Fernando was a joy to work with. He was able to accommodate our busy schedule with no problems…read more Quick turn around time and a sneak peek within hours of our session. The pictures are stunning! I can't wait to share them with family and friends.

I can't say enough good things about Michel B Events. In the beginning of the planning process I…read morewas not convinced that I needed a coordinator but now, I realize that EVERY bride should have a planner no matter what size or budget you have so you can enjoy your Big Day. I hired Michel to be my day of coordinator and from the moment I spoke with her on the phone for the first time, we immediately clicked and I knew we would be a great team to put my wedding vision to life. Michel went well above and beyond what I hired her for and exceeded my expectations. I'm extremely organized and thought I had everything covered but she thought of things that I never would have due to her extensive experience in the events industry and meticulous attention to detail. We were in constant contact with phone calls and emails for months leading up to the event. She had everything so well planned that I did not need to worry about a thing leading up to the wedding and on the day of the wedding I was completely stress-free thanks to her and her assistant, which is truly priceless. Michel is one of the best professionals I've ever worked with and I am recommending her to all my closest friends and family! Not only is she a great event planner but also she is a fun and outgoing person to work with whom by the end of the process felt like a friend. I heard from many vendors and guests how much they enjoyed working with her.

There's a good chance Michel actually knows magic. I believe this to be true because it's…read moreunbelievable that just she took care of our wedding plans/design all by herself. I've never had to plan such an important event and I'm glad we gave that opportunity to Michel for these reasons: - GREAT communication. She always stayed on top of details and managed our vendors very well. There were no issues during our wedding (December 2013) - Her confident and practical attitude. Giving up freedom is really a challenge and we trusted her with many tasks we weren't around to review. She showed up to our first meeting and drew out ideas in her mind immediately as if she had already worked with the venue (she hadn't!). The wedding location was remote for both of us, but she still managed to scope out all the events like it was next door. - All her input was constructive. It never felt like we were compromising our vision of a perfect wedding for US and everything she suggested only embellished/refined our ideas. - She recognized it was OUR day. It's easy to get caught up in the mentality of every effort for the sake of entertaining guests. It's sad and frustrating, but Michel assured us that our wedding would a very special day for US and it was!

I just wanna say best photography experience hands down!…read more I had 2 photo sessions with Best side photo and design and both times I was not disappointed. He was very patient with us to make sure we got the shots we wanted. I had my pictures ready in no time and he was always in communication with me as to when my photos would be ready. The photos were PERFECT!! Exactly what I had wanted. I will definitely be booking again for another photo shoot.

*** I highly recommend YBS Photography and design!!!!Sal was the photographer I used for my wedding…read moreday and he did an AMAZING job! He was professional and has a good eye and knows what looks good! I could not be any happier with the way my pictures came out!!

We worked with Jocelyn and Spencer for an engagement shoot and our wedding photos. They were super…read moreorganized throughout the whole process, from making a detailed timeline of the day, all of the "must have" shots, to processing the photos. I am a very particular and organized person, and felt that I could completely trust Jocelyn and Spencer with their process. They also took time to scope out the locations we picked and also looked at inspo photos that we sent to capture some of the feelings and moods that we were going for. It was just the right balance of making sure they reflected our input, without losing their own creative eye. Our entire wedding was outdoors, so between the hard afternoon sun and dim evening, capturing it required a high degree of technical competence. Everything came out just the way we wanted it to - beautiful, natural, artistic. We wouldn't hesitate to work with them again for other events!

We had an amazing experience with Jocelyn & Spencer. They were very knowledgeable and professional,…read moreand on top of that they couldn't have been kinder. We loved working with them and highly recommend their services!

I can't say enough wonderful things about these two ladies. They are fun, they are easy going…read moreconversationally, but also so organized and efficient in their work. We requested several specific family photos and these two nailed all of them and then gave suggestions for additional photos all along the way. Then we got our wedding video and WOW. They condensed our day-long event into 10 minutes of all of the best moments. I love that they included both of our vows, some of the speeches, our first dance, and included shots of every single guest. I appreciate how festive all of their communication has been. They have been upbeat and enthusiastic throughout the THREE YEARS it took to make our wedding day happen. Thank you Maddy & Felicia SO MUCH!

We can't say enough great things about Maddy and Felicia. We loved their energy from the minute we…read moreZoomed with them, and their beautiful work -- showcased across their social media and website -- speaks for itself. My now-husband and I hired them to film our wedding video. Months before the big day, they drove to LA to get to know us and shoot an engagement video. It ended up being extra special because we were able to put the video on display at our venue for wedding night itself. In the month ahead of the wedding itself, they also had us fill out a form and did a follow-up call so they knew what to expect / what vibe we were hoping to go for. They were extremely professional but also very fun fun, and made us feel at ease as they shot the wedding. Fast forward to after the wedding, they quickly sent the most stunning teaser video that hd us crying that the wedding was over and reliving the fun all over again. We can't wait to see our feature film and the 8 MM film, and are telling everyone we know getting married in CA area to book these two ASAP.

We had Paint by Kate for my daughter's 4th birthday party, and Lissa was absolutely amazing! She…read moredid the most beautiful face paintings and was so wonderful with all the kids. Every single child loved it -- it was hands down the biggest hit of the party! Her designs were stunning, and she worked quickly even with a line of excited kids waiting their turn. I highly recommend Paint by Kate for any event -- truly a fantastic experience from start to finish!

Parties and Paint by Kate went above and beyond for my daughters 5th birthday party. The ice…read moreprincess was ever so magical and I loved that they were engaging and brought so many crafts/games to do! I would highly recommend if anyone is looking to add a bit of magic to your party!

We had an absolutely incredible experience working with White Sage. From our very first meeting…read morewith our planner, Jen, we knew we were in the best possible hands. Her calm, grounded energy, professionalism, and thoughtful organization immediately put us at ease. Throughout the planning process, Jen was consistently responsive, thorough, and proactive. The regular check-ins helped us feel prepared at every stage, and we always ended our calls feeling reassured, excited, and more confident about the journey ahead. As the wedding weekend approached, we were blown away by how seamlessly everything came together. Jen, Brooke, and Megan were an absolute dream team. They took care of every detail--from large vendor coordination and rental setup to the smallest personal touches that made the weekend feel uniquely ours. We were especially impressed when unexpected weather forced a last-minute dinner location change. The White Sage team handled it flawlessly, and the transition was so smooth that our guests had no idea it hadn't been part of the original plan. Jen's attention to detail, calm presence, and ability to stay composed under pressure truly set her apart. We not only felt supported by her expertise but genuinely enjoyed every conversation we had with her. We'll actually miss our planning calls--she made the process feel collaborative, grounded, and even fun. Thanks to White Sage, we were able to fully relax and be present the entire weekend, knowing that everything was being expertly handled. So many of our guests told us it was the best wedding they'd ever attended--and we agree! We cannot recommend White Sage highly enough. If you're looking for a team that will not only bring your vision to life but make the experience enjoyable and stress-free, this is it.

Brooke, Arden and the entire White Sage team were INCREDIBLE while we planned and then re-planned…read moreour wedding twice throughout the pandemic. Brooke was so responsive, knowledgeable, kind and worked so hard to help our vision come to life. Our big day was so magical, due in large part to Brooke and her team's hard work. Wish we could do it all over again! Hailey & Brian, Millwick, Nov. 14, 2021

Tonya orchestrated our daughter Lindsey 's wedding at our home, Casa Medio. It was exceptional. I…read moreheartily recommend her.

Tonya is the consummate professional and the wedding planner you want for your big day. From the…read moreinitial consult to after the wedding, I found Tonya and her team at Soigne Productions to be top notch, high-quality, reliable, warm, and supportive. I found her on Yelp after doing extensive searching, and after interviewing a few wedding planners. From the get-go, Tonya was flexible, extremely organized, dependable, proactive, and very familiar with the wedding venues and vendors available in Santa Barbara County. She allowed me to be as hands-on as I wanted, while providing solid advice and providing support whenever I asked. Besides supporting me with logistics, she has a great eye for style, and I took her recommendations several times for items such as floral arrangements, cake design, etc. I was aiming for a wedding that was minimalistic, romantic, with some handmade items, and uniquely us, and Tonya helped us deliver that. She listened carefully to our vision and helped us execute it seamlessly. If there were any gaps in my vision, Tonya filled them in even better than I could have. When my mom wanted to meet my wedding planner, Tonya was gracious enough to set up a meeting with her to make sure my mom felt confident about the wedding planning. It was great having her create a detailing timeline for the bridal party and the vendors, and running through the wedding rehearsal the day before - it saved me from having so much work! On the day of, we hit a few snafus, from late-arriving wedding guests, to almost going over the time we had set for the trolley, but Tonya handled everything calmly and supportively, and knew exactly what to do. She let us enjoy our big day while she took care of all the little details and logistics (all the small things, like paying the restaurant tab at the end of the night, add up but we didn't notice because she was by our side). It was great having someone we trusted look after us and our guests the day of. Because of Tonya and her team, our guests loved our wedding and we were able to enjoy all the little moments of our big day! I'd highly recommend her for your wedding as well. Some of my favorite guest quotes (that were made possible because we had Tonya): "The wedding was so much fun." "Your wedding is the one I wished I had. I'm jealous." "The wedding was perfect; I don't think anything even went wrong!" "This wedding is so you guys. It's so you!" "It's the best wedding I've attended this year. My favorite!"