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    Steven H.

    You can stop your search for a coordinator here. Melissa and her husband Sadiki are all you need for your wedding. Literally, they are the dream team! We are beyond thankful we chose them to be our day of coordinator. I'd give them 10 stars if I could. We originally hired Melissa back in 2019 for our 2020 wedding...well you know where this is going(pandemic shutdown). We were in doubts about trying it a second time after our venue cancelled on us. Melissa's support and encouragement throughout the whole ordeal gave us hope and we decided to give it another shot and plan for 2021. It is a decision we do not regret. We knew we were in good hands with the communication, support, and honestly their knowledge and extra services they can provide. Like I said earlier, they are the DREAM TEAM. Thank you Melissa and Sadiki!!!

    Missy is phenomenal. I wanted a whimsical, romantic, and timeless night under the stars. Missy is a beautiful human who is incredibly responsive, direct, and VERY HELPFUL. We hired her as our wedding planner and the day wouldn't have gone as smoothly without her. Missy kept me on schedule with planning and booking vendors. She had excellent suggestions matching us with vendors who were not only great at their jobs but kind hearted. She helped make our day look pinterest worthy. We used her lawn games for cocktail hour, coffee and tea bar, and we even used items from her inventory to help with the finishing touches. Speaking of pinterest, she also told me when it was time to back away from my board, haha. She was intuitive and sweet giving me a moment of stillness in my bridal suite before I headed down the aisle. The day was thrilling and fast paced and Missy helped us to not miss a beat. We had a little over 130 guest. Everyone keeps telling us how much fun they had at our wedding. Thank you Missy for helping facilitate our dream wedding. Love, The Smiths

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    Dana C.

    If you want the best in the biz, Missy is hands down your girl. I can't even begin to put everything down on paper because the amount of energy and time Missy exerted to ensure every single thing was perfect would take hours. Missy knows how to make the entire ordeal stress free from the start of planning through the day of. She knows the best vendors for your style/personalities and that make a HUGE difference. Missy is always available, has a ridiculously high sense of urgency and is super organized. My now husband and I were SO happy we chose her. Thank you and Sadiki for everything!

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    J P.

    Words cannot even begin to express how AWESOME Missy and her husband Sadiki was on our wedding day. Working with the both of them was just a amazing. From the very beginning they helped us formulate a game plan for our wedding in such a way where we were no longer overwhelmed with the whole process. She read us so well and knew what we wanted. She checked in on us, made sure to prioritize our concerns and was just so accessible. She went through everything step by step, handled our events, made every contact necessary and helped us in every way. My husband and I were not from or too familiar with the San Diego area we booked our venue, so we really needed guidance. We could not have asked for anything better than Missy! On the day of our wedding she made sure everything ran so smoothly and beautifully I really could not have asked for more. We had the most beautiful care-free wedding ( unheard of) and it was all thanks to Missy, Sadiki and our wonderful vendors. Without question Missy and Sadiki knew what to do when it came to everything! Honestly! And they knew how to handle all the family members especially parents! My parents require patience and Missy handled every encounter like a PRO! To say the least they truly know what they are doing and I would HIGHLY recommend working with them. Don't give it a second thought. Also, a major plus was that we added their photo booth last minute and they totally accommodated us and it was such a hit for us and most definitely for our guests especially since our event had such a long run time. I could not have had the best day of my life without you Miss with the Assist, from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU!

    Ray D.

    Missy was the best decision that I made during my wedding. My mother is a bit of a control freak and the morning of the wedding she was sipping champagne with me in a pool, because Miss was taking care of EVERYTHING. If there was a problem... I never knew because she was right there to fix it and keep me HAPPY! I felt comfortable with her the moment that we met and I will continue to recommend to everyone. I am the oldest of A LOT OF SIBLINGS, so Missy I hope you are ready to be busy!

    Victoria R.

    I have to start off by saying that having Missy (Miss with the Assist)as my day of coordinator was amazing! I could not imagine my wedding day and weeks leading up to it without her. My wedding was held at the whispering oaks terrace where she had a lot of knowledge and experience at that venue. She also had lots of recommendations for a florist, caters, photography, cake, and more. Missy was very approachable and very helpful every step of the way. She is organized which I love and she made sure she wrote all the details I wanted for the big day. When the big day came around I was so nervous but totally stress free about everything else. She had everything covered! But really, she is just awesome! Everything looked amazing when she showed me the tables and décor before everyone showed up. I was practically tearing up with how happy I was. She also goes through a timeline with you and your significant other before your wedding so you know how the flow of the wedding will be like. She made sure all my vendors where there and that everything ran smoothly and in a timely matter. I can't thank her enough for everything! My special day was perfect! We also rented the photo booth from her and it was great! All our guest loved it! It had so many props and I had copies from everyone's photo booth shots to look back on! My husband and I thought it was a fun part of our wedding! We totally recommend it! All in all if you are looking for an amazing coordinator Missy is the one! She truly loves her job and cares about your special day!

    I cannot even put into a single review how AMAZING Missy is! You need to hire her right away! You definitely need a wedding coordinator for your wedding and Missy is your girl. Planning a wedding during 2020 added more stress than normal, but Missy helped in keeping me sane. I probably texted/emailed her five times a week with questions and she responded within minutes every time! Even on the day of the wedding, I forgot to buy batteries for our center pieces and she solved the problem within minutes and without ever letting me know that there was a problem. She set up all the decorations and made sure we had NOTHING to stress about on our wedding day. During the wedding she made sure everything went as planned and made sure we had everything we needed! We also got a lot of compliments on her husband being the best bartender! Stop looking now and go with Missy! I promise you won't regret it!!!

    Natalia U.

    Missy is an amazing women. She took control and made me feel calm and at ease. She is very organized and always got back to me right away. Her whole team made our wedding run smoothly. We had an incredible wedding day! Thank you Missy xoxo!

    Angelic C.

    MISSY WAS AMAZING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we were looking in yelp for vendors and my husband was really adamant about me having help so I stress myself out . We so happened to stumble upon Missy's yelp page and once we read the reviews we knew we had to book her . We were months away from the wedding and I was busy planning but about two months away things started to come together she was hired as my day of wedding coordinator and she did an amazing job from her being willing to go the venue with the walk through, to throwing ideas and suggestions . She was always open minded and willing to do what she can to make sure we were satisfied ! We held our wedding at the Mitten building in Redlands ca . She was there the day before the wedding to make sure we did our rehearsals and I love that she takes control ! ( in a good way ) very friendly to all our guest too . So the day of the wedding she had great communication with me and everyone there she made sure we were on schedule ! If something did went wrong she made sure it was made right ! Omg I love her I know you only get married once but I would book her again in a heart beat ! Thanks missy for making our day run so smoothly and special too ! We wouldn't have been able to do it without you and your husband !!! Who was also grey at the Photo Booth ! ... YESS you guys she also does photo booths !! Seriously don't look anywhere else she's amazing !!! Thanks again !

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    Lisa J.

    Missy is the BEST! She is organized, dependable, caring, and knows how to execute a fabulous wedding! She worked with us on creating a timeline, checked in with the vendors on coordinating their arrival times, set up, and kept the vendors on track with our timeline as well. She took care of ALL details, big and small, the day of the wedding. We experienced a stress free day because she was there to handle EVERYTHING for us! Words cannot express how wonderful she is at coordinating a wedding! We have another family wedding in the near future and we will definitely have her help us again!

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    Jennifer with Amore Events was a DREAM to work with. She immediately put my mom and I at ease after…read moreour first meeting with her, because she has so much experience and insight to offer. Not to mention, she truly shares your joy. We shared so much excitement and anticipation discussing the wedding together. She always showed up organized and prepared to prioritize what was most important to us. She had a huge hand in making my wedding the best day of my life! We even had HUGE last minute changes, but she rolled with the punches and maintained a positive, reassuring, problem-solving attitude toward it all. She truly made it so my husband and I could focus all of our energy on what matters most. I would absolutely recommend Amore Events to ANYONE. Jennifer is a QUEEN.

    Beyond greatful for Jen. We were lost at the start of wedding planning and had been putting things…read moreon the backburner. We only had our venue booked and sent inquiry's to a few vendors. About 6 months out we new we needed help. Once we found Jen she got us right on track. She actually met us for the first time during our menu tasting for the wedding. She immediately began guiding us and providing invaluable advice, which was much needed. She listened to our vision and helped it come to life. She joined us on numerous calls with our vendors (being flexible with timing, even during Mother's Day). Whenever we had any questions she was quick to respond and was there for us through the entire process. We were able to send her the items like our audio guest book phone, name cards, signs, fans, etc and they magically arrived when we needed them for the wedding. She took away a lot of stress during the planning process and the day of the wedding which made it much more enjoyable and memorable. I give my highest recommendation to Jen and would book her again in a heart beat.

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    Let me start with, I'm horrible at planning anything! My fiancé and I went to view this venue and…read morewhen we tell you we fell in love with how gorgeous it was it's an understatement. The important thing to note here is that they do a lot of weddings! Towards the beginning they were undergoing a lot of changes within staff and it was difficult initially to contact them or get a response which was extremely frustrating. Once it got closer to our wedding day we got a new coordinator named Tessa and she basically saved my sanity because from that moment on I had no issues and felt so prioritized. Be patient with them in the beginning because you're one of many brides they speak to on a daily basis. Once you're wedding day is actually there, it will be worth every single penny. The food was amazing, the DJ is so good and attentive, our day of coordinator Hayley was also really nice and Victoria made sure to ask me if I needed anything she was there to make it happen. I can't stress enough how incredibly beautiful our wedding was and every single guest told us the pictures of the venue we sent did not do it justice. Also, get the horse carriage it's such a beautiful moment I shared with my dad then with my husband. We saw Tessa the next day when I went to pick up some things we left behind and she asked where we were going for our honeymoon and literally within the hour of us leaving she emailed us so many great ideas and recommendations. Lake Oak Meadows is lucky to have someone like her that is so kind, reassuring, goes above and beyond expectations, and genuinely you can tell she loves what she does. Thank you to everyone who helped create our magical day sorry if I was a stressed wreck initially but you guys definitely delivered and made me look good because like I said I can't plan anything accordingly. To see how great it turned out you guys definitely know how to make everything feel perfect. 12.2.21

    If you're thinking about proposing at Lake Oak Meadows, it's honestly hard to imagine a more…read morebeautiful setting. It's adjacent to an INCREDIBLE winery. Grab a bottle of their Grand Cuvée Reserve if you want something bubbly or my personal favorite the 17 Dolcetto Reserve (an 88point). MMM baked fruit and toasted oak. The property itself feels peaceful the second you arrive. The lake, the oak trees, the open sky -- it all comes together in a way that feels natural and romantic without trying too hard. There's something about being surrounded by rolling hills and water that just makes the moment feel bigger and more meaningful. One of the BEST parts about Lake Oak Meadows is how many perfect little spots there are. You can walk along the lake at sunset, find a quiet corner under the trees, or use the rustic barn and open fields as your backdrop. The light in the evening is especially stunning -- soft, golden, and perfect for photos you'll look back on forever. It doesn't feel crowded or overly formal. It feels calm. Intimate. Like you can take your time and really be in the moment. That's what makes it such a special place to ask such an important question. If you want a proposal setting that's naturally beautiful and unforgettable without feeling staged, Lake Oak Meadows is truly something special. I would be HONORED to be sneaky and take your proposal photos here! Email: hello@amandacantonphoto.com Instagram: @amandacantonphoto

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    Annette made my wedding day incredibly magical! Everything I possibly could've wanted to go…read moresmoothly DID go smoothly. I was expecting to be quite anxious on my wedding day, but Annette made sure that everything was working out the way that it's supposed to, so I had no stress! Annette also took care of some hiccup with our dessert caterer so that way I wasn't handling it myself which I greatly appreciated. Love Annette and everything she touches is magical!!!

    We met Annette from Classic Touch Events at a vendor event at the Lake Arrowhead Resort, and from…read morethat moment, we knew we could trust her to help us plan our wedding. Annette joined our planning process just three months before the big day and immediately jumped in to help us build our timeline and ensure everything was in place with our vendors. She was always just a call or text away--so responsive, kind, and helpful any time we had questions or needed guidance. When it came to the day of the wedding, we fully trusted Annette to handle it all--and she did! From coordinating vendor setup to working with our venue on food and beverage, managing the timeline, and even overseeing setup and teardown, she truly took care of everything. We didn't have to worry about a thing, which allowed us to actually relax and enjoy our day. If you're looking for a calm, organized, and experienced coordinator to help make your wedding stress-free and seamless, I highly recommend Annette and Classic Touch Events. She was such an important part of our special day, and we're so grateful for her support!

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    My husband and I got married in April and hired Soiree to do our floral design. Sheila, Jen, and…read moretheir team did an amazing job making our vision come true. They are truly talented. Soiree was easy to communicate with via phone, text, and email. Sheila even found ways for us to save money by reusing some of the florals from the ceremony for reception. That was a very honest and realistic way for us to stay in budget but still have the florals of our dreams. They were prompt day of the wedding. In addition, we were worried about not having enough time with our photographer to complete the flat lays; Sheila accommodated this and allowed my husband and I to pick up the flat lay flowers the day before for this to be done (her idea!). We highly recommend this company for florals for your event! We would hire them again!

    Sheila and her team at Soirée brought our vision to life! We are so extremely happy with every…read moresingle arrangement that they made for us. My boutonnière was so much more than what I expected and my wife's bouquet was incredible. It's one thing for us to say that we loved our arrangements. But we had so many of our guests tell us that they were beautiful. The consultation was so helpful. We sent over our inspiration board/mood board and we discussed everything we wanted and didn't want. Sheila also brought us around the shop to show us different flowers she thought would work well and was so open to all of our suggestions. We highly highly highly recommend Soirée!

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    THANK YOU, Samantha!…read more Samantha was my wedding reception coordinator this past January (2012). My husband and I tied the knot in November and decided to celebrate with 75 of our closest friends and family at Longshadow Ranch Winery in Temecula. Longshadow was the perfect venue and Samantha was the perfect coordinator! We could not have asked for a better person to help plan and organize our event. Samantha is friendly, personable, organized, efficient, and energetic. The day of our event, Samantha was the first person to arrive and the last person to leave. Everything turned out better then we could have ever expected. All of your hard work and dedication made our event extra special =)

    Words will never be able to express how much Samantha helped me with my wedding. I could not have…read moredone it without her! We checked out Longshadow back in November of 2011 for our wedding a year later. Longshadow is a beautiful venue, of course, but what absolutely sold us on the place, was Samantha. She was so sweet and SO WELCOMING! We never felt like we were being hussled. Coordinators at other venues can be so pushy and "salesy" which is such a turn off, but Samantha was nothing like that. She was so genuine, we had to get married where she was! For the entire year of planning, Samantha was there for me! No matter what I needed, she would try and help me as best she could. Any questions were answered, and phone calls or texts answered or returned right away. Heck, I even called her when I was freaking out about guests of horror, and she calmed me down! My own future hubby couldn't even do that! I really could not have survived the year of planning without her. As it got closer to the wedding, Samantha heard from me much more, and NEVER made me feel like I was bugging her. She helped me with vendors, gave me some great ideas (we served pies at our wedding thanks to her ingenious idea!) and let me bounce my own ideas off of her. She was not only a wedding coordinator, but a great friend! The day of the wedding, she was SUPERWOMAN! I do not know how she did it, but she managed to coordinate all of my vendors, bridal party, family, and STILL I felt like she was always next to me, asking how she could help me. She did so many little things for me, that I can never list all of them, but I will never forget! I could not have lived through my day without her. She made me wear a bib while drinking red wine before the ceremony (thank goodness because I ended up needing it,) made sure my photographer got all the shots I wanted, made sure all my songs were played, MADE SURE I ATE (huge help,) took me outside for a breather if I needed it, calmed down unruly guests, and ultimately made me feel like someone had my back that day! Like I said, words can never express my appreciation for Samantha, and I know that my wedding day was such a success because she was there to help me. Sam, you're the best!!!

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    Events By Ari

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    My husband and I got married in April and hired Events by Ari for coordination. Ari was amazing!!…read moreShe was very communicative, positive, and organized. Her expertise in planning and experience was evident from the start. Every concern or question we had, she responded promptly. She is easy to contact via email, text or phone. The month of, she helped us navigate many hurdles that came up; i.e. our venue coordinator quitting and finding a DJ. She provided resources and advice to make sure everything went smoothly. The wedding day, my husband and I did not experience any stress as Ari took care of it all. She set up and torn down everything for the event. She helped us stay on track with our timeline and ensured everything was in place for a smooth day. Ari was a huge part of why our wedding truly was an incredible day! We would hire Ari again for any event as she and her team are phenomenal!

    Working with Ari was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very…read morebeginning, Ari's warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail made us feel so comfortable and cared for. She went above and beyond to ensure everything ran seamlessly, and because of her, I was able to be fully present and enjoy every moment of the day without worry. Ari has such a calming presence and an incredible ability to anticipate needs before you even realize them yourself. She genuinely cares about her couples, and it shines through in everything she does. Thanks to her, our day felt effortless and stress-free--something every bride dreams of but few get to experience. I cannot recommend Ari highly enough to any couple looking for someone who will bring both heart and expertise to their wedding day. She is truly a gem, and we are so grateful for all she did for us.

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