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Blue Moon Event Planning

Blue Moon Event Planning

Long Beach, CA
4.9 out of 5 rating, 30 reviews
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    Absolutely amazing wedding coordinator!

    Melissa did such an amazing job as our wedding planner. She truly went above and beyond to make sure that our day went off flawlessly. She provided us with so much honest and helpful advice and was always so responsive via email and text. She was organized, thoughtful, attentive to detail and made sure that we were taken care of the entire day. She poured us wine at dinner, left us food in our hotel room for when we got back at the end of the night and even left out rose petals on our bed. You truly can't go wrong with Melissa - we would highly recommend Melissa as a wedding coordinator!
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    The greatest wedding coordinator!

    We hired Melissa for wedding coordination, and she and her assistant Dee were amazing! Everything Melissa was involved with felt totally seamless. Leading up to the wedding, she provided us with tools to help us get organized, which helped us plan for details we hadn’t even thought about. The day of the wedding, I felt like I never had to have a thought about a single detail, which was the most incredible feeling. My parents, who created a lot of the elements of our wedding, including the flowers and favors, are also still raving about her! Melissa also worked with my family to surprise us on the wedding day and she even put a band-aid on my foot for...
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    Just what we needed!

    Melissa was exactly what we were looking for! We were very budget conscious and I was somewhat unsure about spending money on a coordinator. I plan corporate events as part of my job so I felt like I could handle the coordination myself, BUT I also know that every big event needs someone running the show on-site and I didn't want that to be my family or friends, and I definitely didn't want it to be me. We met with Melissa and she was very personable and extremely organized, and I felt confident that we could trust her with the reins on the day-of. She gave us a very fair rate for day-of-coordination. We did the wedding planning ourselves,...
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    Allie Sent on 11/05/2019
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    The Best Wedding Coordinators Ever

    So before I get into anything specific- Melissa (and Alex on the day-of) were absolutely fantastic. We had a meeting with another wedding coordinator a few weeks before we found Blue Moon and they showed up an hour late to our meeting saying they’d put us in on the wrong day. I’ve never been happier we looked for another coordinator. We didn’t have much budgeted for this in particular so we opted for just a day-of coordinator and Melissa worked with our price point very easily. The thing is… leading up to the wedding, Melissa went above and beyond just day-of duties. She kept us on track, made us a timeline, got ahold of our vendors… I mean, she...
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    Hannah Sent on 11/04/2019
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    Wedding day of my dreams, thanks to Blue Moon!

    A wedding coordinator was the one vendor that I thought I didn't need. However, my month-of coordinator, Melissa, turned out to be the most important vendor I hired. Melissa took all the hard word I'd done - researching and choosing all my vendors, designing all my wedding decor (table settings, making my own signs, designing floral arrangements, etc.) and even making my own wedding cake and dessert table - and tied everything together seamlessly. Being a Type A person, it was so hard for me to accept the fact that, on my wedding day, it was impossible for me to physically put everything together exactly as I had envisioned...but Melissa made that happen.
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    Jason Sent on 10/26/2019
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    Responsive, detailed, and easygoing.

    Melissa and Alex were a joy to work with. Easygoing, yet very responsive when needed, it always felt relaxed to communicate any concerns we had to Melissa whether it be about our venue/vendors or timeline. My wife and I opted for the day-of-coordination so when it came to transition/onboard the information, naturally there's always a bit of nervousness on how much of what we've planned together would execute as we imagined. Once we provided all of our vendor information, Melissa was able to take over by getting everyone on the same timeline arranging the best times and places for people to show up. Melissa, being patient and a great listener guided us through step-by-step on how everything would play...
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    Adam Sent on 08/11/2019
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    Blue Moon will make you feel over the moon!

    Melissa and her BLUE MOON staff were absolutely incredible. They were so on top of every detail that I didn't have to stress on my wedding day. They even packed up all the decor at the end of the night so perfectly as if it was
    never all unwrapped. I'm so grateful for them! It was truly a magical day/night. They felt like family not like a hired event planning company. They are so friendly and so organized! We highly recommend using them for your next event!
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    Crystal Sent on 03/17/2019
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    Organized, Professional and Friendly!

    Blue Moon Event Planning was exactly what we needed for our wedding in March 2019. As an event planner myself, I have very hire standards, especially for the person I'd be handing over the reins to for a such an important day. Melissa and her team were extremely organized and professional from the get-go, asked the right questions and executed beautifully on the day of. If any major issues arrived on the day of, I didn't know it, because they troubleshooted and took care of it. Thank you Blue Moon! - Crystal & Josh
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    I am so glad I hired this company! I was sure I wouldn’t need a coordinator in addition to the onsite help provided but when I spoke to Melissa about three weeks before the wedding I had a feeling I’d regret. Trusting my instinct was the best decision I made about the wedding. Melissa is knowledgable, flexible, responsive, and helpful. Wedding day began and finished without a hitch that I was aware of, it was perfect. This company provides a perfect blend of professionalism, positivity, class, and fun.
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    Alicia Sent on 09/18/2016
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    My wife and I hired Melissa, the owner of Blue Moon, a year ago to aid us in planning our wedding, which took place two weeks ago in Long Beach, at the Shoreline Aquatic Park. Melissa has an extensive background in event planning and has executed events at the Queen Mary. With her background we knew she would be a perfect fit to assist us in the massive task of planning a wedding at a location that had yet to see a wedding. Our wedding was a same sex wedding.
    Melissa's pricing was fair and well worth her talent in planning and executing events. She also had several referrals for us, such as security, port-o-potties, catering, and rentals. Her...
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    Gabriela Sent on 04/29/2024
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    The best decision you could make for your wedding!

    It's hard to express how little we had to use our brains on the day of our wedding. Melissa and Blue Moon took care of absolutely everything and all we had to do was have an unforgettable day. Things went so smoothly, I still can't believe it.

    Melissa, from the get, was super easy to work with. She is nice, communicative, and of course professional. As a queer couple, we felt very well taken care of and celebrated by Melissa. She helped build and coordinate a wedding far superior to anything we had ever dreamed and we are so thankful for all her work
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    Cadie Sent on 10/29/2021
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    Simply the best!

    I don't even know if I have all the words to express how much I loved working with Melissa and Dee. Everyone knows the couple months leading up to your wedding are the most stressful and having Melissa there made it so much easier. She was hired as a day of coordinator, but she does WAY more than that sounds. (I feel like she should charge way more too) She was happy to read my crazy rambling emails when I just needed someone to reassure me that I was on the right track and had everything I needed. Her texts checking in on me definitely helped calm my nerves. On the day, Melissa and Dee went above and beyond!...
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    Lily Sent on 06/29/2019
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    Absolutely Amazing!

    Hands down the best investment made for our wedding! I literally could not imagine doing this without melissa and her amazing team! They were so organized and helpful and made sure my big day ran perfectly. Melissa met with me multiple times making sure all the littlest details were decided and organized in one perfect timeline and erika was my day of and made the rehearsal and actual wedding run so smoothly. Definitely will reccomend to everyone and use again! Thanks 💕
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    Christopher Sent on 09/16/2018
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    Planning your own wedding is no joke… From music and cakes, to boutonnieres and napkin folds, attention to detail is of the utmost importance- especially when it’s your own wedding! My husband and I spent almost two years planning our big day down to the tiniest element—scouting venues, researching, vetting and hiring vendors, choosing color-schemes, even building centerpieces!

    What we didn’t plan was who was going to pull all of this together when we were…ya know…getting married? We knew early on that, while we had a specific vision, we would need help to tie it all together. Luckily, one of our best friends is not only the top wedding and event planner that we know, but she was...
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    I had a wonderful experience with Blue Moon/Melissa. It was my first wedding and she walked me through it every step of the way. The days leading up to the wedding and the day of the wedding went smoothly and stress free. If I ever have another need for an event planner I will call Melissa and her team.
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    Pegah Sent on 07/31/2018
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    Melissa was great! We booked blue moon about a month before our wedding for day-of services. We already had all of our design/vendors, but we didn’t have much organization. Immediately after hire, Melissa contacted all of our vendors and made floor plans, schedule, timeline, and a folder of all of our invoices. She kept us organized and on track for the wedding. On the day of the actual wedding, she made sure the venue/vendors provided what was agreed upon, and overall our day was stress free. We did fall behind schedule, but that’s generally expected and all the vendors were able to keep up with the new timeline. Overall, she did a wonderful job! Our wedding was particularly difficult...
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    I used Blue Moon Event Planning, LLC to cater an event for 200 County Commissioners. Melissa and her team were highly professional, courteous and punctual. From the tranquilizing tray passed appetizers, to the scrumptious dessert bar, to the friendly and loquacious bartender every detail was perfectly executed. The icing on the cake was that I didn't worry about a thing and was able to enjoy the event. We made the right choice with Blue Moon Event Planning.
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    We booked Blue Moon Event Planning (and Melissa) and it was one of the best things we could have done. Melissa was able to fit a niche that I did not know was required. My ceremony and reception locations came with a coordinator and from my perspective, I had people on either end that were available to ensure that everything ran smoothly. Thankfully, Melissa informed me that I would still need someone on hand the day of the wedding to help facilitate. Here are a few of my personal highlights that show where Melissa shines:
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    Cody Sent on 12/27/2016
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    What advice would I give about Blue Moon event planning? BOOK THEM. I came to Melissa just weeks before my event without anything planned and she helped pull everything together in under three weeks. I tried to plan this event for months but couldn't get anywhere. I had trouble finding a venue in my price range that didn't break the bank but allowed me to have all the "extras" I wanted. Within a few days Melissa found a venue that was perfect. Then everything else began to fall into place. I've worked in customer service for many years even owning my own business making customer service number one on my decision for working with a company and or individual....
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    Tasheena Sent on 09/24/2016
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    If you're looking for a planner that will make your life easier, anticipate your needs and gets things done before you even know the task existed then Blue Moon Event planning is the vendor for you. We worked with Melissa, Principal Planner from day one. Melissa knew exactly what needed to be done for us to secure our venue which was a public location that needed to be rented from the city. Melissa filled out all the necessary forms on our behalf and had the area reserved in no time without us having to lift a single finger!

    Melissa allowed us to be as involved as wished to be and helped to ensure we had crossed every "T"...
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    Melissa is amazing! While we primarily hired Melissa as a day-of wedding coordinator, she was in constant contact with us throughout the entire wedding planning process via phone and e-mail. Melissa was especially helpful during the final month prior to our wedding; she helped us finalize timelines, confirm vendors, run rehearsal, and of course bring it all together the day of the event. There are so many little details we hadn't even thought of that she walked us through and helped us sort out. Her final timeline was a true work of art, as evidenced by the many compliments received from our wedding party and vendors, who all received a copy. She even went above and beyond her duties...
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    Melissa is the BEST! She helped us create the most amazing party EVER! She planned our entire wedding from across the country and gave us the best day of our lives. She handled the entire process from the permits, to the second line band, to the flowers, and delicious food. I highly recommend her services. She stays calm under pressure and eased all of our worries and doubts. People are still talking about our wedding 6 months later, and I'm sure for many more years to come, as the wedding of the century!
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    We came to Melissa at Blue Moon with a vision of how we wanted our wedding to feel but little idea of how to execute it. Melissa was WONDERFUL! She listened attentively to our vision and provided feedback of a true experienced professional to help us shape the event. As details from vendors poured in she reviewed contracts and didn't let a single detail escape attention. Melissa is especially adept at identifying gaps in responsibilities and assigning them to the correct vendor. This was a task we couldn't be more thankful for, it made our day go so smoothly, especially given the challenges of an unconventional wedding being planned remotely. Melissa was responsive over months and months of...
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    Working with Melissa at Blue Moon Event Planning was a wonderful experience. She was my day of coordinator and greatly exceeded all my expectations. I was planning my wedding from out of state while traveling full time for work, and Melissa made communicating with her so easy. She was available via email, phone, text, and even skype when I needed her! I also had MAJOR wrenches thrown into my plans literally days before my wedding (my venue double booked my space with another event) and Melissa helped adjust the plans and then carried out the new vision with very little instruction from me. I felt like I didn't have to worry about anything because she had everything under control....
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    Melissa is WONDERFUL to work with! She is detail oriented, professional, responsive and a joy to work with. I am always sad when brides feel stressed about one of the happiest celebrations in their lives, and Melissa works to take away any of that stress.
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