I am so long overdue, but better late than never, right? LOL…read more Our wedding reception took place on 6/25/2022 at the Villa. We booked our reception venue back in 2020 and Alyssa was so amazing! She helped us with so much. She was always there to answer any of my repetitive questions via email. I cannot explain how much Alyssa and the team at the Villa went above and beyond for our wedding. Our wedding was incredibly beautiful. I wish I can relive the moment over again. My family and friends cannot stop talking about how delicious the food was. The 7 course meal Vietnamese style was delicious. I loved their lobster and garlic noodles. Hands down, the best. There is nothing bad I can say about Alyssa and the Villa Team. They were amazing and we're so thankful we chose this reception venue for our wedding. They made our wedding night become a living dream. It was just so beautiful!! Words cannot explain. I would definitely recommend chosing The Villa for your wedding venue.

My experience with this venue started out great up until the pandemic happened. This is where…read morethings got very ugly and continued to get uglier. I booked this venue in fall 2019 for an October 2020 wedding. Our payment was split into 4 and we had already paid our first + second installment by the time the pandemic happened. At the beginning of the pandemic (March 2020), we had an estimated 200 guest list, so we were worried that it would be greatly affected. We reached out to ask if we would be able to postpone our wedding to October 2021 due to fear that the government would not allow a gathering that size to happen. The venue refused saying that things were expected to resume normality by August 2020 and if we really wanted to postpone our date, we would have to pay our 3rd installment (which is about 50% of the total). I refused to pay that amount so early on, especially if we were in a situation where we didn't know what was going to happen. We emailed back and forth for a month, trying to get them to compromise on a fair agreement. They finally offered to move out date if we paid a non-refundable $2,000 fee that wouldn't apply towards the cost of the wedding. At that point, I was ready to take them to small claims court to fight for all of my money that I have already given them and take my business elsewhere. I understand that the pandemic affected businesses everywhere, but for them to be so money-hungry even when people were out of jobs, shutting down, and businesses going out of business were absolutely selfish and greedy. After threatening them with small claims court, they agreed to postpone our wedding date to October 2021 without any fees or third installment having to be paid a year in advance. During the 6 months leading up to the wedding, they have been unresponsive and unhelpful. I understand that emails aren't answered from Thursday-Sunday due to weddings, but my emails would get ignored for 2 weeks at a time before I got a response AFTER I send a follow up email. After I finalized my guest and table count, they approved it... but then went back 4 days later and said that I was short one table so I would have to pay out of pocket to cover it. I refused because I do not want to give this establishment anymore of our money. We had already put the rest of the money into the bar tab to hit the minimum for this venue. They decided to just give it to us by taking the table cost out of the bar tab. All in all, they were NOT helpful, unreasonable, unresponsive and a terrible experience to work with. They took so much magic out of our wedding.

Shay was the best! Everyone at my wedding commented on how organized it was. Shay kept the…read moretimeline helped with details and she did the flowers too!!! Best flowers ever!!' People Commented on how beautiful they were... I highly recommend Shay for planning and flowers and to let her do her thing. Share your vision and she will create it but empower her to do what she does best and your wedding will be the best ever. Shay was amazing!!! So glad I found her randomly online.

This power house of a woman, does everything and anything. She helped out soo much at my wedding…read moreand it could not have been done without her. She truly has a heart of gold and I am soo glad I crossed paths with her! Hire her! You won't regret it!

Sparkling Soirees was on our daughter's wedding venue's recommended list and we are so thankful for…read morethat! Although we hired them as a "day of coordinators" Allie began working with us early to be sure all vendors were in place and kept meticulous track of all necessary details. At the rehearsal and on the day of she was literally everywhere! She was organized, and kept everyone else organized but in a kind and friendly way. During the wedding reception she checked in frequently to make sure all was well and at the end of the day made sure all the MANY wedding decorations etc got safely to their destination. I honestly was astounded at how hard she worked, she was invaluable to us! Thank you Sparkling Soirees and Allie for ensuring we had the best day ever!

If you are looking for a wedding planner who is the most organized, kind, reassuring, and fun…read moreperson you will know, then Nicolette is your girl!!! My husband, family, and I absolutely loved working with Nicolette! She made wedding planning so fun and not stressful, because we always knew that she was on top of it and had our backs. Nicolette is amazing at juggling the ins and outs of wedding planning and while also being sensitive and aware of the stresses and overwhelming feelings that can come up throughout the process. She truly is a wedding planner and a friend. We are genuinely sad that our wedding is over and that we aren't working with Nicolette anymore! She has excellent communication via e-mail, text, and Skype calls and is professional but also fun and positive. We were referred to Nicolette after my brother and sister-in-law worked with her for their wedding last year. We feel like she became a part of our family after getting to know her over the years! We always looked forward to our meetings with her, and would come out feeling like we had accomplished so much and could rest knowing that we were on-track with wedding planning. On the day of the wedding, Nicolette was incredibly prompt+to the schedule+fun when rallying the wedding party. She made sure that my husband and I got to eat all of the food and truly enjoy the party without feeling rushed around, which I so appreciated. She was also so good at helping to calm my worries and plan accordingly for rain that was forecasted for our wedding day. It ended up drizzling during our ceremony and she was able to flip our entire reception from outdoor to indoor. I always felt like Nicolette was on top of it so I never had to worry :) She made our wedding vision dreams become a reality, and it was even better than our dreams! She was also very skilled at sticking to our budget and finding deals along the way. We also worked with Carly during the planning process, who was amazing and so talented as well! We just think the world of Nicolette, and would highly recommend her to any family member, friend, or stranger!!! A huge thank you to Sparkling Soirees for all that you do :)

I was looking for a place to hold a show, when a friend had told me about the colony house. I had…read morelooked at the overheads on Google maps, and was blown away by the size. Apparently, it used to be a club, but has now changed into a very high-end and cool venue for weddings or whatever type of event you want to have. One of the first thing you notice when you turn in is the amount of ample parking. There are two secured Gates that open up to a huge parking lot, definitely not cramped for sure. And it has plenty of handicap spaces which is very nice. Walking into the open air pavilion, is a real treat. What a great space! This would be a great place for outside dining, or having a band play out there and dancing, if you didn't want to be cooped up inside. Definitely tons of possibilities at this venue! Inside, there is a bar on one end and a stage on the other with a huge open area. This would be perfect for a wedding or something that's held inside, if you did not want to brave the elements outside. Company on site, and can pretty much do anything you need. And that's not all, there is an upstairs area that is perfect for an overflow room, or a VIP lounge, or just a place for say a wedding party to take a break, or anything you really want to do with it. It even has a nice little outside courtyard that you can sit and get some fresh air. I could almost write a book about how awesome this place is but suffice to say if you live in Orange county and are looking for a premier venue to have your event at, I don't think you could do any better than the colony House. Give them a call today and see what's up!

Our wedding day truly felt like a dream come to life, and this venue played such a huge role in…read moremaking that happen. From the moment we saw it, we knew it was something special--the space is absolutely beautiful and created the perfect backdrop for every part of our day. Shane helped us in the beginning and was so kind, making the early planning process feel exciting and stress free. But an even bigger thank you goes to Cameron. She is incredibly kind, patient, and genuinely cares about what she does. You can tell she loves her job, and it shows in how she supports her couples. She went above and beyond for us every step of the way, making sure everything came together perfectly and that we felt confident and taken care of throughout the entire process. We feel so lucky to have worked with Shane, Cameron and the 24 Carrots team. This venue gave us the chance to create our dream wedding, and we will always be grateful for such an amazing experience.

We cannot thank Rose and her incredible staff enough for the beautiful event they created for my…read moremother's celebration of life. From the moment we walked in, we knew we had chosen the perfect place. The venue is absolutely stunning -- elegant, warm, and intimate -- exactly what I had been searching for. The food was delicious, the service was phenomenal, and every detail was handled with such care and professionalism. While many people may think of this venue for weddings, birthdays, bridal showers, or baby showers, what truly sets them apart is their compassion. Rose and her team were so kind, gracious, and understanding during one of the most difficult times in my life, and that meant more to my family than I can put into words. They didn't just host an event -- they created a beautiful, meaningful gathering that honored my mother in the most lovely way. I will forever be grateful to La Petite Rose for their kindness, care, and excellence. I highly recommend them for any special gathering where you want both beauty and heart.

Gustavo and his team gave us a night to remember! We had my husband's retirement party with 45…read moreguests. The venue, decor, food and service was outstanding. Everyone attending had a fantastic time! Thank you La Petit Rose!

MJ did a fantastic job helping me set up for my 3 year old's Moana theme outdoor party. She went…read moreabove and beyond to decorate the beautiful picnic tables.

I just had my baby shower, and it was set up by Boho Rattan Co. I couldn't have asked for a more…read morebeautiful shower! Marijana is so professional, and her ability to make a plain event space come to life is amazing! I am not much for decorating, so having Marijana and her company was a life saver. All I did for input was tell her the theme of my shower ("Over the Moon"), and she literally did the rest. A number of my guests shared with me afterward that my shower was the "most beautiful" shower they had gone to! Thank you Boho Rattan Co and Marijana for making this event so memorable =D I will definitely be using you for future events!

A wise-robot, named ChatGPT, once told us that a majority of wedding headaches come from finding…read morethe perfect venue and having a great caterer. Luckily for us, 3 Petals took those wise words and said "hold my champagne." We gave 3 Petals team a large task of 270 guests, a moody romantic theme, picky eaters, quality drinks, amazing food, and a floral chandelier that made us gasp. Not only did the team understood the assignment, they handled all of it without missing a beat. We can't talk about 3 Petals without talking about the staff. And we have to start with Ashley, because she deserves every thank you we could give. As our POC for the entire year leading up to the wedding, she was an absolute sweetheart from start to finish. Every email answered promptly, every question, no matter how small, was met with patience and clarity. It felt like planning a wedding with a friend who genuinely wanted our day to be perfect. Ashley truly set the tone for what the entire 3 Petals experience would feel like, and that standard carried through every single interaction with their team. The venue staff as a whole are warm, genuine, and flexible. You can tell they actually love what they do. The venue itself is a true blank canvas. We wanted a moody, romantic theme and 3 Petals team suggested maroon draping. Game changer. It completely transformed the space and gave the room a warm and intimate atmosphere. The team provided extra lighting to balance the moodiness of the room and made sure our linen choices tied everything together perfectly. Their in-house rentals are fairly priced, their florist team is incredibly talented, and the floral chandelier they created was honestly more stunning in person than anything we had imagined. Since they have established relationships with so many local vendors, coordinating everyone was smooth and stress-free. Now the food. We need to talk about the food because this is where 3P truly shines. Many of our guests were from families of great cooks. We are talking picky Asian moms and aunties who will absolutely let you know if something did not meet the mark. Every single one of them complimented the food. This was the highlight of the wedding for us. We went with Signature Menu 2 and swapped the first course for cocktail hour bites, and that decision alone was worth it. We had tried the cocktail food at our tasting and knew immediately it was going to be a hit, but the actual wedding night confirmed it. Every single item was amazing. The curry shrimp was juicy and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of curry flavor, served on a crispy bite that had the most satisfying crunch. The halibut ceviche was a fresh, beautifully executed Asian fusion take. And the filet beef cubes were tender, soft, and seasoned so perfectly that every single bite felt intentional. And those were just the appetizers. Dinner raised the bar even higher. Our front runners from the moment we tried them were the twice cooked short ribs and the steamed sea bass, and they delivered on the wedding night exactly as promised. The short ribs fell completely off the bone and melted in your mouth. The sea bass was incredibly fragrant and cooked to perfection. The soup was delicate yet packed with generous amounts of shrimp and crab, and they did not skimp on a single thing. And the lobsters with garlic noodles? Bomb! All our guests raved about these dishes. The compliments did not stop at the wedding either. Weeks later, guests were still bringing up the food unprompted. That speaks volumes about what By 3 Petals puts on the table. Our guests really came for the wedding and stayed for the drinks. The full top shelf bar meant every cocktail actually tasted like a cocktail. No watered down drinks, no flimsy plastic cups, just well-made cocktails served right. The venue went above and beyond by helping us craft his and her signature drinks. It was a small personalized detail that got people talking all night and made the bar feel like part of the experience rather than just a table in the corner. Venue by 3 Petals is truly the full package and one of the best decisions we ever made for our wedding. Thank you 3 Petals Team for the best night of our lives!

I never write reviews but I had to leave an outstanding one for this venue. I attended a wedding…read morehere in June and had such a great experience! The venue itself was absolutely beautiful. The entire staff was so kind, attentive, and efficient throughout the night. Everything felt very organized even with such a large crowd. I especially have to shout out the bartenders, specifically, Anais and Rhiannon!! They were AMAZING. The bar was slammed all night, but you honestly would have never known from their service. Drinks came out so quickly even if it was a large order (guilty), everything was made correctly, and they were genuinely some of the best drinks I've had! On top of that, they both had the best energy and were so friendly and fun with every guest who came up to the bar. They somehow managed to keep everything moving while still making each interaction feel personal, which was so impressive considering how busy they were. Anais and Rhiannon seriously added so much to the atmosphere of the wedding and were one of the things that stood out to me most from the night. You can tell they are both great at what they do and genuinely care about giving guests a good experience. The wait staff was also wonderful staying communicative, keeping everything clean on the tables, checking in, and helping box things up. Such a beautiful venue with an amazing team. I am now planning on looking at this place for my future wedding!

Happy chuppah did a beautiful job with the chuppah for the wedding I just attended in DTLA! It was…read moresimple, elegant and done right. The bride and groom loved it as well, saying she was professional, sweet and made it easy for them. I highly recommend Happy Chuppah to anyone!

I just got off the phone with a woman working there. I was trying to figure out logistics if they…read moredo ship them, as I am not located in CA. So rude! Super judgmental: "So, our Chuppas don't come with instructions, and you have never put up a Chuppah, so.... blah blah blah" I have put up a Chuppah. "if you need a cheaper option you could go to home depot and by four 2*2 piece of woods" Thanks, like that is the only option under the over $1000 minimum you offer. Condescending attitude was just unnecessary. Based on that "professional" interaction I'm surprised reviews are so good.