I don't even know where to begin with this review other than to say that Eventity is the BEST…read morewedding planning company I could have ever asked for. My now husband and I used Eventity for our October 29th wedding and we purchased the full service package. They were there helping us find a location and set a date all the way through post wedding questions. I can not even list all the amazing things they did for us! They were our guardian angels through the entire 11 month process and I don't know what I would've done without them. We worked primarily with Jenn and Monica and they were professionals to the umpteenth degree. They were also so kind and fun! They completely understood my vision and executed every single detail from vendor selection, menu items to invitation help while keeping this vision in mind. Over the last 11 months there were probably, on average, 10 emails a day, countless conference calls, text messages, meetings and overall assistance. They made me feel like we were their only clients - that's how much personalized attention we got. I honestly cant believe they had other brides and other weddings going on because they were on our side working hard for us EVERY single day. I will have to say, out of all the money we spent on our wedding, the best value was FAR AND BEYOND using Eventity. They are worth every single penny and many many many more. If you are even hesitating about this, hire them. You will be so happy you did. Jenn, Monica, we have been through so much together in this process and you truly were there for me every step of the way, like family. My wedding wouldn't have been what it was without you and Eric and I can't say thank you enough for everything you did for us.

5+++ stars!! Jenn and Monica are lifesavers! Deciding to work with Eventity is the best…read morewedding-related decision I made (after, of course, deciding to marry the love of my life)! There isn't enough room in this box for me to tell you how incredibly fabulous Eventity is, so I will touch on the highlights. Pre-wedding: We were unable to meet them, so they coordinated an initial Skype conference call. They asked questions about us and about our vision. They also let us ask several of our questions, and they were more than prepared with answers and anecdotes. We felt extremely comfortable chatting with them, and almost immediately, it felt like a collaborative effort. I could just tell they would help my special day be as good as it gets. That is huge. Also, starting around 3 months before our special day, Jenn and Monica regularly checked in with us and our vendors to make sure we were all on the same page. They even caught the fact that one of our difficult vendors (San Diego Paella) ended up falling off of the approved caterers list for our venue! Without Jenn and Monica, we may have had to scramble for a last minute caterer for our wedding. They pay an incredible amount of attention to detail, which is crucial for wedding coordination. Walk-Through: One week before the wedding day, Jenn and Monica coordinated a walk-through of our venues for the ceremony and reception. They notified our vendors and arranged for someone from the City of Coronado to meet with us and go over our final contract. Jenn and Monica from Eventity had thought of EVERYTHING! They had previously sent us a draft timeline, processional, ceremony diagram, and seating chart. We basically just had to fill in the blanks. They had our day planned out by 5-15 minute increments. I was beyond impressed. Plus, they really kept their composure were extremely professional with our latest difficult vendor (K&J Party Rentals). They also made sure to have their questions answered and to allow us plenty of time for questions. After the walk-through, they also took lots of our "props" and decorations to hang onto for us (so we didn't have to lug that stuff around before the wedding day). Rehearsal: Jenn and Monica were on time and they explained everything to our wedding party and family. They brought several copies of the timeline and took questions at the beginning and end. We ran through the ceremony once, and after some remaining questions were answered, we ran through the ceremony a second time. I am so thankful that Eventity was there because: (1) our officiant was not able to make the rehearsal; and (2) we didn't realize we had so many questions about how the ceremony was supposed to go. The entire rehearsal went about 1 hour, and I am so thankful that we were able to get together the day before the ceremony. It was a huge stress reliever. Also, my husband and I were able to drop off most of the remaining decorations to Jenn and Monica at the rehearsal, so we had only a small punch list of items for our trusted family members to worry about on the day of. Day of: It was flawless (as far as I know). The timeline was on point. Jenn and Monica were on the ball. Somehow, we were about 5 minutes early for everything. I'm told that never happens, but with the amazingly thorough timeline, it was easy for us! Also, my husband and I had several telephone conversations with Eventity before our wedding, and they answered tons and tons of questions for us, so by the time the day of came, it really felt like we could let go. I am a type A lawyer, and it takes a lot for me to relinquish control, but I was 100% confident that Jenn and Monica would get things done. The ceremony was beautifully set up, and they gave us some great ideas about simple decorations, like shells along the aisle. They also convinced us (rightly so) not to use columns on the beach. The reception was incredible! I do not have an eye for decorations/style (read: I can barely match my socks), so I was thrilled when Jenn and Monica informed me that they were able to take our decorations and create a beautiful layout. When I walked into my reception, I was blown away! They used everything we gave them, and it was EXACTLY what I wanted. They really stuck to my vision, and I absolutely adored what they did with our sweetheart table. Jenn and Monica were great about letting people know they were "on deck" for toasts or speeches or that the grand entrance or cake was coming up. It was just what we needed. One final thing, they helped me orchestrate an amazing surprise for my husband, and I will never forget them for that. I would highly recommend Eventity for your wedding.

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.

Supreeta was amazing to work with and such a big part of making our Roka go smoothly. There was a…read moreton of back and forth between me, my partner, my future in-laws, and my mom about decorations, planning, and all the little details, and she somehow managed to keep everything organized and everyone happy through all of it. On the actual day, everything came together so well and I really didn't have to stress about anything. I was able to just enjoy the event with our families, which I'm super grateful for. Supreeta put a lot of time and effort into making the day special for us and it definitely showed. Really great experience with Sweet Love Designs and I would 100% recommend Supreeta to anyone planning an event!

Supreeta and team beautifully managed our daughter's wedding at Santa Barbara, CA last week. She…read morehad been on calls with my daughter and son-in-law for several months and progressed towards the wedding week. Everything was nicely co-ordinated and it was ensured that we had what we needed for each event. Arrangements, communication with vendors, interacting with hotel staff, timing each event and keeping every one on schedule - you name it and they had it covered. Really appreciate all the effort that went in and I would surely recommend her to any of my close friends and relatives. The team managed wonderfully, without missing a timeline. Kudos, well done ! Thank you for everything.

Our friends planned a surprise engagement party for us, and Kiki La'Fleur events delivered an…read moreamazing, intimate party with our closest friends. Every details was perfect. How the table was set up, the menu which included recipes from our home country and everything else. Quiana is passionate about every single detail and makes your special day even more special. Highly recommend her for any party planning!

There is probably nothing more nerve-racking than trusting someone with your wedding. But having…read moreseen some of Quiana's previous designs, we knew we were in good hands when we selected her as the Event Stylist for ours. From the original design concept to the implementation of every personal detail that came together to create a breath-taking wedding reception, Quiana delivered with the highest level of professionalism, friendliness and creativity. She was responsive, agile, helpful and most importantly- she showed that she cared as much about our day being special as we did. Not only would we highly recommend her to others but for any event we do in the future- Quiana will be the only Event Stylist we trust with our business. We just can't say "THANK YOU" enough to her and her team!

NICOLE IS SO DANG WONDERFUL. When looking for a wedding planner/ coordinator it is so important to…read morefind someone who truly loves what they do through and through. Nicole is one of those people. Her passion, hard work, and commitment to making your dreams of your wedding day come to life is such a gift of hers. As a vendor in the industry, I have seen Nicole bring so many ideas to life in the most graceful and gorgeous way. She is so down to earth, and that truly shows in the amount of connections she has established in this industry. When planning your day, Nicole will know who to call and who is right for you. I cannot recommend working with her enough!

If you are looking for floral designer in South California, don't look firther than Nicole Burbank…read moreEvents! Having her making my floral design last June in Laguna Beach, was a real pleasure. She is so talented, professional and sweet. I highly recommended her.

I've waited four years to write this because I needed to capture what really mattered. I needed to…read moredo it justice. Time has only made it clearer. Leila was the single best decision I made for my wedding, and not because she executed what I asked for, but because she understood what I meant. I never had to translate myself to her. She met me exactly where I was and elevated every idea without diluting any of it. My wedding was at the Safari Park, and I knew from the start what I didn't want: nothing theme-heavy, nothing literal, nothing that screamed like a "safari wedding" (aside from the giraffes grazing nearby). I wanted references that lived in texture, restraint, and atmosphere, not in props (understated elegance). Without me having to spell that out, Leila designed custom invitation suites with white-on-white embossed leopard print (who would even think of that?! Brilliant!!) It wasn't a pattern you could see across the room; it was something you discovered in your hands. It was a whisper you felt more than noticed, and that single choice set the tone for everything that followed. She understood the difference between symbolism and gimmick in a way I didn't have to defend or justify. The design choices carried through to the wedding itself, especially with the greenery. I came in wanting statement hanging installations of foliage. Many planners would have just told me it wasn't possible or promised it without checking. Instead, Leila pulled the venue blueprints and electrical wiring maps to see what the building could safely support. When we realized true overhead installs weren't feasible in that space, she didn't take it as a shutdown. She took it as a creative constraint. Her solution was to custom-build an elongated U-shaped head table wrapped in a canopy frame from which Edison bulbs and greenery were suspended. It was structural, intentional, and stunning. It gave me the presence and intimacy I imagined, but in a way that was more surprising and honestly even more beautiful than my original idea. Guests still talk about that installation without fully realizing the engineering and restraint behind it. And then there's the part of wedding planning people rarely talk about: how much of your energy gets consumed by other people's questions, expectations, emotions, and logistics. I was very clear that I did not want to be the point of contact before, during, or after my wedding. I didn't want texts asking about parking, schedule, seating, weather, gifts, hotel information, etc etc. I didn't want my brain pulled in a hundred directions when I was trying to be present for something that will only happen once. Leila took all of it out of my hands. She absorbed the noise. She protected my headspace. She let me experience my own wedding instead of managing it. I didn't fully appreciate how rare that is until I saw how many brides were overwhelmed on their own wedding days, running interference while I got to be in the moment. Leila is not just a planner or a designer. She is someone who listens beneath the surface and translates nuance into decisions. She can look at a space and see both meaning and math. She doesn't just make things beautiful; she makes them make sense. She respects budget, time, emotion, and architecture. She catches details before they become problems and turns constraints into the most memorable parts of the experience. Working with her felt effortless because she was doing the hard work where I didn't have to see it. If you want a wedding that looks like a template, there are plenty of planners for that. If you want a wedding that looks like you (refined, intentional, and layered in ways most people can't articulate but everyone can feel) you hire Leila. I trusted her completely, and I would again without hesitation If I could, I would hire Leila to project manage my life.

Leila from Brilliant Event Design is truly an amazing wedding planner, there was not a moment that…read morewe doubted her or thought it could have been better in another way. Leila has a good taste and did a fantastic job helping us design the venue. She also took care of contacting all the reliable vendors, plan all the logistics, help us pick linen, table cloths and etc., and everything else! We love how Leila is a reliable planner, she does everything on a timely manner. she always responses right away and she is VERY detail oriented. If it weren't for her our wedding wouldn't turn out as beautiful as it did. We would highly recommend Leila to be your wedding planner, we felt so lucky to have met her. Because of Leila, our wedding day became our favorite day. Thank you Leila!

I thought I would be able to handle a party of 200, but boy was I wrong. From the moment I brought…read moreon Lauren to my wedding planning, everything fell in to place with ease and comfort. She was absolutely amazing from day 1. I felt so comfortable throughout the planning process working with Lauren and come DAY OF, everything was perfect. I would highly recommend working with Joie de Vivre to my friends and family. Hopefully I host another event in which we can work together in the future.

Keep in mind, I'm writing this as a freshly minted groom as of July 6, 2013…read more.. I'm nothing more than an average male. For some reason, my now beautiful wife agreed to marry me. Before she said yes to my proposal, I never dreamed of how my wedding would look or what food would be served to our wedding guests or what I'd wear. I assumed we be visiting a justice of the peace. When the now wife said she wanted a fairly traditional wedding, I tried to encourage her to try a DIY wedding. We'd book a venue, we'd book a caterer, a DJ, a bartender, buy the booze, find someone for decorations, find a florist, etc. I didn't want to hire a wedding planner...probably because I disliked that J-Lo movie. After writing down all of the things we needed to arrange for to pull off a proper yet contemporary wedding that would satisfy my Chaldean family and her American family, we both felt overwhelmed. Even though my better half is very organized (me, not so much), we still were feeling extremely insecure. We were drowning under "what ifs" and "should wes" and "do you thinks." Frankly, as time ticked closer to summer, we became more lost. Our only accomplishment was booking a ceremony and reception venue on the date we wanted. The then fiancée happened to walk past an event being held at our reception venue about four months before our date. We were both still reeling under the chest pressure of trying to create, plan and pull off our day. When she looked inside, she was floored by the look, smell, sound and feel of the venue. With some pushy prying and some happenstance, she met the event planner, Lauren Lisker, that night. Later that night, I was told tales of Lauren's talent and we met with Lauren and her Joie de Vivre parter, Erica, for an interview. Both women instantly struck me as being confident, experienced, classy and completely organized. More importantly, neither of the two women gave off any vibe like they were running a for profit business. They both were sincere about wanting to make our wedding day special. They were patient with us, which was important, as we didn't have a large budget. And even though we told them our below average budget, they didn't laugh at us, flinch or find a way to leave the meeting early. They never made us feel ashamed. They said they would find a way. We hired them and Lauren sure did find the way! Lauren is probably the most thorough, most organized and most wedding industry connected person I will ever have the chance to meet. She ushered us calmly and creatively out of our self induced wedding pressure chamber onto an organized pathway to the perfect party. She was so calm that I wanted to check her for a pulse or add her as a closer on my fantasy baseball team. She responded promptly to emails and phone calls and made us feel like she was working only for us even though we knew she had other clients at the same time. Lauren always had options for us. She never told us we couldn't do something. She always found a way to make it work, within our budget, and to our liking. Most importantly, Lauren was always gracefully glowing, happy, positive and encouraging. So much so, that after it was done, our bridesmaids told me my bride showed no signs of pre-wedding stress at all. I owe that to Lauren being there and being ready for anything. I can't write enough good things about Lauren Lisker and Joie de Vivre without sounding like I'm on their payroll, which I'm not! From the groom's perspective, if you're thinking about a DIY wedding that's more than a simple backyard affair, don't. Hire Joie de Vivre. They kicked ass! They did such a good job that I may have cried a couple of times at my wedding and my buddies from work probably won't let me forget about it for the rest of my career. Thank you, Lauren! You are great at what you do and you are an incredible person!

I am not surprised at all to see so many 5 star reviews on Kris's account! She was a dream to work…read morewith! We hired Kris as our day of coordinator and she made everything so EASY for us. She is extremely professional and everyone from the bridal party, to parents, to venue staff commented on how great she is! We actually interviewed a handful of day of coordinators before choosing Kris. After our virtual meeting with her, we knew we had found the perfect combination of smart, professional, direct, and caring! She did so much work behind the scenes to make sure the big day went as planned. I was impressed with how she kept the whole day on schedule and kept everyone in the loop and happy. If you want to make your wedding day stress free, please hire Kris! We cannot recommend her enough!

Kris went above and beyond to give us the wedding of our dreams. She gave us multiple options for…read moretons of vendors and found the perfect fits for us. Her day of coordination was impeccable and she let us truly enjoy our wedding by taking everything into her hands. Hiring Kris was the best decision we ever made!