I don't even know how to adequately start this review because I have so many amazing things to say about PTC and Karla. When Allie emailed me to let me know Karla was going to be my DOC for my wedding at Ebell Long Beach, she said "Karla is experienced at your venue, organized and sweet and going to be your new best friend :)" and she was 100% right! She was assertive without being aggressive, which is exactly what you want in a DOC!!

From the moment we met, I immediately got such a good vibe from Karla and felt so at ease - she was on top of everything, kind, and funny. After our first meeting, she sent over a full Google drive of resources and spreadsheets/documents to stay organized. I am a bit of a control freak/Type A person, but literally had no issue handing the wedding planning reins to Karla because I trusted her completely.

Karla once told me that the couple is the biggest priority during a wedding, and her actions showed that. She always, always, always advocated for what I wanted, what I deserved, and continually checked in with me to see how I was feeling leading up to the big day (and even after!). She communicated the timeline and pertinent details to our vendors well in advance and was such a godsend in making sure everything ran smoothly. Furthermore, she set up all the decor beautifully and packaged everything at the end of the night, including details she thought we would want as a keepsake like our special cocktail napkins and newspaper programs. Kim, Karla's assistant that night, was also so sweet and helpful!

My parents, now-husband, and I were so impressed with how she went above and beyond for us. Any bride/groom assigned to Karla is so incredibly lucky to have her as their DOC, advocate, and friend! We adore you, Karla!!!

Where do I even begin - I am obsessed with this company, these women, and my #1, KARLA!!! Pop the Champagne is an incredible company! I had an absolute dream experience with them. My wedding venue required that we hired a month of planner, and I'm SO glad they did. PTC was on a list of recommended coordinators and they stood out far beyond the rest. I was sold immediately on their well rounded, boss biash vibe. Many of the others on the list (while I'm sure are very talented) had a stuffy air about them that just wasn't me. PTC is also extremely fair in their pricing, which is a rarity in the wedding industry! They have your back and are transparent from day 1.

At first, being a budget savvy queen, I wondered if this was a superfluous extra. But since I was required, I went with it. My GOD, was I wrong! Everyone - and I truly mean everyone - getting married needs a Karla. I'm an organized, type A planner, but I didn't know the ins and outs the way these pros do. By the time I was a couple months away from the wedding - I had admittedly lost my marbles. The stress mounts, family starts going crazy, vendors throw you curveballs, and Karla was there to save the day when I needed it most. She was there checking in not just with tangible tasks, but emotionally as well. She is organized, hilarious, assertive, caring, and someone you can put your complete trust into. 

From the beginning, Allie was there checking in and sending docs - timelines, recommended vendors, etc. VERY helpful info off the bat. I hired one of their recommended HMU vendors (Face it Sugar) and couldn't have been happier. I felt good throughout the majority of the process, but by the time Karla got to me, I needed her so badly! I got covid 3 weeks before my wedding, and she got a bunch of tasks done for me as I got better. I was stressed about saved seating signs, and she took the wheel. Most importantly, I was dealing with a *caterer who shall not be named.* They had been challenging to deal with through the whole wedding process and threw one final nightmare at us very close to the big day. Karla went out of her way to stand up for me and make sure I wasn't overcharged or disrespected. That's her character - she stands up for what is right and fair, even if it's not convenient for her. I couldn't have been more grateful for her support. By my wedding week, anytime a vendor emailed me instead of her, Karla swatted them away from me, like a protective angel. Karla was THE reason I was able to relax and enjoy my wedding day. She picked up my remaining decor and had a handle on absolutely everything, no one came to me first to bother me about nonsense. Our venue had a pretty tight timeline, and she made sure we organized the evening exactly how I wanted. The day is (let's be real - very expensive) and goes by SO fast. Being able to be present and enjoy every moment is so pivotal. Plus, you leave with incredible memories with gals you will forever admire! Right before walking down the aisle, she blasted Unwritten and made me and my best friend/officiant loosen up. It was the sweetest, best thing I didn't know I needed in that moment. We got video of it and I'll cherish it forever! This is the longest review of my life, all of this rambling to say, HIRE THEM! You will be so incredibly thankful you did! They are experts, mind readers, and bosses beyond anything I've ever experienced. THANK YOU!!!

Huge THANK YOU to the Pop the Champagne team (and especially Allie!) for everything, truly! Allie kept us on track, managed the day-of schedule perfectly, and was an incredible resource throughout the planning process and in particular, the weeks leading up to the big day. Having Allie on our side and just an email away made us confident that everything would go off perfectly and that we didn't need to stress at all. I don't have enough kind words to say about Allie and the immense support she provided throughout the process. Her wealth of experience and knowledge of how to handle all kinds of crazy situations made our wedding day incredibly special, smooth, and low-stress. Pop the Champagne is the best money you will spend on your big day!