When I first started wedding planning about 9-10 months ago, we wanted an Asian American wedding…read morewith a modern twist and a western reception with subtle Asian elements. My husband and I are Chinese Vietnamese Americans and we wanted our wedding to be modern in addition to honoring both our parents/families, Asian heritage and culture. We found My Wedding Songbird and immediately matched with Sarah. We are so lucky to work with Sarah (she is very experienced and well versed in Asian cultural weddings); Sarah made the whole process organized and actually enjoyable. As my wedding planner and coordinator, she was with me every step of the way. She helped us find great vendors to work with (DJ, tea ceremony host, trilingual MC, videographer, linens, and stationery) and was respectful of our wedding budget. Sarah genuinely wants her clients to have the wedding of their dreams and she and MWS team definitely delivers! We chose Sarah and MWS because they matched what we were looking for: honoring our Asian heritage by offering tea ceremony package and being well versed in Chinese wedding traditions, and introducing us to an entertaining MC/host who was both fluent in English, Cantonese, and Vietnamese! And if you know you know, these Asian MCs are must have entertainers during a wedding reception! Aside from the best vendors Sarah brought to our wedding, Sarah was also our coordinator and our wedding day was seamless and organized. Sarah and MWS team took care of everything behind the scenes which allowed for my husband and I to truly enjoy our wedding day to the fullest. We are both very happy with the wedding outcome. To note, we chose the partial package of the wedding planning because we wanted to have some control; we did not feel like the services provided was insufficient. Sarah makes an effort to get to know your vision during the wedding planning process regardless. But if you don't have the time to plan, trust in the process and trust me, you'll be in good hands. Sarah will definitely take care of you! Our wedding day was executed so well that we still get compliments on how enjoyable our wedding day was!

We hired Sarah for day of coordination for our tea ceremony, western ceremony, and reception, and…read morethe MWS team did not disappoint! We had easy communication leading up to the big day, and on the day of, the team made everything seamless. Once I passed off all decor, things magically appeared in the right place exactly where and when I needed them. They kept us on pace with our timeline, which there was no way we could have managed as the bride and groom. The moms and aunties couldn't stop raving about what a good job they did. Especially since we were able to start dinner on time and not 2 hours late (which can be common in Chinese receptions...).

This is hands down the best Mariachi around! They had amazing talent, including beautiful vocals…read moreand perfect harmony with all of their musical instruments sounding and playing so well together. Several of my guests said the exact same thing, that they thought I had a professional mariachi playing from my sound system because the music was so flawless. They also accommodated several requests from guests and knew all of the songs. I handed out at least 10 of their business cards to guests. They were so impressed. Will definitely be hiring them again for my next occasion. Thank you also to the owner Ivan for being so courteous and professional!

Mariachi México Lindo is an exceptional group of musicians who are passionate, professional,…read moretalented and excellent performers. They were booked for Cal State Long Beach's School of Social Work Masters Hooding Ceremony, and they were the highlight of the event. There were issues with the event which delayed their performance, however the entire time they were patient and flexible. From the moment I initially contacted them to the end of the performance, their communication was clear and swift. The actual performance was beautiful, capturing the emotions of such an important event. Gracias Mariachi México Lindo!!!

I came across this mariachi on Facebook and I enjoyed the whole performance they brought to me and…read moremy girl, nice people, good suggestions on songs and very professional, this would be the second time I hire mariachi but definitely will call them back for another round of round of romantic serenata. They offered me a list of songs they know to avoid confusion and false hopes on songs we expect them to know which is very helpful, I needed them for a certain time and most of them were already in place 30mins earlier which is nice, thank you Mariachi Sabor de mi Tierra! My girlfriend loved it !

They were amazing, on time and very friendly. Got them for my dads 60th surprise birthday party.read more

I can't say enough good things about Gemini Strings! I've worked with them a few times and they…read morenever disappoint. Laurann is such a great communicator and just a pleasure to work with. I recently booked their electric quartet for a wedding and it was amazing!! Such a unique concept and sound - my clients and the guests could not stop raving about it :) We also had Chris (Laurann's husband) host our reception and he did flawlessly! All in all, don't hesitate, book them now! Thank you, Laurann + Gemini Strings! Love, Jojo of SixteenFourteen Events https://www.yelp.com/biz/sixteenfourteen-events-los-angeles

I hired Laurann and her string trio to play at my wedding and I am so glad I did…read more I requested contemporary music at the start of the ceremony and classical during the reception. All their arrangements were on point. One of my guests could not stop laughing, clapping and bobbing his head to their rendition of Backstreet Boys. Laurann custom arranged and played my wife's favorite song for our first dance. They sounded perfect. They helped make our wedding everything we could hope for.

This theatre is so much larger than I expected! We sat in, arguably, the worst seats in the house…read morein the very back of the balcony. We were still able to see and hear everything happening on stage. We were also able to hear what I assume was the hand dryer in the men's room every few minutes. The seats were extremely uncomfortable. My legs were numb by the time intermission came!

What a cute piece of the city! This is a 100+ building with lots of appealing architecture and…read moreinterior design. Great seats but the acoustics are a bit rough. We will definitely get on the mailing list because we thoroughly enjoyed it!

Jimmy was amazing to work with throughout our entire wedding process from initial interview to his…read morebreathtaking vocals singing at our wedding. He was a true professional as MC and DJ for our ceremony and wedding reception. Jimmy has a keen eye on the vibe of everything going on and knew exactly how to work the crowd and keep the energy high. We also used his team for Month of Coordination and Photo Booth. We cannot say enough good things about April as our Coordinator and the support she provided. The team went above and beyond expectations, were prepared for anything that happened, and gave us such great guidance leading up our big day. Our wedding went just as we imagined it and so much of it was thanks to Jimmy and his team! With his experience, he was able to make anything we could think of happen, no hesitation. Absolutely no question, highly recommend Jimmy for any event needs!!

My wife and I just got married this Saturday, and we really couldn't have done such a great wedding…read morewithout Jimmy. He was great to work with and easy to communicate with. You can really see the experience he brings with how smoothly the night went. We also recommend the photobooth services his company provides. Overall everyone had a fun time. Thanks for making our day even more special Jimmy!

We use them for all our events! The very best! They play all of the popular music and keep the…read moreparty going! Super flexible, professional, and prompt.

Muchas gracias a los Chirrenes por tocar en la fiesta de mi jefito…read more Muy amables y profesionales. tocan muy bien a toda madre. Mi padre les dio una lista de canciones al último minuto y tocaron muchas (creo casi todas) de su lista. Nos quedamos muy impresionados can la variedad de canciones y la calidad de su musica. Les recomiendo mucho a Los Chirrenes.

We love PMA! My older son who is 11 has had Sam as his drum teacher for the last few years and…read morereally loves him. Sam strikes a nice balance between being approachable and easygoing, but also knowing how to challenge and motivate my son. My younger 9 year old son just switched to Gabriel for piano because his previous teacher cut back her hours. As a pianist myself, I really appreciate how Gabriel breaks down how to practice a song to make it easier to learn. He also takes into account my son's interest when choosing a song. We strongly recommend PMA!

Only good things at PMA! My daughter began taking lessons in the late spring with Marcella and has…read moremade such tremendous progress, not only with her vocals but also stage presence and performance. A few weeks into lessons, Marcella recommended my daughter sign up for the recital. On the day of the recital our family was shocked at the progress made - she received a standing ovation! All thanks to Marcella! My daughter really enjoys having her as a vocal coach/instructor and looks forward to each session. She's patient, engaging and has built up my daughter's confidence, all while teaching technique, developing vocal skills. The front desk at PMA are also incredibly helpful and easy to contact, whether by phone, text or email. I appreciate how easy it is to book makeup lessons and change schedules online. My daughter also enjoys seeing Marcella's feedback and thoughtful comments posted after each lesson.