Absolutely wonderful experience ordering from Noelia's party boutique! We were on a quest for a…read morecustom piñata for my daughter's birthday, and she was very specific about the theme (Moana 2) and design (Kokamora). Noelia DELIVERED! I came in inquiring a week ago, and she indicated she needed a 3 week lead time. We were just under that but aligned on getting it done. She got it done over a week early and my little gal came along to pick it up. SHE IS SO IN LOVE! I'm actually having doubts that she'll let us break him open at the party, HAHA! He's currently on display in our living room in the meantime :-) Thank you! We'll definitely be back for future party needs!

Made us an amazing and very sturdy custom very hungry caterpillar. The adults had to help break it…read moreopen.

Here's the revised version:…read more The owner contacted me and offered a free event, which I declined, requesting a refund instead. She then offered a 20% refund and asked me to change my review, which I again declined. She claimed that despite paying for full event planning services, the event was subpar because I hadn't been involved in planning it. They didn't call. They didn't ask me to go their warehouse. They didn't do anything until the week of the event, when they tried to fit me into their random available times to walk them through my space via FaceTime. To clarify, I paid $2,000 for someone to plan and orchestrate an event. What I received was maybe a $200-$300 setup, and it's apparently my fault for not planning the event I paid someone to plan. She argued that I should have requested changes during the setup. However, I wasn't home at the time. The whole point of hiring this service was to arrive at a fully set-up event with my guests. When I arrived, they were still setting up as my guests were arriving (even though they were supposed to have been gone by then). So, there wasn't time to make changes, and it would have been an awkward conversation anyway. Instead of blaming me, they should have done the job they were paid to do or not sold the package in the first place. To add insult to injury, she compared this situation to eating a pizza and then requesting a refund. This was over $2k. It's not even close to ordering a pizza and asking for a refund. She ripped me off. I stand by my request for a full refund. She should have offered that refund on her own. This event was pitiful. I will never use their services again or recommend them to anyone.

I had my sisters baby shower at Wee Gather and I came from out of town so paid for the planning…read moreservices package. Andrea did an amazing job with the decorating and was very welcoming and accommodating to my events needs. The table decor and balloon decor was spot on and we loved it all! Was a very comfortable set up for 25 people including some kiddos!

Claudia does beautiful calligraphy. She also teaches calligraphy classes. I would highly recommend…read moreher.

I recommend Claudia to everyone, I can't rave about her enough and this review is only highlighting…read moresome of the great things about her and her studio. Trust me when I say Claudia will exceed any expectations you have for any project. I found Claudia from googling "San Diego calligrapher" and I am SO blessed that I found her. Claudia answered the phone right away and she invited me to her cute shop in Old Town and that is when I saw she does so much more than just wedding invites. I immediately asked if she could help me with more projects for my wedding. Claudia helped me with my wedding invitations, designed and created the most beautiful day of stationary; church programs, table seating chart, menus, table numbers, place cards, bar menu, and signs. Claudia can truly do anything and if you don't know what you want she has so much experience and knowledge to create what is true to you and your partner. She created things I've never seen done and she does it in such a calm and peacefully manner. Her husband, Eric is such a great graphic designer as well and they make the perfect team. I loved coming into the shop and working with Claudia, it truly was a highlight in our wedding planning journey that I will never forget. Thank you Claudia and Eric for providing San Diego and beyond with your beautiful talents! I can't wait to work with Claudia for other life events in the future.

I found Yvanna through social media. Her pics and decor looked amazing. I booked an appointment and…read moreshe seemed super on point and well organized. I decided to book with her for my wedding. We coordinated for about a year and things seemed to go smooth. She seemed to capture my vision. She is very well versed. However, things went down hill towards the end. the closer we got to my wedding , her response time was not the best. I found myself anxious and unsure when I asked for updates. My portal was never updated on the additions I made. Her attention to detail is not what she tries to sell. The day of the wedding came and my bouquet was NOT what I had sent her. It didn't even incorporate my wedding color. My bridesmaids bouquets looked wilted. The men's boutonnières had some ugly ribbon that I asked to be removed. I never decided on that look. Plus after requesting additional ones, they were not added so some of the bridal party did not have boutonnières. The coordination was horrible at the reception. I completely put my money and my wishes in her hands for my most special day only to have to be looking for her half the time. I had to call her at one point cuz she was no where in sight. Even after arriving early after pictures The grand entrance started late. She didn't have my bridal parties names after she had asked for all that info and was provided on her website. She had to write it down the day of for the MC. The late start was due to the band not being able to connect their sound but we had a dj also who was ready so I don't know why the delay even happened tbh. That pushed us back almost an hour. The food was served late. Her food tasting did not match the food the day of the wedding. Although cooked on site I had guests later tell me their food was cold, the beef had too much fat, the waiters were rude. My vendors kept asking me and other guests for food constantly because they were not served! Even after guests had eaten. All the important wedding events like bouquet / garter toss, cake cutting, dollar dance were super late I had little to no guests left I had to constantly tell her I wanted to do them already. Everything that I purchased separately i labeled where it went and what it was for to make it easier for her and placed in a container for her and her team to either do or put out and was explained beforehand. I was told it would get done but it didn't. My table decor was not what I asked for. I had asked for hurricane vase candles and they were not put. So I'm not sure why I paid what I paid for candles ? The ones she put out were from the dollar tree because I've seen them there. I had a backdrop I asked her to put up. It was left in the box and not put up. Then my box was taken. My memory wall was not decorated how I envisioned. The candles I bought were not placed with the pictures it was literally a naked wall w pics smh. My bouquet was given to her at the wedding, after handing it to her and telling her I wanted to preserve it still and her assuring me she would put it in water only to later find out she handed it to an assistant and She ended up taking it to her warehouse and I got it back 4 days after the wedding of course in horrible condition. It couldn't be salvaged anymore. My party favors were never placed on tables even after the sun had gone down. My cake was not cut and passed out. No one got cake!!! I didn't let it ruin my night but I wish I would have read some of the negative comments on here first because her coordination is terrible. Sure her decor is nice but also didn't meet my expectations and what was asked / told would be delivered. I had many guests later reach out to me with negative comments on the coordination part and that they had to actually go look for her as well to try and help out because they didn't want to bother me or my groom during the wedding event. Apparently other guests had requests or concerns and I didn't know until after the wedding. Super embarrassing to hear. Nice girl but shouldn't offer what she can't deliver. Maybe it was too much on her plate and she needs some extra assistance. I suggest she gets more help if she can't do it all. Not worth my money IMO.

First of all I have to say, "WOW!" My bridal shower turned…read moreout amazing thanks to their help! Everything was just breathtaking, the decorations, the chairs, the umbrellas, the glassware, but most of all the floral arrangements! Yvanna has a great imagination and creativity she is the nicest person you will ever meet and will look out for your needs. What I loved about her the most is that she was honest about what you need and don't need for your special event. Thank you so much for making my special day an unforgettable moment!

This review reflects the perspective of a swing dancer. Swing dance happens at Queen Bee's on…read moreTuesday evenings and consists of a lesson with a small dance party afterwards. The fee for the lesson and party is $15, for party only - $10. The announcement (https://www.queenbeessd.com/swign-dance) places the lesson at 6:30-7:30PM, the dance with DJ music is supposed to start at 7:30PM. On the day of my visit, the times were shifted by half an hour, so if you want to just dance, 8PM is the good time. The dance lesson by Mercedes Moore (yes, the great San Diego singer!) is excellent, most of the 20+ dancers appeared to be regulars and thus had accumulated significant amount of skill, yet due to small size of group, a true beginner should feel OK. Unlike most places in San Diego, this one has noticeably more leads (traditionally men) than follows (women), so this venue might be great for a true beginner follower. During the social party few more dancers appeared, but the group remained pretty small, and by 9PM it became hard to find a dance partner (the music was still going on). Some logistics: the free (street) parking is very limited. The best paid parking is across the street in a well-lit parking lot ($5 for two hours). The wooden floor is of OK quality, the seating is adequate for the small crowd. As always for small gatherings, bringing one's own dance partner is recommended, although on the day I have visited, it was easy for follows to find a lead. Overall: a true beginner follow should definitely check out this venue. An intermediate lead that wants just to dance, should consider bringing his own follower.

Queen Bee's definitely has character... and by character, I mean you can tell this place has been…read morearound for a minute. Came here for a wrestling event and the place was PACKED. No AC, shoulder-to-shoulder with everyone, and moving around felt like being in a battle royal before the matches even started. Parking...Well, it's North Park, so you already know that's part of the adventure. Expect to do a few laps and maybe say a quick prayer. That said, we made it happen and had a great time. The crowd brought the energy, the wrestling was entertaining, and honestly, the packed-out atmosphere made it feel like a big event. Just come prepared to sweat a little and earn your parking

Nice cozy atmosphere in the heart of Little Italy. Our experience was well above average thanks to…read moreour amazing server, Andres! Everyone should be so lucky to have someone like him working for them. Be sure to do a lemon cello shot with him! Salute!

Absolutely amazing! Manuela was the best waitress! She made our night so enjoyable, we will be…read morecoming back because of her!

My only complaint was they brought the equipment early although I was very specific that the…read moreparking lot would be used until the General meeting was finished. A lack of communication but after that was settled they returned on time and were very efficient amd and made sure we knew how to operate everything. They returned on time for pickup and again very efficient. Thanks Magic Jump for a great event!

This is the second time we have rented from Magic Jump and they are awesome. They have great…read morecommunication and drop off and pick up was super easy and on time. We will definitely rent from them again!

Jessica was an essential part of our wedding, from start to finish. Our first call with her sealed…read morethe deal! We love her energy, professionalism, and attention to detail. She is an excellent listener and makes sure she has a full understanding of what you envision for your wedding day. If you don't know what you want, she will ask the right questions so you figure out your vision. During the planning process, she was our counselor, negotiator, hypewoman, and oftentimes - therapist. Her kindness and down to earth nature really helped guide us through the intensity of planning. It's inevitable that drama occurs during the process, and we were so grateful Jessica had our back on all fronts. She is someone you 100% need on your team. Our wedding day was perfect, and we got so many compliments regarding not just the beautiful wedding, but compliments for Jessica herself! Several of our wedding party mentioned that they would have loved to hire her for their weddings. She was a beacon of calm and serene (on the outside :P) during the crazy hectic day and made sure we were our own priority, which is a difficult task when everyone wants your attention! Thank you for taking care of us Jessica - my only regret is that I only plan to be married once, otherwise, I'd get to work with her again and again. Run, do not walk, to get Jessica on board for your wedding! Xo, Max + Myan

We knew after our first call with Jessica that we wanted her to be our wedding planner. Risky to…read morenot shop around but when you know you know! Me and my husband knew we'd get easier overwhelmed with the planning process and we wanted someone calm, organized, and knowledgeable to lead us through this process. Jessica was THAT GIRL. Not only did she have great vendor recommendations and helped us stick to our budget, she was able to assure me when I was anxious about whatever detail was stressing me out that week. We wanted a small, intimate wedding that was beautiful but also relaxed and unfussy. Jessica was able to help us figure out what was necessary and what wasn't, and truly made our wedding feel like "us". One comment we heard again and again from our guests was how smoothly everything ran. From our ceremony to cocktail hour to reception, everything was on schedule and felt effortless, and this is all thanks to Jessica. It really was the most perfect, beautiful day. I can't recommend Plan Prep Party enough!

I highly recommend taking a cooking class with Bibi. My 2 hour private class surpassed my…read moreexpectations! I was visiting SD for a while and found Harvard Cookin' Girl on Google. I called Bibi up and shared that I was looking to learn knife skills. She had me choose what I'd like to cook. I went with French theme - salad nicoise and apple tatin. You're greeted by her warm smile and enter her beautiful house - and you're completely transformed to a dream. She had all the knives laid out and explained the pertinence of 'mis en place'. She even recommended the must-have knives and where to get them without breaking the bank. She customizes the class on the fly depending on your skillset and wants. She went at the perfect pace, letting me give it a go while telling stories of the dishes and alternative options. She even made me an espresso with our apple tatin creation. I left feeling confident in making the two dishes on my own and extremely grateful to have met such a special soul.

Our little biotech company had such a fun evening with Bibi! She is a smart, energetic and funny…read moreperson who knows how to "read" the crowd and engage her guests. Bibi entertained us with fun facts about the Persian food we cooked and provided its relevance culturally. We laughed, learned new cooking techniques and had a fabulous dinner. Would definitely do it again!

Worked with Rachel and Frida as our day of wedding coordinator! Frida made my big day so stress…read morefree. Rachel was also very communicative and made adjustments to our schedule so seamlessly. Both are wonderful to work with!!! 10/10 on services and also very reasonably priced!!

Rachel is a lifesaver!…read more She's there for you from day one. We booked her for partial planning and I am so glad we had her through the whole process. Rachel is honestly more than just a coordinator. She got to know us and befriend us; I even got the cutest dinosaur plushie gift from her when I told her I was a paleontologist! She's on top of everything; she'll send payment reminders, reach out to vendors, give great advice, help you through rehearsal, and make you feel taken care of. Our wedding day went perfectly and we had zero worries about the venue, vendors, or guests. My partner and I were able to enjoy our day together! Thank you Rachel, and Austin! You made our wedding so special. It would not have been the same without you.