We interviewed a few day-of wedding coordinators and decided to go with Nicole George's team, and we're so glad we did! It was one of the best decisions we made (and when you're planning a wedding, there are lots of decisions!) Our main coordinator, Rebecca, was calm and professional from the start and we appreciated her well-paced approach in the months leading up to our big day. Even though we didn't opt for the full-on wedding planning package, she gave us short check-lists of things to do and think about in the months leading up to our wedding. This definitely helped us feel confident that we were thinking about the right things at the right time. Rebecca asked us a lot of great questions in our pre-planning interview and took the time to understand what aspects were really important to us. She made sure that every detail was covered. Throughout the planning process, we felt supported through every decision and didn't feel pressured in any way. Most importantly, we were able to enjoy and savor the entire day (and the days leading up to it) because we knew our vendors, guests, etc. were all taken care of, and any question or worry we had was addressed kindly and promptly. We whole-heartedly recommend Rebecca and Nicole to plan and coordinate your wedding! read more

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Nicole stuck with us through a pandemic (our original wedding date was March 2020) for over 2 years - kept in touch with us throughout, coordinated with our many vendors, helped tough through 3 schedule changes - and then absolutely nailed it on our eventual wedding ceremony in June 2022. She's the best. We highly recommend her. She has an amazing taste for aesthetic; she is efficient, and above all else, she is nice and helpful and understanding. Just a wonderful human being all-around. Thank you, Nicole! read more

Nicole and her team were incredible! She helped us seamlessly navigate all the twists and turns throughout our 2-year planning process due to the pandemic. She was thoughtful, detailed, communicative, and an absolute joy to work with throughout our entire planning process. She also has a great roster of vendor recommendations, and knows exactly how to de-code the world of vendor communication! Simply put, she made wedding planning look easy. Her flexibility and creativity were very much appreciated, and my husband and I would highly recommend her! read more

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Hiring Nicole and her team was the single best decision we made regarding our wedding planning. Her title "owner and creative director" is exactly correct - she strikes the perfect balance between completely handling the logistical element of wedding planning and understanding the emotional and visual impact we wanted our wedding to have. From the design conception to running the show on the day-of, Nicole was the perfect person to have. She went along with our wacky ideas and nudged us in the right direction when she needed to. I'd recommend her and her team to absolutely anybody! Thank you for making our day so special, Nicole! read more

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Nicole and her team were nothing but amazing! Nicole made sure to listen to all my needs and concerns without ever making me feel like I was being crazy! We had to postpone our wedding due to Covid, and Nicole walked us through everything so graciously. She not only was so organized but she made sure you met deadlines and made sure to remind you of when things needed to get done. Even after our original florist decided to give us a hard time last minute, Nicole found us a new amazing florist that weekend that did even BETTER than the first! She listens to details and gives you options that are affordable and practical. Nicole and her team are the real deal and will help you plan your dream wedding! Thank you Nicole for planning the most memorable and amazing wedding! read more

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We've been discussing what our perfect wedding would be like for a very long time and the NGE team really brought all we hoped for to life. We started working with Rebecca and Nicole in January and, in only a few short months, we got married in April. During that time, this amazing team helped us secure the right vendors and make key decisions even during a very busy wedding year when many venues and vendors were already booked up. Rebecca was on top of our to-do lists and timelines, and was always available to offer guidance, recommendations and to answer each and every one of our questions. She was always organized, and planned two steps ahead for everything, but was warm, friendly, and fun through it all. Nicole helped us design a wedding that felt true to who we are as individuals and as a couple. She understood our vision and made it better. It was important that the wedding felt like us, from the actual design of the space to the comfy vibe of the evening--both Nicole and Rebecca definitely delivered on that in their respective ways. The day of the wedding went so smoothly and we had the best time of our lives. We couldn't have asked for a better team and will always be grateful to Nicole and Rebecca for making this day simply magical. read more

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We did the partial planning for our wedding and it was great! No wedding planning is stress-free, but Nicole executed everything perfectly and the wedding was great! She did a great job with the design, helping us find vendors, and at times being our liaison. She was very organized and helpful the day of as well. Trust is everything when it comes to these things, and you can definitely trust her to get things done. Of course, don't go on cruise control... after all it's your wedding, but she will pull through and make your wedding the best it can be. We're glad we went with Nicole. read more

I met Nicole and her team a couple of years back while we were still deciding how to move forward with our wedding plans. We decided 2020 was "our year" and well, you know what happened! Through it all, Nicole has been incredibly supportive and helpful with all the details. She's lifted our spirits and kept the positivity and perspective we needed to keep moving onward. Nicole is pragmatic and authentic in her approach as well as attentive to how we wanted to express ourselves. We are still in the process of making our celebration happen, but however it ends up, I trust in my heart that NGE is going to make it one for the books. We appreciate Nicole and the whole team, more than we can express. If you are questioning whether or not to decide on a planning team, please consider this one. read more

It was so incredible to work with Nicole George Event Planning and Design!!! Nicole and her team were super on top of all communications, had such a clear and detailed planning operations & system, and were so kind and thoughtful always!!! And I really appreciated all their amazing vendor recommendations and driving those relationships. Our wedding day was beyond perfect!!!! It went by so smoothly and was filled with so much happiness and joy! Thank you so much Nicole and Rebecca! read more

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We knew booking Nicole George Events for our wedding was the right choice from the first phone call with Nicole George herself. She was so professional and detail-oriented which is exactly what you want from a wedding planner. She listened to our needs for our wedding and helped us decide that going with her wedding coordinator package would be the best choice for us. We then continued working with Kathleen who was amazing from start to finish. She met with us about 7-8 months before our original wedding date to get a better understanding of how we wanted our wedding to go. She asked all the right questions and covered all details. Kathleen was also very helpful when we had to postpone our wedding due to COVID, and she was with us every step of the way. She kept us on track and we never felt rushed when wedding planning. On the actual day of our wedding, Kathleen and her team took care of everything and all we had to do was sit back and relax until the ceremony. She coordinated with all our vendors to arrive accordingly and she took care of all set-up. We were blown away by how beautiful both our ceremony and reception were, and we continue to get compliments from our guests about our wedding. We highly recommend booking Nicole George Events for your wedding! read more

We recently had the joy of working with Nicole George and Rebecca Lissoy in planning our wedding and they made the whole process so convenient and wonderful. They really helped with organization and planning by providing a web platform to keep track of tasks, giving regular reminders, and excellent recommendations. Their professionalism in the industry has made them familiar with many other vendors, so they were able to recommend services we were missing with people they knew, and whenever we mentioned Nicole George's name, other vendors instantly recognized them. We didn't have a lot of experience with attending weddings and weren't familiar with a lot of traditions, but Nicole and Rebecca have a lot of insight and were understanding with our lack of experience. They explained traditions and ideas that they had seen other couples do and gave us options on what to do, so we got to customize the experience with them. On the day of the wedding, Nicole and Rebecca helped guide the event behind the scenes and checked in only when necessary, which allowed us to feel comfortable and relaxed. Everything went amazing and we were able to really enjoy the event. Thank you Nicole George and Rebecca Lissoy! read more

Nicole and the NGE team were the best wedding planners we could have ever imagined. We had to go through a Covid postponement and she handled all of the logistics with our vendors without a hitch and with incredible patience and flexibility. In terms of our actual event at the Darlington House, it was better than we could have ever hoped for. Nicole's planning and unique design touch really made the difference. We cannot recommend enough. read more

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Since the day we signed the contact Nicole has curated the most beautiful and personalized wedding for my fiancé and I, but it has been recent events that have highlighted her skills. She has been a lifesaver during the covid 19 climate- which is a testimonial to hiring a wedding planner and even bigger testimonial for NGE. Nicole has a calm demeanor, is organized, and responds significantly faster than any other vendor we've been in contact with. She seamlessly responds to emails both about my worries over the wedding and continues to help me plan in the most low risk way possible. Kathleen is also a pleasure to work with, she is constantly adjusting our timeline and ensuring we stay on track for our dream wedding. The way they have handled everything assures me that any problems that we have on my wedding day will be cake for her and her team! I know that whatever happens with my upcoming wedding date, it will still be perfect - especially since it will have that NGE touch! read more

There are no words that could describe how amazing Nicole and Kathleen were on our wedding day! Our wedding was filled with a lot uncertainties due to COVID-19 traveling restrictions and Nicole was very accommodating in all the last minutes changes we made throughout the planning process. We can truly say that our wedding planning was very smooth and stress-free (thanks to Nicole!). Nicole and Kathleen brought our wedding vision such as the love letter wall, which was definitely the highlight of our wedding, into life and we couldn't be happier with the result. We can't ask for a better team to be a part of our wedding! Thank you Nicole and Kathleen! You guys are AMAZING! read more

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This review is for Nicole's full service wedding planning package on my wedding in March, 2017. I HIGHLY recommend Nicole for anyone who has modern and feminine/romantic taste in wedding themes. She is organized and very detail oriented at the same time such a fun person to wok with. It feels like having a friend you can always count on during the wedding planning process. Nicole is super professional, punctual (not a single time did she arrive later than we did) and is always calm and composed. She has very similar taste in things as I do so I felt like I could trust her in making decisions when I couldn't. She is also super courteous and respectful, always conscious of how the couples would feel. I worked with Nicole for almost an entire year, and honestly her customer service was impeccable. Could not have asked for a better wedding planner! read more

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Planning a wedding from 3000 miles away could have been a nightmare, but it was a dream come true because of Nicole George! Professional, organized, capable and kind doesn't even begin to describe what a Godsend this wedding coordinator was. Questions answered promptly, emails returned quickly, and a treasure trove of recommendations, connections, and creative ideas. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! WORTH EVERY SINGLE PENNY! read more

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Where do I even begin with Nicole and her amazing staff?! Nicole was my friend and neighbor when I found out she was a wedding planner. After my husband Joe popped the question, it was only natural for me to think of Nicole first to help guide us through this event. It was meant to be! We hired her for the month of package, but she was completely hands on the entire time. I could not have planned such a magical day without her and her NGE team. We originally had another venue until we found out my brother in law needed a liver transplant. His kids (my nephews), and his wife (my sister) were all in the wedding party. We decided we needed to postpone the wedding so my brother in law could have his surgery, heal, and be able to dance with us on our special day! I cannot tell you the backlash and deposits lost that we had from almost all of our other vendors. But Nicole and her team stuck by us for over a year and a half while he healed. This included venue changes, photographer changes and all! She always checked in to see how he was doing, she has a huge heart and REALLY cares. We ended up having a beautiful backyard wedding of almost 200 people. Without Nicole and her team, none of this would have happened. She has such style, such class, and you would be lucky to have her in your corner for such a monumental day! She listened to all of the silly little details I wanted to include, and made sure everything was perfectly in place so my vision could come alive. Nicole and her team made sure everything flowed so smoothly. She was amazing with our crazy, loud, outgoing families with her assertive and professional demeanor. Her and her team are exactly who you need for your big day! We love you NGE!!! read more

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Nicole George was a literal angel to work with. She was was height of professional while also being kind and thoughtful. She managed our wedding before and mainly during the pandemic. We started in 2019 and got married in 2021. We had to move our event twice for safety. I thought about backing out a number of times not because of her, but the situation. I was/am maybe the most checked out bride/person ever but, her system made it possible for even me to mange. And we are both very happy we stuck it out to have celebrated, but also keep it as safe an event as possible. She thought of literally everything from a beautiful bouquet she sent to honor our original wedding date (which we even forgot about it) to dropping off my dress/flowers at our hotel after our reception when my entire family drunkenly forgot their one responsibility that night... everything at my wedding was perfect. The experience made me want to have more events to throw in the future just so I can use her services and I'm the least social person I know. She was wonderful! read more

Wow! I don't even know where to begin with Nicole and her team. We worked with Nicole on the full-service planning + design services and was able to take all of our crazy ideas and turn them into something even more magical than we could of ever imagined. From our custom guest seating chart to the matching donut wall! Nicole went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. Her eye for design and custom design aspects were beyond. I am speechless to how perfect everything was and how someone can create custom pieces like she did. She definitely nailed my bright. modern, boho design request : ) The whole process was extremely stress free, all because of Nicole. She and her team are extremely communicative allowing us to to never have to worry about what was going on. All of the recommended vendors were all amazing too! If you want an amazing, beautiful, wedding, choose Nicole George! read more

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Working with Kathleen at Nicole George Event Planning & Design was absolutely perfect in every way. From day one, Kathleen took time to really get to know my husband and I- what we cared about most and what we envisioned for our wedding reception. She was extremely responsive and always willing to lend a hand. It really put my mind at ease knowing that she was there- and she always answered so quickly which I appreciated. When COVID hit and we sadly had to postpone our reception, I turned to Kathleen and she couldn't have been more helpful. She contacted each and every one of our vendors and helped us pick a new date. She constantly stayed in touch with us and stayed on top of the vendors to make sure everything went off without a hitch as we got closer to our new date. Finally the day of the reception came! Kathleen was at the venue early making sure all the vendors were on time and that everything looked perfect! She even texted me the morning of- and it was the reassurance I completely needed. The reception honestly could not have been more perfect- it was everything we dreamed of and more- and this would have never been possible without Kathleen's help. She event we so far as to take pictures of all the details of the venue because she knew I wouldn't have time or would forget! I can honestly say that Kathleen went above and beyond. She made us feel like we were the only couple she was working with and gave our reception 110%. I would recommend her to anyone and have already given her name to a few close friends. Thank you so much Kathleen and Nicole George Events! read more

Nicole was a recommended planner from our original venue, and we are so glad we found her. We hired Nicole in 2019 and finally got married in June 2021. She was calm, courteous, and extremely thorough, ALWAYS. I never shied away from sharing my opinion and she was so patient through the ups and downs of my emotions with all of the wedding uncertainty that COVID brought. From a change of venue, change of wedding day, and going from 175 guests down to 60, Nicole was able to coordinate all of the communications and changes with grace. Our big day was SO special, and SO fun. There was never a doubt in my mind that Nicole would cover every base and be prepared for every scenario. We have family still telling us how special and intimate our ceremony was, and how delicious and amazing our reception was. I recalled with my mom how there were NO hiccups at all on our big day (if there was we wouldn't have ever known!) So much of that we owe to Nicole George Events! If you choose to go with Nicole for your Event planning needs you will find an inspirational woman running an inspirational business that will provide you with an exceptional day! read more

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Amazing wedding planning company! I had Kathleen who was spectacular. She helped me navigate all the wedding details and venues when I came into it knowing very little. The day of I really didn't have to worry about anything. Super helpful to have her create and manage our timeline for the day and she checked in with me often. She also set up a gorgeous photo backdrop wall for me that ended up being a huge hit. Great attention to detail and great taste! read more

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Many avoidable issues are the basis for the rating. Background: Nicole suggested a partial planning package. At the time, I was at the tail end of graduate school and preparing for my boards. For this reason, I was a very hands-off bride or at least intended to be so. Also, I had never really thought of having a wedding so a pretty blank canvas. Many of my choices were modern in the end. I left a lot of artistic liberty to Nicole when it came to choosing patterns and colors. During our interview session, I mentioned the things for which I did not care to know the details and will which were important that I have oversight of. **Customer Service: Nicole had her staff at the event helping vendors and guests during set-up. My mother-in-law arrived and noticed that she did not have a seat at the table. She asked one of the staff members, who pointed to a chair and asked her to get one herself. I do not believe that any guests should be told to get their own chair, much less the wedding party. If they treated the mother of the groom this way, I can't imagine what they would say to our guests. Unfortunately, the staff is reflective of the business and this did not bode well with me. Nicole was apologetic and has since had a meeting with her staff. **Centerpieces: My bridesmaid and I spent a night thinking up, diagramming and mock setting up the centerpieces that would be used for the day of. I sent this diagram to Nicole with a picture of the mock set-up, she agreed and suggested some minor adjustments. When we arrived the day of, the setup was nothing like the diagram at all. I was open to the adjustments and had agreed to them, but our diagram was completely disregarded. It did not look bad, just simple. **Missed ceremony: in our initial questionnaire, we listed wanting to perform a knot ceremony which we forgot to explore in meetings. This kind of detail is something I believe the wedding planner should follow-up on and plan accordingly. **Communication: Nicole and I had to work on our communication skills quite often. Her emails are quite detailed, which is good, but can be overwhelming. I asked if we could separate each topic into a different email so it would be easier to follow. She was happy to do so and it helped our communication greatly. As for communication with people involved in the wedding, such as the officiant, I do not believe that it was helpful. She was kind enough to extend communication to them, but when they finished talking to her, they called me back and said that they hadn't gotten many answers. **Vendor coordination: She is very skilled when keeping communication open with a venue and the vendors. The wedding timeline overall was kept and all the pieces fell into place. She was able to send me detailed costs, contracts and imagery from vendors. **Attention to detail: Being a hands off bride, I asked for a lot of input with ideas. I am not very creative and therefore was open to suggestion. Many of the things that I did not have answers for, ended up being last-minute touch ups or things that my bridesmaids completed. For example the altar was not finalized until the rehearsal, she previously extended an offer to build a backdrop through her business, but no other options such as rentals were ever suggested. in the end, we ended up buying many things from Homegoods and having NGE stage them. During the initial planning, I sent Nicole a contract to review for our bartending service. I received a long-winded email about the need for a second bartender and several examples of how a single bartender would be detrimental to guest flow and clean-up. If one bartender was to be hired, we would need to pay extra to have additional wait staff, etc. The problem here is that I had hired two bartenders. Nicole admitted that she wanted to reply quickly and had missed that detail. I understand that mistakes happen, but sending me a catastrophizing email about the potential failures of the reception was quite overwhelming and unnecessary. Contract reviewing was part of her listed duties and should be done with attention to detail. **Details: We did not have any signage for our wedding hashtag or welcome table. I simply did not come up with it, but although we discussed signage in general... There was no help generating a list of needed signs. **Day of: overall the wedding was beautiful and the guests did not know about the hitches. Missing the knot ceremony and my mother-in-law's reading was something that the DJ and Nicole did not coordinate well between both of their questionnaires. Overall, my advice would be to make sure that the wedding coordinator you choose is someone you align with in style and personality. The relationship between Nicole and I was very much business-like, which in hindsight may not be perfect for this type of hiring. It felt as if she was not interested in for passionate about this project. read more

I have worked with Nicole, team and brides as a vendor for years. I've always been amazed how each wedding she works is unique and original to the couple she's working with. She has the ability to create new concepts and truly cares about giving each one of her clients her absolute best. NGE weddings stand out by FAR and I always look forward to working with her and her team. That being said, when I got engaged there was no other planner I wanted to work with for my wedding other then Nicole. I've been in the Wedding industry for a long time and wanted someone that could bring new ideas to the table and also accommodate our ideas and requests that were important to us. She helped in so many ways and had the experience to answer all of our questions and give suggestions and advice that were priceless! We planned our wedding within 8 months and would not have been able to do it without her and her team. All of her girls are SO sweet and accommodating, they really care and work so well together for a great event. They kept us on track through the planning process and the day of our wedding. You never know what could happen on your wedding day but knowing I had NGE made me feel confident that everything would be taken care of and work out. They really went above and beyond! Thank you for being apart of our best day Nicole and team! read more

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This review is long overdue, but as my husband Jake and I celebrated our 1-year anniversary this past weekend we could not help but reminisce about the impact delivered by Nicole George as she helped turn our dream wedding into reality. Nicole showcases an innate, uncanny ability to organize weddings in the most professional manner. In preparation of the big day she scheduled multiple check-ins and walkthrough visits of our venue. During the first time we met with her she listened carefully to our vision and asked thoughtful questions to gain further clarity when needed as we walked around the premise. The second meeting included a blueprint diagram Nicole designed on her computer of the property layout so we could easily see how she began bringing our wedding to life - the venue themselves even asked for a copy of the design for their records! Over the course of the next couple months Nicole coordinated multiple vendor meetings for us. Each time we concluded a meeting we left feeling confident that Nicole's goal was to help optimize our budget by finding items that provided the greatest impact without compromising our vision. On the day of the wedding Nicole's organizational skills continued to shine. A flawless timeline left no awkward gaps at any time during the day and nothing ever felt rushed. In fact, both independent vendors working with Nicole for the first time and multiple wedding guests came up to Jake and I with positive comments about the flawlessly executed day. All in all, weddings can often feel chaotic. Nicole not only delivers on everything she both promises and one would expect from a top-tier wedding coordinator, but her eye for design and last minute adjustments to provide a dream wedding left our wedding guests in awe and reliving the event more than a year later! read more

Hiring Nicole and her team was the best decision I made during my wedding planning process. I hired her for Partial Planning, which included tons of guidance on vendors, complete planning on all design aspects, and the best day-of (more like year-of) coordinating I could've imagined. The value you will get from hiring Nicole is second to none. Not only will you be purchasing peace of mind during a really stressful time, but also end up saving time and money because she steers you to the most professional and quality vendors. Prior to hiring Nicole, I spent hours upon hours reading reviews of vendors. After hiring Nicole, I was able to choose from 3-5 of her favorite vendors with confidence. And when I did want to work with a vendor she hadn't worked with in the past, she was happy to build new relationships. On professionalism, Nicole is one of those rare people you come across that is naturally kindhearted, but also diplomatically assertive. There were a few tense moments navigating our Catholic requirements and a chapel coordinator I hadn't worked with before, but Nicole spoke up on my behalf and handled the situation so gracefully. In addition, Nicole's communication was outstanding. She sent detailed and organized emails, which I really appreciated, and always followed up on the appropriate email thread keeping things coherent (even when I didn't!) One of the few things about wedding planning I will miss is seeing Nicole George in my inbox on a weekly basis! Bottom line--hire Nicole if you want a design-forward planner who is also an amazingly organized and savvy professional. She will make your vision come true. read more

Kathleen helped us make our wedding day so smooth and special. We could not have done it without her and her team. She worked with us all through COVID and having to move our wedding several times. She was there for us through the entire process. She was extremely responsive and helped us through every step of the way. I highly recommend Nicole George Events! Thank you so much Kathleen! read more

We were so thrilled with our wedding weekend and cannot thank Nicole, Rebecca and team enough for all their incredible efforts! We worked with NGE for our wedding ceremony and reception at Redbird as well as our welcome event/rehearsal dinner at HNYPT. Nicole and team are very familiar with Redbird and their existing experience with the space was hugely helpful. We worked closely to personalize our wedding with thoughtful details, while also being mindful of venue specifics. Both events involved thoughtful coordination across multiple vendors and everything was handled seamlessly. It truly was everything we hoped for and more! Thank you!! read more

Nicole and her team do an amazing job designing and coordinating weddings! I worked with her and got to witness her amazing style & organization & execution for a wedding at Bldg 177 in Liberty Station in San Diego. I absolutely love her design style. She's an expert in her craft and coordination. I love following her on Instagram and seeing the weddings she designs each weekend: they're all unique and special to her clients. read more

Sitting down to write this review has taken me a while...simply because there are no words I can use to express my gratitude for Nicole & her team as well as the day that came to fruition...It was absolutely magical. What most reading this won't know is that Nicole and I have been friends for over 10 years. We met in the dorms of San Diego State University and were instantly friends--little did I know, that one day, she would be helping me plan my wedding. The two of us are go-getters, driven, and highly detail-oriented women with a voice. This combination, I knew, would be exactly what I needed to orchestrate one fierce wedding! I had a clear vision of what I wanted this day to possess. Nicole was able to see not only the physical details, but through multiple discussions, help me to formulate an overall vibe of the wedding. Her hands-on detail, and careful vendor selection allowed us to collaborate efficiently and effectively-- I was very honest up front with wanting to own many of the details but to still have someone to bounce ideas off of or steer me down a path that would help me to create the wedding of my dreams in a timely manner. I cannot express how pleased both my husband and families were to have Nicole's team there on-site the day of, the ease and grace of her team kept the momentum running, while being cognizant of hitting each tiny milestone of the day. They are beyond professional but also maintain a balance of personalism- the perfect combination that anyone could want throughout such a whirlwind of day. Thank you Nicole, Kathleen, and Allison for your incredible work and making our wedding beyond imaginable!! xoxo, The Bouvins! read more

The BEST decision my husband and I made for our wedding was to hire Nicole and her team. We used her partial planning service and started the process about 8-9 months prior. I knew from the first time I met her that she would be able to execute our wedding perfectly. Not only was she very relatable, but I could also tell how organized, detail oriented and capable she was from the get go. The online planning system that she uses really helped us stay on track month by month. Nicole also made herself available to us for all of our small questions/worries. All emails were welcomed and responded to promptly. She was extremely flexible and accommodating with meeting times (despite her very busy schedule) and I truly felt as though I had a full service planner that was there for us at every step of the way. In addition to all of that, Nicole is warm, thoughtful, patient and has an incredible knowledge base when it comes to her specialty. I felt like I was getting to plan my wedding with a friend who would always give me honest answers and reassure me along the way. Not to mention Nicole's style and creativity-----so ON POINT. She was able to hone in on our vision for the wedding and really refine the design details while keeping our budget in mind. She is also extremely well connected in the industry and recommended the most amazing vendors that were a perfect fit for us. On our rehearsal and wedding day, she was nothing short of professional and efficient. All of our family and friends were impressed with her and her ability to round up our motley crew. She also made sure every detail of the wedding was perfect and ran smoothly. She handled small snafus with poise and grace, which allowed us to really enjoy the day. We were able to create the intimate atmosphere that we were hoping for all along and the day was a true reflection of us. In short, Nicole is capable of creating the wedding of your dreams and we really cannot thank nor recommend her enough!!! read more

I worked personally with Kathleen for the month of service and she was awesome! She was very sweet, organized and always willing to help and answer any questions that would arise. She was very professional and responsive! Kathleen really has her job down. She truly thinks of everything in case you have overlooked some things and is willing to give advice and recommendations as needed! Both Kathleen and Nicole are problem solvers as well! On the day of our wedding we realized that .our table numbers never made it out of our car (my mistake) and Kathleen and Nicole(who was assisting for that day) were able to find other table numbers and still set everything up beautifully for our reception! Both my husband and I cannot thank Kathleen enough for everything!!! read more

Due to work, I put on several mid-to-large sized events each year and when venturing down the wedding road, I remember thinking to myself, "do we really need a coordinator? My fiance and I are savvy and can figure this out. And with complete candor, can admit that up to the event I still thought that we may have gone overboard and chalked it up to a "hey you only live once" moment and thought nothing else of it. This is not to say that the staff of NGE Planning & Design weren't executing the tasks required with professionalism and efficiency. They were and would recommend them at this point to anyone who wants a creative team who has some really cool ideas that we hadn't thought of; however, when the day of the event came and we were full of stress, anxiety, thoughts of parricide, that is where Nicole and her team shined and where I immediately reconsidered my previous perspective. There wasn't a detail out of place. The timing of when the band stops, to when the birthday cake came out (mom's bday was the day of our wedding..issues?), to when the servers did what they needed to do, to corralling the photographer and those being photographed. It was like a well-tuned army busily arranging, moving, assembling people and things that we didn't for once notice a misstep. Really, to anyone out there who is looking to have a sounding board for creative ideas, someone to help with budget, and someone who will not disappoint at game time, I recommend NGE. Their pricing was in range with others as well and I feel the value is there. Good work, team! Merrikat approves! read more

If you want a stress free wedding, planned to the smallest detail, then hire Nicole George! She handled last minute snafus with the venue and vendors with equanimity. I was able to relax and enjoy my daughter's wedding because Nicole was in charge. The guests couldn't stop raving about the wedding. Thank you Nicole and staff for your time and talents! read more

Nicole George Event Planning & Design - My daughter's wedding at The Flower Fields. - Party & Event Planning Near Me

Nicole George and her team are absolutely incredible! We had a very specific vision for our wedding, with two separate venues, a small intimate ceremony and dinner with 40 individuals followed by a reception party at our favorite neighborhood bar with nearly 100 attendees. Nicole brought our vision to life and delivered us an experience that exceeded our expectations! She flawlessly guided us through the planning process, which allowed us to enjoy the creation of our dream wedding, while she skillfully managed the execution. We felt totally taken care of leading up to, and especially on, the day of our wedding. She really helped design the most magical experience for us and our guests. We were able to be fully immersed in every moment of our day as everything unfolded seamlessly. Not to mention, she and her team are a joy to be around, and exactly the calm and professional presence you want around on your wedding day! We could not be more grateful for our experience with Nicole and her team. Strong recommendation for anyone looking for an intimate, curated, magical experience for you and your guests! read more

If you are engaged, the first thing I recommend doing is book Nicole George! With wedding planning, there are so many decisions to make and little details to keep track of, and Nicole George will keep everything organized and keep you on track without being too overwhelming. Before we even looked at venues we started planning with Nicole, and from the very start she was fantastic at helping us make decisions on venues, choosing vendors, and design plans for the day. Wedding planning with Nicole George is NOT at all stressful; I swear my friends and family were so impressed by how cool, calm and collected I was throughout the entire process and even the morning of our wedding - all because I knew Nicole had it all under control! If I could give her more stars I would; I cannot recommend Nicole George enough to any couples looking for help in the wedding planning process. read more

We hired Nicole George Events for month-of wedding coordination for our March 2018 wedding and they did a great job. Kathleen was our wedding coordinator and she knocked it out of the park. We found Kathleen to be very on-the-ball, great with communication, extremely professional, and very friendly. She helped us figure out everything we needed to do, stay organized with our guests and vendors, plan our timeline, and keep things running smoothly the day of the event. Planning a wedding is a huge, complex event that we obviously had never done before and Kathleen made the process infinitely easier. We really feel like it was money well spent. Definitely call Nicole and Kathleen if you need event planning services!! read more

Andy and I were never the couple to want to get married... after 6 years, he popped the question and I about lost my marbles. I don't think I really knew what I was getting myself into, but I knew I was in it to win it! HA! After doing research on weddings, I knew 3 things. 1: We didn't want to spend more than $15,000. 2: We didn't want to get married in a church or typical wedding venue 3. We wanted our wedding to be "Us" and very #DIY When we started looking at locations, we stumbled upon Howl in Long Beach. Immediately upon walking into the space, we fell in love with it... but little did we know, that walking into Howl would lead us to Nicole. During our initial meeting with her we tried to ask as many questions as possible and just be open and honest about who we were as individuals and as a couple. Something about her just clicked and we immediately knew she would be the one for us. Hiring Nicole as our Wedding Coordinator was beyond anything we could have asked for. 6 months prior to our wedding, we had an unexpected event happen that would take over our lives. When I initially spoke with Nicole about this event, not only was she understanding, but I could hear in her voice the sadness she felt with us. Leading up to our wedding day was a struggle, as we were missing a very important person. Nicole was so understanding, so sympathetic to everything we were doing. During our rehearsal she took the time to really explain how the day would go. Where everyone would be, and was ALWAYS available if and when we needed her. Though I know we aren't like most couples, I know one thing. Nicole George is one wedding planner I will forever suggest to ANYONE I meet. She will become your best friend though this process. She will tell her what she thinks, and will suggest things to help make YOUR day exactly how you want it. She will make sure that you have NOTHING to worry about and will make every second count. read more

NGE was INCREDIBLE from start to finish. We were engaged for over a year and a half and Nicole was there every step of the way. She enthusiastically worked with all of our ideas and concepts and executed on them beautifully on our wedding day! She also recommended many of the vendors we ended up working with and they all blew us away! We are so grateful to have worked with them all. We never had to worry about time or logistics because by the day of, everything was in place and Nicole had a handle on every detail and every vendor. We simply got to enjoy the day and let it sink in which was exactly what we wanted. We are still day dreaming about our wedding weekend and can't thank NGE enough for making it all happen so perfectly for us! xoxo read more

The truth about wedding planning is, it is what you make it! Nicole helped make the entire process wonderful. She kept me on a great timeline with reminders and always answering my questions within a timely manner. She was honest and kept me at ease throughout our year of planning together. On the day of our wedding, everything went over smoothly and everyone had such a great time. I have to say this, because the ultimate seal of approval is always from mom. My mom said that the best purchase for our wedding was Nicole! We couldn't agree more! read more