My husband and I just got married last week at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park, and…read morewe hired Julie and her team for month-of coordination. From the very beginning, Julie was upfront with us that she wouldn't be available on our wedding day, but that she would handle all the planning and have her lead coordinator, Yoly, there for the day of. On our wedding day, Yoly did a phenomenal job--she executed everything seamlessly and kept the entire event running right on time. We were especially grateful to the team for pivoting so smoothly and getting everyone on the same page when we had to make last-minute changes. Julie is extremely detail-oriented. We started working with her six months before the wedding, and she was always prompt in answering my many questions and helping me think through ideas. Even though we had already negotiated and finalized all of our vendors, we weren't entirely sure how everything would come together. Julie created a very detailed timeline, caught small gaps in our event rentals, and ensured everything stayed on track. When unexpected issues came up with our original rental company just five days before the wedding, we had to switch vendors and push the ceremony back by half an hour. Julie and her team handled the change with ease, keeping everything calm and organized. Thank you so much to both Julie and Yoly for helping make our day absolutely perfect. We didn't have to worry about a thing and could finally enjoy our day after almost a year of planning!

This review is LONG overdue! We got married 7.4.2022 at Etherial Gardens but our original date was…read more2.25.2021. Due to the pandemic, we needed to reschedule our wedding date. Julie was amicable, professional, attentive, and willing to get on calls with us throughout the covid ordeal. What we loved about Julie is that although there was a long period between our original date and new wedding date, she was extremely organized with the original notes from the venue, us, and any discussions we had with the vendors. Plus, she has excellent relationships and connections with the local vendors. Julie doesn't play around either! She tells it how it is and won't sugarcoat things for you. She will let you know if something is a good idea or not but will always side with what you want as a couple. The day of our wedding, we did not notice ANYTHING GO WRONG. If anything did happen, we weren't aware or she fixed it right away. She made the whole day flow flawlessly. I would HIGHLY recommend Julie as your wedding planner. We booked her for the month but honestly, the month service became almost a two year service commitment. She is reasonably priced for her years of expertise and you can't beat her price compared to other wedding planners that may offer less services in their packages. She went ABOVE AND BEYOND for booking her for the month of coordination service. I am a very hands on person so I loved planning my wedding but Julie was the icing on the cake I needed. That last month before your wedding, YOU WILL NEED HELP and of course, the day of your wedding. Our venue provided in-house event coordinators but Julie completed the team. Again, highly recommend Julie, from The Best Wedding For You in San Diego, CA for your wedding, whether it is for the month of coordination, month of coordination Plus, or a full service coordination. Oh and her husband is a DJ too!

Kristin Garuba Events is a life saver! Even though it was pouring rain all morning the day of our…read morewedding she made everything work out perfectly. Everything was setup so beautifully it exceeded our expectations. And not only did she ensure our wedding day was spectacular she also met with us several times prior to the big day, went to multiple dress fittings with me and can tie the perfect bow :) THANK YOU Kristin Garuba Events for making our wedding so special! We could not have done it without you!

Talofa! Kumusta! Mahalo Kristin for EVERYTHING!! We are truly blessed to have you plan the Renewing…read moreof our Wedding Vows (23 Years)!! You are part of the "Aiga" and every detail of our Island Style Theme was on point!!! Highly recommend this Awesome Kristin lady. She kept our timeline on schedule and our 200 plus friends/families were All blessed. THANK YOU Kristin!! Appreciate ya!!

Hire Lindsay!!! Truly the best…read more Lindsay was so fabulous !!! This was the best decision to hire her for our wedding planning. She was incredibly responsive during the entire process, was always willing to hop on the phone or text about some new bridal idea I had, and was just generally such a joy to plan our wedding with. She kept us organized and feeling so good about everything leading up to wedding day, and she just GETS it with decor. she had such good ideas and was such a big help in pulling the wedding weekend together! On the actual wedding weekend and day she was a godsend. We were so organized and on time, she made the whole day feel so stress free and it was the best happiest day ever. It was so smooth and painless and I literally to this day wouldn't know if anything went wrong, she had everything handled! She's also just a joy to work with. hire Lindsay!!

Lindsay was great as our month-of wedding coordinator!…read more She offered useful advice and thoughtful recommendations throughout planning leading up to the big day. Lindsay brought up things I didn't even know I needed to think about. She truly had our and our guests' experience in mind the entire time. On the wedding night, Lindsay handled everything so well, I didn't have to think about literally anything. She always seemed to appear just when you needed her. It felt like she could anticipate things before they happened. Lindsay is a magician. And she was doing things behind the scenes that I wasn't even aware of; I had family members tell me how great she was, and I was confused they even interacted with her but she was really out there looking out for everyone's needs. And she expertly coordinated with all our vendors and was assertive with them when she needed to be. Lindsay runs a tight ship. And if you're having your wedding at Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, you definitely need Lindsay. She knows the venue inside and out, along with the staff and all the vendors who work there. If we'd had the budget for a full wedding planner, we would've hired her to plan the entire event from start to finish.

I clicked with Heather from the very first call. She took the time to get to know us and our story,…read moreanswered all our questions and it felt like talking to a friend. We wanted a wedding that felt personal and intimate: with meaningful details and moments of connection that would outlast the weekend. Heather understood the vision perfectly. We never followed up with anyone else. The journey of planning was also so much fun. The whole team is so attentive, proactive, and collaborative, I never felt overwhelmed. They handled all the coordination, contracts and scheduling so I could focus on the fun parts :) They replied to every thought, idea and question in the essay length emails I sent! Heather thought of things we never would have, down to whether our chairs would actually be comfortable for a long night. I am still in awe of Heather's eye for detail and how creatively and beautifully she wove our story and the people who shaped it into the design: the puzzles and picnic baskets at our Haldi; the garden party of our dreams for the Welcome Dinner; the handcrafted canopy for our ceremony; my painted flowers in the invitations and reception decor - the details still make us smile. I spent my wedding weekend celebrating with the people I love and truly being in the moment. The team took care of everything, from making sure I had water throughout, gluing my broken earring back together, to straightening my veil before I walked down the aisle. I am so grateful for everything. Heather and team are more than just planners to us, they became family.

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Heather and the Amorology team! From day one, their…read moreattention to detail and creativity were next-level. They took our vision, elevated it, and brought it to life in ways we could have never imagined on our own. Throughout the entire planning process, they were thoughtful collaborators - always listening, guiding and finding fresh, beautiful ways to make the day feel uniquely "us." What impressed us even more is that this was a venue they had never worked at before, and they absolutely blew us away. You would've thought they'd been designing events there for years - they understood the space instantly and transformed it flawlessly! On the wedding day, they didn't miss a beat. Truly. Their team was on it from morning to night, managing every moving part seamlessly. We never had to worry about a thing and they handled it all with so much grace, calmness and professionalism that we were able to be fully present and just enjoy the day. We highly, highly recommend Amorology! Working with Heather and her team was one of the best decisions we made. Our day was a dream, and we owe so much of that to them!

My husband (Bailey) and I were nervous when we started planning our wedding. We've never planned a…read morelarge event before, and most of our family and friends lived in different states making it hard for them to help us plan our dream wedding. Lacking crucial wedding industry knowledge, and working full-time quickly made us realize we needed help! We met with several wedding planners, who were all great, but once we met Lisa we knew she was the one! Lisa immediately felt like family, someone you could trust, someone who listened and asked all the right questions. She always has your best interest in mind and is always there to remind you that everything will be okay. We selected the "wedding planning assistance" package because we truly needed all the help we could get! I would HIGHLY recommend this package to anyone because wedding planning is truly a marathon and Lisa is your coach during the whole process. She helps you sort out all the details that you don't even realize you need to think about. Right away, she came up with a game plan that prioritized our budget. She recommended vendors who, on our wedding day, delivered top-tier service. She is well-connected within the San Diego wedding industry and is beloved by these vendors, and I understand why. She attended vendor meetings with us and made sure the vendors understood our vision all while remaining cost-conscious. Did I mention she helped us stay within our budget?! Bailey and I frequently communicated with Lisa, asking her all kinds of questions. She responded quickly and offered incredible advice when we were torn between certain decisions. Lisa is so positive, always smiling, and constantly reassures you that your special day will turn out beautiful. AND IT WILL, in large part, due to her execution on the day of. Wedding planning isn't just Lisa's business, it goes deeper than that - it's her passion. During the whole planning process, we felt just how much she cared about making our wedding day special for us. Bailey and I agree that our wedding day was the best day of our lives! Everything flowed so smoothly, she made sure we stuck to the timeline all while ensuring we did not miss special moments with our guests. She is a people person who knows how to execute a timeline and tie all the small details together. We cannot recommend Lisa enough!!

My review for Lisa is soooo long overdue, but I still wanted to let everyone know how WONDERFUL she…read moreis! Lisa was the second coordinator I interviewed and after meeting with her I knew I wanted to go with her based on her experience and ease she carried. My husband and I got married at The Darlington House in La Jolla and she was one of a few that were highly recommended, and it was the best decision ever! I am an extremely organized and scheduled person, so when I met Lisa I was instantly at ease. She was so friendly and so organized that I knew our wedding was in good hands. Lisa was also there for me with answers to any of my questions and a couple weeks before the big day when we met, she had everything laid our perfectly. She really helped bring my visions to life with her attention to detail. She knew exactly the aesthetic and vibe I was going for and really helped tie up any loose ends. The day of our wedding could not have gone more perfect! There wasn't a single thing I would have changed and just so grateful for Lisa and her team to make the whole day run so smoothly. Lisa it was truly a blessing to have worked with you, thank you!!!

I loved having Erica help me with my wedding! I had my wedding at the Park Hyatt Aviara in…read moreCarlsbad, but I live out of state. It felt a bit overwhelming planning the wedding so far away, but Erica was on top of the details from the very beginning. What I feel was key to pulling off a successful wedding was communication, and Erica always listened to what I wanted and needed. Additionally, what really helped amidst the chaos of wedding planning was that Erica was consistently calm and always came with a positive attitude. Half of my guests were coming from out of state, and while I was worried about things going smoothly for all of them, Erica ensured that everything and every detail was in place so that none of my worries ever came to fruition. What I really appreciated was that throughout the entire weekend of the wedding, Erica always made sure to check in on me to guarantee any concerns or needs I had were taken care of while still making sure everything we had discussed previously happened the way I wanted it to. Not to mention, she recommended a DJ that really kept the fun going at my weekend, everyone was dancing!! I cannot recommend Erica enough to anyone getting married! It is obvious that not only is she dedicated to her work and her priority is making sure her clients are happy, but that she genuinely cares that your wedding day goes the way you want it to! Thank you so much Erica, and if I were to do it all over again, I would want you by my side helping!

Rachel is a stellar event planner! She went above and beyond when she helped us coordinate our…read morewedding + reception. Her knowledge, attention to detail, and every recommendation she made led to a perfect day. I feel like it took no time for Rachel to get a sense of our vision when we first met with her. She was so well organized throughout the timeline from planning until day-of. She offers a considerable range of coordinating packages, so you have plenty of options how involved you want her to be with the stages of planning. Whichever package you choose, she commits to making sure you have everything you need to have a great time at your event. There's clearly a reason she has only top ratings!

Rachel is the pro planner of dreams! She's proactive, creative, well-versed, and insanely reliable…read more Always a fan of her work!

My husband and I couldn't have asked for a better wedding coordinator. Initially we were working…read morewith another day of coordinator with another company and unfortunately/fortunately things didn't work out due to lack of communication and lack of follow through. Sam was introduced to us from that company and we couldn't have asked for a better day of coordinator. Sam quickly reached out to us to schedule a meeting as our wedding was a few month out and was responsive to emails, phone calls, and text messages. Sam kept well notes. Sam coordinated with our vendors prior to the wedding which ensured our wedding day to go by smoothly! My husband and I got to enjoy our wedding without having to think of logistics! We highly recommend Sam and couldn't have had a smoother day without her support! Thank you Sam!

Hiring Sam was one of the best decisions we made. I HIGHLY recommend all Brides hire a day of…read morecoordinator. It made the day so much more enjoyable, and definitely reduced my stress levels. It's worth every penny! We had several vendors.. Caterers, Florist, Cake baker,etc.., and it was great to NOT be the go to person for all of these people on the day of Sam knew how to line up everything for our wedding and I trusted her Completely. SAM was always communicating with me through emails or text message and made should everything was taking care of for our wedding. Sam will always be a part of our lives forever.