I hired Jamie as my day-of planner a month ago for my wedding at Santa Margarita Ranch and she was…read moreabsolutely incredible! She was so organized and on top of everything that I didn't have to worry about a single thing that entire weekend... and trust me, I'm a total control freak so that's easier said than done! Another thing that I really appreciated about Jamie was that even though I only hired her for the day-of, she was totally accessible for the entire year leading up to the event. We're not from the area so we really relied on her for vendor recommendations and such. I would HIGHLY recommend Jamie and her team to anyone!

If I could give more stars to Jamie and Chris, I definitely would!!…read more I cannot say enough good things about their services. We hired CJN for the entire planning and up to day-of festivities and they rocked! From helping us pick out and hire several individual vendors, to taking care of our champagne at the reception (storing it, chilling it, and serving it (!)), they never let us stress! Things went so smoothly that I am completely convinced that there is no way we could have done it without them! At the end, we almost felt like we had UNDER-paid them, since they went above and beyond what we had expected. We live in the Bay Area and had our wedding on the Central Coast, so you can imagine the stress we would have had without CJN. EVERY minor detail, from each timeline detail, to the type of food we wanted for our rehearsal dinner, was handled by CJN. They never took over to the point that we didn't have a say, they just made sure that every single thing was handpicked by us, and they ran with it. The rehearsal, the planning, the ceremony, and the reception was so seamless that we were utterly elated at the end. And, this may sound silly, but Jamie was so quick to reply, and so detailed in her questions and tasks, that we will miss not working with her any longer and being in constant contact. Maybe we will have a big anniversary party in a few years, just so we can hire her again!

My wife and I got to enjoy a beautiful picnic right on the beach. Couldn't have planned anything…read morebetter. I would definitely use Suzanne again for this type of event.

We booked with them this past Tuesday and the whole set up to our breath away. It was so beautiful,…read moremy fiancee loved it! They provided everything we needed. If we are in the area again, would book again! Thank you so much

Kristiana was the BEST DECISION we made for our wedding! If we could rate her 10 out of 5 stars, we…read morewould! Not only was she our Day of Coordinator, she was the captain that kept the ENTIRE wedding ship afloat during an EMERGENCY POWER OUTAGE caused by a FIRE! She knew exactly how to ensure everyone's safety and comfort in a pitch black venue. From our first call, Kristiana's compassion and organization were evident. I knew when she talked about having a bathroom and emergency kit, having a toy prepared for any upset child, and having a full blown software to help design the wedding layouts - that she was the best. Her excitement and encouragement made planning stress-free, and she consistently reassured me that we would find solutions to any challenges AND bring any vision to life. On the wedding day, Kristiana excelled and was the best person to have by my side. She managed the vendors, kept the timeline on track, and was always there when I needed her. Whether it was safety pinning the entire inner layer of my wedding gown to prevent tripping, finishing petal toss cups last minute because the caterers forgot to do it, or comforting me before the ceremony because everyone else was too excited, she was a hero. AND THEN THERE WAS THE POWER OUTAGE! A nearby fire shut down all the power in the entire area - and the venue was completely dark. I was so afraid the wedding was over an hour early after all the money and time invested into the big day. Kristiana made sure everyone was safe, communicated effectively, and kept things moving. She even moved my card box to a safe location just because there were no more lights. She truly thought of every detail. Not only that, a week and a half after the wedding, she has been proactively seeking a partial refund from my venue for me because they did not have any back up lighting for an emergency situation that put all of the guests (especially elderly) at risk. And when I found out catering did not bring GF food for my GF guests, she took it upon herself to call them to get compensation for such a costly mistake. THINGS THAT SHE DID NOT HAVE TO DO AT ALL! All this to say, Kristiana is truly an ANGEL! She is the most caring and compassionate soul and without her, I truly don't know what would have happened during the wedding. The wedding was a fairytale and I truly believe the majority of that credit goes to her. Her proactive and caring nature left a lasting impression on everyone. I cannot recommend her enough. Thank you so much Kristiana for EVERYTHING!

Kristiana was truly the best to work with through our wedding. She stepped right in on the day of…read moreand made the entire day run like it was all meant to be. Kristiana was our glue holding the entire night together. She understood my vision and executed it with care, as though it were her own. Her caring and thorough approach took the stress off everything for us, we just knew it was handled. She is truly the best! I can't recommend her enough!

We could not have been happier with the beautiful Swallow Creek Ranch for our daughter's wedding…read more Jonna and Reid have thought of everything, and made managing the event easy and fun. It was a perfect day.

Beautiful property! I highly recommend this space for any event you may be planning that you want…read moreit to be memorable in a good way!

Leonard is top notch! The food, service and cruise were amazing. I highly recommend booking the…read morePapagallo II. We had 36 people onboard which I think was perfect. We could have had 40-45 and still been comfortable.

This is definitely one of the most beautiful & inviting venues for a dinner cruise. My husband & I…read morejust celebrated our 55th wedding anniversary & the Papagallo, along with the excellent chef/owners Leonard & Midge Gentieu, provided us with a truly outstanding menu & the perfect place to celebrate. We can't imagine how it could have gone any better. Leonard's food was delicious, the scenery awe inspiring and EVERYONE had a wonderful time. Try it! You'll LOVE it!

I hired Stori Events for my wedding in February of 2021. The most important detail here is that I…read morebegged Tori to plan my wedding in one month! I could not have dreamed of a more perfect day for myself, my husband and our friends and family. I am the worst at organizing things and executing my visions, but with Tori's help the day went by stress free and beautifully. I told her what colors I wanted, my flowers of choice, and that was about it. She worked out every single detail with such care and consideration for what I might enjoy most. She coordinated catering, timing of the day, and the seating chart as well. I did not have to worry about one small detail on my wedding day. There were 22 people at my reception and ceremony, including my husband and myself. Tori managed to make it beautiful, intimate, and lively for myself and everyone who attended. I highly recommend hiring her if you want someone who will take care of everything with attention to detail. Make your wedding day enjoyable instead of stressful with the help of Stori Events!

Tori is awesome! We hired her as the day-of wedding coordinator for our daughter's wedding in May…read moreand we could not be happier that we did. Tori is a wonderful person and she is so good at what she does. She is organized, thorough, helpful, professional and efficient. She made it possible for me to completely relax and enjoy the special day. She worked tirelessly that day ensuring everything was set up perfectly. Every time I texted her the day before and the day of, she instantly responded with "I'm on it" or "you got it" or "I'll take care of that"...I can't express how calming that was to know someone would ensure everything went as planned. Throughout the wedding day she worked behind the scenes (never drawing any attention to herself) to make sure we all stayed on schedule and everything went smoothly. And it did! She was worth every penny! Hire Tori! You will not regret it. She is a sweetheart and absolutely wonderful at her job. (She even told me when my hair was falling out and pinned it back for me with pins she had on hand)! She's the best.

I've had the distinct pleasure of working with Felicia on styled shoots and cannot recommend her…read moreservices more. She is incredibly detail oriented, creative, and on the ball. She's skilled at taking your vision and bringing it to life, and has excellent relationships with a variety of vendors in the industry.

FM Events did an an excellent job planning my event, and I could not ask for a more elegant…read morecelebration. Felicia covered details that I hadn't even thought of in a way that exceeded my expectations. She has a calm presence when surrounded by chaos and has such a kind way about her, you'll want to instantly snatch her up and make her your friend. Hire her and you wont be disappointed.

I wanted to plan an awesome wine tasting tour for the wife's significant birthday. My wife is #6 of…read more6 sisters and I knew she would love to spend this time with her sisters since we live away. This has been years in the planning by the way. I was struggling with how to plan something special for a group of 6 without busting the bank and still getting a great experience. I heard about Kathy & Jim's "The Bus Stop Pismo Beach" tour through a niece. I will tell you this was perfect! First, Kathy & Jim are two of the sincerest people you will meet. They both are members at wineries throughout the Edna Valley, so they know their stuff and they love (almost passionate about... ) wines from this valley. One of the sisters is a a wine lover and shared that every winery that Kathy took them too was some of the best ones to visit. Every stop we had a reserved area so Kathy put in the time and catered the tour to us. But it didn't stop there! They included an afternoon snack time at one of the wineries and they shared local products from the valley too. Again, they are passionate about their valley and it extends beyond the wine. The best part of for me was the ride. It is a working, vintage VW Bus!!! This experience took the sister-in-laws back to their glory days; lol... Kathy was the perfect host. She related to the girls and still hosted a professional and memorable guided tour. If you are looking for a fun, memorable experience...do not pass up this one!!!

From the owner: Covid friendly option! The Bus Stop Pismo Beach specializes in giving you a taste of the Central…read moreCoast. Whether that's an exclusive date night, private parties, pop-up wine tasting lounge at your vacation home or a tour to local wineries and hidden secrets of this amazing place called SLO County. We also offer wedding lounge set up, photo op prop using the bus (no photo booth) .. get creative and we'll help you make it happen. Book your stop and let's go!