Where do I begin with Maryssa, there are too many good things to talk about! Maryssa was one of the…read morefirst people we hired for our 08/18/18 wedding in Healdsburg, CA at a private estate. Maryssa was super responsive from beginning to end and went above and beyond to help us with every single question we had for her (and believe me, I had a lot - paragraph upon paragraph long emails lol). Communication was super quick and helpful, every single time. We initially hired Maryssa for the Standard Package but after an extremely busy season with my job, I was overstressed and needed to up the help I needed from Maryssa. Maryssa was super accommodating and helped work out a reasonable fee in addition to the package we had already signed on for. Our first venue meeting was easy and felt like we had it all figured out (even though there was still lots to do) Maryssa was super composed and took notes the whole time. Shortly after, I received an e-mail with all her notes and the next steps I needed to take on the planning journey and recommendations for things I had asked for. It was nice meeting with Maryssa at the venue and being able to discuss my vision and at no point did she try to pressure me in any which way, just gave me helpful advice when needed. She really works with you to make your wedding come to life. Maryssa was so on top of emails and contacting other vendors leading up to the wedding day, it gave us some time to focus on all the little details we had left to do. It was nice not to have to try and figure out all the schematics and check all the lists a million more times. Day of wedding...my husband and I have been married for all of a week and we keep talking about how perfectly smooth our wedding day ran if there was a hiccup we sure didn't know about it! And that's one of the main reasons for hiring a coordinator but, I doubt everyone is as blessed with a Maryssa on their side. Maryssa went above and beyond in every aspect and was constantly checking in on us during the day and making sure we had everything we needed and letting us know when we were gearing up for dances or cake cutting, etc. By the end of the night, Maryssa still had a smile on her face (despite running around in 93-degree weather all day back and forth from the ceremony and reception sites). She seriously did it all without one complaint about heat, exhaustion, etc. She's a rock star! If you're looking for someone you can put all your trust in, look no further, Maryssa is your person for your big day! I would recommend her a million times over!

Sharing a recent and disappointing experience when planning for our wedding in March 2019. We…read moreDecided to work with Maryssa from Hannah Smith Events. Before employing her services, we had already located a potential venue in Sonoma county that we were interested in. Fortunately, Maryssa had an existing relationship with the venue and accompanied us for our first meeting. All was good until we realized the venue was too small and location too far for family to travel so we requested Maryssa search for other venues in the Bay Area. From the very beginning we were clear the bay area was a preference but Sonoma/Napa was an option. In addition Hanna Smith events clearly advertise covering the Bay Area, however, from the moment we focused on viewing venues outside the wine country we felt an immediate disengagement from Maryssa. We were sent a few locations to view, but it seemed as though no thought was put into the selections. We were taking the lead, initiating meetings and basically doing a lot of the work we thought we were paying for. Our situation is a little unique. We had less than eight months to plan our wedding and currently we live in two separate counties, Australia and Northern California. We planned our visits so that we could both be here for wedding appointments. One particular scheduled appointment was to view a venue in Pleasanton. This turned out to be our venue of choice and although Maryssa sent us to a neighbouring site, we had In fact sourced the venue some time ago ourselves. The actual day of the appointment Maryssa did not call but emailed us saying she was sick and couldn't make it. What was most disappointing, is that Maryssa did not offer to send anyone in her place and was then leaving the next day on a personal trip for a week. We attended the meeting by ourselves and attempted to do the negotiating alone. We paid for a full service planning package and were left feeling unguided, frustrated and stressed after six weeks of no progress. After feeling we were initiating the majority of the work and ideas, we decided to part ways and employ another planner to help us. The difference in service is worlds apart and we now feel completely supported and on track with our new planner who is 100% invested and excited to help us plan on our journey. We understood the deposit was non refundable but we reached out to provide feedback to the business owner, just to be heard and express our feelings, and although she agreed to refund a token amount (less than a third of our payment) this was basically to make us go away. She completely sided with Maryssa without engaging us in any discussion to understand our point of view and to discover our experience with her business. Not what you would have expected by a business owner that should care about customer experience. There are always two sides to the story but in all honesty, as the paying customers, we felt completely ripped off and deeply regretting our decision to choose Hannah Smith events to plan our wedding.

Great experience decorating at this venue space. The staff was professional, cordial, and easy to…read morework with throughout the entire process. My team and I had the pleasure of creating a beautiful custom backdrop for our client's special celebration, and the venue provided a wonderful setting to bring the design to life. To see more of our work and this event, visit www.fourfortyfourevents.com. -- Four Forty Four Events

We got married earlier this month & loved everything about hiddenbrooke! From the moment we toured…read morethe venue with Brett, we knew it was for us! Throughout the process of planning our big day, Tejoni was incredibly helpful & was always super responsive to our questions and concerns. The day of our wedding was amazing & we didn't have to worry about anything. Tejoni, Brett, our banquet captain, Eric & the entire hiddenbrooke team did a fabulous job and the entire wedding was seamless. We got so many compliments on the food ( it really was the best wedding food we had ever had) and Tejoni & Eric ensured we got to eat and helped us keep the evening organized and that it was everything we wanted it to be. We are so sad our wedding is over because it so wonderful and we 1000% would recommend this venue to anyone and everyone!

Wow! Just had an event at the Lake in Placerville, Ca! That coordinating team was beyond amazing!…read more They said on the day of the wedding I could enjoy the wedding and all would be don't by the team and they were not mistaken! It was unbelievable! Lorie,LaShawna and ALL the others were sooooo wonderful to deal with. Everything was as we talked about and exceeded our expectations!! Afterwards all of our belongings were put out together and ready to go! Would recommend them , no problems with response time or getting things done! Thank you so much for one of the best days ever!

Review This team is NO. FREAKING. JOKE!!!…read more I had my wedding on May 11th and the day couldn't have gone more perfect, and that's thanks to this team. Jessica & LaShawna are freaking stars! The planning process was seamless. I was so impressed with the attention to detail at the wedding venue walkthrough. We walked the entire venue, bounced ideas off each other for placement of every single item, and built a schematic. They even measured the venue to know exact placement of tables, chairs, etc. Planning the wedding was so easy/smooth thanks to the planning tools and check ins. Our rehearsal was straight to the point and very easy. We didn't need the full two hours allotted by our venue because they were on top of everything! Then came the wedding day. Our bridal salon overlooked the venue, so we were able to see the progress throughout the day. THEY WORK HARD!! and I mean, they pay attention to every single little detail to make sure the place looks beautiful and perfect. It was so impressive, we all couldn't stop talking about it. The wedding day went seamless, on time, and without a single issue. Jessica and LaShawna were there every step of the way, speaking to each other through their own personal headpieces. If anything came up or if I had any questions, they were there and ready to help where needed. My wedding wouldn't have gone as well as it did without them, I promise. I feel so grateful to have had the best team out there!! We also decided to hire the CLE House cleanup crew which was fantastic as well! Janet did a great job and cleaning/tidying up fast and making sure we got back all of our stuff. Thank you so much for being the reason why my wedding day went so perfectly CLE House!!!

I have worked with Michelle on multiple occasions (weddings and private parties) and she's always…read morebeen professional, prompt, and great to work with. Communication was always amazing and things are always organized. Highly recommended for parties and gatherings, big and small!

I was extremly disapointed with Lisa. We went for Lisa because of the good reviews but she made a…read morelot of mistakes in our wedding and left me, the bride, unintended a few important times, on the wedding day. Before the wedding, during the communication with vendor, Lisa made several mistakes with what I communicated and cause extra wasted time for me to clarify back and forth. Eventually I jumped on the call with the vendor themselves and it was much easier to just get things aligned without Lisa in the middle. During the wedding day, she asked me if it's ok to not have the napkins folded in the way I previously asked for. I was shocked because she never said it was a problem until the day, when I'm literally stressed out and in the middle of putting on makeup. She treated it like it's not a big deal to never do the things we previously agreed on! And gave me some attitude like I'm asking a lot. During wedding dress change, she lost my makeup artist, left me with no one in the bathroom trying to change, confused and annoyed. Also, she made a few mistakes in the arrangement, missing decorations that we previously told her to. Seriously, I feel like the effort she put into my wedding is not worth the price she asked for.

Lisa is AMAZING. We selected her month-of planning package for our wedding at Brindare and could…read morenot have been happier. She is super responsive, organized, and kind. Since she works at Brindare so often, she knows everything about it and everyone who works there. She helped us curate a custom menu during our tasting when we were torn between options, answered our (many) questions during the lead up to the wedding, kept in constant communication with updates, and made everything run super smoothly on the day of. She took everything out of our hands so we could relax and enjoy the day. We also had a hiccup at the wedding that Lisa handled professionally and with discretion. We would choose Lisa again and again!!

Kristine did a phenomenal job coordinating our wedding, offering multiple packages that allowed us…read moreto choose how much time we needed her while planning, in addition to, executing our actual wedding day - the ceremony and the reception. Although I had a skeleton or idea of what my husband & I wanted our wedding to look like (color scheme, concept boards, size of venue, timelines, etc.), she was able to help really clarify details, bring in new suggestions, and point out so many things that we didn't even think of. As an event planner, it was comforting to know that she had experience with so many different ceremonies and parties, whether it be events in banquet halls or ceremonies in the SF Civic Center. Her funny, yet serious, personality made it easier to relax and build trust with her. She was easy to get ahold of (but then again, I wasn't exactly the type of bride that reached out to her constantly - not that it's a bad thing!) What she helped us accomplish was incredible. She - assisted in planning - reached out to vendors if we were experiencing trouble - sat down with us and laid everything out to help create a visual - coordinated with vendors prior to the wedding day and on the actual day - executed the timeline & worked alongside the DJ as MC My husband & I began planning a formal and small (120 guests) event only 5 months prior, and Kristine was able to come in a month before the wedding and accomplish so much with us and for us. Thanks so much to Catalyst Events!

My now husband and I found Jessica on The Knot website. We liked the look of her romantic…read morephotographs and how natural the people in the pictures looked. From our initial contact we knew we had found a true professional and someone that would be easy to communicate with and work with us to capture our wedding day. Prior to our engagement photo session Jessica was there for us when we wanted to run our outfit choices by her. She had great tips and was excited to share her expertise. We had an amazing time with her and she helped us feel comfortable in front of the camera. It was an opportunity to get to know Jessica and see that she was easy going and had an excellent eye for photography. Prior to our wedding day Jessica worked with our wedding coordinator to understand the locations we would be in and the timeline of events. On the day of our wedding Jessica was incredible. She was relaxed, organized and on top of getting all the important moments on camera. Jessica is an excellent communicator and helps set up the shots that will blow you away when you see them. After our wedding we had fun seeing the sneak peaks that she provided. Jessica is a social media whiz and her blog post of your wedding is something to look forward to. When we got our full wedding album we couldn't stop smiling. Jessica captured all the pictures we wanted and much more. She pays attention to all the details and after a whirlwind wedding it is a treat to see pictures of all of your guests and the decor of your wedding. Jessica is an amazing person and photographer and we would recommend her to anyone looking for someone to capture the important memories in their life. She is worth every penny!

Words cannot begin to express how thankful and grateful my husband and I are for Jessica Angeline…read morePhotography capturing our engagement photos and wedding. Jessica listened carefully to exactly what we wanted in our consultations and meetings prior to our big day. She was extremely organized and on top of every detail. I have three grandparents who attended the wedding (ages 92-97) and she was able to get the family photos completed right after the ceremony. We will cherish those photos forever! We had expressed that we wanted more candid photos and that is what we got. It was so much fun to look back and relive the day as well as see special moments that we were unable to see. Even better - she had a preview up on her website less than 2 weeks after the wedding which we were able to enjoy while we were honeymooning in Italy. Jessica's professionalism and work ethic is above and beyond. I would highly recommend Jessica Angeline Photography!

What a great addition to our film premiere event! Rebecca was super friendly, quick response every…read moretime, and a super easy booking process. This is a local small business, not a franchise or big business so they may have less scheduling availability than some others so I'd book early as possible. Another plus, the price was lower than other quotes I got for a similar package. We ordered a custom backdrop and she worked so hard to ensure it arrived on time and looked good. Double checking formats, late night reviews, and steaming the banner the day of... Rebecca went above and beyond. Our guests had such a great time taking pictures, from young to old, solos to big groups. It was perfect for our reception to get people acquainted with each other in a fun no pressure way. And we had some tech issues with our event so it helped keep guests engaged while we sorted out the laptop on our end. I ordered the custom backdrop, unlimited print on site photos, and the red carpet add on for 3 hours for around $825. Every thing was worth it! I will definitely be keeping my backdrop and using this service again. 10/10 would recommend

Great set up, great pictures, and great price!! My guests had a great time using the photobooth at…read moremy wedding! I would definitely recommend