I wish I had a better review to write as Alona was great to work with in the beginning…read more Unfortunately, the area I was most disappointed on my wedding day was the florals. I was very specific about my floral vision and discussed in detail with Alona several times on what I wanted. Specifically for reception, the most important floral element for me was the sweetheart table. We discussed repurposing the ceremony florals to create a full, circular arch behind the sweetheart table with additional florals around the base of the table. She had assured me we would have enough florals from the ceremony to repurpose to not only the sweetheart table, but also the welcome table/bar/cake table as well. I even bought more florals for the ceremony arch to achieve this sweetheart table vision. However, this is not what we received. On the day of the wedding, Alona's team told us the start of our reception needed to be delayed by approximately 30 minutes because they were still working on the reception florals. We waited to seat our guests because we wanted to give them the time they needed to finish. Despite the delay, the sweetheart table installation was still extremely sparse and looked unfinished. The arch behind us was mostly bare and there were only two floral arrangements on the ground. I have attached the inspiration pic we discussed and the final result. I was mortified when I saw it - it looked so bare and incomplete. Additionally, this delay threw off the rest of our reception timeline. Dinner had to be shortened so we ended up having to skip "table touching", which was something we had really been looking forward to. I was very sad and disappointed when I walked into the reception because the sweetheart table was one of the elements we had discussed in detail as I cared a lot about it. The ceremony arch had a significant amount of florals, so I am still confused about what happened during the repurposing process. I am confused where the ceremony arch flowers went, since they don't appear to have been used to create the sweetheart table installation nor were there any flowers at the bar, cake table, or welcome table. I reached out to Alona after the wedding to understand what happened. It has now been almost three weeks without a response. I would have appreciated the courtesy of at least an explanation. Paying 5 figures for florals to have the sweetheart table look like this is incredibly disappointing. When I look back at my reception photos, I get upset with how bad and bare it looked. Don't even get me started on the ceiling florals that started to fall during the reception. I highly do not recommend Chic Flowers.

Unreliable, unprofessional, and disappointing. I was excited to work with Alona based on her…read moreprevious reviews and beautiful portfolio. Unfortunately, her communication from the start was spotty at best and required excessive prompting on my end. She repeatedly promised quotes and proposals by specific dates and failed to follow through. While I understand that wedding season is busy, this does not excuse consistently poor communication and lack of follow-through when working with clients who are planning such important events. To illustrate, here's a brief timeline: 5/28: Alona emails me in response to an inquiry submitted to her website, asking when I'll be available for a phone consultation. I reply same-day with my availability. 6/8: No response; I follow up. 6/9: She offers a phone consultation for 6/10. 6/10: Phone consultation; she promises a proposal by the next day. 6/12: No proposal; I follow up. She promises to send by 6/13. 6/16: Still nothing; I follow up again. 6/17: Finally receive a proposal. 6/19 - 6/22: Back-and-forth revisions; budget and design issues arise. 6/24: I follow up via phone and text after no response. Still no reply as of 7/2. In the end, I chose to move forward with another florist whose communication, professionalism, and enthusiasm gave me far more peace of mind. I firmly do not recommend working with Alona if you value reliability and clear communication during your wedding planning process.

Yesss, a tea lounge in downtown Carlsbad! I'm glad I came across this hidden gem on one of my walks…read morein the neighborhood. Both inside and outside are sooo cozy...makes me want to stay the day. It's a beauuutiful peaceful sanctuary with a lot to offer besides a diverse range of loose-leaf teas and herbal blends like baked goods, matcha, massages, rituals, events just to name some. The staff are the swwweetest. I'll definitely be back to this magical place again and again... Highly recommend to the Yelp Community!! Mantra Sukha is definitely a good place for intention and well-being.

Ambiance..such a cute place and had wifi and calming…read moreService..was friendly but didnt know about teas Food..has sweets and lots of tea option. Prices are rrasonable..I got the masala chai and tasted really nice and authentic and hot.

NY Joey is the "Best" solution for your party needs! The music was spot on and the energy was high,…read moremind you this was an 80th birthday party and for the most part alcohol free so he had his work cut out for him....He had everyone dancing and enjoying every beat..I would not hesitate to recommend or hire him in a minute...Thanks to Joey it was a perfect day!

I hired NYJoey for DJ services at my wedding. First and foremost, he's very attentive. And he knows…read moreweddings. It's great to have that level of experience available. He could be a coordinator honestly. He Knows and I just want to highlight that. He came highly recommended and did not disappoint. I let him choose the majority of our song selections and he kept everyone up and dancing. As a bride, looking at your wedding, it's a great feeling seeing a packed dance floor with your guests consistently complimenting on your choice of DJ. His sound system is Amazing! He also does Audio/Visual work during the week. He KNOWS EQUIPMENT. I'm not that technical, but He is! Overall, you will be very happy and satisfied if you choose New York Joey. He makes the party happen. I recommend him highly to all my family and friends and will certainly use his services for any future events. You rock JoeyThank You!

We had a blast at our well planned and fun reunion. It was great to catch up with friends. Thanks…read morereunion specialists!

I was really disappointed in my recent class reunion. I skipped the 10 year (which was organized by…read morethese same people, so I'm glad I did), but I thought the 20 would be something special. I was less than dazzled. It felt more like a sales meeting. I think the venue could have been negotiated better and more attention to detail and care taken with our high school memories. The decor was a few balloons. Not even a banner reading "Class of...". There was a posterboard with some glitter and gluesticked pictures from our class. There was a small tv on a folding table that played a snippet from our graduation. The DJ played some 80's songs, but considering we graduated in 1991, it would have been better to have a playlist from our grad year, in my opinion. I heard "Oh Mickey" by Toni Basil at least 3 times. (1982! Almost a whole decade off!) The cash bar was fairly silly. There should have been 2 bars for that amount of people and I think an open bar for the 1st hour or wine on the tables would have been a good way to get folks to come earlier. The bartender was nice, but moved a bit slowly and had a hard time keeping up. The Catamaran is overpriced -- the room was totally plain, it was hotter than Hell, no matter how often we asked the RS reps to have them turn down the air. The food I skipped, but was shocked to discover our ticket price got us refried beans and tacos and a platter of cookies. Seriously. The "reunion booklet" we got was sad. I'm a designer, so I may be biased, but from the grumblings I heard, I'm not the only one. It looked like it was laid out in MS Word, folded and stapled in someone's living room and they didn't even bother to run a filter to omit empty fields like "Spouse" and "Children" if you're unmarried or have no kids. Way to rub it in, Reunion Specialists. This company needs some real competition. At $75-$100 a ticket, the money wasn't well-spent. I wouldn't hire them, Alumni -- find a fellow classmate who has experience organizing these kinds of events. You'd be better off rolling your own reunion.

My husband (Bailey) and I were nervous when we started planning our wedding. We've never planned a…read morelarge event before, and most of our family and friends lived in different states making it hard for them to help us plan our dream wedding. Lacking crucial wedding industry knowledge, and working full-time quickly made us realize we needed help! We met with several wedding planners, who were all great, but once we met Lisa we knew she was the one! Lisa immediately felt like family, someone you could trust, someone who listened and asked all the right questions. She always has your best interest in mind and is always there to remind you that everything will be okay. We selected the "wedding planning assistance" package because we truly needed all the help we could get! I would HIGHLY recommend this package to anyone because wedding planning is truly a marathon and Lisa is your coach during the whole process. She helps you sort out all the details that you don't even realize you need to think about. Right away, she came up with a game plan that prioritized our budget. She recommended vendors who, on our wedding day, delivered top-tier service. She is well-connected within the San Diego wedding industry and is beloved by these vendors, and I understand why. She attended vendor meetings with us and made sure the vendors understood our vision all while remaining cost-conscious. Did I mention she helped us stay within our budget?! Bailey and I frequently communicated with Lisa, asking her all kinds of questions. She responded quickly and offered incredible advice when we were torn between certain decisions. Lisa is so positive, always smiling, and constantly reassures you that your special day will turn out beautiful. AND IT WILL, in large part, due to her execution on the day of. Wedding planning isn't just Lisa's business, it goes deeper than that - it's her passion. During the whole planning process, we felt just how much she cared about making our wedding day special for us. Bailey and I agree that our wedding day was the best day of our lives! Everything flowed so smoothly, she made sure we stuck to the timeline all while ensuring we did not miss special moments with our guests. She is a people person who knows how to execute a timeline and tie all the small details together. We cannot recommend Lisa enough!!

My review for Lisa is soooo long overdue, but I still wanted to let everyone know how WONDERFUL she…read moreis! Lisa was the second coordinator I interviewed and after meeting with her I knew I wanted to go with her based on her experience and ease she carried. My husband and I got married at The Darlington House in La Jolla and she was one of a few that were highly recommended, and it was the best decision ever! I am an extremely organized and scheduled person, so when I met Lisa I was instantly at ease. She was so friendly and so organized that I knew our wedding was in good hands. Lisa was also there for me with answers to any of my questions and a couple weeks before the big day when we met, she had everything laid our perfectly. She really helped bring my visions to life with her attention to detail. She knew exactly the aesthetic and vibe I was going for and really helped tie up any loose ends. The day of our wedding could not have gone more perfect! There wasn't a single thing I would have changed and just so grateful for Lisa and her team to make the whole day run so smoothly. Lisa it was truly a blessing to have worked with you, thank you!!!

We truly cannot say enough incredible things about Molly & Rachel. From the very beginning, they…read morewere thoughtful, decisive, warm, and genuinely invested in bringing our dream wedding to life. They were so much more than wedding planners they became our besties throughout the entire process. They answered every single question we had, big or small, and somehow always made everything feel easy and manageable. Their guidance, expertise, and calm presence made us feel completely taken care of leading up to the wedding. And then came the wedding day... WOW. They executed everything absolutely perfectly. I genuinely cannot express what a lifesaver they were. My husband and I truly got to feel like guests at our own wedding because Molly & Rachel handled EVERYTHING. Every little detail, every moving piece, every unexpected moment, they had it covered before we even knew there was something to worry about. They even helped with our dog, making sure he was picked up on time and taken care of, which meant the world to us. That level of thoughtfulness and attention to detail is something we will never forget. They also connected us with the BEST vendors the best food, music, flowers, bar, and overall vibes. Every recommendation was incredible, and our guests are still talking about how amazing everything was. We completely trusted their judgment, and they never steered us wrong. We don't know what we would have done without them. They didn't just plan our wedding they made the entire experience joyful, stress-free, and unforgettable. We are forever grateful for them and would recommend them to absolutely anyone getting married.

We knew we were in good hands from day one when Molly sent over a 15-page checklist...music to a…read moreType A bride's ears! When we say we had a perfect wedding day, we truly mean it. Every detail was thoughtfully handled, and nothing was overlooked. The level of care and attention they brought to every aspect of the day was incredible. Even the smallest details that mattered deeply to us were executed flawlessly. Throughout the day, we felt completely taken care of. Their calm professionalism allowed us to be fully present and enjoy every moment with our family and friends. Rachel even made a mid-dinner stain on my dress disappear as if it had never happened. And while we know they can't technically control the weather, we're still convinced they found a way to turn an 85% chance of rain into the most beautiful sunny day imaginable. We are endlessly grateful for the care, creativity and heart they brought to our wedding. It was everything we dreamed of and more, and we couldn't have imagined a better team by our side. Some people are meant for days like this, and Molly and Rachel are two of them.

We had such a wonderful experience! Jamie was incredibly enthusiastic, fun, and engaging with the…read moregirls and made the entire spa experience feel so special. My tween daughter and her friends had the best time getting facials, manicures, and pedicures together. It was such a memorable and fun experience for all of them, and we are so grateful to Jamie and her staff for helping make the day extra special! Highly recommend!

Updating my review after we booked Michelle's team with Always Celebrating Events to celebrate our…read moresecond son's first birthday! Just like with our first son's party, Michelle was easily accessible via text and phone throughout the entire planning process. We did a small backdrop, a welcome sign, table/chair rentals, cupcake toppers, and cupcakes and a smash cake through Michelle, and we couldn't be happier with how it all turned out! Michelle was easy to coordinate with, and set up and clean up was a total breeze thanks to Michelle and her team, allowing us to fully enjoy the celebration with our friends and family. Tons of compliments from our guests, too! I highly recommend booking Always Celebrating Events for a memorable and stress-free party.

I have worked with Joey numerous times. This guy knows his stuff!! Life of the party, extremely…read moreknowledgeable about music and very flexible to work with. Would highly recommend! I also found his equipment to be extremely up to date and pretty much brand new;)

From the owner: We are a full service entertainment company! We offer DJ's, Bands, Classic Ensembles, Mood and…read moreDance Lighting, Videography, Photography and Anything Entertaining!

I absolutely loved working with Leah and Bespoke Occasions as the florist for our wedding. From the…read morefirst meeting I had with her I could tell she was just the sweetest, most genuine person. She also knows everything there is about all flowers and plants. And she really listened to what I wanted and sent back a proposal that was perfect. I had absolute confidence in what she would provide for the day of the wedding and it more than exceeded expectations. She is quick to respond to emails and calls and was so great about last minute changes once we knew guest headcount. Since we weren't needing as many table arrangements she suggested adding cake flowers and rosemary sprigs on the napkins which I loved especially once she explained that the meaning of rosemary is remembrance. She is full of great knowledge like that which added special meaning to our wedding day. I highly recommend Leah and Bespoke Occasions as a florist.

There are not enough words to describe what a great experience we had with Leah at Bespoke. She was…read moreour florist and we also appointed her to be the lead designer for our wedding. We communicated our vision to her, showed her the Pinterest board, and she understood exactly what we wanted - which was a modern, woodland fairytale themed wedding - and she was more than up for the challenge! She is so creative and isn't afraid to let her imagination run wild. Not only does she know what will look good, but she also knows how to pull it off! We had so much confidence that she would deliver on the day of the event, but her work exceeded our expectations tremendously as she brought our woodland fairytale to life - transporting our guests to a place of magic that we still can't believe was real. As a side note about Leah, she is one of the sweetest and most supportive people in the wedding business. As a recent bride herself, I felt like she was really there for me. She had some good vendor recommendations for us, and she really went above and beyond in many ways. We cannot recommend Bespoke enough!