I can't speak on actually having Marissa as our wedding coordinator, but I can definitely say that…read moreshe is very responsive and passionate in what she does. For no reasons against her or her business, we went with another company (which was also great), but I still wanted to leave this review based on the interactions that I've had with Marissa regarding all things wedding - she's enthusiastic and always ready to help you out!

Over the past several years, I have worked with Marissa @Meant2Bee on many Corporate events from…read moremixers, to employee appreciation events to very large Christmas parties with over 200 guests. She has handled the catering, menus, reservations, beverages and deserts at all of our functions. I would recommend her without hesitation for your next party, wedding or corporate event.

This review is long overdue! I had the pleasure of having Niangi as my wedding planner for my…read moreAugust 2019 wedding. Without her by my side, I really don't know how it would have all came together. Niangi is passionate about her work as a planner. She has an eye for design, is very forthright and honest about what is doable under the set budget, and will be as flexible as possible to make everything just as you want it to be on your special day. For me, I wanted to have a large scale wedding (about 275 people) at the lowest cost possible. This was not an easy task! Planning can be very stressful, but Niangi stepped up and took care of finding and booking rentals and vendors based on our needs. Her ability to connect and network with others in the wedding industry helped me find an affordable photo booth, caterer, mariachi, and rental company. Niangi also walked me through the design aspect, and we came up with a color scheme that was simple, beautiful, and affordable (lots of natural greens and whites). I think it is Niangi's passion and drive that makes her a wonderful choice as a wedding planner. She makes things happen and always makes herself available to her clients. I also really appreciate all the times she came to me with solutions and how quick she was on her feet. For example, on my wedding night the margarita machine that we rented for the bar broke down. She was quick to round up the bartenders and update to the drink menu. Soon enough, my guests were drinking "the best" strawberry margaritas they've ever had lol. I appreciated the quick problem solving, and the fact I didn't notice a thing! My wedding day was beautiful, and our guests had a wonderful time. Most importantly, from start to finish, the planning and execution of my wedding was smooth and easy. I know I couldn't have done this without Niangi's experience and expertise as a wedding planner! If you are looking for someone to help you plan your wedding, I recommend reaching out to Niangi to see if she is a good fit for you too.

Our experience with Niangi and Alore Vaye started off promising when we hired her nine months…read morebefore our wedding. She appeared confident and assured us she could handle all our requests. She impressed us with her organization skills, using detailed Excel sheets to manage timelines, vendors, and shopping lists. Niangi accompanied us to tour our venue, caterer tastings, and even joined us to recreate a favorite drink with our bartender. However, our optimism quickly faded on the actual day of our wedding. During our ceremony, Niangi seemed overwhelmed and stressed, which unfortunately reflected in her work throughout the day. Details we had meticulously planned were overlooked. Despite discussing and agreeing on family seating arrangements the night before, Niangi's oversight led to our families being placed on the wrong sides. This forced us into an awkward last-minute adjustment coming down the aisle. The most heartbreaking moment came when we discovered the memorial piece to be placed on a seat to honor my wife's late grandmother was missing. Niangi couldn't find it and decided to move forward with us walking down the aisle with it missing, without our approval. Moving to the reception, her team was running behind and the lack of coordination became apparent. We faced issues like guests waiting in their cars due to a closed gate that her team neglected to open promptly. Once inside, guests were left without direction or welcoming. There was confusion about when guests could enter and enjoy the games we had out. When it was time for our grand entrance, guests were scattered, contrary to our planned two-line formation with champagne glasses for a toast. Niangi failed to instruct guests or ensure they had their glasses in hand, resulting in us not being able to do our grand entrance toast. Remnants from our lunch ceremony were still left out when reception guests arrived, a testament to the lack of cleanup and preparation. Additionally, despite our efforts in purchasing decorations like pool decorations with floating boards, none of it was set up. Because of Niangi's late arrival on rental delivery day, we ended up with wrong or janky items. If she had been there to do a quality check, we wouldn't have been charged for the subpar items. Several of our friends and family members reported instances where Niangi displayed a dismissive and unprofessional attitude when approached for assistance. It was disheartening to hear these comments from our loved ones, especially since we had entrusted her with such an important day. Upon returning from our honeymoon, we received feedback from multiple guests about the disorganization and unprofessional conduct at our wedding. This feedback was embarrassing for us, as we had hoped for a seamless and memorable celebration. Despite Niangi's team, particularly the bartender Renee, receiving praise for their kindness and attentiveness, it does not overshadow the overall disappointment we feel. Niangi overpromised, underdelivered, and overcharged. We feel obligated to share our experience to caution future couples.

If you're looking for someone who can handle wedding planning like a Zen master juggling flaming…read moretorches, hire Mae. From the very first moment we met with her, we were both enchanted by the charm of her beautifully peaceful calm demeanor. She immediately made us feel at ease and confident that we were in the best possible hands. From the very beginning, she took our slightly unusual requests (minimal decor, natural beauty, somehow on the beach and in the forest at the same time) and found us a venue so perfect it still feels like a dream. We didn't just get nice views, we got a place where the ocean and the trees literally met. Mae handled everything: vendor coordination, scheduling, payments, deposits, communication, all without us having to lift more than an occasional pen. She kept our budget on point and never tried to push extras we didn't want, but she also spoke up when a choice might backfire. That honesty saved us from more than a few bad calls. The standout moment for us was right before the wedding when our dog boarding caretaker threatened to have our puppy picked up for "aggression" (spoiler: the dog was just being a puppy). Without missing a beat, Mae stepped in, de-escalated the whole thing, and made sure our furry family member was safe and cared for, all while keeping wedding prep running smoothly. That kind of problem-solving under pressure is priceless. Beyond her skillset, Mae is just a genuinely beautiful person, calm, sweet, warm, loving, and somehow able to keep us calm during what could have been a very stressful process. Thanks to her, our wedding wasn't just organized, it was the absolute best day of our lives. We feel forever attached to her and can't imagine our wedding without her. If she's available for your date, book her. You'll be grateful you did.

Mae was fantastic to work with and we've since recommended Beyond Smitten to our friends! She's…read moreincredibly organized, detail-oriented, and is a great communicator. We booked the wedding day management package and were very happy with the amount of check-ins and guidance that Mae offered in the lead-up to our wedding. Mae and her team took charge of all the coordination, vendor management, etc. on the wedding day, which made it possible for me and my husband to relax and enjoy every minute! Thank you, Mae!

Dragonfly events is an incredible company to work with. They truly know what they are doing, have…read moreevery detail down to a T and make your wedding unforgettable. We had the pleasure of having Jess as our coordinator and she absolutely killed it. Our whole family and wedding party raved about how awesome she was. She kept everyone on schedule, was flexible, helpful, funny, and attentive. We loved her. Even when we had some mishaps she handled everything with grace and fixed any issue that we had. We also used dragonfly rentals for all our chairs, chargers, candles, etc. and they were seamless to work with. They completed our vision perfectly. Thank you to the whole dragonfly team!

Pinklane Planning & Events did a fantastic job coordinating my daughter's wedding; she worked…read moretirelessly making sure my daughter's vision for a perfect wedding became a reality. Hannah is meticulous and worked with venue and vendors to ensure the wedding couples dream was fulfilled. Planning and coordination of a wedding can be overwhelming. Hannah made sure that we had a plan and that it was executed flawlessly; she was always there for us responding quickly to any of our planning questions and concerns. If there were any problems during the wedding we were not aware... I think that's the sign of a true professional! Not only did she provide planning and coordination but she also provided backdrops and props for the bridal shower. All of the guests were enamored with her creativity! Our family highly recommends Pinklane!

Thank you Carolyn! This woman is amazing - she helped make sure our wedding went smooth and stress…read morefree! My wife and I began to plan our wedding 14 months ago, we are the type that like to be very prepared, everything up to date, all aspects considered and details handled. We were looking for someone with the same mentality and ability to get things done. We interviewed with a few other coordinators about 6 months ago leading up to our selection of Carolyn. Carolyn was different - we could tell that she knew what she was doing and wasn't going to bore us with repeated questionnaires and minute details. I distinctly remember her saying "You shouldn't have to worry about anything the day of, things WILL go wrong, but it's my job to make sure its handled" - this is what sold me on her. Carolyn was easy to talk to via email, calls, texts and in person meetings. We had a lot of vendors so it definitely wasn't an easy task for her, but she kept up with everything Venue, photographer, caterer, DJ/photobooth, party rentals....all handled without a hitch. Our wedding went smooth and everyone had a great time. She knew our vision and was able to take the truckloads of decorations, props and family sentimental items and knew exactly how and where to place everything. At the end of the night she helped coordinate the breaking down and helped to make clean up easy for everyone. Thank you again Carolyn for all your help!

Carolyn was absolutely amazing! She managed all facets of our big day with ease, grace, kindness…read moreand effectiveness too! We couldn't have done it all without her. She had recommendations for vendors & helped with details we would have likely not remembered or considered. We learned that a wedding planner was a must & we are so thankful Carolyn was with us throughout the process and for oure specila day too.

If you're reading this--just trust me and hire Barbility…read more Jessica and her team were absolutely incredible from start to finish. Jessica was so easy to work with, offered great package options, and had fantastic ideas for drinks that felt fun, thoughtful, and totally elevated. She was also super flexible--working with us to tweak cocktails based on guest allergies and letting us fully personalize the menu by renaming drinks to things meaningful to us (pet names, our wedding date, etc.) and creating a custom bar menu. It made the whole experience feel extra special and very us. Pro tip: get the add-ons. The syrups/juices, hydration station (especially clutch for non-drinkers), and having them handle cups and ice is 1000% worth it. That is the last thing you want to be thinking about on your event day, and they made it completely seamless. They also arrived early to set everything up, which took a huge weight off our shoulders. And Margie?? An absolute rockstar. Not only was she amazing behind the bar, but she jumped in to help with anything and everything--securing table covers that were trying to blow away in the wind, taking out trash, clearing tables, and hopping back behind the bar to keep drinks flowing. Truly went above and beyond. Speaking of the bar: the line never got out of hand (even with 100+ guests), which was incredible. And both Jessica and Margie were so warm and fun & our guests loved chatting with them all night. The drinks themselves were so good, like something you'd happily pay $14 for at a bar. Thoughtfully crafted, consistently delicious, and absolutely something guests were going out of their way to compliment. They really made the whole experience feel elevated and special. Could not recommend Barbility more--we'd hire them again in a heartbeat.

Jessica and Kaiya were an absolute delight and killed it as our bar service for our daughter's…read morecollege graduation party, held at the Prickly Pear in Sacramento. I reached out to Jessica about 8 months prior to the May party to get information about her services. I wanted to reach out early, due to graduation weekend in Sac and I wanted to book with vendors way ahead of time. Once hired in contract, Jessica and I had a few calls/ emails to select the craft drinks and discuss all details which I appreciated' the calls, ' cause I am highly organized and a preplanner and so is Jess. The day of the event we only had a couple hours to set up of which, everything went off without an issue. The bar was super cute and all the extra details, like the custom menu, flowers, feathers, decor and extra touches really added a little extra to the bar and hydration station. The guests loved the bar; craft cocktails and the two ladies were so fun and enthusiastic. If you are in the market for a bar service, highly recommend.

Thanks to Solaine Design, my friend's destination wedding was a definite success--the entire…read morewedding party had an amazing time in Cabo San Lucas. I was impressed by the selection of the resort (where the wedding took place) and how seamlessly executed the rest of the vacation/wedding was after my arrival at the Cabo airport. From being shuttled from the airport to a timely schedule of wedding events to even having cell phones for calling other wedding guests, this couldn't be better planned (or any vacation for that matter). The wedding was an intimate ceremony on the beach overlooking the ocean... Imagine that. Mix in fun tunes from a great DJ, good food and good friends made the wedding a party that I won't forget. Planning isn't fun, but Solaine Design really did a great job on my friend's wedding and comes highly recommended.

Without Melanie and Melissa at Solaine Design, our wedding would not have happened! I had no idea…read morewhere to begin in the wedding planning process, and they eased me into it so I understood each task and stayed stress-free. They were by our side every step of the way and took care of every detail on our wedding day. They were always extremely flexible in setting up wedding planning sessions over email and in person. They never shot down any of my crazy ideas, but instead, they made them happen! They really understood the style of our wedding. Melanie and Melissa are very supportive, detail oriented, and worked really well within our tight budget. They didn't miss a step in planning our wedding - which was 175 people, an all outdoor venue and lots of "do it yourself" (DIY) projects. My wedding was the best day of my life! I did not have to worry about a thing because I knew Solaine Design was involved in the wedding planning process, which made the actual wedding day smooth and so much fun. Mel and Mel directed a successful wedding rehearsal (13 member wedding party!) and our wedding day was perfect. I highly recommend Solaine Design for your wedding!!