La Mesa Floristry (Kathleen) is a truly one of a kind florist. She is incredible. I have hired her…read morefor many special events from life ceremonies to weddings. I have even called her last minute, and she has always produced amazing arrangements. She pours her heart into her work to give you exactly what you want. She is great to work with, always happy and listens to all your likes and dislikes. Just look at the flowers she's done for me! She even helped me with floral arrangements when she was visiting Australia, She literally got off the plane and came to follow through with her promised flower arrangements the same day.

I wanted to send flowers to a friend who lives in Valley Center and I searched for Florists in the…read morearea. La Mesa was one of a handful in the area and because of the wonderful reviews, I called. I had to leave a message and no sooner had I hung up I received a call back from Kathleen McCabe. She was very professional and helpful! The arrangement she made was absolutely amazing and my friend was so surprised! Thank you Kathleen!!!! I definitely will call you again! I am always looking to support family run businesses as I've not had good experiences with "corporate" businesses previously. Beautiful work and a great value! I just can't say enough.

We were able to book them last minute and are grateful that they were able to bartend our wedding…read more Thank you so much!

Our coordinator from Brick recommended Common Sense Events and we couldn't be more grateful! I…read morefirst communicated with Hannah M. who helped with organizing the 3 servers needed to help with our wedding day. She was very responsive and helpful! They all did a fantastic job the day of and everything was perfect! Thank you team for the great hospitality! with love, The Camacho's

Opal and her husband and her whole team are simply about as good as it gets. Opal so genuinely…read moreloves what she does and it shows at every single step of the way. She's on top of everything, doesn't miss a single detail, is super efficient, is a great communicator, is wildly organized, and does it ALL with her own brand of loving kindness. We couldn't have asked for more for our daughter's wedding this past weekend. I doubt it's even possible to find a better team than Opal and hers!

Opal and her crew created the most beautiful bridal shower for our daughter in our home in Vista…read more She paid so much attention to detail that everything turned out perfect and her efficiency and organization made the event run so smoothly. From planning to clean up. The best part was that she planned it while we were living in the East Coast. I was confident that she was handling everything - and we didn't have to worry that anything would be forgotten or slip through the cracks. We give Opal and This&ThatEvents our highest recommendation and accolades !!

What a cute little winery! The outdoor space is spacious, dog-friendly, and absolutely beautiful…read morewith the castle backdrop. As for the wine, the flights were limited to just a choice of all-white or all-red. I got the red flight and was hoping for some bolder flavors, but perhaps they are better known for their whites? The ladies I was with said they really enjoyed the white wines!

We stopped by Belle Marie Winery an hour before close on a Tuesday. Located right off of Champagne…read moreBlvd. (I kid you not) in Escondido, this is one of many wineries in the area. We easily found parking in their complimentary lot. Ambiance (4.5/5): This is one of the things that make wineries great... the scenic views. While they have a tasting room inside, your best option is to sit outside on the small yet charming patio. The best part is that you'll enjoy the mountains in the background as you sip on your vino. Service (4.5/5): We ordered a bottle of wine about 10 minutes before close. One of the owners was nice enough to allow us to stay outside on the patio way past closing time. He said we could stay as long as we wanted. That's the type of service you rarely see at drinking holes these days. Food (N/A): They had various snacks to purchase and you can also add chocolates with wine flights but we were on a liquid diet. Drinks (4/5): If you're interested in doing a wine tasting, they have both a red and white option. The prices are affordable (especially by California standards) for both flights and if you'd like to purchase bottles of wine for enjoying there or to take home. I did the red flight. They serve it to you on a cutting board of sorts with a piece of paper giving you a short description of each wine. From there, we had a bottle of sauvignon blanc. I didn't take any wine home, but you can get a discount if you buy in bulk. One last thing that made Belle Marie an awesome winery is that it was one of the few open on a Tuesday in the area. A lot of them are open on the weekends only or Wednesday-Sunday or Thursday-Sunday. Belle Marie delivered on the only day we could stop by. For that, I'm grateful!

Alejandra Perkins did a fantastic job. It was fantastic working with her to help plan a friends…read moreQuinceanera. The planning was easy before the event. She worked well with the vendors we hired. She was on top of every detail that needed to be taken care of. The day of the event she was ready to go with an amazing group of students to help pull off our 180 person party. It was a pleasure working with her. She was the best. The facility was great too. Great lighting, and space. Bathrooms were always cleaned and trash picked up. Parking attendants were friendly and helpful. The views are amazing. Wonderful facility to have future events at.

The Event and Conference Services (ECS) department coordinates events for CSUSM and individuals…read morefrom the local community. I have worked with them on various on campus events as a client as well as attended their events as a guest they have planned. The ECS team of event planners are always friendly, helpful and can get even get creative when I am putting an event together. They have huge parking lots, lots of classrooms, and a few larger rooms for banquet style set-ups. They also have a modern, eco-friendly venue called the McMahan House with three "breakout" rooms in addition to the Great Room. The entire facility can comfortably host up to 120 people. While it sits "on campus", it is nestled on a small hill overlooking the University track with a view towards the main campus. They use a variety of outside local food vendors which can assist with different themes, dietary needs and requests. My favorite is Cafe Catering, as they always have great food at a reasonable price. And from sandwiches to pasta bars to mac and cheese, they always seem to do it right. There can be some paperwork that you need to get through for your event, but I am guessing that is to be expected when events are handled in a professional manner. A hidden gem to use for your meetings or events in North County.

Such an amazing experience. They are very communicative, on time, so sweet, and really made my…read moredaughter's 18th birthday amazing. Thank you so much and I would highly recommend anybody who needs her services.

From the owner: We design gorgeous personalized backdrops and balloon installations to add a memorable touch to…read moreyour events! Planning a big event? Let us be your next Event Planner! Services that SRI Events offers include event planning, balloon styling, custom backdrop installations, rentals & themed events to name a few. Whether it’s for a birthday party an engagement proposal or even a corporate event at SRI Events we will turn your vision into a reality! Servicing the Inland Empire!

Beautiful wedding venue! Not huge place but just lovely with a very romantic feel with twinkling…read morelights, tunnels and a tree swing that sets the stage for an amazing wedding. The bathrooms are very clean but small with only two stalls for women and a powder room for one. Somehow I never had to wait long so that's good. Loved the unique seating under the trees and the overall environment is breathtaking The food was yummy and loved the appetizers. The family style dinner was fun and made you talk to other people as you passed food around. I really enjoyed the wedding and this venue did not disappoint.

The most beautiful venue for a wedding with stunning indoor and outdoor photo opportunities and…read moreelegant decor. However, I was very unimpressed with the food. There were at least six guests who requested vegan meals and were served a simple curry over rice. The salad was not vegan, the dessert was not vegan, and even the vegetables were cooked in butter, making them unsuitable as well. Meanwhile, other guests had multiple dish options to choose from. For such a high end wedding venue, the lack of consideration for dietary restrictions was extremely disappointing. The food overall felt like the weakest part of an otherwise beautiful experience, and it is the only reason I would hesitate to recommend this venue.

Viva Party offers a great service, we loved the balloon decoration that they made for my girls…read moreCinderella birthday party. It included a Cinderella doll that my daughter still loves on and plays with. We recommend their services to anyone who wants to add the perfect flair to their party decorations.

The balloons we're as I expected! The kids love them! They arrived at the venue an hour prior to…read moreset up and finished well before the start of my event. I wish the columns held up a lil bit stronger coz the kids we're playing with it and it started bending to the side but it's adjustable so it was fine. Overall! It was a good service!

We had such an amazing experience with San Diego Balloons and More for our 1-year-old's birthday…read moreparty! From start to finish, Debbie's communication was outstanding--she was quick to respond, organized, and so easy to work with. The setup was seamless and stress-free, and the design absolutely exceeded our expectations. Everything was beautifully done and truly brought the whole party together. The attention to detail and creativity really showed, and so many of our guests complimented the decor! We couldn't have been happier with how everything turned out and would highly recommend San Diego Balloons and More to anyone looking to elevate their event. Thank you Debbie & San Diego Balloons and More for making such a special day even more memorable!

Wonderful to work with. We provided a picture of what we wanted & the balloons were perfect. We…read morereceived many compliments on the balloon art.