By Elise Events & DesignElise planned our wedding at Filoli Gardens in the summer of 2025, and I…read moretruly cannot sing her praises enough. Before meeting her, we had spoken with several planners and were getting the sense that a Filoli wedding might not be possible within our price range. Before we were about to give up on our dream venue, Elise thankfully took our call. From our very first conversation, she immediately put us at ease and reassured us that we could absolutely create something beautiful within our budget. She was intentional from the beginning, taking the time to genuinely get to know us--our personalities and preferences--before diving into the planning process. Because of that, every idea she presented felt thoughtful, personal, and curated to who we are as a couple. Throughout the year of planning, Elise was attentive, patient, and a joy to collaborate with. There were many times when she'd proactively suggest ways to stay within budget, even when it meant prioritizing us over her own bottom line. That level of integrity and care speaks volumes about her character. On the day of the wedding, I was stressed and anxious (as many brides are!), but having Elise at my side helped me find a sense of calm. She has this grounding presence that lets you know that everything is under control. Somehow, she managed to greet guests as they arrived, oversee every moving part of the event, and still remain by my side whenever I needed her. There were countless "save-the-day" moments. One that stands out: minutes before walking down the aisle, I was frantically trying to handwrite my typed vows onto notecards, hands shaking and overwhelmed. Out of nowhere, Elise stepped in and told us there was a printer on the property and promptly took care of the situation, thoughtfully printing my vows in index-card format so I didn't have to hold a big piece of paper at the altar. It wasn't until the wedding day itself that I fully realized just how much coordination she and her team had handled behind the scenes. She had even thought of small but meaningful touches, like IV hydration packets for our guests. Throughout the evening, I kept thinking, "Wow, Elise really pulled all of this off." Friends and family told us that it was the most beautifully organized and seamlessly executed wedding they had ever attended. Many also commented how stressful it must have been for my husband and me to plan a wedding of such scale and beauty, and I'd laugh and say, "Not at all--that was all Elise!". We gave her a vision, and she handled the rest! Our wedding was truly the best day of our lives, filled with joy and memories we'll cherish forever. And it was largely due to Elise and her team, whose kindness, foresight, and meticulous preparation were evident throughout the entire day. All of this is to say that if you are considering working with Elise, know that you will be in the best hands. Thank you, Elise and team!

My wife and I agree-- the best decision we made about our wedding (after choosing each other) was…read moreworking with Elise. Despite all the stresses weddings can bring, we felt assured that Elise was on top of things. Things we appreciated about her: -She took time to understand our vision on both a macro and micro level -Took time to know our famillies and what they valued in a ceremony -Incredibly creative and thoughtful about all elements of design -So accommodating to meeting/talking around our schedule I am very biased, but I think we had the best wedding ever. We thank Elise for it :)

Erin created an amazing 40th birthday fiesta for us. From the initial planning stages to the very…read morelast detail, she executed everything flawlessly. I had a vision for what I wanted, but she truly brought it to life and exceeded all my expectations. We received so many compliments from our guests on the entire event. It was such a memorable and joyful occasion and I absolutely would recommend her to anyone planning a special event. Thank you Erin!

Erin of Your Event by Erin is incredible to work with! Her attention to detail, creativity, & calm…read moreprofessionalism make every delivery & rental process seamless and stunning. We always know it's going to be a great day when Erin's in charge. She comes highly recommended by our Trend team for any event planning needs!

Hiring Courtney was easily the best decision we made in our wedding planning process. "Above and…read morebeyond" does not begin to cover Courtney's level of service, care, and thoughtfulness. Throughout the months we worked together, Courtney always made us feel like a priority, though she was no doubt juggling so much. On our wedding day, every detail we worked on was executed flawlessly, and we were truly able to breathe and be present because we knew Courtney had it all under control. We got many compliments from our guests on how smooth and relaxed the day felt, and that is a testament to Courtney's incredibly hard work. I would also note that Courtney was completely respectful of our budget and priorities. She puts in the time to learn what is important to you, and keeps that in mind as she offers excellent, candid advice. Courtney also went out of her way to save us money in ways we simply would not have thought of on our own. A final note to anyone on the fence about hiring a coordinator: Do it! (Specifically, Courtney!) I consider myself a fairly organized and detail-oriented person, so when I started planning, I wasn't sure that I needed a coordinator. But I now believe that the more organized you are, the more you appreciate and value a partner at (or, in Courtney's case, way above) your level. Weddings are truly their own category of event, and there is no substitute for a coordinator's guidance and experience--especially someone as amazing as Courtney!

I don't know where to begin. I am the mother of the bride. I had to deal with my wonderful…read moredaughter, my future son-in-law, and my ex-husband who were all against hiring a Wedding Planner. My daughter was dealing with a lot of stress because of her job at the FDA/politics. Also, the three did not like the extra cost of the Wedding Planner & viewing it as a needless expense. Her wedding plans was not her main priority even thought she wanted a 100 person wedding. One thing her and her fiancé agreed on is they wanted to invite pretty much everyone. That of course scared the living daylights out of me since I knew the couple was not rich. I think at one point I even threatened her that I was going to bring 100 McDonald's hamburgers for the reception if she didn't get on the planning. I asked a good friend who is a successful caterer in her own right (40yr +); who could she recommend. I might add that she has worked with many Wedding Planners through out her career. She instantly said without hesitation that Courtney really impressed her. My friend went on to explain about the wedding planning world. It is expensive and items can be recommended pushing the wedding easily out of budget. She liked that Courtney stayed within the wedding budgets. They did spend a little more but it was reasonable. All I knew was Sarah had to schedule/confirm many different moving parts in advance and she was not doing that. Another thing was to not go into debt or have a wedding beyond her means. I first called Courtney and immediately knew she was exactly what my daughter needed. Courtney and my daughter have the same temperament and easy to get along attitude. She gently gave the bride and groom a reality check about the cost of weddings. I called Courtney and immediately found her professional but with a very warm personality; much like my daughter. Also, I liked her enthusiasm about the project. I felt very comfortable confiding sensitive details regarding the wedding. This was a major plus. I set up a three-way call with Courtney, myself and my daughter, Sarah. I introduced them and ended my part of the call. My daughter immediately hired her. My daughter is pretty darn smart. I loved that I could stop pulling my hair out and gnashing my teeth. Courtney would take care of my daughter and I could just have normal stress free conversations again with Sarah. And the most important thing; Eric and Sarah could have the wedding of their dreams close to budget too! I usually talk to my daughter once a week just to chat. She would tell me that Courtney had assignments she and Eric had to accomplish monthly/weekly. Did I mention Courtney is brilliant! It was so amazing that Courtney orchestrated/worked with the venue, the menu and bar, music, fresh flowers and photography. Each one was performed beautifully. Courtney made it so easy because she did all the work. I think the only thing I was asked to do was to provide about 30 songs to the song list, attend the rehearsal dinner and wedding. Of course my wonderful daughter ask for a mother/daughter dance which include a snippet of MJ, Thriller & George Michael, Careless Whisper. Warning: be careful what you tell your 4 yr old; they might remember. Really that was it. I don't know how to describe this absolutely gorgeous & fun wedding. Everyone in the wedding party was stress-free, which is exactly what you wish for. I loved how Courtney would listen to input. We could trust her to tell us the truth on whether it was appropriate or not and we listened to her suggestions. One thing I insisted on was that the bride & groom give her a generous tip. It was obvious that Courtney worked very hard on this wedding and presented an absolute gorgeous event a little over budget. BTW, the tip is non-negotiable but the amount is. I insisted that the tips were good because the wedding was that great. My daughter later told me I was right to insist on a Wedding Planner. I'm still laughing. The bride and groom, the wedding party will remember a perfect & relaxing event. The chamborg bong was an event in it self and everyone should have a very well behaved coyote attending. It must be said that we adore Courtney. We can never thank her enough and we'll never forget her. Wishing her the very best~ ~No, this is not a paid advertisement.

2 Friends Events made it possible for our wedding day to go exactly to plan and exceed expectations…read morein every way. It was an absolute pleasure working with Carissa after booking the month-of coordination package. She went above and beyond from our initial meeting all the way to load out the night of the wedding. She took the time to understand my vision fully and provided invaluable insight throughout the process. She worked seamlessly with our other vendors, taking the weight of all the logistics so we could enjoy the weeks leading up to the wedding. When we got to wedding weekend she brought a calm and competent energy to the rehearsal and day-of that really set the tone and allowed us to relax and enjoy. We are so grateful for her collaboration and can honestly say booking with 2FE was one of the best decisions we made. If you're looking for a coordination team who will lead with professionalism and translate your vision to reality, look no further!

Was such a pleasure working with Nichole and the 2 Friends Events team for a recent wedding we did…read morevideo for. Nichole was friendly and accommodating to everything we needed to do a good job for the couple. She is also very communicative and organized which we appreciated as a fellow vendor working under her guidance. I can tell the couple enjoyed working with her and her team too. Highly recommend and can't wait for the next wedding we do with her!

Sam was an absolute pleasure to work with while doing my wedding florals. Professional and…read morebeautiful delivery. She was very knowledgeable of what flowers were in season during my wedding and what would look best. 10/10 would recommend!

I hired Sam & Syd to be our Florist for our August wedding and quickly found out how huge of a help…read moreshe was and hired her on as our wedding planner. Sam went above and beyond for the last 2 year's in helping not only execute my dream wedding but keep me calm while planning a wedding in a pandemic, reminding me of small details I often looked past, and making sure I was happy throughout all the stress. She answered my phone calls at all hours of the night, responded to all my crazy questions and never made me feel bad about the thousands of tasks I gave her. Sam truly loves her job which makes her love her couples and it shines through in her work and in her product. She flawlessly executed my ceremony and reception decor exactly like my Pinterest board (lol), the flowers were exactly what I wanted and asked for and she kept everything on time and moving! If you need a planner or florist who will go above and beyond with everything and more, Sam & Syd is your girl! Thank you for making our dream day the best day of our lives, it would have never been possible without you!!

Leah and her team at Two Perfect Events are absolutely fantastic at what they do! As a wedding…read morephotographer, it's such a joy to work alongside a vendor who genuinely cares about their clients AND makes the entire wedding team feel valued. Their communication is seamless--everyone stays in the loop, which makes for a truly collaborative experience. I can't recommend this versatile planning team enough. When everyone's working together like a well-oiled machine, the wedding day flows beautifully and becomes something truly special!

As a wedding photographer, I've worked with countless planners over the years, and Leah and her…read moreteam at Two Perfect Events consistently stands out as one of the absolute best in the business. Their organizational skills make my job easier with realistic timelines that account for group portrait and couple's portrait times and they communicate all day of details I need well in advance so I know what to expect. Their communication is always responsive and clear about the couple's wedding needs. I never feel out of the loop or scrambling for information. When inevitable hiccups arise (because they always do), the TPE team handles them seamlessly without disrupting the flow or creating stress for anyone. Beyond logistics, Leah and her team are simply a joy to collaborate with on wedding days. They treat every vendor as a valued team member, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where everyone works together toward the couple's vision. They understand how photographers work and actively help create opportunities for beautiful moments rather than rushing through key shots. Their personable nature puts couples at ease, which translates to more authentic, relaxed photos. I always know that when TPE is the wedding planner, it's going to be a smooth wedding day where I can focus on capturing incredible images. I recommend them to couples without hesitation and genuinely look forward to every wedding we work together.

I found alba through Zola! She had great reviews and was responsive at first, but after our first…read moremeeting she basically ghosted us. I followed up a few times regarding giving us a proposal/pricing etc and she did respond . She apologize that she wasn't able to get it to us due to her busy schedule but will get it to us soon which I appreciated. However it's been almost a year and never heard from her again . I just wish that she would have just communicated with us that she wont be accepting the job rather than making us wait.

excellent set up and design, she was above and beyond with the decoration of my wedding ( wedding…read moredecor and planning); she was responsible and on top of every little detail. I consider she was excellent and affordable. she also worked with the budget we had so it was perfect!

Rene, the owner of La Grande Estates, truly delivered a wedding experience beyond anything we could…read morehave imagined! From the very beginning, she worked seamlessly alongside Kendra and her team to coordinate every single detail to perfection. The entire day felt effortless on our end because Rene had everything completely under control. The venue itself is absolutely breathtaking--our lakefront ceremony on-site was stunning and set the tone for the entire celebration. Guests couldn't stop talking about how beautiful and serene it was. From there, the night just kept getting better. We had an incredible violinist (who even performed with Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl!) which added such a unique and elevated touch. Our grand entrance with cold sparklers was unforgettable and felt like something straight out of a movie. And then--our Glambot moment! It truly felt like we were at the Oscars, and our guests had an absolute blast with it. To make things even more unforgettable, our Frenchie was our flower girl and made a grand entrance in a Porsche kids ride-on car, completely stealing the show. And as if that wasn't enough, our 100lb Sulcata tortoise was our ring bearer--yes, really! Rene handled all of these unique details flawlessly like it was just another day at the office. Dinner was elegant and delicious, perfectly plated and timed, and the cocktails were amazing--our guests loved that the bar stayed open all night. Rene also did an incredible job keeping the energy up and guests engaged from start to finish. There was never a dull moment. We've had countless guests tell us it was "the wedding of the century," and we owe so much of that to Rene. If you're looking for someone who will execute your vision flawlessly and create an unforgettable experience, she is the one!

My husband and I decided to renew our vowels after 25 years. Such an occasion deserved the best…read morelandscape for perfect pictures and a grande bar nestled under an outside space under majestic trees that could set any person into a romantic frenzie. The staff under the direction of 2 generations of strong women coordinators made sure that nothing was overlooked. Being a bride again can be difficult sometimes due to many different personalities in the bridal team, however Renee and her fabulous and inspiring mother made sure my glass was always full with my favorite beverage. In order for you to completely understand the beauty of this majestic place and the attention to detail of the staff you must come see. Overall, my day was magical thanks to La grande Estates.

Booked another event and it went flawlessly! I'm glad I was able to put my down payment in on time…read moreand my date was available! Key thing btw! With an exceptional company like this she very busy and dates are quickly booked. But than again any smart person knows this. All in all thank you for all your hard work and attention to details! My son's wedding was gorgeous. I highly recommend!!!

Adrienne Planned and coordinated our engagement party. We had high expectations and she completely…read moreexceeded our expectations on even a short notice. We had a Tiffany & Co theme and she worked day and night to find items that fit our them. We would highly recommend Adrienne! Thank you so much! Chris & Marina