I can always count on her to come through with amazing centerpieces for our annual golf event. I…read morejust let her run with it and can rely on a job well done. I never worry and it's one less thing for me to complete for tournament day. She is very prompt and always a pleasure to work with. Great Job!!!

As a wedding sales person and planner being in the business for over 15 years, it came to my time…read morewhere I had to get married myself :-) but wanted to actually step back and enjoy my own event and not having to stress about planning and executing it. So, it was not an easy choice finding someone I could trust with all my micromanaging habits. Well, the day of the event came and that is when I learnt that I had made the perfect decision by hiring Parada & Co. She exceeded every single expectation I had. she was there from the very beginning (before I expected her to be) all the way to the end (Later than we thought she would stick around). She professionally handled everything from A to Z for us. She picked up my wife's last minute decision's rental items for us on the day of the wedding. Perfectly coordinated everything with all vendors, venue, bridal party and everything I could ask. For once in the last 15 years of being in hospitality business, I calmly sat down and enjoyed the event. I do not do reviews often but i definitely recommend Alyssa to anyone whom is looking to have a perfect event and wants to avoid all false and expensive advertising.

All the reviews are TRUE! Type A Soirée is just the absolute best. From their professionalism to…read morepersonable personalities they just know how to plan and execute breath-taking events. Our wedding was everything we could have ever dreamed up and that is hands down thanks to Type A Soirée!

Veronica and her team are absolutely incredible, and I would give them 10/5 stars if I possibly…read morecould!! Veronica helped to create my dream wedding, and there is genuinely nothing I would have changed. She made the entire process as stress free as possible, and included me, my fiancé, and both of our families in the process. Not only is Veronica on top of everything and regularly sending reminders, she was also so kind and personable and made a lot of wedding planning just feel like hanging out with a friend who wanted to make your vision come alive! Our venue had strict rules about things we could bring in (i.e. tablecloths, glassware, etc.), but Veronica fought for those small special details that made our day that much more special. I had a lot of lofty ideas and visions for I how wanted my day to look and Veronica surpassed what I thought was possible!! On the day of the wedding, everything flowed so smoothly, and her team made me and my fiancé feel so calm and so taken care of all day. If there were any issues on the day of, I was unaware because she completely handled everything! She was the architect behind the best day of my life and I am BEYOND grateful!!!

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!!!

I don't think I will ever truly be able to express how much I love Courtney and the After The…read moreEngagement team. I am a former wedding planner and stylist and was lucky enough to work with Courtney during my previous career. So when my fiance, now husband, proposed, and we knew we wanted to get married at Frank Sinatra's Estate in Palm Springs, hiring Courtney was an absolute no-brainer. From day one, Courtney was on it when booking our very sought-after venue on a very popular date, during the busiest part of wedding season. She was our advocate when researching and booking each and every vendor. She was as hands-on or hands-off when we needed her to be. However, she was never shy to give us honest, unfiltered advice about vendors, service, and experience to ensure we found the right vendors for us, our venue, and our vision for the day. Courtney is an absolute badass. She takes no sh!t and will not let anyone take advantage of her or her clients. This is by far one of the most valuable qualities a wedding planner can have, especially in the fast-paced Southern California wedding scene. I had a very specific vision for our day and Courtney got the vision immediately and was able to steer us in the right direction for everything we needed. She understood where we wanted to splurge and where we wanted to be a little frugal on certain items. I knew she understood what we were going for, and always had our backs, even when working behind the scenes. I cannot tell you how freaking organized and thorough she is. As someone who understands wedding planning, she answered my questions and had things planned and ready before I needed to even say or do anything. She has excellent communication with her clients, her team, and all vendors, and I knew everyone had the information and what they needed during planning and the day of the wedding. The entire planning process was epic. However, the day of was f'ing blissful. Courtney, Johnny, and Amanda made sure everything looked perfect, all vendors were on time, and where they needed to be, and everything was on schedule... we even ran early. I honestly did not worry about anything that day. My job was to look beautiful and marry the love of my life, and Courtney ensured that is what happened. I am just in awe of Courtney's skills, the team she has built, and the community of vendors she has lovingly curated. I will never stop talking about what an asset and badass she is. She is not for everyone, which I find to be even more appealing. She knows herself and her clients and has built an amazing brand by being true to herself. Her brand of weddings is in a galaxy of their own, out of this world. If you are looking for a rad, one-of-a-kind, bad b!tch to help you plan an epic, one-of-a-kind wedding day, then Courtney and the After the Engagement team are for you. Do not hesitate to book her. She is 1,000,000% worth it.

We were so fortunate to have Courtney as our wedding planner. When initially looking for a planner,…read moreCourtney stood out because of her cool, modern, non-traditional weddings, but we were also told by our venue (and later several vendors) that she was the best wedding planner to work with. During the planning process Courtney was prompt, detail-oriented, and very direct. This was definitely true during the wedding weekend. Everything went as initially planned, except that the first dance was started at a different time than anticipated. However, this change happened so smoothly that even we forgot it hadn't been planned that way from the start. Multiple guests also told us how amazing our planner was. I have nothing, but positive things to say. Courtney can definitely take charge of an event; she's extremely capable, prompt, direct, and honest. Our wedding SO perfect and way better than I could have imagined it because of Courtney! Alsooo she connected us with the BEST vendors!

Dana and I had met at a coffee shop before the pandemic hit, and you could say we instantly hit it…read moreoff! Not only was she warm and welcoming, but she was genuine and you could tell she really cared. We both shared the same humor, and she understood my vision for my dream wedding. We had planned everything out from florals, dress, venue...etc.. everything went smoothly and we had finalized the whole shebang! Then the pandemic hit, and you can say it was a stressful moment as a bride & planner. I just continued to trust Dana in her expertise and try my best to go with the flow! We ended up planning a smaller elopement because my husband and I did not want to wait. Dana was quick to come up with new ideas, and presented them all to me in a timely fashion. We figured out what came next, and worked together to create a day that I will remember forever. Thank you Dana for not only staying by my side through this really hard year, but also staying inspired while these hard times came and went. I really am so thankful for Dana, and I am glad to have had the opportunity to work with her on making my dream wedding come true. Even if it wasn't what I originally planned due to the pandemic, it still was the best day of my life and the day really came together the way God had intended. THANK YOU DANA!!!

Sam Northway, of Samu Events, is wonderful to work with and creates unique and gorgeous events…read more He uses his experience as a professional florist and a former set designer to make incredible events with beautiful, tasteful arrangements and decor. We worked with Sam for our wedding and it was an awesome experience. We talked colors and flowers and threw ideas off each other and the end result was more than we could have dreamed of. My boutiques were stunning, the centerpieces were brilliant in color and design, the accents throughout the venue transformed a cement rooftop into a wonderland. He is patient, thoughtful, creative and willing to work with any budget.

Where do I even begin... Monica is a master of her craft…read more She made the planning process so easy for me. She was always available to chat if I had questions and always sent me reminders so I never missed anything. We planned a 150 person wedding at home. NOTHING fell through the cracks. She found all of our vendors and made sure pricing and expectations were exactly what we wanted. It was the most beautiful wedding I'd ever been to. She took care of absolutely EVERYTHING. I would give her a 50 star rating if I could. She is the best of the best.

I was the best man in my friend's wedding over the weekend and let me tell you, I wish I could go…read moreback! It was so fantastic that my girlfriend said she wants to hire the same wedding planner... Create Events. Throughout the day the team was on point. Two of the ladies checked on us before photos began. They also got us on the limo bus to where the ceremony was being held and made sure the bridal party was very well taken care of. Meanwhile one of the coordinators stayed with the bride and groom to do their photos and make sure everything went according to plan. When we arrived at the Thursday Club (ceremony location) there were two coordinators taking care of all the setup. It looked amazing and when the bride walked into the ceremony site she actually cried and said, "Oh my God! It's so beautiful!" I know this was something she and the groom were worried about because at the rehearsal they mentioned that they wanted all the red draping covered in white. Both the bride and groom were so happy to see how it turned out! I really thought Monica and her team couldn't out do the ceremony but then we got to the reception and wow! BEST PARTY EVER! The reception area was really decked out! They had a sushi station (which I ate a lot of), an Italian station and a meat carving station. All the food was awesome, the setup of everything looked great and the timing was perfect. We did our entrance, had dinner and got the party started. The bride and groom were so happy with everything. I don't think I've ever heard so many people say, "What an amazing wedding!" "Best wedding ever!" etc. Honestly, when I get married I'm hiring this team. They could pull off anything you want and my wife is going to be stoked. A happy wife means a happy life.

Dixon Wedding (June 22, 2019)…read more Just over a year ago, we had run in to a snag in planning our daughter's wedding in trying to find a venue in San Diego. I called the Holiday Inn Bayside and talked with Lindsey. On our first visit out to California, my wife and I met with Lindsey and from the start, we were very impressed with her knowledge on planning weddings. I had told her our situation of living in Maryland and trying to plan this wedding in San Diego. At that time, she offered up her assistance. We accepted, not knowing what to expect but not having many options. With that decision, that day became the most perfect beautiful stress free day that we had had in a long time. From that point forward, everything went as smooth as could be...and really, even better than that. Lindsey worked with us and helped plan everything. From our first meeting, she recommended everything from options for the DJ, cleaners to steam the wedding gown and everything in between. For the reception, Lindsey guided us in making the best choices in the set-up of the venue, provided ideas and options from table linens to chair sashes and she personally made wood trivets for our flower center pieces and candel votives. We had some decorations and flowers delivered to the reception area and Lindsey used her creativity to create a beautiful setting that our daughter could only have imagined. Lindsey had truly listened to our daughters plans and ideas and made her vision a reality! During the entire reception, the food and beverage options she suggested were perfect for the number of guests we had. Lindsey kept the entire event on schedule from the moment the Bride and Groom entered to the very last dance. Everything was timed out perfect and nothing was missed. At one point some uninvited guests tried to enter our party and she quietly and discreetly escorted them away. Lindsey made sure the Bride and Groom and their parents had nothing to worry about for the entire evening. She also made sure the their cups of the signature drinks, which was suggested by Lindsey, were kept filled and even worked with our daughter to help her bustle her dress. We had never planned a wedding before and like all parents of the Bride, wanted our daughter's wedding to be perfect. Lindsey made that happen. There are so many details, options and choices that need to be made when planning a wedding and Lindsey is that person you want to help you prepare and succeed in making your event even more special than you would ever imagine. Lindsey will go above and beyond to make that happen. We HIGHLY recommend Lindsey to plan your special day! Joe and Cindy Hemingway

I highly recommend Lindsey Megan Events! Lindsey was so organized and professional, I could not…read morehave asked for a better planner. After our first meeting she completely understood my vision and was so helpful in every step of the process. I really had no idea what I was doing so her recommendations and advice were so valuable. I really appreciated how organized she was, she made the planning leading up to the wedding and the day of so easy. She had everything handled down to the minute so I did not have to stress about anything the day of. She even sowed my dress during cocktail hour when my husband ripped a hole in it! I received so many compliments about how smoothly everything went and how well Lindsey had run the day. If you're looking for someone who knows what they're doing and is a full service wedding planner than Lindsey is the planner for you