THE BEST HIRE!!!! Christine and Lavish were recommended to…read moreme by a friend at work. She said her sister was a wedding planner and created beautiful weddings. She was not wrong! I am so impressed by Christine and her team. My husband and I were engaged for over a year and Gabriela took care of us in the beginning from getting a vision board together, a color palette selected, and an overall concept/theme put together. They recommended different vendors and were realist about setting a budget. I originally found their online aisle planner website difficult and hard to navigate at first and learned to really appreciate it down the road. It wasn't that it was hard to navigate more than I didn't take the time to explore all the different features. It was a life saver for me and later turned into my wedding bible because it housed all my vendor information, payment schedules, important dates, seating chart, checklists, and more. Fast forward to the month before the wedding. Christine was amazing and set up all our final vendor meetings, etc. she made sure all the vendors talked to each other and coordinated everything with the hotel. She took care of all the vendor logistics, COI, etc. Which at the time, I didn't realize was a lot. She was crucial in selecting our decor and creating the timeline. The day of the wedding comes and Christine was there bright and early setting everything up. We had an attendant, Tiffany, assigned to the bridesmaids, another one dedicated to the groomsmen, Christine setting up in the reception hall, and later, Diana, a runner and they all were amazing! They were there the entire time of us getting ready and making sure we could connect with Christine as she handled the vendors coming in. They made sure we were taken care of, checked in, and never left. Diana was also a life saver and had my shoes ready for me to change into after all the photos. I could go on for days and never capture how much Christine and her team truly helped us. They helped set up, tear down, managed my family and guests, managed all the vendors, and handled all the melt downs. They were the absolute best hire! I am truly impressed and am forever grateful to Christine and her team. I 100% recommend Lavish & Co. for any wedding. They were truly amazing and went above and beyond, exceeded all expectations. My husband and I are not the easiest people and I know that. But, Christine and her team were so gracious and accommodating throughout the whole process. I have no complaints. Thank you Lavish for making my wedding a beautiful dream come true!

We cannot say enough great things about the Lavish Wedding Team, and especially Gabriela! From the…read moremoment we met Gabriela, it was clear that she wasn't just a wedding planner--she was someone deeply invested in making our wedding day a reflection of us as a couple. She took the time during our very first meeting to ask about our personal story--how we met, how my husband proposed, and what made our relationship unique. This was something no other planner had done, and it immediately made us feel like we were in the hands of someone who truly cared. She has become more than just a wedding planner, and is now one of our friends. Our wedding was a beautiful blend of two distinct cultures, and Lavish went above and beyond to ensure that every detail honored both of our traditions in a way that felt seamless and cohesive. Gabriela found creative ways to incorporate elements of each culture into the decor, ceremony, and reception, making our celebration not just special, but incredibly personal. Her thoughtful approach to merging these cultural elements was absolutely perfect, and we were so grateful for the care she took to ensure everything felt authentic and meaningful. On top of all that, the Lavish team was incredibly attentive to every last detail. There were a few last-minute challenges on the day of the wedding, and they handled them with such grace and professionalism that we didn't have to worry about a thing. If you're looking for a wedding planning team who will go above and beyond to make your day as special as it can be, look no further than Lavish.

Riley at EverAfter Events is absolutely amazing. She is fantastic to work with from start to…read morefinish. She is super knowledgeable about all aspects of weddings, from budgeting to venues to vendors to details and so many other things. Our wedding was beautiful and she made it all happen. She made it all easy and I never felt overwhelmed in the process. We planned our wedding in under a year and she was with us the whole time. She is communicative over text and email, has a great way of explaining things along the way and has great advice. We had a Jewish wedding and she already knew everything she needed to know (this was something that was a huge priority for me). She clearly has a great rapport with vendors and made sure everything went smoothly. The vendors she recommended were wonderful. We had a beautiful day and now have the most incredible photos and video to remember it all forever. Riley's eye for detail and really capturing what we were going for was outstanding. I didn't have to try to figure out how to make a table look beautiful or how to place florals, she did it all perfectly. Early in the planning process we talked big picture, and she asked me a couple of more detailed questions. When it was clear I wasn't going to be super helpful with the specific details she took over, showed me what she was planning throughout the process, and I never felt overwhelmed. The day of the wedding she had assistants and all kinds of support. I had the opportunity to spend much of the day with Drew, who was incredibly kind and calming. I felt a little chaotic early in the morning (I didn't organize the items needed for flat lay photos very well). She was really calm about the whole thing and we got it all figured out. I can't imagine how the day would have gone without her. 200 more positive things to say about EverAfter Events. Hire them to plan your wedding. It was the best wedding decision we made.

Ever After Events has to be the most amazing wedding planning team I could have ever imagined. We…read moresadly had to let go of our previous planner from another company 60 days before our wedding. I was absolutely freaking out and started interviewing a few other planners to take on my wedding with little time and little planned. The moment I got on the phone with Merilee I knew she was the perfect fit for us. We hired her based on our call because she was honest with us and forward with expectations. Honestly I don't know how she did it but she pulled off planning my wedding in less than 60 days and my wedding looked like it should be on the cover of a magazine it was so gorgeous. She made my vision come to life and always did what was in our best interest. We literally felt like a priority (which we know she has many clients but she never once made us feel like she was too busy for us). Merilee and her team absolutely exceeded our expectations. She was extremely responsive, detailed, & communication was always clear. Her and her team made my dream wedding come true. The day of our wedding, she brought a team of people to literally treat us like royalty serving us drinks, food, & telling us where we needed to be next. Not once did I have to feel like I needed to ask for anything and this ultimately made it so that I could sit back and live in the moment. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! p.s. Not only did my husband and I get treated like royalty and served all night but they also served both our parents. Now our entire family is obsessed with Merilee and Ever After Events because they made it so we could have the most amazing experience of our lives.

We knew we were in good hands from day one when Molly sent over a 15-page checklist...music to a…read moreType A bride's ears! When we say we had a perfect wedding day, we truly mean it. Every detail was thoughtfully handled, and nothing was overlooked. The level of care and attention they brought to every aspect of the day was incredible. Even the smallest details that mattered deeply to us were executed flawlessly. Throughout the day, we felt completely taken care of. Their calm professionalism allowed us to be fully present and enjoy every moment with our family and friends. Rachel even made a mid-dinner stain on my dress disappear as if it had never happened. And while we know they can't technically control the weather, we're still convinced they found a way to turn an 85% chance of rain into the most beautiful sunny day imaginable. We are endlessly grateful for the care, creativity and heart they brought to our wedding. It was everything we dreamed of and more, and we couldn't have imagined a better team by our side. Some people are meant for days like this, and Molly and Rachel are two of them.

We first found Molly and Rachel while touring what would eventually become our wedding venue,…read moreScripps Seaside Forum. They were setting up for another wedding there and I loved every part of it and had to get their card. From the very beginning they made the entire planning process feel easy and organized. Their use of Aisle Planner was incredibly helpful. We loved that it allowed us to have multiple logins for family members and let us keep track of all contracts, timelines, and details in one place. Molly and Rachel were always quick to respond to any questions we had and they kept us on track every step of the way. I never felt like I had to check in or worry about what needed to be done because I knew they would let us know exactly when something needed attention. They know Scripps Seaside Forum so well and gave us the best vendor recommendations. We truly loved every single referral they provided. Even once peak wedding season began, we never felt overlooked. They continued to be responsive and attentive, even on weekends when they were busy working other weddings. Molly and Rachel are professional, organized, knowledgeable, and have such a great eye for design. On our wedding day when the weather unexpectedly changed, they made the transition to Plan B feel seamless. They gave me their honest opinion about what would make our guests most comfortable and create the best experience given the circumstances, which I appreciated so much. I truly could not recommend Molly and Rachel enough. They made the planning process so much easier and helped us feel completely taken care of from start to finish. My mom and I are counting down the days for my little sister to get engaged just so we can work with them again!!

WOW! Where to begin? I discovered Jen when I saw her car parked in front of my gym with a gorgeous…read morewindow decal advertising her coordination services. I was less than five months away from my wedding and really beginning to feel the heat. I emailed her later that day inquiring about what sort of services she provided. She responded promptly and we set up a day to meet. We met at a local coffee shop and discussed everything I needed to know; I asked questions and she gave me answers, and in turn she took notes on every detail of my wedding (thus far). She was professional, warm and friendly and I felt comfortable discussing my special day with someone who seemed to know so much about the business of wedding coordination. I knew as soon as our initial meeting was over I knew that I wanted to work with Jen. I checked with my soon-to-be husband and family and we finalized our decision with a simple contract to use Jen for her "Day Of" coordination. We had a few meetings between then and the wedding, but most of our communication was through email and phone. She visited my venue with me shortly before the wedding to help me smooth out a couple of kinks, and gave me options and ideas for any other problem I had. Fast-forward to our wedding day. Everything went PERFECTLY. I can't even begin to say how grateful I am that we decided to work with Jen. My dad had arrived at the venue hours before I did to help set up, and later couldn't stop expressing how impressed he was with Jen's professionalism. When the rental company, caterers and guests showed up, she directed everyone exactly where they needed to go. I had also wanted to make a cute sign to help mark the path for our guests but hadn't found time; Jen arrived the morning of the wedding with the most adorable sign she made just for us! Such a sweet, simple gesture that meant so much. Our wedding went off without a hitch, I didn't have to think about anything, and she made sure I remembered to eat amongst all the fluster :) We couldn't have been happier! It's true what they say, brides... your coordinator is the BEST gift you could give yourself! I highly recommend Jen for your special day!

Jen was an absolute rockstar and helped reduce our stress level so much! We only had her services…read morefor the day-of coordination, but she was more than happy to meet with us ahead of time, and also give us guidance on what planning activities we would need to do on our own, that really helped us plan effectively for what we would need to do. For the rehearsal, and for the big day she was incredible! She had back-up bobby pins to fix a bridesmaids dress when a strap snapped as we were walking in to the venue. She helped us accommodate for traffic, and then once the day started, she took care of everything. My wife or I didn't have to worry about anything, she guided us on where to go when, corralled our parties for pictures, and made sure we always had a beer in hand. Jen and her partner really took away all the stress of the day, and allowed us to fully relax and enjoy it. She was able to work closely with the venue to make sure everything worked, deal with tough conversations, and overall just made everything amazing. Thank you to Jen and Day of Love!

I am a professional event producer and was the officiant for a wedding ceremony that Haley was the…read morecoordinator for. I've worked with a number of coordinators in the past and they all have done an okay job. However, who wants something just okay when it comes to your wedding? Haley was calm under pressure, found a beautiful venue, communicated extremely well, and was super upbeat and fun not just in the pre-event planning, but also in the rehearsal and the main event of ceremony, cocktail hour, reception. Kudos on a job VERY well done!

Haley R. with Epic Events was my day of wedding coordinator and she was absolutely amazing! She was…read moreso cool to be around and had such a calm demeanor that helped put me at ease on the big day. She was extremely organized and on top of everything and went above & beyond for what I could have asked for. Thank you Epic Events and Haley for making my wedding day memorable & beautiful.

Being a Type A person, I had already found most of my vendors before deciding that we needed a…read morecoordinator for our big day. What initially drew me to I Do Weddings... was her team's familiarity with San Diego wedding venues, and especially with our venue, the Scripps Seaside Forum. From our first consultation with Melissa, through every call and email, we immediately felt at ease knowing she was by our side. Melissa truly made the wedding planning process so much easier. She was incredibly responsive and always had an answer to my many questions in the months leading up to the wedding. I never felt like I was bothering her or asking too much, and knowing we had someone experienced and dependable to turn to made such a difference. On the wedding day, Melissa and her assistant coordinator, Elena, made sure everything went according to plan. My husband and I felt completely stress-free that morning because we knew Melissa and her team had everything under control. We were able to simply enjoy our day and be present in the moment, which was exactly what we wanted. I would HIGHLY recommend Melissa and her team to anyone planning a wedding. We are so grateful for everything they did to make our wedding day so seamless and special!

I've had the pleasure of working with Melissa from I Do Weddings and Events on several weddings,…read moreand every single time I find myself thinking, "This bride is so lucky to have Melissa!" She is incredibly professional, organized, kind, and truly one of the sweetest wedding planners I've ever worked with. She has such a calm, warm presence, which makes such a difference on a wedding day--not only for the couple and their families, but for all of us vendors working behind the scenes. Melissa works frequently at The Scripps Seaside Forum in La Jolla, and she knows this beautiful venue inside and out. Her experience there really shows in how smoothly everything comes together. I also have to mention her vendor recommendations. Everyone she brings onto her team is wonderful--professional, talented, and simply the best at what they do. As a wedding photographer, it is always such a pleasure to work alongside Melissa because I know the day will be beautifully organized and the couple will be very well taken care of. I highly recommend Melissa and I Do Weddings and Events to any couple looking for an experienced, caring, and genuinely wonderful wedding planner. She is an absolute gem!

Gina was my planner for our May 2026 wedding at Rancho Bernardo Inn, and she did an absolutely…read morefabulous job. From the very beginning, working with Gina gave me complete confidence that every question would be answered and every detail would be handled. On the wedding day itself, I never had to worry about a thing because I knew she had everything under control. Her strong working relationship with RBI was incredibly valuable throughout the planning process and made everything feel seamless. Since I'm not local to the San Diego area and didn't always have a clear vision of exactly what I wanted, Gina's recommendations and guidance were invaluable. Anytime I needed vendor suggestions, she immediately sent thoughtful recommendations, and whenever I wanted to dive deeper into details, she made it happen. We met in person multiple times leading up to the wedding weekend, and she helped bring all of the details together so beautifully. She was always available to answer texts or calls, which made the entire process feel so much less stressful. I really appreciated how Gina truly followed my lead and helped execute the vision we wanted. By the time the wedding weekend arrived, I didn't have to think twice about anything -- it all came together so perfectly, and it truly was the most wonderful weekend. I'm so grateful for everything Gina did to make our wedding such a special experience.

Choosing Gina as our planner was one of the best wedding decisions we made! Knowing that we could…read morelean on her expert advice as we were choosing vendors + her willingness to quickly answer questions big and small was such a weight off our shoulders. Gina is such a warm and confident person, with deep connections across the SD wedding industry, which is exactly the kind of energy and expertise you want surrounding you on your wedding day. I can't recommend her enough - having Gina as your planner is a wedding decision you will NOT regret! We heart you, Gina!

I decided to hire Kelly as my florist several years ago. I was photographer at the wedding and was…read moretaking pictures, thinking "I love all the details. I LOVE THEM!" I decided on the florist for my wedding even before I met my husband. He he. So I got Kelly's business card and emailed her when the preparation for the big day came. She was sweet and personable. I wasn't too detail oriented. I just showed her a few things that I liked to give general direction and asked her to play and do the best she can from there. She acceded my expectations so much that I ended up giving her my deposit for all the props as a tip. Highly recommend!

I can never thank Kelly enough . She made my dreams come true with my flowers for my wedding . She…read moreis amazing and I cannot recommend her enough!!! She just understood what I was going for and gave amazing suggestions on substitutions for flowers and ideas that I wouldn't have thought of . I haven't gotten my wedding photos back yet but here's us standing at our arch, once I get my photos back I will post more . Thank you again Kelly

We have worked with Zohreh and Shohreh for about a year! When my fiancée (now wife) brought them up…read moreI was a little skeptical given our budget. They are worth 10x the investment we made with them on planning our wedding. Their skill and expertise were invaluable to making everything go off without any issues! We are truly blessed to have had them by our side planning everything as our wedding was a destination wedding. You truly will walk away from the experience missing them as they become family through the experience than two ladies planning a destination wedding! Work with them and you will not be disappointed!

Wedding planning has been enjoyable, stress free and we're so excited for our big day. These ladies…read moremake the planning a breeze; they work with several fantastic vendors who have extended special discounts for us. They are very quick to respond, and stay on top of all the details of your day for you. My makeup artist dropped the ball last minute, they recommended me to a new artist, set up the appointment, and went to my trial with me. I couldn't be happier with this new artist. They both have gorgeous taste, and bonus, you get two opinions !! We're planning a destination wedding in SD, and its been seamless. Do not plan a socal wedding without this fantasist duo. Thank you for everything ladies, Ellie