Lina is the person you need at your side on your wedding day! Seriously. During our rehearsal, she…read morehelped coordinate the process and she thought of every detail to help streamline our ceremony. During our wedding day, she was always around to handle and resolve any unplanned issue that came up. She made prompt decisions. Her ability to make prompt decisions was important for us because it alleviated the stress in decision-making and allowed us to really enjoy the moment during our BIG day. We thank Lina and her team wholeheartedly because Lina made the day PERFECT for us.

Do your research before booking Lina. a quick google/ Facebook search you'll find what kind of…read morebusiness she operates. She'll sell you a dream, call it "Luxe", charge a premium and deliver cheap, tacky, DIY decor and she'll change it without asking. Her contract protects her from any accountability. Not satisfied? Take it up with the vendor, who you have zero contact with during any planning or ordering. She'll offer credit for future services! Because that's what you want from a person who didn't fulfill their end of the contract, right? I checked her Instagram, I loved everything I saw. She has beautiful dessert displays, that are themed with color, decor, florals. A variety of pastries and candies. And she claims to have 10yrs of experience creating dessert displays. Expectations were high. She claimed to work with local bakeries to build these displays. Guess Walmart is considered a local bakery, right? What we got was a rushed, sloppy display of cookies and mini cupcakes in various shades of brown. All piled onto wood crates. Nothing that showed she had experience. Nothing like what she has posted on her Instagram. She sure didn't post our dessert display. One thing I asked before anything, because I noticed that a lot of her events are bridal, wedding-centric. I asked if she was able to do the complete opposite end of the spectrum. We asked for full on color-drenched Purple! Red accents and gold for sparkle. Asked for floor to ceiling purple drapes. We were going for WOW! Venue is 21,000+ sq ft warehouse. We want to make it feel like we are not in a warehouse. She's got 15 years in the business, she should have a network of vendors to assist her. But she said she'd have to special order them.. it took me 15 minutes to find a local vendor with purple drapes to cover the venue. No need to special order. Instead, Lina waited 2 days before to tell us that her special order was "short". Short to me is 40%-50% of the total. She and her team decided for us to just use white drapes. About 10% of the drapes were purple. She did offer a $3,000 credit though! We paid $6,500 for draping alone. She claims it took her team 3 days to install them. Yet I was there when they came to hang them. It took roughly 4 hrs. We paid for fresh floral centerpieces. She created a "floral recipe" even. I thought wow that's impressive. I like attention to detail. Again, Purple should be the main color, Purple hydrangeas, purple stock, w/ red roses, minimal greenery in a glass vase, which we also paid for. We wanted guests to have a nice arrangement to take home. 128 to be exact. We got less than 40 large centerpieces w/ mostly white, filler flowers, lots of greenery and carnations, all on a plastic plate. these made them feel cheap and not worth the price we paid. The night before, I saw two crates of assorted bud vases and bunches of fresh flowers. I knew then that she had cheapened out on the flowers and was going to throw those together the next morning. I was right. Her and/or her staff, threw a bunch of flowers in bud vases attempting to fill the gaps where larger arrangements should have been. I could have done that myself! A common thread in the stories I've now read about Lina is she stops communicating with her clients, after going through texts and emails I'm reminded that she did ghost us for a bit. I didn't pay it much mind because we had communicated our needs very clearly. But also the week leading up to the party she would not talk to me directly. Her whole model is that she's there to help you every step of the way and she's "a shoulder to lean on" When I needed her the most she would not even text me back. We asked for food vendor quotes. We never got any. We ended up getting our own caterer. We asked her to help get a mariachi, but she lagged so we found one ourselves. We asked her to get us two photographers and a videographer, she waited until two days before to say she knows a guy. By that point we were not comfortable giving her anymore money. Contractually did she do the bare minimum. Yeah. Did I thank her for what she did, yes. Because I was raised right. I wasn't going to point out everything that was wrong, that she didn't fulfill. The event was over, what was she going to do? Offer another credit? Apologize? I was just glad the day was over. She got lots of compliments and kudos from guests because they did not know what I know. That it was supposed to be much more than just nice. It was not $24,000 worth of nice. I have done events on a smaller budget and had it look way better. But be the judge for yourself. I'll show you what we paid for vs. what we got..

Juanita and her team did a wonderful job designing and executing our vision for my wife's 40th…read morebirthday party. They are creative, easy to work with, and got the job done on time and within budget. I would recommend this team to anyone looking to have some help making their event special without adding too much cost or time investment. We will be using JQ Events in the future for sure!

They are always amazing and super helpful. They believe and STANDBY in being a yes Team. Juanita,…read moreBryanna, Vyv, Bosue and their staff always do everything they can to make the day you envision come to life! They have the best staffing imaginable whether you need staff for a private party at home or at a venue! Or if you want a public party too!!! Theyve held sooooo many events and come across respectfully and classy!! Also if the decorations dont have you sold which i cant even imagine their Catering send them over the top!!! If you are looking for a venue, decor, coordinating, bartenders, servers, food, desserts, drinks, and or just anything you should definitely reach out to them. I dont think some of these reviews Ive seen are legitimate and by that i mean the bad reviews!!! Because not 1 time have they not came through and delivered! Juanita the owner is fighting Lupus yet even during a flare up shes either present and helping or she send a team that can handle business! Whether in the emergency room or not feeling well shes always been there for everyone! That's personally a reason i cant ever imaging hiring anyone else

These Bartenders were an absolute favorite feature of our wedding reception. They were so easy to…read morecontact, work with, and they arrived on time, ready with their things, and set themselves up! Our Photographer even mentioned that they were super impressive for hand shaking every drink-m where as most bartenders bring pre mixed cocktails. In addition I brought my own liquor and they gave me a Costco friendly list and it made the whole experience care free and affordable. Thank you Zia! photography by @NicoletteMolina

Shake Strain Repeat provided the best bar service for my husband's 40th birthday party. From my…read morefirst interactions with Zia and Johnny via messages and phone conversations, to thoughtfully curated cocktails & a personalized bar menu, our expectations were far exceeded. Zia and Anthony were punctual with their arrival to the event and setting up. They brought everything needed ensuring our responsibilities surrounding the beverages for the event were slim. They were professional, friendly and evidently prepared. We had a great time and everyone commented on how delicious the drinks were. We will be using their services for future events. Definitely recommend!

Lauren just planned an amazing 60th birthday party for me and I could not have been more pleased…read more She is professional, friendly, and prompt to respond to any questions. She is very creative and has a great knowledge of how to make things just right! The vendors she selected - tents, lights, food and bartending were amazing, the cake was to die for, and I wish I could do it all over again. You will not be disappointed with the services she provides for any occasion.

We are 4 weeks out from our wedding and I was starting to stress out so I contacted Lauren to…read moreschedule a 2 hour consult. She promptly replied and was able to meet with me the following day. Upon first meeting Lauren she was warm and professional. Let me tell you the consult was worth every penny! She quickly understood exactly what I needed and was trying to achieve for our wedding. I left with a solid plan and peace of mind. I appreciate that she did not pressure me into hiring her for a DOC and gave me things I could do to make my day of go smoothly. I can't thank you enough Lauren!

Teresa did an AMAZING job as my day-of wedding coordinator at Farmstead Long Meadow Ranch in Saint…read moreHelena! The months leading up to the wedding were the most stressful, and Teresa was always so kind, helpful, and organized. She made sure all my vendors were ready to go, and was always very responsive to my emails, calls, or texts. But the day of, was where she really shined. She was on-top of her game making sure everything ran perfectly, checking in with me when things were running behind schedule, and remembering the smallest details. Not only is she very good at her job, but her bubbly personality made me feel happy and at ease. Since I am a perfectionist who did a lot of the pre-wedding planning, this is saying a lot! I felt comfortable letting go and enjoying the moment, knowing that Teresa had it handled. Many of my guests that work in the industry also commented on what a great job Teresa did. Thank you Teresa for making our wedding day so perfect! It was everything I imagined and more! Below is one of my favorite photos from our wedding that Teresa took!

Teresa and her staff were amazing in helping our company plan and execute a large event. We had a…read morelot of moving parts and she took on a huge amount of the workload both before and during the event. I would whole heartedly recommend her to anyone. The cost for her services was massively outweighed by both the load taken off my staff as well as the huge improvement she made to the event.

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!

I had some very specific guidelines and my expectations were high. Kayla was the decorator and she…read morewent above and beyond. It looked so great! I walked in and I was floored. Dia De Los Muertos isn't their culture but she did everything I asked and was very patient with all my changes. I was really happy with the final results. If you are looking for elegance and have specific ideas, she is definitely the girl you gotta call. My phone is all out of space. I cannot upload but you can check it out at thecapitolball.com or @thecapitolballevents Dia De Los Muertos 2025

They did a fantastic job within our budget. It was magical. I would highly recommend Jazmine and…read moreher team. They had challenges with the venue such as no open flames, no tape, no securing of decoration in anyway to fixtures or walls. But they did some work arounds &'it was fabulous.

From beginning to end, hassan & Diana were a pleasure to plan my event with…read more Both were responsive and informative. The venue turned out beautiful! The waiters were quick and friendly The hall was very clean ! They allowed us to party late, Everything went as planned and i couldn't be happier. Also they have a huge lot- PLENTY of parking Hassan & Diana were very accommodating and worked with my budget! Thanks guys! You're the best !

Shaz banquet hall was referred to me by a friend, as she hosted her daughters quincenera at the…read moreHall. I was highly impressed with the entire process, amazing customer service, excellent prices and the Hall was exactly what we envisioned! My daughters party was memorable thanks to everyone at Shaz! I will definitely use them again!

I can't say enough about Cindee and her incredible team. We booked them for our November wedding…read morefor floral and decor services as well day-of coordination and they delivered so far above and beyond. I am a super type-A person who already knew what I wanted for floral and decor coming into the working relationship and they not only brought it to life but Cindee was so helpful in offering guidance and building on the ideas I already had. She also worked with me to help me get as much out of my budget as possible which is so appreciated and rare in the wedding industry. Linda was our day-of coordinator and she was worth every penny and so much more. I was relaxed on my wedding day because I knew that all details and timeline would be handled by her capable hands. They were organized, efficient, and creative. Everything was perfection and Cindee and the CL Decor team were invaluable.

Cindee and her team were phenomenal. We have now worked with her twice, for my sister's wedding in…read more2018 and again for my wedding in April 2025. Best decision ever. Cindee instantly understood our vision for the wedding ceremony and reception, and quickly turned my dreams into a reality. She is professional, creative, passionate, helpful, and works WITH you to bring your design vision to life. If you're not sure exactly what you want, she will draw things out or send different samples for inspiration. Cindee is flexible and worked to help us find creative solutions and tweaks to decorations to match our budget as well. She is incredibly responsive via text and email, and very experienced in all decoration logistics. Beyond that, she is a kind and warm human being whom we genuinely enjoyed working with. 10/10 would hire again. We felt so lucky to have her. A special shout-out to her her day-of-coordinator Linda, who was incredibly detail-oriented, professional, and helped coordinate all the nitty gritty logistics including vendor coordination and timeline review the weeks building up to the wedding, and the day of. She helped ensure a smooth, flawless day!

We are a very small Community Center with a large senior program. Our participants got bored…read moreplaying games and crafting. They wanted to dance. So ee planned a Prom theme party. Our Senior Prom August 21st, was truly, LIT! 80+ seniors danced the afternoon away. Top Notch & DJ Drew were the best DJ service to work with, hands down. We weren't expecting the level of service and professionalism that Drew brought to the table. We were able to select specific songs online, allowed our participants to select songs they wanted to dance to, control the pace of the party, highlight specific songs, and announced our raffle with multiple prizes. Top Notch is still being talked about by our community center's participants. Drew got the party hopping, even our Super Seniors (80 years &up)were on the dance floor. The mix of music was just we needed. The lighting was perfect too. We are looking forward to working with Top Notch again, soon. Top Notch will be our first choice for DJ services at any future events being planned by our center. BCCC Center Staff & Seniors

We booked Dj Drew Gray for our Wedding and he was absolutely top notch. From our first inquiry to…read moreour last meeting a few weeks before the Wedding, everything was stress-free, easy, and he was truly a pleasure. He kept the dance floor going & ensured a smooth transition from events. Whatever you need, whatever you imagine for a DJ,he is your guy! Of all the decisions we made with planning, this was one of our best. We are now looking for any excuse to book a DJ again soon! We also worked with the Day of Coordinator, Felicia, who was also amazing from the beginning! They work fantastic together. Our Wedding day did have discrepancies in timeline due to guests having to travel from Church to Venue, this caused delays but we were not stressed at all. Felicia took care of everything and worked with Drew the entire day to stay on top of whatever timeline worked at the point. The day would not have been the day it was without them! Thank you Top Knotch DJ's & Event Services!