Sepali and her team helped us with our three-day Nepali-Hindu wedding in February and I've been…read moretrying to come up with the words to describe how INCREDIBLE their coordination and support was ever since! Sepali was the first person we booked during the wedding planning process and she connected us to a whole host of vendors plus venues. We could not have been happier! This network is a solid team of individuals that really care about delivering the best wedding possible! Process: Planning started about a year in advance and throughout the year, I loved our weekly phone calls! We each had our lists of questions and action items to run through with each other and that helped our process move forward. Sepali worked with all of our vendors behind the scenes and had regular conversations with them that she'd update us on during our scheduled calls. She was there for us for all our questions throughout the week and especially as we got closer to our wedding. Closer to our wedding week, Sepali connected with a number of vendors to bring our vision of having a custom Kathmandu/Nepal skyline for our Sangeet to life! She was pivotal in making this happen. During the wedding: Sepali and her team of assistants (shout out to Radhika, Dee, and Neha!) took care of us from A to Z. Literally making sure we were fed (bringing us plates of appetizers and dinner), hydrated, sleeping, taking all the photos we'd wanted to take, and so much more. It was like being taken care of by friends! One of the moments I will be most grateful to them for is during our wedding ceremony, there was a misunderstanding with the priest for bridal/groom entrances and exits. Sepali and her team leapt into action to resolve this and allow me to make a second bridal entrance with my closest friends/family plus dhol which resulted in one of the sweetest memories. We will forever be grateful to Sepali and her team for running our wedding week with such grace, kindness, and care! Thank you!

I would not recommend Events by Sepali to Satan himself…read more This review is based entirely on my personal experience as a paying client for our May 2025 wedding. I'm sharing it so other couples, especially in the South Asian community, can make an informed decision before trusting this vendor with one of the most important days of their lives. THE SHORT VERSION - If your goal is to: Set your (and your family's) hard-earned wedding savings on fire Add massive stress, confusion, and chaos to what should be a joyful planning process Scramble at the last minute to save your own wedding from someone you paid to help ...then by all means, book Events by Sepali. For everyone else: RUN. TIMELINE & ENGAGEMENT We reached out in early 2025 for day-of coordination for our May wedding. We had already secured our venue and vendors. All we needed was a professional coordinator to pull everything together, manage logistics, and keep the timeline on track. Instead, we got: "Planning calls" that were often late, missed, or rescheduled and NEVER actually productive or involved any planning. Excuses instead of accountability. No clear structure, no detailed plan, and no confidence that anything was actually getting done. UNPRODUCTIVE PLANNING & NO DELIVERABLES Whenever we asked for something concrete, like a finalized timeline or vendor coordination details, we were: Given "homework" that felt like busywork, not meaningful progress Asked for things that weren't urgent priorities Left feeling less confident after each interaction MONTHS went by with: No real timeline No confirmed day-of plan No introductions to any "team" members that were kept being referenced No vendor calls or proactive coordination TWO WEEKS OUT: CRISIS Less than two weeks before our wedding: No vendor introductions (because they were never contacted) No communication with our full vendor team No confirmed day-of staff (because there was no staff) After I privately and respectfully raised serious concerns, we were told that, after an internal "team discussion," it would be best for her to remove herself from our wedding and issue a full refund. This decision came DAYS before our events. THE REFUND THAT NEVER HAPPENED (IN FULL) What followed over the next six months was: Delays and excuses A strange "$1 test" Zelle payment instead of promptly issuing the actual refund Repeated promises with no meaningful follow-through As of writing this review, we still have not received the full refund she agreed to provide. In my opinion, walking away at the eleventh hour and then failing to honor that commitment shows a serious lack of professionalism and integrity. INDUSTRY & COMMUNITY FEEDBACK After this experience, we spoke with other vendors and former clients and heard similar stories: Overpromising and under-delivering Last-minute chaos "Sepali is always the last vendor in, first vendor out" Reliance on loosely assembled, ad hoc help instead of a consistent, trained team We also learned some vendors are hesitant to speak publicly because they rely on referrals. That alone is telling. From our vantage point, the "team" did not appear to be a stable professional staff. We heard about freelancers and even requests to "borrow" staff from other vendors, completely misaligned with what you expect when hiring a professional coordinator for your wedding. THE REAL COST Because of this situation: We had to scramble and hire new, unvetted coordinators, communicate with vendors, and hastily put together a timeline at the last minute at a higher cost. In fact our total costs for the wedding went by 30%, AT LEAST, due to Sepali's action's alone. We endured completely avoidable stress in the days leading up to our events We lost both time and money dealing with someone who, in our experience, did not deliver on promises and did not resolve the situation appropriately And based on my personal experience, think very carefully before trusting this vendor with your wedding We trusted her with our day. She exited at the last minute, did not make things right, and left us to fix the damage ourselves. Couples deserve better. Families deserve better. Your wedding is too important to risk. FINAL VERDICT If you are considering Events by Sepali: Just dont, stop and walk - RUN. You are better off letting an intern or high school volunteer use your big day as a capstone project for free. People like Sepali that cause this much pain to a newly married couple deserve to burn in the reddest fire in hell.

As a luxury wedding florist, working with Cortney Helaine Events was a fantastic experience. We…read morecreated a gorgeous, colorful, ultra-lush Indian-meets-Mexican wedding together, and Cortney brought such a calm, positive presence to the day. She was approachable, helpful when needed, and completely on top of every detail. What stood out most was the spirit of collaboration--Cortney made every vendor feel like a true team player. Too often, planners can make you feel like you're working under them instead of with them, but that was absolutely not the case here. Her entire team was lovely, supportive, and an absolute pleasure to work alongside. I'd happily work with them again anytime! HIRE HER! You won't regret it!

OUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET FOR OUR WEDDING we were one of the…read morelucky couples who got to work directly with Cortney and I will be forever grateful for her and all of her hustle. We got married on 3/26/21 and from the day we hired her 1 year prior she was nothing but awesome. For starters, she is truly a kind person who knows literally all things wedding. My now husband and I are both resident physicians and looking back it's so hilarious to think how lost we would have been if it weren't for her knowledge. She made my life 1000x easier and addresses and fixes problems that you didn't even know or think you would have in a wedding. She always responded to us quickly and I know she saved us hours and hours of time by how helpful she was coordinating things for us. I must have changed my mind a hundred times regarding the decor or design of our wedding, and she immediately rolled with the punches and did everything possible to make all of that happen. We had multiple vendor meetings together in person despite being in a pandemic and she always brought her a-game to those. We never knew what questions to ask the vendors, but honestly, we didn't have to! Cortney literally runs the show and gets all the hard talking done so you don't have to. My parents, my bridesmaids, and even guests of the wedding kept commenting on how efficient she was at addressing and fixing all the little things that naturally happen during the day of the wedding. For example, the evening before our wedding rehearsal she asked me if I had a coat for the next day since it was going to be chilly. I told her I hadn't and literally right after the rehearsal, I received text messages from her at the mall with pictures of coats that she thought would look good with my dress. She really went above and beyond for us because at her core you can tell she really cares. She and her team will always hold a special place in our heart and we can't thank her enough for helping make our wedding as beautiful as it was seamless. Seriously a perfect day.

Aliso Viejo by Wedgewood Weddings far exceeded our expectations. From start to finish, the entire…read moreexperience was seamless, organized, and genuinely enjoyable - which says a lot when you're planning a wedding! The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, with a perfect blend of elegance and warmth, and an amazing view during cocktail hour. Everything flowed so smoothly on the day of, and we were able to truly be present and enjoy every moment without worrying about logistics. A huge, heartfelt thank you to Breanna, who was an absolute rockstar throughout the entire process. She was not only incredibly professional and detail-oriented, but also so kind, sweet, and genuinely invested in making our day special. Any time we had a request or wanted to make changes, she was quick to respond and made everything happen effortlessly. It really felt like she was on our team every step of the way. Food was also great and plentiful. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and are so grateful to the Wedgewood team--especially Breanna (and shoutout also to our event captain Lily) --for making our wedding day so memorable. We loved the surprise at our grand exit, thank you!! Highly, highly recommend this location & their services. If you're looking for a wedding venue, they should definitely be at the top of your list!

PSA: BOOK YOUR WEDDING (or event) WITH ALISO VIEJO BY WEDGEWOOD WEDDINGS!!! You won't regret it,…read moreand we certainly do not. Our wedding day was absolutely magical - better than we could have ever dreamed or planned for. Speaking of planning, the wedgewood team was phenomenal to work with from start to finish. We toured the venue with Breanna, worked with Sierra on all of the details and planning, and Maya and Kimberlyn helped answering questions when we'd call and text - the entire staff were really there for us every step of the way and we loved working with them all. Not only were they super helpful, detailed, and organized, but also so kind and so fun to work with! We feel incredibly lucky and grateful. Day of the wedding, Sierra (day of coordinator) and Lily (banquet captain) went above and beyond to ensure our special day was absolutely perfect. They were so awesome that even our guests were commenting on how sweet they both were! That made us so happy to hear. The all-inclusive concept made our lives SO much easier and the best part is that their preferred vendors were so awesome too. Shout-out to Rachel at DJ Maestro and It's All About the Cake. They also have recommended vendors for everything else you may want or need! Found my hair & makeup crew and our celloist through their recommendations. CAN WE TALK ABOUT HOW STUNNING THIS VENUE IS?! As is its so gorgeous - the ceremony site was in full bloom for our April wedding, the patio for cocktail hour overlooks the Saddleback mountains, and the indoor reception space comes adorned with twinkle lights and some draping that was just magical. The entire rest of the venue is warm and inviting, literally so beautiful and our guests could not stop telling us how lovely everything looked and felt. What else can I say other than THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! Your team helped our dream come true. Sharing some photos from our beautiful day.

This review is long overdue. Talayeh and her team at Tala Events are absolutely incredible! I own…read morea photography company and have had the joy of working with Tala Events on several occasions. Whether it's been weddings, birthday parties, styled shoots or other events Tala Events has always been professional, accommodating and amazing at what they do. I know of several wonderful wedding planners but when it was time to plan my own wedding I knew we had to have Talayeh. My wife is easily stressed and is a gentle soul. I knew we needed someone that would be well organized, handle pressure well without making others feel stressed and keep things moving. Talayeh and her team went above and beyond all our expectations. My wife and I are so thankful we chose Tala Events for our wedding day.

Tala was an impeccable wedding coordinator, and made our coastal wedding in Crystal Cove run very…read moresmoothly. Great attention to detail and very professional.

I sent two flower arrangements for Mother's Day and I am stunned. Honestly the most beautiful…read morearrangements I've ever seen. When I was browsing the website, I'll admit I thought the photos looked too good to be true...you see the picture and brace yourself for something that's close but not quite. Not here. The arrangements that arrived looked EXACTLY like the photos. I couldn't believe it. Jeannie is also wonderful to work with -- quick to respond, super kind, and you can tell she genuinely cares. The thoughtfulness and time that goes into every arrangement is obvious the second you see them. So glad I randomly stumbled across them while looking for local flower vendors. They have a customer for life -- well worth every penny.

They did my personal flowers for my wedding and I couldn't be any happier! The bouquets were…read moregorgeous and truly felt like a dream -- so beautifully designed and exactly what we envisioned. We received so many compliments throughout the day. Vanessa and her team were also wonderful to work with and made everything come together so seamlessly. You can really tell how much care they put into their work. So grateful for how beautifully everything turned out!

Where do I even begin with this dream team?! I personally worked with Annie and she was so…read moreincredibly supportive with the design process. Every little detail from our specialty rentals, florals, and decor came to life thanks to her. As I started planning out more of the inspiration board and putting photos together, I knew I wanted my wedding to be elegant, classy, and timeless. That's when I got the vision to make my wedding into a 2000s rom com vibe. The idea was to have everything be simple and delicate but still enhancing the botanical garden. You could feel the love radiating in the room and admiration for all the thoughtful details that came into the big wedding day! It was truly the best day ever thanks to Fetelle Designs! They are worth every penny, I wouldn't have survived this wedding journey without them. Even though I didn't work with Nikki personally, she handles all the social media marketing and I just want to acknowledge how much she kills it on there. The way she will hype you up through your bridal era and all the photos from your wedding festivities is truly so sweet. We love females that empower and uplift other females so go support this women-owned business! These people are more than just quality vendors; they are kind and genuine human beings that will make an impact on the couple's life in such a positive way. Thank you again to these lovely ladies!

Thank you Nikki from Fetelle, for executing the wedding day of our dreams. Nikki helped us with…read moreboth the design and coordination of our wedding day. From start to finish she has kept us organized and on task during the months leading up to our wedding. As far as design, I gave her some overall inspo at the start of our meetings and during the planning process she took my inspiration and executed design elements that felt so "us" and absolutely hit the nail on the head for now we wanted our day to feel! She took extra note when I mentioned elements that were important to us, or that we knew we wanted to incorporate. These elements were very much present throughout our entire day! Nikki also put us in touch with various incredible, local OC vendors such as our baker, photo-booth, and stationery vendor. I can genuinely say it was such a pleasure to work with each of her recommended vendors, and I would love to work with them again anytime! Nikki, our wedding day turned out beyond our imagination and we truly couldn't have done it without you. Regardless of what goes right or what goes wrong when planning a wedding, the process can be daunting with so many different decisions to be made. A trusted & experienced planner is such a must! Bobby and I are eternally grateful for you!

Hiring Natalie and A Good Affair was THE BEST DECISION WE MADE!…read more If you're on the fence about hiring a wedding planner at all, hire Natalie and A Good Affair. DO IT. It is more than worth it! I got married in December 2025 in my parent's backyard in North Tustin, and people are still talking about how AMAZING our wedding day was! Yes, we have fabulous family and friends who love us, and they made our day extra special, but I'm telling you right now, the day was perfect because of Natalie and her team. The time and effort AGA went into getting to know us and our must-haves put us at ease immediately. Planning a wedding is such a collaborative process, and we walked away from every meeting feeling heard and supported. The outcome? The best day of our lives! Natalie is one of the most professional talents in her field. I'm amazed at how she comes up with her amazing visions, and then brings them to life. Her organization, clear communication, and attention to detail are unmatched. On top of that, she is very well respected in the wedding community. Everyone I came into contact with assured me I was working with the best. SPOILER ALERT: We were! Team AGA took our ideas and transformed them into a well-curated dream. Every detail was beyond what I could have ever imagined! Additionally, Team AGA's experience blew us away. The vendors they recommended were top-tier and brought the wedding day together seamlessly. From the DJ to the caterer to the florist to the HMU team, each vendor was thoughtfully chosen to meet the needs of our wedding. Team AGA truly listened to what we liked and brought together an even better vision than we could have ever hoped for! They anticipated everything, and handled day-of setbacks like pros. They created a calm and easy-going presence that set a peaceful tone for the day. Our wedding party and guests said it was the best wedding they had been to or been a part of. My husband and I felt doted on up until our wedding exit, and we still talk about how much we miss Natalie, Kayla, and Jesica. Team AGA continue to be so thoughtful and sent my sister and I flowers and sweet treats on our birthday in February. They truly became part of our family throughout the wedding planning process. If you're looking to host an event everyone will rave about for years to come, hire A Good Affair. You won't regret it.

We hired Natalie and her team for a corporate event at the Montage Laguna Beach. The event was…read morebeautiful, and everything went off without a hitch. Throughout the planning process, everyone was wonderful to communicate with and made the experience seamless.

If your looking for spectacular outdoor mountain wedding look no further than Shay Meadows Ranch…read moreand Willow Tree Wedding planners. They make everything so easy and are super helpful and organized! We had nothing short of a spectacular experience!

Working with Heather and her team was a Major delight. Her…read moreteam were professional and leading up to the wedding it was a true pleasure. Some of wedding planners are not as professional. Though this team cover all the details! I'd highly highly recommend willow tree weddings anytime for anywhere!