Another newlywed couple with nothing but glittering remarks for Victoria. She is a consummate professional and we are thrilled to share our experience with her here on Yelp: The first thing you have to appreciate with Victoria is the fact that she is with you every single step of the way. She is excellent with both phone and email communication and is certain to make sure she is working within your comfort zone. She has built quite a rapport with San Diego's top event planning and catering services, and she shares this high quality with her clients as needed. Her strategy, though intimidating at first, makes our reflection on this event a very positive one: "I am going to front-load a lot of this stuff far in advance," she opened up with. The tasks were daunting, but looking back, we would not have done it any other way. My wife and I were up to the challenge, and completing a lot of the planning about 6-7 months in advance not only relieved stress later down the line, but allowed for Victoria to really work her magic in ensuring that every detail of our events were flawless. Victoria was incredibly flexible. She helped us plan both a wedding ceremony in Hawaii and a reception event in San Diego. A lot of resources were needed to pull both events together, and Victoria made sure that things ran seamlessly, even combating a last-minute rain storm in Maui! Victoria works closely her fiancé Paul Barnett, who works as a photographer in the San Diego area. One review on this site felt that this was a conflict of interest, but nothing could be further from the truth. Paul is a wizard with the lens and when given the opportunity to work with the thorough planning of Victoria, magic happens. Their planning chemistry not only makes them more fun to work with, but also results in a unbelievable product. We cannot say enough about Victoria's abilities. Utilizing her talents to help plan our wedding was the best decision we made for our special day. THANK YOU, VICTORIA!!! read more

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We worked with Victoria for our daughter's June 21, 2014 wedding - and we're glad we did! Victoria is truly as good as it gets. As the Father of the Bride, I was very concerned with the total package and the cost of doing a wedding in California, when we live in Saint Louis. Frankly, I was skeptical of the value of having a wedding planner - but soon came about face and highly recommend this now. We had no idea what to expect and how difficult things would be, and started looking at doing this on our own. Our daughter lives in SD, works full time and is going to school full time as well. There was no way she could do the planning, have my wife research the venues and make the connections and still maintain her sanity!. We decided that a wedding planner was necessary, and our daughter found out about Victoria from a friend who had her help with the planning of her wedding. When we first talked, I was impressed by Victoria's ability to calm my fears of cost spiraling, keep things on a rational level and still develop ideas to make this a truly special event. She dealt from a business perspective with me and from a designer and planner with my wife and my daughter. Victoria gave us an estimate of the budget we would need, and we came pretty close to it, despite making many changes to the specifics. Victoria has great contacts, has significant experience with all aspects of the wedding and got involved in the planning right up front, recommended outstanding people to help us with the music, decorations, meal planning, invitations and the theme of the wedding. It was PERFECT! The best thing was that, after all the work we put into this wedding, Victoria took over the rehearsal and the wedding day and ran everything so that we could relax and enjoy the wedding. She made our big day the best time we've had since our wedding 34 years ago, and it was definitely worth the effort and the cost. She made the whole process easier. She never criticized our decisions, was as involved or as remote as we needed, and when it came to crunch time, she was definitely the best. I highly recommend Victoria for planning and executing the perfect wedding day - whether you are from way out of town, as we were, or close by. From our experience, I would definitely recommend a planner and highly recommend Victoria as the best in the area. You cannot go wrong. read more

We used Victoria and her team for our wedding back in September and let me just say she was FANTASTIC. We hired her about a year out and she was extremely proactive in getting us timelines, checking off to-dos, answering questions, and assisting in coordinating all vendor meetings. She is super organized and has a tool for everything which was really nice. Being the perfectionist that I am I had to be involved in EVERY detail and Victoria embraced this and even helped calm my nerves and indecisiveness often. She has recommendations for days and will always listen to what you like and what you don't like. She has been in the business for a long time so knows pretty much everyone. She brings a team of about 4 people to the wedding and ensures that everything is running smoothly. She ran our rehearsal super quickly and efficiently and there were no hiccups during the ceremony. She really came to life in executing the vision of our wedding. We got married at Coasterra which is a a very modern, industrial vibe and I always wanted a soft romantic garden wedding. To say she married the two vibes well is an understatement. She BLEW US AWAY. When I turned the corner and and saw all the florals and the decor and the tiny touches that brought the space to life I could have cried. She really gave me the perfect wedding. We can't thank Victoria enough and you should definitely not hesitate to book her for your wedding because she is INCREDIBLE. read more

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Victoria - Jimmy and I want to thank you for the wonderful job that you did to give us our dream day. Your expertise was invaluable and we cannot thank you enough for using your long-standing relationships in the industry to connect us with the right vendors to ensure that our wedding was all that we hoped it would be. It was beautiful, meaningful and on the day of the wedding, we were able to enjoy ourselves and our guests just as we had hoped. Forever thankful, Jimmy and Elizabeth read more

Victoria Weddings - Wedding Planning Near Me - San Diego, California

My husband and I live in New Jersey and we decided to get married in the beautiful state of sunny California. We decided on the location of the Loews hotel in Coronado. We were excited and overwhelmed at the same time. We didn't know where to start. We looked into a wedding planner as our venue suggested. We reached out to Victoria and were pleasantly surprised at all of the tasks we would no longer have to stress out about. After getting some guidance from Victoria and doing a little research on our own, we were able to pick out our vendors. The vendors that Victoria helped set us up with were better than we could have asked for. My husband found the DJ on his own but the photographer, hair stylist, officiant, and videographer were phenomenal. Our florist delivered beautiful flowers but we had issues with them which did not reflect on Victoria. Being a young couple starting off we had a certain budget to stick to and Victoria really helped us get the best value for our money. I also had personal items and my dresses delivered to Victoria's office and she was very accommodating with this which really helped me greatly. She even brought them all the way over to our hotel!! I often had anxiety being on the opposite side of the country and would often bombard Victoria with e-mails. She was always pleasant and accommodating with requests and questions. Victoria also went to get linens and votives for us and helped with chair set up and details for the ceremony and reception. She met with our florist to have Skype calls and came to our hotel to meet with us and helped with the direction of the rehearsal. Victoria was a pleasure to work with and really made my wedding day special. There was an issue we had with our florist and she made sure the issue was resolved so that our wedding was everything that we dreamed of. I would recommend Victoria to anyone for their wedding!! We really can not thank her enough! read more

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If you want to have the wedding of your dreams HIRE Victoria!!! She is so amazing! She knows all the right people in the business! We went to Victoria with less than 5 months to plan our wedding and she exceeded our expectations. She was there anytime we needed her and she truly cares. She came up with ideas that we never considered and went above and beyond to make sure our day was special. The day of the wedding was VERY relaxing because we knew we were in excellent hands with Victoria. Victoria and her staff showed up before they were scheduled to and made sure everything was set up properly. The whole wedding went very smooth and we were able to have a good time because we knew everything was under control. We were able to have the wedding of our dreams read more

Victoria is an organized and scheduled-oriented wedding planner who is prepared for pre-wedding meetings with vendors and for the big day itself. On the actual day, everything was set to schedule because of her and her fabulous team. My husband and I just had to show up, smile, have an amazing time, and dance the night away! I felt so assured of everything that was taking place in Victoria's hands and trusted in her to make it all happen. Her calm and professional demeanor further enforced my decision to work with her. Victoria has years of experience, is so detail oriented, and can pretty much make the wedding of your dreams, even a 500 person wedding like ours. Through her many years of experience in this field, Victoria knows a lot of people in the industry, getting you great contacts and a variety of different vendors to match your wedding style and budget. I really enjoyed my wedding planning process with Victoria and my parents also grew to have a special relationship with her. I felt like she knew me very well and the style I wanted, that every detail she delivered was exactly as I had imagined it in my dreams. I really had a magical wedding and it would not have been possible without Victoria's help. She also has an incredible team (Brooke Lazarski and others) that worked on our wedding day to ensure everything ran smoothly. They are wonderful, friendly, dedicated ladies that helped make the day perfect. As a side note, based on some of the other posts, we did use Paul Barnett but there was never any influencing or persuading us to decide on him from Victoria. It so happens that he was an awesome photographer and we are glad that we chose him. Overall, we were so incredibly happy with Victoria as our wedding planner and highly recommend her to any newly engaged couple. read more

Victoria Weddings - Wedding Planning Near Me - San Diego, California

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Confident, Secure, Assured. That's just some of the ways Victoria made ME feel! I am an out-of-town Bride living in Arizona and both my husband and I are from California and wanted to "go back home" for our wedding. I started my search just like many of you for an idea of cost, services, and somewhat of a general expectation. The first conversation I had with Victoria was all I needed to solidify my decision to work with her! From the start, she heard my ideas and what I envisioned and guided me every step of the way to make the best selection of vendors for our special day. She was open, honest, and well organized. The only times we could make it out was on the weekends, and that is any wedding vendors busiest times, but every scheduled meeting with her was without fail. I couldn't have found a better person to be part of our day, she was a blessing. Professional with profound experience, a true master of this business for sure because all the planning, meetings and bookings can be overwhelming for ANY person to handle, especially alone. I HIGHLY recommend Victoria for your event! She will be not just your planner, but your advocate too. She takes your interests, questions, comments, and concerns very seriously and address any matter you may have at hand. Our wedding was absolutely flawless and it makes me feel so good hearing how much our guests enjoyed themselves, and I have Victoria to thank! I didn't know what to expect when I needed to enlist someone to help plan our wedding, (especially over 300 miles away) but every need was met, every task accomplished, and every expectation blown out of the water! Her expertise never over shadowed my own personal touch. Our wedding was still very much that, ours. My husband's and my personality shined through on every bit of detail, and that was important to me. We had the wedding of our dreams that unmistakable was unique and crafted just for us! There are not enough words in this world I could use to express my deepest gratitude for all you and your assistant Katherine did for us. All the hard work and successful execution makes this an obvious labor or love for you, and I am one of the many fortunate clients you've had that is honored to have worked with you and part of their special day! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! read more

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Victoria is absolutely incredible! I cannot say enough amazing things about her. She is a bride and groom's dream come true and was a joy to work with. Victoria is extremely detailed, organized, calm under pressure, and very on top of it. She truly brought my vision to life and our wedding weekend turned out even more magical and stunning than I could have ever imagined. Walking into the ceremony and party completely took my breath away. I had never seen anything so romantic and stunning. Between my mom and I, we must have sent Victoria 500 emails throughout the year, and she was always very quick to respond and help. She was there every time we needed her - at my dress fittings to practice the bustle, at florist meetings, our tastings, negotiating with our vendors, and even assembling 100 welcome boxes for us (and going out at buying most of the items we wanted to put in the boxes!)! When we were a couple weeks out and I started to get stressed and anxious, Victoria always made me feel at ease as she had already taken care of everything we needed. We would have been totally lost without Victoria and I cannot express my gratitude enough!!!! She is truly a gift to any bride! read more

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I hired Victoria to plan and coordinate my July 2011 wedding at the Museum of Contemporary Art and couldn't be happier with my decision! I couldn't have dreamed of a better wedding! It truly exceeded my expectations. I am a procrastinator, I have three time consuming jobs, and by the time I decided on a venue, I only had four months to plan my wedding. Although I hadn't originally thought of hiring someone to do the planning, after I met with Victoria, I thought it would probably be a good idea-and it was! Since San Diego is a major wedding destination, it doesn't have it shortfall of wedding planners and other vendors. I luckily stumbled upon Victoria at a wedding show and after talking briefly; I met with her in her studio a few days later and quickly decided she was the best person to help me plan my wedding. (And believe me; I usually do not make decisions quickly or easily- just ask Victoria!) Victoria has many years of wedding planning experience, starting from working for her mother, the owner of a well-known event planning business, Coronado Weddings. Victoria eventually took over the family business, but not until after honing her skills by living and planning events in NYC for a number of years. What drew me to Victoria was; * Her professionalism * Her calm demeanor * Her contemporary and elegant event styling * Her longevity in the business * Her experience of event planning on both coasts * No "hard sell" during our initial meeting If you're looking for a "cutesy" kind of wedding- I'm sure Victoria could do it- she can pull off anything that the bride and groom want, but elegant, modern, and contemporary events are her specialties! Our wedding at the Museum of Contemporary Art was so elegant and beautiful; it was just amazing! (All of our guests can attest to it as well!) One really important thing for me (the procrastinator) in the planning process is the fact that Victoria has the timing down of when things absolutely need to get done, and she makes sure that those things do get done, on time! Victoria is really so nice to work with. She is calm on the outside, but is quietly multi-tasking and planning a mile a minute on the inside! She is approachable and easily reached by email and phone. She's good about knowing when the bride is truly freaking out about a planning issue and not only resolves it right away, but also calmly puts the bride at ease. Since Victoria has many years of planning in San Diego, she has also worked with other amazing vendors over the years. She has built great relationships with the best vendors in town, which obviously is a huge benefit to the bride and groom that she is working with. Victoria hooked us up with really top vendors without going over our agreed budget. In my opinion, because of Victoria, we had the best caterer, the best florist, the best photographer, the best cake, and so on down the line. When I mentioned who was planning my wedding to the event coordinator of the MCASD, he immediately told me that I didn't have to worry about a thing, that with Victoria, I'll have a truly beautiful wedding! He was right! I still worried a little during the process, because that's just what brides do...but in the end, I did not have to worry, because it all came together beautifully! Honestly, on my wedding day, I did not worry about one little thing- I sat back and enjoyed every minute of my day, which is what you will do as well if you hire Victoria! She will give you the wedding of your dreams! read more

My daughter's August 2013 wedding was everything we'd hoped it would be, thanks to Victoria! We interviewed three other planners, and while all were great, Victoria's style was the best match with my daughter's vision for her wedding--elegant, contemporary, yet fun. She listened to what we wanted and made it happen--even if we wanted something different than her original recommendation. We had already found our venue, and the event coordinator there also recommended Victoria. Her knowledge of the site was invaluable as we worked out the logistics and timelines for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. She also made it easier for us to navigate the many vendors in the area by pre-selecting several in each category and within our budgetary constraints for us to interview. Her vendor selections were top-notch and on target with our vision. She also got us much better pricing from most of our major vendors, including our band. Throughout the planning process she kept us on track and organized. My daughter grew up in La Jolla and now lives in Boston, so Victoria made the most of each of her trips home so that we accomplished as much as possible. After getting our input on colors she set up a décor session and a florist meeting, enabling us to make all our choices in one afternoon. In addition to the usual wedding planner services, Victoria also set up our wedding website which we were then able to further personalize. She ordered and mailed our save the date cards and checked in regularly with our vendors. The week of the wedding was amazingly hassle-free. I was surprised at how low my stress levels were. We knew exactly what to expect and where to be, from the rehearsal to the wedding itself. She and her two assistants made sure that our events went smoothly, from start to finish, with no glitches. Someone was with both bridal party groups to keep things on schedule, and during the wedding itself she and her staff worked efficiently behind the scenes to make sure we enjoyed the wedding as much as the guests. And we did! We all had a wonderful time and are feeling that joy three weeks later! Thank you, Victoria, for helping us have the perfect wedding in every regard, exactly what the bride and groom wanted. read more

If you want to pull off the wedding of your dreams without a hitch, Victoria Schroeder of Victoria Weddings is the wedding planner for you! After an exhausting week of seeking out venues for my daughter's wedding, I came to the stark realization that I needed a wedding planner. The bride-to-be lived in D.C., the groom's family was from Michigan, and her wedding was to be at home in Del Mar at the Grand Del Mar. Furthermore, I was leaving for Italy in three days. So, for the next two days, I interviewed wedding planners. Victoria Schroeder clearly stood out from the rest, and I retained her services. She contacted my daughter and her fiance, and together, they made progress while I finally relaxed on vacation! Victoria worked with us both letting the bride take the lead with what she wanted. She was excellent via email and conference calls keeping us all in the loop. When we needed suggestions, Victoria had a wealth of ideas which only experience brings. Her suggestions were original such as an exciting sparkler send-off. Most important was the fact that she knew the best vendors...photographer, custom invitations, string quartet, and DJ to guide us to. They were all excellent! Also, when questions arose and they will, Victoria had the answers with the appropriate etiquette and protocol. During the wedding ceremony and at the reception, Victoria seemed to be everywhere at once. She and her assistant covered everything. My husband and I were free to enjoy our guests as we were confident that Victoria had it all under control. And, if anything happened, Victoria would quickly and quietly fix it. Our daughter truly had the wedding of her dreams, and her Dad and I have a magnificent night to remember. Thank you, Victoria! read more

VICTORIA IS AMAZING! She helped me create our dream wedding and was so pleasant during the 17 MONTHS she worked with us. She gave me ideas and suggestions but always let me have the final decision. What I loved about her is her calm demeanor and her dedication to her job. Why we chose her over many other planners was that she allowed for unlimited phone calls, emails, and meetings if necessary. I loved that because I never felt constrained with her time and she was always readily available. Her connections with many vendors helped us get the best prices and she had amazing suggestions and ideas to help make our wedding unique! She even single handedly glued rhinestone brooches to ribbon to create custom napkin rings for us that were more cost effective than purchasing pre-glued! What I truly cant believe is how smoothly the day of the wedding went... of course as bride I was nervous about things going wrong and hiccups but I have to say EVERYTHING went accordingly to plan, which I did not think was possible due to the number of details of our wedding. From the band, to the DJ, to the suspended cake, to the custom napkin rings... everything was in place and just as I am dreamed of. One of her assistants was with me the entire day and answered every question I had... she even had my flip flops underneath the tablecloth at my seat at the reception so I could change my shoes! At one point in the evening, I asked for a comb and out runs Victoria's assistant with hairspray and a comb for me to keep, it was amazing. Her organization skills are excellent and she always follows through with everything you ask. You could never go wrong with working with Victoria, she will truly make your planning process easy. I would not trust anyone more than her to help create your dream event! read more

Victoria Weddings - Our wedding at the Grand Del Mar... thank you Victoria! - Wedding Planning Near Me - San Diego, California

I hired Victoria to coordinate my November 2012 wedding. We planed the most perfect 180+ person wedding at Santaluz in San Diego in just under 6 months. I spoke with her first over the phone and knew at that moment that I wanted to hire her. I was planning the wedding from out of state and Victoria worked with my schedule. We were in constant communication (she was always reachable) and she did the most amazing job of organizing all of our appointments and tastings during the days I was able to be in San Diego. She was so organized, relaxed and professional. She was so great and made the day - as well as everyday leading up to the wedding - easy and productive. Victoria remains calm and collected in all situations which made me calm and collected. She had the most amazing (top-notch) recommendations for flowers, cakes, photographers... etc. and was very aware of the day remaining "mine" - she would discuss the options with me but never push in any one direction as she knew how important it was for me to the make the decisions. On the day of the wedding I was so calm because I knew she would have everything under control- and she did! Everyone at the wedding said they had never been to a wedding the flowed as perfectly as mine did. It truly was an incredible day and Victoria was such a huge part of it. She is simply the best and I feel so fortunate to have found her! read more

Victoria helped plan my summer wedding at the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla. She knows the venue better than anyone, which made the planning process so seamless--from the ceremony setup to laying out the reception room, she optimized every space to make it fun, pretty, and functional. One of the trickier elements of hosting a wedding at MOC is having to bring in every element, from chairs and linens to the catering and lighting. Victoria's vendor recommendations were outstanding. Not only did she suggest great professionals, but many of them so love working with her that they gave us a price break. In particular, her recommendations for florist and band were incredible, and we never would have found them if it weren't for Victoria. Thanks, V, for making sure we had the most incredible day! read more

My daughter got married this past weekend and I can't say enough good things about Victoria. My daughter lives in Seattle and her sister, the maid of honor, lives in the Bay Area. The bride wanted to get married in San Diego since we live here and most of her family reside in California. I really didn't want to have to plan this whole thing myself. My daughter did not think we needed a wedding coordinator but after I had her talked to Victoria, she really wanted to work with her. Victoria worked with us from the beginning, keeping us on track and meeting with the bride when she was in town. She did most of the communicating long distance, but she really worked well with all of us. All the vendors she connected us with were all top notch. I honestly think Victoria saved us money in the long run by finding us the vendors she did. I have to say the day of the wedding was when I really saw how everything came together. Victoria works very efficiently and keeps you updated throughout the day. All we had to do that day was enjoy ourselves! I have two more children that I hope someday will get married, and Victoria will be the first one I call when they get engaged. I still have people calling me telling me what an amazing time they had and how beautiful everything was. If anything did go wrong, I certainly was not aware of it. read more

I hired Victoria for my daughter's April 2013 Santaluz wedding and would highly recommend her. Since I live in North Carolina, I knew i needed to hire a planner, but that I was going to have to hire this person over the phone. After talking to several planners I was very unsure what to do until I spoke to the owner of M Bride who told me that I absolutely needed to call Victoria. After one conversation, I knew she was the one - she was very relaxed and had an easy laugh that made me think she would be fun to work with. Once we met in person to look at venues, we knew we had made the right choice. She was invaluable in helping us choose the venue and all of our major vendors. Her recommendations were spot on and we loved our photographer, officiant, invitations, florist, DJ and bakery. We would not have found these wonderful people on our own! She did not try to influence the type of wedding we had, but just worked with us to make my daughter's "rustic" vision come to life in a very elegant way. She was very good about suggesting little details...such as pashminas for our guests - they were a huge hit as the sun was setting on our outside dinner. On the day of the wedding, I truly did not worry about a thing - I sipped champagne and enjoyed my daughter! And Victoria kept us on schedule the whole evening in a very discrete and effortless way. She is very worth her fee...she's been doing this for so long that I think nothing or no one could faze her! We truly had no drama over the whole year of planning. If I had another daughter I would use her again!! read more

Second only to the man I chose to marry, hiring Victoria was the best decision I made in regard to my wedding day. My husband and parents would agree that Victoria was nothing short of a God-send in planning our big day. The idea of planning a large wedding in San Diego (where we live) while my family and the vast majority of my friends live in the Bay Area was a bit intimidating for me. Enter Victoria. She has trusted relationships with the best vendors in Southern CA and was able to negotiate on our behalf. Although we had a generous budget, my husband, parents (who were paying), and I always felt like she was working to provide exactly what we wanted at the best available rate, which was greatly appreciated. Our wedding at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar was absolutely beautiful. While I like to think I wasn't a total bridezilla, there were definitely points in time where I wanted to kill everyone associated with this day - my parents, his parents, family friends, bridal party members, certain vendors, my groom, etc... Everyone except Victoria. While I'm being slightly over-dramatic with that last statement, I can say wholeheartedly that Victoria is the one person who brought me inner peace throughout the entire year-long planning process. As far as I'm concerned, you can't put a price on that. read more

Victoria - Thank you for the amazing job you did on helping us create a beautiful wedding for our daughter at La Valencia. Your advice, vendors and professionalism was wonderful in every way. As a destination wedding for us (Dallas) we believe the wedding couldn't have been any more perfect. Thank you read more

Amazing planner! I've worked with her for years, and know her to be an honest straight forward business person. Her ethics and business values are unrivaled. Her attention to detail and her personal style are stunning. Your wedding is in good hands with Victoria! read more

As exciting as it is to get engaged and married, planning a wedding can be overwhelming and extremely stressful. I can't rave enough about how amazing it was working with Victoria. From the first meeting to the big day, Victoria was incredible! Her creativity, attention to detail, wonderful vendors, and incredibly calm demeanor are just a few reasons you will love her. We recently got married at a brand new venue on a weekend in July where San Diego saw record breaking rain. Victoria and her amazing team never let it get in the way of the magic. They stayed calm, took care of the details, and most of all, their impeccable effort allowed us to have the time of our lives. read more

I met with Victoria to plan my wedding, and was immediately impressed by her experience. She is very knowledgeable about different venues in San Diego, and offered tips about how to overcome any obstacle in wedding planning (i.e, transportation, bathrooms, etc.). During my interactions with Victoria, she was incredibly helpful and went above and beyond what was expected every step of the way. She spent significant time meeting with my fiance, my mother, and me, and thoroughly answered all of our questions before we even hired her. She responded to my emails with amazing speed, and addressed all of my concerns regarding the wedding, no matter how trivial. Unfortunately the venue I chose was only available on a date that Victoria was unavailable. However, that did not stop her from being incredibly helpful in assisting me to find a new wedding planner. She even reviewed the venue contract for me when I could not retain a wedding planner before the venue contract was due (I live out of town). I would recommend Victoria to anyone looking to plan a wedding. She is experienced, knowledgeable, and really takes care of her clients. read more

I can't say enough about what a great experience I had working with Victoria for our wedding this last April (2014)! We decided to go with Victoria's full planning services as I knew that I wanted to have someone helping me out all along the way. I could not imagine how I would have survived without her! Her experience in the industry was so helpful when it came to choosing our vendors and making sure we got the best prices out there. She did a great job working with our budget and helping me choose which items to splurge on and what to scale back on. And having her pass on her vendor discounts totally made it all worth it. On a personal note - we got along so well and it just made the whole experience so much more fun. She did a great job keeping me calm when I would start to stress. And I dont know how they do it - but Victoria and her assistant did such an amazing job on the day of the wedding keeping everything organized and on track! I would definitely recommend Victoria to anyone looking for a planner! And if you dont think you need a planner - my advice is to reconsider ;) read more

I am a true perfectionist, and was very nervous about hiring a planner who would be in charge of all the details - but Victoria blew me away. It was the best decision I made during the planning process. Her skills were most valuable for me in saving time and hassle, without having to sacrifice any quality. In the vendor selection process, she helped me by giving me three to interview in each category...and if I had been doing it on my own, I probably would have interviewed every vendor in San Diego! I was pleased with almost all of her recommendations. Victoria's professionalism came in especially handy when we had a major problem with one of our vendors. We lost our deposit after being abandoned by a florist, and it left me in tears. Victoria (with the help of my wonderful mother) took over the whole situation so it wouldn't dampen my wedding bliss, and stood firm with the woman to insist she give our money back - and she even promised to refund us from her own pocket if it wasn't resolved. Because of Victoria, I was able to relax and have an amazing time on my wedding day, and knew for certain that all details would be perfect - which I don't usually say when someone else is in charge! But to this day, I can't tell you one thing I would have changed, and I've had at least a dozen guests tell us it was the smoothest run wedding they've ever attended. read more

I have to admit, being a groom I was not exactly thrilled about the idea of hiring a wedding planner. I never really understood the concept behind paying for a service that you could easily take care of on your own for free. Let me be the first to say, that I've never been more wrong. Hiring Victoria as our wedding planner was easily the best decision we made throughout the wedding process - not to mention, her services were worth WELL MORE than the fee she charges. Victoria was an absolute pleasure to work with from our very first consult where she immediately provided us with a timeline of exactly when everything that needed to be completed (no idea how we would have ever been able to do this on our own) - all the way up to the day of the wedding where her extreme attention to detail ensured that the wedding stayed on schedule and everything went exactly according to plan. I can't say enough good things about Victoria, but if you are in the market for a wedding planner or are unsure if you even need one, look no further than right here - she will be the best decision you ever made. read more

We got married in July, downtown San Diego. I am a very detailed orientated, planned and my husband would probably say a 'neurotic' person and (obviously) this was heightened to an extreme level during the wedding planning process. I knew I would need a planner as it seemed like such an overwhelming task for my husband and I to plan ourselves. We also had a lot of people who would be attending from overseas so I just had to get someone to help me manage that as well. When we first met with Victoria we were blown away by how detailed, specific and thoughtful she was with the planning schedule and day of activities. We decided to hire her for the whole process and not just the day of. I can't imagine having it any other way. She was so helpful with the build up to the wedding. She is very professional and has been working in the industry for many years - it shows. She is an expert when it comes to logistics, choosing vendors and all the details. Little stuff that I would never ever have thought of she would bring up to me. She was always available via text message and phone call. I do miss our chats now On our actual wedding day, Victoria and her staff were top notch! They made sure that I (my anxious self) was relaxed and not bothered with any drama, last minute questions or concerns. They were a dream to work with and our wedding day was perfection! They were so attentive to my husband, our wedding party, our guests and myself all day long! I am sad it is over and although I would not want to go through the stress of planning it all again I would like to relive the day over again (it goes by so quickly) as those 8 hours were not stressful, nerve racking or overwhelming for me thanks to Victoria and her team. read more

Victoria is simply the best. I worked for her for two years and was completely blown away by all that she taught me. The level at which she conducts business is unlike any other planner in San Diego. She is passionate about what she does and it absolutely shines through in her work. She recommends vendors because they are the best and she only uses the best. Her long standing connections in the community allow her brides options others normally would not have. If you are looking for a professional, Victoria is without a doubt the only choice. read more

Update: I had never attacked victoria as a person but felt feedback of service was warranted. She attacked me "personally". You have a negative review...get over it. It's good for potential customers to see everything. I'm glad I can post freely and plan to do so I will be at the top of the posts, so people can make informed decisions. Please contact me through my profile if you have any further questions....or doubts... read more

If you want your wedding to go perfect and want the best in the business as far as wedding coordinators are concerned Victoria is your gal!!!! My mom & I were referred to Victoria one day while dress shopping at M bride, (through Michelle who is yet another 5 star business). We called to meet with Victoria and were able to set up a time the next day. Her quick, professional response was the first example of why her word of mouth reputation has excelled in the wedding community. My mom and I hired her that day, we just had to sell my dad on the idea of having a coordinator which we knew would be hard to do. He was not too happy initially, but by the day of the wedding several of our guests told my mom and I how my Dad was telling everyone the best thing he did was hire Victoria. (we let him continue to think he was the one who hired her, even though we all knew the real truth.:)) Victoria helped & did EVERYTHING! From decor, lighting, flowers, cake, menu, invitations, menu cards, music, dresses, bridesmaids gifts, photographers... You name it she had the best vendors while respecting your budget. Also since she is so detail oriented she had a wedding timeline she followed to keep you on track and a day of wedding timeline down to the very minute of what needed to be happening and when and where. This made wedding planning fun, stress free, and exciting which made our day beyond perfect. She also makes herself available to you whenever you need to meet her or speak with her. She's personal but extrmemely consistent, professional, and detailed which is why she is the BEST in Southern California for wedding coordinators. You grow relationships with people everyday & throughout the wedding planning process especially because it is such a personal time. The relationship myself and parents grew with Victoria is one we will keep very special to us & after all the wedding fun I felt sad to know that I would know longer be talking and seeing her on a regular basis. I almost to this day just want to drop in and bring her a coffee or grab a drink because that's how comfortable and important she makes you feel as a client. You feel like you have known her for forever. Victoria is a fantastic person, she made our wedding planning and wedding day above and beyond what we had anticipated and I would refer anyone to her without a doubt that she will give them the 10 star service she gave us. She truly does go above and beyond and she's worth every penny! At the end of it all, she sold my Dad & he's a tough one to convince. Thanks again Victoria you rock! read more

Quite simply, Victoria is the best in the business! After interviewing several wedding coordinators, we hired Victoria to help plan our wedding which was this past July at the Park Hyatt Aviara. She's been in the business for a long time and it was apparent working with her. Victoria was extremely professional and on top of everything from day one which made us feel at ease during what can be a very stressful process. She also had significant foresight, asking questions and seeing problems before they happened, which is obviously an important quality for a planner! We found Victoria most helpful in choosing vendors (particularly the important ones including the venue, florist and décor rentals - everyone was AWESOME!), preparing the wedding day schedule, planning / leading the rehearsal and basically handling everything the day of the event. Victoria might be part ninja because she was everywhere during our wedding and made it happen without a single hitch - I don't know how she did it! Victoria, thank you for giving us our dream wedding! read more

Victoria coordinated my wedding at the Grand Del Mar. Our wedding was very small, but that did not change how professionally Victoria treated me as a bride, or how wonderfully she planned and coordinated our wedding with the Grand Del Mar wedding professionals. I am so glad I hired her because the day would not have gone off as smoothly without her expertise and composure, not to mention, that she had a contingency plan for everything, including rain, which was a strong possibility:) In the end, we went with our original plan to marry on the Reflection Lawn, and Victoria managed the details so expertly, that I did not have to worry about anything except remembering my vows:) Thank you so much! read more

Victoria is absolutely fabulous! She is professional, organized, on-time, detail-oriented, and has an eye for stunning weddings. If you are looking for a wedding coordinator to be your therapist or emotional hand-holder (which, no doubt at one point in time all brides may need), this is something she is not. If you are hoping for the most beautiful wedding of your dreams and connections with the very best photographers/florists/DJ/lighting/tableware, Victoria is your gal. Our wedding was incredible and we cannot thank her enough for creating and orchestrating such incredible memories. She is simply the best. read more

Working with Victoria was the best decision that I've made in a long time. Like most grooms, I assumed that planning a wedding might be a little easy, but as things progressed, I couldn't have been more wrong, and that's where Victoria came in and made sure that everything came together in a very smooth, efficient, and pleasant manner. From the beginning to the end, Victoria was on it and made sure that we had the wedding of a lifetime. Victoria was helpful and extremely knowledgable in recommending venues. Once we settled on a venue, she worked very hard to ensure that they could accommodate us in every way. Victoria's expertise and attention to detail made this whole process more than enjoyable because it allowed us to relax and enjoy the process. I was beyond impressed with the incredible vendor recommendations that Victoria made for us. Once we picked our vendors, I was further impressed by her willingness to go to bat to negotiate the best possible deal for us to stay within our budget. Victoria was also very insightful with other details such as helping me pick out the perfect tux, tie, etc. that would flow with our beautiful oceanside venue. During our wedding weekend everything turned out better than I could have ever imagined. I assume that there were things that went wrong, but the beauty behind having Victoria as our planner is that we were not privy to those things. She keeps her cool and never wavers and definitely minimizes the impact of any "drama" that may occur. There is truly an art to how Victoria streamlines her operation and I'm very proud to have gotten the opportunity to work with somebody as competent, dependable, and gracious as Victoria. If you are looking for someone who is detail-oriented and you are seeking perfection, Victoria is who you will want to be working with. Everything ran perfectly on schedule and it made our special day nothing less than majestic. read more

Victoria is a dream to work with as a cinematographer, a professional and a client. Thus far, our team has had the pleasure of working with her on 2 weddings- and we are blown away at not only the attention to detail, unique design and overall 'experience' she creates for each client (personalized and specific to each couples' vision and taste) - but how amazing she is to communicate with on the Wedding Day. She is calm, helpful and positive - yet such an efficient professional. She was prepared for "small" things that weren't even in the realm of her responsibility (yet made a HUGE difference in the flow of the day)- the personal attention and preparedness is stunning (and rare). As wedding cinematographers, we were blown away at how easy, effortless, yet deeply prepared she has been during each wedding shoot we've worked with her on. I would promptly and easily recommend her to anyone looking to build a custom and magical day - Not only is it important to "jive" with your wedding coordinator - it's imperative they have an easy flow with all your chosen vendors. It makes a world of difference and Victoria is a gem:) Cheers, The Enjet Team Recent Previews: https://vimeo.com/114951613 https://vimeo.com/111261578 read more

Victoria is absolutely amazing! Her wealth of knowledge and expertise in wedding planning was immediately evident from the moment we met her. She gave us a sense of comfort that we were looking for in anticipation of our big day. Victoria was incredible to work with and she made the entire wedding planning process and day stress free. She paid close attention to every single detail and went above and beyond in every aspect! She is truly the best of the best!!! read more

Our wedding day was absolutely perfect! Victoria deserves the credit for completely managing all of the particulars which allowed our guests and us to enjoy virtually every minute of our special day and evening. She worked with us to coordinate all of the necessary vendors, offered excellent referrals to the best in class providers, assisted in our negotiations and supported our priorities in terms budgeting, etc. She orchestrated the events, timing and schedule for the wedding day flawlessly. Victoria was consistently patient, supportive, knowledgeable, communicative and fun throughout the entire planning process. Finally, we believe that she "paid for herself" by assisting us in allocating our budgeted funds in ways that best met our priorities while saving money on lower impact items that were simply not as important to us. All in all, Victoria is fantastic and we would strongly recommend her to any couple looking for a high-quality, knowledgeable planner with dedication, organization and personality. read more

We were referred to Victoria by the resort we were holding our wedding at. She very promptly called us back (which I think was on a Sunday) and had nothing but a good experience since then. She's professional, thinks of everything and is always happy to help. Frankly, if I had any advice for her (now that I'm married) it would be to raise her fee! She provides an incredible value!! read more

Overall, I think Victoria is good for the day of planning. One of Victoria's references told me she thought Victoria was fine on the day of her wedding but that she wasn't as helpful during the process. I would agree with that. I also would have preferred that Victoria was more upfront with us about her relationships with vendors when she made her recommendations. We hired our photographer based on her high recommendations but she didn't tell us she was engaged to him. We found that out just a month or two before our wedding. I would have preferred that information while making a decision. When several items were lost at our wedding Victoria said those items were not her responsibility. When I pointed out language in our contract that said otherwise we resolved our issue. That was a disappointing way to end our business relationship. However, despite the negatives, it wasn't all bad; I had a beautiful wedding. Because of that I would say Victoria is best when it comes time to getting the décor right and making sure the timing of the wedding goes according to plan. read more