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!

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!

We had the pleasure of working with Sonya for our big day, and we couldn't be happier! From the…read moreinitial phone meeting, both my husband and I were impressed with Sonya's calm, professional demeanor and her ability to quickly connect with us on our vision for the wedding. Through out the whole wedding planning process, Sonya was such a joy to work with! She eased our pressure and nervousness with her extensive knowledge in the wedding industry, providing us a list of her recommended vendors, giving us suggestions and directions for timeline, etc. Sonya was on top of everything and excellent at coordinating between vendors. The wedding day went way better than our expectation- no mishap no deviating from the timeline, all thanks to Sonya's magic behind the scene work! Both my husband and I are very thankful to have her as our wedding coordinator, and will highly recommend her to our friends and family. Thank you Sonya for being a part of our special day!

I can't recommend eventsbysonya enough. She also has a balloon account: @balloonsbySonya, and has…read moredone a few of our events! From gender reveal, baby shower, to our son's first birthday. Sonya is very professional and we have trusted her many times to help bring our vision come to fruition. I give her a theme, a color palette, and all creative freedom to make our venue "pop" and it always comes together beautifully at the end. Main photo backdrops are always a main attraction and she brings the showstoppers, giving every one of our parties that wow factor. We have also used some of her background arches/custom boards, and various party rentals item from the a la cart menu, which even included a bounce house! It's a great one stop shop for your party needs. The balloon arches also last awhile, we have brought home arches to hang up at our house post parties, and they've lasted up to an extra 4 months! Sonya is always on time, easy to talk to/ plan with and really listens to what you want your vision to be. Working with Sonya has been a great joy and will definitely continue to come back for future events planning!

Michele is a godsent. She is truly amazing at what she does and it shows! We worked with her…read morethroughout COVID and she was with us through various date changes, venue changes and the whole time she was extremely kind, friendly and just flat out amazing. Throughout COVID, she reached out many times to check in and was so sweet even when I was sad about having to change our date. She provided amazing referrals whenever I requested them. She truly was a key component in my fairytale wedding day vision coming to life! We had an issue with our mirror photobooth falling through and she found us a new one within weeks of our wedding date. On the day of she helped out everywhere she could and she worked tirelessly with our venue coordinator to ensure the day went seamlessly. During our ceremony right before my grand entrance, I saw my son run into the reception tent (lol) and she was right behind him chasing to make sure he was safe. We had an issue with our cake collapsing and she reached out to the vendor to ensure they knew we would be reaching out for a partial refund. At the end of the night, she assisted in packing all of my belongings so that I did not need to lift a finger. She was truly amazing throughout our entire experience with her. She made wedding planning less stressful throughout a crazy time and I'm so sad that I don't have any reason to text/email her anymore, lol. Michele, thank you soooo much for everything that you have done for us. Words cannot explain how grateful I am for you!!! XOXO, Mrs. Rodriguez

From the owner: There may not be a science to love...but there is to planning and coordinating the perfect wedding…read more Our devoted design team will take the chemistry you found in your relationship and mix it with elements of style and uniqueness to lead you effortlessly through the details. With a personal touch and a creative eye, we will plan and execute a warm, intimate event. Whether it's vintage charm, a touch of whimsy, or a dash of modern elegance, we love experimenting and pulling components together to create the perfect combination. First comes love...then comes The White Planning Co.

I'm so thankful we found Heather and Willmus Weddings! As we…read morestarted our wedding planning process, we wanted to explore how a planner could help us, even as someone who already handles corporate events. I'm so glad we found Willmus Weddings! Heather was wonderful from our very first call, and we appreciated having the flexibility to choose between partial or full planning. During our first in-person meeting, she helped us identify what mattered most in selecting our venue. We ultimately chose partial planning based on our venue, Kijamii Overlook at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and she found us incredible vendors to complete our day. As we got closer to the wedding, I couldn't have imagined how grateful I would be to have Heather to rely on. She kept us on track with every little detail and was always ready with a thoughtful opinion whenever we had questions. On the day of our wedding, Heather and Ava were absolutely fantastic! I was able to trust them completely to set up our decorations exactly as I had envisioned, while we enjoyed getting ready and sharing our first look. Throughout the reception, Heather made sure we actually got to eat, including trying our appetizers and sitting down to enjoy our dinner.

What an incredible experience it was working with Heather, Christophe, Ajji, and their day-of team!…read moreHeather helped us pull off an incredible wedding (~120 people) on a very short (3-month) timeline for a venue that required a lot of hands-on coordination. She recommended amazing vendors (Rudy's Tacos, North Coastal Floral, and Party People DJ) and streamlined communication so everything came together seamlessly. Heather and Ajji worked with a high level of attention to detail to get everything set up, which allowed us to truly relax and soak in the entire wedding weekend, from the rehearsal through the big day. Everything ran smoothly, and Ajji handled all the moving parts behind the scenes. Christophe is an incredible photographer and made us feel completely at ease throughout the day. He captured everything perfectly and was an absolute pleasure to work with. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better team to bring our wedding to life. If you're looking for a group that is organized, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in making your day special, we can't recommend them highly enough!

We could not recommend Sweet Blossom Weddings more highly! Jasmine Serrano was absolutely…read moreincredible throughout the entire planning process. She was professional, exceptionally organized, responsive, detail-oriented, and always warm and reassuring. She made us feel genuinely supported, listened carefully to what we wanted, and helped bring our vision to life even more beautifully than we imagined. On our wedding day, Jasmine and Emily's calm, capable presence allowed us to relax and be fully present with each other and our guests. She handled every detail seamlessly and was always one step ahead. Beyond being an amazing planner, she is incredibly kind, patient, thoughtful, and genuinely wonderful to work with. Our wedding was everything we hoped for, and we are so grateful to Jasmine and the entire Sweet Blossom team for making it such a special, unforgettable experience!

Our lead planner, Jess, was truly incredible and we cannot recommend her enough! We absolutely…read moreloved working with her throughout our wedding planning process. From our first conversation to 12am on the night of our wedding - Jess was there to guide us, ease any concerns, and make sure that the day was perfect. She was always responsive and kept us on track without making us feel stressed or pressured, even when there was a lot to do! We didn't have a clear vision or design going into the planning process, but Jess was patient with us and ultimately designed and executed a day that was better than we could have ever imagined ourselves. She provided us with tailored vendor suggestions that fit our needs and style, and we were beyond thrilled with each of our vendors! It was clear that she and the Sweet Blossom team have strong vendor relationships and recommendations which was a huge benefit to us. Not only is Jess incredibly organized and good at what she does, but she is also personable and fun to talk to! We already miss our frequent emails and phone calls with her now that our wedding is over. We would highly recommend Jess, and the entire Sweet Blossom team, for anyone looking to plan a San Diego wedding.

We hired Wild Thyme Catering for our wedding and was truly a hallmark of our entire reception!…read more We had about 100 guests for our wedding with buffet style meal along with hors d'oeuvres and desserts. Throughout the entire selection/planning process, each member of Wild Thyme was professional and quick to respond, which made it that much easier for us. Guests continue to rave about the food that Wild Thyme provided, noting that it was some of the best food at a wedding they have ever had. Some thought it was a restaurant and wanted to make a reservation! For anyone considering Wild Thyme, would give my highest recommendation, experience was A+ all throughout.

I needed a caterer for a backyard couples baby shower for 50-60 people. I started with a small home…read morebased business in an attempt to save money and panicked, messages not returned. I asked a friend who is a chef and she said she used to work for Wild Thyme, I spoke to Sophie in the office and she quickly suggested a lunch menu of salads and sandwiches with cake and macarons for dessert. I asked to make changes and it was not a problem. She coordinated delivery of tables, chairs, and umbrellas on Friday. The catering team of Sasha and Sam arrived at 10:30 Sunday for 1 pm start. They used the garage as a staging area, Then they put out the tablecloths and paused so I could add the wreath centerpiece then put in the umbrellas. The buffet tables for, lunch, beverage station, and dessert were lined up and decorated along the side of the yard. They wrapped black tablecloths around our trash and recycling cans and bused the tables. We had coolers with beer and sodas but judging by the leftovers we could have gotten by with their tea and lemonade. This was like having a restaurant in the backyard. It is expensive but top quality and eliminates a lot of worry. I would do it again.

Courtney is the best coordinator ever, we would give her 100/5 stars if we could! She had such…read moregreat attention to detail, we didn't have to worry about a single thing on our wedding day. All night we were singing her praises to our guests. If you're thinking about hiring her, don't wait! Heather's flowers were also beautiful, and after I told her my favorite flower is Queen Anne's Lace she made sure to place a little in every arrangement :)

We cannot recommend Breezy Day enough! Courtney Dahl was amazing from start to finish -- incredibly…read moreresponsive, organized, and so easy to work with. She met with us multiple times before our wedding at Bali Hai and was always willing to help with our non-traditional ideas and make them happen. She made our wedding day completely seamless, and we were able to relax and enjoy every minute knowing she had everything handled. We also had the pleasure of working with Heather Dahl as our florist, and she was equally wonderful! Heather brought our vision to life so beautifully and was incredibly easy to work with throughout the entire process. We are so grateful to have worked with both Courtney and Heather through Breezy Day. They truly went above and beyond, and we could not recommend them more!

We truly cannot say enough incredible things about Molly & Rachel. From the very beginning, they…read morewere thoughtful, decisive, warm, and genuinely invested in bringing our dream wedding to life. They were so much more than wedding planners they became our besties throughout the entire process. They answered every single question we had, big or small, and somehow always made everything feel easy and manageable. Their guidance, expertise, and calm presence made us feel completely taken care of leading up to the wedding. And then came the wedding day... WOW. They executed everything absolutely perfectly. I genuinely cannot express what a lifesaver they were. My husband and I truly got to feel like guests at our own wedding because Molly & Rachel handled EVERYTHING. Every little detail, every moving piece, every unexpected moment, they had it covered before we even knew there was something to worry about. They even helped with our dog, making sure he was picked up on time and taken care of, which meant the world to us. That level of thoughtfulness and attention to detail is something we will never forget. They also connected us with the BEST vendors the best food, music, flowers, bar, and overall vibes. Every recommendation was incredible, and our guests are still talking about how amazing everything was. We completely trusted their judgment, and they never steered us wrong. We don't know what we would have done without them. They didn't just plan our wedding they made the entire experience joyful, stress-free, and unforgettable. We are forever grateful for them and would recommend them to absolutely anyone getting married.

We knew we were in good hands from day one when Molly sent over a 15-page checklist...music to a…read moreType A bride's ears! When we say we had a perfect wedding day, we truly mean it. Every detail was thoughtfully handled, and nothing was overlooked. The level of care and attention they brought to every aspect of the day was incredible. Even the smallest details that mattered deeply to us were executed flawlessly. Throughout the day, we felt completely taken care of. Their calm professionalism allowed us to be fully present and enjoy every moment with our family and friends. Rachel even made a mid-dinner stain on my dress disappear as if it had never happened. And while we know they can't technically control the weather, we're still convinced they found a way to turn an 85% chance of rain into the most beautiful sunny day imaginable. We are endlessly grateful for the care, creativity and heart they brought to our wedding. It was everything we dreamed of and more, and we couldn't have imagined a better team by our side. Some people are meant for days like this, and Molly and Rachel are two of them.

If I could give DJ Abel 100 stars, I genuinely would…read more DJ Abel quite literally SAVED our wedding. From the moment we first spoke with him to the very last song of the night, he made us feel seen, cared for, and like our wedding was just as important to him as it was to us. We actually booked Abel as our very first vendor because we had seen him DJ my mom's retirement party, and we knew immediately that he was someone we wanted to be part of our wedding day. After working with him, I can confidently say we made one of the best decisions of our entire wedding. Abel showed up early, set up flawlessly at a venue he had never worked at before, and immediately connected with our coordinator and the entire venue team. He was professional, warm, communicative, and incredibly easy to work with. Every call leading up to our wedding made us feel reassured that we were in the best hands. But what truly sets Abel apart is that he understands that the day belongs to the couple. He never made the wedding about himself. He listened to what we wanted, played every single one of our must-plays, was perfectly on time for every cue, and somehow made everything feel effortless. And his transitions? SMOOTH AF. He also surprised us with little touches throughout the night that we weren't expecting, and those moments made us feel so incredibly loved. He didn't just show up and play music. He paid attention to us, our personalities, our guests, and the experience we wanted to create. His setup and overall presence made the entire reception feel absolutely magical. And then came the moment that truly showed us who Abel is. Our city experienced a massive power outage during our wedding. The power was out for an ENTIRE HOUR. Most people would have understandably been scrambling, waiting for the venue to figure things out. Not Abel. Abel RAN to his car, got his own backup generator, and did everything he could to keep our party going. Because of him, our wedding did not come to a standstill. He kept the energy alive, kept our guests engaged, and made sure our celebration continued. He went completely above and beyond. Not because he had to, but because he genuinely cared about us having the wedding we had dreamed of. And that is exactly who Abel is. He greeted me on our wedding day with a hug like we had known each other for years. He made us feel like family. He was an incredible DJ, an amazing MC, and honestly, the heart of our reception. He knew exactly when to hype the crowd, when to let a moment breathe, and how to keep the energy going all night long. Our guests are STILL talking about how amazing the music and energy were. If you're looking for a DJ who will simply show up, play music, and leave? That's not Abel. If you're looking for someone who will listen to you, protect your vision, take ownership of your experience, make your wedding feel personal, keep your guests on the dance floor, execute every cue flawlessly, and go above and beyond when things don't go according to plan... BOOK ABEL. We will forever be grateful that he was part of our wedding day. We didn't just get an incredible DJ. We got someone who genuinely cared about us. Abel, thank you for making our wedding feel magical, for keeping our party alive when the entire city lost power, and for making us feel so loved from beginning to end. We will never forget it.

Dax was awesome! We had a fusion wedding with multiple different settings and everything went…read moreseamless. Dax was the perfect MC and DJ and even helped with little things throughout the day. We only provided a few songs as requests but the music for the reception and dancing was on point all night. We had so much fun and would highly recommend!!