Agape Planning and Design Reviews
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Phoebe Sent on 11/08/2024Look No Further!
Julie and the team at Agape Planning are truly exceptional! From the very beginning, Julie was an absolute dream to work with. She took the time to understand our vision and turned it into a reality that was even better than we could have imagined. Her attention to detail, creativity, and professionalism made the entire planning process a breeze.
Julie went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our wedding day was flawless. From coordinating with vendors to managing the timeline, she handled everything with grace and ease, allowing us to fully enjoy our special day without a single worry. Her warm and caring personality made us feel like we were working with a close friend who truly had our best interests at heart.
If you're looking for a wedding planner who is organized, passionate, and genuinely invested in making your day unforgettable, look no further than Julie at Agape Planning. We are forever grateful for her hard work and dedication in making our wedding day absolutely perfect. Thank you, Julie, for making our dream wedding come true!
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Dana Sent on 11/04/2024Agape Planning & Design - Amazing!
We give Agape Planning & Design a 10/10! They were incredible to work with, so responsive, and so very detailed. Our planner Julie Jacobs was the best! She made us feel so comfortable asking all of our silly questions and she gave us the best suggestions too. She made our whole wedding day run so smoothly and she made everything so easy on us. We still talk about how we could not have done it without her. I would highly recommend both Julie and Agape planning if you are shopping for a planner. They helped make our dream wedding come true! -
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Katie Sent on 10/24/2024Coordinator Julie was a star on our big day!
Firstly, if you think you don't need a planner or coordinator for your wedding — you do!!
We went with Agape after a recommendation from my sister in law, and chose their coordination package since I felt comfortable doing my own design work and sourcing my own vendors. Value for money was very comparable to other OC planners. I did get recommendations on some vendors like DJ, florist from Agape, but transparently those weren't mind-blowingly helpful and I ended up doing lots of my own research anyway.
Julie from Agape attended our tasting and was very knowledgable, but really stepped in about 1.5 months out to help us get the final things planned. The real value you are paying for with this service is day/of or the weekend/of. On our wedding day, everything seemed to go amazingly smoothly! Although, as the days have gone on I heard little stories about small things or mixups and how well Julie and her team handled them. It FELT seamless — and thats what made me realize that Agape and Julie's job aren't about having all weddings go exactly perfectly, but handling the small stuff to make it all seem perfect for you, the couple. And boy did they accomplish that! Their attention to detail, kindness, and organization were incredible, and I had many compliments from our wedding party and how good they were. We couldn’t have done it without Agape!
Thank you Julie and your team from the bottom of our hearts — we loved working with you and it was the best day of our lives thanks to your work behind the scenes. -
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Abigail Sent on 10/24/2024So amazing
I am so grateful for Agape Planning and to Julie and her team for making our day the most special day I could have ever imagined. They were so responsive, professional and accommodating from the moment we met all the way through to the end of the wedding. We found Agape Planning as they were a preferred vendor with my venue, and we went with their day of coordination and design coordination package. I was definitely extremely stressed planning everything leading up to wedding but every meeting I had with Julie eased my stress more and more each time we met. She made sure that I had everything ready by our rehearsal which made the wedding day stress-free. Our wedding was so magical and the night ran so smoothly thanks to her and her team. I would highly recommend Agape Planning. They were amazing! -
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Laura Sent on 09/15/2024First Class Wedding Coordinator
Thanks to Agape planning, our daughter’s wedding of 175 guests ran smoothly and without a hitch! We are so very grateful to the entire team for making the day such a magical day! Working with the team was an enjoyable experience as they are truly a team who all play a vital role in the execution of the wedding! Ashley the owner is very involved in fine tuning the timeline and even helped us with our reception diagram coming up with a create and functional plan that achieved the feel we wanted! Our planner, Caroline, was responsive, kind and was in complete control of the details before and during the wedding day. I highly recommend their services! -
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Celine Sent on 01/21/2024Great Experience!
Our wedding went flawlessly thanks to Agape! Couldn't have asked for more. -
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Lily Sent on 09/26/2023It was great. Elise was wonderful.
I’m experience was really great. Elise was wonderful and paid attention to detail. -
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Adrienne Sent on 12/11/2022The best wedding planning team in Southern California!
Agape Planning was truly a phenomenal wedding planning and design team. We worked directly with Ashley as our lead planner and designer, and she exceeded expectations. She and her team were incredibly professional, organized, enthusiastic and very supportive of our vision. My husband is South Indian, and tasked Ashley and team to organize our Sangeet, Baarat, Hindu Ceremony and traditional western ceremony. We had a very jam packed schedule, but the weekend was seamless! She connected us with amazing wedding vendors that helped bring the weekend to life. We had complete trust in Ashley and her team, and they helped make what is typically a stressful process, very enjoyable. We're forever grateful that we connected with Agape planning, and entrusted them with bringing our dream fusion wedding to life! It was a weekend for the books, and we can't recommend working with them enough! -
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Tristen Sent on 08/12/2022Incredible
Such excellent service! Not only during the year and planning throughout, the day of the wedding I didn’t expect to have an assistant helping me with everything I needed to do! Hands down, amazing! -
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Sylvia Sent on 01/03/2022Best wedding planning team we could ever ask for!
My husband David and I worked with Ashley Powell and her team for almost two years during the craziness of planning (and re-planning) a wedding during the pandemic. What started as one event in November 2020 turned into a 2-year journey to pull off a multi-day wedding weekend extravaganza in July 2021.
Ashley helped us overcome all the cancellations, vendor and venue changes, and unexpected challenges while handling it all with grace, positivity, and professionalism. We are so grateful for her help and could not have done it without her. Our wedding ended up being more beautiful and unforgettable than our original Plan A could have ever been. Our guests raved about the decor, flowers, live band, and entire wedding ambiance for months, and we have Ashley and the Agape team to thank for that. We could not recommend Agape Planning highly enough. Thank you!! -
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Tiffany Sent on 08/29/2021Ashley & her team were amazing !
Ashley and her team were outstanding in leading us through the planning process for our wedding. We had a lot of stops and starts due to the pandemic but Ashley was always available to answer our questions when they came up. Her team's attention to detail and communication was first rate and we really appreciate everything they did to make our wedding day stress-free and so memorable. We highly recommend Ashley and her team.
Thanks so much!
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Emily Sent on 08/20/2021Mrs. Ashley Powell
Ashley is the most caring, understanding, supportive, creative, amazing woman I never knew I needed while planning my wedding! She was the most amazing event and wedding planner I could have ever asked for! The dah ran smoothly, it was absolutely perfect!!! -
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Lauren Sent on 10/06/2020Ashely made my destination wedding dreams come true!!
Ashley and her team at Agape Planning are here to save the day, because let me tell you: before the flowers, before the DJ, heck, even before your venue, you NEED to hire a wedding coordinator! Not only do most legitimate venues these days require a professional wedding coordinator (and no, not your great aunt Karen who throws parties at her house and has helped setup for ONE wedding), but when you’re in the thralls of dealing with crazy family drama, have to answer confusing questions about your reception layout, and don’t know whether to do your first dance before or after speeches, you’re going to want to rely on your coordinator for their expertise.
When it comes to pulling off a flawless event, nobody does it better (and with such a positive, beautiful spirit) than Ashley. As a former wedding industry professional, I had worked side by side with her on elaborate weddings and was always so impressed by her ability to handle absolutely any difficult task, all with a smile on her face, and within the same breath, direct to a team of vendors like the captain of a ship. Just watching her work, I knew she would be the perfect wedding planner for me: as sweet as can be, but direct and decisive. Needless to say, I was thrilled when she agreed to take on my destination wedding! (Need a boat to get there? Check. No cars? Check. THREE locations for one wedding day? Check.)
From our very first meeting, she made my fiancé and I feel so at ease with the planning process, while giving us a clear breakdown of our to-dos and responsibilities. (Her checklist was SUCH a godsend to keep me on task over the following months!) Leading up to the wedding, she dedicated time to go over all the minute details, making sure we were completely organized with our contracts, and pulled together a dream timeline that accounted for every minute of the day. (Her assistant Amee was such a blessing with all the emails we shared back and forth!!) Absolutely nothing slipped through the cracks, which was such a huge relief.
On the day of the wedding, Ashley and her assistants were ON IT! These ladies were such a positive force throughout the entire day, keeping things light and fun while also making sure we adhered to the schedule! (In my past wedding planning life, I always likened bridal parties to a basket of puppies - trying to keep everyone together and focused is nearly impossible and my bridal party was no different. Luckily, this didn’t phase Ashley or her team one bit!) The entire day went off without a hitch, and I even had guests coming up to me after the ceremony and during the reception commenting on how professional and organized the Agape team was!
Without a doubt, investing in a professional planner is the best decision you can make when starting your wedding planning journey. You might feel like DIY is your thing at the outset of planning, but trust me (a wedding professional) there’s nothing you’ll want more than to leave the nitty gritty details to someone else so you can ENJOY your big day. Ashley and her team at Agape make sure there is no stone left unturned when it comes to planning, leaving you to be fully present for one of the most important days of your life with zero stress! -
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Allison Sent on 10/06/2020Ashley made the wedding planning process easy and fun!
Working with Ashley and the rest of the team at Agape was the best decision. Everyone was friendly and easy to work with. Covid hit right in the middle of our planning and Ashley somehow managed to keep the process fun and made me feel less stressed. She brought my vision life better than I could have hoped from her team designing our invitations to the reception decor, all while making the wedding covid friendly. She also had a bridal concierge for the day of which was a life saver while I was running around. Overall, i'd highly recommend Agape for anyone planning a wedding or event. Ashley was so sweet and easy going and i'm sure we'll stay in touch! -
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Sandra Sent on 01/12/2020Fantastic!
Ashley and her team were amazing from start to finish! The wedding was a true Fairy Tale. Ashley made it so that we could actually be in the moment and enjoy the wedding and not worry about anything. I would highly recommend her to anyone. -
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Erica Sent on 08/05/2019Look no further!
One of the BEST decisions we made in planning our Wedding, was hiring Agape Planning & Design!
I've heard from many people over the years that when they hire "coordinators" that the couple ended up doing most of the work. I expressed this concern to Ashley when we first met. She explained the differences between a Coordinator and a Planner. Ashley and her team lived up to every detail of a Planning & Design company.
All questions/suggestions/planning were done in advance of our day so that we had nothing to think about but each other. I have a very organized sister in law who also commented that she was impressed by the amount of questions/details which were asked in advance. This truly made for a seamless day.
Ashley's Design skills are off the chart! She is very professional with her presentation of ideas and always confirms her understanding of your requests. Our dance floor, linens, flowers...everything, tied together so beautifully. We felt like our Wedding & Reception were from a magazine. Once we have photos, I will be happy to post!
I also highly recommend their Personal Concierge service on the day of. I had Carolina. Carolina was friendly, calm under all the craziness of bridesmaids, hair, make up, photography, family coming in and out, groomsmen's whereabouts :), getting here, getting there. She supported me in each step of the process. I did not have to worry about moving my belongings or being on time for photos. Carolina kept me hydrated and fed. She was always around, but I never felt her hovering. When we came back to our room after all of the festivities, Agape made sure we came back to a clean and welcoming room and not a room that looked like a tornado ran through it!
We will certainly recommend Agape Planning & Design to all of our friends and family. -
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Karen Sent on 04/07/2018Five stars doesn’t even come close to doing her service justice when describing our experience. Well where do we begin with Ashley. I love how well she takes care of her clients! We were so impressed with Ashley because no matter a difficult question we would ask, she would give us a response without hesitation. I think that is attributed to her years of experience as a wedding coordinator. Ashley is meticulous and extremely organized. This is crucial in wedding planning because you need someone who can help you to tackle the 203,405 tasks effortlessly. We still don’t know how she can be on top of several weddings all at once, it just amazes us. We must give Ashley so much recognition because she made time in her busy schedule to meet with us in the evenings! (And we’re so grateful too because we’re the type of people that needs to meet in person to discuss wedding details). She will discuss details over Skype as well. (I think this is a positive factor especially for those who live far away and/or have hectic schedules). Another aspect, where I knew I overlooked, is that Ashely and her team also can assist you with making customized designs which goes with the theme for your wedding day! (See attached images, she customized our seating chart and wedding favor signage!! She makes the wedding planning process run a lot smoother! Additionally, on our wedding day, we were blessed with Amee and Kiersten whom were wonderful as well! When Ashley was called elsewhere, Amee and Kiersten stepped in and ensured everything else ran smoothly. They worked with Ashley for so long, so you know they’ve been working with the best, we believe you cannot go wrong with Agape Planning.
We’re quite sad that we do not get to work with Ashley anymore! However, if we are planning another event (e.g. birth of our first born child, Fourth of July celebration, job promotions) we would work with Agape Planning in a heart beat. You know you will have an amazing event whatsoever!
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Annie Sent on 05/12/2017Kirsten and her team were amazing the last few weeks leading up to my wedding. She was my
Coordinator and completely put my mind at ease and executed beautifully on the big day. They also packed everything back up and put in my hotel room by the time the wedding was over. She answered every question timely and we absolutely loved working with Agape. Highly recommend! -
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User1994576 Sent on 11/23/2014We are so thankful for these group of gals. If it weren't for them, I probably would've stressed my butt off for this wedding. From the beginning of booking to the day of the wedding, they let me know what vendors I should have booked already & other tidbits I never thought of. They provided me with a sample timeline of when things should be done that way we didn't stress over unnecessary things and try to get things done all at the same time. And they definitely made sure that our wedding day ran smoothly. Even when things got a bit crazy/hectic towards the end of the evening ... Laurin especially made sure the well being of the groom was top priority. For that, we are extremely grateful. We have a feeling this may have been a first time experience for them but they handled it like a pro. Thank you for making our wedding day unforgettable. -
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Donnaly Sent on 06/13/2014Agape Planning was a recommended coordinator from our wedding venue (the Richard Nixon Library in Yorba Linda). I booked their services on the spot while meeting with Ashley for the first time--her abilities are unparalleled! They took care of my day-of coordination services, which in reality, started about 8 weeks out from the wedding. During our initial meeting we went over all the details that needed to be handled and days later, I had a personalized planner to guide me along with vendor recommendations. Ashley, Laurin, and MacKenzie were always responsive via email and phone whenever I had any questions or concerns.
When the time finally came for them to step in, they had the process nailed down! I'm a huge procrastinator, so they basically saved my life. No detail went unnoticed and they made sure to double check that everything I wanted was accounted for. Ashley helped me tremendously with considering different options for everything. We had a huge wedding (350 guests) and a small budget, but she never once frowned upon this or made me feel like it would be impossible. Agape also has a great inventory of rentals to make things even easier.
The walkthrough, rehearsal, and the day of the wedding were seamless. Ashley kept us right on track, which is hard for me! She has this amazing ability of dealing with all types of people from my fabulous mother to an abrasive Marine and everyone along the spectrum. No task or change was ever an obstacle and she made us feel completely as ease. Even the vendors commented about how great she was. I highly recommend Agape Planning's services to ensure a perfect wedding day! -
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Ariana Sent on 11/21/2013Ashley is truly a gifted wedding coordinator, polished professional, and an absolute joy to work with! Ashley went above and beyond any expectation I had for the timeline and execution of anything pertinant to my wedding! My husband and I were seriously guests at our own wedding -- the way it naturally should be! Her work is extraordinary and I would highly recommend her for any wedding coordination anyone may need!
Thank you for all that you have done for Jeremy and I Ashley & Laurin! Cheers to our continued friendship, we love you! -
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Kriss Sent on 09/03/2013I only have 5 words for Ashley and Laurin of Agape Planning... the best in the industry!
From the beginning, I always wanted Ashley to be my day-of-wedding coordinator. Other then being the most recommended by the Nixon Library, she has over a hundred of perfect reviews on weddingwire. I knew I could not go wrong with her and I will book her whatever it takes. And I'm so glad I did because I had the BEST wedding of my life.
Ashley together with Laurin, her assistant worked so hard to deliver what I envisioned for my wedding. They were both very professional and organized to work with. Somehow, they have lowered my stress level in planning because they were there to remind me of what's to be done and what not. Although I have only hired their day-of-services, they provided more than what I expected from a day-of-coordination. They were always ready and willing to give recommendations/opinions on matters that confused me. And never did they fail to respond quickly to my emails. I couldn't have asked for better wedding coordinators.
Their professionalism and organization skills highly showed during the wedding day. They coordinated from start to finish and did it perfectly. Everything went without a glitch, and if there was, they had already handled it before it got to us. My husband and I did not feel any stress that day, only excitement and happiness. We received lots of compliments from our guests of how magical that day turned out to be. There is just nothing I can complain about except that they were beyond amazing. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you very much Ashley and Laurin for fullfilling our dream wedding and making it our happiest day by far! -
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User1126670 Sent on 04/05/2013The best money we have spent. Meeting with Ashley for the first time put us at ease right away. We knew she was the one for us. She was very flexible as our budget was really tight. Our wedding day went without a hiccup. Laurin and Ashley were amazing in getting the DJ, Photographer, Hair/Makeup Team, Florist, Church, Venue, Caterers all on the same page. They are true professionals. We would not have been able to do it without them. Everyone is still talking about our wedding to this day. It was truly a perfect day and a day we will remember forever. We thank them from the bottom of our hearts. -
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Tiffany Sent on 11/15/2012Ashley and her assistant Laurin are both amazing at what they do. Our family had worked with Agape Planning previously when my sister got married, and we knew we had to have Ashley again for my wedding. She is so professional at what she does, but at the same time she is such a sweet and caring person. Our wedding would not have gone nearly as smooth if we didn't have Agape running the show. Truly fantastic!! -
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Giselle-Lee Sent on 08/07/2012My husband and I decided to have our wedding where we are both from in Southern California, but being located in Alabama for the military I was finding it hard to plan from so far away. I got recommended two different planning companies, and I decided to go with Agape. They are so professional and have a variety of services sure to fit any budget. Ashley was amazing the day of! I didn't have to stress about anything. The day of my wedding my MOH stepped through my Cathedral length veil with her heals and put a big hole in it...but Ashley came to the rescue with her bridal kit and all was well! We had such a great team and Ashley recommended some grat vendors as well. When planning a wedding from thousands of miles away it's important to have a team you can trust and you can definitely trust Agape Planning!@
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