I don't even know where to begin with the experience we had at Ontario Wedding Chapel. I truly…read morecannot express how magical and effortless they made our special day. My husband and I have been together since January 10, 2016. After being engaged for two and a half years, we knew we wanted to get married on our 10-year anniversary, January 10, 2026. The only catch? We didn't start planning until December 2025... yes, terrible time management on our part! Originally, we planned to have just a ceremony - there was no way I thought I could plan a full wedding in one month. But that quickly changed, and somehow we ended up planning both a ceremony and reception in just a week and a half. Crazy, right? The reason? I completely fell in love with this place. It was the first venue we toured and the last. From the start, Brian worked his magic and made us feel 100% confident in our decision. They truly meant it when they say they take care of everything. Inez was absolutely amazing. She brought my vision to life beautifully. I simply shared my ideas and details, and she handled the rest flawlessly. The food was incredible (Enrique) . The photos (Steven) and video (Rocky) were stunning. Everything about the day felt magical, and I still can't stop thinking about it. Our family and friends were beyond impressed and are already talking about hosting future events here. I even joked that they shouldn't be surprised when I call to plan our baby shower here LOL! Thank you to the entire staff for making our day so memorable. If you had asked me months ago what I thought my wedding would look like, I never would have imagined this. I'm so incredibly happy. Thank you a million times over.

Brian and his team were the absolute best. They made our day so very special. Ines officiated…read morewith the most genuine perfectly placed words for our ceremony. Everything we needed was provided and covered. They make it all so easy. I could not have chosen a better wedding venue. Thank you all.

I have so much good things to say about The Vow Keeper & our experience…read more My husband found Charlotte to marry us, when we decided a week before our anniversary to elope. They made the entire process comfortable, seamless, fun and very memorable. The ceremony was incredibly meaningful to us. Charlotte conducted the ceremony with so much love and good energy. Larry, her husband/photographer, and Charlotte both took pictures and we really loved how well they captured our elopement and time together. We also unexpectedly received a beautiful and sentimental gift after the ceremony. We feel incredibly blessed and lucky to have found an amazing person to marry us and be a part of our journey/story. They helped foster and create some of the most cherished memories of our lives. Thank you so much Charlotte & Larry for our elopement!

Charlotte was an absolute dream to work with and the highlight of our intimate elopement! My…read morehusband and I were planning a small ceremony in Joshua Tree, and since I was 8 months pregnant and working with a tight timeline, we needed someone highly organized and flexible. Charlotte delivered and exceeded every expectation. We chose the Earth Based Crystal Ceremony, and her commitment to customizing every single detail, from incorporating our unique love story and faith journey, to honoring our parents and seamlessly blending our children made the entire ceremony feel incredibly deep and personal. She took time and care to get the tone exactly right, ensuring it was sincere, tear-jerking, and perfectly focused on our spiritual foundation. She handled all the filing quickly and was a calming, professional presence on the day. If you are looking for an officiant who is organized, compassionate, and can create a truly custom, unforgettable ceremony that speaks directly to your heart, look no further than Charlotte! Highly, highly recommend!

We hired JD to be officiant at our wedding in Yucca Valley and we are so happy we did! He started…read morethe process by interviewing us several weeks before the wedding, to better get to know us. Then he sent us a detailed questionairre asking us to elaborate on how we met, our relationship, our ideals and our aesthetic. With all this info, JD wrote a poetic, romantic wedding script that blew us away! It was custom tailored to our story and our wedding theme. His presence and grace at the altar made our ceremony entertaining for our guests, serious when it needed to be, and he brought an elegance and humor to our wedding that I don't think our guests were expecting. His unique style of writing and friendly professionalism endeared him to us, our family and our guests and truly made our wedding extra special. He can handle logistics, wedding certificates, and other details you need for the event. If you want an officiant who goes above and beyond and really captures the essence of you as a couple, hire JD as your officiant!

I cant say enough about how pleased my wife and I were with the wedding ceremony that JD delivered…read more We wanted something personal and intimate and it exceeded our expectations! He really took the time to get to know who we are and it truly shined through during the ceremony. It was a really special day and we both felt like JD was the perfect fit and was meant to officiate our wedding! My wife and I would highly recommend JD for any service! You will not be disappointed!

The love builders were absolutely AMAZING!!! My husband and I chose to have both Jaryn and Woodrow…read moredo our ceremony together and it was everything we wanted. Humor, love, seriousness, professional... all of it! They executed our love story flawlessly and accurately based on the meeting together and our questionnaire. I honestly loved everything about them and their whole vibe. It 100% matched us and our wedding. And to top it off, They took the paperwork and completed the final step of sending it all in! Another thing, we DIDN'T have to worry about on our wedding night. Thank you so much Jaryn and Woodrow with the love builders. They were amazing!

If I could give more than 5 stars I would! My husband & I are so happy that we chose Love Builders…read moreas our officiants. Not only did they officiate our wedding, but we also did premarital counseling with them leading up to our special day. Counseling was an amazing experience to have together as a couple and helped us understand one another better. The ceremony script they crafted was absolutely beautiful, heartwarming and even had a touch of humor which we loved! Our guests gushed about the ceremony and loved every single second of it. We received so many compliments on the ceremony, I lost count! The process from beginning to end was so smooth and we trusted Jaryn & Woodrow every step of the way and they exceeded our expectations. We can't recommend their services enough! They are also so sweet and wonderful people to work with

We hired Dani for the following: Catering, Bartending, and Wedding Coordinator…read more The food was great at the tasting and tasted great on the wedding day. However, we were extremely disappointed and feel lied to at parts the day of. The food seemed rushed as it was served, some guests had tiny portions compared to others, but again, the food did taste great. Several guests complained about the bartending, that Dani's husband was rude, though I didn't experience this myself so may have just been the guests being picky. The things that went great: *Set Up: Each table looked exactly as we wanted them to, decorations were on point and we loved how it all looked as we envisioned. *Food: Food tasted amazing, would definitely hire again for catering, tasted exactly like the tastings and in some ways better on the day of. The real issues: Dani did not have a team of people as promised, nor did she communicate this until a few days prior to the wedding date but guaranteed at least 3 people. Instead, with no communication prior to, arrived with only herself and husband. This would not have been a problem if it was not as chaotic as it turned out to be the day of. Don't get me wrong, I felt bad for Dani having to juggle so much, but if she couldn't handle all the workload then she should have told us her limits, and we could have taken something off the plate like either the bartending or coordinating. issues: *Coordinating: Dani was MIA when it came to ushering people to the ceremony, our venue workers had to help with this. The timing of the music was crucial to know when everyone went up, our DJ had to take this over, we didn't even know where Dani was during this time. Dani was also supposed to que the bride when to enter, again our venue staff had to help with this because Dani was still missing. *Cake: **disclosure, Dani did not make the cake, we hired another vendor to make it** Dani (as the coordinator) placed the cake outside along with the cupcakes that were meant to be for the guests. THEN WENT MIA AGAIN. So instead of everyone watching us cut the cake and then enjoying cupcakes, we were blindsided waiting for Dani to notify us of the time to go and that it was cake time, so guests went and just got cake for themselves since nobody announced or said what they were for. So we rushed over, and had to ask our photographers to help us with the cake cutting, getting us utensils, and setting up the scene since we we now had a 90% empty table since all cupcakes were gone because the guests had no clue they were meant to be part of the cake event. No announcements were made, and no guests present for the cake cutting. *Reception Layout: Months prior to the wedding day, we were asked and provided a picture of the layout of each table, along with each guest for those tables. We were asked for this again a week prior to the wedding, so that's two times we provided the reception layout by table and guest per table. The day of, half the tables were right, half were wrong. The reason this was such a big issue is the bride's close family was placed at the back, instead of friends. So now all pictures and videos of the reception have none of her family members present next to us and she cannot get over this and has cried for days over this fact. This was the greatest issue that left us the most disappointed. *Staffing: a few weeks prior to the wedding we were told Dani's staff had some reasons they may not be there. But guaranteed at least 3 people to handle the work, instead it was only Dani and her husband. Her husband manned the bar, and Dani everything else. So in the last 3 hours of the reception Dani had to rush to make desserts which left her MIA as mentioned earlier, and again, we do feel bad for the work she was putting in, we understand she was trying to get everything done, but this resulted in the best man acting as a 3rd worker instead of being able to enjoy the wedding. The best man and the groom had to run around the entire lead up to the ceremony. We wish we would have known this before booking the coordination, it was probably the one thing Dani could not handle that she could have told us in advance about. Overall: Would definitely hire for catering again, bartending also but didn't get to experience fist hand since people brought us drinks, but they did taste great just not as strong as maybe some people would like. Dani was very friendly, and leading up had us feeling confident, but staffing issues and an overwhelming workload left us feeling very disappointed afterward and the bride heartbroken at parts of the wedding. Dani seems like a great person, but hopefully in the future will let people know when there's too much on her plate.

Our wedding at Grand Tradition Garden & Estate on June 15, 2025. We hired Dani (Founder & Chief…read moreMagic Maker - Unicorn Wings & Amazing Things) as our wedding planner five months before our big day. At first, she radiated enthusiasm and seemed utterly in control--often ready to follow up on tasks or remind us of what needed doing. But once the contract was signed and our deposit cashed, the sheen wore off, revealing every flaw in brutal clarity. 1. Communication Meltdown * Tasks we entrusted to her vanished into thin air--no shared timeline, no meeting notes, no task tracker. * When I asked whether she documentation of all the tasks during our conversation, she snapped. Phone calls and texts were banned; we were informed that the meeting with her only through email & in her convenient schedule. With only four months left, we felt trapped in a one-sided arrangement. 2. Cake Con Artist * Upon hearing we were cake-shopping, Dani instantly offered her "many years" of cake experience--but had zero proof: no portfolio, no samples, not even a photo from a friend's wedding. * She demanded we source inspiration images--and then swore blind she could replicate every last detail. Blind faith in an unvetted baker was our first regret flag we refused to heed. 3. Catering Catastrophe * We arrived at her makeshift "tasting" alone--no staff, no uniformed servers, just Dani mumbling about her mom, sisters, husband, and an imaginary team back home. * The "finger foods" she presented were lifeless, sloppy, and tasted like cheap cafeteria scraps. We had to cut her loose on the spot--thankfully, before our reception turned into a gastronomic horror show. 4. Floral Fiasco * Again, no portfolio--just hollow promises. We hesitated, scarred by the tasting, but hoped her floral skills might redeem her. * On our wedding day, what arrived were wilted, scrawny arrangements that couldn't have been further from our lush inspiration boards. Petal-strewn centerpieces looked more like forgotten store flowers than bespoke creations. 5. The Phantom Team * She lied about having a full support crew--mom, sisters, husband, & "other staff"--to handle planning, cake, flowers, and more. * When my husband pressed her for numbers of people to take care all these tasks on the wedding day, she admitted it was only her... and her husband, who "helps" but never actually plans. Suddenly, our "Chief Magic Maker" was a one-woman show with zero backup. Even our wedding schedule board inspiration picture, she turned it into messy handwritten on the board with price tag attached. My husband called her and pointed it out. She said that she forgot to take off the price tag. 6. The Day of Reckoning * Every single service--planning, cake, cupcakes, food, flowers--collapsed under the weight of Dani's empty assurances. As Dani tried to juggle every aspect of our wedding--from planning to cake to flowers--but in the end was brilliant at none. As the saying goes, 'It's better to master one thing than dabble in many and excel at nothing. * My husband's pre-entry advice, "Brace yourself," hung in the air like a warning siren. When I stepped into the venue, my heart sank as reality eclipsed any nightmare I'd imagined. There were no excuses, no apologies--just hollow "magic" that never materialized. In hindsight, our decision to rely on a single planner for multiple services was driven by hope and convenience. On the day of our wedding, however, what we received left us both disheartened and frustrated. This was meant to be a joyful, unforgettable moment in our lives--but instead, we were faced with multiple failures in service and presentation. We share our experience not out of malice, but in the hope that it helps future couples choose with greater clarity and confidence. A Costly Lesson for Other Couples Our wedding day was meant to be a celebration of love, not an exercise in damage control. We poured our trust, time, and money into someone who mastered only one thing: setting us up to fail. We'll be posting side-by-side photos of our original requests and Dani's actual deliverables so future brides and grooms can see the truth and ask the tough questions long before saying "I do." This is my "How Future Couples Can Avoid the Same Mistakes" * Insist on a Detailed Timeline & Written Deliverables Don't rely on verbal promises. Request a task tracker or shared project plan with deadlines with your wedding planner. * Require Portfolios & References Before agreeing to services (wedding planner, cake, flowers, catering,...), demand past work samples, client testimonials, and taste tests. * Maintain Vendor Redundancy If one planner is providing multiple services, still have backup suitors for cake, flowers, and catering. It avoids single-point failures. * Set Regular Checkpoints Schedule weekly (or bi-weekly) video calls where the planner shares progress, even if it's just a 15-minute. * Hold Deposits in Escrow Consider timed payments tied to milestone approvals

It's not easy photographing a squirmy toddler especially in the desert heat, but Joshua and Ashly…read morewere incredibly patient and so professional. The result of their hard work is photos I will treasure for an entire lifetime. I can't wait to frame them. They have captured a very precious, special moment in our lives and I am eternally grateful for the results produced. I just LOVE the photos and they are so talented! Incredibly kind and wonderful to work with. We will absolutely be using them again!

Ashly and Josh are amazing! talk about a power couple! they've helped us on multiple occasions…read more from photos of our home to sell or family portraits. they have a great turn around time. will definitely be using again!

In the end, Surabhi delivered excellent design work for our wedding at a very affordable price. We…read morewere overjoyed with how the sets looked on the day itself, and she was reasonable throughout in accommodating the budget that we wanted to use. In the planning process, there were some hiccups - delayed responses, difficulty coordinating, etc. Surabhi can be hard to reach at times, but once we got closed to the wedding everything got sorted out.

Suma is a ROCK STAR! We needed a simple, yet classy decorative background for the 6th grade…read morepromotion ceremony. We had a vision and she did a fantastic job executing it! She was very flexible and accommodating to get the decorations just right. The final result was so awesome and there were many compliments from those in attendance! Suma went above and beyond our expectations to make it a memorable night. We will not hesitate to use Surabhi Events again in the future! You will not go wrong in choosing Suma! Thanks so much for everything!!

Julie was incredible! I hired her on short notice for engagement photos to capture the moment and…read more she was incredibly helpful on choosing a location, helping stage the photos, and taking beautiful shots. Would highly, highly recommend for anyone in need of a photographer in the Hi Desert area!

Julie was a great photographer who helped us find the perfect spots in the Joshua Tree National…read morePark. She worked with us to capture our engagement. On the planning side, she communicated well and and offered multiple consultations before the day. On site, she was really able to connect with us and act as both a director and was able to fade into the background a bit when trying to capture more natural moments. She was a joy to work with, and our photos turned out fantastic! Thank you, Julie!

Bryan is an absolute rockstar! If you're looking for an officiant in Southern California, he is the…read moreone. He spent a full hour interviewing my fiancé and me to truly get to know us, and it showed... our ceremony was beautifully personalized and perfectly executed. He arrived on time, was extremely professional, and went above and beyond on our wedding day. He even came to the bridal suite to check on me and make sure I was doing okay. When we experienced some technical difficulties right before the ceremony, Bryan checked on me twice, reassured me, and made sure I stayed calm. He is genuinely the sweetest, and choosing him as our officiant was one of the best decisions we made. Highly recommend!

-2 month anniversary -Happy as ever…read more -Every day appreciating you and the absolutely perfect beautiful vows and one of a kind ceremony you created for us Bryan, so sorry this took so long, we have been in our own little world. We chose you after reading others reviews and you far exceeded all our expectations You are truly the best ! Thank you, thank you, thank you!