Wow! Just had an event at the Lake in Placerville, Ca! That coordinating team was beyond amazing! They said on the day of the wedding I could enjoy the wedding and all would be don't by the team and they were not mistaken! It was unbelievable! Lorie,LaShawna and ALL the others were sooooo wonderful to deal with. Everything was as we talked about and exceeded our expectations!! Afterwards all of our belongings were put out together and ready to go! Would recommend them , no problems with response time or getting things done! Thank you so much for one of the best days ever! read more

Review This team is NO. FREAKING. JOKE!!! I had my wedding on May 11th and the day couldn't have gone more perfect, and that's thanks to this team. Jessica & LaShawna are freaking stars! The planning process was seamless. I was so impressed with the attention to detail at the wedding venue walkthrough. We walked the entire venue, bounced ideas off each other for placement of every single item, and built a schematic. They even measured the venue to know exact placement of tables, chairs, etc. Planning the wedding was so easy/smooth thanks to the planning tools and check ins. Our rehearsal was straight to the point and very easy. We didn't need the full two hours allotted by our venue because they were on top of everything! Then came the wedding day. Our bridal salon overlooked the venue, so we were able to see the progress throughout the day. THEY WORK HARD!! and I mean, they pay attention to every single little detail to make sure the place looks beautiful and perfect. It was so impressive, we all couldn't stop talking about it. The wedding day went seamless, on time, and without a single issue. Jessica and LaShawna were there every step of the way, speaking to each other through their own personal headpieces. If anything came up or if I had any questions, they were there and ready to help where needed. My wedding wouldn't have gone as well as it did without them, I promise. I feel so grateful to have had the best team out there!! We also decided to hire the CLE House cleanup crew which was fantastic as well! Janet did a great job and cleaning/tidying up fast and making sure we got back all of our stuff. Thank you so much for being the reason why my wedding day went so perfectly CLE House!!! read more

Ahh! Where do I even start. Celina and the CLE team absolutely crushed it and took our vision above and beyond anything we could've ever dreamed of. Our family and friends were beyond impressed by Celina's calmness, kindness, and expertise. I didn't worry once the entire day, everything was seamless and that's saying a lot for me lol. My husband and I couldn't have picked a better team to make our dream day come true! We will miss working with you guys and will forever be thankful for making this an unforgettable process. We can't thank you guys enough read more

This team is a complete dream. So organized, timely, tasteful, and on top of every detail. ASK FOR CELINA!!!! She and her team of super humans know what they are doing and they do it well. I was told by every guest that this was the best wedding they have ever been to and they have absolutely zero complaints about how the wedding was coordinated. read more

I found planning a wedding stressful. But if you have good people on your team it makes it so much easier. Courtney was with us from the beginning. Her knowledge of the industry was so helpful, she knew what questions to ask, and she had so much experience with vendors that it was so easy to trust her. From the beginning her and her team communicated with us well. She would send us her recommendations of tried and true vendors for my fiancé and I to review. Anytime I had a concern or question, she was readily available. It got difficult for us at the end because of the global pandemic- but Courtney stood beside us then too. We couldn't have asked for a better planner with Courtney. We are so grateful for the chance to collaborate with her! read more

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Where do I even begin... I am a wedding photographer and was recently also A BRIDE. The idea of a vendor bride normally scares wedding coordinators but not Courtney. She handles my crazy with grace and beauty. She knows that she's doing and doesn't make you feel overwhelmed. Courtney knows the in and outs of not only event planning, beautiful design, but she's a gem with PEOPLE. Idk how else we could have had such a smooth wedding day without Courtney. She thinks of details you would have never even imagined. And I'm saying this not only as a bride BUT AS A WEDDING VEDOR TOO. I should know this stuff and she still blew my expectations out of the water! read more

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Courtney Lawhon Events are hands down one of the elite event planners and wedding industry professionals in our area! Courtney and her creative team have shared their expertise and work ethic with our team and clients over the past two years. Her work and professionalism has been a vital asset to our company and to the success of our events! If you want a stylish, successful, and stress free event hire Courtney Lawhon! She brings that sophisticated, world traveled, NYC big city mindset and swagger to any event without the ego. I will continue to hire Courtney Lawhon Events for all our company parties, events and rentals! We wish you and your business much success! Hats off to you! We celebrate you! read more

Courtney is amazing! I met her when I first needed help throwing my business a grand opening party. It was off the hook! As a new business owner I felt overwhelmed at the idea of having all the responsibility of this party, but I also wanted to enjoy the party myself! I didn't want to worry over food, drinks, set up or clean up. Her and her team did amazing! Prompt, easy to communicate with, fun and professional. They achieved just what I had hoped for ten fold. Years later I worked with her again for an event and I couldn't be happier! Courtney has the cutest style and look herself! She knows some rad people, places, and food! She's always out scouting for the newest, latest and best out there. I couldn't imagine anyone else to help me with my events whether personal or for my business!! I couldn't recommend her enough! Best part is that's she's local to El Dorado County!!! Such a gem. read more

Courtney was absolutely incredible and a pleasure to work with. She always displayed much professionalism and was sincerely committed to orchestrating and doing all she possibly could to make every moment great on our wedding day. Not to forget she is truly warming with a genuinely gracious personality! Thank you so much Courtney! read more

Courtney Lawhon was AMAZING at helping us plan our wedding! My fiancé and I were living on opposite sides of the country at the time and Courtney was invaluable to us. She helped us get everything ready in 3 months and thought about the minor details we had overlooked. She was great at communicating with us frequently and suggesting new and inventive ideas for our wedding that helped us stay under budget. I wouldn't hesitate in both hiring her again for future events and recommending her to anyone else who needs an event organizer. Thanks Courtney! read more

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200/10 WOW. Courtney & her team are MAGIC & so professional. Our wedding went so smoothly. We did the month of coordination & once her & her team took over, we wished we had the full service. They felt like family honestly. It is hard to put into words how amazing everyone was & how comfortable & calm they made everyone feel. We love you Courtney & team!!!! LIKE LOVE LOVE!!!!! Hire them or wish you did!! read more

Courtney is simply amazing. She has no limits to her imagination and can make your dream event come true. Best of all, she listens to what you want and what you invision and helps you achieve your goals. Highly recommend! read more

Courtney and her team are the best! From the very first time we talked to Courtney until we hugged her goodbye at the end of our reception, everything she did was perfect. From the onset, she took our ideas and turned them into a vision that exceeded our expectations. The vendors she recommended were top notch and easy to work with. The day of the event, everything ran smoothly and on schedule. No surprises, no hitches, just a beautiful day we will remember forever. If you are considering an event coordinator, she is a must. The value received far exceeded the expense. read more

Courtney and her team have been hands-down amazing. She is organized and so talented. She has such an incredible and creative vision for events. All of her recommendations are top-notch, and she really knows her stuff. I don't think I can sing her praises enough. I have been recommending her to everyone I know who is planning an event. Just a little background of our wedding planning experience... Wedding planning was becoming overwhelming and we decided that we wanted a professional to help us on our wedding day. Being able to have our family present and enjoy our wedding day, instead of being busy all day, was a high priority to us. And WOW, Courtney was a great decision. She has a great team, and she is so professional. This was important because little did we know that there was going to be a global pandemic right before our wedding... Our wedding was planned for early April 2020. Courtney was with us the whole journey up to the event. We had to make the hard decision to change to a "two-part" wedding, and have a small ceremony and postpone our reception. I honestly would've been a stressed-out wreck going through this without Courtney. She helped navigate communications with vendors to smoothly postpone, she kept open communication with us and helped ease our stress. As far as our small ceremony, she was so sweet and helped us as we completely replanned a new event within a couple weeks. She was very helpful and conscientious with all our unique needs relating to COVID-19 in regards to social distancing and keeping everyone safe. Now, we're so excited for our "Wedding Part II" and being able to have Courtney and her team on our side to coordinate the celebration of our marriage. She's so amazing, that we're even considering upgrading to her "full service planning" for our Part II! I can't wait to update my review and add in how incredible she is after our reception. So, we want to give a huge thank you to Courtney and her team. We highly recommend Courtney Lawhon Events! read more

Absolutely amazing! Emma was the lead coordinator and part of Courtney's team and could not imagine hiring anyone else. Emma and her team totally rocked our wedding and made it so smooth I even had time to eat with my lovely bride! Would most def. recommend! Thank you guys so much! read more

I can't recommend Courtney and her team highly enough! I was lucky enough to connect with her as my day-of coordinator through another wedding planner and I feel like I must have done something so right in the universe for things to have worked out so well! Courtney met with me and my husband a few different times before the day of the wedding and she obviously knew exactly what she was doing and brought so much experience and knowledge to the meetings that we both immediately felt less anxious about the whole wedding process. For any brides (like me) who get really overwhelmed at the thought of how many moving parts need to work together to make a wedding day happen, Courtney is the exact type of planner you need! On the day Courtney seriously felt like my own personal fairy godmother. It felt like she and her team were everywhere at once, making things happen seamlessly. My family literally still mentions "the super adorable planner, she was so great!" Every time we talk about the wedding. In summary, do yourself a favor and hire Courtney, she's the best! read more

I'm a wedding DJ in El Dorado county and have worked with many coordinators and planners over the last 18 years of DJing weddings. Courtney is one of the best. She makes things happen in a timely manner with no stress. She takes care of all the behind-the-scenes work that no one thinks about But is very important...as well as everything in detail day of the wedding. Contact her if you want the job done right. It was great working with you Courtney, you made my job much easier. Hope to work another wedding with you soon. read more

I am so beyond thankful to have had found Courtney to plan my bridal shower. Courtney and her team are incredible. Throughout the entire process I felt everything was taken care of, everything was so stress-free for myself. My event turned out exactly the way I wanted it to you! Courtney and her team pay attention to small details which I love. She is so sweet and wants to make sure her clients are happy with everything. I would definitely work with Courtney Lawhon events again. Her ideas are amazing and so fresh! I trusted her with making sure my bridal shower was everything I envisioned and outcome exceeded my expectations. Cannot wait to work with her again! read more

So I have to admit I thought amazing wedding planners only existed in movies but Courtney proved me wrong! I was amazed how much she cares for her couples! Working in the wedding industry you get to see things behind the scenes and I was in awe of her work. One of the weddings she took on she didn't have much time in advance but she worked so hard to make that brides dream wedding come true, seeing her dedication and commitment really amazed me! A wedding is a big deal and it's not an easy thing to plan so having a planner like her will make a huge difference in your planning and day of the wedding! read more

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Courtney is an absolute dream to work with. I am a photographer in the wedding industry and I can say with experience Courtney is by far one of the most incredible event coordinators to work with. She is such a beautiful person and has a way with making you feel like family. Not the typical wedding coordinator with and ear piece and an attitude. I hope in the future to work many events with Courtney! If you're looking to hire her for an event coordinator, you absolutely should! read more

Courtney coordinated a styled shoot that I photographed and I was able to see how she works. She is extremely attentive to detail and full of creative ideas. When she reaches out to me with information about clients looking for a photographer, I know she always looking in their best interests, making sure they're able to stay within their budget but get the best they can. I would absolutely recommend and trust her with everything you need for your wedding day. read more

How can I possibly fit all the happy things I want to say about Courtney's team in a paragraph?! We worked with Courtney and team for our day-of coordination, but really, we got so much more than that. They stepped right in a few weeks out, when we were totally burnt out on planning; it felt like a godsend to have them by our sides handling all the last-minute details we would've never thought of. At our final walkthrough, I felt so relieved and at ease. It was so clear they were pros, while also caring and thoughtful throughout; I knew they had our backs. Fast forward to the day-of, it was beyond perfect. Even the little things that might not go the way you initially planned (like.... How the heck do I walk down the aisle or my strap breaking every time I'd hug someone), they were there to handle it. (Jessica came out of nowhere with safety pins and saved my top. They helped choreograph me and my dad down the aisle when I had analysis paralysis. Can't make this up.) Courtney, Jessica and crew are pros but really, they feel like family now. We never worried about a thing because we had them. We feel so fortunate they were with us every step of the way. I will be bragging about them forever. read more

I want to take a moment to just say how wonderful and amazing Courtney is! My daughter had her wedding planned last Sunday but one week before the wedding it had to be cancelled because of coronavirus state mandates. Courtney was invaluable along the way giving of her time and energy in making phone calls and reaching out to multiple places to help us to put together another wedding which was going to now be at a small restaurant in Sacramento which then also got canceled due to the new state mandates! She then helped us put together the tiny intimate ceremony in a friends home that we finally had on Saturday. She gave of her time and energy planning the original wedding and all its details, and then gave more time and energy and phone calls and emails to plan the second wedding and when that was cancelled gave more of her time and energy to come to the home where it ended up at and spend an entire day with us to get the decor just right and help us all stay calm and keep laughing. She brings a warmth and calm and focus to what can be a stressful time. Having Courtney take care of the wedding details helps the Bride and Groom and their families keep their focus on what is most important, the marriage and memories. She brought that to the table for us in a crazy situation and I am so grateful! read more

Courtney did an amazing job planning and coordinating our vacation to New York. She thought everything through and was very intuitive to the needs of our family. She is very detail oriented. She had great suggestions for the adults and children alike to enjoy the trip. She had ideas I would have never thought of and made our trip so much more enjoyable. Courtney has a great way of making you feel comfortable asking questions and giving you information so you feel confident. You can tell she enjoys what she does and is very good at it. My husband is not a fan of traveling, but because of Courtney and all her great planning and coordinating my husband loved it! So now we get to do more trips! Thank you Courtney and your helpful staff! read more

Courtney is so amazingly organized and thorough which alleviates so much stress when planning a wedding. She took care of reaching out to all of the vendors well in advance so that everything ran smoothly. Courtney is such a life saver when it comes to planning a big event. Our wedding would not have come together so perfectly if it were not for her. I would definitely recommend her for future events. She is awesome! read more

Courtney was the best thing to happen to my wedding and I am so grateful to her and her team for coordinating my wedding. I was married in May of 2021 at the Lake at Apple Hill wedding venue. Prior to booking this venue, I didn't have a coordinator and had been planning to hold my wedding at a different venue, unfortunately that venue closed. I met Courtney when visiting my new venue and I was instantly comforted by her presence and confident in her abilities and knowledge. She helped take my half planned wedding and apply it to my new venue flawlessly. She helped me find vendors when the ones I had found on my own were not working out. Courtney and her team were there every step of the way, every time I talk to Courtney, I instantly felt calmed about whatever wedding stress I was worrying about in that moment. Her and her team set everything up exactly as I had envisioned (which was impressive because half the time I didn't even know exactly what I was going for). The day of she kept the wedding moving along schedule, even when I showed up almost an hour late to my own first look! Extra shout out to her team for securing me outdoor heaters days before my wedding when the weather report changed and when every company was booked because it also happened to be graduation weekend. Overall, Courtney is super down to earth and extremely organized, you will absolutely love her and thank yourself later for getting a true professional onboard for your event planning! read more

The event was amazing! She absolutely killed it. Always made sure we had what we needed and the event seemed flawless.

I found Courtney last minute through my caterer, Luke & Lucy Catering. I was one of those brides who thought "I can do it all myself". I cannot thank Courtney and her team, Moselle, for everything they did! My husband and I live in Southern California so all of our communication was by phone and email leading up to the big day. Courtney was very professional and thorough throughout the whole process and when the day finally came, she was an absolute doll to work with. She was present for the rehearsal the night before. It was so helpful to have a professional opinion and her guidance. Our day went off without a hitch! Moselle, her ceremony coordinator was amazing and even has her own mobile nail salon! I had a pedicure and manicure right on-site which was not only convenient but a huge stress reliever! I was able to completely relax and be pampered knowing Courtney was handling all vendors, communications and questions. I cannot thank Courtney enough for making our wedding so enjoyable and relaxing! read more

Wow! I really can't say enough positive about Courtney, her team, and the service they provide. As a bride, I dreaded the wedding planning process, but she made it so easy and enjoyable! She saw our vision and helped us turn it into reality with ease. Not only is she great to work with, but her connections with others in the industry and "teamwork mentality" make for a seamless day when working alongside other vendors. Most importantly, I felt through out the entire process that this wasn't just a job for her. She genuinely cared about me, my fiancé, our family, and our big day. She checked in daily and took the time to make what was most important to us, most important to her. I think it's that love she has for people paired with years of experience that makes her so great at what she does! Book her, book her, book her. Just do it! read more

WARNING, super long post, but worth the read. SOOO my wedding was two months ago and unlike most brides, I am GLAD it is over. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely loved getting married, I love my husband even more, I loved being a bride! But the PLANNING, even though it was fun and I was a pretty easy going bride, was SO TIME CONSUMING, and time is something I have very very little of (I work 45 hours a week, I'm a masters student, and I have a side business/hustle). I wanted a wedding designer and event coordinator because I needed help planning this wedding and finding all the vendors in a mere 8 months, but at the same time I was wanting to do all the work because I'm the type who likes to do everything herself. 6 months into my wedding planning, I was maybe 50% done and freaking out. I met Courtney about 3 months into planning from one of the venues I was inquiring about. She's the one I told I wasn't going to move forward with that venue and I expected an indifferent reaction because I was turning down their business! But nooo, she was so warm and friendly and incredibly professional! She offered her coordinating services, which I also turned down (it took one month to turn down because I was going back and forth, plus she was persistent in getting an answer). If you're reading this Courtney, thank GOD you were persistent. You knew I needed you more than I knew I needed you. Soooo, t-minus two months before the wedding and I don't have my florist, 90% of the decor is incomplete, no wedding schedule, no music, I'm nervous! I message Courtney expecting her to tell me she's all booked, and thank the Lord Almighty that she was available. She AGREED to plan and coordinate my wedding, in only two months! I was shooketh. I felt like a 1000 lb boulder was lifted off my shoulders. Not only did she plan the most beautiful, whimsical, vintage with a hint of fairytale, wonderful wedding of my absolute dreams with the prettiest decor that came straight out of a story book, she was able to stay ON BUDGET, she made the entire ceremony and reception run incredibly smooth, she set up all the decor and tables in only 2 hours with her ever growing crew of helpers which is INSANE, she contacted all the vendors and found the best prices for me, she blew up my phone constantly with ideas and photos of decor that it felt like I was planning it myself without the headache, and she brought to the table some amazing ideas that I would have never considered myself but loved so so much. She met with me so many times, she answered my texts so quickly, she addressed and eased all of my concerns, she ran my wedding like a freakin pro and made last minute ideas work! She is an absolute ANGEL. If I can give ANY bride a piece of advice, it would be to 100000% hire Courtney Lawhon as your wedding coordinator and event planner. Your peace of mind and future self will thank you! read more

Courtney is an amazing Event Planner, she goes above and beyond for her clients and her passion for what she does is reflected in her work. Reach out to her first! She will make planning the wedding of your dreams a breeze. Highly recommended. read more

We can't recommend Courtney and her crew! Our daughter just got married and it would have been such an overwhelming day we're it not for the tireless assistance. She's always cheerful and responds so quickly. Thank you, Courtney for a beautiful wedding day! read more

My Sister used Courtney and her crew this past weekend for her wedding and it was great. The wedding had originally been intended to be outside in the mountains but the forecast changed the week before and we were on the search for another venue. Despite all the last minute changes and scrambling, Courtney and her team rolled with the punches and put on a terrific wedding that no one will forget. Thank you to her and all her hard work! read more

Courtney is amazing! Such an eye for detail and creativity. Her along with her assistant Moselle will make sure your event big or small turns out beautifully and trust me you will not be disappointed. Also very impressed with the rental options she has through her sister company, quality glasses and chairs that are unique and beautiful! read more

A few months ago Courtney Lawhon events executed a trip to New York City with 24 of us in our group. everything went flawlessly! she took care of plane tickets, car rental, hotel , list of restaurants,maps provided suggestions for the city and outside the city. Our family had a wonderful experience!! And if there was ever a hitch Courtney is a problem solver and had things figured out so there were no big bumps on the trip. Highly recommended read more

We used Courtney and her team for our very uncertain and stressful summer 2020 wedding and when I say we couldn't have done it without her, I mean that very certainly. I never would have thought this day-of-coordinator 'vendor' we hired would become a very true friend, stand by my side day after uncertain day and make our wedding day more special than we could have ever imagined. Not to be dramatic, but it was ALL because of Courtney and her team. She is so easy-going, kind, knowledgeable, helpful, and keeps you and your future hubs in mind throughout every single process. I relaxed on my wedding day because of her and her team.... She made our entire venue site BEAUTIFUL. Her eye for everything was spot on plus more. Everything just felt smooth and less stressful with Courtney. When I was planning alone, I was overwhelmed and scared! Knowing I had her to help me for MONTHS (ahhemmm day-of-coordinator?) gave me so much peace of mind, help, insight, and I actually had fun planning! WHAT! If you want a flawless, beautiful, less stressful wedding planning and overall experience, hands down - book her and her team right now. read more