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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)

    Cindy was our wedding planner and florist, and we are so incredibly thankful for her. A friend…read morereferred us to Cindy, and hiring her was truly one of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning process! From the very beginning, Cindy was organized, calming, supportive, and genuinely invested in making our wedding day everything we hoped it would be. Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming at times, but Cindy's guidance, attention to detail, and incredible work ethic made the entire process so much easier and more enjoyable. She was always quick to answer questions, offer thoughtful advice, and help us navigate every decision with confidence. On the wedding day itself, Cindy was an absolute rock star. Knowing she was there overseeing everything allowed us to fully relax, be present, and enjoy every moment with our family and friends. Every detail was thoughtfully executed, and everything flowed so seamlessly that we never had to worry about a thing. Our wedding was absolutely stunning. So many of our guests commented on how beautiful the flowers were and how impressed they were with every detail of the day. I loved being able to tell them that our amazing wedding planner was also responsible for all of the gorgeous florals. The flowers exceeded anything I could have imagined and brought our vision to life perfectly. Every arrangement was elegant, timeless, and beautifully designed. One of my favorite details from the entire day was my bouquet. It was absolutely beautiful, and even now I still find myself looking at it and smiling. It perfectly captured everything I had hoped for and is such a special reminder of our wedding day. Beyond her incredible talent, Cindy is simply a wonderful person. She truly cares about her couples and goes above and beyond to make sure they feel supported throughout the entire process. We are so grateful for everything she did for us and cannot recommend her highly enough. If you're looking for someone who is organized, talented, kind, and genuinely passionate about creating beautiful weddings, Cindy is the absolute best!

    Wow, where do I begin?! Cindy and the A Touch of Lavender team was truly phenomenal. Everything…read morefrom communications, expertise and truly understanding the vision was absolutely perfect. To say the flowers exceeded my expectations would be an understatement. And you can't beat her floral package price / minimum. Picking her for our florals was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Would 1000% recommend her to family, friends or other fellow brides who want to be blown away by their wedding florals. Cindy, you killed it! - Sincerely an August 2026 Bride finally back from her honeymoon.

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

    Petals and Pop Shop

    (53 reviews)

    Lovely gem of a store on Main St. in Seal Beach…read more If their lush, flowing, blooming window display doesn't make you want to fall right into their gorgeous wonderland of flowers and succulents, well, maybe their whimsical rack of greeting cards might. The style is super one-of-a-kind. There are plenty of boutiques carrying the same kinds of flowers and arranging them in the same general formats, but the arrangements here look like something straight out of a Tim Burton movie mixed with an enchanted forest mixed with the hipster accents of a contemporary downtown loft. I have not bought flowers here YET but I plan on ordering a flower crown soon. Will update the review after that. In the meantime, I have found the cutest greeting cards, fit for all people in your life. The ladies here will wrap them up for you and tuck a tiny flower underneath the ribbon. Many of the flowers they carry are low-maintenance and can last for sometime without water. For people who love the little details!

    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.

    Forever & Always Weddings and Events - Gimme all those flowers!!!

    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.

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

    Pop the Champagne

    (239 reviews)

    Hiring Pop the Champagne was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! From my very first…read moreconversation with Ally, I felt at ease and knew we were going to be in good hands. That feeling carried all the way through our wedding day. Danielle did an amazing job caring for me, encouraging me, and putting my mind at ease. She made me feel supported and reassured, which meant so much during such an emotional and important day. So much love and intention went into planning our wedding, and being able to let go and enjoy it without worrying was priceless. I could be fully present, celebrate with our guests, and take in the happiest day of my life knowing they had everything handled. There is so much value in the service they provide, and I felt it firsthand. Ally, Danielle, and Tiffany, thank you for making me feel so cared for and helping make our day so special. I would choose Pop the Champagne again in a heartbeat and wholeheartedly recommend them to any couple!

    We booked Pop the Champagne for their Month-of Coordination service, along with their Morning…read moreConcierge service, and honestly... hiring them was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We wanted a team that could help keep us organized, communicate with our vendors, help build and manage the day-of timeline, and make sure all of the tiny details were accounted for leading up to the wedding. Most importantly, we wanted to actually ENJOY our wedding day. We wanted to dance, drink, eat, laugh, and party with our favorite people without worrying about which family member was supposed to walk down the aisle next or who was giving a speech after dinner. Allie and her team did ALL of that and then some. Allie made herself available for questions, recommendations, and guidance well before our official month-of coordination even began. She stayed on top of communication with us and our vendors, kept us on track with planning and booking, thought of details I never would have even considered, and somehow made the entire wedding planning process feel SO much easier. Allie brought so much life and fun to the entire process. She is an absolute joy to have around, does not take herself too seriously, and somehow manages to keep things organized while still making everything feel exciting and fun. That was such a breath of fresh air during a process that can very easily become overwhelming. The Morning Concierge service deserves its own shoutout because it was AMAZING. Angelynn joined us that morning and immediately became the person who somehow had an eye on everything. She brought breakfast, kept me hydrated, steamed all of the dresses, kept hair and makeup moving according to schedule, made sure the groomsmen were ready on time, and basically made sure the entire morning stayed on track without it ever feeling stressful. Having someone there whose entire job was to take care of the little things and keep us moving was SUCH a luxury. I could actually sit back, enjoy getting ready with my girls, and soak in the morning instead of constantly looking at the clock wondering what needed to happen next. When our wedding day finally arrived, we were able to completely let go and enjoy it. We did not have to worry about timelines, vendors, family, setup, speeches, or any of the million tiny things happening behind the scenes because we knew Allie and her team had it handled. And they DID. We genuinely loved every decision we made and every vendor we booked, but hiring Pop the Champagne was, without a doubt, one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. They allowed us to be fully present for the day we had spent so much time planning, and our wedding would not have been nearly as amazing without them. If you are debating whether you need a coordinator, DO IT. And if you are trying to decide who to hire, hire Pop the Champagne. Your future wedding-day self will thank you!

    A Good Affair Wedding and Event Production

    A Good Affair Wedding and Event Production

    (130 reviews)

    Hiring Natalie and A Good Affair was THE BEST DECISION WE MADE!…read more If you're on the fence about hiring a wedding planner at all, hire Natalie and A Good Affair. DO IT. It is more than worth it! I got married in December 2025 in my parent's backyard in North Tustin, and people are still talking about how AMAZING our wedding day was! Yes, we have fabulous family and friends who love us, and they made our day extra special, but I'm telling you right now, the day was perfect because of Natalie and her team. The time and effort AGA went into getting to know us and our must-haves put us at ease immediately. Planning a wedding is such a collaborative process, and we walked away from every meeting feeling heard and supported. The outcome? The best day of our lives! Natalie is one of the most professional talents in her field. I'm amazed at how she comes up with her amazing visions, and then brings them to life. Her organization, clear communication, and attention to detail are unmatched. On top of that, she is very well respected in the wedding community. Everyone I came into contact with assured me I was working with the best. SPOILER ALERT: We were! Team AGA took our ideas and transformed them into a well-curated dream. Every detail was beyond what I could have ever imagined! Additionally, Team AGA's experience blew us away. The vendors they recommended were top-tier and brought the wedding day together seamlessly. From the DJ to the caterer to the florist to the HMU team, each vendor was thoughtfully chosen to meet the needs of our wedding. Team AGA truly listened to what we liked and brought together an even better vision than we could have ever hoped for! They anticipated everything, and handled day-of setbacks like pros. They created a calm and easy-going presence that set a peaceful tone for the day. Our wedding party and guests said it was the best wedding they had been to or been a part of. My husband and I felt doted on up until our wedding exit, and we still talk about how much we miss Natalie, Kayla, and Jesica. Team AGA continue to be so thoughtful and sent my sister and I flowers and sweet treats on our birthday in February. They truly became part of our family throughout the wedding planning process. If you're looking to host an event everyone will rave about for years to come, hire A Good Affair. You won't regret it.

    We hired Natalie and her team for a corporate event at the Montage Laguna Beach. The event was…read morebeautiful, and everything went off without a hitch. Throughout the planning process, everyone was wonderful to communicate with and made the experience seamless.

    Sotay - wedding_planning - Updated October 2026

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