Events by M and M Reviews
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Haley Sent on 11/28/2023Meg is the secret sauce to an SB wedding!
Meg was the best! A true industry veteran, she knew all the best vendors and 'hacks' to make our wedding weekend perfect. Whenever I had a crazy idea, she found a way to make it happen -- all with a smile on her face. Meg and her team made everything seem effortless (which I know it wasn't) and I'm so glad she was part of our special day. We did the full service package which I recommend!Events by M and M's reply:
Thank you so much Haley! I enjoyed every minute of our journey together - your "crazy ideas" made your day so special, it was an honor to be able to make it all happen for you! Much Love! xoxo -
Sandra Sent on 10/26/2023
So Thankful For Meg & Team for Creating our Dream Wedding!!!
My husband and I got married in September at the Hilton Beachfront Resort in Santa Barbara, and we were in awe with the way our wedding day turned out, and how smooth Meg made the planning process for us. She also planned our Rehearsal dinner + Welcome Party at Margerum Wine Conpany, and that was absolutely lovely as well.
From the start of the consultation, she really puts effort into getting to know you both as individuals, and together as a couple. This is really helpful for the planning process and helps guide you in delegation of topics/tasks amongst yourselves and who she should reach out to depending on the what info she needs. ie my husband is more logistics and business, whereas I’m more interested in creative/design.
She is organized (heck yes to the spreadsheets!), detail-oriented, honest, understanding, patient (I’m the type who needs someone kindly keeping me on track for this kind of thing), and just all around fun to chat with. She has great recommendations for vendors and really is connected!
She really works on ensuring it’s YOUR special day and is flexible in going out of her way to make sure your dream wedding happens within your vision, culture, budget, (even family and guest opinions and logistics)
We would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for wedding or event planning services in the greater Santa Barbara area.
Thank you a million, Meg!
- Sandra & MichaelEvents by M and M's reply:
It was so much fun working with you on your uniquely beautiful wedding. Incorporating your different cultural elements while maintaining the chic look you were going for was such a fun adventure. I'm so glad that you became part of the Events by M and M Family. Here's wishing you all the years of joy, love and happiness! xoxo -
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Steffi Sent on 09/01/2022Best Day Ever
It's been over a year since our wedding with Meg and we only grow more and more grateful for her and her team as time goes on! We have been to several weddings since and are so happy to report that not once has something come up where we think "we should've done this better at our wedding."
We did the middle package with Meg which was perfect for us. I definitely wanted to play an active role in the planning so this worked out well for us. Meg was always there to send us off in the right direction and get us a head start. She didn't do everything for us (as expected) but having her to promptly answer and questions and bounce ideas back and forth with saved us a ton of time!
For reference, we had a substantial part in the day-to-day planning while both working full-time and attending school full-time. So it's a lot of work but totally doable if you stay organized and manage your time properly!
We highly recommend working with Meg and her middle of the road package if you are ready to put in work as well. She has so much knowledge and expertise with things that are so often overlooked, like general timeline and making sure guests have a pleasant and smooth experience at your big day.
Overall we loved our experience and would recommend that everyone read the fine print closely and discuss roles and responsibilities so it's made clear from the start what you're signing up for. If you sign up for a middle of the road package, that's what you're going to get and it's perfect if you want a substantial and active role in planning your perfect day! -
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Christina Sent on 10/18/2020Only choose meg
So let me start by saying when you are planning YOUR wedding, you are looking for not only the best planner but someone who is capable of bringing your dream & vision to life. I found Meg after searching through many planners that I just felt weren’t right for me. I knew from our first phone call that she was the one for me lol so I booked her on the spot. So I live in New York and got married in Malibu, CA. Now planning a wedding is stressful but planning a wedding across the country is even more stressful....I thought. Little did I know I was planning a wedding across the country during COVID 19. After 3 trips and 1.5 years of planning with Meg, the entire world changed. Meg asked me if I wanted to move my wedding, I said no. She told me not to worry and we were going to make it happen anyway we can (following protocol obviously). I can truly say Meg looked into the rules and kept me updated on a daily basis. Not only did Meg follow rules and protocols to make my wedding safe for all my vendors and guests, she made my vision become a reality. Although we had a smaller guest list, we did not sacrifice anything short of what I wanted. The day was absolutely perfect thanks to Meg!
Not only did Meg make my dream come true in an unprecedented time, she was more than a vendor.... she was my friend. Meg was there for me every step of the way (Even the day of her own wedding when I was having a panic attack about my wedding, she answered the phone). Mind you I live in NY so It’s 3 hours earlier in the East Coast. Meg always answered me. This women is a wedding God. She did nothing short of an amazing job. If I had to go back to this extremely stressful time to plan a wedding, I would as long as Meg was my planner. She can make anything happen. I highly recommend choosing Meg. I can not thank her enough. Choose Meg! 😀Events by M and M's reply:
Christina, our COVID dream wedding!! I will forever cherish our very unique planning experience together! Your trust in us as we navigated the ever-changing rules of COVID and your commit to your day will always resound as a personal favorite in my memory. Cheers to always pursuing what you want (safely) and to pursuing our ultimate dreams! Love you so much! xoxo -
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Kirsten Sent on 10/04/2020
The Fairy Godmother of Weddings
Meg West is the fairy godmother of weddings. I highly recommend hiring Meg for all events and services you may be considering.
Planning my wedding during covid was nothing short of a nightmare. I had to deal with an unreasonable and irate vendor, my venue cancelling three weeks before the wedding, and countless other hurtles including reducing the guest list by 75% and so on. Through all the nightmare, Meg stood strong and helpful. She provided guidance and solutions to problems. She managed to find a last minute videographer, find a new venue with just three weeks to spare, and turned it into the most amazing wedding I could have ever imagined.
After my original venue canceled, I felt hopeless and stopped caring about everything. Meg managed to help me gain the excitement of the wedding back by pulling everything together in a last minute fashion. She communicated and planned with all my vendors, helped with the rentals of everything I didn't know I needed, offered solutions to SO. MANY. ISSUES.
The day of she had the schedule down and helped everything run smoothly. I had a huge wedding party she managed to control somehow and kept everyone on time. She really helped bring my vision together and transform it into the most amazing day. I mean, she literally even went as far to make sure my food (I was too busy/nervous to eat) was boxed up and placed in my room so I could eat it later. She helped me place together so many small details that brought so much joy to myself and my guests. Things like getting lemon bars delivered to the hotel room the night before the wedding to all my guests, and a light refreshing drink during the pre ceremony seating time. She really though of every last detail and helped make my wedding unique and special.
I love Meg with all my heart and will always carry a special fondness of her and her work. You will not regret hiring her. You will be so unbelievably happy and glad you did. She really is the fairy godmother of weddings.
Thank you Meg for all your work. You are amazing! -
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Catherine Sent on 08/06/2019
Beautiful Adamson House Wedding!
Meg and her team were excellent! Right from the beginning she worked with us to help us envision the type of wedding we wanted, keep us on budget, and keep us on a good timeline. She was very knowledgable about the venue. Everyone has told us our wedding was one of the most beautiful they had seen, and it was all because of Meg and her team. The florist she works with in southern california was particularly amazing. We couldn't have done it without their dedication and vision, she comes highly recommended! -
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Samantha Sent on 07/18/2019Meg and her team saved my wedding from going up in flames....LITERALLY!
We started planning our wedding like any other couple would, throwing every half-composed idea at wedding planners in hopes that they could bridge the gap between my ramblings and an overloaded Pinterest board. I knew I wanted it to have a very relaxed romantic feel without seeming too uptight. We had picked a gorgeous winery as our venue and I knew it could embody both of our wants. After interviewing with Meg I instantly clicked with her “get-it-done” personality and humor! It was only a few conversations with my parents, and we began our 7-month planning journey! Now, seven months isn’t a lot of time in the wedding planning world but, Meg and her team absolutely nailed every vision, vendor, and walk through. Her design board checked off every “want” and provided options within our budget without every sacrificing the experience. It was the easiest and most enjoyable event process I have ever been a part of even with some type of meeting or walk through happening back to back. I knew Meg was executing every detail as her and her team kept me in the loop with where we were at in processes and answered any random question I had without having to wait. My fiancé and family were all very excited about the big day and could not wait to see what our vendors had dreamt up in person. Unfortunately, the unthinkable happened. We had arrived the Thursday before our wedding, just as the fires struck Malibu. Friday morning, I was trying to keep my calm and without hesitating Meg immediately called me and started working with vendors to secure a game plan to make the day come together despite the road closures and air conditions. A few hours later, while watching the news from our hotel surrounded by smoke, I saw a reporter in front of my venue with flames behind him. Everyone expected me to be a total mess but, it was my faith in Meg and her stellar team that kept me so calm. In the matter of half a working day, with no WiFi, she had found a new venue, secured new vendors, and assisted in signing new contracts and getting memos out to our guests all before dinner. I didn’t get a rehearsal, I never got to say “I do” where I had envisioned I would. But I wouldn’t change anything that happened that weekend. The day was absolutely gorgeous and filled with more love than it would have originally been, I think. I owe all of my memories, peace, and happiness from that weekend to Meg and her team. I am almost crying happy tears writing this. I cannot thank them enough for everything they did for me and my family. I love you always Meg, thank you for everything.Events by M and M's reply:
What an adventure we had with you - I think everyone experienced the whole spectrum of feels! Thank you so much for trusting us to make it all happen for you! xoxo -
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Steven Sent on 06/27/2019A wedding coordinator that goes above and beyond...
In the near 3 months since our wedding in Malibu, CA my wife and I have written several glowing reviews for the vast array of vendors that helped us celebrated a truly magical night. We have saved the very best for last. It was our wedding coordinator who skillfully and patiently guided us to choose the very best DJ, flouriest, photographer, videographer, transportation, cake & dessert designer, and make-up crew. Thank you to Meg West and the entire team at Events by M & M for putting together a night my wife and I will forever cherish. Early on, Meg listened to all of our crazy ideas and specific preferences and ran with it. This was no small feat. My wife and I had very different approaches to our wedding aesthetic. Meg was able to process what was most important to us both and put together a theme and look that not only pleased us, it wowed us. She was able to make the months, weeks and days leading up to our wedding seem easy and stress-free. We almost started to worry about how un-stressed we were. On the day of, Meg and her team skillfully commanded all the moving parts of a massive wedding machine while remaining near invisible to our guests. I cannot begin to express my eternal gratitude to Meg and everyone at Events by M & M for their hard work and dedication to making our wedding day so special. To say they went above and beyond would be an understatement. We write reviews (both good and bad) to help others make informed choices. I write this review to help future bride and grooms to make the wise choice. In searching for the perfect wedding coordinator, stop looking, Events by M &M is at the top of the list. -
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Claire Sent on 05/17/2019
Best Planning and Execution
Meg and her team fulfilled my dream wedding to the best details possible. To think back, I absolutely made the best decision to have them as my wedding planners. My initial contact to Meg was around 6 months before the wedding. Meg was caring and sensitive. She was able to quickly capture my wedding vision and needs after a few phone calls and email exchanges. Her design board presented so many beautiful details that matches our styles and personalities, some of which I was not even aware of before. What I appreciated the most was they left me with no stress and any possible hectic from the planning, so I really enjoyed my time of almost being a worry-free bride-to-be. On the wedding day, Meg made sure everything was carried out smoothly. Her passion and sunny personality was such an impeccable part that everyone enjoyed. -
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Kari Sent on 10/26/2018Unforgettable, Perfect, Beautiful, Stress-Free Day
Let's face it. Like many other brides, I am a bit of a control freak. Or a "boss" as I'd say. Handing over the reigns to execute the most important day in our lives was not easy to think about at first. BUT, once I began working with Meg and her amazing team at M&M Events, those worries simply melted away.
From our initial budget and planning meeting - when I literally knew nothing about where to start - to the rehearsal, Meg and her team were professional, informative, and able to offer their industry experience to get me and my husband started. We selected M&M Events for their coordination package, where they assisted coordinating set up and tear down of our vendors and day-of coordination of events. This helped us have a completely seamless event that literally went off without a hitch. We had about 100 guests at a beautiful venue in the arts district in Los Angeles, and my guests are still saying almost a year later that this was the best wedding they have ever been to. M&M Events allowed us to create our unique vision and bring it to life perfectly. We are so grateful to have had the pleasure of working with them and they get my highest recommendations! I've also attended several of their weddings as a guest - and they are no exception. The best I have been to. Thank you M&M Events for all you did for my husband and I to have the perfect wedding! -
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Lucia Sent on 04/09/2016My wife and I were married on 3/5/16 and Meg was our week of coordinator for our reception only (the church venue came with a coordinator). After reading Cindy P's review, I'm simply just going to piggyback her glowing review.
"Never once felt the need to walk into the reception area to make sure all the items I gave her were where I wanted them." - FACT
"When she needed my husband and I to be somewhere for a scheduled event (garter, bouquet, cake, etc.) she definitely came to find us, but she never became pushy or intrusive. If we were in the middle of a conversation with someone, she would patiently wait and do her best to let us finish. She would simply and lightly place her hand on our arm, shoulder etc. to discreetly let us know it was time to move on." - FACT
"When the night was over, all of my personal things from the sweetheart table, the photo and the bridal suite were completely packed up..." -- FACT
When you read that Meg goes "above and beyond", this is true. When my wife and I were taking a short break between the ceremony & the reception to grab some things from our hotel room, I went in to find our room was cleaned and Meg had left a bottle of champagne (which we quickly guzzled haha).
Literally, the transition from the church ceremony to the reception was FLAWLESS. Never once did my wife and I ever wonder what was going on, who was where, what was next. There were no hiccups or bumps in the road and if there was, my wife and I certainly didn't know about it. My vendors were VERY impressed with her timeline guide she provided them for the order of events for the reception.
We were SO impressed with the work M & M did for us, as they were such an important part of our reception. The night went by so fast and if I could do it over, I definitely would have grabbed the mic and gave M & M a standing ovation for all the work they put into our special night. #FLAWLESS
THANK YOU M & M! YOU ARE AWESOME! -
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Marie Sent on 11/02/2015My daughter and her husband had a very beautiful beach wedding at Mandalay Beach Embassy Suites on 9//12/15. Meg West of the Events by M & M and her assistant were contracted for the day of wedding coordinator and were a very big part of making my daughter's wedding a success! Meg knew what to to do with everything and made it so relaxing for my daughter and I not to worry about the event at all. Meg took so much initiative and coordinated the events from the wedding rehearsal to the actual wedding ceremony and reception so effortlessly. She knew exactly how we wanted our decorations (we did a lot of DIY decors) were to be distributed at the ceremony as well as the cocktail and reception areas just from one meeting after the wedding rehearsal the day before. She also made herself available for questions even weeks before the wedding. I strongly and very highly recommend Meg and her staff to anyone looking for a wedding coordinator. She is the best.!!!!. -
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Alycia Sent on 09/08/2014Events by M and M is fantastic! I cannot say enough about how amazing Meg is to work with! My wedding was a semi-destination wedding (7 hours from my home), and Meg made it practically painless to handle everything from afar. I was a do-it yourself bride and she was extremely helpful with the difficult decisions and especially my moments of indecisiveness. I would HIGHLY recommend Meg for any style of bride though. She has outstanding vision and an amazing ability to see your vision as well. Her team works so well together, they helped make my big day go off without a hitch. -
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Hayley Sent on 10/11/2017I wish I could be writing a positive review for this company. I spoke with Meg, the owner a while back and she was absolutely amazing. So friendly and helpful and made us feel stress-free. With that, we decided to book. Unfortunately, we didn't get Meg as our coordinator.
We only got the day-of package... which consisted of any type of planning and consulting you needed prior to the big day via email/phone call. We had a couple emails back and forth, and everything seemed fine until about 2 weeks before the wedding.
Mary was the planner/coordinator assigned to our wedding. The good news is, she is a very hard worker and so were her assistants. But her attitude and opinionated comments were where it went downhill for me. She didn't seem to care how I wanted things to go, and went about her routine, without caring what our requests were. Mind you, we weren't asking for something crazy, but we had a some specific aspects of our day that we hoped would be accommodated to our standards.
Our guests were not directed to the ceremony space as they were supposed to be, our tables had been set up wrong, Our timeline was executed incorrectly, a whole cake was wasted, and I was left with a sour taste in my mouth about the coordinator, Mary. I would still recommend this company to someone looking for a coordinator, but would recommend that you ask for a different coordinator than Mary.
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