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    A Touch of Lavender - The cake florals that Cindy and her team sources and placed on the cake.

    A Touch of Lavender

    (171 reviews)

    Flowers for our wedding were absolutely beautiful. Stunning bouquets and boutonnières were a…read moreperfect complement to our outdoor ceremony. Owners are professional, kind and business location was easily located off the freeway. Thank you!

    I want to start off by saying my wedding was a huge success and big hit with my elders and friends…read morealike which I want to thank ATOL for. Florals: I had a whimsical vision for my flowers and I wanted it to look like bursts of stars. I am lucky I didn't have any preferences on specific flowers, but Cindy gave a very detailed list of the florals she would use in our quote which I appreciated. As we progressed towards wedding day, she would advise if something would not work with our setup or plans and pivot accordingly. When I saw everything the morning of, it was soo beautiful against the blue sky. It looked elegant, gentle, and had that little bit of whimsy. Any floral decor for the tea ceremony was also transported to our reception where it was repurposed for the sweethearts table!! Coordination: There is a saying that if you didn't notice anything that means you had a good experience. Mostly for user experience in websites, but the same can be applied here. I'm an easily stressed out gal so I knew having a day-of-coordinator would be beneficial. There were logistics that were super important, but it would have never crossed my mind had Cindy not brought it to my attention. At the reception, Cindy and her team made sure to have it run as smoothly as it can. They took care of all the setup, communicated with the vendors, and cued us for the next event / activity so we could finish in a timely manner. Thinking back on the day, I didn't have to worry about a thing and just floated around like a jellyfish. Cindy is punctual, detail-oriented, friendly, and personable. Her team is just as kind and wonderful. They even helped me get a lil bug out of my dress without skipping a beat. I had such a wonderful experience with my wedding as someone who didn't think she needed one to be happy. I was able to focus on the love for my friends and family which is so important to me. Thank you again for making my day so special!

    Petals and Pop Shop - Theresa is such a pleasure to work with!!

    Petals and Pop Shop

    (53 reviews)

    Pricey. Yes but you pay for what you get. But their style is sooo unique. I have been searching all…read moreover and could never find anywhere else that carries their roses. The roses here are amazing...such beautiful scent. It scent fills up my whole house that I don't need to light my candles. The gals here are super friendly...especially the owner, she is so sweet. Arrangement wise is amazing. They make sure you are satisfied prior to paying. If you are trying to impress, either guests to your home or your significant other, try this place out.

    I used them as my wedding florist in Palm Springs-- if you are in their area or areas they travel…read moreto, do not hesitate-- book them! It took me quite a while to decide on a florist, as I planned my wedding from across the country. I talked to 6 or so florists in the PS/LA area-- all of which told me my budget was unrealistic in one way or another-- basically by saying there was no way to "cut down" on their floral proposal, or by saying that there wouldn't be a way to pull it off with my budget without looking bare. Enter Petals and Pop-- no, they do not do full mood boards, mockups, sketches like most other florists do, however, they don't need it. They are a team you can fully trust after talking to them. First off, they gave me as much time as I needed to sign a contract. Second, they worked with me over months to get the proposal down to a reasonable budget that I felt comfortable paying. Never pushed me to add or keep something- they fully listened to what I wanted and suggested amazing things because of their expertise. I didn't know exactly how everything was going to look for the day-of and it was better that way. I was so excited to see everything and they did not disappoint. I could not have been happier with my experience with Theresa and her team. I only wish I lived closer so I could buy from them all the time!! Will add more photos to my review once I get them from my photographer!

    Forever & Always Weddings and Events - Non traditional guest book

    Forever & Always Weddings and Events

    (45 reviews)

    Unfortunately, I was not able to have the Forever & Always Wedding that I dreamed of. Although…read moreHeather communicated very well, there were a couple of incidents that I found slightly unprofessional: 1. I signed a contract with one of her staff as my wedding planner. Unfortunately, from my understanding, there were unexpected changes in the company, so Heather had to take over. However, Heather responded that she would make an exception for me and not charge me an additional $1000 for this change. With all due respect, I should not be financially penalized for changes that an owner experiences; especially since I already signed the contract that I financially agreed to. 2. I encountered a lot of life changes that disrupted my ability to move forward with a wedding that my brothers were supposed to be in. For instance, I had a depressed, suicidal brother, I had another brother leave for Japan for the Marines, and I had an uncle pass away. All vendors except for Heather were so kind to fully refund my deposits due to the situation. Unfortunately, Heather responded that she was still a businesswoman and was financially hurting, so she was in no place to offer a full refund. I basically paid Heather almost $500 to establish a simple contract. I already had all the vendors in place and organized, so this deposit was for nothing. Heather should not be held responsible for unexpected circumstances, but this wedding meant a lot to me. As a business owner, you should be able to compromise with your clients based on their situation. I could have easily used that deposit to help my family for the funeral. I find this situation absurd because I never wanted a wedding planner to begin with. Our wedding list was only 32 guests, but my fiancé insisted that we hire a planner because he did not want me to stress out. I admire him for caring, but this wedding was going to be a private and intimate event with very little management. I blame myself for hiring a wedding planner when I did not need one. It is unfortunate that Heather was thinking like a businesswoman and not a human being with empathy. Nonetheless, please make sure to ask about the refund policy for emergencies such as death, health, etc. Two stars are for her communication, but I can only evaluate Heather based on my experience with her before the wedding date. Therefore, I am unable to provide feedback for her day service since my wedding never happened. Has it ever occurred to you, Heather, that you had not heard from me in a year because I was busy dealing with other important things like planning a funeral? My wedding was the last thing on my mind. Also, I was not complaining about the charge that never happened, I am complaining about your response to your changes. There was no need to comment on that you are more expensive and won't be charging me. We could have proceeded forward with whatever it was we were doing. You contacted ONE venue and that is because they had YOU sign a contract with them. FYI, my pre-engagement photos were scheduled with the photographer I hired for my wedding and I was still refunded the full amount. This vendor did not work for free either and still managed to prioritize customer service over money. You are a business owner and have the liberty to do as you please, but you must have needed the money more than I did, so I hope my contributions helped your business. Nonetheless, well done on your communication. If you have a family member with a life-threatening illness or you have a medical condition that may require potential hospitalization, please do not hire Heather as your wedding planner as she will not refund you the deposit because not make exceptions for your situation simply because she does not "work for free." Thank you.

    It's so important to relate to and connect with your wedding planner and from day 1 it felt like…read moreshe was my friend helping me plan my dream wedding. I found Heather through Yelp and let me say: she really understood my vision and kept it real with me on what i could and couldn't afford lol. Not to mention, I literally and honestly don't know how I could have enjoyed my wedding without Heather. Her and her assistant, Courtney, handled E V E R Y T H I N G on the day of our wedding at the Estate on Second and then some. If there was any sort of problem, she had the solution. If we needed a drink, she was there with mine and my husband's signature cocktails. If I was losing track of time, she made sure to gently push me along. She truly handled everything so that me and my husband could just have FUN and for that I am truly grateful.

    Enchanted Florist - designers choice summer arrangement

    Enchanted Florist

    (179 reviews)

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    Previous posts are lost due to address change? Great local…read moreflorist. TC & his wife always do a fabulous job. Been a fan for YEARS. Happy to see Ivy Park Seal Beach ordered their Easter lunch arrangement from Enchanted florist. Arrangements are always sophisticated & beautiful.

    I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Jeffeny and her team! She created the most…read moreabsolutely stunning florals, table settings, and welcome board for the dinner celebration of our son's wedding. She completely transformed the restaurant into a breathtakingly elegant venue -- it felt magical. Every single guest commented on how beautiful everything looked, and we received nonstop compliments all evening. From the very beginning, Jeffeny was professional, punctual, incredibly responsive, and an absolute joy to work with. Her creativity and attention to detail are exceptional, and she made the entire process feel effortless and stress-free. When I realized at the last minute that we didn't have a gift box for cards and gifts, I was panicking. Jeffeny immediately reassured me and went above and beyond -- she personally went to a craft store, found a gorgeous mirrored box and sign, and had it ready for us. It was perfect and such a thoughtful touch. The final result exceeded anything I had envisioned. Jeffeny didn't just decorate a space -- she elevated the entire experience. A huge THANK YOU to Jeffeny and her amazing crew. She was truly a blessing, and I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for beauty, creativity, and absolute professionalism.

    Pop the Champagne - Us + Pop the Champagne (Taylor). THEY WERE AMAZZINNGGG!

    Pop the Champagne

    (232 reviews)

    We truly cannot recommend Allie and the Pop the Champagne team more…read more From the very beginning, they were always right there when we needed them. Allie was constantly answering our questions, thinking ahead, and making sure we felt supported every step of the way. They take their work seriously in all the right ways, but what makes them so special is how fun, funny, and genuinely sweet they are while doing it. Allie has the absolute best energy: calm, capable, and somehow still light and joyful even in high-stress moments. Our family and friends were obsessed with her. On the wedding day itself, Allie and team absolutely crushed it. They did an incredible job wrangling our wild group of family and friends, keeping everything on track without it ever feeling rigid or stressful. We felt so taken care of and if we needed something, she was already there. If something needed handling, it was handled seamlessly. Because of the PTC team, we were able to be fully present and actually enjoy our day without worrying about logistics, timelines, or a single detail. That peace of mind is priceless. If you're looking for a coordinator who is professional, organized, hilarious, kind, and just an all-around joy to be around, this is your team. We're endlessly grateful and would recommend them to anyone, without hesitation. If you're going back and forth or if you think you might not need a coordinator (heads up, you do) well, just book them already!!! You will not regret it. Seriously. Go book them now.

    Allie and her team at Pop The Champagne went above and beyond to make sure everything went off…read morewithout a hitch the day of our wedding. Toilet not working? Allie fixed it. Last minute no shows? Allie handled it. Hair starting to fall? Allie and her assistant swooped in like a pit team at NASCAR. I felt beautiful and cared for all night long, and it was a dream to not have to answer ANYONE'S questions. From start to finish working with Pop The Champagne was one of the best decisions I made when planning a wedding, I can't say enough good things!

    Love Her Madly, Weddings + Events

    Love Her Madly, Weddings + Events

    (40 reviews)

    Love Her Madly did the flowers for my wedding this past June and they were incredible! From…read moreplanning to the official day they were there for me every step of the way. I had so many questions and thoughts and they were so kind and knowledgeable. I wanted a very minimalist look and I had a certain budget and they really helped bring my vision to life while also working with what I had. They stayed in touch through out the process, answered all my questions. My bouquet was beautiful!! Our tables looked amazing. They also had options to make a shadow box with the bouquet and my husbands corsage and it came out so perfect I highly recommend adding that I get to see my flowers every day at home and I love it its so worth it. I defiantly recommend using Love Her Madly for your wedding or really any event they really care about their clients and know how to make a vision come to life!

    I booked Shelby to be the florist for my wedding in July 2019 and I'm absolutely pleased with the…read moreway that she made my wedding BEAUTIFUL with all the flower arrangements and decorations! She was an absolute dream to work with and I'm very grateful that I found her through my venue's preferred vendor list. Shelby was able to recreate all of the flowers exactly the way that I had imagined them. I sent her a few photos of flower themes that I liked from Pinterest, and she was able to arrange them the way that I envisioned them. She was very professional, courteous, and kind throughout the entire process and met with me twice to discuss what kind of colors I was going for. She asked me a lot of questions that I hadn't even thought to ask myself, and I appreciated that because it gave me peace of mind that she knew what she was doing. Her pricing was also very reasonable and this is saying something because florists can be overly expensive, especially in the wedding industry. On top of all of this, Shelby has a patient and calm personality that made me feel calm too, and I know I needed this in the midst of all the planning (lol). Shelby, thank you so much for all your help!

    A Good Affair Wedding and Event Production

    A Good Affair Wedding and Event Production

    (129 reviews)

    Where do I begin... Almost 10 years ago, my mother and I…read morehad taken a girls trip to the Montage- laguna beach. While there, we stumbled into the ball room where we stood in awe at what was at the time, one of the most beautiful wedding designs I had ever seen. My mother and I promptly asked the first person we saw who was designing this wedding and got a card for a "Natalie Good". I pocketed the card and thought- one day! Fast forward 5 years I had met Matt(my now husband) and we were moving into together. I was cleaning my room at my parents house and came across Natalie's card and put it in my purse. 3 months later, Matt proposed on a Saturday and the following Monday I called Natalie and booked her. First and foremost, Natalie is an angel on this planet. Wedding planning is so stressful and I never had to worry about a single thing, she went above and beyond to make sure I was not stressed and happy. She is more than just our wedding planner and over the 3 years we planned my wedding (thanks covid...), she became my friend and someone who I adore Second, when going down this road, I think trusting your planner/wedding team is extremely important to make sure the process is seamless and smooth. I can tell you that without a doubt, I trust Natalie and her team implicitly! I trusted them so much that I let them run free on the design for my wedding and I could not have been happier! Everything was perfect and so gorgeous- from the table design to the flowers, everything was flawless and it was so amazing to watch her vision come to life. It's been 3 months and I am still getting calls and compliments from all of our guests and even friends of guests who weren't there but saw pictures. She is insanely talented and has an unbelievable list of vendors that are just as talented. We even had a silent disco at our wedding and it was a hit! Third, her team is awesome. The women who helped me specifically- Ellie, Kennedy, and Maddy- where next level professional and so helpful. There were nights where I would be up at midnight and text Ellie and she would always answer and talk me down. Kennedy and Maddy were running around on wedding day making sure I was hydrated and fed and happy. Everything about A Good Affair is top notch and I could not be more grateful or fortunate to have had them design, plan and make our dream wedding a reality. I cannot recommend them enough if you are looking for a team to take your wedding to the next level and who will be there every step of the way to make your dreams come true!

    This review is based on my communication with this company. I didn't hire them so I can not say if…read morethey provide great service for your party. What I can say is, they don't really go straight to the point and communicate back n forth in email when you had requested 3 times to call you to talk it out. I mean, if off the bat you're having a hard time conveying your plans, pricing with me then its not worth my time. They reply back quick, which I appreciate but them going around in circles is annoying. Also, if you're looking for budget, this is NOT the place for budget. She knew my budget, yet continued to ask questions through email. Finally, she gives me the quote of $10-$15k for a wedding next year (saying pricing will go up next year) and if its something i am still interested in. Wow, knowing where my budget is, which was less than $3k, and you know your asking is triple that, is so unprofessional. This is not accommodating to new clients or at all helpful. If you plan to have a wedding with a $10-$15k budget in mind then this might be your type of vendor but if you're asking for really minimal details for $3k, and they don't just say "sorry our services are over your budget" then they don't care or respect your needs. These days, customer service should be catered to what you can provide for the client. If you can't make it work, then just simply let the client know. Do not waste their time with back n forth email. Some of us don't understand what you're saying in email and a clearer communication shows you care enough to explain it.

    Sotay - wedding_planning - Updated May 2026

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