Dragonfly events is an incredible company to work with. They truly know what they are doing, have…read moreevery detail down to a T and make your wedding unforgettable. We had the pleasure of having Jess as our coordinator and she absolutely killed it. Our whole family and wedding party raved about how awesome she was. She kept everyone on schedule, was flexible, helpful, funny, and attentive. We loved her. Even when we had some mishaps she handled everything with grace and fixed any issue that we had. We also used dragonfly rentals for all our chairs, chargers, candles, etc. and they were seamless to work with. They completed our vision perfectly. Thank you to the whole dragonfly team!

We hired Ramona as our wedding coordinator, and while things seemed fine leading up to the big day,…read morewe started to notice some passive-aggressive behavior as the wedding got closer. Unfortunately, on the actual wedding day, my family had to step in and handle several things that were supposed to be managed by the coordinator and her team. There were quite a few promises made during the planning process that simply weren't kept, and it added unnecessary stress to what should have been a smooth and enjoyable day. While some parts of her work were okay, the lack of follow-through and professionalism on the day itself was really disappointing. I wouldn't recommend based on our experience

We truly cannot say enough amazing things about Ramona. We…read morehad absolutely no clue what we were doing when we started planning our wedding; we didn't even have a clear vision for the day. But from the moment we began working with her, everything fell into place. She took the time to get to know us, helped craft a beautiful vision for our wedding, and guided us through the entire process with so much patience and expertise. Even though Ramona was technically our "day of" coordinator, she was with us every step of the way. Her responsiveness was incredible - every time we had a question (and there were plenty!), she was quick to reply with the perfect solution. She was calm, confident, and took care of everything, making even the most complicated parts of planning seem easy. On the wedding day, nothing went wrong - seriously, not one thing. Ramona had everything under control, handling every detail flawlessly. We didn't have to stress about a single thing, which allowed us to have the most perfect day. We are forever grateful for how she made our wedding so seamless and enjoyable. Honestly, Ramona is a total bada**! If you want a coordinator who is not only incredibly organized and responsive but also brings a level of calm, confidence, and total control to your day, look no further. We can't recommend Ramona enough; she helped make our wedding day everything we dreamed of and more! Thank you a million and one times, Ramona!

We had the pleasure of working with Kate to help plan our end-of-summer party for 300 guests, and…read morewe couldn't have been happier with the experience! From the very beginning, Kate was incredibly organized, professional, responsive, and attentive to every detail. Planning an event of this size can be overwhelming, but Kate made the entire process feel seamless. She was wonderful to work with, had great ideas, and went above and beyond to make sure everything came together beautifully. Her attention to detail and ability to coordinate all of the moving pieces truly made a difference. The event was absolutely beautiful, the guests had an amazing time, and everything came together exactly as we hoped. We are so grateful for all of Kate's hard work and would highly recommend Kate Whelan Events to anyone looking for a talented, reliable, and professional event planner!

Kate and her team did a wonderful job with our wedding at The Meritage in Napa! We selected the…read morepartial planning package with a design folio add-on and loved being able to customize our options so we only paid for what we actually needed. Leading up to the big day, Kate kept all of our vendors and the wedding party perfectly aligned. On the day of, the KWE team executed our vision flawlessly--from setting up every detail to seamlessly moving our decor from the ceremony deck down to the estate cave. They even packed up and stored all of our decor and florals afterward so we could fully enjoy the after-party without a worry. Thank you, KWE, for making our wedding the best day of our lives!

Best money you could ever invest for your wedding!! I was introduced to Grace through a mutual…read morefriend. I was on the fence about whether or not I needed a planner since the venue I was leaning towards was pretty inclusive. I decided to hire Grace and I am so glad I did. She made the planning process so easy and stress free for us. She worked with our budget and found us affordable vendors who did an amazing job as well. She took our vision and made it a reality. We rented our decor through her which took off the stress of having to deal with disposing of a bunch of wedding decor after the event. The day of the wedding, the decor was absolutely beautiful and she and her team coordinated everything so perfectly that if anything went wrong, no one knew. Everyone kept telling me how amazing everything looked. We are forever grateful to her for giving us the wedding of our dreams

If you're a bride to be and don't want any additional stress, look for another wedding coordinator!…read more I met Grace at a wedding food tasting at Morgan Creek Golf Club. She seemed very professional, friendly, and helpful that's why me and my now husband decided to hire her...BIG MISTAKE AND BIG WASTE OF MONEY! She charged us $1000 to coordinate our wedding the "Day Of" (Note- the contract states that the "Day Of package" starts 8-6 weeks before the wedding)...Well, our wedding was 3 weeks away and I had to contact her to remind her about my wedding! Once I did that, we set up an appointment to discuss wedding details. Now, the day of the appointment she was few minutes late (which I hated because I had my 3 month old baby with me and I was on a schedule to feed him). Plus, I just hated the fact that she was late! In my opinion wedding coordinators are like real estate agents, they need to arrive before the client does! At the end of the appointment she told me that "everything was on her hands now and that everything would be less stressful for me." Well, complete lies! Vendors were still contacting me and I still had to deal with a lot of stuff. When I asked her if she had contacted all the vendors, she told me she was "too busy" and that she "would do it soon." I mean, my wedding was around the corner and she was "too busy" to do the things I hired for! The day of the rehearsal we were supposed to meet 30 mins before anyone would get there to discuss about the decorations she was going to set up. Well, once again she was LATE! She got there when everyone else did, so we couldn't talk freely. Also, that day she brought her assistant because she had other "things to do," and her assistant took over our rehearsal. I paid her to be there, and she only showed up for 10 mins! The day of the wedding she was there, but from what I heard and saw she did very little. I actually think the venue coordinator did more for us (bringing us food and drinks, making sure we were comfortable, etc) than Grace. Not to mention that my husband told me that at the end of the event, him and his best man (wearing their tuxedos) were cleaning the venue and bridal room because she wasn't doing it! Something we paid for! To end this review, Grace completely disappointed me and my husband. We were not happy with her business and we felt like it was a waste of money. The funny part is that if you go to her instagram page @gracefulgatherings she reposted our wedding video making it seem like she did a great job, when in fact she was the worst vendor we had. So I'm hoping she removes our video from her page because we do not recommend her at all!

Dear Bride to be,…read more You have more than imaginable on your plate and the panic may have already set in. If you want to feel at ease & have fun planning or don't really want much to do with it at all but wish to experience a flawless celebration of your marriage with your friends & family, you have scrolled across your saving Grace. Lindsey Fischer with Magnolia Events is the answer to grasping your vision and making a smooth sail process leading up to & your big day the most gorgeous success. The beautiful details, logistics, issues and decisions are ironed out with proactive perfection...the woman is a walking hand steamer but with the best personality. I guarantee you the happiest and especially esthetic day of your life that you will forever dream to live over and over again. Imagine Jennifer Lopez (The Wedding planner) but as real as your Best Friend, chances are you may even become forever friends. I am forever grateful for Lindsey and her team!

Lindsey did a fantastic job! although she was booked as our "day of coordinator" she helped all…read morealong the way leading up to the day. She made sure all the vendors were contacted and had the information they needed. She took care of the things that I really had no clue needed to be done. Then when the day came I felt so at peace because of the way she handled things from the moment we arrived. She took care of any and everything and was just a text message away from coming to the rescue. She sorted out any and all hick-ups and I didn't even know about them till days later when my MOH filled me in. She truly made sure my day came together like I had imagined and it went off without a hitch!! Could not recommend more!!!

We had the absolute best experience with Kaitlin Aberle. She was our wedding planner and handled…read moreeverything from coordinating the rehearsal to running the entire wedding day flawlessly. Kaitlin helped with decor, kept all of our vendors organized and on schedule, and even stayed to help with cleanup at the end of the night when things got crazy lol. Because of her organization, calm presence, and attention to detail, our wedding day went so smoothly and stress-free. Hiring Kaitlin was one of the best decisions we made. We are incredibly grateful for her and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a planner who truly goes above and beyond.

If you're looking for a wedding planner, look no further! Kaitlin is meticulous about every aspect…read moreof wedding planning/coordination, which kept us on track, thinking about the things we would have otherwise missed. She was always reachable by email/text outside of our scheduled meetings and always quick to respond. I appreciated her openness, flexibility, and collaboration, bringing our non-traditional (weekend festival-style campout) springtime wedding vision to life with 200+ guests. Day of coordination, she had an assistant and they did a fantastic job of handling things that might have gone wrong without our knowledge, which made for a smooth and easeful wedding day. Kaitlin also did our florals and (wow) they were beautiful. Photo credit: @tianahunterweddings

This review is long overdue! I had the pleasure of having Niangi as my wedding planner for my…read moreAugust 2019 wedding. Without her by my side, I really don't know how it would have all came together. Niangi is passionate about her work as a planner. She has an eye for design, is very forthright and honest about what is doable under the set budget, and will be as flexible as possible to make everything just as you want it to be on your special day. For me, I wanted to have a large scale wedding (about 275 people) at the lowest cost possible. This was not an easy task! Planning can be very stressful, but Niangi stepped up and took care of finding and booking rentals and vendors based on our needs. Her ability to connect and network with others in the wedding industry helped me find an affordable photo booth, caterer, mariachi, and rental company. Niangi also walked me through the design aspect, and we came up with a color scheme that was simple, beautiful, and affordable (lots of natural greens and whites). I think it is Niangi's passion and drive that makes her a wonderful choice as a wedding planner. She makes things happen and always makes herself available to her clients. I also really appreciate all the times she came to me with solutions and how quick she was on her feet. For example, on my wedding night the margarita machine that we rented for the bar broke down. She was quick to round up the bartenders and update to the drink menu. Soon enough, my guests were drinking "the best" strawberry margaritas they've ever had lol. I appreciated the quick problem solving, and the fact I didn't notice a thing! My wedding day was beautiful, and our guests had a wonderful time. Most importantly, from start to finish, the planning and execution of my wedding was smooth and easy. I know I couldn't have done this without Niangi's experience and expertise as a wedding planner! If you are looking for someone to help you plan your wedding, I recommend reaching out to Niangi to see if she is a good fit for you too.

Our experience with Niangi and Alore Vaye started off promising when we hired her nine months…read morebefore our wedding. She appeared confident and assured us she could handle all our requests. She impressed us with her organization skills, using detailed Excel sheets to manage timelines, vendors, and shopping lists. Niangi accompanied us to tour our venue, caterer tastings, and even joined us to recreate a favorite drink with our bartender. However, our optimism quickly faded on the actual day of our wedding. During our ceremony, Niangi seemed overwhelmed and stressed, which unfortunately reflected in her work throughout the day. Details we had meticulously planned were overlooked. Despite discussing and agreeing on family seating arrangements the night before, Niangi's oversight led to our families being placed on the wrong sides. This forced us into an awkward last-minute adjustment coming down the aisle. The most heartbreaking moment came when we discovered the memorial piece to be placed on a seat to honor my wife's late grandmother was missing. Niangi couldn't find it and decided to move forward with us walking down the aisle with it missing, without our approval. Moving to the reception, her team was running behind and the lack of coordination became apparent. We faced issues like guests waiting in their cars due to a closed gate that her team neglected to open promptly. Once inside, guests were left without direction or welcoming. There was confusion about when guests could enter and enjoy the games we had out. When it was time for our grand entrance, guests were scattered, contrary to our planned two-line formation with champagne glasses for a toast. Niangi failed to instruct guests or ensure they had their glasses in hand, resulting in us not being able to do our grand entrance toast. Remnants from our lunch ceremony were still left out when reception guests arrived, a testament to the lack of cleanup and preparation. Additionally, despite our efforts in purchasing decorations like pool decorations with floating boards, none of it was set up. Because of Niangi's late arrival on rental delivery day, we ended up with wrong or janky items. If she had been there to do a quality check, we wouldn't have been charged for the subpar items. Several of our friends and family members reported instances where Niangi displayed a dismissive and unprofessional attitude when approached for assistance. It was disheartening to hear these comments from our loved ones, especially since we had entrusted her with such an important day. Upon returning from our honeymoon, we received feedback from multiple guests about the disorganization and unprofessional conduct at our wedding. This feedback was embarrassing for us, as we had hoped for a seamless and memorable celebration. Despite Niangi's team, particularly the bartender Renee, receiving praise for their kindness and attentiveness, it does not overshadow the overall disappointment we feel. Niangi overpromised, underdelivered, and overcharged. We feel obligated to share our experience to caution future couples.

We hired Reverend Rick Tan to officiate our wedding. He came with a strong recommendation from our…read morewedding coordinator (Carly Saber Events), and in the first call, I knew that his soft, charming demeanor was exactly what we needed for our wedding day. It's an intimate business to officiate a couple, especially one that isn't familiar with the couple, and we didn't take it lightly as we prioritized the ceremony most of all. Rick helped us through building a ceremony, and he gave us so much warmth throughout the process. On the wedding day, he visited each of us privately and checked in. During the ceremony, he led it with such grace and clarity. Two months later, as I watched the ceremony video, I realized with even more clarity all that he did so wonderfully. I highly recommend him to any couple looking for an officiant. We are so very thankful.

A wedding officiant is something you don't actively seek out until you need one. And when it came…read moretime to plan our wedding, I had no idea where to start. We found Rev. Tan at the recommendation of our wedding coordinator, With Grace and Love, and I'm so grateful for the connection! Rev.Tan service's were pretty straightforward and given our wedding plans changing significantly due to COVID we still needed someone to officiate for our party of 11. The idea of crafting a wedding ceremony seems a bit daunting but they share a great program that helps the couple craft the perfect ceremony unique to them. I found the program to be easy to use and so helpful in mapping out the narrative. I felt super confident going into our ceremony having reviewed the script beforehand. There were no surprises. Rev. Tan was readily available in the lead up to the day with some tips on the order of the readings and even gave us some pointers on crafting our personal vows. I especially appreciate him respecting our request to wear a face mask during our event. It's little details that really resonated with me given the times. He took care of our marriage license, sent us an image of the signed doc, and mailed it off to the county. Overall, I was so pleased with the ease of his service. I do hope to take him up on his offer for coffee one day when the world settles down a bit. Forever grateful he officiated our micro wedding!