Shawna of Dulce Dia Events, came highly recommended to me. And let me tell you, it's no surprise why - she's absolutely amazing! From our very first call, I knew she was the one I wanted to work with in planning our wedding. Shawna is not only incredibly personable and welcoming but also highly professional. Most importantly, she genuinely wants to understand your vision for your big day and is dedicated to bringing it to life. Throughout our planning process, communication with Shawna was seamless, whether through email, text, or calls. She consistently provided guidance and support, making planning our wedding from the Bay Area a breeze. As the wedding day approached, Shawna scheduled calls to touch base, not just about the wedding details but also to check in on me personally - a gesture that meant so much to me! Thank you so much Shawna Having Shawna as our wedding planner and coordinator was one of the best decisions we made. I had no worries at all, knowing that she was coordinating and communicating with all our vendors to ensure everyone was informed and on the same page. Our wedding day turned out beyond perfect, thanks to Shawna and Celia. They both went above and beyond to make our day memorable and unforgettable. Thank you, Shawna and Celia! You are both truly amazing, and we are forever grateful for everything you did to make our wedding day so special. And for your heartfelt gift that meant so much to us!! read more

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Hiring Dulce Dia Events was hands-down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the moment we booked, Shawna was incredibly available, responsive, and full of amazing vendor recommendations. The minute we met her, we knew she could handle anything that came her way--her experience shines through in every detail! At our very first planning session, Shawna brought up things we never would've thought of on our own and gave us thoughtful, unique ideas that added such a special touch to the day. As the date got closer, she took over communication with all of our vendors, made sure everyone had a clear, flawless timeline, and even ran a ceremony rehearsal for our entire bridal party to help things go smoothly. Of course, wedding days come with surprises--like forgotten flower girl petals, vendor delays, and parking issues--but Shawna handled EVERYTHING with total grace and control. She was calm, focused, and had it all locked in without ever making us feel the stress. Her associate Kim was equally amazing. She kept me grounded and calm throughout the day, always made sure we had a fresh drink in hand (literally as we stepped foot off the aisle), and even had our plates ready while guests were still being served. It's the kind of thoughtful care that makes all the difference. You can truly tell Shawna and Kim love what they do--their energy, professionalism, and attention to detail made our day unforgettable. We are so thankful for everything they did to make it perfect. Thank you both from the bottom of our hearts! read more

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I can't say enough good things about Dulce Dia! Shawna did an amazing job as our month of coordinator. She was calm, organized, and made my vision come to life perfectly. From the moment she stepped in, I felt completely at ease knowing every detail was being handled with care. Everything looked beautiful and went off without a hitch. If you're looking for someone who truly cares about making your day special, I highly recommend Shawna and the Dulce Dia team! read more

I'm a Type A bride who wanted everything a certain way and planned my entire wedding by myself. I had a specific vision for everything but towards the end of planning, I needed someone/ a team to be able to execute and arrange things the day of the wedding. I needed a ninja to transport and set up decor items behind the scenes so my fiance and family could enjoy their day. We hired Shawna and she delivered! She more then delivered actually... Dulce Dia events went above and beyond to ensure that our day ran smooth and she checked in with me and even had great ideas about the layout of our reception that we ultimately ended up incorporating. Such as seating chart placement to avoid congestion and bud vases for our long tables. I sent over videos and photos of how I wanted everything placements with clear instructions and they didn't miss a thing. It was so nice and necessary to have her there for the wedding to tell us when to start walking down the aisle and to communicate with our vendors so that my bridal party could enjoy their day. We are very happy about Dulce dia services for Day of Execution services. read more

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I couldn't be happier with my experience working with Dulce Dia Events for my wedding coordination. Erika and Kim were absolute lifesavers on the day of our wedding, seamlessly managing every detail while following my wedding day binder--our 'wedding holy grail'--with precision and care. They went above and beyond, even bringing such warmth and friendliness that I invited them to use our Photo Booth guest book! I was SO happy to see they actually used the Photo Booth! It was clear they genuinely wanted us to enjoy every moment. Throughout the planning process, Shawna, Erika, and Kim made sure I felt heard and supported, keeping me grounded and reassured. On the big day, Erika and Kim kept Shawna updated on everything, ensuring we were always well taken care of. If you're looking for a team that is not only professional but also genuinely loving, Dulce Dia Events is the perfect choice. Highly recommend! read more

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Planning special events is incredibly stressful, even more so when you are planning in a location away from home. Dulce Dia Events not only helped with the planning and coordination of our vow renewal, but also provided guidance and support throughout, sharing their wisdom and vendor connections to help make our vision, and ultimately, our celebration come to life! Shawna's personality made it all feel incredibly light yet productive and her team was just as amazing! Erika, who is one of their lead coordinators was a dream to work with. She was organized and always a step ahead helping ensure our event ran smoothly. I am not sure I can ever plan another event without them! read more

I would not recommend Shawna to anyone as she has consistently shown how unprofessional and unreliable she is as a coordinator. Shawna can respond to this comment to deflect and defend herself, but that won't change the fact that direct verbal/contractual promises that were made to us by Shawna were broken during wedding planning and our wedding day. Shawna was consistently difficult to contact and provided little to no assistance during our planning process and our reception. Even though she was a month of coordinator, she made promises to deliver tasks and paperwork 90 days out and completely missed those. She blamed the fact that she was moving - however, she made the prior contractual commitment to be our coordinator. We had to repeatedly email and follow up with Shawna to ask simple questions or requests that should have been answered in a timely manner. Instead, we had to follow up on these tasks ourselves with other vendors to the point where we were coordinating every aspect of the wedding, which resulted in Shawna being constantly out of the loop due to her lack of communication and accessibility. We heard from other vendors that she was rude and verbally disrespectful to them when they were performing extra tasks to make up for her lack of preparation and execution. During our rehearsal at the museum, she was constantly distracted to the point where we had to repeatedly call her over to us to try to have her focus on going through the ceremony steps with us. We ultimately gave up on trying to have her go through the steps, and we decided on the best course of action for ourselves. In the morning of our wedding, she was late for meeting our family members who were dropping off items for the wedding. They had to call her to ensure she was on the way to the museum to assist them with placing the items in the museum in preparation for the wedding reception. Before the ceremony had started, she was asked to retrieve some camera batteries from a box that was provided to her the day before. She said she would bring them over and then completely forgot about them so that our guests could not take pictures with the camera at the welcome table. During the reception, she failed to deliver food and drink items to us during the cocktail hour and dinner when we had reviewed these requests and timelines with her a week before the wedding. She did not remind us of timelines or let us know where to be during the reception, which should be the most basic of tasks for a wedding coordinator. At times, she was noticeably nowhere to be found during the ceremony and reception when we needed her assistance. Our other vendors repeatedly stepped up to help cover any gaps or issues that appeared because she was either not paying attention or was inadequately prepared to handle them. Overall, she acted very unprofessionally and did an extremely poor job with the planning and execution of coordinating our wedding to the point that we would not recommend any other future couple to book her for an event. EDIT: I urge everyone to also read Laurie's comment posted three months prior to mine as it aligns with the experience we had. We hope no other couples have to deal with this too. read more

Hiring Shawna Andrade from Dulce Dia Events was one of the best decisions I made for our wedding! Shawna is an incredibly pleasant, positive, and professional coordinator who brought so much calm and clarity to the planning process and, most importantly, to our wedding day. Leading up to the wedding, I had several calls with Shawna where she walked me through every step, helped organize vendor logistics, and created a detailed timeline for the big day. Her knowledge and experience were invaluable, especially since I was planning the wedding myself. She even recommended several vendors--all of whom were fantastic, especially our officiant. Her suggestions were clearly curated with care and experience. On the wedding day, Shawna and her assistant worked seamlessly behind the scenes to keep everything on track. From a bride's perspective, the day felt like beautiful chaos, but I found so much comfort in knowing Shawna was quietly coordinating everything with precision. She even checked in on my husband and me during dinner to make sure we were doing okay--those small, thoughtful moments meant the world. Shawna was also instrumental during our ceremony rehearsal. She guided everyone with ease and ensured the processional and recessional flowed beautifully. I especially appreciated how she arranged seating so that both of our families had a clear view of us during the ceremony--such a thoughtful touch. What really stood out was Shawna's responsiveness and calm presence. Whether through emails, texts, or phone calls, she was always there to answer questions and provide support. On the wedding day itself, when the inevitable little mishaps popped up, she handled them with grace and helped me stay grounded. Shawna truly goes above and beyond for her couples. From organizing timelines and managing vendors to packing up our personal items at the end of the night, she was there for every detail. I wholeheartedly recommend Dulce Dia Events to anyone getting married in the Santa Barbara area--you'll be in the best hands with Shawna. read more

I am over the moon for Shawna and her team! I am event professional with over 20 years in the industry, who has worked with Shawna for many years here in Santa Barbara. She is a well oiled machine! It's always a huge relief when our couples say they are in Dulce Dia's trusted hands, because we as vendors, know that everything will run smoothly! She's organized, communicative, responsive to calls and emails, collaborative, devoted to her clients overall experience, and simply takes all the stress out of the process. Oh, and her contagious laugh will keep you smiling all day! Congrats to all future couples that get married under Shawna's capable wings!! read more

Thank you, Instagram for introducing me to Dulce Dia Events! I reached out to Shawna in early August/September 2023 for my 2024 wedding, and after our first meeting, I knew I wanted Dulce Dia Events to help plan our big day. Shawna was incredibly kind, relatable, and professional. My then Fiance Eric and I felt comfortable with her from the very beginning--it was like talking to a friend. She addressed all our questions and concerns. Fast forward to the wedding day: Shawna and her team went above and beyond. They even came to the bridal suite to check in, reminding me several times to drink water and eat something--little things that made such a big difference! Not only were they taking care of me, but they were also managing my wedding party, vendors, and the entire schedule seamlessly. I especially appreciate Shawna's patience with my crazy family! My husband and I cannot thank Shawna and her team enough from the bottom of our hearts. They helped make the wedding planning process as stress-free as possible and exceeded our expectations on the big day. I highly recommend Shawna and her team to future brides--they are simply amazing! read more

Dulce Dia Events did a spectacular job at coordinating our wedding. Shawna built a package to meet our specific needs. She made sure we marked all the checkboxes at the right time. She followed up for us and coordinated with our vendors. Her assistants, Erika and Kim, were fantastic the day of and made sure everything went as planned. They rolled nicely with last minute changes and really put us at ease. I would highly recommend Dulce Dia Events. They did a wonderful job! read more

Shawna and her team were incredibly timely and thorough! They made the lead up for our weekend feel very organized and well planned out and had us feeling so comfortable. We highly recommend Dulce Dia Events!! read more

I hired Dulce Dia Events to do month-of coordination for my wedding this past summer. After interviewing with a few companies, I ended up choosing Shawna because of her many years of experience in the SB wedding industry and the fact that she has worked with my specific venues a lot in the past (SB Courthouse and El Paseo). And also her bubbly personality and positive energy were a plus! I really appreciated the expertise and experience that Shawna brought to the table, along with her vendor recommendations which she always was happy to provide. She offered a lot of great information and context, which helped me in my decision-making. She provided a solid foundation for our day-of timeline and I worked with her on several rounds of revisions, in which she was open to any feedback. However, I do wish there was more attention to detail and responsiveness leading up to the wedding. Email responses were pretty slow, until about a week before the wedding when we switched to texting. Also, during the timeline finalization process, there were a couple instances where some edits I provided (including key suggestions from my photographer) slipped through the cracks on Shawna's end. I unfortunately had to correct her on some mistakes and outdated information a few times, even after it had been sent to all other vendors. EDIT: Since writing this review, Shawna has expressed her sincere apologies and regret regarding the above and has been very receptive to my feedback, which is very appreciated. For the rehearsal and wedding day, Shawna's associate Kimberly was our dedicated coordinator and she absolutely killed it. She was punctual and executed everything according to the timeline. I had a very specific vision for the reception design, and she understood how important it was to me. She set up everything perfectly, according to my instructions. Whenever there was a moment of doubt, she asked us what we thought was best or what would make us most comfortable. For example, right before our grand entrance I got lightheaded and she suggested an alternate approach that was a bit more casual. I had several wardrobe malfunctions and she literally saved the day multiple times because of her past experience working at a bridal boutique. Right before our video/photo crew was supposed to wrap, she reminded me and asked whether we wanted to extend them for another hour. She was readily available to help with whatever we needed, and happy to do so. I am so thankful to Kimberly for making our wedding day go smoothly! read more

Shawna and her team have repeatedly been a joy to work with. Having worked/attended several events with them, both personally and professionally, over the years I've witnessed multiple instances of them handling unforeseen issues, in the moment, professionally and effectively (sometimes without the client even knowing there was an issue to solve, which is a good indicator of a great coordinating team). I always look forward to having them on any event team, and can't recommend them highly enough. read more

STAY WAY AWAY FROM SHAWNA - owner of this company! She is absolutely awful! In reading the other Yelp reviews, she's done the same thing to me she did to the others with poor experiences and the positive reviews are clearly paid reviews. She makes promises she won't and doesn't keep, she doesn't return phone calls, texts or emails and gives the book of excuses as to why she didn't respond. Her sole job is to plan a special event, and she will tell you everything you want to hear to ensure she'll take care of you on your day, she'll take your money, and then she doesn't follow up or reach out until right before your event, knowing nothing of what you want or your expectations. She hopes to wing it and that everything goes smoothly. It's very uneasy and unnerving and not the way anyone wants to have an event planner work for you, especially when you're paying her thousands of dollars. DO NOT USE HER OR HER COMPANY!!! You'll regret it!!! read more

I am very pleased to have worked with Dulce Dia Events for my August wedding at the courthouse gardens and La Paloma Cafe. I went with the day of coordination option. This was best suited for us as my husband and I planned the wedding ourselves, and our main objective was to not have to worry about anything on our wedding day. Both Shawna and day of coordinator Kimberly absolutely delivered on this, and we were able to fully enjoy and be immersed in our special day, knowing that everything was taken care of and executed exactly how we had discussed. I found communication with Shawna throughout my time planning to be easy and informative. We already knew most of the vendors we wanted to work with, but her list of recommended vendors greatly helped us with filling in some of the gaps. Additionally, she is extremely familiar with the courthouse, the ins and outs, the dos and don't, so this was incredibly helpful to us to ensure we were planning a ceremony that respected the courthouse's rules. Moreover, she was just a lovely, fun, and relatable person to speak to with a wealth of knowledge of all things "wedding" in Santa Barbara, and we genuinely enjoyed working with her. For day of coordination, we worked with Kimberly, who was just an absolute delight and so much fun. She met with us at the courthouse a few days before our wedding to collect our decor items, and took the time and effort to walk the courthouse with us and thoroughly review the details of our wedding day. The day of, SHE WAS ON IT! She nailed everything we had spoken about, took care of absolutely everything, checked in with us when necessary, and was really the key to ensuring our vision all came together. Seriously, not one detail was forgotten. We are just so thrilled to have had her as our day of coordinator, and are so thankful for all that she did to make sure we had to do only one thing, which was to enjoy our wedding day to the fullest. Overall, I would highly recommend working with Dulce Dia Events. My husband and I had the absolute best wedding day, and Shawna and Kimberly were both an instrumental part in making the day an incredible success. A million times THANK YOU to them both! read more

I STRONGLY advise against using Shawna of Dulce Dia Events for any event planning services. My experience with her was extremely disappointing and unprofessional. Despite her initial promises to assist with vendors and maintain regular communication leading up to my wedding, she failed to deliver on every commitment. From the start, Shawna assured me she would handle various aspects of my wedding planning. However, she did nothing to fulfill these promises and instead retained my deposit, which she refuses to refund. Her lack of engagement was evident as she provided excuses related to a family issue that predated our contract and took multiple vacations, leaving her unavailable and unresponsive during critical planning periods. Her limited office hours and minimal communication further exacerbated the situation. Despite my repeated attempts to discuss my wedding plans with her, Shawna remained elusive. With only five days remaining before the event, she had not provided a timeline or any necessary details, leaving my vendors and me in a state of confusion and stress. This was my first time planning a wedding, and I was unaware of the typical expectations, but my vendors were shocked at the lack of organization and communication from Shawna. I never managed to schedule a meeting with her because she was unavailable; therefore, she had no grasp of the details of my wedding. Her plan to manage the event appeared to be entirely improvised, which is unacceptable for a 'professional wedding planner.' Additionally, her claim of being the top wedding planner in Santa Barbara and her alleged connections with my venue turned out to be false, as the venue staff did not recognize her. I requested an account of the time she spent on my wedding planning, but she was unable to provide any documentation, likely because no effort was made on her part. Despite this, she still refuses to return my substantial deposit. Shawna's conduct is deeply unethical, and her business practices are deceitful. I strongly urge anyone considering her services to reconsider. Save your money, time, and avoid the unnecessary stress that comes with her unreliable and dishonest approach. ****UPDATE: Per your FIVE edited messages to make yourself sound better and save face, I never threatened or harassed you - that is a complete and utter LIE. You are doing anything and everything in your power to make me the bad guy when YOU are the one that ignored my messages, never responded, and didn't bother to reach out to me until I finally reached out to you FIVE days before my event. You didn't care at all about my event nor did you attempt to make time for me to find out ANYTHING about me. All of your reviews are from your friends except for the one review that is VERY similar to mine - you do the same thing over and over. You have made EVERY excuse in the book as to why you could not and did NOT respond to me and you're making your family issue my issue. If you had family issues, you should have never taken me on as a client. You didn't respond to my emails, messages, texts, nothing - you are trying to save face by editing and editing your review. I hope others see this and choose a wedding "planner" other than you - as you are NOT a wedding planner or coordinator at all. Save your money, don't waste your time with Shawna - she will take your money and make excuses as to why she can't give it back to you because it's "industry standard" not to give a deposit back even though you did NOTHING and caused me a TON of stress and heartache. read more

I worked with the coordinator Pearl and I really enjoyed working with her and also her demeanor. Our wedding was in July 2022 and she didn't bother me during the wedding, and everything seemed to have been done perfectly. Running a wedding on the day is not easy and she always helped out even with little things like my bustle or taking care of your wedding cards even later in the night. I appreciated that she was very hands-on and she brought stuff that made the whole night go perfectly somehow. She was pleasant to work with even during the tasting process and the walk-through and I would recommend! read more

Shawna and her team absolutely CRUSHED it for our wedding! We had zero worries the day of because of them and when we walked into the venue, were blown away by their work! It was a dream come true! The day was so smooth and perfect! Use Shawna and these ladies!! read more

First of all, I want to apologize to Shawna for taking so long to write this review. I honestly have no excuse because why would it take me so long to write this, I should've of wrote this sooner. Oh wait, now I now why, because I really had to put into words what a blessing she was of us!! Mind you, I've never been married before, so I had no clue about timelines, walking down the isle, setup/breakdown, coordinating wedding, talking to a DJ and making sure things ran in the right order. Thats when you need a someone like Shawna. Wow. I never knew the detail that went into a wedding until my first conversation with her and after that I knew she would be the one to help me make things happen. She has a list of A-list vendors, which we used, and her coordination was impeccable. We had the most gorgeous sea side wedding thanks to Shawna and her team. She is always there and available to answer your questions and makes it easy to be a bride. Love her so much! read more

Working with Shawna and her team was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Shawna is professional, kind, efficient and a really hard worker. We appreciated being able to get vendor referrals and just general direction on how to plan a wedding and in what order. We met with her 2-3 times and had many email exchanges throughout our planning process which helped keep us calm and on track. It was really important to us that our family did not feel they were hosting our wedding event, Shawna and her team made sure that all the day of details were taken care of. Our day went smoothly, I didn't notice any hiccups and that is largely due to Shawna's incredible visible and invisible work. If you are looking for a wedding coordinator who has been in the industry for years, who is respectful of your budget and who is high energy and positive, look no further! read more

Words cannot express how grateful we are for Dulce Dia Events for coordinating our wedding. Everything was perfect! We received so many compliments from our guests on how professional and friendly the staff were and how things ran so smoothly! We are so lucky we found them! Dulce Dia Events truly went above and beyond for our wedding. Shawna was so great to work with during the planning process, making sure we knew all of our vendor options and ensuring our wedding had everything it needed. Shawna was very friendly and knowledgeable of vendors, seating charts, wedding day timelines, and supporting us with staying within our budget. She had great, consistent communication and met with us several times to review everything to ease our minds. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dulce Dia Events. They took care of everything!!! Book them now! read more

If you're looking for a day or month of coordinator she is what you're looking for. Shawna was exactly what we were looking for our spring outdoor wedding. We thank our lucky stars we found Shawna! She was just absolutely bright and amazing to work with. Her attention to details was on point and she was able to bring my ideas and designs to life. we honestly couldn't ask for anything more. read more

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I don't even know how to begin explaining how much, and why I love Dulce Dia Events! I was very skeptical about getting a coordinator but cannot imagine our day without Shawna!! She is passionate, organized, and a great listener. She was easy to talk to and get along with. Where I wouldn't know where to begin, she knew exactly what to do. I am so thankful that we could turn to her for anything. She always answered quickly and was extremely helpful during the planning process. And our wedding day turned out to be more beautiful than we could have ever imagined, thanks to her help. The day of was so stressful and demanding and she took all of that away from me. Each time someone called me, she called them and fixed it. I got to enjoy my day as the bride without running around every second. I cannot say enough about her!! She is a beautiful person who helped us make our dream wedding a reality. I am so happy she was part of our special day. She is the best!!! read more

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We used Shawna as our wedding coordinator for our wedding last weekend and we are so happy we did. She was so helpful with coordinating details prior to the wedding and made me feel completely comfortable and confident for our wedding day! Her and her team set up everything so beautifully and better than I could have imagined! I'm so grateful for Shawna and her team for helping put together such a perfect day. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Shawna and her team this past weekend. Let me just say, they are phenomenal. She ran I tight ship, and I love that. All of the vendors respected her and the wedding guests loved her. She pays attention to all of the details imaginable. The wedding went off without a hitch and that's because of her team's organization and ability to execute everything to a "T" Thank you so much Shawna for your leadership and vision. read more

Shawna was absolutely phenomenal! Our wedding at the Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center in Santa Barbara in September 2016 went incredibly smoothly. Our wedding DJ actually recommended her, as she coordinated his wedding too! We were hesitant on taking on a wedding coordinator, as budget was tight, but Shawna was affordable and we got a great vibe from her from day one. We first met with Shawna for the first time, months before the wedding to go over general information. She asked all the questions we did not even think to ask about out caterer, venue, vendors, etc. We had many issues that needed to be resolved, and she immediately set us on track. It was obvious the Shawna had ample experience in the field. For a "day-of-coordinator" rate, Shawna provided a "month-of-coordinator" service, and was available by phone and email even before that for any questions we may have had (and there were a ton!). about 3 weeks before the wedding, we met again to go over the wedding day timeline- she took into account what we wanted and offered her advice as to how long things should take. We asked Shawna to bring in an extra set of hands to help set up the venue, and that was not an issue at all. Her knowing the venue staff helped in getting us access to it the day before the wedding to set up our centerpieces and drop off equipment. The rehearsal was a breeze and she and the DJ worked amazingly well together to help us manage time (yes, DJ showed up too!). On the day of the wedding, Shawna had everything down to the minute planned. Not a single thing was out of place. The ceremony area (outside, on the beach), was set up perfectly upon our arrival, and the reception area (indoors, at the Pavilion) was stunning. She and her associates set up everything exactly like we wanted and described to them. Even areas which we gave her liberty to design as she thought worked well looked impeccable. We had some issues with our caterer, but she resolved all of that and we did not need to worry about anything. **We were free to enjoy our wedding day** Highlights: She is incredibly detail oriented. During cocktail hour, when we were out taking pictures with our bridal parties, she sent down a waiter with appetizers to serve us on the beach, as we were all starving. We did not even think to ask for it. When we arrived at our table, there were snacks on my wife and my plates for us, as it would take longer before food was served. She knew to grab some items we didn't want getting lost and stored them in a safe location before the end of the day. She was with us until literally the last people stepped foot out of the venue and helped load out cars. Shawna was amazing and I cannot recommend her enough. She knows her business, knows the vendors in town that she deals with, and was truly a breath of fresh air during the stressful planning. read more

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All I can say is that Shawna and her team are nothing short of AMAZING. My wedding planning process was extremely difficult, with the venue and other vendors throwing up unexpected road blocks and curve balls for months beforehand all the way up until a now (more than a month afterward). The venue and rentals were difficult and demanding, extremely unprofessional and very deceptive. However, Dulce Dia saved the day, time and time again. They are more than fairly priced, extremely kind, consistent, easy to reach, and wonderful at their jobs. If Shawna hadn't been coordinating my wedding, I have no idea what I would have done. I can't explain how great this company is. If you need an amazing coordinating team, this is absolutely the best of the best. We cannot thank them enough for all the extra things they did to make sure that our wedding was smooth and exactly how we envisioned. read more

Dulce Dia means sweet day in Spanish. The name says it all. My now husband and I decided to have a fun simple wedding that was a reflection of us. After having to fire my prior so called "coordinator" THREE WEEKS before the wedding, I was in a panic and emailed a few coordinators to replace her. Since i was to be wed out of the area we are from, and because my venue required a day of coordinator, i was super nervous hiring a new person. I got an email from Shawna almost immediately the next morning, and we talked on the phone during a lunch hour. She was immediately everything I was hoping for. Think JLo in the wedding planner--thats Shawna and Kimberly. Shawna communicated with me almost nonstop til the day of the wedding. Kimberly, her co-planner/Fairy Godmother #2, was our coordinator for day of. When i say they took care of everything, i mean everything. When i say they were organized,friendly,innovative,personable I MEAN IT. They were amazing and worth the money. Our day was perfect and everything i could have imagined plus more. I do not know how we could have pulled it off without them. Thank you ladies!! You were awesome. read more

Shawna and her team are a well oiled machine when it comes to weddings! We planned a destination event from Canada with Shawna and had many moving pieces. Shawna made everything easy, streamlined and most importantly, FUN. She is very well versed in the Santa Barbara event scene and had great recommendations for us for vendors to partner with and small ways to bring the local vibes into our big day. I can't recommend working with her enough! read more

Shawna is a true professional at wedding planning. She coordinated my wedding at Lions park in Carpinteria and she made the day run so smoothly! I actually never planned to have a wedding coordinator but after meeting her at an open house I realized what an asset she would be and I'm so glad I booked her! She has a positive personality, gets along with everyone and has a great relationship with vendors. This is important because the wedding coordinator is the one finalizing details and working with the vendors before and during the wedding. Even though our budget was tight, you can't put a price on feeling at ease knowing that if there is a hiccup on your big day it will be taken care of properly. She has so much experience in the wedding industry and can wear many hats. She even helped bustle my dress when we couldn't figure it out. During one of our first meetings together, she recommended we get the linens delivered the night before wedding during our rehearsal so we could start setting up the tables. What a lifesaver that was because when packing up the car we realized just how much stuff we had for the reception. It made it so much easier so the day of the wedding we didn't have as much to do. During the rehearsal we realized we didn't have a stand for our officiant and she graciously offered to let us borrow a beautiful gold stand which matched our decor perfectly. Even though wedding planning is truly the worst, I will sort of miss it only because I loved chatting and planning with Shawna. She responds quickly to email and texts (I can't tell you the amount of annoying texts I sent her throughout this process which of course she responded to thoughtfully). I would highly recommend shawna for wedding coordination! read more

We love working with Shawna! We postponed our wedding due to COVID and it would have all been a mess had it not been for Shawna. She's is so knowledgeable and great to work with! read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about Shawna and her team! Like any bride I'm sure my wedding day had me in total nerves but Shawna made sure everything ran smoothly and perfectly. She was so much help during the planning process and helped me find an amazing caterer and DJ within my budget as well as a last minute florist! I can truly say I had my dream wedding and Shawna was a huge part of that. read more

Shawna helped my wife and I coordinate our September wedding at Rockwood. We were referred to her through Pure Joy Catering, our caterer. My wife and I really enjoyed meeting with Shawna and instantly felt like we had found a good match. Even though we hired her as a day-of coordinator, she was extremely helpful and available throughout the planning process. She put a lot of emphasis on having a perfect execution and helped us tremendously with figuring out what could go wrong and planning around those potential situations. For example, we had tissue paper flags and banners printed. She let us know that we had to unfurl and sort them before the day we decorated or it could turn into a nightmare. She was totally right. They were extremely tough to deal with, even indoors. If we would have left that detail until setup, we would have lost a lot of time. Our wedding day went great and Shawna ensured that everything happened exactly how we wanted. The schedule was extremely tight and I had a lot of doubts about us staying on time. The day of, we stayed ahead of schedule most of the event which was amazing. Some small problems came up but she handled it without us even being aware of them. We found out after the wedding which was really nice. Shawna did an excellent job of executing the results of all of our planning and supported us so we could completely enjoy the day and not have to worry about the details. read more

I am extremely self sufficient and organized and was not interested in a wedding coordinator but had to get one due to the requirements of my venue. Shawna was the perfect person to take that responsibility off my hands and she is affordable and reasonably priced. After speaking to a few other coordinators and companies beforehand, I was referred to Shawna by my florist. What made Shawna stand out above the others is that she is passionate, professional, knowledgeable and direct yet remains sensitive and mindful to your wants and needs. My kind of woman! In addition to that, her radiant energy, positive attitude, and contagious laugh were all that my now husband and I needed in order to know she was the coordinator for us. Despite my DIY attitude and over the top attention to detail, there were many small details I missed and Shawna was there to make sure every "i" was dotted and every "t" was crossed. This girl does not miss a beat! My husband and I would like to thank you, Shawn, for making this process fun, easy, (we hope it was the same for you) and most of all, memorable. Due to the quality of your work, we were able to pay attention to making memories (even despite the large hiccups we had LOL) and not having to worry about the logistics. Congrats to you on 10 years of success and to many more. read more

Shawna is the absolute best! I met her at a bridal show over a year out from my wedding and I hired her immediately! She was very familiar with our venue and seemed very excited that we were planning on having our reception on the outside of the venue rather than the inside. So many things clicked right away and I knew she was meant to plan our wedding! She was always there when I had a concern, issue or problem. Because I lived two hours away from where we were getting married and where she was located, it was only possible for me to have meetings on the weekends. Shawna was always so accommodating to this! She always made time to see me when I was in town and made sure we got things done when we were both available. Without her I would have gone crazy during the planning process! She made our day go so smoothly and she made our reception absolutely perfect. I am so thankful for Shawna and I am so glad to have made a new friend through all of the stressful planning! read more

Where to even begin!? Shawna came highly recommended to me by many friends who work in the wedding business - and they were right to recommend her. From the very start, she was engaged, responsive, organized and had a great energy/outlook. We met several times and had phone calls when we were not able to meet in person. She helped me bring to life the wedding that my husband and I envisioned. Not only is she detail oriented, but she can piece together seamlessly all the moving parts of the rehearsal and day of. She dealt with our large bridal party (8 on each of our sides) and our crazy families with poise and grace. Not one time did I have to worry about what was happening or if anything was going wrong, because Shawna had it all handled. From start to finish, Shawna and her team ROCKED. She and her team were there before anyone else and were the last to leave. I couldn't imagine how our day would have turned out without them! 1000% would recommend. read more

When we were told that we needed to hire a wedding coordinator if we wanted our wedding at the Hilton SB, I did not think my life would change and it surely did for the better!!! Shawna and I clicked IMMEDIATELY and she understood exactly what I needed and what I was looking for. Shawna and her team were just simply spectacular!! They are professional but also so personable!! She was not only my wedding coordinator but also my friend!!! I talked to other coordinators and they all were just so stiff and corporate!! I did not want a coordinator like that as I am very personable! :) My hubby and I loved Shawna from the first time we talked! We had a destination wedding so we relied on her for her referrals and experience. Shawna was heaven sent. Her team ensured our wedding was the most perfect day for us and all of our family and friends LOVED our wedding. They said it was truly magical. We couldn't have pulled it off without Shawna and her amazing team!! We highly recommend her and if we were to do a vow renewal, we would hire her again in a heartbeat!! Thank you for making our dream wedding come true!! :) read more

Shawna works miracles! Because of Covid, our wedding plans included so many major last-minute changes, but with every twist and turn, Shawna was on top of it. She was organized and helped coordinated vendors, timelines, decorations and everything in between. She offered a stress-free attitude balanced with highly effective services. All our friends and family were impressed with how little they had to do anything on the day of the wedding because our amazing coordinator took care of it all. At the end of the day, we were able to pull off a small park/backyard wedding in just two weeks (CRAZY)! It was the best day ever, and it wouldn't have been possible without Shawna. We highly recommend her!! read more

Shawna went above and beyond! We met Shawna at an event held by our venue, Lion's Park in Carpinteria. We had no intentions of hiring a wedding coordinator in order to save on costs. She was offering a promotion at the event and seemed to know our venue really well so we splurged and hired her! BEST DECISION! Shawna helped us to complete a wedding time line, figure out a lay out for the dinning room, and coordinated with all of our vendors. She also offered to help us do our own floral arrangements and served as the clean up crew! To say she went above and beyond is no exaggeration. She was there with us the day before our wedding setting everything up. When we had to leave for the rehearsal dinner, Shawna completed the rest of the set up that we were not able to complete on her own. We walked into the room the following day and were blown away! Things went so smooth on wedding day. The whole day went according to plan and ON TIME. Even things that I had forgotten about, she had already thought of and taken care of for us. The next day, she even dropped off the highchairs and booster seats that we had rented. We definitely could not have had the amazing wedding day that we did without Shawna. Thank you so much! read more

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