This review is long overdue. Collected with Love designed and provided all the florals for our…read moreSeptember 2023 outdoor wedding. Working with Malorie and her team was seamless--from hiring and talking flowers to day of coordination, she thought of everything and integrated perfectly with our vendor team and our coordinator. Malorie took my half baked ideas and preferences and turned them into a cohesive vision, and then executed in a way where I didn't worry or think about anything: beautiful arrangements just showed up at the exact perfect moment! Talk about stress relief on a stressful day! She provided extra decor too and made our tables absolutely magical. I continue to enjoy my bouquet long after the flowers faded with the photos hanging in our hallway. Take flowers off the to do list already and book Collected with Love!

From the very beginning, working with Malorie felt easy, intuitive, and genuinely joyful. She is a…read moretrue artist in every sense of the word, and trusting her with the florals for our wedding was one of the best decisions I made. I gave very little direction beyond whimsical, romantic, and in season, and she absolutely nailed it. Every arrangement felt thoughtful, elevated, and perfectly aligned with the overall feel of the day. The florals did not just decorate the space, they brought it to life and set the emotional tone in a way that felt effortless and deeply intentional. Malorie leads with quiet confidence and extraordinary creative intuition. I was not closely involved in the process by design, because I trusted her completely to execute the vision and carry the day through her work. She has a rare ability to move freely with creativity while still sensing the moments where a few small details truly mattered to me. She brought me in at exactly the right times, and the result felt natural, collaborative, and beautifully balanced. Her communication throughout the entire process was exceptional. She was clear, responsive, and grounding, which is a gift during what can be an overwhelming season. I always felt heard, supported, and confident that everything was in the best hands. Her work is art. The florals became the heart of our wedding, emotional, stunning, and unforgettable. They reflected not just a style, but a feeling. If you are looking for someone who will truly see your vision, honor it, and elevate it beyond what you imagined, Malorie is that person. I am endlessly grateful for her talent, her care, and the beauty she created for such a meaningful day.

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.

Thank you to Tammy and Eliza for helping with the rentals for a 50th birthday. They were super…read moreresponsive and very accommodating to all our needs. They even threw in some extras for free! Much appreciated ladies

This is an amazing venue. My wife and I went to a friend's wedding and the venue was amazing. The…read morestaff were friendly and professional and the food was delicious. The venue did not disappoint. Parking is on the main street but if you are staying at the Hampton Inn and suites it's a four minute walk.

The very best experience getting married here this last April!…read moreI looked high and low for a venue that met all my criteria while also being sensitive to the wedding budget and this is the place! Located in the best city and so close to the beach you get that perfect beach breeze :) I love that they help you with thinking of every last decision and the planning meetings ahead of time, I knew that I wanted a place that most things were included so I wouldn't have to stress as much. Everyone who attended said that the food was the best they've had at any wedding! The variety is amazing and all the salad options for all the vegans and vegetarians as well! They always say something goes wrong on your wedding day but thanks to Wedgewood San Clemente Shore, nothing went wrong and was so so smooth! We had Sierra as our day of coordinator and she was seriously the best!

Working with Heather and her team was a Major delight. Her…read moreteam were professional and leading up to the wedding it was a true pleasure. Some of wedding planners are not as professional. Though this team cover all the details! I'd highly highly recommend willow tree weddings anytime for anywhere!

So happy we booked Heather for WTW's month-of package. We were actually looking for a day-of…read morecoordinator but after speaking with Heather, we realized that month-of would be more beneficial especially with vendor logistic/timing (plus WTW prices were reasonable). Heather saw us 2x before the big day: final venue walk through and our rehearsal day. She was super organized during those 2 days and helped guide us with our venue and corral our entire wedding party during the rehearsal. Heather also provided us with a day-of timeline, even for the hours she was not physically at the venue. On the wedding day, she arrived with Annaleise (team member) around 3pm and immediately got to work with the decor set up before our 6pm ceremony. All we had to do was hand over our room key and off they went! To be honest, we were so busy that day that if we didn't have Heather helping us out, I'm not sure how we could've accomplished what we needed to do. No amount of uncles and aunties could've done what WTW did in the same amount of time hah. Plus we had a cocktail hour "flip" during our ceremony, so having WTW help us during that time was crucial. At the end of the night, all our items were returned to vendors or packed away in the boxes we brought them in and stored in our room. During the month of, WTW used Google's suite to keep everything organized and documented, which I found very helpful since its a program that I am familiar with (vs learning a new program). And Heather also provides some rentals if you want to add more to your decor, which was also VERY helpful when we needed more candles and stands. Heather is professional, calm, and assertive. She knows what needs to be done to help make your day run smoothly and is a team player with the vendors and venue. For reference, our wedding was in Riverside, a church ceremony, 8 people in the wedding party, 120 guests, ~10 vendors, plated meals, and a hotel venue reception. We had a couple funky additions in the night which made the reception feel nontraditional, but Heather handled them like it was normal. We haven't received official pictures yet, but when we do, I hope to update this review so any new potential clients can see her magic. Thanks again!!

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.

Bliss Productions is absolutely wonderful! Lindsey, Vi, and Mia were truly amazing from start to…read morefinish. Our event turned out perfectly, and a huge part of that was because of their dedication, professionalism, and calm, positive energy throughout the entire process. They handled vendor coordination seamlessly, kept everyone informed with great communication, and made sure to try to anticipate every detail so we didn't have to worry about a thing the night of the event. They ensured we were stress free and able to enjoy the whole night! We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out, and we are so grateful for their support. I would highly, highly recommend Bliss Productions to anyone looking to make their event run beautifully and effortlessly!

Simone and her amazing team helped to plan my dream wedding back in September. I knew immediately…read moreafter my consultation that I had found the perfect planner. Simone put so much love into the process and really paid attention to EVERY detail (even the bathrooms at my beach wedding were gorgeous). She truly is a wedding fairy godmother. There is nothing that she can't do if she puts her mind do it. Planning a wedding can be so overwhelming, but they really made the process so much easier. Simone was always there to answer all of my questions and was so knowledgeable. She had so many amazing recommendations for wedding vendors and services. On the day of my wedding, I was often brought to tears by how beautifully everything had come together. It was truly better than anything I had imagined or could have done without Simone and her team.

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!

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.

We reached out to Sundrop Vintage Rentals just a few weeks before our wedding and they were…read moreincredibly responsive and easy to work with. It helped that they had worked at our venue (Casino San Clemente) before and already had the proper insurance documentation. They coordinated directly with our wedding coordinator on all the delivery and pickup logistics, which made everything seamless on our end. We rented a mobile bar and 3 disco balls. The extra bar was a great call to help manage lines for drinks at our venue, and the 3 disco balls hanging above the dance floor really elevated the aesthetics of the space.

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!

I can't say enough about Cheryl and the team at V & E. Dani helped us create the wedding of our…read moredreams. In fact--it was even more wonderful than we imagined. We had to postpone twice due to covid--but V & E scrambled to re book vendors, and revise plans to accommodate. In fact, they even found a tent 3 days prior to affair. They were responsive, caring and creative problem solvers. I would highly recommend them.

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!

OUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET FOR OUR WEDDING we were one of the…read morelucky couples who got to work directly with Cortney and I will be forever grateful for her and all of her hustle. We got married on 3/26/21 and from the day we hired her 1 year prior she was nothing but awesome. For starters, she is truly a kind person who knows literally all things wedding. My now husband and I are both resident physicians and looking back it's so hilarious to think how lost we would have been if it weren't for her knowledge. She made my life 1000x easier and addresses and fixes problems that you didn't even know or think you would have in a wedding. She always responded to us quickly and I know she saved us hours and hours of time by how helpful she was coordinating things for us. I must have changed my mind a hundred times regarding the decor or design of our wedding, and she immediately rolled with the punches and did everything possible to make all of that happen. We had multiple vendor meetings together in person despite being in a pandemic and she always brought her a-game to those. We never knew what questions to ask the vendors, but honestly, we didn't have to! Cortney literally runs the show and gets all the hard talking done so you don't have to. My parents, my bridesmaids, and even guests of the wedding kept commenting on how efficient she was at addressing and fixing all the little things that naturally happen during the day of the wedding. For example, the evening before our wedding rehearsal she asked me if I had a coat for the next day since it was going to be chilly. I told her I hadn't and literally right after the rehearsal, I received text messages from her at the mall with pictures of coats that she thought would look good with my dress. She really went above and beyond for us because at her core you can tell she really cares. She and her team will always hold a special place in our heart and we can't thank her enough for helping make our wedding as beautiful as it was seamless. Seriously a perfect day.

Marie was so great. We got married 2 weeks ago and she officiated our wedding. She made the whole…read moreprocess easy and made the ceremony even better. I would definitely recommend her to friends and family.

We couldn't have asked for a more perfect elopement, and it's all thanks to Marie!…read more From start to finish, everything was flawless. As my husband and I drove back to our Airbnb after the ceremony, photos, and dinner, I kept saying, "This day was absolutely perfect. Everything went smoothly--great people, wonderful weather, a beautiful ceremony, and a stunning location." It truly exceeded all our expectations. Marie calmed my anxious, type-A mind and made the entire process stress-free and enjoyable. She was the best choice we made for our elopement, and she ensured everything was exactly how we imagined. Her guidance and attention to detail made our day unforgettable!