Michele was amazing. We used Planimation Events for Month of Coordination. I went to Michele with any question/concern/problem I had and she was incredibly helpful with everything! She always showed up with a smile on her face and a positive attitude (even when I was getting to be bridezilla). She accommodated every request and offered suggestions to make the wedding run as smoothly and beautifully as possible. We had some issues with our venue (that's another story) and weren't able to set everything up the night before the wedding. There was so much left undone, and I had a plan for it all. I gave Michele a super quick run through of about 20 things I needed to be done the day of the wedding. I didn't know how she was going to get it all done or remember it all, but she did. I didn't do a thing the day of the wedding, Michele and her girls took care of it all -- and it looked amazing! She got every detail right, paid attention to every request I gave her. She respected my ideas and my vision and honored that to give me my perfect day. She was kind and professional and truly was happy for both of us on the day of our wedding. You can tell Michele does this because she loves it. She is genuine and generally a lovely person to be around. Honestly, my wedding would not have been what it was without Michele. I am so happy we used Planimation Events to plan our wedding. I highly recommend Michele and her team. Thank you Michele!! read more

From the Bride: When we booked our venue, the event manager advised us that we didn't really need to hire an outside coordinator; apparently very few couples getting married at the Madonna Inn enlist additional help. Because we live out of the area and wanted to enjoy our wedding day as thoroughly as possible, we decided to go ahead and find some extra help who would make sure everything ran smoothly. I interviewed half a dozen highly-qualified planners/coordinators in the SLO area before finding Planimation Events to help us with month-of and day-of services. My initial impressions of Michele were that she was kind, competent, and well-organized; but it turns out her qualifications don't end there! Before the wedding Michele worked with each of our vendors to make sure everyone was well-coordinated and everything was as we planned it. From making sure flags in the reception room were removed before dinner (long story) to perfectly placing each last bit of decor, Michele and her team knew exactly what it took to make sure everything ran smoothly. On the day of the wedding we didn't see Michele much because she and her assistant were actively running the "show behind the show"; everything ran on time and according to plan - if there were any snafus, we had no idea because Michele took care of it. With Planimation's help we were able to relax (well, as much as one can on their wedding day!) and enjoy all our friends and family knowing that Michele had taken care of everything we threw at her along the way. Now here's the part where I get sappy and maybe even a little teary-eyed. Michele and her team provided exactly what we hired Planimation to do flawlessly; make sure all details were taken care of so we could be as present as possible on our wedding day. But the services Michele provided that weren't written in any contract or advertised on her website lie in the deep care and concern she showed for us (the bride and groom) as nervous humans trying to manage our emotions, our relatives, our wedding party, on the day of the biggest party we'll probably ever throw. She and her assistant kept us calm and laughing throughout the day; and not in a superficial way. I truly believe that Michele cares deeply about the people she works with and for; something rare in an industry dedicated to creating "picture perfect" days. With Michele's help our day not only LOOKED picture perfect but FELT picture perfect. Thank you, Planimation, for providing us peace of mind, kindness, and friendship. You have our deepest gratitude for your soulful support and buoyantly positive attitude. We love you! From the Groom: I was very reluctant to spend money on a wedding coordinator when both my wife and I are capable and well-organized. Michele turned out to be a wise investment, leaving wedding-ruining chores and stress to her and her staff, allowing us to enjoy our wedding. Michele was exactly what we needed. Planimation was easy to work with and professional, with what I'm told are good rates. This staff has my deep appreciation. read more

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We hired Lisa to be our wedding coordinator for our wedding on 9/12/15. We chose a venue that was pretty much only a venue. Meaning we had to bring in caterers, chair/table/linen/etc. rentals, lighting, DJ, photobooth, desert, photographer. etc.... and the setup and take down was the same day. There was a ton of stuff going on and Lisa handled it great without missing a beat. We worked with lisa leading up to the wedding, but my wife and I were blown away by how awesome she was on the day of. I absolutely recommend her, you will not regret it! She made the wedding so fun and enjoyable we did not have to worry about a thing. Thanks so much lisa! read more

I absolutely LOVE Planimation Events! I would recommend it to anyone and everyone! Like most girls, I had been planning my dream wedding since I could talk, and Lisa helped make those dreams come true. I have had past experiences with wedding coordinating for friends and for my church, so I was very particular when it came to choosing the best one. We hired Lisa as a day-of-coordinator, but she did far more than help us on just our big day. She was always just a phone call or an email away. She had great suggestions for vendors, and she would even just listen and talk through questions and concerns I had about the flow of the day and timing and everything else. She kept me on top of my planning, and made sure every last detail was thought of and prepared. The Planimation spreadsheet was crucial in helping me plan! But most importantly, she helped make my big day run so very smoothly. With a guest list of 270 and a bridal party made up of 23 of our closest family and friends, she was able to keep my day very productive, yet extra personal. She kept the day running on time, while also allowing for natural situations to roll out. It was better than perfect. I cannot say enough about my fabulous experience working with Planimation Events. Thank you, Lisa, for EVERYTHING! read more

When you're planning a wedding, one of the first things people tell you is to get a day-of coordinator to take care of all the little details of your wedding day. Lauren was recommended to us for that task, and to put it simply, she did an amazing job as our day-of coordinator, as well as so much more. Lauren's prices for the day-of services seemed very fair & reasonable, and on top of that she provides additional an a la carte services that allow you to enlist her help for other things before the wedding you don't want to deal with, like research & negotiation of vendors, help with decor design, and virtually every other aspect of a wedding. On top of day-of services, we hired her for decor help and handling our rental vendor, and she exceeded our expectations in those areas as well. We worked with her for nearly 6 months prior to our actual wedding day, and the entire time she was on top of every single detail imaginable. My wife is a fantastic planner that thinks of every single detail imaginable, and it's safe to say that Lauren was not only at her level, but even thought of things my wife hadn't yet. She is friendly, thinks outside the box, and ultimately will help deliver the wedding day of your dreams. We can't thank her enough for all she did for us! read more

Lauren with Planimation Events was absolutely a joy to work with. Her support was not only top notch the day of our wedding, but throughout the entire process. She was incredibly patient & helpful in working through all of our questions leading up to the wedding, her incredible organization skills made us feel completely at ease both leading up and during the wedding, and her easy going and warm personality put us as well as all of our wedding party and family at ease throughout the day. She is truly an expert at helping to craft a great event & she exceeded all of our expectations for our wedding day. Thank you again Lauren! read more

My daughter was married at the White Barn in Edna Valley this past Saturday, and Michele was a lifesaver. Since she addressed every detail that could possibly come up months ago, everything went off perfectly. So many details had to be arranged and thought through, but knowing that she was on top of everything made the experience so much easier! She is so thorough! Any issues that came up with vendors, contracts, or any other details were handled quickly by her. She is very well regarded in the industry and very professional. We are so fortunate that we chose her, we could not have been happier. We never heard a "no" or anything negative from her. Whatever my daughter wanted to do, she and her crew made it happen. The day of the wedding I was actually relaxed. I knew everything had been done and I knew Michele and her crew were there, which is so comforting and so reassuring. She took care of everything. That is exactly how the day should be, and she made it happen! I highly recommend Michele Carroll Events! read more

I can't say enough about how happy I am that Michele Carroll was our wedding coordinator. Our wedding was last weekend at Halter Ranch, and she CRUSHED it. It doesn't really matter what kind of Bride/Groom you are (i.e. wanting to plan, not wanting to plan, not sure what the heck you're doing, sure but needing some coordination), you need Michele. I spoke to several coordinators before hiring her...I either felt like they were pushing me/pitching me, inexperienced, or a little aloof. I had (what I thought) was a clear vision of the kind of wedding I wanted, but really wanted someone I trusted to help me pull it off. We live several hours away from Paso, and Michele is knowledgeable about vendors and gave us great recommendations. She is also design-savy, accommodating, creative, organized, detail-oriented, and seriously just perfect at what she does. I'm an anxious person by nature, and she helped me navigate wedding planning, gave me wonderful solutions to some inevitable planning-related headaches, and supported our families and bridal party the day of. She really thinks of everything, and doesn't push her opinions or agenda at all. Our officiant and bridal party members loved her so much. I don't know how our wedding would have gone without her, but it went so smoothly because of her. She's also just a wonderful, sweet, caring person. I'm going to miss emailing/texting her! Michele's packages are extremely reasonable. One thing I loved about her that other coordinators didn't offer was her wedding inventory. When you're crunching numbers constantly, every little thing helps. She has so many decor items that she's used or purchased for other weddings, and lends them to couples who want to use them. This is such a smart, sustainable way to provide things like signage and candle votives, which I'm sure so many couples waste money on and then never use again. Michele truly puts her heart and soul into her work and it really shows. Our wedding was an actual fairy tale thanks to her hard work! We can't thank her enough! read more

We opted for the day-of coordination services, but truth be told, Michele provided much more. From the very beginning, Michele was extremely responsive with our emails, text messages, and phone calls. These back-and-forth communications ranged from advice on vendors to wedding design ideas. She made the planning experience for us stress free and made us feel very confident in what we wanted to do. We met with Michele in-person several times prior to the rehearsal and the big day - when we were meeting potential wedding coordinators, during our walk-through, and during our visits with other vendors. She even met with vendors when we weren't able to. During the day of the wedding, Michele made us feel very comfortable about the entire experience. She was on top of everything. Lastly, her Animation Plan is a big plus. It is an Excel document, but the amount of detail that is covered in the Animation Plan went a long way. It helped us think through our own planning and it also got a lot of positive comments from our other vendors. We would highly recommend Michele. For reference, our wedding was at La Cuesta Ranch. read more

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Michele was an amazing day of coordinator. There is no way you can have a wedding without someone like her. It was very helpful to have her available to answer questions I had about planning and vendors; even a whole year before the wedding. The animation plan she gives the couple is very helpful for keeping everything organized. Our wedding day was exciting and magical and she does a great job at keeping you in place and making things run smoothly. I highly recommend! read more

Lauren was our wedding angel. Lauren is one of the most professional people I have ever met--timely, with fantastic communication skills. She tactfully navigated the questions, concerns, and potential conflicts we had and had so many great suggestions for keeping our wedding running smooth. Our wedding turned out wonderfully, in no small part due to Lauren's efforts. The rehearsal ran extremely smoothly, and on my wedding day Lauren and her assistant were there giving us succinct updates and check-ins the entire day. Planimation Events did everything they said they would do, and more. That Lauren had experience coordinating several events at our venue was key. We weren't local to the venue, so our emails, calls, and skype sessions were key! I can't thank Lauren and Planimation Events enough! She made the process as easy as it could have been, and greatly helped us appreciate the day we had worked so hard to achieve. Money was very well spent and of great value to us. Hats off to you, Lauren! read more

We cannot say enough great things about Planimation Events, and specifically Lisa! From the first time I reached out to Planimation Events for a price quote, I loved them. I first spoke to Lauren who was so sweet and offered me many vendor suggestions and even helped me with some ideas for venues in the area. We ended up booking Lisa to be our day-of coordinator for our wedding. Even though she was only our coordinator for the day, she went above and beyond throughout our planning process for the many months leading up to the wedding. We live out of town so it was not easy to select/coordinate with vendors but she handled so much of the in between. We even forgot to order part of the linens required but she reached out to the vendor and the venue to solve the problem. She was incredibly professional and organized but also so flexible as issues came up. Our wedding would not have been close to the same without her. Not only is she extremely organized but she has a wonderful cheery personality, which helps everyone stay positive throughout the day. We would highly recommend Lisa or Lauren for wedding coordination! read more

I decided to have a day of planner for my wedding from the beginning. However, as I started searching around, I found that most charged an obscene amount of money and were 'pushy' with their ideas. Then I found Lauren. Her prices are very reasonable and she will execute all of your ideas just as you envisioned them. Also, if you have no preference, just let her know and she'll give you lots of recommendations! She also let me e-mail her any amount of questions before the big day and she did her best to answer them! Being that this was the first and only time I planned a wedding, I had a ton of little questions! Be prepared, the meeting that you have with her about a month before your wedding will be overwhelming. She is very good at finding the things that you haven't done yet, that definitely need doing! But have no fear, on the day of (and the rehearsal), she did absolutely everything! I didn't have to worry about a thing, and I know it's all thanks to Lauren and her assistant Sam! Both were super friendly, easy going, and COMPETENT! Planimation Events is the best! read more

My daughter got married August 10, 2013 and the best thing we did in the 11 short weeks we had to plan the wedding was to hire Lauren Burleson with Planimation Events. She helped us with some of the vendors and decoration ideas. She asked questions I would not have thought to ask to make my daughter's vision for her perfect wedding a reality. She was also our rehearsal and day of coordinator. I was able to relax and enjoy my daughter's wedding because I knew Lauren would handle anything that came up (and we had several minor issues at the reception) She is willing to help as little or as much as you want and is very calm. I recommend Lauren highly if you want a beautiful, stress-free event! read more

Okay, so Lauren did it again. I don't know why I'm surprised. I asked her to compile a list of possible event locations across all of central California. She knows what I like, what I hate, what I'm willing to deal with, and my "deal breakers." I hold corporate events ranging from 10 - 200 attendees, so I need a large selection of options. I was thinking Lauren would compile a list of a couple dozen locations. One week later she came back with a list of 120 options! One hundred and twenty. If you hold corporate training or incentive events in central California, and you don't use Planimation Events...then you're wasting money and sacrificing quality. Dan Bredeson Aflac Market Director, CA-Central read more

I don't know what I would have done without Lauren! She was better then I could have ever imagined. When I got engaged I knew having a planner there the day of was something that was really important so right away I looked into it. I had found a few that I was in contact with but since I was planning a semi destination wedding I could never find the time to meet with any of them when I was in the area. As it got closer to my wedding date I didn't know if it was going to be something we could afford anymore so I stopped looking. As the day started to approach I realized there is no way I could go without one. Lauren was recommended to me by my cousin who knew someone that was using her the week before my wedding. At this point my wedding was roughly two weeks away. I knew trying to book her this late would be probably impossible but my mom reached out anyways. It turned out she could do it and man am I grateful. My day would not have gone so smoothly and stress free without her. I had less then two weeks to catch her up on everything for my wedding and put together a timeline. She made this process a piece of cake! The week of my wedding I finally got to meet her in person the Wednesday before my big day. We went through everything one by one and she really seemed to understand my vision. On Friday we had the rehearsal and it was so nice being able to have her run that. Before the rehearsal started we walked around the venue so we could discuss where and what I wanted in different areas. I had tons of things I made, bought and rented so I spent a little time showing her everything. I planned to get some of the stuff set up that night after the rehearsal dinner which I did but couldn't do as much as I planned. I was so stressed thinking I left way to much to be done. The next day I made sure to not worry about anything. At this point whatever happens was meant to be. When I got to the venue and got to look at everything I was blown away. Everything ended up coming together in a way I visioned but more then I imagined could have been done. I was shocked at how little time I had to share my vision with her but how she knew exactly what I was wanting. I would recommend Lauren to any bride! She will exceed any expectations you have and really goes about the day so easily. Everyone at my wedding mentioned how amazing she was and how they really liked her. She knew how to get things done but never showed an ounce of stress! Thank you Lauren for everything you did on my wedding day! It truly ended up being my dream wedding! read more

Michele from Planimation was fantastic! She was professional, calm, and totally a blessing to have around for the day our our wedding. She and her assistant were not pushy or bossy in any way. I would hire them all over again in a second! read more

We booked Lauren as our day-of coordinator. When we first met with her, we instantly saw her professionalism and experience in event coordinating. We wanted someone who knew what they were doing and can handle the challenges that may arise during our special day. Lauren helped us with smoothing out our timeline and planning the placement of everything at the venue. Our rehearsal went very well. She was patient as we had a few nieces and nephews in the ceremony processional and recessional. On the day of the wedding, Lauren took care of everything. She handled all the little and, maybe a few, big things that may have popped up and we probably will never know there was ever a problem. We knew Lauren would help make our wedding day run smoothly and everything was absolutely perfect. read more

We couldn't have made a better choice! I searched endlessly to find a "week of" planner so that our wedding party & families could enjoy our wedding week celebrations instead of worrying about when the linens were arriving. We wanted this day to be a fun celebration for them to enjoy as well & Planimation Events made sure that happened. I first contact Michelle over the phone & couldn't believe the great pricing that was with her packages. I can't count how many wedding planners for just the day or week that I contacted through wedding wire, yelp, google, preferred vendor list, etc that the pricing was so out of our budget! When I first spoke with Michelle I felt at ease knowing that I was with the right person. She explained her services, pricing, etc., let me shoot a couple ideas off of her, & she was honest and great. Contract was sent over quickly & my actual planner Melanie got in contact with me soon. Dustin & I are so happy that we had Melanie! She met with us a few times leading up to the wedding, went over our timeline, checked in to see how things were going & always assured us that she was there if we needed her. She was available over the phone, email, or in person. She kept all of my contracts in order for the planning processes & gave me suggestions for different vendors if I needed them. She was fun to be with and I'm so glad we had her. Melanie is funny, organized, has all the questions you wouldn't think of and was so great for us the whole time! She was there for a venue walk through, rehearsal & of course on the wedding day. I requested that my parents be taken care of all night & one of my aunts & she made sure they were completely covered. It made me so happy when I'd look over & see the three of them having a great time & knowing that they didn't have to worry about anything except having fun because Melanie & her amazing assistant had them covered. Thank you for making our dream day come true!!! read more

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I got married on October 19, 2013 and had Lauren Burleson with Planimation Events be our day of wedding coordinator. Because I was very particular about my wedding day and everything pretty much planned out, Lauren was going to be my point person on the day of the wedding. From the planning stages to sending emails to all my vendors to coordinating the ceremony rehearsal to day of, Lauren was a true professional throughout the entire event. Lauren is extremely organized and very to the point, which is what you need on the wedding day. When you are dealing with groomsmen that have short attention span, to parents chatting away on the rehearsal day, Lauren is your gal to get everyone to pay attention, learn their duties for the day and getting it done firmly but relayed nicely. =) She can handle any tasks you may not want to handle because you may hurt someone's feelings, etc. I would highly recommend Lauren for any special event and/or wedding. There were no surprises and if you were to get any, Lauren would be the person who can work it all out for your big day. Thank you, Lauren for making our day so special. A+++ read more

Lauren is amazing! I did not think that I needed a wedding coordinator and I was on a tight budget, so I didn't plan on hiring anyone. Luckily my mom recommended Lauren, and insisted that I at least meet with her, because hiring her turned out to be the best decision I made. Her rates are extremely reasonable, and the service she provides is well worth the expense! Lauren was instrumental in making my wedding so much more than I ever thought it could be. Before the wedding, the most popular advice I received was to expect things to go wrong because "they always do". But the day was absolutely perfect and I have Lauren to thank for that. There were minor issues that came up, but she handled them with grace, making sure that our guests were taken care of and that my husband and I could just enjoy ourselves. Before I met with Lauren, I did not know exactly what I wanted but she asked all the right questions to help me figure it out. She didn't just take over and tell me what I should do. She guided me through the process so that I could have the day that I wanted. She recommended vendors who were equally impressive, offered creative decor ideas, and relieved my stress by taking on any and all tasks that she could. I was reluctant to give up control because I am a bit of a control freak, but she was always up to the task. Lauren is professional, encouraging, and an absolute pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her! read more

Michele did a great job at making our day seamless. The animation plan was so helpful to help organize and layout the day and identified so many things I didn't even think of. I've been in so many weddings and there's always "that one thing" that goes wrong, but somehow, we were able to avoid that! We used her for the final month of planning services, which I would totally recommend. The day of the wedding, I was able to hang out with my bridesmaids and relax, not worrying about a thing. It was such a relief to have someone to trust and let run the day just the way we envisioned. read more

Michele was a wonderful coordinator! We were so appreciative to have her expertise in planning all the details we hadn't even thought of to plan. She gave me peace of mind that everything would run smoothly, so I was able to enjoy the happiest day of my life. I would definitely recommend using Planimation events to find your wedding coordinator. Their prices are competitive, they know how to work well with your vendors, and they will support you in making your wedding day perfect! read more

Michele was absolutely amazing!!! She went above and beyond for me on my wedding day and my mom and i didnt Have to lift a finger or worry about a single thing. She knew my exact vision and put it to life!!! Months before she give me great advice and also a was responsive to any questions i had Even though she was only my month of coordinator! She's the sweetest person, with a true passion for this industry. I am a perfectionist and Ollie's things done a certain way, and Michele made sure all vendors and table settings and everyone was doing what I inteded them to do. She did not once ask for any help from my bridesmaids, moh, mom or me and we had literally no worries on my wedding day besides getting our makeup and hair done! She stocked on bridal suite with snacks and champagne and did a fabulous rehearsal with our crew! Love all the advice she gave and how she went over and behind her duties as a month of coordinator. I hughly Recommend her to any bride that wants to have zero stress on her wedding day and who wants lots of advice along the way for prepping! Michele also provides a preferred vendors list which really helped us!! Over all, Michele thank you for being so amazing to us! You are the bomb! read more

Michele with Planimation Events did an amazing job coordinating our wedding. Things ran so smoothly throughout the entire day (+rehearsal) and we could not have pulled it off without her help and expertise. Although she was technically our "day-of coordinator", she was really helpful answering any questions I had about timeline, layouts, and any random thoughts that popped up in my head throughout the entire wedding planning process. Michele helped me to come up with an extremely useful tool, which is called an Animation Plan, to organize wedding logistics. We worked together to complete the plan and it proved to be very useful. Michele brought up details and ideas that I would not have thought of on my own - I feel like I would've missed so much without her help! She's super easy to work with and is super kind and knowledgeable. We're so happy we had Planimation Events (Michele) to coordinator our wedding. We would highly recommend them for any event! read more