I hired Marisa for day-of planning services for my wedding. She was so helpful in the months…read moreleading up to the wedding, answering all my questions and helping me fine tune the schedule. On wedding day she made sure all the vendors were on point, all our decorations were placed to perfection, and catered to me with food and drinks to make sure I was fed and hydrated throughout the busy schedule. I would not have been able to enjoy my day as the bride without her stepping up with her A+ planning services. I highly recommend her, especially if you are booking a wedding at High Sierra Iris and Wedding Gardens; she knows how to move those tables and chairs seamlessly between ceremony & reception. Thank you Marisa!

Love love love Marisa! She was amazing she made our wedding day dreams come true!! She got us food…read moreand waited on us like royalty! Very professional reasonably price!!!

WOW! Amy was amazing! We recently hired Amy for our wedding…read morein May 2022. Having her by our sides through this process gave us such comfort and peace of mind knowing we were in great hands. From start to finish, she made the process easy and enjoyable! She took the time to really get to know me and my fiance (now husband) which was super thoughtful and attentive. In addition, her free planning software was extremely helpful in housing all the information we needed to keep track of. We also met with her via zoom as well and she knew all the details of our big day and kept us on track! Amazing attention to detail! On the day of the wedding, we could not have asked for more. She and her assistant were on-point! I was able to enjoy the day fully knowing the event was in her immensely capable hands! Thank you Amy! Not only did we have a successful event, but we gained a friend in the process!

Amy was the GREATEST wedding planner EVER! She was not only organized, helpful, professional, and…read moreknowledgeable, but her website and online checklists were Heaven sent. She always had our best interests at heart, kept us updated regarding weather and other external factors affecting our wedding, and had multiple back up plans & worst case scenarios for the day of. Amy is the best and the vendors she works with can also attest to her professionalism and expertise. The exceptional quality of her work is well worth the investment 100 times over!

Hiring Ali as our wedding planner was hands-down one of the best decisions we made for our big day…read more Throughout the planning process we had numerous meetings and she really took the time to understand our vision and what was important to us. From start to finish, she was incredibly communicative and attentive to every detail. Working with her was amazing because she's experienced, professional and had the best feedback and suggestions. Everything ran so smoothly, and we were able to enjoy the day without any stress, all thanks to her. I couldn't recommend her enough!

Opting to use a wedding planner was one of our best decisions and Ali was literally AMAZING through…read moreevery step of the wedding planning process. She kept us organized, thought of things we would not have, was professional, buttoned up, adaptable and helped to make the wedding day FANTASTIC. Ali made sure to take care of minor issues with setup to maneuvering around tough family dynamics. It was a huge help to have her as our go to person on the wedding day and the months of check-ins leading up to when she took over at the last 30 days . She made sure everything we had planned was taking place and allowed us to focus on enjoying every minute of the day. We have already recommended Ali to friends and will continue to do so -- she was an absolute pleasure to work with and totally invested in the process and planning!

Emily and her team were absolutely amazing! They made my wedding a dream come true. Everything was…read moreso well organized, and their communication was excellent throughout the entire process. The rentals were beautiful and in great condition. I highly recommend letting Emily handle the design and setup--she has an incredible eye for detail and style!

Like other COVID wedding couples this year, we had to pivot from our original vision for our…read morewedding. My now-husband and I decided on a very small wedding in our backyard with only our wedding party, their spouses, and our parents in attendance. I was on Instagram a lot to gain inspiration for wedding decor. I decided to detour a bit from the current trend, and use vintage items to decorate our wedding. Forever Vintage's website had the best inventory and prices compared to other companies that I researched. Rhonda was easy to communicate with, and payment was a snap. There was a bit of a miscommunication when delivering our items, but everything was delivered in time for the wedding. I will post more photos once I receive them from my photographer, but I have already recommended Forever Vintage to other engaged couples.

Sac Luxe Picnic knocked it out of the park when it came to our proposal. Their attention to detail,…read moregreat attitude, and creativity made our special day something to remember forever. These girls know their stuff. Highly recommend and can't wait to use them for future events! :)

Thank you Sac Lux for creating such a beautiful birthday event for me. I told them exactly what I…read moreenvisioned minus my creativity. They took my plans and made it come to life. The perfect summer outside picnic theme. The whole set up was quick and they were very professional and very understanding to my needs for my special event. I would definitely be calling them again for my birthday and other events.

We can't say enough good things about Jamie and Jordan -- they were absolutely amazing and such a…read morehuge part of what made our wedding day perfect. From the beginning of the planning process to the final moments of the big day, they went above and beyond in every way. They provided super helpful planning folders and documents that kept everything organized and stress-free. Their system made the entire process feel seamless, and the regular meetings ensured we were always on the same page and nothing slipped through the cracks. On the wedding day itself, Jamie and Jordan handled every detail with calm professionalism and genuine care. Thanks to them, we were able to fully enjoy every moment without worrying about a thing. They were always one step ahead and made everything flow beautifully. If you're looking for coordinators who are not only incredibly organized but also kind, thoughtful, and committed to making your day everything you dreamed of -- Jamie and Jordan are the team to have by your side.

So, it all at began about 10 months out from our wedding date during the "meet and eat" with our…read morewedding caterer, Diane Wilkinson. Diane insisted that we retain the "Day-Of" Coordination services of Jordan Brushia from J Marie Events. My (then) fiance and I weren't interested in using a wedding planner since event planning is my job, but a "Day-of" Coordinator sounded like a great idea. Also, Diane basically told us that we WILL get Jordan because she's the BEST, and we MUST have her, it's not an option. You don't say no to Diane Wilkinson....So that night I called J Marie Events and left a message for Jordan, (I hadn't put two and two together yet that the "J" in "J Marie" was for "Jordan") and she called me back the following day and we decided to meet at The Rind to talk about our plans. (She chose The Rind and it's one of our favorite places so we knew then that this was probably to be good...) Our meeting was sort of an "audition" for us - chemistry is really important to Jordan because she wanted to be really sure that she was going to be right for us and vice versa - So, long story short, it was a match made in Heaven. We signed the contract, paid the very modest deposit, and went on our merry way counting down the months and checking off every box we needed to check from then until our wedding. Jordan was available throughout this time to help us as things came up. Our event did require some coordination between the caterer, rentals, the band, the venue etc so she did that, and we had questions here and there about things like etiquette, seating, reception scheduling, scripting for the band/emcee etc. We emailed and texted and had a few dinner meetings and a brunch or two to get all of our bases covered. Then before we knew it, it was the week of our wedding and guess what we were doing? We were relaxing! My fiance and I weren't fighting or flipping out about anything, we weren't stressed about logistics, we weren't scrambling to get any last minute stuff done, and we really weren't worrying about anything on OUR end. It was awesome! We worked our butts off to make our wedding amazing but there is no way we could have done it without Jordan's help along the way. And that wasn't even her primary duty - she was our Day-Of-Coordinator. She went so far above and beyond for us and we are so grateful. As for the Day-Of, well, I'm not sure there's much to say about it because it was literally PERFECT. As a party planner for a politician I've never really had the ability to relax and enjoy a party, nor did I ever want to, really. I throw parties and I run them and that's how I like it. On my wedding day I was worried I'd slip into my party planner mind frame and try to run things or worry about logistics etc. That absolutely never happened - I enjoyed every single second of my wedding. WE (My husband and I) enjoyed every second of the day and it was because of Jordan. I can't even tell you what she did that day because I was too busy enjoying myself and being the Bride and having the BEST DAY EVER. Seriously, Jordan was our angel and she made our day actually BE the best day ever - to us, that's not just a quote used on wedding decor and bridesmaid gifts anymore. Best Day Ever is 100% a real thing and it can be for anyone! But, you have to get Jordan first! We LOVE you Jordan. YOU and your services ARE PRICELESS. Logan and I won't be getting married again, but we do love to throw a good party so I'm sure we'll find some excuse to work with you again. People, get Jordan. Have the best day ever, for real :-)

GCE and Ashley are an absolutely incredible entertainment group. Ashley was the DJ/MC at our…read morewedding and totally crushed it. She created the perfect vibe and kept the fun playful energy going. She helped to maintain our timeline and eased our nerves after some slight delays from other vendors. All of our guests loved the music and her energy--especially our music-loving, festival-going friend group. We 100% recommend GCE!!!

Ashley was awesome!!! Music for each part of the wedding day was amazing! I got so many compliments…read moreabout her taste in 90s country. She was quick to respond back and was so happy throughout the whole day. There was some errors and changes I needed to make and the day of I gave her a little piece of paper of songs and times I needed for each part of the ceremony and she was on it! She fixed it and it was awesome!! It's been a while since I've been to a wedding that has a had a good dj so it made me worried for my wedding day but Ashley is a dj I will hire again and again. After the wedding, I still hear people say that our dj was awesome and it was the best dance party ever!! HIRE HER FOR YOU NEXT PARTY!! Thank you Ashley for making our night special and smooth! - Madison and Alex Fielding

Outstanding wedding planner! As a DJ/MC that has been a part of many wedding celebrations, there is…read moreno one that compares to the level of passion and commitment to their couples like Judi and her husband Sean. Their willingness to go the extra mile is on full display at every celebration. Whether it is decorations, arrangements, creating detailed timelines, scheduling and coordinating with family, friends, as well as vendors. This beautiful and loving couple transfers their happiness in to everything they do and it shows. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to partner with them because I know I will receive expert communication and transparency everytime. Book them today and when you speak with Judi, you will see what I am talking about. Judi and Sean are the best!

Judi was our wedding planner. We worked with her for about 6 months. She was very focused and…read moredetermined during our phone meetings and preparation leading up to our special day. We knew going into this will be a tough assignment for not only our vendors but specifically for our planner, Judi. My wife asked multiple times if Judi and her husband will be able to complete the task because there is only two of them running the show. Judi insisted and stated that they'll be able to get the job done. I am not a planner nor is trying to be one, but I think it will be best to have more people on your team to be able to deal with 140 guests, rather than just 2. A walkie talkie or a communication device would've also been helpful. Especially when my wife was looking for Judi. Her husband was her assistant. We saw him help out the caterers. It would've been more helpful if he helped Judi by helping the guest or directing the guest to their appropriate places. Another issue prior to the ceremony was about 3 days prior. Judi miss calculated and informed our venue owner that our family members were going to help clean up/breakdown after the ceremony is over. We did not tell her that our family will help the post party cleaning up. We had to scrounge for a cleanup crew 2 days before the ceremony, which was very stressful. Our wedding is a nontraditional wedding. The wedding will have a small private ceremony consisted of about 30 to 40 family members and close friends. The rest of the guests will arrive at a later time after the ceremony to enjoy the wedding reception. During our wedding reception, we specifically informed Judi that our wedding ceremony will be a small ceremony that consisted of immediate family and close friends. Judi, my wife, and I all agreed that if anybody who shows up uninvited to the ceremony will be escorted out, we also agreed that if for any reason the other guest arrives early, there will be a tape or the gates will be blocked off for anybody who comes in early prior to the reception. Once our small ceremony ended. Some of our family and friends that arrived saw us coming down from the ceremony area. The gates or the pathways were supposed to be blocked off or sectioned off so that way the rest of our guest who were not invited to the small ceremony will not be offended. There were people that were not supposed to be at the small ceremony and they got through. We felt that Judi did not direct the guest appropriately. Judi also did an occular visit at the venue back in April so we expected she was familiar with the venue. My wife even insisted for Judi not to help her with changing her wedding dress, so that way she can focus with the reception. Few things that we also did not want to see you during our ceremony was the lack of communication between emcee, DJ, and the planner. They all seem confused. Few instances Judi was hard to get a hold of. Her cell phone was turned off. My wife had myself run to Judi so that 2 of our invited guest can be seated. They drove all the way from apple valley (8hrs away) They stood there for a bit before I pointed out that they were invited. Their names were on the seating chart. There was not enough space for them to sit down. The seating chart that we agreed on was not the same one on the day of the wedding. We also noticed some a few things that were not supposed to be at the ceremony. Fake flowers that were not supposed to be in a spot where it did not belong. We only borrowed her bathroom signs, favors signs and dessert stands. Flowers were fake flowers that were not instructed to add since we ordered fresh flowers. Also, things were added to the ceremony which were not discussed. We also did not like the finger pointing by Judi and MC. This shows denying responsibilities during the ceremony and reception. Judi looked very stressed during the ceremony and reception. Her mood was obviously different from our previous phone conversations.There were only 15 people watching the video at the cocktail table. The guests were in the 3 tables at the arbor side. My wife and I agree at one of the comments that the bride made on these reviews. We initially did not want to create a review, but we asked Judi if she can talk to us. She sounded avoidant. We also felt like she sounded very sweet and want us to hear what we want to hear. The games were a success. We know this is a small business. The venue has 3 tier sections and its non- traditional. The number of assistance Judi only had was her husband. Judi and her husband was no match for 140 guests. We felt that our day was very disorganized. The games were successful. We don't want to give a bad review. This is not to discredit or insult or disrespect their business. My wife and I just wanted to express our experience with them.