Stef is the best! For several months she acted as my therapist as I'm type-A and was freaking out about every last detail. Up until the day of the wedding I was having full meltdowns that I didn't do enough, but low and behold, her and her team delivered beyond my expectations. She made recommendations for all the vendors we had and we loved every single one we selected. During the day of the wedding, her staff was so proactive, even getting my mother a coat in case she would get cold. They literally think of EVERYTHING. The organization is impeccable and the took into consideration every detail that we requested. Stef is outstanding, her vibrant and bubbly personality can turn your grimmest day around. You'll have a blast working with Stef! read more

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We worked with Stef for almost a whole year and it went smooth like butter all the way through the day of the wedding. She's easy to communicate with and sets standards and expectations early. We had check-ins every now and then to make sure everything was progressing and would be ready by the big day. Where Stef really shines is on the actual wedding day. She is a big ball of energy and is passionate at making sure everything runs according to plan. Stef and her team are true professionals while also keeping it fun. It was impressive to watch her and Justine coordinate the production and make us feel like we were the stars of the show. Thank you for being a part of our wedding journey! read more

STOP AND LOOK NO FURTHER!! I promise you Stef is the wedding planner you will need and want! She has such a vibrant and supportive personality that you'll find yourself smiling everytime you speak with her. Wedding planning is a lot and can be strenuous but Stef is with you every step of the way and makes it easier, way less stressful, and FUN! She's organized and thinks of all the little details, even ones that I never would have thought of. Stef basically drew up our wedding timeline and made sure we were able to include all of the things we wanted in the wedding. She's realistic and will let you know what might not be doable, but then will give you alternative options. She has a bubbly, can-do attitude and is available for you anytime! Our wedding venue unfortunately had to cancel on us a month before the wedding and Stef immediately connected with us to help find other options. She even handled telling all the vendors so that we wouldn't have to. The week and day of the wedding, Stef and her amazing team was in constant contact with the vendors to make sure everything went smoothly. They also frequently checked in with me and my now husband to make sure we were okay and having fun! I can't emphasize how amazing and supportive Stef and her team are!! Especially on the day of the wedding, I felt like I had no worries and was able to just enjoy the day. We really connected with Stef throughout the whole process. By the end we can honestly say she is not only a great wedding planner but also a good friend! So look no further and call up Stef read more

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Stefanie is an AMAZING wedding planner! We are professional wedding photographers and we had the privilege of working with her at a wedding at Red Rock Resort and Casino Las Vegas last weekend. To say that the day was a complete success, would be an understatement! She really shines with her attentiveness to the couple and all involved in creating a magical event. We sincerely appreciated how attentive she was to the wedding vendors. She kept bringing us water and snacks while we were photographing the day! How sweet is that?! We appreciated her friendly, kind approach and she is so easy to work with and communicate with. This really helps all of the vendors to work together to create a smooth wedding day. Her positive and fun energy is invigorating to be around. If you are a bride and groom and looking for a planner/coordinator to ease your stress and ensure for a seamless successful wedding day , then definitely hire Stefanie with Stellify Events! read more

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Anybody who is getting married, YOU NEED STEF AS YOUR WEDDING COORDINATOR. She was one of my close friend's wedding coordinator recently and I cannot put into words how perfect Stef has made the day. She not only thinks about the bigger picture like how the bridal party should walk down, how we're angled, etc during the ceremony, but she also stresses about the small details like putting baby powder on the bride (wedding gowns are HOT and since the bride is in it all day, she will definitely be sweating walking around). Stef pays attention to the minor details of everything and she makes sure that everyone has a good time while being safe. Stef has worked on this wedding for over 2 years (because of covid) and I can tell that the relationship she built with the bride is not only surface level but a long time friend as well. She's caring, friendly, attentive, and everything you can possibly ask for! If you want a stress-free wedding, BOOK HER NOW! read more

My spouse and I were able to host a terrific Wedding for our guests thanks to Stef & her wonderful team! Specifics about our event: Venue, Caterers, etc.. were all external. Around 200 guests, Chinese Tea-Ceremony, & Dinner Reception (no ceremony). Event time was 5 hours (though we probably ran closer to 7). Stef understood that our priority was making sure our guests had a great time, and that's exactly the feedback we've heard from everyone who was there! From the planning side of things -- Stef kept us on task and made sure we had our vendors lined up and ready. In fact, our Photographer, DJ, and Party Rental companies were her referrals and they were great. She helped us with the day of timeline and logistics. Behind the scenes we knew she was helping us put out fires with vendors or alerting us if something needed our immediate attention. Coordinating 7 different vendors (Venue, Caterer, Bartender, DJ, Dessert, Photographer, & Party Rentals) is no small feat. Her experience is an invaluable asset in getting ready for the big day. Day of Coordination -- Stef and her team were basically extensions of us and acted as our event hosts. They did an awesome job directing traffic for our guests. Their hard work allowed us to enjoy our party while they took care of the small details. This is why you hire a Day of Coordinator. Bottom Line: Our guests enjoyed a great party and we as the couple have a bunch of wonderful memories of our special day. read more

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We want to start off by mentioning that Stellify Events is absolutely outstanding. We love Stefanie, and her staff on the day of our wedding, Justine and Kelli. Our wedding was amazing and give a lot of credit to Stefanie as she was on point in coordination with all the vendors. From photographers to the Cirque and Tahitian performers we hired, she was very organized in managing all the moving parts that happened in our special day. There were several times in the actual day of our wedding when we wanted some things changed, and with her keen experience and skill, she was able to deliver impeccably. With her charisma and passion in wedding planning, her energy was and is infectious. From day one when bringing her on board with us in planning our wedding, she was always looking out for our best interest. The way she works is trying to figure out all the desires and wants for our wedding from day one, and then finds out how to make our wishes happen. This includes budgeting, scheduling, coordination, etc. She also went as far as reviewing our vendor contracts to make sure we are receiving what we'll be paying for. Stefanie worked with us for about 5 months before the big day, trying to puzzle together our dream wedding. With her experience, she had many suggestions and recommendations for a perfect wedding that only she can provide. I mean, she's really good at her job. We loved so much the dedication and effort Stefanie gave to us, and surely the diligence she's given to each of her clients. She exceeded beyond our expectations, and we thank God she had been a big part of making us so happy on our special day. We love her so much that 5 months after, we still keep contact and are currently friends. She is so good at her craft, and we hope that if you are seeking someone to help put your wedding together wrapped up with a pretty bow, Stefanie and her company Stellify Events would be the best decision. read more

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I was a groomsman at a wedding Stef recently coordinated. Stef came into a difficult situation where the bride and groom's wedding planner cancelled less than a month before the wedding. In that time, there were several items left incomplete and a brand new relationship to create with the bride and groom. Without question, Stef and her team excelled in every facet. The wedding was beyond perfect. She was in total control. She anticipated any obstacle that could possibly occur and stopped it before it could be a thought in anyone's mind. Without question, she truly made the evening magical. I plan to hire her as my wedding coordinator. I was and am that impressed with her work. If given the opportunity to hire Stef, I whole-heartedly cannot recommend her services enough. read more

my then bf (now husband) and i went to a wedding half a year or so before we got engaged. our friends' wedding was put together so well that when we got engaged and wanted a wedding coordinator, we asked our friends who they hired. with high remarks, we were excited to reach out to stellify and we were not disappointed. i've looked around and the special thing about stellify, among many other things, was that they are with you the moment you sign on with them. most wedding coordinators only work with you 3-4 months before your wedding, but stellify is with you since day 1. since the beginning, stef was super friendly and supportive. i don't know about the rest of the brides but i am a type A kind of gal who wants full control and stef complemented that so well. i truly believe she can adjust to whoever you need her to be and for my experience, she was the perfect balance of letting me take the lead while guiding me when she felt it was needed for her to step in, which is what i needed. i do events professionally but i have never thrown a wedding, so there are things here and there specific to weddings that i would've missed if not for stef. her professionalism, thoroughness, and support made planning a wedding so much easier. we hired her in spring 2019 for a summer 2020 wedding, when the pandemic hit, she reached out to talk with us about how we would like to handle it. she would suggest things but always say she will support whatever we decide, and with the ever-changing rules of the pandemic, we pivoted together so well that she truly made planning a wedding EVEN IN A PANDEMIC less painful. i've moved my wedding twice and it was relatively painless. we didn't have our wedding until early 2022 and let me tell you that our day could not have been more perfect. my husband and i kept saying to each other at the end of the night that it went better than expected. my mother who is hard to please and quick to judge told me that she thinks stef is great and asked me where i found her. my dad said that the wedding went well and it was perfect. a lot of my friends said that it was a great wedding and one even said it was the best one he's been to. we had two guests who werent comfortable eating in such a big crowd bc of COVID and rsvp for the ceremony only and not for the reception. but by the time our wedding came, numbers were low and they lifted the mask mandate. after the ceremony, they asked if they could stay for dinner. all i had to do was tell one of stef's girls and they got it handled. stef made sure we were hydrated, that we got something to eat, and any time I needed anything or had any questions, stef and her team were quick to act and on top of it. they even provided little snacks for our photographers. i couldn't be happier. i cannot stress this enough, even for someone like me who throws parties professionally and well, you dont want to worry about logistics the day of your wedding. you want a good team behind you on your special day. get a coordinator and get stellify early as they get booked up quickly. read more

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tl;dr: Stef and her team are A+. I had a last minute happy hour I wanted to sponsor with my startup and Stef helped pull everything together. I reached out to Stef on a whim 2 weeks before a conference at UC Berkeley. I told her about my company, the industry we were in (robotics) and how we wanted to host a happy hour after the conference for the attendees. I told her that the happy hour I went to the year prior was hosted by a major banking institution in the Silicon Valley and that I wanted to throw the same event but as a smaller 10 person startup and a quarter of the resources. She was supportive, empathetic, and genuinely excited for me! She told me the time line was short but she knew that we could get it together. Working with her throughout those 2 weeks was such a stress relief for me. She was very responsive, took calls after hours, and even worked through the weekends with me. I felt like I could've texted her at any time of the day or night and she would've responded immediately. A few days prior to the event, we hopped on a call and she presented me with a breakdown of the day, down to the half hour. She had everything planned out and worked out every single detail with me. During the event she and her team helped out wherever I needed them to and went above and beyond my expectations. The real value in having them there was that they coordinated with the venue and took care of issues before I even noticed them (food was running out, cups and plates needed to be bussed). All in all, I would definitely recommend Stef and her event planning team. We will definitely work with them again in the future. read more

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Just had my wedding recently and we were so lucky to have found Stef! I didn't think we would need a wedding planner for our small, intimate wedding but I was definitely wrong. As our planner and our "day of" coordinator, Stef was instrumental in orchestrating the craziness of the wedding day. She was super helpful weeks leading up to the event, spending hours late into the night going over timelines with us and also fine-tuning all the details that we'd never think of. She's also SUPER fun and goofy - she made for an excellent MC that was a unique addition to our special day. If you're looking for a wedding planner/coordinator, you can 1000% believe that Stef and her team will make your dream wedding come true. read more

If you're looking for a wedding planner, Stef is the one you want! She made sure my wedding day went off perfectly. I first reached out to her almost in tears because I'd spent 6 months looking for a wedding venue I could afford and felt like I was getting nowhere. She was my cheerleader from day 1. Stef helped me find an amazing photographer, florist, and DJ. She made sure to check in with me regularly and brought up all kinds of things I of course had no idea I should be thinking about. I'm a chronic worrier and knowing that Stef had my back the whole time allowed me to relax and enjoy my wedding day. I also came down with a cold 2 days before the wedding and Stef and Shelby made sure to keep me hydrated, fed, and rested as much as possible so I didn't look like a zombie in my photos! I can't thank these ladies enough! read more

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Nobody does it better than Steph! The genuine care she has for her clients as well as the level of thought and attention to detail she puts into her work is incomparable. My family and I went out on a whim with a friends recommendation to hire Stellify Events and were blown away by it all. I definitely recommend and wish I could do it all over again read more

Highly recommend having a day-of coordinator, and hiring Stef's team to do it. We had a commitment ceremony of around 70 people, two separate locations, and a whole lot of DIY decor stuff. Even with the small guest list and what I thought was a pretty chill low-maintenance event, there were still moments during the day (and leading up to the day) where issues arose, and SE quickly and cleverly addressed and came up with solutions. Just some specific highlights of what SE helped us to work though: - Ran into a big issue with the ceremony venue where it had to partially go under construction. What was a giant headache actually became a blessing thanks to SE's planning, communication, and problem-solving with with the venue, and with us. We ended up at the same venue with better space layout, and more flexible venue schedule. - Had a lot of DIY decor, and everything was set up perfectly and logically. SE helped us with breakdown as well and what a relief was it to see everything worked out so awesomely. - Bit of an emergency with our cake delivery and pick-up where the vendor got the order wrong and wasn't ready for pick-up. SE was in contact the whole time with our Task Rabbit, the venue, and the vendor. Didn't even know there was a problem until afterwards. It's also a people business! And all points of the process, we felt like we were being taken care of and being heard, and that even though I know Stef probably had a lot of weddings this season, it always felt like we were priority. Stef and her team were on top of it while still being very warm, thoughtful, and always communicative; stern and decisive when needed. So if you are wavering between investing in a coordinator or not, I recommend going for it. It is just such a relief to not worry and enjoy the event! read more

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I'm a catering chef. I've done many weddings. There's event planners. There's wedding coordinators. And then there's Stef. My wife and I got married in March 2018. I thought I knew how to plan a wedding because I've been in the industry for so long. Apparently this is not the case. Stef helped us from start to finish with all aspects of our dream wedding. She and her team were on the ball every step of the way and they went completely above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable and having a great time. While professional, they were also super upbeat and energetic. From making sure we had water to having a breath mint at those right moments, they made sure we had everything we needed. Needless to say, having seen a wide variety of wedding coordinators, I was impressed by her and her team. My wife and I were blessed to have Stef and our wedding definitely wouldn't have had the same vibe without her. I will continue being a catering chef. Not only because I love my job, but because it'd be great to be beside Stef again to make another couple's dream wedding come true. I highly recommend her to anyone that wants the best of the best. Her heart, her spirit, and her passion for what she does is what makes Stellify Events great, Oh...and it was supposed to rain during our wedding. Instead it was beautifully sunny. Stef probably did that for us. read more

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My fiancé and I are getting married in August 2022 in Las Vegas. He and I are based in the San Francisco Bay Area and I kind of jumped the gun and booked an all inclusive wedding venue without actually seeing it first. My fiancé had mentioned that he has a friend (Stef) who moved to Las Vegas and is an Event Coordinator. The wedding venue that I booked already comes with an all inclusive package including a Day-of -Coordinator. I thought it was really sweet that Stef wanted to reach out to me to see how I was doing with my wedding planning. Mind you, I have never met with Stef before. When I spoke to Stef on the phone, she has this amazing bright personality and immediately I could tell how passionate she is about her profession. She made suggestions and addressed possible concerns that I never even thought about for my wedding. I could sense that she genuinely wanted my future husband and I to have the most perfect wedding day. Our phone call didn't end there- I told her that I was planning on visiting the wedding venue with my sisters in January. She kindly offered to meet us there at the venue! When I met her, she was just as I imagined on the phone- warm, sweet and friendly. I admit, I am a very soft spoken shy person. Immediately she asked the Venue Managers all the nitty gritty detailed questions! I really enjoyed walking with her in the venue as we imagined just the layout of my wedding day. Even though I won't be hiring an Event Coordinator because my venue already includes a day-of-coordinator, Stef offered her friendship and support to me and that already means a lot to me given the fact that I only met with her once. If I didn't have a day-of-coordinator, I would definitely hire Stef for my wedding! She is someone who can tackle any event and take away all the stress for you! I actually wished i knew about her two years ago when my best friend got married so she could have been her Event Coordinator! She makes it clear that you're her priority! Again, even though Stef won't be my Event Coordinator, I am happy that she'll be a guest at my wedding. read more

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If you're reading this review, you're probably in the market for a wedding planner/coordinator and have so many questions. If you're still reading this, you'll realize that I'm a guy who planned 99.99% of his own wedding. A rarity! I reached out to Stef on a whim early back in 2019 (pre COVID-19) for my October 2020 wedding in Napa because she seemed like the type of person that would get you the results you wanted for your wedding. Let me tell you now, Stef (and her biceps) will deliver. Stef has the most boundless and infectious energy, charisma, and positive attitude I've never seen before in a person. Before contacting Stef, I managed to secure all the vendors (photographer, photo booth, DJ, florist, ect) except for the coordinator (because the venue required one). After signing the contract with Stef, she got right to work by asking for all pertinent information about the vendors I chose, and as well as asking for the contracts that I signed with the vendors so she could go through them with a fine tooth comb so she can find any "gotcha fees" or other items that would impact you negatively for your big day. Couple days after that she corralled and emailed all my vendors to coordinate any phone calls, meetings, or to go over the fine details of certain aspects depending on your needs for said vendor. However some work is still dependent on you planning your wedding (such as mailing save the dates/invitations, etc) and Stef will be like white on rice to make sure you finished the task on hand. (Trust me I know; she called and texted me multiples times in one day to see if I had signed a contract addendum.) You need someone like Stef that'll never give up, give in, or ghost you. Now to the unfortunate part of my wedding. Due to COVID-19, my wedding was postponed to November 2021 and even before the postponement, Stef was on her game by relegating the vendors about if they were still able or willing to work during this crisis and also kept in constant contact with me to come up with a game plan should things get worse. She seamlessly contacted the vendors about the new wedding date in mid July 2020 but due to mounting pressure from my family and my fiance's family about safety surrounding COVID-19, we decided to cancel the wedding all together. Obviously canceling a wedding (despite it being a pandemic) you essentially forfeit your deposits with all your vendors but I feel like all the time and effort Stef put into planning and coordinating my wedding before it was canceled was worth every penny. All in all, despite what has happened to my wedding because of COVID-19, Stef was there emotionally to cheer me on throughout the process, and in the end, I made a new friend! And who doesn't like making new friends? read more

Stef and her team (shout out Shelby and Justine!) did an amazing job and helped our wedding run smoothly. Stef helped us navigate our wedding through the pandemic and the surge - 2 postponements! We couldn't have done it without her and the execution day of the wedding went so well. I can't thank her and the Stellify team enough. Shes a great professional and someone you definitely want by your side during the wedding or any event process! Highly recommend for your next big shindig. love y'all. read more

Stellify Events is the best! While researching wedding planners, Stef stood out above the rest due to her business sense and impressive experience in organizing large events. My daughter, her now-husband and I worked together with Stef. Besides being very personable and hard-working, she was available to us at all times and was invaluable in the planning process with her input, hard work, and resources. She listened to what we desired and helped us prioritize and be organized. She has many resources for vendors, supplies, ideas; and she gave us valuable input about reasonable costs and as to what should be expected. She paid close attention to the smallest of details as well as the large ones from the start of the planning process through the day of the wedding. The wedding day was such a beautiful, fun, celebration for the couple, family and guests! As promised, Stef and her hard-working team were pleasantly and efficiently on top of every detail, smoothly keeping our entire day flowing to perfection. I highly recommend Stellify Events for any party or event. Stellify Events is everything that you could ask for - and so much more! read more

If you have the chance to work with Stef as your wedding planner, don't hesitate! Seize the opportunity! Run, don't walk! Not only is Stef one of the most supremely delightful human beings I've ever met, she is extremely on top of things, especially when it comes to the most important day - the wedding day! (More on that later) My (now) husband and I met with a few other wedding planners prior to our initial call with Stef and we hit it off immediately. We knew we were going to spend a lot of time with our planner and wanted someone we would get along easily with - Stef is endlessly upbeat, positive, goofy and hilarious to boot. Due to COVID, we ended up having to postpone our wedding by 2 years and Stef was so helpful and understanding the entire time. She helped us coordinate the new dates with vendors and even though some of these conversations can be difficult, I was blown away by her communication style and how kind and thoughtful her emails were. She has that remarkable ability to make everyone feel special and valued and that was apparent when many of the vendors came to me throughout the process and told me just how lucky we were to be working with Stef and how she's one of the best planners they've ever encountered. She has deep empathy and goes the extra mile to ensure everyone is treated humanely. We had about 170 guests at our wedding in Saratoga and event time was ~6.5 hours. The wedding went flawlessly! We used pretty much all of her recommendations for vendors and they were amazing to work with and I also felt their prices were quite reasonable for the Bay Area. Stef and her team were so patient, kept things on track the whole time and always made sure my husband and I were able to have a bite to eat or have alone time to catch our breath. They took care of a million details leading up the event and during. My guests raved about the atmosphere, the energy and how well-planned the whole event was. I cannot express just how lucky and grateful my husband and I felt to have Stef and her team taking care of us and everything going on. Love this lady! I could not recommend working with her enough. read more

4 weeks to plan a milestone birthday party for 100 guests in the middle of peak wedding season may sound like an impossible task, but Stef and her team absolutely knocked it out of the park. From the very first phone call to every subsequent brainstorming and planning discussion, Stef was a dream to work with. She was calm and collected through every stage and her leadership helped us pull off an amazing and unforgettable party. When I came to Stef with a tight budget and a long list of vendors we'd need to hire, she worked her magic without breaking a sweat. Balloon artist, tenting, band, DJ, baker, caterer, she held our hands through every step and I'm so grateful we found her! We were coordinating from different time-zones but Stef was always very responsive and always took the initiative. We had to change our theme halfway into an already incredibly short planning period, but Stef took everything in her stride and helped us amend everything to fit our needs. Knowing that she and her team were on the ground checking and preparing the location and coordinating with vendors allowed me and my boss to enjoy the planning process and gave us the chance to be more creative as well. On the day of the event, Stef brought in her assistants and the entire Steflily events team's attention to detail and dedication was exceptional. They were prepared for everything we could throw at them and still went above and beyond to take care of every single guest at the party - young and old. All you need to know is that the party went off so smoothly that her team was hired for another event on the spot. If you need an impeccable and enthusiastic planner for any event - wedding, birthday party, corporate party - Steflily is your team. read more

To preface: Stef, you are absolutely amazing! For those of you who are still on the fence and browsing through the best wedding coordinators to book for your special day, Stef is the one. I had the honor of being a co-maid of honor for my sister's wedding and Stef blew everyone's expectations out the ballpark. From start to finish, Stef ensured every step of the wedding process proceeded as planned and went above to make sure not only the bride, but the bridesmaid/groomsmen were taken care of. She was attentive, reactive, quick on her feet, and whatever else you imagine your ideal/dream wedding coordinator to be of. I'm so grateful to have had her my sisters side to get through such an eventful, but special weekend to celebrate the start of a new chapter. It is no wonder Stef has 5/5 stars on her Yelp because she truly is that awesome. I hope the next bride and groom who gets to have her facilitate their wedding will be just as happy as she made my family. Thank you, Stef! You rock!!!! read more

Stef recently coordinated my best friends wedding and let me just say - WOW. If i could give more than 5 stars I would. She has helped her pre-covid to now achieve the most perfect day. She was there every step of the way from planning, day of, to achieving the dream. She was there to reassure my best friend and make sure everyone around her understood this special day was for her. During the wedding, whenever my best friend needed her, she was only a phone call away and arrived literally within seconds to answer questions and steer people in the right direction. Incredibly professional, reachable, understanding, and she has the best connections. I'm truly grateful she was there for this whole process because the entire ceremony was perfection thanks to her and her team. Book her NOW because she will make any special day better than you could imagine. read more

When we first got engaged, married friends told us to prepare for the stress that comes from the planning. From the venue and vendors, to adhering to family's wishes, couple that with rescheduling because of COVID and the anxiety and stress were adding up significantly. Good thing we had Stef on our side. Never have we met someone with such a bubbly and vibrant personality. It's impossible to have a conversation with her and not be affected by her positive energy. From the moment we signed with her, we felt a weight lifted on our shoulders because we knew we were in good hands. Not only did she help us with the nightmare of rescheduling the venue and our vendors, she also did a great job of keeping us in check with deadlines and homework. She simplified a lot of decisions for us to an easy yes-or-no or this-or-that. As our planning process went on, those same married friends would ask us "how's the planning going" and we would say that it's painless because we have a great coordinator. When we were interviewing vendors, either found on or own or through suggestions from her preferred vendors, each of them that worked with Stef in the past would have an additional pep in their voice once they knew we had Stef on our team. On the day of our wedding, her schedule created an odd sense of calm. I think knowing where everyone and everything thing should be down to the minute helped ease a lot of anxiety. Stef and her team were organized and helped tremendously when we had questions or wondered where we should be. They took care of everything and made sure we were able to enjoy our special day. We are extremely grateful they made sure one of the happiest day of our lives was perfect. For any couples out there that need help, we wholeheartedly recommend Stef to anyone that is planning a wedding. She'll work for you and with you to make your wedding incredible. We can only imagine what great work she can do for all the other types of parties and events. All we know is that she'll give her all to make your event amazing. read more

My husband and I got married back in June 2017 and our wedding day was the best day ever. We put our trust into Stefanie and her Stellify Events team and they delivered above and beyond our expectations. Stef and team are professional, courteous and dependable. They worked hard to make sure that the sequence of events planned for the day occurred on time and ran smoothly. We can't begin to imagine how things would have been without them there and we appreciate them greatly for the stellar care and support they provided us throughout our wedding day. Our wedding entourage, guests and even the vendors told us they were impressed with Stef and her team. The head, heart and soul behind Stellify Events is Stef. She is knowledgeable about the industry, is experienced in coordinating weddings and large scale events and a burst of positive energy. Reach out to Stef and hire Stellify Events for your wedding or next big event. We highly recommend them! read more

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Hiring Stef as a day of wedding coordinator means the difference between a wedding full of answering phone calls and managing vendor logistics and a wedding where you can fully immerse yourself and enjoy your event. We hired Stef just a week and a half before our wedding day, and despite our super short timeline, Stef never made us feel panicky or anxious. We immediately felt like we were in great hands. Stef quickly organized and coordinated our vendor lists and began contacting everyone on the first night we hired her. She worked around the clock without stressing us out - it just seemed like everything got handled smoothly behind the scenes. Stef was able to foresee potential troublespots and find fast and simple ways to avoid them. Her expertise in reading vendor contracts allowed us to know we were always working with quality professionals. When we need a last-minute hair and makeup artist, Stef recommended a wonderful agency. We were quickly able to find someone available for us, and we ended up loving our artist. Stef's network of recommended professionals was an amazing resource for us. Hiring Stef gave us the wonderful gift of enjoying every second of our wedding day. No matter how large or small your event, hire Stef so you can enjoy and celebrate with your guests. read more

My fiancé and I decided to onboard a wedding planner 1 month before our wedding (I know .... it is super late). We thought we could do most things on our own but it turned out to be pretty overwhelming. I found Stef on Yelp. After two phone calls, we started to work together. Since then, she always responded to our emails and text messages within few hours (sometimes few minutes). Since my fiancé and I are very new to this wedding planning process (I moved from Taiwan 10 years ago and only been to three to four weddings in U.S.A), we knew little about the whole planning details. Stef provided a lot of information to us and created the timeline of the day for us which were very helpful! On the wedding day, Stef brought 4 assistants with her!! The changing room for the bride was a bit far from the ceremony site. Thanks God that they had walkie talkies with them to make coordination much easier. During the entire evening, Stef's team paid very close attention to two of us and responded to our needs in 5 seconds (mint, floss, mosquito bites...). Her assistant even went to the restroom with me and helped me to keep my dress clean. I felt a little bit shy at the beginning about hiring a wedding planner (my own pride told me I should be able to handle this on our own.) After all of this crazy busy journey, I am so glad that we had Stef with us. read more

Hands down, if I were planning my wedding all over, I would absolutely have Stellify Events handle our day-of coordination again. Stef checked in with us a number of times months before the wedding to make sure we were on track as far as sending our invitations out, registering, getting our vendors secured, etc. - basically gave us invaluable guidance and advise as we worked through the major milestones of securing vendors and necessities. She even got us in touch with the videographer we picked! I really wanted to be involved in a bunch of the small details of the wedding, but was horrible at managing my time; I got pretty stressed out and was worried about how everything would come together. So about a month before the big day, Stef stepped in and started talking to me about her and her team's role for the wedding day. I was able to hand over all of the details to her, and she executed them to the T. She built the day-of timeline for myself, my groom, the wedding party, and all of our vendors. This even included keeping a surprise (Stormtroopers!) for the groom secret from everyone at the wedding, while getting the necessary vendors (the venue, videographer, photographers, rental company) in on it to make sure there was space for it to be prepared and so it could be captured on film and video! She definitely was able to put me at ease and know that what we wanted would be put in place. She made phone meetings with us leading up to where we started handing off duties to her, about 4 weeks before the wedding. She created a master timeline for us and communicated with our vendors (hair/makeup, photographers, videographer, venue, caterer/rentals, florist, DJ/lighting, photobooth, officiant, and the surprise Stormtroopers) to ensure everything ran smoothly and stayed on time. She had a lot of helpful tricks, tips, and suggestions along the way that kept the entire process leading up to our wedding day, and the wedding and reception itself go smoothly - and most of all, we enjoyed ourselves! Her team made sure we always had water (for early October it was an unseasonably mid-80s day), and brought us food and water while we were chatting with our friends and family during the cocktail hour, since we were so busy taking photos in between hugs and congrats. Her team even had mints on them at the ready! Overall, what Stef and her Stellify team gave us was priceless: advice during our planning phase, peace of mind leading up to the wedding and an amazing wedding day that came together spectacularly. If you're looking for someone to bring enthusiasm, a ton of knowledge, and take everything you've been planning for months together and execute your vision, Stef and her Stellify Events team is who you want! read more

Stellify Events - Stef and her Stellify team with us and the Stormtroopers at our wedding :) - Wedding Planning Near Me

It's always a pleasure working with Stefanie and her team for weddings and events! Her staff not only makes sure that events on the timeline are running according to the schedule but they coordinate everything with such ease and professionalism. I've worked with many day of coordinators through the years and event coordinators and have had such a wide range of experiences to know what the golden standard when it comes to getting the full experience. You can tell that everyone is on board and everyone wants to be there with a sense of wanting to serve with excellence. The coordination of tasks, duties, responsibilities to ensure that the client is happy with the execution of the timeline as planned is the most important thing to not just the photography team, but for all the vendors involved. I am always truly impressed with how they manage all the small details which add up to all the big things that the client expects. I would highly recommend Stellify Events for all of your special events to ensure that everything is executed the right way the first time around! read more

I don't know what level of crazy I would have been driven to if it wasn't for Stef and her Stellify Team! Stef was outstanding as a day of wedding coordinator, but just as wonderful leading up to the wedding with her consistent check-in's and updates. My husband and I had a lot of tough life events happen leading up to our wedding, but Stef was always our constant in ensuring everything was on track for our big day. I have a crazy work schedule and Stef was ALWAYS flexible in making time that works the best for both of us. Even some of my family members said what a rockstar Stef was throughout the wedding rehearsal and wedding day! It was clear we were the priority on our wedding day and any fires that came up were communicated in a professional way with a quick fix. I am truly going to miss working alongside Stef to craft my husband and I's vision for our perfect day. Everything turned out better than expected and our guests said they had A LOT of fun. Thank you again Stef and team for all that you did to make our day an unforgettable one! read more

Stefanie and her team made our dream wedding come true. We started planning a year out and she stayed in contact with us the entire time. She is very detailed and transparent with the whole process. She was awesome with the timeline and went out of her way to get things done for us. She worked very well with our vendors and made everything mesh together for a wonderful wedding. We ran into problems with our venue but Stefanie and her team kept us from being stressed and took care of any incoming issues that came up the day of. Communication with her is always open even at odd hours. She is responsive and on top of things. We had a fairly large wedding of 350 guests and as you can imagine that is tough to coordinate. She gave us all kinds of ideas and and suggestions that helped fine tune our wedding. I would recommend Stellify Events to everyone as their attention to detail and professionalism is top notch. Thank you Stefanie and to your team for being awesome and we are so glad that you were part of our wedding. read more

Stef and her team helped us organize and coordinate a wedding just shy of 400 people in the heart of the financial district in San Francisco. Coordination and communication are paramount to making things run smoothly, and Stef was just wonderful. Not just Stef, but her entire team as well. Throughout the event, any of her staff I would direct questions to, would know the answer and help me. They were all exceptionally kind and most of all, genuine. I can say with confidence that I had a wonderful experience working with Stef and her team, her efforts have gone above and beyond, and I know with confidence I can reach out to her as a friend or client, in the future. This is a genuinely caring company, with extensive experience and communication skills. It's easy to hire an expensive company and hope they do what they're paid for, but its another thing to actually get to know who you hire and trust them with a once in a lifetime event. If you need a coordinator who will help you through the planning and the event execution process, look no further. read more

Stellify is hands down the BEST team to work with!!! My band @MonkeySkaBand was brought on by Stellify for an event and Stefanie and her team made everything as simple and easy going as possible for us as the entertainment, the hosts, and attendees! Events planning is tough in any situation, but the professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication Stellify brings to any event will make you realize there's is no better choice! Won't be the last time we work together or refer their wonderful service! read more

I am a makeup artist who has a Bridal and Special Events Business. I've worked with a lot of wedding vendors, especially wedding planners, who I am in communication with for the last month before the wedding as well as the day of the wedding. Stefani and her team stood out above and beyond all others. I was impressed with all the written communications that took place the month before, but her "day-of" attention to detail was phenomenal. She was very conscientious about handling the things on her own that the bride didn't need to be bothered with, and was making sure everything stayed on schedule, things went smoothly, and even making sure the room we were getting everyone ready in was well stocked with tissues, toilet paper, etc., for the couple after the wedding! If you're looking for someone to take a huge amount of stress away from the wedding planning and the wedding day itself, look no further. I'd hire Stefani and her team for my wedding in a heartbeat. read more

Our Wedding date was on March 4th, 2017. I'm the type of bride that doesn't plan or ever find it exciting or thrilling like most brides when planning a wedding. I was in dire need of a wedding coordinator. I needed a wedding coordinator that was definitely inexpensive and a person that my now-husband and I can trust on the day of our wedding. We stumbled across Stellify Events from our Venue coordinator at the San Mateo Marriott, Kristine E. Hiring Stellify Events did not only made our wedding day so special and memorable, but it made my husband and I completely stress-free and had Stef and her team handle everything from start to finish. From the first phone interview with Stef, we already knew we wanted to work with her. The first impression I had for Stef was that she's probably the first person that I have ever met that was so enthusiastic and the sweetest human being ever with such a positive energy that made me instantly trust her and her team. She stayed consistent with phone calls and emails about our wedding plans. With a bride that had no idea what she was doing, Stef was my right hand that kept my priorities in line. She organized our vendors and made herself the point of contact including myself and my husband in the loop. Anything that went wrong or a situation that came up, Stef would handle the problem with our valued opinions. She was very flexible with scheduling our weekly phone interviews and meetings with our vendors. Herself and her team ran the wedding rehearsal that went smoothly and not one person in our huge wedding party was lost during the actual ceremony. Weeks before the wedding she made a comprehensive and thorough timeline for the day of the wedding from the time we woke up to the end of tearing down rentals and handling vendors' departures. She handled all vendors' questions and concerns that they had. She gave us recommendations from florists to cost-effective party favors. She wasn't only a day-of coordinator, she was our glue to make our envisioned wedding come true! The day of our wedding, we had nothing, and I mean NOTHING to worry about, my whole entire bridal party (and you need a very strong and accommodating bridal party by your side) fell in love with Stef and her team. They were very professional and they made us the most important people on the day of our wedding, which made me so happy that I had an emotional breakdown because I was too happy. Stef was by my side, making sure I was fine, and I was! That little gesture made me thankful that Stef was there to not only calm me down but made sure we ate our food and was always asking if we needed absolutely anything. Stef and her team completely made me feel as if they were family and that they truly made sure that the whole entire series of events ran smoothly even with a crying baby. She's also a baby whisperer :) She took care of my crying niece while my brother who was a groomsmen had to take group pictures with my husband. We had a long program at the reception that a lot of events were happening at the same time, but Stef and her team was on top of the timeline. We were able to dance the night away while Stellify Events were in the background making sure everyone was having a good time. Stef gave incredible tips and advice during our wedding planning, information that I've never would of come across such as providing food for the entire bridal party to prevent the bridal party from fainting and preparing for the day. She ensured that we stayed hydrated. She ensured that I was never alone, even waiting in the limo while the entire bridal party had to line up. They assured that I looked incredible and beautiful by helping me with my wedding dress, veil, and last minute touch ups! I didn't have anything on me and Stef popped out a nude lipstick out of nowhere to insure my make-up was flawless. She always had the essentials for a wedding! She was prepared and qualified for this position and I couldn't imagine my wedding day without her and her team. Stef and her team kept my nerves down and I can't explain enough how my wedding day was completely, utterly, and unconditionally the happiest time of my life. If you need a coordinator, for even a day, Stellify Events is what you're looking for. They take care of you from the moment you have that interview with Stefanie. They weren't a a typical vendor that we hired, the whole endeavor was more like an incredible adventure that at the end, we ended up being friends instead of clients. Thank you Stef and Stellify Events for making our wedding day the most beautiful, elegant, and remarkable celebration of our lives. read more

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Where do I even begin....I'm going to sum things up since I don't want my review to turn into a 10-page essay. Stefanie is just an absolute phenomenal person that I had a pleasure of working with on our big day. I knew when I first came in contact with her just by email that she would be one of the coolest person I would encounter. I didn't have not one pinch of doubt about her and she played a huge part in my special day! I couldn't imagine my wedding without her because things went smoothly and perfectly! Very thoughtful, sweet but made sure things are going the way it's suppose to be. Executed every single plan we envisioned and she also helped me with things I hadn't thought of. I appreciated the simple texts she'd send just to check on me. She's a natural and amazing at what she does! Oh and she's pretty with her cute, stylish hair ;-) If you're in doubt about getting a wedding coordinator, trust me, it was definitely worth it, especially working with Stefanie. It may be 5 stars on Yelp but my experience deserved an entire galaxy of stars! A million thank you to her because the most important day of my life was everything every bride deserves and that was smooth and perfect! read more

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Had the pleasure of working with Stefanie and her team in October, and it was a true pleasure. We are wedding photographers, so we often see a different side of the duties a coordinator has to juggle. We always see when things are not running smoothly, events are delayed or there is a lull in the festivities. With Stef we didn't have to worry about that; they were on it from the moment we started shooting (and probably long before that). The whole wedding was beautiful, from the choices in uplighting to the table arrangements to the overall decor and feel of the reception area. She was totally professional to work with and she made our job as photographers much easier! Good design means good photos, and that should mean a lot to any bride and groom. If you're in the Bay Area and looking for a coordinator, she would be top of our list for sure! Thank you Stef for a great day and we hope we get the opportunity to work with you again soon! read more

Stellify Events - Beautiful outdoor reception design by Stellify Events. - Wedding Planning Near Me

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I can't say enough great things about Stef! I am the Event Director at one of the venues where she booked an event, and she was such a joy to work with. She was always thorough and prompt in our correspondence. She is also a genuinely friendly and positive person. Event planning can be stressful for those not used to it - Stef is the person to make your event seamless and stress-free! In the planning stages Stef was my contact for the party details and her organization made the process a breeze. During the event, Stef and her amazing team were there to ensure everything was perfect. (You can tell she makes sure her employees are happy and taken care of too!) It is clear that Stef is fully invested in her clients experience. Not only does she take her work seriously, she enjoys it as well. I can't wait to work with her again in the future! read more

Thank you Stefanie! You made the wedding planning and coordination with the bride and groom and their families very seamless. I was very impressed by your professionalism, positive attitude, creativity, taste, style and organizational skills. I could not have asked for a better partner to work with! Thank you!!! Natalia Kondrasova Director of Catering Four Seasons hotel, San Francisco read more

I highly recommend Stefanie and Stellify Events. Stefanie helped plan and organize my daughter's 18th debutante and graduation party. To be honest, I didn't think I would need the help at first. However, I quickly realized that her experience, project management skills, advice, resources, and personality were the ultimate combination that would help make this event not only memorable, but an enjoyable experience. There are so many details to consider, decisions to make and vendors and caterers to manage--take it from me, even with more than 15 years of experience in event management, I fully welcomed, if not desperately needed Stefanie's support. She will help ensure your event runs smoothly, and will bend over backwards to help--no request is ever too small. And believe me, it's always the little things that are easily forgotten, but knowing you have Stef on your side, reassures you that every detail is covered. read more