wedding, to have a good time and enjoy every minute of it. Thanks to Ari, that's exactly what we did! Her and her staff were professional, attentive and catered to both our needs and those of our wedding party and guests. She truly made our day seamless, fun and memorable. It was a day we will never forget. Our special day felt like a dream and I know that it was a dream come true because of Ari. read more

Ari and her team were amazing!! They took care of everything day of and made sure my husband and I were well taken care all day. She made everything run so smoothly and was extremely patient and professional during the planning process. I cannot think of anyone better to have your back on your big day! Thank you Ari and team!!! read more

Ari and her team were absolutely wonderful. My husband and I got married September 29,2017 our day went flawlessly. From first contact to the day of, Ari was there to make sure my vision went off with out a hitch. Her team was all so sweet and professional. I forgot my guarder but Ari and her team fashioned one the fly for me. We had a tight schedule to keep and she made sure we stayed on track. Set up and take down was so organized. I didn't stress about anything the whole night. I'm truly thankful for Ari and her team they Madeline day far more beautiful than we could have hoped for. I absolutely recommend working with Events by Ari. read more