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Couldn’t be better!

Paula is truly incredible and exceeded all expectations for us as a wedding planner. We worked with her for over a year planning our wedding and we couldn’t have imagined doing it without her. Paula continuously goes above and beyond and makes you feel as if you are her only client. She is responsible and very communicative, quickly answering any questions that came up over the year. She has been working in the industry in orange county for over a decade and seems to know and get along with everyone. She was a constant advocate for us dealing with vendors and making sure our needs were met first. She also worked very well balancing family relationships throughout our year of planning and especially on our wedding day. I was nervous for the wedding day because of my family dynamic and Paula took over everything, so I was stress-free. My friends and family who interacted with her on our wedding day were blown away by how kind and calm she was, while still making sure everything went according to plan. She has such great energy during a time that can be stressful and difficult ( and fun) and we are so grateful to have found her. I would recommend Paula to any bride or groom getting married in orange county.

Sharon Sent on 11/11/2017

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We used Paula as the wedding planner for our daughter’s wedding last summer, and she helped create a magical event. She’s very organized, responds immediately to any questions, listens and provides helpful and creative input, is always prompt, and has amazing vendors at her fingertips. Most importantly, Paula’s calm and pleasant demeanor takes most of the stress out of the whole process. On the day of the event, she unobtrusively works behind the scenes to make sure everything goes smoothly and is just how you envisioned. In short, Paula is an excellent wedding planner and I would very highly recommend her!

Alexandria Sent on 11/05/2017

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We cannot thank Paula enough for all the effort and expertise she brought to our special day. It was a fairy tale wedding that most could only dream of having for themselves, and we still can't believe it was ours. From the moment we checked into the Montage on Friday night until we checked out on Sunday morning it was completely perfect - mostly due to Paula's management. Every vendor she recommended delivered, logistics were flawless, and every guest had fun. So many guests have told us it was the "best event" or "best wedding" they have ever attended - everything "made sense," was "on time," turned out "unbelievably beautiful." She makes it happen!

Jeffrey Sent on 10/16/2017

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Paula was everything we could have asked for in a wedding planner, and MORE! Our wedding day turned out perfectly and we could not have done it without Paula. She was always there for us when we needed her, helped us choose great vendors, kept everything very organized and easy to understand and follow, and made sure everything went as planned on the big day. We did not have to worry about anything on our big day, we knew Paula had everything under control at all times. She was professional and fun and so easy to work with. Her experience, creativity, and expertise in the wedding industry is unmatched. She made us feel we were her only clients from the day we hired her. We're so happy to have worked with Paula for our dream wedding and we HIGHLY recommend her, especially for Pelican Hill, where we were married.

Jennifer Sent on 08/24/2017

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If you want the wedding of your dreams Paula with Champagne taste is the one to plan it. I met with several different planners before finding Paula. She invited us to her beautiful home so we could see a slideshow of different weddings that she has done and get a peek at the possibilities of what ours might look like. I was completely blown away. The slideshows I saw got me giddy about my own wedding and my hubby and I just had to have her. From the moment we signed contract, she wasted no time in getting started- right away giving me a big binder personalized to me and perfectly organized with all of the things a bride needs to think about while planning a wedding. Paula knows all the best vendors, and has close relationships with them, which is great for you as a client because she gets you a good price- and has top priority. She has such great attention to detail and goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. Paula and I emailed each other several times a day discussing all kinds of things- such as ideas for what to get my bridesmaids, making sure we were staying on budget, music, etc.
My wedding was an absolute fairytale that I wish I could relive over and over. Every one of our friends said our wedding was the best wedding they had ever been to. I would give anything to have the same day again because it was definitely the best day of my life, and I have Paula to thank for it. You couldn't possibly be disappointed choosing her to plan your wedding and make it just as special. She will make sure it is beyond perfect! Definitely Champagne Taste!!

Sommer Sent on 02/06/2017

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Paula Laskelle is the best wedding planner out there.

From the moment I spoke to Paula, I knew she was the one. There is something about her that puts you at ease. Her gentle way never changes, even in the most stressful of times, which is priceless for a stressed bride.

Paula's hard work and knowledge is unparalleled. Paula has been doing this a long time and there is nothing she hasn't seen. She has an answer to every problem. You'll know you have someone you can rely on it to make sure everything goes perfect.

Paula is SO responsive. I emailed her all hours of day and night every day and she almost always responded immediately. Paula spoke to me weekends and holidays, even at times when I told her she should take time off. It was always her priority to make sure that she was there for me and helping me.

My wedding was perfect. Majestic. Breathtaking. A blast. Everything went off without a hitch. Everyone at the wedding said it was the best wedding they had ever attended. I owe that to Paula.

Paula worked so hard to make sure that my day was perfect. I never had to speak to vendors - she set everything up. She was everywhere at once and yet not noticeable to my guests. My entire bridal party commented what a wonderful planner she is. My sister got married last year and her biggest regret is that she didn't know Paula.

Paula is the smartest decision you'll make. There is a reason she has a reputation for being the best wedding planner in Orange County OC: she IS.

Chaussie Sent on 12/19/2016

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I would definitely recommend Paula to any new couple planning their wedding! Being a bride that lived overseas in Asia and planning a wedding in California, Paula has made the process so easy and stress-free. Paula was beyond accommodating, responding back to me immediately regardless of what hour of the day it was. She answered all my questions (and there were many many questions) to handling most of the interactions with vendors given the time difference and difficulties of being halfway around the world. When we made our trip for the first time to see the venue and meet some of the vendors, Paula accompanied us the entire way and stepped in to ask the important questions that only a wedding planner of her experience and professionalism would know which we would not think of. Being that we lived overseas Paula graciously let us send some of our wedding accessories and favors to her house and helped to check to make sure they were right and bring them to the wedding. Paula was always the nicest and sweetest and always made us feel calm even during stressful times. She never came across as pushy and was always respectable of our decisions while offering her professional opinion. She was extremely well organized and always made sure to let us know exactly what was going on. Honestly one of the best parts of the wedding was working with Paula and having her support and guide us through the entire way. We had the wedding we always wanted and in a large part we have Paula to thank for it!

Jen Sent on 12/09/2016

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Stop looking you have just found the best wedding planner ever!!! Amazing doesn't even come close to describing Paula, she is the absolute best at what she does. We were so grateful that we found her, she helped us plan what our friends and family call "The Best Wedding EVER" and we would certainly agree. It was amazing! We were planning an out of state wedding and knew nothing about the area or any vendors. We only flew to California once during the process to meet with Paula and pick our venue, the rest was done over the phone or through email and it worked out fantastically. No ball was dropped. Our wedding was better than anything I could have dreamed up and all within our budget. Her vendors are the industry's best and along with Paula, the most professional and fun people you'll encounter during the process. Paula made the entire planning process EASY and stress free. She always keeps your budget in mind and has the best ideas. One tip for any bride, let Paula work her magic and guide you along. No need for your inner bridezilla to creep out. Paula will take care of you and make your wedding THE BEST WEDDING EVER!!! We love and adore Paula. The incredible memories that we have of our special day always include her. Without her it would have been just another wedding. She is something special.

Danni Sent on 11/16/2016

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Hiring Paula was the best decision we've ever made! She is so warm, friendly and professional! She is always always a phone call away, she definitely took out 99.9% of stress off of me! We love Paula! Just can't have enough of her warmness! We definitely think she is the best wedding planner in LA!

Lauren Sent on 11/16/2016

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There was never a shortage of attention to detail with Paula and her team. She was always calm, efficient, and professional. Everyone in the community had great things to say and now so do I! I am so glad that we chose Paula as our wedding coordinator. There were so many things that we would never have considered, and Paula, being the seasoned pro that she is, always had a plan of action. Our wedding was really a magical evening, and as the bride I was happy to have Paula at the helm because I was comforted knowing that things were under control.

Kathy Sent on 10/15/2016

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We were referred to Paula when we first started scouting out wedding venues, from a 5-star resort. Although we ended up selecting a different venue, we were so happy that we called up Paula. From our very first conversation with Paula, we knew that she was genuine, personable, and passionate about planning weddings. Even before we booked her, she was giving us suggestions. This definitely made us feel that she was in this business for all the right reasons, to create dream weddings. She was very willing to work with us to customize a package that was just right for us. Paula recommended wonderful vendors that reflected exactly what we wanted for our wedding, and she went above and beyond to make sure every detail of our wedding day was perfect.
We wanted to have a ceremony on the beach and Paula found us the perfect venue at Crystal Cove, Beachcomber Café. We wanted a beach wedding, but with a glam and elegant feel. Paula planned exactly that for us, from finding the right vendors to working directly with each of them to make sure every detail was exactly how we wanted. She went above and beyond to meet with our vendors and visited our venue prior to our wedding, to determine how things should be decorated and placed. Our wedding was flawless because of all the behind the scenes work and front-end coordination by Paula. Every meeting we had with her was very organized and informational. Her professionalism made us feel at ease all throughout the planning process. Her delightful and graceful energy was a huge part of our magical wedding day, from the moment she arrived at my bridal suite to the very end of the reception. Paula is a lovely person inside and out and is an amazing wedding planner/designer. Thank you Paula for creating us a beautiful wedding!

Kim Sent on 09/28/2016

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My advice to anyone who is looking for a wedding planner don't look any further. Paula Laskelle is the girl for you. We had our daughters wedding at The Resort at Pelican Hill. We wanted a dream team and she was the best of our dream team and we had the best in the business working on this wedding. We had most of the guests coming from Houston, Texas which is where the grooms parents live. So it was important to have someone who could handle questions from Houston and Los Angeles ( where our daughter and her fiancé lived) and we live in Newport Beach so we were working from three locations. She always called or emailed us back immediately with an answer or solution. She is very connected with all the best vendors in the business. She is sweet and calm and in control of every situation. She is perfect and I was so happy we hired her and will continue to recommend her forever. She is virtually the reason we found my daughters wedding dress. My daughter is extremely picky and we went everywhere from Newport Beach to Los Angeles we did not find anything but the last stop was a place that is in Beverly Hills that no one really knows about and I won't let you know you will have to hire her to find out but my daughter went in and found her dream designer and her dream dress. Had it not been for Paula we would never of known where to find this place. She constantly works with the best dream team florist and entertainment and musicians and anything you could ever dream of. Everyone at the wedding told us that my daughters wedding was the best they had ever been to . Now the final thing that I can say 5 days before the wedding my lower back went out and thank goodness I was on my feet by the wedding but I knew I could not handle any problems and I really had no worries because Paula is there guiding everyone perfectly and flawlessly. Please do not hesitate to hire her she was the person who was worth every single penny and more.

Molly Sent on 07/17/2016

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This girl. Where do I even begin? Paula Laskelle is phenomenal. Every. single. day. I was so grateful that this was the wedding planner I decided on after a grueling interview process with the best in the industry. It all started when I was visiting venues and deciding on our wedding location. At Pelican Hill I noticed this woman diligently working on this AMAZING wedding and I couldn't believe how focused and professional she was. It was how she was conducting herself and her dedication when no one was there but her. I was in awe. I went straight to the resort and asked who she was because she was the one I wanted heading my wedding. She has excellent relationships with all of the vendors which (trust me) makes the planning process a lot easier. All of the resorts love her and recommend her. It also doesn't hurt that she does celebrity weddings. I worked in event planning myself and I am very very picky. I have been planning my wedding since I was 10. When I first met her I could tell right away she was extremely seasoned. I must have emailed her 15 times a day on the most trivial things and she was always patient and emailed me every time within 10 minutes. She gives off this vibe that everything is handled and under control even if you miss a detail- she has it covered. She is so sweet and her level of professionalism is beyond. My wedding went off without a hitch. I will unequivocally recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding planner and designer.

Nayo Sent on 04/22/2016

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My wedding day would forever be memorable because of Champagne Taste. Considering it was a destination wedding held in California and I was living in London with guests flying in from all over the world, her involvement made all the difference in the world to my wonderful husband, family and guests. From the minute she agreed to work with us (which was only a few weeks before the wedding) until the night of the wedding, she and her staff were extremely professional, effective, knowledgeable and responsive. Her work ethic is unparalleled. Despite the time difference she was always available responding to emails as early as 6.30am in the morning until the task was done. We could not believe how lucky we were especially after we had such a terrible experience with a previous planner who wasted our time and never delivered. Champagne Taste saved the wedding day and for this we will always be thankful for the wonderful memories we've shared with friends and family. I highly recommend this company for anyone who wants to have a memorable day that is stress-free and extremely organized. They are worth every penny and more!

Tony Sent on 04/11/2016

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What an amazing experience in working with Paula. She helped to create an experience that EXCEEDED our expectations. No detail was missed. She provided incredible creative ideas to make our wedding very custom and special.

Paula is also well connected to the best vendors to add to the overall experience.

The wedding would not have been the same without her! We can't recommend her enough to everyone we know. There is NO DOUBT we would use her again for an event. Weddings are a once in a lifetime event and she made ours special.

Kay Sent on 01/24/2016

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Very experienced very responsive and 100% reliable - greatvendors

Pam Sent on 01/18/2016

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Where can I start. Paula you made my daughter's dream wedding come true. From the day of Our first conversation on the phone I knew you would be amazing, and you were. Your sense of detail and direction.... Spot on! Your calmness during my storm..... Greatly appreciated. Your smile is infectious. It made us relax and enjoy the day. I have been to many weddings in my life but never one that ran this smoothly. You told me to trust you, I did just that and you pulled off the wedding of the century. You see what people don't know between these lines is that you had to deal with 5 strong willed families all with different personalities yet with the same goal, to give our children their dream wedding. She was available by email all the time and would call back immediately. So for all you brides out there wondering if you should spend that last bit of money on a wedding coordinator, my answer is absolutely! Don't hesitate. Just do it. Call Paula. She will make it special and so much more stress free. Yes I said it, stress free. So Cheers to Paula. We will forever love you for all you did and your wonderful assistant. We couldn't have done this without you.

Fouza Sent on 11/03/2015

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My planner had to step out a month before my wedding day due to illness. Paula stepped in & saved my wedding. It was so comforting having someone like Paula who was so organized, on top of every detail, & very personable. My wedding went off without a hitch aside from the getting hitched part. =) Paula really went out of her way to make sure everything was the way I had envisioned.

Laura Sent on 10/28/2015

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My daughter's wedding had some challenges for Paula to work with. She stepped in as the wedding planner less than two months before the occasion and the bride lived outside of California with little free time
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We are in awe of Paula's abilities to put together a beautiful wedding. I never once experienced that Paula was inaccessible, no matter the time or the volume of communication this wedding generated. Everyone that she works with, from the florist to the make up artist, hold her in the highest regard. She is everything anybody could want in a wedding planner.

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Champagne Taste was a pleasure to work with and exceeded my expectations. I am a very busy professional that knew nothing about how to plan a wedding. None of that mattered because every detail was handled. My guests are still talking about my wedding!

Hilary Sent on 09/10/2015

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Paula was spectacular! From beginning to end, my year of planning my wedding with Champagne Taste was flawless. She defines the word 'professional' and is a pure joy to work with.

Paula is incredibly detail oriented and very prompt with her email response which was very much appreciated. She helped me find all my vendors with my budget in mind. This allowed me to make my final decisions very easily. She guided me every step of the way, making the entire year very stress-free. The detailed timeline she provided for me kept me on track, so I never fell behind schedule.

I trusted Paula's advice and artistic eye implicitly. With her experience in this business I knew I was in tremendous hands. I could relax and feel very confidant knowing that everything was taken care of down to the last detail. My wedding day was absolutely perfect. Everything went as planned, and was even more spectacular than I could have imagined.

In addition to her excellent organizational skills that allow her to design the most incredible weddings, her positive demeanor and bright smile constantly shines through. It is crystal clear that she loves what she does--how refreshing!

Thank you, Paula, for sharing your gift with us. We loved working with you!

-Hilary and Tom

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Paula is wonderful!! One of the most organized people on the planet with a great heart. My wedding went amazingly well from beginning to end because everything including details/vendors/timeline etc. was handled perfectly.

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From the very beginning of our relationship, Paula took the time to get to know us and truly understand our vision for the wedding. From there she provided a variety of vendor options that she felt would meet our expectations. We interviewed all of them and they were all excellent. Paula has assembled a team of service providers that we would call the best of the best. More importantly, they had all worked with Paula in the past and had a clear idea of what would be expected of them on the wedding day. Paula also put together a detailed wedding plan document (a book is probably a better description). That guide became our daily roadmap. Not only was it a list of what we needed to do by when, but it also included many helpful hints on frequently asked questions such as wedding etiquette. Paula is pleasant, efficient, thorough, responsive, and very well respected in the wedding planning community. We could not have made a better choice for our wedding planner and we highly recommend her.

Debbie Sent on 07/23/2015

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When we were looking for a wedding coordinator, we wanted someone who was professional, knowledgeable, and someone we could connect with. In our first meeting with Paula, Joe (my fiance' at the time) looked at her and said "your most important job is to keep Debbie stress free and I want her to enjoy every moment of her wedding day". Paula did all that and much more! She was every person I could need that day all wrapped up in one! We would highly recommend Paula. Her years of experience along with her dedication shows in all that she does.

Ally Sent on 07/20/2015

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Paula is amazing! She was always very responsive and accommodating, she was always there with a quick answer. It made planning through the distance (CA to TX) a breeze and she even allowed me to send a valuable grooms gift to her home. Her team of vendors and special people made the day beyond incredible. She was there every step of the way with info and names, advice and a smile. Her level of professionalism and even temperament were a perfect match for my husband and I. We felt very secure knowing she was there for us. A BIG thank you to Paula for all of the hard work and many hours she put into making our wedding the best day of our lives!

Sarah Sent on 01/14/2015

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Hiring Paula Laskelle to be our wedding coordinator was the best decision we made. She helped me with every single detail and made my life so easy. She had great recommendations from favors to invitations to beauty ideas. Every email and call was answered promptly and she was always on top of the wedding timeline details to keep me on track. Best of all - on the day of my wedding she had a wonderfully calm and happy energy that made me feel like I could relax and have fun because she was there to take care of everything. Paula knows what she's doing and really cares, she is worth every penny.

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Excellent service with Champagne Taste! Paula made our wedding day run so smoothly!

Elana Sent on 12/30/2014

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Paula was the most extraordinary wedding planner! She was on top of every detail, quickly responded to every email, and never tired of our innumerable conference calls. She had the most wonderful relationships with everyone in the industry making it incredibly easy to plan our wedding, and was there every step of the way to the big day! I simply couldn't have done any of it without her!

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Paula was a dream planner! She helped me every step of the way - and we planned the wedding details for a year and a half! On the wedding day, Paula was calm, professional, detail-oriented and just perfect. I literally had nothing to worry about except trying to say hi to all of our guests! She was so amazing with all of our vendors and everyone respected her so much - it all went perfectly smooth. I highly recommend her services for any type of party/event.

Heather Sent on 11/18/2014

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From the very moment I met Paula, I instantly knew I was in the right place! My biggest worry was, "How expensive is she?" To be honest, I'd looked at her website and immediately thought she was out of my league.I already felt guilty for choosing a spectacular wedding venue, and felt I needed to cut back where ever I could. But the event planners at the hotel where I was getting married kept telling me, "You HAVE to call Paula Laskelle! Arrange a meeting with Paula! Have you called Paula yet?" I finally told the ladies about my concerns, and they immediately retorted, "Oh no! You will LOVE Paula! We all LOVE Paula!" They explained that Paula offers several wedding packages, and that they were sure one would be right for me. And that's why I HAD to meet Paula. At my first meeting, I brought my mom and my daughter with me. I think all 3 of us knew instantly that we wanted Paula to be our wedding planner the moment she greeted us with these twinkling eyes that smiled and exuded kindness! Paula put my mind at ease, explaining that she will do as much or as little as I felt comfortable with. I chose her mid-size package, and was thrilled! Paula was at my side when I chose my invitations, all the flowers, the music...I loved having her there! She would speak up for me if she noticed I was being hesitant about something, and would back me up when I really liked something! And when it comes to organizing and timing, she's simply the best! Having Paula around meant that I had to worry about nothing! She was on top of everything! I received gentle reminders from her each time a due date approached, so I was never late on anything. Really! She made it so easy! To this day, I endearingly refer to her as my Fairy Godmother!! I am so happy I wised up and called her, so over the moon with how wonderful our wedding turned out...sigh...and so happy with each step of the process. My wedding day was truly flawless, thanks to Paula! To this day, I miss my Fairy Godmother!

Valerie Sent on 07/21/2014

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Paula was an AMAZING planner. She's top notch, well respected and highly recommended in the industry. I felt an immediate connection with her the moment we met her - she was so kind, friendly, understanding and most of all, her communication style was superb. I'm a super anal, detail oriented type of person, with high expectations - and she knew how to work with my standards to ensure that the wedding exceeded my expectations. The wedding was superb, extremely beautiful and for many of our guests, the best wedding they've ever attended. One of the things I valued most about Paula, was that she actually read through all my lengthy emails, numerous comments/ideas sessions and not only listened, but provided honest feedback. that was extremely valuable as she provided a different perspective and made our wedding that much better. We worked hand in hand throughout the process and I couldn't have asked for a better wedding. I highly recommend Paula to everyone - you will have your wedding in excellent hands!!

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Where do I start? Over the last year I have been blessed to have had the opportunity to work with you in creating the most wonderful wedding a bride could ever desire. Your attention to detail and uncompromising expertise made our "big" day a relaxing and truly incredible event to remember. The ceremony was amazing, and when we walked into the venue it took my breath away! All the planning, appointments, tastings, laughs and research you facilitated made the wedding better than anything I could dream of.

Our family and friends keep talking about how we "raised the bar" for a marriage celebration. We have you to thank for this!!!

If you ever need a recommendation you could give my number or Mom's to anyone! For that matter you could use the testament of almost 180 guests from our wedding!

Dustin and I want to again thank you for being the very best Wedding Consultant, Planner, Designer, Professional, Wonderful Person and True Friend a couple could ask for!

We love you,

Kelly and Dustin Densmore

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Paula was an absolute joy to work with! She kept us on track every step of the way. I would highly recommend her services ~ she will provide you with exceptional service on all levels. I also appreciated her professionalism and positive attitude!

Danielle Sent on 07/31/2013

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Champagne Taste ,
Paula Laskelle is the best wedding coordinator , she is everything you would dream to have in a coordinator . She is so helpful; she will accommodate you in any way that she can. i.e. I live 4-5 hours away from her and she met me more than half way . She is such a nice person and genuinely has a kind heart. She's very organized and kept my bottom in check. She was always checking in with me, and sending reminders to do things. She knows a lot of vendors and every vendor we used said that she is the sweetest person and is so organized and had nothing but great things to say about her ( after they screamed with excitement , learning they get to work with her) . she definitely has a gift for event planning . She definitely sets you up for success and a beautiful wedding / event.
The day before my wedding and the day of, she was so calm. She in turn made me and my family calm. She is my fairy god mother and I'm happy to share her with the world :). I grew an attachment to her and hold a special place in my heart for her forever :)

To sum up that novel I basically wrote, what I'm trying to get at here is... If you don't use Paula Laskelle with Champagne Taste then your wedding /event won't be the best. Everyone wants their guests to leave saying "wow" and walking in with their jaws on the floor. So look no further and pick Champagne Taste ;)
Sincerely
Danielle Stevens

Erika Sent on 06/09/2013

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Paula of Champagne Taste is amazing!! She and her team made our wedding day absolutely perfect! Paula is a joy to work with and without her we could not have planned such a flawless wedding. From the start, Paula took the time to answer all of our questions and was always an email or phone call away. She provided a wedding binder with everything I needed for planning which was extremely helpful in keeping everything organized. Her organizational skills are top notch and her knowledge of the wedding industry and vendors in the Orange County area was extremely helpful. We worked with Paula from out of state and she was extremely flexible in meeting with us whenever we were in town, which made long distance planning a lot easier for us. On the day of our wedding she made sure every detail was taken care of and that I did not stress about the small stuff. My husband and I really enjoyed working with Paula. She is definitely one of the best in the business! I would highly recommend using Champagne Taste for your special day!

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Paula and her team made my wedding day seamless!!! It was so organized and went flawlessly!! Without this wedding planner I would've been completely lost!! Paula knows every detail about weddings and provides beyond excellent service for every bride. She made me feel like I was her only Bride and spent so much time with me to ensure my big day would be absolutely perfect(and it was)!! She brought details to my attention I didn't even think of and was gracious to all of the family members and anyone who we involved in the wedding planning process. She has so many contacts and several amazing recommendations which we ended up using to complete our day. We used several of her contacts as our vendors and they loved working with her and it showed in every meeting we went to!!! Everyone loves her, and now so do I!!! I would recommend her to ANYONE getting married!!!

Kollin Sent on 12/03/2012

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Where to begin.......Paula is an absolute professional and a true joy to work with. Her knowledge and contacts in her field made everything easier. From the very beginning, Paula made us feel important and taken care of. If we ever had a question she was an email or phone call away. On the day of our wedding Paula ensured that the day went off without a hitch. There is nothing negative that can be said about Paula and Champagne Taste. I would recommend her and her company to anyone looking for a wedding coordinator. Paula is worth every penny and then some.

Erin Sent on 12/03/2012

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Paula with Champagne Taste was absolutely fantastic! My mom is great with party planning but we decided to get a wedding planner because we needed help with vendors. Honestly, I don't know how we would have done anything without Paula. Any email I sent she responded immediately with an answer, and if she didn't have one she would email me back to let me know she was finding one. Every vendor she recommended was amazing and they all loved Paula and told me I was in good hands. She knew EVERYTHING and made our wedding perfect. I can honestly say that we didn't have ANY issues or problems day of. I tell everyone how wonderful she was and that they should use her. I highly recommend Paula and think she would be a great addition to your wedding. Sign of a good planner- after the wedding my dad asked if she was even there that night- he never saw her! She was there the entire day as well as until after the last guest left. She was incredible. Can't say enough good things about her!!

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Paula is the best! She is professional, has impeccable taste, really works with you and your vision, has an amazing ability to navigate the tricky waters with family and all the various opinions, She keeps her cool, she is INCREDIBLE on the day of your wedding. I knew she was good at her job but didn't know HOW good until I went through the wedding day. She is so on top of EVERY detail. And she doesn't ever seem stressed. Her energy is a joy to be around. I recommend her as highly as I possibly can!

Amanda Sent on 08/02/2012

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Paula was the most amazing wedding planner! I get stressed and I was nervous I would be extremely stressed during my wedding planning experience, but Paula has this amazing way about her that kept me calm and just left room for happiness and excitement on my wedding day and the wedding planning process! From the very beginning she was extremely organized, professional, friendly, and on top of everything. My wedding planning from start to finish was amazing and fun, and I owe that to Paula. On my wedding day I had the most amazing and wonderful day of my life, and I didn't have to stress about the small stuff because I knew Paula could handle anything! I would recommend Paula to anyone who needs a wedding planner!
PS- she provides you with an awesome wedding planning book with all your wedding details in it....I will keep this and hopefully pass it down to a daughter :)

Nicole Sent on 06/21/2012

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It was such a pleasure working with Paula! My husband and I were very pleased with her services, especially because we were working from across the country. She was always so friendly and professional and is great because she provides a very calming atmosphere to a stressful situation. She recommended awesome vendors she has great relationships with and worked within our budget. For future brides, I would make sure to think about how involved you want Paula to be as depending on the package (we had the Complete package) she can be as involved or not in the process. She is not the type of planner to be overbearing or push her ideas on you so if that is what you want, be clear about it. I wish she was a little more involved at some points, but I know I never made that clear and I also liked to be in control of everything that was going on. Our wedding day was perfect and executed great! Thank you Paula!

Carol Sent on 04/20/2012

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Both Larry and I thank you so much for the wonderful job you did for us at our wedding. It was truly an absolute pleasure working with you. Your professionalism and expertise was remarkable. When help was needed you were always there.

You are an amazing woman!!!

Barbara Sent on 04/19/2012

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I have had the pleasure of working with Paula three times! No I haven't been married three times. Paula planned my wedding, I gave Paula's services as a gift to a dear friend and most recently she planned my daughter's wedding. For all three events she handled every detail with such professionalism that I never had a moment's worry. She is the calm in a storm and truly nothing seems to ruffle her.

You can tell how well respected Paula is when you see how other vendors react and work with her. When you select Paula you not only get a beautiful wedding but you enjoy the entire process. I have one more daughter and there is no doubt I will turn to Paula's expertise again.

Layne Sent on 04/13/2012

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I unequivocally recommend Paula from Champagne Taste. Paula planned both my mom's wedding at an estate in Laguna Beach and recently my wedding at the Four Seasons Santa Barbara. Her professionalism and attention to detail is worth its weight in gold and I can literally say my wedding's outcome was widely attributed to her services. She was with me every step of the process and I told her after my wedding that because of Champagne Taste my wedding day unfolded like the perfect gift. All of my guests could not stop raving about what a wonderful evening they had and how they felt like they were so well taken care of, without Paula I can honestly say that would not have been the case. I can not say enough great things about Champagne Taste!

Angela Sent on 12/27/2011

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I got married on August 6th, 2011 and hired Champagne Taste for my wedding planning. My wedding was in Laguna Niguel, California at Ritz Carlton. I live in Chicago, so I needed to hire a planner. I love Paula Laskelle from Champagne Taste!!! She is best wedding planner and I never stressed one minute during my wedding day. She is fabulous, professional and has the best recommendations for vendors. Every vendor I picked was because of he. She did a FANTASTIC job and I was a very HAPPY bride. I knew when I first called her in Dec, 2010 that she was going to be my wedding planner. Her attention to detail was top notch. I had the most beautiful wedding and I thank Paula for the planning she did for me!! 5 stars all the way. I made a great decision!!!

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Paula Laskelle is wonderful! She has a relaxed, easy, manner that made it enjoyable to work with her. Even though we were working on a very short timeframe, she planned everything perfectly. She set up all the appointments and assisted us in selecting an excellent group of vendors (florist, photographer, musicians, wedding cake, ice sculpture, lighting, etc.) I thought I was a perfectionist, but she beats me (in a good way)!

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There is not enough praise that I can give Paula. Having her was not only a gift to the whole family, but it was by far the best part of the entire wedding. We are not from California so we came in knowing nothing about vendors in the area. She recommended people who not only did their jobs unbelievably well, but who got along with our families famously. She made perfect matches. Additionally, and most importantly, Paula allowed us to be STRESS FREE through the entire planning process, which is not an easy task. She responded within minutes any time we had a question and took care of absolutely anything that needed to get done. As my mother has said over and over, she was absolutely perfect in every single aspect of her job. Of all of the decisions we had to make about the wedding, enlisting Paula was by far the best one.

Stephanie Sent on 10/06/2010

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Paula was so wonderful the entire year and a half we worked together. She made the process of planning so much fun. Her contacts with amazing vendors is outstanding. Paula is very calm and extremely organized. I tend to get anxious and her being so calm helped me to stay calm. If there were any bumps in the road along the way or even on the wedding day itself, I didn't know anything about them. She is outstanding at what she does. She isn't just my wedding planner, she's a very special part of my life now and a part of the family.

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Having Paula a part of our wedding team was THE BEST decision we could have ever made! She is so amazing and talented! Every time I met with a vendor, they each made it a point to tell me that I made the best decision to have Paula be a part of our team...everyone in the industry LOVES working with her! With her professionalism, quality advice, and outstanding organization, it's no wonder that when I mention "Paula Laskelle" to my vendors, they all had the same reaction, "Oh thank goodness!" From a business point of view, I realized the importance of having someone to work with who gets a long so well with all the major vendors; the vendors having someone familiar, as well as someone who truly knows how to handle each part of the day. It makes it that much more of a pleasure to do the work, knowing that everything is in good hands. Everyone on the team is positive, because of her leadership and control. Thank you again so much for EVERYTHING!

Tara Sent on 04/28/2010

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We absolutely loved Paula! We received a list of planners from all the hotels we looked at and Paula was on every one of the lists. We met with a few planners, but once we met with Paula, we knew she was the one for us! She is so calm and organized. After your first meeting with her, she creates this binder that has everything you could possibly imagine. Every vendor that we met with, knew Paula and had nothing but wonderful things to say. Paula certainly exceeded our expectations and our wedding ran so smoothly. We were so thankful we had her!! She went way out of her way to make sure that we didn't get stressed out about a thing!

Sandra Sent on 04/10/2010

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Paula was such a lifesaver. My wedding exceeded my dreams! I defintely recommend Paula and all fo the vendors she recommends.

Cari Sent on 10/12/2010

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Paula all I can say is you are the best!!!!

Anne Sent on 08/26/2010

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Paula's fabulous sense of style helped me create a dream come true wedding. At our first meeting, we discussed some ideas and she immediately "got me". Her ability to provide guidance, insight and professionalism through the myriad of resources expedited the process of planning an elaborate wedding. This was particularly helpful when we moved two weeks before the wedding with only 10 days notice from Newport Beach to San Francisco. Her amazing follow-through and ability to communicate was invaluable; she was always available. Paula's advice, support, encouragement, and calm demeanor are the foundation for a perfect wedding. We had so much fun on our special day, it was truly perfect; my guests are still saying it was the absolute best, most fun wedding they've ever attended! (me, too!) Thank you, Paula!

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I would recommend Champagne Taste wholeheartedly to anyone planning a wedding. My guests were very impressed with every aspect of the wedding, and I owe it all to Paula. She is a consummate professional.

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