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    Face Painting
    Sandy S.

    I just finished a private party and hired balloon and face painting from pretend inc everyone was impressed by the balloons and the face painting, they where both professional patient and most importantly SO good!!! I'm so happy and I can't wait to hire them again!

    Glitter tattoos

    We had them come to our house for our daughters 6th birthday party. The communication was great for planning. They did glitter tattoos. Very fun and friendly. Highly recommend for your kids party.

    Angelique Q.

    Celebrated my son's 7th birthday last Saturday. Tyler and Drew were/are AWESOME!!! Everyone at the party asked me about them and got their card because they plan to hire them in the future for their parties! Tyler's balloon skills are absolutely amazing!!! Could not get over him making the Little Mermaid and Belle!! Sooo cute! His personality was great and entertaining!! Drew was awesome!! His talent in caricature drawing is incredible!!! Super friendly guy and my guests loved him as well! All the drawings he did was sooooo amazing and funny!!! Every single person that got drawn said they're framing theirs!! Wish I could give these guys 10 stars!! Thanks again Tyler and Drew!!!

    Pikachu by Tyler

    You must book these guys for your party!!! We booked Tyler for balloons and Drew for Caricature for our son's first birthday party. This duo was the talk of the party! Both guys were very friendly and easy to talk to. Tyler is hands down the master of balloon creations and has a sense of humor! Drew was fantastic with the caricature drawings and he went for 3 hours straight without a break. They were AMAZING with the kids (adults too)! Everyone loved their balloon creations and drawings. So many people asked me where I found them. I had to extend the time in the end so they can get a few more in. You seriously can't go wrong with booking these guys!

    Matt J.

    Jen was so good with my girls and they were extra happy with their glittery unicorn and panda arm paint. My girls had waited in line for about 30mins and Jen did not disappoint. Lots of energy and playful interaction. Highly recommend!

    Amanda F.

    TYLER IS THE BEST! I found/ hired this company on yelp while looking for a balloon twister for my twins' first birthday. Tyler came and was honestly the hit of the party. The theme of the party was mermaids and pirates and he delivered the most amazing balloons. He went beyond what I could have imagined. Everyone was amazed and impressed. Every child left with a huge smile :) I would hire him for all parties!

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    We just had another fabulous experience with Pretend / very professional, talented, on time and beyond talented. Highly recommended :)

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    Wee Gather

    Wee Gather

    (48 reviews)

    Roseville, Point Loma, Fleetridge

    Here's the revised version:…read more The owner contacted me and offered a free event, which I declined, requesting a refund instead. She then offered a 20% refund and asked me to change my review, which I again declined. She claimed that despite paying for full event planning services, the event was subpar because I hadn't been involved in planning it. They didn't call. They didn't ask me to go their warehouse. They didn't do anything until the week of the event, when they tried to fit me into their random available times to walk them through my space via FaceTime. To clarify, I paid $2,000 for someone to plan and orchestrate an event. What I received was maybe a $200-$300 setup, and it's apparently my fault for not planning the event I paid someone to plan. She argued that I should have requested changes during the setup. However, I wasn't home at the time. The whole point of hiring this service was to arrive at a fully set-up event with my guests. When I arrived, they were still setting up as my guests were arriving (even though they were supposed to have been gone by then). So, there wasn't time to make changes, and it would have been an awkward conversation anyway. Instead of blaming me, they should have done the job they were paid to do or not sold the package in the first place. To add insult to injury, she compared this situation to eating a pizza and then requesting a refund. This was over $2k. It's not even close to ordering a pizza and asking for a refund. She ripped me off. I stand by my request for a full refund. She should have offered that refund on her own. This event was pitiful. I will never use their services again or recommend them to anyone.

    I had my sisters baby shower at Wee Gather and I came from out of town so paid for the planning…read moreservices package. Andrea did an amazing job with the decorating and was very welcoming and accommodating to my events needs. The table decor and balloon decor was spot on and we loved it all! Was a very comfortable set up for 25 people including some kiddos!

    TLC Event Design & Coordination

    TLC Event Design & Coordination

    (71 reviews)

    We are very grateful for TLC and the team. A special thank you to Lisette and her assistant…read more Lisette, made our wedding stress free and run so smoothly. We were able to focus on being present and enjoy our wedding with family and friends! I would definitely recomend them to future engaged couples. Their friendly and postive attitude def helps during the high stressful time of wedding planning and wedding day. They help you focus on the important thing, which is what do the groom and bride wants.

    Wow, it's no surprise Kirin and the TLC team have so many 5-star reviews! They were an absolute joy…read moreto work with and helped us bring our dream wedding to life at Reinstein Ranch this past September. Before the big day, we had two meetings with Kirin. The first was to go over the incredibly helpful planning materials TLC provided, where we shared our ideas for food and décor. Kirin not only listened but gave us excellent vendor recommendations. Every time I reached out after that, she was quick to respond with thoughtful advice, which I deeply appreciated. The second meeting was for final details, and Kirin went above and beyond, staying an extra 30 minutes to make sure everything was just right. She even handled an unexpected fire drill with ease, truly going to bat for her brides. Little did we know, that wouldn't be the last "fire" she'd put out for us! As a DIY bride, some of my décor didn't quite go as planned due to the wind. Kirin and her team were quick to jump in and fix everything, making it look beautiful. The biggest mishap of the day was our 8-foot floral arch snapping in half. Instead of apologizing and moving on, the TLC team cut the floral noodles off and attached them to a wooden arch provided by the venue, all while I continued to live my stress free life of getting pampered. She kept me updated which I also appreciated so that there were no surprises. On top of that, Kirin's team ensured everything ran smoothly--from paying vendors and sticking to the timeline to keeping us fed, hydrated, and stress-free. They even made sure no one got too rowdy and cleaned everything up so we could simply enjoy our day. All we had to do was return the next morning to pick up our décor. My only regret is that I only get one wedding! But for any event--whether it's a wedding, corporate gathering, or anniversary--I highly recommend TLC. They are the best of the best!

    I Do...Weddings & Events - Wedding day! Meet the Turners

    I Do...Weddings & Events

    (338 reviews)

    University City

    We used I-Do... for both day-of coordination and florals for our wedding at Scripps Seaside Forum,…read moreand it was one of the best decisions we made! Elena and her team were absolutely phenomenal and made our wedding day so much more enjoyable and stress-free. Day-of Coordination: Elena stood out not only on the wedding day but also in the months leading up to it. She was incredibly helpful during the planning process--offering thoughtful insight into creating a seamless timeline and even helping with ideas for decor and place settings tailored to our outdoor, beachy (and occasionally windy!) wedding. She thought of every detail, from preparing us in advance to get those dreamy photos (like the first kiss and cake cutting) to ensuring everything ran on schedule without a hitch. On the day, Elena was a true lifesaver. From the rehearsal to the ceremony and reception, I never once had to worry about where I needed to be or what was next. She kept everything moving smoothly, pointing me in the right direction while allowing me to fully enjoy the company of our guests and the magic of the day. And she always made sure we were taken care of (never without a drink in hand!). Her leadership and attention to detail made it all so effortless for us. Florals: Melissa tackled all of our floral arrangements, and I couldn't have been happier with how they turned out! Working within my limited budget, she brought my vision to life with stunning florals that perfectly matched our style and the seaside setting. Melissa truly understood the look I was going for, and her creativity and expertise made every arrangement stand out beautifully. She even gave me a calming pep talk before I walked down the aisle, which was such a thoughtful touch during a nerve-wracking moment. If you are considering a wedding at Scripps Seaside Forum (or anywhere else), I cannot recommend I-Do highly enough. Elena is an incredible coordinator who will make your wedding day run flawlessly, and Melissa will make your vision a reality. Thank you, Elena and Melissa, for helping make our wedding day unforgettable!

    Melissa was incredible - she helped us plan our reception at Seabird Resort and I truly feel like…read moreshe went above and beyond- in logistics and emotional support! I booked her early and we initially just did a couple meetings to discuss our vision and needs regarding coordination, vendor contracts and florals since we did not need a full-planning service, only partial. She was always upfront and gave me honest opinions especially when it came to where to splurge and save, and what could look good and what wouldn't. The last 2 months is where she really shined, helping us follow up with vendors on details, setting deadlines for me to book rentals, reviewing contracts and constantly doing sanity checks when I needed it. The day of, she came extremely prepared, everything flowed smoothly (except some technical issues on part of the venue) and she was great at going with the flow and just letting the vibe and natural mood of the day go, and fixing whatever problems I threw at her. We also had her as our florist and she truly out did herself- her prices were incredibly reasonable and she handled everything like a champ when her assistant got sick the day of the reception. She also took my back and forth floral design suggestions and changes very well, as I am quite particular on details in some areas and deferred to her expertise in others. Honestly could not have done it without her and she was without a doubt my #1 worth it vendor! Would absolutely hire her for all your wedding planning and floral needs.

    The Wild Thyme Company

    The Wild Thyme Company

    (223 reviews)

    Sorrento Valley

    Worked with The Wild Thyme Co for my 10/18 180 person wedding at the Darlington House! Through…read morethem, we booked our rentals with Event Party Rentals with whom they partner. We worked with Rachel and Jordan and booked about 1.5 years in advance. They were communicative and very flexible with my multitude of changes throughout the year and a half working with them. I was even able to add a cake tasting and cake later on and change certain rentals very close to wedding date. They were patient and accommodating and willing to make just about anything work! My guests were incredibly happy with the food and the service, and my husband and I absolutely loved the waiter assigned to us on wedding day! The only thing that went wrong was half of our string lights (required by DH) went out for the entirety of the seated meal due to an installation error. I'm not docking any points from rating as this was a genuine mistake and WTC reached out to their EPR contact right away to have them return to site and get it fixed. It did take about an hour+ to resolve but WTC was very apologetic and even provided a a partial refund for the lighting. One thing we were bummed about was that cake service occurred during the main dance floor time and if cake wasn't accepted from the server, it was a missed opportunity. According to my guests, about 90% of people didn't get cake as it wasn't left on tables and most people were on the dance floor. 2.5/3 sheets cakes remained at the end of the night. One big win was TWC was so organized and accommodating for the many dietary restrictions/allergies we threw at them and served our guests appropriately. We received no complaints and guests and family said it was handled seamlessly! All in all, my husband and I were so pleased with our decision to work with WTC and will forever cherish the role they played in making our day amazing!

    We hired Wild Thyme for my dad's celebration of life that we hosted at our home. The staff was…read morewonderful with helping us initially plan the menu, accommodating dietary restrictions, and making the delivery process and setup at our house very simple. I had many guests ask me where we got the catering from because they enjoyed the food so much. The standout dish was the short ribs and the gnocchi. I would highly recommend hiring them for catering if you want things to be easy and the food to be good.

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