As our coordinator, partial planner, and florist, Melissa helped us manage our timeline and…read moreexpectations 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.

Jill helped coordinate my husband and I's dream wedding. She was extremely professional, organized,…read moreand 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

We knew we were in good hands from day one when Molly sent over a 15-page checklist...music to a…read moreType A bride's ears! When we say we had a perfect wedding day, we truly mean it. Every detail was thoughtfully handled, and nothing was overlooked. The level of care and attention they brought to every aspect of the day was incredible. Even the smallest details that mattered deeply to us were executed flawlessly. Throughout the day, we felt completely taken care of. Their calm professionalism allowed us to be fully present and enjoy every moment with our family and friends. Rachel even made a mid-dinner stain on my dress disappear as if it had never happened. And while we know they can't technically control the weather, we're still convinced they found a way to turn an 85% chance of rain into the most beautiful sunny day imaginable. We are endlessly grateful for the care, creativity and heart they brought to our wedding. It was everything we dreamed of and more, and we couldn't have imagined a better team by our side. Some people are meant for days like this, and Molly and Rachel are two of them.

Molly and the team at Tres Chic planned and executed our dream wedding in Palm Springs! They are…read morethe best!!!! Extremely organized and made the whole process so enjoyable.

We had our daughters Quinceañera here this past Saturday. It was an unforgettable night…read more First I wan't to say that the place is beautiful. Every one of our guests was amazed how pretty and everything looked. Everyone at Factory of Dreams Hall starting with Jon and Christian are top notch people, very profesional and really care to make your event their priority. We booked the place 1 year ago and Jon was right up front about every single detail. As the date got closer and we got more involved both him and Christian were great at communicating and answering any questions or concerns with might have. When the day finally came it was spectacular. Every single person working there made an effort to make us and our guests feel like royalty. The security guys did their job like they were meant to and were very polite. They made everyone of our guests feel welcome and I could not be more grateful to Jon, Christian and everyone at factory of Dreams Hall in Oceanside. I will add that we had a very nice and unexpected surprise from them in the middle of our event. They wen't above and beyond to make our experience truly one of a kind. Thank you Jon and Christian and everyone at Factory of Dreams Hall.

A big THANK YOU to Factory of Dreams Hall in making my daughter's Quinceañera a very special day…read more Preparing for a day that only happens once is difficult to do, but the support and the attention to detail I received from John & Christian to guide me through the process was outstanding. The professionalism & kindness the staff is through the event was outstanding making sure my guest were taken care of. Thank you Factory of Dream Hall you guys went above and beyond on what we expected. - Roa -

Opal and her husband and her whole team are simply about as good as it gets. Opal so genuinely…read moreloves what she does and it shows at every single step of the way. She's on top of everything, doesn't miss a single detail, is super efficient, is a great communicator, is wildly organized, and does it ALL with her own brand of loving kindness. We couldn't have asked for more for our daughter's wedding this past weekend. I doubt it's even possible to find a better team than Opal and hers!

Opal and her crew created the most beautiful bridal shower for our daughter in our home in Vista…read more She paid so much attention to detail that everything turned out perfect and her efficiency and organization made the event run so smoothly. From planning to clean up. The best part was that she planned it while we were living in the East Coast. I was confident that she was handling everything - and we didn't have to worry that anything would be forgotten or slip through the cracks. We give Opal and This&ThatEvents our highest recommendation and accolades !!

My husband (Bailey) and I were nervous when we started planning our wedding. We've never planned a…read morelarge event before, and most of our family and friends lived in different states making it hard for them to help us plan our dream wedding. Lacking crucial wedding industry knowledge, and working full-time quickly made us realize we needed help! We met with several wedding planners, who were all great, but once we met Lisa we knew she was the one! Lisa immediately felt like family, someone you could trust, someone who listened and asked all the right questions. She always has your best interest in mind and is always there to remind you that everything will be okay. We selected the "wedding planning assistance" package because we truly needed all the help we could get! I would HIGHLY recommend this package to anyone because wedding planning is truly a marathon and Lisa is your coach during the whole process. She helps you sort out all the details that you don't even realize you need to think about. Right away, she came up with a game plan that prioritized our budget. She recommended vendors who, on our wedding day, delivered top-tier service. She is well-connected within the San Diego wedding industry and is beloved by these vendors, and I understand why. She attended vendor meetings with us and made sure the vendors understood our vision all while remaining cost-conscious. Did I mention she helped us stay within our budget?! Bailey and I frequently communicated with Lisa, asking her all kinds of questions. She responded quickly and offered incredible advice when we were torn between certain decisions. Lisa is so positive, always smiling, and constantly reassures you that your special day will turn out beautiful. AND IT WILL, in large part, due to her execution on the day of. Wedding planning isn't just Lisa's business, it goes deeper than that - it's her passion. During the whole planning process, we felt just how much she cared about making our wedding day special for us. Bailey and I agree that our wedding day was the best day of our lives! Everything flowed so smoothly, she made sure we stuck to the timeline all while ensuring we did not miss special moments with our guests. She is a people person who knows how to execute a timeline and tie all the small details together. We cannot recommend Lisa enough!!

My review for Lisa is soooo long overdue, but I still wanted to let everyone know how WONDERFUL she…read moreis! Lisa was the second coordinator I interviewed and after meeting with her I knew I wanted to go with her based on her experience and ease she carried. My husband and I got married at The Darlington House in La Jolla and she was one of a few that were highly recommended, and it was the best decision ever! I am an extremely organized and scheduled person, so when I met Lisa I was instantly at ease. She was so friendly and so organized that I knew our wedding was in good hands. Lisa was also there for me with answers to any of my questions and a couple weeks before the big day when we met, she had everything laid our perfectly. She really helped bring my visions to life with her attention to detail. She knew exactly the aesthetic and vibe I was going for and really helped tie up any loose ends. The day of our wedding could not have gone more perfect! There wasn't a single thing I would have changed and just so grateful for Lisa and her team to make the whole day run so smoothly. Lisa it was truly a blessing to have worked with you, thank you!!!

We cannot say enough great things about the Lavish Wedding Team, and especially Gabriela! From the…read moremoment we met Gabriela, it was clear that she wasn't just a wedding planner--she was someone deeply invested in making our wedding day a reflection of us as a couple. She took the time during our very first meeting to ask about our personal story--how we met, how my husband proposed, and what made our relationship unique. This was something no other planner had done, and it immediately made us feel like we were in the hands of someone who truly cared. She has become more than just a wedding planner, and is now one of our friends. Our wedding was a beautiful blend of two distinct cultures, and Lavish went above and beyond to ensure that every detail honored both of our traditions in a way that felt seamless and cohesive. Gabriela found creative ways to incorporate elements of each culture into the decor, ceremony, and reception, making our celebration not just special, but incredibly personal. Her thoughtful approach to merging these cultural elements was absolutely perfect, and we were so grateful for the care she took to ensure everything felt authentic and meaningful. On top of all that, the Lavish team was incredibly attentive to every last detail. There were a few last-minute challenges on the day of the wedding, and they handled them with such grace and professionalism that we didn't have to worry about a thing. If you're looking for a wedding planning team who will go above and beyond to make your day as special as it can be, look no further than Lavish.

Hands down the best wedding planner we could've ever asked for! It was sheer perfection! I had a…read morevision from the start and Gabriela executed it 100%. From the planning process to day of coordinating, you will be in great hands. My husband even said that the day-of coordinating was one of the best things he's ever experienced. I'm such a Type-A person, but I left everything in their hands and they delivered! Everyone always says something goes wrong on wedding day, but I truly cannot think of anything that went wrong. 10/10 recommend the Lavish team!

Sara is simply amazing! Couldn't have asked for a better coordinator to help plan my day. She has…read moredifferent options or an al la carte menu of services she can assist you with. My mom is an out of towner so it was great having her support throughout the way. She gave me feedback on ideas - cause I had a lot of them! I appreciated her honest opinion on the good and the bad. She genuinely loves what she is doing and she made me even more excited about my wedding day as it approached. Very professional in all aspects. She recommended me to our florist and she turned my dance floor into the ultimate club experience with lounge furniture. Can't express enough how happy I was/still am with her. She is HIGHLY recommended.

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What a wonderful events coordinator! We're very excited to work with Jenny in conjunction with our…read morevenue and think she is just the sweetest and most organized from our call with her. Wedding planning can be overwhelming but when you have an events and wedding coordinator like Jenny who has so much experience and has such a friendly welcoming personality, you'll feel right at home. My partner and I are grateful to have been connected to Jenny by our venue and look forward to her fantastic work.

From the owner: My name is Jenny and I am the owner of Events By Jenny Smorzewski. I founded this business in…read more2015 after having served nearly 12 years in hospitality along with wrapping up a business degree from California State University San Marcos. Throughout the years of having received much encouragement from trusted friends, family and colleagues, it felt it very natural to be able to marry my education and my experience - and that is how my event planning business was born! I have been extremely fortunate to have worked in some of the worlds's most extravagant weddings and corporate galas at the Resort at Pelican Hill on the coast of Newport Beach. I like to think that experience is the basis of my success when coordinating special gatherings of all types and budgets as an independent party consultant these days. There is so much joy and honor in my job and I love to being to transfer my passion and my experience to my clients in the San Diego Area.

We used Michelle for our wedding last year, that turned into a micro wedding due to covid. She did…read morean amazing job and was always there when we had questions or concerns, she helped decorate and managed our special day perfectly. I would highly recommend her. Thanks again Michelle.

I was appalled to learn after my wedding was over that Michelle was rude and yelled at multiple…read morepeople and guests at my wedding. I will review both the good and bad about having Michelle as my partial day of coordinator. I met up with Michelle months before the wedding to talk to her about hiring her for a 4 hour shift during my wedding. She seemed nice and courteous. I needed her for 2 hours to set up some DIY items I had made for the ceremony and 2 hours for reception. I had made all the things for the wedding and she didn't have to provide anything. The good was that she was responsive to phone calls and texts. She came to our rehearsal but had to leave early for a concert which I didn't mind very much bc since she was a partial coordinator and also came early so I could show here where I wanted things to go. I did notice that her attitude towards my other vendors was not pleasant on the wedding day. I saw her be snappy to at least two of my other vendors who were really patient and nice but I was too busy as a bride to really think anything of it at the time. Later on I found out that she snapped directions at my bridesmaids and groomsmen to do tasks that I had paid her to do. They said at one point she was just sitting at a bench and not doing anything. She complained that she didn't know where things were suppose to go so my groomsmen took the blueprint that I had printed out for her and did the set up themselves. Several of my bridesmaids complained that she was rude and just didn't do her job. Michelle also complained that I didn't tell her what to do with our centerpieces even though I did multiple times. Overall, I would say my bridal party did at least 80% of the set up of our ceremony (they transported and set up the arch, the flowers in the aisle way) and finished setting up some reception tables like the dessert table. Michelle had to do the rest and set up some signs at the ceremony, put up some reserve seats signs for family, help us with procession, set up the dessert and check in table and centerpieces at the reception but she did not do it with grace and was rude to my friends and the other wedding vendors. We had a lot of mishaps as all wedding do, some vendors were really late but the only vendor complaint I got was that Michelle was rude. I was very overwhelmed that day but even I was not rude to my vendors and my guests and bridal party. For someone that is paid almost $90 a hour just to be at my wedding and set up some items, she didn't do a good job by any means. I wanted Michelle there to help take the load and burden off my bridal party but it sounds like she made it worse for them. I hope she will be able to be more courteous to her future bridal parties because as a bride, hearing that your 4-hour coordinator was rude and snappy to your friends and vendors is not pleasant. My friends had to jump in and help us despite dealing with her attitude. I can not recommend her and I'm sorry to say that if I could redo the wedding, I would go with a different coordinator or none at all.

I recently hosted a corporate work event at Celebrations Venue, and it was absolutely incredible…read morefrom start to finish! Domenico truly goes above and beyond to make sure every detail is perfect. His professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care made the entire experience seamless and stress-free. At the event, we needed audio and visual to present information and Keith did an incredible job setting everything up. It made the whole evening run so smoothly & my life easier! The servers were equally amazing--attentive, friendly, and on top of everything all night. They made everyone feel welcomed and taken care of, which made such a difference in the overall atmosphere. And the food... absolutely amazing! Every dish was delicious, beautifully presented, and a huge hit with our guests. If you're looking for a venue that delivers exceptional service, outstanding food, and an unforgettable experience, Celebrations Venue is it. My clients/customers LOVED everything about this luxury experience and have still been giving me compliments. Highly recommend!

One of the most fantastic locations I've been to in years we used to go to Carmelo's, which he…read moreowned California needs more spots like this too many jazz bars this is not a jazz city. But anyways really enjoyed our evening. Looking forward to coming back. By the way the food was a 10 out of 10. The atmosphere was fantastic. Drinks was even better and we even got to sing at the end of the night.