I truly cannot say enough good things about Godoy Events and working with Alana and Lauren for my 30th birthday party. I had a VERY specific vision for the night and they completely understood it from the beginning and helped bring everything together better than I could have imagined. From all of the planning leading up to the party to the actual day, they were both amazing. Alana made the whole process feel so seamless and I always felt like my vision was understood and in good hands. You can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and wants the event to be just as special as you do. There were even things they brought to my attention during the planning process that I hadn't thought of (which is saying a lot because I'm very Type A and genuinely thought I had thought of everything ). They had me consider little details I never would have thought about on my own and it ended up making such a difference. And Lauren was seriously ON IT. She was so organized, responsive, and thorough with all of the coordination leading up to the party. On the day of, she went above and beyond to make sure I was taken care of the entire time. I never felt like I had to check on anything or make sure something was getting done because she was already on top of it. There were even things that came up the day of that they handled and solved before I ever knew there was an issue. That alone was worth everything to me. I was actually able to enjoy my own party, be present with everyone, and take it all in instead of worrying about what was going on behind the scenes. Alana and Lauren make such a great team and I genuinely don't know how I would have pulled off this party without them. Everything came together sooo beautifully and the night was everything I hoped for and more. I cannot recommend having an event planner or at least a day-of coordinator enough. It is worth every single penny and working with Godoy Events made me understand exactly why. I'm so grateful I trusted them with such a special milestone and already know exactly who I'll be calling when it's time to plan my wedding!! read more

Alana and her whole team were amazing from start to finish! We were referred to Godoy by our venue, The Sinclair, and luckily they were still available for wedding coordination. We got married this Valentine's Day and had so much decor with us, but Bianca and Lauren did an incredible job setting up and ensuring the day went smoothly. I was also in constant communication with Alana and Bianca during the couple months leading up to the date. I want to get married again just thinking about it! read more

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Yall. I am so incredibly particular about every single damn thing that when it came time to my 40th birthday, I decided to throw myself a huge party ON MY OWN because I figured no one would do it quite like how I had envisioned it. Well, once I secured the venue and started trying to secure vendors, I realized this was going to be a LOT more stressful than I had imagined. I'd met Alana at The Sinclair when I did a walkthrough. She answered all my questions and when I told her about my vision and what I wanted, you could tell she truly saw it and wasn't just trying to appease me. So when it came time to hire someone to take on Day-Of coordination, I knew she was the perfect person for the job. This event, was truly truly a labor of love, one which I poured just about every ounce of energy into. I get so wrapped up in what I want that it's hard for me to delegate because I know no one will do it quite like how I want it. Enter Alana. She truly truly just gets it. Yall. When I tell you that not only did Alana know exactly wtf I wanted, but she executed it better than I could have even imagined! I was literally speechless. Alana and Denise truly made my night super special, took care of everything, and checked on me endlessly throughout the night to see if I needed anything. There is no way I would have been able to pull off this party without Alana. Not only does she have the knowledge and experience, but her personality and warmth truly make you feel at ease. read more

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I used Godoy Events for my wedding at the Sinclair on Gst in San Diego and it was the most beautiful event and wedding! But what really stood out to us was how organized they were! We truly would have had way more stress leading up to the wedding but Alana specifically was clear and efficient in her communication and it resulted in a virtually seamless wedding where me and my husband were taken care of all night and never had to worry about anything! read more

Words cant adequately describe how awesome Alana and her team are. My wife and I were very intentional in our search for vendors to work with - we wanted great people who we vibed with and are from minority-owned/led businesses. From our first call, Alana passed the vibe check immediately. Clearly knowledgeable, hardworking, and trustworthy what set her apart for us was that she didn't try to impose a traditional way of having a wedding on us. We had said at the get-go that we wanted to do things differently and really find ways to make our wedding unique to us, and she embraced our desires and our ideas with open arms and encouragement, which is exactly what you want from your wedding coordinator/planner - someone who understands what you and your partner want and will help you make it happen. The month leading up to the big day is innately stressful, but Alana helped ease our stress leading up to the big day. When our big weekend came, we knew we were in great hands. From rehearsal (she was coordinating a 40 person wedding party/aka our homies of honor) and throughout our wedding day/night, Alana and her team crushed it, and we are forever grateful to them. They say sometimes you have to compromise, but with Alana and her team you don't, you could have it all with a coordinator/planner. If you want someone who is culturally expansive, visionary, fun, humanity-forward, hardworking, knowledgeable, and can execute, look no further. Regardless of what type of wedding you want, Alana and her team are the ones to make your wedding dreams come true. read more

Alana and her team were great! Alana's support and attention to detail ensured our daughter's wedding planning was less stressful. She thought of so many details we didn't think of! She followed up and followed through on everything as promised and in a timely fashion. As a result, our daughter's wedding was a great experience for our daughter and her groom and the guests! Most importantly, the bride and groom had a great time and were stress-free for their big day! I highly recommend Godoy Events if you're in need of a wedding planner! read more

Alana and Bianca were tremendous! They're the kindest and calmest souls, exactly what you want on your wedding day! From initial steps to the day of they were so organized, calm, understanding, and diligent. They made our day incredibly special and exceeded our expectations in every way. read more

If you're thinking about getting help with planning your child's birthday party, Alana is truly amazing. We knew we wanted to host a party at our home for friends and family but between a full time job and juggling being a parent, time is valuable and planning a party felt overwhelming. Alana and I talked about what we had in mind and her recommendations blew us away. She had so many fabulous ideas and helped with all of the details. From booking the vendors directly, sending us links for party supplies and more, she had handled everything. The morning of the party, she and her staff arrived early to help with set up, managed all of the vendors and ensured the day was a huge success. We got so many complements on the party and a few friends told us it was the best kids party they had been to! We couldn't have done it without Alana. The kids were raving about the slime table, loved getting their faces painted and everyone was in awe of the beautifully decorated dessert table. Alana went over and beyond by taking pictures throughout the party, capturing so many wonderful moments that we'll always remember. We can't recommend Godoy Events enough! read more

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Alana is great to work with! She is super friendly, organized, and professional. You can tell she really cares about her clients by the way she pays careful attention to even the smallest details. If you are looking for a coordinator for your event, I can't recommend her enough! read more

Alana and her team were absolutely amazing! My husband and I are so grateful to have found such trustworthy and dependable coordinators. Alana and her team had made planning such an important event as simple as possible. They were extremely flexible with last minute changes and extremely easy to reach when we needed help with any changes we wanted to make. We cannot thank Alana, Bianca, and the rest of her team enough with helping us celebrate with our friends and family stress free. We have so much thankfulness and love for Godoy Events for helping us celebrate our day read more

We are just blown away by how well the day went. Godoy Events helped and guided us since the beginning. From every detail to last minute changes, the team was able to make it happen. I cannot thank them enough and will recommend them to anyone that is getting married in the future! read more

My first time meeting Alana I knew right off the bat that she was an experienced industry professional. There are a lot of planners out there, but Alana stands out. Not only is she extremely personable and detail oriented, but she's also diligent, exceptionally organized, and overall just an amazing human to be around. If you're considering her for your next event, look no further! She has a wealth of knowledge and has great recommendations for other wedding vendors. read more

Alana and her team are such a joy to work with. My husband and I felt like we were in such good hands throughout the whole planning process. I cannot stop raving about her to all my friends and family. We planned our wedding in Santa Barbara and we live in San Francisco, so it was essentially a destination wedding and we were worried about finding and coordinating our vendors from far away. Alana helped use her Southern California connections to make it all happen. She is responsive and reliable. She is a very experienced planner which made us feel like our wedding would be a guaranteed. hit. I felt I could always count on her to make sure planning was on track. My friends and family were so shocked how relaxed I was throughout the process. I would always tell them it was because of Alana; she melted all my fears away. From our rehearsal lunch to our wedding night, she made sure everything on our timeline happened as discussed. She made sure the decorations were set up beautifully and had the perfect rentals I needed; I was so glad we didn't have to waste additional materials. She kept the night moving and went above and beyond in checking in on us throughout the day--she even had a clever wedding day emergency kit that so many of our guests benefitted from. If you are planning a wedding, you have to hire Alana so she can help the weddings of your dreams come true! read more

I wish I could get married all over again just for the excuse to talk to Alana every week again! All jokes aside, having Alana as our wedding planner was one of the best decisions we made. She, along with her team, are such a joy to work with - throughout the wedding planning process and the wedding day itself. Especially since we were planning our San Diego wedding from the Bay Area, it was so nice to have Alana in SD running the show. From day one, she made all the decision making so so easy. As someone who was approaching big decision fatigue, it was so nice to have someone Alana, who had a great eye for design, help me bring our dream wedding to life. We were overwhelmed with all the options with all different types of vendors, but she was able to give great suggestions. Her years of wedding planning and expertise gave us a lot of insight and suggestions of what made a fun wedding, which was something we really appreciated. Her professionalism and attention to detail put all and any wedding worries at ease. No detail was missed by her and that was something we truly appreciated. One of the biggest compliments/feedback I received the night of our wedding was how organized it was, how smooth everything went, and the timing of it all was perfect. My response was that it was all thanks to Alana. We were able to fully enjoy our night knowing that Alana and her team have done all they could to ensure everything would run smoothly. Thank you so much, Alana and Team! read more

Alana and her team were an absolute pleasure to work with at the Martin Johnson House on 8/17/24. Her ability to communicate and transparency throughout the entire Wedding process was second to none! Not only was she prepared from a logistical standpoint, her personality and vibe was professional and easy going. Hope to work with you again soon Alana! read more

If you are looking for the best wedding planner in San Diego, look no further than Alana and Godoy Events. As a professional wedding DJ, I've worked alongside Alana for years. One thing about Alana is she will always create the best wedding experience possible for all of her clients. Her level of professionalism and attention to detail is 2nd to none. Along with her friendly, charming and kind personality just makes her an absolutely pleasure to work with. She always looks after her clients and vendors. If you are planning a special event in the San Diego and surrounding area, I HIGHLY recommend Alana and her team at Godoy Events as your planner. It will make your event run smoother and she will give you peace of mind. read more

Alana is incredible!! She helped our wedding run so smoothly. She helped us make sure we had all the details finalized before the wedding. Her team was great as well. The timeline she pulled together was super helpful. Highly recommend working with Alana. It was a joy! read more

It has a pleasure to work with Alana and her team. As a wedding DJ, it it's important to work with other vendors to make day perfect for the bride and groom and they are on point with communication. I would highly recommend them for your event. read more

I would recommend Alana and Denise to anybody!!! Denise day of was so helpful, attentive, and so fun! She helped iron out day of kinks and even ran to the store to grab some last minute things. Would recommend this team to anyone!! read more

I worked with Alana on an amazing wedding for Rachael & Christian at the Sinclair on G. I knew of Godoy Events prior to working on this event and their reputation. However when it came to this event they far exceeded my expectations and went above and beyond. There are som many qualities that make great event planning and wedding coordination and as a DJ sometimes you feel left out and need to ask for things. That was never the case and I was CC'd on emails and kept in the lop on all updates. Their professionalism and proactive approach was amazing and the day of the event all of the timeline and key moments were continually checked on while executed. I can't state how much I wish this was the industry standard, but it is not. I have had many I work with drop the ball in so many aspects. If you want to make sure that your event is an utter success make sure to hire Godoy Events as part of your dream vendor team! read more

Alana, was fantastic. Very easy to work with. Helped me find catering services within my budget. Helped smooth out communication between various services while I was out of town. Made sure things ran smoothly for me and my guests so that I could enjoy everyone on the day of my event. Highly recommend. read more

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Alana was the best coordinator a bride could ask for. She was professional and you can tell she knows her stuff with how prepared she is and thoughtful she was for all of the things. When there were small Mishaps with another vendor out of her control she handled it with grace and checked in with us throughout the entire day which helped to keep us calm and collected. I was very specific in asking for an assistant if possible who spoke Vietnamese and Alana was able to make it happen which was very special for some of our guests. Alana also helped with a trustworthy list of recommended vendors which also came in handy! Alana was immediately available to help with anything including helping to do a last minute hem with safety pins for a bridesmaid. We are so thankful to be blessed with Alana's presence for a very long day at multiple locations. read more

If you are interested in working with a team of professional, supportive, creative, and "can do/ will do" attitude- look no further, Alana and her team do not disappoint. The team shares equal love and energy in putting your event first. You will never find yourself worried without being reassured. We were beyond thankful for the planning and completing our vision with the Godoy team. Communication is key when planning a special day, and is one of the many strengths the team excels in. I sent emails, texts, and voicemails often to share ideas or concerns, and each team member contributed to making sure all my questions or ideas were captured. I highly recommend Godoy Events, not only as a quality planning/event management vendor, but a wonderful advocate for managing all vendors. Lastly, we extremely valued the team's understanding and support of our cultural heritage. They were comfortable highlighting these details throughout our wedding. The team embraced our culture as their own and did not hesitate to make sure we were happy with the details suggested. Thank you to Godoy Events for creating a loving and timeless evening. read more

Hiring Alana and her team for day of coordination for my 315 person wedding was the best decision I made! We got in touch a few months before the wedding and ever since I signed the contract she was the biggest help! Communication was so easy with her, I could text, email, or DM her and she almost always got back to me immediately. She did a great job of taking over my vendors once I handed over all their info. She made sure to get in contact with each one and continuously touch base with them to make sure all expectations were going to be met. During our walkthrough of the venue, there were some vendor contracts I was unfamiliar with and it was as if Alana studied the contracts because she knew all of the answers before I could even look them up in the contract. We took a few hours to discuss the timeline/flow of the wedding and Alana made sure every little detail was listed and even down to the minute! All of the vendors were very impressed saying that she sent out the most detailed timeline they have ever seen! There was a surprise hula that I was doing for the groom and I forgot to warn the DJ before our meeting to not say anything about it, so I was fully expecting for the surprise to be ruined, however I didn't know Alana had already let the vendors know not to say anything about it if the groom was present! Little things like this were such a big help and showed how much she was paying attention to things. Alana and Alyssa were present for the setup of the venue the day prior which was great. Them being there allowed for my family to not have to worry so much about all the work that needed to get done. It was also nice they were there because they got to see what decor came out of what boxes, and how to put everything back at the end of the night. The reception hall looked absolutely amazing! Our wedding reception went better than expected! My biggest worry was the timing of events, and we actually were able to get ahead of schedule, which meant more time to party! She constantly made sure my husband and I were taken care of with food and drinks, and also just our mental state too. There were some silly little hygiene things that were needed throughout the night and she had everything right there! Once the formal events happened and it was time to party, the team started to get decor that was no longer being used put away. That ensured we were cleaned up and out of the venue on time. It also made for the rest of the clean up to go very smooth. To say the least, Alana and her team nailed our wedding day. Our vision and expectations were definitely exceeded! I highly recommend Alana and her team for any of your upcoming events! read more

Alana and her team were perfect for our wedding in San Diego! They did an incredible job managing multiple venues and multiple vendors (audio, hair and makeup, photo, reception dinner, event furniture). Some of our vendors (floral) were family members, and Alana did a great job handling those relationships. Alana truly went above and beyond in helping us prepare and set up in the weeks and days leading up to the big day, which was extremely helpful since we were coming in from out of town. She gave excellent recommendations and her foresight was invaluable in helping us prepare for things that we hadn't anticipated. Her professionalism and experience made for a really fun, memorable, and worry-free wedding day! read more

Alana was so easy to work with! She was responsive and down to earth. Highly recommend her!

Alana made every dream about my wedding come true!! She truly did an amazing job helping throughout the day. To say it was help, is an understatement, she was constantly there when I needed her and even when I thought I didn't. She was professional, caring, task-orientated, and the best coordinator. Before the wedding she helped organize vendor list information, she was always a phone call away for any questions I had, and she caught things I didn't even think of. This made me feel at ease and peace knowing I was in good hands; this couldn't be truer than the day of the wedding. I was in the best of hands. Not only did she cater to myself and my groom, she fit right in with family and friend while still keeping her focus on us. Thank you Alana!!! Gratitude isn't enough!! read more

Wow where do I even start??? I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Alana as my wedding planner! From start to finish, Alana went ABOVE and beyond to make sure that all of my needs were met. I can get a little type A and had about 7 months to plan out our perfect wedding. There were so many details that I wanted to make sure were highlighted on our big day from small décor details, flower placement, vendors, important cultural traditions...you name it. Alana really took the time to understand me and my husband's vision and turn it into reality and execute with such grace! My husband and I initially wanted to do our wedding in San Diego and I was referred to Alana through a friend, and I'm glad that I stayed with her even though we didn't end up doing our wedding in SD! From the first consultation call I already got a good genuine feeling and vibe from her - which is everything to me! I'm so overjoyed with all the compliments we've received from guests saying how beautiful our day was. And we got so many compliments on how our day really represented the both of us as a couple (coming from 2 different backgrounds). We honestly couldn't have done it all without Alana and Antonio, the dream team! Seriously they're such a good team and really took care of not just organizing our wedding day & making sure everything ran smoothly -- but also making sure we were pampered and taken care of throughout the night! One of my favorite things that Alana and Antonio did was that they captured snippets of pictures and videos of our wedding and all of our guests and shared it with us. I kid you not I have been looking at all of our footage on repeat since our big day! Definitely a plus to have especially when you are patiently waiting for your photography & videography to come back! All in all, if you're looking for a professional team who is organized, personable, fun, trustworthy, detail-oriented, kind, look no further!! My husband I will forever cherish all of our beautiful memories from the best day ever =) read more

Alana truly made my wedding day perfect and I cannot recommend her more to anyone who is looking for the most amazing coordinator or planner for their special day. Alana was so communicative, organized, and detail-oriented. She went way above and beyond her day-of role, including helping out with vendor communication, ensuring we were on track with all the details big and small for the wedding day, providing the most professional schedule I've ever seen, and even hooking us up with florists and other vendors that she had worked with. She was on top of sending everything out to our vendors so I didn't even have to worry about it. Alana spent so much time with phone calls, texts, emails, discussing my vision, and asking pointed questions about things that I hadn't even thought of to make sure everything was covered. I felt so confident and stress-free with her at the helm of the planning. On the actual day, thanks to Alana, everything went off without a hitch. She mc'd the day and night, even took videos of our day, and helped us out with some professional videography to commemorate our day. She had an entire kit as well, and was able to help with a stain that got onto my dress right before the ceremony. I honestly couldn't have imagined a better coordinator than Alana. 10 out of 10 would recommend her for anyone's wedding planning needs. WE LOVE HER!! read more

Alana is amazing to work with! She is always responsive and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a planner. She is organized, communicative, and truly goes above and beyond for her clients! Highly recommend! read more

We had an amazing experience with Alana and her staff at Godoy Events as we hired them to plan my husband and my Vow Renewal/25th Anniversary ceremony. We had the event at Presidio Park and Alana had many great ideas and suggestions! We hired two of her preferred vendors and we had excellent service. Alana provided great communication, quick responses and very professional. My husband and I received several compliments on how the ceremony turned out great! Thank you Alana and Godoy Events for your hard work behind the scenes and preparing everything for our special day!! We truly enjoyed our Vow Renewal and I highly recommend Godoy Events! read more

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I have worked with hundreds of coordinators and I have to say that Alana is one of the best I have worked with! She was so professional, kind and flexible throughout the whole process. She had very timely correspondences and was really on top of everything including the many changes to the schedule. Her positive attitude and willingness to be flexible really contributes to couple's being able to enjoy their day and not have added stress from more anxious or newer coordinators. I highly recommend her and if I could give her more than 5 stars I would! read more

I have worked with Alana as a makeup and hair stylist for the wedding she coordinated. Having being in the wedding industry for more than 10 years, I know when I see a good coordinator. She took her time to greet the couple, family and vendors. The timeline, list of the vendor contacts and special instructions she prepared were well organized and easy to understand. I look forward to working with her again in the future. read more

My business worked with Godoy Events for a birthdy party. As an independant contractor I was very happy with their communication and professionalism. Not only were they very thorough with communication prior to and through the Event, they were also friendly and pleasant to work with. Look forward to working with you again. Thank you! read more

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On the vendor side of events I wanted to give a shout-out to Alana and her new company. Every time I've worked with her she is exceptionally kind, organized, and helpful. She asks all the right questions prior to the event which makes my job way easier. There's one event I did with her that honestly should've been chaos. I knew what was going on behind the scenes and there were vendors added at the last minute, vendors that didn't have necessary equipment, and a higher guest count than projected. Alana stepped up and took care of everything and made it look easy. She stayed calm through it all and kept all the vendors on track with a smile on her face. The clients and guests couldn't tell that there were so many fires that had to be put out because she didn't miss a beat. Without alana, I don't think we could've pulled that party off let alone call it a huge success. read more

Alana was fast, proactive, and always calming to talk to and work with. We hired her for our wedding and kept things as easy as could be. She and her team dealt with any day of problems in a quick and quiet manner. I would recommend her for any wedding! read more

My wife and I were hesitant to hire a wedding planner because our venue was a full service deal, but after hiring Alana, we knew that we made the best choice. The first planning call we had with her, my mom and cousin were with me and we were concerned about a few things we thought the venue would miss. But Alana reassured us that she'd reach out prior to the wedding and oversee these details on the day of. Before we got too far into the conversation, my mom and I couldn't help but point out that she has this incredibly calming voice that made us all feel so secure and like we were in really good hands. Jump forward to the day of our wedding and we couldn't be happier we had her there. All of our guests made comments about her energy and how they noticed she was so on top of things. The issues we were worried about with the venue, she personally made sure to handle, and she even helped watch my nephew during the ceremony since he started crying and making a scene. She took initiative on small decisions so that the venue staff didn't need to ask us. Typically that would concern me, but she made all the right calls and really understood what we wanted. I was thoroughly impressed at the way she anticipated things - there were small things that my family asked her to do and they were already done before they asked. There were some balloon decorations that were made for my niece who was celebrating her birthday the same day and we asked Alana to pop all the balloons after the event, not thinking to mention keeping the number ones... well we didn't even need to mention it because she kept the numbers, packed them safely in the car with the rest of our decor, and even wrote a sweet note which we found after unpacking everything. Stop thinking about it. Just book her. The thought and care that she gives to everyone she works with is incomparable. Alana - thank you for making our dreams come true! read more

There is no one on this planet that could have planned a better wedding for us than Alana Godoy!! Our daughter, Jan, just got married last Saturday, June 8th, and EVERYTHING was perfect because of all of Alana's hard work and perfect planning. The timing of the ceremony and the reception was spot on so that there were none of those awkward pauses between cocktails and dinner and dancing and departure that I have often experienced at other weddings. I must have called 15 plus other wedding planners and there was something about my first phone call with Alana that made me fall in love with her. She answered everyone of my many many phone calls and was always ready with great remommendations and problem solving ideas of how to handle our special day. She went above and beyond every step of the way to make sure everything would turn out wonderfully. Our wedding exceeded all my expectations. You would be CRAZY not to use Alana for your wedding or for any important event in your life. Call her and you will see why!!! I wish I could give her more stars. I love her and will always stay in touch with her.....that is just how special she is..... read more

Godoy events helped make my dream wedding a reality! We decided to have Alana on the day of the wedding as our day of coordinator and she excelled in all she did. We began planning for the day months before and she took my vision and articulated it to perfection the day of. She was quick to ask all questions I hadn't originally thought of and i'm so thankful for that because no detail was left unfinished. I never felt even the slightest sprinkle of stress on my day or heard of any emergency that came across. She truly knows how to problem solve and keep it quiet from the bride and groom while still excelling at providing everything dreamt of the couple. She is so personable and keeps the good vibes rolling the whole night. Alana sticks to her timeline and makes sure you're staying on track so you get to enjoy the entirety of your day. She is there to support you and make you feel top tier on your special day and I felt exactly that. Thank you so much Godoy Events for turning my dream into a reality as I married the love of my life! read more

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