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darlene s.

I don't think I wrote a review when my daughter got married 5 years ago but I am remise for not doing so Ashley and her team made my daughter's wedding "The Best Day Ever" On top of every detail , they listened , they were sweet They made her dream wedding come true. They saved us money with vendors. Made suggestions that were amasing ! And on my daughter's 5th wedding anniversary Ashley wrote her and her husband an anniversary message on instagram Can't thank the team enough for everything.

Lauren H.

Ashley and her team at Agape Planning are here to save the day, because let me tell you: before the flowers, before the DJ, heck, even before your venue, you NEED to hire a wedding coordinator! Not only do most legitimate venues these days require a professional wedding coordinator (and no, not your great aunt Karen who throws parties at her house and has helped setup for ONE wedding), but when you're in the thralls of dealing with crazy family drama, have to answer confusing questions about your reception layout, and don't know whether to do your first dance before or after speeches, you're going to want to rely on your coordinator for their expertise. When it comes to pulling off a flawless event, nobody does it better (and with such a positive, beautiful spirit) than Ashley. As a former wedding industry professional, I had worked side by side with her on elaborate weddings and was always so impressed by her ability to handle absolutely any difficult task, all with a smile on her face, and within the same breath, direct to a team of vendors like the captain of a ship. Just watching her work, I knew she would be the perfect wedding planner for me: as sweet as can be, but direct and decisive. Needless to say, I was thrilled when she agreed to take on my destination wedding! (Need a boat to get there? Check. No cars? Check. THREE locations for one wedding day? Check.) From our very first meeting, she made my fiancé and I feel so at ease with the planning process, while giving us a clear breakdown of our to-dos and responsibilities. (Her checklist was SUCH a godsend to keep me on task over the following months!) Leading up to the wedding, she dedicated time to go over all the minute details, making sure we were completely organized with our contracts, and pulled together a dream timeline that accounted for every minute of the day. (Her assistant Amee was such a blessing with all the emails we shared back and forth!!) Absolutely nothing slipped through the cracks, which was such a huge relief. On the day of the wedding, Ashley and her assistants were ON IT! These ladies were such a positive force throughout the entire day, keeping things light and fun while also making sure we adhered to the schedule! (In my past wedding planning life, I always likened bridal parties to a basket of puppies - trying to keep everyone together and focused is nearly impossible and my bridal party was no different. Luckily, this didn't phase Ashley or her team one bit!) The entire day went off without a hitch, and I even had guests coming up to me after the ceremony and during the reception commenting on how professional and organized the Agape team was! Without a doubt, investing in a professional planner is the best decision you can make when starting your wedding planning journey. You might feel like DIY is your thing at the outset of planning, but trust me (a wedding professional) there's nothing you'll want more than to leave the nitty gritty details to someone else so you can ENJOY your big day. Ashley and her team at Agape make sure there is no stone left unturned when it comes to planning, leaving you to be fully present for one of the most important days of your life with zero stress!

My fiance and I got married last weekend at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott. We chatted with a number of wedding planners and felt like we really connected with the Agape team (first contact there was with Ashley Powell and her assistant, Amee). Ashley is a ball of energy and her love and passion for weddings really comes through, and Amee is super organized and very responsive. We went with the day of coordination and absolutely felt like we received red carpet treatment from their whole team. To begin our planning, Ashley recommended a number of wonderful vendors in the area and we selected a number of them (and couldn't be happier!). Her network of vendors is top notch, professional, and they truly made our wedding weekend memorable. A number of weeks before the wedding, we were introduced to our day-of-coordinator, Julie. She's a very stylish, detail-oriented, organized, young woman who has a lovely positive energy. We can't thank her enough for making our event run smoothly and on time. Our ceremony and reception were at different places so the logistics were slightly more complicated, especially being over a busy Labor Day Weekend. Nevertheless, Julie ran it like a pro. She even sprinted across the venue as I forgot my bouquet when we were leaving in a shuttle bus to our ceremony. Her personality is very sweet and easily got along so well with all our vendors, and most importantly, or venue coordinator. Wedding planning has so many logistics factors, but with Agape, we could barely tell if there were any hiccups over the weekend. They run such a tight ship that, to any attendees, the event ran without a flaw. We love this team so much and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ashley, Julie, and Amee.

Shiyana S.

Ashley and her team were so wonderful in planning my wedding! We had our very particular vision brought to life. We wanted industrial glam (metals galore) with a touch of black/burgundy AND some coherence with our stationary (pink and gold/pewter). We also had Sri Lankan traditions to incorporate, and it was seamless. She was extremely hands-on, involved, and was able to help us find savings where we could so we could splurge on other key items! Her insights were fantastic and we couldn't have gotten a better wedding planner.

Miracle workers!!!!
Masha C.

This review is over 4 months in the works, and I think its because I still can't find the words to adequately describe how incredible Ashley and her entire team truly are. After meeting with 7 wedding coordinators, I was starting to feel overwhelmed and discouraged that I would never find somebody who I felt comfortable enough with to put together my special day. Then I met lucky #8 - Ashley Powell. This woman is an angel. Right away when Ashley starts speaking, you can tell that she is not only passionate about what she does, but that she is also incredibly knowledgeable and cares about making your visions come to fruition. Within the first five minutes of our meeting, I knew she was "the one". We hired Ashley for full service planning, and she was more than willing to customize the existing package to suit our specific needs. I am very picky and controlling, and instead of being annoyed or mad about my overbearing ways, Ashley worked with me in order to accommodate all of my wants/needs/requests. If you are looking for somebody who is professional, honest, organized (she makes the most amazing, precise spreadsheets with every single detail you could possibly need), caring, responsive, creative, friendly, witty, and trustworthy, Ashley is your gal. Also, she has great suggestions for other vendors; listen to her recommendations - she won't steer you wrong! From start to finish, Ashley and her team made our dream wedding a reality - I was beyond blessed to get to work with this group of remarkable women, and would recommend Agape Planning to everyone for any event planning needs.

The beautiful head table set up that Agape Planning put together
Sica G.

I worked with Agape planning on my wedding at the Richard Nixon Library in June 2016. Ashley and her team could not have been more amazing. I got the dream wedding I had always envisioned. The only thing that could have made our special day better is if there had been more hours in the day! The whole process start to finish was smooth sailing with Agape Planning on board. We started working with them a year out before the wedding. I would send my final signed contracts to them and they would file them away. About a month before the wedding we did a full walk through at the venue in which Ashley took notes on every single detail I was asking for. She was incredibly thorough. About two weeks before the wedding we received a 16 page outline of our wedding day that walked us and the vendors through every moment of the day. Every last detail was covered and all of our vendors knew where to be and when to be there. They were also given Agape Planning's contact information if they had any questions, this was a huge help as two weeks before your wedding is a very stressful time. The day of the wedding I did not have to worry about a thing. No one came to me with a single problem because there were none! Ashley and her team set up all of our centerpieces, our candy bar, our bathroom kits, our mantle decorations, and the ceremony area. When I walked into the reception area I could not believe how beautiful it all was. They had taken my dream wedding and brought it into reality. After the wedding when my husband and I got to the hotel we were pleasantly surprised to find that they had packaged up to go containers for each of us! It was such a great touch especially because we were both so hungry after a long night of partying. I am still getting complements from our wedding guests about how great and nice our wedding planners were. I highly recommend Agape Planning for any event. They are incredibly professional, skilled, intelligent, and wonderful people.

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BEL Event Productions

BEL Event Productions

(286 reviews)

We met Eliza when touring a venue for our wedding that required everything to be brought in. She…read moredid not sell us on anything and when we were asking about how the set up would be, she shared that she had experience at this venue and that she was a planner. We followed up to see what wedding planning packages she had and safe to say this was the best decision made. Eliza, Tammy + Team provided the full service for our wedding. We hired them for planning, design, coordination, rentals, and florals and it made life so much easier. I had the best experience with Eliza and team with our weekly meetings for a few months to align on all the details. She understand and appreciated our mixed cultural background and how we wanted to incorporate elements of this for a Persian and Vietnamese wedding. I have always heard wedding planning to be stressful but safe to say my experience was the best and the day of the wedding went beautifully. Nothing ever goes to plan and I'm really happy Eliza and her team are experienced enough to adjust to last minutes changes such as guest no shows, etc. She captured our vision perfectly and I'm already thinking of future events I would plan with Bel Events again!

Horrible experience, stay away!…read more This is a review for Eliza at BEL Events for her wedding planning services. We met Eliza at our venue 8 month before our wedding date. During the first session she presented herself well, and she talked and bragged a lot about her 18 yrs of experience in event planning and stories about how she handles wedding situations. So, we thought she is the right event planner for us and signed a contract. After signing the contract and making the payment, she was very hard to find and we did not see the expected action from her side, and every time we followed up, her response was: "don't worry I will manage everything before the wedding day". We were asking for the basics of planning such as timeline, vendor recommendations (a few to choose from) and communications (which was part of the contract) but not no action except a quote of her own rental service. We were getting closer to the wedding date and her lack of action made us so worried and very frustrated. Eventually we had to get involved and did almost 90% of the work ourselves. She was very hard to find but even when we could talk to her, she would create more unnecessary problems to an extant that my wife had panic attacks after a few meetings we had with her. 2 month before our wedding she caused so much anxiety and frustration that we decided to end our contract with her and find another planner. Thankfully, our new planner was amazing and our Wedding planning went very smooth after that, and the event was as wonderful as we could imagine! With way lower cost than what Eliza had proposed! After I requested to cancel the contract she disappeared and never responded to our emails, which is very unprofessional. Here is a list of a few issues from our experience of working with here: 1- Accessibility: every time we had a question or needed to talk to her, it was taking several days until she gets back to us. With irrelevant excuses, like she would show me her busy google calendar! 2- Push to use her own services as vendors: Per her contract she had to suggest different vendors so we can choose. But since she has rental and flower services, she was arguing so much to stop us from even looking at other options! She charges unnecessarily expensive! By doing a little research, we found our vendors and saved at least 50% with same or better quality! 3- Nonsense arguments and rude attitude: In many occasions she was just insisting on holding the event the way SHE wants, without paying attention to our request or desire. Every time we requested something, her answer was: "I don't want MY event to be that way or I don't want MY guests to be that way"!!! With a condescending attitude emphasizing that "I have 18 yrs of experience and I know what to do"!!! Any simple request would become a long story and unnecessary argument. In one occasion my wife requested that guests throw flower petals while walking out of aisle, and she immediately said: "No!, you can't do that, I don't want my cleaning crew spend time on cleaning the petals"!!!! In another occasion Eliza was insisting on only using her recommended valet service (which was quoting more than double the price of the service we eventually used) and on top of it she was forcing us to rent extra parking lot out of venue and pay extra for shuttle service!!!! While the venue had enough capacity! And when I respectfully said: I am confident that the venue has enough capacity for parking, she got very angry and said: "in that case tell all your guests to use UBER and they can't drive their own car"!!! It was a nightmare working with BEL Events and I don't recommend her service due to lack of professionalism and decency in her business.

Sugar Plum & Co

Sugar Plum & Co

(103 reviews)

Abby is an absolute rockstar wedding planner! Where do we even start? From our very first call with…read moreAbby, we knew she was different. She wasn't just trying to sell us a package - she genuinely wanted to get to know us as a couple, our story, and the kind of vibe we wanted our wedding to have. That first impression stuck with us. Over the next two years of planning, Abby and her team brought our ideas to life and helped to make our dream wedding a reality. Design: We told Abby we wanted an "East Meets West" theme that blended our cultures in a way that felt modern and elegant, a tough balance that could've easily come off as cheesy in if executed poorly. But Abby nailed it of course, her design sense is unreal. From color palettes and floral choices to the way she tied together modern décor with cultural elements, everything was cohesive and elevated. She has an incredible eye for detail and always found creative, out-of-the-box ways to make our ideas work. The end result was a wedding that felt truly felt like us! Communication: Throughout the entire process, Abby and her team were consistently on top of communication. She kept us updated between meetings, sent friendly reminders, and made sure we were always aligned on next steps. It's easy for things to slip through the cracks when planning something this big, but Abby kept everything organized and stress-free. We never once felt out of the loop, she was always calm, professional, and genuinely fun to talk to. Vendor Management: Abby's vendor management skills are next level. She has deep connections and knows everyone in the wedding world. When we needed vendors for flowers, desserts, or décor, she already had a curated list of the best options with pros and cons ready for us. Some of our vendors were booked more than a year in advance, but Abby and her team were always on top of follow-ups, contracts, and logistics. By the time the big day arrived, every vendor was perfectly coordinated. It really felt like we had assembled the Avengers of wedding vendors! Working Style: We can't say enough about how enjoyable it was to work with Abby and her team. They're so friendly, positive, and genuinely care about their couples. You can tell they love what they do and that they actually enjoy working together - it felt like they were more of friends than coworkers. Whenever unexpected hiccups came up (and they always do in wedding planning), Abby handled them with grace and a sense of humor. She's done hundreds of weddings, so she always had the experience to guide us to make informed decisions. It was so fun working with the entire team and it made the stressful process of wedding planning feel less stressful. Execution: This is where Abby and her team truly shine. Planning is one thing, but executing flawlessly is another and they did it all seamlessly. From coordinating vendors to keeping our timeline on track, they were everywhere and nowhere all at once, putting out fires behind the scenes before we even knew they existed. The day flowed perfectly. At the end of the night, we were blown away to see how they had already packed up all our belongings, made sure our ride was ready, and tied up every little loose end without us lifting a finger. That level of thoughtfulness really showed how much they care. Budget & Financial Management: The truth is weddings are expensive, and it's easy for costs to spiral if you're not careful. Abby was phenomenal at keeping everything organized and transparent. She tracked every expense, set reminders for upcoming milestone payments for vendors, and even handled tipping for all our vendors so we didn't have to stress about it on the big day. What really stood out was her honesty and foresight -- anytime a decision could push us beyond our budget, she proactively flagged it and walked us through the financial trade-offs before we committed. Thanks to her meticulous tracking and planning, there were zero surprises at the end. Everything was clearly outlined and accounted for, which gave us complete peace of mind. In short, Abby and her team are the best in the business. They bring design expertise, organization, and heart to every step of the process. You'll see what we mean once you have the first introductory call with her. She's the kind of planner who truly loves what she does, doesn't settle for anything less than perfect, and it shows in every detail. We highly recommend her for anyone looking for a top class wedding planner!

I had the pleasure of meeting Abby and her team at a wedding that I assistant photographed. I…read moreremember how organized and professional the entire team carried themselves that night. As my wife and I were planning our wedding we both knew we wanted a team to support and guide us through the planning process. Working with Abby and Amanda definitely made the entire wedding planning process seamless. From our very first meeting they really helped put things into focus and laid out a clear milestones and goals throughout. On the day of our wedding and weeks leading up to it, Abby and Amanda ensured that our decorations and everything came out according to plan. Despite us throwing any changes or last minute requests their way. My wife and I had absolutely nothing to worry about and was able to enjoy our wedding completely stress free. Thank you Sugar Plum & Co for helping my wife and I plan and execute the wedding of our dreams!

Weddings by Cortney Helaine - Lush colorful elevated centerpieces at Calamigos Ranch

Weddings by Cortney Helaine

(29 reviews)

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.

A Good Affair Wedding and Event Production

A Good Affair Wedding and Event Production

(129 reviews)

Where do I begin... Almost 10 years ago, my mother and I…read morehad taken a girls trip to the Montage- laguna beach. While there, we stumbled into the ball room where we stood in awe at what was at the time, one of the most beautiful wedding designs I had ever seen. My mother and I promptly asked the first person we saw who was designing this wedding and got a card for a "Natalie Good". I pocketed the card and thought- one day! Fast forward 5 years I had met Matt(my now husband) and we were moving into together. I was cleaning my room at my parents house and came across Natalie's card and put it in my purse. 3 months later, Matt proposed on a Saturday and the following Monday I called Natalie and booked her. First and foremost, Natalie is an angel on this planet. Wedding planning is so stressful and I never had to worry about a single thing, she went above and beyond to make sure I was not stressed and happy. She is more than just our wedding planner and over the 3 years we planned my wedding (thanks covid...), she became my friend and someone who I adore Second, when going down this road, I think trusting your planner/wedding team is extremely important to make sure the process is seamless and smooth. I can tell you that without a doubt, I trust Natalie and her team implicitly! I trusted them so much that I let them run free on the design for my wedding and I could not have been happier! Everything was perfect and so gorgeous- from the table design to the flowers, everything was flawless and it was so amazing to watch her vision come to life. It's been 3 months and I am still getting calls and compliments from all of our guests and even friends of guests who weren't there but saw pictures. She is insanely talented and has an unbelievable list of vendors that are just as talented. We even had a silent disco at our wedding and it was a hit! Third, her team is awesome. The women who helped me specifically- Ellie, Kennedy, and Maddy- where next level professional and so helpful. There were nights where I would be up at midnight and text Ellie and she would always answer and talk me down. Kennedy and Maddy were running around on wedding day making sure I was hydrated and fed and happy. Everything about A Good Affair is top notch and I could not be more grateful or fortunate to have had them design, plan and make our dream wedding a reality. I cannot recommend them enough if you are looking for a team to take your wedding to the next level and who will be there every step of the way to make your dreams come true!

This review is based on my communication with this company. I didn't hire them so I can not say if…read morethey provide great service for your party. What I can say is, they don't really go straight to the point and communicate back n forth in email when you had requested 3 times to call you to talk it out. I mean, if off the bat you're having a hard time conveying your plans, pricing with me then its not worth my time. They reply back quick, which I appreciate but them going around in circles is annoying. Also, if you're looking for budget, this is NOT the place for budget. She knew my budget, yet continued to ask questions through email. Finally, she gives me the quote of $10-$15k for a wedding next year (saying pricing will go up next year) and if its something i am still interested in. Wow, knowing where my budget is, which was less than $3k, and you know your asking is triple that, is so unprofessional. This is not accommodating to new clients or at all helpful. If you plan to have a wedding with a $10-$15k budget in mind then this might be your type of vendor but if you're asking for really minimal details for $3k, and they don't just say "sorry our services are over your budget" then they don't care or respect your needs. These days, customer service should be catered to what you can provide for the client. If you can't make it work, then just simply let the client know. Do not waste their time with back n forth email. Some of us don't understand what you're saying in email and a clearer communication shows you care enough to explain it.

Details Details

Details Details

(65 reviews)

We are so appreciative of everything Jeannie did to make our wedding day absolutely perfect. From…read morethe very beginning, her kindness and positivity, as well as her incredible patience, made the entire planning process so much smoother and more enjoyable than we ever imagined it could be. Every detail was covered, and her recommendations were consistently spot on. From the recommendations of the florist to the DJ to the hair stylist to even the officiant, it was clear to us throughout that we were in the hands of someone who not only knows weddings inside and out but truly cares about her clients. On the day of the wedding, her amazing team executed everything flawlessly. Thanks to Jeannie, we were able to fully enjoy the moment, knowing all the details were in the best hands. We couldn't have asked for a better planner.

If you are a perfectionist looking to hire a planner whether it's for a birthday party, baby shower…read moreor a wedding, you need to hire Kristi! I got married in March and hired Details Derails - Kristi to plan a small but extravagant affair at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Kristi was able to refer me to a exceptional florist, Dj and draping service and make the wedding of my dreams happen with all my requests, color combos etc. it rained on my wedding day, however, instead of rushing to move my ceremony inside (which was definitely not something I wanted), she held off until the very last minute to see if the rain would subside. Well, as luck would have it, the rain stopped, the sun came out one hour before the ceremony, and we had the outdoor ceremony as planned! Thankful for Kristi's attention to detail and professionalism throughout the planning process and her calm demeanor while I felt like a nervous wreck! I will definitely use her planning services again for my next special events!

Jesse Madison Photography - Bride and Groom at The Huntington Club

Jesse Madison Photography

(50 reviews)

We hired Jesse Madison Photography for our wedding ceremony, and the experience exceeded our…read moreexpectations from beginning to end. From the moment they arrived, everything felt professional, organized, and stress-free. They were on time, prepared, and ready for every possible lighting situation. What really impressed me was seeing the level of care and technical skill that went into capturing the day -- multiple cameras, different lenses, and quick adjustments throughout the ceremony to ensure the best exposure and quality possible. You could tell they genuinely take pride in their work. Jesse's son was especially professional and easy to work with. He helped make everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera while still staying attentive to all the important moments happening throughout the ceremony. I also really appreciated that they're a family-run business. There was a level of warmth and personal care that made the experience feel more genuine and less transactional compared to larger photography companies. Most importantly, the final results were beautiful. The photos captured the emotion and atmosphere of the ceremony perfectly while still looking clean, natural, and high quality. We're so grateful to have these memories captured so well and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and talented photography team.

Jesse was very professional and personable. He's a professional who knows what he's doing and has…read moreincredible vision with his craft. Jesse was one of my top 3 photographers while we were on the hunt for a photographer/ videographer. We knew we wanted someone who could provide both. We had inquired for a quote and after that, he reached out to us. We had a budget so we politely declined his services as we continued to look elsewhere. After sending that message to Jesse, he gave us a call and asked what we were looking for and that he could work with us given our date was on a Friday, and it was more flexible. We discussed all the details, our wants and needs and he gave us he professional opinion on the ideal time he would need to capture everything we wanted. We had several calls over 8 months. He was very responsive via text message. He was very reassuring and even created a timeline with us to break down the times. On wedding day, he was very polite and professional. His team of 3 including himself captured our day in the most beautiful way in just 6 hours! Our photos came back within a week and our highlights and videos came back within 3! They were quick with everything; we received our video and photos for download within two weeks and we were able to relive our wedding day through his photos and videos!

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Wedding Venues and Estates

(11 reviews)

Where do I start? Well, my wedding was originally scheduled for September 2020, and, well, COVID…read morehappened so it was delayed. Not only were the V&E team compassionate to our plight, but they also effortlessly coordinated moving our wedding date not once, not twice but three times! They talked with the vendors, kept me up to date, and leading up to the day meticulously planned every detail. Then, the unthinkable happened, and I [the bride] got COVID 2 days before my wedding! They gave me multiple options on how we could proceed, and in the end I chose to do the ceremony solo with my husband and this was played for the wedding guests at the reception which we attended virtually over a projector. The team worked non-stop to coordinate all these last minute changes, and to carry out an absolutely beautiful, albeit unusual wedding. I truly don't know what I would have done without them! They have the experience to carry out an incredible wedding, they know all the ins and outs of the industry and plan ahead for what could go wrong, so that nothing does! Not only do you get a wedding planner but you get a huge team of them, each with distinct roles! The packages are very affordable (a great deal for what you get especially) and the venues are GORGEOUS! I truly grew to love the V&E family, and I say family because they really treated me like they cared. Cheryl, Carly, Dani, Cicely, Elise, Hannah, Ryann, we love you guys, thank you for everything, and hope to work with you again, maybe on vow renewals after this whole COVID thing has settled down!

I can't say enough about Cheryl and the team at V & E. Dani helped us create the wedding of our…read moredreams. In fact--it was even more wonderful than we imagined. We had to postpone twice due to covid--but V & E scrambled to re book vendors, and revise plans to accommodate. In fact, they even found a tent 3 days prior to affair. They were responsive, caring and creative problem solvers. I would highly recommend them.

Sundrop Vintage - We rented the chandelier and the love seat

Sundrop Vintage

(48 reviews)

Sundrop Vintage was wonderful to work with for our November wedding at Serra Plaza. They sourced…read morebeautiful pillows and lounge furniture that helped create a cozy, inviting atmosphere during our rainy wedding weekend. Our guests absolutely raved about the furniture vibe. Ann was incredibly responsive and reliable throughout the process. At one point, she quickly stepped in to resolve an administrative issue involving another vendor--something that wasn't even her responsibility--and handled it efficiently and professionally. Her willingness to help and ability to problem-solve made a stressful situation much easier. The quality of both the furniture and the service was excellent. We would have loved to source our flatware through them as well if we had been able to. Overall, Sundrop Vintage was absolutely worth the long-haul fees, and we highly recommend them.

We reached out to Sundrop Vintage Rentals just a few weeks before our wedding and they were…read moreincredibly responsive and easy to work with. It helped that they had worked at our venue (Casino San Clemente) before and already had the proper insurance documentation. They coordinated directly with our wedding coordinator on all the delivery and pickup logistics, which made everything seamless on our end. We rented a mobile bar and 3 disco balls. The extra bar was a great call to help manage lines for drinks at our venue, and the 3 disco balls hanging above the dance floor really elevated the aesthetics of the space.

Photo Booth Fun Box

Photo Booth Fun Box

(22 reviews)

Marni and Jay bring the party with photo booth fun box! They are not only professional, reliable,…read moreand have an awesome set up, but they are so fun as well! They know how to make guests feel comfortable and welcome. We used the new open air photo booth and it was awesome! Super sleek, great photos, and they brought a ton of props! Can't wait to use them at my next event.

I am SO in love with Photo Booth Fun Box. I found them at a bridal show and they were like the last…read morepeople in the very back. I had stopped at every photo booth place from the front on and they were all upwards of $800 or more and the booths were so small and the props were mediocre. I had just pretty much decided I wasn't having a booth. Then I found them!!! The booth was huge, I think you can fit at least 10 people in there, and the props were absolutely the best. They were so friendly and fun, and the best part, their bridal show special was about half of everyone else's. I went home and booked with them that day. I had to pay a $50 travel fee because they are in OC and I was down south in SD, but that was totally worth it. They matched our photo booth pic backgrounds exactly to our invitations and they looked great. The people who worked the day of event were so much fun, totally friendly and were having a great time with our guests. Everyone really liked them. They even came and got us to make sure we took some bride and groom pics because we had forgotten. They made us an awesome guest book of all the pics and before I even got home I had a link with a special password to all of our pics that I was able to share with my guests. It made a great way to share pics while we were waiting for the professional pics. I would Photo Booth Fun Box to anyone!

Agape Planning - eventplanning - Updated May 2026

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