Sara at Golden Poppy Events planned my 100-person wedding from start to finish at the Four Seasons…read moreHotel in August 2017. She also was the day-of coordinator. I can't say thank you enough for what she did. The design and styling of the event was top notch and the entire weekend went on flawlessly without a hitch. She executed the whole three-day affair, from rehearsal to rehearsal dinner, the makeup and hair/get ready rooms, ceremony, reception, and post-wedding brunch. She gave us excellent vendor recommendations and was able to get us preferred pricing. Sara was also very good at guiding us through the process - neither my husband or I are familiar with the wedding industry and how things work, she was there every step of the way helping us out. I am not a very creative person (I'm an accountant for a living) and Sara was able to tell me what decorative elements would make an impact, where to save money and DIY, and what the current trends/traditions are in the wedding industry to incorporate into my wedding. I'd highly recommend her for any complex wedding and event planning needs. She killed it!

I had an incredible experience working with Sara and the rest of the team at Golden Poppy Events…read more They are professionals in every sense of the word. Pulling together a 125 person wedding in Mexico while being based in Los Angeles and managing clients in New York City is a tall task and Sara did it with grace and charm. Sara has a great sense of taste that came through in every little detail. She's a fantastic communicator and provided a clear roadmap for success. I couldn't thank her enough for helping pull off the most incredible experience of my life. Thank you!

We used Michelle for our wedding last year, that turned into a micro wedding due to covid. She did…read morean amazing job and was always there when we had questions or concerns, she helped decorate and managed our special day perfectly. I would highly recommend her. Thanks again Michelle.

I was appalled to learn after my wedding was over that Michelle was rude and yelled at multiple…read morepeople and guests at my wedding. I will review both the good and bad about having Michelle as my partial day of coordinator. I met up with Michelle months before the wedding to talk to her about hiring her for a 4 hour shift during my wedding. She seemed nice and courteous. I needed her for 2 hours to set up some DIY items I had made for the ceremony and 2 hours for reception. I had made all the things for the wedding and she didn't have to provide anything. The good was that she was responsive to phone calls and texts. She came to our rehearsal but had to leave early for a concert which I didn't mind very much bc since she was a partial coordinator and also came early so I could show here where I wanted things to go. I did notice that her attitude towards my other vendors was not pleasant on the wedding day. I saw her be snappy to at least two of my other vendors who were really patient and nice but I was too busy as a bride to really think anything of it at the time. Later on I found out that she snapped directions at my bridesmaids and groomsmen to do tasks that I had paid her to do. They said at one point she was just sitting at a bench and not doing anything. She complained that she didn't know where things were suppose to go so my groomsmen took the blueprint that I had printed out for her and did the set up themselves. Several of my bridesmaids complained that she was rude and just didn't do her job. Michelle also complained that I didn't tell her what to do with our centerpieces even though I did multiple times. Overall, I would say my bridal party did at least 80% of the set up of our ceremony (they transported and set up the arch, the flowers in the aisle way) and finished setting up some reception tables like the dessert table. Michelle had to do the rest and set up some signs at the ceremony, put up some reserve seats signs for family, help us with procession, set up the dessert and check in table and centerpieces at the reception but she did not do it with grace and was rude to my friends and the other wedding vendors. We had a lot of mishaps as all wedding do, some vendors were really late but the only vendor complaint I got was that Michelle was rude. I was very overwhelmed that day but even I was not rude to my vendors and my guests and bridal party. For someone that is paid almost $90 a hour just to be at my wedding and set up some items, she didn't do a good job by any means. I wanted Michelle there to help take the load and burden off my bridal party but it sounds like she made it worse for them. I hope she will be able to be more courteous to her future bridal parties because as a bride, hearing that your 4-hour coordinator was rude and snappy to your friends and vendors is not pleasant. My friends had to jump in and help us despite dealing with her attitude. I can not recommend her and I'm sorry to say that if I could redo the wedding, I would go with a different coordinator or none at all.

Jessica was amazing as our day of coordinator. Truthfully I hate this word "day of coordinator" for…read moreJessica because she went well beyond just doing the day of tasks. Most day of coordinators will talk to you a few times and really only take over handling vendors maybe 2 weeks out. Jessica consistently talked with me (she even would request meets rather than me asking for them--wonderfully unexpected) and helped me plan out different things regarding our wedding. Jessica also asked great questions to help me realize things I had not thought about! She also did exactly what I wanted... not to have to think about anything on my wedding day AND not have to worry about asking family or friends to do something in fear that they wouldn't do it. She did everything right. I even was going to pay our florist to move some flowers ($50) and Jessica said she would do it. So not only did she move flowers, wine barrels, etc. for us day of to help keep our costs lower by not paying other vendors or not renting more items but she also kept me sane day of and helped with the planning. Jessica + Circle Oak Ranch... we had our wedding at Circle Oak Ranch and hired Jessica as our day of coordinator. Jessica knows Circle Oak Ranch inside and out! It made it WONDERFUL. I'm sure she has great experience overall to allow her to be a great coordinator anywhere but wow if you are having a wedding at Circle Oak, she should be your go-to person!

Jessica was the absolute best! She coordinated our wedding in June and we could not have been…read morehappier with her!

Working with Adriana was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We had so many details…read moreand moving parts, and she executed everything flawlessly!! After our meeting to go over all the details, I felt an enormous weight lifted off my shoulders. As a bride who DIYed most of the wedding, knowing I was in good hands with Adriana brought so much peace of mind. She was incredibly organized; using her detailed spreadsheets kept everything on track and stress-free. On top of being an outstanding coordinator, she is an all around awesome person. Adriana was delightful to work with and we loved having her presence on our wedding day! She is a go-getter, and has such a warm, friendly personality...she has a confident presence, ensuring that everything went smoothly. She knows how to take charge in a way that keeps the vibes high and positive! I HIGHLY recommend Adriana to any couple looking for a coordinator they can fully trust to make their day absolutely perfect.

I recently officiated a wedding at the River Garden where Adriana was the wedding coordinator -…read more WAY TO GO ADRIANA! Adriana did a great job as the wedding day was a success! She was super calm, cool, and collective when I met her at the venue. In fact, prior to meeting her in person, her emails were very communicative and clear and she was a joy to work with. I hope that I am able to work with her again in the future, because she did a wonderful job. Thank you Adriana!

Michelle was our day-of coordinator for our wedding at Milagro Winery, and we couldn't be happier…read more My wife and I truly had the happiest day of our life, and Arenlace made that happen! First of all, Michelle knows her stuff. You can tell she's been doing this for a while. At our 1 month meeting, she told us exactly what decor we needed to buy and how many photos to print at Walgreens. She had us bring 1 bin for the ceremony, 1 bin for the cocktail hour, etc. It made preparations super easy. At our venue walkthrough, I was so glad she was there, because she would think of things that I would never. For example, we thought about having our groomsmen bus tables to save a little money. Immediately, she called out that they will probably be drinking and can't do it. Second, Michelle puts so much love and care into her job. From our initial meeting, she genuinely wanted to know us and what we were looking for. She accommodated everything we wanted. In our timeline planning meeting, we were worried that we wouldn't be able to take sunset photos and cut cake, because they would need to happen at the same time. Amazingly, Michelle put the puzzle pieces together and figured out how to do both. We would cut the cake first (3 min), then take sunset photos, then come back to serve the cake. I was so impressed. Get a coordinator who can do both! She's super responsive to emails. Even in the middle of wedding season, the communication was excellent. On our wedding day, we felt so attended to. She frequently checked in on us. She always had a smile and made us feel calm. I truly felt like I was in good hands. Choose Arenlace. You won't be disappointed.

Michelle & her team are not only extremely talented, they are so easy to work with! They are so…read moreorganized, professional & kind, you won't have to worry about anything! Highly recommend Arenlace!

Aubrey and her team were wonderful and a godsend. We were scrambling looking for a cater that would…read moredo hors d'oeuvres only and we were finding everyone was charging crazy prices. Last minute I reached out through yelp with a budget and she said she would be able to help us. She was super responsive and was able to accommodate our needs (organic). She was on time with her team and they were all very kind and professional.

I had the pleasure of seeing the result of Luxx Design works for n interior design project in the…read moreworkplace I used to work for. I am absolutely thrilled with the results. From start to finish, Aubrey demonstrated an exceptional level of creativity, professionalism, and attention to detail. Luxx Design transformed the plain space into a stunning, modern sanctuary model homes to make our job easier in sales. Her ability to blend style and functionality is unmatched. The final design exceeded all my expectations, making my home not only beautiful but also incredibly comfortable and practical. On a personal note, Aubrey from Luxx Design is also a very sweet and gentle lady that everybody will have a pleasant experience to work with. I would recommend Luxx Design for your personal or commercial needs for interior make over!

Simply put, Sassy Little Bee is the reason we had our wedding in Southern California, and was the…read moresingle best decision we made!!! Her experience, thoughtfulness, enthusiasm, attention to detail, amazing list of vendors/friends, and love for what she does didn't just complement our wedding - it defined it!! As New Yorkers, for several months after our engagement we flirted with the idea of a destination wedding, but were overwhelmed by the choices and the prospect of managing a list of vendors from across the country. After one conversation with Amanda, our trepidation disappeared and was replaced with pure enthusiasm for what we could do together. With zero hesitation, we signed up for a "Full Service Wedding Planning" package and never looked back! Pretty quickly into the process, Amanda assessed our vision, and introduced us to a tremendous group of vendors, helped us lock in our venue (Darlington House in La Jolla), and provided a roadmap to help us understand what the road ahead would look like. Each month, for over a year, we had monthly calls with Amanda that were collaborative, productive, oftentimes therapeutic, and in an era of Pinterest-inspired fads and whims, kept us focused on our original vision. One of the most amazing qualities about Amanda is that she communicates extremely well with different personalities, has an instinctive awareness of her client's needs, and provides room for the process to be as collaborative or as done-for-you as you may want. Amanda went above and beyond in every regard for our wedding, and her commitment to us having *our* perfect wedding was unyielding. Over the course of planning our wedding, we made a couple trips out to California, not because we needed to, but in part because we were so excited to spend time with Amanda and the amazing vendors she introduced us to. A few months into our wedding planning process, we were so enamored with and impressed by Amanda, we even asked her to officiate our wedding. This was a testament not just to our extreme trust and faith in her, but how safe she made us feel throughout the process, how well she got to know us, and how obvious it was she was just as invested in our big day as we were. Turns out, it was a great decision; she was a phenomenal officiant -- truly magical and so incredibly thoughtful. (Not a surprise!) Throughout the wedding journey, we met and hired many super talented vendors, and could not have been more pleased with the results, but the singular credit for everything being as magnificent as it was goes to Amanda, her ability to communicate with our team of vendors, unite everyone behind a clear vision, and ensure it was executed precisely, with love and joy from all those who were involved. When you work with Amanda, you don't just get a wedding planner. You get a wedding visionary with the ability to take everything up a notch (or 10!) She works with love, coaxes it out of everyone involved, and truly embodies and executes on the ideal of a heart-centered wedding. Without reservation we recommend Sassy and her team for anyone looking for a unique, special, genuine, and/or well-executed wedding. We are forever grateful for Sassy Little Bee!

I would not have wanted anyone else by our side on our wedding day. Amanda is so calm and collected…read moreand efficient -- and a true professional in the industry. She will allow you to totally enjoy your day without noticing a single thing that may or may not go wrong. It almost felt surreal to fully experience and take in our wedding day after hearing how easily you get distracted or pulled in different directions. Looking back on the day I felt incredibly present and able to appreciate all the little moments - I genuinely feel Amanda is a big reason why. Amanda's nickname, Sassy Little Bee, is totally appropriate - she's super sweet, quirky and a kid at heart, but meantime she can be tough with vendors and won't let them get away with excuses. We had a few tiffs with a vendor and Amanda helped me through all the strife and headaches - even at 8am the morning after the wedding. Most importantly, hiring Amanda gave us total peace of mind. I was confident that her years of experience meant there wouldn't be a single detail forgotten and I was right (not to mention - have you SEEN her wedding day emergency kit?!). If you're getting married at Brick - don't look elsewhere. Amanda knows the venue like the back of her hand and can foresee any disaster as well as expedite approvals because she knows exactly what the venue needs from your vendors. Bonus - the sweetest touch was her thoughtful, handwritten card left at our table for us to read during dinner, reminding us to savor every moment of the night. Thank you Amanda for ensuring our wedding was such a smooth-running experience.

We retained Melinda's service to help plan a wedding celebration from 3000 miles away. With a lot…read moreof moving parts, and our very busy lives on the East Coast, the process was a daunting challenge. Melinda came through in every way. Every single detail was perfect and the celebration was magical. She was a valuable resource for all of the non-event details, helping us coordinate numerous outside activities. On the day of our celebration, she was a whirlwind of activity, and not a single detail was missed. She was also a lot of fun. We don't plan on ever having another wedding celebration, but you should seriously consider her. We were very grateful for everything she did and can't thank her enough.

Highly Dedicated Coordinator, arrived early morning and was on top of things. Work well with…read morevendors and kept the flow going. Great positive attitude and had a smile even in the hot sun. Would recommend Highly for events.