Working with Chanda Daniels and her team at A Monique Affair was the best decision I could have…read moremade for my wedding. I had my dream wedding at UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens, and SO many of our guests have been raving about how this was the most beautiful wedding that they have ever attended. My husband and I wanted to be very involved in the planning process and we chose the Wedding Day Direction package, which worked out really well. Chanda was like our Fairy Godmother, providing so much wisdom and guidance for us as we navigated planning a wedding. She was so patient with us and has a really beautiful energy as a human being. Her team was incredible as well on the day of the event, Zeraka and all of the ladies were so kind and encouraging. I felt very supported. Wedding planning is can feel overwhelming, but choosing to work with Chanda was the smartest decision I made for this big day. We are deeply grateful and highly recommend A Monique Affair to plan anyone's wedding! (Especially if you're an anxious person like me haha) This was the best day of our lives. Thank you for an unforgettable celebration! - Jenny and James

Having worked with Chanda and her AMA team on many weddings over the years, I have to say that she…read moreis one of the warmest, organized and creative planners in the industry. Not only are her and her team the utmost professionals, they truly listen to their clients and go above and beyond. No detail is overlooked. When I work with Chanda, I know that the event will be in good hands and unfold without a hitch. And that's not always the case with all planners! From grand events to intimate celebrations, Chanda's her creative eye for styling events always blows me away. As a photographer, I know that I will be taken care of and the expectations of the day are always clearly communicated. There is a reason why Chanda's been around for decades as she delivers consistent quality with genuine heart. I see how happy she makes her clients and I am so grateful for any opportunity to work together.

Erin created an amazing 40th birthday fiesta for us. From the initial planning stages to the very…read morelast detail, she executed everything flawlessly. I had a vision for what I wanted, but she truly brought it to life and exceeded all my expectations. We received so many compliments from our guests on the entire event. It was such a memorable and joyful occasion and I absolutely would recommend her to anyone planning a special event. Thank you Erin!

Erin of Your Event by Erin is incredible to work with! Her attention to detail, creativity, & calm…read moreprofessionalism make every delivery & rental process seamless and stunning. We always know it's going to be a great day when Erin's in charge. She comes highly recommended by our Trend team for any event planning needs!

If we could give Rebecca 10 stars we would! Rebecca is truly incredible! From the moment we met…read moreher in our first planning meeting, we instantly clicked and knew she was the perfect planner to take our vision and execute it perfectly. We had some general ideas and a vision for our wedding day and she immediately "got it" and offered her creative ideas right away. We only had 5 months to plan an extravagant wedding with many little details and it turned out INCREDIBLE! The vendors that Rebecca suggested to us were all amazing and everyone worked so well together. All of our guests said it was the best wedding they ever attended. It truly was beyond our dreams! My wife and I feel so grateful that we found Rebecca and hope that we continue to stay in touch! If you are looking for a planner, look no further. You won't be disappointed with Rebecca and Be Hitched!!!

Here to echo everyone else's praise! Rebecca was the best decision my husband and I made about our…read morewedding. Once we realized planning a wedding is not as easy as it seems, we reached out to Rebecca after running into her while planning someone else's wedding at our venue. Although it was luck that we found her, we would hire her again in a heartbeat. Rebecca is extremely organized, extremely creative, and a really, really, really nice person to be around. Both the planning and day of our wedding were such a joy, and we have Rebecca to thank for that. Our wedding had a lot of moving parts, and Rebecca worked equally well with nervous parents on logistics, with me on design details, and coordinating with vendors. (Our photographer and officiant hadn't worked with her before, and both separately commented that she was exceptionally organized and professional). Rebecca even managed to kindly wrangle all 17 members (seriously) of our "boisterous" bridal party. If you're wavering on hiring a planner, just do it. It doesn't mean the wedding won't be 100% your vision, but it does mean you won't be bogged down in the stress of vendor contracts and timetables, and can focus on the good stuff. THANK YOU REBECCA!

We had the pleasure of working with Thien for our special wedding day! From day 1, Thien…read moredemonstrated his professionalism. He did a great job ensuring we were aligned and on the same page. On our wedding day, he definitely engaged the crowd and executed all our special requests. We also used Bilo for their photobooth services. The staff was so friendly and on top of it! Highly recommend the Bilo team for their services! Thank you Thien and team!

I don't write a lot of reviews but had to give some love to Bilo Events! Best DJ and party…read moreexperience ever! Thien was great at communicating in the planning process and needed no hand holding for set up and during the event. Photo Booth was perfect and so many great pics! DJ NOW accommodated our picky and eclectic 18 year olds play list and had the whole party dancing all night. Until 3am!

2 Friends Events made it possible for our wedding day to go exactly to plan and exceed expectations…read morein every way. It was an absolute pleasure working with Carissa after booking the month-of coordination package. She went above and beyond from our initial meeting all the way to load out the night of the wedding. She took the time to understand my vision fully and provided invaluable insight throughout the process. She worked seamlessly with our other vendors, taking the weight of all the logistics so we could enjoy the weeks leading up to the wedding. When we got to wedding weekend she brought a calm and competent energy to the rehearsal and day-of that really set the tone and allowed us to relax and enjoy. We are so grateful for her collaboration and can honestly say booking with 2FE was one of the best decisions we made. If you're looking for a coordination team who will lead with professionalism and translate your vision to reality, look no further!

Nichole and her team are some of our favorite Bay Area wedding planners to work with! She is…read moreorganized and friendly and exactly the energy you want in your corner on a wedding day!

From our very first call with Raman, we immediately felt her warmth and how deeply she cares about…read moreher clients. We originally came to her for decor, but as we continued to work with Raman, it became clear just how much she cared and how thoughtful and consistent her attention to detail was, making it an easy decision to also bring her on as our planner and day-of coordinator. She worked with us tirelessly, giving us an incredible amount of personal attention to ensure not only that we were comfortable with our decor and timelines, but that both of our families were as well. She coordinated multiple site visits to make sure the venues, vendors, and our families were all aligned. There wasn't a single concern, big or small, that we brought to her that she didn't help us navigate with calmness and reassurance. When it came to decor, we came to her with countless ideas that changed constantly, and R&R helped us organize everything into a cohesive and realistic vision we were genuinely excited about. Raman suggested themes and ideas we never would have thought of on our own and was always transparent about what was and wasn't possible. In the end, the team exceeded our expectations across all of our events. The team also helped with custom items like signage and photos, picking everything up earlier in the week while setting up our home decor so we didn't have to think about a thing. Having R&R as both our decorator and planner made the entire experience feel seamless and stress-free. We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. Raman, Raveen, and the entire R&R team made our wedding experience beautiful, smooth, and unforgettable.

R&R was great to work with for our wedding! We had a Hindu ceremony at the Palm Event Center. They…read moreprovided mandap construction and decor, furniture, and jai mala garlands. They are a preferred vendor there which makes things simple. They were able to build and tear down and take things down themselves and on time. Raman is great to work with and they did an excellent job. I would highly recommend them for any rental needs for weddings!

Words cannot express how grateful we are to Jenni and Taylor for organizing the perfect wedding day…read morefor us. From the moment we met Jenni, we knew that she was the right planner for us, and going with her and her team was by far the most important decision we made. At first, we thought we could plan our wedding on our own, but as busy early-career professionals, we quickly realized we needed someone we could trust completely to carry out our vision without too much oversight. Jenni offered exactly that. From our first meeting, we felt listened to and could tell that she genuinely understood what we wanted out of the wedding and knew exactly how to handle the mountain of tasks necessary to make that vision a reality. Throughout the planning process, Jenni made it possible for us to plug into and out of planning as needed, and at every check-in, we were amazed by how much progress she made. It was not uncommon for us to raise questions or needs at these check-ins only for her to tell us that she had anticipated them and handled them exactly how we would've wanted. Without Jenni, we simply could not have had the wedding we had. Since Jenni is so experienced and beloved by vendors and venues she's worked with, she was able to curate a team that perfectly matched our taste. There's no way we would've found our venue--which was nothing short of magical--without Jenni, because the owners of the venue don't host many weddings but have a personal relationship to Jenni, so the venue is not something generic you would find on Google or wedding venue sites. Also, all of our vendors had worked with Jenni before and, as a result, had either worked with each other or at the venue before. This made the wedding that much better because the vendors were comfortable and familiar with each other and with the venue, so they could better focus on their work and have fun while doing so. If you want a wedding that uniquely reflects your relationship, choose Jenni, who has the connections to make that possible. If it's any indication, every vendor we worked with praised Jenni and told us how lucky we were to have the best wedding planner. Nothing phased Jenni. She is incredibly organized and a spreadsheet master. Having attended our share of weddings as guests, we have definitely come across planners that seemed stressed and overwhelmed. Jenni is the complete opposite of that. Jenni handled everything that came our way with grace, levity, and a smile. The day before our wedding, Jenni remarked that "Nothing scares me anymore," and that is 100% true from everything we observed. At no point throughout the planning process or the wedding did Jenni make us feel stressed. She only ever made us feel calmer because we knew that the wedding was in good hands and that we did not need to worry. What makes Jenni special is that she is also the loveliest person on top of being a master wedding planner. You can tell that she loves her work and genuinely cares for her clients. During the rehearsal and wedding, she made the effort to speak with our family members and friends, and everyone loved her instantly and could tell that the wedding was going to be incredible in her capable hands. Having her as a wedding planner often felt like having an old friend taking care of things for you. We sincerely cannot imagine a better wedding planner than Jenni. The smartest wedding planning decision you can make is to hire Jenni and her team. Trust us, you won't regret it!

Hire Jenni and her team, TODAY…read more My husband and I hired Jenni shortly after we almost had a break down while finding and signing our wedding venue. We had talked to several other planners, all of whom seemed capable, but didn't quite vibe with our goals and vision. From the second we talked to Jenni, it seemed like she had the energy and creativity that we were looking for - and the portfolio to match! We were having a multi-cultural wedding (Indian & German) and her team and her energy (and their knack for beautiful, unique and colorful weddings) had what we were looking for. My husband and I both are pretty type-A, but really busy with our work/travel schedules, so we needed someone who would hold up to our insane standards and that we could trust creatively to help make our vision come to life, with minimal stress. Jenni & her team were INCREDIBLE. Any time I got nervous throughout the process, she was right there to assure us that it was all going to be fine (spoiler: it always was). She helped source us an incredible team of vendors, and made sure we had the best wedding imaginable. We ran into a few last minute snafus with our venue, and Jenni was an absolute lifesaver, allowing us to focus on our families and getting our important personal tasks done. Finally, the weekend of our wedding was perfect- if there were things that went wrong, we have no idea- which is truly an incredible blessing. Everyone at our wedding, including the venue staff, was so impressed by the Jenni Grubba team. My husband and I felt that we (and our families) were able to completely enjoy the event, and feel so incredibly lucky that we could have that, because I have heard some horror stories. Long story long- Jenni, Taylor and Molly (and Harrison and Charles ofc) are the dream team. We love you guys!

Leah and her team at Two Perfect Events are absolutely fantastic at what they do! As a wedding…read morephotographer, it's such a joy to work alongside a vendor who genuinely cares about their clients AND makes the entire wedding team feel valued. Their communication is seamless--everyone stays in the loop, which makes for a truly collaborative experience. I can't recommend this versatile planning team enough. When everyone's working together like a well-oiled machine, the wedding day flows beautifully and becomes something truly special!

As a wedding photographer, I've worked with countless planners over the years, and Leah and her…read moreteam at Two Perfect Events consistently stands out as one of the absolute best in the business. Their organizational skills make my job easier with realistic timelines that account for group portrait and couple's portrait times and they communicate all day of details I need well in advance so I know what to expect. Their communication is always responsive and clear about the couple's wedding needs. I never feel out of the loop or scrambling for information. When inevitable hiccups arise (because they always do), the TPE team handles them seamlessly without disrupting the flow or creating stress for anyone. Beyond logistics, Leah and her team are simply a joy to collaborate with on wedding days. They treat every vendor as a valued team member, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where everyone works together toward the couple's vision. They understand how photographers work and actively help create opportunities for beautiful moments rather than rushing through key shots. Their personable nature puts couples at ease, which translates to more authentic, relaxed photos. I always know that when TPE is the wedding planner, it's going to be a smooth wedding day where I can focus on capturing incredible images. I recommend them to couples without hesitation and genuinely look forward to every wedding we work together.

Saskia was the best! Working with MOOI Weddings was a game-changer for me. As a former…read moreexhibit/event designer, I wanted to help my niece with certain aspects of their wedding. Saskia was able to weave the couples vision and my elements for a cohesive look. Saskia communication style is refreshingly straightforward--they kept everyone in the loop with clear updates and stayed focused on what actually mattered for the day. What impressed me most was how conscientious they were about the details; nothing fell through the cracks despite the complexity of our setup. They were genuinely resourceful when it came to collaborating with me, making sure all creative visions aligned seamlessly. MOOI Weddings didn't just check boxes--they invested in understanding the overall aesthetic and made it happen flawlessly. I'd absolutely recommend them to any couple looking for planners who truly care about getting it right.

We hired MOOI weddings for our September 2023 wedding in San Francisco and had a great experience…read more Saskia had so much insight and thought of many things I hadn't considered - so valuable! Saskia's expertise helped to reduce the stress that comes with wedding planning. I especially appreciated the month-of venue walk-throughs; those made me feel much more prepared and at ease. Saskia was also a wonderful partner to our other vendors and everyone felt good about where they needed to be and when. The day-of, Saskia was punctual, organized and a calming presence. I was so grateful to have her there. Our wedding day felt perfect, flowing exactly, if not better, than we imagined. I was super appreciative and impressed by Saskia's ability to perfectly bustle my dress, despite the complicated French bustle. Saskia and her team did an excellent job from start to finish and I am so thankful. I highly recommend MOOI!

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.