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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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

Kay Sent on 01/24/2016

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Very experienced very responsive and 100% reliable - greatvendors

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.

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.

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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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!

User2299610 Sent on 09/03/2015

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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.

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!

User2277504 Sent on 08/19/2015

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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.

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