Steve and the crew took care of my whole party, family and friends at our event! I would highly…read morerecommend their services to anyone looking for great food and a reasonable price!!

Can you do less than one star? No wonder there's just one review from over 5 years ago. Deadbeat…read moreand Unorganized. Do Not Use you'll regret it, they will leave you hanging.

Of all the many people who made our wedding come together, Ariel Yve was by far the most…read moreindispensable. Hiring her was our very best decision, and without her help I'm not sure we could have pulled off the wedding at all. Matt B. and I first met Ariel almost a year ago, when we were looking to hire a wedding planner. She was one of three I contacted. I rejected one because of cost and fee structure, another because she couldn't be bothered to answer emails in a timely fashion. Ariel was very nice and professional on phone and via email. We arranged to meet at the Santa Barbara Biltmore (she lives in Ojai but travels between L.A. and Santa Barbara frequently, for obvious reasons), and when we got to the hotel she was waiting outside, dressed to the nines with a clipboard in hand. We had a very informative, productive meeting, and we hired her on the spot. We contracted for a certain number of meetings and hours of communication, but I'm not sure that she kept to those at all. We basically had unlimited access to her time and energy for the better part of a year. She was always available through text or email unless she was, you know, helping other clients (of which she can't possibly have that many at any given time). I'm sure I abused that access - I definitely texted her on a Sunday to ask what color bow tie to buy for Matt. She put us in contact with almost all of our vendors, then coordinated contracts, payment, the whole deal. Matt and I had a very busy 2013, and we were horrible about responding to emails. She took care of almost everything and prodded us gently when we had to do homework only we could do. Over the last year she met with us on four or five occasions, and each session was immensely productive. Since I was busy and distracted much of the year, Ariel took care of most of the details, but in a way that matched our desired aesthetic basically to a tee. We discussed the look and style of the wedding up front and set up a share Pinterest board. She kind of took it from there, emailing us every step of the way to make sure of our approval. She had such a great sense of our taste that it seemed almost intuitive. I ended up signing off on almost everything she suggested. The day of the wedding, she and her team handled everything in a way that made it look almost easy. She was everywhere at once. The wedding was beautiful (if I may say so myself), and she and her team deserve the largest share of the credit. If you want a wedding planner who will work hard to make your day perfect, look no further than Ariel Yve. I'm pretty sure God himself sent her to give His blessing to our wedding.

Hiring Ariel Yve Design was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. She has excellent…read moretaste, will save you money where money can be saved and will let you know where it makes sense to splurge. Ariel has a great deal of integrity and class. She is a calm, solid presence throughout the planning process and she is indespensible on the day. Both my husband and I agree Ariel was amazing and we are SO HAPPY and grateful we hired her.

Brittany with Studio 11 Eleven helped me during the most difficult time of my life, planning my…read morehusband's Celebration of Life ceremony. From the very beginning, she brought calm, clarity, and compassion to something that felt impossible to face. I had a vision in my heart for how I wanted the ceremony to feel and look but I didn't know how to bring it all together. Brittany not only made it happen, she brought it to life even more beautifully than I could have imagined. But what truly set her apart was the way she cared for me. I felt like she was holding my hand through every step, not just as an event planner, but as a deeply kind and empathetic person. She understood what I was going through, and she showed up with such grace and support that it carried me through. One moment I will never forget: right before the ceremony began, I was standing in the back behind all the seats filled with emotion, everyone waiting on me. Brittany looked me in the eye and gently said, "You got this." And somehow, in that instant, I found the strength to walk forward to the front row and sit down to begin the service -- to say goodbye to my husband. Later, during the reception, I wasn't eating or drinking anything. She came over and softly asked, "Red or white?" She brought me a glass of wine with such care, and I realized she had also asked the waiters to keep circling back to me with food. She noticed I was fading and made sure I was looked after. She didn't have to -- but she did. That's who she is. I could go on and on about how beautiful the ceremony was--and it truly was--or about how Brittany's talent as a graphic designer leveled up the event signage and the keepsake , or how she skillfully negotiated the best deals with every vendor. But what Brittany gave me was something far more profound: strength, kindness, a steady presence, and genuine human empathy. That's rare. And I feel deeply grateful to have met her and even more grateful to have been guided by her through such a tender and difficult time. Thank you Brittany.

We used Studio 11 eleven for my son's 2nd birthday. Because of Covid, we were initially discouraged…read moreabout his birthday party when we found out about their 'Party in a Box'! Everything you need to throw a safe and fun party is delivered right to your door. The box was completely custom with amazing personal touches and so much attention to detail. His cake topper was so cute and makes a great keepsake for memories. It was easy to set up and the convenience of having everything right at your doorstep cannot be beat. Balloons, cake, candle, decorations, party favors, plates, cups etc! Being a full time mom I appreciated having everything taken care of so I could just focus on the day and enjoy his party. Would absolutely recommend this service to anyone looking to celebrate a birthday.

I can't say enough good things about Michel B Events. In the beginning of the planning process I…read morewas not convinced that I needed a coordinator but now, I realize that EVERY bride should have a planner no matter what size or budget you have so you can enjoy your Big Day. I hired Michel to be my day of coordinator and from the moment I spoke with her on the phone for the first time, we immediately clicked and I knew we would be a great team to put my wedding vision to life. Michel went well above and beyond what I hired her for and exceeded my expectations. I'm extremely organized and thought I had everything covered but she thought of things that I never would have due to her extensive experience in the events industry and meticulous attention to detail. We were in constant contact with phone calls and emails for months leading up to the event. She had everything so well planned that I did not need to worry about a thing leading up to the wedding and on the day of the wedding I was completely stress-free thanks to her and her assistant, which is truly priceless. Michel is one of the best professionals I've ever worked with and I am recommending her to all my closest friends and family! Not only is she a great event planner but also she is a fun and outgoing person to work with whom by the end of the process felt like a friend. I heard from many vendors and guests how much they enjoyed working with her.

There's a good chance Michel actually knows magic. I believe this to be true because it's…read moreunbelievable that just she took care of our wedding plans/design all by herself. I've never had to plan such an important event and I'm glad we gave that opportunity to Michel for these reasons: - GREAT communication. She always stayed on top of details and managed our vendors very well. There were no issues during our wedding (December 2013) - Her confident and practical attitude. Giving up freedom is really a challenge and we trusted her with many tasks we weren't around to review. She showed up to our first meeting and drew out ideas in her mind immediately as if she had already worked with the venue (she hadn't!). The wedding location was remote for both of us, but she still managed to scope out all the events like it was next door. - All her input was constructive. It never felt like we were compromising our vision of a perfect wedding for US and everything she suggested only embellished/refined our ideas. - She recognized it was OUR day. It's easy to get caught up in the mentality of every effort for the sake of entertaining guests. It's sad and frustrating, but Michel assured us that our wedding would a very special day for US and it was!

We hired Scott from Good Times Entertainment for our wedding at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu. We had…read moreinterviewed other DJs from other companies but they didn't get our sensibility, but Scott understood right away the kind of music we were looking for to fit our tastes and the rustic setting. Scott's MCing and DJ skills were a big reason why our guests said our wedding was one of the best they've ever been to. He helped us organize a custom entrance after the ceremony, and his music order and selections were spot on throughout dinner and the reception. He knew just what to play to please everyone and get everyone out on the dance floor and keep them there. Leslie was incredibly helpful throughout the planning process, as we constantly sent her new songs we wanted to include in the reception. They remembered all of our choices, which meant a lot to us. We would highly recommend Good Times Entertainment to anyone who needs a DJ for a wedding or any other event!

They were the best !!! We used them for our wedding and they…read morewere just amazing. They kept the party alive and did everything and more than we wanted . I would highly recommend them Lisa and Barry

She is the best! The whole process was seamless and she really cares about you. My wedding was out…read morein Desert Hot Springs which is a bit of a trek from LA, but that didn't stop her from showing up and helping with every aspect of the two-day wedding!

From start do finish, extremely amazing! Her scheduling, timeline and efficiency is something so…read moregreat and helpful. I have worked with many planners and by far, she's one of thee best hands down. I appreciate You so much Rebecca for all your efforts as well as your perfection. You will not regret booking her to lay out a plan for your event and execute! Thank you so much.

A friend of a friend had suggested I contact DJ Fedora (Paul) to DJ our wedding in Dana Point. With…read moreso many wedding vendors to select from, I decided to go down the referrals route since referrals usually have the best outcome (at least it hasn't failed me yet!). Paul had a lot of great reviews on his website, though not on any public review websites, so in a way I was taking a risk (which is why I decided to create this Yelp page for him). He seemed really nice and outgoing over emails, and the price was right. The friend of a friend described him to be very professional, but a bit quiet. I beg to differ, haha. My husband and I are both from SF, Bay Area. We drove down to SoCal one wkend to meet with all our vendors, including Paul. We were eating in Korea town and decided to meet in this indoor plaza. Poor guy's never been to Korean town, hopefully he didn't get too lost. He said he would be wearing a fedora hat. Already I'm thinking - how can this guy be quiet or shy?? As soon as we sat down, the conversations started flowing. This guy is HILARIOUS, super outgoing and way easy to talk. He works for Disneyland as an actor - so really??? quiet?? Not even close!! We started talking about music and the kind of theme we wanted. He had a bunch of suggestions and even started singing them! Lol love this guy! So planning process - this guy is SO responsive. It's a breath of fresh air really, when you've worked with vendors who takes weeks to respond. He was always so positive and took in all of my requests - including my long list of PLEASE PLAYS! :) I filled in the DJ worksheet and he took it and did wonders with it. I admit I was a bit skeptical about how it was all going to work out, but I think its natural for every bride. You spend so much time on the bits and pieces of everything that it's hard for you to imagine how it's all going to come together. " "How does he know when to play this song?" "Will he remember to bring all of the songs?" "What if he doesn't set up the equipment correctly?" "What if there are awkward silences? NO AWKWARD SILENCES PLEASE!". It was clear that Paul had DJ'ed plenty of weddings before and just *knew*. It was so natural for him. He came to set up two hours before the ceremony and stayed until 10pm. He even had his own strobe light - how cool is that? (It was a big hit btw!) I sent him a few songs I purchased online, including a classical piano piece for the bridal march. As soon as the doors opened and I heard that song, I knew everything was going to be perfect. If you request it, he can also make announcements while he DJ's - like when guests should sit down, when certain events will be happening (like the bouquet toss), when the photobooth will be opening until, etc. He may add in comments to the announcement, they're almost always funny and very fitting. He has a DJ voice - you know what that sounds like? His voice is loud (but not the uncomfortable loud), makes himself known and heard, smooth, and he enunciates. This is exactly what you need in a group of about 200 guests (who may be tipsy :)). Just overall, pleasant and wonderful experience. I really lucked out with him. I've been weddings where NO ONE, I mean NO ONE danced. That sucks for them 'cuz at my wedding, EVERYONE danced and the ENTIRE TIME :) Thank you, Paul!

A friend of mine recommended that I call Paul and have him be the dj for my wedding in Camarillo…read more I knew I liked him from the first phone call! He was so nice and his voice is great and so easy to listen to! We met him a few months before the wedding and he was so polite and easy to talk to! He genuinely cared about what we wanted and was determined to make our day as perfect as we wanted! When the day of the wedding arrived, we were amazed that he was even better than we could have imagined! He said everything we requested and added little things here and there to keep our guests involved and feeling comfortable. He made sure we were the center of attention and played only songs he knew we would love! We had so many guests compliment on how great our dj was and how fun he was to listen to! He was AMAZING!!! I recently was a guest at a wedding he was dj-ing and I was reminded again of how good he is at what he does! I walked over to him during the reception and he remembered my husband and I and gave me a hug! He's not only a great dj, but also a great guy!!! I would recommend him to anybody looking for a dj!!!! He is better than any dj I have ever seen!

This is a dynamic husband and wife duo! The value that they provided, their professionalism, and…read morethe quality of our pictures are second to none. Paula handles the business side of things and Antonio does the photography. We didn't know what to expect because we had never hired professional photographers before, but they walked us through everything and made it simple. They were very easy to communicate with and always returned our calls. They also took the time to sit down with us to find out what we had envisioned for our wedding photos. Most importantly they took the time to learn about us, which made this experience that much easier. On the day of our wedding, they managed our extremely large wedding party with the utmost professionalism. We didn't have to worry about a thing. We received our wedding photos in a reasonable amount of time and didn't have to hound them to find out when we would get our photos. Our photos were beautiful! Our pictures popped and were crisp and clear. Antonio took a variety of shots and captured the fun that we had that day. For the quality and product that we received, they probably should have charged us double. If you want a great experience with great people, hire Antonio and Paula Photography! P.S. They are two of the nicest people you will ever meet!