I am so in love with Central Coast Tent and Party and have been meaning to write this but got side…read moretracked - though after reading a very derogatory comment posted here I had to jump on and contribute my experience. I have been coordinating events for several years now and was happy to find that this Paso Robles Company moved to my neck of the woods in Atascadero. I was working with a mom who was planning a Quinceanera and they transformed a basic looking Banquet Room into a magical place with a dance floor with draping and several different light features, projected and sparkling etc... The delivery was by the owner himself who has done red carpet events and Beverly Hills White Parties. And I was impressed! The whole last event was orchestrated by Rhianna from the beginning to the end. I had to call about a delivery issue and even though I interrupted her DAY OFF, she made a few phone calls and I was called right away by the owner. My client was very happy as well. She also dealt only with Rhianna from start to finish. Every single time I needed to talk to anyone there, Rhianna either answered or called me right back. And this event that I am referring to, actually happened during their move from their Paso Robles location to their new Atascadero location. I guarantee, if I am not happy with a business I will definitely YELP them! And if I am happy, I will eventually sit down and write a rather lengthy YELP to thank them for a job well done. Thank you Rhianna! YOU my dear are the greatest! And I look forward to doing many more events with you and Central Coast Tent & Party!

After searching several rental companies, Central Coast Tent & Party had the best pricing for our…read moreevent. Considering that most rental companies use the same third party for linens, we figured we'd end up getting the same things anyway. Not to mention, their cocktail tables were much nicer than anywhere else. We soon found out what you get for the additional money: customer service. We had to go back-and-forth with Michelle several times on our invoice to correct errors in the items, quantity and price. Then, on the day before the wedding, we discovered they had shorted us 3 cocktail tables and 30 napkins. When we called to get it corrected, we were told they could only give us 2 tables and were given the option of selecting from 3 alternate colors for the napkins. Rather than having 90 napkins of one color and 30 of another, I asked that they deliver 60 white napkins, so we could alternate them with the other color on the tables. I was told that Michelle had already left to deliver the other colors. I explained that this was not my problem and that they needed to fix it. When we arrived on the morning of the wedding, I discovered that we received the other colors and had not received the white napkins as I had requested. I was told that they would be "happy" to refund the difference for the napkins. That's not much solace when you're staring down a wedding in four hours. Our caterer ended up providing us with the white napkins, and I'm still waiting for my refund...

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!

We cannot say enough good things about Zest It Up. They did an incredible dinner (apps, plated…read moresalad, amazing buffet, dessert bar and late night pizza!) for our wedding. We still 2 months later hear people saying how incredible the food was. They were incredibly professional, reasonably price and just so wonderful to work with. We really cannot say enough good things about these lovely ladies and would happily recommend them to any couple contemplating them as a wedding caterer. Thanks again ladies. You helped make our wedding absolutely perfect and we hope to get to work with you again some day!!! :) - Hilary and Earl

A year ago we met the owners of Zest it Up to experience a tasting of their foods and discuss our…read moreplans for my daughters wedding in San Lois Obispo scheduled for September 2015. The tasting was so much more than we anticipated as they served us two complete meals and explained specific ingredients and foods that they use. The food was beyond our expectations. We decided on their chicken dish, tri tip, and lasagna. The side dishes we're green salad, green beans, and quinoa. The quality of service, food, and the recipes used were beyond any restaurant in the area. So many of our guests remarked on how much they enjoyed everything from the salad to the little cupcakes and everything in between. Their serving staff was very professional and catered to every guests special needs and requests. They made sure that all the appetizers were served well before the ceremony along with the bar being stocked and opened as guests arrived. My family and I would like to thank them for making Kelsey and Andy's wedding a very memorable experience and we would have NO hesitation to refer them to anyone for any size event or celebration. Your whole team was flawless and awesome.

Whitney had such a pleasant professionalism about her. From the plans and preparation ahead to the…read moreday-of afternoon tea, she was lovely, hard working, and on-point for our British tea (we had two Brits in our party who commented on how wonderful everything was). Thank you, Whitney of Cup & Carriage! It's so wonderful to have a traveling tea house in SLO County!

Whitney planned the most incredible birthday tea party for me and three of my friends. She took the…read moretime to get to know me--from my favorite colors, to my favorite flowers, to my love for history--and she incorporated pieces of me into my birthday tea. She brought everything for the party, including a table and chairs, vintage tea ware, delicious food, and cute decor. As a foodie, I was so impressed with the food! She prepared fresh baked scones in addition to more savory snacks like chicken curry bites, goat cheese & cucumber sandwiches cut into heart shapes, and my favorite: the goat cheese and tomato bruschetta! We all loved the food and of course the tea (with all of the accouterments) was incredible. She really cared about my event and went above and beyond what I ever expected. I cannot recommend Vintage Tea to You and Whitney enough!

Wow! My husband surprised me today after work with this gorgeous bouquet of flowers! Such a…read morebeautiful arrangement and they smell amazing! Michelle is friendly and great at her craft! We highly recommend her flower shop!

Great stuff! Cant wait to try this Sunveil tallow & mineral sun balm i bought......w zinc! Maybe…read morea god-send. Spent 40$ there then went back for most beautiful 5$ rose. Such a pleasant finish ruined, you cant imagine how pathetic the rose looks....still cant believe it was handed to me without even a sprig of greenery or baby's breath! True depth of Niceties just aren't in this town. What are you all afraid of. I have to go back for this tallow.......but 'wont buy any flowers

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.

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.

THANK YOU Alyssah from the bottom of our hearts. From the very first meeting until our wedding day…read morewe felt fully taken care of and thought after. She has an incredible eye for design and helped create the day of our dreams.

I met with numerous wedding planners before I met with Alyssah, she knocked my socks off. She spent…read moreover an hour in our initial meeting (before I hired her) and went over every detail with me. She started giving me logistical plans and money saving ideas before we even decided to move forward with her. She was extremely creative and her attention to detail was incredible. I was not stressed for one second on my wedding day and it was the most magical day. She also helped us save money. We were expecting to go over budget but we actually were slightly under. Highly recommend Alyssah. Do not hesitate

Chad was an absolute pleasure to work with, and he helped make my recent wedding reception planning…read moreexperience seamless and worry free. With more than 15 years of professional DJ and related industry experience, I was confident Chad would deliver top notch service on the big day. We touched base early on to go over the basics - venue choice, rough timeline, planned list of activities, etc. He continued to remain on point when it came to checking in with me about the developing wedding reception schedule a couple of months before the before the wedding. He also checked in a couple of weeks before the big day to ensure all of my music selections were captured. We reviewed my detailed reception timeline, and he provided honest and helpful feedback along the way given his experience DJing countless weddings for a diverse clientele. All 125 guests enjoyed the cocktail hour tunes as they sipped beer and wine atop a Downtown San Diego terrace. Additionally, our wedding reception soundtrack was exactly in line with what I wanted - nostalgic tunes for my middle aged and senior family members while remaining upbeat for younger guests. Chad also served as a professional emcee meaning there was not ONE ounce of cheesiness that some may be initially worried about when selecting a wedding DJ. All planned bride/groom, father/bride, mother/groom dances and other announcements that required Chad's help were on schedule and carried out in a seamless manner. One element I was SO impressed with were the "up lights" Chad used. The colorful lighting not only helped to brighten up the room during the nighttime hours but also added a unique splash of color that undoubtedly contributed to the fun vibe all evening. We had roughly three hours of solid dance time with guests, and Chad kept the dance floor moving until last call. A perfect mix of 90s hip hop and current dance tunes made our wedding reception the best party of the year!

I contacted Chad from a friends referral for our employee Christmas party…read more So glad I did. Chad is an awesome DJ and friendly, nice, and helpful. From the beginning contact he was professional and able to work with us. Chad got back to any requests or questions I had fast before the party. So glad we booked him for the party so I didn't have to worry about the music. He was able to take requests as to the type of music to play and played all the right music during dinner and after when everyone wanted to dance. He even played the special requests when people requested on the spot. He was prepared with a microphone, which glad he was so I could announce dinner and do a small speech. Everyone at the party loved the music and the lights. How lucky are we to get a DJ with so much experience from San Diego and the LA fashion shows; to be here on the central coast. Highly recommend booking Speakeasy Entertainment for your next party. You won't be disappointed.

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!!

We hired Lisa to be our wedding coordinator for our wedding on 9/12/15. We chose a venue that was…read morepretty much only a venue. Meaning we had to bring in caterers, chair/table/linen/etc. rentals, lighting, DJ, photobooth, desert, photographer. etc.... and the setup and take down was the same day. There was a ton of stuff going on and Lisa handled it great without missing a beat. We worked with lisa leading up to the wedding, but my wife and I were blown away by how awesome she was on the day of. I absolutely recommend her, you will not regret it! She made the wedding so fun and enjoyable we did not have to worry about a thing. Thanks so much lisa!