Mia Kartsonis and her team went above and beyond for our wedding. If I could give her more than 5 stars I would! She is phenomenal! Hands down-best wedding coordinator ever. Mia helped make my dreams come true. She guided me from the very beginning and always made sure that all concerns and questions were answered in a timely manner. She is kind, competent and easily puts you at ease when the wedding planning becomes stressful. She will take care of anything that you may be worried about. Mia will talk to vendors and make sure that you get the best deal possible. Unfortunately, my father passed during this time and Mia was the sweetest most compassionate coordinator ever. She sent me flowers and told me to take my time to mourn, which really helped get my life in order at the time since now I had a funeral to plan as well. Anyway, my wedding was just four days ago and everyone is still raving about how beautiful my wedding was. People have said that it was 'one of the best weddings' they've ever attended. Thank you, Mia! Also, Mia has a decor rental available for every package, which can save you $100's on decor that you will only need once for your wedding. Mia also uses a wedding planning platform, Aisle Planner, which helps you and her stay connected during the planning process. You are able to view your venue's layout, arrange tables, seats/guests, and timelines all in one place. This is a wonderful tool for people like me, who love to stay organized. This helped tremendously! She was able to view my changes and vice versa. Another cool thing that Mia provides is a detailed 3D view of your venue and the decor discussed. It really helps see if your tables/decor is what you envisioned. Anyway, if you want a stress-free wedding, hire Mia and her team! You will not regret it. read more

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We cannot recommend Mia enough!! She is organized, creative, and calm under pressure - exactly what you want in a wedding planner. Mia took the time to truly understand our vision and then made it even better, offering thoughtful ideas and solutions we never would have considered. Throughout the planning process, Mia kept everything on track and made what could have been a stressful experience feel effortless and fun. She recommended incredible vendors (especially catering & DJ!), negotiated details we didn't even know to ask about, and managed our budget with complete transparency. On the wedding day itself, Mia was a superstar. She anticipated every need before we even voiced it, handled last-minute hiccups with grace, and made sure we were free to soak in every moment. Our guests have been commenting on how seamless and beautiful everything was and that's all thanks to her. If you're looking for someone who is professional, kind, and truly passionate about making your wedding special, Mia is the one. Our wedding was perfect largely because of her efforts and we'll be forever grateful. Thank you, Mia! read more

My intuition after I spoke with her was right ..... I know I made the best decision of choosing Mia Now I found a good friend . She did a wonderful job . We both love her ... read more

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We cannot express how amazing and perfect it all was thanks to Mia and her amazing team! We had our wedding December 2024 and we still can't get over how absolutely fantastic Mia and her team made our wedding! She was there for us from day one, and her communication skills, organizational skills and her work overall was amazing! She and her team went above and beyond what we could have dreamt of, and we couldn't have been more stress-free on our big day. Thank you! read more

Huge shout out to Mia for helping make my wedding day a success. I underestimated how much I needed help and she jumped in and made sure everything went smoothly. This includes coordinating all of my wedding vendors, the timeline, my guests and wedding party. I could not have done it without her!! Her software helped me keep everything organized including timeline, seating charts etc. On the day of, she kept things flowing and was shuffling around so gracefully but I know she was managing all of my million needs. She even helped me move all of my wedding stuff to my bridal suite at the end of the night to help clean up. She is a rock star and you need her for your big day! read more

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I would highly recommend anyone who is planning their wedding to hire a planner. It was a pleasure working with Mia, she was very responsive and helpful. I love that she can always give me great advice when I'm indecisive. Our wedding was postponed for three years! And she helped us rearrange everything three times. She's great! read more

Im writing this review as a vendor, not as a client. I have personally deejayed over hundreds of weddings and events, and as the owner of a dj company have serviced 2,000+ events over the last 13 years. I cannot put into words how amazing it was to work with Mia and her Team! I have worked with many planners and coordinators, but nothing comes close to Pastiche events. Just the attention to detail on the day of, and being able to communicate with me in an effective manner made my job so easy. We were so synced through out the night without a hitch, even with changes coming from the client. She was so patient, and worked with ease. There's no way to describe it, other than just hiring and experiencing her magic!! Thanks Mia! read more

Mia Kartsonis and her assistant Hugo of Pastiche Event Productions made our destination wedding in Solvang, CAlifornia run so smoothly and without a hitch. We really could not have asked for a better "Day Of" team. They handled all the details of our wedding with such care and professionalism. During the planning process, Mia was attentive, communicative, and took care of everything right away with the best "can do" attitude. She also headed off any foreseeable problems during setup and scheduling. We knew she had the experience we needed for our event to run smoothly. For example, on the day of the wedding, the wedding cake arrived without any of the decorations that were clearly detailed in the contract. Mia did not miss a beat and called the baker and made sure that the cake was fixed to perfection. Hugo was the perfect assistant with is experienced in florals. Mia and Hugo both stepped in when I needed help with the set up of the garlands on the alter rail in the church, when having them fully arranged before travel was not going to work after all. And the way they arranged the flowers there -- and later placing them at the reception was quite the sight to see and just perfect! We could not have executed this wedding day without Mia and Hugo and definitely would recommend them to others wishing to plan a wedding or event. We will be forever grateful that they were our team! read more

Thank you so much Mia Kartsonis for being the best ceremony coordinator! Planning a wedding during the pandemic definitely had it's challenges, but with Mia on our team, she made sure our wedding day was a success! I appreciated how organized she was and especially liked her Aisle Planner program. It made planning the seating charts and making the timeline super simple! During the wedding day there were unforeseeable changes, but she calmly adjusted the timeline and helped the day run smoothly. Also, Mia is really sweet and genuine and went above and beyond to make our day special. She assisted my photographer to ensure we captured the best photos. She even made sure all our wedding gifts and important belongings were transferred to our hotel room so that I didn't have to worry about it at the end of the night. When we arrived to our room, she had decorated our bed with rose petals in the shape of a heart. Truly appreciate her and highly recommend her if you want your wedding day to be as special and beautiful as ours. Thank you again Mia! Warmest Regards, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis read more

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If I could give Pastiche 10 stars I would. From the day I met Mia, I felt so at ease with her being our ceremony coordinator. Her calm and reassuring demeanor is exactly what a bride needs. Especially a bride that had to postponed twice, cancel her destination wedding altogether, lost out on thousands of dollars in non refundable deposits, etc. (2020 was a real doozy...) I was put in contact with Mia at Pastiche through our caterer/event coordinator Critics Choice and I now understand why they came so highly recommended. Mia held my hand through the entire process and was an absolute doll to work with. She was quick to reply to emails and texts. Offered incredible advice and insight on floor plan and 'flow' for the ceremony and most importantly, was patient and a tremendous babysitter/wrangler (lol) to my rambunctious bridal party on the big day. Her husband also did our wedding videography and we were greeted with the same kindness and enthusiasm from him as well. Mia, you went above and beyond and Michael and I couldn't be happier with how are beautiful, tropical, backyard wedding turned out. You are the best! Thank you thank you thank you! read more

Mia was our savior. We were in a bind when our first planner unexpectedly quit on us. Mia came in, picked up where the previous planner left off and did not miss a beat. We honestly do not know what we would have done without her. I suppose the best compliment I can give her is that she completely took the stress from my bride which in turn made the planning process so much better for her and selfishly for me. She checked in on us in the lead up to the wedding to make sure we were where we needed to be and took care of the things our previous planner dropped the ball on. The most important part of the planner's job is to make sure the day of the wedding goes off without a hitch and Mia definitely delivered. She organized all the vendors, guests, flipped our venue from the ceremony to the reception and helped clean up afterward. During the wedding, she constantly checked with us to see how we were doing and to see if we needed anything. The day could not have gone better and we would definitely recommend her to people looking for a planner. read more

I have been DJ weddings for a very long time. I have come across many event planners and I must say that Mia and her team are simply Amazing. She was such a pleasure to work with. Very accommodating and open minded. The day we conducted the walk through she was very detailed and open to suggestions. The day of simply fabulous. Everything was in order. The venue looked amazing. We worked great together on the timeline to make sure our client was extremely happy. Her professionalism is outstanding. I highly recommend her for any event you may be planning. read more

From our first call to the actually wedding day, Mia and her team were amazing! She was so professional and organized. She was so kind and remembered details about the ceremony and planning that I even forgot that I mentioned. On the day of the event (my wedding) I felt so at ease and comfortable because I knew that Mia was there for me! I highly recommend her and her team for any and all of your party planning/event needs. read more

We interviewed a few wedding coordinators for our wedding and we immediately felt like we could trust Mia. She is super hardworking and has a strong sense for what works and doesn't work for events. Her insight really helped us plan a great experience for our guests. Her ability to work with vendors and to make sure things are done right is in itself a HUGE asset to have on your side. On the actual day of the wedding, I wasn't able to focus on the logistics, details, etc. at all, but it didn't matter because Mia and her assistant literally handled everything and exceeded our expectations! read more

My husband and I got married at the end of September and we felt so grateful to have Mia by our side helping us along every step of the way. Her calm demeanor helps stressed brides so much and she is so reassuring. Without Mia we would not have been able to have the beautiful wedding/ceremony that we did. She is organized, communicates effectively, and will make sure you get taken care of. Thank you Mia for EVERYTHING you did to make our wedding absolutely perfect!!! read more

Mia and her team were simply phenomenal. We hired Mia for day-of coordination two weeks before our wedding, after having to dismiss our original coordinator. Mia stepped in with an incredible amount of dedication, insight, and patience. Her approach of using the Aisle Planner website to create our timeline, arrange our floor plan, organize our guest list and vendor contacts, and keep notes, all with the ability to make live edits, was seamless and drastically lowered the stress level for my mother and me. She was attentive to detail, asked all the right questions to make sure we had what we needed for each part of our wedding, and made helpful suggestions along the way. She ran our rehearsal well, navigating endless questions from our family with patience and grace. On top of all that, she executed everything on our wedding day beautifully. She set everything up hung up just how I had envisioned, and I couldn't have been happier with how smoothly the evening ran. My husband and I didn't have to think twice about anything and were able to fully enjoy every moment of our wedding with our family and friends because we knew the evening was in Mia's capable hands. A HUGE thanks to Mia and her assistant for making the wedding of our dreams come true!! :) read more

Mia made our special day so spectacular! Everything came through and was just as we had hoped! We had her for the 6 months of planning and she went above and beyond and since budget was our main concern, she always presented multiple options which were considerate of our situation. She also was always on top of deadlines and vendors! We made some last minute changes on the day of and she worked with us and the venue really well; she was always on our side and would contest any issues we may have had with the venue. (God forbid) If I were to have to plan another wedding, I would definitely use her again! read more

Mia is an incredible planner. I was lucky enough to work with her on a gorgeous styled shoot at the most beautiful ranch in Malibu! Stonewall ranch, unfortunately burned down in the Woolsey fires, and we have so many beautiful memories there, that have now become even more precious. A great planner not only works well with their client, but also works wonderfully with the vendors they must organize. Mia does both of those things with class, tact and friendliness, her beautiful visions tie her up in a pretty bow, as one of my favorite planners to go to, a true gift to any couple looking for a planner or day of Coordinator! I highly recommend her to you, as well as every client of mine that is in need of a planner! Mia, I look forward to working with you again soon! read more

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My wife and I met Mia just over a year ago. From the beginning Mia spent a great amount of time making sure we were taken care of for our big day. It didn't matter what time it was, she would be available when we had questions. Being a business owner myself there are some things that stick out when you know you are working with the right person. For me, I noticed Mia is always positive, which is not always easy to find; you can tell she loves what she does. Our wedding day was perfect. A special shout out to David, Mia's husband, for officiating our ceremony. Thank you team, you guys rock! read more

This review is way over due, but I have to give a big thank you to Pastiche Event Productions for making our wedding so fun and smooth. Both my wife and I were very happy with the how the event unfolded. I was very pleased with the reasonable price. Overall, I highly recommend them for your next event! read more

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Mia was amazing! She was the best wedding coordinator ever! So sweet, professional, prompt, hard working and reliable. She set the mood perfectly and was the perfect narrator. The CEREMONY WAS PERFECT AND SHE WENT ABOVE AND BEYOUND. She saved the day, was incredibly flexible and went above and beyond his call of duty. Our beautiful and insanely expensive Malibu wedding was on the VERGE of being a complete disaster and trainwreck but Mia literally SAVED OUR WEDDING. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND MIA AS A WEDDING COORINATOR OR FOR ANY EVENT. Five stars all the way!!!!!!!!Will post official pictures when they come out and are done. FIVE STARS!!!! read more

W are very thankful for the great work that Pastiche did for our wedding. Everything was perfect and we couldn't be happier. The pictures came out great and we are grateful to have so many wonderful memories. Thank you for helping us make all the events run smoothly! - Jose & Aracely Plascencia read more

I'm a DJ that worked with Mia and her staff on a wedding in Santa Barbara. There were fun and great to work with. They are very organized and provided me with a timeline and were easily available if I had any questions before and during the event. Overall, the wedding turned out great, very organized and went smooth. If you are a vendor and are lucky to work with this group, you won't be disappointed. read more

I absolutely adore Mia of Pastiche Productions. She is diligent, timely, organized, passionate and never skips a beat. I would recommend her to absolutely anybody who needs a coordinator, designer or producer for their event. Thank you Mia for all that you've done for myself and my clients! You ROCK. read more

Mia and Alex did a fantastic job coordinating our wedding and events leading up to the wedding. They were helpful in all aspects of planning, coordinating, and making the whole day run smoothly and look beautiful. They were always available and super responsive. Having coordinators made the day much more enjoyable. Highly recommended! read more

Where do we start? Alex and Mia are incredible. From the first time we met the girls we hit it off. They were so helpful and had wonderful ideas to help us create our dream wedding and stay within our budget. They were always there for us and we couldn't be more helpful. read more