Hiring Alison Events was hands-down the BEST decision we made during the entire wedding planning…read moreprocess. We worked closely with Alison, Danielle, and Lauren over the course of a year and a half, and from start to finish, they were creative, calm, detail-obsessed, and just genuinely lovely human beings. They brought our vision to life in ways we couldn't have imagined. Every detail felt intentional and deeply personal, and somehow, the entire weekend felt both elevated and effortless. Our wedding was FLAWLESS. Coming from two people who weren't even sure we wanted a wedding, we were blown away by how much FUN we had. We can't stop gushing about it. Our guests are still telling us it was one of the best weddings they've ever been to. A special shoutout to Alisha, our day-of coordinator and real-life fairy godmother. She made everything on the bride side run seamlessly and was truly everywhere at once. From logistics to emotional support, she had me covered. I don't know what I would've done without her. Alison Events isn't just a wedding planner. They're a creative partner, a team of steady hands, and at times, our therapist through a very real and occasionally overwhelming process. If you're lucky enough to work with them, trust them completely. They are actual magic.

There truly aren't enough good things I could say about the team at AE. My (now) husband and I were…read morekind of the disaster clients when we first came to them: we wanted to plan a wedding in 4 months, couldn't decide where we wanted to do it, how big we wanted it or what exactly we wanted, thought we wanted to do wine country only to decide we wanted Hawaii, picked a venue that was somewhat tough to work with (Jesse and Andrea charmed the venue folks though and they ended up great)...the list goes on. On top of it, we thought we were laid-back/go with the flow people, but I'm pretty sure I should concede to being a control freak at this point in my life. I still don't know how they pulled off what they did, but they made our wedding absolutely amazing, and somehow made even the planning process pretty stress free (not easy to do when you decide to do a destination wedding 3-4 months out). The team truly delivers from every angle - style, creativity, efficiency, effectiveness - they helped us figure out what we wanted and were realistic with us about what what was doable. During our event, they managed everything down to a T, and did everything in their power to make it an incredible experience. After they saw I wasn't totally thrilled with the bouquet the florist brought (it was kind of giant), Jesse magically reworked the bouquet in the minutes before the ceremony to make it perfect. And they just bring joy and warmth to the whole thing. I now wish I had spent a whole year planning our wedding just so I could have spent more time with Jesse and Andrea (I basically begged them to be my friends in real life after it was all over). If you have a chance to work with AE, do it. There is a reason they have an international reputation - they are absolutely the best of the best.

Victoria is so thoughtful, caring and loving. She made our…read morewedding truly special, from her garden and bubbles, flute and flowers, art and ships with cake, champagne and photography captured by her artistic eye. Book your wedding here, trust us. City Hall weddings are so overrated! They don't serve you cake and champagne, or even make your personals like Victoria will.

Victoria is an enormous help, always available should you have any questions or concerns. Their…read morewebsite is clean and easy to navigate, very straightforward. It's was so easy to book with them. We thank you for your kindness Victoria! Thank you for working with us!

My husband and I got married in May '19 in San Francisco, CA and we still look back on our wedding…read moreday in complete awe-- Lally and her incredible team are meticulous, professional, creative, and most importantly, so much fun to work with! The entire process from ideation, design, planning, and day-of execution was flawless, we couldn't be more happy with how everything turned out. Lally has incredible taste and a knack for design. She went above and beyond to deliver on the romantic, industrial, and modern design aesthetic we wanted to have for our special day, everything single detail was perfect. Lally is extremely organized and deeply connected in the wedding planning and events space in the Bay Area, which proved to be immensely valuable when selecting and partnering with our vendors. I had so much fun working with Lally on my wedding and seriously cannot recommend Lally Events enough, you will not regret your decision to hire her as your wedding planner!

The best day of our lives would have never happened without Lally. If you're looking for a wedding…read moreplanner, don't waste any more of your precious time or effort looking for someone else, trust me and go with Lally. If you're not sure you need a wedding planner, TRUST ME, you do, and you should go with Lally. Throughout the whole planning process up until past midnight after our actual wedding day, Lally was there at any time to help with whatever we needed. No joke, she cares so much that she made sure our maid of honor got to her room after a couple too many drinks, WAY after the event was over and all the guests were gone. She is the definition of caring, reliable, and trustworthy. At any point that my wife and I felt anxious or unsure of something, Lally was there to immediately take care of it and make us feel 1000% more relaxed and excited. We've been to many weddings since we got married, have seen how poorly in comparison their wedding planner was in handling an issue and always look at each other and say "Thank God we had Lally for our wedding!" I could go on and on about how highly we recommend Lally to anyone getting married. Your wedding should be the best day of your life. It was for us because of Lally, and it will be for you if you choose her as well.

2 Friends Events made it possible for our wedding day to go exactly to plan and exceed expectations…read morein every way. It was an absolute pleasure working with Carissa after booking the month-of coordination package. She went above and beyond from our initial meeting all the way to load out the night of the wedding. She took the time to understand my vision fully and provided invaluable insight throughout the process. She worked seamlessly with our other vendors, taking the weight of all the logistics so we could enjoy the weeks leading up to the wedding. When we got to wedding weekend she brought a calm and competent energy to the rehearsal and day-of that really set the tone and allowed us to relax and enjoy. We are so grateful for her collaboration and can honestly say booking with 2FE was one of the best decisions we made. If you're looking for a coordination team who will lead with professionalism and translate your vision to reality, look no further!

Nichole and her team are some of our favorite Bay Area wedding planners to work with! She is…read moreorganized and friendly and exactly the energy you want in your corner on a wedding day!

Nancy radiates positive energy and does truly remarkable work. She loves what she does and it comes…read morethrough at every turn in both design and execution. I recommend her wholeheartedly and think she's a local treasure!

Nancy and her team deserve more than five stars! They recently did the flowers for our wedding in…read moreNapa. When we arrived at the bridal suite and I got a look at my bridesmaids bouquets I was amazed, then I saw my bouquet and almost cried it was so beautiful and everything I dreamed of. I thought things couldn't get much better, but I was wrong... Our canopy looked straight out of a magazine/movie/Pinterest inspo board, you name it. I was just blown away by the detail and how this team brought my vision to life. And THEN the reception... I wanted to kiss Nancy when I walked in. It took my breath away! She created these amazing table runners with dark greenery and flowers from our color palate sprinkled with candles and votives through out. These alternated with tables that had oval arrangements on them that were equally as stunning. My description can't do it any sort justice. If you want a team who you know cares about you, gives 1,000% and will make all your dreams come true then I highly recommend giving Nancy a call! Our day would not have been the same without her. Nancy, a million thanks to you! You are spectacular!

We had the pleasure of working with Thien for our special wedding day! From day 1, Thien…read moredemonstrated his professionalism. He did a great job ensuring we were aligned and on the same page. On our wedding day, he definitely engaged the crowd and executed all our special requests. We also used Bilo for their photobooth services. The staff was so friendly and on top of it! Highly recommend the Bilo team for their services! Thank you Thien and team!

I don't write a lot of reviews but had to give some love to Bilo Events! Best DJ and party…read moreexperience ever! Thien was great at communicating in the planning process and needed no hand holding for set up and during the event. Photo Booth was perfect and so many great pics! DJ NOW accommodated our picky and eclectic 18 year olds play list and had the whole party dancing all night. Until 3am!

From our very first call with Raman, we immediately felt her warmth and how deeply she cares about…read moreher clients. We originally came to her for decor, but as we continued to work with Raman, it became clear just how much she cared and how thoughtful and consistent her attention to detail was, making it an easy decision to also bring her on as our planner and day-of coordinator. She worked with us tirelessly, giving us an incredible amount of personal attention to ensure not only that we were comfortable with our decor and timelines, but that both of our families were as well. She coordinated multiple site visits to make sure the venues, vendors, and our families were all aligned. There wasn't a single concern, big or small, that we brought to her that she didn't help us navigate with calmness and reassurance. When it came to decor, we came to her with countless ideas that changed constantly, and R&R helped us organize everything into a cohesive and realistic vision we were genuinely excited about. Raman suggested themes and ideas we never would have thought of on our own and was always transparent about what was and wasn't possible. In the end, the team exceeded our expectations across all of our events. The team also helped with custom items like signage and photos, picking everything up earlier in the week while setting up our home decor so we didn't have to think about a thing. Having R&R as both our decorator and planner made the entire experience feel seamless and stress-free. We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. Raman, Raveen, and the entire R&R team made our wedding experience beautiful, smooth, and unforgettable.

R&R was great to work with for our wedding! We had a Hindu ceremony at the Palm Event Center. They…read moreprovided mandap construction and decor, furniture, and jai mala garlands. They are a preferred vendor there which makes things simple. They were able to build and tear down and take things down themselves and on time. Raman is great to work with and they did an excellent job. I would highly recommend them for any rental needs for weddings!

Ceanna at JHE turned the stressful prospect of bringing off a big party into a very fun event we're…read morestill getting compliments about. I was amazed how many times I heard her say "Don't worry about that; we'll take care of it." We had never used an event planner before, being strictly DIY people. After this experience I'd not do a big event without them. Five stars!

If I could give Jane Hammond Events 6 stars, I would! As someone who has to plan big corporate…read moreevents, I feel very fortunate to have Amy Trapp and the entire Jane Hammond Events team behind me. They are amazing executors and can essentially bring anything you want to life. I've worked with Amy for two years in a row, the first party with 350 guests and the most recent party with 800 guests. Both events, different in scale and theme, were executed so well by the team and had rave reviews from the guests. The quality of their food is off the CHARTS and is always a highlight for the guests. The amazing food makes me want to hire them for my events year after year but the level of service, creativity, kindness, attention to detail, and execution seals the deal. If you have any hesitation about booking them for your next event, don't. So many thanks to Jane Hammond Events for always going above and beyond and making my job less stressful. ;)

Leah and her team at Two Perfect Events are absolutely fantastic at what they do! As a wedding…read morephotographer, it's such a joy to work alongside a vendor who genuinely cares about their clients AND makes the entire wedding team feel valued. Their communication is seamless--everyone stays in the loop, which makes for a truly collaborative experience. I can't recommend this versatile planning team enough. When everyone's working together like a well-oiled machine, the wedding day flows beautifully and becomes something truly special!

As a wedding photographer, I've worked with countless planners over the years, and Leah and her…read moreteam at Two Perfect Events consistently stands out as one of the absolute best in the business. Their organizational skills make my job easier with realistic timelines that account for group portrait and couple's portrait times and they communicate all day of details I need well in advance so I know what to expect. Their communication is always responsive and clear about the couple's wedding needs. I never feel out of the loop or scrambling for information. When inevitable hiccups arise (because they always do), the TPE team handles them seamlessly without disrupting the flow or creating stress for anyone. Beyond logistics, Leah and her team are simply a joy to collaborate with on wedding days. They treat every vendor as a valued team member, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where everyone works together toward the couple's vision. They understand how photographers work and actively help create opportunities for beautiful moments rather than rushing through key shots. Their personable nature puts couples at ease, which translates to more authentic, relaxed photos. I always know that when TPE is the wedding planner, it's going to be a smooth wedding day where I can focus on capturing incredible images. I recommend them to couples without hesitation and genuinely look forward to every wedding we work together.

The best wedding planning decision we made, hands down, was hiring DSE! We worked with Kelsey as…read moreour main planner and she was the best! Kelsey guided us through every detail, from finding the perfect venue to running the show on our wedding day. Kelsey has such attention to detail and organization, that nothing will fall through the cracks. She listened to our vision and truly brought it to life and then some with her creative eye. Kelsey has such a calming demeanor, she always put us at ease and found a solution when we had concerns. DSE also has great vendor connections and recommendations in the business, which was a huge help. When it came time for our wedding day, everything went so perfectly and smoothly. Kelsey and her team did an incredible job running everything in the background, always one step ahead and right there when we needed something. I had a blister and with the blink of an eye, Kelsey was there bandaging my toe with her first aid kit in hand. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how seamless everything was and how helpful Kelsey and her team were. Everything was truly perfect, we couldn't be happier.

Working with Downey Street Events was the best decision we made for our wedding. They are…read moreextraordinarily professional. They work with excellent vendors. Their designs are sophisticated and fresh. Every detail was perfect. We felt like they were a true partner in our event. We were really glad that we picked a full-service, all-inclusive wedding planner so that we didn't have to worry about cost when we wanted another revision to our design board or an extra meeting with a vendor. We got to focus on only the creative and personal aspects of the wedding-the fun stuff! Design: My husband and I wanted numerous unusual components in our wedding (we had a hackathon at the wedding, for example), but we also wanted a beautiful, sophisticated event. While we could somewhat articulate the "mood" that we were going for, we didn't know the specifics of how to achieve that aesthetic. Kelsey, our planner, took our abstract ideas and translated them into detailed, high quality plans and worked with our vendors to steer the project toward our vision. Reliably Excellent Vendors: All the vendors that Downey Street works with are excellent. For each type of vendor we were to hire, we were provided a short list of their recommendations in our budget range with descriptions and links to their portfolios. They have worked with their recommended vendors extensively so they know their personalities and working style. It really is a world away from looking at reviews on The Knot. Integrating Personal Details: We had a number of small, personal details that we wanted to include in the event. With Kelsey's help, these were incorporated into the wedding in a way that felt intentional as part of the overall event. For example, as software engineers, we wanted our dinner tables to be numbered from 0 (rather than 1). Downey Street had a custom table number 0 made in the same style as the others. As another example, at our wedding reception, we had a group activity and wanted groups to collaborate using giant Post-It notes. Kelsey made this happen in a way that didn't detract from the overall black-tie atmosphere. She even ensured that all of the AV worked for the custom app we developed for use during the reception. There were also multiple components to our wedding that we wanted our family and friends to take the lead on planning. For example, we had a friend design a custom activity for the cocktail hour. Kelsey had no problem coordinating with them, keeping them informed of relevant changes in our plans to make sure that their components fit smoothly into the wedding. Organization: Downey St was extremely professional with exceptional attention to detail. For every meeting, we were sent an agenda beforehand and follow-up notes with action items afterward. Nothing fell through the cracks. Whenever we emailed Kelsey with a question or concern, her response was always timely and detailed. Downey St handled all contracts with vendors and kept a comprehensive, up-to-date budget. Our mock-up was perfect. There were just the right number of options and all of them were beautiful. We were able to make nearly all of the major rental decisions in one session. Kelsey also prepared us for every detail that could come up on the day-of, from ensuring that we had ordered food for the bridal suite to arranging for a larger table for the makeup artist. And on the day-of, Downey St staffed our wedding with an army of experienced planners who kept everything running smoothly. Accommodating and Supportive: There were a couple of areas where we wanted to deviate from Kelsey's professional opinion. For example, we were adamant that we didn't want charger plates, we chose not to drape off an unsightly part of the reception venue, and we wrote our own app to handle RSVPs rather than sending out paper invitations. In each case, she made sure that not only were our choices incorporated seamlessly into the event, but that they felt intentional. We also decided to use four locations within the museum for a relatively small wedding. Downey Street made sure that people got to the right locations at the right times and got to experience all the components of our wedding. At a few points during the planning process, both my husband and I felt overwhelmed. Kelsey made sure that we always felt taken care of, and she was understanding whenever we got stressed. Special Touches: At the end of the night, along with all of our personal items from the wedding Downey St had sent over to our hotel room, they included an adorable basket full of local treats and champagne. We felt like royalty. Honestly, for us, the wedding would have been worth it just to get to plan a a cool event with Kelsey and Downey Street. In the end, our wedding exceeded our expectations. It was the best day ever!