Hiring Lauren as our wedding coordinator was the best decision we made during the whole planning…read moreprocess! She was extremely communicative, helpful, honest, and proactive - and helped make our vision a reality. We planned our whole wedding, but also work several jobs and live out of state. So at times, it was challenging to stick to our timeline and keep track of all the moving pieces. Here are the qualities we experienced with Lauren, and I'm confident you'd get the same: PROACTIVE: We shared our planning document with Lauren early on, and she was so great about jumping in and providing recommendations, asking questions we hadn't thought of, and reminding us to do things before it was too late. We had a list of "items we need" and Lauren went so far as to lend us some things she had, search Craigslist/Offer Up/ Etsy to make suggestions, and even went out of her way to pick up some decor for us from a vendor in CA since we were out of state. HELPFUL: Lauren helped us navigate how to get our marriage license and sent us a very detailed email with all the specifics. These little things REALLY add up when you're running 100 miles per hour with your job, planning, family stuff, etc. COMMUNICATIVE: Lauren took the initiative to reach out to all of our other vendors to check in with them, answer questions, provide information and make sure they had what they needed. Towards the end, she also took over communication with our venue on our behalf, which was a weight off my shoulders because they kept forgetting things I had told them! It was nice to have her as the middle-woman. By the time we actually got to the wedding, Lauren was so familiar with our vision and plan that everything was flawless!! ACTION-ORIENTED: I had intended to be much more involved on the day with helping get set up - but I didn't get a single thing done on my to-do list because everyone was talking to us / asking how to help / etc etc - it was so overwhelming but I knew that I could comfortably go upstairs to get ready with the girls and Lauren would have it handled. By the time we walked out for the ceremony, everything was STUNNING. Lauren helped set up the table decor, all the signage, the florals, etc. I had so many family and guests say what a hard worker her and her husband (who showed up to give an extra set of hands) are. I have to admit, I really had to convince my husband (and other family members involved in the wedding) that we even needed a coordinator and to make space for it in the budget. Given that we were planning it all and had so much help, it was difficult to convince some people. We were hesitant at first since every other vendor was a friend or acquaintance and we weren't sure we needed a coordinator. And for all the people who were skeptical about hiring a coordinator, they all understood what a necessary role they plays when they saw Lauren and her husband in action. For anyone in a similar situation: DON'T SKIP OUT ON IT. Having someone that is not directly involved with your guests is essential in getting stuff done. From the planning to having someone give a non-biased perspective, to all the help setting up, breaking down, and making sure guests knew where to go and what to do - the day wouldn't have been the same without Fancy Fern Events. She will allow you to sit back and enjoy your special day with all our closest friends and family, without worrying about a thing! I feel like I've known Lauren for a long time and have developed a friendship I am sure will last far beyond this day. The cherry on the cake was her thoughtfulness after all the festivities - a personal note and gift, and helping us to sell all the items from our wedding. Thank you, Lauren and Fancy Fern Events for going above and beyond to make our wedding magical!

Beth & the Beth Helmstetter Events team are stars to work with!…read more My husband and I met the BHE team in 2019 after interviewing with several top wedding planners. We worked with them on what ended up becoming multiple events over 3 years related to our wedding due to COVID. Beth helped plan a special private 30th birthday surprise for me during COVID that was exceptional. Then went on to plan our intimate wedding in Montecito which entailed 4 events. Then went on to finally our big day in Italy (a few years delayed) which entailed 7 events for 100 guests over 4 days. Even with the craziness of an international pandemic, changes in vendors, changes in locations, Beth and her team handled everything with ease. If you are looking to work with one of the best planners in the industry, you have found the right person and the right team! We could not recommend BHE any higher! Please check out her website for official photos and details on the amazing events she plans and the creative design process. Rachel.

Beth and her team planned the most wonderful multi-day wedding for us. Everything from the design…read moreand decor to the thoughtful guest facing details were executed perfectly with the highest level of attention. No request was too big or too small for her team and they were a joy to have along side what normally is a very stressful wedding planning process. My husband, family, and I couldn't be happier with the work that Beth did. Thank you BHE!

Thank you so much to Mini and her team for bringing our wedding vision to life!…read more And to think we could have done it all on our own, no ma'am! 2 months into wedding planning, we were looking for a planner and found Mini. We had already booked the venue, sent our save-the-dates, and set a budget, so the different service packages came in clutch. We chose the one that best suited our situation and were able to save. We were also sold on their strong, eco-friendly approach to wedding planning! Mini kept us on track, the communication was fantastic, and we always knew where we were in the planning. She handled all communications and vendor processing, which made getting married more enjoyable. We couldn't have done it without her, and we wouldn't have wanted to! We highly, highly recommend Mini and her team! Heaven sent!

I got married October 16, 2021. Our ceremony and venue were in different locations and one of our…read moreconcerns was that we needed someone at the venue to set up and get everything ready while we were having our ceremony almost 1.5 hours away. We wanted all our family present at the ceremony and therefore we had no one else we would trust to take this on... we therefore decided we needed a day of coordinator. Hiring Ms. Day-Of was the BEST decision! Maury went above and beyond. She was very communicative and flexible with calls and meetings and she worked with me in the months leading up to my wedding day planning the timeline and contacting my vendors. When it came to the day of, she took care of everything! Not only did she set up all the tables and decorations, as I had envisioned it, but also coordinated with all our vendors, kept us on schedule, helped guide and facilitate getting guests from the cocktail hour to the dinner and helped clean up and make sure all of our gifts and personal items were safe and put away for when we were ready to leave that night. She was very professional and she made a great impression with our guests. We actually received great feedback from family, guests, and other vendors, who interacted with her, on what an amazing job she was doing.  We can't thank her enough for doing such an amazing job in relieving that stress and allowing us to enjoy our beautiful wedding to the fullest!

We were recently married and Maury did a wonderful job with our Day of coordination. Our venue was…read morenot very accommodating with the amount of time provided for set up, but she was able to set everything up beautifully. The night went so smoothly as well and she made sure to keep us on a timeline that we had previously worked on together. She attended the rehearsal dinner as well to get to meet our families and explain the timeline to them. Overall amazing experience and made our wedding day so much less stressful, which allowed us to truly enjoy with our family and friends. 10/10 would recommend for your special event!

April is an amazing coordinator- professional, organized and kind. Working with her was a delight…read morefrom beginning to end. It gave me great peace of mind on my wedding day to turn the reins over to her. From the moment I hired April she was completely available to me via phone or email for any questions I had. She has great advice based on her experience and helped me with issues like the day of timeline and wrangling all of my vendors. She ran my rehearsal in a kind and efficient way, making sure that all of wedding party knew where to stand/walk/etc. She even helped my officiant determine the best way to introduce the vows and ring exchange (note the officiant is a friend and not a professional) On the day of my wedding she arrived promptly and took over all of the various facets of getting the show on the road. She did an excellent job taking care of the wedding and going to people like my mom or the bridesmaids with certain questions- making sure that I was not bothered or stressed out on the big day. She completely surpassed my expectations and helped deliver the happiest day of my life :) I absolutely recommend putting your event into April's capable hands.

In beginning to plan our wedding, it became clear that a Day of Coordinator was necessary. My…read moreinitial thought was "no way" but I soon realized that my friends were right and that I needed to find someone. Looking back I don't know how hard it would have been to not have a day of coordinator helping to answer questions from guests, setting everything up, helping to get everyone needed on our timeline, and just helping this huge event go off smoothly. I can't say what a huge help they were in helping us all keep our sanity and getting us to be able to enjoy the wedding. We worked with W Day to finalize a day of timeline, and help coordinate with all our vendors once we got close to the big day. Without her expertise, I'm sure the wedding would not have been as smooth. From the moment the day began, she helped to set everything us as requested and moved so quickly on their feet when anything needed to be changed. They were awesome and having everything ready when needed. They were a great addition to make sure that our wedding day went off without a hitch and at a great price. For those of you wanting that little bit of extra help, I encourage you to call them- their fee is well worth your enjoying your wedding and your sanity on your wedding day!

This is one review that doesn't require a background story on how wonderful and amazing…read more@prettyposhparties is... you have got to be pretty darn crazy to not use them for your birthday party, wedding, bridal shower, baby shower, christening etc. That said ....I have lived in 3 very different countries and traveled all over the world and have had my fair share of interactions with event planners...There is no other event planner that has Alenoush's integrity and honesty and vision and intuition to listen to your ideas and create the event of your dreams .... Go for it - you won't make a mistake in choosing Pretty Posh Parties.

Alenoush did my son's 1st birthday and Christening and I couldn't have asked for a better planner…read moreto work with. Alenoush jan you are truly an amazing person. When i first contacted you, i had few ideas but i could not make up my mind and I am so thankful that you could bring my vision to life even though i was being so complicated and so confused. You are a very talented, creative and organized person and the most important very professional and perfectionist. You continue doing what you do best. I loved every detail from my event. You are the most kind hearted person i ever worked with. Cant wait to work with you again. PS. Haters can hate-that means you are doing something right and something beautiful. You go girl

My (now) husband and I were fortunate enough to work with the lovely, talented, insanely…read morehard-working and detail-oriented staff of Elle A Events! They were invaluable to us from beginning to end. As everyone knows, a wedding entails so MANY details - so many of which you'd never think to think of; that's where Elle and Sydney helped so much. From rentals, to style, to vendor help to trouble shooting issues with our venue (and there were several) Elle A Events supported, listened and provided their expert and professional insight as well as their connections to ensure our wedding was executed seamlessly. Though the planning part was super valuable; we really couldn't have had our wedding without them running the entire day. They seriously did not sit still! They took our design pieces and preferences and executed them beautifully, creatively and beyond what we could have imagined. They made sure the events followed the schedule, moving us and our guests along in a timeless manner while still respecting the natural flow of the day. Elle and Sydney even took it upon themselves to clean up after our guests when the catering team disappeared without completing their job. No job was beyond their abilities and no job was beneath their willingness. All in all, Elle A Events gave us what every couple wishes for on their wedding day...no stress, no worry and absolute beauty. I would recommend them for any size, style or type of event; not only can they handle it -- they will execute it with grace, personal charm and absolute class!

I had the pleasure of working with Elle and Sydney for my neighbor's wedding recently…read more They were amazing....fun, friendly and highly organized. They knew when to jump in and handle logistics and when to pull back and let things flow organically. Planners are like the police.... don't want a planner in your face every 5 minutes but when you need them you expect them to be there fast and handle things smoothly. You'll be in good hands with Elle A Events!

Renee is hands down the best wedding planner on earth. She truly is the person who made our wedding…read morea day we will never forget. We cannot recommend her highly enough and have WAY more amazing things to say about her than can fit into this review. From the moment we met her, we instantly trusted her. She had an answer, solution, or suggestion for all of our questions and ideas. Her massive amount of experience was so clear, and her reputation among the other vendors made us feel so confident and excited to plan with her. Renee and her team are organized, efficient and know the ins and outs of every detail needed to plan a wedding. Her system for organizing and communicating made each step way less stressful. Her expertise and eye for design helped us to make our dreams a reality, all while staying within our budget. Not only is she incredibly detail-oriented, she is a blast to be around and work with, and her team is the same great energy-- Shout out to Joey, who was such a help throughout the process and the day of! She had amazing vendor recommendations and kept us both calm during such a stressful time. For the day of the wedding, Renee created an incredibly detailed timeline, and we knew she would handle any issues that might come up. She went above and beyond and helped create beautiful moments with our cake table, and decor details, and put together my dream champagne tower flawlessly. She'll never know how much that extra effort meant to us. Renee made it happen better than we could have envisioned. There is no way we would have had the wedding and memories we had without her there. WE LOVE YOU RENEE!

Hire her! Big wedding, small wedding, whatever wedding you have will be the wedding of your dreams…read morewith Renée's help. Our wedding was authentically us and we were able to execute everything we wanted because we had Renée's help. She connected us with vendors who fit our style and our needs and helped tremendously when the people at our venue were challenging communicators. We were able to be present and relaxed throughout our wedding day because we knew Renée was in charge and could handle anything. I have never met anyone as well-suited and brilliant at their job than Renée Dalo and we are forever grateful for finding her.