Ivory + Stone Event Co. wedding planning services exceeded every expectation we had throughout our…read moreentire wedding planning process. From the very beginning, both Robyn and Sarah made us feel completely supported and genuinely cared for. The wedding coordinating team at Ivory + Stone are truly incredible at what they do -- professional, understanding, calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and somehow always one step ahead of everything. When I say that Ivory + Stone Event Co. made our wedding vision come to life, that would be an understatement. They not only executed the wedding planning process perfectly, but helped make our wedding one of the most memorable days of our lives. Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming, but our Lead Wedding Planner, Sarah, made the entire experience feel so seamless! Sarah not only made sure that every detail reflected our vision perfectly, but her ability to keep everything running smoothly gave us so much peace of mind throughout the process. She is not only an amazing wedding planner, but was an incredible support and friend to us along the way! On the wedding day itself, Sarah and the Ivory + Stone team absolutely went above and beyond. Every detail was flawless, the timeline ran perfectly, and we were actually able to relax and fully enjoy our day because we knew we were in the best hands possible. Our wedding day could not have gone more perfectly because of the relationship we built with Ivory + Stone, and the love we felt from Sarah throughout the entire day! Finding a wedding planning team that you trust can feel overwhelming at the beginning, but I promise that choosing Ivory + Stone to plan your special day will be one of the best decisions you make. If you are looking for a wedding planner who genuinely cares and delivers an exceptional experience from start to finish, we cannot recommend Ivory + Stone enough. Robyn, Sarah, and the entire Ivory + Stone team are all absolute gems, and we are so beyond grateful for everything they did to help make our wedding unforgettable!

We could not recommend Ivory and Stone more highly as a wedding coordinating team and I don't think…read moreI can put into words how grateful we are to have found them. We worked with Sarah primarily and everything felt so seamless from start to finish. She was on top of every detail and available to answer any of our emails with our many questions throughout the process. She guided us through many meetings with our vendors and with our venue. I was so much more relaxed the day of the wedding than I thought I would be, solely because of how detail oriented and organized Sarah was. I had full trust and faith that everything would go as smoothly as possible because of her. I truly cannot imagine having done our wedding without them!

From the very start, he was incredibly attentive, thoughtful, and organized. We had total faith in…read morehim throughout the entire process--and because of that, we were so relaxed while planning our wedding, something I never thought I'd say! Thomas truly thought of everything. He anticipated needs we didn't even know we had and was incredibly detail oriented. The team that surrounds him (Julia, Rachel, Bonnie + others) were just as impressive--so kind, helpful, and professional. Thanks to them, we didn't have to worry about a single thing and could actually enjoy every moment of our wedding weekend. We're still getting compliments about how beautiful our wedding was, and we know most of it is because of Thomas and his team. You will not regret hiring Thomas--do it. Honestly, I'd marry Jordon all over again just to attend another Thomas Bui event!

Thomas and his team or true professionals. Thomas coordinated my son and daughter-in-law's wedding…read morein June. I will say it was the most beautiful wedding I have ever attended. To this day, watching the video brings tears my eyes.

Words cannot adequately convey our appreciation to Rachel Welland for making my daughter's wedding…read moreday a dream come true. It was an absolute pleasure working Rachel. We hired her as a month-of coordinator, but she went far and above that title. She answered every question and request we had promptly, efficiently, and cheerfully. She made the process easy and fun. Because she took the time to get to know my daughter and her wishes, Rachel's vendor recommendations were outstanding. We were beyond thrilled every single person she recommended to us. We had an unexpected death in the family the day before the wedding, which was obviously heartbreaking and difficult. As I was trying so hard to hold myself together, it was a comfort and a relief to know that I didn't have to worry about anything wedding-related. I knew we could count on Rachel to make everything perfect, and she did. I was also very impressed with Rachel's assistants on the day of the wedding. Not only were they capable and helpful, but they were also kind, cheerful, and fun. Wish I could give Rachel and Bliss Events 100 stars, they are amazing!

Without Paige, we truly don't think our wedding day would have been as magical and unforgettable as…read moreit was. Her passion, creativity, organization, and attention to detail are unmatched, and it's clear she genuinely cares about every couple she works with. She immediately made us feel comfortable, listened to what was important to us, and brought such a calm, organized, and thoughtful approach to the planning process. She made the entire process feel effortless and brought our vision to life even better than we imagined. We are beyond grateful for everything she and the Bliss Events team did for us, and we would recommend them to anyone looking for an incredible wedding planner.

We used I-Do... for both day-of coordination and florals for our wedding at Scripps Seaside Forum,…read moreand it was one of the best decisions we made! Elena and her team were absolutely phenomenal and made our wedding day so much more enjoyable and stress-free. Day-of Coordination: Elena stood out not only on the wedding day but also in the months leading up to it. She was incredibly helpful during the planning process--offering thoughtful insight into creating a seamless timeline and even helping with ideas for decor and place settings tailored to our outdoor, beachy (and occasionally windy!) wedding. She thought of every detail, from preparing us in advance to get those dreamy photos (like the first kiss and cake cutting) to ensuring everything ran on schedule without a hitch. On the day, Elena was a true lifesaver. From the rehearsal to the ceremony and reception, I never once had to worry about where I needed to be or what was next. She kept everything moving smoothly, pointing me in the right direction while allowing me to fully enjoy the company of our guests and the magic of the day. And she always made sure we were taken care of (never without a drink in hand!). Her leadership and attention to detail made it all so effortless for us. Florals: Melissa tackled all of our floral arrangements, and I couldn't have been happier with how they turned out! Working within my limited budget, she brought my vision to life with stunning florals that perfectly matched our style and the seaside setting. Melissa truly understood the look I was going for, and her creativity and expertise made every arrangement stand out beautifully. She even gave me a calming pep talk before I walked down the aisle, which was such a thoughtful touch during a nerve-wracking moment. If you are considering a wedding at Scripps Seaside Forum (or anywhere else), I cannot recommend I-Do highly enough. Elena is an incredible coordinator who will make your wedding day run flawlessly, and Melissa will make your vision a reality. Thank you, Elena and Melissa, for helping make our wedding day unforgettable!

Melissa was incredible - she helped us plan our reception at Seabird Resort and I truly feel like…read moreshe went above and beyond- in logistics and emotional support! I booked her early and we initially just did a couple meetings to discuss our vision and needs regarding coordination, vendor contracts and florals since we did not need a full-planning service, only partial. She was always upfront and gave me honest opinions especially when it came to where to splurge and save, and what could look good and what wouldn't. The last 2 months is where she really shined, helping us follow up with vendors on details, setting deadlines for me to book rentals, reviewing contracts and constantly doing sanity checks when I needed it. The day of, she came extremely prepared, everything flowed smoothly (except some technical issues on part of the venue) and she was great at going with the flow and just letting the vibe and natural mood of the day go, and fixing whatever problems I threw at her. We also had her as our florist and she truly out did herself- her prices were incredibly reasonable and she handled everything like a champ when her assistant got sick the day of the reception. She also took my back and forth floral design suggestions and changes very well, as I am quite particular on details in some areas and deferred to her expertise in others. Honestly could not have done it without her and she was without a doubt my #1 worth it vendor! Would absolutely hire her for all your wedding planning and floral needs.

Another newlywed couple with nothing but glittering remarks for Victoria. She is a consummate…read moreprofessional and we are thrilled to share our experience with her here on Yelp: The first thing you have to appreciate with Victoria is the fact that she is with you every single step of the way. She is excellent with both phone and email communication and is certain to make sure she is working within your comfort zone. She has built quite a rapport with San Diego's top event planning and catering services, and she shares this high quality with her clients as needed. Her strategy, though intimidating at first, makes our reflection on this event a very positive one: "I am going to front-load a lot of this stuff far in advance," she opened up with. The tasks were daunting, but looking back, we would not have done it any other way. My wife and I were up to the challenge, and completing a lot of the planning about 6-7 months in advance not only relieved stress later down the line, but allowed for Victoria to really work her magic in ensuring that every detail of our events were flawless. Victoria was incredibly flexible. She helped us plan both a wedding ceremony in Hawaii and a reception event in San Diego. A lot of resources were needed to pull both events together, and Victoria made sure that things ran seamlessly, even combating a last-minute rain storm in Maui! Victoria works closely her fiancé Paul Barnett, who works as a photographer in the San Diego area. One review on this site felt that this was a conflict of interest, but nothing could be further from the truth. Paul is a wizard with the lens and when given the opportunity to work with the thorough planning of Victoria, magic happens. Their planning chemistry not only makes them more fun to work with, but also results in a unbelievable product. We cannot say enough about Victoria's abilities. Utilizing her talents to help plan our wedding was the best decision we made for our special day. THANK YOU, VICTORIA!!!

We used Victoria and her team for our wedding back in September and let me just say she was…read moreFANTASTIC. We hired her about a year out and she was extremely proactive in getting us timelines, checking off to-dos, answering questions, and assisting in coordinating all vendor meetings. She is super organized and has a tool for everything which was really nice. Being the perfectionist that I am I had to be involved in EVERY detail and Victoria embraced this and even helped calm my nerves and indecisiveness often. She has recommendations for days and will always listen to what you like and what you don't like. She has been in the business for a long time so knows pretty much everyone. She brings a team of about 4 people to the wedding and ensures that everything is running smoothly. She ran our rehearsal super quickly and efficiently and there were no hiccups during the ceremony. She really came to life in executing the vision of our wedding. We got married at Coasterra which is a a very modern, industrial vibe and I always wanted a soft romantic garden wedding. To say she married the two vibes well is an understatement. She BLEW US AWAY. When I turned the corner and and saw all the florals and the decor and the tiny touches that brought the space to life I could have cried. She really gave me the perfect wedding. We can't thank Victoria enough and you should definitely not hesitate to book her for your wedding because she is INCREDIBLE.

Although it has been a year, my husband and I are still reminded of the disappointment, sadness and…read moreembarrassment that was caused on our wedding day due to our hiring of Yvonne as a "day of wedding coordinator". In the days following our wedding, we were informed by multiple attendees of her inappropriate and unprofessional behavior. Family and friends of ours could not believe that she was our "day of coordinator"! Many of our guests witnessed her lack of attention to the details that were important to my wedding day. From the moment our vendors arrived to set up the beach deck, to the actual wedding ceremony to the start of the reception.... Her duties were neglected....Rather than assist in making sure things went smoothly and as planned....she instead told my friends who arrived early to help out that details were NOT her responsibility, she indulged in alcohol, stood from a distance on the deck and just observed the ceremony, then went on to dance inappropriately, intimidate guests, and request songs she wanted to hear to the DJ at my reception. It was very obvious that she made her priority having fun while fully neglecting the actual duty for which she was hired! Yvonne and I met the week before my wedding and went through a binder with a list of expectations and obligations for which I paid her $350 to complete. She made no mention that she was going to be incapable of fulfilling those duties. I am still appalled that she did not hold up her end of the agreement. In addition, it took her over a month to return my day-of binder to me. She first said she mailed it, then after multiple emails, she finally said it was not mailed and that she would drop it off at my condo. I should not have had to spend so much time trying to get it back from her! Furthermore, it became an even wider eye-opener when we received our wedding video and pictures from the day. She is clearly visible in the background of the video and pictures standing off to the side with a drink in her hand, grinding on our guests, and appears completely intoxicated - not acting professional at all. A true embarrassment! When I found out that she had to be asked to leave the reception, I was in disbelief! In the time since I was married, I have had 4 friends also get engaged. When they inquired about hiring a wedding planner/coordinator, rather than be able to recommend her, I had to be honest and tell them NOT to hire her. It makes me sick to my stomach to think about the fact that I paid her $350! Don't try to get a refund from Yvonne directly, file a claim with the Better Business Bureau and then go through small claims court in San Diego. Contact the Small Claims Advisor at (858) 634-1777 to guide you through the process. This is a free service. When I went through Yvonne for a refund, she tried to make me sign what she called a "refund agreement" which is pretty much a gag order to prevent myself and anyone I know, and all my wedding guests from speaking about her and her service. It was a bogus document! Also, the file she sent me had someone else's name on it... Save your $$$ and hire someone else! Message me if you want any more details of information.

I was blessed to have won Yvonne's "day of coordination" at a bridal show. A few months out Yvonne…read moreand I emailed to get a few details out of the way, but I did not work with Yvonne until two weeks out. She was amazing and very detailed oriented. Since I "won" this coordination, I was in charge of everything from decorations, to vendors, to timeline of event; but when I met with Yvonne to go over how I would like things set up and ran, she had very knowledgeable input about things I didn't even think of. My reception went so smooth and we couldn't be happier! Thanks Yvonne!

I am not surprised at all to see so many 5 star reviews on Kris's account! She was a dream to work…read morewith! We hired Kris as our day of coordinator and she made everything so EASY for us. She is extremely professional and everyone from the bridal party, to parents, to venue staff commented on how great she is! We actually interviewed a handful of day of coordinators before choosing Kris. After our virtual meeting with her, we knew we had found the perfect combination of smart, professional, direct, and caring! She did so much work behind the scenes to make sure the big day went as planned. I was impressed with how she kept the whole day on schedule and kept everyone in the loop and happy. If you want to make your wedding day stress free, please hire Kris! We cannot recommend her enough!

Kris was super easy to work with, and very helpful before and during our wedding. She had great…read moreattention to detail, and made our centerpieces and dessert table look better than what we imagined. She was very professional and responsive during the whole planning process.

My wife Nadia and I recently partnered with SD Event Planning for a major corporate event and we…read morecouldn't have been happier with the experience. From the very beginning, Dana and Shannon made the planning process feel collaborative, organized, and genuinely enjoyable. Their communication was always clear and timely, and their attention to detail gave us complete confidence leading up to the event. On-site, Julia and Corrine were fantastic to work with. They kept everything moving smoothly with professionalism and grace, and they were always a step ahead when it came to logistics, timing, and coordinating with our entertainment and vendor teams. Their calm presence and proactive coordination made all the difference. SD Event Planning not only delivered everything they promised -- they went above and beyond. We had several standout moments where their team anticipated needs before we even voiced them, and that level of care translated directly to the success of the event and the attendee experience. We genuinely enjoyed working with their whole team and are excited to continue collaborating with them for years to come. As clients, we felt supported, understood, and always in excellent hands. We highly recommend SD Event Planning to any organization looking for a true partner in meetings and events. Warmly, Chad & Nadia Almost Famous Events

Dana and Shannon are some of the most detailed and creative production people in the business…read more From intimate receptions and celebrations to full service on-site event planning and production for city-wide events that have keynotes and breakouts and more, they do it all and they do it well. At SEAS Productions we've been working with the SD Event Production team on dozens of annual events across the country both when they hire us as well as when we bring them on to support our own clients. We recently partnered with their team do design and install an immersive experience for Cutwater Spirits where they sourced and installed scenic and more for a month-long October activation and they knocked it out of the park! You won't go wrong with SD Event Production!

Marvin is the absolute BEST! I have been to multiple events executed by Marvin and they have all…read morebeen wonderful. Let's just say, that whenever I start planning a wedding, I will be hiring Marvin.

Not only have I attended events that Marvin has coordinated, I've hired him to help me coordinate…read moreevents that I've catered. Marvin is a PRO in every sense of the word. He notices details where others might not and yet manages to have a fun and fresh approach to each of his events. He would be a HUGE asset to anyone planning an event, no matter the size. Having an event coordinator is always an added cost that some people tend to want to overlook when planning an event, but I assure you, as the owner of a catering business, having someone like Marvin around is a huge benefit to make your special day perfect. Marvin is top notch and a cut above the rest. I would highly recommend using him to coordinate any special event you've got on the horizon!

Attended a Spooky Soiree here to benefit pediatric cancer research. The building is beautiful, with…read morehigh ceilings, vintage stained glass windows, and two split level floors of space perfect to accommodate food, drinks, casino games, henna painting, auction showcases, and seating for 300 attendees. Bars on each floor made scoring a drink easy, and the prime location by Balboa Park allowed us to drink our fill and enjoy the night then return home via ridehare for only $11.

If you love vintage glamour, top-notch food, and the best night of your life, book this venue for…read moreyour wedding reception! I'm leaving this review to help any prospective brides make their decision, as I did not see a lot of reviews from married couples who booked this venue when I was looking. We got married at St. Paul's Cathedral down the street and came here for our reception. We were enamored by the gorgeous interior which required minimal decoration- it's already so beautiful! When planning, I was initially matched with a planner who was newer, so it was slightly difficult to get connected to the vendors and plans I needed. However, my planner later got switched out for Sara, who is very experienced in the wedding business and connected me with affordable vendors and answered all my questions! We chose the filet mignon with prawns and pesto chicken as our entrees. I didn't try the chicken, but my filet was absolutely amazing! One thing to consider when booking city cruises, you will not have a say in your DJ when picking your package. The DJ that was chosen for us pronounced my wedding party's names incorrectly, played some songs that were on the do-not-play list, and started packing up early, which was really awful. I would've appreciated the opportunity to vet my own DJ, as I was reassured this DJ was top notch which was not the case. However, all in all, I have no regrets with choosing the Abbey as my wedding venue and would encourage others to do the same! We felt we got great value out of our package and our guests had an amazing time. The venue was gorgeous, the food was good, and everyone had fun. Thank you so much for the great experience!