Wow, where do I even start? Kellie and her team are magicians!!! Kellie is a hidden gem and I can't…read morerecommend her enough! She is of many talents, and a one stop shop for weddings. As a florist, a baker, a planner, and everything in between, Kellie and her team has deep passion for their art and create magic. With her own rental company, Kellie has beautiful chairs, tables, backdrops, you name it. She also has a huge network of vendors, including florists, bakers, sign makers, etc. From the bottom of our hearts, we'd like to thank Kellie and her team for making our day seamless and so much fun! From food tasting, to decorating the reception space, Kellie has made our wildest dreams come true and we are forever indebted. She went above and beyond over every details, creating menus, decorating, setting up and breaking down, handling my veil, dress, etc. Thank you Kellie and team for all your guys' hard work. I am still in awe how you guys did it all ! We were able to fully be present on the big day and enjoyed every minute. We had the best day and couldn't have done it without you guys!! Thank you for your high level of professionalism, expertise, an eye for design, and above all, you guys moved seamlessly the day of the wedding, allowing us to simple enjoy the day. What a blessing!

Kellie and her team are amazing! We found her about 2 months before our big day and she was able to…read morebring our vision to life in such a short amount of time! She is very professional and knows exactly what she is doing so you can just sit back and enjoy your big day. Our day ran smoothly (from my point of view lol), she handled everything behind the scenes and anything I needed or anything I had forgotten, Kellie came through! I will definitely book her and her team again if I plan on doing another big event!

From the first time we met Valentina, we realized she is extremely knowledgeable about the…read moreindustry, professional, and fun to work with. She went above and beyond, was very personable with us, our wedding party, and family. She coordinated with all the vendors for both our ceremony rehearsal and the day of the wedding, she planned and ran the ceremony rehearsal, worked with venue coordinators and vendors to set up a timeline. She also kept us on schedule the day of the wedding. She was also involved in setting up the ceremony and reception decorations and even added her own touches, to improve upon what we designed. We can't recommend her enough as a wedding coordinator. Her hard work ensured our day was relaxed and ran smoothly.

Valentina is a guarantee for your every party !! She organized a fairytale birthday for me. She…read morehelped me to choose a nice and comfortable location for my guests. Really analyze all aspects. Trust with closed eyes!! The Italian style stands out. Sandra

We had a great feeling about Evelyn when she called us for our intro call at the exact time…read morescheduled, not a minute late, and suffice it to say, our instincts were right--she did not disappoint. My husband and I were just married this past August, and working with Evelyn is the reason we were able to stay sane. She is incredibly organized, and her process allowed us to enjoy wedding planning rather than being stressed out about deadlines. I talked to other friends planning their weddings at the same time as us with different planners, and they seemed WAY more stressed out--their planner either needed to be pushed at every step of the way, or was stressing them out about made-up deadlines to keep them moving. Evelyn's process was about the order of operations--you need your venue first, then you can find your photographer, then entertainment, etc. She made it so the decisions we needed to make felt bite-sized, rather than focusing on everything all at once. I'm honestly sad that our wedding is over because it means we won't be working with Evelyn on a regular basis, but she's the reason that everything came together so nicely and we can't say enough good things about her!

Evelyn is simply the best! We worked with her for ~10 months as she helped us plan a wedding in…read moreunder a year for October 2023. We loved how knowledgable she was of the wedding industry specifically within San Diego, and how she took a very direct & no-nonsense approach to planning (but don't get us wrong, she was certainly still fun to work with!!). We were completely lost when it came to planning as a whole, and she made the entire process so streamlined. We found that she was *especially* helpful when it came to picking a venue - we were so overwhelmed with all of the options available, and truly didn't know where to even begin. After just 1 or 2 conversations, she managed to take all of our ambiguous thoughts & feelings, and distilled them down to give us just a handful of venue options that she thought we would love. Turns out... wow, she hit the nail on the head! We loved all the options she presented us with and her #1 pick for us was, well, our #1 pick too! She took this approach with all of our vendors which truly made it so easy to make a quick yet informed decision. On top of all that, she did an INCREDIBLE job taking my abstract thoughts on an overall design and managed to pull off an absolutely remarkable setup. Nearly every guest told us it was the most amazing wedding they had ever been to - seriously. She is a magician and I only wish we could work with her again!

I clicked with Heather from the very first call. She took the time to get to know us and our story,…read moreanswered all our questions and it felt like talking to a friend. We wanted a wedding that felt personal and intimate: with meaningful details and moments of connection that would outlast the weekend. Heather understood the vision perfectly. We never followed up with anyone else. The journey of planning was also so much fun. The whole team is so attentive, proactive, and collaborative, I never felt overwhelmed. They handled all the coordination, contracts and scheduling so I could focus on the fun parts :) They replied to every thought, idea and question in the essay length emails I sent! Heather thought of things we never would have, down to whether our chairs would actually be comfortable for a long night. I am still in awe of Heather's eye for detail and how creatively and beautifully she wove our story and the people who shaped it into the design: the puzzles and picnic baskets at our Haldi; the garden party of our dreams for the Welcome Dinner; the handcrafted canopy for our ceremony; my painted flowers in the invitations and reception decor - the details still make us smile. I spent my wedding weekend celebrating with the people I love and truly being in the moment. The team took care of everything, from making sure I had water throughout, gluing my broken earring back together, to straightening my veil before I walked down the aisle. I am so grateful for everything. Heather and team are more than just planners to us, they became family.

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Heather and the Amorology team! From day one, their…read moreattention to detail and creativity were next-level. They took our vision, elevated it, and brought it to life in ways we could have never imagined on our own. Throughout the entire planning process, they were thoughtful collaborators - always listening, guiding and finding fresh, beautiful ways to make the day feel uniquely "us." What impressed us even more is that this was a venue they had never worked at before, and they absolutely blew us away. You would've thought they'd been designing events there for years - they understood the space instantly and transformed it flawlessly! On the wedding day, they didn't miss a beat. Truly. Their team was on it from morning to night, managing every moving part seamlessly. We never had to worry about a thing and they handled it all with so much grace, calmness and professionalism that we were able to be fully present and just enjoy the day. We highly, highly recommend Amorology! Working with Heather and her team was one of the best decisions we made. Our day was a dream, and we owe so much of that to them!

If you're looking for a wedding planner who will go above and beyond to make your wedding day…read moreeverything you've dreamed of, look no further than Lucy. My wife and I are both very detail-oriented, and we knew we needed someone incredibly organized, experienced, and proactive. Lucy exceeded every expectation we had. We would joke that aside from deciding to marry each other, hiring Lucy was the best decision we made for our wedding! From the beginning, Lucy was responsive, thoughtful, and on top of every detail. She addressed all our concerns, helped us select amazing vendors, offered wonderful suggestions for our pre-wedding day and farewell brunch, and provided clear, printed timelines for everyone involved. We also had some unique logistics to navigate, from sourcing faux florals due to allergies to coordinating hair and makeup for two brides who wanted to have a first look. Lucy was exceptionally patient, thoughtful, and helpful in working through every detail with us. She even coordinated with our friend who put together our dessert bar, answering questions and making sure everything was taken care of. We never felt like just another couple on her calendar. Her knowledge of La Valencia was especially invaluable. She knows the venue inside and out, and it was incredibly reassuring to know she could confidently guide our vendors and navigate anything unexpected. Whenever someone at La Valencia asked who our planner was, they would light up and tell us how much they loved Lucy and that we were in great hands. The staff clearly know and respect her, and you can tell they genuinely admire her and the care she puts into her work. That speaks volumes about the kind of professional she is. All that said, what truly sets Lucy apart is how deeply she cares about her couples. Wedding planning involves so much more than logistics; there are also so many emotions, expectations, and logistics to navigate. Lucy somehow made it all look effortless while always making us feel like we were the only couple she worked with. When I realized I had forgotten to ask my hairstylist how to put my veil in, Lucy immediately pulled out bobby pins and helped me put it in herself! She also helped us bustle our dresses and continually checked on us throughout the evening to make sure we were eating and had everything we needed. These might seem like little things, but on a day with so many moving pieces, those gestures mean everything. We genuinely loved spending time with Lucy throughout the planning process and on our wedding day. She has such a calming, reassuring presence, and our relationship with her came to feel like we were friends. After returning from our honeymoon, my wife and I actually found ourselves saying, "Aww, we miss Lucy!" That says everything about the kind of person she is. Planning a wedding can be incredibly stressful, but Lucy gave us the confidence to let go, trust the process, and truly enjoy one of the most meaningful days of our lives. We cannot recommend The Perfect Knot highly enough. If you're on the fence about hiring a planner, let this be your sign. Investing in Lucy is investing in your peace of mind and your ability to be fully present on your wedding day. You will not regret it!

If you are looking for a wedding coordinator who is meticulously organized, cheerful, a delight to…read morebe around, and well-tapped into venues and relationships with other vendors, you will be absolutely delighted with Lucy Tan at The Perfect Knot. From the very beginning, Lucy was incredible. She was on top of communication with us and all of our vendors every step of the way. Her timeline was remarkably detailed--down to the exact time for helping pin on boutonnières and the precise moment of sunset--and because of her, our daughter's wedding day flowed perfectly. She orchestrated the rehearsal the day before with such a happy attitude, making sure everyone felt comfortable and ready. As the mother of the bride, I especially appreciated how she checked in with me a few times during the night to make sure I was happy and to see if we needed anything (which, thanks to her flawless planning, we did not!). Lucy is truly exceptional, and we couldn't recommend her more highly.

Hire Lindsay!!! Truly the best…read more Lindsay was so fabulous !!! This was the best decision to hire her for our wedding planning. She was incredibly responsive during the entire process, was always willing to hop on the phone or text about some new bridal idea I had, and was just generally such a joy to plan our wedding with. She kept us organized and feeling so good about everything leading up to wedding day, and she just GETS it with decor. she had such good ideas and was such a big help in pulling the wedding weekend together! On the actual wedding weekend and day she was a godsend. We were so organized and on time, she made the whole day feel so stress free and it was the best happiest day ever. It was so smooth and painless and I literally to this day wouldn't know if anything went wrong, she had everything handled! She's also just a joy to work with. hire Lindsay!!

Lindsay was great as our month-of wedding coordinator!…read more She offered useful advice and thoughtful recommendations throughout planning leading up to the big day. Lindsay brought up things I didn't even know I needed to think about. She truly had our and our guests' experience in mind the entire time. On the wedding night, Lindsay handled everything so well, I didn't have to think about literally anything. She always seemed to appear just when you needed her. It felt like she could anticipate things before they happened. Lindsay is a magician. And she was doing things behind the scenes that I wasn't even aware of; I had family members tell me how great she was, and I was confused they even interacted with her but she was really out there looking out for everyone's needs. And she expertly coordinated with all our vendors and was assertive with them when she needed to be. Lindsay runs a tight ship. And if you're having your wedding at Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, you definitely need Lindsay. She knows the venue inside and out, along with the staff and all the vendors who work there. If we'd had the budget for a full wedding planner, we would've hired her to plan the entire event from start to finish.

My flower company has worked with Gabriela Pilar Events (GPE) a few times and it's only been…read moremagical! Each bride we have worked with who has GPE as their wedding planner has been an absolute dream. Not only are the day-of executions seamless, but the wedding goes beyond the vision/design boards she creates! She creates real-life dreams and always makes sure that there is always an added sentimental factor for the couple. The best part, we love that she allows the couples to be in the moment and stay stress-free! The GPE team does it all: Coordination, detailed layouts, walk throughs, meetings, troubleshooting, emergency kits, meeting couples' contractual obligations, even making sure every checklist is met and even packed away at end of the night, etc! As a vendor, we easily can count on her team to send us timelines and set-up coordination on behalf of the bride. We encourage for every bride to find their perfect Fairy Godmother for their big day, and we certainly sing our praises for Gabriela Pilar Events!

We're so thankful to have had Gabi and her team work with us!…read moreGabi was so helpful and took her time to answer any and all questions we had when it came to florals. We provided her with our theme, colors, and she took it to the next level! She gave me an idea of what the bouquets would look like and I had no worries at all because I trusted they would be amazing! The floral arrangements, the center pieces, the arch, everything was beautiful and beyond what I had ever imagined and dreamed of! I highly recommend Gabi and her team!!! Thank you Gabi!!!!!

My fiance and i back in July- August were looking for an affordable wedding planner. We found…read moreTheresa bryan. We could not have found a better wedding planner than Theresa. She is awesome and went above and beyond to make our wedding a wonderful memorable experience. We had a rough time with one of our services before and even on our wedding day and Theresa and her team were like wedding super heroes. They made everything work out and go smoothly. Theresa Bryan is very knowledgeable and on top of things.If you pick Theresa to be your wedding planner you will not be disappointed. And her team is amazing too. We loved Theresa and her team and you will too.

TLDR: Not tech savvy, disorganized emails, requires a lot of management, canceled on us but still…read morecharged us cancelation fees, won't refund day-of-service fees. She is a very strange and frustrating person to work with. She doesn't seem very tech savvy. She chooses to use Venmo but doesn't seem to understand how the platform works. We venmod her payment and she rushed delivered the amount into her account instead of waiting 24 hours. It cost her $25 for the rush delivery and she scolded us for it. We felt bad for her because her response seemed over the top for $25, so we venmod her $25. I know people are struggling right now. Her email chains are also very confusing and all over the place. Most planners use a planning module to help stay organized with clients, but with Theresa, it was a lot of emails and very hard to keep track of. She even got the start time of our baby shower wrong .. the disorganization with the emails might have been the cause. Now onto the primary complaint. We had hired her because she was local to the area that we wanted to have our baby shower. Unfortunately, we were not able to find a venue in the San Diego area. We ended up planning to have the shower at our home. As fate would have it, the shower was scheduled on the day of the tropical storm. Our guests and us felt comfortable as it was going to be at our home. The day before, I had reached out to Theresa to solidify the plans and set-up times for the shower and she stated that everything was good to go. Then, a few hours later, Theresa reached out and stated that the other vendor canceled and that she (Theresa) also felt uncomfortable due to the storm. I understood their concerns. I had two options moving forward - drive to pick up the decor and catering OR cancel the baby shower. We didn't feel confident in our abilities to decorate and set up the baby shower on our own, so we canceled for the time being. In the following week, we discussed a possible new date with family and agreed on 9/2. Because the cancellation was so last minute, we incurred fees with the furniture rental company. What was strange was that even though she and the other vendor canceled on us, they were both still charging us cancellation fees and the costs for flowers. We did some investigating and contacted the other vendor. She stated that Theresa told her that we canceled first, while Theresa told us that she canceled first. When confronted, Theresa stated that she "strongly suggested" canceling but didn't actually use the words cancel. It was very manipulative. I wish Theresa was more transparent. I wish she would have communicated with me and told me her concerns, so we could have come up with a plan. We knew the storm was coming and could have made arrangements to avoid incurring extra costs. Instead, she waited until the last minute to cancel on us. She was dishonest, too, which is really disappointing. My assumption is that she knew what she was doing (telling us the vendor cancelled first, then telling the vendor that we canceled first) so she couldn't be blamed for anything. As of right now, I told Theresa that based on the dishonesty and the fact that I am being billed for cancelation fees due to her decisions, I don't feel comfortable having her move forward with the new baby shower date. I told her that the best course of action is to cut ties. I requested a refund for her hourly rate for day-of services and the grazing table, as the event hasn't happened yet. She declined stating that now, "I canceled." The irony. All in all - I do not recommend her as planner for the disorganization, dishonesty, and lack of customer service. She is not out any money. In fact, the day-of services and grazing table cost $2000, so she made out like a bandit without having to do any work. (Keep in mind that I already paid her $1000 for planning, which of course, I am not requesting a refund on.) I, on the other hand, am being billed cancellation fees and am out $2000. I'm about a month away from our due date but do plan on having this reviewed in small claims.