From start do finish, extremely amazing! Her scheduling, timeline and efficiency is something so…read moregreat and helpful. I have worked with many planners and by far, she's one of thee best hands down. I appreciate You so much Rebecca for all your efforts as well as your perfection. You will not regret booking her to lay out a plan for your event and execute! Thank you so much.

She is the best! The whole process was seamless and she really cares about you. My wedding was out…read morein Desert Hot Springs which is a bit of a trek from LA, but that didn't stop her from showing up and helping with every aspect of the two-day wedding!

Earlier in 2024, I began planning my daughter's Quinceanera. I booked the church and the venue…read morebut became overwhelmed trying to figure out the rest. My daughter and I had a vision but needed some help making it come to life. A friend recommended I call Angela and inquire about her services. Although she was booked on the day of our event she provided me with recommendations for vendors I needed. During the first phone call I knew she was the person we needed to help us during the process. A few days later I went ahead and hired her. During the planning Angela was organized, kept me on task, was on phone calls and emails with me and other vendors. During a change to our venue Angela was present to help with the changes, visits to the venue, shared ideas and helped make decisions about floorplan, decor, tableware, ect. Prior to the event Angela communicated with all the vendors to help the day ran smooth. The day of the Quinceanera Connie and Cesar were the day of coordinators. Once we arrived to the venue Connie took a few minutes to reassure me and reviewed the evening schedule. Once we made the grand entrance the reset of the formalities ran smooth. My husband and I had no worries because Connie and Cesar took care of things behind the scene. The evening was stress free. We really enjoyed every minute of the evening with family and friends in celebrating my daughter's birthday. Hiring Angela and her team will be the best decision you will make. Thank you Angela and team for your hard work and making sure Olivia had a Quince she will never forget!

I am sharing our experience because the day-of coordination for our wedding fell far short of what…read morewe expected and, more importantly, what was specifically included in the package we purchased. The package states that the coordinator would oversee the wedding, ensure vendors stayed on task and followed the timeline, tie up loose ends, and set up, style, break down, and pack up our decor. Unfortunately, our wedding day did not reflect that level of coordination. I put an enormous amount of time and effort into preparing for our wedding. I provided detailed written notes, digital files, printed information, inspiration photos, examples, timelines, and specific direction regarding our aesthetic and how I wanted each space styled. I was intentional about the details and made a significant effort to communicate our vision clearly. Unfortunately, much of that preparation was not reflected in the execution. There were repeated issues with organization and communication, including incorrect rehearsal notes, seating charts, and venue furniture arrangements. There were instances where the coordinator appeared confused or misunderstood information contained in her own previous emails. We were also asked to redo seating arrangements only days before the wedding. Our family and wedding party arrived at 10:00 AM to drop off decor and help with setup (something we should not have needed to do after hiring a coordinator whose package specifically included setup and styling. )The coordinator was not there when we arrived and was still not there when we left after 12:30 PM. While we were there, items were being set up in incorrect locations, which we had to correct ourselves, even though these details had been specifically discussed during our walkthrough and we had watched the coordinator take notes. We had specifically requested adequate space for a dance floor, yet the tables and chairs were not arranged accordingly, and our groomsmen had to move them. Despite spending months carefully planning the aesthetic and providing specific visual direction, flower arrangements were left shoved in a corner in their bins. When the issue was raised, we were told there were no instructions. As a result, guests and bridesmaids had to step in and arrange the flowers themselves just minutes before I was supposed to walk down the aisle. Welcome signage was left lying flat on the table despite being framed and having stands. Boutonnières were forgotten, and bridesmaids had to catch the issue and run to retrieve them just minutes before ceremony. Overall, the spaces were rushed and unfinished rather than intentionally styled according to the information and inspiration we had provided. Throughout the day, family members, bridesmaids, groomsmen, and even guests repeatedly had to step in to handle matters we had hired a coordinator to manage. Seating had to be corrected, dinner service beginning during cocktail hour, and the planned petal toss was forgotten despite a full bag of petals having been specifically prepared for it. Instead, petals intended for the flower girl were taken and used. The coordinator was extremely difficult to work with. She frequently appeared confused, misunderstood information that had already been communicated, and was dismissive when concerns or feedback were raised. It often felt as though she wanted to proceed with her own approach rather than collaborate with the people who had spent months planning the wedding. Her assistant was helpful and responsive, but overall, too many people had to step in and resolve problems that should have been handled by the coordination team. We separately paid staffing for bussing, trash, and cleanup, in addition to having two complimentary staff members provided by the venue. With that level of staffing already available, we expected the breakdown to be organized and efficient. Instead, our family and wedding party were still left packing decor, clearing tables, and picking up trash. The coordinator's team also rushed through packing our belongings and placed items into bins in a way that resulted in decor being damaged, broken, or lost. We had spent significant time and money preparing these items, and the package specifically included breaking down and packing our decor. The coordinator was scheduled to remain until 10:30 PM, which itself does not align with the 12 hours stated in the contract. Despite this, everything was packed up and finished around 10:15 PM and she tried to ask for additional fees. We hired a coordinator so our loved ones could celebrate with us, not work our wedding. We were extremely disappointed by the lack of organization, attention to detail, communication, collaboration, and lack of execution of enormous amounts of effort and clear information and visual direction that was provided.

Nothing but the best for my clients, so I always refer Natalie!…read more Had the pleasure of meeting and working with Natalie at an event where she was named the Best Planner in Los Angeles and I can clearly see why. Every time I work Natalie, the event is top-notch! It is very smooth, elegant and you can tell it was professionally planned and executed. Seeing what she does always impresses me. Just look at her portfolio to see and you will see what I mean, stunning events! Every detail is thought of and she makes sure every staff and vendor know how important each client and family is. My team and I are thrilled when we get an opportunity to work together as we know it will be a superb event with an expert who truly cares and loves making her clients smile. Seeing her in action with such poise and clear direction of what needs to be done is impressive and inspiring. I don't know how she does it, so many vendors and guests to coordinate, yet she does it time after time. Overall, Fantastic service, great personality, organized and most important- consistent year after year! Highly recommend!

I work in the industry and have met hundreds of wedding planners over the years. When it came to my…read moreown wedding, I knew that I needed someone that was truly extraordinary. I knew about Natalie Sofer from her incredible reputation and reviews from other people in the industry. Let me just say, Natalie truly is a gem among the saturated market of party planning. She listened to me and my husband, understood our vision, and gave us the wedding of our dreams. I cannot say enough about how she went above and beyond for us. 10000/10!!

Words can't express how happy and grateful I am to have met Mayra! My husband and I knew instantly…read morethat she would be the perfect person as our day-of-coordinator. She has a very calm and comforting aura reassuring you that everything will go smoothly and stress-free which is much needed when planning a wedding! I planned my own wedding so I needed someone who I could trust with my "vision" and who was very attentive to details. And let me tell you, I had ALOT of little details! It was a very hands-on wedding and Mayra understood me. She executed everything beautifully on my wedding day and of course, made sure our wedding program was on schedule and our vendors were taken care of. She truly goes above and beyond to make sure you are happy. Thanks to her, our wedding day was the best day of our lives. We highly recommend Eventlightful to anyone planning to get married! Thank you, Mayra!

I hired Mayra as my wedding planner and it was the best decision I ever made! I do not know how I…read morecould have made it through with out her help. She was organized, thoughtful and pleasant throughout. She kept me calm and with minimal stress. The event was a huge success. Thank you so much for making our special day perfect and memorable.

Gina Bee Events is absolutely the best event planning service. I have used Gina for two events at…read moremy home. One for a 90th birthday party for my Father with about 75 guests and for a small dinner party with 10 guests. Each event turned out fabulous. Gina and her staff were on top of everything. Gina takes the time to meet with you before your event and work out every detail. On the day of the event she is there early to set up and make sure your event runs smoothly. She and her staff are very calm and professional and they really cater to you and your guests. Gina has a great eye for decorating and staged both of my events perfectly. Most importantly, Gina and her staff make sure to restore your home or venue to its original order. I didn't have to lift a finger and I truly got to enjoy my parties! I have recommended Gina to several friends who have used her services and experienced the same results. Gina is a wonderful person to work with and I will continue to use her for my future events.

Gina and Gina Bee Events is impeccable! I first met Gina through another event planned friend when…read moreneeding a bartender for my mother celebration of life. Gina knew exactly what to do and which one of her contacts to use. Everything was taken care of! Fast forward almost 2 years and I knew I needed Gina for my Month of Wedding coordinator. She was easy to communicate with, understood my ideas and concerns, able to take my generalized ideas and roll with them and create an AMAZING DAY! I didn't have to worry about ANYTHING. Catering, band, setup, cleanup, bar, florals, timeline she was ON IT. I had the best wedding and reception and was worry free because I knew Gina and her crew had everything under control.

We had them organize our Christmas party and let me tell you I've expected it to be somewhat boring…read morebut ooh maaann, not a dull moment, it was so glamorous and entertaining. The food was so amazing, they've included all of the us into the event, our company is like a big family, and it was so much fun seeing all of our funny exciting memories we've shared. The whole event reminded all of us why we're doing what were doing and why we're so good at it. So many memories created with them, and the most important part is that it was perfectly planned out from dancing, performances, accepting trophies and to laughing and hosts jokes. Definitely recommend I could definitely say it was one of the best events I've been to! Can't wait til we have another reason to have a party.

Stella helped arrange details for our son's recent bar mitzvah. I love planning parties but I knew…read moreI needed someone to help with the details so I could concentrate on being present for the big day. Prior to the event, Stella was instrumental in offering vendor recommendations (all of whom were fantastic) and the weeks leading up to the party, she was great about keeping me on task, handling all the minute details, organizing all the vendors to make sure everyone was confirmed and in place. The night of the event, Stella made everything run smoothly so that I could enjoy the party and not worry about a thing. She really made our event run perfectly and I'm very grateful that I used her to help facilitate. I will definitely use her again!

I worked with Cynthia for my wedding at camarillo ranch and can not thank her enough for everything…read moreshe did. She went above and beyond throughout the entire process. My wedding rehearsal and day were a breeze because she had complete control each day, I never felt any question that she had everything handled. I did not have to worry about anything. I would highly recommend her company to anyone getting married, having a wedding coordinator is priceless especially when it is Cynthia and her company. Thank you!!!

Cynthia helped me design and coordinate the wedding of my dreams in Houston, TX on January 6, 2018!…read moreLong-distance was not a problem. Cynthia was always organized, professional, and timely with her research, communication, and coordination with potential vendors and me. She was able to articulate my vision and help me make tough decisions even when she was halfway across the country! She was flexible and patient with changes to our budget, guest count, and the addition of a second ceremony. She brought Katie to Texas with her during the wedding weekend and both ladies worked hard to implement our wedding timeline and details. Cynthia and Katie were a Godsend. Thank you so much, An Enlightened Event!

Anyone looking for a wedding planner who is attentive, experienced, and an absolute professional at…read morewhat she does should hire Aletha. I believe that if she says she can help make your vision come true it is 100% true. We did not have a traditional wedding in a lot of ways and Aletha and her team were the perfect choice to make our vision come true. We also had no idea what we were doing and Aletha was amazing about offering suggestions and working collaboratively with us to offer advice and suggestions without any judgment. We live in Alaska and did not meet Aletha in person until the day of the wedding so it was even more impressive that she facilitated the perfect wedding via email and phone calls. We also hired her in February 2020 planning for a wedding in 2021 but didn't have our wedding until September 2023 and she worked with us throughout all the delays and changes of plans. Aletha and her team also handled our florals and far exceeded expectations with those as well. I wasn't sold on having flowers initially but after talking it over and working with Aletha to come up with a plan that fit our budget, I am so glad we did. When we saw what they had created, we were blown away by how beautiful the florals were and how perfectly they fit with our venue and vision. On the day of, Aletha and her team were there early to get the venue ready. They took care of all the things I never would have remembered to think of and checked on us often to see if there was anything we needed. It was the best feeling to see that everything was handled and be able to just enjoy the day. They truly went above and beyond from start to finish.

We hired Romance & Revelry for the "Spellbound Romance" planning/coordination package, and I can…read moresay without a doubt that this was one of the best decisions we made in the wedding process. Aletha is the most dedicated, highly skilled, and all-around incredible professional I have ever hired for anything in my entire life. Through multiple COVID-related postponements and shifting timeframes, Aletha and her team helped us execute a complex wedding plan that included an entire weekend of summer-camp-themed events. She was able to recommend amazing vendors to us (including our live band and hair & makeup options), she provided us with timelines and to-do's to help us stay organized and on track, she coordinated with our other vendors and our venue at every step, and she made herself available for emails/phone calls/questions along the way. She did it all with a level of compassion and positive energy that made every conversation enjoyable. We knew we were in great hands, which kept our stress levels down, and the wedding weekend was executed brilliantly. Her assistants Alex and Anita were also fabulous and incredibly helpful. You can tell that they all love what they do, and I seriously can't recommend them highly enough. Amazing team of people.