Wow! The team at PTD is amazing. We worked with Ailish and Samantha. They accommodated last minute switches, 1000 emails from us asking questions about details, rental options, etc. Not to mention the food was so delicious and they had many options and met lots of different dietary restrictions. The cannoli bar! Oh my gosh. It was wonderful. We also got their rentals for our wedding and they were gorgeous and they had lots of options, too. We also got their bartending services which were very good. They were on time, responsive, and very pleasant to work with. Nothing went wrong and we can highly recommend for any couple looking for a stress-free catering experience for their wedding! Thanks again! read more

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Amazing Food + An Incredible Team! We had such an incredible experience with Personal Touch Dining and could not recommend them more highly! From the very beginning, their entire team was incredibly responsive and helpful. Sam was EXCEPTIONAL, and she answered all of my questions so quickly and thoroughly explained everything! When time got closer, we also started working with Ailish to finalize the details and logistics, and she was equally exceptional and gave me so much confidence that PTD staff would think through all of the little details and logistics to make sure our wedding day went off without a hitch. That level of responsiveness and attention to detail made such a huge difference during the planning process, especially for such an important event like our wedding. The entire team on our wedding day was AMAZING. From the venue manager and chefs to the waitstaff, servers, and bartenders, everyone was so kind, attentive, and professional. Our guests were also constantly telling us how wonderful the staff was--how friendly and fun they were, how attentive they were, and how well taken care of they felt throughout the evening. It was clear that the entire team genuinely cared about making our wedding a great experience for us and our guests. And, of course, the FOOD was delectable! We loved that there were so many options and choices, which allowed us to really customize the menu to what we wanted. PTD also had fantastic substitute options for dietary restrictions, which made it easy to make sure all of our guests had plenty of delicious food to enjoy. We did a tasting and got to meet the chef, and it was such a joyous and wonderful experience, and you could tell how much detail and care they put into their food. One of the sweetest things PTD also did was pack up appetizers and meals for us to enjoy later because they knew we might not have much of a chance to eat during the wedding. That was such a thoughtful gesture and something we really appreciated! From the planning process to the food to the incredible service on our wedding day, Personal Touch Dining exceeded our expectations in every way. We are so grateful to their entire team and would absolutely recommend them to anyone planning a wedding! read more

Our caterer was very good. They were able to accommodate a wide ethnic menu across multiple cultures. They were receptive to feedback at the tasting. All of our guests had good things to say about the food, which was important to us. Ailish and Samantha were very clear about what kind of tables, access and parking they needed at the venue and there wasn't any miscommunication. They were able to accommodate last-minute requests. Overall everything went very smooth and was delicious. read more

I am so happy that we went with Personal Touch Dining as our wedding caterer! They are one of the approved caterers at Scripps Seaside Forum. They took care of the table/chair rentals, linens, lawn market lighting, draping, cocktail hour food, buffet, dessert and late night snacks for us. We had our tasting in January for our April wedding and we were really nervous since we already paid so much for the food before even trying it, so luckily it was delicious! The tastings are an additional $50 per person. For tray passed bites, we chose, chicken & waffles, watermelon skewers and mediterranean herb shrimp. Our guests asked if they were going to bring more out because it was all so good! For entrees, we chose the dry rubbed grilled tri tip with the carving station and the teriyaki salmon. We chose the churro station for dessert and that was a really big hit with our guests. For all of that, with staffing charges and taxes, it was $19k. More than we originally wanted to pay for our wedding catering, but it was worth it with how easy they made it for us. Thank you Annalisa for all of your help in making sure it was the perfect day for us! read more

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Personal Touch was incredible to work with for catering our wedding. We had SO MANY guests tell us it was the best food they had every had at a wedding. From the initial menu planning to the tasting to the final touches of place settings and table decor they were so kind, communicative, and clearly genuinely wanting to help us bring our dream wedding day to life. Also, particularly thankful and impressed that they are on of the very few catering companies we found that could guarantee no gluten cross contamination to bring piece of mind to our gluten sensitive guests so that they too could enjoy the day! read more

Fantastic catering for our daughter's Bat Mitzvah. The food was delicious, the staff was professional and attentive, and they made the event feel effortless. We received rave reviews from our guests throughout the party. We highly recommend using Personal Touch! read more

Our wedding is at the end of this month, and even though the big day hasn't happened yet, I already feel so thankful to be working with Personal Touch Dining. I wanted to leave this review just to give some perspective on my experience so far. Annalisa and Tracy have both gone above and beyond. Annalisa followed up with me directly during a really stressful week and was so kind, calm, and helpful. She listened, followed through, and made sure we felt supported. It honestly made such a difference. Tracy, the owner, also took the time to connect with us, which meant a lot. You can tell she genuinely cares about the couples she works with, and that shows in how she runs her team. There were some bumps earlier in the planning process, as is expected with any event, but the way Annalisa and Tracy stepped in to help was exactly what we needed. We're feeling confident and excited heading into the final weeks. So glad we chose PTD! read more

We found PTD to be very easy to work with, our guests continue to say that our wedding food was the best wedding food they'd had. I am vegan and shopped around a lot for an all vegan caterer but honestly PTD had just as many options as any other vegan restaurant and offered them at a very reasonable price. In the end we decided to do a buffet, our guests loved the Brussel sprouts, eggplant towers, and the tri tip (our non-vegan option). Working with Annalisa was a breeze, she was always available and very easy to communicate with. She also had great recommendations for other vendors (she sent me to the most amazing coordinator). All in all, couldn't have really asked for more! read more

Annalisa and Ashley were absolutely amazing to work with at Personal Touch Dining. I highly recommend their services for any event! They were incredibly responsive to all of my questions leading up to the wedding, which made the process stress-free knowing they were there to support me. On the wedding day, everything was executed perfectly, from the linens and rentals to the food. We received countless compliments on how delicious everything was! Kudos to the chefs and the entire staff for making our day so much more special. read more

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My now-husband and I cannot say enough great things about our experience working with Personal Touch Dining as our wedding caterer!! Personal Touch Dining was one of around 8 - 10 approved caterers for our venue (La Jolla Woman's Club). We had done two tastings with other caterers but weren't feeling confident about either. When I reached out to PTD, I received a timely and informative response from Annalisa. We worked through a tentative menu plan, which wasn't the easiest ask as we wanted to cater to a variety of diets (I'm vegan, we have a decent amount of family and friends who were gluten-free and/or didn't eat red meat). The team was SO accommodating. We scheduled our tasting and had a truly exceptional experience with Annalisa and team. The ambiance in the tasting room was inviting and romantic. They offered us complimentary sparkling wine and the food absolutely blew us away. We were also able to look at china, linens, and other upgrades - which was so helpful to feel and see in person! Staying within budget was important to us and we were able to find a great selection within range. The cost was very reasonable for the quality of food and service. Communication with Annalisa and the PTD team was a dream. Many questions and tweaks came up on my end in the months leading up to our wedding day; I felt very taken care of through the entire process. We had so many guests compliment how good the food was - several said it was the best food they ever had at a wedding. I'd have to agree! The Teriyaki Salmon and Baked Eggplant Stacks specifically were major hits. The catering staff provided top-notch service. Everyone was professional and warm. One wonderful staff member went out of her way to bring me our vegan appetizers after I had been taking photos for what felt like several hours. You won't be disappointed if you consider Personal Touch Dining for your wedding! Big thank you to Annalisa and the rest of the PTD team for being such an amazing part our special day! read more

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My husband and I hired Personal Touch Dining to be our caterers at our wedding in June and it was the best decision! Annalisa was extremely responsive, friendly, and helpful throughout the entire process which really helped take away a lot of stress associated with planning a long distance wedding. She was very flexible with updates and changes we wanted to make which I really appreciated. We also got our rentals from them and they looked amazing. The tasting went really well and many of our guests praised the food at the wedding which we were really happy about! Everything was delicious but our favorites were the tomato bisque grilled cheese appetizer, strawberry salad, pesto salmon, and mashed potatoes. Thank you so much Annalisa for being so amazing and helping us make our wedding vision come to life! read more

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Personal Touch Dining went above and beyond with providing our catering and rentals for our wedding. We booked them in 2019 for our August 2020 wedding which unfortunately had to get postponed twice. We were finally able to have our dream wedding in September 2021 and it was everything we hoped it would be. Throughout those two years I exchanged COUNTLESS emails with Lauren, Alle, and Annalisa and they were all so helpful with answering all the questions I had and providing us with exactly what we wanted. The rentals were great quality and the food was amazing. The appetizers were all so good and I crave the mahi with the coconut curry. All the staff was very friendly and attentive and there's not a single thing I would change. Thank you for helping our wedding be so memorable! P.S. say yes to the upgrades! You only get to do this once! read more

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Outstanding caterer with great food, great service and great presentation. They were our caterer through our venue The Old Rancho, and can't imagine hiring anyone better. We had a wedding coordinator as one of our wedding guests and they said it was the best wedding food they've had, and that they were sad our caterer wasn't in Portland to cater their own wedding. Recommend 10/10 read more

Of all the components that go into a wedding, I thought catering and event rentals would be the most stressful. However, PTD's team was incredibly responsive and easy to work with. Lauren, Annalisa, and Sam were amazing! Our original headcount was 110 but came down to 65 due to pandemic reasons, so we did become subject to food minimums. But it was an excuse to add another appetizer and choose great entrees :) The food was really good (probably the best wedding food I've had!), and the service was excellent. I forgot to take a picture of the appetizers, but the waiters brought us a flight during dinner, in case we hadn't had a chance to try them all during cocktail hour. I thought that was super thoughtful. We got to take home around 5 extra entrees, which ended up being really handy easy meals as we recovered from the wedding weekend! We also did an open bar and event rentals through PTD. Since our ceremony and reception were at the same venue, PTD also did the flip service free of charge. All in all, we had a great experience with PTD and highly recommend them! read more

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Annalisa and the PTD team were AMAZING for our wedding back in March 2024! Our guests couldn't stop talking about the short rib, the mashed potatoes, and our churro station for months after. Annalisa was highly communicative throughout the planning process, and even offered support in finding other rentals vendors that they commonly work with. When we went to do our tasting, they put on a little date night for us with candles, soft music, and a fully plated meal, which was so sweet and such a nice surprise in the midst of a busy work week. PTD's entire staff at the wedding, from the servers to the bartenders, ensured our guests had everything they needed and were timely with all of the courses and drink requests. Choosing a caterer is one of the most important parts of a wedding, so I was SO relieved to find a company like Personal Touch that truly took what can often be an underwhelming part of a wedding to the next level!! Thank you again, Personal Touch!!! read more

Personal Touch catered our wedding in July of 2023 and did a fantastic job. They made sure to take care of every small detail in advance and day of. The service and food all was well deserving of a five star review. read more

Peyton and Kelsey made our wedding day perfection! They were so friendly, organized, professional, and communicative! The food was amazing from grazing table to the cake and everything in between. Thank you for a fairy tale of a day at the castle! read more

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We're incredibly glad we went with Personal Touch Dining for our wedding! The planning process was really easy, I definitely recommend them for anyone from out of town. The venue itself (Leo Carrillo Ranch) is beautiful. The food was delicious (churros are a must!) and the day of coordinator (Josie) did an amazing job handling all the details and schedule. read more

Dani from Personal Touch Dining is AMAZING! She was the coordinator for a wedding I photographed at Mt. Woodson Castle last week, and in her role, she was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. She checked on all of us vendors regularly to offer help and updates as needed, all of which she did with a smile and genuine interest in creating the best experience for the bride and groom. Thanks to her coordination and skill, the wedding day went by smoothly. The rest of the staff were kind and helpful, too. In short, this company was an absolute delight to work with! read more

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Amazing team, service, and exceptional food! We hosted a reception for the organization I work with and we received SO MANY compliments on the food and how wonderful your team was, from our guests, staff, and our CEO! Erica, Annalisa, Matt, and the team were super helpful. They always know our guidelines and were extremely professional in all the work they did. We truly love having your team around can't wait for the next one. read more

Personal Touch Dining provided all the food and coordination for my daughter's wedding Oct 6, 2013 at the Mt Woodson castle. Tracey is professional, friendly and concise. The tasting was amazing. There were so many wonderful, tasty choices that it was almost impossible to chose. The staff were all professional, friendly and eager to please all the guests. The food - oh my -- the food was the BEST!! The tri-tip melted in your mouth, the chicken was incredible. Everything was delicious, hot and wonderful. The waiters were great during cocktail hour and made sure that the bridal party were served even though they were having pictures during that time so they didn't miss out on the wonderful hors d'oeuvres. The guests just raved about the food! Lastly, Iman went above and beyond the call of duty on wedding day. We ended up one coordinator short so Iman stepped up and did extra work to insure things went smoothly. Thanks for making the wedding day seem effortless! read more

This team is the best! I hired PTD to cater my wedding, and from communication and planning to execution, the entire team delivered 5 star service all the way through. And all my guests LOVED the food. I got many compliments about how delicious the food was. Part of the reason I booked them was because they do not have your generic wedding food. Everything on their menu sounded delicious, which it certainly was. Plus, I think they are fairly priced. I really loved working with them. They went the extra mile to help me get my dream wedding, and would rebook them for another event. Pre-planning & Communication: I was so impressed with their communication. I always got an email response within 24 hrs and someone was always able to talk on the phone with me if needed. I felt like a bride with a million questions because I had never hired a caterer before, but they always treated me with care, respect and never treated any question as stupid. The one thing to note is they can help you with more than you think (i.e. heaters, renting nice wood bars). I never saw those additional items listed anywhere in their services, so don't be afraid to ask. Oh and I appreciated I could do a taste test with them before booking. A lot of other caterers required booking first, which I didn't like. Execution: The staff on-site was amazing! Everyone was nice to me, the other vendors, and the guests. Food was delicious, and guests appreciated how on-top of it the staff was. From delivering/ circulating the food, responding to guests questions, etc. And we had a few hiccups with headcount and seating (no fault of their team) that the crew problem solved on their own, which I greatly appreciated. read more

PTD was amazing from the first interaction. They have a rapid response time, they have great attention to detail, and they helped my throughout the wedding planning process so that it was a very smooth experience. The food was absolutely amazing, still getting comments 2 weeks post wedding! The service couldn't have been more perfect. Everyone was very attentive and worked hard that night to ensure people had what they wanted. One major piece to an epic night. read more

Working with the PTD team was simply amazing! Annalisa is so sweet and helpful. I really appreciated that she gave recommendations and even sent samples of linens. She always responded in a timely manner and answered all my questions :) I felt very well taken care of. The only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is mostly for the bar service. We booked a bartender and the bar rentals with PTD, and provided our own alcohol. The bar was a little bit of an eyesore. It did not look classy, just two tables with all the alcohol (even the extra wines) on top in plain sight. I understand having the bottles out for people to see what we offered but I didn't know that everything would just be set out in an unorganized manner. It looked like a frat party :/ Second issue with the bar was that the bartender would not serve the scotch we purchased on the rocks. In the PTD contract it says no neat drinks / shots, but on the rocks should have been okay. We read the contract prior and purchased a nice scotch for our guests to enjoy. Unfortunately since we could not serve it that was $70 down the drain. If you do do bar service I would just clarify this with the staff before purchasing alcohol you might not be able to serve. read more

PTD, particularly Annalisa, Jaycee, and Jesse were some of the most personable folks we have encountered when planning and executing our wedding. Their genuine desire to make our night great was apparent along every step of the way. The food quality and taste was incredible. Not to mention the day of the wedding and how fast they were able to set everything up and move the chairs from outside to inside the venue was beyond impressive. It was so seamless. Not only did their exceed our expectations, but they felt like part of the family during our wedding. We will happily pass PTD along to any of our friends or family in the SD area looking for exceptional catering services. If we could do things differently it would have been to order 3x the amount of queso because it was the BEST queso we have ever had! There were multiple families who left who also raved about it. So shoutout to the wonderful culinary specialists as well. In conclusion, PTD went beyond the satisfactory requirements we expected, and certainly lived up to their reputation! No wonder why they were at the top of our list when planning. Thank you again to the staff for making our evening PERFECT!!! read more

Everything about this venue is AMAZING!! From the friendly and attentive staff to the venue itself we could not have asked for a better experience! My husband and I got married here in September 2022. The weather was perfect for an outdoor ceremony. The staff added all of our details exactly how we wanted them and we did not have to take part in any of the set-up, they did everything! Everyone talked about how our food was so good and the drinks were great too! Samantha Contrereas and Sam Lopez were over the top perfection! They were both so professional and lovely to work with! Thanks again ladies and to the wonderful staff who made our wedding the best ever! read more

We had a wedding at the Old Rancho at the beginning of this summer. It is a beautiful adobe estate, with multiple levels of yard/garden used for weddings. PTD did a wonderful job coordinating and catering our wedding at the location. I didn't hire a planner and depended on their month and day-of- coordination. I did a lot of the planning and then handed over the details to them. They are an efficient and capable team! We are thankful for Kendra who went through the original contracting process and tasting, Caitlin who took over the month of coordinating, and Sam who was our day-of-coordinator. Our wedding turned out beautiful and we had a lot of compliments from guests that are due to the PTD team. The food and service was excellent. Sam kept the vendors to the timeline and kept the micro-events moving. She brought my husband and I drinks right after the ceremony, and our food first during dinner so we actually had a chance to eat. For the venue and service PTD provides, the cost of the venue rental and catering is really reasonable. HIGHLY recommended! read more

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Personal Touch truly brought my wedding dreams to reality. From the delicious food & appetizers, to the rentals & linens, to handling day-of problems with ease, Personal Touch was amazing. I was a COVID bride and through several rescheduled dates, Personal Touch was so accommodating and flexible. The day of I forgot to bring the garnishes and the wine I had bought expired. Personal Touch filled in with garnishes and went out and bought new wine- my guests loved the new wine they chose. They really went above and beyond. I specifically want to thank Annalise and Sam, Tracy, Lauren. Everyone was so incredibly patient and flexible and truly caring. I would recommend them to anyone and hope to use them again in the future. read more

10 star experience from start to finish! Annalisa and Jaycee were incredibly accommodating and so easy to work with throughout the entire process. They anticipated and took care of every single detail, we didn't have to worry or stress about anything! Our guests raved about the food, as it was absolutely delicious and presented beautifully! We had a wonderful experience working with Personal Touch Dining. Thanks so much for all of your help! read more

You guys are fucking solid thanks for the extra cherries in my jack and ginger. You guys tirned steph and Matt's wedding into a sick occasion. I'd hire you for my own if I wasn't already married. please cater my funeral in 60 years. read more

Personal Touch Dining had the perfect menu and price point for our post-COVID wedding celebration! They fit my maid of honor and bridesman (we live abroad) in for a tasting right before Christmas and even were willing to trial a new requested appetizer my husband requested. They also provided us with all the rentals we needed (basic options for our budget, meticulously itemized). We had a taco bar and they provided a portion of the vegetarian protein for our vegetarian guests along with the non-vegetarian options we selected, which was a wonderful surprise to me. Also the spinach and artichoke grilled cheese appetizer and the grazing table were huge hits! It's hard to find a caterer that provides enough tasty food at the right moments without blowing the budget so if that's your vision, Personal Touch is the way to go! read more

Annalisa and her incredible team made our event for 500+ effortless and smooth. She really knows what she is doing, from measuring and offering a layout design to the amazing food her chef's provided it was a win-win! Her professional, positive attitude gave us confidence and made our job as facilitators manageable. The cheerful smiling staff welcomed our guests and were willing to do whatever it took to make the event flawless. read more

Personal touch catered our wedding last October at the Japanese friendship garden. All throughout the process they were extremely responsive and helpful. They were very flexible in the options available, and let us sub in one of our favorite local beers that was not listed on the bar package for no extra charge. The food was excellent, we got a lot of positive comments from our guests. The staff was courteous and professional. We would highly recommend them! read more

Personal Touch Dining lives up to its name! I used them for my wedding and the food was delicious and tasted just ad it did at our tasting. They really know what they are doing and have a variety of delicious options for every taste palette. Highly recommend! read more

Pros: 1.Mt Woodson is beautiful and they take care of almost everything for you. Everything went well and smoothly. 2. Rian was so nice and on point the day of our wedding, he kept everything on time and made us feel like family. 3. The food was great and everything we expected. Cons: 1. Iman was very rude. From our food tasting where she seemed like she wanted to leave early and rushed us out she would even let us have a second glass of wine, to our misunderstanding about the guest count which was the difference of 2 people (which she charged us for) , and finally when she told us our small amount of flowers that were cleared by her assistant were not welcome at the venue during our rehearsal. She told me as she turned her back to me "no need to get crazy" We paid tens of thousands for this wedding and she was not accommodating by any means. 2. The stairs are extremely uneven and may cause the ladies to fall and get injured. read more

We could not have asked for a better venue or services. We got married on 06/23/23 and our wedding was everything we imagined and more. We didn't have a worry, concern or need to lift a finger as everything was done for us and very done well. We just had to enjoy the celebration and we did! The meal was one of the best I've ever had and our guests are STILL raving about it! Personal Touch Dining was extremely helpful with recommendations, communication once the contract was signed and the entire planning process. The only thing I will warn you about are the costs. They advertise the venue as being "all-inclusive" but please be aware that the term only includes the meal, service and venue. It does not include extra fees, gratuities, outside vendors or upgrades. That is ALL extra cost on top of the already pricy venue. If money is tight, I would not suggest this venue, but if you have money to spare and to go all out, then I HIGHLY recommend it. My groom and I were blindsided at the beginning not knowing that there was quite a lot of extra costs outside of what they were indicating as "all-inclusive." I'm just saying, be mindful and get all the information up front. Ask lots of questions because there are A LOT of hidden costs that you may not expect. read more

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Personal Touch catering was on the preferred vendor list of our venue, Scripps Seaside Forum. After reaching out to five vendors and having two tastings, Personal Touch shined as the obvious winner. During our planning journey with Personal Touch, they made it easy to customize our meal selection, plan for allergies, and stick by our sustainable values. We had a cocktail hour and sit down dinner, which was delicious from start to finish. They even went the extra mile to create a tray for the bride and groom to privately snack on. During our sit down dinner, the guests raved about the food, and the bride was particuarly happy that it came out hot. They were very professional, well-dressed, and efficient. They even were accomodating to help serve wedding cake after the dinner service at no extra cost! Our one small complaint is that the wait staff was a little too efficient at bussing the cake from tables during the dancing hour; many guests were unable to enjoy desert. Otherwise, we would use them again and again! read more

Personal Touch catered our wedding at Mt Woodson Castle. Everything was delicious. Appetizers we had: Tomato basil bisque shooters with grilled asiago cheese point Brie and fig jam crostinis Coconut shrimp with mango purée Salad: Field greens Main: Tri tip (the best) Chicken caprese Sides: Trio of pastas (great option for vegetarians. they set out both marinara and cream sauce. my dad claims it's the best marinara sauce he's had in his entire life) Garlic and chive whipped Yukon gold potatoes We opted for the buffet style. Everything was delicious, warm, and people loved going back for seconds. If there were any issues, I never knew about it because everything went smoothly. Strongly recommend them for your future event catering needs! read more

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I could give 0 stars I would. Service was wonderful but at the event I was attending I witnessed multiple times the overseeing staff yelling at and degrading their employees. it was pretty foul, I don't know what's going on with the dynamic of the higher employees and the lower level staff but clearly they need to fix that. Very abusive, I hope they figure that out. read more

My husband and I were married at Leo Carrillo Ranch in July and we cannot be more happy with the way everything turned out! From the initial tour, to the tasting, to the rehearsal and day of, EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING!!!! Our day of coordinator, Derek, was perfect in the way he moved things along during the rehearsal and in all of his help the day of. He was a great communicator and very fun while still being professional. Everything went smoothly and the venue of course was gorgeous - we had so many compliments from our guests. The food was delicious (also received many guest compliments) and the drinks and bartender were awesome. I loved that we had flexibility in our decor while also having the help of staff in setting everything up. Thank you to the Leo Carrillo/PTD team for making our day so special and perfect read more