Sparkling Soirees was on our daughter's wedding venue's recommended list and we are so thankful for…read morethat! Although we hired them as a "day of coordinators" Allie began working with us early to be sure all vendors were in place and kept meticulous track of all necessary details. At the rehearsal and on the day of she was literally everywhere! She was organized, and kept everyone else organized but in a kind and friendly way. During the wedding reception she checked in frequently to make sure all was well and at the end of the day made sure all the MANY wedding decorations etc got safely to their destination. I honestly was astounded at how hard she worked, she was invaluable to us! Thank you Sparkling Soirees and Allie for ensuring we had the best day ever!

If you are looking for a wedding planner who is the most organized, kind, reassuring, and fun…read moreperson you will know, then Nicolette is your girl!!! My husband, family, and I absolutely loved working with Nicolette! She made wedding planning so fun and not stressful, because we always knew that she was on top of it and had our backs. Nicolette is amazing at juggling the ins and outs of wedding planning and while also being sensitive and aware of the stresses and overwhelming feelings that can come up throughout the process. She truly is a wedding planner and a friend. We are genuinely sad that our wedding is over and that we aren't working with Nicolette anymore! She has excellent communication via e-mail, text, and Skype calls and is professional but also fun and positive. We were referred to Nicolette after my brother and sister-in-law worked with her for their wedding last year. We feel like she became a part of our family after getting to know her over the years! We always looked forward to our meetings with her, and would come out feeling like we had accomplished so much and could rest knowing that we were on-track with wedding planning. On the day of the wedding, Nicolette was incredibly prompt+to the schedule+fun when rallying the wedding party. She made sure that my husband and I got to eat all of the food and truly enjoy the party without feeling rushed around, which I so appreciated. She was also so good at helping to calm my worries and plan accordingly for rain that was forecasted for our wedding day. It ended up drizzling during our ceremony and she was able to flip our entire reception from outdoor to indoor. I always felt like Nicolette was on top of it so I never had to worry :) She made our wedding vision dreams become a reality, and it was even better than our dreams! She was also very skilled at sticking to our budget and finding deals along the way. We also worked with Carly during the planning process, who was amazing and so talented as well! We just think the world of Nicolette, and would highly recommend her to any family member, friend, or stranger!!! A huge thank you to Sparkling Soirees for all that you do :)

Jen did a stellar job getting us through the entire wedding experience! From the beginning, she was…read moreon top of coordinating vendors and setting up a schedule for us. She was quick to respond to any questions we had and always so kind and helpful. On the day of the wedding, she kept everything moving on pace so we could enjoy the night stress-free. Her team is friendly, efficient, and will make sure your wedding is the best it could be.

I first contacted Jenny from JenEvents as a preferred vendor of my wedding venue at Coyote Hills…read moreGolf Course about 8 or 9 months before our date. She brought this warm energy and excitement to wedding planning that drew us to her. I was planning a western church wedding that still preserved elements of traditional Vietnamese culture so I really wanted a wedding planner who could anticipate those needs and felt that Jenny was our perfect fit! Our venue already provided catering and bar services so we elected to do the day-of-wedding planning package. We were planning from NorCal which made it challenging in many ways. Jen had several check in's with us over the months and was extremely responsive via e-mail when we requested assistance, such as needed recommendations for late night snacks. She knew all the best vendors in the area so we felt reassured with our vendor line up with her green light. We were also grateful that she was flexible with our tight schedules when we drove down to SoCal. I was a cricut bride and I had A LOT of DIY decor and activity ideas. Jenny was always encouraging yet realistic. She knew or would figure out how to best execute my vision and always had a back up plan which made me feel so secure about trusting her with creating our vision for our big day. For example, I really wanted to create a warm, rustic look over the dance floor with a ceiling of rattan pendant lights with greenery, which the venue had never done before. She really delivered on working with our venue and thinking thoroughly of all the details for execution! It turned out SO AMAZING, just perfect. We received SO many compliments on the decor from our guests! We couldn't be more grateful to Jenny and her team for carefully making every detail look perfect. Jenny was very thoughtful about details of the wedding that we would have never personally considered and asked clarifying questions to intently understand what we wanted. Her communication was responsive and clear, and it was just an absolute joy working with her. We HIGHLY recommend her for your wedding planning needs!

My husband and I got married in Pasadena this past June, and with over 300 guests we knew we at…read moreleast needed a day-of coordinator to stay sane. Since I'm Vietnamese American, it was important to me to also hire a Vietnamese American coordinator who could understand any underlying cultural dynamics and be able to communicate with my side of the family, so Mellie Bee had been in the back of my mind for years even before I got engaged. Melissa put me at ease during our initial consultation and I appreciated her honesty about what services we would practically and realistically need, which is why I moved forward with booking. Leading up to the day, I knew we were in good hands. Melissa and her team worked with us to put together a meticulous wedding day timeline and master checklist, combing through every single detail and trying to account for any potential friction points and setbacks. During the rehearsal and on the day, Melissa was always checking in on us, letting us know we were being taken care of, and making sure to stay on top of everything. We had a few hiccups throughout the day that sometimes verged on panic-inducing, but Melissa and her team kept us calm and smoothed things over every step of the way. We loved the energy and enthusiasm they all brought, and they really helped our wedding be a fun and memorable experience that wasn't overcast by stress and mishaps. Having a professional by your side is a must for any big event, and we highly recommend Mellie Bee Events! Thank you so much for all your hard work, Melissa!

If you're in a place to budget for a coordinator- DO IT. And when you do it, book Mellie Bee…read moreEvents! These girls went above and beyond for us on our wedding day. From creating the timeline down to the minute, communicating with our vendors leading up to the big day, to making sure we had a plate of hors d'oeuvres, water, and a drink at all times! Your wedding day flies by within a blink of an eye and something is bound to stray from original plans. Melissa, Thaolinh, and Emaly helped us set up, stay on time, and even helped me use the bathroom in my dress haha! Can't rate Melissa and her team enough. Thank you girls for everything!

I don't even know where to begin! I hired the perfect pair off good reviews and a quick decision. I…read morewasn't sure what I was looking for in a wedding coordinator. I was feeling so overwhelmed and needed for someone to guide me and bring me peace during a stressful situation. I had my initial phone call with Jessica and within minutes I felt such a relief and knew I would be in good hands. I hired them for one month prior and day of coordination. The whole month prior Jessica requested all contracts from vendors and went through all the contractual agreement details and she reached out to vendors with questions and day-of wedding clarification details. She sorted out unforeseen complications that could have come up, hopped on meetings with vendors and went above and beyond to make sure all would go smoothly on the wedding day. The day of the wedding, Jessica and Amber were at the venue early and working with vendors for perfect set-up. They took care of EVERYTHING and more. My bouquet arrived in terrible condition and she had a new beautiful one delivered. They made sure to not only take care of me but also the groom. They made me day perfectly seamless when several things did go wrong behind the scenes. Not a single guest noticed and so many guests complimented how the day flowed so smoothly. Jessica and Amber literally made my wedding day a dream come true. I cannot express how grateful I am to have hired them. 10/10 recommend!!

Absolutely love love love Jessica! A million thanks to her for what she did leading up to and on…read morethe day of our wedding. She was on point! Her energy, attention to detail, problem solving skills, and communication were top tier! I was never stressed planning it all and the day of I got to be fully present during the ceremony. It was a dream, not a blur because I was not distracted at all. For the reception she always made sure my husband and I were well fed and not thirsty and I was able to party my ass off; I never left the dance floor! I THINK she started our conga line lol. My bridesmaids talked about how great she was and even my mom told me how much she appreciated her hospitality the night of. I wish I could hire her as my assistant in life! I would recommend her over and over again. Not to mention, the day of her partner also came out to help so thank you to her as well! God put her here for our wedding, literally heaven sent!

Jenny absolutely nailed the planning and execution of our wedding day!! We are forever thankful…read morethat we chose her to be our wedding planner, and people are still telling us how amazing our wedding was! We started planning in late 2019 for an October 2020 wedding, but we all know how that story ended. Our wedding date was changed to October 2021, but Jenny maintained contact with us and continued planning throughout the pandemic. She worked tirelessly to make sure every single detail was perfect and exactly as we wanted it to be. She also offered her own personal, creative touches, many of which we used in our wedding design. Jenny was there for us at every venue tour and every vendor meeting to support and guide us through the complex and sometimes overwhelming process of planning a modern wedding. She even sent a beautiful gift to our house on our originally planned wedding date to cheer us up! Her hard work and support didn't end on the day of our wedding, as she and her team made sure our wedding was as special and as memorable as possible. Jenny is truly an amazing event planner, and we are so thankful we chose her to handle our wedding! She was kind, personable, patient, and a boss at what she does!

Jenny and her team were highly detailed, efficient, and assistive! She coordinated our wedding and…read morereception at The Hotel Maya, in Long Beach, California and answered all of our questions quickly, and helped us at every turn! From table placements to exceptional arrangements, Jenny was there with nothing less than perfection. We enjoyed the most beautiful and romantic wedding because of her efficiency. You often hear stories about things going wrong and unhappy guests, from bad food to missed cues. With Jenny and her team, every detail was on point, and we couldn't be happier! Our wedding was perfect, and she was a significant part of that process!

Saadia and the Kismet Team - Thank you for everything you did to bring our vision for our…read moreSangeetaversary to life! The colors, lighting, and decor were truly magical. It was exactly what I was looking for--modern, clean, and vibrant, yet still retaining that authentic Desi flair. Our family, friends, and even the vendors were speechless walking into our backyard, which you transformed into a dreamy, romantic, and festive atmosphere. We've received nothing but compliments and praises. Everyone is already expecting us to throw an anniversary party every year! Although we are a small project compared the other work you do, I truly hope we have another opportunity to work together in the future. Finding you was a blessing, and the party felt truly magical from the moment it began. I can't wait for our next project and transformation together. I would also like to extend a special thank you to Nouf and Carlos. They were incredibly patient, kind, and respectful. Their hard work is truly appreciated and will not be forgotten. We are so grateful for their effort in physically bringing everything to life

Huge shoutout to Saadia and her team for making our wedding weekend so special. They are true…read moreprofessionals who know exactly what they're doing. They don't duplicate vision boards - they ELEVATE designs. And, when things don't go as planned, they step in to make it happen - even if it means building hedge walls the week before the wedding, just to make our dreams come true. They worked tirelessly to make sure every centerpiece, every backdrop, and every decor piece was perfect. Their attention to detail is unmatched and their passion shows through the events they design and bring to life. If you want a beautiful wedding with an awesome team, hire them!

Working with the Joyfully team was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! From the very…read morebeginning, they were incredibly supportive, organized and genuinely excited to bring our vision to life. We planned our entire wedding in a short 3 month timeframe, which could have easily been overwhelming, but they made the whole process feel calm and even enjoyable! Our reception venue came with its own set of challenges since it was essentially just a blank room. Blaire, Hannah, and Sharon really stepped in and they guided us through every single detail, from layout and rentals to flow and timing. Toward the end of the planning process, we needed to make some last minute adjustments which could have been stressful so close to the wedding date. But Blaire truly went above and beyond, she stepped in and made sure everything was handled exactly the way we wanted. We couldn't have asked for a better coordination team and highly recommend!!

We loved working with Joyfully! My MOH had complimented me saying that I was such a "chill bride"…read morethe day of my wedding and I have Joyfully to thank for that. They handled everything for me the day of from vendor set up all the way to clean up at the end of the night. I was able to enjoy the whole day and not worry about anything logistically. If there were any hiccups, I did not know. Prior to wedding day, the whole planning process was so easy. They scheduled calls with us regularly to review what we still needed to do on our to do list and also our design idea. They made finding vendors easy based on our design inspo and they did the initial reach outs for us. The week leading up to the wedding I had nothing to do and nothing to worry about besides getting my nails done and hair cut! We loved working with the entire Joyfully team! They answered all of our questions and handled so much behind the scenes. I have been telling all of my friends their full service planning package is the best money I spent for my wedding.

We have begun filing a small court case against Laura, who completely breached her contract with us…read moreand nearly ruined our wedding day by missing our rehearsal 24 hours before the wedding and ignoring all our calls and texts until that night, with no explanation. She then failed to show up on the actual wedding day. No response, apology, or refund. This is a scam artist, do not engage.

Laura came recommended with our venue of the LA River Center and Gardens as one of two approved…read morewedding coordinators. We believed we needed to go with one of them. We spoke with Laura on the phone and on zoom, her price seemed reasonable, so we booked her. Her recommendations for vendors were not the best. We went with her vendor Rustic Yards for rentals and he was impossible to get intouch with, but had great products and it worked out at the event. There was a period of about a month and a half between february and end of march where she stopped responding to emails and texts all together. We were worried, but she finally reached out saying she was in the hospital. I asked about there being a backup person to call in case of emergency, who helps her with the business and she said no. After that, communication was better. For my wedding, we DIYed our table decor and had a specific way of arranging everything. I went over the details in person when she picked it up, and I created a 50-page binder that explained every detail for the day of for her to review. My other vendors appreciated the details. It seemed like she didn't even look over it, because when we showed up to the venue before cocktail hour, everything was a mess. She claimed the wind was going to blow everything away and just put all the menus, name cards, napkins, utensils, candles array on the table and didn't follow my set up. We asked her to have both of her assistants available to set up, but she refused, saying she could just use one and herself for everything. She also insisted that the catering company be the one who set up the tables and decor and refused to put out the cups or plates. Luckily our caterer worked with us and we paid for THEIR servers to be there an hour earlier to set it up. We had 230 people at the wedding and a lot of tables and decor to set up. Luckily my bridal party went around fixing her decor mistakes. She was unwilling to give instructions or guidance to the vendors on the day of. For example, there were boxes left in the entrance that she refused to move but also didn't ask catering to move them. When speeches started, she told the bar to stop serving alcohol, which was never discussed. She then blamed the bartenders for not listening, but the bartenders said she was the one who instructed them. As the night went on, she was nowhere to be found. My caterer mentioned her being on her phone in the back for a while. At the end of the night, we gathered most of our personal belongings and decor to take home. After the wedding, I never received a text or email saying congratulations, or thank you for working with me. She was very ungrateful and unprofessional and hiring her is the only regret I have for my wedding day.