Looking for a wedding coordinator? Go DIRECTLY to Dreams on a Dime without any hesitation. Brenda…read morewas our Month of Coordinator and she went ABOVE AND BEYOND.First of all, they did not oversell themselves...I told them what I had already accomplished before even calling them and they said, "you only need month of coordination. you've got this." However, a few months before the wedding I was so overwhelmed with all the detail that Brenda offered to meet and she just helped me organized my priorities and made me feel really good about the progress I had made. She did the same 6 weeks later. OMG, so helpful to keep me going and manage the overwhelm. As the date grew nearer, she started leading more to ensure we took care of those horrible details (seating charts, signage, communication with vendors, table set ups, and the timeline, etc). At every moment she was calm, lovely, relatable, fun, reassuring, and extremely competent. The week before the wedding she came over and took ownership of all the "stuff" (candles, ceremony items, decorations, etc). That felt sooo good. She was great at the rehearsal and made sure "all the cats were herded"so we got through the rehearsal and worked out all the details. The day of the wedding? We were so relaxed and didn't think about a single thing. The tables were set exactly as we had discussed, the ambiance was amazing, every little detail she had taken care of. and then she cleaned up and stored everything for us and then brought it back to us a couple of days later. During the wedding, Brenda was a total ninja....I barely saw her at the wedding as she was in the background making it all happen so we could enjoy our guests. A guest even took a picture of her that makes her look like the super hero she is, LOL! You will LOVE working with Brenda. I cannot recommend her more vigorously. She is amazing.

I am here to give a HUMONGOUS shoutout to Cierra, who was the absolute MVP of what was thee…read morefavorite day of our lives!! From the first call, she put our anxious brains at ease and listened carefully to what weirdo vision we had in mind + what things we were most afraid of turning awry. Having never planned such a fete before, I had hella dumbass questions to lob at her, but that did not faze her at all. Not only is Cierra hypercompetent at her job and super solutions-oriented and knowledgeable, she is a plain joy to talk to and bounce ideas off of and joke around with. Just an all-round cool human that added to the overall atmosphere of love and appreciation we wanted to foster at our wedding (while also running an impeccably tight ship without breaking a sweat). ANYWAY needless to say we are major Cierra fans here and want you all to know that she is a dream collaborator for your big day, may you be so lucky!

Still traumatized by this poser "events planner". Everyone please beware as to not hire this…read moreperson for any event. Again, she and her husband made a mockery of my Mom's 70th birthday and stupidly paid them $3,400 CASH.

Amazing service! I was looking to give a surprise to my mom…read morefor mother's day and I didn't have a lot time to plan. That's when I found bay are luxury picnics through instagram. I was intrigued by their pictures and affordable prices. I reached out to them and they were really nice to have available mother's day in front of my Mom's favorite place, fine arts palace. When we arrived my mm was really surprised by the set up and the really cute decoration. For an extra price they were open to buy roses, have speaker and Jenga to play. My mom still talks about it today. When doing a picnic please try to do it in a sunny day. It was first time doing something like this and Bay Area luxury made very easy and accesible. Fast and reliable service. Really fun and cute experience!!!

This is a follow-up to my earlier review. Sparky's reached out to me the following week and…read moreapologized profusely for their design mistakes and their delay in responding (citing several unusual and concurrent, personnel and scheduling issues) and offered to refund the cost of my originally purchased product, which I very much appreciated. I feel this was an appropriate and very professional way of dealing with my issue. Kuddos to them for doing the right thing!

Sal (Sparky's Balloons) did an incredible job with the balloon arrangements for my brother's…read moreCelebration of Life. During such a difficult time for our family, he showed genuine compassion, professionalism, and care in every detail. The balloons were beautiful and added a warm, uplifting touch that helped us turn a heartbreaking day into a meaningful celebration of my brother's life and memory. It meant more to us than words can express. Sal's work shows that balloon décor isn't just for birthdays--it can also help bring light and beauty to life's most emotional moments. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for someone who truly cares about making an event special and memorable.

We used Air Lollipops to decorate for my daughter's 3rd birthday, and everything turned out…read moreperfectly. The process was super easy. I shared the theme and color ideas, and they took care of the rest. What made it especially seamless was that Air Lollipops is the preferred décor vendor for Imagination City. They were able to set up early and had everything completely ready by the time we arrived, which made the day totally stress free. The décor looked beautiful, was exactly what we were hoping for, and felt very reasonably priced for what we received. I would absolutely use Air Lollipops again and highly recommend them, especially if you're hosting a party at Imagination City.

Maria always delivers! She can take any theme and make it a reality. I booked her for my son's…read morebirthday two years in a row, and both years all the adults (and children) were so impressed by the decor and the desserts. Maria makes the booking process super easy and she is very communicative via all forms of communication (text, phone, ig, email). She also works with several venues in the Bay Area, which is great because she already has a good relationship with them and it makes the set up process easy. For any mama who is trying to plan a big party for their kiddo, Maria really does make the job so much easier!! I'll be going to her for all of my party decoration and dessert needs!

We used LP Party for my son's first birthday party. Gagan is a pleasure to work with. She is easy…read moreto collaborate with and offered great ideas. Unfortunately, my son's party had to get postponed because we all got Covid. Gagan was so understanding and empathetic and made it easy to reschedule to another date. She even tried to reserve dates for us, which was very considerate of her. On the day of the party, Gagan arrived early and was extremely efficient. They were in and out of there quick! The end result was stunning, grand, and elegant. Clean up was so quick and easy. We are so happy we chose LP Party!

LP Party did an amazing job with the jungle theme décor for our son's birthday! The unique…read morefiberglass animal structures were a big hit--kids loved taking photos with them--and the balloon setup was bright, fresh, and blended beautifully with both the park setting and the themed backdrop. They arrived right on time, accommodated our schedule perfectly, and were thoughtful about installing everything at just the right moment so the balloons stayed fresh and didn't overheat in the sun. Truly professional and creative work!

Our wedding was the best day!! Better than we could have imagined. From the first call we had with…read moreAlex, we knew we wanted her as our planner. The vibes felt right, and we loved that she would help us bring our vision to life by including design. We picked the partial planning & design package but honestly, after working with her, we wished we had just done full service planning. In our first meeting we gave her an idea of what we had envisioned for the day, including a shared pinterest board. From there she made a design deck that really brought our day to life. Alex provided the best vendor recommendations (including for some with whom she had relationships and discounts), thoughtful design ideas, and guidance on the overall flow of the day. She joined us for our food tasting, met with us in person to pick out our rentals, and she coordinated a site visit with the vendors in preparation for the wedding. We didn't think we needed a content creator, but she even provided us with one and it was a great addition to capturing the memories of the day! Throughout the planning process, Alex was easy to reach, responsive, collaborative, open to feedback, and genuinely easy to work with. On the day of the wedding, Alex brought everything together seamlessly. She handled every detail behind the scenes, even things that didn't go as planned were handled quickly and professionally. This really allowed us to be fully present and actually enjoy the day. When I walked down the aisle for the first time, I was blown away!! It was BEYOND, BEYOND what we had even hoped for. We are soo blessed and grateful that we got to work with Alex. In the words of my husband - Earth & Events really cooked!! 10/10 recommend, expectations fully exceeded! Thank you Alex!!

We were married on a balmy September day in a villa burrowed in a lush Tuscan-foothill town called…read moreLucca, Italy. Even when we booked the place two years in advance, we knew no matter how much we planned--this was going to be an ordeal. In the midst of finishing school and starting careers, we'd need to get our families, friends and many, many heavy bags from California and over the Atlantic and throw a party so good it would be worth all the trouble. All without exploding from stress until, at least, after the "I do's" (with our dog in tow to boot). But, to make things just a little bit more intense, we both wanted our dream "editorial" wedding, something we'd been envisioning and manifesting since we started dating at 16. We were ready to put in the hours and the work to make it happen, but we knew we had to find someone with an inordinate amount of skill, like someone born to be a planner, to chart and direct our efforts to our ever, admittedly, lofty goals (and having competitive pricing wouldn't hurt!). Enter Alex and Earth and Events. From our first Zoom call, Alex calmly led the way--through picking cuisines, to florals, to a photographer, to stationary, to a dj, to desserts, to drapery, to chairs, to make up, to seating charts, etc., etc. (but she went beyond all that too--on quite short notice she took her mom on a vacation and flew to meet us in Italy a year before the wedding to explore the venue, theorize seating and dinner setups, and just to better understand Tuscany). Alex quickly showed that she was the kind of person we could trust with every detail, every idea, and every last action item. And, not that we ever left the wheel--we felt like we pestered her night and day to ask her opinion on a zillion things (and otherwise keep her posted on our every imaginable anxiety). But through it all, she remained calm and centered. Her approach was pragmatic and certain of results. And it makes sense--please take a moment to see the photos attached. Zoom in and notice her command of myriad details and then zoom out to appreciate her creation of scenes. Alex has heaps of creative skill. And when you have this much skill, there really isn't a problem you can't overcome or smooth over in achieving your client's vision. And trust us, when you are planning an international wedding, things come up--and even go wrong--because everything is just a bit closer to the edge. But this isn't a story about things going wrong. This a five star review because Alex not only delivered on the vision, but solved our every problem along the way. And we are so grateful for the memories so vibrant and amorous they'll last a lifetime. So, congratulations, you just found the best planner in Northern California--and its our blessing to call Alex our friend.

The Ultimate Surprise: A 40th Birthday Dinner to Remember!…read more I don't even know where to begin -- my 40th birthday dinner was beyond anything I could have imagined. It was a total surprise, flawlessly planned and executed by the incredible team at Bash Please, and filled with exactly 40 of my favorite people. Yes, 40 people for 40 years -- how perfect is that? The setting was stunning. Bash Please somehow captured everything I love and turned it into an effortlessly beautiful, inviting, and joy-filled atmosphere. Every detail -- from the long communal tables to the coastal-inspired décor -- felt personal and thoughtful, like it was made just for me. Because it was. And the food? A crab feed feast that dreams are made of. Piles of fresh, buttery crab, warm sourdough, crisp salads, and all the fixings. The kind of meal that gets messy in the best way -- everyone cracking shells, passing platters, laughing, and making memories. It was communal, it was delicious, and it was so me. Champagne flowed, the conversations never stopped, and I felt completely surrounded by love. I genuinely can't think of a better way to ring in a new decade. Massive thanks to Bash Please for pulling off a night that was perfectly designed and truly unforgettable. I felt celebrated, cherished, and completely surprised -- and that's no easy feat. 10/10. Would turn 40 again.

As the proud leader of this incredible team, I just want to take a moment to publicly recognize the…read moreamazing group of professionals I work with every day. Their creativity, dedication, and attention to detail never cease to impress me. Whether it's organizing a large corporate event or a small private gathering, they handle every project with passion and professionalism. Watching how this team collaborates under pressure and still brings fresh, unique ideas to the table is inspiring. I'm so grateful for their hard work and the joy they bring to our clients' most important moments. To my team: thank you for your commitment, your creativity, and your heart. I'm lucky to work alongside each of you.

I came here on the first official day of opening hoping to reach to watch the Warriors game. I had…read morea reservation and a good attitude but to no surprise there was a huge wait due to the amount of people not leaving and still watching the game. The staff seemed very flustered on what to do and how to accommodate everyone. My boyfriend and I were offered to sit outside, which we took because we were not willing to wait any longer! I will say the manger sorting this out for us was extremely sweet and I did appreciate her. We were seated in the balcony which faces the big screen on chase center and had additional smaller TV's upstairs. I will say we were seated on the very end where there is no TV, which was kinda a bummer. The outdoor area was not finished yet, but I was surprised this seat was offered as seating. It was apparent that this section wasn't complete yet and I felt like I wasn't getting the full experience sitting in an incomplete part of the restaurant. As for the food, my boyfriend and I wanted to try a little bit of everything because foodies...DUH! The waiter bringing out food said "Wait... Is there more people jointing you? This is a lot of food." And he was being completely serious. Not that I should have to explain anything to him, when I am a customer giving good business. I have never had a waiter say this to me. This comment was completely unnecessary and yes it did really kill the excitement that I had to be here and try out this new restaurant. Overall, probably won't be back. There's a lot of hype around this place but it will most likely be busy for the next few months but hopefully they are able to figure out how to accommodate guests during games and hire staff with manners. The concept of this place is super cool and I will say the vibe is very fun and made for all sports fans. As for the food, pretty mid and would rather go somewhere else that deserves my business. The vibe of being at Chase Center is great and there are many other new restaurants that I can't wait to try.

THIS is a sports bar. Made the pill of watching St. John's blow the game against Arkansas easier to…read moreswallow. The environment is top notch, the staff are friendly and attentive, food fantastic as well. Oh and they play the audio of the game that's being featured instead of playing music over it unlike other sports bars. I really appreciate that. The one thing I would change, is that it sucks that you can't go where you like in the building due to private events and such. Makes sense, but some of these events seem like they are scheduled for a MUCH later time. Wish we could use the space in the mean time. Having said that, this place is great and I will be going again in the future for any big game.

Got Light made our wedding look absolutely incredible. We wanted "barnyard chic" with lots of…read morepersonality and quirky details, and they completely nailed it. From the gorgeous hanging glass pendants at the bar and the warm ambient glow outside, to the amazing mirrored dance floor - it was better than I ever expected. And the crew was so sweet. Couldn't recommend them more.

Did an amazing job on relatively short notice. We put on a 200 person event and had so many calls,…read morechanges, requests, up until they very last minute. The Got Light team did everything they could to make it work the way we wanted to. They really transformed the space into exactly what we wanted within our budget. Kim and team were easy to work with. Also, they staffed extremely well. Instead of just a couple AV techs on site, they had about 6 or 7 to help us make sure things ran smoothly. I have done much larger scale events (800-1,000 people) with much bigger budgets, and other AV companies provided much less support than what Got Light provided for an event our scale.

Loved the mosaic class I took the other week! Came with two of my friends and had the best time…read more The space at Workshop is perfect - love all the snake plants they had going on and made it even better that I could bring a nice crisp honey cider into class with me! The instructor Elena was great - really helpful instruction and jumped in to help whenever you needed it! Our pieces came out perfectly and we are so excited to hang them up in our apartment! Will definitely be back in the future for another class at Workshop or another mosaic class!

Took a polymer clay class on Tuesday from 7-9:30 with Sophie! She was very knowledgable and kindly…read morepatient, especially when we needed help fixing some of our pieces. The class itself was fun! We basically just messed around with clay for the 1.5 hours, layering cut outs and playing with texture. Baking took 30 minutes, and then assembly another 30. There were tons of colors, shapes, and tools to try out. There was also a birthday party there, so if you're interested in an event, this seems like a good place. Sophie let us know that we're allowed to get drinks / snacks from next door, then bring it back to eat in the lobby area by the window. The workshop seems like a lovely community space. Seems like they have events every month - Nov they'll have a free zine workshop and in December they'll sell mini wreaths. There's tons of other artsy things in there. My one suggestion for the class - it would have been lovely if there had been more pliers for assembly. I think that the shortage was the main bottleneck. The earrings look simple to put together, but because we were new and the pieces seem so fragile, it took us quite a bit of time.