Lorena & her team were ok. But, not great. I would say have as much communication and make sure you…read moreget an answer on all details regarding your wedding. Our wedding was supposed to happen in the midst of Covid-19. But, had to get postponed to the following year 2021. Long story short everything was about money for them. I wanted to change to an outdoor venue since it was more safe for our small 85 guests. But, they made it seem like they couldn't find outdoor winery in Valle de Guadalupe. Here I am contacting places 7 months before my wedding. Everywhere I called they're was availability. At first everything was going great and little things started to fall out of place. Keep in mind that all the planning started in December of 2019. I would say that you need to stay on top of everything! I mean everything! Keep asking questions or state your concerns. If you want a certain vendor at your wedding I would say contact them directly. Going thru Lorena Cardenas will cost you an arm and a leg. I had three different vendors and was less than half the price. Taco stand guy $240 for 100 people, Mariachi $600 for 3 hours and also a music group for $500 for the whole night. My biggest complaint was getting a call literally 4 weeks before my wedding that the church was missing a document. I sent all the documents that was required in July of 2020 and why are they telling me about this 4 weeks before my wedding? I was so stressed out!! Literally, had to call several churches in LA to get this paperwork expedited to Ensenada within a 2 weeks. Also, I had the DJ call me the night before my wedding asking me for the type of music I wanted him to play. Which was so weird because I wasn't even prepare for that phone call. I told him to play newer hip-hop and Spanish music and that didn't happened. When it was time to our bridal party to enter he didn't even announce their names. Other things happened during our wedding planning that aren't worth sharing that bother me. I would say STAY ON TOP OF THEM!! Ask questions and state your concerns. Food: Guest rated it 8/10 Flowers: Guest rated it 9/10 Music DJ: Guest rated it 7/10 Planning: Couple rated it 7/10 Bar: Guest rated it 9/10

We had a destination wedding for a little under 200 guests. We put it all in the hands of Lorena…read moreand her team and so happy we did. The venue decor was gorgeous, food was delicious and the event super organized. We are still over the moon with how perfect it all was.

Gina was my planner for our May 2026 wedding at Rancho Bernardo Inn, and she did an absolutely…read morefabulous job. From the very beginning, working with Gina gave me complete confidence that every question would be answered and every detail would be handled. On the wedding day itself, I never had to worry about a thing because I knew she had everything under control. Her strong working relationship with RBI was incredibly valuable throughout the planning process and made everything feel seamless. Since I'm not local to the San Diego area and didn't always have a clear vision of exactly what I wanted, Gina's recommendations and guidance were invaluable. Anytime I needed vendor suggestions, she immediately sent thoughtful recommendations, and whenever I wanted to dive deeper into details, she made it happen. We met in person multiple times leading up to the wedding weekend, and she helped bring all of the details together so beautifully. She was always available to answer texts or calls, which made the entire process feel so much less stressful. I really appreciated how Gina truly followed my lead and helped execute the vision we wanted. By the time the wedding weekend arrived, I didn't have to think twice about anything -- it all came together so perfectly, and it truly was the most wonderful weekend. I'm so grateful for everything Gina did to make our wedding such a special experience.

Choosing Gina as our planner was one of the best wedding decisions we made! Knowing that we could…read morelean on her expert advice as we were choosing vendors + her willingness to quickly answer questions big and small was such a weight off our shoulders. Gina is such a warm and confident person, with deep connections across the SD wedding industry, which is exactly the kind of energy and expertise you want surrounding you on your wedding day. I can't recommend her enough - having Gina as your planner is a wedding decision you will NOT regret! We heart you, Gina!

Being a Type A person, I had already found most of my vendors before deciding that we needed a…read morecoordinator for our big day. What initially drew me to I Do Weddings... was her team's familiarity with San Diego wedding venues, and especially with our venue, the Scripps Seaside Forum. From our first consultation with Melissa, through every call and email, we immediately felt at ease knowing she was by our side. Melissa truly made the wedding planning process so much easier. She was incredibly responsive and always had an answer to my many questions in the months leading up to the wedding. I never felt like I was bothering her or asking too much, and knowing we had someone experienced and dependable to turn to made such a difference. On the wedding day, Melissa and her assistant coordinator, Elena, made sure everything went according to plan. My husband and I felt completely stress-free that morning because we knew Melissa and her team had everything under control. We were able to simply enjoy our day and be present in the moment, which was exactly what we wanted. I would HIGHLY recommend Melissa and her team to anyone planning a wedding. We are so grateful for everything they did to make our wedding day so seamless and special!

I've had the pleasure of working with Melissa from I Do Weddings and Events on several weddings,…read moreand every single time I find myself thinking, "This bride is so lucky to have Melissa!" She is incredibly professional, organized, kind, and truly one of the sweetest wedding planners I've ever worked with. She has such a calm, warm presence, which makes such a difference on a wedding day--not only for the couple and their families, but for all of us vendors working behind the scenes. Melissa works frequently at The Scripps Seaside Forum in La Jolla, and she knows this beautiful venue inside and out. Her experience there really shows in how smoothly everything comes together. I also have to mention her vendor recommendations. Everyone she brings onto her team is wonderful--professional, talented, and simply the best at what they do. As a wedding photographer, it is always such a pleasure to work alongside Melissa because I know the day will be beautifully organized and the couple will be very well taken care of. I highly recommend Melissa and I Do Weddings and Events to any couple looking for an experienced, caring, and genuinely wonderful wedding planner. She is an absolute gem!

Macy planned my daughter's wedding and everything went so smoothly! She did a great job of…read moreplanning, made minute adjustments until everything was set up perfectly, handled last-minute requests with aplomb, and was so calm and collected. Highly recommended!

We could not recommend Ivory and Stone more highly as a wedding coordinating team and I don't think…read moreI can put into words how grateful we are to have found them. We worked with Sarah primarily and everything felt so seamless from start to finish. She was on top of every detail and available to answer any of our emails with our many questions throughout the process. She guided us through many meetings with our vendors and with our venue. I was so much more relaxed the day of the wedding than I thought I would be, solely because of how detail oriented and organized Sarah was. I had full trust and faith that everything would go as smoothly as possible because of her. I truly cannot imagine having done our wedding without them!

Annie is amazing!! My husband and I loved her and our wedding was so beautiful. I had called a few…read moremonths prior to the wedding and she answered all of my questions and we absolutely loved her when we met in person. She understood what we wanted and really got our personalities. Thank you sooo much for a wonderful experience

Annie Marshall with Weddings by the Sea did an amazing job with our wedding. She made it fun as…read morewell as meaningful for both my wife and I as well as the guests. She is very easy to work with and I would recommend her to anyone who asks. Its also pretty cool to be married by the Mayor of Avalon. Thanks Annie Troy and Lauren

Juliette and Dillan from Awesome Events by Jessica were the best. From a personalized smoothie Bar…read moreto making sure the kids had everything they needed, hosting family feud to subbing in on the pickle ball court. They made sure everything was just perfect all day each day and there was not a stone left unturned.

I absolutely loved working with Jessica to design, plan, and execute our wedding day…read more She really knows the wedding industry and has so many tricks up her sleeve on making sure everything is thoughtfully planned. She is very solution centric so there is literally no challenge that arose that she wasn't comfortable tackling. What we appreciated about her most is she is VERY customer service oriented. She always responded to us quickly, offered advice, and looked out for us. I will never forget... when she arrived to the bridal suite, she brought me some delicious caffeine teas so I can get a boost of energy because I told her I was exhausted and didn't sleep well. It is such a small gesture, but meant a lot to me (I felt so cared for). She truly goes above and beyond and we will absolutely be keeping her in mind if we need to plan any events in the future. We love you Jessica!

Korie was absolutely wonderful as our coordinator the past weekend. She was incredibly attentive…read moreand precise throughout the entire planning process, and on the day of our wedding, she truly gave me peace. That sense of calm was so helpful, especially in a moment where everything can feel overwhelming. Thank you Korie for making my day so much better, you were the cherry on top! What stood out most was how detailed she was and how confidently she knew exactly what she was doing. She had a clear plan, handled everything smoothly, and always knew what needed to happen next to keep the day running effortlessly. Most importantly, she knew our venue very well, had many years of experiences working at Paradise Point so everything was just so fluid. Even though there were small hiccups here and there, Korie knew how to solve it without having to bother me. Thank you for making sure I felt at peace on my wedding day. I would highly recommend Korie to anyone looking for a coordinator who goes out of her way to make sure all of your needs are taken care of. She made a huge difference and helped make our wedding day feel stress-free and well organized. Before my wedding, I interviewed a number of people and Korie stood out the most to me. I love that she is always so energetic and lively, I need that kind of person around me. Always nearby to make sure I was taken care of with whatever I needed. Thank you Korie for giving me a magical experience the past weekend, I can't thank you enough! :)

We recently used Bliss events for our wedding at Kona Kai on May 22. Ashley was absolutely…read moreincredible and truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, she was responsive, organized, and always quick to answer texts and questions throughout the entire planning process, which made everything feel so much easier and less stressful. On the wedding day, she was completely in control. Anytime things felt even slightly overwhelming, Ashley stepped right in and handled it before we even had to think about it. She made us feel supported, taken care of, and genuinely able to be present for every moment. We are so grateful for everything she did and cannot recommend her enough. She truly helped make our wedding day perfect!!

THE BEST HIRE!!!! Christine and Lavish were recommended to…read moreme by a friend at work. She said her sister was a wedding planner and created beautiful weddings. She was not wrong! I am so impressed by Christine and her team. My husband and I were engaged for over a year and Gabriela took care of us in the beginning from getting a vision board together, a color palette selected, and an overall concept/theme put together. They recommended different vendors and were realist about setting a budget. I originally found their online aisle planner website difficult and hard to navigate at first and learned to really appreciate it down the road. It wasn't that it was hard to navigate more than I didn't take the time to explore all the different features. It was a life saver for me and later turned into my wedding bible because it housed all my vendor information, payment schedules, important dates, seating chart, checklists, and more. Fast forward to the month before the wedding. Christine was amazing and set up all our final vendor meetings, etc. she made sure all the vendors talked to each other and coordinated everything with the hotel. She took care of all the vendor logistics, COI, etc. Which at the time, I didn't realize was a lot. She was crucial in selecting our decor and creating the timeline. The day of the wedding comes and Christine was there bright and early setting everything up. We had an attendant, Tiffany, assigned to the bridesmaids, another one dedicated to the groomsmen, Christine setting up in the reception hall, and later, Diana, a runner and they all were amazing! They were there the entire time of us getting ready and making sure we could connect with Christine as she handled the vendors coming in. They made sure we were taken care of, checked in, and never left. Diana was also a life saver and had my shoes ready for me to change into after all the photos. I could go on for days and never capture how much Christine and her team truly helped us. They helped set up, tear down, managed my family and guests, managed all the vendors, and handled all the melt downs. They were the absolute best hire! I am truly impressed and am forever grateful to Christine and her team. I 100% recommend Lavish & Co. for any wedding. They were truly amazing and went above and beyond, exceeded all expectations. My husband and I are not the easiest people and I know that. But, Christine and her team were so gracious and accommodating throughout the whole process. I have no complaints. Thank you Lavish for making my wedding a beautiful dream come true!

We cannot say enough great things about the Lavish Wedding Team, and especially Gabriela! From the…read moremoment we met Gabriela, it was clear that she wasn't just a wedding planner--she was someone deeply invested in making our wedding day a reflection of us as a couple. She took the time during our very first meeting to ask about our personal story--how we met, how my husband proposed, and what made our relationship unique. This was something no other planner had done, and it immediately made us feel like we were in the hands of someone who truly cared. She has become more than just a wedding planner, and is now one of our friends. Our wedding was a beautiful blend of two distinct cultures, and Lavish went above and beyond to ensure that every detail honored both of our traditions in a way that felt seamless and cohesive. Gabriela found creative ways to incorporate elements of each culture into the decor, ceremony, and reception, making our celebration not just special, but incredibly personal. Her thoughtful approach to merging these cultural elements was absolutely perfect, and we were so grateful for the care she took to ensure everything felt authentic and meaningful. On top of all that, the Lavish team was incredibly attentive to every last detail. There were a few last-minute challenges on the day of the wedding, and they handled them with such grace and professionalism that we didn't have to worry about a thing. If you're looking for a wedding planning team who will go above and beyond to make your day as special as it can be, look no further than Lavish.

I really wasn't going to write a review but my bridesmaids, family members and even a few vendors…read moreurged me to do this due to the way I was feeling through this process. I chose Sara because I immediately loved her outgoing personality and felt we clicked. She was kind during our meetings, and I truly believe she wanted my wedding to be successful. Unfortunately, as planning progressed, I often felt like I was doing much of the coordination myself. Several details from our meetings were forgotten, vendors frequently contacted me directly with questions, and I ended up handling tasks that I had expected my coordinator to manage. The biggest example was collecting vendor insurance for the venue, which I had forwarded to Sara months in advance but ultimately had to gather myself just days before the wedding. On the wedding day, there were also several communication issues. Some décor wasn't set up as outlined in my planning documents, guests weren't directed to sign our guest book, and my bridesmaids often stepped in to help coordinate. I had nine bridesmaids ready to assist, but they shared that when they asked where things should go or how to complete certain tasks, they were often met with uncertainty or dismissive responses rather than direction. Several members of my bridal party and family also commented that Sara seemed overwhelmed or disengaged, which made it feel like my wedding wasn't a priority. This was the BIGGEST issue. Everyone makes mistakes but to treat others as if they are a bother and that you rather be somewhere else...that's not good at all. I also noticed my wedding wasn't showcased on her Instagram like others. No pictures taken like her other events she put on her social media. I'm assuming I wasn't someone who fit into her aesthetic. That said, I truly appreciate that Sara showed up and helped keep the day moving. Wedding coordination is a demanding job, and I wish her nothing but success as she continues to grow in her business. I also want to give a special thank you to her assistant, SARAH DOWLING. She was incredibly kind, personable, proactive, and always looking for ways to help. She went above and beyond for both my bridal party and my guests, and her support made a huge difference on our wedding day. She is the reason why I am giving this business 3 stars instead of 2. And the fact that regardless of her attitude, Sara W still showed up. Overall, I believe Sara Waldrop has potential, but my experience left me wishing for stronger communication, follow-through, and attention to detail. I hope this feedback helps her continue to grow, and I genuinely wish her the best!

I had the honor of working with lovebirds Event planning. Very professional in everything, very…read moreattentive to every detail, every moment, from the beginning to the end, without a doubt she is the best for your next event