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I couldnt be happier with the chance I had to work with Before I Do events. They made wedding planning easy and stress free!! Not only was coordinating super easy, our wedding day was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined, and it is because Olivia (from Before i Do) is spectacular! Thank you for everything and for making our day perfect!

Kelley Sent on 01/29/2016

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Our entire wedding planning process was 100% enjoyable and FUN all thanks to the wonderful team at Before I Do Events - and especially Alicia Strom. My husband and I were fortunate enough to get to connect with Before I Do Events through our wedding photographer. From our first meeting over a year ago to our wedding day this past September, Alicia was extremely professional, organized, detail-oriented, and energetic. We could've have picked a better fit for our wedding style and personalities. Alicia provided full wedding planning package - which included EVERYTHING.

It was amazing to know that every single small detail was thought through and being taken care of. Throughout the process of bringing on various vendors, Alicia was able to vet them and then negotiate prices that fit our budget needs. We were able to bring on the most incredible team of vendors - from our rocking band to our beautiful florals. It all turned out SO perfectly. Overall Alicia has the BEST ideas for making a wedding feel like the couple while also being realistic in staying within your budget. She came up with some really creative and interesting details that our guests loved. We worked together on a collaborative Pinterest board to coordinate ideas and design styles.

On our wedding day, Alicia had outlined a schedule down to the minute for all our vendors – which made it very seamless and stress-free (everything you want on the big day). She is extremely organized, and maintains a really great demeanor throughout the whole day. Our guests even commented on how well organized our wedding was – and that our planner was “very on top of everything.”

I HIGHLY recommend Before I Do Events for a very professional, well connected, and fun wedding planning experience.

Megan Sent on 04/07/2016

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Working with Alicia and the Before I Do Events team was simply wonderful! It was a fun process and Alicia truly wanted to capture our dream wedding and relationship throughout the whole day--she most definitely succeeded! The whole process was organized, professional, flexible and helpful. Before I Do Events has everything a bride to be needs to feel relaxed and calm as her wedding day approaches--not to mention on the big day. We knew the wedding and all the details would fall into place perfectly after all the hard work, many communications and meetings spent working with Alicia. I was able to relax, my husband could relax and the mother and father of the bride were calm knowing the whole day was in the best hands. Before I Do will help with every detail if you want: napkin fold recommendations, photographers, desserts, videographer, the way you want to enter the ceremony, lighting, florals, seating--you name it! Alicia was always there to answer my and my mom's many questions and was a commanding, joyful presence on our wedding day and throughout the planning process. If you want a wedding planner--be it for the whole process or just the day-of--Before I Do Events is exactly who you want to hire! Thank you again for making our wedding day simply beautiful and seamless.

William Sent on 07/30/2015

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If you’re considering hiring a wedding planner or day-of coordinator, choose BEFORE I DO!!! Our wedding day and rehearsal dinner was absolutely perfect, and it’s all due to Alicia and Michele! Their professionalism is unparalleled, and their dedication to your wedding is impressive. Seriously, they went above and way beyond what we expected. It sounds like a cliché, but they treat your wedding like if it was their own. So many small touches that we didn’t even think of. Even last minute requests or things we forgot – they took care of.

Alicia in particular was incredible! She answered every question we had, pored over details for hours, and eliminated all of our pre-wedding stress with her organization and preparation. Well, *almost* all of our stress! Alicia worked within our budget and offered workarounds to help us have the wedding we always dreamed of. It’s clear they take great pride in their work, and the proof is in the final product and how your guests talk about your wedding. We got so many beautiful compliments about our wedding. It’s really a credit to Alicia, Michele and their amazing team. We’re so grateful we chose Before I Do. I can’t imagine picking someone else to trust with the biggest day of your life. We would (and have) recommended Before I Do to our family and friends.

Thank you both SO MUCH for giving us the BEST DAY EVER!!!

Megan Sent on 11/09/2014

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Wow, I honestly don't know how we would have had a wedding without Michele, Alicia and their team. They are incredible, and truly went so far beyond what I thought any wedding planner could do. Before I keep going with the superlatives I should say that my parents and I did NOT think we fit the profile of typical wedding planner clients, since my mom is a brilliant designer, loves all things weddings and had even helped plan a few others. We thought we really had our act together and likely didn't need a pro, but thought maybe Before I Do could help us navigate vendors and deal with logistics on the wedding day. How naive we were! Before I Do did absolutely everything you can imagine, all while making sure that every detail was true to what we wanted.

Perhaps the most impressive thing about BID is that unlike other wedding planners I've heard tales of, they are equally great at the design element and the logistical quagmire that can swallow a big wedding without cool heads stepping in. These parallel talents played out daily: I was always so impressed at their responsiveness to email/text, shared spreadsheets, etc, because you knew that they weren't posted at a desk computer all day - they were probably out at a florist or hunting down the perfect blue and white grosgrain ribbon, meanwhile updating the color-coded master logistical spreadsheet! So impressive.

So here's the takeaway - book them early, buy their full package (we started with a more limited package and ended up paying them a la carte for the countless other workstreams we had them take over), and loop them in on absolutely everything. They will take over the tasks you don't want or have time to do yourself, and they'll provide crucial support on more personal things you might want to do yourself, like song selection, toasts, ceremony order, etc. But they can literally do anything. I miss them in my life! Hire them now!

Haley Sent on 07/20/2014

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Before I Do Events took care of every last detail for a weekend that my husband and I will remember for the rest of our lives. We hired them for their full service wedding planning and Tammi & Alicia were there every step of the way - from helping with vendors & coordinating conversations, to the day-of seamless organization and logistics. It was the design & look and feel where Alicia showed her real talents. I struggled to come up with one "vision" so she came up with creative & stylish options for me to work from (florals, bouquets, dessert table, everything!). There were so many unique touches and details that I would have never dreamed up. They really took the time to get to know us to create the perfect wedding for us and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

User1781117 Sent on 08/25/2014

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It was amazing working with Tammi and Alicia. Looking back, I couldn't have imagined working with anyone else!

When I first met with Tammi back in 2013, I was immediately impressed with her professionalism and organization. That day I met with several wedding planners and Before I Do was the perfect mix of business savvy and creativity. They had a lot of inspiring, imaginative ideas and were the only ones who had a goal for their services to pay for themselves (through negotiating contracts, etc.).

I live in LA and was planning a wedding down in San Diego. My venue happened to be one that is highly customizable, so I needed recommendations for everything from rentals to catering to florists. Tammi and Alicia did a great job with this and already had an extensive list of recommended vendors for every category. Also, they were always responsive to our questions.

The timeline meeting was immensely helpful and they thought of every little detail so our wedding day would run smoothly.

The week leading up to the weekend was by far the most stressful. I really appreciated handing everything off on the Rehearsal Dinner night. They even picked up some last minute things for my husband and I so we didn't need to worry about a thing.

Highly recommended!

Darin Sent on 09/09/2013

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We could not be happier about our wedding planner Before I Do Events. We were with Tammi and she was absolutely fantastic to work with. A wedding is more stress that I would have imagined and I don't know what we would have done without Tammi. I would recommend Tammi and Before I Do Events to anyone that is looking for a great wedding planner!

Adriana Sent on 05/07/2013

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I am so happy I chose to work with Before I Do Events. They worked with me from start to finish, from coordinating the vendors to all of the intricate details of the wedding day. I worked specifically with Michelle and Tammi. They were very knowledgeable and ready to answer any questions I had throughout the planning process. Anytime I needed help, they were more than willing to lend a hand. Their attention to detail and and positive attitudes really made the whole experience so much more enjoyable for me. The Before I Do Events team has a great eye for design. My wedding was so beautiful and tasteful because of their suggestions and ideas. It was such a pleasure working with Before I Do Events and I would recommend them to anyone who is planning a wedding. Let these ladies make your day even more amazing than you've envisioned!

User1152935 Sent on 05/05/2013

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I couldn't be happier about our decision to go with Before I Do events for our wedding coordination. I am a very resourceful, organized and creative person, and I planned my whole wedding myself, with no intention of having a coordinator. But after a friends wedding which was a few months before mine, the bride told me the smartest decision she made was having a day of coordinator. So I decided to look into it and I have to say the money spent on the coordination services was probably the most well spent money for the whole wedding. You can have a beautiful venue and amazing decor but without someone else there who is running the show you have the potential for a complete disaster. Tammi was so professional, so organized and had so much wisdom about little things here and there that I would have had no clue about. She literally ran the show, the rehearsal, the setting up of decorations, coordinating with all the other vendors, emailing with them the week prior so I could have some quality time with all the friends and family in town. Her expertise far surpassed my expectations, I especially loved that she was bold enough to question the reception layout, which led to re-arranging. In hindsight if we had not changed the floor plan the vibe would have been totally different and not as ideal for dancing and mingling. A detail that would have completely changed the intimate feeling the guests couldn't stop raving about. All in all Tammi and Before I Do events allowed us to actually enjoy the day we spent so much time and money planning and be present for the most important day of our lives!

Nichole Sent on 04/30/2013

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Before I Do Events were amazing. I have already recommended them to my friends. Michele and Tammi worked closely with my family, fiancé and I as we planned an elegant and intimate backyard wedding. I had all kinds of ideas that I wanted to include to make the day personal and unique. The girls at Before I Do events helped make these ideas a reality. With a full time job and short engagement I didn't have time to do it all. These girls made me feel so great through the whole process. They were prompt at responding to texts, calls, and emails. They were able to really understand the look and feel I was going for and help me get there. They are the best!

Liz Sent on 04/29/2013

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Before I Do Events made my wedding planning so much more stress free and enjoyable than I ever imagined!!! Tammi and Michele both helped to make my creative vision a reality. They worked with all my vendors to get everything organized and ready for the big day. Don't know what I would have done without them!!! I plan on using them for other major events in the future - ie. baby showers, bridal showers and private parties!!!

Lauren Sent on 06/14/2013

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I can't say enough amazing things about Michele - not only did she plan our wedding in Tahoe while she was in San Diego and I was in NYC, but she did it while she was having a baby!!

Every single detail of our wedding (and rehearsal dinner which she also planned, soup to nuts) was to die for - family and friends still remember and talk about the details one year later! The theme boards she sent me were so helpful - I was incredibly indecisive and couldn't narrow down a look and feel until she created those boards for me. And she was SO responsive to my often neurotic questions/additions to the details.

Because it was a destination wedding and I was coming from across the country, I relied on Michele to get everything to the wedding and assembled. She spent hours making the most gorgeous ribbon backdrop for our dessert table and tying every since place card - I was blown away when I walked into the room ... it was so much more incredible than I expected.

If you're getting married in San Diego, Tahoe or anywhere in the WORLD, I would recommend Michele in a heartbeat. She's creative, kind, attentive, responsive and genuinely a really really good person.

For more photos of our wedding, here's a blog post on 100 Layer Cake and Tahoe Unveiled:

http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2012/10/24/lake-tahoe-wedding-lauren-greg/

http://tahoeunveiled.com/blog/lake-tahoe-wedding-a-romantic-destination-at-the-hyatt/

Cynthia Sent on 04/28/2013

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Michele provided full-service planning for my wedding. Right from the start what impressed me most is how much she genuinely seemed to care about making my wedding day the most special day. You can tell how much she loves weddings and finds joy in finding ways to create a dream wedding for her clients. I was very rushed trying to plan my wedding in a relatively short period of time on a budget. Michele was always there when I needed her. She helped me find my dream venue and create a vibe and feel for the day that exceeded what I ever expected especially given our budget! She was there to help during every step of the planning process, and always went the extra mile. Michele has a ton of relationships with great vendors (who all love her by the way). She was able to save me so much time by referring me to great vendors that offered prices within my budget. I was overwhelmed in the months leading up to my wedding due to school and work and Michele handled so many of the planning details which honestly saved me! During meetings with our caterer/venue etc. she always knew what questions to ask which is incredibly helpful for someone going through the planning process for the first time.

The day of the wedding I was able to relax with my family and bridesmaids and enjoy the day. Michele handled every detail so that I could just be a bride and enjoy every minute. Even with everything going on she made time to come see me before the ceremony started to give me a hug and help calm me down! Also, between the ceremony and reception during the cocktail hour, she brought some of our signature drinks to me and my husband. She really made my wedding vision a reality! All of our guests have raved about our wedding...some even have told us it was the most beautiful wedding they have ever attended. I give the credit to Michele and will always be incredibly grateful for all she did for us. I highly recommend her if you are looking for a wedding planner!

Meg Sent on 05/01/2013

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I can't say enough good things about Michele and the team at Before I Do Events. They helped me plan my dream wedding in Lake Tahoe on September 19th, 2011. I am a bit of a control freak, so it took a lot for me to step back and let go. I knew I was in great hands, so I let myself actually enjoy the months leading up to my wedding!! BID provided guidance through every single step of the process and handled all negotiations with vendors. I never knew about the little issues (vendors not leaving when they're supposed to and sticking around for the party - what?!) going on behind the scenes because BID handled it like true professionals. Instead of ruining our night with something like that, they handled it and brought it to our attention when we returned from our honeymoon. It's the little things like this that are truly priceless when picking your wedding planner. Aside from being on top of every little detail, the crew at BID are some of the sweetest people you'll ever meet. I couldn't believe how easy it was for them to take the ideas floating around in my head and bring them to life. They have impeccable taste, while having fun and unique ideas to make the day feel 100% like us.

And all the reasons above are why I find myself here, reviewing them after 3 years. They were so amazing, that I hired them to help plan my best friend's baby shower this past Fall. Again, everything went by without a hitch and it was another INCREDIBLE day. The momma to be was blown away. They have a way of working with your budget and STILL making it feel over the top. Love love love this crew and have referred them to many friends who've also had great experiences. Can't wait to have a reason to work with you fabulous ladies again :)

Launa Sent on 12/09/2009

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Michelle is so sweet! She started this business a few years back after having great success with her own wedding. She is so talented. I am OCD when it comes to my planning, and she has been right there, holding my hand the entire way. She is the only planner/coordinator that my photographer (www.studiocastillero.com) was willing to recommened, and visa versa. Michelle is the entire package: Day of, Month of and even all around, and a la carte'; but when it comes down to it, she provides way more in her day of package than most DOC's do in their month of. Pricing was more than reasonable once you got into the details of what she does for you. She also is able to do your flowers (just check out her sight, they are all done by her), invites, even planning your honeymoon, (of course for additional fees). Michelle is flexible, easy to get along with (even become great friends with), professionable, knowledgable, talented, prompt, I could go on and on. Great find!

Katie Sent on 03/17/2016

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I worked with Alicia at Before I do Events and I would highly recommend her and her team. It was an absolute pleasure working with her. She is easy going, flexible, helpful and has no ego. I had spoken to other planners that required 5 star hotels and multiple rooms and her and Nichole were happy with anything I booked. One less thing to stress about. On the day of the wedding I knew everything was going to go smoothly because if it didn't Alicia would take care of it. Whether it was gathering items at the end of the wedding or working with the venues staff she was all over it.

Kendra Sent on 03/01/2013

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The coordinator was a disappointment, and dealing with her was the most stressful part of wedding planning. She was dishonest, unorganized, unprofessional, and rude.

We originally agreed to an all inclusive package, but a few months into the planning, my parents and I realized that we were handling almost every detail. We found our venue and all but one of our vendors. And every vendor, except the one, complained to us about the coordinator's naivety and lack of professionalism. The hotel found that Michele did not have insurance or a business license. She lost our file and told the hotel, but then tried to hide it from us. After asking for an update on our budget (keeping a budget was her responsibility under the contract), after two weeks, her "proposed" budget was more than twice the amount we had originally stated. Based on the mounting frustration of paying someone (with little regard for the money we were spending) for a job we were doing ourselves, we amended the contract for just day of services.

Even after that, this coordinator was the worst part of the wedding. She arrived late and disappeared for long stretches. During the event it appeared she was talking to guests more than it seemed that she was coordinating. I barely saw her the entire day and she did not attempt to keep us on schedule. She interrupted while I was having my hair done to ask me to get a bicycle pump for her from my parents' room across the lawn, tried to set the table with just chargers, no plates, lied about misplacing place cards, and left before completing her job. We are missing personal items that she was responsible for collecting and returning, but her only response when my mom asked her about the missing items was that she just got tired and left. I've spoken to another couple who had a similarly disappointing experience a month before us. Sadly, this was a very bad experience and I cannot recommend this company.

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