Where do I even begin????? Holly and her team are INCREDIBLE. I worked closely with Holly in the…read moremonths leading up to my wedding and she was quick to respond to emails, texts and phone calls and always put my needs first. A few days before my wedding, I had the normal pre-wedding jitters and was very emotional and had a lot of anxiety, and I texted Holly asking for some advice, and she called me right away (it was 8:30 at night!!) and she was so sweet and talked me through how I had absolutely nothing to worry about, she has my back, and my day would be perfect! I started to cry happy tears because in that moment, I knew I had the best planner and that I had zero worries going forward. Holly is creative, she is kind, she's fun, and she works SO HARD. I could not recommend her enough!!!

Our wedding was a few weeks ago and it was everything we wanted. Kalen was our coordinator and she…read moredid a fantastic job. I feel that she went above and beyond. She made our dream come to life. She was very helpful, kind and communication was great. Holly was also great with the planning. I highly recommend this amazing team!

I don't even know where to begin to describe the amazing service I received from Dana at Haber…read moreEvent Group... It all started a year and a half ago when my fiance, Mike, and I had just gotten engaged. We figured that we would be able to do the whole thing ourselves and a few months into the planning we decided that we needed some serious help. We needed someone to help us pick quality, affordable vendors, and we especially needed help with organization and coordination. After calling around to several planners we came across Dana and she stole our hearts! Dana helped us draw up a budget and her relationships with certain vendors saved us hundreds!! We had a slight mishap with the photo booth I had originally hired for the wedding (pre-Dana) and two weeks beforehand were photo booth-less. I was devastated because this was one thing that I had my heart set on. Mike and I called Dana to tell her what happened and within 24 hours she had a new photo booth booked and ready to go. Not only was the new photo booth more accommodating and overall better quality, but we also saved over $300! I was thrilled and so were our guests (there was a line for the photo booth all night!) On the day of my wedding I had to lean on Dana more than I had imagined and she was so wonderful and really made my day extra special. I hadn't eaten all day and she made sure to have champagne and hors d'oeuvres ready to go in our room right after the ceremony while my new husband and I enjoyed some alone time as newlyweds. Throughout the rest of our night she coordinated everything beautifully. She had written up a schedule of what time we would do everything and the night flowed beautifully! I didn't have to think about anything except dancing the night away with my new husband. I could honestly go on and on about how wonderful Dana is and how grateful Mike and I are to have had her as a part of our big day. Dana has a gift! I can't wait to recommend her to all of my engaged friends! Thanks for everything Dana!! xo

My husband and I hired Dana Abrams of Haber Event Group for our October 2014 wedding at the Oak…read moreCreek Ranch in Topanga, CA. We had met Dana and her sister Marni through an open house at the OCR, where the two had come highly recommended by our venue. Dana had so much experience and knowledge of the wedding industry, so we were very excited to work with her. We hired her for the Day of Wedding Coordinator package. Through the wedding planning process, Dana was very helpful and offered up tips and vendor suggestions. She was always easy to reach on the phone and communicate any wedding planning questions I had. When I was struggling to find a proper location for our rehearsal dinner, Dana went above and beyond finding some excellent options for us. Dana and Marni were responsible for coordinating everything a month leading up to our wedding with our vendors/venue, orchestrating a rehearsal, and managing everything for the day of our wedding. They both did a good job, but several of our friends and family noted that it felt like they were working more for the venue than for the bride and groom. The venue wanted cars moved from the property before the ceremony, Dana asked our photographer to move his car immediately, even though he was taking photos of our family in that moment. I wish Dana had taken it upon herself to move his vehicle instead of taking our photographer away from an important moment. Because of that we ended up with only two photos of us with my parents. Overall, I was appreciative of Dana's work at our wedding, I just wish her focus had been a bit more on our wedding and not to appease the venue's owners.

We had the pleasure of working with Michelle and her team for our Santa Barbara Club wedding. From…read moreday-one, Michelle was professional, detailed, and so very friendly. She understood our vision and provided advice leading up to the big day. My husband and I really valued her perspective and she gave us invaluable reassurance as we booked vendors and planned out all the details. Day-of, Michelle conducted the day with professionalism, ease, and most importantly, a big smile on her face. The day went off without a hitch and she guided our vendors through the schedule with ease. My husband and I floated through the day stress-free. She even stayed late to help us clean-up the venue and give us a hug goodbye! I really can't say enough about Michelle. Even though we hired her as a day-of coordinator, she went above and beyond and helped us execute the wedding of our dreams. We are so overjoyed that we chose her as our coordinator.

Wedding Date: Sept. 15, 2024…read more We found Michelle when touring Villa & Vine (though we got married at the Cabrillo Pavilion), and from that first meeting, we knew we wanted her as our wedding coordinator. From the very beginning, Michelle was incredibly organized, communicative, and knowledgeable, making the entire planning process so much smoother for us. We had regular planning Zoom calls leading up to the wedding, and she was always available via email to answer any questions along the way. Michelle's industry expertise was evident in every detail--she even suggested the location for our first look, which we absolutely loved. She provided us with a super helpful planning Google Sheet and always asked the right questions during our calls, even bringing up things we wouldn't have thought of on our own. On our wedding day, Michelle and her team kept everything running according to plan. She stayed with us until the reception was underway, then left her trusted team in charge so she could be home for bedtime with her new baby. Unfortunately, after she left, a different vendor caused significant issues. Even though it wasn't Michelle's fault, she went above and beyond after the wedding to help us navigate the situation. In an incredible show of integrity, she even offered us a partial refund because she wasn't able to personally resolve the issues that arose after her departure. If you're looking for a wedding coordinator who is detail-oriented, professional, and truly cares about her couples, we definitely recommend Michelle! She was a huge asset in making our wedding day a success, and we're so grateful for all her hard work.

I was planning a birthday party for myself for what felt like a "consequential decade", and I began…read morethe planning thinking I could do the whole thing by myself. I quickly became overwhelmed. Fortunately, I found Ricki through other friends who had worked with her for their weddings. Upon reading her website, I quickly realized that she was an event planner for all kinds of events in addition to weddings. Upon speaking with her, I realized that she would be able to take care of all kinds of details that I hadn't previously even thought of, like, would I need umbrellas to shield my guests from the sun. Thank goodness I hired her; we all would have been very hot, sunburnt, and uncomfortable, if she hadn't attended to so many seemingly "small" details that I would have never thought of on my own. By the time my party began, it had morphed into a beautiful, tasteful, event. My guests all said how cared for and pampered they felt, which is exactly how I felt, as the birthday girl. I'm so glad that I hired Ricki. She left no stone unturned, making sure that the food was just as I wanted it, to having the tables and chairs set and ready to go; helping me find a photographer that was perfect for the party; helping me find a florist that was able to work within my means, both from a decor as well as a financial perspective. Ricki really read what my needs and tastes were, and she curated a party that felt like me. I'll be forever grateful, and I would say that, when you're thinking about hiring an event planner, whatever your event may be, please, reach out and talk to Ricki Lewis!

Love working with Ricki and her husband. They are very…read moreprofessional and kind. Wonderful experience for the past 6 years. I would recommend them to anyone anytime. Laurie D

Hiring Lauren as our wedding coordinator was the best decision we made during the whole planning…read moreprocess! She was extremely communicative, helpful, honest, and proactive - and helped make our vision a reality. We planned our whole wedding, but also work several jobs and live out of state. So at times, it was challenging to stick to our timeline and keep track of all the moving pieces. Here are the qualities we experienced with Lauren, and I'm confident you'd get the same: PROACTIVE: We shared our planning document with Lauren early on, and she was so great about jumping in and providing recommendations, asking questions we hadn't thought of, and reminding us to do things before it was too late. We had a list of "items we need" and Lauren went so far as to lend us some things she had, search Craigslist/Offer Up/ Etsy to make suggestions, and even went out of her way to pick up some decor for us from a vendor in CA since we were out of state. HELPFUL: Lauren helped us navigate how to get our marriage license and sent us a very detailed email with all the specifics. These little things REALLY add up when you're running 100 miles per hour with your job, planning, family stuff, etc. COMMUNICATIVE: Lauren took the initiative to reach out to all of our other vendors to check in with them, answer questions, provide information and make sure they had what they needed. Towards the end, she also took over communication with our venue on our behalf, which was a weight off my shoulders because they kept forgetting things I had told them! It was nice to have her as the middle-woman. By the time we actually got to the wedding, Lauren was so familiar with our vision and plan that everything was flawless!! ACTION-ORIENTED: I had intended to be much more involved on the day with helping get set up - but I didn't get a single thing done on my to-do list because everyone was talking to us / asking how to help / etc etc - it was so overwhelming but I knew that I could comfortably go upstairs to get ready with the girls and Lauren would have it handled. By the time we walked out for the ceremony, everything was STUNNING. Lauren helped set up the table decor, all the signage, the florals, etc. I had so many family and guests say what a hard worker her and her husband (who showed up to give an extra set of hands) are. I have to admit, I really had to convince my husband (and other family members involved in the wedding) that we even needed a coordinator and to make space for it in the budget. Given that we were planning it all and had so much help, it was difficult to convince some people. We were hesitant at first since every other vendor was a friend or acquaintance and we weren't sure we needed a coordinator. And for all the people who were skeptical about hiring a coordinator, they all understood what a necessary role they plays when they saw Lauren and her husband in action. For anyone in a similar situation: DON'T SKIP OUT ON IT. Having someone that is not directly involved with your guests is essential in getting stuff done. From the planning to having someone give a non-biased perspective, to all the help setting up, breaking down, and making sure guests knew where to go and what to do - the day wouldn't have been the same without Fancy Fern Events. She will allow you to sit back and enjoy your special day with all our closest friends and family, without worrying about a thing! I feel like I've known Lauren for a long time and have developed a friendship I am sure will last far beyond this day. The cherry on the cake was her thoughtfulness after all the festivities - a personal note and gift, and helping us to sell all the items from our wedding. Thank you, Lauren and Fancy Fern Events for going above and beyond to make our wedding magical!

We cannot thank Debbie and her incredible team enough for making our daughter's Bat Mitzvah such a…read moretruly special and unforgettable celebration. From start to finish, Debbie was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her attention to detail, exceptional organization, and calm, reassuring presence made the entire planning process seamless and genuinely enjoyable. Every element of the event was flawlessly executed, and the end result was beyond what we could have imagined...absolutely beautiful and truly magical. Debbie and her team guided us every step of the way, bringing our vision to life with professionalism, creativity, and care. This milestone meant so much to our family, and we are deeply grateful for the dedication and hard work that went into making it such a meaningful and memorable celebration. It was truly a joy working with Debbie and her team. We have worked with many event planners & Debbie was by far the best! Each & every one of the vendors that Debbie recommended were also fantastic to work with.

Debbie is incredibly professional, talented, and an absolute joy to work with. She planned my baby…read moreshower on a tight timeline, and the result was beyond beautiful! I'm still receiving compliments on the event design. Her vision, attention to detail, and creativity truly set her apart. Now I just need to have more events so she can plan them too!

I do not even know where to begin. Christie is the most organized, calm, kind and understanding…read moreperson. My daughter's wedding was postponed 8 days before event in 3/2020 due to pandemic. It was a rescheduling nightmare, but Christie in 1 day was able to reschedule everyone from the venue in Malibu to the DJ, florist, vendors , photographer, videographer, live band. Then the 2nd postponement came and went and she did it Again!!! And finally 2 days ago, the most beautiful wedding happened at Calamigos Ranch. She was able to calm my daughter with her experience and finesse. She took charge and her professionalism made literally every person she encountered understand what was needed to be done. Thank you Christie. This wedding would never have been so smooth if it had not been for YOU.

Christie is the best wedding planner around. She planned our wedding in September of last year and…read morewe truly had the best day I could have ever imagined. We gave her plenty of curve balls and sent probably a million emails in the span of the 13 months that we planned together and she handled everything with grace and positivity. Planning a backyard wedding is not easy and she did it twice - once with us and once with my sister in law. Pictures posted above of her beautiful work from our big day. I have recommended Christie to all of my friends since using her last year and all of them have been equally as pleased. If you are looking for the day of your dreams, look no further than Christie Rose events! Do yourself a favor and call her now before she books up.

I stumbled upon Jane Alexandra Events through Instagram, and reached out to her as she had planned…read moreweddings which had a similar vibe to what I was hoping to achieve. From our first call, Jane was incredibly professional, kind, and willing to be much more available than other planners I was also "interviewing". I had already booked our venue, so opted for partial planning services, which was totally competitive for my size wedding and WORTH every penny spent. If I could describe myself - I'd say I'm a low stress, but type A style person. I super appreciated her custom spreadsheets, accessibility through google drive, and overall organization. We had check in calls regularly leading up to the wedding and she was able to answer any and all questions and had great recommendations for vendors (we went with almost all of them)! During my time with Jane, Crystal also joined her as part owner and partner and she was also INCREDIBLE to work with. I think this dynamic will really benefit all future brides! Where Jane really shines, (aside from overall design which she totally just gets) is when it gets to crunch time! She made our wedding weekend so stress free, took control of each situation, and allowed us to have fun and enjoy ourselves. Behind the scenes she and her team worked tirelessly to put together a wedding set up which was beyond my wildest dreams. So many of our guests came up to us and commended her hard work throughout the day. I can't say enough great things about her, she was a joy to work with over the past year and I whole-heartedly recommend her to any couple seeking help with planning their wedding.

We hired Jane as our wedding planner and it was the best decision ever!!! Jane and her team,…read morethroughout the whole wedding planning and execution process, were so kind, so professional, and such a dream to work with. Jane was on top of everything and always made me comfortable and excited. Jane was so considerate and so warm. I couldn't have imagined working with anyone else to execute our dream wedding weekend! Jane led us through every step in finding and booking vendors who fit our vision and budget - always listening and caring with so much patience and kindness. We cannot express enough how amazing, organized, and seamless the whole process was, because of Jane and her incredible team!! It was literal perfection and magic. Thank you over and over and over again to Jane Alexandra Events for absolutely everything - we are forever grateful!!