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    Elizabeth B.

    We worked with Sarah Laird and had a really great experience. She was super communicative and we loved their Aisle Planner tool. It was just what we needed for month of services. She had great attention to detail, and was helpful through the whole process. We highly recommend her!

    I used Kate at KWE for day-of coordination for my wedding and the event could not have gone any better. We chose a private residence for our ceremony and reception with no idea how much more work and planning it would be compared to a typical reception space. But thanks to Kates expertise and experience in event planning- she knew exactly what we needed. Not only did she help us create a vision for the type of event we wanted, but she also executed every detail flawlessly. Her contacts in the wedding industry helped us obtain the best professionals the industry has to offer based on our vision (and budget!). During the planning/coordination process, Kate continued to check in and make sure things were progressing as WE wanted. There are so many decisions to make during planning and Kate helped everything feel less overwhelming. The importance of day-of coordination can be overlooked. There is a large amount of communication that needs to happen between vendors, detailed timelines are needed, and anything that might go awry on the day needs to be handled by someone like Kate. Having her reduced our stress and helped us truly enjoy our day. We will forever be grateful to her and the KWE team for their hard work and making our wedding a dream come true!

    The Citizen's Metropolitan Terrace. Flower for Flourish. Pictures by Ed Pingol. Design by Kate Whelan.
    Ana Alicia C.

    My now husband and I got married 1/23/16 at the Citizen Hotel and had our reception at the Vizcaya Pavillon in Sacramento. Sharing our journey with Kate was one of the best decision my husband and I made during our wedding adventures. It takes a special type of person to make other people's dreams & visions come to life like they did. They did so while also keeping our budget and personalities in mind. Kate Whelan and her team helped greatly in making our day as beautiful as we dreamed it would be. She made it a pleasure to plan & made it possible to let go and enjoy the day of. We had a very strong vision of what we wanted our day to look before the bulk of the planning with Kate started. She helped us greatly in finding the vendors we needed to make our day the way we wanted it to be. She also laid out the framework for our ceremony & reception and was a great resource for all our questions wedding related. We did the all inclusive package. Along with a very detailed breakdown of wedding tasks, what I appreciated most about this option was the unlimited e mails and contact we had with her during the wedding planning process. Her and her team were extremely responsive the last few months before our wedding date, and pulled off some very last minute projects that made our day very special. We really don't know how we could have enjoyed our wedding week without her and her team handling our venues and vendors. Her vendor lists are all reputable vendors who she's worked with time and time again, as well as some new up and coming vendors. Her reputation precedes her, we noticed some vendors bent over backwards for her so they could have a chance to work with her. For example, we were able to find such a beautiful furniture rental vendor through her connections when the vendor we had originally wanted got all booked for our wedding day. She works very hard to keep abreast of all the latest & greatest in her industry. Her passion for bettering her craft made me so excited as a bride to work with her. With her unparalleled organizational skills coupled with being extremely passionate, patient, and professional, she sets herself apart from the rest in her industry.

    Lantern Centerpieces-one of Kate's many design idea contributions!
 Photo: Milou and Olin Photography; Floral: Flourish Designs

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    Kate Miller and her team did an amazing job throughout the whole planning process and the execution of my wedding.

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    Becca & Co.

    (44 reviews)

    Downtown

    Kate was an absolute lifesaver for our wedding. On our wedding day, unexpected high winds threw a…read morewrench into our outdoor plans, but Kate handled everything with calm expertise. She quickly found solutions so our caterers could still cook on site and made on-the-spot adjustments to the reception layout so things could run smoothly. What we appreciated most was that she always checked in with us about any big changes and incorporated our feedback throughout. As the bride and groom, we didn't have to worry about a thing. We felt so lucky to have her managing the day. She truly let us enjoy every moment. She also adapted the reception timeline in real-time, based on how the evening was unfolding, which kept everything seamless for our guests. We can't imagine our wedding without her!

    Hiring Jordyn was one of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning process. From the…read morevery beginning, she was organized, responsive, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect. She thought of every little detail, handled logistics seamlessly, and made sure everything ran smoothly behind the scenes so we could truly enjoy our day stress-free. Jordyn was always one step ahead, offering guidance when we needed it and being a calming, supportive presence throughout. Her professionalism, creativity, and kindness made the entire process not only easier, but actually enjoyable. Our wedding turned out better than we could have imagined, and a huge part of that is thanks to Jordyn. If you're thinking of hiring a planner, look no further - she's simply amazing.

    CL Decor

    CL Decor

    (137 reviews)

    I can't say enough about Cindee and her incredible team. We booked them for our November wedding…read morefor floral and decor services as well day-of coordination and they delivered so far above and beyond. I am a super type-A person who already knew what I wanted for floral and decor coming into the working relationship and they not only brought it to life but Cindee was so helpful in offering guidance and building on the ideas I already had. She also worked with me to help me get as much out of my budget as possible which is so appreciated and rare in the wedding industry. Linda was our day-of coordinator and she was worth every penny and so much more. I was relaxed on my wedding day because I knew that all details and timeline would be handled by her capable hands. They were organized, efficient, and creative. Everything was perfection and Cindee and the CL Decor team were invaluable.

    Cindee and her team were phenomenal. We have now worked with her twice, for my sister's wedding in…read more2018 and again for my wedding in April 2025. Best decision ever. Cindee instantly understood our vision for the wedding ceremony and reception, and quickly turned my dreams into a reality. She is professional, creative, passionate, helpful, and works WITH you to bring your design vision to life. If you're not sure exactly what you want, she will draw things out or send different samples for inspiration. Cindee is flexible and worked to help us find creative solutions and tweaks to decorations to match our budget as well. She is incredibly responsive via text and email, and very experienced in all decoration logistics. Beyond that, she is a kind and warm human being whom we genuinely enjoyed working with. 10/10 would hire again. We felt so lucky to have her. A special shout-out to her her day-of-coordinator Linda, who was incredibly detail-oriented, professional, and helped coordinate all the nitty gritty logistics including vendor coordination and timeline review the weeks building up to the wedding, and the day of. She helped ensure a smooth, flawless day!

    Aimee Wendell Events

    Aimee Wendell Events

    (33 reviews)

    Downtown

    Aimee and her team create jaw-dropping gorgeous events! You will love your experience with her when…read moreyou plan your wedding!

    Definition of Dream Wedding Planner: Aimee Wendell. I'm not sure what I miss more, her or my…read morewedding day! If you're looking to plan the wedding of your dreams, Aimee is your gal. She is truly one of the best in the business, and literally exudes professionalism and class. I am still in awe of what she was able to create for my wedding. I hired Aimee as a full-service planner for our Carmel, CA wedding, and she somehow managed to go above and beyond the meaning of full service. She's remarkably organized (as someone who plans events myself, this is so appreciated), attentive, budget conscious, transparent, responsive/communicative and genuinely cares about her brides. Aside from her personality (she's so dang funny and sweet), I also loved how collaborative she was and how she wants to ensure YOUR vision is brought to life. However, she isn't afraid to take over when you need her to. Example: there were a few times when I needed to pass the reins to Aimee last minute to make something happen when I didn't have the time or brain space - and without hesitation, she nailed it every time. Seriously, every time. She asks the questions you'd never think of and she notices the details most people wouldn't. I always felt like she was my teammate and she's 100% worthy of your trust to get the job done. I had a very specific vision in mind for my wedding, and it's beyond me how well Aimee executed. She managed every big and small detail for me, communicated clearly to everyone involved so I didn't have to - and she even wiped my tears over something that stressed me out on rehearsal day that had nothing to do with her! I vividly remember being a month out from my wedding and saying to her "I feel like I'm supposed to be stressed, but I'm feeling good" and in hindsight, it's because Aimee was doing an incredible job. My entire wedding went off without a hitch, and if there was a hitch, I never knew about it because that's how Aimee rolls: a stress-free bride = happy bride. I'm now on a mission to find an excuse to plan a large-scale event just so I can work with her again. Miss you Aimee!

    Tan Weddings & Events

    Tan Weddings & Events

    (93 reviews)

    A wedding officiant is something you don't actively seek out until you need one. And when it came…read moretime to plan our wedding, I had no idea where to start. We found Rev. Tan at the recommendation of our wedding coordinator, With Grace and Love, and I'm so grateful for the connection! Rev.Tan service's were pretty straightforward and given our wedding plans changing significantly due to COVID we still needed someone to officiate for our party of 11. The idea of crafting a wedding ceremony seems a bit daunting but they share a great program that helps the couple craft the perfect ceremony unique to them. I found the program to be easy to use and so helpful in mapping out the narrative. I felt super confident going into our ceremony having reviewed the script beforehand. There were no surprises. Rev. Tan was readily available in the lead up to the day with some tips on the order of the readings and even gave us some pointers on crafting our personal vows. I especially appreciate him respecting our request to wear a face mask during our event. It's little details that really resonated with me given the times. He took care of our marriage license, sent us an image of the signed doc, and mailed it off to the county. Overall, I was so pleased with the ease of his service. I do hope to take him up on his offer for coffee one day when the world settles down a bit. Forever grateful he officiated our micro wedding!

    Rick and Jennifer Tan are a wedding planning dream team! They were extremely communicative and…read moreorganized throughout the planning journey, ensuring that we remained timely in all of our vendor selections and logistical decision making. They were also incredible helpful on the actual day, putting our minds at ease and addressing all of the last minute snags and adjustments that had to (inevitably occur.) I cannot wait to use them for another event!

    Sterling Hotel by Wedgewood Weddings

    Sterling Hotel by Wedgewood Weddings

    (102 reviews)

    Downtown

    I had my wedding at this venue on 11/01/2025 here at the Sterling Hotel. Everything went perfectly…read moreand the staff were amazing. Christina was our day of coordinator and she did a phenomenal job. She is so sweet and on top of it. I didn't have to worry about anything day of because she took care of it all. The vendors that work with this venue also were amazing. Our DJ Drew did an awesome job with all of the music, announcements, preparing my family for toasts, etc. He did such a great job. Our florist Wild Flowers and our baker Castle Cake Bakery did amazing. The florals were exactly what I wanted and the cake tasted so good. The dinner was so good! I've had several people tell me how good the dinner was. We did the chicken and the stuffed bell pepper and everyone absolutely loved the food. We also chose to do the late night pretzel bar which was a hit. All of the staff was so kind. Everyone was extremely helpful and helped make the day perfect. I would highly recommend this venue to brides who want a smooth and easy wedding. They provide almost all your vendors that you need. The officiant Thao from Tan Weddings and Events did such a good job and made it so easy for us by providing script samples and allowed us to make any edits we wanted. She was so sweet. 5/5 stars. Such a perfect day! Also they let you bring your dog! I stayed at the hotel the night before the wedding and the night of the wedding. Highly recommend so you can start getting ready early for your big day.

    Wedgewood Weddings is amazing! If you want a worry free, stress free, and all around great wedding,…read morethey are the place to book. Communication from beginning to end was smooth and clear. I knew exactly what was needed from me and what my coordinator owned. Huge thank you and shout out to Averi! You made our day so special and as an extremely anxious person, my wedding day was the most calm and relaxing day. Family and friends could not stop raving about the venue and Averi. Thank you again!

    Curated by Grace + White - Reception

    Curated by Grace + White

    (85 reviews)

    Midtown

    Wowwwwww! Just wow! Sara and her team made our special day…read morerun FLAWLESSLY! From the small things like holding our drinks or making sure we got appetisers from cocktail hour, to the big things like reminding my wife to bring the marriage license. Haha I felt at ease knowing her and her team had our back. We are forever grateful! Thank you so much

    We feel so incredibly lucky to have Sara as our day of coordinator. She has such a calming and…read morepositive presence that helped transcend throughout the wedding planning process and the big day. Sara is very organized and thought of everything. She gave me the most detailed timeline for the day of and all the vendors complimented how it was the best run wedding and timeline they've ever had. Sara and her team set up all the decorations, coordinated with the vendors for drop off and pick up, cleaned up all decorations at the end of the night, and kept us moving along our timeline. Leading up to the wedding she helped answer logistical questions, provide her expert knowledge and insight, and make recommendations on where to allocate budget and where to cut corners. She helped me pick out rentals that would best serve our space and esthetic. She helped run our rehearsal and answer any bridal party's questions. The day of Sara and her team were there to help guide us through the day with ease. We have received so many compliments since our wedding, many saying it's the best they've ever been to and we attribute a large part of that to With Grace & Love.

    Simple Country Weddings

    Simple Country Weddings

    (70 reviews)

    We hired Ramona as our wedding coordinator, and while things seemed fine leading up to the big day,…read morewe started to notice some passive-aggressive behavior as the wedding got closer. Unfortunately, on the actual wedding day, my family had to step in and handle several things that were supposed to be managed by the coordinator and her team. There were quite a few promises made during the planning process that simply weren't kept, and it added unnecessary stress to what should have been a smooth and enjoyable day. While some parts of her work were okay, the lack of follow-through and professionalism on the day itself was really disappointing. I wouldn't recommend based on our experience

    We truly cannot say enough amazing things about Ramona. We…read morehad absolutely no clue what we were doing when we started planning our wedding; we didn't even have a clear vision for the day. But from the moment we began working with her, everything fell into place. She took the time to get to know us, helped craft a beautiful vision for our wedding, and guided us through the entire process with so much patience and expertise. Even though Ramona was technically our "day of" coordinator, she was with us every step of the way. Her responsiveness was incredible - every time we had a question (and there were plenty!), she was quick to reply with the perfect solution. She was calm, confident, and took care of everything, making even the most complicated parts of planning seem easy. On the wedding day, nothing went wrong - seriously, not one thing. Ramona had everything under control, handling every detail flawlessly. We didn't have to stress about a single thing, which allowed us to have the most perfect day. We are forever grateful for how she made our wedding so seamless and enjoyable. Honestly, Ramona is a total bada**! If you want a coordinator who is not only incredibly organized and responsive but also brings a level of calm, confidence, and total control to your day, look no further. We can't recommend Ramona enough; she helped make our wedding day everything we dreamed of and more! Thank you a million and one times, Ramona!

    Kate Whelan Events - eventplanning - Updated May 2026

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