Where do I even begin? Frances and her team at Charmed Events are truly wedding planning magicians!…read moreWith 14 years of experience as a Floral and Event Designer myself, I've had the privilege of working with some of the best planners in California. When it came to planning my own Carmel Valley wedding, there was no question in my mind - Frances was the one! Having collaborated with Frances over the years, I've always been struck by her professionalism, attention to detail, and genuinely warm personality. Her design aesthetic is just dreamy - romantic, modern, and effortlessly sophisticated. There's a certain magic in the weddings she designs, always infused with personal touches that make them feel special and unique to the couple. Throughout my wedding planning journey, I gained a newfound appreciation for Frances from a client's perspective. She not only listened attentively to our ideas but also transformed them into a breathtakingly cohesive design concept that perfectly reflected us as a couple. Every detail was just beautiful! Also, amidst some issues that arose with the venue, Frances proved to be our steadfast ally and advocate, navigating unforeseen challenges with grace and diplomacy, ensuring every detail was ironed out. As the wedding approached, Frances introduced us to her principal planner and right-hand woman, Emily. Together, these two are a powerhouse duo! While Emily handled logistics such as transportation, vendor coordination, and timeline, Frances focused on executing the design vision flawlessly. As a complete bonus to their already awesome services, Frances also personally designed all of our signage, menus, seating charts, and programs. Personally, I would have had her design my invitations had I known of her talents sooner! On the big day, Frances and Emily were our guardian angels, orchestrating every moment with precision and grace. Emily's attentive care during the morning-of made me feel like a princess. She brought me and my bridesmaids delicious bites, made sure my dress and veil were perfect during first look photos, and her calming presence helped to ease my nerves. Meanwhile, Frances was busy overseeing the vendors, and set up of the ceremony and reception, which were honestly executed to perfection. The reveal of each space took our breath away and exceeded all expectations. It was truly a fairytale come to life! One more thing I want to mention about these two was that they really listened to our request to make sure that the wedding didn't feel rushed, and that we even had some moments with just the two of us. The timeline was so thoughtfully crafted that on the big day, it really didn't feel like the "blur" that everyone talks about. We were able to be present with each other, and even visit with our guests during cocktail hour and reception. There was a sense of ease about the day that allowed me to really just take it all in, and I think that is very special. Thanks to Frances and Emily, our wedding day was stunningly beautiful, perfectly orchestrated, and absolutely unforgettable. If you're in search of a planner who embodies competence, professionalism, and impeccable style, look no further. With Charmed Events, you'll receive the five-star treatment you deserve and an exceptionally magical day tailored just for you!

I used Emily and Frances for a full service package to plan my wedding in Napa, California. Both of…read morethem were PHENOMENAL. They knew my vision perfectly and were so proactive and communicative. They have great relationships with local vendors and have had a lot of experience in majority of the venues in Napa/Sonoma. Please reach out to me directly if you have any questions.

From the moment Victoria stepped in after my original planner had to withdraw, I felt like I could…read morefinally breathe again. What could have been an incredibly stressful process turned into something I truly looked forward to each week. Our planning chats became such a fun and creative outlet for me, and she understood my vision so completely that every mockup she showed me blew me away. As an anxious, type-A bride, having someone so responsive and reassuring (even answering late-night texts) made me feel fully supported throughout the journey. On the wedding day, Victoria went above and beyond in every way. She was there for every moment, literally helping me with dress changes and jumping in to smooth out any little inconvenience before I even had to ask. She even thought of things I never would have, like packing two extra meals for me to take home (because she knew I probably wouldn't eat enough that day) and making sure our cake was wrapped and delivered so we could enjoy it after the wedding. Thanks to her, I was able to be completely present and stress-free, and our family and guests kept telling us it was the best and most well-planned wedding they had ever been to. I'll always be grateful to her for not only bringing my vision to life, but also for caring for us so thoughtfully every step of the way.

To those who are reading this review, I'd first like to congratulate you on your engagement!…read moreSecondly, your search for a wedding planner stops here because Victoria is YOUR GIRL! Victoria is talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before... (basically, she's the entire Lady Gaga meme). I looked into a wedding planner shortly after booking our venue, as things started to feel 'real' and were moving quickly. I had a tons of ideas in my head but didn't know where to start when it came to tying them together. Outside of ideas and aesthetics, plans/vendors/contract agreements seemed to keep changing, and changing, anddd channgginnnggg due to COVID. Hiring Victoria gave us the peace of mind we needed during such stressful time and truly felt like a wedding gift to ourselves. From our intro call to our wedding day - Victoria was extremely prompt, friendly, organized, diligent, and a total rockstar! She was able to take my ideas and translate everything perfectly into the big day. Victoria's thoughtfulness and experience with design, contracts, vendor communication, venues, scheduling/timelines, and her overall feel for the industry as a whole, sets your wedding day up for success (seriously - her scheduling skills are unreal. I don't know how she perfectly designed the day-of to encompass everything we wanted - but she did it and did it seamlessly). I'd hire her for future events and parties in a heartbeat!

Jamie is a hustler and a professional, in the best interpretations of each of those words. She…read morehelped us turn our fuzzy, vague handwaves about "vibe" and "feel" of our ideal wedding, and turned it into the most incredible (wedding-themed) 2-day, 3-night party we've ever thrown. Whatever roadblocks get thrown into your way, she plows through and *makes it happen*. Any wedding planner working during Covid has to roll with the punches, but Jamie humored us through a few different revisions to the criteria for venue selection, a couple curveballs once we finally found a place we liked (in the middle of nowhere, with no dishwasher on site!), and so many, many harebrained ideas that she helped us filter out or make real. Creative -- delightfully. Organized -- incredibly. Communicative -- consistently (even when she had to chase us down because we were distracted ). Adaptable -- stupendously. Pragmatic -- appropriately. Some of the planners we met early in the process felt like they'd plan a beautiful event, but one that aligned with *their* aesthetic and needs (or a particular trend's), rather than ours. Jamie and her team made *our* dream reality (and added so many wonderful touches along the way!), and I couldn't be more grateful for that.

There are many good wedding planners out there. If you want creme de la creme, you should hire…read moreJamie and the Mango Muse Events team. One word of warning is that hiring a good wedding planner doesn't remove the work to plan a good wedding. You still need to make decisions because it is YOUR wedding (and your wedding budget)! But it guarantees that you WILL have a good wedding. And we (me, husband, and guests) had a fantastic wedding weekend. My husband and I had a two day wedding celebration. The second casual "picnic" was arguably more complex despite its deceptively simple appearance due to Jamie having to transform a raw empty space into an event venue. The first day of our wedding went without a hitch. It was shocking how Jamie somehow made herself blend in with the rest of the crowd, yet was everywhere at once to conduct the event. ALL of our vendors complimented me (really, her) that she was the most professional, responsive, and organized planner they had ever worked with. She was so thorough - without Jamie, we are sure that we would have missed many small details that, while they wouldn't have messed up our wedding, made our day all the more presentable and comfortable. The second day (picnic) of our wedding was interesting. It was the day California experienced not any rain, but the crescendo into the historic "bomb cyclone" the following day. Days before our picnic, we had to scrap almost all of our original plan because our venue would have been flooded (and it was indeed underwater by our picnic day). We still don't know how Jamie pulled this off but she managed to transform our alternate venue (an empty cabin) into a spectacular indoor picnic spot. She had to re-do the furniture order and the layout. It worked. And that is without a doubt where I would have completely fallen apart without having Mango Muse. We are so grateful. Do yourself a favor and hire Jamie and her team :)

I had the pleasure of working with Nicole when she offered her event coordinating service while…read moremeeting with her for my wedding dessert table design. Nicole's pricing was very reasonable and she was willing to "negotiate" what service to provide. I wanted to be in control of much of the event leading up to our wedding and Nicole totally respected that and stepped in for tasks only when asked. This is a huge deal and so appreciated when you're someone who likes to have control of a situation. Nicole was willing to text with me late nights and weekend mornings, helping me find wedding details and decor when my sleepless mind wouldn't stop. She was full of suggestions and recommendations but was never pushy. On the day of the wedding, Nicole was a life saver. I am not kidding. We couldn't have done it without her. She was timely, responsible, and extremely proactive. She spent all morning making sure everything was perfect. When I tell you I didn't have to life a finger, I mean it. Nicole did absolutely everything from managing the floral design when the florist showed up, setting up her entire dessert table, managing the wait staff, recruiting venue staff, chatting with guests, getting all our vendors their dinner plates, getting US our dinner plates. All of the details you wouldn't think of, she was already 10 steps ahead. My entire family was floored at how incredible this one woman team was. Nicole would take control of situations as they'd come up day of and would come check in with me to confirm what her suggestions were worked for me. She helped us with our marriage contract too which easily could have been overlooked. I cannot say enough good things. I didn't even see our venue space day of until I walked down the aisle and had our grand entrance. The room took my breath away, she did the best job making a space reflect all the elements I had told her I wanted. I would recommend Nicole as an event planner to anyone who wants to be heavily involved in their wedding planning but wants someone who will make their vision come to life day of.

We had the amazing opportunity to work with Heather and the All Set Events team for a recent client…read moreevent and we couldn't recommend them more. From excellent communication to flawless day-of execution and incredible attention to detail, All Set Events truly sets the standard for event planning. Nothing was overlooked - decorations and interior design, logistics and timing, food/beverage/refreshments - everything was intentionally considered, cohesive, and truly professional. And just as importantly, the All Set Events team is warm, graceful, and incredibly hospitable which makes working with them a stress-free and truly delightful experience. We couldn't recommend them more and can't wait to work together again!

I met Heather several years ago while working on a non-profit fundraising gala. I've done the…read moreflower arrangements for this event many times over the years and I can honestly say working along side All Set Events is a pleasure. Her team comes in focused and organized but without the attitude you sometimes get from event planners. Just watching them set up is amazing--every staff member has a floor plan and job to do. Just like a "well oiled machine" they get the job done as quickly and efficiently as possible! They are always in control of the situation and I actually have fun watching them set up. All Set Events handles everything from the coordination of sound and light production, food and beverage service, to stage and decorations. Setting an atmosphere and creating a dramatic first impression is what All Set Events does best. Each event's success depends on all of these things coming together in an organized and united way--and Heather and her team do it with ease. There are always several different vendors at these huge events that have questions and Heather and her team are always the "go-to's" for answers. What I love about All Set Events is if they don't know the answer they will work to get it for you. This is a breath of fresh air in an industry that is sometimes plagued with big egos. I can honestly say I have never met anyone like Heather or her team. They are always willing to go up and beyond for the people/companies they are working for. Working beside them is a pleasure and always makes my job easier!! Tamara Matthews Owner--Janet's Flowers

Jutta is absolutely the BEST!! We couldn't have asked for a more wonderful experience working with…read moreher for our garden party. From the very beginning, she asked the right questions, listened carefully and was very collaborative in the planning process. The vision came together beautifully--elegant without feeling overdone, and perfectly suited to the setting. Our guests commented about how lovely everything felt--from the atmosphere, the flow of the event, the food, the flowers, the linens, the musics and all the many small, personal touches that made the event feel special and welcoming. We are so grateful for Jutta's expertise and dedication. She made our garden party an amazing memorable occasion. We would wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone looking to create a truly special party/event.

Over the last ten years, my team and I have been lucky enough to work closely with Jutta and her…read moreteam. The amount of knowledge and skills we've acquired from our collaboration is priceless. Their consistent delivery of top-notch results in a friendly manner has really helped us grow. We wholeheartedly recommend this amazing team without any doubt. Wowpretty Team!

We went through two dozen wedding coordinators from Google searches, Facebook groups, wedding fairs…read more- you name it. Gina was our top pick, and we were beyond relieved when she confirmed she was available for our wedding day! We booked her for the full 15-hour wedding day, and let me tell you, working with Gina was an absolute breeze! She's super organized, fun to be around, and made us feel completely at ease. She shared so many helpful wedding tips, was familiar with both the Catholic church ceremony and the Chinese tea ceremony, and guided us every step of the way. Gina was exactly what we needed to turn our vision into reality. We DIY'd all our decors, and she and her team set everything up perfectly within the tight schedule. The level of support she gave us was unreal - from venue walkthroughs to our weekly/monthly check-ins leading up to the big day. She even went above and beyond to help pack up our decor, assist my mom and entourage, and made sure everything ran smoothly. On top of all that, Gina brought the best energy! Everyone loved her cheerful, positive vibes. She hyped up the crowd, worked seamlessly with our vendors, and just made the whole experience stress-free and fun. If you're looking for a Wedding Coordinator, hire Gina. You won't regret it!!!

What can I say besides, Gina totally saved my Wedding! We decided to do a ZOOM wedding officiant…read morewith a 20 person wedding and Gina saved us when the computer start having IT issues and online stuff we had to figure out SECONDS before I was supposed to walk down the aisle! She really saved the day by quickly fixing the problem and the wedding was a GO! She is an amazing Wedding Coordinator, she organized the entire schedule of the wedding, set up all the decorations beforehand, fixed my wedding dress train, poured the champagne and cut the cake pieces for all the guests. She stayed hours afterward helping clean everything up. My family LOVED her and I am honestly indebted to her for how she made my wedding happen. For anyone thinking they don't need a Wedding Day Coordinator because they are having a small wedding, think again, there are so many things that can go wrong. Gina is fun and organized and an amazing person. I would recommend her to anyone having a wedding or even an event they want to make sure goes perfectly. This girl is priceless.

Ann is great! She decorated and planned my daughter's birthday party and it turned out awesome. She…read moremade my little girl's fairytale dreams come true. She's very professional, affordable, fun and delightful to be around. Thank You Ann! Looking forward to our next event.

I've had the pleasure of attending several events Bouquets & Confetti threw, including two of my…read moredaughter's birthday parties. On all of these occasions, I was immensely impressed with the thoughtful and on-point theme, beautiful and creative decorations, attention to detail, and artful presentation. When I used Bouquets & Confetti's services, they skillfully executed my specific requests and I felt my wishes were honored. And where I wasn't sure which direction to go, they provided such helpful advice and had such fantastic ideas that I felt comfortable deferring to their expertise. Better still, they managed to achieve all of this within the constraints of my budgetary restrictions. Time and time again, Bouquets & Confetti has exceeded my expectations. I could not recommend them more highly, nor would I hesitate to use them for an event I'm hosting in the future.