My husband has been working with Katie to plan our date nights for over a year now. We are two very…read morebusy people who love to have fun and eat good food. But left to our own devices we will watch bad TV and order takeout. Katie has revolutionized date night in our home. We now have a wonderful tailor made date night planned for us once every 1-2 months. She even pings my husband to remind him it is time to go on a date. While this might seem odd to some for us it is a total win. She sends my husband 3 options for each date night that includes a restaurant and an activity in each. She some how always knows the best new and under the radar restaurants and activities. I end up feeling really taken care of by my husband because I know that no matter what, we always have something fun planned and it is an amazing break from our very busy working lives. I know Katie also plans weekends away and date nights even when you are on vacation. I can't wait to try her other services!

Katie planned my husband's 50th birthday surprise party and it was SMASHING!!! She found a…read morefantastic chef who came to our home and cooked dinner for 10 of our friends (the chef made all of my husband's favorite things, and he's a picky eater!) and organized the entire thing. She made sure everyone parked in the right places and was waiting at the door when we arrived for the "SURPRISE!" I didn't do a THING, either. I told Katie where all of the china and crystal was and she even set the table while I was out with my husband, creating the ruse. Katie is extremely creative and she has a joie de vivre that is contagious and infects all of her planning and ideas. She's detail-oriented and definitely worked with me to create my vision, customized to what my husband would want, infused with her creativity and fun. So perfect!

In a nutshell, I highly recommend Jennifer's wedding services for your big day! I recently got…read moremarried in July of 2014 at the Los Altos History Museum and I do not think I could have done it without her! Jennifer acted as my day of coordinator and helped me plan my wedding! Before the wedding: Jennifer was easy to contact, I sent her countless emails and chatted with her frequently. She gave me a list of to-dos leading up to the wedding and reminders as it got closer. She came with me to visit the venue twice, was flexible with the schedule, and communicated with all of my vendors leading up to the wedding! Jennifer also sent me timelines of what would happen during the day (almost by the minute)! The day before the wedding, Jennifer helped our bridal party through the rehearsal and even had the officiant (her husband) there! She calmed my stresses to say the least! During the wedding: Though my vision was quite simple, Jennifer helped me execute it to the fullest. After our initial run through Jennifer knew exactly how things needed to run and look , I did not have to ask for a single thing to be changed. Vendors knew where to go, things were set how I wanted them, and she never once asked me for anything (and neither did the vendors). Everything was perfect! She even helped me write a beautiful wedding sign at the last minute!! She was never stressed and that really kept me at ease! Our officiant, Jennifer's Husband also did a fabulous job!! We gave him little direction, keep it short and sweet, involve the guest, and make it fun. He did all of those things and more. I've had many friends compliment how wonderful the ceremony was! At the end of the night Jennifer also took the time to keep many of the mementos I would have forgotten. She saved my bouquet, boutonnieres, the speech my maid of honor wrote, and the little knick knacks left around the venue. It was so nice to get to leave and not worry about all of those things at the end of the night. Overall, Jennifer was absolutely wonderful to work with! Having people who know what they are doing during your wedding is essential!!! I would highly recommend her services as a wedding coordinator and her husband as an officiant!!!

Great to work with. I appreciate guidance that she provided. It was my first time to a officiate…read morea wedding and she walked me through the process. She also help me keep my nerves down. I thought the wedding and reception that night hit the marks for the bride and groom.

Ceanna at JHE turned the stressful prospect of bringing off a big party into a very fun event we're…read morestill getting compliments about. I was amazed how many times I heard her say "Don't worry about that; we'll take care of it." We had never used an event planner before, being strictly DIY people. After this experience I'd not do a big event without them. Five stars!

If I could give Jane Hammond Events 6 stars, I would! As someone who has to plan big corporate…read moreevents, I feel very fortunate to have Amy Trapp and the entire Jane Hammond Events team behind me. They are amazing executors and can essentially bring anything you want to life. I've worked with Amy for two years in a row, the first party with 350 guests and the most recent party with 800 guests. Both events, different in scale and theme, were executed so well by the team and had rave reviews from the guests. The quality of their food is off the CHARTS and is always a highlight for the guests. The amazing food makes me want to hire them for my events year after year but the level of service, creativity, kindness, attention to detail, and execution seals the deal. If you have any hesitation about booking them for your next event, don't. So many thanks to Jane Hammond Events for always going above and beyond and making my job less stressful. ;)

I had the pleasure of working with Colin from the Event Firm for our first school prom at Plank. A…read morefirst for our schools, and a first for Plank. It turned out BEAUTIFULLY. The DJ really got the crowd up and you could feel the vibe from the students. I didn't hear one complaint. They even had karaokee for the students (which they loved). It was easy to plan everything from the balloons to the dance floor. I would highly recommend them for your event planning needs. I'm sure we will be back to plan for another prom.

I first heard of The Event Firm when I organized a company event at Plank in Oakland. The Event…read moreFirm -- and specifically Colin -- were great to work with. I used The Event Firm for the third time for an event in our offices. They provided a holiday photo booth and professional Santa. For the photo booth, Colin will give you options for the photo template that you can customize for your event. Our Santa (Tom) was great and even had elaborate balloons for the kids. The only hitch I've had is payment, but issues were resolved because Colin was able to come into our office for payment. Highly rec The Event Firm -- they put on good event and Colin is great to work with!

Sadie is coordinating my wedding which is in March of 2010 in Oakland, and she has been amazing!…read moreJust in the last few weeks she has recommended vendors, visited my wedding site, and gotten me organized! I feel confident she will make my vision happen, she is so organized and great with vendors and with keeping me in the loop. She has also made some great recommendations about making my wedding more eco friendly without increasing my budget, in fact some of her recommendations have saved me money! Sadie is so easy to get along with and really puts everyone at ease. I know i'm in good hands.

Sadie helped two people that weren't super jazzed about planning a wedding forget that they ever…read morehad any hesitations. I really don't know how we would have pulled it off without her. Our wedding was the best day ever thanks to Sadie and her team. We did full planning, I really wanted someone there with us every step of the way. We found it super helpful. I scoured the internet searching for someone that felt right, not someone you'd see on one of those horrible wedding shows judging your every move and convincing you of all the things you needed. Feeling very discouraged after speaking to planner after planner, I had a call with Sadie. I just knew after that call that she would take care of us and it would be a really great working relationship. She is warm, welcoming and most important - down to earth. Every detail was taken care of, even ones we would have never thought of. She has a great network of partners that really helped us out, from lighting to makeup. It all worked out with great people. Sadie was great about scheduling calls with us to make sure we were on track or just to check in and see how we were doing. All super helpful. Before, during, and after the wedding, countless family and friends raved about Sadie and how great she was. If you're on the fence about getting a planner DO IT - its the best thing we did. And do it with Sadie.

In addition to deciding to get married, one of the best decisions we made was hiring Elizabeth…read moreBainbridge as our wedding planner. From beginning to end Elizabeth guided us through the process, offering her opinion when asked, helping us focus our own thoughts to create an event that was a reflection of who we are as people. She has worked at nearly every wedding venue in the Bay Area and with most of the vendors. We saved so much time and energy in deciding on a venue and hiring our vendors due to Elizabeth's contacts. When we reached mental or emotional roadblocks in the process she skillfully guided us through the pros and cons and helped us come to a decision that we felt good about. Probably more than anything else, we appreciated how Elizabeth took care of everything large and small on our wedding day. We didn't have to stress about logistics, timetables, or anything else. We could just enjoy the experience and be present for each other. The wedding itself was perfect in every way. While we were showered with compliments about the wedding, we knew that those compliments were largely due to Elizabeth's hard work, creativity, and professionalism. She orchestrated a flawless event, and in doing so helped us create memories that we will never forget. In short, Elizabeth is a pro and an absolute gem to have involved in every aspect of your wedding. We couldn't have pulled it off this well without her!

Jill is AWESOME- we loved working with her as our wedding coordinator! She made everything go so…read moresmoothly- my husband and I could not get over how well everything went on the day of the wedding. In addition, her kind and relaxed demeanor really put us at ease and we always knew we were in good hands. Would definitely recommend!!

We had the amazing opportunity to work with Heather and the All Set Events team for a recent client…read moreevent and we couldn't recommend them more. From excellent communication to flawless day-of execution and incredible attention to detail, All Set Events truly sets the standard for event planning. Nothing was overlooked - decorations and interior design, logistics and timing, food/beverage/refreshments - everything was intentionally considered, cohesive, and truly professional. And just as importantly, the All Set Events team is warm, graceful, and incredibly hospitable which makes working with them a stress-free and truly delightful experience. We couldn't recommend them more and can't wait to work together again!

I met Heather several years ago while working on a non-profit fundraising gala. I've done the…read moreflower arrangements for this event many times over the years and I can honestly say working along side All Set Events is a pleasure. Her team comes in focused and organized but without the attitude you sometimes get from event planners. Just watching them set up is amazing--every staff member has a floor plan and job to do. Just like a "well oiled machine" they get the job done as quickly and efficiently as possible! They are always in control of the situation and I actually have fun watching them set up. All Set Events handles everything from the coordination of sound and light production, food and beverage service, to stage and decorations. Setting an atmosphere and creating a dramatic first impression is what All Set Events does best. Each event's success depends on all of these things coming together in an organized and united way--and Heather and her team do it with ease. There are always several different vendors at these huge events that have questions and Heather and her team are always the "go-to's" for answers. What I love about All Set Events is if they don't know the answer they will work to get it for you. This is a breath of fresh air in an industry that is sometimes plagued with big egos. I can honestly say I have never met anyone like Heather or her team. They are always willing to go up and beyond for the people/companies they are working for. Working beside them is a pleasure and always makes my job easier!! Tamara Matthews Owner--Janet's Flowers

I needed the uplighting for my wedding and my wife found this website…read more I made a phone call and agree with the price which actually it's very affordable and lower than any other lighting company to what kind of uplighting I was looking for my wedding Surprisingly, Robert did something beyond the limit and he added 2 more lightings from what we have already agrred on just to brighten the ambience even more beautiful. Nothing can top this service because he gave them to us free of charge. Two thumbs up!!! For this service I would absolutely recommend any couples that were looking for affordable lighting to use Robert from gene productions - Chandra -

I needed last-minute uplighting for a birthday party and Robert completely saved the day. The…read moreproduction team is professional, responsive, friendly, and does awesome work. We just uploaded the pictures today from my camera and are so happy we decided to light the room. It really makes all the difference. Thanks again!!