I met with several planners in OC before hiring Pure Lavish. The first time I met with Samantha, I…read moreknew instantly that she was going to take the best care of me and execute my dream wedding. I told her my fiancé is paralyzed and this will need to be an ADA/wheelchair accessible wedding. To some planners, this seemed like a challenge, but to Samantha, she was excited and more than happy to accommodate our needs. From day one, Samantha put our emotions, safety, and accessibility first. Her empathy and compassion were truly commendable and made the entire experience easy and comfortable. She leads with grace, poise, and above all, professionalism. Samantha is extremely reputable and reliable in the wedding industry and it's clear why when you see her put on an event. My wedding was truly a dream come true. It was everything I could've wanted and more. Samantha steered me in the right direction and I never felt pressured to make a decision that I was not comfortable with. Samantha honored our budget and presented cost effective options for every decision. The day of the wedding was the easiest, most peaceful day of my life! Samantha and Brayden from Pure Lavish were by my side every step of the way. I didn't look at a clock the entire day! Brayden was a true girls girl and companion the day of helping me get ready in my bridal suite. Her sense of humor, kindness, and loyalty was unwavering. If something went wrong, I had no idea as Brayden's professionalism and calmness took care of it. She was absolutely incredible. Thank you Pure Lavish for giving me the happiest day of my life filled with unconditional love and support. Thank you to Samantha... a true friend for life. I am so grateful and appreciative for Pure Lavish!

This review is so incredibly overdue - where do I even BEGIN?! I'm sitting here with tears in my…read moreeyes thinking not only about how perfect our day was but how truly incredible the women of Pure Lavish are. Moral of this story: do NOT sleep on Pure Lavish. Sign with them immediately - your research ends here. Buckle up for our story... Looking for guidance while wedding planning is SO stressful - it's hard to know where to start, especially planning a destination wedding (we live in Northern CA). We had our venue and our photographer but nothing else, so, being the researcher I am, I hopped on Google and began searching for "best planners in Orange County." I found a few options, Pure Lavish included, and started submitting inquiries. I wasn't sure about what kind of support we needed. I think when you start planning, you're like "I can do everything myself and only need minimal support." I was SO wrong - more to come on that. Pure Lavish stood out immediately. Carrie, the owner of PL, was the one to respond to my inquiry with a customized, non-robotic, hilarious email that acknowledged my silly inquiry about not knowing what I needed. That interaction was a huge selling point for me. She quickly set me up with one of PL's planners, Samantha. To say that I clicked with Sam would be the understatement of the century. Her bubbly energy and openness made me feel like I was talking to an old friend. She was so knowledgeable and so helpful in answering my questions about what kind of support we needed. In my original budget, I didn't plan on including a wedding planner, but I quickly realized just how important it was to have an expert as our guide along the way, as well as a creative lens to help with design. We signed with PL almost immediately after and didn't think twice. Over the next few months, it became clear just how well-connected PL is in Orange County. I had a pretty clear vision with a pre-defined budget that Sam knew exactly how to support. She identified all of the right vendors for what we were looking for and what our desired spend was for each part of the wedding. I ended up not doing anything myself and outsourcing everything because we loved all of the vendors so much. The network that PL brings to the relationship is probably one of the biggest considerations you should make as a bride. My mom and I made a few trips down to Southern CA to do live planning, select rentals, tastings, etc - it was SO awesome to see Sam in her element and to experience vendor relationships live. PL has such a stellar reputation in Orange County - that was abundantly clear every time we met someone new that we were working with. No trip to OC will ever be complete without seeing Sam! The time, energy, and excitement that Sam contributed to our wedding were truly incomparable. Her design board and ideas based on my feedback were absolutely perfect. We incorporated 100% of her ideas into our day and made our guests feel so special with all of the personalized recommendations that she made. The attention to detail, the command of the wedding party to keep things in line, and the ridiculous organization skills that she possesses are what defined the overall success of the weekend. On wedding day, the PL team showed up in FULL FORCE. We were so honored to have Carrie there to support us, and our bridal concierge Caroline was the definition of "being in the right place at the right time." A MIND READER! The worst part of the day was my shoe heel breaking (not bad, right?) and Caroline somehow crafted a clay pearl to match the ones on the broken heel. Absolutely brilliant. The PL team has become family. I won't ever be able to thank them enough for making our day the most wonderful day of our lives! I'll also never get sick of the regular flow of compliments that we're still getting 9 months later.... THANK YOU PURE LAVISH!

We interviewed a few day-of wedding coordinators and decided to go with Nicole George's team, and…read morewe're so glad we did! It was one of the best decisions we made (and when you're planning a wedding, there are lots of decisions!) Our main coordinator, Rebecca, was calm and professional from the start and we appreciated her well-paced approach in the months leading up to our big day. Even though we didn't opt for the full-on wedding planning package, she gave us short check-lists of things to do and think about in the months leading up to our wedding. This definitely helped us feel confident that we were thinking about the right things at the right time. Rebecca asked us a lot of great questions in our pre-planning interview and took the time to understand what aspects were really important to us. She made sure that every detail was covered. Throughout the planning process, we felt supported through every decision and didn't feel pressured in any way. Most importantly, we were able to enjoy and savor the entire day (and the days leading up to it) because we knew our vendors, guests, etc. were all taken care of, and any question or worry we had was addressed kindly and promptly. We whole-heartedly recommend Rebecca and Nicole to plan and coordinate your wedding!

Nicole stuck with us through a pandemic (our original wedding date was March 2020) for over 2 years…read more- kept in touch with us throughout, coordinated with our many vendors, helped tough through 3 schedule changes - and then absolutely nailed it on our eventual wedding ceremony in June 2022. She's the best. We highly recommend her. She has an amazing taste for aesthetic; she is efficient, and above all else, she is nice and helpful and understanding. Just a wonderful human being all-around. Thank you, Nicole!

Words are not enough to describe how incredibly pleased we were with the amount of work and heart…read morethese ladies put in to make our wedding nothing short of magical. We hired them to handle our day of coordination and it was one of best decisions we've ever made. Stephanie was very hands on with everything and always checked in to make sure I was ok. From a bride's perspective especially with many moving parts it was so refreshing to know that someone was also looking out for you- she even took the time to look up some good spas so I can take a wedding break :) The day went by flawlessly and so smoothly. They set up the decor and coordinated with the rest of the Vendors to make sure everything was executed the way they should be while also making sure that my husband and I got a chance to take a breather and eat :) Overall the team was such an amazing group to work with. You can definitely tell how much they genuinely care about their work and also their clients. To this day our guests still rave about how smooth the day went and how beautiful everything was. I would not hesitate recommending this team for weddings and all other event planning and coordination. Thank you ladies for making our day beyond amazing

We absolutely LOVED working with Chrystal and her team at A Blissful Soirée!…read more Chrystal is a kind, patient and detail oriented person who knows how to make you feel calm and well taken care of all the days leading up to the big day! She was so accessible whenever I had any questions whether they be small or big. Most importantly, she understands the stresses that go behind preparing for a wedding and offers an open ear and heart to her clients. She's been wonderful to work with! Chrystal & Lyssie, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our big day so magical and helping us keep focused on what was most important: each other!!

We HIGHLY recommend Alicia & Co! Our experience was 10/10. They seamlessly executed our 200 person…read moreextravagant wedding for my wife and I. It's funny because we knew going into it that a wedding would be a big project obviously, but neither of us imagined just how big - SO many decisions, details, vendors, licenses, and steps were required. Our dream wedding ended up being a massive production. Maricela and Claudia were knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly organized - they took care of all logistics, coordination, everything from end to end. They were thorough, responsive, kind, and thoughtful every step of the way for the entire 9+ month planning process. Then the wedding day itself was immaculately organized. We had a very specific timeline to adhere to that day (15 pages lol). The execution was done with Swiss watch style precision. Again, they took care of everything. Lots of cats to herd on the big day, telling guests where to go, vendors where/how to setup, coordinating with caterers, managing the timeline, and above all making sure the bride and groom are stress free and happy. We also had some unexpected curveballs the day of. Little did we know they had contingencies in place as they had planned for every possibility. True PROs. We're super thankful for them as you can tell. I wish we could relive our wedding day. It was magical and it would not have been possible without Alicia & Co!! What a day!

Dear future wedding couples currently reading my review…read more.. If you're looking for a wedding coordinator who will SINCERELY care about your wedding, go above and beyond for you both, listen to you, has A+ communication every time, has vendors who you may still have trouble finding, and as the special cherry on top, is bilingual in both English AND Spanish... then please do yourselves a favor and RUN, don't walk, to Maricela! Maricela has been a part of our wedding journey since 2019 and right from the start she is so incredibly easy to talk to, as well as kept constant communication about where we were on our wedding planning. Although our original wedding date was October 2020, Maricela was super understanding and accommodating when we decided to postpone and move our date to October 2021 due to the pandemic. She even sent us a bottle of wine to cheer us up after making the incredibly difficult decision to postpone. She's THE BEST and to this day it's such a memorable act on her part that she deserves all the love and recognition for going above and beyond when we only hired her as our month-of coordinator. Maricela, alongside her amazing assistant Claudia, made our wedding dreams come TRUE at the Vibiana in Downtown Los Angeles! When we say that the day was absolutely PERFECTION because of them, we're not exaggerating because they set up a very smooth timeline for our wedding. Throughout the entire day, both my husband and I were completely stress-free and simply followed their directions as to where we needed to be and what time. Everything sincerely felt sooo smooth and we did not hear of any problems at any point throughout the day! We also DID NOT have to worry at all about vendor logistics or anything to do with setup/tear down. Even when I started to worry about certain things, Maricela and Claudia immediately reassured me, kept the line of communication clear, and even helped solve a wardrobe malfunction for the Reception. There are simply not enough words to describe how grateful and fortunate we are to have chosen Maricela as our wedding coordinator. Maricela and Claudia, if you're reading this, we just want to say THANK YOU! We hope to have more future events just to be able to work with you both again and also plan to recommend you to our family and friends as well. Keep up the AMAZING work!!!

Words cannot express my gratitude for Michele Robb and the amazing team at The Perfect Fairytale…read more I've known Michele since grade school and always knew she was going to be a fun and successful boss babe. Not only has she created a fun and successful company but her team at The Perfect Fairytale is creative, professional, and makes everything stress free! The day of the wedding was the best day of our lives and it wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for Michele. She made our wedding dreams come true! It was the PERFECT wedding and it's all because of her. I came to Michele with a simple idea and her and her team worked their magic and brought it to life. If you think you don't need a wedding planner/day of coordinator, think again and if you think you can go with just any one think again! Michele is a top-notch planner and I am incredibly lucky to have had her help. She always made me feel as though she had everything 100% under control. Trust me, you want this in a planner! It's like she was reading my Husband Kyle and my minds! I loved everything she came up with and her calm and easy going vibe really helped relax us through the entire journey. She respected our input and added her special designer eye to our ideas. The day of the wedding ran so smoothly. Everything, every person, every moment... HIRE Michele and her team!! THANK YOU THE PERFECT FAIRYTALE!! You made our dreams come true!! ::Forever Grateful:: ~The Zehners

If I could given them more stars, I absolutely would…read more I cannot say enough wonderful things about Michele, Joanna and the whole team. Michele clearly knows what she is doing, the whole operation ran absolutely seamlessly. From our first intro meeting to the questions during our first planning meeting, you can totally tell she and the team have been doing this awhile and have tons of experience. Now, Joanna. Joanna was the planner for our day and she is just amazing. She is kind, thoughtful, professional, and absolutely takes care of business. When we had a problem with one of our other vendors, Joanna helped guide us in the decision of what to do, and reached out to discuss the problem with the company themselves. The month before our wedding (when you're starting to get totally stressed and overwhelmed), we had our first planning meeting with Joanna (via FaceTime because we live on the East Coast) and immediately I could feel a weight lifted off. She asked questions I didn't even think about considering; every possible base was covered. The day of, she took care of absolutely ever detail; and our wedding was complicated! Three food vendors + appetizers + desserts, DJ, hair, makeup, photos, videos, all the vendors loved her and all our guests had an awesome time. Hiring The Perfect Fairytale was about the best decision we made for the whole wedding and I really can't say enough great things about them.

We decided to hire Kimberly after the complimentary consultation and haven't regretted since!!!…read moreHiring her was single best decision that we have made in our planning process. She is the BEST!!! If you're looking for a gorgeous wedding that will go as smoothly as possible, definitely hire Kimberly and her staff. They're amazing! Here are some of the benefits of hiring her as your wedding coordinator. I can't list them all. - AWESOME list of venues and vendors for recommendations - Great taste of luxury and elegance - Friendly & Professional - 20 years of wedding planning experience - Realistic with our budget - Negotiates for you! - Every single advice from her is PRICELESS! - Does not take commissions from vendors - Gets back to you quickly, especially when you're a stressed out bride!! - On the day of the wedding, she will do everything possible to have a smooth, flawless wedding, so there will be no need to stress out on your big day She has reasonable prices for her services and we're so glad we hired Kim as our wedding planner. She has fantastic vendors that work together very well... as well as top of the line!!! You can trust that her vendors are trustworthy and of high quality. Also keep in mind her portfolio showcases are some of the top-of-the-line weddings. We had no idea that weddings can cost so much! Anyways, get in her books early because she gets booked fast! Thank you Kim! We love you!

Ever been to a wedding that was plain old awesome in every way? Well, that was my wedding. It was 3…read moreyears ago but I still get compliments! No joke, people tell me it was the best wedding they have ever been to and that was 100% Kim. She seriously knows how to throw an amazing party. She thought of all these creative details that made my wedding so so special, for example matching plaid ribbons on the invitations and floral arrangements and Irish coffees at the end of the night. Oh, and the comfort food menu we concocted kept my guests full and happy! Kim won't make decisions for you, but she will always guide to the right choice and that's exactly what I needed! Kim knows best, believe it. Like who knew that we'd need a DJ in addition to our live band to keep the party going while the band took breaks, duh, Kim! That's why when my younger sister got engaged this year the first call she made was to Kim. Truth is my sister is way more of a 'high-maintenance' bride then I was but she's loving Kim and having the time of her life planning her dream wedding. I can't wait to go to another Kim Bradford wedding!! I can't say enough good things about Kim! She knows how to make a bride feel special and throw a ridiculously epic wedding.

Ilana and her team are always a pleasure to work with! We have been doing business together for…read moreover 4 years and have had nothing but great communication and professionalism. Always refreshing to deal with planners who are organized and provide clarity when it comes to expectations, instructions, policies, etc. Thanks for your support Ilana!

Ilana is a ROCKSTAR and you should absolutely hire her!…read more Throughout the wedding planning process and day-of coordination, she seriously went above and beyond and the result was a wedding day even more special than we could have even dreamed of! Ilana is... Dedicated: She is generous with her time and really makes you feel like she is 100% in it with you every step of the way. No question, idea, or comment is a burden to her and she goes to whatever length necessary to produce the wedding of your dreams. A strong communicator: Fast in her responses and is flexible to communicate via email, text, phone call, FaceTime, or whatever means works best for you as her client. After every conversation, we felt confident in next steps and understanding the plan we had just discussed. A true partner: She is such a great thought-partner and is very easy and fun to collaborate with. She listens to your ideas, and brings ideas of her own, and works with you to bring these ideas to life in a way that feels true to the shared vision. Detail-oriented: Ilana leaves no stone unturned and makes sure that every little loose end is tied up - including payments to vendors, personal items we needed to bring, detailed timeline for the setup, day of event, and breakdown. Proactive: She's always thinking 2 steps ahead and goes out of her way to coordinate details so it's as easy on the couple as possible. Friendly: Every conversation with Ilana feels like you're talking to your friend and is very open and inviting. She approached our families with so much warmth that immediately made them feel at ease. Budget-conscious: She keeps your budget at the forefront of her mind and never makes you feel like you will put that budget at risk. She helped us find ways to meet our budget that would still deliver on our vision and even personally helped pick up items from vendors so we could save on delivery costs. We are so grateful to have had Ilana as our wedding planner!!

When I originally contacted Diane with Special Event Producers she immediately told me that my 250…read moreperson reception was "pretty small" and must have said a handful of times how small it was and that they primarily do the "large" events. She mentioned that it was so "little" that she would probably be just handing it over to one of her other vendors since "they can handle the smaller events." I still asked for a price quote and she said she would send one to me. 5 days later I emailed her to inquire about the price quote to then get a response stating that they had a very large event over the weekend and like to take the Monday after the weekend off so that they can "put their feet up." I worked for 7 years in Sales and Event Planning and have never heard someone basically tell a possible client that they just don't have time for their business but Diane definitely gave that impression to me. So unless you have a very large event (over 250 people) and don't mind someone telling you they will get to you when they get to you, then go ahead and contact Special Event Producers. If you would like to be treated like a valued client, then you may want to look elsewhere.

I have worked with Diane from Event Wedding Planning on more that a few occasions! Professional…read moreand detail oriented. She gets the fine details and the best vendors for your wedding or party. You can rest easy that everything will be perfect for your special day! Amazing service.