We booked Krys Kreations for baby girl 1st birthday party and Jessica came for face painting and…read moreballoon twisting. She is amazing and hit among kids as well as adults. kids were super happy with the face painting and the balloon twisting were beautiful. Thank you Krys kreations and Jessica for making our party more enjoyable.

Second year in a row using Krys Kreations and super happy with our decision. All of the kids looked…read morewonderful and were able to get the designs they wanted. It was perfect!

‼‼ DO NOT BOOK LILAC AND LACE AS YOUR WEDDING COORDINATORS ‼‼…read more We had Lilac and Lace @lilacandlacesd as our coordinators for our 10/11/2025 wedding in Orange County, CA. [For context: ~230 guests, Vietnamese-American wedding with 12pm Catholic mass ceremony + 5pm reception at a museum.] I hope and pray that no other bride/groom will experience the level of stress, frustration, and disappointment that we did on our wedding day. I will say that leading up to our wedding, our calls/texts with Ariana (owner) were helpful; it was the day-of services that failed us when we needed them most. Ariana notified us 9/29 via email that she needed to have surgery the following week and would be handing off our day to a different coordinator (Kez) and assistant, as well as providing another assistant for free - she assured us we were in good hands. (As a nurse, I completely understand prioritizing health and how difficult it is to get urgent surgeries scheduled, and fully agreed with Ariana that it was the right thing for her to do.) First, Kez and her team DID NOT SHOW UP TO OUR CEREMONY. Multiple logistical/crowd control issues occurred during/after our mass, which would have been prevented by the presence of a coordinator. Ariana states this was due to a miscommunication and took responsibility for this. The call time at the reception venue was 2pm, Kez did not arrive until 2:30pm and one of the assistants did not arrive until after 3pm (as 3pm is when my husband and I arrived on-site and we were informed by Kez that the other assistant was on her way.) The assistants never introduced themselves to us, I can't even tell you their names. When we arrived, Kez did not know about our outfit changes or where our grand entrances were from; this was covered in detail at our venue walkthrough (which was only attended by Ariana, and should have been communicated to Kez.) Other errors that occurred during the night: songs switched for parents' grand entrances (Kez then asked if we wanted our parents to reenter, obviously not as that would be extremely embarrassing and disruptive), our second grand entrance in our traditional attire not caught on photo/video because Kez did not notify them on time (again Kez asked if we wanted to reenter), Kez asking us if we were ready for the MC to announce cake cutting even though we wanted unannounced cake cutting , failure to announce last call on our late-night food truck so there was a lot of extra - the list goes on. Again, these were all covered in detail during planning calls and at the walk through. Ariana assured us that a coordinator/team member would be with us at all times during the reception - however, we could not find them at multiple points throughout the night. My MOH ended up coordinating the majority of the evening and handling communication with the coordinators, as I was on the verge of tears every time I had to see them. Kez and her two assistants spent nearly 20 min tying a ribbon onto our welcome sign (which we did not ask them to do), our photographer actually had to shoo them out of the background of a shot. Lilac and Lace's coordination packages also promised free content creation with raw photo/video and a real delivered within 72hrs of the event - we never received this. We sent a strongly worded email to the company, and received an apology response that was very emotional but did not take full accountability. We have received a 50% refund although we requested a FULL refund. If you have only one takeaway from this review, let it be this: Booking Lilac and Lace for our wedding was our greatest regret - their unprofessionalism, lack of accountability, and inability to coordinate RUINED our day. Please PLEASE book someone else to be your wedding coordinator - we wish we had. (Wish we had seen Denice M's Yelp review beforehand as her experience sounds eerily similar to ours) UPDATE: As of 1/26/26 we have received a thoughtful and sincere apology via email and the full refund.

Ariana did auch an amazing job for my wedding photography she put so much love and dedication to…read moreevery picture i love her work definitely recommend 100%

I'm not sure words can capture the immense appreciation I have for Janet. Every step of the way,…read moreshe made my daughter's 4th birthday an absolute delight. She was so easy to communicate with, she completely got what I was wanting, and the party turned out better than I could have imagined (and my expectations were pretty high) My daughter basically didn't stop making potions the whole time. All the kids loved it with ages ranging from 2 to 10. And it went above and beyond my own wildest fairy world, enchanted garden dreams. I have a strong aesthetic and I'm quite picky. Janet set up the most beautiful area, with such amazing attention to detail. Again, words could never do her justice. She will be the best birthday party decision you've ever made. I can't wait to work with her again.

Janet and her team are fantastic. My son had the most perfect party. Not only did we make potions…read morebut they were customized for my son's interests and each child got a necklace with the potion to bring home. You will not be disappointed with PLAYful Designs so sign them up for your next birthday party!

We engaged My Party A La Carte for event décor only at our baby shower, and they did an incredible…read morejob. They transformed the space beautifully--every detail of the décor captured our vision and created such a warm, joyful atmosphere. The setup was seamless, the styling on point, and it felt like they really cared about making the space special. Thank you for a memorable and lovely presentation--5 stars without hesitation!

Martha is an astounding artist! I gave her so little to go on - just dragons and a color palette,…read moreand her creation was the star of the show! And of course it wasn't a character from a movie, so she had to create the dragon element. The kids all loved posing in front of it. The whole process was so easy, I HIGHLY recommend Martha for your balloon creation, she'll make your ideas come to life.

Working with the 2 ladies behind Finn & White was such a seamless experience. They had everything I…read moreneeded to create a beautiful boho picnic party in my backyard for my extended family and friends. While there are quite a few rental companies in the OC, I found them to be super responsive and genuinely interested in helping me execute the vision I had. They even helped guide me with styling and layout options that I couldn't have come up with myself. They were super helpful and talented in working with the space I had and were knowledgeable about which pieces they thought would work the best in each area. Delivery was prompt and easy, as was pick up. Will definitely be using them again for future parties... they have the cutest stuff and are so reasonably priced compared to the rest of the vendors out there!

First of all, I want to thank Leah and Tanya for everything they have done for our intimate…read morewedding. It was exactly what I have imagined in the first place. They already knew what I wanted to achieve. All our guests were amazed on how it turned out. It was very clean, neat and classy. They were very patient with me and very easy to work with. I enjoyed working with them especially they were very very accomodating. We love them and I was so happy I reached out to them. 2 amazing mommas who turned our wedding into something special and memorable for me and my husband. Can't wait to work with them again in the future. I'm a 100% satisfied client!!!

This place is amazing for young kids. They would like to go there because it is super fun and…read moreexciting and fun and they would like to go there to have fun:) By Marissa H.

I took my 2 yo niece for a fun pkay date. We signed up for little sprouts. First impression was…read moregreat! I thought what a fun place for kids. The teaching of the 5 senses went as well as it could have. I changed my tune when I saw the hundreds of spider webs inside and outside of the barn. After the class I let my niece play in the playground. She got bit by a spider and had a huge welt. I recognize this is an outdoor playground and spider webs are going to happen. But the place felt dirty, the floors were dusty and dirty. A huge spider web was covering the bottom of one of the kids chairs inside the barn. It will try and return in hopes a little cleaning has been done.

I saw a package available on Groupon for a catered four course dinner for 4 people and thought I'd…read moregive this chef a chance. I paid $200 for this dinner, which was supposedly 75% off normal price. By my calculation, that would mean the normal price would be $200 per person and so I thought it should be pretty nice. When I scheduled for my birthday, Ben Root (the chef), gave me two options, chicken or salmon. I asked him how that was an $800 value as the groupon said. This was disappointing to me, but I went ahead and picked the salmon. The week before my birthday, I confirmed with him that we were still all good for the dinner, which I would have expected him to do. He did say we were on for the following week and I was excited to have somebody else cook for my birthday. On the morning of my birthday, he sent an email saying he had to cancel. He also said that he would honor my groupon past the expiration date and we would re-schedule. At this point, it became impossible to reach him and when I did, he never had any dates available. I tried at this point to get a refund for the groupon, but when they contacted the chef, he said he was going to provide me the meal. We finally agreed on a date, which was supposed to be tomorrow night Sept 8. I contacted him a couple days ago to find out, again, if we were all set. I just now received another email canceling on me. I have gotten a refund from groupon. This chef is extremely unreliable and unprofessional, as well as being dishonest with the services he puts out there. If he is going to offer a deal that is an $800 value, he should provide that. My intent was to try him out and then hire him for a larger party in the future. I can guarantee you that I would never hire him.

From the owner: Upscale Organic Catering & Private Chef…read more Healthy food for every occasion: Birthday parties, Anniversary, Romantic Dinner, Business Meetings, photo shoot, Bachelor/Bachelorette party, weekly meals, Picnic basket, Brunch, Tea party, Kids & Adults cooking lessons and Kids menu.

We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Abbey Catering & Events. They helped bring our…read moredream wedding to life, and our day was more magical than we ever could have imagined. From our very first conversation with Troy to the final goodbye with the team on our wedding night, every interaction was exceptional. Everyone was professional, kind, attentive, and genuinely invested in making our wedding perfect. We felt supported throughout the entire process and knew we were in incredibly capable hands. A huge thank you to Chuck and the entire Abbey team for going above and beyond for us. The level of care and attention to detail was incredible, and everything came together so beautifully. So many of our guests told us it was one of the best weddings they had ever attended, and we truly credit that to the amazing team we chose. We also have to give a special shout-out to Mishele. Her design eye is incredible! The florals were absolutely breathtaking and exceeded everything we envisioned. We had countless guests tell us they were the most beautiful wedding flowers they had ever seen. Every detail felt thoughtful, elevated, and completely us. And Abel was AMAZING! He is truly one of the best DJs we have ever experienced. Our black-and-white dance floor stayed packed all night, the energy was incredible, and everyone had the best time. Seeing all of our favorite people dancing together all night was one of our favorite memories from the wedding. Choosing Abbey was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. They didn't just provide services--they helped create an experience that we and our guests will remember forever. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to Chuck, Troy, Mishele, Abel, Luis, and the entire Abbey team. We could not have brought our dream wedding to life without you, and we will forever be grateful that you were part of such an important day in our lives. With so much gratitude, The Dalys

If you're looking for a wedding experience that is beautiful, seamless, and virtually stress-free,…read moreI cannot recommend Abbey Catering & Events highly enough. From the moment we booked their all-inclusive package, the planning process became incredibly easy. Abbey has built an outstanding network of top-tier vendors throughout San Diego, and every single one exceeded our expectations. Our wedding coordinator, David Robertson, guided us through every detail with professionalism, patience, and genuine care. He made us feel confident and prepared every step of the way, allowing us to truly enjoy the experience instead of feeling overwhelmed. DJ Abel did a fantastic job with both the music and audio setup, ensuring everything flowed perfectly throughout the ceremony and reception. Our photographer, Misha Rockova, was incredibly professional, organized, and wonderful to work with. She made everyone feel comfortable while capturing every meaningful moment. The cake from Sugar Bears Bakery was absolutely delicious, and our guests are still talking about the food catered by Abbey. Everything was beautifully presented and exceeded our expectations. The florals from Emerald & Ivy were beyond gorgeous. They transformed our backyard venue into something even more beautiful than we had imagined. The bartender was exceptional, and every member of the service staff helped make the evening feel warm, polished, and truly special. Their attention to detail and hospitality did not go unnoticed. What impressed us most was how effortlessly everything came together. Every vendor worked seamlessly as a team, and we never had to worry about a thing on our wedding day. We were simply able to be present with our family and friends and enjoy every moment. Our guests repeatedly commented on how elegant, tasteful, and well-executed the entire event was. It was everything we had hoped for and more. Abbey Catering & Events gave us a wedding day that will forever be etched in our memories. We are beyond grateful to everyone involved and would wholeheartedly recommend them to any couple looking for an unforgettable wedding experience.

We hired Bil for a family dinner at an Airbnb to celebrate my mom's birthday and the food was…read moreamazing. He and his assistant were on time, friendly, and very professional. My entire family enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend Major Events & Catering.

Bil from Major Events and Catering is beyond amazing! We have used him and his team for several…read moreevents and each one always great. The quality of food, the deliciousness of his food, the service, the friendliness, the way he takes care of the party and the people and making sure to communicate and answer questions and make you feel like he is taking care of you and your event. My 60th Birthday bash was beyond magical and wonderful and a large part was because of the food and Bil's exceptional service and patient and accommodating personality. Everyone loved him! You won't be dissappointed.

Outstanding Food and Exceptional Service!…read more We used Bekker's Catering for our son and daughter-in-law's wedding, and they did a fantastic job from start to finish. The food was delicious and there was plenty of it! We received so many compliments from our guests about how much they enjoyed everything. The Bekker's team was also wonderful. The staff was friendly, professional, attentive, and very accommodating. They were flexible with our requests and made sure everything ran smoothly throughout the evening. Most importantly, the bride and groom were thrilled with their menu choices and with the entire experience. Bekker's helped make their wedding reception exactly what we had hoped for. We were so happy with everything and would definitely recommend Bekker's for a wedding or any special event!

I learned about Bekker's from an event for the La Jolla Newcomers Club a few years ago. Before…read moreleaving, I made sure I took their card. They impressed me with their professional service, especially around the hors-d'oeuvres, which they passed frequently. No need to wave to them from across the room. Their pacing of the different platters was perfect. The food at that event also stood out above anything else I'd ever eaten from a catering firm. Our event was no different in every regard. The staff moved efficiently through the room, serving, then clearing. I couldn't believe we could get out of there with a clean venue as quickly as we did. I particularly appreciated the help we received transporting food and wine to our cars. A job very well done. Special thanks to our coordinator, Kimberly, for facilitating connections with the florist and wine merchant.