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

Thank you to Tammy and Eliza for helping with the rentals for a 50th birthday. They were super…read moreresponsive and very accommodating to all our needs. They even threw in some extras for free! Much appreciated ladies

I know I'm not a bridezilla by any means, but I do know I'm very particular as I'm a Program…read moreManager by profession so planning and coordinating vendors isn't a strange thing to me....I just didn't want to plan something on top of having to do it for work, so I got some help. Cassie worked with us to customize our full planning package to be within our budget (meaning we didn't get all of the full planning services but most--and definitely the most critical). She met with us in person to work on mapping out our ideas and overall objectives, came with us on venue visits, joined us when we met our florist, found us the right photographer, and helped review all contracts. She even came along (her schedule and location allowed) to my hair and makeup trial since I'm her former life she did that too). She may have had some points where responses could've been quicker or we were a little late on receiving certain things, but I also knew that was likely since I couldn't be the only bride she'd be working with and would juggle priorities as needed. At the end of the day though, she really came through and went above and beyond. She was clutch! All of our vendors were so kind and fun--and amazing, and such great people. She was also able to negotiate rates with all of them too so we could stay within our budget. We all had a great time and I know it was because of a Cassie and Golden Dot Events.

On Thanksgiving we decided to have a New Year's Eve wedding for my Mom. That's right, in 6 weeks we…read morewanted to put a wedding together. After finding the perfect spot, we needed a coordinator. I interviewed 4 of them and Cassie had such a beautiful and welcoming personality that when we were on the phone, I knew we had found the right person. Her prices were in line with others and she knew so much about vendors in South County that we felt we would be in the right hands. We were right! She organized everything and got so many personal touches just right, and we hardly did a thing. Thanks to Cassie and Golden Dot, my Mom had the perfect wedding at the Casino San Clemente. Thanks Cassie!

Simone and her amazing team helped to plan my dream wedding back in September. I knew immediately…read moreafter my consultation that I had found the perfect planner. Simone put so much love into the process and really paid attention to EVERY detail (even the bathrooms at my beach wedding were gorgeous). She truly is a wedding fairy godmother. There is nothing that she can't do if she puts her mind do it. Planning a wedding can be so overwhelming, but they really made the process so much easier. Simone was always there to answer all of my questions and was so knowledgeable. She had so many amazing recommendations for wedding vendors and services. On the day of my wedding, I was often brought to tears by how beautifully everything had come together. It was truly better than anything I had imagined or could have done without Simone and her team.

We had our dream wedding thanks to OC Beach Weddings! From our first call with Simone, her…read moreprofessionalism, attention to detail, and passion was evident! We had the ceremony package and Simone assisted thoroughly in creating our vision board and communicated our vision clearly to our vendors. With my spouse and I both working full time, planning a wedding was becoming overwhelming which is why are we are most grateful for Simone's support in coordinating with vendors. All of the vendors included in our package were also very top notch and highly talented. Our florals were absolutely gorgeous and our violinist was extremely talented! Simone's team went above and beyond in setting up our reception, repurposing our ceremony flowers into centerpieces throughout the venue. Simone, thank you for making yourself readily available anytime we had questions throughout the planning process. Thank you for creating an easy to follow timeline and ensuring the day was PERFECT! Reflecting on our wedding, I am happy to say that we both entered our wedding with ZERO stress and left feeling like we had our DREAM wedding!

As a luxury wedding florist, working with Cortney Helaine Events was a fantastic experience. We…read morecreated a gorgeous, colorful, ultra-lush Indian-meets-Mexican wedding together, and Cortney brought such a calm, positive presence to the day. She was approachable, helpful when needed, and completely on top of every detail. What stood out most was the spirit of collaboration--Cortney made every vendor feel like a true team player. Too often, planners can make you feel like you're working under them instead of with them, but that was absolutely not the case here. Her entire team was lovely, supportive, and an absolute pleasure to work alongside. I'd happily work with them again anytime! HIRE HER! You won't regret it!

OUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET FOR OUR WEDDING we were one of the…read morelucky couples who got to work directly with Cortney and I will be forever grateful for her and all of her hustle. We got married on 3/26/21 and from the day we hired her 1 year prior she was nothing but awesome. For starters, she is truly a kind person who knows literally all things wedding. My now husband and I are both resident physicians and looking back it's so hilarious to think how lost we would have been if it weren't for her knowledge. She made my life 1000x easier and addresses and fixes problems that you didn't even know or think you would have in a wedding. She always responded to us quickly and I know she saved us hours and hours of time by how helpful she was coordinating things for us. I must have changed my mind a hundred times regarding the decor or design of our wedding, and she immediately rolled with the punches and did everything possible to make all of that happen. We had multiple vendor meetings together in person despite being in a pandemic and she always brought her a-game to those. We never knew what questions to ask the vendors, but honestly, we didn't have to! Cortney literally runs the show and gets all the hard talking done so you don't have to. My parents, my bridesmaids, and even guests of the wedding kept commenting on how efficient she was at addressing and fixing all the little things that naturally happen during the day of the wedding. For example, the evening before our wedding rehearsal she asked me if I had a coat for the next day since it was going to be chilly. I told her I hadn't and literally right after the rehearsal, I received text messages from her at the mall with pictures of coats that she thought would look good with my dress. She really went above and beyond for us because at her core you can tell she really cares. She and her team will always hold a special place in our heart and we can't thank her enough for helping make our wedding as beautiful as it was seamless. Seriously a perfect day.

I cannot thank Christina & the ENTIRE Ciao Bella Team enough for putting together the wedding of my…read moredreams! Christina is the absolute master of her craft -- I was completely overloaded from running my own business and taking care of my family-- to top it off with a wedding was just too much for me to handle myself. Christina's role is a form of art. Her organization, imagination, & ability to deal with my every day emotions is rare to find in this industry. She really cares for her clients and truly goes above and beyond to take the stress off of her client. She saw my vision and nailed every detail from start to finish. Thank you and your team for creating the most memorable day of my life!

Christina Sorenson and the Ciao Bella team made my wedding dreams come true! I worked with…read moreChristina for over a year planning every detail of the wedding. She and her team were always available via phone call, e-mail, and text and at all hours of the day and night and even weekends. Christina makes herself available to her brides and is there to make the planning process less stressful and time consuming. There were many times that I started to feel the stress and pressure of wedding planning and Christina and her team put me at ease. At the very last minute, I told Christina that I wanted Storm Troopers at the wedding for my husband who loves Star Wars. Christina stopped at nothing to find the perfect Storm Troopers! The Storm Troopers were the hit of the wedding and looked so professional! On the day of the wedding, Christina and her team were AMAZING!!! I didn't have to do anything. They were at the venue early in the morning putting everything together and they were there all day helping to coordinate the entire event. The event went so smoothly and all of my guests said that it was the best wedding they have ever been to. I would highly recommend her to any bride!!!

This review is a little different-- it is not coming from a direct client of Agape Planning, but a…read morefellow vendor who had the good fortune to experience their amazing team at a recent wedding. Months before the date of the event Amee reached out to introduce herself and the company in a very professional way. She was very communicative and organized. The day of the wedding they made things flow very smoothly. When changes came up they made sure to communicate them with all the other vendors and were just on top of things. The timeline!--- it's was the most organized and clear timeline to follow, which is greatly appreciated. They were so easy to work with and I hope that we are fortune enough to work with them again. Great job Agape Planning!

Team Agape couldn't be better!…read more We hired them for our wedding in OC. Ashley was very personable and clearly explained all that their team would provide. Although I only spoke to her on the phone, I believe she runs a very organized business. Julie and Aimee were our main coordinators. Aimee was in charge of collecting vendor receipts and had a long list of local vendors to choose from. Julie was our day of coordinator. She met us initially 4 months before our date at our food tasting. About 1 month out, we had a zoom meeting outlining down to the minute schedule for the day, including names, seat reservations, and reception format. We met a third time at our rehearsal. Julie provided a basic walkthrough for the wedding party for ceremony ie who walks with who and where to stand. Finally, we met Julie and her assistants on our wedding day. They went above and beyond to ensure our day went smoothly. They kept us on schedule. Even doing things behind the scenes like holding up dress train, providing tissues for teary eyed guests, monitoring our guest book, protecting our gift box. Julie even saved us dinner, appetizers, and dessert--delivering it to our hotel room. Wedding day is so overwhelming that it was awesome the team thought of us that we could actually taste our own food and allocate time for us to sit and absorb all of the festivities. We had an unforgettable day and it would not have been as smooth or memorable without the help of Agape.

My husband and I had our wedding here and it was an absolute DREAM…read more From the very beginning, every person we worked with and all their associated vendors were very kind, helpful, responsive and professional. Dayna was our wedding producer and was the biggest help from the day we signed the paper. She made sure we checked all the boxes, even things outside of the venues direct responsibly, just to make it as easy on us as possible. We had multiple check ins and she was always open to answer questions via text or phone when we had them. She gave us tons of photo recommendation, took pictures throughout our rehearsal and wedding, and made sure we all were where we needed to be. Andrew with the Cliff restaurant was easy to communicate with and was very nice when we came in for our tasting. We tried a large variety of foods that were hard to pick from because they were all so good! We had great reviews of the food after the wedding and they were great about minding all allergens and dietary restrictions. The crab cakes, goat cheese crostinis and chicken curry skewers were all amazing hors d'oeuvres. The veggies and salad fresh and flavorful and of course our chicken and salmon were really really delicious. They take care of all set up of table, chairs, decorations, ceremony, reception, cocktail hour and everything in between. They gave us tons of freedom to do our wedding the way we wanted and it felt so seamless, I never had to stop and make a decision or handle any problems the whole night. Whether there were any snags, I have no idea, that's how great a job everyone did. All the staff were great! 100% recommend.

If there were a way to bottle up magic, love, and excellence and pour it into one perfect wedding…read moreday--Occasions at Laguna Beach found it. From the very first walkthrough to the final dance, **every single person** involved in our wedding, from the owners Sharon and Kathy, to her wonderful son, our planner Dayna, our florist Jean, the incredible photographer Jared Sislin and his team, and restaurant and bar manager Andrew, made our day the absolute best day of my wife Hayleigh and I's lives. Sharon and Kathy have cultivated something special here--not just a gorgeous venue, but a place filled with heart. Dayna was a total rockstar: organized, calming, detail-oriented, and always ten steps ahead. Jean's floral arrangements were breathtaking--elegant, unique, and bursting with our personality. Jared and his team... where do I even begin? Their work made us relive every emotion through stunning photos. And Andrew ran the bar and dining experience like a maestro--every guest raved about the service and attention to detail. It didn't feel like a team of vendors--it felt like a family rallying behind us to make something unforgettable. They didn't just help us plan a wedding. **They helped us create a memory that will last a lifetime.** If you're even *considering* Occasions at Laguna Beach: stop searching. This is the team you want by your side.

This is an amazing venue. My wife and I went to a friend's wedding and the venue was amazing. The…read morestaff were friendly and professional and the food was delicious. The venue did not disappoint. Parking is on the main street but if you are staying at the Hampton Inn and suites it's a four minute walk.

We recently had our wedding at Wedgewood Weddings San Clemente Shores and overall had a beautiful…read morewedding day. The venue is gorgeous, our guests had an amazing time, and the banquet staff truly made the night special. Our guests also loved the food and drinks all night. Our banquet captain Jonah was amazing along with the rest of the waitstaff, bartender Michael was the absolute best, and DJ Bobby did a great job all night. I do want to emphasize that the actual wedding day itself ran smoothly and looked beautiful. Most of our stress came from communication leading up to the wedding and during setup. It sometimes felt like details from previous meetings were missed or had to be repeated as we met with different people each time, and there was some confusion regarding décor/setup instructions the day of. The décor storage situation was also difficult since the shed was very small, requiring us to bring back florals and assemble some décor the morning of the wedding. One thing I did appreciate was that the team provided complimentary accent lighting due to scheduling issues with our day-of coordinator. Overall, despite some communication and logistical frustrations, we truly had an amazing wedding and felt the experience was worth it for the price. Even with some of the communication issues, everything worked out and we did enjoy working with the coordinators overall. I would still recommend this venue to couples looking for a beautiful wedding without spending an extreme amount. Our guests genuinely thought the wedding felt much more expensive than it was.

Easy booking process and great customer service. It was a hit at our wedding and the photo…read moreattendant was very friendly and mixed in well with the crowd. Would book again!

I had a wonderful experience with Pixster. Ashley Brown was my point of contact and I would highly…read morerecommend requesting her for any events. She was able to walk me through all the various packages, pricing and background options. I was so thankful for her advice and genuine concern to help with my event. The pictures also were fabulous and the photo attendants were incredibly kind. I'll definitely be hiring them again for future events.

one word! EXCEPTIONAL thank you!…read moreyou created an amazing atmosphere for my entire family.

Such great service!! The team is reliable, easy to work with and has great prices. I have used this…read morecompany for a few of my events and never been disappointed. Most recently set up a 40th birthday for my husband and the rentals really took it to the next level!