Tomisha R.

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!

Kyle R.

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.

Desiree L.

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

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 :)).

SaBrina D.

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!

Meryl C.

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!

Alison C.

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.

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!

Roxy T.

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!

Melissa V.

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.

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!

Marie S.

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