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    4.9 (75 reviews)
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    Janice L.

    Sheila was my day-of-coordinator for my wedding and I am so glad I went with her! She gives zero judgements because she talks to you like an old friend, but she always provides feedback on how to make your plans/suggestions better and she always looked out for my guests. She was able to work with my venue to get an earlier entry time and she was even able to convince them to set up some rows of chairs for our indoor ceremony! There were so many things that didn't go according to plan, but Sheila was very creative in changing up the timeline to ensure we were on time! To top it off, she made sure my husband and I always had a drink in hand LOL Hire Sheila, you won't regret it!!

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    Alyssa G.

    Sheila was our wedding planner and we can't say enough good things about her. We had our wedding at the Vineyard at 37 High Holly in North Carolina and it was an absolutely perfect day. Her communication with our vendors was thorough and professional and our vendors said that they loved working with her, too. On the day of we were both very nervous, but Sheila went above and beyond to make sure we were stress free and that we enjoyed the day, which meant so much to us. The whole day flowed so smoothly! We absolutely recommend her services.

    Mariella's 18th Masquerade Ball Party!!!
    Milette I.

    Sheila is one of the BEST-EST!!! She will make your planning easy and worry free. Her team is absolutely amazing they will make your dream come true. Our venue design is so elegantly STUNNING!!! Thank you Sheila for all your HELP! Recommend 100% THE BEST PARTY PLANNER!!!

    Eugene J.

    The BEST OF THE BEST! Sheila and her team gets the job done! If you want an all in one dream team- your search is over!

    Daniela M. - The Golden Palmer Wedding | Mira Vista Golf & Country Club | August 17, 2013
    Daniela M.

    My husband and I got married a few months ago (so this review is slightly overdue!), and Sheila was our wedding planner. Summary: Our wedding day was AMAZING! Sheila was a great planner for the following reasons: 1. Planning Process: I hear other's talk about wedding-planning horror stories, and I have to say our wedding planning process was FAR from a horror! Sheila helped simplify options (because there are SO many!), made the perfect recommendations and handled all negotiations and contracts (not my favorite part at all so this was extremely helpful!). 2. Wedding Day = BEAUTIFUL! Everything looked so pretty. Right before I walked down the aisle, I walked through the reception hall. (This was the most discrete way to get to the ceremony location.) I was so focused on getting to the ceremony that it didn't even occur to me that I would be seeing the reception hall in final form. As soon as I walked in, the set up took my breath away. It was such an awesome feeling to be so caught up in my nerves, but then see how beautiful our kings tables, flowers, centerpieces and sweetheart table all looked! It put a big smile on my face right before walking out to see my groom. :) 3. Stress-Free: Sheila kept reminding me as we got closer to the wedding to not stress or worry about anything because she would take care of it. And so, while not worrying about anything a week or two out is probably almost impossible for any bride, I have to say exactly three days from the wedding I literally stopped worrying about everything, ha! Sheila assured me that she'd handle everything, and she did. Things went smoothly on the day of the wedding! 4. FUN! We had SO much fun. I mean, I shouldn't speak for others, but I know I had so much fun! The venue was beautiful; we stayed on schedule; and the vendors were all organized! Everything just came together so well, and Sheila did such an amazing job with making sure this all happened. Our wedding was so beautiful, fun and stress-free. Sheila/Event Solutions - Thank you again for helping us build amazingly wonderful wedding memories! We appreciate all you did before and on our wedding day! What a magical day! Thank you! Cheers! Daniela (and Josh)

    @ The Carneros Inn
    Jessica L.

    If anyone is considering hiring a wedding or event planner, you should definitely consider hiring Sheila Dizon... In a word, Sheila is AMAZING - and indispensable to helping you organise your perfect event. While the initial cost of a wedding planner may seem high, the benefits you gain from having one are priceless... sanity, peace of mind, and absolute confidence that everything will turn out exactly as you envision. My husband and I hired Sheila to help plan our Vows Renewal celebration in Napa. Having attempted to plan a wedding on my own once before (and suffering a nervous breakdown in the process), I knew the enormity of the task - so 5 years later, with the addition of an active 2 year old to care for, I knew I would need some extra help. I met Sheila randomly at a Wedding Fair, and we clicked instantly - Sheila was friendly, personable, genuine, and I knew right away that I wanted her to help me plan my wedding. At the time of the initial meeting, we hadn't decided on ANYTHING - mainly because my husband and I had such different ideas on everything. That's where Sheila stepped in, as mediator, negotiator, and organizer. Taking into account our taste and budget, she organized all our venue site tours, the tasting, the DJ, the strings, the flowers, my hair and make-up artist, table decorations, tree lanterns, toiletry baskets, wedding favors, the rehearsal, the timeline, AND came with me to all my dress fittings! Sheila was such an invaluable resource during the entire planning process, as she has such a wide network of vendors, and each time I realised I was missing something, Sheila came to my rescue with a list of recommendations. She came to the rehearsal in Napa the night before the wedding, then drove back to San Francisco in order to pick up my flowers early next morning and bring them to Napa. On the day of the wedding, I was so relaxed, as I knew that Sheila and her team would take care of everything, and ensure that all vendors knew where to go, and that everything was in place at the right time. The entire wedding day was perfect, everything ran smoothly, and Sheila was by my side each time I needed her - whether it was to hand me my jacket, re-apply my lipstick, bustle my dress, or change my shoes (I had 3 pairs!). And I forgot to mention that Sheila is GREAT with kids! By around 9:00pm, our 2yr old was tired and cranky, so Sheila took him outside and sang/ rocked him to sleep, so my husband could come back to enjoy the party! I honestly cannot say enough good things about Sheila - she has been our friend, confidant and personal assistant over the last 6 months, and I will certainly miss seeing her so often. As another reviewer stated, she does not set limits on the number of meetings, calls, or emails - she always has time for you, and responds to all messages very promptly. Sheila, it's been such a pleasure working with you - you have my highest recommendations, and I'm so glad I ran into you at that wedding fair back in March! :)

    The cake of my dreams!!! Thanks to Sheila
    Erika D.

    There are absolutely no other words to describe Sheila and Event Solutions other than PERFECT. Over the weekend, I got to marry my best friend and everything I envisioned for an intimate destination wedding came alive in front of my eyes. Living in LA and planning to get married in San Francisco was a bit tough. Sheila was highly recommended to me by my wedding venue as an approved vendor. From the day I contacted her until the day of my wedding, there wasn't a single thing she missed. She wasn't just my Wedding Coordinator - she was my Florist, my Caterer, my PERSON every step of the way! From the chairs, the table linens, cake & flowers, colors that I wanted (despite my stress overload) - she calmed me down and made it all happen! No matter how big or small your wedding is, having a coordinator like HER will make you realize how much you need one on such a special day. We were able to RELAX and ENJOY every second of our wedding bliss thanks to Event Solutions and that to me, is what matters most when hiring someone. Sheila - Sherwin and I, and all of our guests loved your work, your personality, your amazing vibes and we know you and your company will make a huge difference in the wedding industry!

    The most BEAUTIFUL bouquet! Am I right??? Sheila is so incredibly talented! Photography: MKF Photo

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    Dreams On A Dime Events & Weddings - SF City Hall Private Saturday wedding at the Rotunda

    Dreams On A Dime Events & Weddings

    (230 reviews)

    West Portal

    Cierra did an excellent job as my month of coordinator for my Millbrae backyard wedding in August…read more She met me several months ahead of my wedding at my family's property to guide me where things should be placed. We had several meetings to ensure I was on the right path and checking off all the to do's. And the day of coordinator was perfect. She knew exactly what to do, never bothered me asking for anything. She kept us on schedule, she did all of the day of set up, coordinated with all my vendors and handled the tips. I was also so pleasantly surprised and thrilled when I came back on Sunday that she and her assistant had put everything away, all decor and staked the tables and chairs and put away linens. Not enough ice arrived and the bar was lacking some items and her assistant went to the store to grab everything. I am SO glad to have hired Cierra because I was fully present during my wedding day and can't imagine how differently and stressful the day would have been without her help. Best money spent!

    Looking for a wedding coordinator? Go DIRECTLY to Dreams on a Dime without any hesitation. Brenda…read morewas our Month of Coordinator and she went ABOVE AND BEYOND.First of all, they did not oversell themselves...I told them what I had already accomplished before even calling them and they said, "you only need month of coordination. you've got this." However, a few months before the wedding I was so overwhelmed with all the detail that Brenda offered to meet and she just helped me organized my priorities and made me feel really good about the progress I had made. She did the same 6 weeks later. OMG, so helpful to keep me going and manage the overwhelm. As the date grew nearer, she started leading more to ensure we took care of those horrible details (seating charts, signage, communication with vendors, table set ups, and the timeline, etc). At every moment she was calm, lovely, relatable, fun, reassuring, and extremely competent. The week before the wedding she came over and took ownership of all the "stuff" (candles, ceremony items, decorations, etc). That felt sooo good. She was great at the rehearsal and made sure "all the cats were herded"so we got through the rehearsal and worked out all the details. The day of the wedding? We were so relaxed and didn't think about a single thing. The tables were set exactly as we had discussed, the ambiance was amazing, every little detail she had taken care of. and then she cleaned up and stored everything for us and then brought it back to us a couple of days later. During the wedding, Brenda was a total ninja....I barely saw her at the wedding as she was in the background making it all happen so we could enjoy our guests. A guest even took a picture of her that makes her look like the super hero she is, LOL! You will LOVE working with Brenda. I cannot recommend her more vigorously. She is amazing.

    Big Day Service

    Big Day Service

    (107 reviews)

    Lower Pacific Heights

    We hired Big Day Service for our wedding decoration and month of coordinator. We had the absolute…read morepleasure of working with Celia, Shirley, and Wendy for our wedding, and we truly could not have asked for a better team. From start to finish, everything was executed beautifully. The decor was stunning and so many of our guests came up to us throughout the evening to tell us how gorgeous everything looked. Every detail felt thoughtfully arranged and perfectly executed. Beyond the aesthetics, what impressed us most was how smoothly and seamlessly the entire day ran. The timeline was executed exactly as planned, everything stayed on schedule, and we never felt stressed or rushed. Many of our guests specifically commented on how organized and well-run the wedding was, which speaks volumes about the team's professionalism and behind-the-scenes coordination. We are incredibly grateful for their hard work, attention to detail, and calm presence throughout the day. If you are looking for a team that will make your wedding both beautiful and flawlessly organized, we highly recommend them!

    My husband and I highly recommend Big Day Service for your wedding floral needs! Celia and the Big…read moreDay Service team are an absolute dream to work with, and took concepts on our vision board to the next level and completely exceeded our expectations! They are so incredibly creative and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. We received so many compliments from guests on the asymmetric floral arch, ground arrangements, bouquets, and boutonnieres. The florals truly elevated the design of our day! On the logistics side, the team is incredibly professional and organized, and they work so seamlessly to ensure zero stress on your big day. Don't hesitate to book them NOW!

    TDE Wedding - Reception decor and MC Otis

    TDE Wedding

    (248 reviews)

    My AMAZING wedding would not have been possible without TDE! We chose the Glitz package with a few…read moreadd-ons, and it was worth every penny. My husband and I received countless compliments on how smooth, organized, and beautiful our wedding was. Thanks to the incredible TDE team, I was able to enjoy the most perfect wedding day. Jessica: Jessica was our main point of contact throughout the planning process, and she was truly amazing. Whether we had questions or requests for the decorators, MC, DJ, day-of coordinator, photographers, videographers, or HMUA, she was always there to help. She was patient, kind, incredibly organized, and never made me feel like my questions were too much. Our Service Instruction worksheet was so detailed that every vendor knew exactly what to expect, which made the entire day run seamlessly. Decoration Team: The décor for both our ceremony and reception was absolutely stunning. Just two weeks before the wedding, I made a major change to our reception backdrop, and the team worked hard to bring my new vision to life. Jessica even arranged for me to see digital mockups after we discussed how important they were to me. Because of that, I was able to completely refresh the design from the inspiration I had shared over a year earlier. My advice: be as specific as possible about what you like and don't like--it really helps the decorators create your vision. Everything was executed beautifully. MC Eric: Eric was phenomenal! We specifically wanted a bilingual English/Vietnamese MC, and he exceeded every expectation. Even our hard-to-impress Vietnamese aunties and uncles couldn't stop complimenting him. He was charismatic, organized, and handled last-minute changes effortlessly. We had to adjust our timeline during the reception, including pausing photos and adding speeches, and he kept everything flowing naturally without awkward downtime. He also perfectly coordinated our unique sequence of dances with the DJ, making every transition feel seamless. DJ Otis: We didn't know who our DJ would be until the wedding day, and we were thrilled it was Otis! He absolutely nailed the music all night. The dance floor stayed packed until 11 PM because he knew exactly how to read the crowd. He mixed current hits with 70s-90s favorites that kept both younger guests and the older Vietnamese crowd dancing. The glow sticks and light-up glasses were a huge hit, and the energy never dropped. Day-of Coordinator Carina: Carina was incredible. She was warm, personable, and unbelievably organized. I thought my planning documents were detailed, but hers were even more thorough! She made me feel completely at ease leading up to the wedding and even drove to Pleasanton to run our rehearsal (an add-on that was absolutely worth it). Multiple vendors and family members commented on how efficient and organized she was. Photography & Videography: Our package included an engagement shoot plus two photographers and two videographers. Sam photographed both our engagement session and wedding, and his work was beautiful. We chose his light and airy editing style, and our engagement photos turned out amazing. On the wedding day, Sam and Christine were fantastic. They captured every moment while making us feel comfortable. One thing I'll never forget was how Sam noticed we hadn't had a moment to ourselves because of nonstop photos. He quietly pulled us away under the guise of a private reception reveal so we could enjoy a few peaceful minutes together. It was such a thoughtful gesture. Overall, I couldn't be happier that we chose TDE. If you're looking for a wedding that's beautiful, organized, low-stress, and genuinely enjoyable, I HIGHLY recommend them. They truly made our dream wedding come to life.

    I had a very positive experience working with TDE. It was easy to schedule a free consultation,…read morewhere we first spoke with Otis, and could ask many questions up front before deciding to move forward. Otis was kind with great attention to detail from the start. Ultimately, we decided with the glam package and our contract was very clear to understand with cost breakdown for removal of specific services / add-ons. I updated it many times with Jessica, our planner, as we made changes throughout the months, and she was always so patient and clear. Our MC Otis did a wonderful job with maintaining flow of the program. Otis was also working as DJ for a good portion of the evening, so props to him! We had closer to an hour compared to 1.5 hours of open dancing because we were behind schedule, but everybody was on the dance floor and he kept the party going seamlessly. Weddings are hectic and there are so many moving parts; we did get behind schedule but we were still able to do everything we wanted to do. Our photo & video services were set to end, but Otis was very professional in discussing with us if we wanted to extend our video services, communicative on additional cost, at the moment. Our photographer, Ben, along with the team Stanford and videographer, Christina, were so fun to work with. Ben was great at providing direction, which is especially helpful since we were not used to posing. I have not received photo & video yet as it has only been a week, but from an experience standpoint, they were attentive to detail, communicative, and glided effortlessly through the event. My makeup artist, Vivi, is the sweetest person. She was super attentive to detail and my particular skin type. I was worried about makeup because I don't wear heavy makeup often. I ended up paying for a make-up trial, and I was so happy working with Vivi that I had no worries for the wedding day. We also added-on make up for our mothers, which Vivi did the morning of. The reception decor turned out so pretty! Everything was set-up as scheduled. I was really happy with the welcome backdrop and name sign. It was also great to take pictures with guests with the backdrop since we had time during cocktail hour. We asked TDE to incorporate a large screen as the backdrop of our sweetheart table, so we found an example from a previous wedding they did, and it turned out exactly as expected. We added the photo-booth, which was so popular with the guests! There were so many cool props and our guests were having tons of fun with it. I also sent TDE a custom drawing that I wanted for the photo strips- and it turned out just like I imagined. We chose Grand Dynasty as our reception venue, and TDE communicated set-up details with our restaurant event manager, Esmond, in the days leading up to the event. I highly recommend TDE and the team that we worked with! Thank you for making it an unforgettable experience.

    My City Hall Wedding - Mayors Balcony wedding

    My City Hall Wedding

    (41 reviews)

    Lower Pacific Heights

    My fiancé and I were planning a large wedding with family and friends, but then settled for…read moresomething a lot more intimate as we didn't have time or desire to plan it on a large scale. In our search for the vendors we found My City Hall Wedding which happened to be perfect for us. They provided a full package that included highly rated professionals - from hair/makeup stylist to photo/video. Instead of communicating with 5 different vendors we worked with 1 single point of contact - Tej from My City Hall Wedding. She guided us through everything we would need on our wedding day - hair, makeup, flowers, limo, photo and video. All in one single package. Tej helped me chose a hair and makeup style as well as flowers. And we completed trusted MCHW with their choice of photographer and videographer - look at their website - the images speak for themselves. On the day of the wedding everything went smoothly without a single worry. Our stylist was on time and was great. The florist delivered the flowers to our hotel room. The car was waiting for us, the photographer and videographer met us at the entrance of the City Hall and guided us through the whole process. Can't thank Josef (our photographer) for incredible photos. Alex - the videographer - captured very intimate and personal moments. Can't thank My City Hall Wedding and everyone involved enough. I have heard lots of stressful wedding stories and have been to a few of these myself. That was not our experience.

    Oksana from Sol Ambiance worked with me for my wedding. Not only she is very knowledgeable about…read moreplants and flowers, but she was also extremely sweet and friendly. Had a pleasure to work with her!!! My wedding arrangements turned out beautiful! Was very happy with it!! On top of beautiful work, sweet and easy personality - She is very affordable!!!

    Tickled Events

    Tickled Events

    (114 reviews)

    Financial District

    Adrienne did an absolutely stunning job coordinating my wedding at UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens…read more It is a challenging venue with a lot of strict timelines and Adrienne navigated everything flawlessly. Adrienne was always incredibly responsive and answered any and every question; she provided guidance throughout the entire process when needed and was always very direct. Adrienne takes all the guesswork and unknowns out of the planning process to ensure you can focus on the things that truly matter. Adrienne's day-of coordinator, Lisa, was a joy to work with and went above and beyond to keep the entire day stress-free. She listened to all our concerns and ensured everyone in attendance was comfortable and taken care of. The value and piece of mind you get from Adrienne's services and Lisa's day-of work are commendable. I highly recommend Tickle Events for anyone that wants an experienced, responsive, and detail-oriented team. I can very happily say my wedding day went flawlessly and is memorable for all the right reasons.

    We are so grateful for Adrienne, Lotus, and Iris! Our wedding venue was a particularly tricky one…read moreto work with - with many rules (since it was a live botanical garden and research center), tight timelines, and a limited number of vendors we could work with. The Tickled Events team helped us to execute our wedding flawlessly and they were so communicative, kind, and helpful throughout the process. Highly recommend them to all, but especially anyone getting married at the UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens! Thanks again for making our dream wedding possible!

    Blooming Wed

    Blooming Wed

    (53 reviews)

    Pacific Heights

    **UPDATE**: Lisa is now threatening me with LEGAL ACTION, accusing me of "defamation" when I've…read moreonly shared my honest experience on Yelp. I've had no updates from Lisa since our last email on Feb 21 (over a month ago). At that time, she replied she was consulting with "industry experts" and will get back to me. Rather than reaching out to me personally she hired a lawyer to threaten me in the hope I will take my honest review of my experience with Blooming Wed down (photo of legal letter attached). I signed a wedding planning contract with Lisa and found myself needing to terminate it merely two months later. The process has been incredibly stressful and disheartening. Throughout it, I had the opportunity to meet with ~15 wedding planners both domestically and internationally, and gained a lot of insight into the wedding planning industry and contract nuances. I'll start my review with objective observations and end with my personal experience. **Strict Signed Contract** Lisa's contract is one of the strictest planner contracts I've ever seen. It does not have an Act of God clause that protects clients, meaning if anything happens (the venue is destroyed, a hurricane comes, the couple is sick, pandemic round 2...etc) she will not refund for any reason. She did not even give out refunds during COVID. This leaves her clients extremely vulnerable to unforeseen circumstances. **Problematic Payment Structure** This is how Lisa's payment is structured: flat $15k fee or 15% of the total wedding cost, whichever is higher. It's not unheard of for a planner to request payment this way, but it's incredibly uncommon. This arrangement creates a conflict of interest, as it may incentivize steering clients toward pricier options. Also, she requires 50% upfront, while many planners I talked to only required 30%. **Budget Transparency** Lisa's services are not for budget-conscious clients, or even clients who have a budget at all. In the two months she was my planner, she failed to provide any estimated vendor costs and we never talked about my budget. I specifically asked her for a sample cost breakdown of a venue and waited a month for her response. I never received it. All of the other wedding planners I met with sent me a cost breakdown for FREE immediately after the intro call. They did this without being asked to. **Communication Challenges** I've experienced a lack of responsiveness from Lisa during our entire two months together, from our initial interest form (1 week delay) to our most recent email on which she said she would consult about our partial refund request (it has been a month without an update from her). Between her vacations and other wedding clients, I never felt my project was a priority for her. **Personal Experience** I'm deeply disappointed with the services provided by Lisa. Our decision to terminate our contract was difficult. Due to immigration issues, my father can no longer enter the USA in the foreseeable future so my partner and I have to relocate our wedding to a country unfamiliar to Lisa, rendering her services impractical. We signed our contract November 2023, encountered this problem in January 2024, and immediately let Lisa know of our situation. Despite our efforts with Lisa to find a amicable solution and many touch-points with her, my partner and I eventually landed on requesting a partial refund. Lisa refused to refund any portion of the $7.5k , even though it is written into our contract that she has the power to do so AND despite her agreeing verbatim that she did not provide $7.5k worth of service. At this point we have no date (we were considering years 2025/6/7), no venue, no vendors booked. We don't even have a budget breakdown. We have only had one venue tour with Lisa. It's evident that she has only completed a fraction of the work (2% to be exact), yet insists on keeping the full payment. I dislike posting a one-star rating to a small business, but I feel the need to be transparent and caution future clients about Lisa. It is crucial to choose a wedding planner who demonstrates flexibility, understanding, and a willingness to accommodate unforeseen circumstances. Unfortunately, Lisa's refusal to adapt to our situation and the issues outlined above do not align with her premium pricing. For me, Lisa has broken my trust and it feels like theft that she is keeping $7.5k for one hour of work. I urge potential clients to consider these factors carefully before engaging Lisa's services.

    We had the absolute best time working with Lisa! Hands down the best decision we made for our…read morewedding - Lisa helped my now-wife and I plan our wedding which took place in the fall of 2023 at Nestldown. Firstly, she knows Nestldown through and through as a venue - it has a bunch of uncommon and often difficult to navigate rules and restrictions. This meant that we didn't have to worry about surprise venue fees or fines, and instead could focus our attention on how we wanted to use the space instead. Lisa set month-by-month goals for us, which meant we were always confident that we were on track and didn't forget about certain things. This made the process so much less stressful for the both of us. She handled communicating with and following up with all of our vendors too - a blessing that can't be understated. Wedding planning is a constant stream of decision-making, which Lisa made so much easier by listening to our wants and needs and suggesting vendors, designs, timelines, hotels, and so much more. She made it so that our responsibility was to choose between a few, generally all great options rather than having to sort through the unlimited amount of choices. As an aside, Lisa has impeccable taste and knew how to execute our vision better than we could have dreamt of. We're still in love with our table settings! We were most impressed by the wedding day itself - Lisa managed all the stress of logistic so we could enjoy the day without a care in the world. Sometimes we could hear time-pressed questions being asked by vendors over the walkie-talkie, and Lisa responding to each of them expertly. None of those logistical challenges ever made it to us - and while with us, she and her team were focused on ensuring we had everything we needed and were having a good time. Our wedding went off without a hitch, and everyone had an amazing time!

    Event Solutions - eventplanning - Updated August 2026

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