Miya was such a pleasure to work with throughout the entire wedding planning process! My husband…read moreand I were planning our wedding from out-of-state, so having someone local and familiar with the venue was a priority. Miya came highly recommended from our venue (Agape 1928), and picking her was one of the best decisions we made! She has a great network of people and vendors, and she had worked closely with many of our other vendors which was great to hear! During the initial planning we weren't sure about having videography, but Miya suggested an amazing videographer within our budget and we are so glad we went with her suggestion! Miya is incredibly organized and communicative. Any little question we had, she would know the answer to! She helped guide us through a lot of decisions and created a detailed timeline for the day and managed all the final details leading up. A few days before the wedding I had to change our rental order with some last minute changes and Miya had the update ready to go in a heartbeat! During the wedding we had a couple changes/hiccups to the timeline (as expected with any event), but she was super flexible and had the best suggestions to keep the day flowing perfectly. She is super sweet and helped us feel so grounded and present throughout the entire wedding day. A great coordinator really is the foundation for your wedding, and we are so grateful for Miya!

Miya was better than we could have ever imagined. We initially booked her as our day of…read morecoordinator, but she went far beyond that. Throughout the planning process, she was always available with thoughtful recommendations, kept us organized and on track, and brought a great eye for wedding design. On the wedding day, she was calm, proactive, and completely in control--handling every detail and any hiccup that came up without us ever feeling it. She truly has a solution for everything. Because of Miya, we were able to fully relax and have the best day of our lives. We genuinely couldn't have done it without her. I would recommend her to anyone planning a wedding--especially in Orange County. Her familiarity with local vendors and resources makes the entire process seamless.

To put it simply, Colette is brilliant. She first reached out to me through Instagram offering her…read morewedding planning services. I saw content from her own wedding day and felt drawn to her to emulate a similar vibe for ours - romantic, ethereal and fun! She was able to read and understand my taste to a tee. As the saying goes, "It is good to be loved. It is profound to be understood." Colette, her team and her preferred vendors provided me with this profound feeling. One person from her team who stood out to me and my husband was Kathleen. As my bridal assistant, she kept things moving seamlessly on our wedding day and kept me fed and hydrated - my love language! My hubby and I had one venue in mind and Colette made it happen immediately. Within that first week of hiring her, she had scheduled a tour for us and we booked it immediately. Yay! My wedding planning season was so very emotional and anxiety ridden for me. I changed my mind a million times! Each and every time, Colette reassured me and was always respectful of our wishes. I would recommend Colette's services to any future bride and groom- particularly those without a clear vision. Colette is a true visionary and will bring to life what you so desire in your heart for your special day. Colette is an absolute professional and an extremely hard worker. She's already a powerhouse at this stage in her career. I can't wait to see what she accomplishes next and next and next. Thank you my Colette!!!!

I didn't work with her but I attended on of the backyard wedding she organized and it was…read morebeautiful! Very well done and the little touches were great. Bride recommended her to everyone!

Lizel went above and beyond to ensure that our big day was seamless and as stress free as possible!…read moreHer team executed our vision and the day was beautiful!!

We had the absolute best experience working with Golden Hour Events for our wedding at Serra Plaza…read morein San Juan Capistrano. From our very first meeting through our wedding day, Vannesa and her team were incredibly organized, professional, and thoughtful. She was on top of every detail, handled the timeline seamlessly, and kept us completely stress free. What stood out most was how she and her team made everyone from our families to our bridal party feel so welcome and taken care of. They coordinated everything so smoothly behind the scenes that we were able to simply enjoy the day without worrying about a thing. They also brought such positive energy, connecting effortlessly with our guests and vendors, which made the celebration feel even more special. We are so grateful for Vannesa and her team's hard work, care, and kindness. It was truly a pleasure working with them, and we could not recommend Golden Hour Events more highly to anyone looking for a coordinator who will make their day flawless.

I knew I always wanted a beach wedding, but when I came across Southern Cal Weddings' website and…read moresaw the pictures for the Laguna Beach Gazebo at Sunset package I was floored! It looked stunning and I knew I had to book my big day with them! From day one Dian made herself available and answered all of my questions. I was so excited that she was going to take care of everything! I didn't have to worry about decorations, music, pictures, etc. The day before our wedding we had our rehearsal with Dian and she put all of our worries at ease. I wanted to keep things traditional and didn't want my husband to see me until I walked down the isle with my father. She assured us he wouldn't and explained how the day was going to go. When it finally arrived I was speechless! Dian decorated it beautifully with candles, flowers, and chandeliers. We were blown away with how gorgeous it looked! Our ceremony was everything we wanted and more! We cant thank Dian enough for making our dreams come true!!! If you want a stress free fairytale wedding at the beach then I highly recommend going with Dian at Southern Cal Weddings!

The ceremony and location were great but I'm only giving a two star rating because the…read more"professional wedding photographer" that comes with the package and Dian's response to our complaint were terrible. Such a beautiful day but not a single good picture to reflect our special day. My selfies taken from my iPhone are better and I had to pay a professional photographer to merge two of my pictures from my iPhone together to recreate a good picture on the beautiful Palisades Gazebo background. It's pretty sad when a professional wedding photographer sends 100 pictures of your beautiful wedding but you have to merge two of your own pictures instead because his pictures are simply that terrible! I'm so upset I start to cry every time I look through the pictures. My 12 year old nieces pictures are far better than anything the photographer took and he missed so so many important moments. All Dian had to say about this was she thought they were great and he's been working for her for years. When I sent the pictures of a drapery blocking the grooms head while reading his vows, or the picture of only our butts and who knows who's hand pouring sand for the very special sand blending part of the ceremony (this was an important part of the ceremony to me because my daughters were included), along with other pictures I can't believe a professional photographer would actually send to a client, there was no response from Dian. Coming from Canada to California for a destination all-in-one wedding package (especially with the conversion difference) I expected far, far better. I expected better customer service and far better memories to physically look back on but instead I want to cry because this photographer did not at all capture the beauty nor the mood of what that special day was actually like. It's pretty sad when you have to hire another photographer to photoshop your iPhone selfies to recreate the beauty and mood that a professional wedding photographer completely missed. And that only gives us ONE picture. But is our only option short of hiring an actual real wedding photographer to take pictures of us here in Canada, and that would not be the same as having pictures from our day. If you get married through this company, please hire your own photographer as you cannot expect any support from the owner.

Michelle is truly one of the best. I've known and worked alongside her in the events industry, and…read morerecently had the chance to experience her work from the client side for my husband's 50th birthday. Working in luxury events myself at the Waldorf Astoria, I know firsthand how much happens behind the scenes to create a beautiful and seamless event. I knew I wanted to be the client for once and actually enjoy the celebration instead of managing every detail and Michelle allowed me to do exactly that. I shared a few ideas and the overall vision with her, and she completely understood what I wanted while still bringing her own creativity and expertise to it. She took my ideas, elevated them, and the final result was even better than I imagined. Every detail felt thoughtful, beautiful, and intentional. Beyond her talent, Michelle is organized, professional, calm, and genuinely cares about the people she works with. Being able to trust your planner enough to be present and enjoy your own event is priceless. I'm so grateful for everything she did to make such an important celebration for our family feel so special. I would hire Michelle again and again. Whether for an event in California or internationally. I just trust her. Because she genuinely cares and in luxury events or even weddings that goes a long way. Thank you again Michelle for the best night!!

What an amazing 40th birthday celebration you made happen! Thank you for helping create such…read morewonderful memories for this milestone birthday. Michelle, your warmth, dedication, and personal touch made the entire celebration even more meaningful. I highly recommend your services to anyone looking for an event planner who goes above and beyond!

Thank you, Sam @thelastroseweddings !!!…read more Our 8.21.26 wedding in Old Towne Orange (CA) was a DREAM, thanks to the SUPERIOR work of Sam. Naturally, the wedding planning process can be extremely stressful. My wife and I were put in contact with Sam through a recommendation by our photographer who had overwhelmingly positive things to say about her. From the initial introductory phone call, we immediately felt Sam's warm and positive "vibe." After exploring two other potential wedding coordinators, we decided to fully commit to working with Sam for our DREAM wedding. During the months and weeks leading up to the big day, Sam was very accessible and communicative via text, phone call, and email. We had many questions and indecisiveness about various items such as the wedding timeline, floor plan layout, and table decorations, to name a few. Sam respectfully provided her opinions without "forcing" them upon us. Additionally, she did not make any "judgement" whatsoever on any of the details that my wife and I decided on. It was VERY evident to us from the get-go, that she has PROVEN experience in the wedding planning industry. On the day of the wedding, Sam showed up EARLY and with a POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING attitude, which eased our nerves. She was constantly checking in on us, asked how we were feeling in the moment, and always made sure we stayed hydrated with water during this emotional (and extremely warm) day. For the decorations, Sam followed our instructions "to a T" and even arranged the hurricanes, candles, and framed photos in a way that looked AMAZING for the photographer. One "surprise" that was not part of our initial vision, but proved to be absolutely amazing was the old-fashioned phone recording device that allowed our guests to leave audio messages to us. My wife and I had some good laughs hearing the funny and sentimental messages from our guests. These audio messages captured a moment in time that we will cherish forever. Overall, we are EXTREMELY GRATEFUL to Sam and @thelastroseweddings for making our dream day happen WITHOUT ANY FLAWS. We CANNOT RECOMMEND SAM ENOUGH to any couple out there who is navigating the wedding planning process. It is a very stressful, yet rewarding experience, and you will be in PERFECT HANDS with Sam. They say, "You only get married (for the first time) once," so make sure that you work with a TRUSTED PROFESSIONAL in the industry. And for us, that is Sam. Thank you @thelastroseweddings ! If we could time warp back to our initial engagement, we would 1,000% work with Sam again! We will be recommending her to all of our friends and family.

I truly cannot thank Sam enough for all the hard work, time, care, and love she poured into making…read moremy wedding day so seamless and stress free. I met with her about 10 months before my wedding, and at that point I was starting to feel overwhelmed because I had barely planned anything. From the very beginning, Sam immediately made me feel at ease. She came fully prepared with everything I could possibly need including wedding budget templates, welcome guides, decor lists, photoshoot lists, timelines, and so many thoughtful details all organized in an easy to access shared Google Drive. She thought of the smallest things that I never would have considered until the last minute, and that alone took such a huge weight off my shoulders. One of my favorite things about Sam is that she was ALWAYS genuinely excited for me. She brought such positive energy to every meeting and made the entire planning process feel exciting instead of stressful. I also appreciated how honest and experienced she was when giving feedback on decor, ideas, and what works best for weddings. You can truly tell how passionate and knowledgeable she is about what she does. She consistently communicated with all my vendors and the venue, which made such a difference not only for me, but for my entire family and bridal party. Wedding planning should be a joyful season of life, and Sam made sure it stayed that way. She attended meetings with me, sent inspiration ideas constantly, kept everything organized, and always made me feel supported. And then came the wedding day itself, and wow. Sam was absolutely incredible. She guided the bridal party, kept everything running on schedule, communicated with vendors and the venue, made sure I stayed hydrated and ate, and most importantly made me feel calm, supported, and fully present. My family and I were able to genuinely enjoy the day without being pulled in a million directions, which was exactly what I hoped for. As a full time working mom, having Sam by my side throughout this process meant more than I can explain. She took so much stress and responsibility off my hands and turned my vision into something even more beautiful than I imagined. I truly do not know how I would have done it without her. If you are debating hiring a coordinator or planner, do it. Having someone like Sam is absolutely priceless when planning such an important and memorable day. Sam, you are such a beautiful soul and so incredibly talented at what you do. Thank you for making our wedding day feel like absolute magic. We are forever grateful for you!

Shelby did an amazing job designing the florals for our wedding. She worked with us to stay in our…read morebudget and give us incredibly beautiful floral arrangements. When I miscalculated the number of tables and boutonnières she easily made the change. Shelby and her team transformed our venue into the wedding of our dreams.

Shelby was so thoughtful and helpful! She brought my vision to life! I just ordered bouquets and…read moreboutonnières but she had everything labeled and delivered to my house. She even added a bouquet to use for the bouquet toss and some extra flower petals for my photographer to use. Could not recommend this company more!

Melissa and Elsa were the best Wedding team to work with from our initial consultation meeting,…read moreregular check ins, and wedding day celebration. They made us feel confident going into our biggest night of our lives, listened and executed every one of our asks, and offered best practices we would have never thought of. This team went above and beyond for us and helped us feel very special throughout our wedding run. We highly recommend their services for any of your event planning needs. We Love team ME Weddings and Events!

Melissa and the ME Weddings team are PHENOMENAL. My husband and I got married literally 6 days ago…read moreat the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach, and we are still on cloud 9 thanks to Melissa and her team. When I first started wedding planning, it was very overwhelming and I was completely lost. Melissa guided me through every step of the way and made sure I never felt alone. Once I got the hang of things, it was smooth sailing thanks to her. On our actual wedding day, Melissa and Elsa were top notch and very organized to make sure that everything went according to plan. As with any wedding, there are unexpected things that are bound to happen. They took care of every little detail and kept things stress free so that we could enjoy our big day. It was perfect in every way - the decoration, the music, the vibes, the energy. I can't thank Melissa enough for everything that she has done. She is very kind, responsive, and also offers honest feedback which I appreciate. The best part is, I feel like I made a friend throughout this entire process. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND ME Weddings and have only positive things to say about them.