I am a local who has known Laurie Lund for 20+ years. Wedding planning is about having a plethora…read moreof resources. Laurie's resources run deep. She has a plan "A" and always a plan "B". Couples want to feel safe that their wedding vision will be executed. You can put your trust in Laurie and her staff. I do! Rev. Richard Cadieux

Our wedding was a month ago, and we only have great things to say about Laurie and her team. We can…read moresay with certainty that we couldn't have done it without her, and she was with us every step of the way. She handled every snag, random task, and even winter rain in the desert and worked so that we could just enjoy our wedding. We had a blast, and have her to thank for that. Every vendor she recommended to us was top notch. Book her for any event in the Palm Springs area!

I couldn't be happier with my birthday centerpieces! Valerie took my ideas and executed them…read moreperfectly. The process was seamless from start to finish, and her attention to detail really showed. I would absolutely use her again!

I used Valerie for my wedding flower needs and she was amazing!! The entire process from beginning…read moreto end was so smooth and the flowers were gorgeous!! Not only was she great at communicating, but I relied on her artistic abilities to fulfill a vision that I was struggling with. My husband and I are macabre people and she had no problem working with bones and helping me get the dark beauty I was hoping for. She made my bouquet, bridesmaids bouquets, groom & groomsmen boutonnieres, and added flowers and leaves for my centerpieces. Everything was much better than I could've asked for, and I couldn't imagine getting the support and help from any other florist. I wouldn't hesitate to use her again, and I HIGHLY recommend her for professionalism, support, value, and absolutely amazing attention to detail!!

Our family absolutely loves the cabin up in Big Bear! We have come here several times now and the…read morekids always ask when we will go back. It's conveniently located to the slopes and to downtown. Parking is easy. The house has always been clean when we arrive and check in is easy as well. The bedrooms are each equipped to sleep a full young family and there are plenty of towels, sheets, and blankets. The best part is the entertainment options. It's not an empty house. You walk in and there are things to do from little kid toys, to arcades, and a pool table. TV works well and the couches are comfortable. Would highly recommend this cabin for 2-3 families comfortably. 4th family could work also if people are ok sleeping on the couches. (I would be!)

We've stayed here 3 years in a row with 2 other families (5 kids total) and love it every time!…read moreSpacious enough for everyone, with a great layout for both hanging out and finding quiet time. The bar and pool table are big hits, and the cabin is always cozy, clean, and well-stocked. Our favorite Big Bear tradition!

As a certified wedding planner in the Palm Springs area…read morehttp://www.palmspringsweddingofficiant.com/palm-springs-wedding-planner/ I look for venues where the personnel are willing to be extensions of my teams coordination efforts. Tom and his most capable staff make event planning easier. Great venue, great staff!

Ice and water machines work half the time, lakes look terrible full of moss. I'm not paying any…read moremore for this expensive membership.

The Lotus Garden center is the best gift shop in town. Their arrangements are gorgeous. Service is…read morefriendly and not pushy. Their selection of plants is perfect and the pricing is on point. They carry a line of tea towels with gorgeous designs, lemons, flowers, birds. The label says it's a mother and daughter family business they're supporting. They make excellent gifts. One for you, two for me.

Love, love, love Lotus Garden Center…read more Looking for unique flowers or gifts? If you live in the Coachella Valley , Lotus Garden Center in Palm Desert should be your first and only stop. It's where I buy my bouquets for my girlfriends' birthdays, they did beautiful Thanksgiving arrangements for my family event and drop dead gorgeous arrangements and the bridal bouquet for my daughter's wedding.

What an amazing place to celebrate my wife's birthday. We checked in with Veronica Bush at the…read moreBonvouy Elite check-in counter and what an amazing person. Her smile, demeanor and attitude simply painted a picture of stellar and genuine customer service. Veronica has the gift of greeting and servicing the clients needs at check-in. We had a fantastic time at the bar area with service from Gerardo, another Veronica, David, Ricky and Jennifer all amazing individuals. We have known Gerardo for years and he is an amazing authentic and compassionate man with a gift to serve. I often state that people and relationship far exceed the location or event and here at JW you get the best of both worlds. Wonderful people and a slice of heaven here in Palm Desert. Veronica provided us a lovely view suite with the comforts of home. Marriott offers the best in their JW lineup and we are so pleased with the amenities, choices of dining and options including the spa, fitness center and even a boat ride around the Facilities. The staff truly made our stay 5 plus stars and tomorrow we celebrate my wife's birthday at Mikado another wonderful option at JW Marriott. Being a Bonvouy card holder the point system, features and membership offers are terrific and we utilize them often. Also Michelle is housekeeping was super efficient and very kind. Great lodging, dining, amenities and an amazing array of staff members who welcome and treat you like family. A Starbucks on site, music on Friday's, Saturday's and Sunday's a great breakfast option at Starwood, several bars, multiple pools and water features, shops on site and even a nightclub. An amazing resort and highly recommended.

I'd give this place 3.5 stars. It's a nice property, rooms looked like they've been redone in the…read morepast 2-5 years. I think the rest of the hotel could use some upgrading. Lots of the pool chairs looked like they've seen better days as well as hallways and other common areas. The thing that was the most off putting is the pool seems like it's turned into a public pool. No key card is needed, no one is watching the door... anyone can walk in. I definitely noticed a lot of people who seemed to be using the pool that weren't staying at the hotel. Overall, I rather stay at other Marriott properties. The extra money isn't worth staying here.

We held our wedding reception here last October and let me just tell you that Kerry and the team at…read morePalm Valley Country Club were just wonderful!!! They were so wonderfully nice, gracious, and super accommodating! From the initial stages, Kerry was just so great to work with! She was never pushy and was always upfront when it came down to cost for our wedding. Since we didn't have a redonkulous amount of money to spend, Kerry really made sure that we worked within our budget. Not once did we feel pushed to spend more so that we could have a more "perfect" wedding. We really appreciated how she helped us throughout the entire planning process from the menu selection right down to the minutiae detail. She even recommended our uber fabulous florist, Gregory from My Little Flower Shop, who also helped make our wedding a beautiful, success! Our wedding was great!! The space looked awesome! Food was amazing! Sangria was kick-ass! Everyone had such a GREAT time!! Thank you for the great memories Palm Valley!! We wish you nothing but the best!!

Love love love Palm Valley. Grounds are kept up immaculately. Food at the club is very good. HOA…read moreis responsive, cheerful and accommodating. . Club could use a facelift which I believe is on the calendar.

Stayed here for Coachella and had a great experience overall. The property is really nice and felt…read morelike a relaxing escape after long festival days. Rooms were comfortable and the grounds were well kept. Super convenient for Coachella too. The shuttle bus stop was just across the street at the neighboring hotel, which made getting to and from the festival pretty easy without much hassle. Solid choice if you're planning a festival trip and want somewhere clean, comfortable, and close to the action.

Let's start with check-in. I checked in with the front desk associate, and I was not even informed…read moreof my room number -- something that has never happened to me before, especially at a hotel of this level. This was during Memorial Day weekend, so I understand the property is busy, but the service has been extremely disappointing. The following morning at 9:00 AM, when the pool gates opened, guests were literally running to secure pool chairs. I have been at the pool area since 9:00 AM, and it is now 3:45 PM, yet I still have not been able to find a single available chair. It is very clear the hotel has overbooked and cannot properly accommodate the number of guests staying at the property. There needs to be a much better system in place. The overall experience and level of service have been absolutely horrible. Additionally, despite booking with American Express benefits, I received none of the expected amenities, such as a room upgrade or any enhanced accommodations whatsoever.