Of all the many people who made our wedding come together, Ariel Yve was by far the most…read moreindispensable. Hiring her was our very best decision, and without her help I'm not sure we could have pulled off the wedding at all. Matt B. and I first met Ariel almost a year ago, when we were looking to hire a wedding planner. She was one of three I contacted. I rejected one because of cost and fee structure, another because she couldn't be bothered to answer emails in a timely fashion. Ariel was very nice and professional on phone and via email. We arranged to meet at the Santa Barbara Biltmore (she lives in Ojai but travels between L.A. and Santa Barbara frequently, for obvious reasons), and when we got to the hotel she was waiting outside, dressed to the nines with a clipboard in hand. We had a very informative, productive meeting, and we hired her on the spot. We contracted for a certain number of meetings and hours of communication, but I'm not sure that she kept to those at all. We basically had unlimited access to her time and energy for the better part of a year. She was always available through text or email unless she was, you know, helping other clients (of which she can't possibly have that many at any given time). I'm sure I abused that access - I definitely texted her on a Sunday to ask what color bow tie to buy for Matt. She put us in contact with almost all of our vendors, then coordinated contracts, payment, the whole deal. Matt and I had a very busy 2013, and we were horrible about responding to emails. She took care of almost everything and prodded us gently when we had to do homework only we could do. Over the last year she met with us on four or five occasions, and each session was immensely productive. Since I was busy and distracted much of the year, Ariel took care of most of the details, but in a way that matched our desired aesthetic basically to a tee. We discussed the look and style of the wedding up front and set up a share Pinterest board. She kind of took it from there, emailing us every step of the way to make sure of our approval. She had such a great sense of our taste that it seemed almost intuitive. I ended up signing off on almost everything she suggested. The day of the wedding, she and her team handled everything in a way that made it look almost easy. She was everywhere at once. The wedding was beautiful (if I may say so myself), and she and her team deserve the largest share of the credit. If you want a wedding planner who will work hard to make your day perfect, look no further than Ariel Yve. I'm pretty sure God himself sent her to give His blessing to our wedding.

Hiring Ariel Yve Design was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. She has excellent…read moretaste, will save you money where money can be saved and will let you know where it makes sense to splurge. Ariel has a great deal of integrity and class. She is a calm, solid presence throughout the planning process and she is indespensible on the day. Both my husband and I agree Ariel was amazing and we are SO HAPPY and grateful we hired her.

I can't say enough good things about Michel B Events. In the beginning of the planning process I…read morewas not convinced that I needed a coordinator but now, I realize that EVERY bride should have a planner no matter what size or budget you have so you can enjoy your Big Day. I hired Michel to be my day of coordinator and from the moment I spoke with her on the phone for the first time, we immediately clicked and I knew we would be a great team to put my wedding vision to life. Michel went well above and beyond what I hired her for and exceeded my expectations. I'm extremely organized and thought I had everything covered but she thought of things that I never would have due to her extensive experience in the events industry and meticulous attention to detail. We were in constant contact with phone calls and emails for months leading up to the event. She had everything so well planned that I did not need to worry about a thing leading up to the wedding and on the day of the wedding I was completely stress-free thanks to her and her assistant, which is truly priceless. Michel is one of the best professionals I've ever worked with and I am recommending her to all my closest friends and family! Not only is she a great event planner but also she is a fun and outgoing person to work with whom by the end of the process felt like a friend. I heard from many vendors and guests how much they enjoyed working with her.

There's a good chance Michel actually knows magic. I believe this to be true because it's…read moreunbelievable that just she took care of our wedding plans/design all by herself. I've never had to plan such an important event and I'm glad we gave that opportunity to Michel for these reasons: - GREAT communication. She always stayed on top of details and managed our vendors very well. There were no issues during our wedding (December 2013) - Her confident and practical attitude. Giving up freedom is really a challenge and we trusted her with many tasks we weren't around to review. She showed up to our first meeting and drew out ideas in her mind immediately as if she had already worked with the venue (she hadn't!). The wedding location was remote for both of us, but she still managed to scope out all the events like it was next door. - All her input was constructive. It never felt like we were compromising our vision of a perfect wedding for US and everything she suggested only embellished/refined our ideas. - She recognized it was OUR day. It's easy to get caught up in the mentality of every effort for the sake of entertaining guests. It's sad and frustrating, but Michel assured us that our wedding would a very special day for US and it was!

She does such amazing job!! She did my engagement party and omg she did such a great job it was so…read moreClassy and beautiful!!! I've seen her weddings as well and omg!!! She is friendly and makes you feel so comfortable with your decisions to make your day amazing!!! I would definitely recommend her to anyone and let her deal with the stressful part to Make your party amazing!!

We love Sandy and her team! She was so hands on the moment she started, and it eased my stress and…read moreanxiety. She was always available for questions and concerns, and it definitely made me feel better about the whole process. Everything went smoothly during everything leading up to the wedding, and on the wedding day itself. The ceremony and reception were both incredibly BEAUTIFUL because Sandy knew exactly how to execute my vision. I recommend her 100000%. I don't know what I would've done without her. Thank you, Sandy!

When you meet the love of your life & decide on the next step, marriage, you want THE DAY to be…read morespecial, well planned, on time & PERFECT. Sandy was extremely helpful in finding our vendors, our location, catering, flowers, DJ, photography, videographer, rentals, from start to finish she was on top of it!! Sandy & the Lovnplanning team made sure our day was stress free & special. We are glad we chose Lovnplanning for our special day and we'll definitely be using them for any future events!!

Our special day was beautiful it was nicely decorated and Tina made it so special and easy for us…read moreto just relax and show up and get married with no stress! We loved beachside memories!!

Everything about our wedding on the beach was perfect, and it's all thanks to Tina and her…read morewonderful team. She was always so friendly, professional, attentive and available for anything and everything. If anyone is hesitant or has some reservation about booking with her, I would advise you to not think twice, and do it. Tina as a person is wonderful. Tina as a professional is just as amazing, and her services are very much worth it!

FDN Celebrations curated an elevated birthday brunch for me last year. It was such a pleasant and…read moreseamless experience. Their glitter bottles are perfect for gifts/party favors or just a way to add elegance to an event. Looking forward to using FDN Celebrations for all my future events.

FDN Celebrations brought pizzazz to my 60th birthday party in California. I worked closely with…read morethe owner for 8 months to get the end results I was dreaming of and she delivered!! I live in STL so I needed a planner that could handle the long distance difference and could schedule around my time and be flexible. FDN Celebrations is all that you would expect from "star quality" professional party planning business. They handled floral arrangements, decorations, found limousine service for all my out of town guest, made reservations and suggestions of the top restaurants in town, coordinated the design, purchase, and delivery of my cake, designed invitation and coordinated with each guest. I purchased two decorated bottles they blended well with the overall decoration and vibe of the party. My family titled my celebration "an epic 60th extravaganza! So, if you want the same, hire FDN Celebrations!!!!

As a professional in the industry, I have worked alongside many planners. Cari has been one of my…read moremost recommended for going on 10 years now! We have worked countless events together and she is such a gem! She is organized, hilarious, genuine, and so talented! I look forward to working with her and would never hesitate to recommend her for any type of event. I am also very thankful that our professional lives collided and so happy to have her as a friend as well!

We chose AOE and Cari from a recommendation from a different planner that was unavailable for our…read moredate. Throughout the planning process, Cari was friendly, responsive and seemed genuinely invested in helping everything go smoothly. We felt confident and supported in the few weeks before the event. However, one of the biggest issues was regarding the deposit. I was sent Zelle information from Cari which is where the deposit was sent. I had informed Cari when the deposit was submitted but the next day received many frantic calls and emails from her stating her email was hacked and it was not where the deposit needed to go. She apologized and reassured this had never happened before, but instead of taking accountability it felt that she was blaming me for her information not being secure. I had informed her I would wait until my bank got back to me about the payment refund to submit the remaining balance, but instead I was sent an email that she would need to cancel our date due to the deposit not being paid in time. After reaching out to her she explained because she had not heard back or received payment, that she would need to cancel. I thought it was odd considering the situation, and thought she would give us some grace with the deposit. Regardless, I unfortunately sent an additional payment that same day to keep our scheduled date. We never got the deposit back. Unfortunately, our experience on the wedding day did not meet the expectations that had been set. Several details that we discussed beforehand were either missed or not executed as planned, which resulted in added stress for us and our families. The ceremony walk through was The largest complication for me was that the vendor list did not have the correct address to the venue. This would have been fine, however Cari also went to a different venue making her set up time later than expected. We arrived 30 minutes later than expected to cocktail hour and I was not made aware of the address issue until we arrived at the parking lot of our venue and my sister and photographer were at the wrong venue. When I called Cari her response to me was "Yeah, I also went to the wrong address. But I did send you guys the vendor list to confirm the address". We had many meetings regarding venue and set up and she was in contact with the venue coordinator as well, so I acknowledge that we should have corrected the address on the email, but we assumed it was correct since we discussed drop-off locations and initial conversations being at the correct address. We also thought if she knew it was the wrong address, we would have loved her to reach out to everyone and explain the mistake immediately so that no one else would also be late. She had also recommended we move our cocktail up sooner for the flow of the ceremony to reception dinner, so we moved from 6-7pm to 5-6pm. We also had an additional person available for table set up with the venue reserved, and when asked Cari confirmed we would not need the additional help so we cancelled this option. On the day of, we arrived 30 minutes later than expected to cocktail hour with her still setting up. According to our guests that arrived on time, nothing was ready when they got there. After 15 minutes since arriving, the table set up was incorrect, the seating chart was laid out flat on a table due to wind, people were sitting inside at their tables already, no music playing, the outdoor lay out was incorrect, and our photographer was at a different location. Another thing to note was that there was no conversation on how the cocktail and other tables were to be set up so I had sent photos for reference just in case the week before. I was a little disappointed that these little details were not confirmed in advance. Afterwards, there were also other minor issues that could have been avoided with better planning as well, but these were the bigger issues. It was unfortunate to hear from my friends and family that they noticed these issues as well, and were checking in on how I was feeling throughout the reception, which is not something you want your guests to notice. We found ourselves addressing issues that we expected would have been managed by Cari taking away from our ability to fully enjoy the day. Her start time was not until the afternoon as well, so the morning was open to confirming and finalizing details if needed. While we appreciate the effort and professionalism shown during the planning stages, the day-of coordination itself fell short of what we anticipated. Ultimately we were disappointed that the execution did not match the level of preparation and confidence established beforehand. We also did not hear from her afterwards until one week later after I reached out to confirm our certificate was submitted (she offered to do). A sincere apology would have been appreciated. I hope this feedback is helpful for future couples and provides an opportunity for improvement for Cari and her team.

Meg was absolutely phenomenal. She pulled together a beautiful, seamless event in just a few…read moremonths--handling everything from vendor selection to execution with calm, confidence, and incredible attention to detail. She worked closely with us to stay within budget while maximizing impact in all the right places. Her eye for design and ability to prioritize what truly mattered made the decor feel thoughtful, elevated, and completely aligned with our vision. Even when unexpected issues arose (as they always do with events), Meg navigated them with grace and professionalism. Everything within her control was flawlessly executed, and we were able to fully enjoy the day knowing she had everything handled. We've had countless guests tell us it was the best wedding they've ever been to--and we couldn't agree more. So much of that is thanks to Meg's talent, dedication, and steady hand.

Our experience with meg had a mix of really positive moments and some challenges along the way. In…read morethe beginning, she was warm, responsive, and extremely helpful as we started planning. Those early months felt supported and guided, and we appreciated how she helped us lay the groundwork for our year-long planning journey, as well as helping us try to get the best 'bang for our buck'. We chose the middle-tier gold planning package, which meant she was with us throughout the entire year. Looking back, we felt that the middle portion of planning was quieter than expected, with long stretches of minimal communication or updates. Because of that, we honestly think couples who prefer lighter involvement might have a better experience with her "month-of" package, since that seems to align more naturally with the areas where she was the most active and present. As we approached the final stretch, things became a bit more stressful. The timeline was finalized later than expected and included several mistakes, which made us feel uneasy heading into the wedding week. At the rehearsal, it felt like some key details we had clarified earlier didn't fully carry over, leading to some confusion. We also often felt like our requests were met with hesitation rather than collaboration or compromise, which added to the pressure of those final days. Instead of a "that sounds great, let's see how we can make that work!", a lot of our ideas were met with a "here's what I think we should do instead." With our package, she does have a full google sheets planner, that you are responsible for filling out (understandably so). However, it felt as though these were prioritized over actual communication. For this reason, looking back I think the 'month-of' contract would've been maybe a better fit and a planner guide could be purchased on etsy. All of that said, we want to acknowledge that on the actual wedding day, she was very helpful and very present, and we ended up having a truly beautiful wedding. We're grateful for the effort she put in, especially early on, and we know she has strengths that many couples will appreciate. With more consistent communication throughout the full planning period, a bit more attention to detail in the end stages, and appreciating and compromising on the couples ideas, we think future clients could have a better experience.