My experience with Kelly and Perfect Events was fantastic! Kelly was our day of coordinator at The…read moreBahia Hotel and Resort here in San Diego. She knows this venue inside and out. Like all weddings, we had a few hiccups that day, but I did not notice one of them. To my husband and I, our wedding day was perfect. I especially loved that she took my pile of decor ideas and set them up beautifully at the reception! If you are looking for friendly, professional, get it done coordinator, look no further! Sincerely, A Happy Bride

From the first meeting, my fiance and I immediately took a liking to Kelly. She was professional,…read moreexperienced, friendly and confident that she knows how to get vendors to get their act together if there were any problems. We were doing a number of slightly unconventional twists to our wedding and thus were disregarding numerous traditions. Kelly was very enthusiastic about helping us with determining how to integrate nontraditional ideas we had while at the same time, letting us know gently when we shouldn't be messing with certain traditions for the sake of our guests. We purchased the two-day package (rehearsal dinner and day of). She was always punctual, had a smile on her face, but also firm whenever necessary to keep things moving along. A little story of um, irregularity at my wedding (yes, I realized afterwards that I should have probably brought my wedding ring to the ceremony). Kelly came through as the calming presence for everyone and immediately made the correct judgment call to use a substitute ring from my Best Man. I would have had my sister rush back to the hotel for the ring and delayed the start of the ceremony at least another 30 mins which could have been disastrous as it would have impacted all of the remaining schedule and cost us hundreds more in photographer and videographer OT fees. After the wedding, I kept hearing from our guests about all the little things Kelly did throughout the night like personally filling water glasses, reattaching my wife's wedding dress train thingy during the dancing and many more. As a typical guy, I despise the wedding industry and think there is a ridiculous 30% markup for anything just because it has the word "wedding" attached. However, Kelly's coordination service was a wedding service that I would have gladly paid 50% more than I paid.

Absolutely LOVED working with Karleigh and Glynn for my wedding. Highly recommend - they are my…read morego-to planners! We originally hired them for our March 2020 wedding. They were extremely communicative and outlined a great timeline for planning. They were always a text or call away for even the smallest question. Their knowledge was far beyond what I got from googling or asking around. They attended venue meetings and coordinated with the on-site coordinator without any prompting. It made my life so much easier. Once Covid hit, we had to cancel our wedding and they were extremely understanding even though their business was also being affected. Come 2022, we re-connected to have them help coordinate our reception do-over. They were, yet again, amazing to work with. On the day of, they had things done before I even thought of them and truly made my day just enjoyable. They thought of the little things and the big things for the event to go off without a hitch. I had so many compliments on the flow of the event and I credit those two for making it happen. Thank you to Karl and Glynn for being so incredible at what they do. Hire them for your next event - you will only be thankful and appreciative!!

Karleigh and Glynn were one of the best decisions we made, and we could not have been more…read moreimpressed by the two of them! Initially I had looked into wedding planners that typically did Middle Eastern weddings to make sure everything went smoothly, but everyone I was finding seemed to copy and paste the same 4/5 styles, and I wanted something much more unique. That's where Karleigh and Glynn just made me fall in love with their ideas, and they were so excited to learn about our culture and asked so many questions, we knew it was the right decision. We did the full planning service even though we had a lot of details down on our own, but we wanted to make sure that Karleigh and Glynn were informed every step of the way. There were so many things I would have never thought about that they made sure to check in about while planning, and then once we had everything planned they had a timeline broke down to the minute I swear. It was so relieving knowing from the moment we got to the venue Glynn and Karleigh were not just on top of everything, but had such good relationships with everyone it just put everyone in our family at ease. K&G really gave me such a unique wedding we will never forget.

Hiring Kristi with Everlasting Events was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding…read morereception. From our very first call, Kristi stood out. She was engaging, easy to talk to, and immediately felt like someone I could trust. After that first conversation, I told my fiancé how much I liked her and that I really wanted him to speak with her too. By our second call, before we had even officially hired her, Kristi had already started pulling ideas for where we could host our reception based on what I had shared with her just a few days earlier. She was already thinking ahead, already listening, and already on the job. Originally, Kristi was only supposed to help us with the reception details, but she ended up helping with so much more. She connected us with my makeup vendor, helped with our florist, gave us hotel recommendations, and provided a list of vendors for our reception cake. She also wrote out our wedding day timeline and coordinated with our media team on vendor meals and our shot list. She truly went above and beyond the scope of what we originally hired her for, and I am so grateful. She made our day absolutely perfect. I planned a very intimate wedding reception, and because it was smaller, every detail mattered. I had a clear vision for the evening: elegant, personal, coastal, romantic, and beautifully styled without feeling overdone. Kristi understood that vision and brought it to life so perfectly. When I walked into the reception space, I was genuinely blown away. The décor was stunning, the table looked beautiful, and everything felt like what I had imagined, but better! Our guests kept commenting on how gorgeous everything was--many even took home some of the decor Kristi had put together. Leading up to the wedding, Kristi was incredibly helpful, organized, and communicative. We are based in Scottsdale, so much of our planning happened over email, and she was always responsive, clear, and steady. She helped coordinate with the venue and vendors, kept track of details, and made me feel like someone had a handle on all the moving pieces. But where Kristi really shined was on the wedding day itself. She was basically my shadow throughout the night, in the absolute best way. She was always nearby without ever being intrusive. She made sure I ate, made sure I had what I needed, and kept the evening moving without making me feel like I had to manage anything. I had been very clear that I wanted an espresso martini at my reception, and when I walked in, she walked me directly to the bar and put one in my hands. It sounds like a small thing, but on your wedding day, those little details feel huge. It made me feel so cared for. She was also an amazing point of contact for our vendors. I did not have to answer questions, solve problems, or worry about what was happening behind the scenes. Kristi handled it. The entire night felt smooth, calm, beautiful, and completely intentional. I cannot say enough good things about her. She took my vision seriously, executed it beautifully, and helped make our wedding feel perfect. Every bride deserves someone like Kristi in their corner.

Kristi with Everlasting Events was outstanding and exactly the kind of person you want on your…read morewedding team. From my perspective as the groom, one of the biggest things I appreciated about Kristi was that she just handled things. She was communicative, confident, and decisive. She did not second-guess herself, and when something needed to be addressed, she addressed it. That made a huge difference for us. Before the wedding, we had an issue with the venue taking too long to process our credit card, which caused unnecessary stress and even got flagged by the bank. Kristi stepped in, followed up with them, and made sure it was handled correctly and more timely the next time. She was not afraid to be firm when the situation called for it, and I really appreciated that. On the wedding night, she was just as helpful. When it came time to settle the bill, she stood with me and the vendor, pulled out her calculator, and took the time to walk through the costs, fees, and tip so we knew everything was correct. She made sure we paid properly, tipped appropriately, and understood what we were being charged for. Kristi was professional, organized, and calm under pressure. She made sure the night ran smoothly, kept the vendors coordinated, and allowed us to actually enjoy the reception instead of worrying about logistics. I would absolutely recommend Kristi and Everlasting Events to anyone who wants someone who knows what they are doing and will make sure things get done right.

We found Ryan on The Knot and are so grateful we did! We hired her for the entire process and could…read morenot have been happier with the result. Not being from San Diego ourselves, Ryan was extremely helpful in finding the best vendors for us within our price range. It ended up being a two year process due to the wait time for the venue we chose, but that never fazed Ryan. She was always quick to respond to our messages in a kind and professional manner, answering our seemingly never-ending questions with her never-ending patience. Ryan's spreadsheets and payment reminders were also incredibly helpful to staying organized and on top of everything. Ryan has an in-depth knowledge of the wedding industry and provided us with a multitude of creative ideas while still keeping our vision in mind. While we had a general idea of what we wanted, Ryan really helped fine tune it and turn our dream into reality. It ended up being even more spectacular than we could have ever imagined! Ryan thought of all the little details to pull the whole event together into a gorgeous, tropical paradise. On the wedding day, all we had to do was enjoy! Ryan took care of everything from coordinating with other vendors to arranging seats and decor. She scheduled our wedding day so we could have fun without feeling rushed -- we actually had time to eat and enjoy cocktail hour with our guests! It was the perfect day and we can't thank Ryan enough for ensuring we had the best of the best. (:

We had an incredible experience working with Ryan to plan our wedding. Ryan is professional,…read morepersonable, and hard-working; she is very detail oriented and keeps vendors on track. She also has a wealth of knowledge and information about best practices for planning a wedding of any size, which helped us immensely. Perhaps most importantly, she genuinely cares, is available and flexible, and puts the bride and groom's needs first. Highly recommended. Thank you Ryan!

Working with Marbles Found has been a dream for all of us at The Wander Club! We could not have…read moreasked to partner with a better custom fabrication agency on such a fun project. Danielle and her team oversaw the entire creative direction and brought the vision to life for their client, a cruise company looking to delight their attendees at the welcome ceremony. They fabricated a giant display board which paired beautifully with our handmade products and I can only imagine how excited each attendee was to receive their very own custom travel memento. Not only was Marbles Found able to exceed everyone's expectations with their fabrications, but they also helped solidify their client's position as a thoughtful cruise company that would go above and beyond for their attendees. -Kenny, Founder of The Wander Club

Danielle, Kessa, and their crew were such gems. They were absolutely great to work with. I was at…read moremy wits end trying to plan our second, local wedding-ish party in San Francisco on my own. We hired Marbles found and it made everything so much easier. They helped us plan an unforgettable event. Their ability to stay under budget and plan everything so quickly was very impressive. They were great at managing expectations throughout the process as well. When I started planning, about 2 months before the event, I was struggling to make timely decisions because of an unrealistic budget and a fluctuating guest list. I was aiming for 50, the RSVPs came in around 80, and then at then the week of dropped to about 35 (given unforeseen circumstances). They were wonderful at both keeping me sane, and negotiating with vendors during that time. All we had to do was show up and have fun the day of!

Nicola has definitely stolen a piece of our hearts. My husband and I planned our San Diego wedding…read morefrom out of state, and we only arrived a week before the wedding. About a month before our wedding, we sent all of our contract to Nicola who took over all communication with the vendors 2 weeks before the event. I cannot describe how much stress and uncertainty was lifted once we handed everything over. Nicola coordinated our rehearsal the day prior and was available for us to contact her at any point before the wedding. On the day of our wedding, neither my husband nor I, nor any of our family and friends, had to worry about anything. We were able to relax and enjoy our morning. Showing up to the venue was a dream. Everything I had imagined was executed perfectly and Nicola was in communication with the grooms party and all of the vendors, so we knew everything was going according to plan. Our wedding was magical and went without any concerns. Our event was primarily indoor, but cocktail hour was held on the patio. During dinner, It started to rain and Nicola and the staff we hired were able to have everything moved inside and organized before we even realized that it was raining. All of our guests who had the opportunity to meet Nicola mentioned that she was a complete joy. Nicola is 100% the reason that our wedding day was so relaxing, allowing us to enjoy every part. We will always recommend her to anyone who needs planning or coordination services. Thank you so much, Nic! I hope that you are truly proud of the work you did for our wedding. You are an incredible person and we appreciate you so much!

Nicola is absolutely amazing! We hired her as our month-of wedding planner, and it was the best…read moredecision I made throughout the entire planning process. We planned our wedding from out of state, so it was invaluable having someone local to visit our venue, communicate with vendors, and be a resource for anything and everything we needed in San Diego. She was an absolute dream -- so kind, organized, calm, and supportive throughout the entire process. I felt so relaxed on the day, and a large part of that was because I knew Nicola was there to handle all the little details. Everything went so seamlessly and our ceremony and reception looked even more beautiful than I could've imagined. I cannot sing her praises enough!

I've never hired a DJ before! This was important! I was planning my own surprise birthday party…read more hahahaha! Checked out reviews on Yelp. Called the three that caught my eye. Talked to a few via tele and selected Events by Design. Mostly because John G. returned my call so quickly and the price was right! I coordinated with the owner John Gillon by phone and email. He couldn't have made it easier! He is an easy going guy. Pleasure doing business with him. He followed through on every promise and every one of my questions. He set me up with a DJ named John! I had a few special requests. Some mellow tunes for dinner then some dancing. Had to include some Persian tunes so I could watch my hubby 'shake it up' on the dance floor. Also, this party was in my backyard so DJ John recommended a visit to scope out the party pad! He stopped by at the time he promised. Hung out with us out back and discussed what we wanted and what he could do for the party. He was so nice! Offered to bring lights for the caterers, too. Plus, dance lights. He said he'd bring them and then he'd have them if we wanted to use them. We did --- it was a fabulous idea. He took the list of my favorite bands and solo artists. Suggested 40's during the mellow times. I loved it! Then dance tunes. He was very receptive to play for kids and adults. He asked if he could take requests from the guests. Absolutely yes. The night of the party. He set up even earlier than he said he would. He taped down the wires. Set-up the speakers. Checked in with me frequently but at the appropriate times (never intrusive). I had wanted a DJ to make it more about atmosphere and music --- rather than focus on the DJ (or even the birthday girl). He did a fabulous job at keeping the tunes rolling. Made the announcements for dinner and dancing. Yes, we did dance! Woop Woop HANDS UP IN THE AIR! Even announced when my daughter lost her first tooth. I cannot say enough nice things about the personal and seamless service! The end of the night. He taught the little girls to scratch. Sweet. He also stuck around and taught me and another mommy a few things about the dj world and music in his computer. I am so happy with the outcome of my surprise birthday party. Really, so much better than just me dj'ing with my Ipod and speakers. THANKS SO MUCH FOR MAKING MY BIRTHDAY SPECIAL AND MEMORABLE!

My husband and I hired Events by Design to DJ our wedding. We worked specifically with Scott…read moreZimmerman and had a FANTASTIC time working with him! Unlike other DJ's that some friends have worked with, Scott did a great job of playing almost all of our requests, filling in the "blanks" with songs that he knew we'd love based off of our requests, and completely avoiding anything on our do-not-play list. He could not have been a more nice, professional, or fun DJ to work with. Due to a few other "glitches" (not related to anything to do with Scott or EBD), the wedding/reception were running a bit behind schedule and Scott offered to stay and play a bit beyond his ending time so that the reception could wind down properly. We'd met with a few other DJs and were feeling a bit skeptical by the time that we met with Scott, but my husband and I really clicked with him and knew that he'd be perfect for our ceremony/reception as soon as we'd talked with him the first time, and we were right. Scott was awesome, and we highly recommend him.

Jackie is a goddess! Her attention to detail is unparalleled. This woman is a boss. Not at one…read moremoment during our communication and planning with Jackie did we doubt that anything would fall through the cracks. Jackie took on all responsibilities two weeks before our big day and handled absolutely everything we needed-- from coordinating delivery times to our venue to unpacking/organizing/placing all of our decor and little touches, amongst multiple other responsibilities. She understood our vision and was able to seamlessly execute it for us with ease. We received numerous compliments throughout our day of people curious as to who she was and as to how professional and calm she was from start to finish. We can not recommend Jackie enough. Hiring Jackie was the best thing we did before our wedding. She is extremely organized and it showed through on our special day. The day itself was a dream and the pictures of our ceremony and reception were only a tiny reflection of the "perfection" she was able to provide for us. Hire her, she won't let you down! We are still swooning over our Wedding Day!

I'm having a hard time starting this review because my genuine awe of Jackie goes beyond measure…read more We hired her to be our day-of wedding coordinator, which I assumed would be someone who just showed up the day of the wedding and made sure everything ran smoothly. NOPE. It's weeks of planning, meeting, and corresponding by email. It's reaching out to every vendor the week of the wedding to lock down arrival and departure times the day of the wedding and answer every little question I or the vendor had so that the bride/groom wouldn't have to deal with ANY of it. So when it says "day of wedding coordinator," it's by no means just one day of work. Jackie is meticulous, organized, and just a joy to be around. She's a fun person! It put my mind and heart at ease knowing that she was taking care of everything (and this coming from a semi control freak). I was able to let go and enjoy being with family and friends. I can honestly say that the day of the wedding, I was so relaxed and a huge part of it was thanks to Jackie. Everyone who came in contact with her from the rehearsal to the actual wedding day couldn't say enough nice things about her. She should be your go-to!