Working with Leslie as our wedding planner was an incredible experience. Weddings are a beast, and choosing the right planner makes all the difference in your day. I'm so glad we found Leslie because she is a treasure. She is calm, kind, experienced, extremely cool under pressure, very responsive, resourceful and a joy to collaborate with. I'll sincerely miss meeting with her regularly to talk about logistics and design decisions. It really felt like working with a dear friend, and she went above and beyond to make our day flawless. She has such a strong network of partners in the area, and she is such a great resource to bounce ideas off of. My husband and I were truly able to fully relax and take in our full weekend because of her. I wasn't stressed about anything even for a second. I truly can't recommend her enough. Do yourself a favor and make her a part of your wedding team! Thank you forever, Leslie!!! read more

We hired Leslie about 10 months before our wedding in Healdsburg, CA for a "month-of plus" package. My mom had attended a wedding she planned that was beautiful, so we were excited to work with her. By the time we hired Leslie, we had already selected our vendors and had a clear vision -- we mainly needed logistical coordination, vendor communication, and expert guidance to bring it all together. From early on, we were surprised by the lack of proactive recommendations and limited familiarity with Healdsburg and our venue, despite having been told otherwise. As time went on, communication became increasingly sparse, and it was difficult to get clarity on key details. At around four months out, vendors began reaching out to me directly for logistics since they weren't getting responses, which understandably made us anxious about how things would come together. When I raised my concerns and shared that we might need to go in a different direction, Leslie acknowledged that it hadn't been a perfect fit but seemed surprised by the decision. We ultimately made the very difficult choice to end our contract less than three months before our wedding and in hindsight, it was absolutely the right one. I share this not to bash Leslie, as she is genuinely kind and professional, but to provide transparency for couples who have high expectations of their planner's communication, organization, and local expertise. I hope this helps future couples make informed decisions. read more

Working with Leslie was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the moment we met her, we were drawn to her warmth and calm presence -- exactly the kind of person you want by your side during wedding planning. She struck the perfect balance of letting us drive the creative vision for our day while providing the structure, logistics, and expert guidance to actually bring it all to life. Her rates were reasonable, her vendor recommendations were spot-on, and she always made sure everyone involved was on the same page. Leslie met with us as often as we needed, always taking time to answer our questions and never making us feel rushed. She was the mastermind behind the flawless execution of our wedding day, helping us pivot seamlessly when hiccups came up and offering thoughtful advice on everything from invitation wording to our timeline. Because of Leslie, we were able to truly live in the moment and enjoy our day, knowing that every detail was being handled with care. By the end of the process, she had truly become a friend -- we honestly miss our regular calls with her! Investing in a wedding planner is absolutely worth it, and we can't recommend Leslie enough. She made the experience not only stress-free, but genuinely joyful. read more

5 stars - Couldn't have done it without Leslie! We truly couldn't imagine planning our wedding without Leslie at Dandelion Events. She took all the stress out of the process and was so on top of everything--there were so many logistics we hadn't even considered, and she handled it all with such ease. Leslie was kind, funny, and gracious throughout. She guided us every step of the way, always kept us informed about what to expect, and set us up for success. She was also polite but firm when working with vendors and our venue--advocating for us and making sure everything ran smoothly. We were so happy to work with her and even happier to get to know her. We've already recommended her to all our friends and hope to see her at another wedding soon! read more

Leslie and her team were a true joy to collaborate with. As a caterer I highly recommend Dandelion Events. From planning to execution Leslie was on top of all the details. She communicated clearly and in timely manner all the duties and expectations from us vendors On the day of the wedding she made sure that everything runs smooth and that we are all aware to any changes in the timeline. Leslie's extensive experience was evident in her calmness, professionalism and attention to details, not to mention her design style. We've catered weddings for eight years now and the one we just did with Dandelion Events was the prettiest to date. read more

Leslie is INCREDIBLE and we feel so lucky to have had her help for our wedding this past weekend in Pt. Reyes. From the first introductory call, her calm demeanor and great insights made us feel at ease and throughout the planning process, we had so much fun with her. We felt so supported and like she was always looking out for the best for us. She is extremely detail-oriented and asked all of the right questions to make sure that our wedding went the way we dreamed it would. Thank you Leslie for everything, and we highly recommend Dandelion Events to others looking for wedding coordination services! read more

Leslie is a total pro. She has a calm (and soothing!), organized demeanor, is on her email game, and was absolutely the right call for us. This May, we used her for our day of wedding coordinator, with access to email and phone advice from her leading up to the event. We felt her rate was very reasonable and that she went above and beyond. We had a fairly small and straight-forward wedding (~65 people, no dancing), but as any event planner knows, lots of details still come up! She gave us many great ideas, resources, and tips: she found a hair/makeup artist who I loved, for example, and gave us ideas on playlist, decor, seating, ceremony, alcohol considerations, loading/unloading supplies, entrance, and more. It was clear she would be adept at handling a much larger event. I felt like our event was just better for having her there: she was really helpful at directing our rehearsal on logistics like timing and how to stand, and elements of our day that we might want to consider or map out. And on the day of, she was calm and helpful with our guests and kept our schedule going smoothly. I remember at the rehearsal I was panicked because a few of our crew had gotten lost and we were running late (and needed to unload supplies after), and she said calmly, "Don't worry, these never start on time." So comforting! We ended up having some special requirements for our wedding like posting food allergy signs, tracking some activities, having a socially distanced table for one pair... but still, the day ran really smoothly and our decor looked beautiful. I know Leslie was instrumental behind the scenes and all we had to worry about was taking photos and greeting our guests. She even made sure we had downtime to try the appetizers after the ceremony. Loading and unloading was smooth between her and our venue, all our supplies got boxed up neatly and we didn't even have to do anything with cleaning after the event aside from final loading. She came recommended by our caterer (Terry at CaterMarin) and the two of them worked really well together. I would recommend Leslie in a heartbeat: she will make your wedding day and lead-up so much easier and more enjoyable, provide details you might miss with patience and kindness, and be the eye of the storm :) I'm so grateful we worked with her! read more

Leslie is truly the best in the business when it comes to event planning. We had the best wedding because of her and her knowledge. She is organized, calm, professional, and the most amazing person. She was integral in ensuring we had the perfect vendors, keeping us on track during the planning process, and making sure that the day of the wedding ran smoothly without a hitch. From the beginning, we felt 1000% supported by Leslie. She was flexible with meetings and her calm demeanor always put us at ease. We are also entirely grateful for her expertise and experience that helped us navigate the challenges that come with the wedding planning process. We were so impressed with how she conducted our wedding with such finesse and grace. Our wedding was one of the best days of our lives because of her. She will always hold a special place in our hearts and cannot wait to have more events so we can hire her! read more

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Leslie is the most kind-hearted and hardworking wedding planner. We booked Leslie as a "month-of plus" wedding planner and she went above and beyond her scope to ensure we had a wonderful wedding. Despite having to postpone it a few times, Leslie stuck by us and helped sort out all the logistics for our wedding in Fairfax, CA. We had an Indian-American wedding and Leslie provided amazing recommendations for a Hindu priest and other vendors for the Hindu part of our ceremony. Leslie and her assistant were so helpful on the wedding day itself, it was much less stressful than I had imagined it would be. We would highly recommend Leslie -- she will make your wedding day absolutely incredible and unforgettable and you won't be stressed at all! read more

We were blown away by Leslie's work! We hired Leslie as our month+ coordinator for a Labor Day wedding in Fairfax, CA. She brought the highest level of professionalism, steadiness, and experience that put us at so much ease- we immediately knew we were in good hands from our first call. Leslie also has great taste and totally led our rentals appointment and I was so obsessed with what she recommended for our place settings. She was always available for a call, and her evening hours worked perfectly for our schedule. Our entire evening went SO smoothly and it was all thanks to Leslie and her outstanding planning abilities. read more

Leslie is a gem!! I couldn't have gotten through the process let alone my actual wedding day without her! Not only is she incredibly calming but she truly cares about her couples! She takes the time to understand what you, the couple want out of your day and then she helps make it a reality. The amount of times I was indecisive far out numbered the times I knew exactly what I wanted for my second wedding and Leslie talked me through the options. She took care of not only the little details but of us , the couple. Our wedding has been complimented by our guests every which way and I have her to thank for that! Her organization, thoroughness, and sheer talent made it all look gorgeous and effortless when we all know that in fact, soooooo much goes into a wedding!! I am so honored to have had the opportunity to work with her. Thank you again, Leslie!!!!! read more

We hired Leslie as our Month-of Plus planner and coordinator for our wedding in Sonoma, and we are so happy with our decision. Leslie was absolutely wonderful to work with. She is organized, incredibly calm (which was something even our family picked up on and appreciated), and very thoughtful and kind. Our calls and meetings with her always left us feeling less stressed than we had been before and confident about our decisions. Leslie also introduced us to our wonderful florist during a time when we were scrambling to find an available florist. In the week leading up to our wedding, Leslie responded to my daily text messages about last minute things that came up, from a dress fitting too loose 5 days before the wedding to how to best set up a guestbook station with polaroid cameras and have guests actually use the cameras to how to ensure an unplugged ceremony. I had many worries going into the wedding, and Leslie helped me resolve or feel better about all of them. And the night before the wedding, she even took a call from me at 9:30pm. On the day of the wedding, Leslie also made sure that everything ran super smoothly, even with all the last minute changes. I personally didn't see anything awry, and the day was perfect. I couldn't have asked for a better wedding day. Also, I later found out that Leslie's assistant was sick and Leslie had handled it all herself! Wow. Thank you Leslie!!! read more

I can't say enough good things about Leslie! And truly cannot imagine planning my wedding without her! She has so much experience and has an answer for everything. I trusted all of her recommendations and really felt like our wedding day was perfect. Not a single thing went wrong. She was on every detail, and even more important to me, was such a calming and understanding presence throughout the whole experience. About two weeks before the wedding I was in a small panic about the table centerpieces and she immediately had a plan that ended up being beautiful, easy and super affordable. She really just had everything under control and was honestly a joy to communicate and plan with. I couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner. THANK YOU LESLIE!! read more

It's impossible to imagine what our wedding day might have looked like without Leslie as our planner. She helped us navigate every step of the way, from the big picture (suggesting and coordinating with vendors, helping us look over contracts, and making sure we were on track) to the little details that we wouldn't have considered without her expertise. In addition to being meticulously organized and on top of things, Leslie's superpower is to take the stress and worry out of every situation, and to allow planning the wedding to be fun and exciting instead of panic-inducing. We really can't recommend her enough! read more

Leslie planned my daughters wedding in wine country last year. The big day came and being the control freak that I am, I ran over to see if the tables had been set up, checking on the the escort cards, the table numbers, flowers, etc. several hours before the wedding started everything looked perfect! I don't know how she does it but she is everywhere getting it done!!! Awesome taste, awesome person, love her! I just saw her at a wedding I was attending this weekend carrying a huge umbrella on an iron stand down the grass to shade the guests! Unbelievable person. No need to look any further. Hire her for your wedding. If you're not happy with her, no one will make you happy because this woman is super planner and should wear a cape!!! read more

We worked with Leslie on our August 2021 (originally Aug 2020) wedding, as a month of plus coordinator. Leslie was the most invaluable resource and so incredibly helpful! She is an absolute pro, has amazing recs, and keeps track of every little detail, while also maintaining a calm vibe (which is critical). Leslie helped our day flow beautifully on track, and the advice she gave made our event better than we could have ever imagined! We were so excited with how our day came out, and I know a huge part of that was thanks to Leslie. My mom even noticed her finding accommodations for older folks, and that she positioned key people (parents, grandparents), to be facing us during dinner. She was incredibly gracious in helping us reschedule our ~15 vendors due to covid. Leslie truly went above and beyond during our 2.5 yr planning process, and most importantly, on the big day when it finally arrived. We are so so grateful to have Leslie on our team to make our day stress-free and wonderful. Thank you Leslie!! If you're reading this, hiring Leslie will be the best wedding decision you can make :) read more

Our wedding day was so much better than we even imagined it would be, and that's in very large part thanks to Leslie. A lot of our early wedding planning stress just came from that feeling of you-don't-know-what-you-don't-know. But Leslie put us at ease every step of the way and helped keep the day (and all the planning leading up to it) calm, relaxing, fun, and meaningful. In a situation where we often didn't even know what questions to ask, we always found peace knowing we were in her very capable hands. Leslie is incredibly responsive with great attention to detail, organization, and warmth and kindness. We found most of our venders through Leslie's recommendations. Rather than providing an overwhelming vendor list up front, Leslie sent recommendations in batches so we knew what to focus on throughout the 10-ish months we worked together. As a result, we felt both like she was taking care of us throughout that whole time, and also that we knew we were on track. She was present and arrived early for every meeting/rehearsal/event, promptly reviewed and provided feedback on all our vendor contracts, and handled all the little details we could easily have forgotten. It was really a joy to have Leslie (and her wonderful colleague Heidi) there with us for the wedding. They were so positive and calm and allowed us to focus completely on enjoying the day. We can't recommend Leslie highly enough. She is a pleasure to work with, and between her advice, recommendations, and suggestions, we are so glad she was a big part of our wedding! read more

Leslie is now one of my favorite people I've ever worked with in all areas. In searching for a wedding planner, we really wanted someone who was experienced and organized, but with a laid back demeanor and understood what we were trying to achieve. Leslie was all of that and more. She helped us execute what one large scale planner told us was impossible in the West Marin area, and she did so calmly and perfectly through the whole experience. We felt she always went above and beyond with her services for us. I always looked forward to speaking or working with her, and her guidance and support were invaluable. Every vendor or person who helped us with our wedding loved working with her as well. If you are planning. North Bay wedding, I highly, highly recommend working with Leslie! Our wedding would have never been the success it was without her and now that it's over, I miss her! Thank you so much Leslie! read more

I feel so terrible that it has taken me SO long to write a review for someone as amazing as Leslie! My wedding was back in September in San Rafael and Leslie seriously made it all happen. My husband, father and I hired Leslie for the "month-of Plus" planning... and what we got from Leslie was WAY more than just that! My initial contact with Leslie left me feeling calm, hopeful and relieved... when I met with her in person those feelings doubled! Leslie has such a calming, positive and quick-thinking demeanor, which explains how she is such a stellar event planner. In the 5 months of contact and planning with Leslie, she aided me in everything from rentals (tables/chairs, dinnerware/silverware, music equipment, lighting, signage), hiring a live band, narrowing down catering decisions and numbers, recommending a decor/signage company, creating a timeline and much more! One of the most important things that Leslie did for us was keep contact with all of our vendors and venue coordinator... this would have been overwhelming for me to handle on my own--I'm positive there are details that Leslie took care of that I never even knew about!! Leslie created a timeline of our entire wedding weekend and was present for our rehearsal the day before, which she ran and kept to schedule so we were not late for our dinner reservations afterwards. As if Leslie's work and dedication months prior weren't impressive enough, her presence on the day of our wedding was outstanding. Every wedding has hiccups, whether it be with vendors, schedule, weather (she saved our day by ordering emergency umbrellas when we suddenly hit record highs in temperature!), family members... Leslie handled EVERYTHING! While she 110% understood the look, feel and style of our wedding, Leslie had the ability to make decor/setup decisions that were up-to-par with my vision and did not need to ask me anything on that day... she even switched around place cards on our dinner tables when she found out certain individuals did not show up... how she found this out is magic to me, but her attention to detail was not unnoticed! Not only was Leslie handing everything, she was also by my side when I needed her... bringing me water, grabbing my dress' train while moving around quickly, checking-in and keeping me positive and relaxed. I can't express enough how much Leslie's involvement in my wedding meant to me. She was truly a Godsend and I could not imagine our wedding without her. Regardless of your wedding budget... do not think twice about hiring Leslie. Do it. You need her. Trust me! Leslie, we are eternally grateful for your help and love on our wedding day! read more

Dandelion Events - Leslie handled every last detail of our wedding... even making sure my husband had a chilled bucket of his favorite beer behind our seats! - Wedding Planning Near Me

We hired Leslie for our wedding planning/coordination and selected her "month of plus" package. She provided vendor recommendations and expert counsel throughout the planning process, including helping me navigate difficult family dynamics. She was particularly helpful for the rehearsal and day-of coordination. Her assistant at the wedding, Heidi, went above and beyond to help with set-up and take-down. The whole wedding came together seamlessly thanks to Leslie and Heidi. I really appreciated having a neutral third party on my side throughout the process. I especially appreciated that Leslie helped create special moments for my husband and me throughout the wedding day (e.g., a moment alone with champagne after the ceremony, a moment alone before being announced at the dinner with all of the appetizers and our signature cocktails). My only critiques would be that she didn't pay as much attention to aesthetic details during the planning as I would have liked and she wasn't always prompt in sending follow-up items we discussed. Overall, I had a wonderful experience working with Leslie and would definitely work with her again. read more

If you are considering Leslie for your wedding planning, look no further. Leslie is incredible, and we could not have planned our wedding without her. She was a calm and grounding presence throughout our whole planning process and on our wedding day. She had so many perfect recommendations for our other vendors that exactly fit our budget and preferences, and we feel like with her help we were able to assemble our dream team. Since we wanted to mostly plan our wedding ourselves, her month-of-coordination package was the perfect fit - but we found that she helped much more than we had anticipated and it was much appreciated! Our wedding was absolutely perfect and went so smoothly on the day of, and Leslie was a huge part of this. We can't recommend her highly enough. read more

I worked with Leslie for my July 2019 wedding. I booked her upon recommendation of my venue (Deer Park Villa) in August 2018. This was one of the best decisions I made in regards to wedding planning! Leslie was such a joy to work with - organized, calm, open-minded, experienced - what more can I say? We did the "mid-tier" package, which meant she helped to recommend some of our vendors and she also helped with a few of the more important vendor negotiations, including floral and rentals.On the day of our wedding, she was on point - calm, prepared and rolled with the punches. I could not recommend Leslie highly enough! read more

We hired Leslie as the month of coordinator for our wedding at the Fairmont, and I think hiring her was probably the best decision we made for our wedding. My husband jokes about how different my stress levels were before and after Leslie--it was like night and day. Of all the money we spent on our wedding, the money we spent on Leslie was hands down the best. Because of her I was able to be a happy bride instead of a stressed bride, and I'm just so incredibly thankful for that. We hired Leslie relatively early in the planning process (she was the first vendor we booked after our venue), and she made everything so much easier from the day after we hired her. She did a great job of providing vendor recommendations, and did a wonderful job of working with both the vendors she'd suggested and the ones I'd found on my own. She went above and beyond coordinating some beautiful rentals (that I'm still in love with!), and just made everything run so incredibly smoothly day of. The day after the wedding, my sister in law told me there's a saying that three things go wrong at every wedding, and asked what ours were. Other than having to use the rain location for our ceremony (which Leslie wisely moved inside before guests arrived--she checked three weather apps, made the call, and sure enough it started pouring before the ceremony would've been over), there was literally nothing we could think of that went wrong. Without a doubt, Leslie's the one to thank for that. read more

Leslie did an incredible job coordinating our wedding at the Marin Art and Garden Center. She knew the venue like the back of her hand, which gave me so much peace of mind. She expertly crafted a very detailed schematic and timeline for us, which became the backbone of all of our planning. And when the big day arrived, she calmly and effectively managed every little detail with grace and finesse, allowing us to sit back and relax and enjoy the day to the fullest. I honestly can't imagine what the day would have been like without Leslie orchestrating everything behind the scenes. People often tell you that your wedding will go by so quickly, but ours felt luxuriously long, and I think we have Leslie to thank for that. Instead of having to spend every spare moment managing family members' anxieties or answering vendors' questions or worrying about where we needed to be next, we could trust in Leslie and direct our energy to what mattered most--savoring every joyous moment. And that was the best wedding present of all!! read more

We hired Leslie for "Partial Planning" (month-of support, as well as assistance throughout the full planning process) for our wedding in Hopland (near Sonoma County). We have nothing but amazing things to say about Leslie, for both her advance planning assistance and her day-of coordination. Throughout the entire process, Leslie was incredibly organized and proactive, making our lives easy. She was particularly helpful with her recommendations for various vendors (e.g., rentals, florals, photographers), recommendations on particular details (e.g., how to best to tweak lighting & floorplan for reception), communications with vendors (e.g., constant back-and-forth with a difficult shuttle company) and negotiations with certain venues (e.g., our Sunday brunch). She was also highly responsive to us as little things came up during the week of the wedding. However, all of this pales in comparison to what Leslie managed to pull off on the day of our wedding. A few hours before our wedding, our caterer's truck flipped over and the entire food plan was in jeopardy. Leslie moved heaven and earth to rectify the situation -- coordinating with not only the caterer, but with a variety of vendors in an all-hands-on-deck manner (e.g., she asked the florist to pick up a replacement wedding cake, for the rentals company to go buy back-up appetizers, etc.) Somehow, everything managed to be rectified, with only an hour delay for dinner being served (we just danced more beforehand!). Most importantly, Leslie handled all of this calmly and managed to hide this incredibly stressful situation from us and our families until the end of cocktail hour (we went through the entire ceremony & cocktail hour without realizing that this firestorm was going on in the background). Without an amazing planner like Leslie, this incident could have materially impacted our wedding -- instead, it was the wedding of our dreams. We truly could not recommend her more! read more

I booked Leslie's services for a month of coordinator and she did an incredible job coordinating my wedding at the Culinary Institute of America at St Helena in August. She was calm, focused, and kept me on track throughout the entire wedding process. It brought me a lot of peace of mind knowing that she would be available to answer questions. I highly recommend Leslie. She makes the whole wedding planning process much more manageable. I recommend anyone to be looking for a wedding planner to find someone calm and organized, someone who looks out for your interests, and keeps you on schedule. There any many things in the wedding planning process that seem simple and straightforward at first glance, but when attempting to arrange them yourself, its a minefield of rabbit holes to get sucked into and I found myself stressed over things that in hindsight, were really not a big deal. Leslie really helped put everything in perspective and helped me stay organized! She made our wedding day run so incredibly smoothly--I felt like I could focus on our experience and did not have the worry at all about the rest of the event. Leslie was amazing and wonderful to work with! read more

Working with Leslie for our July 2022 wedding was such a pleasure and I'm certain this review won't do her justice. The short of it is that Leslie is absolutely all of the things you would want in someone to help you plan your wedding. We started working with Leslie back in 2019 when we started planning for our original wedding date in 2020. We had to postpone due to Covid and Leslie was right there with us for every step of the way. We had numerous phone calls and email threads working through how to handle the situation and even though we'd only contracted for the "month-of plus" package, it really felt like she was guiding us through the process for much more than that. Beyond just the Covid replanning, Leslie was such a pro at helping for all other parts of the process. She was so patient and always put our minds at ease with every touchpoint. She gave us great ideas when we were uncertain on what to do. She completely partnered with us throughout the several years we ended up working together and I can't say enough to express how organized, thoughtful, patient, knowledgeable, and just overall AWESOME Leslie is. Our families and wedding party echoed the same sentiment as well. Leslie just has an air about her that is invaluable to have on your side during what is likely to be a stressful time! read more

I went into my wedding planning thinking, pft, I got this. Wedding planner my a$$. Boy was I wrong! I've been in a slight depression since the end of my amazing wedding weekend, and part of that is because I don't really have anything to talk to Leslie about. She is absolutely wonderful! Leslie's calmness and good natured spirit really made me appreciate the little prep work and small details going into my wedding. I found myself stressed out at times and if it weren't for her, I'd probably have no hair for my big day. I don't have the time, but I could literally sit here all day to describe why she's incredible. If I could only hire her to organize my regular life... read more

When we first booked our wedding at Cornerstone, I was not entirely thrilled that we would be required to have a 'day of' wedding coordinator. Once I spoke with Leslie on the phone, my attitude started to change. I still called the others to do my research, but Leslie knocked them all out of the park! She is calm and easy going but has strong attention to detail, and thinks of things that even the most analytical brides would miss. Leslie was with us far beyond the 'day of' duties, and we are so grateful for not just her literal help in all the stuff she did, but her calming energy that allowed us and our families to truly enjoy every moment! The planning process was flawless, she was responsive and gave good advice without stomping on your own ideas. She speaks to BOTH the bride and groom, which we learned with some, is not the case. She felt like the best friend who knows what you would want, even though you just met her. We ended up booking her for our Rehearsal lunch as well, not only because we wanted the help, but we wanted her around! She even brought some of her own supplies to help us out because she had them leftover from other weddings. I can be known to have trouble letting go of control, especially around events (as I am normally the planner!) and I could not have had more trust in anyone as I did with Leslie. I did not worry for a single second about anything I thought or assumed I would, because I knew Leslie would handle it the way Eddie and I wanted. When people came to me with questions or concerns, my response was "ask Leslie, Leslie, Leslie!!". It felt SO GOOD to let go, and truly embrace the wedding day. She checked in throughout the night but not to 'move us along' like some coordinators have been known to do, but rather to find out how we were feeling, let us know where we were at on the loose timeline, and to move along if WE we ready. I loved this. It would be so easy to get carried away in the wedding day, so the check-ins are necessary, but the way she approaches you comes off in the helpful way, not the "ok lets rush through this!". It is our wedding after all, and we were so grateful for her approach! I could seriously go on and on and on, and my parents are eternally thankful for the help and peace she brought to the entire planning process and the wedding day. Thank you Leslie, you are simply THE BEST! Katie and Eddie Velasquez read more

Leslie is amazing! We were fortunate to have found her! We hired Leslie (Dandelion Events) for our Indian- Amrican fusion wedding at the Marin Art and Garden Centre in July 2016. From the get go, Leslie was prompt, organized and excellent to work with. She was patient with all our demands and communicated well with us and all the vendors. She meticulously worked through the whole planning and made sure we had accounted for unforeseen circumstances and was highly attentive to every detail. At the wedding rehearsal, she had some great tips for us to the make both Indian and western ceremonies shine and go smoothly. On the day of the wedding, she was punctual, calm, warm, polite with everyone and didn't lose her calm even when the time-line got slightly altered due to unforeseen delays. More importantly she had a Plan B ready for such an outcome and worked with the vendors to make the changes. She even dressed in an Indian outfit for the occasion! Leslie is a great highly dependable wedding coordinator and I highly recommend her. read more

Leslie was our wedding coordinator for our wedding at Cornerstone Gardens in early June, and she is an absolute life saver! We started working with her a few months before the wedding, and she made great suggestions about florists, DJs, etc., as well as where to buy little favors, place cards, etc. (By the way, etsy.com is amazing for all these little decorative touches). We decided to get married in wine country because we love it there and because we wanted an outdoor wedding, and June in wine country is generally dry. Well, not this year. About a week out, we started checking the weather, and it was not looking good. We had planned an outdoor BBQ for the rehearsal dinner... and by the Tuesday before the wedding, the weather was predicted to be 80% chance of rain. Leslie swung into action and gave us tons of contacts for indoor venues to host our 100+ person BBQ. On 3 days notice, she helped us find a great place at the Sonoma Community Center. The day of our wedding, we woke up to torrential rain. Leslie was literally the calm in the storm. She kept her cool all day, setting up in the rain, helping us when the fuse repeatedly blew at the cottage where I was getting ready, coordinating all the vendors and devising Plan B on the fly. It actually stopped raining just before our ceremony, and everything turned out amazing - we even had a double rainbow! The entire night ran perfectly, all at Leslie's direction. Despite the weather, she made it so we did not have to worry about a thing. I also appreciated her ability to bring our families to consensus on ceremony planning, etc, a key skill! With several Type A people, Leslie was again the calm in the storm and helped everyone get to a solution we all were happy with. She is really great, and I cannot recommend her enough. read more

We went from "do we really need a wedding coordinator?" to "how could we have survived without Leslie and Erica?!" Our 150 guest wedding was absolutely perfect thanks in large part to Dandelion Events. We hired them to be "day-of coordinators", but they did so much more than that. They helped us select some key vendors, and gave us invaluable insight when planning out the timeline of the day. They brought up so many details that we wouldn't have considered (and we are detail people!), and did so in a calm and fun manner. When our caterer showed some signs of disorganization and forgetfulness, Leslie swooped in to get them back on track. We can't tell you exactly what Erica did on the day of the event, because we never had to know about any of it! All we know is that we showed up, saw all of our decorations set up perfectly as directed, and had fun with our friends and family and each other. The vendors knew what to do and where to be, and we experienced zero stress on our special day. read more

I couldn't imagine my big day without Leslie! Leslie first saved our big day when she stayed on top our ideal location that was booked out for over a year and got us right in when they had a cancelation! Because of her we were able to get married on the date we wanted at our favorite place! During the process of wedding planning Leslie always had a soft approach with suggestions, but stayed on top of every detail that needed to be dealt with. WIth her technique, I always felt well taken care of, never pressured and knew every detail would be handled. Our big day was smooth and graceful and I couldn't imagine what we would have done without her. If you are questioning hiring a planner, stop questioning it and hire Leslie! She is wonderful and one of a kind! read more

I wish I could give Leslie 10 stars! Leslie came highly recommended from a friend of mine who used her. We got married at CornerStone Gardens last September and hired Leslie as our day of coordinator. She was way more than a day of coordinator -we had over 28 vendors and she coordinated everything perfectly! Not only is she extremely organized, but a pleasure to work with. Everyone LOVES Leslie. Leslie goes above and beyond what is expected. I used to be a wedding planner, so I had high expectations and she exceeded them. What a great hire! If you want a worry-free wedding ....hire Leslie! read more

Leslie has a cool and calm presence, a feeling very much appreciated during the intensity that wedding planning brings upon even the most easy going of couples. She thoughtfully brought up ideas and considerations to things I didn't even know to think of. She made sure nothing fell through the cracks and on top of it all she's a delight to be around. Like Mickey is to Rocky, Leslie was to us. Trying to navigate through the 1,000 decisions it takes to pull of a great wedding Leslie is there to bounce off ideas, and be the coach while you're out in the ring. She even helped us get our alone time by ushering us off to our suite after the ceremony. She said, 'go, go, or you'll get inundated by your guests!' She was right, I mean 120 people wanted to hug and squeeze us which we like, but we wanted 15 minutes to stare into each others eyes and grapple in the glory of what we just did. Inside our suite she had set out appetizers and two glasses of wine. She made sure we ate, took care of ourselves and kept the timeline of the afternoon humming along. These are all things you don't want your family to do or friends to be in charge of because you want them to enjoy the celebration. Like I said, she's fightin' for you in your corner. Don't try to plan the wedding yourself, hire Leslie you'll be so glad you did and you'll get to enjoy your wedding day worry free! Thank you Leslie a thousand times! xo, Nicole read more

Stop reading this now and hire Dandelion Events (Leslie) for your event. Leslie coordinated our wedding in San Francisco at the Fairmont this April and it was quite possibly the best decision we made. Leslie's even tempered demeanor, attention to detail, assertiveness and ability to think on her feet made her the absolute perfect match for us. I cannot state this more clearly: Leslie helped make our wedding day perfect. We had done a majority of the planning and logistics ahead of time, but Leslie really helped come in during the month leading up to it to help us tie up a few loose ends but most importantly, really helped us nail down our day-of timeline. She did our walkthrough with us and met with us prior to that even to learn more about us and what we wanted for our wedding day. There were many things she did without us even asking. We could not be more grateful for her services. On the day of, she was a Superwoman. Her calm, confident demeanor is exactly what we wanted in a coordinator. She was able to take initiative and communicate with us on the day of clearly. She had an incredible rapport with our DJ and made sure all our vendors worked together seamlessly. For nearly everyone, including ourselves at times, everything was completely transparent. Things just "happened". It was as good as we could have asked for, and then some. I will be honest, I was extremely skeptical of hiring a coordinator as I felt that between our own organization, and the banquet manager, our wedding day would be stress free. I've had all the same thoughts as most do when planning their wedding ("maybe we could ask a friend to do it", "There's not much to do on the day of", "we can handle it ourselves"). I could not have been more wrong. I would hire Leslie again and again and again. Thank you Leslie for making our day as wonderful as it was. When we look back on our wedding day, we will only have happy, stress-free memories and you are a big reason for that. read more

My husband and I were required to get a wedding planner or day-of planner for our wedding at Cornerstone Gardens due to the complexity of the venue. I now understand why, because we would have been lost without Leslie. Leslie was our day-of planner, and was helpful with coordinating all of our chosen vendors, giving a few last minute suggestions, creating the timeline, making sure parents got their boutonnieres and corsages, ushering guests from the barn to the tent in between cocktail hour and dinner, and allowed me to not stress out on our big day. It was so nice to know that all of our hard work was in good hands, since I wasn't there to do the set up, coordinate the decorations, find light bulbs to go in the lamp for the cake table, & make sure that my friends woke up in time to set up the lanterns. Don't even mention the clean up afterward... I never even thought much about that but she took care of it, and with our bridal party's help, the venue decorations were torn down rather quickly after the reception. So I'm not lying when I say that I would have been lost without Leslie. In the weeks before the wedding, when things are getting most stressful, it is nice to have someone experienced and prepared to handle the day-of coordination so that you can enjoy your wedding day and not stress the small stuff. We cannot thank Leslie enough for her great job as our day-of planner! read more

Thank you Leslie for being so good to my bride and I! We had our wedding this past weekend at the Cornerstone Vineyard House in Sonoma and everything was perfect. Leslie was incredibly good to us and very patient with the fact we didn't know the basics of the ceremony, or really anything for that matter. Leslie has a very comforting presence. She not only gives excellent suggestions and direction but also really listens to you and sincerely wants to fulfill the vision of the couple. She was immensely helpful and we like her and think that you will too. read more

If you are thinking about hiring Leslie to coordinate your wedding - do it now. Leslie coordinated for my husband and my wedding last weekend and we seriously could not have done it without her! It was a rather complicated wedding because we shipped everything into a campground, but Leslie flawlessly coordinated staff timing, hiring, payment and execution. She also made sure our bridal party and families knew where to be. She took into account our family dynamics on top of it and she did it with grace and kindness. We appreciate her so so much. read more

Leslie is an amazing wedding coordinator and truly the calm in the storm of planning a wedding. Leslie coordinated my wedding at Cornerstone on 8/5/11 which was exactly one week before her own wedding. As we all know how crazy the weeks are before our own wedding, Leslie was absolutely on top of everything for my wedding even though she was days away from her own. She went above and beyond with all the small touches that truly made my wedding so wonderful. I was able to trust her and my day was perfect. I really would not have been able to have been able to plan my wedding without Leslie. She remembered all the things that I forgot! Leslie was a wonderful coordinator and even more like a friend who is there for you at every turn. read more