HORRIBLE customer service!!! We had a scheduled walkthrough with JOYCE (the owner) and she was NOT…read morefriendly at all. From the start of the walkthrough, it seemed like we were bothering her and she was not ready for a sit down meeting with us. She kept asking what we want for our event because she does everything. She kept trying to talk over us. She mentioned she mainly does Quinceañeras so it seemed from the start that having a baby shower with 200 people was not her vibe. She kept throwing questions in a rush instead of being helpful and kind. We did all this while standing up and still by the entrance. WE had to ask, "are we able to sit down and discuss pricing with you because we have no idea what you provide." Before she came back out, my husband and I already decided we absolutely DON'T want anything to do with her and her venue. We told her, not to worry and left. I don't know how she has been in business for 14 years. L. Also, why encourage us to do a walkthrough with you if this is how you will treat people. We went with BRICK instead which is in Liberty Station who have been amazing from start to finish.

The venue was very spacious and I loved the floral chandeliers and decor. Everything was all…read moreinclusive for chairs, tables, table covers, centerpieces. The dessert vendor: Divine Tastings offered setup, delivery and provided the dessert stands and faux floral.

The greens rolled pure and the staff was very friendly and professional…read more Richard Fiorentino Sponsor of over 500 Charity Golf Tournaments Professional Golf Coach/Instructor 619-398-5050

This golf course has an outer trail around it in a lot of people utilize it for exercise. After we…read morehad to leave Sweetwater regional Park Trail because it closed we hopped over here to complete our hiking and trail walking exercises. The location is really nice because there are a lot of people around and it's pretty secure as it is away from the traffic in the street. You have to be careful because there is horse poop sometimes frequently on the trail pathways. Sometimes you also will find that people don't pick up after their dogs and so just be careful to not step in any dog poop as well. They really have done a great job with maintaining this trail around the golf course. The path goes from behind the CV Bonita Branch library all the way around and behind Jack-in-the-Box and Better Buzz Coffee. Continuing on, there is also a new bridge section that has been put up within the last 5 years, which is a nice transition over the small pond that exists near the end of the course. As you continue around past the bridge, you approach the back of some homes and backyards, and then the Rohr Park. The trail actually goes all the way through the park and back to the horse corrals, then back around Central Avenue. Once you turn from Central back to Bonita Road, you're on the home stretch. This is a 3 mile walk when you take one trip around this course trail. It is refreshing and nice and there are a lot of people that walk it so make sure that you get a chance to enjoy it.

We are eternally grateful for the Fate Studios Team!!! We did our engagement shoot with David and…read moreloved everything about his energy and passion that is definitely necessary for photos when we tend to feel awkward behind the lens, but he makes it so fun!!! Never a dull moment and always laughing and good vibes! So we knew they were the right people to shoot for our wedding day! David, Kaye, Jerome, and Germaine were so fun to work with on our wedding day. They brought their kindness and patience, as I can only understand how long of a day it can be but they were troopers all day and kept us motivated! Makes me want to get into photography because of them!! You can tell how well they work as a team, along with communication and being flexible with anything and everything! I hope they know the energy they all exude will flourish with all the love in the photos and videos felt that day! THANK YOU GUYSSSSS!!! See you for the maternity photoshoot HAHA! ;)

The Fate Studios team was truly amazing! David, Jerome, and their team of photographers and…read morevideographers are true professionals. My wife came across them on Yelp! and we hired them to do the photo and video shoot for my parents' 50th Golden Wedding Anniversary. Mind you, we hired them less than a month before the actual event. David and Jerome took the time to do a phone call with us and walk through the entire itinerary of the day from the ceremony at Mission San Diego through the entire reception at the Gaylord Pacific. I really enjoyed working with all of them. They were so kind, warm, and detail oriented. I can't say enough about Fate Studios and how they made this event a truly memorable event! I also pitched an idea to Jerome about doing an AI video of my parents, describing their love story and how they met 50 years ago in the Philippines. Jerome has years of experience as a filmmaker in the Philippines and has worked for one of their large TV networks there, so he's a pro. I was nervous that we wouldn't have enough time to take this video from start to finish, but Jerome assured me that he could deliver. We presented the surprise AI video to my parents after we showed their slide show and the crowd was truly mesmerized! Many of our guests told me that the AI video was an awesome concept. But let me say that David, Jerome, and their team were awesome! I feel as though I gained some friends for life. The second I met them in person it felt like I had known them for a long time. They also knew how to get my parents to take pictures. You know, once you get older the excitement for these kinds of things is not the same as when you first got married :). So if you need a great team of folks who just make you feel at ease with a big event, look no further! Fate Studios is an amazing team and I encourage anyone who is looking for photographers/videographers to give them a call. They are well worth it!

Cara is the queen of wedding planning and made our wedding absolutely beautiful and seamless. She…read moreis poised, professional, and incredibly accommodating, everything you could hope for in a planner! She was communicative and organized throughout the process and provided us with a level of white glove confident support that allowed us to fully enjoy the big day. My wife and I are extremely appreciative that Cara was part of our planning process, her Rolodex of vendors made the selection very streamlined and she continually went above and beyond to help make each of our requests happen without fail. The best example of Cara's determination and commitment to making our wedding perfect was when we decided late in the process that we wanted a late night gourmet coffee bar. Cara tracked down a vendor and even handled negotiating with our venue, because they had not previously allowed outside coffee. All of this happened behind the scenes and was completely stress free for us as the clients.

Lisa and Cara gave advices around rooms, settings, food, and rescued us from many situations that…read morewe didn't anticipate. Big shout out to Lisa, very sharp and detail oriented. And Cara for handling certain hiccups very gracefully.

I'm so thankful we found Heather and Willmus Weddings! As we…read morestarted our wedding planning process, we wanted to explore how a planner could help us, even as someone who already handles corporate events. I'm so glad we found Willmus Weddings! Heather was wonderful from our very first call, and we appreciated having the flexibility to choose between partial or full planning. During our first in-person meeting, she helped us identify what mattered most in selecting our venue. We ultimately chose partial planning based on our venue, Kijamii Overlook at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and she found us incredible vendors to complete our day. As we got closer to the wedding, I couldn't have imagined how grateful I would be to have Heather to rely on. She kept us on track with every little detail and was always ready with a thoughtful opinion whenever we had questions. On the day of our wedding, Heather and Ava were absolutely fantastic! I was able to trust them completely to set up our decorations exactly as I had envisioned, while we enjoyed getting ready and sharing our first look. Throughout the reception, Heather made sure we actually got to eat, including trying our appetizers and sitting down to enjoy our dinner.

What an incredible experience it was working with Heather, Christophe, Ajji, and their day-of team!…read moreHeather helped us pull off an incredible wedding (~120 people) on a very short (3-month) timeline for a venue that required a lot of hands-on coordination. She recommended amazing vendors (Rudy's Tacos, North Coastal Floral, and Party People DJ) and streamlined communication so everything came together seamlessly. Heather and Ajji worked with a high level of attention to detail to get everything set up, which allowed us to truly relax and soak in the entire wedding weekend, from the rehearsal through the big day. Everything ran smoothly, and Ajji handled all the moving parts behind the scenes. Christophe is an incredible photographer and made us feel completely at ease throughout the day. He captured everything perfectly and was an absolute pleasure to work with. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better team to bring our wedding to life. If you're looking for a group that is organized, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in making your day special, we can't recommend them highly enough!

Melissa was referred to us by our photographers, for our wedding. She is phenomenal and such a…read morepleasure to work with. Very courteous, professional, thorough, and knew exactly how to relieve any pressure I had as a bride.

Melissa did an amazing job on my wedding day. I hired for the day off only but we met twice before…read morethe wedding..An intial meeting and then a week before the wedding for final details.. She did a great job organzing everything i gave her and setting up things for me.. HOnestly it was well worth having a planner to alleviate some stress from my day. I am a perfectionist and was having a hard time trusting people helping me. I had no worries on my wedding day thanks to her..She did a great job and i would refer her to anyone!! THANKS MELISSA for making my wedding day flawless!!

Kate was truly a lifesaver on my wedding day! She helped to coordinate all of the deliveries for…read morethe day of and also manage the flowers and all of the vendors. It was so helpful to have her there to help me get things done so I didnt feel like I was doing everything all by myself especially before the wedding. Prior to the ceremony there was a lot of questions about where things should be going and how things should be set up and Kate was amazing at coordinating everyone and getting everything set up and beautiful before I could even see it. What a godsend. I will always be thankful for all of her help to make it all go so smoothly. Thanks again Kate Megan Ober

From the owner: Have the wedding of your dreams without actually planning the wedding of your dreams…read more Forever Planning is a local, veteran-owned, full service wedding planning business serving the greater San Diego area with the goal of having the honor to plan a perfect day that will start the rest of your life. Elegant, unforgettable, intimate: These are a few of the words used to describe the way the Forever Planning approaches clients' weddings. Complete wedding planning from start to finish. $800.00 Ultimate Wedding Planning Package: Every detail from venue selection to bridal accessories is covered. This package includes your own personal binder where I will keep copies of contracts, your wedding questionnaire, fabric samples, etc., as well as your own personal Pinterest board where we can exchange ideas as planning goes on. This is the best package for reduced-stress wedding planning. (I would say stress-free, but c'mon, it's wedding planning!) Month-Of Wedding Planning: The month leading up to the wedding can be crazy as all the last-minute details come up the closer your date gets.of your service. I can help you run errands (or do it for you if you're feeling overwhelmed), store items for you if wedding clutter is making you anxious, organize final payments to vendors, and more. - Day-Of Coordination: I will coordinate the timing of all day-of events, direct vendors, handle tips for you, help with set-up, and take-down, and any other details that pop-up!

I have had the pleasure of working with the Simply Elegant Group a couple of times now, not only…read morewere they lovely to work with but they made my job a million times better! As a wedding photographer I rely on a smooth timeline and an organized event to achieve the best photo results, plus happy couples make ALL the difference. Both Rabia Hamidani and Jennifer David were incredibly professional, and a joy to work with. My couples had super fun, successful weddings, and the photos prove it! I think it says a lot when your clients love you but so do your fellow vendors. :) I would gladly recommend this planning group to engaged couples and look forward to working with them again soon! -Bethany Fritz; Maypole Studios Photography

BEST WEDDING COORDINATOR EVER!!…read more I will be honest and say that Juliette wasn't only my coordinator, she is my friend. There was never a doubt that I would hire her to coordinate my wedding, and it was the best decision I made while planning. Juliette made sure everything went exactly how I envisioned my wedding. She coordinated all my various vendors, covered for some of their errors, and made sure no one was any wiser. She was so easy to communicate with via text, phone, or email. The day turned out perfect, and I was completely stress free knowing that Juliette was there. If you are wavering between coordinators, quit looking! Juliette is the one for you!

Had the pleasure of attending a Saturday Brunch event put on by Local Play Events and it was…read moreabsolutely mesmerizing! From the first impression as I arrived at the door adorned with a beautiful balloon arrangement to the lasting impression of the so carefully picked out food selection and placing design, I was left impressed and speechless! Not only is Fiona's attention to detail a rare quality, but the mere sophistication of the people involved in the event was unmatchable. Whether I am in need of great decor, meticulous planning for my event, or need a sounding board to bring my ideas to life, Local Play Events and the lovely Fiona will be my one stop shop!

Fiona helped to make my mother-in-law's 95th birthday celebration in Point Loma a perfectly…read morebeautiful event. We had relatives coming from all over the country come to be with Katy on this special occasion, so we wanted to make sure it was extra memorable. Fiona scanned old photos to print up a large montage on one wall, put up a blue and gold canopy of balloons (in honor of the guest of honor's Swedish heritage), coordinated the entire party theme, food, refreshments, and music.