Simone was awesome! She stepped in with less than 4 weeks before our wedding because of another planner letting us down. ( Too bad I didn't start with her.). Simone is personable, super organized and someone who definitely checked all the boxes more than once. I felt every bit of anxiety disappeared as soon as Simone took over. I couldn't recommend her highly enough. We felt very lucky to get her to do our event and have our caterer, Paula Le Duc, to thank for recommending Simone to us and us to Simone. I would use her in an instant and know that what ever she is doing would be done with perfection. I felt like Simone had become my friend by the time I got to meet her. I lived out of town and I was communicating with Simone via phone, text and email. Simone had to handle bringing everything to my sister's vineyard from porta potties, lights, generators, bus transportation, coordination with caterer, florist, bakery....I felt she was a miracle worker to get everything done in less than 4 weeks. She was there with her staff to help us from the day of the rehearsal to the beginning of the wedding day until the last worker left on the wedding day and the cleanup on Sunday. All this made my daughter's wedding a very fun day for me and the rest of our family. Simone helped give my daughter the wedding of her dreams. Simone is such a sweet and lovely young woman who is easy to work with and will do a great job for anyone that needs her services. read more

It's all in the details, every bride knows this simple fact and on the day of your wedding you want someone as detail oriented as you to be handling your coordination. I had spent over a year planning my wedding down to a tee and with four months left to go I realized i was going to be a stress muffin if i didn't enlist help. Luckily Christine Cater recommended Simone to me. From the first meeting i knew I had made the right choice. Simone has a wealth of knowledge and a vast amount of fresh ideas to make your wedding truly unique. Do your groom and yourself a favor and use Simone she will ensure that your wedding is perfect and all you will have to do on the day is be happy that you are getting married. I could not thank Simone enough for always being so responsive to my calls and emails. For adding those special touches to my wedding that made our day so special, and for making our wedding day so stress free! read more

Simone Lennon Events - Wedding Planning Near Me - San Francisco, California

When my (now husband) and I decided we wanted to get married in Napa I knew there was no way I could plan a destination wedding on my own so I began my search for a planner. I had spoken with a few different planners in the area but when I had my first initial conversation with Simone I knew she was my perfect wedding planning match! We shared a love for clean, elegant, cohesive design elements! We did a full wedding planning package and from the very start Simone was amazing and incredibly helpful. She is both professional and passionate about her job and she truly loves weddings and brings each couple's unique dreams to reality. She was always quick to respond to my 1,000 emails and answer any question/concerns that I had and was always always there for me. The team of vendors she put together for us were fantastic and she knew exactly who we would mesh the best with and who could execute our wants and needs. During the planning Simone was always on top of things, she is organized, detail oriented, and the best problem solver I have ever met. The day of our wedding went flawlessly and I know Simone and her team were the ones making it happen! Everything came out perfectly it was more beautiful and amazing than I could have even imagined. Simone and her team were amazing that day and made sure everything went perfect for us and they even put up with my husband and his groomsmen chasing them during some great 80s tunes at the reception! Throughout the year of planning our wedding there were many ups and downs in my life and the wedding planning process but every time Simone was there to lend a helping hand, give me advice, and sometimes just lend me an ear and listen to me getting everything off my chest. She was so much more than simply a wedding planner or hired hand, I could not imagine having done my wedding without her - she was truly a godsend! If you are planning a wedding in the bay area there is not a better planner or just amazing person to work with. Simone will make sure your dream wedding comes to fruition and exceeds your every expectation. She will not only be your planner but your friend and take personal care of you and your wedding. Best of all, at the end of the planning process, you will have the best day of your life and have a beautiful memory to look back on for the rest of your life - all thanks to Simone! read more

Simone Lennon Events - Reception! - Wedding Planning Near Me - San Francisco, California

As a vendor who works behind the scenes at weddings, I've learned that the true value of a really good wedding planner is mostly unrecognized by the hiring couple. I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Simone on a recent wedding and saw this firecracker in ACTION!! Previous to the wedding we had short yet productive phone and email correspondences that made it easy for me to know what my responsibilities and expectations were. On the day of the wedding I witnessed her power through rain, unforeseeable vendor mishaps, location challenges, and all the while with a smile and best of all, without disrupting the couple's joyful day. If you are fortunate enough to have Simone as your wedding planner, you can feel confident in knowing that she has your best interest at heart and will make sure that your wedding day is the most special day ever! read more

Somebody once gave me a piece of terrible advice for my wedding day. They said "make your wedding party your generals. If you need something, they should be ready to help you." The instant I heard that, I knew I wanted to do things a little differently. I wanted a really badass wedding planner so that my guests would be guests, (not servants for a day), and I would leave the tricky stuff to the professionals. I met with 3 or 4 other planners who were a bad fit for one reason or another, before I stumbled on Soiree by Simone. Simone instantly felt like the right planner for me. She is endlessly enthusiastic about all the details of your wedding, which comes in handy when you're like me and you tire easily from all the ins and outs of meticulous wedding planning. Whenever I had decision fatigue, she revived me. She's warm but somehow manages to be incredibly professional. She really listens to you and helps your wedding dreams become a reality. She also helped me stay focused because sometimes everything looks so great and you want it all, but you just have to adhere to one path and be decisive. She and my florist (Yasmin at Floral Theory) even went so far as to create two table set-ups with different tables, linens, glasses, floral arrangements, the works, so that I could make a decision on which direction to go for our decor. How sweet is that? One small recommendation: hire her for the full length of time that you can leading up to your wedding. Let her be involved from the get-go because it will save you so much time and stress. Since she knew what we liked and didn't like, she was able to connect us with vendors who were a perfect match for us. In many cases we hired the very first vendor we interviewed. We also booked our wedding site the very day we went went looking at spots. The whole processes was expedited because of her recommendations and knowledge. (And to boot, her prices for the bigger packages are a thousand times more reasonable than those of some other planners I researched. She charges about 1/2 the cost of others in the bay area, just to give you an idea.) We hired her about a year and a half before our wedding, and she responded to me like I was her only client (I assure you, I wasn't). She even got back to me within 24 hours while she was on vacation in HAWAII! If that isn't a testament to her dedication, I don't know what is. Every wedding she plans, and every couple she works with, is given just as much attention and care as the last. Every wedding is her favorite wedding. The woman is the energizer bunny. By the end of our planning stages, I had so much faith in her that I let her create our menus and programs and last minute table decor without even consulting me. I really didn't care anymore and I knew she would do an incredible job. But she did more than that, because she knocked it out of the park. On the actual day, it was nothing but smooth sailing. Need a steamer that you left in your hotel room? We're on it. Want a quick 10 minute dancing lesson? Done. Forgot your flats somewhere? They'll be here in about five seconds. There were so many helpful ladies on this team running around like ninjas making everything run smoothly that my family nicknamed them "the secret service of wedding planners." The execution of flowers and decor on the site were so beautiful I burst into tears the minute the chapel doors opened and I walked down the isle. I've described it to people as the best moment of my entire life. It was nothing short of heaven. There was one slip up with our youngish DJ who played a song on my "do not play" list and Simone made a B-line for his table before I could even get there. She cracked the whip so I didn't have to! How wonderful. She also handed me a plate of all three flavors of cake while a conga line emerged (started by my mother. Thanks for that, Mom.) because she knew tasting the cake was really important to me. And finally, by the end of the night, I asked one of the girls to put as many of the flowers in our hotel room as possible so they wouldn't be thrown away. What they did was incredible. A heart shaped wreath of orchids on our bed, glasses everywhere of single flower bouquets, and candles lighting the way to the top of our cake. Wow! Such a wonderful and romantic ending to a beautiful day that we won't ever forget. Soiree by Simone is a well-oiled machine. Of all the vendors I worked with, I know without a doubt that our wedding would not have been the tremendous success that it was without our girl. She really is amazing. Whether she likes it or not, she's going to be our friend for life. Best wedding decision ever, besides saying "I do." read more

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As a 40-something, first-time bride and a working mom of a 3 year old, I didn't have a lot of spare time and energy to plan a wedding. My fiancé and I had already been living together and co-parenting 3 kids for over 2 years. Initially I didn't really perceive planning our would be wedding a big deal. From our first meeting I quickly learned Simone has a solid background in event planning. She is professional, warm and someone I enjoyed spending time with. Even though we just met, Simone was determined to make my wedding night one of the best nights of my life. From this moment I knew I didn't need to interview other planners. Simone was very generous with her insights as my fiance and I considered varied venues. She provided a solid framework to be able to evaluate the venues side-by-side. I felt very informed as I considered venues in the Napa Valley or ballrooms in San Francisco or along the Peninsula. I quickly understood the value I would get from retaining her to assist with booking all my vendors. There is no shortage of information on the Internet. But what Simone provided was first hand experience from working with quality, talented vendors. Her work doesn't stop once the contract with vendors is signed. At the day of the event Simone ensures her clients receive value from each vendor retained. From our first meeting I knew I wanted a cohesive, modern, classic design. Her design aesthetic is impeccable. Simone, her team and the vendors we hired executed a stunning design in our venue. Every singe guest at our wedding commented the venue was stunning and a well executed event. My husband and I hope someone we know retains Simone for an event soon so we can attend as a guest. read more

My husband and I interviewed about 6 planners when we first got engaged. We chose Simone after talking with her because she was so easy going, professional, organized, and passionate about weddings. I felt like she knew what we wanted for our wedding and understood our vision. One of my main concerns with the whole process was that we were living in Texas while our wedding was going to be in California, but she put all my anxiety to ease and reassured me that the planning process would go smoothly, I could still be very hands on and involved in the decision making, and that the day of would be perfect. Simone and her team were absolutely amazing. Throughout the entire planning process (~18 months), Simone was on top of it! She responded quickly to my emails, picked up almost all my phone calls (and if not, would call me back promptly!), and we would schedule phone calls weekly to go over things. She definitely kept me in the loop about everything that was going on. Not only was she a great planner, but she introduced us to all of our vendors who were wonderful as well. We couldn't have asked for a better vendor team that worked so perfectly together. The day of the wedding was beautiful. Simone and her team made everything happen seamlessly. We had nothing to worry about, and putting our trust in Simone and her team was incredibly easy since I knew she would be able to handle anything that came up. Simone understood our style so well and when I saw everything come together on the day of our wedding so perfectly, I couldn't have been happier. I can't say how many times our families commented how great Simone and her team were, even weeks after the wedding. Simone is really just a great person to work with. Over the year and a half we worked together, I felt as though not only did she act professionally and got down to business when things needed get done and advocated for us as her clients, but she also took the time to get to know my husband and I as individuals and as a couple. Some people may not see this as something that's important in a planner, but I truly appreciated this about her. And I also think that getting to know us better as people, and not just as her clients, really helped her create our perfect wedding. So if you're getting married/planning your wedding, definitely contact Simone! After talking to her you'll see why she's so great. It was seriously the best decision my husband and I made during this whole crazy wedding process :) read more

Father-of-the-Bride says Trust in Simone Planning and Problem Solving personified. It takes a special skill and a reassuring personality to calm the concerns of a Father-of-the-Bride. Let's face it, the old man is used to being in total control, especially in matters of money and his daughter's happiness. Put yourself at ease and enjoy the singular moment in your life. Simone is there to orchestrate the wedding to perfection. Let her do her magic, and perfection is guaranteed. Here is a personal example. Due to unforeseen circumstances , my daughter lost the caterer with just 5 weeks to go, and the menu had already been printed. Guests were arriving from all over the country and indeed the world. Leave it to Simone: within 48 hours the new caterer was in place and at the same price point. According to the guests it was the most delicious wedding meal they had ever had. Flowers, Photography, Band, Wedding location, Cake.... It was all fabulous and flowed seamlessly. Five Stars for Simone and her staff. read more

As a preface: Our wedding was 6/3/2012 in Carmel Valley and we began working with Soiree by Simone in 8/2011. Simone and her team are extremely organized and efficient. For every bit that they are efficient, they are equally creative and supportive! For several years I've known I wanted to use the expertise of a wedding planner/event planner to help plan my wedding day. Through a couple serendipitous events we learned about Simone. I knew she was probably going to be the one we went with -- just from the raving reviews we heard from Carmel locals -- when we met we with her a few weeks later, we were sold. Why? Because she is flexible, enthusiastic, inventive, strict-to-budget, down-to-earth, steady and cool-headed = everything I had hoped for in someone I am trusting my wedding day with. My husband and I are in grad school for MD/PhD, needless to say this past year was pretty hellish on the academic front. We had little time over the course of a year to actually plan the wedding - having Simone's talent and drive kept us on track and accomplishing what we needed to for the wedding, and it kept it all fun (as it is supposed to be!). Each of our family's were very impressed with her and her team -- on a strictly business front -- they are worth EVERY penny, but on the human side, you will just really like sharing the special planning with somebody that really cares! Simone does an excellent job at making you, as the client, feel listened to and that she has your best interest in mind -- as it IS your big day! Our families and my husband and I truly enjoyed our wedding day and every guest we talk with mentions how "perfect" the wedding was, or that it was the "best wedding they have ever been to." In short, you would be foolish to go with any other wedding/event planner than Soiree by Simone. I call her a "wedding goddess" and that is for damn good reason :D Get prepared for the wedding of your dreams! read more

The BEST team ever. Working with Simone for our destination wedding in Yountville was the best decision we made. We hired her for the full wedding planning option and could not have been happier with the entire experience. She has the most incredible creative vision and we had a blast collaborating on all the details and making our dream wedding come to life.....I'm not sure how we would have done it without her. We were so overwhelmed at first, as to how to begin the planning process - especially from Chicago! - but she made the whole experience so much fun (trial wedding mockups in advance?!.....yes!!) and she kept us on schedule along the way. We needed that! She suggested some of the most amazing vendors that we never would have found without her, AND, her own Simone Lennon Events team is phenomenal, too!! We worked very closely with both Simone and Rachael the entire time and they made the whole day go off perfectly. I truly loved seeing them both on our wedding day as they would check in with me as they made the entire venue magical. It was perfect. I didn't have a worry in the world on the day of our wedding - even when my dress was altered and it was a little too long on the wedding day - Simone came in, as calm as can be, and did emergency surgery by pinning and raising my dress so that I could walk easily and confidently. You couldn't see a thing - no one knew! - it wasn't an issue at all thanks to her quick help. Later while I was waiting to walk down the aisle and my nerves were running high she rushed to get me a glass of champagne to take the edge off. Her presence and sense of calm put me at ease on a day that is full of so much emotion and our confidence in both her and her team could not have been higher. I could go on and on, so many little things that just went above and beyond expectations. Simone, Rachael, and her entire team created the best day of our lives with the ones that we love the most that we will cherish and remember forever. read more

HANDS DOWN best wedding planner and team!! I got married in Yountville, California in October of 2018. I started working with Simone about a year before the wedding date. She put me in contact with truly the best team of vendors. My wedding was everything I could have imagined and more. Simone is so creative and her aesthetic is so beautiful. She also made the process as pain free as possible despite hurdles. I am so grateful to Simone and her team for literally giving me the wedding of my dreams. read more

I have known Simone for 15 years and was thrilled when I found out she was a wedding planner! I did not hesitate to call her when I got engaged! As my birthday "twin", and longtime friend, I knew we had the same personality: detail oriented, organized, personable and slightly obsessed with making things perfect! I knew she would understand my vision and I gladly took her suggestions. Most importantly, I could trust that she would be able to execute my vision on the "day of" so I could sit back and enjoy! We are so pleased with how everything turned out, and all my vendors enjoyed working with her, too! Thank you for helping us on our special day! read more

As the "Father-of-the-Bride" for a destination wedding in Napa, I thought for sure our daughter along with my wife and I could take on the challenge of planning a wedding. So at first when my daughter and wife suggested we needed a wedding planner I was skeptical. That is until I met Simone and had the opportunity to see her work hand in hand with my daughter planning her wedding. Simone took the time to get to know our family, intimately understand both what my daughters dreams for her wedding were, but also to be aware and sensitive to what the overall budget could be. When she had a deep understanding of what we wanted she went to work putting all the pieces in place. During the process she kept in constant contact with us, even getting clarity to my daughter's desires by sharing images on Pinterest. During our planning trips to Napa we had the chance to get to know the venue manager, photographer and florist, putting faces to names and learning they trusted Simone even more than we understood. During that last month before the wedding all the pieces fell wonderfully into place. When the wedding day arrived Simone and three assistants were everywhere and they made certain every aspect of the day went beautifully. The wedding and reception were beyond our wildest dreams. Our daughter's face when she saw the reception room looking like a "winter wonderland" was all we needed to believe we had made the right choice in working with Simone. Simone became to us not just a wedding planner but a friend as well. Simone has a special love for weddings and truly wants your event to be beyond special. Simone became like family to us during the process and we will always look back thankful she was part of this process. Simone is a wedding planner you can trust to turn your dreams into reality and relax and enjoy every minute of the wedding, knowing yours cares are taken care of with Simone and her team. read more

We recently worked with Simone for our October 2014 wedding in Yountville, CA and used her for the full planning of the wedding. Words can't properly describe what an overall amazing job Simone did with our wedding from start to finish. She is truly a professional, she will not only ensure your wedding day goes off without an issue but makes the whole process truly an enjoyable experience for you as a couple as well. Not one detail of our day was over looked. She is honest, detailed oriented, with a great creative mind. She has strong relationships with all of the vendors she uses and each vendor chosen was just as professional and wonderful to work with as she is. My husband and I could not have been happier with Simone and every possible aspect of our experience with her and our wedding, it truly was a dream! read more

This review is long over due, but I owe it to the fabulous Simone to write one. My husband and I were married September 14 of this year in Napa. More specifically, Yountville, at the beautiful Vintage Inn. We live in Chicago and were trying to create our perfect wedding from afar. With some hiccups at the venue we knew we needed a set of professional eyes closer! We found Simore and after our first conversation knew she was going to do an amazing job for us, and that she did. We had a small, intimate wedding, but she made us feel like we were hosting the seasons top event. Every detail, question, suggestion, anything we needed was addressed and answered. We hired her for the "last month" needs but she was kind enough to always answer questions before that month as needed, which was so appreciated. The best part was how amazing the flow of our day went. It was a dream. She and her team made the day so stress free that I almost felt like I needed something to be stressed about! (I mean aren't all brides suppose to be a little stressed?!) Simone helped create the feeling of a fantastic dinner party that went all night, and that it did. The guests could not have had a more fantastic time and you could see that by all of the laughter, conversations, and dancing taking place. Simone, thank you for you expertise and professionalism in making our wedding a day that we will never forget! If you are looking for wedding planner that you want to feel like a friend at the end of your event go with Simone. She understands her clients and it shows through with her amazing work on the events Thank you for everything Simone! Xoxo Tristan, Mike, and Gabi read more

Simone helped my sister have the wedding of her dreams. Throughout the month before the big day and on the day itself she was an professional and helpful. Simone went above and beyond to help this maid of honor make her sister's wedding day go off perfectly. I loved getting to know her and I wish I had her there for my wedding! read more

Soiree by Simone = an exquisite and stress free production :) My wife and I just recently married, and were very fortunate to have worked with Simone to help plan our wedding. When my wife and I initially started to map out our wedding, we had originally decided to not utilize the services of a planner. I mean, how hard would it be to coordinate flowers, venue, food, entertainment, transportation, decorations, accommodations, etc... After fumbling around for 3 months on our own and not having accomplished any wedding plans, Simone had us visiting, interviewing and finalizing our venue in just her 1st week on the job! Immediately after getting an understanding of our desired venue types and theme, Simone opened her Rolodex (filled with the area's best vendors) and started making calls. 4 days later, Simone literally chaperoned us throughout Monterrey and the Carmel Valley, and back up into the Saratoga/Los Gatos Mountains to visit several wineries, back to back! Not only was she able to arrange for these meetings with minimal turnaround time but, because of her extensive experience dealing with venues, Simone knew EXACTLY what questions to ask. By the end of our venue shopping experience, we had previewed at least 10 different wineries and were able to narrow our options to the final two. Just 7 days later, our venue was booked and the rest of the wedding planning experience came together just as smoothly! When you hire Simone, you're not simply adding another vendor to your que or a generalist with a cookie-cutter approach to event planning. You are now working with someone who is truly passionate about putting together your completely custom event from scratch, and a planner that possess the will, contacts and experience to make anything happen. Simone has an exceptional eye for sophistication, brings a wealth of creativity to the table, and never lets details slip through the crack. So, If you truly want to create an extraordinary and stress free event that will continue to awe every time you look back at the pictures, look no further than Soiree by Simone. read more

Im writing this review as the mother of the bride. This was my first wedding and it was a destination wedding for 46 people at Calistoga Ranch in Napa Valley. While the wedding was small, there was nothing simple about it. My daughter had a vision in her heart that she could not always articulate so we knew it was imperative that we find a planner that somehow "got her." The minute my daughter connected with Simone, she felt at ease; the moment I met Simone, I knew we had nothing to worry about. Simone always listened, was always honest,completely reassuring. She never over-promised and certainly never under-delivered! Simone was able to take Olivia's vision and elevate it and offer ideas that personalized it in such a way that the wedding was an event of a lifetime. What was so amazing about Simone was that not only was the wedding a wonderful experience but the planning of it was also. Simone was a rare combination of absolute professionalism and warmth; sophistication and the feel of family: timely excellence and complete calm. I have 4 other daughters and I would love if every one of them chose a destination wedding in order to work with Simone. Some of our guests best summed up the wedding from their viewpoint... " I only thought weddings like this were on TLC" " This was the most beautiful AND most fun thing I've ever been to" "Anyone who missed out on this will be kicking their own butts!!" " When is the next weeding we get to come to." But the best comment came from my daughter about her dream day... " I hoped today would be incredible, I dreamed today would be amazing but every detail and every moment exceeded my hopes and dreams!!" Thanks to Simone, my baby girl got a wedding that was better than her dream Maureen Gray read more

Simone Lennon planned my son and daughter-in-law's rehearsal dinner and wedding in Carmel Valley a week and a half ago. The amount of co-ordination, negotiation, communication, and stamina it requires to produce events as beautiful, personal, and perfectly executed as the rehearsal dinner and wedding were is beyond my comprehension, but Simone did it. I and my family hosted the Big Sky Country-inspired rehearsal dinner and we are so happy with how the evening turned out. Everything felt so true to our family's vision for what we wanted to share of our family's traditions with the bride and groom's nearest and dearest, and with the bride's family and their friends. The table settings were a perfect blend of rustic and elegant, the flowers were simply beautiful, the incredible food was spot-on Montana BBQ, a menu sign board was an incredible touch, and we had huckleberry pies made with Montana huckleberries flown in for the event. Simone even arranged for our favorite cowboy and country music to be played in the background. It was perfection. I greatly appreciate Simone's calm demeanor, her beautiful professionalism, her vast experience, and her way of communicating with perfectly organized, concise emails. I will always be grateful to her for the incredible memories she gave my family. read more

Simone from Simone Lennon Events made our dreams become a reality! Our wedding day was beyond perfect thanks to her. Simone handled everything so that we could focus on enjoying the moment. She did such an amazing job with courtesy and professionalism. Honestly, there are not enough words to describe how incredible she is! Working with Simone has been such an absolute pleasure, and I would highly recommend her to anyone! read more

My daughter first found Simone on Yelp, thanks to great client reviews! Simone made my daughter's vision of a beautiful and casually elegant outdoor Napa Valley June wedding a reality--within budget and exceeding our highest expectations on every level. Simone has excellent relationships with a top notch group of local event vendors--floral, photography, linen and furniture rentals, wedding cakes, etc--and she is able to get them to seamlessly deliver the best for a reasonable cost. In addition, Simone is a joy to work with, as a true professional she makes every step of the process hassle-free, and she has a great personality, as well. Nothing fazes Simone! read more

There's is no simpler choice than Soiree by Simone! As best man in my brothers wedding I figured there was a lot of help (mentally and physically) that would be needed to pull off my part and to make the wedding as stress free as possible for the, at the time, soon to be newlyweds. I saw them in the initial process of getting subscriptions to EVERY single wedding magazine/publication possible and spending hours on wedding planning books, until Simon came along. She offered endless options for everything! From the color schemes on flowers, to dealing with the children and even calling audibles on the DAY OF the wedding, she did it all, with much ease, to pull off what became a memorable day for all in attendance and more importantly my brother and his wife! Not once did I hear a complaint from Simone, the couple, or anybody that had to work with her. Simone is someone who knows what she is doing to make your event exactly that. YOUR event! She knows the people and the places to get it done, and certainly has the knowledge to make it as easy as possible for you. read more

When I was in the early stages of wedding planning, I contemplated on whether I should hire a wedding coordinator for the day or month of. For anyone who knows me, I am a control freak and typically prefer to take things into my own hands. However, after speaking with several friends, they said it was almost an absolute necessary to hire someone. I had interviewed several planners and while everyone was nice and professional - there was something different about Simone that made her stand out. I felt an instant connection with her on the phone and I knew right away that I found the perfect person. Although I only hired Simone for the month of coordination - she reached out every month from the day I hired her. She provided great vendor recommendations throughout, was quick to provide helpful responses on random wedding questions and she was always readily available. She was a true professional. On the wedding weekend, Simone and Megan were AMAZING! They took care of everything and ensured that the wedding was executed as perfectly as possible. They did such a great job that on the actual day of the wedding, I didn't stress about a single thing. Simone is extremely detail oriented, sharp, and energetic. Her passion for this industry is very apparent and she is incredibly talented in what she does. She made my dream wedding come to life and for that, I will always be grateful and appreciative. read more

We hired Simone one year before our August 2018 Napa wedding and it was the best decision we made. We knew we loved her for her aesthetic and after working with her we loved her even more as a person. Simone really takes time to get to know her couples. From the beginning of the planning process, she took the time to understand our vision and pair us with vendors that were the best fit for us and the vibe we were going for. Her attention to detail is impeccable, and every element of the wedding was well thought about. On our wedding day, the SLE team and all the vendors worked so seamlessly together, that I had not one worry in the world and was truly able to enjoy our day. I highly recommend working with Simone to plan and design your wedding! read more

I didn't believe in wedding planners before Simone. Correction: I don't believe in any old wedding planner, I BELIEVE IN SIMONE. There aren't enough words to describe how amazing, what a lifesaver, how instrumental, Simone is - she's just that good. Unlike other planners I interviewed (one of whom told me having our friend officiate the ceremony would drive up her costs since we had "no idea what you're doing"), Simone listened to me, got a quick read on both my and my husband's personalities, and adapted to us. Which is saying something, because I'm bossy. Every suggestion Simone made was money. Even those that cost money. She was right about everything, and she does not suggest you spend money lightly. The patio furniture I didn't believe we needed? It enhanced the intimate feel we were going for and completely changed the way our guests interacted during the reception. She went to bat for a floral designer, and helped us find someone who would work with our budget - and now I can't believe we ever even considered doing flowers on our own. On the flip side, she minced no words when it came to telling us a dessert table was a waste of money. And even though she was technically only our "month-of" coordinator, she answered any questions we had along the way - from invitation etiquette to helping me overcome a wedding dress debacle. My favorite thing about Simone is that she's not just your logistics savior, she's your emotional shield. Don't get me wrong - her down-to-five-minutes day-of timeline almost gave me an orgasm in and of itself - but it's the way she structures the day to calm your nerves and give you what you need that makes the biggest difference. If there is a sticky family situation, and you need to avoid seeing someone before the ceremony, Simone will come up with a plan that both makes you comfortable and makes that someone else still feel special or involved. Your wish is her command: I told her I wanted to make sure my stepmom, who's sober, had sparkling cider coming her way all night, and voila - she did. When I got last-second nerves about one of our vendors, Simone handled it, in a warm, polite fashion that totally saved the day. She has no problem when you drop a good eff-bomb, and she'll even forgive you when you accidentally involve her in a full-on brawl you have with your fiancé about what turns out to be nothing more than a giant misunderstanding. (Her team, for the record, is equally baller. Our friend did officiate our ceremony, and Simone & Co worked with him in a supportive, and in-no-way condescending, fashion. He got everything he needed, no more, no less.) I can't quite put my finger on it, but there was a moment, right before I started to walk down the aisle when Simone cued me and straightened out my train, that I can't imagine having happened, or been right, without her standing there. Simone was the constant, funny, resourceful, comforting calm. Two weeks after the wedding, one of my bridesmaids asked me if anything had gone wrong that night. I said no. Which is completely true. And it's only true because of Simone. HIRE SIMONE. read more

Every man soon to be married knows how daunting the task of planning and executing a thoughtful wedding can be; that is why we usually only contribute as little as possible. I am proud to say I fell into the minority of guys getting married. However, that did not mean I knew what I was doing. Frankly, I was terrified. Even with the best of intentions, I lack the creativity required to put on a wedding. That is where Simone saved me. Simone is the most friendly, intricately organized, amazingly creative person I have ever met and thus the most desirable wedding planner anyone could hope for! She had everything cut down to the "T" on the big day-- a schedule that makes even the President's agenda look easy. If there was a hiccup in any portion of the wedding day, absolutely nobody knew about it. Not surprising now, but after only two or three conversations about our desires for the wedding decor and flowers and cake and clothing styles, she had a vision that matched ours exactly and she knew exactly what we wanted. During the entire planning process, she was willing to meet at any time over phone or email. Both my wife's and my parents loved working with her. In a cliche, but so very true way, everything ran so smoothly with her. She gave her ideas and was not shut down if we did not like them (although that didn't happen much at all) and she loved working with and implementing our ideas. Essentially reading our minds, Simone put into play all of the little nuances we wanted on our day and she did it so efficiently and flawlessly and within our budget. There is a reason Simone has a perfect score on these Yelp Reviews. She is such a pleasure to work with and we believe that we have also acquired a caring and wonderful friend along the way. Thank you so much Simone! read more

I worked with Soiree by Simone for my wedding in December 2012. After deciding on a destination wedding, I knew I would need a full-service wedding planner. I interviewed several planners before I found Simone, and I'm so thankful that I did! During our first conversation, I knew I wanted her to plan my wedding because she was the only planner that somehow managed to make me even MORE excited about my wedding. Immediately, she made me feel at ease in taking on the challenge of planning my wedding, and this feeling never went away. She was the most incredible wedding planner/friend a girl could ask for. The entire planning process was fun and enjoyable for both my husband and me, all thanks to Simone. Because of her, I never felt completely overwhelmed and stressed about the wedding, and I don't know very many brides who can say that :) Not only did she walk me through every step of the planning, but she more than delivered on the wedding day. She managed the entire wedding day with such grace and joy, and my entire wedding day went perfectly and smoothly (as far I'll ever know), again thanks to Simone. Everything she did was above and beyond her job. Simone loves what she does, and it showed in her genuine excitement about our wedding. She made us feel so special, she was fun to work with, she was always available to chat, and she delivered a wedding beyond our wildest dreams! Looking back, I couldn't have had a more perfect wedding planner. read more

I don't even know where to begin with my love and praise for Simone. She came highly recommended from our venue in Yountville, CA and just a brief overview of her work convinced me she was who I wanted even before we spoke. Talking to her cemented the fact that she was perfect for our wedding. I was initially on the other side of the country and my fiancé was here, but there was not a second of difficulty the entire time. She had such a full understanding of our vision, I was convinced she was inside my brain the entire time. She knew what we liked and was able to narrow down vendors for us to interview and select from. From there, she handled the contracts and all communication and we were blissfully enjoying the process. I had two last minute issues--printing some survival gift cards since the ones I ordered didn't make it in time and a last minute surprise guest. Simone didn't even blink--just made everything happen and ensured that I didn't stress. The weekend of the wedding, everything was silk smooth. There was zero drama, zero issues (that I was aware of, anyway) and all the vendors she helped us hire made everything look like our wedding was a fairytale or featured in a magazine. Simone and her crew are detail oriented, perfectionist, creative geniuses and because of that, there is literally NOTHING I would want to go back and change about my wedding. The only thing I wish I had would be to make it last longer that special day. Most importantly, Simone has become a friend. If you are getting married in the Bay area, there is no one else to call. read more

As a former client, I can speak from experience & say that we don't believe we could have found a more responsive, dedicated and professional wedding planner. Simone goes above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that every detail of your wedding is flawless. She is an excellent communicator, respectful of your budget and opinions, makes creative suggestions and has connections with a wide variety of high quality vendors. She was a joy to work with and we would highly recommend her services to any couple who is looking to create a truly special wedding day. read more

I wanted to write about my personal experience with Simone. I had the good fortune of performing at an event where Simone was working. I was very impressed with her abilities and demeanor. In addition to being super detail oriented; a true task master, she conducts herself with such ease and placidity which helps to put everyone at ease, including those working along side her. There were a many last minute type of changes that came up that afternoon and Simone handled them swiftly and with ease. This helped out a lot and I am very grateful to have had Simone running the show that day. Highly recommended... read more

Simone was the planner for our daughter's and son-in-law's wedding at Holman Ranch this month. We found her to be extremely personable, well organized, and directly involved in all aspects of the process. She recommended vendors, participated in selecting the caterer, florist, tableware and linen providers, photographer, and hairdresser, and then made excellent suggestions regarding specific aspects of the rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception. As the date approached, she increased her oversight, maintaining calm control of all the details. The rehearsal dinner and the wedding iboth went flawlessly, thanks to Simone. She managed to achieve a perfect balance between the country informality of the setting and the elegance of the presentation. We recommend her enthusiastically! read more

Having worked with Simone to help plan my wedding, I can easily say that Simone crafted an absolutely perfect event! From our initial consultation, I knew right away that Simone was experienced, organized, reliable, very well respected in the industry, and had a sharp eye for wedding day detail. From start to end, Simone literally helped us make great decisions on everything from venues and vendors, to choosing the perfect assortment of wedding day decorations. She is an absolute great person to work with and any time we needed advice, Simone was always available to offer her guidance. While wedding planners are plenty, If you truly want to work with someone who genuinely cares about putting together a one-of-a-kind event for you and your guests, Soiree by Simone should be at the top of your list! read more

Made my wedding dreams come true and in just 7 weeks!! I had a very short amount of time to pull together my wedding and I miraculously stumbled upon Simone. Even though she was done for the year, she was SO sweet and took me in as her very last wedding for the season. She was even able to work with the budget that I had in mind. Simone made every planning session not only a breeze but also so much fun. She works with the most amazing vendors and every recommendation that she made was the absolute best. I was more than thrilled with the final results of the wedding and feel beyond lucky to have been able to work with her and her team!! read more

I decided to hire Simone and her fabulous team a few months before my wedding. I'm an extremely organized person who likes to be in control. I opted for the Day of Month of Wedding Coordinator Package. I honestly wasn't sure if I really needed anyone to help me the day of the wedding. Boy was I wrong. Simone and her team made my event flawless. If anything went wrong I had no idea and that's the way it should be the day of your wedding. Simone and her team were very professional and were always willing to do anything I needed....even apply bandaids to my toes :) I would definitely recommend Soiree by Simone for all of your wedding needs. She and her team know how to do it right and are so professional. Thanks for everything! Meghan read more

I just found out from my client (a bride getting married at the Villagio/Vintage Estates) that she chose Simone Lennon as her wedding planner and I am thrilled. So thrilled that it prompted me to write this review. I am a wedding photographer (enLuce Photography) and I have had the pleasure of working with Simone at two different weddings in the passed - http://enlucephotography.com/napa-valley-wedding-at-the-vintage-estate-in-yountville-ashley-dave/ and http://enlucephotography.com/san-franciscos-merchants-exchange-julia-morgan-ballroom-wedding-allison-andrew/ And I have to say, that having Simone plan the day makes me feel at ease because I know the schedule will be well thought through but ALSO adjustable as the day goes. She will also provide a stress free atmosphere WHILE she is making everything magically transform into a bride and grooms perfect day. In addition to this fact, the eye candy will be AMAZING!!! Her design expertise is unique, exquisite, and simply beautiful!! As a photographer, this makes my job very fun and makes my images even more amazing. I also know that she will recommend an amazing list of vendors to her client so that the food, flowers, music, cake, favors, stationary, etc. will be incredible because she has personal relationships with quality vendors that will be at the top of their game because we are a team! read more

Everyone always says that something will go wrong at your wedding and that it can't be perfect, but I am fortunate to say that mine was perfect and hands down because of Simone. I had a very strong idea of what I wanted my wedding to look and how I wanted guests to feel in the moment. I love design and wanted to throw myself into all the little details. That being said, I knew I needed a partner in crime. After weeks of research I narrowed my list down to a few people I felt had strong reviews and happy clients and decided to reach out to them to see who I felt could help me execute my dream. Turns out the only person who even came close was Simone :) The first call was everything a bride could ask for and more. What was most important was she listened and identified how she could bring everything to life. I was sold. Living in Texas, I wanted to make sure I had someone in California who could keep an eye on how things were progressing and who would recommend the best vendors for me. Simone honed in on the design and tone instantly and provided me with various vendors to meet with. Everyone I spoke with was on par with what I wanted to do and they had glowing things to say about Simone. I knew I was in good hands. While I knew what I wanted the event to look like, I didn't want to deal with logistics. I wanted to be as creative as possible and have the option of handing it all over to someone the week before so I could relax knowing that my vision would be flawlessly executed. Simone was that and much much more. She was a friend, a confidant, a creative consultant, and most importantly for me - a problem solver. Just five weeks before our wedding we had a falling out with our caterer. I had designed the menu's myself and had already printed everything. Needless to say, I was panicked. Simone to the rescue! Within 48 hours she had a new caterer in place at the same price point who was willing to execute the same menu. When she saw the email come through that my old caterer was backing out, she immediately stopped what she was doing and called me. I hadn't even finished reading the email and my phone was already ringing. She is a true planner who puts her clients first. All our guests are still talking about how phenomenal the wedding food was! No matter what kind of bride you are or what kind of wedding you want to have, Simone and her team are there to support you throughout the entire process and play the role you need them to play. I cannot thank her enough for helping me have what truly was the best and most perfect day of my life. read more

We interviewed about 5 or 6 planners from the list of preferred vendors provided to us by our wedding venue. We felt an instant connection with Simone. My husband and I immediately whispered, "she's the one" to each other. We loved her professionalism and energy and could tell that she means it when she says that she pours all of her heart and energy into her job. She is really passionate about what she does in ensuring that the big day is very streamlined and stress-free for the couple and their families. Her objective is to make sure that the couple and their families focus on the special moments and not have to deal with all of the details that come with the day. This is what every bride and groom must see as important when hiring a wedding planner. It's not just about "planning" for the big day...your wedding coordinator must be your most reliable source on that day. We initially hired Simone for month-of coordination but quickly realized that it isn't easy to plan a destination wedding. It proved to be a full-time job for us in researching and coordinating with potential vendors. I think Simone knew we were struggling to get all of our vendors in place; she stepped in and went above and beyond to help us. I was impressed by her rolodex of some of the top vendors in the industry. If it weren't for Simone, we wouldn't of had what ended up being a team of leading vendors that delivered a magical wedding beyond our wildest dreams! We immediately decided soon after to bring Simone on board for full coordination and design. Her design aesthetic is impeccable and it was truly a joy and such a memorable experience to work with her in making our vision a reality. Once we had her on board, all of the stress just dwindled away. We could not have asked for a more perfect wedding planner. She is deeply and genuinely committed, well organized, detail oriented, and all around, such a joy to work with. She always made herself available to talk with us and made the entire planning process very smooth, very fun and enjoyable. We consider ourselves very fortunate and lucky to have had such an amazing and talented planner for our wedding. She is someone we will always cherish and keep in touch with forever! read more

I just got married on March 23rd in Yountville, CA. However, not only was I planning it from a distance because I live in NYC, but I had less than 3 months to do it. I contacted a few planners and of the even fewer who actually got back to me I liked Simone the BEST by far. Her enthusiasm and knowledge from the moment we first spoke was contagious and calming since I had NO idea what I was doing. My wedding day prep was simply filled with spending time with my friends and my mom getting ready and drinking champagne and I can honestly say the biggest "stress" of the day was that my sister-in-law ran barely FIVE mins late!! I know this was due to Simone's extensive planning, timeline and knowledge of how things should be organized/flow. That is saying a lot considering I never even met her until the day before and didn't meet her colleague, Britney, until the morning of my wedding. Both of them were so warm and helpful to everyone not just in the bridal party, but to the entire guest list. Despite only having 38 people at the reception, we were never made to feel like the event was small and didn't need attention or wasn't as important as a more lavish event. Thank you again, Simone and Britney, for making our day such a great event!!! read more

Simone and her team are absolutely amazing. We chose Simone to help with month-of coordination for our wedding. From day one, Simone made me feel at ease. Her recommendations and referrals for vendors were invaluable. There were at least two vendors that I never would have found if it weren't for her referrals, and they fit my wedding vision perfectly. There were so many instances where I just needed some reassurance or advice, and she was always the calm voice of reason. I was the most relaxed bride because of her and her team. She was especially crucial in the weeks leading up to the wedding. While I was dealing with last minute details, tracking down RSVPs, and work, Simone and her team were contacting vendors and working out schematics and scheduling for the wedding day. Britney took the lead for the rehearsal and for the wedding day and she was absolutely amazing. We had a somewhat unusual addition to our ceremony, and she helped to organize the large number of family members involved during the rehearsal so that everything went smoothly on the wedding day. On the wedding day, Britney, Megan and Olivia were there to make sure I had the perfect day. They worked with all the vendors and setup all the decor. If there were any problems, I never knew about them. I was able to relax and enjoy my wedding day, soaking in every minute of the gorgeous day at Holman Ranch without any worries or cares as to how it was all being executed. If there is any advice I can give to couples starting the wedding planning process, it is to hire Simone and her team! read more

If you are getting married in the SF/NoCal/Napa area, there is only one person you should consider to plan your wedding and that is Simone. I can't imagine a wedding planner more buttoned up, inspiring, enthusiastic, professional and invested in you. Simone has amazing relationships with all of the pertinent vendors in the area and will customize for you a game plan that will fit all of your needs. She is a velvet hammer- there will be no wedding day drama b/c no detail will be overlooked. read more