We had a destination wedding for a little under 200 guests. We put it all in the hands of Lorena…read moreand her team and so happy we did. The venue decor was gorgeous, food was delicious and the event super organized. We are still over the moon with how perfect it all was.

Lorena & her team were ok. But, not great. I would say have as much communication and make sure you…read moreget an answer on all details regarding your wedding. Our wedding was supposed to happen in the midst of Covid-19. But, had to get postponed to the following year 2021. Long story short everything was about money for them. I wanted to change to an outdoor venue since it was more safe for our small 85 guests. But, they made it seem like they couldn't find outdoor winery in Valle de Guadalupe. Here I am contacting places 7 months before my wedding. Everywhere I called they're was availability. At first everything was going great and little things started to fall out of place. Keep in mind that all the planning started in December of 2019. I would say that you need to stay on top of everything! I mean everything! Keep asking questions or state your concerns. If you want a certain vendor at your wedding I would say contact them directly. Going thru Lorena Cardenas will cost you an arm and a leg. I had three different vendors and was less than half the price. Taco stand guy $240 for 100 people, Mariachi $600 for 3 hours and also a music group for $500 for the whole night. My biggest complaint was getting a call literally 4 weeks before my wedding that the church was missing a document. I sent all the documents that was required in July of 2020 and why are they telling me about this 4 weeks before my wedding? I was so stressed out!! Literally, had to call several churches in LA to get this paperwork expedited to Ensenada within a 2 weeks. Also, I had the DJ call me the night before my wedding asking me for the type of music I wanted him to play. Which was so weird because I wasn't even prepare for that phone call. I told him to play newer hip-hop and Spanish music and that didn't happened. When it was time to our bridal party to enter he didn't even announce their names. Other things happened during our wedding planning that aren't worth sharing that bother me. I would say STAY ON TOP OF THEM!! Ask questions and state your concerns. Food: Guest rated it 8/10 Flowers: Guest rated it 9/10 Music DJ: Guest rated it 7/10 Planning: Couple rated it 7/10 Bar: Guest rated it 9/10

Gina was my planner for our May 2026 wedding at Rancho Bernardo Inn, and she did an absolutely…read morefabulous job. From the very beginning, working with Gina gave me complete confidence that every question would be answered and every detail would be handled. On the wedding day itself, I never had to worry about a thing because I knew she had everything under control. Her strong working relationship with RBI was incredibly valuable throughout the planning process and made everything feel seamless. Since I'm not local to the San Diego area and didn't always have a clear vision of exactly what I wanted, Gina's recommendations and guidance were invaluable. Anytime I needed vendor suggestions, she immediately sent thoughtful recommendations, and whenever I wanted to dive deeper into details, she made it happen. We met in person multiple times leading up to the wedding weekend, and she helped bring all of the details together so beautifully. She was always available to answer texts or calls, which made the entire process feel so much less stressful. I really appreciated how Gina truly followed my lead and helped execute the vision we wanted. By the time the wedding weekend arrived, I didn't have to think twice about anything -- it all came together so perfectly, and it truly was the most wonderful weekend. I'm so grateful for everything Gina did to make our wedding such a special experience.

My husband and I were married in La Jolla in September of 2025, and we could not recommend Gina…read moreenough! From the very first meeting to the final moments of our big day, her attention to detail, creativity, and calm professionalism made all the difference.Thanks to her, the entire planning process was smooth and enjoyable, and the day itself was everything we had hoped for -- and more. Every element, from the decor to the timeline, was handled with such care and precision. We've received so many compliments from our guests, and we owe so much of that to her hard work behind the scenes!

As our coordinator, partial planner, and florist, Melissa helped us manage our timeline and…read moreexpectations very well from the moment we hired her. She knew when to ramp up our frequency of meetings and she also knew when to tell us to relax and not worry about stuff. We like that she comes with the aisle planner software and lets us access it. She provided a thorough checklist for us with indications of when an item on the list should be completed by. She was very accessible and we knew we could count on her to respond quickly even if our question was not urgent. As our florist in addition to our planner, she helped a lot with some last-minute florals that we wanted to do and made sure everything happened very smoothly. When we couldn't find any freshly squeezed juice near me Melissa was eager to help and make sure we had that by the time of the wedding. Everyone was impressed at how quickly the venue was able to transform between the different stages of the wedding and how knowledgeable Melissa was. We really appreciated about how Melissa joined us in our vendor meetings and kept in touch with them for us. We definitely would've gotten overwhelmed if we did not have Melissa.

We used I-Do... for both day-of coordination and florals for our wedding at Scripps Seaside Forum,…read moreand it was one of the best decisions we made! Elena and her team were absolutely phenomenal and made our wedding day so much more enjoyable and stress-free. Day-of Coordination: Elena stood out not only on the wedding day but also in the months leading up to it. She was incredibly helpful during the planning process--offering thoughtful insight into creating a seamless timeline and even helping with ideas for decor and place settings tailored to our outdoor, beachy (and occasionally windy!) wedding. She thought of every detail, from preparing us in advance to get those dreamy photos (like the first kiss and cake cutting) to ensuring everything ran on schedule without a hitch. On the day, Elena was a true lifesaver. From the rehearsal to the ceremony and reception, I never once had to worry about where I needed to be or what was next. She kept everything moving smoothly, pointing me in the right direction while allowing me to fully enjoy the company of our guests and the magic of the day. And she always made sure we were taken care of (never without a drink in hand!). Her leadership and attention to detail made it all so effortless for us. Florals: Melissa tackled all of our floral arrangements, and I couldn't have been happier with how they turned out! Working within my limited budget, she brought my vision to life with stunning florals that perfectly matched our style and the seaside setting. Melissa truly understood the look I was going for, and her creativity and expertise made every arrangement stand out beautifully. She even gave me a calming pep talk before I walked down the aisle, which was such a thoughtful touch during a nerve-wracking moment. If you are considering a wedding at Scripps Seaside Forum (or anywhere else), I cannot recommend I-Do highly enough. Elena is an incredible coordinator who will make your wedding day run flawlessly, and Melissa will make your vision a reality. Thank you, Elena and Melissa, for helping make our wedding day unforgettable!

Ivory + Stone Event Co. wedding planning services exceeded every expectation we had throughout our…read moreentire wedding planning process. From the very beginning, both Robyn and Sarah made us feel completely supported and genuinely cared for. The wedding coordinating team at Ivory + Stone are truly incredible at what they do -- professional, understanding, calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and somehow always one step ahead of everything. When I say that Ivory + Stone Event Co. made our wedding vision come to life, that would be an understatement. They not only executed the wedding planning process perfectly, but helped make our wedding one of the most memorable days of our lives. Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming, but our Lead Wedding Planner, Sarah, made the entire experience feel so seamless! Sarah not only made sure that every detail reflected our vision perfectly, but her ability to keep everything running smoothly gave us so much peace of mind throughout the process. She is not only an amazing wedding planner, but was an incredible support and friend to us along the way! On the wedding day itself, Sarah and the Ivory + Stone team absolutely went above and beyond. Every detail was flawless, the timeline ran perfectly, and we were actually able to relax and fully enjoy our day because we knew we were in the best hands possible. Our wedding day could not have gone more perfectly because of the relationship we built with Ivory + Stone, and the love we felt from Sarah throughout the entire day! Finding a wedding planning team that you trust can feel overwhelming at the beginning, but I promise that choosing Ivory + Stone to plan your special day will be one of the best decisions you make. If you are looking for a wedding planner who genuinely cares and delivers an exceptional experience from start to finish, we cannot recommend Ivory + Stone enough. Robyn, Sarah, and the entire Ivory + Stone team are all absolute gems, and we are so beyond grateful for everything they did to help make our wedding unforgettable!

We will never be able to put into words how eternally grateful we are for Ivory & Stone for making…read moreour wedding day flawless. As someone that interviewed many planners in the San Diego area, they were a clear winner by a milestone. Their attention to detail and ability to bring your crazy vision to life is astounding and everything came out better than we ever could have dreamed. Sarah, our lead planner, was simply put, phenomenal. Her ability to anticipate your needs and thoughts was incredibly helpful, not to mention, just one of the loveliest, most genuine, and meticulously organized people you will ever meet. We are actually devastated our wedding is over and we don't have constant communication with her ha! If you have a vision, but need help executing, or don't know what pieces of the puzzle you're missing, Ivory & Stone is who you NEED to hire for your event!!! Cannot recommend their entire team enough, including Gaby for any and all styling :)

Annie is amazing!! My husband and I loved her and our wedding was so beautiful. I had called a few…read moremonths prior to the wedding and she answered all of my questions and we absolutely loved her when we met in person. She understood what we wanted and really got our personalities. Thank you sooo much for a wonderful experience

Annie Marshall with Weddings by the Sea did an amazing job with our wedding. She made it fun as…read morewell as meaningful for both my wife and I as well as the guests. She is very easy to work with and I would recommend her to anyone who asks. Its also pretty cool to be married by the Mayor of Avalon. Thanks Annie Troy and Lauren

Can't say enough positive things about Jessica and her team. My 50th birthday bash was perfection,…read morethanks to their hard work. I will use Jessica for all of our events in the future.

I absolutely loved working with Jessica to design, plan, and execute our wedding day…read more She really knows the wedding industry and has so many tricks up her sleeve on making sure everything is thoughtfully planned. She is very solution centric so there is literally no challenge that arose that she wasn't comfortable tackling. What we appreciated about her most is she is VERY customer service oriented. She always responded to us quickly, offered advice, and looked out for us. I will never forget... when she arrived to the bridal suite, she brought me some delicious caffeine teas so I can get a boost of energy because I told her I was exhausted and didn't sleep well. It is such a small gesture, but meant a lot to me (I felt so cared for). She truly goes above and beyond and we will absolutely be keeping her in mind if we need to plan any events in the future. We love you Jessica!

We worked with Paige at Bliss Events for our wedding at the San Diego Botanic Garden, and she was a…read moresuperstar! We hired her as a month-of coordinator, but she was such a help from the moment we hired her. She took a huge burden off our shoulders, and was a great resource from the beginning giving us tools, recommendations, a timeline, and answering any questions we had during the planning process. As we got closer to our wedding date, she did a fantastic job coordinating between our venue, all of our vendors, and us. She did a great job working with us and with other vendors to keep us on budget and helped us pull off some DIY tasks. On the day of the wedding, she handled everything perfectly, managing the set up, tear down, timeline, coordination between vendors, and kept everything on schedule, so that we could focus on enjoying our big day and being present. We would highly recommend Bliss Events, especially Paige, to anyone looking for a month-of coordinator that can help you plan your own wedding, and take everything off your hands for the actual day.

We recently used Bliss events for our wedding at Kona Kai on May 22. Ashley was absolutely…read moreincredible and truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, she was responsive, organized, and always quick to answer texts and questions throughout the entire planning process, which made everything feel so much easier and less stressful. On the wedding day, she was completely in control. Anytime things felt even slightly overwhelming, Ashley stepped right in and handled it before we even had to think about it. She made us feel supported, taken care of, and genuinely able to be present for every moment. We are so grateful for everything she did and cannot recommend her enough. She truly helped make our wedding day perfect!!

We cannot say enough great things about the Lavish Wedding Team, and especially Gabriela! From the…read moremoment we met Gabriela, it was clear that she wasn't just a wedding planner--she was someone deeply invested in making our wedding day a reflection of us as a couple. She took the time during our very first meeting to ask about our personal story--how we met, how my husband proposed, and what made our relationship unique. This was something no other planner had done, and it immediately made us feel like we were in the hands of someone who truly cared. She has become more than just a wedding planner, and is now one of our friends. Our wedding was a beautiful blend of two distinct cultures, and Lavish went above and beyond to ensure that every detail honored both of our traditions in a way that felt seamless and cohesive. Gabriela found creative ways to incorporate elements of each culture into the decor, ceremony, and reception, making our celebration not just special, but incredibly personal. Her thoughtful approach to merging these cultural elements was absolutely perfect, and we were so grateful for the care she took to ensure everything felt authentic and meaningful. On top of all that, the Lavish team was incredibly attentive to every last detail. There were a few last-minute challenges on the day of the wedding, and they handled them with such grace and professionalism that we didn't have to worry about a thing. If you're looking for a wedding planning team who will go above and beyond to make your day as special as it can be, look no further than Lavish.

Hands down the best wedding planner we could've ever asked for! It was sheer perfection! I had a…read morevision from the start and Gabriela executed it 100%. From the planning process to day of coordinating, you will be in great hands. My husband even said that the day-of coordinating was one of the best things he's ever experienced. I'm such a Type-A person, but I left everything in their hands and they delivered! Everyone always says something goes wrong on wedding day, but I truly cannot think of anything that went wrong. 10/10 recommend the Lavish team!

I had the honor of working with lovebirds Event planning. Very professional in everything, very…read moreattentive to every detail, every moment, from the beginning to the end, without a doubt she is the best for your next event

LoveBirds Event Planning was the best! Sara was great with managing everything, she was organized,…read morecreative, and overall an amazing person to have on your side during a big era of life. She made everything so much easier for me. If I ever need event planning, I will definitely be going back to this planner. THE BEST!