We hired Criu to help with my daughter's wedding April 6, 2024. They did such a good job. The venue…read morewas at a local barn so we had to return the next morning to continue the cleanup. Criu did such a great job the cleanup the next morning was minimal. When you hire Criu they send a point person that is in charge of their crew so you don't have to worry about giving direction, you can concentrate on having fun. Thank you Monica. Definitely recommend Criu.

Criu Hospitality staff made my event effortless. When its a house party and the host wants to…read moreenjoy her special day, I called Criu. They responded immediately, provided an overview of services within the hour along with pricing, and provided me with the confidence that I would have all of the support that I needed. The day of, the team arrived on time and listened to the scope of the event: timing, transitions, set-up, clean-up- and everything in between. They made the day effortless. I would definitely recommend them for any house party.

The Central Coast Party Helpers have been phenomenal in supporting our Cavalli Estates guest…read moreactivities. From full planning to the day-of coordination, they bring a level of professionalism and calm that truly elevates each guest experience. Brigitte and team are attentive, flexible, and make every detail feel special. We are happy to see them each time they come knowing our guests are in excellent hands!

I have used CC Party Helpers more times than I can count! My southern upbringing taught me that if…read moreyou have more than 8 guests, you need hired help to avoid neglecting your guests or causing them to start washing dishes out of guilt. I love getting a bartender for private parties or maybe a grill cook too! I've called them for celebrations of life to ease the workload of the grieving family, and even for a wedding with over 50 guests at my home! Brigitte is my go-to for all my hosting support !

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!

Michele was amazing. We used Planimation Events for Month of Coordination. I went to Michele with…read moreany question/concern/problem I had and she was incredibly helpful with everything! She always showed up with a smile on her face and a positive attitude (even when I was getting to be bridezilla). She accommodated every request and offered suggestions to make the wedding run as smoothly and beautifully as possible. We had some issues with our venue (that's another story) and weren't able to set everything up the night before the wedding. There was so much left undone, and I had a plan for it all. I gave Michele a super quick run through of about 20 things I needed to be done the day of the wedding. I didn't know how she was going to get it all done or remember it all, but she did. I didn't do a thing the day of the wedding, Michele and her girls took care of it all -- and it looked amazing! She got every detail right, paid attention to every request I gave her. She respected my ideas and my vision and honored that to give me my perfect day. She was kind and professional and truly was happy for both of us on the day of our wedding. You can tell Michele does this because she loves it. She is genuine and generally a lovely person to be around. Honestly, my wedding would not have been what it was without Michele. I am so happy we used Planimation Events to plan our wedding. I highly recommend Michele and her team. Thank you Michele!!

From the Bride: When we booked our venue, the event manager advised us that we didn't really need…read moreto hire an outside coordinator; apparently very few couples getting married at the Madonna Inn enlist additional help. Because we live out of the area and wanted to enjoy our wedding day as thoroughly as possible, we decided to go ahead and find some extra help who would make sure everything ran smoothly. I interviewed half a dozen highly-qualified planners/coordinators in the SLO area before finding Planimation Events to help us with month-of and day-of services. My initial impressions of Michele were that she was kind, competent, and well-organized; but it turns out her qualifications don't end there! Before the wedding Michele worked with each of our vendors to make sure everyone was well-coordinated and everything was as we planned it. From making sure flags in the reception room were removed before dinner (long story) to perfectly placing each last bit of decor, Michele and her team knew exactly what it took to make sure everything ran smoothly. On the day of the wedding we didn't see Michele much because she and her assistant were actively running the "show behind the show"; everything ran on time and according to plan - if there were any snafus, we had no idea because Michele took care of it. With Planimation's help we were able to relax (well, as much as one can on their wedding day!) and enjoy all our friends and family knowing that Michele had taken care of everything we threw at her along the way. Now here's the part where I get sappy and maybe even a little teary-eyed. Michele and her team provided exactly what we hired Planimation to do flawlessly; make sure all details were taken care of so we could be as present as possible on our wedding day. But the services Michele provided that weren't written in any contract or advertised on her website lie in the deep care and concern she showed for us (the bride and groom) as nervous humans trying to manage our emotions, our relatives, our wedding party, on the day of the biggest party we'll probably ever throw. She and her assistant kept us calm and laughing throughout the day; and not in a superficial way. I truly believe that Michele cares deeply about the people she works with and for; something rare in an industry dedicated to creating "picture perfect" days. With Michele's help our day not only LOOKED picture perfect but FELT picture perfect. Thank you, Planimation, for providing us peace of mind, kindness, and friendship. You have our deepest gratitude for your soulful support and buoyantly positive attitude. We love you! From the Groom: I was very reluctant to spend money on a wedding coordinator when both my wife and I are capable and well-organized. Michele turned out to be a wise investment, leaving wedding-ruining chores and stress to her and her staff, allowing us to enjoy our wedding. Michele was exactly what we needed. Planimation was easy to work with and professional, with what I'm told are good rates. This staff has my deep appreciation.

Monica was absolutely amazing! Can't speak highly enough on all the value she provided! Went above…read moreand beyond expectations and truly made our wedding day more special and smooth! She kept calm and provided experience throughout the whole process and was extremely kind and easy to work with!

Monica was a phenomenal wedding coordinator! I had initially planned to do everything myself and…read morejust have someone execute my vision on the wedding day. However, a few weeks into planning, I realized having an individual with knowledge of all the vendors, and ensuring no other details were missed was critical. I was living on the east coast and planning a wedding celebration on the west coast, so I needed someone else expertise and personal experiences. I chose Monica because: (1) she was very responsive to emails, (2) was so warm, friendly and personable and (3) was willing to work with my budget. She had worked with every vendor I had chosen (except the ice cream truck). She reviewed every contract before I signed. She save us a lot of money on decor and flowers by using her personal inventory and skills. She caught errors in my list and counts for my rentals. She revised my venue layout multiple times and shared in my OCD nature of documentation in google docs. She met with me several times before the wedding day and met up with me in person a month before the wedding when we went to see the venue. The week before the wedding, she contacted all the vendors and I was able to spend time with family. The day of the rehearsal dinner she showed up 4.5 hours early to ensure all the setup was completed for the night and for part of the next day. It went without a hitch and she took care of the decor, and communications with catering. The day of the wedding, she arrived earlier than us to set up! She did my flowers, and did an amazing job. My bouquet was lovely and huge! While my family and I got our hair and makeup done, she set up/decorated the welcome tables, beverage stations, reception tables, escort tables and cocktail tables. She was an organized and calm presence, coordinating with photography, ensuring we were on schedule and guiding us for the ceremony. At the reception, she helped DJ mark with seamless transitions in the itinerary and some small modifications. At the end of the night, she waited for the last person to leave the venue and went above and beyond to help us ensure everyone's safety. Overall, Monica is the best coordinator I couldn't have had the perfect day without her. She made the entire planning process fun and smooth. I felt relaxed and confident through the 4 month planning process! I highly recommend her!

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HammerSky is a beautiful winery with a stylish and warm tasting room. Stephen and Jeremy provided…read moreour group of ten with amazing and customized service. They set up a special table in their tasting room where we were able to rest and snack along with a great tasting menu. I particularly loved their sparking Syrah. They also appreciated our disco cowgirl outfits and helped make our time there special with fun tunes and dancing encouraged. Totally awesome experience couldn't recommend more. Thanks Stephen and Jeremy!

I'm not your typical bride, my now husband is not your typical groom, and the event we planned was…read morenot your typical wedding. To start off, we are both very busy. My husband is an architect working full time for a local design firm and starting his own business. I'm a full-time COVID epidemiologist, an almost full-time grad student, and a research assistant. We are also both (former) fire performers and we've been heavily involved in bringing art and participatory activity to the Burning Man festival for our entire relationship and then some. We've also amassed an incredible, tight-knit, hilarious, loving community of friends over the years in addition to our families who we are also very close with (and who are also a colorful cast of characters on their own!). The wedding we wanted was one in which we could bring our authentic selves and allow our friends and family to meet, mingle, and form lasting bonds over a weekend of laughter, love, and mischief. We found a perfect venue but their availability meant that we only had 6 months to plan the whole thing. At first, we tried to do it on our own, but we quickly became overwhelmed. In a stroke of pragmatic genius just 2 months before the event, my mom decided to hire a wedding coordinator. At first, I told her we didn't need one, but looking back that was absolutely naive of me, because we definitely should have hired someone as soon as we set the date. When my mom hired Amanda and her team, every vendor we spoke to enthusiastically told us that Amanda was THE BEST. They were certainly right! Amanda scheduled a virtual meeting with us right away to discuss our vision and what we'd need help with, and right from the get-go she was professional, organized, kind, and on-board with our shenanigans. Over the next two months, her and her amazing team gently pushed us to organize our ideas and make plans for the things we had not figured out yet all while respecting how frazzled and busy we were. The weekend of the event finally rolled around, and I met the rest of Amanda's team on-site. Not only were they all some of the nicest people I've ever met, but they worked like a well-tuned machine. When I woke up groggy and mildly hungover on Saturday morning, Amanda's team was already in action. As I got my makeup done and was transformed from a sweaty mess into a beautiful bride, the team checked in on me and the guests and buzzed around the venue getting things done. Not once did I have to interrupt my prep to deal with logistics. The ceremony itself was overwhelmingly beautiful and my heart aches knowing that I can't live in that exact hour for the rest of my life. Everything went off without a hitch thanks to the team and they were just getting started. As soon as they dismissed the guests to the reception hall, they brought my husband and me refreshments, kept us on-time for photos, and even had plates of dinner already set out for us when we joined the party. With the second drink-refresh, I started to feel like royalty being attended to by a team of loyal secret-service agents, it was pretty surreal and I might have let it get to my head a little bit. Over the rest of the night they held the entire event down while still having fun and participating in our silly nonsense. The first dance was a first fire dance and we had to change into different outfits beforehand. One of Amanda's team members drove my tipsy ass up to the cabins and helped me change, kept me from getting distracted, and drove me back to the reception. I for sure wouldn't have been able to do all of that on my own. When it was time to say bye to the crew, I felt a genuine pang of sadness. Everyone was beyond lovely and I just wanted to hang out with them longer, even if they weren't bringing me drinks! Their service was, personal, warm, organized, professional, nonjudgmental, and incredibly effective. Throughout the weekend, I was able to focus on the important stuff while they handled all of the details AND made my people and me feel so special and cared for. My husband, our guests, and I were able to have the most hilarious, fun, carefree, and spiritually important time of our lives because of the team. They were the integral piece in bringing our vision to life and I cannot thank them (or my mom!) enough for making it happen. So the ultimate question is: Does Amanda Holder Events live up to the hype? The answer is the most resounding "yes" and I'd give them 100 out of 5 stars if possible. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great wedding coordinator, especially if your event is quirky and nontraditional like mine. While I've never worked with a wedding coordinator prior to this, I can confidently say that we stumbled across the best people for the job, and our magical weekend would not have been possible without them.

We locked down Amanda for our October 2020 pre Covid. Then bam! Covid was upon us leaving us all…read morespeechless and on edge. Amanda guided us and gave us her reassurance and executed with perfection. I know our moms can be a handful and she was so professional even when they asked a million and one questions about all the changes. Amanda was SO helpful day of wedding and handled all vendor related items that weekend. Thank you Amanda and team for knocking this one out-we had such a blast with our small wedding! Wish we could do it all again. Highly recommend!

I tried this at a work event I attended. The owner was very sweet and answered all my questions. I…read moredecided to go with the cherry flavor. I love that they have homemade flavors without all the dyes. It was very good and refreshing on a hot day.

Paradise Shaved Ice is an Atascadero institution, so we're glad to see that, even with the events…read moreof the last year-and-a-half, Angela and her three trucks are still rolling along, serving up the delicious shaved ice treats we've been enjoying for years. Today my hubby got a mango/peach with condensed milk combo, and I got a cherry/pineapple/mango -- both were SO REFRESHING and SO GOOD! Follow Paradise Shaved Ice on FB and IG to see where they'll be on any given day so you don't miss out. Oh, and they do special events where they can whip up some over-21 treats for you and your guests to enjoy. Sweet.

We used Kramer Events to get connect with DJ Dustin! We had previously attended a friends wedding…read morewhere the music was incredible and knew we wanted to work with DJ Dustin for our special day! Dustin was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. He was absolute perfection with every aspect of the night, from setting up all the mics to the music to the MCing, he kept the energy high and the entire event flowing seamlessly. We only gave him a handful of songs as inspiration, and somehow he turned that into the perfect soundtrack for our day. Every transition, every moment, every vibe was spot on!. The dance floor was packed all night, and our guests are still raving about how fun it was. He knew exactly how to read the room and keep the momentum going. If you want a DJ who will go above and beyond, DJ Dustin is your person.

My husband and I had the absolute best experience working with TJ for our wedding. From the very…read morebeginning, he was incredibly personable, upbeat, and easy to connect with - we immediately felt like we were in good hands. He truly understood our vision without us having to over-explain, and he executed it flawlessly. Our biggest request was to keep the dance floor full all night, and TJ completely delivered. The energy never dropped, and our guests are still talking about how much fun they had. Not only is he an amazing DJ who knows how to read the room, but he's also a fantastic MC - everything flowed seamlessly and felt effortless. We're so grateful we had TJ as part of our day and would recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ. You will not regret it.