If you're looking for a wedding planner in Southern California, look no further than LyKai and…read moreMoments Remembered Events! My husband and I are two organized people but we didn't know much about the wedding planning industry or how to go about the vendor process. We decided to work with LyKai early on in our process to help locate the best venue for our needs and budget. LyKai is so helpful, thoughtful, and knowledgeable about the details of event planning. She was also very patient and flexible with us as we thought through our wedding details. She is super organized and helped us bring our vision to life on our wedding day. We knew we were in great hands during the wedding weekend and it allowed us to truly enjoy and be in the present with my husband and our friends and family. A quote from my now husband: "she is great and worth the money."

LyKai was spectacular to work with! Very personable, responsive, creative, and detail-oriented. We…read moreinitially planned to have our wedding in San Diego, but had to pivot to Portland, Oregon, to be closer to my family. Despite this change, she still ensured that our vision and wedding day truly represented us. Multiple Portland vendors have told me that she is a great communicator and has demonstrated incredible professionalism. On the day of the wedding, we experienced inclement weather, and she went out of her way to buy us a clear umbrella. I am grateful to LyKai and her team for handling every step of the planning process, being flexible with last-minute requests, and for delivering a beautiful wedding day. Highly recommend LyKai and her team for wedding planning!

Hiring Kristi with Everlasting Events was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding…read morereception. From our very first call, Kristi stood out. She was engaging, easy to talk to, and immediately felt like someone I could trust. After that first conversation, I told my fiancé how much I liked her and that I really wanted him to speak with her too. By our second call, before we had even officially hired her, Kristi had already started pulling ideas for where we could host our reception based on what I had shared with her just a few days earlier. She was already thinking ahead, already listening, and already on the job. Originally, Kristi was only supposed to help us with the reception details, but she ended up helping with so much more. She connected us with my makeup vendor, helped with our florist, gave us hotel recommendations, and provided a list of vendors for our reception cake. She also wrote out our wedding day timeline and coordinated with our media team on vendor meals and our shot list. She truly went above and beyond the scope of what we originally hired her for, and I am so grateful. She made our day absolutely perfect. I planned a very intimate wedding reception, and because it was smaller, every detail mattered. I had a clear vision for the evening: elegant, personal, coastal, romantic, and beautifully styled without feeling overdone. Kristi understood that vision and brought it to life so perfectly. When I walked into the reception space, I was genuinely blown away. The décor was stunning, the table looked beautiful, and everything felt like what I had imagined, but better! Our guests kept commenting on how gorgeous everything was--many even took home some of the decor Kristi had put together. Leading up to the wedding, Kristi was incredibly helpful, organized, and communicative. We are based in Scottsdale, so much of our planning happened over email, and she was always responsive, clear, and steady. She helped coordinate with the venue and vendors, kept track of details, and made me feel like someone had a handle on all the moving pieces. But where Kristi really shined was on the wedding day itself. She was basically my shadow throughout the night, in the absolute best way. She was always nearby without ever being intrusive. She made sure I ate, made sure I had what I needed, and kept the evening moving without making me feel like I had to manage anything. I had been very clear that I wanted an espresso martini at my reception, and when I walked in, she walked me directly to the bar and put one in my hands. It sounds like a small thing, but on your wedding day, those little details feel huge. It made me feel so cared for. She was also an amazing point of contact for our vendors. I did not have to answer questions, solve problems, or worry about what was happening behind the scenes. Kristi handled it. The entire night felt smooth, calm, beautiful, and completely intentional. I cannot say enough good things about her. She took my vision seriously, executed it beautifully, and helped make our wedding feel perfect. Every bride deserves someone like Kristi in their corner.

Kristi with Everlasting Events was outstanding and exactly the kind of person you want on your…read morewedding team. From my perspective as the groom, one of the biggest things I appreciated about Kristi was that she just handled things. She was communicative, confident, and decisive. She did not second-guess herself, and when something needed to be addressed, she addressed it. That made a huge difference for us. Before the wedding, we had an issue with the venue taking too long to process our credit card, which caused unnecessary stress and even got flagged by the bank. Kristi stepped in, followed up with them, and made sure it was handled correctly and more timely the next time. She was not afraid to be firm when the situation called for it, and I really appreciated that. On the wedding night, she was just as helpful. When it came time to settle the bill, she stood with me and the vendor, pulled out her calculator, and took the time to walk through the costs, fees, and tip so we knew everything was correct. She made sure we paid properly, tipped appropriately, and understood what we were being charged for. Kristi was professional, organized, and calm under pressure. She made sure the night ran smoothly, kept the vendors coordinated, and allowed us to actually enjoy the reception instead of worrying about logistics. I would absolutely recommend Kristi and Everlasting Events to anyone who wants someone who knows what they are doing and will make sure things get done right.

If I could give Sheila 5 million starts I would…read more Sheila was amazing to work with and so personable. We planned our "destination" wedding in San Diego from Denver and it proved to be way too stressful for me to put together on my own. Sheila saved the day. From the moment I spoke with her over the phone I knew I was in good hands. Sheila made herself available by phone, text, and/or e-mail whenever I had questions, requests, or just needed some advice throughout the entire wedding planning process and I could not have imagined my big day going so smoothly without her. Sheila went above and beyond my own expectations by extending the help of her own family when I needed to drop some things off for our reception the night before. She happily put everything together exactly the way I wanted it even though I just threw almost everything cluttered in boxes. If you are looking for a highly organized, personable, and creative individual to plan your wedding, I highly recommend her services.

I had been planning a San Diego wedding from Texas and it was so stressful at first. Sheila was a…read moreGodsend. She is so sweet and easy to work with. She was attentive and was responded quickly via e-mail and text message. She really listened to what we wanted out of our wedding day and did what she could to make it as stress-free as possible. Since I am not from the area and had not even seen my venue other than the pictures I had seen online, she video chatted with me to show me the venue while also seeing it for herself. She communicated with our vendors to make sure everyone was on the same page and our day was so perfect.

We hired Ashley to be the day-of coordinator for our wedding, but she really went above and beyond…read moreher call of duty. A full two months before the wedding she was working out our wedding timeline with us via google doc. Her template made the whole crazy event seem manageable and organized, and allowed us to solidify the schedule of our wedding day quite precisely. Throughout the time leading up to our wedding, she helped us plan seating arrangements, procession order, and worked with our caterers (ArtQuest Catering) to organize their role within the schedule. Over a week before the wedding she sent us a to-the minute timeline of the day, and worked with us as we tweaked it right up until the day before. Despite being, as I mentioned, our day-of-coordinator, Ashley literally ran our rehearsal session the day before the wedding. She was on site before we arrived, took us through every step of the ceremony schedule, made sure everyone knew what they were responsible for, coached us our walking speed, asked pertinent questions, etc. On the day of the wedding, she seemed to be everywhere at once, managing what was a pretty complicated, orchestral event. We were not the easiest clients- our wedding was packed with a ton of tiny specific events, like surprise serenades, and a very short window for sunset photos, and a rock performance that included the bride and groom. Ashley was there through it all making sure we knew where we were headed next, that we were on time, and properly hydrated. Seriously, we were super stressed planning for this wedding, but on the day it happened everything went so smoothly and that was in large part to the care and precision and professionalism that Ashley brought to her work coordinating the day. Thanks for making our wedding day easy and worry-free and fabulous.

Amazing, Great and Outstanding! That's my description of the customer services I received from…read moreAshley. From the date I hired Ashley she was kind and super helpful with the overall planning. She shared her recommended vendor's list for transportation, draping, music, floral designs, etc, which helped me A LOT. She was so nice she even planned a surprised slideshow with the Maid of Honor and Mother of the Bride, providing them with additional options and suggestions based on her expertise in the area. Best decision ever, was to hired Ashley Mayo and her team ! I email her about 50 times (not kidding LOL), and every time she was nicer, polite and her responses were always on time!. She made the planning process a lot easier because she is without a doubt a Subject matter expert when it comes to weddings. I met with her about 2-3 times, explained by vision of my dream wedding and she was super responsible providing timeline, suggestions, contacting vendors, coordinating set up with the venue a few weeks before the wedding, in other words making sure everything run perfect for the day off. BEST PART... I did not worry at all the Day Off the wedding! She had it all covered, I was able to enjoy our wedding, decoration was set perfectly, all vendors were on time, she was even able to provide the final envelopes with payments to vendors so I didn't even have to worry about that. Ashley brought her assistance and they both made our day incredibly beautiful. Adore Wedding design team were polite and nice to our guest and I just want to THANK Ashley and her assistance for her services. So, if you need to hire a wedding planner, you should definitely contact Ashley.

I've never hired a DJ before! This was important! I was planning my own surprise birthday party…read more hahahaha! Checked out reviews on Yelp. Called the three that caught my eye. Talked to a few via tele and selected Events by Design. Mostly because John G. returned my call so quickly and the price was right! I coordinated with the owner John Gillon by phone and email. He couldn't have made it easier! He is an easy going guy. Pleasure doing business with him. He followed through on every promise and every one of my questions. He set me up with a DJ named John! I had a few special requests. Some mellow tunes for dinner then some dancing. Had to include some Persian tunes so I could watch my hubby 'shake it up' on the dance floor. Also, this party was in my backyard so DJ John recommended a visit to scope out the party pad! He stopped by at the time he promised. Hung out with us out back and discussed what we wanted and what he could do for the party. He was so nice! Offered to bring lights for the caterers, too. Plus, dance lights. He said he'd bring them and then he'd have them if we wanted to use them. We did --- it was a fabulous idea. He took the list of my favorite bands and solo artists. Suggested 40's during the mellow times. I loved it! Then dance tunes. He was very receptive to play for kids and adults. He asked if he could take requests from the guests. Absolutely yes. The night of the party. He set up even earlier than he said he would. He taped down the wires. Set-up the speakers. Checked in with me frequently but at the appropriate times (never intrusive). I had wanted a DJ to make it more about atmosphere and music --- rather than focus on the DJ (or even the birthday girl). He did a fabulous job at keeping the tunes rolling. Made the announcements for dinner and dancing. Yes, we did dance! Woop Woop HANDS UP IN THE AIR! Even announced when my daughter lost her first tooth. I cannot say enough nice things about the personal and seamless service! The end of the night. He taught the little girls to scratch. Sweet. He also stuck around and taught me and another mommy a few things about the dj world and music in his computer. I am so happy with the outcome of my surprise birthday party. Really, so much better than just me dj'ing with my Ipod and speakers. THANKS SO MUCH FOR MAKING MY BIRTHDAY SPECIAL AND MEMORABLE!

My husband and I hired Events by Design to DJ our wedding. We worked specifically with Scott…read moreZimmerman and had a FANTASTIC time working with him! Unlike other DJ's that some friends have worked with, Scott did a great job of playing almost all of our requests, filling in the "blanks" with songs that he knew we'd love based off of our requests, and completely avoiding anything on our do-not-play list. He could not have been a more nice, professional, or fun DJ to work with. Due to a few other "glitches" (not related to anything to do with Scott or EBD), the wedding/reception were running a bit behind schedule and Scott offered to stay and play a bit beyond his ending time so that the reception could wind down properly. We'd met with a few other DJs and were feeling a bit skeptical by the time that we met with Scott, but my husband and I really clicked with him and knew that he'd be perfect for our ceremony/reception as soon as we'd talked with him the first time, and we were right. Scott was awesome, and we highly recommend him.

From our very first consultation, Jackquelyn was transparent and made us feel completely at ease…read more Her attention to detail and deep understanding of the wedding planning process were evident right away. She took the time to understand our vision and translated it into a beautifully curated event that exceeded all expectations. From the moment we started planning, Jackquelyn brought a sense of calm, clarity, and confidence to the entire process. Her organizational skills are unmatched--every detail was thoughtfully considered, and she kept everything on track with clear timelines and helpful checklists. What truly set her apart was her communication. She was always available to answer questions, offer guidance, and provide updates. Whether it was a quick text or a detailed planning meeting, Jackquelyn made us feel heard and supported every step of the way. Her ability to take our ideas and turn them into a cohesive, beautiful event was nothing short of magical. If you're looking for a planner who is professional, responsive, and genuinely passionate about creating unforgettable experiences, Josefina Events is the way to go!

My husband and I worked with Jackquelyn of Josefina Weddings & Events to plan our dream wedding…read moreweekend at wineries in Temecula. She did all the planning and was absolutely incredible. She found all of our vendors, toured venues with us, ordered and sent out all our save the dates & invitations, and made my Pinterest board come to life. She was always just a text or a phone call away and made sure we were on track with everything months out from the big day. Her day of itinerary kept us completely on track for the day, handled all coordination/set up/take down, and made sure that we felt like superstars that day! We are so so thankful for everything she did for us! Thank you Jackquelyn!!!!

Jackie is a goddess! Her attention to detail is unparalleled. This woman is a boss. Not at one…read moremoment during our communication and planning with Jackie did we doubt that anything would fall through the cracks. Jackie took on all responsibilities two weeks before our big day and handled absolutely everything we needed-- from coordinating delivery times to our venue to unpacking/organizing/placing all of our decor and little touches, amongst multiple other responsibilities. She understood our vision and was able to seamlessly execute it for us with ease. We received numerous compliments throughout our day of people curious as to who she was and as to how professional and calm she was from start to finish. We can not recommend Jackie enough. Hiring Jackie was the best thing we did before our wedding. She is extremely organized and it showed through on our special day. The day itself was a dream and the pictures of our ceremony and reception were only a tiny reflection of the "perfection" she was able to provide for us. Hire her, she won't let you down! We are still swooning over our Wedding Day!

I'm having a hard time starting this review because my genuine awe of Jackie goes beyond measure…read more We hired her to be our day-of wedding coordinator, which I assumed would be someone who just showed up the day of the wedding and made sure everything ran smoothly. NOPE. It's weeks of planning, meeting, and corresponding by email. It's reaching out to every vendor the week of the wedding to lock down arrival and departure times the day of the wedding and answer every little question I or the vendor had so that the bride/groom wouldn't have to deal with ANY of it. So when it says "day of wedding coordinator," it's by no means just one day of work. Jackie is meticulous, organized, and just a joy to be around. She's a fun person! It put my mind and heart at ease knowing that she was taking care of everything (and this coming from a semi control freak). I was able to let go and enjoy being with family and friends. I can honestly say that the day of the wedding, I was so relaxed and a huge part of it was thanks to Jackie. Everyone who came in contact with her from the rehearsal to the actual wedding day couldn't say enough nice things about her. She should be your go-to!

Jessica was an essential part of our wedding, from start to finish. Our first call with her sealed…read morethe deal! We love her energy, professionalism, and attention to detail. She is an excellent listener and makes sure she has a full understanding of what you envision for your wedding day. If you don't know what you want, she will ask the right questions so you figure out your vision. During the planning process, she was our counselor, negotiator, hypewoman, and oftentimes - therapist. Her kindness and down to earth nature really helped guide us through the intensity of planning. It's inevitable that drama occurs during the process, and we were so grateful Jessica had our back on all fronts. She is someone you 100% need on your team. Our wedding day was perfect, and we got so many compliments regarding not just the beautiful wedding, but compliments for Jessica herself! Several of our wedding party mentioned that they would have loved to hire her for their weddings. She was a beacon of calm and serene (on the outside :P) during the crazy hectic day and made sure we were our own priority, which is a difficult task when everyone wants your attention! Thank you for taking care of us Jessica - my only regret is that I only plan to be married once, otherwise, I'd get to work with her again and again. Run, do not walk, to get Jessica on board for your wedding! Xo, Max + Myan

Jessica is basically a part of our family now, she created the most magical day and we always felt…read morelike she had our backs. She also pushed back on things which we were getting out of hand on, and always ended up being right. We were lucky to have her!!!