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.

Sepali is very unprofessional . Her dismissive attittude harms the moral of employees, causing her…read morestaff to feel undervalued and discouraged. This negative atmosphere tehn leads to poor customer satisfaction, since unhappy employees fought to provide good service. In general, the business sufferes because poor management and late compensation. She goes months without paying her employees. Fixing these problems is vital for future growth.

This review is for Suhainah and the BEL team who helped us organize our wedding reception…read more The day of our event, Suhainah and a group of 4-5 other women went above and beyond to make sure our wedding reception went smoothly. They coordinated with all vendors well, directed guests and made the experience stress free. Everyone was so sweet to us and our dog, Rocky. We brought Rocky to our party and they made sure she was taken care of the entire time. It was so thoughtful. Rocky says the team gets 5 stars!

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.

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.

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!

We truly cannot say enough amazing things about the Sugarplum & Co. team. If you're looking for a…read morewedding coordinator or planner, we highly, highly recommend working with this team! We had been engaged for over a year before we really started planning and honestly had no idea where to begin. We had all the basic questions -- How do you set a realistic budget? What do things actually cost? Is the wedding we're envisioning even feasible? We spoke with several planners, and Abby immediately stood out. From our very first conversation, she was incredibly helpful, kind, patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping us. Even before we officially started working together, there were so many green flags. Choosing Abby and her team was a complete no-brainer. We planned our wedding in under a year, and Abby, Amanda, Kat, and the entire Sugarplum & Co. team were incredible every step of the way. They gave us the tools, resources, guidance, confidence, and reassurance we needed to bring our vision to life. You may know what you want your wedding to look and feel like, but having experts by your side who know what works, what's realistic, and how to bring it all together is invaluable. Their expertise also goes far beyond the creative side of planning. From budgets and vendors to reviewing contracts, asking the right questions, and making sure we were setting ourselves up for success, they were an incredible resource. There are so many things you simply don't know to look for when you've never planned a wedding before, and we always felt like we were in such good hands. Most importantly, they genuinely care. They helped guide us through decisions big and small while always making sure the wedding felt like us. We had so much fun working with them -- from the planning calls and walkthroughs to mock-ups and the wedding weekend itself. With their help, we were able to truly enjoy the process and ultimately bring such a special weekend to life. The Sugarplum & Co. team is knowledgeable, talented, smart, savvy, and genuinely some of the sweetest people to work with. We couldn't have been happier with our experience and would recommend them in a heartbeat. Thank you, Abby, Amanda, Kat, and the entire Sugarplum & Co. team, for helping us create such an incredible and unforgettable wedding weekend. We are forever grateful! xo

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 will recommend this company to everyone. She worked with me to find a vision of what I wanted. It…read moreturned out extremely well. I'll always go to this company!

Kim was the coordinator for our wedding this October. Kim was incredible to work with-organized,…read morethoughtful, calm, accommodating and so prepared. She was thinking 10 steps ahead for every moment of our wedding and was such a calming and reassuring presence. She really listened to what we wanted out of how wedding day and helped make our dreams a reality. Kim felt like having one of my sisters by my side throughout my whole day and took care of not just me and my husband, but of our family and guests who really mattered to us. We received so many compliments on how smoothly our day went and that's all a testament to Kim. She was hands down one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding, I would pick her a million times over!

Watching The Bloom of Time transform a room is one of those moments that never gets old…read more They have a beautiful way of creating florals that feel elegant, thoughtful, and never overdone. Every arrangement adds warmth and beauty while allowing the celebration to remain the focus. Just as wonderful is the team behind the florals. They're kind, organized, and a joy to work with. I always look forward to working with The Bloom of Time and would happily recommend them to any couple.

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.

Our experience with Wedgewood was absolutely wonderful from beginning to end!…read more The entire wedding planning process was so easy and, most importantly, stress-free. You always hear stories about how stressful weddings can be, but honestly, that wasn't our experience at all. We felt so at ease and comfortable throughout the entire process, and a huge part of that was because of the amazing Wedgewood team. Kimberlyn and Maya were incredibly helpful throughout all of our meetings, emails, and text messages. I had A LOT of questions throughout the planning process, and they were always patient, responsive, and willing to help. They made us feel supported every step of the way and made the entire planning process feel manageable and enjoyable. On our wedding day, we had Kimberlyn as our wedding coordinator, and she was absolutely amazing! She took charge of everything and made sure things ran smoothly so we could actually enjoy our day. We were busy taking photos and soaking in the moment, so it was such a relief knowing that someone was confidently handling everything behind the scenes. One thing we especially loved was that Kimberlyn wasn't shy about taking charge. She made decisions for us when needed, gave directions to our guests, and confidently handled situations without constantly needing to come to us for every little thing. We genuinely LOVED that because it allowed us to stay present and enjoy our wedding instead of worrying about what was happening behind the scenes. We also brought in some vendors that Wedgewood doesn't partner with, and even then, the team did an amazing job coordinating and working with them. It really showed us that they weren't just there to handle their own part of the wedding -- they truly helped make sure the entire event came together smoothly. The food was also AMAZING! Everyone at our wedding raved about how delicious everything was. We received so many compliments from our guests about the food throughout the night, and so many people told us how much they enjoyed their meals. It was honestly one of the highlights of the wedding and something our guests continued talking about! Our DJ, Montessa, was also fantastic at her job! She helped us put together playlists for our cocktail hour, ceremony, reception, and dinner, and everything flowed beautifully. Having the music planned and handled so well really added to the atmosphere and made the entire day feel even more special. We were so happy with how everything turned out! Our nighttime point person, Lily, was also incredibly attentive throughout our entire reception and dinner. She constantly checked in on us to make sure we were doing well and had everything we needed. She made sure we were taken care of with our food and desserts, helped make sure we had food to take home, and even kept an eye on our drinks so they were always full. She was so thoughtful and attentive, and it really made us feel cared for throughout the night. Overall, our wedding experience was everything we hoped for and more. It was easy, organized, comfortable, and incredibly stress-free. We felt like we were in good hands from the very beginning all the way through our wedding day. We are so grateful to Kimberlyn, Maya, Montessa, Lily, and the entire Wedgewood team for helping make our wedding such a beautiful and memorable experience. Everyone played such an important role in making sure we could relax, enjoy ourselves, take photos, celebrate with our loved ones, and truly have a great time on our wedding day. We couldn't have asked for a better team to trust with such an important 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!

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.

What an amazing day! It almost didn't happen. Daryne was able to maneuver with several date and…read morevenue changes due to COVID 19 guidelines! She paid so much attention to every detail! I will have her plan any event for us!

From the owner: Our company specializes in making your event the most memorable day for you and your guests. We…read morefocus on hospitality and meticulous detail to make your vision come to life.