Maggie was a delight to work with, she was thorough in her communication and prompt to respond…read moreduring the planning process. I was contacted to do catering for a NYE party and it was very well thought out and planned. The decorations were very well thought out and everyone loved the ambiance that she did. I would highly recommend her for any of your planning needs and I am looking forward to working with her again in the future! Thank You Maggie!

I feel so lucky to have found Maggie Hill to plan my New Year's Eve party! She took the stress out…read moreof everything! She is so professional and really excellent at what she does. The caterer she found was amazing and everyone raved about the food. The DJ she found was so much fun and very accommodating. The decorations and setting were amazing. I am so thankful to her. If you are considering hosting an event and you want it to be amazing and stress free, then I highly recommend hiring Maggie Hill Event Productions to make it happen!

I ordered Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and mushrooms along with a salad. All to go. While it was…read moreready on time, once I got home and opened everything, I was disappointed by the lack of Alfredo sauce on the pasta. It was too dry so I "fixed it" by adding milk, butter, and Parmesan cheese. The chicken was also dry despite being in the Alfredo sauce. The Salad was good. Was this all worth $48? No. Not even close. Next time I'll make it myself.

Mike Carroll was excellent from day one. He accommodated our needs, made sure we were prepared for…read morethe day, worked with both our videographer and our live band to make the day seamless, and did it all while we shared smiles and laughs. Wedding planning can be so stressful so to have an experienced emcee and dj who knows what they are doing, when they are needed and how to improvise, really takes the stress off. He was professional, showed up to every meeting on time and was efficient! The day of was perfect, he made our guests laugh, got people dancing and was clear with instructions when it came to eat. Would absolutely hire again!

Our number one requirement for our wedding DJ was to feel completely confident about the sound…read moresystem and the flow of the day once the ceremony started. A lot of DJs we spoke with were focused on throwing a rager but glossed over details that mattered to us, like making sure we'd be heard clearly during the ceremony. In our calls with Chris, in addition to trying to get a feel for the music we wanted, he took the time to understand what we wanted and did not want on our big day, and made sure we felt secure with what was going to happen. It was such a huge relief when we first talked to him. In the planning process, we gave full input on dinner and dancing playlists, which was our preference, but it was also clear he would've curated an amazing set on his own. He helped set realistic expectations for how crowds ebb and flow on the dance floor so we didn't stress when fewer people were dancing at certain moments. And he did an awesome job taking a massive list of guest song requests we'd collected in Apple Music using it to rotate through different styles and requests to keep different groups of friends and family dancing. Chris was also receptive to our additional requests and executed them flawlessly throughout the day and night, like reminding guests to use the photobooth and sign our guestbook, giving intro speeches before the bride and groom's tosses, and helping us cut songs like the first dance and mother-son dances to be the right length. We had an amazing time dancing. And the company also provided a photobooth assistant who was super helpful and made sure our guests were able to smoothly use the booth.

I don't think I will ever truly be able to express how much I love Courtney and the After The…read moreEngagement team. I am a former wedding planner and stylist and was lucky enough to work with Courtney during my previous career. So when my fiance, now husband, proposed, and we knew we wanted to get married at Frank Sinatra's Estate in Palm Springs, hiring Courtney was an absolute no-brainer. From day one, Courtney was on it when booking our very sought-after venue on a very popular date, during the busiest part of wedding season. She was our advocate when researching and booking each and every vendor. She was as hands-on or hands-off when we needed her to be. However, she was never shy to give us honest, unfiltered advice about vendors, service, and experience to ensure we found the right vendors for us, our venue, and our vision for the day. Courtney is an absolute badass. She takes no sh!t and will not let anyone take advantage of her or her clients. This is by far one of the most valuable qualities a wedding planner can have, especially in the fast-paced Southern California wedding scene. I had a very specific vision for our day and Courtney got the vision immediately and was able to steer us in the right direction for everything we needed. She understood where we wanted to splurge and where we wanted to be a little frugal on certain items. I knew she understood what we were going for, and always had our backs, even when working behind the scenes. I cannot tell you how freaking organized and thorough she is. As someone who understands wedding planning, she answered my questions and had things planned and ready before I needed to even say or do anything. She has excellent communication with her clients, her team, and all vendors, and I knew everyone had the information and what they needed during planning and the day of the wedding. The entire planning process was epic. However, the day of was f'ing blissful. Courtney, Johnny, and Amanda made sure everything looked perfect, all vendors were on time, and where they needed to be, and everything was on schedule... we even ran early. I honestly did not worry about anything that day. My job was to look beautiful and marry the love of my life, and Courtney ensured that is what happened. I am just in awe of Courtney's skills, the team she has built, and the community of vendors she has lovingly curated. I will never stop talking about what an asset and badass she is. She is not for everyone, which I find to be even more appealing. She knows herself and her clients and has built an amazing brand by being true to herself. Her brand of weddings is in a galaxy of their own, out of this world. If you are looking for a rad, one-of-a-kind, bad b!tch to help you plan an epic, one-of-a-kind wedding day, then Courtney and the After the Engagement team are for you. Do not hesitate to book her. She is 1,000,000% worth it.

We were so fortunate to have Courtney as our wedding planner. When initially looking for a planner,…read moreCourtney stood out because of her cool, modern, non-traditional weddings, but we were also told by our venue (and later several vendors) that she was the best wedding planner to work with. During the planning process Courtney was prompt, detail-oriented, and very direct. This was definitely true during the wedding weekend. Everything went as initially planned, except that the first dance was started at a different time than anticipated. However, this change happened so smoothly that even we forgot it hadn't been planned that way from the start. Multiple guests also told us how amazing our planner was. I have nothing, but positive things to say. Courtney can definitely take charge of an event; she's extremely capable, prompt, direct, and honest. Our wedding SO perfect and way better than I could have imagined it because of Courtney! Alsooo she connected us with the BEST vendors!

Susan has moved south to the San Diego area and I was so bummed when I learned that after needing a…read moregood caterer for an upcoming VIP client shoot. Lucky San Diego! Book her, you won't regret it.

Absolutely delicious! We have tried them all. We have three boys under on 9. The meal prep…read morecompany does not work for us as we don't have the time. The other companies that come pre-made just feel like a TV dinners. These are fresh, local, and amazing. Give them a try you will not be disappointed. Favorite so far is the meatball sub and chicken stir fry.

Timeline was not followed & too much time spent on pics if shies, invitations & such. I did not get…read morepictures in the bridal suite helping my daughter get ready. Only 1 pic of me with my daughter. A lot of special moments missed. Yhe memory table of passed loved ones was blurry & could only see 1 of the 4 missing loved ones. No photo of MOB,FOB, bride & groom together. No pics of both families together. No pics of me dancing with my daughter. Sad. Yhe photos we did get were beautiful.

We were very pleased with Steffanie and Javed's decor for our wedding last weekend. We weren't…read moreexactly sure what to expect before we walked into the venue (Steffanie sent photos of each part separately but we didn't know what it would look like all together) but we were very impressed with the decor: from the mandap, to the reception stage, charger plates, centerpieces and most of all - the LED dance floor! Last minute we were worried that an LED dance floor might look tacky but it was beautiful, fun, and a huge hit. They changed the colors on the dance floor depending on what part of the reception we were at so during some of the family performances there were beautiful white lights and during the open dance floor it changed colors. I might recommend having some kind of gradient to the elevated LED dance floor in case people aren't looking down when they walk on, but that might be hard to employ! We weren't the kind of couple that was very nitpicky about each part of the decor (so I can't speak for those couples that have more of a detailed vision) but I thought, for us, the finished product was classy, glamorous, and fun. My husband (woops typed out fiance at first) has a keener design-eye and he was also incredibly happy with our decor. Thank you Steffanie and Javed!

Novelty Events made my dream proposal in Orange County come to life..better than I ever imagined!!…read moreTheir team was professional, organized, and paid attention to every detail, making the entire process smooth. The setup at sunset was absolutely stunning and perfectly executed. Most importantly, they created a moment my fiancée and I will never forget.

If you are still searching for a wedding planner, look no further. We interviewed several wedding…read more planners and none stood out as much as Melissa with Novelty Events. Starting with the welcome meeting, we were introduced to Melissa and really connected to her kind and genuine personality. We were immediately impressed with her online platform which can keep all your design ideas, budget, vendors, and guest lists all in one place. Melissa is the best planner anyone could ask for, she not only took the time to get to know us as a couple but really listened to what we wanted for our wedding. She kept us on track for all the tasks that needed to be done before our big day and took the lead when we felt overwhelmed. The whole Novelty Events team was extremely helpful the day of our wedding. The entire day ran so smoothly and we couldn't have done it without Novelty Events!

Chef Jess was the greatest. Made my celebration of my husbands retirement an event to remember…read more The most amazing display of talent from ceviche, caprese, salad to smoked Turkey and triple tip. Every dish was exquisite. Service was very on time making sure everyone received a hot meal. Very hospitable. I didn't have to do a thing start to finish Jess took care of set up to clean up. I highly recommend his service.

We had the pleasure of enjoying Jessies meal on Saturday. I must say we fully enjoyed every course…read moreserved. Red chili was wonderful, smoked turkey with cranberry ginger sauce was amazing!My husband swears Jessies potato salad is the best he has had. The ordurves were a real treat...ceviches in chip, basil tomatoes skewers and best of all a warm Pumkin shooter. Not only was the food awesome, Jessie himself was very pleasant. All in all a wonderful night.