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This company is unreasonably averse to telephone communication or text messages, which is…read moreimpractical and frustrating. If you want to speak to them by phone, they actually charge you for it ($100/hr). Also, they insisted on $1000.00 "officiant fee" even when we brought our own officiant! Their rationale was to have a licensed minister "on call" in case of a last minute problem or emergency with our officiant. Which is a reasonable idea, but NOT a reasonable fee to have someone "on call" for an hour at $1K per hour. Make it $250 or something, and then charge the full amount if officiant actually used. $1000 rip-off. And that's just one questionable "fee." There were also fees for "coordination," "planning and hosting" (?? isn't the hosting on the venue?), a doubly-charged "meeting fee" ($100 for a phonecall, charged TWICE...when I pointed out error, they agreed, promised refund but refund never came). Plus $200+ for an overpriced "welcome" sign (I had only wanted a couple baloons), $200 for a "card stand" that we were led to believe was already available, and finally a nearly $400 "processing fee." For many of these charges, I was never clear what we were paying for. Lastly, Kari insulted/offended our officiant and the bride regarding vows that were really none of her business. A net negative. Would NOT recommend.

If I could give more than 5 stars I would!…read more Do not plan your wedding (or event) WITHOUT the help of Yellow Umbrella Events! My wife and I considered doing this on our own and I couldn't imagine how much stress this would have added to our wedding planning. We got married this past weekend at Xcaret Hotel Mexico and had 56 guests that Yellow Umbrella took care of all the rooms and logistics for. Shea, Mia, and the team made it so easy for us and all of our guests every step of the way. They took care of all our guests, booking, correspondence, deadlines which allowed us to fully focus on our wedding. In only a few days after our first meeting with them, we had an incredible website set up for our wedding with every possible detail for our guests. The room booking experience was seamless and we literally didn't have to worry about any of it. What a relief! On top of that, they went ABOVE & BEYOND in making sure we had not only the best wedding experience possible but as well as our week stay afterwards. Not to get into all the details but we had a few communication issues with the venue and Shea and Mia went WELL beyond their scope of work to get things handled for us. Many of our guests have been messaging us this week telling us that it was the best wedding they've ever been to and that makes us so happy. I highly recommend you at least explore a conversation with the Yellow Umbrella team. I will certainly go with them for any group bookings we do in the future!

Amazing team, so lucky we found them!…read more My husband and I cannot say enough good things about Cheryl and Shea. They are seriously the dream team of wedding planning (and really any event). We had essentially a 4~ day destination wedding in Hawaii and they helped plan a day for rehearsal and welcome party, and the actual wedding. The other two days were one for family where they suggested the event and a beach day after the wedding that we handled. We started planning our destination wedding in Hawaii in September 2019 to get married in January of 2020 and it was no easy feat but we were lucky to have the best help to make our special day incredible. We first heard of Cheryl and Shea through my friends whose wedding they planned in Austin. While planning our own wedding, I commented to my friend that I wanted to find a team as great as hers and lo and behold we found out they specialized in destination weddings. We originally interviewed 4-5 local planners as we wanted someone on the ground but after speaking with Cheryl, we knew they were the perfect fit. Cheryl was incredibly helpful, responsive, and easy to work with on our realatively short timeline. Did we mention we also left the country for a monthlong, pre-wedding honeymoon?! Cheryl and Shea helped us source vendors in Hawaii, managed the relationships and timelines, and was there whenever we had a question or follow up. Here are some of the highlights they helped us with; -Suggest a fun family day event (from 12-9 PM!) -Source our amazing hair and makeup artist -Find us a bartender who made bespoke cocktails to service in freshly shucked and cored coconuts and pineapples -Source a hotel for our guests and get travel planner rates. -Managed difficult vendors and made it look effortless -Deal with my difficult mother and helped me deal with it (honestly this can't be emphasized enough) Don't hesitate to book Yellow Umbrella Events for anything you're planning, they're amazing.

How does one begin to write a review for someone who has been so amazing as Joanne Doll of Lasting…read moreImpressions by Design? She singlehandedly saved our wedding countless times, and made our vision come to life in the most spectacular way! After having been burned by two other so-called wedding planners with 5-star reviews on websites like TheKnot.com and WeddingWire.com, I was reluctant, to say the least, to hire another wedding planner. The first wedding planner I had hired did nothing her contract said that she would do for me (like negotiate contracts and help me find vendors), so I cancelled with her - during which she had made me sign a non-disclosure agreement. The next wedding planner simply took my money and ran. That was a loss of $2K, right there. Gone forever from our wedding budget. Even so, my attendants couldn't help (they lived in Dallas, Oklahoma City, or were overseas) and I was in over my head. I decided to give it one more try. I asked a friend, Tricia, who she would recommend. She gave me Joanne Doll's phone number. Joanne and I met at Bakery Lorraine and I immediately just adored her. She arrived exactly on time, if not a little early. She was the sweetest, most down to earth person. I was impressed by how organized she was, even at our first meeting. She was 100% supportive and enthusiastic about our theme. She told me about her background in teaching and showed me examples of her work. She was upfront about her company's pricing and her contract was written in clear, easy to understand (without needing to have a law school degree!) language. I was VERY PLEASED that her contract did not have a non-disclosure ("no negative review") clause in it. I hired her right then, at that meeting. From before day one, Joanne was responsive, and ALWAYS did what she said she was going to do, when she said she would do it. I would get a super helpful email every month with check-in on various aspects which was insanely helpful. When my father passed away, Joanne gave space when needed and support when needed. Over the course of the past year, I grew to care for her as a friend, if not family, because she was just such an anchor at times. When things hit a snag, Joanne always was able to find a solution quickly and with the greatest of finesse. I was seriously impressed. When the week of the wedding cane, of course, some things went awry, but as usual, Joanne got it handled. Our wedding day would have probably not happened without her excellent judgment and fantastic problem solving skills. I was so very grateful to have her on our team. She really did MAKE our wedding happen! In fact, I was having trouble with the ceremony music, and she was able to, with her skills as THE BEST WEDDING PLANNER EVER, and her knowledge of us as a couple, recommended the perfect song for me to walk down the aisle to. Joanne has absolutely earned a place in our hearts and in our family for her incredible work on our wedding. Our only regret was that we didn't hire her FIRST, as soon as we got engaged. I HIGHLY recommend Lasting Impressions by Design, especially their FULL PLANNING package, because even if you think you already have everything planned out, Joanne will be able to take your vision and make it happen within your budget (if not under), keep you calm when life gets crazy (and IT WILL!), and make the entire process so much smoother. Even if you think you can't afford to hire a wedding planner, I say from experience: YOU CAN'T AFFORD NOT TO HIRE JOANNE FROM LASTING IMPRESSIONS BY DESIGN! (She also has partial planning and day of coordination packages available, which are also great!)

I could not have had my wedding without Lasting Impressions by Design, more specifically without…read moreJoanne and Katie. As dramatic as that may sound, I never understood just how important a day of coordinator was until we booked with LIBD. Every month leading up to my wedding day, I received emails keeping me on track for my wedding and reminding me of even the smallest details that I might forget! I sent every contract to LIBD to ensure that any breaches of contracts (I'll revisit that) could be taken care of appropriately. When the days were getting close to the wedding, I met with Joanne and Katie to discuss every detail down to the 10 minutes my groom and I would have alone time in the bridal suite after our ceremony. (A necessity by the way!) Joanne and Katie even helped me with some last minute rental items for small details at my wedding that I wanted but had a hard time finding on my own. Come the day of the rehearsal and they were able to lead my wild and crazy wedding party the right way and just as I imagined my wedding to be. Finally, on the day of the wedding, I didn't have to lift a finger. Joanne and Katie teamed up and took care of every detail for me, set up my signage and decor that I brought from home. These ladies made sure that my groom and I never had to stand in line at the bar and had a drink in hand at all times. They reminded me to breathe, kept me on track, and took care of our gifts and cleaning up the items we brought from home and loaded our cars. The photobooth at my wedding showed up over 2 hours late and Joanne and Katie made sure that we received a full refund without me having to say a word to the photobooth company. We have already recommended to a couple friends about hiring a wedding coordinator because of what a pleasant experience we had, we also will be sure to recommend LIBD to any local friends and family members of ours getting married! Thank you Joanne and Katie for every big and little feat you did for Frank and I. We cannot thank you enough!

I came for a wedding and it was spectacular and beautiful! The cathedral has seating enough for, I…read morewould assume about 150-200? I came a little late, so there was a row of chairs in the very back. It offered a first glimpse of the bridesmaids and bride walking in. The inside is simple gorgeous, yet at the same time quaint and beautiful. Lovely bright windows make it perfect for a morning, afternoon or evening wedding. It can be dark if it was on a day without natural lighting. The grounds are gorgeous, and I cannot imagine how much more beautiful it would be on a summer day. We went to a winter wedding in January, but the garden area was still very nice with metal arches and some foliage around. The event space is perfect for anyone who loves glass windows and light. It pours through into the dining area and offers a lovely outdoor view. I can see it might be challenging in the summer with the heat from the windows, but it was simply perfect for this event. There's a long hall that is perfect for a buffet or dancing that offers some privacy from the dining area. I like how you can split up the activities so there is not so much crowding or awkward people watching during the buffet table and dancing. I would highlight recommend any prospective brides or event planners to check our this space. There's a lot you can do with it, despite being a little far from town.

BRIDES BEWARE. At first I was so excited to have found this venue. The chapel, reception space, and…read moreon-site accommodations seemed too good to be real when I signed the contract... boy was that true! The price is affordable, but the manager (Pedro) sent me 2 different invoices trying to charge me different prices AFTER I signed my contract. I had to forward him our previous emails with the contact and then screenshot and re-send the prices listed on the venue's website in order to make sure I was getting the correct price. When we did our final walk thru we talked about having the decorations (fake flowers, candelabras, table, etc.) in the chapel removed and Pedro told me that was no problem. He did not mention any additional price for the removal, nor was that listed in the contract but THE MORNING OF MY WEDDING he strong armed my father out of $250 for him to have someone take them off the stage. The kicker was he didn't even have all of the decorations removed! The candelabras and table were still there and my bridesmaid had to do it for us. During the initial consultation I was told that we pay a fee and that covers the beer, wine and bartender and everything over that fee we settle at the end of the night. During the final walk thru my fiancé asked about liquor being served. Pedro told us if we purchased our own liquor he would be able to serve it. Due to the increase of guests (now over 100) the bar fee would increase from $500 to $795. Again, THE MORNING OF MY WEDDING, Pedro tells my fiancé that there is no beer or wine because he claimed we would be bringing the entire bar. When asked what the $795 for the "bar cost" on our invoice included Pedro said it covered the plastic cups, ice, and bartender. We had to have a family friend go to Costco 3 hours before the start of our wedding to get the alcohol needed so our guests could enjoy an open bar. There was a line item for "coffee and soda" on our invoice, which was supposed to supply separate soda from the bar. The only soda available was poured from un-refrigerated liter bottles and was used for both non-alcoholic and alcoholic soda servings. We were charged twice for sub-par refreshments and couldn't do anything about it because it was the day of our wedding. The accommodations are convenient, but include zero amenities. There were not enough towels for everyone, dead cockroaches in the Rectory House, sticky floors, poor plumbing, no cooking utensils or items (e.g. pans, baking sheets, pot holders, etc.), no coffee machine, and poor lighting with burned out or almost dead lightbulbs. We gathered our trash, but didn't have enough trash bags or any cleaning supplies to tidy the place before check out the next day at 9:00am. There is no welcome binder or information for what is expected at the end of the stay nor where to take the garbage. While we were packing up another bridal party was arriving to a dirty house, which begs the question of whether or not the sheets on the bed, houses, kitchens, and bathrooms were even cleaned before we got there. During the wedding reception, Pedro was the bartender not a hired professional like he implied. He made lewd comments to a few female guests and also proceeded to sell the venue's beer (which he originally claimed had no alcohol) for cash even though we had brought alcohol for an open bar. Cash tips were also paid out to Pedro since he was the bartender. Overall, I couldn't recommend this place for an afternoon brunch let alone a whole wedding. Our special day was marred by the unprofessionalism and crude behavior we experienced.

They did a wonderful job at My best friends wedding they…read morehad such positive vibes and they really were willing to accommodate all settings and really get the details right. They were very approachable and were open to any and all suggestions when it came to something important to preserve

Royce and Michelle were a dream to work with. They did an incredible job communicating leading up…read moreto the wedding that I was never worried or felt nervous. They were extremely flexible as our plans changed 48hrs before the wedding due to weather. They showed up early and set up for the wedding ceremony quickly. During the nuptial mass, I couldn't even tell they were there and they managed to capture all of the important mass parts. They were efficient with the group photo and even managed to make the cranky ring bearer crack a smile!! At the reception they did an incredible job of capturing all the moments that my husband and I missed. When we received the photos back it was incredible to relive the wedding day and see all the wonderful memories that were made. Royce returned the full photos so quickly, I was impressed at his turn around time. I have already started recommending them to everyone I know getting married!

I got married on 10/5/24 and hired the limelight team for my wedding pictures & videos. On the day…read moreof the wedding we had Jose & Marisol as our photographers and they were fantastic. They both had great energy and made taking wedding pictures so fun and easy. We enjoyed seeing our pictures on the big screen at the reveal session. Including some of our fav pictures below.

Wonderful people to work with! They are so caring and really make the whole experience from start…read moreto finish so easy! The pictures are flawless and very professional!

The wedding venue was perfect for our small intimate rustic themed wedding we had. Its perfect if…read moreyou want to be close to nature and have the ceremony and reception in one location. The owner, Candy was very helpful and offered suggestions with the whole event planning. The venue is cost friendly and loved the DIY packages. The family and kids had a great time with taking pics in photo booth to kids running around in the grounds. Favorite moment is before the start of the ceremony. I was in the ladies changing room and my husband outside knocked on door and wanted his Pastor to pray for us. So we extended our hands through the door.

My wife and I were married at La Escondida Celebration Center on December 12, 2015…read more The venue is absolutely beautiful. There are two distinct ceremony sites on the property. We chose the one down by the creek area. The pavilion for the reception is spacious and has a nice attached deck with additional benches for guests to use. There is also seating under the trees and a nice flagstone patio at the entrance. Candy had some good suggestions for planning and was available to answer our questions. The small house attached to the pavilion has a nice dressing area for the wedding party, and there are 4 bathrooms for guests to use. All of the staff members were friendly and helpful. Our guests were very impressed with the location, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves at this beautiful venue.

Tomas is awesome! He took amazing photos and video for our wedding in Austin in 2017. He was…read morehelpful, answered my questions, friendly, professional, on time, and did EXCELLENT work.

Thank you to Tomas! Our wedding video is high quality and captured all of the most important…read moremoments of the night. We appreciate the fair and competitive pricing. Would definitely use Tomas and his services again!