The only luxury picnic vendor I'd want to work with! I threw a surprise picnic for my family and…read morethey loved it. The beautiful setup, charcuterie board, the jenga toys, and everything else was so well done! Fatima is really professional; she has a very easy to navigate website and submission form, and responds quickly. She also makes sure to make it a special event, so that it's unique for you and your guests.

Fatima is so talented in what she does! I've worked with her numerous times and she always exceeds…read moremy expectations. She's reliable, passionate, and a joy to work with. Highly recommend booking with her if you're wanting a memorable experience with your loved ones

We had the San Diego Socialights setup market lighting for us at our San Diego Zoo Safari Park…read morewedding and we're so happy that we did. The team was communicative and helped us find exactly what we were looking for and the lighting looked absoulutely stunning. The most amazing part is that we never saw anyone from Socialights, ha. The lighting was perfectly setup when we arrived at the venue and they handled teardown seamlessly - the best we could ask for! Thanks, Socialights!

So responsive and professional, they do great work! The light tunnel they set up for us was perfect!read more

My wife and I recently decided a great way to spend a holiday Saturday with our son, his wife, and…read moretheir daughter, would be to spend some time on Lake San Marcos - and what better way to do that then a gondola? After some quick research on Yelp, we made our reservations (VERY easy to do) and met everyone on said Saturday at the Black Swan dock. (side note - they want you there 20 minutes early...this does NOT mean you can check in 20 minutes early...chances are very high that the person checking you in is your gondolier, and he/she will be on the water at that moment). We had Conner (VERY traditional Italian name....cough) - and he was awesome. He shared some great details as we made our way along the shoreline, including some of the local nicknames for the houses on the water. He was VERY knowledgeable about when the lake was created, the various depths, and gave us tips on when to avoid being on the water (July 4th was high on that). We brought along our own drinks and snacks, and thoroughly enjoyed our ride. Highly recommended!

What a great experience. Drew was very good. I highly recommend this service. We did the sunset…read morecruise, and was fun for everyone. Thanks again Drew!

‼‼ DO NOT BOOK LILAC AND LACE AS YOUR WEDDING COORDINATORS ‼‼…read more We had Lilac and Lace @lilacandlacesd as our coordinators for our 10/11/2025 wedding in Orange County, CA. [For context: ~230 guests, Vietnamese-American wedding with 12pm Catholic mass ceremony + 5pm reception at a museum.] I hope and pray that no other bride/groom will experience the level of stress, frustration, and disappointment that we did on our wedding day. I will say that leading up to our wedding, our calls/texts with Ariana (owner) were helpful; it was the day-of services that failed us when we needed them most. Ariana notified us 9/29 via email that she needed to have surgery the following week and would be handing off our day to a different coordinator (Kez) and assistant, as well as providing another assistant for free - she assured us we were in good hands. (As a nurse, I completely understand prioritizing health and how difficult it is to get urgent surgeries scheduled, and fully agreed with Ariana that it was the right thing for her to do.) First, Kez and her team DID NOT SHOW UP TO OUR CEREMONY. Multiple logistical/crowd control issues occurred during/after our mass, which would have been prevented by the presence of a coordinator. Ariana states this was due to a miscommunication and took responsibility for this. The call time at the reception venue was 2pm, Kez did not arrive until 2:30pm and one of the assistants did not arrive until after 3pm (as 3pm is when my husband and I arrived on-site and we were informed by Kez that the other assistant was on her way.) The assistants never introduced themselves to us, I can't even tell you their names. When we arrived, Kez did not know about our outfit changes or where our grand entrances were from; this was covered in detail at our venue walkthrough (which was only attended by Ariana, and should have been communicated to Kez.) Other errors that occurred during the night: songs switched for parents' grand entrances (Kez then asked if we wanted our parents to reenter, obviously not as that would be extremely embarrassing and disruptive), our second grand entrance in our traditional attire not caught on photo/video because Kez did not notify them on time (again Kez asked if we wanted to reenter), Kez asking us if we were ready for the MC to announce cake cutting even though we wanted unannounced cake cutting , failure to announce last call on our late-night food truck so there was a lot of extra - the list goes on. Again, these were all covered in detail during planning calls and at the walk through. Ariana assured us that a coordinator/team member would be with us at all times during the reception - however, we could not find them at multiple points throughout the night. My MOH ended up coordinating the majority of the evening and handling communication with the coordinators, as I was on the verge of tears every time I had to see them. Kez and her two assistants spent nearly 20 min tying a ribbon onto our welcome sign (which we did not ask them to do), our photographer actually had to shoo them out of the background of a shot. Lilac and Lace's coordination packages also promised free content creation with raw photo/video and a real delivered within 72hrs of the event - we never received this. We sent a strongly worded email to the company, and received an apology response that was very emotional but did not take full accountability. We have received a 50% refund although we requested a FULL refund. If you have only one takeaway from this review, let it be this: Booking Lilac and Lace for our wedding was our greatest regret - their unprofessionalism, lack of accountability, and inability to coordinate RUINED our day. Please PLEASE book someone else to be your wedding coordinator - we wish we had. (Wish we had seen Denice M's Yelp review beforehand as her experience sounds eerily similar to ours) UPDATE: As of 1/26/26 we have received a thoughtful and sincere apology via email and the full refund.

Ariana did auch an amazing job for my wedding photography she put so much love and dedication to…read moreevery picture i love her work definitely recommend 100%

Having our wedding at Fallbrook Estate was an incredible experience, and we're so glad we chose…read morethis venue for such an important day. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful -- from the ceremony space to the reception area, everything felt well-maintained, thoughtfully designed, and picture-perfect. From the very beginning of the planning process, the Fallbrook Estate team made everything feel organized and manageable. Communication was consistent, timelines were clearly laid out, and their structured planning process helped make the entire journey as stress-free as possible. We worked with multiple planners throughout the process, and overall the team was professional, responsive, and helpful in guiding us through each step. On the wedding day, our coordinator ensured that we, as the couple, were taken care of and that the day stayed on track. The staff worked hard behind the scenes to keep things moving smoothly, allowing us to truly enjoy our celebration. We also want to acknowledge the service staff who supported our reception -- from the servers to the bartenders and kitchen team -- who helped ensure our guests were well fed and taken care of throughout the night. Booking with Fallbrook Estate made wedding planning significantly easier, and the beauty of the venue paired with the professionalism of the team made it a wonderful place to get married. We would absolutely recommend Fallbrook Estate to couples looking for a gorgeous venue with an experienced planning team.

Yesterday we had the wedding of our dreams and we have to say thank you to the amazing team of…read moreWedgewood! Since the beginning everything was easy and smooth! Everyone took care of us and we were surrounded from a real professional team. Our coordinator Stephanie was sweet and kind, we didn't need to think about anything during our day. Liliy, the captain banquet, was excellent, always checking if we miss something and if everything was good. We felt so special and all our guests were happy and enthusiastic of everything. The food was so good and the cocktails as well. We can't complain about anything. Thank you so much for this unforgettable day.

I am the mom of two young men (21 and 23). It is very difficult to get them to take any kind of…read morephotographs. Karl Anderson was phenomenal. He met them in Balboa park and took pictures of each of them individually and then together. Both of my guys came home and said it had been a great experience. Then the photos came...wow! Karl really has a great eye and fast reflexes! 75 pictures taken and they were all spectacular! I was totally blown away! Well done, Karl! We would use Karl Anderson again in a heartbeat! Thank you! Heather (Mom to Caleb and Gavin A.)

Everything was handled professionally from start to finish. The photographer, Bryan, arrived right…read moreon time, set everything up efficiently, and captured some truly beautiful, high-quality photos. What really stood out was their responsiveness and customer service. When one of my members requested a re-edit because he didn't like the original filter, TruVue was quick to accommodate. They were equally helpful when I asked to use some of the wider-shot images. On top of that, they even assisted with getting the photos printed and shipped, which made the entire process seamless. Great company, excellent customer service, and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!

As a wedding photographer, I get to experience venues from a very unique perspective--and Ethereal…read moreGardens in Escondido truly lives up to its name. From the moment I arrived, I was struck by how intentionally the space is designed. It was a rainy November day and the gardens felt lush and intimate without being crowded, and every corner offers beautiful, natural backdrops that photograph effortlessly. Even though it was raining the greenery and gray sky created the softest light that felt romantic and dreamy. What really stood out to me was how smoothly the day flowed. The layout of the venue makes transitions--from getting ready, to ceremony, to cocktail hour and reception--feel seamless, which is a huge gift for both couples and vendors. The team at Ethereal Gardens was wonderful to work with. They were organized, calm, and clearly experienced, which made it easy for me to focus on capturing genuine moments rather than navigating logistics (This is HUGE for a photographer). Not all venues experiences are created equal and this team stood out. They were ready with umbrellas and fresh drinks for the Bride and Groom at every moment. As someone who photographs weddings regularly, I can confidently say this is a venue that supports both the couple's experience AND the creative process. I am honored to get to photograph another wedding here in May and HIGHLY recommend Ethereal Gardens to couples looking for a naturally beautiful, well-run venue in North County San Diego.

Ethereal Gardens delivered an absolutely incredible wedding experience. The venue is stunning, the…read moregrounds are impeccably maintained, and both we and our guests felt very well cared for throughout the day. The food deserves a special mention.. from cocktail hour to dinner to late-night bites, everything was delicious and widely raved about. The dining experience to choose our menu was such a fun highlight and something we highly recommend. Bar service, valet, and overall guest experience were seamless and elevated. We selected our DJ from the venue's preferred list and Greg with SD Party Time DJs was phenomenal -- he live spun our wedding and somehow blended Taylor Swift with heavy metal flawlessly. The dance floor was packed all night. While there were a few things we wish we'd known ahead of time (design option clarity, food not being boxed at the end of the night, and end-of-night teardown logistics), none of these detracted from how magical the day was, but would have been nice to know before hand.. With a bit of advance planning, these are all easily managed. Overall, Ethereal Gardens felt like a true luxury wedding experience. We're so grateful for our day and would absolutely recommend this venue to future couples. Posted some personal images but the Professional Photos from Sierra Dawn Photo. Please do not download or reuse images for personal or professional page use/advertising. Reach out to sierradawnphotos@gmail.com for permission or better, hire her as your photographer she's fabulous!

Messages 3 times they never responded in over 3 weeks guess they are not open for businessread more

My Fiancé used Casablanca for my proposal and it was beyond anything I could've dreamed of! We used…read morethem again for my sisters proposal and it was again another 10/10 outcome! Thank you so much for making our engagements so beautiful and memorable!

Very nice, serene place to have a group lunch. 5 stars for…read morethe atmosphere. We were a party of 10. Most of the food was very good. The drinks were great. A lovely place to sit and eat on the veranda overlooking a beautiful pond. This is a perfect place to take a first date. The real treats are the grounds and the gardens. If you visit here please be sure you take a walk around the beautiful,serene gardens and grounds. You won't be disappointed.

We had an intimate gathering on the Veranda for a 90th Birthday Party last Saturday…read more Everything was perfect. Joshua was my coordinator. The food was lovely as was the service. We had a contract for 25-30 people The brunch was very reasonably priced for that amount of people served at less than $1000 including tip. For the beautiful ambiance, food and price, its a lovely spot for a gathering.

I was looking for a caterer for a small {50 guests}wedding. After talking to 9 different…read morecompanies, I chose Flavor Chef. during my first call I could tell the owner was all about making my wedding perfect and serving the food my guests would love. Well he did not disappoint, from the appetizers to the desserts, each course was a hit. I am still getting compliments about the food served. I guess the best part of my experience with Perfect Chef was how easy they were to work with, nothing was too hard or complicated. Their staff were efficient and polite and did it all with a smile. Did I mention their cost was less then the other catering companies. I guess my experience was like the other reviewers....EXCELLENT. I would use them again and definitely recommend them to family and friends.

Flavor chef catered an outdoor birthday party for about 20 guests. They provided everything we…read moreasked for, like table decorations and flowers. It was tastefully done. The food was great and the service too. They also came the next morning and catered a brunch for us with an eggs benedict buffet. Awesome!