Jessica helped us out with so many small details things that we didn't even think about or…read moreconsider. Her knowledge of the wedding process and itineraries are second to none. She went above and beyond what she was tasked with doing and did it happily. She helped make the wedding an easy process. If you are looking for a coordinator/planner Jessica is the best option. We cannot have had the beautiful wedding we did without Jessica. Thank you!

Central Coasts best wedding professional. You must book her. We were planning our wedding long…read moredistance from Florida. She was amazing. She was calm, organized and just lovely to have working with us to make our day PERFECT. Book her early as she is quickly becoming the most in demand wedding planner in the central coast area.

We hired Grace to be our one-day wedding coordinator and she was absolutely wonderful. She gave…read moremore than just one-day to make sure we're all on the same page in knowing everything. Her calm, pleasant and pleasing spirit was delightful. She was like an angel guiding the event staying with timeline, giving all the proper cues. She is great to work with!

I hired Jamie as my day-of planner a month ago for my wedding at Santa Margarita Ranch and she was…read moreabsolutely incredible! She was so organized and on top of everything that I didn't have to worry about a single thing that entire weekend... and trust me, I'm a total control freak so that's easier said than done! Another thing that I really appreciated about Jamie was that even though I only hired her for the day-of, she was totally accessible for the entire year leading up to the event. We're not from the area so we really relied on her for vendor recommendations and such. I would HIGHLY recommend Jamie and her team to anyone!

If I could give more stars to Jamie and Chris, I definitely would!!…read more I cannot say enough good things about their services. We hired CJN for the entire planning and up to day-of festivities and they rocked! From helping us pick out and hire several individual vendors, to taking care of our champagne at the reception (storing it, chilling it, and serving it (!)), they never let us stress! Things went so smoothly that I am completely convinced that there is no way we could have done it without them! At the end, we almost felt like we had UNDER-paid them, since they went above and beyond what we had expected. We live in the Bay Area and had our wedding on the Central Coast, so you can imagine the stress we would have had without CJN. EVERY minor detail, from each timeline detail, to the type of food we wanted for our rehearsal dinner, was handled by CJN. They never took over to the point that we didn't have a say, they just made sure that every single thing was handpicked by us, and they ran with it. The rehearsal, the planning, the ceremony, and the reception was so seamless that we were utterly elated at the end. And, this may sound silly, but Jamie was so quick to reply, and so detailed in her questions and tasks, that we will miss not working with her any longer and being in constant contact. Maybe we will have a big anniversary party in a few years, just so we can hire her again!

Michele was amazing. We used Planimation Events for Month of Coordination. I went to Michele with…read moreany question/concern/problem I had and she was incredibly helpful with everything! She always showed up with a smile on her face and a positive attitude (even when I was getting to be bridezilla). She accommodated every request and offered suggestions to make the wedding run as smoothly and beautifully as possible. We had some issues with our venue (that's another story) and weren't able to set everything up the night before the wedding. There was so much left undone, and I had a plan for it all. I gave Michele a super quick run through of about 20 things I needed to be done the day of the wedding. I didn't know how she was going to get it all done or remember it all, but she did. I didn't do a thing the day of the wedding, Michele and her girls took care of it all -- and it looked amazing! She got every detail right, paid attention to every request I gave her. She respected my ideas and my vision and honored that to give me my perfect day. She was kind and professional and truly was happy for both of us on the day of our wedding. You can tell Michele does this because she loves it. She is genuine and generally a lovely person to be around. Honestly, my wedding would not have been what it was without Michele. I am so happy we used Planimation Events to plan our wedding. I highly recommend Michele and her team. Thank you Michele!!

From the Bride: When we booked our venue, the event manager advised us that we didn't really need…read moreto hire an outside coordinator; apparently very few couples getting married at the Madonna Inn enlist additional help. Because we live out of the area and wanted to enjoy our wedding day as thoroughly as possible, we decided to go ahead and find some extra help who would make sure everything ran smoothly. I interviewed half a dozen highly-qualified planners/coordinators in the SLO area before finding Planimation Events to help us with month-of and day-of services. My initial impressions of Michele were that she was kind, competent, and well-organized; but it turns out her qualifications don't end there! Before the wedding Michele worked with each of our vendors to make sure everyone was well-coordinated and everything was as we planned it. From making sure flags in the reception room were removed before dinner (long story) to perfectly placing each last bit of decor, Michele and her team knew exactly what it took to make sure everything ran smoothly. On the day of the wedding we didn't see Michele much because she and her assistant were actively running the "show behind the show"; everything ran on time and according to plan - if there were any snafus, we had no idea because Michele took care of it. With Planimation's help we were able to relax (well, as much as one can on their wedding day!) and enjoy all our friends and family knowing that Michele had taken care of everything we threw at her along the way. Now here's the part where I get sappy and maybe even a little teary-eyed. Michele and her team provided exactly what we hired Planimation to do flawlessly; make sure all details were taken care of so we could be as present as possible on our wedding day. But the services Michele provided that weren't written in any contract or advertised on her website lie in the deep care and concern she showed for us (the bride and groom) as nervous humans trying to manage our emotions, our relatives, our wedding party, on the day of the biggest party we'll probably ever throw. She and her assistant kept us calm and laughing throughout the day; and not in a superficial way. I truly believe that Michele cares deeply about the people she works with and for; something rare in an industry dedicated to creating "picture perfect" days. With Michele's help our day not only LOOKED picture perfect but FELT picture perfect. Thank you, Planimation, for providing us peace of mind, kindness, and friendship. You have our deepest gratitude for your soulful support and buoyantly positive attitude. We love you! From the Groom: I was very reluctant to spend money on a wedding coordinator when both my wife and I are capable and well-organized. Michele turned out to be a wise investment, leaving wedding-ruining chores and stress to her and her staff, allowing us to enjoy our wedding. Michele was exactly what we needed. Planimation was easy to work with and professional, with what I'm told are good rates. This staff has my deep appreciation.

It was such a privilege getting to work with Brooke, a wonderful professional and person overall…read more From the first phone call to the last minute of the wedding, Brooke and her wonderful team delivered the highest quality of care, design, planning, organization, communication, and execution. With every detail, our day was everything we could have ever wanted and then 10 times more, and felt so personal and created just for us. She made me feel heard and taken care of in the several months of planning and especially on the big day, allowing me and our guests to be completely present and enjoy the wedding fully. I could not have asked for anything more, truly thank you Brooke for all of your hard work and expertise, for the best experience, and for the wedding of our dreams! We will cherish this day for a lifetime - D & G

We can't say enough positive things about Brooke! We booked Brooke to plan both our wedding…read moreceremony, cocktail hour and reception as well as the rehearsal dinner/welcome party. She immediately hit the ground running and quickly identified our requirements and possible vendors based on our venue. Early on in the process, we visited our venue with her and she helped us select the appropriate areas for each of our events. We explained our vision, and she really made it come to life. There are so many small details that need to be considered for the wedding, and she really thought of everything. She was so organized, professional and patient, and answered what felt like a million questions from us throughout the planning process. She arranged meetings and phone calls with the various vendors to help us make any selections. She kept us on track of every deadline and required payment. Her initial questionnaire, wedding planner tool, logistics plan and detailed itinerary provided us with assurance that every detail was covered. . The weekend of the wedding, she was on top of everything -- always there when we needed her and handling things before we even had to ask. She had such a calm demeanor and continually was checking in during the weekend to ensure we were feeling good and to help ease any stress. Everything flowed smoothly and on time throughout the entire weekend. We received so many compliments on the wedding and rehearsal dinner, and our wedding party and families were so impressed with the organization throughout the weekend. She completely took the stress off us so we could actually enjoy the wedding day. We couldn't believe how beautiful everything turned out, thanks to all her hard work. We honestly don't know what we would have done without her!

We hired Kay to coordinate our wedding at Cass Winery in October. We hired her a year prior and she…read morehelped us from square one! We are two out of town attorneys and we had very high standards so Kay had her hands full with us but she absolutely delivered on our wedding day! Kay had plenty of connections and prior professional relationships with vendors in the community and was able to line up vendors for us for everything we needed and more. She assisted with all of the pre-planning in the months leading up to the wedding and was amazing on our wedding weekend, helping us every step of the way to ensure it was a memorable and perfect day. Highly recommend Kay for your wedding coordination services!

Let me start off by saying that Kay is not only a wonderful wedding planner, but a wonderful…read moreperson. I could not recommend her enough. Initially, I wasn't even considering hiring a planner, but the venue that I chose required it, so I went searching and ultimately found Kay. From the first conversation we had, she just "got it." The planning process was far more stressful than I ever could have imagined, but she split it up into manageable parts and helped put me at ease. She was reassuring and calm the entire time, like a supportive best friend or sister. Even with the crazy schedule she was managing at the time, she stayed on top of our communications and was always there for me. She recommended pretty much all of my vendors, and they were fantastic. Every recommendation she made was great. She has excellent taste and a lot of good contacts, so you can rest assured that your wedding will be flawless! Even when I had issues with my catering company (not her suggestion, the venue forced me to choose from a small, pre-selected list), she handled the situation with grace and professionalism. On the big day, she brought her mom and husband to help out, and they were so helpful and kind. During the outdoor ceremony, there was a LOT of wind, and Kay's mom was nice enough to keep the altar from tipping over! My wedding went off so smoothly and my husband and I were thrilled. Yes, there were a few small issues, as one would expect, but Kay's calm, reassuring demeanor helped me to not have a meltdown. Finally, her pricing is MORE than reasonable, given everything that she does. I mean, she really and truly does everything she can to make you happy, and she genuinely cares. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much, Kay!! Nick and I absolutely loved working with you, your team, and your vendors.

Monica was a phenomenal wedding coordinator! I had initially planned to do everything myself and…read morejust have someone execute my vision on the wedding day. However, a few weeks into planning, I realized having an individual with knowledge of all the vendors, and ensuring no other details were missed was critical. I was living on the east coast and planning a wedding celebration on the west coast, so I needed someone else expertise and personal experiences. I chose Monica because: (1) she was very responsive to emails, (2) was so warm, friendly and personable and (3) was willing to work with my budget. She had worked with every vendor I had chosen (except the ice cream truck). She reviewed every contract before I signed. She save us a lot of money on decor and flowers by using her personal inventory and skills. She caught errors in my list and counts for my rentals. She revised my venue layout multiple times and shared in my OCD nature of documentation in google docs. She met with me several times before the wedding day and met up with me in person a month before the wedding when we went to see the venue. The week before the wedding, she contacted all the vendors and I was able to spend time with family. The day of the rehearsal dinner she showed up 4.5 hours early to ensure all the setup was completed for the night and for part of the next day. It went without a hitch and she took care of the decor, and communications with catering. The day of the wedding, she arrived earlier than us to set up! She did my flowers, and did an amazing job. My bouquet was lovely and huge! While my family and I got our hair and makeup done, she set up/decorated the welcome tables, beverage stations, reception tables, escort tables and cocktail tables. She was an organized and calm presence, coordinating with photography, ensuring we were on schedule and guiding us for the ceremony. At the reception, she helped DJ mark with seamless transitions in the itinerary and some small modifications. At the end of the night, she waited for the last person to leave the venue and went above and beyond to help us ensure everyone's safety. Overall, Monica is the best coordinator I couldn't have had the perfect day without her. She made the entire planning process fun and smooth. I felt relaxed and confident through the 4 month planning process! I highly recommend her!

Monica was absolutely amazing! Can't speak highly enough on all the value she provided! Went above…read moreand beyond expectations and truly made our wedding day more special and smooth! She kept calm and provided experience throughout the whole process and was extremely kind and easy to work with!

Samantha did a fantastic job on photos for our business. She is professional, quick, and easy to…read morework with. The photos of the interior and exterior of the business, along with the staff portraits are all beautiful!

Highly recommend Samantha's all-inclusive elopement package! We actually did a bit more than just a…read moresimple elopement, since we invited our parents and sisters to attend, and Samantha was super flexible and awesome at helping to plan a memorable day for all of us. She made my pinterest board come to life. Plus, Samantha's chill and friendly personality made us feel comfortable and made it so that my husband didn't mind taking photos for hours (huge win). The photos she takes are beautiful -- you won't regret it!