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    We worked with Shannon McQuade to plan my parents' 60th wedding anniversary celebration, and I truly cannot imagine pulling it off without her. From our first meeting, Shannon was warm, organized, and thoughtful. She met with us multiple times over Zoom and in person, always making time to understand our vision and adjust to our (sometimes far-fetched!) requests. She helped us plan three events over the weekend, and handled everything from vendor coordination to sourcing flowers, décor, makeup artists, and more. Every vendor she brought on board was professional and excellent. But what really stood out was her patience and openness to feedback. She was never flustered, always found solutions, and made sure every detail was meaningful and beautiful. If you are looking for a planner who is organized, responsive, kind, and a true joy to work with, I recommend Shannon. I recommend her and her company without hesitation.

    Lindsay M.

    Please PLEASE get a coordinator, they're worth their weight in gold. Shannon McQuade was no exception! From start to finish (a 16 month time frame on our end), Shannon was there coordinating her heart out to assist with contract reviews, spreadsheets (I see you, type A brides!), vendor management and even being willing to be personal security/"the bad cop" wherever needed, handling all things with confidence, even dispute resolution after the wedding with vendors. She truly is a miracle worker, and I'm happy to now also call her a friend. We hired her for partial planning and I am SO GLAD we did, even an organized person like me would've collapsed without her (and probably would've just ran away to elope instead). She even went out of her way to personally pick up a few things for me before the rehearsal since I was so unbelievably slammed, and saved me an extra trip when we'd had people flying in/staying with us. THANK YOU SHANNON for all you've done for Sean and I (and my dad); we are so grateful to you! You helped make our dream wedding day a reality.

    Shylee F.

    Dana made my wedding day so memorable, easy, and stress-free! Her hard-work, generosity, patience, & kindness gave us the most perfect wedding we could ever imagine! At the beginning of my wedding planning, I thought I could handle it without a wedding coordinator because my venue included a day-of coordinator. Rookie mistake. Last minute Dana was able to save the day, help organize and decorate, get all the boys in check, and ease all my stress! Thank you, Dana! You're a life saver!

    Andrew C.

    I had the pleasure of working with Shannon & her team for a wedding where my team and I were the hired photographer & videographer. I would like to share my experience working with SD Events. A few weeks before our couple's wedding, Shannon had reached out to me as well as the rest of the vendor team. She introduced herself and provided details such as the locations, phone numbers and the wedding day timeline. She was amazing to communicate with via email in the weeks & days leading up to the wedding. On the actual wedding day, my team and I were greeted by Shannon and she showed us where everything was in the venue and introduced us to the couple. She was such a huge help on the day of! She assisted us during the gettin ready photos and the first look. She kept a very good eye on the timeline and made sure we weren't falling behind. Overall, it was a pleasure to work with Shannon and her team! I will 100% recommend her to my couple's in need of a planner. Thank you Shannon for all your help and for a super smooth wedding day!!

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

    I Do...Weddings & Events

    (339 reviews)

    University City

    As our coordinator, partial planner, and florist, Melissa helped us manage our timeline and…read moreexpectations very well from the moment we hired her. She knew when to ramp up our frequency of meetings and she also knew when to tell us to relax and not worry about stuff. We like that she comes with the aisle planner software and lets us access it. She provided a thorough checklist for us with indications of when an item on the list should be completed by. She was very accessible and we knew we could count on her to respond quickly even if our question was not urgent. As our florist in addition to our planner, she helped a lot with some last-minute florals that we wanted to do and made sure everything happened very smoothly. When we couldn't find any freshly squeezed juice near me Melissa was eager to help and make sure we had that by the time of the wedding. Everyone was impressed at how quickly the venue was able to transform between the different stages of the wedding and how knowledgeable Melissa was. We really appreciated about how Melissa joined us in our vendor meetings and kept in touch with them for us. We definitely would've gotten overwhelmed if we did not have Melissa.

    Jill helped coordinate my husband and I's dream wedding. She was extremely professional, organized,…read moreand knew all the steps to take to make our wedding the perfect day. We appreciate her attention to detail, communication, and most of all the amount of care she had for our family. I Do Weddings is a great company to work with, we highly recommend. - The Andersons

    SD Weddings By Gina

    SD Weddings By Gina

    (112 reviews)

    University City

    Gina was my planner for our May 2026 wedding at Rancho Bernardo Inn, and she did an absolutely…read morefabulous job. From the very beginning, working with Gina gave me complete confidence that every question would be answered and every detail would be handled. On the wedding day itself, I never had to worry about a thing because I knew she had everything under control. Her strong working relationship with RBI was incredibly valuable throughout the planning process and made everything feel seamless. Since I'm not local to the San Diego area and didn't always have a clear vision of exactly what I wanted, Gina's recommendations and guidance were invaluable. Anytime I needed vendor suggestions, she immediately sent thoughtful recommendations, and whenever I wanted to dive deeper into details, she made it happen. We met in person multiple times leading up to the wedding weekend, and she helped bring all of the details together so beautifully. She was always available to answer texts or calls, which made the entire process feel so much less stressful. I really appreciated how Gina truly followed my lead and helped execute the vision we wanted. By the time the wedding weekend arrived, I didn't have to think twice about anything -- it all came together so perfectly, and it truly was the most wonderful weekend. I'm so grateful for everything Gina did to make our wedding such a special experience.

    My husband and I were married in La Jolla in September of 2025, and we could not recommend Gina…read moreenough! From the very first meeting to the final moments of our big day, her attention to detail, creativity, and calm professionalism made all the difference.Thanks to her, the entire planning process was smooth and enjoyable, and the day itself was everything we had hoped for -- and more. Every element, from the decor to the timeline, was handled with such care and precision. We've received so many compliments from our guests, and we owe so much of that to her hard work behind the scenes!

    Ivory + Stone Event

    Ivory + Stone Event

    (95 reviews)

    Little Italy

    We I tell you book Ivory & Stone - DO IT! They really made my wedding planning process so seamless…read more I was very hesitant on hiring a planner but not one single regret on my end. They are truly the best!

    Ivory + Stone Event Co. wedding planning services exceeded every expectation we had throughout our…read moreentire wedding planning process. From the very beginning, both Robyn and Sarah made us feel completely supported and genuinely cared for. The wedding coordinating team at Ivory + Stone are truly incredible at what they do -- professional, understanding, calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and somehow always one step ahead of everything. When I say that Ivory + Stone Event Co. made our wedding vision come to life, that would be an understatement. They not only executed the wedding planning process perfectly, but helped make our wedding one of the most memorable days of our lives. Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming, but our Lead Wedding Planner, Sarah, made the entire experience feel so seamless! Sarah not only made sure that every detail reflected our vision perfectly, but her ability to keep everything running smoothly gave us so much peace of mind throughout the process. She is not only an amazing wedding planner, but was an incredible support and friend to us along the way! On the wedding day itself, Sarah and the Ivory + Stone team absolutely went above and beyond. Every detail was flawless, the timeline ran perfectly, and we were actually able to relax and fully enjoy our day because we knew we were in the best hands possible. Our wedding day could not have gone more perfectly because of the relationship we built with Ivory + Stone, and the love we felt from Sarah throughout the entire day! Finding a wedding planning team that you trust can feel overwhelming at the beginning, but I promise that choosing Ivory + Stone to plan your special day will be one of the best decisions you make. If you are looking for a wedding planner who genuinely cares and delivers an exceptional experience from start to finish, we cannot recommend Ivory + Stone enough. Robyn, Sarah, and the entire Ivory + Stone team are all absolute gems, and we are so beyond grateful for everything they did to help make our wedding unforgettable!

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    Lavish Weddings

    (182 reviews)

    We cannot say enough great things about the Lavish Wedding Team, and especially Gabriela! From the…read moremoment we met Gabriela, it was clear that she wasn't just a wedding planner--she was someone deeply invested in making our wedding day a reflection of us as a couple. She took the time during our very first meeting to ask about our personal story--how we met, how my husband proposed, and what made our relationship unique. This was something no other planner had done, and it immediately made us feel like we were in the hands of someone who truly cared. She has become more than just a wedding planner, and is now one of our friends. Our wedding was a beautiful blend of two distinct cultures, and Lavish went above and beyond to ensure that every detail honored both of our traditions in a way that felt seamless and cohesive. Gabriela found creative ways to incorporate elements of each culture into the decor, ceremony, and reception, making our celebration not just special, but incredibly personal. Her thoughtful approach to merging these cultural elements was absolutely perfect, and we were so grateful for the care she took to ensure everything felt authentic and meaningful. On top of all that, the Lavish team was incredibly attentive to every last detail. There were a few last-minute challenges on the day of the wedding, and they handled them with such grace and professionalism that we didn't have to worry about a thing. If you're looking for a wedding planning team who will go above and beyond to make your day as special as it can be, look no further than Lavish.

    Hands down the best wedding planner we could've ever asked for! It was sheer perfection! I had a…read morevision from the start and Gabriela executed it 100%. From the planning process to day of coordinating, you will be in great hands. My husband even said that the day-of coordinating was one of the best things he's ever experienced. I'm such a Type-A person, but I left everything in their hands and they delivered! Everyone always says something goes wrong on wedding day, but I truly cannot think of anything that went wrong. 10/10 recommend the Lavish team!

    Breezy Day - Beautiful Day!

    Breezy Day

    (195 reviews)

    Kearny Mesa

    If you are wondering if you need a wedding coordinator, the answer is that you *need* Breezy Day!…read moreCourtney was highly recommended to us by our venue manager and my husband and I are so happy we got to work with Breezy Day. Courtney has a way of helping you through every part of the process. She is an expert with so many resources and recommendations to share. My whole family was so grateful for Courtney's hard work and magic. Not only that, but Heather delivered florals beyond my wildest DREAMS! I'm not much into flowers on a regular basis but these brought me to tears right away. They were so beautiful and completely exceeded my vision for the day. I am so happy that Courtney and Heather were helping me though it all. I can't imagine the wedding without them.

    If you are reading this considering a wedding coordinator, congratulations because you have just…read morecome across the ultimate jackpot. From the very beginning Courtney was there for our every question, concern, and worry. There was nothing we could throw at her that would throw her off. Months away and have a million questions on what needs to get done and what you need to do? Courtney has answers for everything Need vendor recommendations? Courtney has an AMAZING network. Need help keeping the communication from you to the vendors and to the venue straight? With Courtney cc'd on everything, nothing slips through the cracks. Need something picked up the DAY OF your wedding? Courtney handled it and didn't let us stress at all. Day of changes to your wedding timeline? One word to courtney and everything is handled. I could go on forever about how game-changing Courtney was, but the biggest thing was how easy she made the big day. We had to think about NOTHING but enjoying every moment. She kept the night moving, had us be where we needed to be, brought us drinks and food, and did it all with the biggest smile. Don't hesitate for a moment to hire Courtney to coordinate your wedding.

    Sweet Blossom Weddings - The happy couple at the after party

    Sweet Blossom Weddings

    (106 reviews)

    Clairemont

    Hiring Sweet Blossom Weddings was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. My only…read moreregret is that we didn't book the full wedding planning experience because the level of care, support, and expertise we received was absolutely incredible. Kaylie was our coordinator leading up to the wedding, and she was amazing from start to finish. Whenever a challenge or unexpected change came up during the planning process, she immediately came to us with thoughtful solutions and made everything feel manageable. She handled things behind the scenes so seamlessly that we never had the chance to stress or worry. During our rehearsal, Kaylie was calm, organized, and gently guided everyone through the process while keeping us on schedule. On the wedding day, she was truly exceptional. She made sure every detail was taken care of, anticipated our needs, and brought our vision to life. If anything went wrong, we never knew because she handled everything so professionally and effortlessly. What stood out most was how much she went above and beyond. She helped prepare us for meetings, thought through details we hadn't even considered, and even captured behind-the-scenes moments that she shared with us afterward. Those little touches meant so much and showed how invested she was in making our wedding experience special. Kaylie and the Sweet Blossom Weddings team are truly incredible. We are beyond grateful for everything she did to make our wedding day everything we dreamed of and more. I would recommend Kaylie a thousand times over to any couple looking for someone who is organized, thoughtful, calm, and genuinely cares about bringing your vision to life.

    We don't even know where to begin with how amazing the team at Sweet Blossom is, especially Kylie!…read moreKylie and her team made our special day a seamless experience. From the planning meetings, finding us a new vendor two weeks before the big day, and making our wedding day so special we are so grateful we had chosen Kylie and the team at Sweet Blossom. Kylie was thoughtful, detail oriented, and proactive. Also, we want to shout out Isabella who was our amazing day of coordinator. She was communicative and proactive on the big day. We couldn't have chosen a better wedding planner. If you are on the fence about Sweet Blossom Weddings, use this review as a reassurance you are making the right choice. Kylie, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!

    Bliss Events

    Bliss Events

    (207 reviews)

    Banker's Hill

    We worked with Paige at Bliss Events for our wedding at the San Diego Botanic Garden, and she was a…read moresuperstar! We hired her as a month-of coordinator, but she was such a help from the moment we hired her. She took a huge burden off our shoulders, and was a great resource from the beginning giving us tools, recommendations, a timeline, and answering any questions we had during the planning process. As we got closer to our wedding date, she did a fantastic job coordinating between our venue, all of our vendors, and us. She did a great job working with us and with other vendors to keep us on budget and helped us pull off some DIY tasks. On the day of the wedding, she handled everything perfectly, managing the set up, tear down, timeline, coordination between vendors, and kept everything on schedule, so that we could focus on enjoying our big day and being present. We would highly recommend Bliss Events, especially Paige, to anyone looking for a month-of coordinator that can help you plan your own wedding, and take everything off your hands for the actual day.

    We recently used Bliss events for our wedding at Kona Kai on May 22. Ashley was absolutely…read moreincredible and truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, she was responsive, organized, and always quick to answer texts and questions throughout the entire planning process, which made everything feel so much easier and less stressful. On the wedding day, she was completely in control. Anytime things felt even slightly overwhelming, Ashley stepped right in and handled it before we even had to think about it. She made us feel supported, taken care of, and genuinely able to be present for every moment. We are so grateful for everything she did and cannot recommend her enough. She truly helped make our wedding day perfect!!

    Ranch Events

    Ranch Events

    (445 reviews)

    Hillcrest

    I highly recommend Ranch Events catering. We hired them to cater my niece's HS grad party, and they…read moredid not disappoint!! Julie Castro was our event coordinator, and she is a true professional who knows her stuff. She is very responsive to inquiries, and is very flexible with all the changes and challenges that arise for throwing a large party. She is kind and cares about her clients and helping them bring their vision to life. We appreciate all her efforts in making our event a phenomenal success. It was an amazing and fun party! We had shrimp ceviche and chicken empanadas as well as fruits, veggies, dips and crackers for appetizers. These were a huge hit with all our guests. For main entrees we had chicken and pot roast with twice baked potatoes, grilled veggies and oriental salad along with rolls and butter. The meats were so scrumptious and tender. We had an abundance of compliments from our guests on how fabulous the food tasted. The staff working our event under the leadership of Danny was superb. They handled all our requests promptly and with the utmost professionalism. For a company that came in at the lower end when pricing caterers, the quality of the service and products they deliver are on par with high end caterers. We loved the food and service provided by Ranch Events. In fact, they catered two of my other cousins events prior, so they came highly recommended to us. They delivered beyond what we could have asked or imagined. Don't delay, book with Ranch Events today.

    We had the most fabulous experience with Ramon and Ranch Events. We hosted a celebration for 330…read morepeople and the catering was amazing. Ramon was so easy to work with. The tasting was delightful and we got to hand pick our entire menu. He coordinated rentals, bartender, and even an espresso coffee cart that was such a hit. We will gladly have Ramon and his team host another event for us. Thanks again!!

    The Wild Thyme Company

    The Wild Thyme Company

    (224 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.

    SD Event Production - eventplanning - Updated July 2026

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