I hired Xina Events to help me with a winter wonderland party in my home in January…read more I'd recently had a kitchen fire, so it was extra challenging to get the food out. Christina very patiently baked my appetizers in my convection toaster oven and worked around the fact my refrigerator was in the dining room not in the kitchen where it should be. She whipped up two very tasty pitchers of bourbon drinks and checked on my guests frequently to see if they wanted more beverages or snacks. Christina was incredibly organized, had great ideas for party flow and ways to make food and beverage presentation prettier. She was punctual, brought lovely serving dishes I could borrow for the party, helped with last minute furniture arranging and decor, and delighted my guests with her hostess skills. It was so nice to have an extra set of hands to take coats, greet guests, and refill trays on the table. I didn't need a full caterer, just another hostess. And how awesome was it to have help with cleanup at the end of the evening? I will definitely hire Xina Events again for my parties this year!

Christina recently hosted a Ladies Night Party for our neighborhood. She made excellent drinks and…read morekept them coming as needed. I was able to sit back and relax with friends while she catered to our needs for food and drink. The decorations were fun and inviting. If you're looking to decrease the workload of preparing and hosting a party, I would highly recommend Xina Events.

Jacky planned my wedding in May 2011, and I could not have been happier with how things turned out!…read moreShe was fantastic to work with, and every detail was taken care of beautifully. I was an extremely busy and stressed out first year law student during the planning process, and Jacky was wonderful at taking care of things that I just didn't have time to be involved with. She suggested outstanding vendors and helped make the entire process be as smooth and efficient as possible. The day itself was flawless, and I could rest easy and enjoy myself knowing Jacky had everything under control. I cannot recommend her enough. Thank you Jacky!!!

I could not have had such a wonderful wedding without Jacky & Event Success!…read more I am no stranger to planning parties and events. I certainly thought I could plan my own wedding and have it all come together. What I didn't realize is that I WAS THE BRIDE, I could not keep and eye on anything, be involved in set up, scheduling, late vendors etc. This I did not come to terms with until 2 weeks till my big day, yikes!!! Step in Jacky! Jacky & Event Success came on board late in the game but you would have never known that. Once I hired her she was on top of everything, every little thing that for some reason I had not even thought about! Our wedding was an " all hands on deck" event. My vendors were people I have worked with in the past, my catering was my friend who is a Chef, etc. Jacky immediately contacted all involved and set up a game plan. I was so relieved! I had just not been able to wrap my head around the big picture, timing, set up all the things that a bride doesn't want to worry about. As soon as I hired Jacky I started to relax a little and enjoy this wonderful time. My mom was super excited too, I believe she is now Jacky's #1 fan. Jacky is super personable and very professional. She took charge at our rehearsal and it was maybe the shortest and most efficiant rehearsal ever. The day of the wedding she showed up early @ our getting ready site to make sure things/people were doing well. When we got to the ceremony/reception site she was already there, plugging away, working her magic. When we were done w/ formal photos and before the ceremony started my mom & dad noticed how dirty my train on my dress got, it was BAD!!! My parents were very nervous about this, we thought last resort we would just bustle my dress ahead of time but nope, HERE COMES JACKY TO SAVE THE DAY!!! Within 5 minutes my dressed looked like new, all nerves were calmed, all was well! It was the little things like that that make Event Success & Jacky amazing! She is worth every penny. I thouroughly got to enjoy my day and oh was it amazing. I felt so relieved just knowing that if anything were to happen, I wouldn't even have to know, JACKY WOULD TAKE CARE OF IT! And that is what her company is all about. I love her, my family loved her, the wedding party loved her and how could you not! BEST WEDDING DECISION EVER MADE!

If you are reading this, you are probably in the market for a wedding planner. Search no…read moremore.....Erin is the best!!! She was the best investment to our wedding. She found the perfect location for us after speaking with us for a whopping 30 minutes. On the day of, I didn't have a single worry in the world. She was extremely organized, happy, very knowledgeable and all around awesome! I can't stress enough how great she was. The months leading up to it, she kept us in line and all our other vendors appreciated her. She was worth every penny. PS. we hired her as for floral/decor and I would highly suggest that as well! PS x2 - too bad there isn't a 6 star system.....she'd get that!

I did not want to get a wedding planner because I know exactly what I want...and if it isn't what I…read morewant...then you know someone will get in trouble. I am glad that my husband (then fiancée) convinced me to hire one. We interviewed 3 planners but I knew before I met Erin that I wanted her to be my planner. Her website and portfolio embodies the type of wedding I wanted to throw and her knowledge and taste of what I needed was what I was looking for. Erin was instrumental to making everything leading up to our wedding perfect, especially for THE Day Of. I have heard that no wedding is perfect, but despite the rocky start we had with our makeup artist (she was an hour late with no warning), our ceremony and reception WERE perfect. Erin gave great advice, made my life easier, and went above and beyond on the day of. She and her assistants were FANTASTIC in making sure everything was perfect for the most important day of our lives (so far). We can easily see that her expertise wedding coordination and she's the best planner we have come across (have worked with other planners for friends' weddings and they were a bit disorganized the day of). Everything was well orchestrated and when things hit a snag or we were running an hour late, she improvised and the guests didn't notice a thing. We really appreciate all of her assistance from helping me bring my vision to life with your experience, idea for something different on the invite - the wax seal, bringing in the window panes, setting up the centerpieces, placing the name cards in the sand trays to contacting the vendors when we were running late, helping us stay on time as much as possible, and being so positive the entire night. My guests noticed her as the "woman running around gathering everything" but in the background, not distracting from the wedding itself. Her and her team worked tirelessly on the day of, and were constantly smiling and happy to be there and pull everything off. Because we were an hour late in arriving to the ceremony venue (again, makeup artist's fault) - we missed what the ceremony looked like before guests were seated and we were walking down the aisle. However, Erin was SO thoughtful, taking a photo of it before anyone got there and stepped on the runner with the petals, so that we could get a sneak peek. We also had no idea what to expect for the decor in reception hall and were taken by surprise when we made our grand entrance. I had communicated how I wanted to alternate flower centerpieces and beach lantern centerpieces, but didn't have time to give her specifics. Erin and her staff took initiative in alternating the decor for the tables wonderfully. It was breathtaking. And I forgot to bring candles, but somehow she managed to get them and add that much more to the centerpiece look. I was really impressed by how Erin took everything in stride and didn't pepper me with small detail questions to make sure we didn't stress out. Erin's work for the day of really brought to life what I described and so much more. I can't even begin to express how wonderful I felt when I walked into the aquarium. Her positive can-do attitude and support was really encouraging, especially when I was upset by the makeup artist's unprofessional demeanor. (see my review about her shortly) Many of my friends commented on how calm I was a month before the big day. Having Erin as our planner was the reason why. Although I did get a bit stressed 2 days before the wedding (who wouldn't?) because there was a lot to do, it was reassuring to know that she was available and offering to help with anything left over after the rehearsal. However, I would recommend all brides to lean on their friends during this time as they are willing to help. Her recommendation for the florist was spot on. She did a beautiful job. I was stunned by the beauty of the arbor, the gold orchids that popped and her attention to detail. She was so accommodating in every meeting and email exchange we had with her, and delivered gorgeous bouquets, boutonniere, and corsages beyond my expectations. Most importantly, she made the last minute addition of having aisle flowers unique. I am definitely recommending that my friends use a planner, and if they do, they should no doubt work with Erin. I don't give compliments without meaning it, and my friends know that when I give endorsements or recommendations, I am strongly convicted in my opinions. I firmly believe in her abilities to pull off ANY wedding, no matter how complex, or how demanding the bride may get. I also believe that she always want what's best for the couple and is truly passionate about her work. Erin continued to amaze me, helping us find the right decor for our big day to making everything perfect for when we showed up. We had the most amazing wedding we have both been to and a lot of our guests also told us the same. It would not have been possible without Erin and her team!

Kate and Josh were exceptional photographers. They committed fully to be able to make my pinterest…read moreinspo come to life, with Josh even standing in the bushes spraying atmospheric spray! They made us very comfortable in front of the camera, especially since we did an engagement shoot with Kate in advance of the wedding. They made sure to help me get all the photos I wanted, even my spur-of-the moment day-of ideas! Kate and Josh are so kind and cheerful, and also exceptionally knowledgeable. Kate was able to help with my bustle and made everything a breeze.

Josh + Kate with GSquared Photography are Absolutely Incredible!…read more From the moment I met Josh and Kate at the Seattle Bridal Expo, I knew they were the perfect photographers for our wedding. Their energy, professionalism, and passion for what they do are unmatched! Kate was an absolute powerhouse--she not only captured every shot flawlessly but also kept our timeline on track and became my right-hand gal for anything and everything. She literally ran and slid across the floor just to get the perfect shot, but her dedication didn't stop there. She constantly checked in to make sure I ate, kept my drink full, made sure I was comfortable in my shoes, and even reminded me about bustling my dress. She truly went above and beyond in every way. And if that wasn't impressive enough--just six days after our wedding, they delivered our entire gallery! I was expecting to wait around 10 weeks, but somehow, they worked their magic at lightning speed without sacrificing quality. That kind of turnaround is insane for wedding photos, and I still can't believe it! On top of being phenomenal photographers, they also offer wedding coordination and write blogs that were so helpful throughout the planning process. I am beyond grateful for Josh and Kate--if you want photographers who will capture your day perfectly, take care of you every step of the way, and deliver stunning photos faster than you could ever imagine, GSquared Photography is the only choice!

I worked with Holly through a semi-coordination package for my wedding at the Manor House on…read moreBainbridge Island, and I was thrilled with her services and support. I consulted Holly on my planning questions in the months leading up to my wedding, and then she served as my day-of coordinator. She was great at communicating and offered perfect vendor recommendations for my vision/budget. Our wedding day couldn't have gone any smoother thanks to Holly's expertise! She is also such a lovely person -- bringing a relaxed yet organized and confident energy to the day that perfectly matched how we wanted the day to feel.

We had a great experience working with Holly for our couple Kristen & Nathan's wedding! They kept…read moreus updated throughout the day, so we were able to focus on capturing all of the beautiful moments. She was organized, helpful, and made sure everything ran smoothly, which made our job stress-free and ensured the couple enjoyed their big day. We'd be happy to work together again and recommend Holly Rohrbacher Events to any couple looking for a great Coordination company!!

When you are in the hospitality industry you truly think that you can handle all of the details…read morenecessary to pull off a great event. It's something you do for other people all the time so you should be able to do it for yourself, right? WRONG! Hire a wedding planner. More importantly, hire this wedding planner. From the first meeting, Lisa made everything seem easy. She asked my fiancee and I to separately fill out a questionnaire in order to get an idea of where we were, what we were looking for and whether we had the same vision for this event. We had a framework and a theme but not much else. . . . .what else do you need? A lot! You need A LOT!!! To produce the type of wedding we both wanted required attention to details that we were not even aware of. Lisa was AMAZING!! She checked in with each decision made and fought for extra dollars, space, venue throw ins that I would not have even thought to ask about - even down to the last minute changes due to rain. I could go on and on about how amazing she was. I recommend her to every one of my friends. Her reasonable fees (especially compared to others) was worth every penny for the peace of mind of a well planned, absolutely fantastic event. Thanks Lisa!!

Lisa is the greatest human in the world. I will never be able to fully describe how remarkable she…read moreis and what she managed to do for me and my wife. She put together the most incredible weekend for us. Our wedding was not simple either... 200 guests... a ferry... to a resort... and then another ferry back... My family is a whole handful... which Lisa handled beautifully. (I won't go into details, but trust me on this, it was a situation needing wrangling). But it was a party the whole time. By the time the guests were let off at the dock everyone was talking about it being the greatest wedding they had ever been to and many didn't want the night to end. Everything was absolutely perfect.

Allison has done flowers for our final "thank you" to clients, and they are stunning, modern, and…read moreoriginal. I really couldn't say enough about them. These are the kind of arrangements you'll see on designsponge.com, not your corny "get well soon" carnations from the hospital florist. She's been lead designer at the Ruins, and has a degree in fine art, so she knows what she's doing. And since she's just starting her business, you might still get a smoking deal.

Jeff was the absolute best, from the planning process to the day of he made it easy to communicate…read moreand made the process enjoyable. He made us feel like guests at our wedding which we loved! He was able to read the dance floor and played the music that kept the dance floor packed all night long! 10/10 recommend for any DJ needs.

He was so easy to connect with and very commutative. Our wedding day was that much better because…read moreof our DJ. The music quality was great and everyone was having a great time. Highly highly recommend!