I got engaged in July of 2017. As an older bride preparing for my second wedding, I had every…read moreintention of doing everything on my own. That wedding planners were for the younger crowd. I was completely wrong. Very early on I realized how impossible it would be to carry out my vision on my own. We decided on Coloma Resort for our wedding site, so I called and left messages with several wedding coordinators in the Sacramento area and selected Alluring events. In December I met with Rachel and Lonnie, and Lonnie was selected as my coordinator. She was responsive to every text, and I sent many. She knew my vision and gently guided me when I was off track. She contacted all of the venders and gave me several options. I know she had other weddings, but I felt that I had her complete attention. Her attention to every detail was amazing. I had no responsibility on my wedding day other than to sit in a chair and have my makeup done, drink Champaign, and walk down the aisle. Lonnie and her crew took care of every detail. My wedding was beautiful and perfect, and I credit Alluring Event for making my vision a reality.

These ladies will walk you through every step of planning your big da! They take the time to…read morelisten to your needs and wants and will go over and beyond there call of duty to see it gets done! Would highly recommend these ladies!

This review is long overdue but Harlene is truly a gem. From our first initial inquiry to the very…read morelast event, she handled everything with great detail, precision and care. We had a multi day fusion wedding and every single moment was perfect. Harlene made the process so stress free and fun for us. She was patient with our many questions and even coordinated with our families. Harlene went above and beyond in every detail. We are truly so grateful to have had her as our planner!

I can't even imagine our wedding without Harlene. I consider myself a Type-A personality and pretty…read moreorganized, but Harlene has me beat -- in the best way possible!! She made our month-out wedding planning go so incredibly smooth, which made our actual wedding day so enjoyable. If anything went wrong, I didn't know about it or even notice. We were actually running early, which I've never heard happen at a wedding before! We got so many compliments about the flow of our wedding and how on-point Harlene and her team were. The venue also complimented us on our choice of coordinator, so if you have any doubts, don't! For example, she wasn't thrilled with how the venue was folding the napkins, so she asked them to refold so our guests could see their names/menus/our gifts on the table placements. And she made sure every one was done right. Harlene is bubbly, bright, calming, and exactly what you need for your big day. I have zero regrets about hiring her and would 100% do it again. Thank you again, Harlene!

Came here for a private event. Great historic building located in the downtown area. The venue…read morewas perfect for the event. Classy old school charm. There is an area for a full bar. Good place to rent if you are looking for a venue.

Catherine is the perfect manager for this absolutely gorgeous venue! A year and a half before my…read moredaughter's event we started looking at local venues. The Opera House was 1 of 4 that we narrowed our list down to and we are so happy we booked our daughter's event here. The Opera House is absolutely beautiful so there is very little we need to do...just added our special touch and it was beyond perfect! All the staff was amazing during my daughter's event. We were so very pleased with literally everything! Communicating with Catherine was not only easy, but I know I ask a whole lot of questions and more than once... Catherine was extremely patient with me. Catherine also gave us a list of venders and that is how we met our DJ along with one of the two restaurants we used as well! If you are looking for a beautiful venue with minimal work on your end... Catherine and everyone at the Opera House will help make your event unforgettable that's for sure!! Photos to come once our photographer sends them to us!!

We hired Ramona as our wedding coordinator, and while things seemed fine leading up to the big day,…read morewe started to notice some passive-aggressive behavior as the wedding got closer. Unfortunately, on the actual wedding day, my family had to step in and handle several things that were supposed to be managed by the coordinator and her team. There were quite a few promises made during the planning process that simply weren't kept, and it added unnecessary stress to what should have been a smooth and enjoyable day. While some parts of her work were okay, the lack of follow-through and professionalism on the day itself was really disappointing. I wouldn't recommend based on our experience

We truly cannot say enough amazing things about Ramona. We…read morehad absolutely no clue what we were doing when we started planning our wedding; we didn't even have a clear vision for the day. But from the moment we began working with her, everything fell into place. She took the time to get to know us, helped craft a beautiful vision for our wedding, and guided us through the entire process with so much patience and expertise. Even though Ramona was technically our "day of" coordinator, she was with us every step of the way. Her responsiveness was incredible - every time we had a question (and there were plenty!), she was quick to reply with the perfect solution. She was calm, confident, and took care of everything, making even the most complicated parts of planning seem easy. On the wedding day, nothing went wrong - seriously, not one thing. Ramona had everything under control, handling every detail flawlessly. We didn't have to stress about a single thing, which allowed us to have the most perfect day. We are forever grateful for how she made our wedding so seamless and enjoyable. Honestly, Ramona is a total bada**! If you want a coordinator who is not only incredibly organized and responsive but also brings a level of calm, confidence, and total control to your day, look no further. We can't recommend Ramona enough; she helped make our wedding day everything we dreamed of and more! Thank you a million and one times, Ramona!

A wedding officiant is something you don't actively seek out until you need one. And when it came…read moretime to plan our wedding, I had no idea where to start. We found Rev. Tan at the recommendation of our wedding coordinator, With Grace and Love, and I'm so grateful for the connection! Rev.Tan service's were pretty straightforward and given our wedding plans changing significantly due to COVID we still needed someone to officiate for our party of 11. The idea of crafting a wedding ceremony seems a bit daunting but they share a great program that helps the couple craft the perfect ceremony unique to them. I found the program to be easy to use and so helpful in mapping out the narrative. I felt super confident going into our ceremony having reviewed the script beforehand. There were no surprises. Rev. Tan was readily available in the lead up to the day with some tips on the order of the readings and even gave us some pointers on crafting our personal vows. I especially appreciate him respecting our request to wear a face mask during our event. It's little details that really resonated with me given the times. He took care of our marriage license, sent us an image of the signed doc, and mailed it off to the county. Overall, I was so pleased with the ease of his service. I do hope to take him up on his offer for coffee one day when the world settles down a bit. Forever grateful he officiated our micro wedding!

Rick and Jennifer Tan are a wedding planning dream team! They were extremely communicative and…read moreorganized throughout the planning journey, ensuring that we remained timely in all of our vendor selections and logistical decision making. They were also incredible helpful on the actual day, putting our minds at ease and addressing all of the last minute snags and adjustments that had to (inevitably occur.) I cannot wait to use them for another event!

We booked The Perfect Plan Weddings about seven months before our big day, and from the very…read morebeginning, Shea, Jack, and Paige were incredible to work with! As the wedding date approached, they became even more involved in every detail, guiding us step by step through the entire process. They worked with us down to the wire with anything from last minute guest updates, to fine tuning details on site, and even stayed until the very end of the night to ensure everything was packed up and we took home all of our personal belongings. Each time we visited the reception venue and met with the on-site coordinators, the team at The Perfect Plan Weddings was right there with us. They listened carefully, offered thoughtful ideas, and reassured us that we were heading in the right direction. Their experience in planning weddings brought clarity and confidence to every decision. We frequently communicated via Zoom, phone calls, emails, and texts messages from the moment we met Shea, Jack, and Paige, all the way up to the wedding itself. They were always available and responsive. They continually shared their expertise throughout planning, making what could have been a stressful time feel organized and manageable. On the wedding day, The Perfect Plan Weddings team was absolutely unbelievable! From coordinating the day of timeline, communicating with our vendors, to managing the flow during the wedding and overseeing the venue details, they handled it all seamlessly. Their attention to detail and calm professionalism allowed us to truly enjoy our day without worrying about a thing. I can't overstate how invaluable they were, especially on the wedding day itself. Plus, unlike most wedding planners, there are three of them. In essence, they could be in three places at once! If you're planning a wedding, reach out to them; you will be amazed! We could not be more thrilled with the outcome. Shea, Jack, and Paige, thank you so much for making our wedding so memorable!

If you need an awesome team for your wedding planning don't hesitate and call Paige at Perfect…read moreplan! At first I didn't think we needed a wedding planner but what a difference it made so we could enjoy the day without worries! I honestly don't think I could've done it without them. Everything went so smoothly from day one. Paige is a great listener, great with creative ideas and practical ones I never thought of. And the best part is after the ceremony they helped take down the linens, candles, flowers etc and packed my car so I could go home and relax after a long day. Paige and team are on top of everything!! Best team in the area hands down!!!

Sister in law got married here. The inside was beautiful. Out doors was open and spacious. Plenty…read moreof parking for guest. No issues with playing music loud. Congrats newly weds!

My cousin had his wedding here and everything was absolutely breathtaking. The venue is gorgeous. I…read moredidn't get to explore too much in the house but the outside was beautiful.

Samar was so thoughtful and attentive to our needs and went above and beyond in delivering such a…read moresuccessful and memorable event. Just to name a few very special touches: she brought a smile to our faces with having our fans on the guest seats for the ceremony :) Asking the bride whether to hold off the start to wait for delayed guests was so thoughtful. Getting those unruly ;) boys to be ready to catch the "garter football" was impressive - comes from having 4 kids I would guess! ;) I realized she was "everywhere" and in every part of the day, yet unseen in a remarkable way that I would imagine can only come with being the professional that she is. . .and 300 weddings! Samar was wonderful to reassure us at rehearsal, and multiple times before, that all the details would be handled and that all elements of the bride and groom's vision would be fulfilled. And it was! Bride and groom, mom and dad, we were absolutely so thrilled and very very happy with the beautiful day that our "baby girl's" wedding turned out to be -all thanks to Samar! We can't thank you enough for your presence, your patience, and your provision of expertise. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, Samar.

Samar at Blissful Events was incredible in planning my proposal at Gundlach Bundschu Winery. She…read moreworked seamlessly within my budget and quickly suggested the perfect venue with just a few hints about what I envisioned. Samar coordinated everything--from the venue and photographer to the violinist and florist--and made sure every detail was taken care of. She even created a detailed schedule for everyone involved, ensuring everything went smoothly. Her expertise truly took the stress out of the process, and I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. I highly recommend Samar and Blissful Events for any special occasion. -Daniel & Vanely

Less than 30 days out from our wedding we were informed that we would need full service catering…read morestaff per our venues requirements. We looked through the recommended list of vendors and found Events by Wise. I reached out to Shari and she quickly responded with all the information I needed. Shari's team consists of not only a full service catering staff but also a team of experienced individuals and coordinators- which makes them an even better full service team to hire because they understand weddings and what is required for a successful event. Shari and her team went above and beyond to assure I had no worries at all! On top of this, the price was very reasonable!! The service included more than what we were quoted for elsewhere. We were able to offer the type of service we could only dream of providing. Water, wine and champagne were served table side. Our hors d'oeuvres were served on elegant platters by Shari's team. They placed all of the chargers, plates, cutlery, napkins and menus. They assisted wherever needed and assured everything was taken care of. I decided very last minute that I wanted a champagne welcome shelf for my guests and Shari's team executed this perfectly!! Shari's team worked gracefully with my wedding planner, caterer, and the events manager to make my wedding everything I envisioned. I would 100% hire Shari and her team again! After booking with Shari, my anxiety and stress disappeared. I knew, without a doubt, that I was in capable hands and could finally relax. Thank you Shari, Meredith, Megan, Andrea, Jackie & Austin!

I recently served as Matron of Honor for a wedding coordinated by "Events by Wise," and I want to…read moreshare my observations regarding my sister's (the bride's) treatment by Shari. One major issue was the lack of personal presence. Just three days before the wedding, Shari called to inform my sister that she would not attend due to a conflicting commitment to her granddaughter's 16th birthday. Although the contract stated Shari's presence was not guaranteed, she led my sister to believe she would be there to fulfill her vision for the day. Imagine the stress the bride felt upon hearing this news! My sister was overwhelmed with worry about whether the assistants would understand her vision as she had explained it to Shari during planning meetings. As someone with a background in high-end hospitality, I find this treatment of a client (especially a bride!) unprofessional and, frankly, mean. To add to the stress, my sister could not contact the assistants directly until the day before the wedding. While the assistants did a commendable job executing the wedding, some significant components were mishandled. The bridal party arrived at the bridal suite an hour before the ceremony was set to begin, fully ready after preparing at an Airbnb. However, just 30 minutes before the ceremony, one of the coordinators informed the bride that they were still figuring out how to get her out without the groom seeing her. This detail should have been sorted out earlier, ideally during the rehearsal. The ceremony, originally scheduled for 4 PM, did not start until 4:30 PM, which felt unacceptable. The wedding coordinator's primary role should be to ensure the schedule is followed. Additionally, we felt rushed despite waiting an hour in the bridal suite. At the ceremony site, the coordinators distributed bouquets but failed to bring the flower girl's basket, a cherished family heirloom. When this was pointed out, one coordinator dismissively stated, "Don't worry about it, we don't have time to go get it." This hurried feeling persisted into the reception. When it was time for the wedding party to enter the reception for our introductions, we were told last minute that we had to use a different entrance than what had been rehearsed due to a locked door. This lack of foresight caused confusion and disrupted the flow of the entrances. Although the wedding was absolutely magical and my sister had such thoughtful and beautiful touches throughout the ceremony and reception- there were elements that did not meet her expectations and her vision. She expressed disappointment about the dessert table, which Shari had promised would be stunning. While all the wedding guests thought it was a beautiful dessert display, if the bride wasn't satisfied with it- does it really matter what others think? The situation escalated when my sister wrote an honest review expressing her disappointment. Instead of addressing the issues professionally, Shari responded defensively and attacked my sister, even including false claims that she was an hour late to her own rehearsal!! This response felt shocking and unkind. Shari never apologized or reached out to my sister to discuss what went wrong. This wedding was especially emotional for our family, as the groom's father had passed away two months prior, and we were coping with the impending loss of our beloved aunt. It would have meant a lot if Shari had shown some compassion towards my sister, even if there were changes in plans. While no wedding is perfect, when hiring professionals, you expect warmth and respect. Given my experience, I cannot recommend Events by Wise." There are many other coordinators who will honor your special day with professionalism and kindness.

Kate was an absolute lifesaver for our wedding. On our wedding day, unexpected high winds threw a…read morewrench into our outdoor plans, but Kate handled everything with calm expertise. She quickly found solutions so our caterers could still cook on site and made on-the-spot adjustments to the reception layout so things could run smoothly. What we appreciated most was that she always checked in with us about any big changes and incorporated our feedback throughout. As the bride and groom, we didn't have to worry about a thing. We felt so lucky to have her managing the day. She truly let us enjoy every moment. She also adapted the reception timeline in real-time, based on how the evening was unfolding, which kept everything seamless for our guests. We can't imagine our wedding without her!

Hiring Jordyn was one of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning process. From the…read morevery beginning, she was organized, responsive, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect. She thought of every little detail, handled logistics seamlessly, and made sure everything ran smoothly behind the scenes so we could truly enjoy our day stress-free. Jordyn was always one step ahead, offering guidance when we needed it and being a calming, supportive presence throughout. Her professionalism, creativity, and kindness made the entire process not only easier, but actually enjoyable. Our wedding turned out better than we could have imagined, and a huge part of that is thanks to Jordyn. If you're thinking of hiring a planner, look no further - she's simply amazing.