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Ola U. Sent on 06/29/2021Thank you for helping us live our forever day!
My husband and I are so grateful for Mirella and her team! True to the name, there is no way we would have had the memorable day that we had without having worked with An Everlasting Moment.
I first found Mirella after having interviewed a few different wedding planners. I wanted to make sure that I found somebody who was punctual, engaged, professional, could give good perspective and guidance and would plan this wedding no differently than they would plan for their own wedding or their own child's wedding. I found all of that and more in working with Mirella.
I'm actually kind of sad that our wedding is over because if I could continue working with her, I totally would! I always look forward to her Monday morning emails outlining all the things I needed to get done for that week. Working in the tech industry myself, it's so helpful to have that structure and guidance in project management, this way ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks.
It is incredibly difficult to plan a wedding during a global pandemic. It was especially difficult in that during the time we were wedding planning, my brother passed away. At that moment my attention had to shift to funeral planning amongst other things. Mirella hopped right in and began looking for venues for us and getting all the big stuff done so that I could focus on my family. I really am so very grateful for her showing up for me and my family in this way. It is the most thoughtful thing that a perfect stranger could do--we literally had just started working together maybe a week or so before. But she just jumped on in and began emailing and hopping on phone calls with different vendors to ensure that nothing got left by the wayside. It really built so much trust for me. I didn't have to check in to ask her if she had done anything or what she was working on because she made sure to copy me on emails and also kept me in the loop in a way that was comfortable for me.
Throughout the process of planning the wedding, Mirella was just fabulous in all her recommendations. She has so many different vendors that she's worked with in past, so it was so easy for her to share with me guidance and perspective to help us make decisions for our wedding. She also was just so willing to go above and beyond and literally everything that she did and just filling in wherever she was needed!
I'm so so grateful for her and all the work that she and her team did on the day of our wedding. Having a 400+ guest list, and helping to navigate through all the restrictions due to COVID-19, everything that Mirella did was to help us with knowing what options we had. She often worked directly with the vendors without me even having to say anything. She literally just took control and got stuff done.
The day of our wedding was so beautiful! You often wonder if you'll hire somebody who will make you feel as though you don't have to worry about anything on that day except for smiling for pictures, drinking lots of champagne, and partying with friends and family. That's exactly how my wedding day went! She really made everything move so smoothly! And it's no wonder--throughout the entire planning process, Mirella was always happy to hop on zoom calls, come to site visits, hop on phone calls, respond on text messages, respond on email, I'm pretty sure she would have also responded via flight pigeon if necessary! She is just that responsive!!!
I literally NEVER write reviews for anything. But I felt it was so necessary to praise Mirella and just the amazing person that she is. She and her team are just the most wonderful people on planet Earth! I am so, so, so grateful for everything that she has done and her team for really helping to pull off such an amazing day that will always sit in our memory forever and ever. She's not just a wedding planner, she's become part of our family. I hope to use her for planning my baby shower and any other planning needs I have. Thank you so very much An Everlasting Moment. xoxo -
Kristen Sent on 11/06/2025
Seamless, Beautiful, and Unforgettable Experience
We truly couldn’t have asked for a better wedding weekend--it was unforgettable and absolutely seamless thanks to Mirella, Doria, and Sue. From start to finish, Mirella was always available to answer questions, offer thoughtful advice, and guide us through every detail with calmness and kindness. She and her team were an absolute dream to work with--professional, organized, and so genuinely caring.
On our wedding day, Doria and Sue handled every detail perfectly, setting up all the décor in our backyard while we got ready. Everything looked even more beautiful than we had imagined! Our parents also couldn’t stop raving about how much they loved and respected the entire team. Throughout the planning process, they offered honest feedback, helpful suggestions on layout and vendors, and ensured everything came together flawlessly.
Our guests had the best time, and we owe so much of that to this incredible team. We can’t thank them enough for making our wedding day so seamless, sweet, and truly unforgettable. We wholeheartedly recommend Mirella and her team to anyone planning their special day! -
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Andrew Sent on 09/15/2024Perfect Wedding Planning – 100% Recommend!
We are so grateful to have found Mirella. Not only was she an exceptional planner, but we’re honored to now call her a friend. Here are a few highlights from our experience:
1. Attention to Detail:
Mirella's attention to detail is unmatched. She requested to be CCed on all emails and genuinely read through every single one. She often knew details before we even shared them with her!
2. Kindness & Calm:
Mirella was unbelievably kind and encouraging throughout the entire process. Her calm and composed demeanor was exactly what we needed while coordinating between many vendors with different styles. It’s no surprise she has such fantastic relationships with many in the Bay Area, including our venue and DJ, which was incredibly helpful and reassuring.
3. Thought Partner:
Mirella was the perfect sounding board for our ideas. With her wealth of experience, she helped us fine-tune our plans, offering invaluable insights when adjustments were needed.
4. Post-Wedding Check-In:
Even after the wedding, Mirella took the time to check in with us, discussing what went well and how she adapted to any unforeseen challenges. Her transparency added an extra layer of trust to the whole process.
If you’re looking for a wedding planner, just send Mirella an email – you’ll see exactly what we mean! -
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Ryan Sent on 02/06/2024An Everlasting Moment kept us on track and happy
We can say completely without hyperbole that if we hadn't hired An Everlasting Moment, the wedding we would have ended up with wouldn't have been even close to what we wanted. Without them to keep us on track we likely would have ended up with a wedding full of compromises. But thanks to An Everlasting Moment we had a dream wedding with amazing vendors and everything went off like clockwork.
Mirella saw our vision and made it happen with extreme efficiency. She made it easy for us to stay on track, and more importantly stay excited about our wedding for the entire planning and leadup period.
The pain points that cropped up were largely with the venue, and Mirella took care of everything and let us focus on what was important rather than arguing about the finer points of the vendor agreements.
We'll be recommending An Everlasting Moment to absolutely anyone in the area who's even THINKING about getting married. -
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Erika Sent on 12/02/202310/10 stars
Mirella and her team were beyond amazing and so easy to work with. We had weekly contact with her via email to let us know our tasks for the week. This really helped with staying organized. She was very responsive and knowledgeable on the entire process. Her networking with vendors was great as well. She would give us a list of options to start off based on budget, which immensely helped in saving our time. I knew a lot went into planning a wedding but I had no idea how much. I’m glad I convinced my husband (who really had no idea how much planning went into it) to get a planner. She is so worth every penny and I tell everyone I know to put aside part of their budget for a wedding planner. I know that without Mirella our wedding would not have gone as smoothly as it did. From setting up the venue, to coordinating the rehearsal, to giving rehearsal dinner venue ideas, to making the entire day run smoothly! We highly recommend Mirella and are so glad we found her! -
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Courtney Sent on 10/09/2023Best Decision You Will Ever Make!
Mirella is the best decision I ever made! I told her I wanted her to be by myside through out the whole process and let me tell you she was! Her experience in the industry made me so comfortable and she was able to bring in vendors that were awesome at what they did! Without her I don't think my day would have been as smooth! -
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Madeline Sent on 07/11/2023Best Wedding Planner/Coordinator!
We could not have chosen a better team to help plan and coordinate our wedding! My husband and I chose the Month Of package and added on design elements from The Helper package, since we wanted to be as involved as possible in the planning, but needed help with design and décor. We were also planning our wedding in San Francisco from the Washington, DC, area, so having Mirella, Lorri, and Sue, who were "on the ground" in the Bay Area and had worked with our venue and other vendors, was so incredibly helpful.
On our first call, Mirella was so sweet, professional, and easy to work with, and she was the only planner/coordinator we spoke with who asked if we wanted to incorporate any cultural elements into our wedding - we did, so that was really appreciated. From there, everything was smooth sailing. Mirella's planning portal and weekly check-ins kept us motivated and on schedule, and had us thinking about details that we didn't know we needed to think about. We got to meet Mirella and Lorri in person while we were home over the holidays, and they both had so many great recommendations on how to balance our vision for the wedding with our budget.
Although we only hired Mirella's team as month-of coordinators, they were very hands-on way earlier than one month out. They also scheduled several Zoom meetings with just the two of us to touch base on our progress, and stepped in to communicate/attend meetings with our venue. Our rehearsal was super organized and efficient under Lorri's watch. Our wedding day was an absolute dream, thanks to Lorri and Sue, who were onsite. Everything, between the timeline, layout of the venue, and décor throughout, were exactly what we had envisioned. My husband and I felt like we were able to relax and really enjoy the moment, while Lorri and Sue kept us on schedule.
We are so grateful for everything that Mirella, Lorri, and Sue did for us, and would hire them again in a heartbeat! -
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Sidette Sent on 10/07/2022The Complete Package
We opted for An Everlasting Moment’s Complete Package service for our wedding. And Mirella and her team were amazing!
I’m originally from Southern California and was planning a wedding in Northern California. My goal was to find a Northern California wedding planner who could take care of a large chunk of my wedding planning while I was busy with my move up to the Bay Area. I was so glad I found Mirella! I knew she was the one that could provide us with all the services I needed upon our initial virtual meeting! Her services were very much within our budget. She was very understanding and listened to everything I wanted. She offered great vendors to stay within our budget. And when we opted for another vendor, she made sure to see what aspect we could take away from to remain in our budget. The weekly check-ins that she provided were helpful to keep me on track with everything that needed to be done. I was able to schedule meetings with Mirella or bombard her with questions any time I needed some additional reassurance.
Each meeting with Mirella was reassuring. I am a very anxious person who just wanted the perfect wedding and Mirella helped execute exactly that. I felt so stress-free at my wedding! And I am grateful to Mirella and her team for all the hard work they did behind the scenes.
We had a little floral arrangement emergency a few days before the big day along with a little change to our wedding entourage the day before our wedding and Mirella & her assistant were quick to figure it all out for me so I wouldn’t have to stress about any of it.
I highly recommend going with An Everlasting Moment for your wedding planning! Mirella and her team only offer the best! -
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Kathryn Sent on 11/18/2021The best wedding coordinator we could've hoped for!
Mirella Riga and her team helped us create the most beautiful, magical, perfect wedding day ever (and during a pandemic to boot!) at the Brazilian Room. We ended up working with Mirella much longer than anticipated after our May 2020 wedding was postponed to October 16th, 2021, and I truly think the wait was absolutely worth it. She was the ultimate professional and helped us feel calm and organized despite all of the uncertainty throughout the process due to the pandemic. Her weekly check-ins and helpful organizational tools made wedding planning feel so much less overwhelming. We took it together one step at a time and my husband and I ended up with our absolute dream wedding! Mirella did an excellent job coordinating all of our vendors, creating a timeline, and herding the cats (our large 14-person bridal party, family, etc.!) throughout the weekend and weeks leading up. We are so appreciative of her warmth, professionalism, and keeping us going throughout the process, despite being delayed a year and a half! We really could not have done it without her. I’ll always be grateful I took my married big brother’s advice when we started budgeting and planning: “Trust me- you need a wedding coordinator.” -
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Maura Sent on 10/04/2021Incredible Planner for a Stress-Free & Perfect Day!
We had such a great experience with Lorri and Mirella from An Everlasting Moment! They were super patient with all our questions during the planning process, giving favor ideas and making sure we had plenty of vendor options to choose from, and they were incredibly organized, getting us set up on a planning portal where all of the details from seating charts to decor were housed and sending weekly checklists of what we needed to get done.
They left no stone unturned on the days leading up to the actual wedding day, coordinating with all of our vendors on logistics and to create the timeline for the day, bringing extra supplies in case we forgot to purchase or order anything, and putting on a great rehearsal so we were prepared day-of! For the wedding, the details to the design and the execution of how everything turned out was beyond expectations, and they managed to do it all without needing direction or input from us!
We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better team of professionals to make our day the most amazing day ever. Lorri and Mirella from An Everlasting Moment were and are so sweet, and personable and truly made our wedding day a stress-free and perfect event!
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Elizabeth Sent on 06/12/2021
the BEST wedding planner!
Just do it, book Mirella and don't second guess it any further !
We chose “the month of package'' and were recommended to Mirella by our caterer.
Our wedding day was perfect thanks to Mirella and Lori. This power duo brought our wedding vision to life and could not thank them enough. We had a small wedding of 33 people and every detail was perfect.
We were supposed to have our wedding in 2020 and rescheduled for May 2021. During the whole process, Mirella was in constant communication. We received weekly emails with tasks that we were encouraged to complete to help make the planning process run smoothly (it really helped). Mirella is a professional and ready to fix any wedding issues. We had one vendor who was very disorganized and Mirella was quick to sort out the issues that arose. Mirella’s calm and positive personality made the wedding even more special. Our wedding day was so enjoyable because of Mirella and her assistant Lori. Thank you thank you thank you!
Don't miss your opportunity to work with this wonderful wedding planner and her team:)
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Alona Sent on 10/14/2019Helped us made our big day successful!
Our original event coordinator backed out last minute and we were really freaking out because we only have 3 weeks left before our big day. Thanks to Mirella for saving us and helping us made our special day a success. She coordinated our ceremony and she really did a great job. Everything was organized and we didn’t have to worry about anything because she was there. She was very professional and very sweet. She responded to us pretty quickly and was able to summarize what our ceremony would look like. She was open to any questions or suggestions that we had which made it easier on our part as well. We highly recommend her! -
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Angela Sent on 10/08/2019Wonderful experience
Mirella was incredible to work with. I did't have any family or close friends nearby to help plan my wedding and with my work schedule, I knew I couldn't do this alone. We went with the complete package and I'm so glad we did. From the weekly emails keeping me on task to the speediness and depth of her responses, her services were worth every penny. The wedding day went so smoothly and ran on time! All of the vendors that she recommended and we ended up using were equally professional and met my high expectations. I would, without a doubt, recommend her to any family or friend looking for an excellent, organized, and experienced wedding planner in the Bay Area! -
Meghan Sent on 06/03/2019
Calm, Cool and Collected!
As a slightly anxious person, the biggest goal of our wedding was to stay calm. Mirella was a big reason that my husband and I, and our parents, stayed so calm and happy on our wedding day! Mirella and her team executed everything that was asked of them, and more. She was so easy to work with throughout the wedding planning process. She kept us on task and organized with little bits to do each week as we got closer to the wedding, and was always available to lend a hand when needed (and as we got closer to the wedding, we needed her more and more!) I can't recommend her services enough, to keep everyone involved in the wedding on task and calm! I am the youngest of sisters who have already been married, and I am the only one to use a wedding planner. This was the first wedding that my parents were actually able to enjoy, because they didn't need to worry about anything! Mirella and her team took care of everything! My husband and I are so happy with how our wedding turned out, and a big part of that was the careful planning and coordination of Mirella! -
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Conor Sent on 10/17/2018Truly Wonderful Experience
I can not overstate how amazing our experience was with Mirella and Lizzy from An Everlasting Moment. They're professionalism, kindness, innovation, & attention to detail are just a few of the elements that make the service they provide absolutely world class. Between the weekly checklists, thoughtful check-ins, and ongoing support - there was never a moment in which my wife and I didn't feel that everything was in complete and total control. I would recommend them to anyone and am truly grateful for the beautiful weekend they provided us. -
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Chen Sent on 10/17/2018All the feels - Efficient, Warm, Helpful
My husband and I started planning for our September 2018 wedding from late 2017 and given that we were both located in opposite ends of the world (Taipei and San Francisco), we couldn’t have made it all happen without An Everlasting Moment (Mirella and Lizzy).
We started with overall budget, followed by wedding theme, guest counts, going through list of suitable venues and locking down the date in time so we could move forward with the rest of the planning.
Mirella made sure we're on track with the timeline and kept us informed and responded to our queries promptly. She’s knowledgeable in the industry, provided us with insights and wedding steps 1, 2, and 3, what’s a must, and what can be flexible. And definitely very resourceful; gave us variety of suggestions and options to select from for all categories: Florals, decor, F&B, hair and makeup.
Our planning went very well, and on the day coordination with decor and set up were well assisted. Mirella and Lizzy made sure we’re on time with the program, and stayed till the end to make sure the tear down was on time to return the venue with no delay.
We could not express how happy we were with An Everlasting Moment! All the positive vibes, being so supportive and helpful. We’re just very lucky to have such a great team coming together, putting the pieces into one joyful whole! -
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Stephanie Sent on 09/28/2018
Wedding Day Perfection!
AMAZING! I honestly don't know what I would have done without them. From being responsive about if the things I'm picking is a good price to referring my DJ (who was amazing) to making sure I always had water during the pictures. The. Best! SO responsive and polite and just ON IT! -
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Tina Sent on 09/08/2018My MOH was my wedding planner so I asked her to find a day-of coordinator that she would be comfortable with taking over the reins on the day. And I'm so glad she found An Everlasting Moment!
We were planning the wedding from afar (us in Southern CA and MOH in Idaho) so we did a Skype chat over Memorial Day weekend to meet with Mirella and Lorri. With very little discussion, we decided pretty quickly that this was it; they were professional, easy to talk to, and warm. Aisle Planner was great for consolidating all the information for the day, from vendors to guest list to seating chart. Once you get the hang of it, it's pretty easy to use. Exporting the information to PDF was especially handy!
We had the pleasure of working with Lorri and Dorea on the day and they were a dream. They were prompt, prepared, accommodating, and seamlessly kept us to the timeline; nothing felt rushed and we all got a change to enjoy the celebration. Lorri came to the rescue with this AWESOME safety pin kit to fix an annoying wedding dress malfunction so I was able to tear up the dance floor without worrying about my dress. If anything else didn't go as planned, I didn't know about it; that's about the best thing I could ask for!
We couldn't thank An Everlasting Moment enough for making sure our wedding was the best day to remember. -
Sushil Sent on 08/16/2018Mirella and her team at An Everlasting Moment are TOP NOTCH. They were critical to us having a joyful, calm and unforgettable wedding. We HIGHLY recommend them. Mirella is a pleasure to work with-- always responsive, always pleasant, super-on-top-of it with her organization, and just a joy to be around. She exudes confidence and professionalism. And her connections in the industry are really strong. Highly recommend her!!
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Genevieve Sent on 07/09/2018Mirella is amazing! I’m so glad that we found her and were able to work with her for our wedding. We selected Mirella as she had prior experience at our venue which was key for us as it’s pretty much a DIY venue so we needed a wedding planner/ coordinator who would be able to have vision, bring together all our ideas and execute on the day of. Mirella did all this and more! Her experience and guidance throughout the planning process helped to keep us on track for planning every detail of our dream wedding. She had great suggestions on what to consider - from linens to decor ideas to all the critical items and etiquette to follow. Mirella also helped to coordinate all our vendors for the day of and helped to align on expectations prior to the big day (we had difficult caterers who Mirella was able to work with to get the service we required). Mirella was with us for the entire journey and we kept open communication each week which really helped to bring everything together perfectly for our wedding day. We live in SoCal and our wedding was in NorCal and Mirella was fantastic in keeping in regular contact and meeting up when we traveled to the Bay for wedding planning trips.
Our wedding was perfect - Mirella and her team set up all the decor in the venue and brought our vision to life. We were delighted by how everything came together so exquisitely. Mirella's expertise and attention to detail and stellar planning, coordination and execution skills helped to make our wedding the fairytale that we had envisioned. Thank you Mirella for all your hard work and making our wedding beautiful :) -
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Zeke Sent on 05/26/2018We partnered with An Everlasting Moment in March 2017 for our wedding. I say partnered instead of hired because the wedding planning process is really a partnership process and it's not one sided. We were so pleased with Mirella and Lizzy at an Everlasting Moment! We live in Nashville and were planning a wedding in the Bay Area and Mirella was amazing to work with. We made many trips out to the Bay Area and Mirella always made time to see us when we were in town and helped us finalize our venue and she asked the right questions of the onsite venue coordinators. Things we wouldn't have thought of with regards to timeline, decor, vendor setup, etc. She really made us feel comfortable in trusting her with giving us her honest opinion and feedback on things. She also helped with making our favors, getting all kinds of shipments from us from TN and making sure that everything flowed seamlessly the day of the wedding. She helped us find a great florist and helped us to vet all vendors we considered. No details were overlooked and nothing was wasted during the day of the wedding. Photographs we brought in were moved around from the ceremony area to the reception and flowers from cocktail tables were reused in a beautiful way for where our cake was. One example where Mirella and Lizzy went above and beyond was the fact that they actually picked up our wedding cake from the bakery in San Francisco and delivered it to Los Gatos! That was really outstanding that they really helped us in every single way imaginable. Lastly, I love how Mirella kept us in check by communicating every single week with us via e-mail with our to do's/checklist. It made things easy for us as long as we were holding up our end of the bargain by getting her the info she needed in a timely manner. Overall, An Everlasting Moment is 5 stars across the board. No only was our wedding fantastic, but we have a new lifelong friends and we're so happy! Thank you Mirella and Lizzy! -Z&M
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Alison Sent on 12/09/2017I have nothing but positive things to say about Mirella and her staff. They were so patient and helpful throughout the process, whether it was budget planning, vendor selection, organization of contracts and appointments, or helping things run smoothly on the big day. My special day wouldn’t have been as memorable if it hadn’t been for An Everlasting Moment! Thanks for everything! I highly recommend An Everlasting Moment! -
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Ali Sent on 06/23/2017Mirella and her assistant Lorri were my wedding planners for my wedding in Walnut Creek and they were FANTASTIC! Everything went smoothly.
I hired a month-of package, but we started talking one year prior to my wedding. To simply put it, she is the best. A lot of emails were exchanged throughout the year (and a million questions on my end) and she was always very responsive and professional.
I had lots of fun on my wedding day and cannot imagine my wedding be as fun and stress-free without her there. You only have one big special wedding day-so have fun, make the most of it and let these wonderful professionals help you out! -
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User1457218 Sent on 11/29/2013Mirella was the best investment for our wedding. She was always available for our questions and always provided suggestions for details. I'm grateful for the other vendors she recommended as well. All my guests enjoyed themselves and said it was the most beautiful wedding they had gone to in a long time. Thank you Mirella!!
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