By Elise Events & DesignElise planned our wedding at Filoli Gardens in the summer of 2025, and I…read moretruly cannot sing her praises enough. Before meeting her, we had spoken with several planners and were getting the sense that a Filoli wedding might not be possible within our price range. Before we were about to give up on our dream venue, Elise thankfully took our call. From our very first conversation, she immediately put us at ease and reassured us that we could absolutely create something beautiful within our budget. She was intentional from the beginning, taking the time to genuinely get to know us--our personalities and preferences--before diving into the planning process. Because of that, every idea she presented felt thoughtful, personal, and curated to who we are as a couple. Throughout the year of planning, Elise was attentive, patient, and a joy to collaborate with. There were many times when she'd proactively suggest ways to stay within budget, even when it meant prioritizing us over her own bottom line. That level of integrity and care speaks volumes about her character. On the day of the wedding, I was stressed and anxious (as many brides are!), but having Elise at my side helped me find a sense of calm. She has this grounding presence that lets you know that everything is under control. Somehow, she managed to greet guests as they arrived, oversee every moving part of the event, and still remain by my side whenever I needed her. There were countless "save-the-day" moments. One that stands out: minutes before walking down the aisle, I was frantically trying to handwrite my typed vows onto notecards, hands shaking and overwhelmed. Out of nowhere, Elise stepped in and told us there was a printer on the property and promptly took care of the situation, thoughtfully printing my vows in index-card format so I didn't have to hold a big piece of paper at the altar. It wasn't until the wedding day itself that I fully realized just how much coordination she and her team had handled behind the scenes. She had even thought of small but meaningful touches, like IV hydration packets for our guests. Throughout the evening, I kept thinking, "Wow, Elise really pulled all of this off." Friends and family told us that it was the most beautifully organized and seamlessly executed wedding they had ever attended. Many also commented how stressful it must have been for my husband and me to plan a wedding of such scale and beauty, and I'd laugh and say, "Not at all--that was all Elise!". We gave her a vision, and she handled the rest! Our wedding was truly the best day of our lives, filled with joy and memories we'll cherish forever. And it was largely due to Elise and her team, whose kindness, foresight, and meticulous preparation were evident throughout the entire day. All of this is to say that if you are considering working with Elise, know that you will be in the best hands. Thank you, Elise and team!

My wife and I agree-- the best decision we made about our wedding (after choosing each other) was…read moreworking with Elise. Despite all the stresses weddings can bring, we felt assured that Elise was on top of things. Things we appreciated about her: -She took time to understand our vision on both a macro and micro level -Took time to know our famillies and what they valued in a ceremony -Incredibly creative and thoughtful about all elements of design -So accommodating to meeting/talking around our schedule I am very biased, but I think we had the best wedding ever. We thank Elise for it :)

Michelle (Olivia Grace Events) was a dream to work with! I've heard so many stories about how…read morestressful wedding planning can be, but it was actually so fun designing, planning and getting married thanks to Michelle. She immediately understood our vision and suggested vendors that were on point but still within our budget. I especially appreciate that she is up to date on the trends but can also advise on what will look timeless. I also liked that she'd text or share instagram posts of things she thought I'd like and was totally willing to adjust orders (multiple times!) and communicate with vendors if I did want to incorporate something new. We had our wedding at my in-laws' home, so I was nervous about all of the vendors working in an unfamiliar space (especially catering using a home kitchen!), but Michelle managed everyone flawlessly and did walk throughs with each vendor to make sure everything went smoothly on the wedding day. Michelle is also the most detail-oriented person I've ever met. She was always five steps ahead of me and thought through every detail down to timing the shuttles so that they didn't have to pass each other on the narrow road leading up to the venue. When I mentioned that I was worried about it being too warm during cocktail hour after checking the weather forecast, she had already looked into renting umbrellas to keep guests comfortable and moving the charcuterie table to a cooler location. She kept us on track for paying our vendors and was knowledgeable about how the rental companies drop off and pick everything up. My husband and I had the BEST stress-free wedding day because we had full trust in Michelle. We miss planning with her, but we still keep in touch. We are SO grateful we had Michelle on our team and can't thank her enough!!

TL;DR: Do you care about your wedding day? Then call Michelle, cuz she's the only wedding…read morecoordinator who will care as much as you do. On the fence about getting a coordinator? Do it. Hire her. It's the one thing I tell everyone you absolutely need. So let's break it down. Either you don't want to do anything for your wedding and you want someone to help from soup to nuts OR you're OCD af and want to plan every little detail of your wedding until you absolutely drive yourself crazy. I guess there's like an in between or something, too. If you fall into the first category, you're going to want to hire Michelle as your full wedding planner. She'll make that ish the wedding of your dreams. If you're like me, you fall into the second category, and you're going to want to hire Michelle as your day of coordinator (DoC), since she's the only person detail oriented enough to handle yo' a$$! ;) Now, there is DIY bride, and then there is me. I made e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g for the wedding. I mean, you find it on Pinterest, I made it. Down to the personalized cornhole, the marquee letters, and the laser cut dessert table signage. That might seem like an easier wedding from the outside, but for a coordinator? That is an absolute sh*t show. She had to set that e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g up day of. I would not trust anyone else to have gotten that done and made everything look perfect. This girl put in 29,000 steps. That is almost 15 miles. Google it. My ceremony and reception were all at the same venue, everything was less than about 500 feet away. You do the math. Beyond that, wedding vendors in general suckkkk. They require so much coordination (assuming they reply to you at all). Michelle is the opposite. She will make you feel like you're her only client even if she has 5 other clients at the same time. She will always get back to your promptly. She will whip your less-than-amazing other vendors right into shape. And above all, she is organized. So organized. She thinks of all the things you won't. I was getting married in Sonoma. She remembered to ask the venue if they had a generator and a backup plan! If you heard about a recent wedding (Sept 2019) at Cornerstone that got evacuated, you know how important this is. Honestly, anything could have happened on my wedding day, and Michelle still would have found a way to make it look just like a fairytale. You absolutely need her in your life if you're getting married and you'll be so glad you did. In closing, let me give you one last example. The week before my wedding, I decided I wanted a horse and carriage for our sendoff (long story). Michelle totally took it in stride, updated the timeline, and made sure to ask us if we wanted to change the photographer's hours so he could stay later and get pics of it. WOW! 10/10, would recommend. Period. Mic drop.

If you are getting married, treat yourself to the Katie experience! Katie did a phenomenal job with…read moreplanning + floral + design service for our wedding in San Francisco. Katie herself: Katie is a great listener, she took her time to get to know us and our style. She knows when to ask us for our approvals and when to just run with it. She is never overbearing, she never add any stress to the process, she only takes away stress. She truly cares about her clients, she really has your back! She is REALLY hard working but never complains. She is organized, efficient, and has amazing taste. My bridesmaid + groomsman were all really impressed with Katie as well. It is hard to summarize how much I love Katie. Planning service: We did Katie's partial planning option. We did the primary research on our venue and vendors, but we also went with a lot of Katie's recommended vendors (which are all top notch). Katie was there to consult with us along the way, and she met with our venue point of contact. She made sure we had hire all the vendors we needed, our floor plans made sense, our rentals are correct, etc etc. When it came closer to the wedding, Katie sends us a long document to fill out. After that she took over and told us that we don't have to do any more planning, and that we should just focus on relaxing and having fun! On the day of the wedding, Katie and her team got the rental equipment and set up everything. She later revealed that there were a lot of unforeseen issues with the rental, but when we showed up to the venue, everything was perfect and we had no idea that any issues had happened earlier. Katie took care of all the complications, and didn't show an ounce of tiredness. Katie was super organized, kept everybody in line and made sure we stayed on schedule. Everything was perfect. Floral + design service: We gave Katie our style and vision and she just ran with it. A lot of our guest complimented on how stylish the wedding was, and it was 100% Katie and team. The bridal bouquet that she put together was beautiful and unique. The center pieces looked effortlessly stylish. We were so impressed, Katie is amazingly talented. Thank you Katie and team! We appreciate everything that you do!

Our wedding was best night of our lives and we couldn't have pulled it off without Katie Rebecca…read moreEvents. I plan plenty of events through my work, so planning my own wedding wasn't a big deal. However, I knew I needed help on the day of my wedding so I can actually experience it as a bride. I didn't want to task my friends with responsibility because I wanted them to enjoy the night, too. I reached out to a few wedding planners and decided to hire Katie Rebecca Events for my Day of Planner. Katie was amazing to work with! We met two months before the wedding to discuss my vision and my needs. She was generous with her time and advice from the get go! Throughout the process leading up to the event we talked on the phone and met in person to ensure that I was 100% comfortable and confident. The wedding night went flawlessly. All of the guests had an amazing time and I am so glad I got to experience it without stress or worries. I would highly recommend Katie to anyone getting married!!!

We hired Miriam for our engagement party on a really accelerated timeline, and she, Zoe, and the…read morerest of the team were incredible to work with. Miriam was diligent and super reliable leading up to the event, and also easygoing and flexible throughout. I really appreciated how professional she was and how much effort she put into making things work for us. Most of all, I'm so grateful to Miriam and Zoe for helping me have a stress-free day to enjoy with my family and friends. I would absolutely recommend Miriam to anyone looking for a planner who will really work with you.

We hired Miriam as a day of coordinator to help with two locations (a church ceremony and a…read moreseparate reception venue). The advice and prep she provided within 3 months of our date was incredibly helpful. She made sure to take the time to get familiar with both venues which made the day of flow smoothly. We were able to fully enjoy our day because we had Miriam behind the scenes. I wouldn't have it any other way :)

Used her services for my graduation party! She was super helpful and made everything so easy. All…read morewe had to do was take pictures and have fun! Definitely recommend for all events

My experience with Bianca was pleasant from start to finish. She is so fun to work with and very…read morepatient. She brought my vision to life, and my wedding decor was stunning. What stood out to me the most was the fact that Bianca really poured her heart into my event like it was hers. Even in times when I was stressed, she managed to reassure and console me. Her suggestions and guidance were always helpful and on point. I wish I had another wedding for her to plan because that's how awesome she is. Communication was great since day one, which was one the first thing that made me decide to work with her. Bianca was very professional and always handled everything with grace and high standards. It's never easy to manage multiple vendors but she did it and made sure that everything was done correctly for things she could control. I'm so grateful for her work and everything she did to ensure the absolute success of my wedding day. She will be my go to for events going forward.

Communicative, detailed, and fun--three words of the many I would use to describe Bianca. She…read morebrought everything together on our special day, and she held my hand the entire way When things changed for me financially, she was understanding and patient. It felt like I was easily talking to a friend that wanted nothing but the best for me. I can't thank her enough for making my day so amazing. Even now people are still talking about it!

Ladle N Wok have done 4 events at my house and each has been unique and fantastic. The decor is…read morebeautiful, the food is delicious, and the planning is meticulous. They take over all the hard stuff and leave you to just enjoy your event. Highly recommend them for full service party planning.

They did my son's third birthday party and did an amazing job with small details. Everything was…read morebeautifully decorated. They did such a great job with decorating the food table and everyone enjoyed the yummy food. Everyone loved the cake too!

Marilyn is a champion event planner. We were introduced through a client of mine and she created an…read moreamazing event, was super stress-free and drama-free. I thought that was great, but little did I know that having no drama is NOT the norm, which makes Marilyn's event planning skills even more appealing. She has gone on to do a party and weddings for clients of mine, as well as a destination wedding, a gala, celebration, and even a theme party that was all art deco and 1920s -- I saw that one, and it's definitely her specialty, even though it seems that most of her accolades from from being a wedding planner. Marilyn Ambra Events is a full-service event planning company, which is exactly what I need -- if I'm referring a client to her, I want to hear about it when it's all done... she does it all, and I've only heard amazing things! She took care of the hotel, the DJ, the invitations, the photographer, the catererer, the flowers, and even did personal shopping. Very impressive. I'm happy to continuously send business to her because hey, she makes me look good too!

Marilyn was our guardian angel during the entire wedding planning process. She kept us on schedule…read moreand perfectly on budget. Marilyn soothed our fears, gently told us when our ideas for the reception would actually lead to more headaches (I love candid feedback), and came to every call with enthusiasm and an eye for design. Our wedding ceremony and reception went off without a hitch: the florist, caterer, and photographer that she procured were amazing professionals AND she got us a great discount on the gorgeous venue. I can't recommend working with Marilyn enough.