They don't help you for your wedding. Before the wedding they get you all hyped up. The day of…read morethere is poor direction from them the team doesn't have guidance or support. You pay extra for the owner to help but she doesn't. I would. It use them again for any event

Master Plan Events made our wedding unforgettable!…read more Our experience with Master Plan Events was incredible! Yingka and her team were organized, responsive, and truly dedicated to bringing our vision to life. They flawlessly incorporated every detail, even making sure our dog was included in the festivities and well taken care of the day of the event. From start to finish, the team worked seamlessly, allowing us to enjoy every moment of our day as stress-free as possible. Every detail including making water (with a straw) readily available at every moment to fluffing my dress the team worked tirelessly to ensure my husband and I were the top priority. If you're looking for a team that treats your wedding as their own, I highly recommend Master Plan Events. They made our dream day a reality!

Our third time using Lisa's was for my bridal shower in April 2026. We opted to pick it up from…read moretheir place in Torrance, but we have also had it delivered. They are always precise and timely. They have a huge menu. Known for their Chinese Chicken Salad. Their other salads are also nice. We got their afternoon tea catered and it was perfect. We got a mix of vegetarian and meat sandwiches, a mix of plain and currant scones, and some fruit tarts and cream puffs. Really easy to work with and food is always good!

Event Coordinator Samantha is a rockstar!... patient & asap responsive!...I don't know how she…read moremanages it all and makes it look so effortless. And sweet as can be. Head server Lisa and server Lauren worked hard making our 80th birthday event such a wonderful occasion. The empanadas and ceviche were delicious and a big hit! The cakes were delicious. A big thank you to all 3 of you and Lisa's Bon Appetite!

I have been using this service now for, I'm going to guess decades, and I love it. Wendy is…read morewonderful, listens carefully, and does great work.

So excited to discover wrapsody is back in the village!!! Wonderful gift, card, custom invitations…read more Welcome back!!!

One word to describe Desiree Carol Special Events is "WOW". From the very beginning of planning…read moredown to coordinating the day of. She knows her stuff and she is damn good at it. All I needed to do was pin some pictures on Pinterest and she made my Pinterest wedding board a dream come true (without me having to lift a finger). We encountered a downpour of rain hours before the outside ceremony and she made an executive decision and went to her plan B. I could never thank her enough. She made this event as smooth as possible and soo much fun!! Thank you Desiree!!!

I worked with Desiree for my wedding this October, and I went back and forth on whether or not I…read morewanted to spend money on flowers. I was referred to Desiree by a friend and while I could have found cheap flowers in downtown LA, I decided to work with Desiree because not only does she offer the best selection but she is extremely patient, creative, and takes your vision and makes it a reality. Desiree had great communication and was super responsive. She listened to what I wanted but also made great recommendations. The day before the wedding she texted me photos to show me the progress of her work. I was so happy with the final result and all of the flowers at the wedding. I loved my bouquet and all our wedding party loved theirs! I would recommend Desiree to anyone looking for a great flower designer who is creative, professional and reasonably priced.

Christina is amazing. We read all the positive reviews and wondered how good she could be. She was…read moreTHAT good. Everything went smoothly thanks to her. She helped us out at the church and organized everything at the venue. She was extremely responsive and provided all the reassurance we needed. She recommended our DJ who absolutely killed it on the night. We're so happy we found her. If you're having a wedding and reading through reviews, I'd check if she's available for your date, have a chat with her and seal the deal before someone else does :)

I knew I wanted to work with Christina to plan our September wedding the moment she gave us a tour…read moreof our venue, South Coast Botanic Garden. It was our first (and only) tour of a venue and Christina was the first planner we met; almost immediately we knew our search for a venue and planner was done. Christina was so sweet and eager to make our day special even before she knew we planned to hire her. We booked Christina for her "month-of" services but when I had questions months before the wedding, she didn't hesitate to help. Though my husband may disagree, I like to think I was a chill bride but even the chillest of brides has a planner full of questions from how to get elderly guests to a faraway bathroom to how much water I needed to buy for a hot-summer wedding. Christina promptly answered every question and every time I spoke with her I felt like planning a wedding wouldn't kill me after all. She had so many cost-saving tips that helped us have a gorgeous, budget-friendly wedding our friends and family are still talking about. On the day of, we didn't have to worry about a thing and Christina and her team ran their operation like seasoned pros. They are professional and fun! If you want to turn your Pinterest board into an unforgettable and stress-free wedding, hire Events Boutique!

5:55 am tee time the day before daylight savings this past weekend. A true gem and highlight for…read morethis 626er who doesn't get to play ocean view courses much and boy does this course deliver on that. For a first time player, the different types of holes and changes in elevation and lies was quite fun. The greens were super tricky and I had a good amount of fun for playing so poorly. Since we were the second group out pace was not an issue. We made it in at a respectable 4hr 15 mins but never felt rushed during the round. No fog the day we played so it made the day that much better. Looking forward to coming back to play here again some day.

Poor course conditions and repeated harassment from marshals over pace of play that was never…read moreactually a problem. I played Los Verdes yesterday and am writing this review because of how our group was treated by course marshals, not the course itself. We started off well. The starter offered us a re-tee after a mishit, which we declined so as not to hold up play. The twosome ahead of us was moving quickly, which created a natural gap between our group and theirs. That gap was created by the group ahead, not by us, and it should not have been treated as our issue to solve. On the 8th hole, a marshal checked in and confirmed we were on pace, a few minutes behind the two hour mark, nothing of concern. That interaction was professional and appreciated. Shortly after, a second marshal approached and asked us to pick up the pace due to the gap ahead. We agreed without pushback, despite having just been told by the first marshal that we were fine. Then, on that same hole, as we were walking up to the green, a third marshal approached and told us we were two holes behind and needed to speed up immediately. Three marshals, three different messages, all within a single hole. At that point this was no longer pace-of-play management, it was harassment. When I said as much, the marshal responded by threatening to make us skip a hole entirely, which is not an acceptable way to speak to a paying customer, particularly one who was not behind. For context, we finished our round in 4 hours and 20 minutes, a completely normal pace for an 18 hole round. The claim that we were significantly behind simply was not true. Course conditions were also disappointing. Fairways were in poor shape, greens were worn down, and overall maintenance looked neglected. Landscaping crews and tree removal work were active in the middle of fairways around 9:30am, creating noise and disruption during play. We later noticed a tournament being set up, which likely explains the excessive pressure to move us through, it felt like we were being rushed off the course to make room rather than being treated as customers. Pace of play is a legitimate concern at any course, but sending three marshals to pressure one group within a single hole, over a gap that group did not create, is not reasonable. Combined with subpar course conditions, this made for a frustrating experience and poor value for the green fee paid. Management should review how marshals are communicating with golfers and ensure the staff is coordinated and professional, not contradictory and confrontational.

Julie, like any experienced event planner, is excellent at what she does when allowed to practice…read moreher expertise freely. Completely forthcoming about her approach, she tries to tailor each event to her client's desires and budget, but she does not work well as a pawn. Know in advance: If you want to work with her, you must have a clear idea of what you want, but you mustn't try to micro-manage her. Simply put, the best way to work with her is to tell her what you want, let her do her thing, and keep in touch along the way. Following this model, she has helped her clients give wonderful parties. I write this review as one who has assisted her on several events. As for Rachel S.'s review -- well, the woman is an anomaly among Julie's clients. And I know whence I speak. To say she was trying to deal with would be putting it lightly. She was already anxious and behind schedule when she hired Julie. As far as her invitations were concerned, she sent the assignment without a clear definition of what she wanted but was ready with complaints when it didn't come out right. She also assigned Julie to mail the invitations for her but didn't bother to supply a return address. When it came to planning the actual event, if Julie disagreed with her on even smaller points, such as floral arrangements -- well, she didn't take disagreement too well. This review may sound like back-biting, but I assure all of you other readers that this is not what I intend. I simply mean to caution you that Rachel S., I think, represents the exception. Those who bring Julie ideas of what they want -- with enough time to get them -- and the confidence to let her do what she does well will not be disappointed.

I recently hired Julie Brown of Mise En Scene to plan my roommate's birthday party. I had never…read moreused the services of an event coordinator before, but I was referred to her by a close friend who's wedding Julie planned. I am both a young professional and a student, so I did not have an overwhelming budget. However, I explained to Julie that I wanted to stretch my budget as much as possible and throw an amazing party, so she did just that! Julie took care of everything; I didn't have to lift a finger. She was not overbearing or annoying, either. I told her what I was going for and she completely made it happen without having to call me 50 times per day! The food was spectacular, perhaps the best party food I've ever had. All of my party guests went out of their way to compliment the delicious food, especially the appetizers! They were so well-presented too! They looked like edible art! Julie made sure the music and the decorating were perfect, too. By the end of the night, everybody was dancing. As for the bar, well, Julie knew exactly what to serve so that all of my party guests were happy. I'm not much of a drinker, so I had no idea what to buy. She even hired a funny, friendly bartender to keep my guests entertained and their glasses full. If you are thinking of planning a party, definitely call Julie Brown first! I will work with her for every party I throw from now on. Thank you for making my party spectacular!

We chose the perfect officiant for our wedding Fredrick V. James aka RICK JAMES :)…read more He was the perfect fit for us. We knew from the beginning he was reliable, professional, and a positive energy. Before the wedding we spoke and he made sure to get to know us so that our ceremony was tailored to us. He welcomed our guests, told a lil bit of our story, and included the lasso ceremony. He's a well seasoned officiant and can make any ceremony beautiful and fun. Our guests were raving about how much they loved the ceremony saying it was different from the usual boring ones. Highly recommend Frederick for a beautiful ceremony that includes some humor and personalized touches. TLDR: professional, fun, and caring 10/10 would recommend

I couldn't have asked for a better experience! Alan and the team were super helpful and made…read moreeverything as easy as possible. All we had to do was show up! Decor included, paperwork filed for us! It was beautiful and simple, just like we imagined!