I've had the pleasure of working with Melissa from I Do Weddings and Events on several weddings, and every single time I find myself thinking, "This bride is so lucky to have Melissa!" She is incredibly professional, organized, kind, and truly one of the sweetest wedding planners I've ever worked with. She has such a calm, warm presence, which makes such a difference on a wedding day--not only for the couple and their families, but for all of us vendors working behind the scenes. Melissa works frequently at The Scripps Seaside Forum in La Jolla, and she knows this beautiful venue inside and out. Her experience there really shows in how smoothly everything comes together. I also have to mention her vendor recommendations. Everyone she brings onto her team is wonderful--professional, talented, and simply the best at what they do. As a wedding photographer, it is always such a pleasure to work alongside Melissa because I know the day will be beautifully organized and the couple will be very well taken care of. I highly recommend Melissa and I Do Weddings and Events to any couple looking for an experienced, caring, and genuinely wonderful wedding planner. She is an absolute gem! read more

Being a Type A person, I had already found most of my vendors before deciding that we needed a coordinator for our big day. What initially drew me to I Do Weddings... was her team's familiarity with San Diego wedding venues, and especially with our venue, the Scripps Seaside Forum. From our first consultation with Melissa, through every call and email, we immediately felt at ease knowing she was by our side. Melissa truly made the wedding planning process so much easier. She was incredibly responsive and always had an answer to my many questions in the months leading up to the wedding. I never felt like I was bothering her or asking too much, and knowing we had someone experienced and dependable to turn to made such a difference. On the wedding day, Melissa and her assistant coordinator, Elena, made sure everything went according to plan. My husband and I felt completely stress-free that morning because we knew Melissa and her team had everything under control. We were able to simply enjoy our day and be present in the moment, which was exactly what we wanted. I would HIGHLY recommend Melissa and her team to anyone planning a wedding. We are so grateful for everything they did to make our wedding day so seamless and special! read more

Hire Jill -- it will be the single best thing you can do for your wedding. We got married at Scripps Seaside Forum in La Jolla. On our initial phone call with Jill, I knew immediately she needed to be our wedding planner -- she has planned countless weddings at this venue and actually got married there herself. It was clear right away that she knew this location inside and out. Jill is the sweetest, most organized person, and she knows exactly how to make sure you truly enjoy the planning process. We hired her a year out, and she helped us with every step along the way. She has a rolodex of amazing vendors and took the guesswork out of finding people we could trust -- all of whom helped bring our dream day to life. So many people will tell you that wedding planning is stressful -- but with Jill, we can confidently say it doesn't have to be. It can actually be fun. On the wedding day itself, Jill handled absolutely everything from start to finish, and more. She truly goes above and beyond. If anything went wrong behind the scenes, we never knew about it -- she handled it all so seamlessly that we were completely free to be present with our friends and family instead of worrying about any logistics. Our big day was everything we could have imagined and more, and so much of that credit goes to Jill. A few days after the wedding, we felt a little sad knowing we wouldn't have our regular check-in call with her anymore -- that's how wonderful she is. read more

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As our coordinator, partial planner, and florist, Melissa helped us manage our timeline and expectations very well from the moment we hired her. She knew when to ramp up our frequency of meetings and she also knew when to tell us to relax and not worry about stuff. We like that she comes with the aisle planner software and lets us access it. She provided a thorough checklist for us with indications of when an item on the list should be completed by. She was very accessible and we knew we could count on her to respond quickly even if our question was not urgent. As our florist in addition to our planner, she helped a lot with some last-minute florals that we wanted to do and made sure everything happened very smoothly. When we couldn't find any freshly squeezed juice near me Melissa was eager to help and make sure we had that by the time of the wedding. Everyone was impressed at how quickly the venue was able to transform between the different stages of the wedding and how knowledgeable Melissa was. We really appreciated about how Melissa joined us in our vendor meetings and kept in touch with them for us. We definitely would've gotten overwhelmed if we did not have Melissa. read more

Jill helped coordinate my husband and I's dream wedding. She was extremely professional, organized, and knew all the steps to take to make our wedding the perfect day. We appreciate her attention to detail, communication, and most of all the amount of care she had for our family. I Do Weddings is a great company to work with, we highly recommend. - The Andersons read more

We used I-Do... for both day-of coordination and florals for our wedding at Scripps Seaside Forum, and it was one of the best decisions we made! Elena and her team were absolutely phenomenal and made our wedding day so much more enjoyable and stress-free. Day-of Coordination: Elena stood out not only on the wedding day but also in the months leading up to it. She was incredibly helpful during the planning process--offering thoughtful insight into creating a seamless timeline and even helping with ideas for decor and place settings tailored to our outdoor, beachy (and occasionally windy!) wedding. She thought of every detail, from preparing us in advance to get those dreamy photos (like the first kiss and cake cutting) to ensuring everything ran on schedule without a hitch. On the day, Elena was a true lifesaver. From the rehearsal to the ceremony and reception, I never once had to worry about where I needed to be or what was next. She kept everything moving smoothly, pointing me in the right direction while allowing me to fully enjoy the company of our guests and the magic of the day. And she always made sure we were taken care of (never without a drink in hand!). Her leadership and attention to detail made it all so effortless for us. Florals: Melissa tackled all of our floral arrangements, and I couldn't have been happier with how they turned out! Working within my limited budget, she brought my vision to life with stunning florals that perfectly matched our style and the seaside setting. Melissa truly understood the look I was going for, and her creativity and expertise made every arrangement stand out beautifully. She even gave me a calming pep talk before I walked down the aisle, which was such a thoughtful touch during a nerve-wracking moment. If you are considering a wedding at Scripps Seaside Forum (or anywhere else), I cannot recommend I-Do highly enough. Elena is an incredible coordinator who will make your wedding day run flawlessly, and Melissa will make your vision a reality. Thank you, Elena and Melissa, for helping make our wedding day unforgettable! read more

Melissa was incredible - she helped us plan our reception at Seabird Resort and I truly feel like she went above and beyond- in logistics and emotional support! I booked her early and we initially just did a couple meetings to discuss our vision and needs regarding coordination, vendor contracts and florals since we did not need a full-planning service, only partial. She was always upfront and gave me honest opinions especially when it came to where to splurge and save, and what could look good and what wouldn't. The last 2 months is where she really shined, helping us follow up with vendors on details, setting deadlines for me to book rentals, reviewing contracts and constantly doing sanity checks when I needed it. The day of, she came extremely prepared, everything flowed smoothly (except some technical issues on part of the venue) and she was great at going with the flow and just letting the vibe and natural mood of the day go, and fixing whatever problems I threw at her. We also had her as our florist and she truly out did herself- her prices were incredibly reasonable and she handled everything like a champ when her assistant got sick the day of the reception. She also took my back and forth floral design suggestions and changes very well, as I am quite particular on details in some areas and deferred to her expertise in others. Honestly could not have done it without her and she was without a doubt my #1 worth it vendor! Would absolutely hire her for all your wedding planning and floral needs. read more

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"I do Weddings and Events" made every moment of our wedding day feel like we were living a dream! If you have ever imagined your wedding planner as a close friend, someone who has your back no matter what, someone who can tell you the good, the bad and prevent the ugly and also create this amazing calm space for your special day, you have to have Melissa! She was everything I knew we needed. The day I met Melissa, I knew I wanted her to be a part of our Wedding because of her professionalism, her relatability, her creativity and most of all her presence and sense of calm when confronted with last minute challenges. If you've been anywhere near this industry for any length of time, you know that no wedding is perfect; but I have to say, with Melissa, everything in my eyes was perfect! Yes, my veil fell off as I was walking down the aisle, but something she taught me was to not sweat the small stuff. She is the support any couple needs and so reliable! If I could give an Oscar for Best Wedding Planner, it would be Melissa! Thank you again for making our ethereal wedding in the woods come alive with whimsy. I know my husband will be forever grateful that I did not have to pay attention to one single detail of our Wedding Day, what a dream it was! Sincerely, Chelsea & Lafras read more

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It was a magical day and I wanted to post our sincere gratitude for Melissa and her team for our wedding this past Saturday. First of all we hired Melissa early on in the process and she was instrumental is referring us to some fantastic vendors. The Officiant was phenomenal. So many compliments on their heartfelt vows and the beautiful way he coordinated it all with his own words, he took the time to get to know the Bride and Groom which made it so very special. Melissa was a calming voice the day of the wedding and it was comforting to have her able to handle it all without a hitch. She organized everything and was making sure we were on schedule. We had a bit of a timing delay and Melissa wasted no time in getting things moved along so that we could finish up getting amazing photos and get to our guests at the cocktail reception. She was our guiding light and I want to say we were so happy to have her there on our daughter's special day. read more

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We absolutely love Jill, she is truly the best! From start to finish, she was beyond organized, incredibly knowledgeable, and always one step ahead. Our wedding day went 100% smoothly thanks to her. Jill thought of every little detail we never would have considered and handled everything with such calm and confidence. It was completely worth it, we honestly couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner. We love her and recommend her to anyone looking for someone who will make their day seamless, stress-free, and unforgettable! Thank you, Jill!! read more

Whatever you are doing and wherever you are in your wedding planning process... book Melissa. She made my wedding a dream come true. I can't believe the value I got from her services, she truly did it all! She walked me through the whole process, gave me helpful tasks to complete as I was planning, and was always there for me when I needed to call. I can't believe her service was so affordable! A bonus is that she also works as a florist and provided our flowers. It was super convenient because it was one less vendor I had to coordinate with, and she understood the aesthetic vision I had for my wedding and helped it come to life. I felt very seen and heard which every bride knows is very important when planning your day! I am so grateful to Melissa for all the time and energy she put into my wedding to make it what it was! Thank you! read more

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We truly could not have asked for a better wedding planner than Melissa. From the very beginning of the planning process through the end of our wedding day, she was organized, thoughtful, and incredibly calm -- exactly the kind of energy we needed! Out of all the decisions we made for our wedding, choosing Melissa was by far one of the best. She made everything run seamlessly and handled every detail with such care. Thanks to her and her amazing team, we were able to be fully present and enjoy every moment of our day. Melissa, you are such a kind and genuine person, and any couple would be lucky to work with you. We're endlessly grateful for everything you did to make our day so perfect. -- The Garcias read more

I'll start off by saying Melissa is the crème de la crème of wedding planning/coordinating! Trust that you will be getting excellent customer service with her and the I Do Wedding events team, you will be in great hands with them! My now husband and I wanted someone experienced with our venue, Scripps Seaside Forum in La Jolla. Since Scripps Seaside comes as a blank venue, and they have a set list of vendors to work with, you can imagine how overwhelmed we were. Melissa's recommended vendor list greatly helped us narrow it down, and we felt at ease with her years of experience and working with said vendors on multiple occasions. Another thing that we valued about Melissa is that she is also a florist! I felt that choosing florals might've been the second most stressful thing of wedding planning. At first we wanted greenery throughout our reception but after our floral consultation, we reconsidered and we are so glad that we did! She brought my Pinterest dreams to life, the end result of our wedding with her floral touches is breathtakingly beautiful. It is definitely a relief to have someone well rounded like Melissa who I feel on top of being resourceful, really does it all. Our main form of communication was through email and she was always very efficient in responding. When we got closer to our wedding date, we had weekly meetings over google meet where she alleviated any anxieties that we had, whether that was meeting deadlines or booking any last minute vendors. Meeting her in person, we instantly clicked! She is an absolute gem. It's in her personality to be as cool as a cucumber and we are extremely grateful for that. I felt I would come to her with what I thought was the biggest problem in the world and her level headed response would immediately shut that down. We hired Melissa for our reception portion of the wedding but really wished we hired her for the ceremony as well. After our Catholic Church ceremony (about 15-20 minutes away from our venue) I felt the burden being lifted off my shoulders because I knew we would be well taken care of under Melissa's care. The day of the wedding there were last minute things that I forgot about, but Melissa's response would be "don't worry about it, I got this!" And of course she swiftly took care of whatever needed attending to. What a huge relief! Walking up to our reception we were greeted by Melissa and met her 2 of her sweetest assistants, Bella and Elena. One thing I forgot to mention is her attention to detail! We had our signature drinks waiting for us, which was such a stand out detail since we were a bit wound up from running all over the place earlier in the day. Another incident is that I accidentally spilled red wine on my wedding dress, I was mortified that I ruined it because we didn't make our grand entrance to the reception yet AND we still needed to take more pictures. Here comes Melissa and my saviors, Bella & Elena to the rescue! They took one look and said "pffffft, this is nothing", their reaction to my horrific mistake was extremely comforting as a *panicked* new bride. Melissa and her amazing team went above and beyond. Looking back at videos of our money dance, I noticed how quickly all/ if not each of them would adjust my *separate* veil where I was getting the money safety pinned to. Even when my husband and I were taking pictures on the beach, her team was on it and made sure everything looked ideal, especially with how windy and cold it was! Helping put my detachable sleeves on and off again (which was not a simple task because of the buttons) but because of how experienced Melissa is, she dressed me up back in seconds! I was ready to be back on the dance floor. I felt like I was in an award show by how quickly the wardrobe change was ;) Melissa and her mastery of wedding coordinating/planning is exemplary. She is highly professional, skillful with a bubbly and friendly personality, she knows exactly how to handle stressful situations, and most importantly she is efficient and communicative. Our wedding was exquisite and everything my husband and I could dream for!!! We cannot thank Melissa and her team enough! We highly recommend hiring Melissa and her I Do wedding team! We are very grateful to be in such great hands, thank you so much again! read more

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I found a kindred soul in Elena- she cared about my wedding as if it were her own and she knew every detail backwards and forwards. I felt a weight lifted off of me the day we hired her, and all the way through our wedding day. She is friendly and passionate and detail oriented, basically the ideal wedding planner. I would absolutely recommend hiring Elena :) read more

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This is a very overdue review. Melissa of I Do... Weddings & Events absolutely delivered for our wedding in June 2024. Our wedding was small, and I was looking for someone honest and reliable. When I hopped on a call with her, she asked thoughtful questions - not just about logistics, but also about us as a couple, what we were looking for in a wedding planner, and what was most important to us in making the day happen. I was so impressed. While many planners treated our inquiry like just another business transaction, Melissa truly cared and it showed. I can confidently say that our wedding went so smoothly because of her care and hard work. During the planning process, we could go to her with any question, and she would always point us in the right direction. She was punctual and knew exactly what to do in every situation. She was calm, reliable, honest, and sweet throughout it all. I highly recommend working with her! read more

We worked with Melissa for wedding management to help plan and execute our absolutely perfect day. I loved that we got to work with Melissa throughout the whole process and not just in the couple months right before the event. Melissa brought us so much peace of mind because we knew everything was going to be managed perfectly on the day of the event and that we weren't missing a thing in the preparations. Her attention to detail and general thoroughness was greatly appreciated. When the day rolled around, her calm energy was exactly what we needed as we were getting ready to walk down the aisle. She worked behind the scenes but pulled all the strings to make sure it all flowed so smoothly. The event looked stunning when we arrived! Most of all, IDW made the day so relaxing for me, my spouse, the whole bridal party, and our families. Truly the best gift we could have asked for was to be able to be present and able to enjoy every second of the day. We also worked with Melissa for our florals. The bouquets and all the tables were stunning! We heard it from every aunt we talked to the next day at the beach breakfast too. I loved all the color and the arrangements and was so happy with the suggestions and inspiration boards that Melissa crafted for us in the lead up. We were so lucky to have Melissa help bring our vision to life! Melissa and the IDW team far surpassed the value we could have hoped for and we would highly recommend them to anybody looking for a great partner in their wedding planning journey! read more

Where to even begin! Jill Hudgins was our wedding planner/saint for the 8 months leading up to our wedding. When I say I can't imagine how any of our big day would have been possible without her - I absolutely mean it. We knew from our first introductory call with Jill that she was going to be such a great partner and friend through the process. She was thoughtful, organized, and brought the best energy to every detail! When it came time to find and vet vendors, she actually ended up saving us quite a bit of money by either finding identical less expensive vendors or by reviewing contracts and removing unnecessary charges. The real magic happened during the week of our wedding and we needed some emergency rentals - Jill came through with some contacts and got it immediately sorted for us. I got so many compliments on how relaxed I seemed on my wedding day and it was because I knew Jill had my back and everything was going to be perfect. I cannot recommend Jill Hudgins enough. I already miss working with her and I know she will elevate any couple and wedding she works with in the future. Do not miss the chance to partner with such a great planner! Thank you, Jill! read more

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Melissa has been incredible to work with! From my first phone call with her I knew that she is the coordinator for my wedding. She has extensive experience in the wedding industry and has coordinated many cultural weddings, which made it extremely easy for me to work with her on my Arab wedding. She was flexible enough to create a package to suit my exact needs and her pricing was extremely reasonable. She was very professional throughout the process and really helped me through the last month before my wedding. All the vendors she recommended were excellent and easy to work with. On the day of the wedding, she ran the entire day so effortlessly, which truly allowed me to enjoy my day! She was at the venue with her assistant from the early morning setting up tables and ensuring everything is exactly as I want it. Not to mention how accessible and responsive she has been throughout the planning process! If you're looking for an expert who will help you bring your dream wedding to life, look no more! read more

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Melissa is hands down the best coordinator I have ever had contact with. I have been a cake decorator (and now business owner) for 15 years and have dealt with A LOT of planners/coordinators. I knew for my own wedding I wanted to find somebody who was relaxed, capable, and friendly. She was an absolute joy to work with from our first phone call to rehearsal dinner to wedding day. It truly felt like she could read my mind regarding the wedding day plans. The table scape and floral set up on the day of was incredible. She's truly the best, you can put your doubts to rest. read more

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Jill was the absolute best wedding planner ever!! She makes the experience fun and low stress. Any question you might have, she has already thought 10 steps ahead and dealt with it all! I owe her everything for having my wedding day turn out nothing short of perfect! If you are trying to decide on a wedding planner choose Jill, you won't regret it! read more

We couldn't be happier that we worked with I Do...Weddings & Events for our February wedding at Scripps Seaside Forum in La Jolla. We had the honor of working with Melissa who in every way is an absolute professional and expert in her field. We underestimated the difficulty of planning a wedding at a completely blank slate venue, and Melissa's vast experience with all the quirks and possible options at Scripps was a total godsend. We left every conversation with her feeling more calm and confident that everything would be OK. And our wedding turned out not just OK, but phenomenal. During the month leading up to our wedding Melissa took so much off our plates - more than we even realized we had on our plates - in terms of vendor communications, timelines and event logistics so that we were able to focus on the final details that really mattered to us and feel relaxed leading up to the day. She exudes competence and calm which we so needed during the planning process and on the day itself. In an industry that seems like it's exploding with trends, excess and frivolity, it meant a lot to us to be working with someone who has been planning weddings for over 20 years, has truly seen it all, and who had grounded perspectives on what would really give us and our guests the best possible experience (and who of course knows about the trends as well!). Can't recommend her and her team enough! read more

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We were so fortunate to have Melissa as our planner, coordinator, and florist for our recent wedding at Scripps Seaside Forum. She is incredibly seasoned, professional, and responsive, and played an instrumental role in the success of our wedding.   My now-husband and I knew we wanted to give our guests an iconic San Diegan wedding, and no better place than at Scripps! The challenge with this venue is that all the vendors need to be brought in, which is much more work than an all-inclusive venue. Melissa was a wonderful source of support throughout this process, providing useful recommendations based on our budget, reviewing all the contracts as they came in, and responding quickly to any questions I sent her way. Every time we met with her in person, we left feeling reassured and confident that she could make our vision a reality.   In the months leading up to our wedding, she took control of communicating with all our vendors, finalizing details and ensuring everyone was on the same page. She sent us tasks to focus on each week so that we could stay on track and was always mindful not to place too big of a burden on us. Thanks to this, we had few remaining to-dos the week of our wedding, and could focus on spending time with our family and wedding party.   When a storm was forecasted to hit on our wedding weekend, Melissa reassured us she had contingency plans in place, and sent us and the vendors regular updates. Fortunately, the sky cleared up just in time for our ceremony, and we were able to have it outdoors. In times like these, when uncertainty and stress arise, it makes it all the more important to have an experienced planner like Melissa.   On our wedding day, Melissa touched base with both of us in the morning, quietly delivered the most gorgeous bouquets to our Airbnb, and returned to the venue to set up a fantastic ceremony and reception. The day went by in a blur, but at no point did I feel stressed about the details because she was there running the show effortlessly and keeping things on track. The clean-up process was also made super smooth and easy for us. Thanks to Melissa, my husband and I were truly able to enjoy celebrating our wedding with our loved ones, and everyone had an amazing time! read more

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Melissa is an ABSOLUTE gem!! I was a DIY bride and really needed someone to execute my vision. Melissa exceeded my wildest dreams. She was prompt, efficient, knowledgeable, and just the sweetest person ever! The day of my wedding was stress free. Melissa handled everything while I got to truly enjoy the day with my partner. If anything went wrong, I had no idea because she handled everything. She made sure we were hydrated, fed, and running on schedule. All the decorations were set up exactly how I described and packed up before the end of the night. I couldn't have asked for a better month of wedding planner. If you're looking for someone who knows this industry inside and out, Melissa is the one for you!! read more

My wedding day was the best day of my life, and I have to give so much credit to Jill Hudgins with I Do... Weddings & Events. I cannot emphasize enough how wonderful it was to go through this process with her. We had a short timeline-- we started planning in August for an April wedding, and we were all locked in with our vendors within 3 months. Jill was so encouraging and was able to answer any and all of our questions. When it was supposed to rain on our wedding day, she checked in with me multiple times not only to go over a contingency plan, but to make sure I was feeling okay. I felt so confident on my wedding day that everything was going to go according to plan, so I hardly had any nerves at all! This is really something considering that my venue was very strict with timing, which meant that vendors had under 2 hours to set up. That's INSANE, but Jill and her team handled it. If she can orchestrate a venue turnover for 163 guests in 2 hours, she can do anything. Jill was dedicated to the planning of my wedding as if it was her own-- she was also just so easy to work with! I really recommend any San Diego couple planning a wedding hire Jill/the I Do... Weddings & Events team. read more

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Short: Jill Hudgins is the Michael Jordan of wedding planning. As a dumb groom, I was a little skeptical about whether we even needed a planner. Now, having had the PERFECT wedding day, I literally could not imagine our wedding without her. She regularly checked in with us during the months leading up to the wedding with reminders of what needed to be done. She communicated with all of our vendors, coordinated all of the set-up, and created a minute by minute timeline for the day of. Hiring Jill was the best thing we did for our wedding. Long: We hired Jill for the semi-full service. During our first conversation she got a full run down of what we wanted and gave us a checklist of things to do. After our conversation, she emailed us with notes from the call, highlighting what was a priority and what could wait. Jill stayed involved during every step of the planning process. My wife had a very specific vision of how she wanted certain things--the dance floor, drapery, silverware. With each detail, Jill would explain why it was or wasn't a good idea, and then show us what we needed to do to make the idea come to life. She was a straight shooter and shared her honest, professional opinion so that we would have all of the information available. In the rare case where we didn't take her advice, Jill respected our decision and didn't push anything on us that we didn't want to do. Jill followed up consistently to make sure our vendors were booked, and talked to, with all of the fine details hashed out. We could have never imagined that there were so many little details to cover with each vendor. A month before the wedding, Jill had created the most detailed timeline I have ever seen and made sure each of our vendors had it and it included everyone's information in one place. Amazing. On the day of, I basically got ready with my groomsmen, took photos, and Jill took care of the rest. Everything was set up and in place and I never had to think twice. It's kind of crazy now that I'm looking back and thinking about it. Jill Hudgins is a wedding planning professional through and through. Having her knowledge was invaluable. I cannot recommend her enough. She was worth every single penny and more. A million stars! read more

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Melissa and the team at I do... Weddings were phenomenal in every phase of the wedding from planning, to the week and day of and through the aftermath. Melissa helped us from the very beginning figure out how to even get started in what seems like an impossible event to start planning. In our vendor selection Melissa was thoughtful with recommendations when we needed them and enthusiastic about options we brought to the table ourselves. She, seemingly, effortlessly navigated the numerous communications with vendors over the months leading up to the wedding. We were fortunate enough for some of our family to meet Melissa along the way. Each person that met her individually remarked how confident Melissa made them that the wedding would be a great success and allowed them to relax and start to just enjoy the ride. As for the week of and day of Melissa and her team's efforts and coordination matched the growing list of things to do and places to be. Melissa made sure we kept up with the moving parts with a calm demeanor. When it came to the day of there were really no more worries left. We go to enjoy the busy day and Melissa orchestrated the concert of logistical events. Even in the aftermath of the event Melissa just kept going making sure all of the breakdown went according to plan, items got into various vehicles and the venue was returned to it's original state. Overall we had an excellent experience with Melissa and her team and would whole heartedly recommend them to anyone looking for a planner at any stage of their wedding. Melissa was professional and endlessly competent while still making it feel personal and collaborative. read more

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The moment my husband and I spoke with Jill on the phone, we immediately knew she was the perfect planner for us. I have a Type A personality and am hyper-organized. It isn't easy for me to trust others and to hand over the reigns for something as important as our wedding. When I spoke with Jill, I could tell right away that she was everything you could ever want in a planner: punctual, efficient, experienced, knowledgeable, responsive, organized, and super, SUPER kind! She is pretty much a totally boss woman who knows how to get things done and how to get them done to perfection. Below, I'll explain how Jill's planning expertise was critical in our planning process and on the wedding day. Planning process: we really wanted a planner who could provide us with guidance and suggestions on vendors as we navigated the negotiation process ourselves (by choice). Jill was extremely responsive during the year before the wedding--she always answered our questions, offered her expert opinions, and allowed us to make our own decisions without being pushy. I cannot tell you how comforting it was to have Jill as a sounding board during the planning process. There were so many unknowns that we didn't even know we needed to plan for, and Jill kept us apprised of them far in advance of the wedding so that we would be prepared. She kept us super organized, stayed on top of vendor contracts and bookings, and made sure we were ready to go months before the wedding! By the time the wedding rolled around, we only had to focus on having FUN! :) Wedding day: Jill was instrumental in the success of our wedding day. She took care of everything: place cards, menus, making sure the vendors were on time and knew where to go, keeping the bridal party in line, you name it. But what stuck out to me the most was how much she was there for me during the day. I'll never, ever forget how much she supported me and checked in on me. She reminded me to breathe and enjoy the day. She made sure I was eating. She carried my bouquet between photos. She fixed my veil and train. My family absolutely fell in love with her for a reason! She is a champion. I always dreamed of having the perfect wedding. Leading up to my wedding, friends and family constantly warned me to prepare for things going wrong. They told me to expect that some things won't be perfect and to roll with the punches and enjoy the day. Thanks to Jill, I had the PERFECT wedding, and not a single thing went wrong. I am so beyond grateful for her help and indebted to her forever for giving me and my husband the best day EVER. Every single person in my bridal party raved that Jill was the best planner they had ever worked with (and the sweetest!). If you've come across this page, do yourself a favor and book Jill now. read more

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We worked with Jill and had the most amazing, kind, and professional wedding planning services from her. Super on top of it for wedding planning meetings even though we're from out of town, she made it work. All her vendor recommendations are superb and so professional and kind. Never once disappointed. Made planning a wedding a breeze which was amazing despite my work being so hectic. Would 100% recommend "I Do" to any friends or family looking to have a wedding in SD area. read more

I Do...Weddings & Events - Wedding Planning Near Me - San Diego, California

Words can't even describe how incredible Jill is but I'll try. Having Jill as our wedding planner was the best decision we made. We would have been lost without her. She made what could have been an overwhelming and stressful time fun and easeful. She made us feel like our wedding was the only one she was planning. Jill also had no agenda for our wedding, she was focused on what we want and what worked with our budget. Jill's energy is also so kind and uplifting. It was always a joy to talk and correspond with her. She also responds insanely fast to everything. We always had no worry or fears because we knew Jill was on top of it all. Our wedding was beyond what we could have imagined and that is largely thanks to Jill. The day also went flawlessly because of her. She's truly the best and I cannot recommend her enough. If you want to enjoy the wedding planning process and have your day go perfectly you need Jill! read more

I truly cannot begin to explain how wonderful of an experience I had with Melissa. From the moment I contacted I Do Weddings & Events, she was quick to respond, thorough & thoughtful. Her years of experience are obvious... she's a pro! The morning of my wedding was a complete blur - I just handed a bunch of stuff off to her with basically no direction, but she understood the assignment and handled it. Everything was set up exactly how I envisioned it. She checked in on me throughout the day; made sure I was drinking water, eating, bustled, and where I needed to be at the time I needed to be there. She was the perfect support. Melissa and her team are worth every penny. You will be SO happy you decided to book with her. read more

I Do...Weddings & Events - Wedding Planning Near Me - San Diego, California

There are not enough words to describe how perfect of a wedding coordinator and florist Melissa is. You can truly tell she loves her job and cares for her clients! We decided to have her as our month of wedding coordinator, because we were able to find and book our other vendors ourselves. Having her as our month of coordinator truly helped us reign in on any missing pieces. She was able to help us with the following: overall wedding theme, walk through of our venue, helped us manage and coordinate outstanding items with our vendors, communicate any last minute details, wedding rehearsal, coordinate arrival/setup times for our vendors, she even bustled my dress, and most importantly, she helped us feel at east throughout our wedding day. There were times we were concerned about our timeline, but Melissa always assured us everything was going well and never made us feel panicked. Our family and friends loved her just as much! Melissa is on top of her game when it comes to communication. She responds so quickly, whether it be phone call, text, or email. If she doesn't know the answer right away, she lets you know she's working on it and provides updates along the way. Her organization skills are top notch. We loved the fact that Melissa is a florist as well. It made our lives easier versus trying to find another vendor. We sent her our Pinterest board for inspiration, and she delivered our vision! We wanted to lean into our venue's theme of tropical, and have a lot of greenery as well, which she executed wonderfully. If you're still deciding on your wedding coordinator and/or florist, you need not look any further. Melissa and her team are the perfect ones! read more

I Do...Weddings & Events - Wedding Planning Near Me - San Diego, California

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We were extremely lucky to fall into the hands of Melissa Tuvey after being "ghosted" by our original wedding planner. Right off the bat she provided us with online tools to begin organizing our wedding priorities and details. She was able to provide and recommend so many amazing vendors to us during the early stages of planning. When we had in person meetings, she had such an attention to detail and would be typing up notes as we went and would email us all the links and notes we talked about to help keep everything in order. When we would go a few weeks without speaking she would check in on us or send any gentle reminders if we had any deadlines coming up. Melissa has a way of keeping you on track without overwhelming you. As the wedding day got closer Melissa was an absolute life saver for us. Not only did she take all our DIY decor off our hands she set up everything the day before the wedding for us. The morning of the wedding it dawned on me that I forgot to buy limes for the bar and Melissa handled it for me. She was even wonderful enough to decorate our cake with flowers for us!! Our wedding day had a forecast for rain, and she helped us get some blankets and plan out tents for the venue at the last minute. When it rains it pours... we had a huge family emergency, our Granny broke her leg a few days before the wedding and Melissa was able to help us plan a block of time to leave the reception to visit her at the hospital. She planned everything so well that none of our guest even realized we disappeared. Towards the end of the night, she started packing up all our stuff into designated cars. We really had nothing to worry about, we enjoyed the entire day and she handled everything for us. Even a few of our family members and friends came up to us and complimented how well she did the timeline. I can truly say that our wedding would not have been as magical without her. Melissa is truly the best and such a kind soul. We are so grateful for her!! read more

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I work as a wedding DJ, and I worked with Elena for a wedding, and she was the best coordinator I have ever worked with. Very professional, and organized. Communication was clear and concise throughout the whole process. She effectively handled obstacles that came her way, and made sure the bride and groom had the best day ever. I will be recommending her to all my future clients! read more

I Do...Weddings & Events - Me and the happy clients after a well coordinated event with Elena! - Wedding Planning Near Me - San Diego, California

Hiring Jill Hudgins as our wedding planner was easily the best decision we made in a long string of wedding decisions. From the very beginning, Jill asked us what our wedding priorities were and understood exactly what we were looking for in our wedding. She not only listened to what we wanted but jumped right in with her own ideas and suggestions to help curate our overall day. From the venue itself to our individual vendors, we loved all of the people that we were able to meet and work with through the recommendations of Jill. The two years leading up to our wedding day were filled with fun and love instead of stress and worry. Our wedding day itself went above and beyond anything we could have imagined. Even on our wedding day, Jill was by our side sticking to our timeline and adjusting on the fly as various activities took shorter or longer durations. Jill knew what we wanted to get out of that day, and always prioritized us and our needs. She made us feel so special, but she also just took all the stress out of planning an event this size. We never worried that a piece of the puzzle was missing or that a problem hadn't been solved. We are so grateful that we had Jill on our team during this long and beautiful journey! read more

We wanted to express our sincere gratitude for the beautiful decorations you provided at our Women in Business Spring Formal. You and your team did an incredible job transforming the venue into a stunning space that truly captured the theme and elegance of the event. Thank you for helping us create a memorable and enjoyable experience for everyone who attended. Your contributions were instrumental in making the event a success. I would highly recommend I Do ... Weddings & Events for any decoration needs. They were absolutely amazing to work with! read more

We had an AMAZING wedding this Memorial Day weekend! We hired Jill Hudgins from I do...Weddings & Events for their Semi-Full Service. She exceeded our expectations! We came to her with only a venue and a very weak vision. From the very start she was super friendly and supportive and pointed us in the right direction. Although my husband lived and worked in San Diego in the past this was very much a destination wedding for us. Since we live out of the area we really needed help on picking great vendors. Jill suggested some awesome vendors who also exceeded our expectations. They all helped create a great vision and made it all come together. Jill kept us on track in setting up a timeline on when things should be done. She always made sure all our questions were answered. We definitely needed a nudge on when to send things like save the dates and invitations. When things really started to pick up and get rolling a couple months before the wedding she made sure we had a list of everything that needed to be done. She contacted all the vendors and made sure everyone was on the same page. Jill's schedule was so thorough the wedding party could not believe how detailed it was. On the day of the wedding everything went so smoothly I had no worries. Everyone asked if I was ok but I was fantastic because there were no hiccups all day. All of our guests said the wedding went so well. At the end of the wedding she made sure all of our things got to the correct people. We definitely had a great time. And we owe it ALL to Jill. Thank you soooo much! read more

I Do...Weddings & Events - Wedding Planning Near Me - San Diego, California

My now husband and I did not know where to start with wedding planning, but fortunately Yelp led us straight to Melissa! Our initial impression was that she was very sweet and very passionate about what she does. We very quickly put our trust in her to help create, plan, and execute our vision for our wedding day. Also, as this was technically a destination wedding for us, it was an extra plus that Melissa is incredibly knowledgeable of the San Diego area, vendors, and overall wedding world. She happily coordinated meetings for us which reduced the amount of times we would have otherwise needed to travel back and forth. The day of our wedding truly felt like a dream as we really just needed to show up and everything else was taken care of - knowing Melissa, her team were working hard in the background to keep the event running. Our entire bridal party, many of whom recently had weddings themselves, were incredibly impressed with how smoothly the day went thanks to Melissa. If you want to be in great hands, we highly recommend I Do Weddings and can guarantee your wedding day will be amazing and stress free. read more

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We worked with Caitlyn Flannery for our wedding this past weekend. From our first call with Caitlyn to our wedding, she was so easy to work with! I felt nerves but no stress on our wedding day as I knew Caitlyn would handle it all smoothly. Everything went amazing and I could not imagine a more perfect day for us! We had some rain in the morning - I wanted the ceremony to be outside but felt comfortable knowing Caitlyn had backup plans for rain and it would go well either way. She is very kind, organized, and attentive. Would definitely recommend working with her! read more

I Do...Weddings & Events - Wedding Planning Near Me - San Diego, California

Melissa was amazing! Two months prior to our wedding, unfortunately (FORTUNATELY) we had to let go of our former wedding coordinator. Melissa was able to step in, during busy season, and seamless transition everything into her care! I was at the point of no trust and Melissa was able to reassure me and effortlessness take all of my planning and bring my vision to life. We were 100% able to just enjoy our day! Additionally, 30 minutes prior to our ceremony, my husband and I were starving after realizing we didn't eat all day. She had a pizza to us in about 7 minutes so we could shove food in our face right before walking down the aisle. Our day could not have been possible without Melissa. 10/10 you cannot go wrong with Melissa or any member of her team! read more

I Do...Weddings & Events - Wedding Planning Near Me - San Diego, California

Jill is AMAZING and everything you are reading is true! My husband and I got married in La Jolla on 10/12/24 and the magic of the day would not have happened if it wasn't for Jill. We hired Jill with less than 6 months until our planned date and she was the definition of professional from the very start. Our wedding was at a private estate and during the initial walk she was able to visualize exactly how to best use the space and turn it into the wedding of our dreams. She was very detailed in the timeline of our wedding and flexible with last minute changes (like deciding to hire a florist 2 weeks before the wedding). Her effort and dedication through the entire event is unparalleled and I can say with certainty that anyone who has the pleasure of working with Jill and her team will be happy with the results. read more