Sunshine Events is absolutely amazing. Hands down, we would not have made it through the day so seamlessly without them! From start to finish, they were fantastic to work with and we cannot say enough good things about them! We are so, so happy to have hired Christina as our day of coordinator. She is incredibly caring, organized, personable, and professional. As our day of coordinator, she did more than just organize the day of the wedding. She is there from the moment you hire her to help you plan the day, work through decision fatigue, push to meet your goals, remind you of deadlines, and guide you through the entire process. She and her team did a spectacular job making our vision come to life. All the little things you need set up in the morning, the bouquet that needs to be picked up, guest and vendor questions, or the several boxes of decor you need packed up at the end of the night? This dedicated team has it handled! Shout out to Aly who went above and beyond to help fix up a wedding dress malfunction. She stayed steady and calm the entire time. It was truly a stress free day with this team by our side. Thank you Christina and the Sunshine Events team for all your hard work and making our special day all the more wonderful. 10/10 would highly recommend (again and again)! read more

I cannot recommend Christina enough! I hired Christina + team for day of coordination, but it includes a lot more than that. From day one, she kept me organized and focused during planning. When the wedding day finally arrived, I felt like I could just breathe and be a bride. Christina and her team were phenomenal and handled everything with so much grace. Because of them, we were early or perfectly on time for every single event throughout the day. Booking her was easily one of the top two best decisions I made for the entire wedding (right up there with the venue itself!). And the best added bonus was she sent over a lot of photos/videos right after the wedding so we could relive some of that immediately! Thank you, Christina, for making my day stress-free and perfect! read more

I truly can't imagine surviving wedding planning & the entire wedding day without Aly and her team! We found Sunshine Events through Instagram. We spoke with several planners prior to speaking with Aly, and once we spoke, we knew we wanted to hire her. You could tell she was detail-oriented, organized, and so friendly from the initial call. She knew exactly what kind of vibe and aesthetic we were wanting and it made us feel confident she could execute the vision. And she absolutely did! We actually had a hiccup in the midst of wedding planning - about six months prior to our wedding date, the Palisades fire affected our original venue. As soon as the closures were announced, Aly had a list of venues near the area that were available and had already reached out for their packages. Although we were hopeful to be able to proceed with our original venue, it eased our minds knowing we had some backups available. Once we were about three months out, it became clear we needed to switch venues and Aly and her team notified our vendors and made the transition so smooth. And, it turns out, she was planning her own wedding in the midst of all this! Insane. We truly couldn't have asked for a better wedding day. It was so smooth, the timeline was perfect, and we received so many compliments on the guest experience. Hiring Sunshine Events was definitely the best decision we made and the day would not have been so perfect without their detailed attention and care. We are forever grateful! read more

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Honestly, I had an amazing experience with Christina as a wedding planner. She really brought my Pinterest dream wedding to life! Everything down to the small details like our signature drinks we had for our turtles and one for my husband. Everything about the wedding truly exceeded my expectations. If I could use Christina for every single event, I would! She really brings a peace of mind, and locks everything down. She was extremely attentive to me as a bride as well as the bridal party. Truly was a great experience! I cannot say thank you enough to the sunshine events team for everything you guys did for us on our wedding day! read more

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I paid $4,250 for a planning service that was supposed to reduce my stress. Instead I spent hours every day from March through May correcting their mistakes. The errors were endless. Wrong start time to my coffee cart vendor, noon for a morning wedding. Hotel room block booked for the wrong dates after I corrected them THREE times, which would have left my out-of-town guests with no rooms on the night of my reception. Bridal henna scheduled on Sangeet night despite me telling them it needed to be the night before. They entered THEIR name and information into my coffee cart payment portal, which meant they would have received all the rewards points on my purchase and then kept telling me to just pay it anyway. The master timeline they produced weeks before my wedding still included a saxophonist I had explicitly passed on back in March. Their vendors were also wildly overpriced - nearly $90,000 for florals, rentals, and design combined. I found my own design team with far more experience who is executing everything for half that price. After terminating, I am now personally contacting every single vendor to verify details, and hunt down their mistakes- wrong start times, incorrect information, you name it. Three weeks before my wedding. This is what I paid a planner to prevent. When I raised these concerns, Christina called me disrespectful then yelled at me on the phone for 13 minutes while I repeatedly asked her to stop. I had just been in a car accident and asked for one week to recover. They refused and kept pushing demands and regurgitating incorrect information causing loads of confusion for my fiancé and I. I terminated the contract after they broke yet another contractual rule of theirs. Read the other 1-star reviews before booking. The pattern is not a coincidence. read more

Christina and her team are amazing! My husband and I hired Christina about a year before our wedding, and she kept me sane throughout the entire planning process. We checked in monthly to make sure everything stayed on track, and she even helped us navigate the possibility of switching venues when wildfires affected the area (thankfully, we didn't end up needing to!) On our wedding day, Christina and her team were incredibly attentive- making sure we were taken care of, staying on schedule, and handling every detail seamlessly. I truly can't thank them enough for everything they did. I'd recommend Christina to any bride looking for a coordinator or planner for their big day! read more

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Hiring Christina as our wedding planner was one of the best decisions we made during the entire wedding process! At first, my fiancé (now husband) wasn't sure if we needed a planner given the cost, but after our first meeting with Christina, he immediately saw the value she would bring and was completely convinced. She was warm, energetic, knowledgeable, and made us feel instantly at ease. As we continued working with her, we saw just how well organized, communicative, and professional she was. Christina always responded to our texts and emails right away, and she was receptive to our constantly evolving ideas. Her experience and intuition made the entire planning process feel effortless. On the day of the wedding, our family and friends kept telling us how wonderful she was to work with. She never left our side, had drinks ready for us at the end of the aisle, and even made sure hors d'oeuvres were saved for us while we were taking photos. Looking back, I can confidently say Christina and her team were one of the very best vendor choices we made. Anyone who hires her can trust that their wedding will be planned and executed with the utmost care and attention! read more

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We had Aly as our wedding coordinator for our welcome party and wedding, and I truly cannot recommend her enough. She was there every step of the way and made sure every single detail was perfect. Wedding planning can be so stressful, but Aly made everything flow so smoothly and beautifully. She thought of so many extra things that I never even would have thought of, and because of her, I didn't have to lift a finger at my welcome party or on my wedding day. Hiring Aly was honestly one of the best things we spent money on for our wedding -- she is worth every penny and more. Aly and her team were incredible in every way. Thank you so much, Aly! You are truly the best! read more

I wish there were more stars available to properly rate Sunshine Events! I feel like 5/5 stars just isn't enough for how amazing they are. Hiring Aly as our wedding planner was hands down, the best thing we could have done while planning our big day. From the first phone call, Aly and her team were there to make sure we had the wedding of our dreams. We could tell immediately that she had incredible vibes and that we could trust her to make my Pinterest board come to life. My fiance and I moved across the country in the middle of wedding planning, which was VERY stressful, but Aly always made us feel like we were in good hands. No idea was too big and she made sure that we got everything we wanted, all within our budget! She thinks of everything and makes it a point to truly understand what exactly you envision your wedding to be. Talking with all the vendors can be stressful at times, but Aly made it so easy and answered all questions whether it was big or small. Leading up to the wedding I had SO MANY of my vendors compliment Aly for her attention to detail in every single email about the day of timeline. Throughout the wedding weekend, I didn't have a SINGLE worry. I knew Aly and her team would execute everything flawlessly. Throughout this whole process I've joked with my fiance that I would trust Aly with my life! We truly couldn't have imagined the day without her. read more

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Sunshine Events was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, which was on 11/1/25. Aly, our planner and designer, was truly a blessing. As any bride knows, wedding planning can be stressful and overwhelming, but from the very beginning Aly and her team made the entire process feel organized, calm, and joyful. Aly is incredibly professional, kind, proactive, and extremely organized. She has an amazing ability to truly listen and ensure your vision becomes a reality. Once she got to know us, she just knew exactly what we wanted and then executed it flawlessly. Our wedding weekend exceeded every dream we had, and we owe that to Aly and her incredible team. From planning through the wedding day itself, everything ran seamlessly. As a recent bride, I can confidently say this is an investment that makes a world of a difference. If you are considering a planner, I highly recommend Sunshine Events. Their execution, attention to detail, and care for their couples are unmatched. read more

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We had the pleasure of working with Aly as our wedding planner, and we truly can't imagine our big day without her. From my very first intro call, I sensed Aly's balance of warmth and professionalism. Our planning journey wasn't without its challenges -- after already completing the last few details of planning for our first wedding venue, we changed venues just three weeks before our wedding due to the LA fires. What could've been a major setback ended up being a display of Aly's talent and dedication. She helped us promptly secure a new venue, attended a second tasting/walk-through with us, and made sure all of our vendors were informed of changes. Through all of it, she checked in regularly, kept us grounded, and became someone we truly leaned on. Aly was always a few steps ahead -- anticipating our needs and offering thoughtful solutions to problems before we even realized they existed. Her experience and intuition made the entire process feel effortless. She's sharp, detail-oriented, and on top of everything and showed this throughout our 15+ months of working with her. On the wedding day itself, Aly and her team never left my side. I felt completely supported and was able to be present and enjoy every moment, knowing she had everything under control. She brought my vision to life with such precision and care. Having event experience myself, I had high expectations for a planner and Aly truly exceeded it and went above and beyond for us at every turn. She's one of the best decisions we made in choosing our vendors, and anyone who works with her I'm certain will be in the best hands! read more

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We absolutely loved having Sunshine Events as our coordinator. Christina was recommended by our videographer and we could not ask for a better coordinator. Christina is very detail-oriented and thoughtful. We were wedding planning really early and it was extremely rare to come across a coordinator who was accessible the second we signed our contract. It was nice to have a resource to ask questions whenever we had any. We didn't really have that many questions but just knowing that we weren't alone in all of this was already so comforting. On the day of, she was very attentive and made sure we were well-fed and hydrated and was on top of keeping us on time. Wish we had time to say goodbye and thank you to her before she switched to our lead coordinator, Tori (who is also super great and responsive)! read more

Trying hard to not sound like another generic 5 star review because Aly and her team truly BLEW US AWAY and made our wedding planning process and wedding day so much easier and more enjoyable. Aly's response time is truly amazing. There were so many times we would email her at odd hours and get a fast response or where our vendors would make mistakes and she would catch the mistake and respond before we even read the email. LIKE HOW DOES ALY KEEP IT ALL ORGANIZED. I'm sure she has a ton of clients so how can she know all of our wedding details better than us the wedding couple and respond so damn fast. There was a time when we emailed wrong information and thankfully she chased our email within a few minutes with the correct information. Aly kept us ahead of schedule for the whole wedding planning process making it so much less stressful than if we had to do everything last minute. Also Aly and her team were amazing the day of! She picked up a truck load of wedding items and put them all out perfectly exactly where they needed to be on our wedding day no mistakes. All her assistants were so helpful including when I lost my car keys at the end of the night and we scoured the wedding venue in the dark. Her team truly went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of and didn't have to sweat any details because they nailed everything perfectly. Also Aly and her team kept us perfectly on time to the tee nothing ran late and we made it home with all of our belongings. Anytime we were indecisive and needed another opinion Aly gave us her professional opinion which we used 95% of the time and in the 5% of the time we decided to go another way she supported us 100% I could go on and on about how perfect Aly and her team were. Aly and team were truly spectacular and we could not have asked for a better wedding planner. You are lucky if Aly is still available to help plan your wedding. BOOK HER ASAP read more

OUR MARRIAGE LICENSE WAS ALSO LOST. I asked another vendor to help me get in contact with her as I wasn't receiving a response back from her..Apparently she had an emergency the day of our wedding hence why she didn't attend, but none of this was communicated to me at the wedding or after. To be clear, she did respond to my husband regarding our license, but not me when asking for an explanation to the disaster of their work. She did agree to pay the $25 fee to replace our license, however, we had to do the work in getting it replaced and sent back to our officiant. We then had to pay for the tracking and updated shipping postage. They may have grown exponentially in recent years hence the extremely different experiences brides are getting today vs years ago. I don't understand why she didn't check in on us after the wedding.. they took our money and did not deliver. Sad to say it, but Look elsewhere. read more

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We are so beyond thrilled and feel so lucky to have had the Sunshine Events team plan and coordinate our wedding day. Every part of the process was so seamless and helpful and every person on their team is incredible vibes and so sweet. All of the preparation made us feel so confident and like we did not have to worry about a single thing all day long, which is priceless and exactly what we were looking for. Special shoutout to Sarah who was with me all day and truly made the day flow immaculately!!!! Our day was especially complicated with multiple locations, transportation schedules, etc and Sarah is just so good at her job, we got to focus on getting married and being in the moment and not all of those tiny details. We are SO grateful and could not recommend Sunshine enough!!! read more

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I cannot recommend Christina and her Team enough!!!! If you are a bride and looking for a wonderful planner, look no further!! This team far exceeded my expectations for a wedding planner, and made the entire planning process so enjoyable!! Which as a result, made our wedding weekend that much more fun & we were able to be so present. Working with Christina and having her by our side through it all made the process seamless and reduced our stress so much. We had a unique situation, with the Palisades fires impacting our original venue, which resulted in us needing to get a new wedding venue 4 weeks before our wedding day. Christina was so patient and reassured us that our wedding would happen no matter what. she helped us get a new venue, rehearsal dinner, and sorted out all the details with us with so much patience and empathy. She truly is the reason we were able to pull it off, and have such an amazing weekend regardless of all of the changes. So so thankful for Christina and this entire team!!! I wish I was getting married again so I could work with them again lol read more

Let's talk about how excellent Aly and her entire team at Sunshine Events are. As a professional officiant, I collaborate with a lot of wedding planners and Aly is one of the best. From moment one, her communication and organization signaled that I was in good hands. Through multiple emails and personal texts, she made sure that I had everything I needed to create a great ceremony, and that I had all relevant information to do my best work without added stress. With her at the helm, I knew everything would go off without a hitch - and it did. Talk about perfect execution! From the moment I arrived at the venue, Aly and her friendly team were on it and in lock-step with venue staff and fellow vendors to make sure everything was running smoothly. Her event organization is artful! At one point, I was wandering around the venue and a friendly staff member somehow knew my exact whereabouts and presented me with my boutonniere - it was like wedding planning espionage! Being at a Sunshine event is like stepping into a luxury resort where all of your needs are met before even realizing that you need them, handled with hospitality and care. Aly is an expert in her craft, and she's so chill and kind to boot. What else do you want me to say?? Hire her and stop stressing! read more

I would not have had a wedding if it wasn't for Aly and Sarah of sunshine events. Aly was the lead coordinator and she was amazing. She was very detail oriented. She went above and beyond. I didn't have a clear vision of what I wanted but she helped me envision what would be the best day of my life. We had an issue with the venue due to the fire and before I could even think about a new venue, Aly had already emailed several venues for quotes. Sarah is her assistant and was there the latter part of the planning and Sarah was our lead person the day of the wedding. Sarah kept us on track and on time. She was very courteous to my family who can be a bit over bearing. She was amazing and ran the show. They both did extra calls and check ins. I have told friends and family about how much I loved working with Aly and Sarah. I really love them both and wish we could be friends in real life! :) read more

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Christina and the team at Sunshine Events did an absolutely PHENOMENAL job planning our wedding! From our very first meeting, Christina's warmth, organization, and deep knowledge of the wedding process put me at ease. She truly thinks of everything, and that became even more evident when we had to change our wedding venue just six weeks before the big day due to the LA fires. I genuinely thought we might have to cancel, but Christina and her team swooped in like superheroes--presenting new venue options, reworking logistics, and making what felt impossible completely seamless. Fast forward to the wedding day, and I couldn't have imagined a more perfect experience. Christina and her team took care of every detail, allowing me to be fully present with my fiancé, bridesmaids, family, and guests. From coordinating vendors to ensuring the flowers, décor, and even our wedding cake were flawlessly placed (and later delivered to our suite!), they handled it all with grace and precision. I cannot recommend Sunshine Events enough! If you're looking for a wedding planning team who will go ABOVE and beyond to make your day stress-free and magical, Christina and Sunshine Events is the team to book. I would hire them 100 times over! read more

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Being very type A, I did a lot of the pre-wedding planning myself. We booked our venue and researched vendors prior to hiring Sunshine Events. However, the day of coordination and planning was where we needed help. Both Aly and Christina were amazing in making sure everything went smoothly and ran on schedule. They took care of any hiccups without making it noticeable to me or our guests. I was nervous about how the decor would turn out and if it would match what I was picturing, and it turned out exactly how I wanted it. Indian weddings can get complex with multiple events and so many traditions, but I received so many praises from guests that this was the most organized Indian wedding they've seen. That was with the help of Aly, Christina and their extended team. read more

We cannot thank Tori, Sarah, and Bethany enough for making our wedding day absolutely perfect. From start to finish, they were organized, calm, creative, and incredibly thoughtful. They took the time to understand our vision and brought it to life in a way that felt effortless and magical. Because of them, we were able to fully enjoy every moment without a single worry. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and kind support throughout the process made all the difference. We truly felt cared for, and the day was everything we dreamed of -- and more. We're so grateful to have had this amazing team by our side. Highly, highly recommend! read more

We can't say enough good things about Christina and the entire Sunshine Events team!! After such an amazing experience working with them during our wedding years ago, it was a no-brainer to reach out to them again for our baby shower/gender reveal. And once again they absolutely delivered. From the very beginning, they were incredibly attentive to the vision and vibe we wanted for our party. They helped us bring our ideas to life, from the designs and decorations to sourcing the perfect vendors. Christina and her team took the time to walk through the venue with us, offering thoughtful ideas and suggestions that made everything feel just right. On the day of and leading up to our event, they handled everything so we could just relax and enjoy celebrating with our friends and family. Working with them felt effortless and fun. They're organized, creative, attentive, and so kind. Exactly the kind of team you want on your side for any event. We'd recommend them without hesitation and are so grateful for the love and care they put into making all our celebrations so special. read more

Working with Christina and her team was truly the best experience. We reached out to multiple wedding planners and ultimately chose to move forward with Christina as from the beginning we could tell that she was extremely organized, experienced, and would be able to help us tackle the challenges of planning a wedding at a private home. Beginning almost a year out, we were in contact with Christina while she helped us through the often overwhelming task list of planning a wedding. As our date approached, she met with us at the venue, helped us plan the space, helped with choosing rentals, recommended vendors to us - and much more. When our wedding day finally came, Christina's team came together and delivered the perfect day. From the rehearsal to the set up, to the actual ceremony, reception, and breakdown, they were an exceptional team. We will always be thankful for Christina and the entire Sunshine Events team! read more

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Working with Christina (the owner) from Sunshine Events was an excellent and most positive experience. From our first phone call, she put us completely at ease. She listened to our ideas and priorities and turned these into a well executed and truly memorable wedding. The day was gorgeous, seamless and better than we could have imagined. She nailed the details and had great input with ideas to enhance our vision. Her team was organized, classy and on top of everything. We were able to enjoy the day without having to worry about the tiny details. They had it under control. We strongly recommend Sunshine Events and know they will do as great a job for you as they did for us! read more

Everything went great! The meetings before the event were great. Both Christina and Tori were very attentive and listened to my likes and suggestions. The day o the event went very smoothly, everything that needed was here! The decorations and the flowers were beautiful! My daughter loved everything and it was her bridal shower! I would definitely use Sunshine Events again and highly recommend! read more

We decided on "day of" wedding coordination that started as soon as we booked with Christina- about 8 months before our wedding! We had the following booked/handled prior to hiring Sunshine: venue with DJ and catering/bar, photography, video, wedding dress, hair and makeup, stationery. We needed help with event design and decor and handling day of logistics. We also didn't have a florist, have our wedding party colors picked out, and needed to finalize our contract with the ceremony space. We got married at a brewery in Fullerton and had our reception at a restaurant nearby. Christina was so helpful through the months leading up to our wedding and very collaborative! Since we were able to handle things like seating assignments, guest lists, and communication with vendors since we knew them personally, the day of coordination was a great fit. She even met with us an additional time (not included on the contract) to review details. We felt so comfortable and trusting in Christina! We had a tumultuous few months before the wedding (death in the family, job loss, wedding party drama) and Christina listened and reminded us of our joyous occasion. Rehearsal: Sarah led our rehearsal and it was super quick and easy! Maybe too quick because we didn't realize our Officiant didn't have ring exchange in the ceremony which was no big deal in the end. We passed off the decor items and florals to Sarah. They prepared the bud vases for our tables. Day of: Christina arrived on time to my getting ready space and she had a team of 3 others setting up the ceremony and reception space. Everything was handled! She asked very minimal questions like only if something couldn't be found. If we noticed someone or something was missing, I flagged it to her and then she would promptly report back saying it was handled. Having Sarah, Lauren, and Asia there too was so helpful!!! They made sure I was comfortable, hydrated, helped me and my big dress to the bathroom, and everything in between. They executed the decor and layout perfectly. If something was different than I imagined, it was for good reason (like the wind!). So thankful they were able to set up, clean up, and problem solve. My wedding party and our families did not have to worry about those pieces. We had seat assignments for our 100 guests, but during set up they worked off of an old copy. so we had some guests misplaced but it worked out fine!!! By the end of the night there was just one sunshine team member present - which was fine because we didn't have much going on at all at the reception. (We knocked out dances and speeches at the ceremony space). However, my parents and family had to load the car with Asia which was not expected but of course they were happy to help. My parents then left the venue with the decor as planned but we realized a large mirror had been left behind. So my parents drove back to get it. Nothing else got lost or left behind! I absolutely love how warm, bright and cheerful the sunshine events team is! I've recently attended weddings and I notice their coordination team is just so dreary and unhappy to be there. Sunshine made our wedding day easy, enjoyable, and we spent the day exactly how we wanted to Thank you, Christina and team!!!! read more

Hiring Aly, at Sunshine Events, was worth every dollar spent! Before signing with them I called over a dozen wedding planners. I had already found a lot of my vendors on my own and only needed a partial planner; however, I still needed a lot of help. A lot of planners don't take on partial planning projects or offer very little in those packages. Sunshine Events gives you the full treatment no matter what stage you are already in. Aly went through all the contracts I had already negotiated and was on top of them. When we were talking to vendors, that I still needed, she knew all the limitations and requirements for both the Venue & Church when I had forgotten. Aly kept me on a solid timeline by giving me assignments with due dates. She also helped me stick to my budget, by offering alternatives or suggesting eliminating things that weren't necessary. Having a professional who knows the ins and outs of what vendors can offer and what questions to ask, really helps. (ex: I wouldn't have known about Floral Mockups). Aly was also very helpful in piecing together all my scattered thoughts and ideas into a cohesive wedding vision that flowed and truly expressed my personality and taste. I knew planning a wedding with a 300+ guestlist wasn't going to be easy, especially when most guests were coming from out of town. I'm glad I had Aly by my side. Her positive & friendly attitude definitely kept me calm and grounded throughout the process. She goes above & beyond to be helpful and I know I wouldn't have been able to throw the wedding of my dreams without her. Two vendors had recommended Sunshine Events to me and I will continue with that trend and tell anyone who needs a planner to go with Aly. The day of your wedding all you want is to have fun and enjoy your guests and you can do that because Sunshine Events has got it all handled. Aly navigates, what can be a stressful time with ease. We appreciate all the work she put in and are very grateful! read more

The BIGGEST waste of money. Wedding nightmare. Sunshine events did nothing for us on our wedding day except bring us tears, overwhelm us, and botch every detail. On the day of we were provided a planning assistant that did not know any details about what we wanted for our wedding and did not retain any of the information she was told. Our family members and wedding party did everything! Which is exactly what we didn't want. Our venue was DIY so I think they are used to all inclusive venues where they don't need to lift a finger. Lastly, our wedding was just a cash grab for them. They had a wedding prior to ours, they were completely unprepared and arrived late. They also had very harsh attitudes with the guests. The hardest thing is that it's just one day for me, but they do weddings multiple times a week. It showed they didn't care. It wasn't important to them. read more

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I highly recommend Sunshine Events for any wedding or event. I used Sunshine for my wedding. Aly was my planner and she is AMAZING. My mother also used Aly and her team to plan my bridal shower. And we used Gabby (Sunshine & The finishing touches) for my florals. They are so talented and thorough. Aly and her team go above and beyond to make sure every detail is covered. My wedding day was everything i envisioned. Getting married and planning a wedding is so overwhelming there is so much involved that I did not think of or consider and Aly was extremely helpful in the whole process. Literally every detail, emails, follow ups, meetings, she is ON it. I am so grateful for the entire team and everything they did to make this process and the day an incredible and unforgettable one. Go with Sunshine you won't be disappointed!! read more

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Working with Christina was possibly one of the best decisions that we made for our wedding. When we started the planning process, we contacted a bunch of coordinators to get quotes and do interviews; it was a time consuming and tiring process and more often than not we came out of the conversations confused with exactly what they were going to do for us. With Christina though, we knew from the very first conversation that she was the one. She was organized, experienced, and knew the venue inside and out. It was honestly SUCH a huge relief to have someone who knows the layout and the process like the back of their hands help us through our planning. We quickly hired on Christina as our day-of coordinator but she was so much more. She helped us through the entire planning process, connected us with vendors, and offered great advice as we worked through all the details. Her team was AMAZING on the day of. They took care of us, made sure we had bites to eat, water, drinks. From set up to tear down, they took care of EVERYTHING and just made it so stress free for us and our wedding party. It wouldn't be a wedding if there weren't hiccups along the way; my mom got stung by a bee and had an allergic reaction, one of the guests had a broken zipper for her dress and the whole thing came off.... Christina's team took care of it all with such grace and patience. I mean they had Bobby pins, first aid, allergy medicine, like honestly just wowed by the preparedness...! Our friends and families had nothing but amazing things to say as well. A huge (belated) thank you to Christina and her team. Highly highly recommend booking with her if you're looking for coordinators in the OC region! read more

Got married 3 weeks ago and had the best experience ever with Aly! From the beginning Aly was prepared, knowledgeable, trustworthy and super organized which was huge for me as a type A bride. She was available to me anytime I needed her throughout the planning process and made the wedding day so smooth. She had great vendor recommendations and was honest but supportive about where to save and splurge to make the biggest impact. There wasn't a single thing that went wrong on the big day, her team handled everything with a smile in their face and made sure my husband and I were taken care of the whole day. And an honorable mention to Sarah who took over briefly while Aly got married, she was amazing and a ray of sunshine on the wedding day. I can't recommend Aly and Sunshine events enough! read more

Where do I even begin..... I met Christina back in July of 2022. She happened to be working a wedding at the venue I ended up choosing. From my very first encounter with her I knew not only was she knowledgeable about what she does but she knows the area very well, she was organized, prompt, and the way she handled herself the day I met her was the exact reason I decided to hire her as my wedding planner. From the moment we hired her she was easy to talk too and bounce ideas off of and she was literally my ride or die throughout the entire wedding planning process. My experience with Christina began as a business relationship but I can only hope to keep in touch with her for years to come. She made the entire wedding planning process and amazing experience. Not only did we have at least 10 scheduled meetings but she answered all my phone calls even if they were at 10 o clock at night. She would talk me out of my stress moments and truly promised me that it was going to be an amazing day and not to worry that she had things handled && that she did. That's what she does for her clients. She wants this to be a once in a lifetime experience and she does whatever she can to make sure your wedding dreams come true. She was my confidant, my planner, and now my friend && I'm so grateful for her and her team as they truly made my wedding spectacular. If your looking for the real deal sunshine is where it's at. There knowledge about the planning process, vendors, etc. is unmatched. Thank you sunshine events for our amazing wedding day! read more

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I am forever grateful for Christina and her team! I felt so bad because I didn't have a vision for my wedding. I knew what I didn't want whenever options were presented to me but I didn't know exactly what I wanted. Christina was amazing and brought my non existent vision to life! Everything was absolutely stunning, I cried when I saw everything come together. Christina was hired over a year out to be just my month of coordinator but she kept in contact with me throughout the year, I felt like she was a full time planner to me! Not only was she responsive right away whether it was via email or text, she was, in some ways, my therapist. Haha. Every wedding is bound to run into problems, and Christina patiently listened to me cry on the phone when things were going wrong or when my anxiety was at an all time high. She reassured me that we would figure things out and she would step in and be my voice if I couldn't do it. I can't thank her enough for everything we went through because everything turned out PERFECT. Like I said, every wedding runs it to its own problems, but Christina and her team handled it like the bosses that they are to ensure everything went smoothly. Come wedding day, Christina provided about 5 assistants who rotated throughout the night so that we were never alone. One thing that I was so impressed by (and didn't even realize until the next morning) was that her team packed up EVERY SINGLE item that I had brought for decor (table numbers, signage, guest book, etc etc) and also all my dresses and shoes and brought it to our hotel room completely organized and packed away. There is NO WAY we would be able to do that ourselves while also being super drunk. This allowed us to actually enjoy our wedding and our guests!!! I think I went on a long enough rant but there's just so much to say about them! Thank you thank you thank you Christina and Sunshine Events! If you're thinking about hiring them, DO IT! read more

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Get yourself a Christina and you won't regret it! I interviewed multiple wedding coordinators before choosing Sunshine Events. Sunshine Events was by my side every step of the way and made the wedding planning process easy. Every little detail was thought of and the wedding details turned out better than I could have dreamed. Sunshine made for the stress free wedding day of my dreams. Thank you!! read more

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Aly and her team were nothing short but amazing! When I was looking for a wedding planner sunshine events stood out to me for their detail to design and their fast response! When I spoke to Aly for the first time on the phone it just clicked! She was so warm and answered all my questions with confidence! Throughout the planning process she was my rock!!!! When I needed her the most - after we found out that we had to relocate our wedding due to the palisades fires - she immediately searched for new venues and inquired with them and insured me that it will be beautiful and special no matter what! Which it was... mainly because of her and the sunshine events team! They made sure our day was worry free and everything was smooth! It was the best day of our lives and we thank their team for making it a possibility! I could not recommend Aly and her team more! I wish we could do it all over again!! They are truly the best! Love, John and Anna read more

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HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! We first met Christina and her team 9 months before our big day. In our first meeting, Christina already had a tentative timeline and checklist of everything we needed to do as the countdown got closer. She was very meticulous and thorough in walking us through all the steps, and she was very comforting during the entire process. She was there for us every single day during the 9 months; it didn't matter if we texted, emailed, or called her on the weekends or evening, she was always available whenever we needed her for anything. Christina made the entire wedding process so seamless, and we didn't have to stress out one bit about dealing with vendors or handling any logistical issues. She was on top of every little thing, and she consistently sent out checklists and friendly reminders to make sure we had everything completed on time. Of course, the wedding day went off without a hitch! Christina and her team arrived early at our hotel to help us get ready for the big day. Case in point, we had a snafu while we were both getting ready... as our photographer was doing the photoshoot for myself, he accidentally sat on the veil while it was strung up on the bed. Unfortunately, the veil ripped slightly from the comb. My wife was in the other room, so Christina came in immediately with her "fix-it" kit. She and her team were able to quickly adjust the rip and put it together like brand new without my wife even knowing! Of course, we laughed our butts off the next day when I told my wife. During the ceremony and reception, Christina and her team made sure to organize our guests efficiently and keep them in their places. Both sides have excited aunties and uncles who don't really follow directions properly. But Christina's team was able to guide everyone where they needed to be and handle any of our guests' questions or concerns. Her team also worked tirelessly with the Florist, DJ, Cake Vendor, and Dining Director to ensure everything was in order the day before and day of. We essentially didn't have to lift a finger, and we were treated like royalty by Christina's team. Thank you Sunshine Events for helping us with our dream wedding! read more

I had hired them to coordinate my wedding right before the pandemic. Unfortunately, we had our first venue get served with a lawsuit and had to find a new venue all while trying to predict when social distancing would no longer be an issue. I found a second venue but as Covid continued to get worse the venue owners decided to sell the property. Following this my father passed away and wedding plans were put on hold. All of this was communicated yet Sunshine Events felt entitled to keep our deposit. I never had one phone call, face to face meeting with them, etc. Not an honorable way to operate a business. Additionally, I was in a wedding where they were hired for coordination and it was chaos. Many details were missed, water glasses on the tables did not get put out, things were put in incorrect places and they continued to ask me (a bridesmaid) what the bride would want and I would have to go find the bride and bother her with question after question. I can't say I would recommend this company. read more

Do Not Hire Sunshine Events Company or Aly Barriga (aka Aly Guest) Planning a wedding should be an exciting and joyful time. Unfortunately, working with Sunshine Events Company, specifically Aly Barriga (who now appears to go by Aly Guest), made it the most stressful and disappointing experience imaginable. This review is written in the hope that no other couple has to go through what we did. From day one, it was clear we were not in capable hands. Despite signing a contract and paying thousands of dollars, we found ourselves doing most of the work. Aly lacked organization, professionalism, and even basic knowledge of event planning. It was as if she had googled "how to be a wedding planner" and stopped there. Some of the most serious issues we encountered include:     *    Vendor Communication Failures: Aly consistently sent incorrect information to vendors. We had to intervene in every communication just to prevent major mistakes.     *    No Vendor Support: Despite being hired as our planner, Aly failed to bring any useful vendor recommendations within budget. We found and secured every single vendor ourselves.     *    No Venue Assistance: We found our venue independently. Aly had nothing to do with one of the biggest decisions of the planning process.     *    Inaccurate Timelines & Lack of Personalization: The timelines she provided were full of errors and clearly repurposed from other weddings without any understanding of our event. There was no attention to detail or real listening involved.     *    Lack of Professionalism: Every interaction felt like a burden to her. Rather than supporting us, she added stress to our relationship and made planning feel like a job we were working for her, not the other way around. When another planner from her team, Christina Lopez, attempted to step in, things only got worse:     *    She claimed she had contacted our mariachi band--who doesn't even have an email or phone number.     *    She sent the reception invoice and incorrect wedding details to all of our vendors, including the wrong date and floor plan. Throughout this process, neither Aly nor Christina showed any real accountability. Instead, they made excuses and acted like victims whenever we pointed out the chaos we were left to clean up. In the end, we planned our own wedding. Sunshine Events Company did virtually nothing of value. The stress and emotional toll they caused ruined what should have been a special time in our lives. It's also important to note that Sunshine Events Company is not registered with the Better Business Bureau, which speaks volumes. There is no excuse for this level of negligence. Our goal is not to be cruel, but to protect other couples from wasting their time, energy, and money on a company that is clearly not qualified to do this work. Please take this as your sign to look elsewhere. You deserve a planner who supports and elevates your vision--not one who makes you feel like you're on your own read more

Where do I even begin with the Sunshine Events team?! We had the pleasure of working with Christina, Aly, Gabby, and Rachael for our wedding this past weekend and it was by FAR the best money that we spent on the entire day. Their team is thorough, organized, attentive, and kind. They helped bring my vision to life and kept things running smoothly (we were also somehow ahead of schedule the whole day which is practically unheard of!!). I am so grateful to have found them and 1000% recommend them to anyone who is looking for full or partial planning for any of their special events! read more

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Christina, Aly, and the entire Sunshine team are true angels on earth. Christina helped me out as soon as I signed my contract with her 1.5 years out. She helped answer every question I had and helped look at contracts for me. Christina even helped me pick my wedding dress because I didn't want to show it to my bridesmaids!!! Christina was open to setting up check in meetings whenever I asked so that I could keep myself accountable on top of our already scheduled check ins. She also scheduled mock ups for us. It amazes me how much she is able to pick up our vision and run with it. It amazes me even more that even though she has multiple clients at once, we felt like we were her only client. Aly was our lead planner on the day of and she also helped with the rehearsal dinner the night prior. We have a big Asian family and she navigated the language barriers FLAWLESSLY!! Aly arrived earlier than planned on our wedding day. We had a tea ceremony in the morning and even with the language barriers, she knew exactly what was going on and why things were happening. I was a deer in the headlights and she was keeping me updated all throughout! Now for our evening ceremony and reception, we were expecting rain so I was getting anxious and nervous. Aly reassured me through every second and made sure I felt comfortable no matter what the weather ends up being like. She was hyping us up for the rain!!! There were a few last minute changes that had to happen and she navigated it with such poise and positivity. As a bride, sometimes hearing "no" isn't exactly what we'd like to hear in that moment but looking back, oh boy I am so glad I listened to Aly. Our wedding was perfect and we can't thank the entire Sunshine Team enough. They helped design the space, unpack our inventory, packed up at the end (nothing was missed!), checked on us a lot, told us to breathe, ugh the list goes on. We are eternally grateful and can't wait for the next opportunity to work with them again. read more