Vivian is truly incredible and hands down the BEST in the industry! From the very beginning, she…read morewas professional, detail-oriented, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect. One of the things we loved most was how she spoke both Vietnamese and Mandarin, which made communication with our relatives so smooth and helped create such a seamless, inclusive experience for everyone. Her consistent communication with us and seamless coordination with our vendors was also incredible. Vivian truly pulled the entire team together; she was the glue that held everything in place. Thanks to her, everything ran smoothly, and we were able to be fully present and soak in every moment of the day. We truly cannot imagine our day without her and wholeheartedly recommend her services to any couple looking for a planner who is not only organized and experienced but also kind, thoughtful, and a true team leader. Thank you, Vivian! We are endlessly grateful!

I highly recommend Vivian as a planner. She was very caring, attentive, and the event wouldn't have…read moreran smoothly without her. Vivian asked me important questions and reminded me of the bigger picture, so we could make decisions on what elements of the wedding were important to us, and what brings value for our guests. As Vivian and I chatted, she quickly understood what brought me joy, and made sure the wedding was what I imagined.

We had the best experience with our son, Kai's first birthday party backdrop! everything was…read morehandled with so much care and attention to detail. They truly brought our vision to life and made the entire setup feel so special and personalized. The quality of the backdrop was amazing--beautifully designed, vibrant, and the perfect focal point for the party. We received so many compliments from our guests, and it made for the most memorable photos. We had many changes throughout out party planning process which I felt really bad for but Lisa and her team were so easy to communicate with! They werepunctual, and clearly passionate about what they do. You can tell they genuinely care about making your event feel magical. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to elevate their event. Thank you for helping make our son's birthday so unforgettable!

I had such a wonderful experience working with The Simple Luxe for my son's first birthday party…read morethat was farmers market themed! From start to finish they were incredibly easy to communicate with- responsive, attentive, and truly listened to what I wanted. Lisa and her team brought my vision to life, and it was even better than I imagined. What really stood out was their willingness to work within our budget without compromising on quality or creativity. They not only designed and set up all the balloons, backdrops, installations but they also spent extra time helping me decorate and design the farmers market with the custom gifts I made and/or purchased for my guests. The entire process felt stress-free and enjoyable. Everything turned out beautifully and we received so many compliments. I am truly honored to be The Simple Luxe's first farmers market themed client and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a talented, reliable, and kind vendor who goes above and beyond. If you have been following them on social media like I was and have an upcoming event - reach out to them and get a quote! You will not be disappointed!

Amazing experience from beginning to end. Ana and her team were very kind and accommodating. They…read moretruly made our event run smoothly and beautifully. We are so happy to have had our daughter's quinceañera here. The food was amazing! Our guest still talked about it for weeks afterwards. We chose the Italian buffet.

Exceptional Venue for a Celebration of Life From my…read morevery first conversation with Ana and Bryana, I knew Mile Square Golf Course Banquet Facility was the perfect place for our Celebration of Life. Their kindness, professionalism, and warmth made a difficult time so much easier, and I am beyond grateful for the experience. The venue itself is stunning, elegant, light, airy, and uplifting, which was exactly what we wanted for this occasion. The room's clean, timeless aesthetic required little decoration, yet it felt warm and intimate. The table spacing was perfect, offering both comfort and closeness for our guests. The accommodations were top-notch. The team provided a large screen and laptop for our video montage, a cable to play personal music through the in-house speaker system, as well as a microphone and podium. They even supplied an easel for our loved one's portrait and an additional table for photographs, ensuring that every personal touch was seamlessly integrated. The linen selection was extensive, but we opted for classic all-white linens, which complemented the elegant setting beautifully. The service was impeccable. Ana and Bryana were not only responsive, professional, and incredibly accommodating, but also genuinely kind and authentic, a quality that extended to the entire staff. They ensured that everything ran smoothly, and their attention to detail did not go unnoticed. The water and tea pitchers were always full, plates were cleared discreetly, and the overall hospitality was second to none. The food was exceptional, our guests couldn't stop raving about it! While everything was incredibly delicious, the Waldorf salad, fresh vegetables, warm rolls, chicken and cookies were particular standouts. It's almost impossible to find a meal of this caliber for just $30 per person, making it not only a beautiful event but an outstanding value. Logistics were effortless. The club's entrance was easily accessible, parking was a breeze, and the staff even allowed me early access to set up table centerpieces and our photograph table. Set-up and breakdown were seamless, handled efficiently and professionally. If I had to describe this experience in one word: EXCEPTIONAL! The level of care, service, and quality provided by Mile Square Golf Course exceeded every expectation. I am so grateful to have chosen them for this special event and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a truly elegant, stress-free, and beautifully executed gathering.

amazing experience !!! Santiago was an amazing handler. everyone had a great time!! Santiago made…read moresure everyone got to see and touch the animals and even made the birthday boy feel special ! he was vey knowledgeable and kind reaponding the kids questions . Definitely happy with our event :)

Not sure who had more fun, the kids or the adults! Olav (hope that's correct) did such a fantastic…read morejob and was great with the kids. No one felt left out- and that's saying a lot. Thank you for an unforgettable birthday gift to our son!

Ecstatic with OC Face Painting - Christina, she is very Friendly, Professional and loves what she…read moredoes! I highly refer her, everyone at the Party was amazed and happy with her and her talented work. She was accommodating with the kid's and patient. I wish Christina the best in her career and hope to have her host another party in the future. She went above and beyond! Grateful- Robina

Christina was amazing! She did a great job on all the kids faces. Some had a whole face and some…read morewanted just a little. She was prompt and organized and super friendly and great with the kids. Highly recommend her and definitely will use her again. Thanks again for helping my my daughter enjoy her 5th birthday.

Robert did a wonderful job of creating a very special day for our daughter. She just graduated from…read morePepperdine and was pleasantly surprised to walk on the beach to find a very coastal and elegant vibe to celebrate her special day! Thank you so much! One thing that would be helpful would be the communication after requesting and placing a deposit. Everything was done online via email, but I would have loved to actually speak or text with a live representative during that time and after they asked for the final payment before the actual day. They also asked for a tip prior to the day, but we opted to tip on the day because again, I had already paid for the entire experience before the experience. Thanking God it all worked out!

I contacted the Picnic Collective about an event in San Diego…read more Below is a copy paste of our text correspondence to read for yourself: Me: Hi! I'm just wondering what Oceanside parks (not on sand) you are allowed to host on assuming 8-10 people. PC: I apologize I am not familiar with the city of Oceanside. I think just googling the parks would be your best bet for finding a location Me: Oops sorry I mean ocean side - meaning anywhere in San Diego. Any park that's near an ocean. PC: The only one I am familiar with is South Embarcadero Park Me: Ok so I guess then my question is do you have suggested locations? Or do I research and propose that? Where are you typically hosting picnics I mean? It seems there's a lot of rules so I can't figure out what is and isn't allowed. PC: I think you have to pick a place and then call about that specific place is how it works. Me: Ok no thanks looking to pay someone to do that legwork for me. Thanks. PC: Happy to do that for you. We offer location scouting which we charge $499 for this I was surprised at the price to provide me a list of allowable locations. So I pinged another company to see if they had a list of sites. I got a reply in 5 min with a list of locations that only the county allows. It's a very short list and easily posted online by county. Picnic collective charging you $500 to send this list is a scam and also you should seriously second guess they don't know or supply this to you with your inquiry. When I brought this to PC attention, instead of acknowledging the feedback - they proceeded to engage in a combative back and forth with me. I wonder how many suckers they've gotten for this $500. They're other untrustworthy & ripping people off or unknowledgable. The pure fact they wanted to argue with me on this simple issue was also indicative of what might have happened running a large event with them in recognizing a mistake. Be very careful committing thousands of dollars to an event with them and the county kicking your event out.

I think there's something to be said about kind of missing the wedding planning process because we…read moremiss talking to our planner. My husband and I were so lucky to work with Katie at B&B as our planner throughout this process, and she was such a blessing to have in our corner!!! To start, she provided great organizational resources that immediately made everything feel like it was manageable, with her detailed checklist really being the backbone of this entire process for us. We really looked forward to our check-ins with her because not only were they productive, but always a collaborative effort between us and her. She always made us feel heard, and when we had an idea, nothing ever seemed impossible to execute, as she helped us figure out how to make things we wanted happen. We opted for her services about a year out from our wedding day, and through every step, check point, and to-do list item, she walked us through anything we needed and always delivered when we needed her and even above and beyond. In addition to how supportive she was throughout the planning process, she also coordinated our whole wedding day flawlessly. She thinks of how things are going to be executed seamlessly and does the work of problem solving with you beforehand so that the day goes as smoothly as possible, and that it did for us. She's extremely professional and also did wonderfully at communicating with our vendors to ensure we were all on the same page. The success of our day is largely due to her being our planner, and we recommend her x100000. Thank you, Katie!!!

Truly incredible! This was everything we had wished for our baby shower. The entire setup was…read moreperfect, and felt like just how we envisioned it. If you want the event to be exactly how you dreamed then you NEED this planner's services. They will not disappoint! Thank you for everything.

Our beautiful wedding came out so beautifully done and so well organized by our well-rounded…read morewedding planner Trung Thanh @recre8tivelab! I gave him all my trust and let him do the planning from A-Z including designs, entertainment, decor, flowers, lighting, photography and videography. The day of the wedding Tom and I came in to do the ballroom review and our jaws dropped to the floor! I've never met anyone so organized and do everything with a passion! We were speechless! We were so busy changing 5 times so we didn't get to see everything in between but from hearing from all the guests made us so happy that they had a blast! We actually enjoyed and had a great time towards the end. Thank you anh Trung Thanh for planning this. If you are looking for a Wedding Planner taking care from A-to-Z for your wedding and no stress and you get to enjoy the wedding. This is the guy don't look further!!!

Full Review in English/Vietnamese here:…read morehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1uvK4FH8vFOhZGAUlGPyvcahaV8_t2ogb-oCxCld0f5M/edit?tab=t.0 Professional, heartfelt, and flawlessly executed--Recre8tive Lab made our day. We first knew Trung Thành as a polished professional dancer. Once we began planning, we discovered he's also a gifted, caring planner who understands the meaning of the day, not just the schedule. We wanted a fully vegetarian, elegant, and intimate celebration that honored our families and people from our temple. Trung Thành smiled and said, "With me, you just worry in sending the invitations, I'll take care of the rest." He kept his words. At the Waterfront Beach Resort by Hilton, our layout included a main stage, live band, LED screen, and dance floor with capacity no more than 400 guests. Trung Thành provided recommendations for our thoughtful seating plan so everyone had clear sightlines and sound, and he honored our wish to seat elders and close friends near us. He coordinated seamlessly with the hotel team, musicians, AV/lighting/LED operators, and our own vendors (makeup, photo, video, florals), keeping everything calm, on time, and positive. He also worked gracefully with our officiant and interpreter so the ceremony felt dignified and polished. Trung Thành has an artist's eye for moments. He produced a surprise: a recorded message from my wife that played during the reception, many guests (including me) cried. He also choreographed our First Dance to "Em Đồng Ý (I Do)" - Đức Phúc x 911, coaching us for nearly six weeks and focusing on details, eyes, posture, breath, so the dance told our story. We ended on the final beat to a wave of applause. What stood out most was Trung Thành's character, he listens, anticipates, and leads without ego. He solves problems quietly, keeps everyone at ease, and elevates the entire team. Thanks to Trung Thành & Recre8tive Lab, the Waterfront Beach Resort by Hilton staff, our coordinator Vivian, and all of our vendors, our wedding was deeply meaningful. Wholeheartedly recommended - especially if you want a planner who can blend cultural sensitivity, vegetarian hospitality, and high-level production into a warm, personal celebration. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Anh Trung Thành (Recre8tive Lab) đã biến lễ cưới thuần chay của chúng tôi tại Waterfront by Hilton thành một ngày trọn vẹn. Anh lắng nghe, dự trù kỹ, phối hợp nhịp nhàng với khách sạn và các nhà cung cấp, sắp xếp chỗ ngồi hợp lý. Món quà ghi âm bất ngờ khiến cả khán phòng xúc động, và First Dance "I Do" được anh biên đạo, luyện tập giúp chúng tôi tự tin tỏa sáng. Rất biết ơn sự tinh tế và tận tâm của anh.