Malorie created the flowers for both our rehearsal dinner and our child's wedding, and they were…read moretruly extraordinary. From the beginning, I had complete confidence in her. She listened carefully to what the bride wanted, understood her vision, and brought her own creativity and experience to it without ever making it feel like anything other than her wedding. The flowers were exactly what she had imagined--only more beautiful. Every flower was gorgeous, fresh, and beautifully chosen, and the arrangements had an artistry you noticed immediately. They didn't simply decorate the wedding; they became part of how the day felt. There was never a doubt in my mind that the flowers would be one of the highlights, and they absolutely were. Malorie is wonderful to work with--creative, thoughtful, calm, and completely professional. When you are planning something as important as your child's wedding, having someone you can trust that completely is a gift. I would choose Malorie and Collected with Love Florals again without hesitation. She does beautiful work, but even more importantly, she understands that the flowers are part of someone's very personal vision for a very important day. She got ours exactly right.

Malorie and her team are incredible!! They brought to life my dream wedding flowers. Her work was…read moretruly so beautiful and everything I had dreamt of. She is very transparent about pricing and is very flexible to fit as much as you can into your budget. She is also very connected with the wedding industry in OC and is highly professional. Highly recommended!!

This review is for Suhainah and the BEL team who helped us organize our wedding reception…read more The day of our event, Suhainah and a group of 4-5 other women went above and beyond to make sure our wedding reception went smoothly. They coordinated with all vendors well, directed guests and made the experience stress free. Everyone was so sweet to us and our dog, Rocky. We brought Rocky to our party and they made sure she was taken care of the entire time. It was so thoughtful. Rocky says the team gets 5 stars!

Horrible experience, stay away!…read more This is a review for Eliza at BEL Events for her wedding planning services. We met Eliza at our venue 8 month before our wedding date. During the first session she presented herself well, and she talked and bragged a lot about her 18 yrs of experience in event planning and stories about how she handles wedding situations. So, we thought she is the right event planner for us and signed a contract. After signing the contract and making the payment, she was very hard to find and we did not see the expected action from her side, and every time we followed up, her response was: "don't worry I will manage everything before the wedding day". We were asking for the basics of planning such as timeline, vendor recommendations (a few to choose from) and communications (which was part of the contract) but not no action except a quote of her own rental service. We were getting closer to the wedding date and her lack of action made us so worried and very frustrated. Eventually we had to get involved and did almost 90% of the work ourselves. She was very hard to find but even when we could talk to her, she would create more unnecessary problems to an extant that my wife had panic attacks after a few meetings we had with her. 2 month before our wedding she caused so much anxiety and frustration that we decided to end our contract with her and find another planner. Thankfully, our new planner was amazing and our Wedding planning went very smooth after that, and the event was as wonderful as we could imagine! With way lower cost than what Eliza had proposed! After I requested to cancel the contract she disappeared and never responded to our emails, which is very unprofessional. Here is a list of a few issues from our experience of working with here: 1- Accessibility: every time we had a question or needed to talk to her, it was taking several days until she gets back to us. With irrelevant excuses, like she would show me her busy google calendar! 2- Push to use her own services as vendors: Per her contract she had to suggest different vendors so we can choose. But since she has rental and flower services, she was arguing so much to stop us from even looking at other options! She charges unnecessarily expensive! By doing a little research, we found our vendors and saved at least 50% with same or better quality! 3- Nonsense arguments and rude attitude: In many occasions she was just insisting on holding the event the way SHE wants, without paying attention to our request or desire. Every time we requested something, her answer was: "I don't want MY event to be that way or I don't want MY guests to be that way"!!! With a condescending attitude emphasizing that "I have 18 yrs of experience and I know what to do"!!! Any simple request would become a long story and unnecessary argument. In one occasion my wife requested that guests throw flower petals while walking out of aisle, and she immediately said: "No!, you can't do that, I don't want my cleaning crew spend time on cleaning the petals"!!!! In another occasion Eliza was insisting on only using her recommended valet service (which was quoting more than double the price of the service we eventually used) and on top of it she was forcing us to rent extra parking lot out of venue and pay extra for shuttle service!!!! While the venue had enough capacity! And when I respectfully said: I am confident that the venue has enough capacity for parking, she got very angry and said: "in that case tell all your guests to use UBER and they can't drive their own car"!!! It was a nightmare working with BEL Events and I don't recommend her service due to lack of professionalism and decency in her business.

No words can truly express how grateful my husband and I are to the entire team at San Clemente…read moreShore by Wedgewood, especially Alison, Gio, and Jonah! Alison, our wedding coordinator, was incredibly helpful, organized, and detail-oriented. She made us feel comfortable and confident throughout our rehearsal and, of course, on our wedding day. Thanks to her, my husband and I were able to enjoy our special day completely stress-free and worry-free, knowing everything was in good hands. As a bride, having that peace of mind meant so much to me! A special shoutout to Gio and Jonah, our banquet captain, for working alongside Alison to make our wedding day absolutely fabulous! We truly appreciate all the hard work, care, and dedication you put into making our dream wedding a reality. Our bartenders, Michael and Taylor, were also amazing! They were attentive, friendly, and made sure my husband, our guests, and I stayed hydrated throughout the celebration. Thank you for keeping everyone refreshed and making our special day even more enjoyable! DJ Bobby was awesome as well! His music selection was on point and kept our guests hyped up and the dance floor alive! He was also very flexible and accommodating with our needs, even when we had some last-minute changes. We really appreciated his positive attitude and willingness to help make the celebration fun and memorable for everyone! Pastor Ron was so sweet and made sure we truly took the time to soak in and enjoy every moment of our ceremony. His warmth and guidance made our ceremony feel even more special and meaningful. To anyone planning their wedding, we wholeheartedly recommend San Clemente Shore by Wedgewood and this incredible team! From the coordination and banquet service to the music and ceremony, everyone played a part in making our wedding day amazing. They will guide you every step of the way, pay attention to the details, and do their best to bring your dream wedding to life. Amazing job, Alison and the entire team! Thank you for making our wedding day so beautiful, memorable, and special. We couldn't have asked for a better team to be part of one of the most important days of our lives. We will always be grateful for the wonderful memories you helped us create!

We recently had our wedding at Wedgewood Weddings San Clemente Shores and overall had a beautiful…read morewedding day. The venue is gorgeous, our guests had an amazing time, and the banquet staff truly made the night special. Our guests also loved the food and drinks all night. Our banquet captain Jonah was amazing along with the rest of the waitstaff, bartender Michael was the absolute best, and DJ Bobby did a great job all night. I do want to emphasize that the actual wedding day itself ran smoothly and looked beautiful. Most of our stress came from communication leading up to the wedding and during setup. It sometimes felt like details from previous meetings were missed or had to be repeated as we met with different people each time, and there was some confusion regarding décor/setup instructions the day of. The décor storage situation was also difficult since the shed was very small, requiring us to bring back florals and assemble some décor the morning of the wedding. One thing I did appreciate was that the team provided complimentary accent lighting due to scheduling issues with our day-of coordinator. Overall, despite some communication and logistical frustrations, we truly had an amazing wedding and felt the experience was worth it for the price. Even with some of the communication issues, everything worked out and we did enjoy working with the coordinators overall. I would still recommend this venue to couples looking for a beautiful wedding without spending an extreme amount. Our guests genuinely thought the wedding felt much more expensive than it was.

We used Willow Tree to help coordinate and design our wedding. We had a complicated color scheme…read moreand Heather did a great job helping us realize our vision. She was paramount in designing our table decor and tying everything together into a chic and stylish wedding. We were very picky, but she had patience with our process and showed us multiple iterations until we felt comfy, which we SO appreciated. She also helped us find decor vendors that matched the vibe we were going for, as well as helped us fine tune our ambitious color palette. It was so gratifying seeing everything come together. On our big day Heather and her team took care of everything! We didn't need to think about anything except marrying one another (and our coordinated first dance ). Heather is very sweet and reassuring which helped put us at ease. She even won over our 4 yr old nephew who can be difficult, and he did a great job as the ring bearer thanks to her! We highly recommend her for your big day!

If your looking for spectacular outdoor mountain wedding look no further than Shay Meadows Ranch…read moreand Willow Tree Wedding planners. They make everything so easy and are super helpful and organized! We had nothing short of a spectacular experience!

We cannot say enough incredible things about our experience working with Lindsay and the entire…read moreBliss Productions team. From the very beginning--almost a year and a half before our wedding--Lindsay was everything you could hope for in a planner and more. She is exceptionally professional, organized, responsive, and deeply committed to her clients. Throughout the entire process, she consistently went above and beyond, stepping in wherever needed and making what could have been a stressful experience feel seamless and enjoyable. When it came to our wedding weekend, everything went off completely without a hitch--and that is entirely thanks to Lindsay and her amazing team, including Vi and Tessa. Every detail was thoughtfully executed, timelines were handled flawlessly, and we were able to be fully present and enjoy each moment with our family and friends knowing we were in the best possible hands. Beyond her expertise, Lindsay is also just a genuinely wonderful person. She made the entire experience feel personal and meaningful, and it was such a joy getting to know her throughout the process. She worked beautifully not just with us, but with our families as well, which meant so much. If you are considering working with Bliss Productions, do not hesitate--this team is truly a dream. We are so grateful for everything they did to bring our wedding weekend to life and would wholeheartedly recommend them to any couple looking for an exceptional planning experience.

Lindsay planned my son's rehearsal dinner, and her expertise, creativity and leadership made for a…read morebeautiful event that was completely stress-free for me.  She is a pleasure to work with and I'd highly recommend her and Bliss!

We had our dream wedding thanks to OC Beach Weddings! From our first call with Simone, her…read moreprofessionalism, attention to detail, and passion was evident! We had the ceremony package and Simone assisted thoroughly in creating our vision board and communicated our vision clearly to our vendors. With my spouse and I both working full time, planning a wedding was becoming overwhelming which is why are we are most grateful for Simone's support in coordinating with vendors. All of the vendors included in our package were also very top notch and highly talented. Our florals were absolutely gorgeous and our violinist was extremely talented! Simone's team went above and beyond in setting up our reception, repurposing our ceremony flowers into centerpieces throughout the venue. Simone, thank you for making yourself readily available anytime we had questions throughout the planning process. Thank you for creating an easy to follow timeline and ensuring the day was PERFECT! Reflecting on our wedding, I am happy to say that we both entered our wedding with ZERO stress and left feeling like we had our DREAM wedding!

I can't thank Simone and OC Beach Weddings enough for making my wedding day absolutely perfect!…read more Planning from far away was stressful at first, and I was worried about finding trustworthy people--but Simone completely put my mind at ease. Every detail was so thoughtful, everything ran smoothly, and the whole day felt romantic and exactly how I imagined. She went above and beyond, and I'm so grateful for her kindness, organization, and care. If you want your dream beach wedding, this is the team to trust!

How could anybody ever say anything bad about Sundrop vintage! This was by far the easiest the most…read morefun and special vendor of mine! They have endless amounts of fines in their warehouse! Everywhere you look, you could find something from modern, farmhouse, Bohemian, vintage, any style and any color you could imagine, you can find it here. My all-time favorite thing that will stick with me for years to come. I fell in love with a floral plate that they had gotten in, and I had to ask them to order eight plates. Unfortunately, they were not able to do that, but they did gift me the plate on my wedding day! That is now a very special memory and plate that I will treasure for years to come! Thank you so much Sundrop vintage. I cannot thank you guys enough for everything that you did for me throughout our many decorating walk-throughs and our final mock up and for my wonderful plate. If I could have another wedding to my amazing husband Sundrop vintage would always be my first choice.

Sundrop Vintage was wonderful to work with for our November wedding at Serra Plaza. They sourced…read morebeautiful pillows and lounge furniture that helped create a cozy, inviting atmosphere during our rainy wedding weekend. Our guests absolutely raved about the furniture vibe. Ann was incredibly responsive and reliable throughout the process. At one point, she quickly stepped in to resolve an administrative issue involving another vendor--something that wasn't even her responsibility--and handled it efficiently and professionally. Her willingness to help and ability to problem-solve made a stressful situation much easier. The quality of both the furniture and the service was excellent. We would have loved to source our flatware through them as well if we had been able to. Overall, Sundrop Vintage was absolutely worth the long-haul fees, and we highly recommend them.

This review is for Roxanne Ellison who was my wedding coordinator++ for my outdoor wedding in June…read more I say ++ because she was so much more than just a day of coordinator. She helped bring together part of my vision for the theme of the wedding by finding and contracting with several local vendors for the event. She managed those vendors and ensured their product met my needs. She also helped to manage the many other vendors I had contracted with, as well as give me great recommendations for professionals. All this plus her day of coordinator duties, all for a very reasonable price. But most important of all, it was how she treated me and my husband throughout the process. She was the sweetest, most caring professional I dealt with the entire time. She always had our best interest in mind. She sacrificed so much of her time (beyond her contract expectations) to make sure she got the job done. She dealt with some very challenging situations including a difficult event manager at my venue, a late florist who stuck her with the set up, a diva of a DJ, and a disorganized caterer. She herself always maintained a professional and positive attitude and protected me from the chaos of the day. From the moment I met her I knew she was going to be a genuine person who was going make me feel calm, comfortable and happy on my wedding day, and I was right! On the day of, she managed everything that was thrown at her, and kept us on time, and kept my champagne glass full! She honestly was my saving grace throughout this crazy planning process, and I recommend her to any bride trying to pull off a beautiful and joyous wedding!

Where do I start? Well, my wedding was originally scheduled for September 2020, and, well, COVID…read morehappened so it was delayed. Not only were the V&E team compassionate to our plight, but they also effortlessly coordinated moving our wedding date not once, not twice but three times! They talked with the vendors, kept me up to date, and leading up to the day meticulously planned every detail. Then, the unthinkable happened, and I [the bride] got COVID 2 days before my wedding! They gave me multiple options on how we could proceed, and in the end I chose to do the ceremony solo with my husband and this was played for the wedding guests at the reception which we attended virtually over a projector. The team worked non-stop to coordinate all these last minute changes, and to carry out an absolutely beautiful, albeit unusual wedding. I truly don't know what I would have done without them! They have the experience to carry out an incredible wedding, they know all the ins and outs of the industry and plan ahead for what could go wrong, so that nothing does! Not only do you get a wedding planner but you get a huge team of them, each with distinct roles! The packages are very affordable (a great deal for what you get especially) and the venues are GORGEOUS! I truly grew to love the V&E family, and I say family because they really treated me like they cared. Cheryl, Carly, Dani, Cicely, Elise, Hannah, Ryann, we love you guys, thank you for everything, and hope to work with you again, maybe on vow renewals after this whole COVID thing has settled down!

It's hard to describe how fantastic Cortney was to work with over our 2.5 year engagement, and…read moremultiple wedding dates during the pandemic. She was truly a partner to me in all things planning from Day 1. She is an expert at what she does and she created a gorgeous, dreamy day that was better than we imagined. We met in person 5+ times throughout planning, had countless phone calls, text messages and emails. She was more than just a planner she truly became a friend and throughout the pandemic she was basically a therapist! She is extremely organized and was able to help planning in every way possible but here are a few: 1) Taking my ideas, looking at my inspiration photos and making them come to life. She understood what I was looking for and not only made it happen on our wedding day but added to my vision and elevated it. 2) Making recommendations when I needed them. There are endless decisions to make when planning a wedding and sometimes I just wanted her expertise and advice on what to do and she always had an answer. 3) When I had an urgent concern about a vendor she immediately took action and came up with a variety of options for us to remedy the situation. 4) She knows Orange County inside and out - she has relationships with tons of vendors, knew the details of every part of our venue and how the event should operate the first time we visited. She makes things happen, I can't even think of the million things she handled for me and everything she did without me even knowing to make the day go smooth. She made the experience smooth for me and my husband, our families, the bridal parties and the guests. She also provides wedding planning software/website that was EXTREMELY helpful and made sure I stuck to my budget. I can't recommend her enough! If this says anything about our relationship there were multiple emails where I almost signed off, thank you, love you!! She is the BEST!

As a luxury wedding florist, working with Cortney Helaine Events was a fantastic experience. We…read morecreated a gorgeous, colorful, ultra-lush Indian-meets-Mexican wedding together, and Cortney brought such a calm, positive presence to the day. She was approachable, helpful when needed, and completely on top of every detail. What stood out most was the spirit of collaboration--Cortney made every vendor feel like a true team player. Too often, planners can make you feel like you're working under them instead of with them, but that was absolutely not the case here. Her entire team was lovely, supportive, and an absolute pleasure to work alongside. I'd happily work with them again anytime! HIRE HER! You won't regret it!

Marie was such a wonderful part of our wedding day! We had a very small, intimate micro-wedding…read morethat we planned in just 7 days so finding someone who was available on a Sunday and willing to work with us on such short notice meant so much to us. Another thing that made our ceremony extra special was that Marie is bilingual. She created a beautiful Spanglish ceremony for us so both of our parents could understand and feel included in such an important moment. She made everything feel incredibly easy and stress-free. Since neither of us had been through the marriage process before, we really appreciated having someone who knew exactly what she was doing and could guide us through everything with so much patience and kindness. Our ceremony was short and simple, but Marie made it feel so personal and meaningful. We are truly thankful she was the person who helped us officially become husband and wife!

Marie was one of the greatest choices we made for our elopement. From the moment we met her, she…read morecarried such a warm, inviting presence. As two people who tend to be more reserved, finding someone who felt naturally easy to connect with mattered a lot to us. Meeting her only reinforced that feeling. She has an effortless way of making people comfortable, and you can tell she's skilled at working with all kinds of personalities and comfort levels. Her ability to genuinely connect is something special. We're incredibly thankful for her. She helped make our elopement feel personal and heartfelt.