The Blue Lotus team was a game changer for our wedding. Like everyone else, we reached out to…read moreseveral planners, and BLI was the most responsive, easiest to work with, and had the most variety of vendor experience. They were attentive to our budget and helped negotiate pricing with our venue. Kinza, Neha, and Courtney are amazing to work with -- they included us at every step of the way and kept us organized despite a relatively short timeline. They were attentive to every detail and didn't miss a beat. Our guests raved: "Everything was perfect," "It was so elegant," "You two planned an amazing wedding." We give full credit to BLI for a memory we'll never forget, and we highly recommend them to anyone planning a wedding.

Hiring Neha and the Blue Lotus team was easily one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!!…read moreFrom the very beginning, we felt her passion, her professionalism, and the love she puts into her work. She didn't just plan our wedding....she truly invested in us and in bringing our vision to life!!!! We always felt so supported and guided, even when we had NO IDEA what we were doing. LOL She went above and beyond in every way, including the things most people never see. She checked in constantly, thought through every detail, and truly cared about making the entire process feel stress free for us. During the wedding weekend, we were able to fully let go and just be present because we knew everything was in her hands. She and her team took care of every detail beautifully!!! The final result was more than we could have ever imagined. From the installations to the custom elements and everything in between, the whole day came together perfectly. Our guests and vendors could not stop talking about how incredible she was to work with. We feel the exact same way! She is the best in the industry and worth every penny and more! If you are looking for a wedding planner who not only knows what she is doing but also GENUINELY cares, look no further. She made our dream wedding come to life and gave us memories we will cherish forever. We cannot recommend her enough. Thank you again Neha and the entire team over at Blue Lotus!!!!

Smita Mohindra and her team at Ethnic Essense (EE) did an extraordinary job in planning, managing…read moreand executing our daughter's wedding celebrations over the last weekend of June 2026. Indian weddings are multi-day affairs with several separate events. Coupled with that, our son-in-law comes from a Mexican heritage. The EE team took all of these into account to visualize and implement a memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experience for us and all of our guests at a beautiful venue, the Hyatt Regency Resort in Huntington Beach, CA. Their services included complete event planning and timeline orchestration, coordination of multiple wedding components, including, specific location/venue selection and decoration for each event, Hindu priest for the wedding, bridal party hair & make-up, DJ & Lighting, Groom's horse and dhol (drum) player for the "baraat", catering for multiple events including "Chai Time", Appetizers & Dinners for Sangeet and the Reception, shuttle service between 2 guest hotels and wedding venue, etc. Many of these activities were implemented using different vendors, but EE had a ready list of tried and tested vendors for each, and they handled the actual negotiations on our behalf. Each event venue was very creatively conceptualized with Indian & Mexican elements and masterfully executed to create a lovely ambience. Smita's background and experience in design was amply on display! The DJ did a super job in getting everyone to get off their feet and join in the fun. The caterer, Manohar of Delhi Palace, served up a delicious cornucopia of appetizers and entrees that included items featuring Mexican, North Indian and Bengali flavors. EE helped us to refine the fusion menu that included items such as churros, kulfi-faluda, 3 types of halwa, paneer & lamb tacos, avocado fries, variety of kababs, luchi-kosha mangsho-dum aloo, etc. I would like specially recognize our event planner, Jennifer, who did a masterful job guiding us over a 15 month period planning our event and managing all day-of activities. She was ably assisted by the EE team, including Rippu, Neha, Priya and others. The EE proactiveness and attention to detail was really awesome. Case in point: I fell accidentally on the night before Sangeet and was hospitalized. They set up a livestream so that I could watch it from my hospital room. Next day, I got released in a wheel chair/walker so I could participate in the ceremony, and they had a ramp built to get on the wedding "mandap"! All without us asking. All said and done, we are very happy with all that EE did for us and would whole-heartedly recommend them to anyone considering an experienced event management team who can deliver memorable experience.

Ethnic Essence went above and beyond for my wedding planning. They really created the wedding of…read moreour dreams. They helps us through months of planning; handled all the decor and logistics professionally, helped us work with our budget and our visions, and answered my million and one questions patiently. The day of went off without a hitch. The team thought of literally EVERYTHING. I loved having Jennifer and Smita Aunty and team work with us.

My mom found them for my sangeet over the weekend and I cannot be happier. They literally brought…read moremy vision to life, everything was so colorful and radiant, the backdrop was beautiful, and they were extremely responsive. I can't wait to hire them again, they were truly phenomenal!

We hired Utsav events for our association annual meeting. All went really well. It was easy to…read morework with Sandeep and his partners. He helped me to find a nice location. At the event he and Madison had planned so well. He went above and got us few things as I was out of town. All my members raved about their willingness to help with a smile. Food, drinks and decor were excellent. They helped us choose menue.

My husband and I got married in Pasadena this past June, and with over 300 guests we knew we at…read moreleast needed a day-of coordinator to stay sane. Since I'm Vietnamese American, it was important to me to also hire a Vietnamese American coordinator who could understand any underlying cultural dynamics and be able to communicate with my side of the family, so Mellie Bee had been in the back of my mind for years even before I got engaged. Melissa put me at ease during our initial consultation and I appreciated her honesty about what services we would practically and realistically need, which is why I moved forward with booking. Leading up to the day, I knew we were in good hands. Melissa and her team worked with us to put together a meticulous wedding day timeline and master checklist, combing through every single detail and trying to account for any potential friction points and setbacks. During the rehearsal and on the day, Melissa was always checking in on us, letting us know we were being taken care of, and making sure to stay on top of everything. We had a few hiccups throughout the day that sometimes verged on panic-inducing, but Melissa and her team kept us calm and smoothed things over every step of the way. We loved the energy and enthusiasm they all brought, and they really helped our wedding be a fun and memorable experience that wasn't overcast by stress and mishaps. Having a professional by your side is a must for any big event, and we highly recommend Mellie Bee Events! Thank you so much for all your hard work, Melissa!

If you're in a place to budget for a coordinator- DO IT. And when you do it, book Mellie Bee…read moreEvents! These girls went above and beyond for us on our wedding day. From creating the timeline down to the minute, communicating with our vendors leading up to the big day, to making sure we had a plate of hors d'oeuvres, water, and a drink at all times! Your wedding day flies by within a blink of an eye and something is bound to stray from original plans. Melissa, Thaolinh, and Emaly helped us set up, stay on time, and even helped me use the bathroom in my dress haha! Can't rate Melissa and her team enough. Thank you girls for everything!

My brother and I hired Ann to plan the world premiere of our feature film, at the Academy Museum's…read moreDavid Geffen Theater, in the heart of Los Angeles. She did an absolutely stellar job! We are proud to recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone looking for an event planner. Ann excels at all aspects of event planning--she is extremely timely and thorough in her emails, attentive during meetings, and detail-oriented in the construction of her internal resources. She checked in with me and my brother several times throughout the planning process, taking care to ensure that she was on the same wavelength as us. During the week of the event, she took charge authoritatively, demonstrating exceptional time-management and organizational skill. She personally contacted every vendor herself to streamline delivery of their goods or services, and answered all of the questions that my brother and I had. And during the event itself, she was absolutely stellar. We didn't want to worry about any logistics, and Ann made sure to run the event smoothly and independently. She has a specific penchant for directing guests with a perfect mix of kindness and assertiveness, which is exactly the skillset needed for someone in her line of work. Her team members were also very professional and attentive; when the venue's staff failed us, Ann's own team members consistently picked up slack, and made sure my brother and I were without concern. Overall, I am proud to give Ann my strongest endorsement. It was my privilege to have worked with her, and I am looking forward to doing so again!

Ann and her team made our wedding day go so smoothly and took such great care of us throughout the…read moreentire process. Ann was there as soon as my hair and makeup were finished and paid attention to every little detail. She noticed a few sparse spots in the front of my updo and immediately checked if I wanted them filled in so my hair would look fuller. She and her team also helped touch up my makeup throughout the day. After all the crying, one of my lashes was barely hanging on, but they were prepared and made sure everything stayed in place. Our wedding happened to be during the World Cup, and since we're both Norwegian-Vietnamese, we wanted to make our grand entrance wearing our Norway jerseys. Ann fully embraced our vision and even brought small Norwegian flags and Norwegian flag garlands for our wedding party. It made for such an epic and memorable entrance, and we loved it! Ann is kind, professional, and incredibly attentive. We felt so calm and stress-free knowing she was there taking care of everything, allowing us to truly enjoy our wedding day. Our friends and family absolutely loved her and her team as well. They kept telling us how amazing she was and how she always had a smile on her face throughout the entire day. We are so grateful for Ann and her team and honestly couldn't have done it without them.

Jess from Not Jess A Planner is a top tier wedding planner! From the start of the planning journey,…read moreshe was quick to respond, organized, thoughtful and most important FRIENDLY! Finding a hands on, easy to work with planner in the SoCal area is no small feat so finding Jess felt like a God-send. She seamlessly guided myself and my husband through every choice (big and small, easy and hard) and always felt like a true teammate trying to keep us happy and on budget. Day of Coordination was handled seamlessly by Ashlynn with Kendra as her assistant. The pair worked together with my wedding venue coordinators at the Parker Palm Springs flawlessly. I was able to focus on my day and relax knowing everything was being taken care of. Their expertise, attention to detail and TLC doesn't go unnoticed by other vendors and guests. Thank you girls for being such an integral part of mine and Nino's wedding day! We love you!

Hiring Jess was the best decision my husband and I made! She helped us stay organized, had great…read morevendor recommendations, made sure we were on track will all things wedding and helped manage vendors, which was a huge weight off our shoulders! We had a delay with our seating chart and she offered to pick it up day-of so that my husband and I didn't have to. She made sure everything looked beautiful and was so attentive to my husband and I, she kept bringing us food and water throughout the night. We really enjoyed having Jess as our planner and would recommend her to anyone who wants to have a easier time with wedding planning - Jess will have your back!

Victoria is simply amazing!! We needed a lot of help with the wedding planning process (from venue…read moreshopping, caterers, picking a photographer, dress shopping, and even wedding themes) and Victoria efficiently and enthusiastically guided us through the process. Victoria has a personal touch, as we approached the big day we talked about everything from the wedding to life- she is such a pleasure to be around. She helped us create a vision for our wedding and was very responsive, keeping us organized and calm. She also is connected with a lot of vendors around the Los Angeles area and that was extremely helpful. Thank you Victoria, we highly recommend her!!

Hiring Victoria to coordinate our wedding was the best decision we made through our planning…read moreprocess! She made our lives tremendously easier, allowed us to focus on spending quality time with our family and friends instead of worried about the vendors, and ensured that our special day went off without a hitch. And it did! I'm so thankful we were referred to Victoria! Thank you a million times over!

Please count my review at 5,000 because they deserve it. Literally the most amazing experience from…read morethe second I inquired about their events to the minute we left it. Kim was soooo friendly, patient and helpful through the entire process. Satah, who helped with the setup and takedown was also super friendly! Just an all around great experience with customer service. We did a bachelorette paint and sip setup by the water and it was absolutely beautiful. Better than I could have imagined. We all had such a good time and got beautiful pictures. I appreciate you guys so much! I'll be referring you for the rest of my life lol. Thank you!

I had such an amazing experience with Kim and her team at Blooming Events Co! From the very…read morebeginning, everything was so easy to plan and book. Kim is incredibly organized and detailed, which made the whole process stress free for me. On the day of my party I was blown away by how beautiful everything turned out and it truly exceeded my expectations. Her team was professional, but also so kind and easy to work with. They really brought my vision to life in the most perfect way. I couldn't be happier and would absolutely recommend Blooming Events Co to anyone wanting a gorgeous, well planned event!!