I have used CC Party Helpers more times than I can count! My southern upbringing taught me that if…read moreyou have more than 8 guests, you need hired help to avoid neglecting your guests or causing them to start washing dishes out of guilt. I love getting a bartender for private parties or maybe a grill cook too! I've called them for celebrations of life to ease the workload of the grieving family, and even for a wedding with over 50 guests at my home! Brigitte is my go-to for all my hosting support !

I have worked with Central Coast Party Helpers on several occasions and they were fantastic! They…read moreare professional, experienced and will make an occasions special. I made the mistake of thinking I could cater my daughters wedding. I hardly got to enjoy myself and missed most of her special day. I wish I would have called Brigitte at CC PH, I know it would have been so much less stressful, if only I could go back in time.

Savannah and Courtney were so wonderful! They did a great job helping us come up with our timeline…read morefor the wedding and everything went incredibly smoothly day of. They were very communicative throughout the planning process for the month before the wedding, helping us figure out all the little details. Savannah helped us with our rehearsal the night before so that we would be super prepared. Then, she and her assistant showed up bright and early on our wedding day to set everything up. On the day of my wedding, I felt like I could really just focus on enjoying it. Any issues that occurred, Savannah took care of, and I didn't even need to worry. I am so glad I chose them!

Savannah and Courtney are amazing to work with. They pay attention to detail and really listen to…read morewhat you want. They are excellent in time management and their communication is awesome. I appreciate how they go above and beyond in everything that they do. Highly recommend!!!

Michele was amazing. We used Planimation Events for Month of Coordination. I went to Michele with…read moreany question/concern/problem I had and she was incredibly helpful with everything! She always showed up with a smile on her face and a positive attitude (even when I was getting to be bridezilla). She accommodated every request and offered suggestions to make the wedding run as smoothly and beautifully as possible. We had some issues with our venue (that's another story) and weren't able to set everything up the night before the wedding. There was so much left undone, and I had a plan for it all. I gave Michele a super quick run through of about 20 things I needed to be done the day of the wedding. I didn't know how she was going to get it all done or remember it all, but she did. I didn't do a thing the day of the wedding, Michele and her girls took care of it all -- and it looked amazing! She got every detail right, paid attention to every request I gave her. She respected my ideas and my vision and honored that to give me my perfect day. She was kind and professional and truly was happy for both of us on the day of our wedding. You can tell Michele does this because she loves it. She is genuine and generally a lovely person to be around. Honestly, my wedding would not have been what it was without Michele. I am so happy we used Planimation Events to plan our wedding. I highly recommend Michele and her team. Thank you Michele!!

From the Bride: When we booked our venue, the event manager advised us that we didn't really need…read moreto hire an outside coordinator; apparently very few couples getting married at the Madonna Inn enlist additional help. Because we live out of the area and wanted to enjoy our wedding day as thoroughly as possible, we decided to go ahead and find some extra help who would make sure everything ran smoothly. I interviewed half a dozen highly-qualified planners/coordinators in the SLO area before finding Planimation Events to help us with month-of and day-of services. My initial impressions of Michele were that she was kind, competent, and well-organized; but it turns out her qualifications don't end there! Before the wedding Michele worked with each of our vendors to make sure everyone was well-coordinated and everything was as we planned it. From making sure flags in the reception room were removed before dinner (long story) to perfectly placing each last bit of decor, Michele and her team knew exactly what it took to make sure everything ran smoothly. On the day of the wedding we didn't see Michele much because she and her assistant were actively running the "show behind the show"; everything ran on time and according to plan - if there were any snafus, we had no idea because Michele took care of it. With Planimation's help we were able to relax (well, as much as one can on their wedding day!) and enjoy all our friends and family knowing that Michele had taken care of everything we threw at her along the way. Now here's the part where I get sappy and maybe even a little teary-eyed. Michele and her team provided exactly what we hired Planimation to do flawlessly; make sure all details were taken care of so we could be as present as possible on our wedding day. But the services Michele provided that weren't written in any contract or advertised on her website lie in the deep care and concern she showed for us (the bride and groom) as nervous humans trying to manage our emotions, our relatives, our wedding party, on the day of the biggest party we'll probably ever throw. She and her assistant kept us calm and laughing throughout the day; and not in a superficial way. I truly believe that Michele cares deeply about the people she works with and for; something rare in an industry dedicated to creating "picture perfect" days. With Michele's help our day not only LOOKED picture perfect but FELT picture perfect. Thank you, Planimation, for providing us peace of mind, kindness, and friendship. You have our deepest gratitude for your soulful support and buoyantly positive attitude. We love you! From the Groom: I was very reluctant to spend money on a wedding coordinator when both my wife and I are capable and well-organized. Michele turned out to be a wise investment, leaving wedding-ruining chores and stress to her and her staff, allowing us to enjoy our wedding. Michele was exactly what we needed. Planimation was easy to work with and professional, with what I'm told are good rates. This staff has my deep appreciation.

Kia Ora! Thanks to Martin & Julia for a wonderful wine tasting experience! For $20 (non-wine club…read moremembers) you get 5 tastings and the base of a lot of the wines had a hint of raspberry. Martin who is the owner and purchased this vineyard in 2005, he built this winery literally from the ground up. He is a native from New Zealand and brought the Kiwi culture into this unique winery which is 1 of 300 wineries in Paso Robles. Julia was very helpful & kind, and an excellent wine pourer. I purchased the 2023 Kapua (white blend) for $36 and a short sleeved t shirt for $26. This being our first stop on our "Wine Line" tour was worth the views and ambience, great tasting and full of the Kia Ora spirit!

We had the best testing here that we've had an a very long time. We were the only group at the…read morewinery doing a tasting on a Tuesday morning, and Martin Croad himself showed up and spent time with us. He gave us a tour of some grapes that were being crushed And even treated us to some of his delicious grilled sausages. All that being said, the wine is amazing, and we joined the wine club. I'm looking forward to returning there the next time we are in Paso Robles.

My husband and I had the absolute best experience working with TJ for our wedding. From the very…read morebeginning, he was incredibly personable, upbeat, and easy to connect with - we immediately felt like we were in good hands. He truly understood our vision without us having to over-explain, and he executed it flawlessly. Our biggest request was to keep the dance floor full all night, and TJ completely delivered. The energy never dropped, and our guests are still talking about how much fun they had. Not only is he an amazing DJ who knows how to read the room, but he's also a fantastic MC - everything flowed seamlessly and felt effortless. We're so grateful we had TJ as part of our day and would recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ. You will not regret it.

We had a nice experience working with Taylor at Kramer for our wedding! She was incredibly sweet,…read morehelpful, and always so kind throughout the process. We really appreciated her responsiveness and support. Thank you, Taylor!

Working with Azurae has made the whole wedding process fun, stress-free and memorable (in a good…read moreway). She is so organized, knows all the best vendors in and around the Paso area and knows how to throw a great party. I was able to tell her the things I likes, didn't like and imagined and she made it all happen. I felt completely comfortable working with Azurae because of her - trustworthiness - reliability - organization - creativity - patience just to name a few... ... as the "big day" got closer more and more people kept mentioning how relaxed I was and honestly I owe all that to Azurae and her team! On the day of and during the reception she had everything handled to a t so my fiance and I were able to enjoy all of our guests and our special day. I highly recommend Ciel Bleu to any bride looking for a stress-free, classy and unforgettable event!

Azurae is the BEST. Knowledgeable, hardworking, easy to talk to, and has relationships with the…read morebest vendors in the area! We couldn't have pulled our wedding off without her! Thank you Azurae!!!!

Monica was absolutely amazing! Can't speak highly enough on all the value she provided! Went above…read moreand beyond expectations and truly made our wedding day more special and smooth! She kept calm and provided experience throughout the whole process and was extremely kind and easy to work with!

Monica was a phenomenal wedding coordinator! I had initially planned to do everything myself and…read morejust have someone execute my vision on the wedding day. However, a few weeks into planning, I realized having an individual with knowledge of all the vendors, and ensuring no other details were missed was critical. I was living on the east coast and planning a wedding celebration on the west coast, so I needed someone else expertise and personal experiences. I chose Monica because: (1) she was very responsive to emails, (2) was so warm, friendly and personable and (3) was willing to work with my budget. She had worked with every vendor I had chosen (except the ice cream truck). She reviewed every contract before I signed. She save us a lot of money on decor and flowers by using her personal inventory and skills. She caught errors in my list and counts for my rentals. She revised my venue layout multiple times and shared in my OCD nature of documentation in google docs. She met with me several times before the wedding day and met up with me in person a month before the wedding when we went to see the venue. The week before the wedding, she contacted all the vendors and I was able to spend time with family. The day of the rehearsal dinner she showed up 4.5 hours early to ensure all the setup was completed for the night and for part of the next day. It went without a hitch and she took care of the decor, and communications with catering. The day of the wedding, she arrived earlier than us to set up! She did my flowers, and did an amazing job. My bouquet was lovely and huge! While my family and I got our hair and makeup done, she set up/decorated the welcome tables, beverage stations, reception tables, escort tables and cocktail tables. She was an organized and calm presence, coordinating with photography, ensuring we were on schedule and guiding us for the ceremony. At the reception, she helped DJ mark with seamless transitions in the itinerary and some small modifications. At the end of the night, she waited for the last person to leave the venue and went above and beyond to help us ensure everyone's safety. Overall, Monica is the best coordinator I couldn't have had the perfect day without her. She made the entire planning process fun and smooth. I felt relaxed and confident through the 4 month planning process! I highly recommend her!

I hired Jamie as my day-of planner a month ago for my wedding at Santa Margarita Ranch and she was…read moreabsolutely incredible! She was so organized and on top of everything that I didn't have to worry about a single thing that entire weekend... and trust me, I'm a total control freak so that's easier said than done! Another thing that I really appreciated about Jamie was that even though I only hired her for the day-of, she was totally accessible for the entire year leading up to the event. We're not from the area so we really relied on her for vendor recommendations and such. I would HIGHLY recommend Jamie and her team to anyone!

If I could give more stars to Jamie and Chris, I definitely would!!…read more I cannot say enough good things about their services. We hired CJN for the entire planning and up to day-of festivities and they rocked! From helping us pick out and hire several individual vendors, to taking care of our champagne at the reception (storing it, chilling it, and serving it (!)), they never let us stress! Things went so smoothly that I am completely convinced that there is no way we could have done it without them! At the end, we almost felt like we had UNDER-paid them, since they went above and beyond what we had expected. We live in the Bay Area and had our wedding on the Central Coast, so you can imagine the stress we would have had without CJN. EVERY minor detail, from each timeline detail, to the type of food we wanted for our rehearsal dinner, was handled by CJN. They never took over to the point that we didn't have a say, they just made sure that every single thing was handpicked by us, and they ran with it. The rehearsal, the planning, the ceremony, and the reception was so seamless that we were utterly elated at the end. And, this may sound silly, but Jamie was so quick to reply, and so detailed in her questions and tasks, that we will miss not working with her any longer and being in constant contact. Maybe we will have a big anniversary party in a few years, just so we can hire her again!

Well, let me start by saying that the experience with Jeanine was memorable but not in a good way…read more It isn't often that you run into a service provider with such an incredible lack of professionalism and tact but I believe she has set the standard for now not to treat customers or potential customers. I can't comment on her ability to cook because we never even got to that point. We, along with our close friends, decided to have a special evening to celebrate their 20th anniversary and selected An Affair to Remember to help. The process started out simple enough as we asked if she was available which she was. She then gave us a menu to select from which we did and that's when the fun started. We selected from her menu and the reply from her was, and I quote, " This is not real. 4 people can not possibly eat this much food. Why does this keep happening to me?" I'm thinking this was intended for someone else and not the actual customer. If it was intended for us I'm thinking a class in customer service or just basic courtesy is sorely needed. We then pared down the menu selections and she replied that she would send over a price for the evening. After removing several items from the menu this is her response: "I am really sorry but this is a menu that I can not pull off in 3 days. I wish you would have contacted me at least a month ago. Usually you pick one dish for everyone, one salad, one side, etc. One exception for the vegetarian is acceptable. I am not a restaurant. I wish you the best" Keep in mind that she cancelled 3 days before the scheduled day which makes a replacement impossible. In addition, if she couldn't perform the task (make multiple dishes) , why on earth didn't she just say that when we started the process? Also, if you can only make one thing, then say that...don't leave it up to the client to figure it out just to have you cancel at the last minute. This is a extraordinarily unprofessional person and saying things like "I'm not a restaurant" AFTER you give people a MENU is an insulting, rookie move. Bottom line, this is the value a service like Yelp provides. Letting others know that anyone who insults their potential customers while canceling at the last minute needs to not be in business. Use this as a warning and do not use Jeanine or her company.

We hired Criu to help with my daughter's wedding April 6, 2024. They did such a good job. The venue…read morewas at a local barn so we had to return the next morning to continue the cleanup. Criu did such a great job the cleanup the next morning was minimal. When you hire Criu they send a point person that is in charge of their crew so you don't have to worry about giving direction, you can concentrate on having fun. Thank you Monica. Definitely recommend Criu.

Criu Hospitality staff made my event effortless. When its a house party and the host wants to…read moreenjoy her special day, I called Criu. They responded immediately, provided an overview of services within the hour along with pricing, and provided me with the confidence that I would have all of the support that I needed. The day of, the team arrived on time and listened to the scope of the event: timing, transitions, set-up, clean-up- and everything in between. They made the day effortless. I would definitely recommend them for any house party.