Katie gave us great advice and did an amazing job organizing our wedding. She is an expert event…read moreplanner, a knowledgeable Northern California native and has great relationships with venues and vendors all over the Lake Tahoe area. She got us in touch with amazing musicians, hair and make up artists, flower vendors and day of coordinators. With Katie's help our wedding went perfectly.

I highly recommend Jane for all your party decor events. I had her help me plan for my daughter's…read morefirst bday which was a princess theme. She was quick to respond and had many options when it came to decorations and centerpieces. The day of the party, she blew me away with the beautiful balloon garland and her balloon bouquet! She has amazing talent and I would recommend her to anyone.

For anyone looking for someone that can match your vision perfectly with decorating and amazing…read moregroup of people to work with during an event Jane is the one to go to! I have used her already multiple times and each time I couldn't ask for anything more beautiful. She helped me with my wedding and also my sisters bridal shower. I absolutely love her and her work! I'll be using her for every event I hold. Thank you again for your amazing work!

FIVE STARS!!! If there were more stars I would give more!! Marshecka was absolutely amazing!! I am…read moreso thankful for having met her and having her turn my family's vision into an absolutely dream come true!! I found Marshecka on Yelp. I had searched and searched and even met with a couple other party planners and event specialists. This business has so many qualified people who can really pull out all the stops. I was really looking for a genuine connection with the person that I chose to work with for our very special event. I am so thankful that I was able to find that connection with Marshecka and then some!! The event I was planning was my daughter's Quinceanera. One of the most important days in a young woman's life in the latin culture! It is an event that comes together with the love and support of the entire family (immediate and extended) . Marschecka was so patient and accommodating as I had constant input and ideas that I was sharing with her. I was working with a budget but wanted the world :-) Marschecka was absolutely amazing when it came to taking my vision and working within my means!! She was able to secure a vendor that provided uplighting for the entire ballroom. WOW!! It was so beautiful! Just the lighting alone added such an amazing touch of class!! My family and daughter's friends complimented the lighting so much! She also secured a vendor that took care of the balloons for us. It was very important to us that we have balloons but that the room did not look informal or too childish. Marshecka and her vendor took our vision and found the perfect way to compliment the ballroom!! My vision was for the entire ballroom to have draping. I saw so many pictures online of events that were just breathtaking because of draping!! Unfortunately, that amazing decor comes at a very expensive price and I didn't have the budget for it. Marshecka was able to take the budget I did have and the vision I had and designed an absolutely magnificent backdrop and head table decor!! It was such a beautiful focal point!! Marshecka's style and execution was more than I could have imagined!! It was so wonderful to hear family and friends feel like they were at a royal event without it compromising my budget!! Marshecka was has a great heart and compassion!! I recommend her to anyone looking to plan a special event! I feel like she treated me as if I was her family and that allowed me to enjoy my event and not stress about the details. She had my back the entire time!!

You're either reading this because you're just starting out planning your wedding, or you've been…read moreplanning your wedding and you had no idea how much work it would be. I was in the latter category, and having never participated in the wedding planning process, I had no idea what a wedding coordinator did. I only found Marshecka after I had given serious consideration to cancelling what should have been a low key wedding reception. Simply stated, a wedding coordinator is the person you don't know you need until it really starts to hit the fan. When you're feeling overwhelmed, when your vendors go MIA after you've accepted their bid, when you have no idea how your venue is going to get setup in time for your event, when those you've hired to help aren't getting the job done, and when your significant other doesn't really seem interested in anything wedding related, this is your go to person. Do yourself a favor and hire Marshecka at the initial planning stages. Wedding coordinators may seem expensive, but you'll save yourself time and money if you aren't wedding savvy. My family and friends that came to help setup our venue and deliver the décor had nothing but positive things to say about Marshecka and her team. When they needed something, her response was, "I'm on it." I thought she was a bargain for all of the work she got accomplished, and believe me, with all of the décor and vendors at our reception, she had a lot of work to do. My only regret was not hiring her sooner, because I think she could have made my life much easier.

We had the amazing opportunity to work with Heather and the All Set Events team for a recent client…read moreevent and we couldn't recommend them more. From excellent communication to flawless day-of execution and incredible attention to detail, All Set Events truly sets the standard for event planning. Nothing was overlooked - decorations and interior design, logistics and timing, food/beverage/refreshments - everything was intentionally considered, cohesive, and truly professional. And just as importantly, the All Set Events team is warm, graceful, and incredibly hospitable which makes working with them a stress-free and truly delightful experience. We couldn't recommend them more and can't wait to work together again!

I met Heather several years ago while working on a non-profit fundraising gala. I've done the…read moreflower arrangements for this event many times over the years and I can honestly say working along side All Set Events is a pleasure. Her team comes in focused and organized but without the attitude you sometimes get from event planners. Just watching them set up is amazing--every staff member has a floor plan and job to do. Just like a "well oiled machine" they get the job done as quickly and efficiently as possible! They are always in control of the situation and I actually have fun watching them set up. All Set Events handles everything from the coordination of sound and light production, food and beverage service, to stage and decorations. Setting an atmosphere and creating a dramatic first impression is what All Set Events does best. Each event's success depends on all of these things coming together in an organized and united way--and Heather and her team do it with ease. There are always several different vendors at these huge events that have questions and Heather and her team are always the "go-to's" for answers. What I love about All Set Events is if they don't know the answer they will work to get it for you. This is a breath of fresh air in an industry that is sometimes plagued with big egos. I can honestly say I have never met anyone like Heather or her team. They are always willing to go up and beyond for the people/companies they are working for. Working beside them is a pleasure and always makes my job easier!! Tamara Matthews Owner--Janet's Flowers

We chose Chauncey Markham to be our officiant for our wedding and we couldn't have been happier…read morewith our choice. When we first met, I liked her immediately. From the beginning, she was very personable and professional. She was organized and came to the table with a plan to help us get started. Through out the entire process she kept in touch with us, she was always prompt and prepared. She has a certain aura about herself that exudes genuine care about your needs and wishes for your wedding day, and she will work with you to help you figure out details you may not be too sure about. And the best part is, Harmony Ceremonies is totally affordable. I would definitely recommend Harmony Ceremonies to anyone!

I can't say enough good things about Alpha and Omega event planning. I was having a very last…read moreminute ceremony at my home and had been given so many different quotes that seemed way out of my budget. I stumbled across their instagram and thought it wouldn't hurt to get another quote (keep in mind my event was less than 2 weeks away and I mentally given up on hiring someone to decorate.) Within 24 hours they came over saw my vision and quoted me something within my budget. I decided to move forward with them and it was the best decision I made throughout my entire event! They not only did they see my vision but they made it even more beautiful! They were all so kind, courteous, and honest, it just made it so easy on me. They gave me a complete break down allowing me to make different choices if I needed to stay within my budget. I can honestly say I felt very confident and safe with them and everything they did for me! Will most definitely be using them again and referring them to friends and family!!!!! (I worked directly with Lucy and she was just exceptional )

I am forever grateful to Amy and the team at Goodstock Productions for making our wedding the best…read moreday of our lives so far. Our guests could not stop commenting on how we had the most seamless flow and personal wedding they had ever been to. After interviewing a number of candidates, what made us pick Amy was how she balanced both being extremely organized/professional as well as friendly/down-to-earth. Whether you want a traditional wedding, an eclectic out-there wedding, or you aren't even sure what kind of wedding you want yet - Goodstock has your back. My husband and I were having our wedding at a very strict venue that operated like a well-oiled wedding machine, but we still wanted a wedding that felt uniquely like us and Amy helped us deliver on that vision at our budget and in the way we truly wanted. I could go on-and-on, but here are some of the top reasons you should choose Amy and Goodstock for your wedding: + PROFESSIONAL, TIMELY, ORGANIZED. Coming from a type A girly who loves/works in spreadsheets but had very little time because of a demanding job, I was impressed by Amy's ability to be thorough but also clear/concise for people who aren't familiar with sheets. + KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE. Amy knows weddings, and was so on top of details and questions that I would -never- have thought of on my own. + PERSONALIZED, JUDGEMENT-FREE, AND REALISTIC. Amy and Goodstock make sure that you are having the wedding YOU want, and do not press their own agenda. No question or request is off limits, but Amy knows how to kindly and professionally let you know what is realistic and what is not. If you disagree, she will not stop you from moving forward, and will do her best to make it happen. + FLEXIBLE AND RESOURCEFUL. Amy is extremely creative and well-connected - she helped us make our vision for very specific and unique pieces come true, and at the budget we needed. She has a great network of vendors and an endless amount of ideas to make things happen. + FORESIGHT AND CARE. Amy took the time to get to know me, my husband, and details about our guests to make sure attention was given where it was needed. She called out things that we may want to address before it happened, and genuinely cared about both our experiences as well as our guests. + CALM AND SUPPORTIVE. When there's an inevitable hitch during planning or even unexpected events on the wedding day, Amy was there with a solution and support. I am admittedly not the nicest person under wedding stress, and Amy was my rock through everything. TL;DR - If you want someone who is professional, resourceful, caring, on-it, and feels like both the best planner you've ever had and the cool girl you want to be friends with - pick Amy and Goodstock!

As wedding vendors, we experience a lot of different planners. Amy and her team at Goodstock…read moreProductions are absolutely phenomenal! From a vendor perspective, the day feels organized and communication is clear and collaborative from the very beginning! We appreciate the detailed and well organized timeline and email communication leading up to the big day and Amy makes our deliveries seamless. You can always see the couple and guests enjoying the magic! You will be in great hands here!

Ann Saavedra was our day-of wedding coordinator. Our wedding was a great success. I felt that Ann…read morewas not adequately detail oriented for the size and complexity of our event, although ultimately everything turned out great. Pluses: 1. Ann is friendly and professional. She made me feel special during the planning process. 2. We technically had not paid her for wedding planning- only for the day of coordination - but she was happy to meet with me at length before the wedding and also met with the florist and my sister who was involved in the planning. She made a special site visit and made helpful suggestions to my sister. 3. Ann appears to be very experienced. She thought of issues to consider during the wedding planning which I never would have thought of including considering how to position readers in the ceremony seating arrangement, where parents most likely should sit, etc. She similarly gave helpful suggestions for the order of the procession. She recommended making lists of people to pick up centerpieces, leftover cake, and other equipment from the wedding so that the day of went more smoothly. I felt that her suggestions helped us feel more relaxed on the day of the event because many things were "taken care of." 4. When my sister discovered at the last minute that the chairs that arrived were incorrect, Ann spent time with the vendors and helped correct the problem. Behind the scenes, she took care of everything and I didn't even know about it. Minuses: 1. During the pre-wedding preparation periods, I started to notice that she failed to read most of the emails I sent her or CC'ed her on to update her on changes in plans. 2. At the rehearsal I was shocked to find that she had a beautiful timeline and outline of all the details of the wedding which she didn't seem familiar with (I heard her daughter puts the packet together for her). She was inefficient in conducting the rehearsal due to lack of familiarity with the details. 3. The day of the wedding she was often not present or readily available, even when we called her cell phone. 4. She failed to make sure corsages and bouquets were available for the photos even though we followed her timeline so she should have known when to bring them. 5. I heard afterward that she snapped at a family member who came to kindly ask why the candles for the ceremony had been removed. 6. When the time of the bouquet toss came I realized that she had not made the toss bouquet available to me and she was unavailable at that time. I ended up using my real bouquet which luckily i was ok with parting with. Overall, I will say this- my wedding turned out beautifully. I didn't feel that this was really because of Ann, but I think that she may have done some behind the scenes work that helped. There weren't any major disasters, but I wondered if she would have been able to handle it if there had been. A simpler and smaller wedding may make for a different story. In addition, her strengths may be more in helping with the planning process than in the hectic day of coordination.

As a professional photographer and have worked with Ann I always thought how smooth things flowed…read morewith her taking care of details. Organized and and always on top of things. When my daughter was married in May 2013 we were lucky that Ann Saavedra was on board. Ann only wants it to be one of the most happiest days of your life. Details and getting things done so the bride wont worry why the salad is not there or when is the first dance. She is a lovely person and I highly recommend her to all my clients.