My daughter hired Ari as her 'day of' coordinator and she couldn't have made a better choice! Ari and her team were top notch when it came to organization, planning and follow thru for the rehearsal and the wedding day. They were both professional and friendly, handling everything with ease (well, it looked like it was handled with ease, but I'm sure it was hard work!) I enjoyed talking with them during the evening and they made sure everything was ready for us to take with us at the end of the night. Thank you, Ari and Pristine! I don't have any more daughters, but I would recommend you to everyone I know!

We can’t even put into words how positive our experience with Ari was from start to finish. She has the biggest heart and made us feel so cared for from day one. Ari truly understood our vision and executed it flawlessly, making our day feel effortless and magical. So many of our guests came up to us during and after the wedding to tell us how amazing she is! We wholeheartedly recommend Ari to anyone getting married in the area—she’s simply the best!

Ari was absolutely amazing! We hired her as our Day-of Coordinator, and she went above and beyond in every way. From our in-person meeting to Zoom calls, phone calls, and countless emails, she dedicated so much time and care to making sure everything was perfect. On the wedding day, she was incredible—taking charge of vendors, keeping everything on track, and guiding us step by step with such kindness and professionalism. We are so grateful to have had her as part of our special day. Thank you, Ari! ❤️

Let me start by saying: I could write a book about Events by Ari! This is hands-down the best full-service event planning company I’ve ever worked with. In fact, they were so incredible, we hired them for two back-to-back events.

I live in Michigan and was planning my brother’s 60th birthday celebration at Coasterra in San Diego, CA. Having never been to San Diego, I quickly realized I needed help navigating the local event scene. That’s when I found Events by Ari, and I’m so thankful I did.

From the very first email, Ariana had my full attention. She was warm, professional, and incredibly thorough—answering questions I hadn’t even thought to ask. Her pricing was also extremely reasonable, especially compared to others I contacted who offered fewer services at triple the cost.

Throughout the planning process, Ariana was a dream to work with. She connected me with top-tier vendors, ensured I was 1000% comfortable with every decision, and brought our vision to life with care and precision. When a vendor issue arose, she was already on it before I could finish texting her. That level of attentiveness made me feel like I was her only client.

Even my skeptical brother was blown away. After the event, he told her she’s a “SUPERSTAR!”—and he meant it.

Ariana didn’t just plan our event—she became part of our family. We were so impressed, we hired her again for a picnic the very next day. She truly lives up to her promise of being your consultant, friend, and detail-keeper. At one point, she saw me helping the photographer and gently stepped in so I could enjoy the moment. That meant the world to me.

When the events were over, I genuinely cried. It felt like saying goodbye to a dear friend.

If you’re considering hiring Events by Ari—do it. It will be the best decision you make for your special day.

My husband and I got married in April and hired Events by Ari for coordination. Ari was amazing!! She was very communicative, positive, and organized. Her expertise in planning and experience was evident from the start. Every concern or question we had, she responded promptly. She is easy to contact via email, text or phone.
The month of, she helped us navigate many hurdles that came up; i.e. our venue coordinator quitting and finding a DJ. She provided resources and advice to make sure everything went smoothly. The wedding day, my husband and I did not experience any stress as Ari took care of it all. She set up and torn down everything for the event. She helped us stay on track with our timeline and ensured everything was in place for a smooth day. Ari was a huge part of why our wedding truly was an incredible day! We would hire Ari again for any event as she and her team are phenomenal!

I truly appreciate everything you did to make our wedding day seamless, stress-free, fun, and unforgettable. As soon as the celebration ended, my husband and I both agreed that we would have spent every dollar in our bank account for a day that incredible!!! I couldn’t have brought my dream vision to life without you and your amazing team. You were always just a text away whenever I had uncertainties, truly acting as my right-hand girl. I felt so supported, acknowledged, and reassured throughout the entire process. Any stress I had, you immediately alleviated. Your organization was top-notch, and you fully embraced my vision, going above and beyond in every aspect. You were also fantastic at working within our budget, offering alternatives that stayed true to my vision while being mindful of costs. You sourced amazing vendors and guided us through the many decisions we faced along the way! On the day of the wedding, I was able to relax and soak in every moment, focusing only on marrying my best friend. Every moment was so magical. Not a single hiccup happened (that I knew of) making it so special. Even on our honeymoon, my husband and I looked at each other and said, "It’s so sad we won’t get to talk to Ari all the time anymore..." We both miss you already! If I had to sum up Ari in one phrase, it would be "On it!" She never complicated anything; she just made it happen. I would recommend Ari to every single bride and groom!
Thank you again, Ari!

Ari was truly the single best investment we could have made for our wedding. She has become a true friend to us and we adore her and her team. Ari is INCREDIBLE. From day 1 she made us feel like our wedding was her #1 priority. She was extremely kind to us, our families and friends, and made us feel so taken care of. She accompanied us to our venue planning meeting and ran our rehearsal at the venue, two things she absolutely did not have to do. Ari was so on top of it from day 1. She shared helpful documents and planning materials with us. She made our entire day-of timeline and shared it with all of our vendors. She shared contact details with every vendor so it was easy for everyone involved to be aware of each other. She is incredibly detailed, organized, sharp, and efficient. But she’s also so sweet and just lovely! On the day of our wedding anytime I went up to her to ask if something had been taken care of she would just say “yes relax we are on it!”. I kept looking around throughout the day and asking myself “how is everything going so perfectly!?” The answer? ARI!!! Do not hesitate to book her as your planner or day of coordinator. Her entire team was also amazing and so sweet throughout the day. Ari is exceptional at her job and will make your wedding day the best ever.

I only have 3500 characters to write all the amazing things about Ari and her team. I can begin with the first time I spoke with her. After our first phone call, I felt so excited to start my planning journey. Her happiness and delightful personality is infectious!! During such a stressful time, it was everything I needed to stay sane. She gave me the confidence our wedding day would be fantastic and I was always elated after speaking with her.
We met up a few months before our big day at our venue and walked through. Boy, did Ari make us feel incredibly special! She made us feel wonderful! She helped us envision the space and provided us with some expert feedback!
Ari and her assistant had everything under control! They paid a sweet visit to my room the morning of the wedding with treats, making us feel EXTRA special!
The day of the wedding and for weeks I've been receiving so many compliments about how wonderful my vendors were, specifically Ari and her team! We gave them a challenging task of setting up all of our decor. They knocked it out of the park! Everything was set up so perfectly. Ari's assistant followed me through the ceremony to make sure my dress was laid perfectly and my hair was intact. They had the timeline down and gave me updates throughout the night. Everything flowed so well! I mentioned to them, I'd like to be treated as a guest at my wedding and they delivered! It was an amazing day and we have them to thank for it!
Ari, you were the best decision we made! I had no clue what I was getting myself into when I began my wedding journey. I knew from our first phone call that you were going to be a light. I found a calm presence from you. It was always a joy to pick up the phone and get to speak with you. Going to miss that! I'm happy I found you and I'll never forget how you made us feel on our special day! You're such a wonderful soul. Take care & besos!!

I got married on 6/1/2024. I never thought that in my lifetime I would ever utter the words “the best day of my life!”

This is with the support and care of Ariana Rodriguez of “Events by Ari” and her fabulous team!

Ari is a beautiful and talented soul! She was incredibly professional, attentive to our wedding needs, detail-oriented, organized, and very understanding the entire six months that we worked together on my wedding!

I am so blessed that I had the opportunity for her to coordinate our wedding!

Her assistant for that day, Katie was also phenomenal and supportive the entire time! They both worked very hard to ensure that the wedding flowed smoothly for my husband and I!

I felt so at ease knowing that Ari was in charge! With her wealth of experience, she was the best advocate for us throughout the entire planning process!

We cannot express how much love and appreciation we have for Events by Ari for making our wedding day a real life fairy tale event!

I don’t think there are enough words in the dictionary to describe the service Ariana provided me and my husband throughout our wedding planning process. We went with her partial planning package and it was the best decision ever! When I contacted Ari, I had some of the big things already planned out but really struggled on the little, minute, details around decor, coordination, timelines and vendor management. Oftentimes I struggle with being indecisive and Ari’s expertise just knew what to do in every single scenario. She knew my budget and understood what was important to me and what wasn’t. She was my sounding board in a world of chaos and felt like a true friend throughout the process. We had a lot of laughs and throughout my uncertainty, she always helped me make the best decision and always kept the focus on me and my husband. We received so many compliments at our wedding where people said it was the best wedding they ever been to from coordination, schedules and decor - and absolutely none of it could have happened without her and her team. On the day of my wedding I was a nervous wreck but Ariana calmed my nerves and took care of everything. I would trust her with my life!!! She was simply the best and if I ever get married again (hopefully not lol) or have another big event to plan, I will 100% use Events By Ari!