Ann exceeded my wildest dreams!! Our wedding decor made the entire place look so beautiful. We…read moreconnected about 6 months before the wedding day, and working with her was very easy. I remember exchanging ideas with her, she is full of great concepts, and she came up with an open mandap design that was BEAUTIFUL. She took the ombre flower inspo I showed her and made it her own, seriously better than I could have imagined! the week leading up to the wedding was stressful, and she really helped put us at ease, and even went above and beyond to get the items we needed to complete our decor. She really pulled off a miracle on the last day, and for that I am so grateful to her!! She handled the wedding decor with so much care and thought I have nothing but good things to say. I would recommend her to anyone. THANK YOU SO MUCH ANN!!

Ann and AAB Creations went above and beyond our wildest dreams! I came across Ann's page more than…read morea year before my wedding and found myself drawn to every wedding she'd done. I love how each and every event was STUNNING but also unique to the couple. How lucky I was that she was available on my wedding day! Over the course of the past 9 months, Ann was always so patient, professional and insightful. She was so accommodating to multiple changes in our wedding decor throughout the whole process and was so receptive to updating the decor almost at the last minute to make sure everything complimented each other once we had received our wedding outfits. She suggested and implemented amazing ideas to make sure everything detail shined. She is one of the busiest vendors in the Bay Area, but she always made time for us. I can't thank you enough Ann for your creativity, insight and your patience! I also love how transparent Ann was throughout the process regarding pricing and budget - something that is rare to find in the wedding industry. When I would show her design I liked that was out of our budget, Ann came up with creative ways to get almost the exact same look within our budget. She always puts her couples first and goes all out for each and every one of them. Our wedding day had a tight schedule with a fast turnaround between the ceremony and reception with two entirely different looks for both events. Ann and her team executed perfectly. Every detail was FLAWLESS. Our families and guests are still in awe from all of the decor. We are still in awe from all of the decor. It truly was a fairytale wedding, completely unique to me and my husband. We cannot thank Ann and AAB Creations enough! AAB Creations is truly the best florist/decor company in the Bay and we highly recommend AAB Creations. We would choose Ann and her team again and again!

Finding a good wedding coordinator can be hard to find. They not only have to listen well and…read moreunderstand the vision of the bride and groom but they also need o execute of said vision on the biggest day of the couple's life. I'm so glad to say that Despina did all that and more for our wedding! We didn't really have a clue of what we wanted our of a coordinator; we just knew that our budget would be a leading factor to whom we chose. I talked to a few people and every other vendor didn't seem to fit. Once I reached out to Despina, I felt a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. Fortunately my now husband was involved in the planning but I needed someone who could give me advice and little nuggets of wisdom along the way. After meeting with Despina, my husband and I knew we were all going to make a good team. She listened to what I and my husband wanted, she helped us stay within our budget, and she was generally a great person to be around. She didn't restrict the number of meetings/conversations we had which made the whole process flow smoothly! Despina also did a fantastic job of managing all the little details of our wedding. I plan events for a living but there were quite a few times I said, "I'm so glad you thought of this!" She also did a great job of keeping in close contact with us to ensure we was sticking to our own schedule. She provided lots of ideas to managing the laundry list of things we needed to do. She also gave me suggestions on how to motivate my husband to get crafty by hand-making our table numbers--brilliant! Despina was even around to meet with other vendors to ensure they were aligned. She then took the initiative to manager them all. Such a HUGE help especially because we found out one of our vendors was less savory. On the day of the wedding, we felt everything went perfectly. Pictures showed us that everything was set up just as we imagined. Elegant, rustic, and simple. Our family and friends raved about how well everything was organized, and we thank Despina for making our dreams come to fruition. Even after our wedding and honeymoon, I met with Despina to recap the day, hear her perspective on how the day went, and just to catch up--she's truly a lovely person to know. I would highly recommend Despina for any event planning but weddings seem to be her niche. She's such a pleasure to work with and she's a master organizer. Thank you so much, Despina! Can't wait to catch up again!

Despina and I worked together on a wedding at the Los Altos History Museum. From the moment we were…read moreconnected, I was impressed by her friendly yet professional demeanor and her informed answers to all my questions! Everything on the day-of ran smoothly and on time. Overall, she and her team were a joy to work with and I would strongly recommend her!

We worked with Amazae from the moment we knew we wanted to get married (before we got engaged,…read moretechnically. Ha). Both of us are extremely busy re: our jobs and knew that we wouldn't be able to dedicate enough time to truly planning an event of this scale. If you're on the fence, go with Amazae. My husband, before we hired Amazae, was on the fence of whether or not we needed planning services. I told him that if we did not hire someone that there would be no wedding. By the time we had finished our venue search, he knew that I was totally right re: the amount of help you get by leveraging someone else's expertise. You do this once (hopefully) in your life. Amazae does this all the time. Amazae knew all the ins and outs of every venue that we could possibly think of in the Bay Area, Carmel, and Napa. They were able to tell us who was beer and wine only, who had a 10pm end time because of noise ordinances, and who required you to use certain caterers that were $x per head. This will save you SO much time and save you visits to random places that don't meet your requirements. Vendor sourcing - they are super good at this re: figuring out (or making you figure out what you like) who matches your style for every vendor, then finding one that fits in your budget. Most importantly, they will make sure everyone shows up (join any wedding FB group and read some horror stories). They will help you with all of the contracting and the collection of COIs, etc. Again, this would have been IMPOSSIBLE for myself and my now husband. We literally do not have the hours in the day to do this. This team is on top of everything - they will chase you down if they need to for answers for pieces of your event. They can make anything happen - from the weirdest requests to the most mundane. They are so professional, and they really make your wedding super personal. Amazae designed and executed a beautiful event from beginning to end that felt so authentic to us. Day of, they were there to take care of everything, and it was truly a flawless day. We could not asked for a better planner re: Crystal, Kaila, and the rest of the team. We put full trust in them re: the design of this event and the day of. Example: I honestly did not know what florals were going to be there, but they were so stunning. The strength of the Amazae team is in their ability to bring you and your personality into an event that is mostly structured a certain way. They also make your day as stress-free as possible. I cannot say enough positive things about this team and their ability to make your wedding great. If you're down to hand things off to someone else, I would say hand it off to them. It will be better than what you could have come up with yourself.

Planning a wedding during a pandemic is hard, even a micro-wedding. You don't want to be cake…read moretasting or menu tasting, so you rely on experts. That's why we decided to hire an event planner for our daughter's wedding in January 2021. Even though it was a small backyard wedding, we wanted it to be memorable and elegant. We interviewed 3 different event planners, and got 3 rough quotes, all around the same ballpark. Amazae's quote, however, was the most detailed, breaking down a high & low range for each item (food, florals, rentals, photography, etc.) It was an easy choice to contract with them. Crystal came onsite for our first meeting, and I really didn't have a lot for her to go on. My daughter isn't the Pinterest type, so I just told Crystal the wedding colors and showed her pictures of the wedding gown and bridesmaid gowns. The rest of the planning was all done via zoom, emails, and a few phone calls. We worked mostly with Caitlin, who is an amazing planner. Each step along the way, she gave us several options to choose from. For example, she provided a list of 4 photographers, their quote for the day, their profile, their gallery, etc. Once all of our choices were made, she put together a design deck that gave us a preview of the entire wedding. It was more gorgeous than I envisioned. On the day of the wedding, Lisa came out to set everything up. She even picked up the florals and wedding cake to save us the delivery fees. It was a little hectic when I met her, and I probably spent 5 minutes with her showing her where everything was before we left for the church ceremony. And when we came back, she was driving off, leaving behind a magical transformation of yard. Everyone was stunned. The catering crew then took over and prepared a "Top Chef" level meal. And when they left, my kitchen was as clean as when they arrived. My husband commented, "Whatever we paid for this wedding, it was worth every penny." Haha. True. NOTE: the photos on this review are from my phone. The professional photos are not available yet.

Valerie and Nicole (sisters) were essential for our day-of-coordination! We got married in San…read moreFrancisco at the Conservatory of Flowers on April 15, 2023. Nicole was busy for the day-of, but kept us on track with a wonderful spreadsheet, and helped us check over vendor logistics and contact information ahead of time. On the day-of, Valerie did a great job corresponding with vendors and making sure our amenities and decor looked beautiful. When we gave her the instructions to "do with the extra flowers/greenery runners as you see fit", Valerie did an excellent job and exceeded all our expectations! I think the only regret for me is not leaning on Valerie a bit more for herding our groomsmen and bridesmaids for some photos and smaller tasks, given how capable she was. Their pricing was also very reasonable. I'd highly recommend them for your wedding as well!

Nicole is AMAZING. She helped keep me organized and sane during the weeks leading up to my wedding…read morewhich was really, really important. Her spreadsheets are very detailed which made going through them a breeze. Her team worked with all my vendors on the day-of so I didn't have to worry about anything. The best thing Nicole did for me was to help me design my reception. I had no idea where to start and she walked me through everything one step at a time. On the day-of, her team set up everything and it turned out SO much better than I could have imagined. THANK YOU NICOLE!!

When starting your journey for wedding or event planning, if you find yourself in the presence of…read moreCorina Beczner, there is likely a cosmic reason you found her. Never question this. Just lean into it! Vibrant Events is highly highly highly recommended for wedding and event planning. With 20++ years of industry experience, Vibrant Events can go as far and as wide as the imagination allows. They are flexible, hard-working, creative, on point, and more. Whether you don't know where to start and need some push with direction, OR you have every detail already mapped out and need someone to step in to help execute, Corina and her Team can plug-n-play into any degree of event planning. One of the key components to a successful working relationship with Corina and the Vibrant Events Team is to HAVE FUN. I think people who plan events often forget that the energy you put into something is the energy you'll get in return. The better you can be as a partner (client), the more above and beyond Vibrant Events will take your ideas and concepts, ultimately landing you with the most memorable day of your life. The team is widely connected, wildly resourceful, and in my biased opinion, the best event planners in the Bay Area. Even if, after your first consult call you realize it may not be a fit for your vision, at the very least, you've walked away with the gift of meeting Corina and her team.

Corina is an amazing wedding coordinator! A bit of background - our Napa wedding was part of the…read moreunique / unfortunate COVID-19 wedding situation. We contacted Corina in 2019 for a planned 2020 wedding. When everything shut down, we had to reschedule our wedding ceremony twice, first to 2021, and then finally to June 2022. Corina was available through phone and email and helped us organize and plan throughout this time. She helped us organize a walkthrough a month prior to our wedding and coordinated with all of our vendors. The day of, our wedding went without a hitch. Everything was smooth sailing and my wife and I loved working with her. In fact, she went above and beyond in so many important and small ways. 1. Our puppy. A huge shoutout to how well she also handled our 7-month-old puppy. We brought him to our wedding and during the day, she walked him and took care of him when we were eating, partying, and dancing. Definitely didn't have to do all that, but that's just what she did! 2. Go Pro. We couldn't find a videographer in time, but we did bring a GoPro. We were simply looking to capture all the important elements and she did just that throughout the ceremony, dinner, dancing, and speeches. 3. Clean up. After a bit of wine and 8 tequila shots, I can't say I was aware of exactly what happened regarding cleanup, but apparently, Corina brought everything to our suite and re-packaged everything so we were able to easily fit our signs, and decorations back into our car. If you are fortunate to book her during these busy wedding months, you made the right choice!

My wife and I hired Monica and Trilogy Event Planning to help us plan a graduation celebration for…read moreour two daughters, with about 90 family members and friends attending. We had ideas of our own and were involved in the planning process, but Monica was an outstanding partner in helping us bring everything together. One of her best recommendations was the Ameswell Hotel as the venue, which ended up being absolutely perfect for the atmosphere we wanted to create. What impressed us most was Monica's ability to coordinate all of the moving pieces behind the scenes. Vendors, logistics, timelines, setup, décor, guest accommodations, and countless small details were all handled seamlessly. On the day of the event, my wife and I were able to focus entirely on our guests, our family, and celebrating our daughters rather than worrying about operations. That alone was worth every penny. The event received rave reviews from local friends and family who traveled from across the country, and many commented on how thoughtful, welcoming, and well organized the party felt. Monica runs a boutique business and brings a level of personal attention and care that is hard to find. We are incredibly grateful to Monica and Haylie for helping create such a special milestone for our family, and we would happily work with them again.

We truly cannot say enough amazing things about Monica and Haylie from Trilogy Events. From the…read morevery first conversation to the final moments of our wedding night, they were nothing short of exceptional. Monica and Haylie are the perfect combination of organized, creative, calm, and genuinely kind. They anticipated every need before we even knew to ask, handled every detail flawlessly, and made the entire planning process feel effortless and enjoyable. Their professionalism and experience gave us complete peace of mind, and their warmth made us feel like we were planning with trusted friends. On the wedding day itself, everything ran seamlessly--if anything went wrong, we never knew about it. We were able to be fully present, soak in every moment, and truly enjoy our day because Monica and Haylie had everything under control. Our vision came to life even better than we imagined, and so many of our guests commented on how smooth and beautiful everything was. If you are considering Trilogy Events, do not hesitate. Monica and Haylie are absolute rockstars, and hiring them was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We are endlessly grateful for them and would recommend them a thousand times over!

I cannot say enough about Vicki Martin and A Day to Remember. I worked with ADTR for over a year…read moreplanning my wedding and I must say, the vision I had for my wedding was so well executed by Vicki, all the while with a smile on her face! She was flexible about coordination, helpful with questions to vendors, and overall, a wonderful person to turn to first on my special day(s). Vicki tried something new and different with my big South Asian wedding and did so with confidence - I highly recommend A Day to Remember and Vicki Martin for planning and coordination needs. I surely will continue referring her to all my family and friends!

We hired Vicki to help coordinate our wedding in Pescadero this past September. She was wonderfully…read morehelpful throughout the entire process - sending monthly checklists, confirming vendors, offering advice, and keeping everything organized. She made us feel completely relaxed on the day and we were truly able to enjoy the wedding knowing we were in good hands. If you're looking for a very capable coordinator to take the stress out of your big day, Vicki is your woman!

We worked with Avant Planners for our daughter's wedding, and it was an amazing experience. We…read moreheard great things about Purvi and her team from the venues we shortlisted and they certainly lived up to the praise. For 18 months, Purvi guided us through the wedding planning process, made it smooth and stress-free. She has excellent vendor connections and a strong team, who managed the wedding day coordination and logistics with care and efficiency. Purvi and her husband are a sweet, loving couple, and we felt their warmth in every detail. Planning a wedding can be challenging and stressful, but Avant Planners took care of most of the critical activities. We highly recommend Purvi and her team to anyone planning a wedding!

When my husband and I got engaged and found a venue we loved leaving us only 3 months to plan, we…read morewere overwhelmed and nervous we had committed to something we couldn't pull off. Then, we found Purvi after seeing her work on Instagram. We loved our first meeting with her--warm, personable, and confident that we would pull off a great, big, Indian wedding. With a short timeline, we had to identify vendors and make lots of big and small decisions quickly. Time and time again, Purvi gave us the right context we needed to shortcut our decision-making process and we ended up with a wonderful set of vendors. Additionally, her partnerships with our vendors including Flowers By Edgar, Fine Linen, and Jalsa, helped the wedding planning process and ultimately all our events run smoothly. Last. but not least, as soon as our multi-day event began, my husband nor I attended to a single detail or worried about a thing. Purvi handled all the coordination in the background and helped out until the very end (she made us the nicest to go bag of food and cake from the wedding at the end of the evening event). We could not have hoped for a more beautiful and fun wedding. We highly recommend Purvi as a wedding planner--thanks Purvi for all your hard work!!