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    5.0 (110 reviews)
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    Lisa D.

    We cannot thank Mele Amore enough for their planning & design services. Michelle was the MVP of our wedding and helped alleviate so much stress for me and my husband during the planning process. She was always available, willing to give her opinion, and a step ahead. Not to mention she put together the most DREAMY ceremony and reception layout. Would 1000% recommend to anyone looking for a wedding planner.

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    LanAnh and her team at Mele Amore deserve 10 stars! As soon as I got engaged in July 2020, I knew I needed to start planning ASAP if I wanted a 2021 fall wedding. I immediately started researching and realized there is no way I can do this without a wedding planner. I found Mele Amore on Yelp and didn't hesitate to reach out to them. They immediately set up a meeting via phone to fully understand what we were interested in and when we would like to have a planner start assisting.. which was right away for me lol! We were connected with LanAnh - there aren't enough words to express how appreciative we are to have had her throughout our entire wedding planning and day of coordinating. She went above and beyond to find venues and vendors within our budget while still being able to keep our vision. The wedding day could not have went as perfect as it did without her. Thank you so much Mele Amore!

    Deron R.

    Our neighbor used their services to plan a birthday party for their granddaughter they did an amazing job well done and we will use them for any event we are going to hold!

    Ashley W.

    When my husband and I had to postpone our wedding due to covid, we ended up changing venues, so I reached out to Mele Amore. I had already pretty much planned my entire wedding and had to start over with the new venue. I was nervous about what packages were offered and if we would be able to find something that worked. Luckily for me, Michelle was extremely flexible and created a custom package for us and it was smooth sailing from there. Everything about working with Michelle was a dream. I am an extremely type A/perfectionist/overly organized person and was nervous to annoy my new planner, but Michelle made me feel so comfortable and was always on the same page as me. Any requests or ideas I had, she could see my vision. I'm sure a lot of couples are concerned about wedding budget, but Michelle was extremely conscious of our budget, prioritized our wants and needs and even made sure there was flexibility in our budget while still getting everything we wanted for our wedding day. A lot of people told me that planning the wedding would be one of the worst parts of the wedding, but I had the complete opposite experience. I enjoyed every minute of it, thanks to Michelle. She was more than a pleasure to work with and I really feel so close to her now. We couldn't have asked for a better planner and there is no way I can thank her enough for everything she did for us. I couldn't recommend Mele Amore more and know that you will be in the best hands. With so much love, a very happy bride/newlywed :)

    Hayley B.

    Nicole Fuller was our Wedding Planner and she was an absolute gem sent from heaven and we were so lucky to be matched with her. She was so "on it" from the moment we hired her - giving recommendations, helping keep us on track with wedding planning, and making sure every part of our day went absolutely perfect. I loved that I was able to "level" with her and get her honest opinion or advice on certain situations - she seemed more like a trusted friend or family member than someone who we hired, but still so professional and polished. My mom and I loved her from the start, but the icing on the cake was when my dad told us (after the wedding) that Nicole came to check on him multiple times in the evening to say "Just a heads up, your FOB speech is coming up, are you ready?" or "The father/daughter dance is next, just an FYI!" and that just blew us away - that level of service!! Not to mention, when we were getting ready, the flowers showed up and didn't look exactly like my Pinterest board and I was bummed. She quietly altered all of my bridesmaids bouquets (without me even suggesting/or asking her) while we finished getting ready -- what an absolute angel!! She answered all of my texts, phone calls, emails, etc. and was always positive. THANK YOU NICOLE!! You are THE BEST!!! I would hire her again a million times over!!!

    Kristen M.

    "Mele Amore saved my marriage before I even got married." - my husband. We laugh now, but Mele Amore made our big day the success it was. We cannot list enough positives about working with them, but a few that come to mind are professionalism, eye to detail, and a ton of wedding knowledge! The team took over 3 months before the big day and really put us at ease by taking care of little things you forget and in a few cases saved us money by re-negotiating contracts. We also hired them to do decor/ design and they worked together with our florist to put together the wedding of our dreams. In terms of professionalism the entire team was great at resolving little to big issues or lingering worries. Michelle and Nicole were very easy to work with and it felt like hanging out with friends. You can really tell the pride they put into their work with all the careful planning and check in meetings. In terms of knowledge, wow, just, wow. They were a life saver for decorations, rehearsal, and planning. Big shout out to Michelle, Nicole, and Vam! They had everything on lock down and ensured everything went smoothly. Our wedding would not have been what is was without their hard work. So if you are struggling with wedding planning.... do your marriage a favor and hire Mele Amore. This will be some of the best money spent for your marriage before you are even married.

    Hope M.

    Michelle and her team absolutely NAILED IT. From the preparation and assistance in planning, to the organization, and the reassurance, all the way down to the rehearsal day and the execution of the big wedding day--- everything was handled with the utmost class and huge smiles. Our very special day would not have been the same without the gracious Mele Amore team. We're ready to have another wedding, just to do all of the fun over again!!!! They were careful. They were creative. So mindful. So thoughtful. So excited for us! Will absolutely use them again next time I need them, and will refer to anyone and everyone! Xo!

    Lauren W.

    We were lucky enough to have LanAnh and the Mele Amore team plan our special day. Everything was as perfect as you could imagine, but LanAnh is so much more than a planner. I cried so much during the speeches, one of my contacts fell out and I really had no make-up left on one eye. LanAnh personally redid my make-up within minutes and you honestly could not tell the difference. This woman can run the entire show and always finds a way to go the extra mile. If you want a wedding all your guests want to try and recreate, this is the dream team! Photo cred: Sargeant Creative

    Zoya J.

    Michelle and her team was absolutely AMAZING. I was referred to Michelle from a close friend/florist. I spoke to Michelle and told her my vision and she truly made it all come to life. I had so many questions throughout the process and she was so quick to respond. We had to delay our wedding due to covid which was extremely stressful, but Michelle kept us at ease and helped us every step of the way. As a total control freak, I was so nervous to put such a big day in someone elses hands. And there is nobody else I would have trusted with this other then Michelle. She exceeded ALL of our expectations. On my big day she was one step ahead of me every time. Whether it was forgetting my garter, needing a mint, finding flip flops for beach photos etc she always was there to save the day. My day was absolutely seamless and I owe this all to Mele Amore!! THANK YOU, again. For everything you did. Our wedding was a dream come true and you made this happen!!!

    The bridal party with the bestest wedding planner ever!
    Sara N.

    this is long overdue... sorry LanAnh! My sister and my brother in law got married December 2014 and I remember my sister telling me that she had gotten a wedding coordinator for everything, who would basically help her from start to finish and she did. I remember they had meetings together to catch up, to update each other, etc etc, phone calls, emails, texts, everything, LanAnh was basically there every step of the way. I finally got to meet LanAnh during the wedding rehearsal. She was so calm, so patient with everyone, and if anyone has met my parents, OMG girl I give you props for answering their questions, the same questions LOL, with patients and kindness like you did. Never once did I see her get frustrated! She's superwoman! Anyways, on the day of the wedding, I never felt so calm and relaxed in my life. Even my sister was like, are we still on schedule? We had so much down time to just enjoy the moment and it was just because LanAnh and her team made everything on that day run super smooth! I've been in my share of weddings and we've heard everything that's going on from the guys are running late, to the flowers aren't here yet, to the limo company made a mistake and sent the wrong one, etc etc etc, the wedding planner had to come and update the bride, we had no idea if there was any drama. Was there LanAnh??? lol No one seemed rushed and if they did, we had no clue! Everything went down perfectly. We even had 2 ceremonies and still that transition went smoothly. Of course there was drama from family members, something or someone might of ran late, but did the bridal party know? NOPE =D just sipping mimosas and taking pictures with the bride! Best experience ever. Oooops forgot to add this part! The 2nd ceremony had many traditional pieces, I added a picture, and LanAnh and her team took just care and paid close attention to detail while setting up everything, putting everything away, and also helping to transfer most things to and from the car, to and from our house, everything the flawless! My dad arrived at the car and most things from the ceremony were already in the car! And most of the presents were already in my sister's hotel room!!! Amazing team!!! Thanks LanAnh for making my sister's wedding day so special. You're amazing!

    PaulPauline A.

    Hi LanAnh! This special review is ALL FOR YOU, girl!!! Bride: I cannot say enough good things about Mele Amore, but most especially LanAnh!!! She was able to turn my fairytale wedding vision into reality. Her and the staff (Patty and Cindy) bent over backwards to make sure that all of my needs were met on the day of my wedding! I give most, if not all, of the credit to her. The whole wedding planning and process was easy-breezy because of her. Hiring her as our planner was the best decision and investment me and my husband made! We clicked instantly at our first meeting and she completely understood the particular style and feel I wanted for my special day! Our guests were constantly raving about how beautiful and organized our wedding was. She matched us up with our awesome vendors who helped make our big day truly special. Amazing doesn't even come close to describe, LanAnh! I'm so glad our paths have crossed and we've developed a lifelong friendship! You're in good hands choosing Mele Amore and having LanAnh by your side every step of the way through your wedding journey! Groom: We didn't have a wedding planner when we first started planning our wedding. My bride to be and I thought it would be a fun experience putting everything together ourselves. However, needless to say, since I was mostly working, and my fiancé had her "dream wedding" vision, she took the reigns on planning. As the weeks turned into months we were not getting anywhere due to a number of different problems with potential vendors. High prices, lack of professionalism, poor communication, you name it, we ran into it. My fiancé then, came to me one day and said, "honey, this just isn't fun anymore," and it broke my heart. The rest of this review is quite short because LanAnh and MeleAmore stepped in and BANG!! Dream Wedding! Without a single dry eye during the ceremony (my macho groomsmen included) complete with an on-point DJ, awesome florist with beautiful flowers and candles arrangement, and same day edit wedding video, which blew everyone away, all while staying within our budget. My bride-to-be showed a few pictures of things and said, "I don't want that but I want to FEEL that..." I have no idea what that means! But their women minds linked up and my wife's dream came true. MeleAmore... LahnAhn... Thank you for making my wife's dream wedding a reality. I will never forget it.

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    BEL Event Productions

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    Horrible experience, stay away!…read more This is a review for Eliza at BEL Events for her wedding planning services. We met Eliza at our venue 8 month before our wedding date. During the first session she presented herself well, and she talked and bragged a lot about her 18 yrs of experience in event planning and stories about how she handles wedding situations. So, we thought she is the right event planner for us and signed a contract. After signing the contract and making the payment, she was very hard to find and we did not see the expected action from her side, and every time we followed up, her response was: "don't worry I will manage everything before the wedding day". We were asking for the basics of planning such as timeline, vendor recommendations (a few to choose from) and communications (which was part of the contract) but not no action except a quote of her own rental service. We were getting closer to the wedding date and her lack of action made us so worried and very frustrated. Eventually we had to get involved and did almost 90% of the work ourselves. She was very hard to find but even when we could talk to her, she would create more unnecessary problems to an extant that my wife had panic attacks after a few meetings we had with her. 2 month before our wedding she caused so much anxiety and frustration that we decided to end our contract with her and find another planner. Thankfully, our new planner was amazing and our Wedding planning went very smooth after that, and the event was as wonderful as we could imagine! With way lower cost than what Eliza had proposed! After I requested to cancel the contract she disappeared and never responded to our emails, which is very unprofessional. Here is a list of a few issues from our experience of working with here: 1- Accessibility: every time we had a question or needed to talk to her, it was taking several days until she gets back to us. With irrelevant excuses, like she would show me her busy google calendar! 2- Push to use her own services as vendors: Per her contract she had to suggest different vendors so we can choose. But since she has rental and flower services, she was arguing so much to stop us from even looking at other options! She charges unnecessarily expensive! By doing a little research, we found our vendors and saved at least 50% with same or better quality! 3- Nonsense arguments and rude attitude: In many occasions she was just insisting on holding the event the way SHE wants, without paying attention to our request or desire. Every time we requested something, her answer was: "I don't want MY event to be that way or I don't want MY guests to be that way"!!! With a condescending attitude emphasizing that "I have 18 yrs of experience and I know what to do"!!! Any simple request would become a long story and unnecessary argument. In one occasion my wife requested that guests throw flower petals while walking out of aisle, and she immediately said: "No!, you can't do that, I don't want my cleaning crew spend time on cleaning the petals"!!!! In another occasion Eliza was insisting on only using her recommended valet service (which was quoting more than double the price of the service we eventually used) and on top of it she was forcing us to rent extra parking lot out of venue and pay extra for shuttle service!!!! While the venue had enough capacity! And when I respectfully said: I am confident that the venue has enough capacity for parking, she got very angry and said: "in that case tell all your guests to use UBER and they can't drive their own car"!!! It was a nightmare working with BEL Events and I don't recommend her service due to lack of professionalism and decency in her business.

    Thank you to Tammy and Eliza for helping with the rentals for a 50th birthday. They were super…read moreresponsive and very accommodating to all our needs. They even threw in some extras for free! Much appreciated ladies

    Sugar Plum & Co

    Sugar Plum & Co

    (103 reviews)

    Abby is an absolute rockstar wedding planner! Where do we even start? From our very first call with…read moreAbby, we knew she was different. She wasn't just trying to sell us a package - she genuinely wanted to get to know us as a couple, our story, and the kind of vibe we wanted our wedding to have. That first impression stuck with us. Over the next two years of planning, Abby and her team brought our ideas to life and helped to make our dream wedding a reality. Design: We told Abby we wanted an "East Meets West" theme that blended our cultures in a way that felt modern and elegant, a tough balance that could've easily come off as cheesy in if executed poorly. But Abby nailed it of course, her design sense is unreal. From color palettes and floral choices to the way she tied together modern décor with cultural elements, everything was cohesive and elevated. She has an incredible eye for detail and always found creative, out-of-the-box ways to make our ideas work. The end result was a wedding that felt truly felt like us! Communication: Throughout the entire process, Abby and her team were consistently on top of communication. She kept us updated between meetings, sent friendly reminders, and made sure we were always aligned on next steps. It's easy for things to slip through the cracks when planning something this big, but Abby kept everything organized and stress-free. We never once felt out of the loop, she was always calm, professional, and genuinely fun to talk to. Vendor Management: Abby's vendor management skills are next level. She has deep connections and knows everyone in the wedding world. When we needed vendors for flowers, desserts, or décor, she already had a curated list of the best options with pros and cons ready for us. Some of our vendors were booked more than a year in advance, but Abby and her team were always on top of follow-ups, contracts, and logistics. By the time the big day arrived, every vendor was perfectly coordinated. It really felt like we had assembled the Avengers of wedding vendors! Working Style: We can't say enough about how enjoyable it was to work with Abby and her team. They're so friendly, positive, and genuinely care about their couples. You can tell they love what they do and that they actually enjoy working together - it felt like they were more of friends than coworkers. Whenever unexpected hiccups came up (and they always do in wedding planning), Abby handled them with grace and a sense of humor. She's done hundreds of weddings, so she always had the experience to guide us to make informed decisions. It was so fun working with the entire team and it made the stressful process of wedding planning feel less stressful. Execution: This is where Abby and her team truly shine. Planning is one thing, but executing flawlessly is another and they did it all seamlessly. From coordinating vendors to keeping our timeline on track, they were everywhere and nowhere all at once, putting out fires behind the scenes before we even knew they existed. The day flowed perfectly. At the end of the night, we were blown away to see how they had already packed up all our belongings, made sure our ride was ready, and tied up every little loose end without us lifting a finger. That level of thoughtfulness really showed how much they care. Budget & Financial Management: The truth is weddings are expensive, and it's easy for costs to spiral if you're not careful. Abby was phenomenal at keeping everything organized and transparent. She tracked every expense, set reminders for upcoming milestone payments for vendors, and even handled tipping for all our vendors so we didn't have to stress about it on the big day. What really stood out was her honesty and foresight -- anytime a decision could push us beyond our budget, she proactively flagged it and walked us through the financial trade-offs before we committed. Thanks to her meticulous tracking and planning, there were zero surprises at the end. Everything was clearly outlined and accounted for, which gave us complete peace of mind. In short, Abby and her team are the best in the business. They bring design expertise, organization, and heart to every step of the process. You'll see what we mean once you have the first introductory call with her. She's the kind of planner who truly loves what she does, doesn't settle for anything less than perfect, and it shows in every detail. We highly recommend her for anyone looking for a top class wedding planner!

    I had the pleasure of meeting Abby and her team at a wedding that I assistant photographed. I…read moreremember how organized and professional the entire team carried themselves that night. As my wife and I were planning our wedding we both knew we wanted a team to support and guide us through the planning process. Working with Abby and Amanda definitely made the entire wedding planning process seamless. From our very first meeting they really helped put things into focus and laid out a clear milestones and goals throughout. On the day of our wedding and weeks leading up to it, Abby and Amanda ensured that our decorations and everything came out according to plan. Despite us throwing any changes or last minute requests their way. My wife and I had absolutely nothing to worry about and was able to enjoy our wedding completely stress free. Thank you Sugar Plum & Co for helping my wife and I plan and execute the wedding of our dreams!

    A Good Affair Wedding and Event Production

    A Good Affair Wedding and Event Production

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    Where do I begin... Almost 10 years ago, my mother and I…read morehad taken a girls trip to the Montage- laguna beach. While there, we stumbled into the ball room where we stood in awe at what was at the time, one of the most beautiful wedding designs I had ever seen. My mother and I promptly asked the first person we saw who was designing this wedding and got a card for a "Natalie Good". I pocketed the card and thought- one day! Fast forward 5 years I had met Matt(my now husband) and we were moving into together. I was cleaning my room at my parents house and came across Natalie's card and put it in my purse. 3 months later, Matt proposed on a Saturday and the following Monday I called Natalie and booked her. First and foremost, Natalie is an angel on this planet. Wedding planning is so stressful and I never had to worry about a single thing, she went above and beyond to make sure I was not stressed and happy. She is more than just our wedding planner and over the 3 years we planned my wedding (thanks covid...), she became my friend and someone who I adore Second, when going down this road, I think trusting your planner/wedding team is extremely important to make sure the process is seamless and smooth. I can tell you that without a doubt, I trust Natalie and her team implicitly! I trusted them so much that I let them run free on the design for my wedding and I could not have been happier! Everything was perfect and so gorgeous- from the table design to the flowers, everything was flawless and it was so amazing to watch her vision come to life. It's been 3 months and I am still getting calls and compliments from all of our guests and even friends of guests who weren't there but saw pictures. She is insanely talented and has an unbelievable list of vendors that are just as talented. We even had a silent disco at our wedding and it was a hit! Third, her team is awesome. The women who helped me specifically- Ellie, Kennedy, and Maddy- where next level professional and so helpful. There were nights where I would be up at midnight and text Ellie and she would always answer and talk me down. Kennedy and Maddy were running around on wedding day making sure I was hydrated and fed and happy. Everything about A Good Affair is top notch and I could not be more grateful or fortunate to have had them design, plan and make our dream wedding a reality. I cannot recommend them enough if you are looking for a team to take your wedding to the next level and who will be there every step of the way to make your dreams come true!

    This review is based on my communication with this company. I didn't hire them so I can not say if…read morethey provide great service for your party. What I can say is, they don't really go straight to the point and communicate back n forth in email when you had requested 3 times to call you to talk it out. I mean, if off the bat you're having a hard time conveying your plans, pricing with me then its not worth my time. They reply back quick, which I appreciate but them going around in circles is annoying. Also, if you're looking for budget, this is NOT the place for budget. She knew my budget, yet continued to ask questions through email. Finally, she gives me the quote of $10-$15k for a wedding next year (saying pricing will go up next year) and if its something i am still interested in. Wow, knowing where my budget is, which was less than $3k, and you know your asking is triple that, is so unprofessional. This is not accommodating to new clients or at all helpful. If you plan to have a wedding with a $10-$15k budget in mind then this might be your type of vendor but if you're asking for really minimal details for $3k, and they don't just say "sorry our services are over your budget" then they don't care or respect your needs. These days, customer service should be catered to what you can provide for the client. If you can't make it work, then just simply let the client know. Do not waste their time with back n forth email. Some of us don't understand what you're saying in email and a clearer communication shows you care enough to explain it.

    Modest Magnolia - Kept our surprise singer, Katherine Ho (from Crazy Rich Asians) a secret, having her join in the procession line before I walked out.

    Modest Magnolia

    (46 reviews)

    Where to even begin, not that we would ever want to plan a wedding again...but if we did we'd pick…read moreMaria and her team every single time. From the moment we had to pick a planner, we knew Maria was the right choice. Our first phone call felt like talking to your best friend you had known for years. She showed genuine care and interest from the get go and we knew we were in good hands. As someone who is a little more Type A (bride) when it comes to organization and planning, it was over whelming trying to consider how to plan the biggest day of our lives. Maria went above and beyond and took any ounce of stress away. She helped us pick our vendor team early on into the planning process, allowing us to find people who matched our energy. What seemed to be so daunting became some of the easiest decisions to make. Throughout the year, Maria checked in with us to make sure things were okay. She looked over our contracts and helped us plan the next steps whether it was food tasting, floral meetings, making a design deck, or buying a cake just for a photo. Monthly chats quickly turned into weekly chats as we got closer to the big day. Maria ensured every little detail was covered asking us questions about our bridal party, songs we wanted to be played, table greetings, and thank you cards. Before the day of our wedding, she sent us a checklist of items to give her to help take the added weight off our shoulders so we can enjoy our day. What we thought was already an above and beyond was nothing near the day of experience. Maria and her team could not have planned a better timeline for us and our loved ones. Maria took charge handling all our vendors while her assistants Cat and Chelsea ensured we were okay and our bridal party was set and ready to go. Everything was seamless as they took care of little things such as ensuring we had food to eat, water to drink, and a moment to breathe. When we had some last minute changes such as changed meals or guest coming and going, they handled it with ease. Many of our guest raved about our vendors and how amazing the day was, but it couldn't have happened without Maria and her team. Our closest loved ones who knew Maria was our planner couldn't stop complimenting how on top of it she was the whole day, and we couldn't agree more. Maria is not only a planner but she becomes your friend. She takes genuine interest in you and makes you feel on top of the world. We couldn't be more fortunate enough to have worked with her and her team.

    Maria was the best day of coordinator we could have asked for. She was super organized, kind, and…read morekept the day flowing spectacularly. She also was able to send us some BTS content that we didn't even know she was taking. I couldn't have imagined anyone else helping make our day as magical as it was. Her and her colleague Chelsea truly were the dream team. We 10/10 recommend Maria to anyone who wants the perfect day!

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    Forever & Always Weddings and Events

    (45 reviews)

    Unfortunately, I was not able to have the Forever & Always Wedding that I dreamed of. Although…read moreHeather communicated very well, there were a couple of incidents that I found slightly unprofessional: 1. I signed a contract with one of her staff as my wedding planner. Unfortunately, from my understanding, there were unexpected changes in the company, so Heather had to take over. However, Heather responded that she would make an exception for me and not charge me an additional $1000 for this change. With all due respect, I should not be financially penalized for changes that an owner experiences; especially since I already signed the contract that I financially agreed to. 2. I encountered a lot of life changes that disrupted my ability to move forward with a wedding that my brothers were supposed to be in. For instance, I had a depressed, suicidal brother, I had another brother leave for Japan for the Marines, and I had an uncle pass away. All vendors except for Heather were so kind to fully refund my deposits due to the situation. Unfortunately, Heather responded that she was still a businesswoman and was financially hurting, so she was in no place to offer a full refund. I basically paid Heather almost $500 to establish a simple contract. I already had all the vendors in place and organized, so this deposit was for nothing. Heather should not be held responsible for unexpected circumstances, but this wedding meant a lot to me. As a business owner, you should be able to compromise with your clients based on their situation. I could have easily used that deposit to help my family for the funeral. I find this situation absurd because I never wanted a wedding planner to begin with. Our wedding list was only 32 guests, but my fiancé insisted that we hire a planner because he did not want me to stress out. I admire him for caring, but this wedding was going to be a private and intimate event with very little management. I blame myself for hiring a wedding planner when I did not need one. It is unfortunate that Heather was thinking like a businesswoman and not a human being with empathy. Nonetheless, please make sure to ask about the refund policy for emergencies such as death, health, etc. Two stars are for her communication, but I can only evaluate Heather based on my experience with her before the wedding date. Therefore, I am unable to provide feedback for her day service since my wedding never happened. Has it ever occurred to you, Heather, that you had not heard from me in a year because I was busy dealing with other important things like planning a funeral? My wedding was the last thing on my mind. Also, I was not complaining about the charge that never happened, I am complaining about your response to your changes. There was no need to comment on that you are more expensive and won't be charging me. We could have proceeded forward with whatever it was we were doing. You contacted ONE venue and that is because they had YOU sign a contract with them. FYI, my pre-engagement photos were scheduled with the photographer I hired for my wedding and I was still refunded the full amount. This vendor did not work for free either and still managed to prioritize customer service over money. You are a business owner and have the liberty to do as you please, but you must have needed the money more than I did, so I hope my contributions helped your business. Nonetheless, well done on your communication. If you have a family member with a life-threatening illness or you have a medical condition that may require potential hospitalization, please do not hire Heather as your wedding planner as she will not refund you the deposit because not make exceptions for your situation simply because she does not "work for free." Thank you.

    It's so important to relate to and connect with your wedding planner and from day 1 it felt like…read moreshe was my friend helping me plan my dream wedding. I found Heather through Yelp and let me say: she really understood my vision and kept it real with me on what i could and couldn't afford lol. Not to mention, I literally and honestly don't know how I could have enjoyed my wedding without Heather. Her and her assistant, Courtney, handled E V E R Y T H I N G on the day of our wedding at the Estate on Second and then some. If there was any sort of problem, she had the solution. If we needed a drink, she was there with mine and my husband's signature cocktails. If I was losing track of time, she made sure to gently push me along. She truly handled everything so that me and my husband could just have FUN and for that I am truly grateful.

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    LVL Weddings & Events

    (52 reviews)

    Wow! We are forever grateful to Amy for being our wedding planner. She is absolutely amazing at…read morewhat she does; I really cannot imagine anyone doing a better job. We hired Amy as a partial planner, which included flowers/design, suggesting vendors, and taking control over everything once the wedding got closer. Every aspect of her service was great. The floral and décor mockups she did were absolutely gorgeous and exactly what I envisioned. I could have never achieved the vision I had without her help. Our vendor team was to die for, and I'm pretty sure we got a lot of them because of Amy's connections. Most importantly, she makes you feel completely at ease and excited on your wedding day. She truly has everything under control and you don't have to worry about anything but getting ready, calming your nerves, and walking down that aisle! If you're looking for a wedding planner, look no further than LVL and Amy for the wedding of your dreams and your best experience on the special day!

    My husband and I got married in December of 2019 and Heather of LVL was the very first step we…read moretook towards planning our wedding. Best decision we made...besides each other of course ;) I did a TON of research and spoke to 7 planners before moving forward with Heather. I could tell right from the first 5 minutes of talking to her that I wanted to work with her. She is kind, genuine, organized, transparent, helpful, creative, and so many other wonderful things. I am very much a Type A person and was nervous I wouldn't get exactly what I wanted, but I got everything and more! She even has this incredible platform she uses, Aisle Planner, and I was obsessed. If you like organization, it'll be your best friend during this process. Everyone kept telling me that planning a wedding was going to be a really stressful time, but to be completely honest, the only thing I was stressed about the entire time was our welcome dinner (which was the only event we didn't hire Heather for). The day of the wedding went smoother than I could have ever dreamed of, and I never had to think about anything other than feeling/looking my best and enjoying the most magical night. I promise all of you amazing brides that you will be SO happy with your decision if you go with LVL. Thank you so, so much Heather!

    Events By Katherine - Disco, black draping and decor by Joe at Till Dawn Productions, wedding at University Club Irvine, Wedgewood Weddings.

    Events By Katherine

    (47 reviews)

    Brittany from Events by Katherine was our daughter's day of wedding coordinator and we could not…read morehave been any more pleased. For folks who don't know a day of coordinator is a must and don't just show up on the day of the wedding. They get to know you, your details, plan a timeline and so much more. Then on the day of the wedding they relieve you of all the duties. Brittany was exceptional. She proactively took care of everything. Our decor was beautiful and she placed everything where we asked. She took care of the bride and groom and the wedding party throughout the night and then at the end of the night had everything packed up and sent with us in the limo or set aside to pick up the next day. She made everything run smoothly and we highly recommend her and Events by Katherine! Thanks so much Brittany!

    Katherine was our wedding planner. We are absolutely thrilled with how our special day turned out,…read moreand how smoothly everything went thanks to Katherine. We got married in Casa Romantica in San Clemente. However, we were living far away in San Jose in the year building up to the wedding. We also had a baby and were enduring the covid pandemic throughout the wedding planning year. Despite all this, Katherine made everything a breeze. Most of the "work" we had to do was make multiple-choice type decisions where she presented us with options (like: picking dj, food, flowers, decor, cake, etc). For fuzzier things like vows and ceremony script, she gave us lots of advice and guidance. Since we were remote, we could only afford a couple trips to arrange wedding details in person. Katherine greatly accommodated our special situation: for a couple weekend visits, she packed our schedule to be super productive and get most in-person things done at once. On the techie side, she is extremely organized with spreadsheets for timelines, guest management, budgets, etc. She was very responsive and focused in email threads. She also easily handled any task involving invites online, wedding websites, registry etc. As I work in the tech industry, I feel like Katherine is like the kind of product manager you dream of working with. On the personal side, Katherine is very low-key, never exerted her influence or opinion, and always had a cheerful attitude. She would mostly listen to us try to reason decisions out, and offer any insights or details we might not have thought of. We really felt like we owned the decision-making process and made the wedding to our own taste. We, with our families, are now scrolling through wedding photos with joy. I have heard both sets of parents marvel at how beautiful AND well-organized our ceremony and reception were. That is all thanks to Katherine!

    Mele Amore Events - eventplanning - Updated May 2026

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