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    The Simple Luxe - 1st birthday bee balloon birthday backdrop in Orange County by the Simple Luxe. #thesimpleluxe

    The Simple Luxe

    (141 reviews)

    We had the best experience with our son, Kai's first birthday party backdrop! everything was…read morehandled with so much care and attention to detail. They truly brought our vision to life and made the entire setup feel so special and personalized. The quality of the backdrop was amazing--beautifully designed, vibrant, and the perfect focal point for the party. We received so many compliments from our guests, and it made for the most memorable photos. We had many changes throughout out party planning process which I felt really bad for but Lisa and her team were so easy to communicate with! They werepunctual, and clearly passionate about what they do. You can tell they genuinely care about making your event feel magical. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to elevate their event. Thank you for helping make our son's birthday so unforgettable!

    I had such a wonderful experience working with The Simple Luxe for my son's first birthday party…read morethat was farmers market themed! From start to finish they were incredibly easy to communicate with- responsive, attentive, and truly listened to what I wanted. Lisa and her team brought my vision to life, and it was even better than I imagined. What really stood out was their willingness to work within our budget without compromising on quality or creativity. They not only designed and set up all the balloons, backdrops, installations but they also spent extra time helping me decorate and design the farmers market with the custom gifts I made and/or purchased for my guests. The entire process felt stress-free and enjoyable. Everything turned out beautifully and we received so many compliments. I am truly honored to be The Simple Luxe's first farmers market themed client and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a talented, reliable, and kind vendor who goes above and beyond. If you have been following them on social media like I was and have an upcoming event - reach out to them and get a quote! You will not be disappointed!

    Parties By Panache - Our servers were fabulous

    Parties By Panache

    (34 reviews)

    I have enjoyed Parties by Panache catering at many events over the years so, when it came time to…read morehire a caterer for my son's Bar Mitzvah, I knew I only had to call one company. The event was held a few weeks ago and guests are not only still talking about the food but a few have already booked PBP for their upcoming events. Leading up to the event, Hollis and her team were so easy to work with and communicated every detail with myself and my event planner. The guest count was higher than my wedding and was stressful to manage at times, but the PBP team handled everything so professionally and easily. After a few appetizers were passed around, there were a number of stations to choose from. It seemed like every guest had a different favorite. We all enjoyed delicious Jewish comfort food like latkes, brisket sliders, kugel, and matzo ball soup shots as well as Mediterranean food with salmon and chicken kebabs, rice pilaf, and a Greek salad. One guest said that the hummus was the best she had ever tried! It really was that good. The kids mostly enjoyed a slider station with sirloin hamburgers, fried chicken, and french fries, but plenty of adults grabbed a slider as well. They also created a signature drink for the Bar Mitzvah boy, which was really cute. For dessert, we all loved the ice cream sundae bar and assorted mini desserts like lemon bars, rugelach, and brownies. PBP also made yummy black and white cookies for all of our guests to bring home. With about 11 staff members to help with the event, PBP helped create an incredibly enjoyable and memorable event for my family and our guests. Everything about the experience was top notch. My only regret is that I was too busy with guests to enjoy everything at the time. Thankfully we had some leftovers to devour later (except for that hummus - everyone went back for seconds!). Whenever I plan another big event, Parties by Panache will definitely be my first call. (I don't have pictures from my photographer yet, but will upload a few when I get them)

    Settle in, because this review is long :) Thanks to Parties by Panache, this was the most relaxing…read moreThanksgiving I've hosted ever. I didn't have to spend two days in advance shopping and doing prep/pre-cooking, then all day on Thanksgiving watching the turkey temp and stressing about what had to go in the oven when. Instead, I could enjoy a few drinks and actually visit with my family. Ashley was great to work with on the coordination of my event. She was so willing to accommodate all of my changes to the menu and adjust the quote based on changes to my headcount. Communication was great...she called with questions prior to the party and I was informed of a change in the arrival time on the day of. Kelly (who took care of the party) was fantastic! I was initially concerned that having someone hanging around while we had appetizers and dinner would be weird, but she blended right in. I was impressed that she kept an eye on the ice bucket and drinks, and offered to serve up plates and refill glasses during dinner. Regarding the food, I have 4 words: GET THE SHORT RIBS. Everything else was also delicious. Once we were done eating, she boxed up the leftovers (of which there were plenty for everyone to take what they wanted plus more). She cleaned up quickly and even washed the dishes I had provided. I told her she and the crew at PBP are my new best friends and they will be hearing from me in the future. The only downside was that she refused when one of my guests asked her to marry him ;)...maybe next time!! Thank you again, Ashley, Kelly and all the crew who worked behind the scenes to give me a Thanksgiving party to be thankful for.

    Level Up Experiences

    Level Up Experiences

    (2 reviews)

    I was sent a product I did not order you've sent me many emails to respond to whether I like it or…read morenot and I did not like it. It gave me a headache, but I didn't want to respond because why should I and then you send me more of it and charge me again. I did not send sign up for a subscription. now I have to spend money to send the product back to you. Not very trustworthy of you to keep sending me something I did not order and you are charging me I see on my credit card statement so I have to go to the bank. you've been putting it on my credit what a headache.n

    Female-founded small business but let me tell you, the experience was NOTHING short of small…read more If you like grand gestures -- keep reading. I forgot the package name we had bc it was a gift to me, but it was like a day in Italy. We got picked up by the driver, very friendly and the vibe was just right. First stop was a pasta making class, didn't have to worry about driving or traffic or parking. It made the date super intimate and less stressful. Second stop was at an Italian restaurant, and not the American stuff, actually an Italian owner (old & have been an Italian restauranteur and chef for over 30 years). I felt so catered to. Last stop was a romantic gondola ride, right before sunset so I got to see the beautiful warm colors change before my eyes. Did I mention there was cannoli involved? The driver got us on time after each experience. The entire day was over the top. Super relaxing, I felt like I'm always the one planning and making lists and budgeting but truly - this was amazing. TLDR-- just do it. Bdays/ dates/ gift for someone who needs a good relaxing (hello moms)/ engagements/ or just a good fashioned treat yourself.

    K & S Events By Design - Baby Shower

    K & S Events By Design

    (16 reviews)

    I started this review in 2015, a year after my wedding, in order to properly allow any negative…read moreemotional feelings from the wedding subside and also to properly assess this company's services. It's now 2017, almost 3 years after my wedding and I'm finally publishing this review. My wife and I hired K&S for our wedding and selected the platinum package, basically so someone could hold our hands throughout the entire process + D.O.C. We had a short timeline, engaged in March with a targeted wedding date in December the same year. In regards to planning, Kym was spot on. Scheduling visits with the flower vendor, negotiating terms with the caterer, and also coordination tasks at the Nixon Library. She's good about telling you what options can be expensive, price ranges for vendors, and creative ideas within a certain budget framework. One minor annoyance was that every meeting she would spend a couple hours with us discussing, writing notes and follow-ups, but then go MIA. The next meeting would require a refresher (like she forgot key details), or we'd be proactive and send out an email or text asking about the status. This problem became so widespread (i.e. she will tell you she'll follow up in 3 days but then go a week with no response), that I had to send an email to her and her partner that they were upsetting the bride. My wife and I prepared everything in advance of the wedding so that Kym's team could setup the day-of. We packaged and organized everything in bags with labels and directions. Signs were installed in photo frames, name cards were bagged alphabetically, and layout was discussed all in advance. We arrive into the reception area the day-of only to find nothing was setup the way my wife asked. She was just so frustrated. The money/card box wasn't put where we asked, which involved a lot of guests coming to ask us what to do. It's almost as if the assistants and other team members didn't know what to do or didn't bother checking with Kym for instructions. This was apparent because the following happened -see below. And finally, the biggest debacle of the night. We had an agreement with the vendor that the consumption bar was to turn into an open bar once the limited was reached. Kym actually helped us with this during the negotiations. One of Kym's assistants for one reason or another got confused and told the caterer to turn the consumption bar into a cash bar. Kym apparently had no idea (not sure how the assistant came to make the decision). No one thought to come notify or ask us. Embarrassingly, our guests had to shell out cash for drinks sometime between 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm. We didn't find out until we visited the bar personally around 9:30 pm, ordered drinks and was asked to pay -imagine our surprise. The caterer apologized, Kym said "this is my fault", accepting responsibility, but the damage was done. My view here is that the wedding coordinator is at fault in this situation as she holds the responsibility to speak on behalf of the bride/groom (or at least check-in with them before making such a decision). And since when does an assistant make a decision like this without checking in with her boss?! Also, Kym was the one that negotiated the catering contract for us, not sure how her team could seriously make such a huge error. One key point to make here, the caterer went out of their way a few days AFTER the wedding to make amends (despite their assertion that they only listened to the K&S team). They offered to treat us to an anniversary dinner and a few comps at their local restaurant. As for K&S? Well they were gone with the wind after that last cash payment made at the wedding. It still leaves a bad feeling in my stomach to this day.

    I HIGHLY recommend K &S Events for all the future brides!!…read more Kym was my day-of coordinator but helped me throughout my planning process. She was very easy to get a hold of anytime of they day, she will make time to answer all your questions and make sure you are on the right track. She helped me with my lighting and got me the best possible deal, the lighting company was a mess but she ensured me she would be on top of them and helped me get the exact Gobo light that I wanted and tested it out for me to make sure all the words were clear. She also helped me out big time with my timeline, and kept me on track the day of, without her, I don't know what I would've done. She's very prompt and organized, she made sure my wedding reception looked beautiful. My only regret is that I didn't have her help me with the entire wedding, wish I had her deal with some of my crazy vendors for me before hand. She really came through on my big day and knowing that she was taking care of everything I was able to feel less stressed and enjoyed my ceremony. Many thanks to Kym and K&S Events, I truly appreciate it!!

    Color Tree Event - Themed studio session

    Color Tree Event

    (152 reviews)

    What a fantastic team! Terry and Ivy are amazing at what they do! This was my first time seeking…read morehelp from an event planning company and I am so glad I decided to go with Color Tree Event! The entire process was seamless and smooth. From the moment I first reached out to them to the event day, everything was perfect! They were super responsive after my initial inquiry email. I shared my vision with them and got great suggestions. I needed help planning my son's first birthday in a Korean Traditional way (Dol). I had no idea where to begin and how to plan so I needed expert help. I did not want to trouble my family and with my limited free time it only made perfect sense to have a planner who specializes in this type of event to assist me. Ivy is a great designer and really nailed it. She made my vision come true. I was looking for a fusion theme: an outer space theme with Korean elements. Terry is a great entertainer and I was lucky to have him MC'd our event. They were both super friendly and professional. They were both extremely helpful and on the event day they both took charge coordinating the event. My friends and family were impressed with the whole event. They all commented how great the set up was and how fun the party was. My MIL was the happiest. She let me know this was one of the best Dol parties she has ever been to. She loved everything. She also let me know Terry was a great MC! Thank you Color Tree Event for helping me create such a great memorable party! I had an amazing experience and I am very thankful for all your of your hard work. I will keep you in mind for any other future events!!

    I am so obsessed of the detail and how they decorated my son's birthday so beautifully! Sue and Ivy…read morewent above and beyond and made my vision come to life for my son's Dorl birthday party! I had so many little questions, and they were just so patient every step of the way to make sure I got all my answers! Sue and Ivy are truly an amazing team to work with! I highly recommend them!

    Spring Tea Garden - IG: socalhkfoodies

    Spring Tea Garden

    (309 reviews)

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    this is such a cute tea house in downtown fullerton! it is great for a small group or bigger party…read more(like a bridal shower). the location is a bit hidden - it is at the harbor blvd/chapman intersection on the second floor of a banquet hall. the staff is always really friendly and provides quick service. they have a really wide selection of teas, we are always able to find something we like. they have the classic tea sandwiches, scones, and desserts. i really enjoy the sandwiches and scones, but wish the desserts were a little better.

    I've visited Spring Tea Garden for several occasions over the years - birthday party, a bridal…read moreshower, and casual girls' day outings. Each experience was hosted in a different room, which kept things feeling unique each time. For larger events like birthday parties, the food was served buffet-style, while smaller gatherings such as the bridal shower had table service, which felt more intimate and elevated. Most tea sets include scones with cream and jam, tea sandwiches, mini desserts, and a refillable pot of tea. Portions are on the smaller side, so you'll likely leave satisfied but not overly full. The food itself is decent but not particularly memorable. The atmosphere and experience are definitely the main draw here. It's a cute spot for a girls' day or special occasion, though it is a bit pricey. The middle-tier tea service is around $36 per adult, and they also offer a Little Princess Tea for kids at $20, which includes fruit, scones, desserts, and cucumber sandwiches + PB&J. One plus is the parking as they have a good-sized lot and I've never had trouble finding a spot.

    Weddings by Melinda - eventplanning - Updated May 2026

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