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• Andrew A. Sent on 08/20/2023
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  The best ever

  Suher is now part of our family for life! When my husband and I were looking for a wedding coordinator, we didn't really realize what a HUGE part of our lives Suher would become. For us, our wedding was the biggest project we've ever worked on and we knew we needed help. Even though we purchased a "partial" planning package from Suher, her presence in our lives and our planning process was anything but partial. She was there for EVERYTHING. We felt like she was available whenever we needed her for anything we needed, which is remarkable because she even had another wedding 7 days before ours.
  
  We had a pretty good idea of what we wanted but also had a clear budget defined and certain things that we didn't care about at all. Suher helped us look for the types of vendors that we wanted to work with and that were within our budget. If what we wanted was outside our budget, Suher presented us with various options so we could understand the difference in pricing and make an informed decision. Having someone to keep us on a good timeline was extremely helpful and Suher would let us know when and what decisions needed to be made. It's like having a third partner in the planning process who brings years of experience in this space. Working with Suher is like having a built in tie-breaker because, let's face it, sometimes we needed her opinion but only if we asked for it and always in a nice way!
  
  In addition to being our planner, Suher, in all her enthusiasm, really become our wedding designer too. Suher took over a lot of items that were not important to us, including stationary, flowers, and decor. We sent a few inspo pictures and then she delivered the most gorgeous wedding we have ever seen. She would send things over from instagram and was constantly thinking about what we could do with the design. As non-creatives ourselves, we wouldn't have thought about things like the design of the wedding but it was really amazing seeing everything come together in an elevated way and really made us feel like our day was extra special. She made all the floral arrangements including bouquets and centerpieces. She also designed and set up all the tables and the ceremony stage, and they were STUNNING (see pics).
  
  Suher also helped us review contracts, schedule vendor calls, and track vendor payments. Closer to the event, she coordinated insurance with all the vendors and developed our timeline. The day of the event, Suher made sure everything went smoothly and that any problems were dealt with quickly and quietly, which allowed us to fully enjoy ourselves and that is worth every dollar. We are forever grateful and always available as a reference.

  Suher is now part of our family for life! When my husband and I were looking for a wedding coordinator, we didn't really realize what a HUGE part of our lives Suher would become. For us, our wedding was the biggest project we've ever worked on and we knew we needed help. Even though we purchased a "partial" planning package from Suher, her presence in our lives and our planning process was anything but partial. She was there for EVERYTHING. We felt like she was available whenever we needed her for anything we needed, which is remarkable because she even had another wedding 7 days before ours.
  
  We had a pretty good idea of what we wanted but also had a clear budget defined and certain things that we didn't care about at all. Suher helped us look for the types of vendors that we wanted to work with and that were within our budget. If what we wanted was outside our budget, Suher presented us with various options so we could understand the difference in pricing and make an informed decision. Having someone to keep us on a good timeline was extremely helpful and Suher would let us know when and what decisions needed to be made. It's like having a third partner in the planning process who brings years of experience in this space. Working with Suher is like having a built in tie-breaker because, let's face it, sometimes we needed her opinion but only if we asked for it and always in a nice way!
  
  In addition to being our planner, Suher, in all her enthusiasm, really become our wedding designer too. Suher took over a lot of items that were not important to us, including stationary, flowers, and decor. We sent a few inspo pictures and then she delivered the most gorgeous wedding we have ever seen. She would send things over from instagram and was constantly thinking about what we could do with the design. As non-creatives ourselves, we wouldn't have thought about things like the design of the wedding but it was really amazing seeing everything come together in an elevated way and really made us feel like our day was extra special. She made all the floral arrangements including bouquets and centerpieces. She also designed and set up all the tables and the ceremony stage, and they were STUNNING (see pics).
  
  Suher also helped us review contracts, schedule vendor calls, and track vendor payments. Closer to the event, she coordinated insurance with all the vendors and developed our timeline. The day of the event, Suher made sure everything went smoothly and that any problems were dealt with quickly and quietly, which allowed us to fully enjoy ourselves and that is worth every dollar. We are forever grateful and always available as a reference.
• Nicole L. Sent on 08/04/2023
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  Suher is fantastic!

  Suher was our wedding planner and we had an amazing experience with her! My husband and I never considered ourselves “wedding people” and we do not enjoy planning. However, we still wanted to have a wedding that would allow our friends and family to come together for a fun and beautiful celebration, and we wanted it to be something that felt like an authentic representation of our personalities and interests. In our first call with Suher, we knew she was the one to help us achieve this! We chose her over other planners that we talked to because she asked us lots of questions to get to know our interests, got excited and came up with design ideas on the spot, and seemed genuinely interested in bringing our wedding to life.
  
  When we met Suher about six months out from our wedding, we had a venue and photographer, but no other vendors or concrete ideas as to what we wanted. Although we chose her Partial Planning Service, the amount of support and input that Suher provided felt very complete and we couldn’t ask for more. Her connections and advice made finding vendors super easy (especially since we live in Northern California and weren’t always able to check out options in person), and again as a non-planner, I really appreciated that she came up with decor/design ideas that I instantly loved without me having to do any of the planning work! From advice to coordinating to bringing everything together on the day, Suher was there for us. She even put together all the florals herself! The wedding itself was gorgeous, fun, went super smoothly, and we got so many compliments from guests saying it was one of the most unique they’ve been to. We are so thankful we met Suher and we highly recommend her!

  Suher was our wedding planner and we had an amazing experience with her! My husband and I never considered ourselves “wedding people” and we do not enjoy planning. However, we still wanted to have a wedding that would allow our friends and family to come together for a fun and beautiful celebration, and we wanted it to be something that felt like an authentic representation of our personalities and interests. In our first call with Suher, we knew she was the one to help us achieve this! We chose her over other planners that we talked to because she asked us lots of questions to get to know our interests, got excited and came up with design ideas on the spot, and seemed genuinely interested in bringing our wedding to life.
  
  When we met Suher about six months out from our wedding, we had a venue and photographer, but no other vendors or concrete ideas as to what we wanted. Although we chose her Partial Planning Service, the amount of support and input that Suher provided felt very complete and we couldn’t ask for more. Her connections and advice made finding vendors super easy (especially since we live in Northern California and weren’t always able to check out options in person), and again as a non-planner, I really appreciated that she came up with decor/design ideas that I instantly loved without me having to do any of the planning work! From advice to coordinating to bringing everything together on the day, Suher was there for us. She even put together all the florals herself! The wedding itself was gorgeous, fun, went super smoothly, and we got so many compliments from guests saying it was one of the most unique they’ve been to. We are so thankful we met Suher and we highly recommend her!
• Graciela C. Sent on 06/22/2023
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  The wedding of my dreams made possible with this team!!!!

  Suher and her team were beyond amazing. From the first day I met with Suher I knew she was the one to bring my vision to life. Throughout the whole wedding process her and her team were professional, helpful, insightful, creative, and most importantly, fun! They made sure that I never had a stressful moment and that I thoroughly enjoyed my wedding planning process and my wedding day. I am so happy Suher and her team were apart of such a big moment in my life and I would not have changed a single thing about the experience!

  Suher and her team were beyond amazing. From the first day I met with Suher I knew she was the one to bring my vision to life. Throughout the whole wedding process her and her team were professional, helpful, insightful, creative, and most importantly, fun! They made sure that I never had a stressful moment and that I thoroughly enjoyed my wedding planning process and my wedding day. I am so happy Suher and her team were apart of such a big moment in my life and I would not have changed a single thing about the experience!
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• Melissa P. Sent on 09/20/2022
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  Amazing planning, design, and coordination - 10 stars!

  My HUSBAND and I are still coming off of a high from the most unforgettable wedding weekend, and we owe a massive THANK YOU to Suher (our designer/planner/florist), Kelly (our coordinator), Natalie, and the rest of the FRE team.
  
  From the moment we met Suher over a FaceTime call, we clicked and knew she was the person we wanted to hire to help with the design and month of coordination. We even ended up hiring her to do our flowers and she BLEW IT OUT OF THE WATER. Such a gorgeous and thoughtful design to compliment our tropical chic vibe. She listened to our millions of design ideas and executed perfectly. We cannot wait to see our professional photos of the venue! We had so many fun design details - shot wall seating chart, hedge wall with a custom neon sign, customized leaf placemats, beautiful flower/candle arrangements, signage, photos… the list goes on and on.
  
  The DJ was at the top of our priority list and when we described the music vibe we wanted, she instantly knew the perfect person, Drew from SongstruckDJ. He threw the most insane party of all time and all of our friends now want to hire him! We’re forever grateful to Suher for connecting us.
  
  A wedding weekend isn’t complete without something going wrong. Close to midnight the night before my wedding, Suher called to let me know that my friend and hairdresser had an emergency and backed out of the wedding (not Suher’s recommended vendor). This was probably the first time I became a bridezilla and freaked out. Suher was so empathetic and found two alternatives to do 8 girls’ hair. Suher and Kelly ended up making the call to my makeup artist who was so accommodating and offered to do hair as well. The day went so smoothly.
  
  For the after party, Kelly ordered In n Out to surprise our guests. The team even picked it up and set them up so nicely on serving trays. The wedding guests were surprised and so stoked! Let’s just say guests put a few in their bags for later, ha!
  
  For the month of coordination, Kelly was so on top of it. I really didn’t have to worry about coordinating with the vendors. And on the day of, the wedding party was so impressed with how on top of it and thoughtful she was. She even went to our suite at the end of the night and cleaned up so my new hubby and I didn’t come back to a mess. So incredibly thoughtful.
  
  Suher, Kelly and team are the dream team. I wish we could get married 10 million more times just to work with them again. We’ve been so close over the last year of planning, and now, what are we going to do without them? We will use FRE for future life events and are so happy to share our experience with whoever would like to hear more.
  
  We love FRE and are so honored to not only call the team our planners, but our friends!

  My HUSBAND and I are still coming off of a high from the most unforgettable wedding weekend, and we owe a massive THANK YOU to Suher (our designer/planner/florist), Kelly (our coordinator), Natalie, and the rest of the FRE team.
  
  From the moment we met Suher over a FaceTime call, we clicked and knew she was the person we wanted to hire to help with the design and month of coordination. We even ended up hiring her to do our flowers and she BLEW IT OUT OF THE WATER. Such a gorgeous and thoughtful design to compliment our tropical chic vibe. She listened to our millions of design ideas and executed perfectly. We cannot wait to see our professional photos of the venue! We had so many fun design details - shot wall seating chart, hedge wall with a custom neon sign, customized leaf placemats, beautiful flower/candle arrangements, signage, photos… the list goes on and on.
  
  The DJ was at the top of our priority list and when we described the music vibe we wanted, she instantly knew the perfect person, Drew from SongstruckDJ. He threw the most insane party of all time and all of our friends now want to hire him! We’re forever grateful to Suher for connecting us.
  
  A wedding weekend isn’t complete without something going wrong. Close to midnight the night before my wedding, Suher called to let me know that my friend and hairdresser had an emergency and backed out of the wedding (not Suher’s recommended vendor). This was probably the first time I became a bridezilla and freaked out. Suher was so empathetic and found two alternatives to do 8 girls’ hair. Suher and Kelly ended up making the call to my makeup artist who was so accommodating and offered to do hair as well. The day went so smoothly.
  
  For the after party, Kelly ordered In n Out to surprise our guests. The team even picked it up and set them up so nicely on serving trays. The wedding guests were surprised and so stoked! Let’s just say guests put a few in their bags for later, ha!
  
  For the month of coordination, Kelly was so on top of it. I really didn’t have to worry about coordinating with the vendors. And on the day of, the wedding party was so impressed with how on top of it and thoughtful she was. She even went to our suite at the end of the night and cleaned up so my new hubby and I didn’t come back to a mess. So incredibly thoughtful.
  
  Suher, Kelly and team are the dream team. I wish we could get married 10 million more times just to work with them again. We’ve been so close over the last year of planning, and now, what are we going to do without them? We will use FRE for future life events and are so happy to share our experience with whoever would like to hear more.
  
  We love FRE and are so honored to not only call the team our planners, but our friends!
• Jennifer Sent on 07/12/2022
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  Amazing and made everything easy for us!

  Suher and her team are AMAZING. Highly recommend. She will become your close friend and make things so much easier for you!
  
  We can’t thank Suher enough for all that she and her team did for us over a two year period. (Yes, two years!) We got engaged in February 2020 and hired Suher right away, right before the pandemic shutdown. She helped us navigate the myriad of covid restrictions so that we could get married that summer. This was no easy feat, as the restrictions at the time made everything more difficult and confusing, including venue restrictions, guest number limitations, vendor scarcity… even getting a marriage license was extremely difficult during that time. Suher handled all of this with grace and ease (at least from our perspective!)! She made it so easy for us. We didn’t have to figure out the new rules and restrictions (which were ever changing and evolving at the time!), and she figured out all the options and helped us craft a beautiful 10-person garden wedding at The Mission San Diego (with remote guests over Zoom), which wound up being more perfect than we ever could have imagined. She even managed to track down and get in contact with the priest who married us when we weren’t able to get in touch with him ourselves or through any of our contacts. Suher is seriously AMAZING and GETS THINGS DONE!
  
  Then, nearly 2 years later, it was finally time to plan our party. Suher and her team planned our dinner reception at Juniper & Ivy, with all the perfect touches to suit our personalities. It was fabulous and she/they really went above and beyond to make it personal and lovely for us. From the menu, to the décor, to the music, to taking care of the babysitters for our littlest guests, Suher and her team handled it all and we are so very thankful! We were truly able to relax and enjoy the event with our family and friends we hadn’t seen in so long. I will always be so thankful for Suher and all she did for us, going above and beyond in so many ways! I was continuously amazed by her ability to make things happen and to do it without causing a fuss or making us worry. She is a wonderful, gifted person, friend, and wedding planner extraordinaire!! Thank you for making things so easy for us!!!

  Suher and her team are AMAZING. Highly recommend. She will become your close friend and make things so much easier for you!
  
  We can’t thank Suher enough for all that she and her team did for us over a two year period. (Yes, two years!) We got engaged in February 2020 and hired Suher right away, right before the pandemic shutdown. She helped us navigate the myriad of covid restrictions so that we could get married that summer. This was no easy feat, as the restrictions at the time made everything more difficult and confusing, including venue restrictions, guest number limitations, vendor scarcity… even getting a marriage license was extremely difficult during that time. Suher handled all of this with grace and ease (at least from our perspective!)! She made it so easy for us. We didn’t have to figure out the new rules and restrictions (which were ever changing and evolving at the time!), and she figured out all the options and helped us craft a beautiful 10-person garden wedding at The Mission San Diego (with remote guests over Zoom), which wound up being more perfect than we ever could have imagined. She even managed to track down and get in contact with the priest who married us when we weren’t able to get in touch with him ourselves or through any of our contacts. Suher is seriously AMAZING and GETS THINGS DONE!
  
  Then, nearly 2 years later, it was finally time to plan our party. Suher and her team planned our dinner reception at Juniper & Ivy, with all the perfect touches to suit our personalities. It was fabulous and she/they really went above and beyond to make it personal and lovely for us. From the menu, to the décor, to the music, to taking care of the babysitters for our littlest guests, Suher and her team handled it all and we are so very thankful! We were truly able to relax and enjoy the event with our family and friends we hadn’t seen in so long. I will always be so thankful for Suher and all she did for us, going above and beyond in so many ways! I was continuously amazed by her ability to make things happen and to do it without causing a fuss or making us worry. She is a wonderful, gifted person, friend, and wedding planner extraordinaire!! Thank you for making things so easy for us!!!

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• Pamela G. Sent on 08/08/2020
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  Suher=Amazing

  AMAZING TEAM!! Suher is a dream wedding planner. We are so grateful and she blew us away. We are so lucky that she planned the most important day of our lives. She had an answer for everything, and she went above and beyond.
  
  We had to completely change our wedding--and we are so lucky she was there to support. It seemed like nothing stressed her out. She was able to switch gears and it was literally the best wedding we could have hoped for.

  AMAZING TEAM!! Suher is a dream wedding planner. We are so grateful and she blew us away. We are so lucky that she planned the most important day of our lives. She had an answer for everything, and she went above and beyond.
  
  We had to completely change our wedding--and we are so lucky she was there to support. It seemed like nothing stressed her out. She was able to switch gears and it was literally the best wedding we could have hoped for.
• Natalie N. Sent on 01/24/2022
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  Amazing planner & service!

  If you are looking for a wedding planner look no further than Forever Refined Events! Suher and her team are exceptional, wonderful, kind human beings with a heart of gold and a true passion for weddings and events. I was introduced to Suher before I was engaged (2018!) and when I did get engaged to my now hubby and we clicked instantly. After my engagement, I contacted Suher to get some insight into wedding planning. I quickly learned early on that hiring a wedding planner is as MUST. We were supposed to have our wedding in May 2020 and due to the pandemic had to postpone and re-plan the entire wedding to October 2021. Suher helped me and my husband replan and coordinate during the pandemic which put us at ease. So grateful for her support!
  Suher is amazing, kind, professional, attentive, on point answering back to emails, calls, changes and concerns. She made my wedding beautiful and more than what I expected! We had such a great experience with Forever Refined Events. They were attentive, easy to work with and professional. They provided anything and everything we needed. They handled my family and friends perfectly and gave me and my husband everything we asked. When it came down to the photos we had a blast! We recommend them highly!

  If you are looking for a wedding planner look no further than Forever Refined Events! Suher and her team are exceptional, wonderful, kind human beings with a heart of gold and a true passion for weddings and events. I was introduced to Suher before I was engaged (2018!) and when I did get engaged to my now hubby and we clicked instantly. After my engagement, I contacted Suher to get some insight into wedding planning. I quickly learned early on that hiring a wedding planner is as MUST. We were supposed to have our wedding in May 2020 and due to the pandemic had to postpone and re-plan the entire wedding to October 2021. Suher helped me and my husband replan and coordinate during the pandemic which put us at ease. So grateful for her support!
  Suher is amazing, kind, professional, attentive, on point answering back to emails, calls, changes and concerns. She made my wedding beautiful and more than what I expected! We had such a great experience with Forever Refined Events. They were attentive, easy to work with and professional. They provided anything and everything we needed. They handled my family and friends perfectly and gave me and my husband everything we asked. When it came down to the photos we had a blast! We recommend them highly!
• Aayah F. Sent on 05/12/2022
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  Wish we called sooner

  My only regret when planning our event, is that we didn’t ask Suher to help us sooner! As two full time working people, we had 10 days until our event, a venue, and an idea for a theme. That’s it.
  
  Suher rounded up her best vendors and made our dream come true. She used her creativity and style and made for a beautiful event. We received so many compliments from our guests!
  
  I was most impressed with her communication skills and efficiency. She organized people and made everyone aware of their responsibilities. Her team of assistants, Natalie and Lauren, were also so courteous and helpful during the event and behind the scenes. If there were any hiccups or speed bumps along the way, I did not feel them! They handled it and made the day seamless.
  
  If you think you can do it on your own, go for it. But if you want an elevated event experience that is stress free, unique, and beautiful - you have to get forever refined events on your side!
  

  My only regret when planning our event, is that we didn’t ask Suher to help us sooner! As two full time working people, we had 10 days until our event, a venue, and an idea for a theme. That’s it.
  
  Suher rounded up her best vendors and made our dream come true. She used her creativity and style and made for a beautiful event. We received so many compliments from our guests!
  
  I was most impressed with her communication skills and efficiency. She organized people and made everyone aware of their responsibilities. Her team of assistants, Natalie and Lauren, were also so courteous and helpful during the event and behind the scenes. If there were any hiccups or speed bumps along the way, I did not feel them! They handled it and made the day seamless.
  
  If you think you can do it on your own, go for it. But if you want an elevated event experience that is stress free, unique, and beautiful - you have to get forever refined events on your side!
  
• Sarah-Anne D. Sent on 10/03/2019
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  Suher was such an amazing DOC

  Suher absolutely saved our wedding. I was pulling my hair out trying to figure out the finer details and she smoothed it all out with ease. Contacted the vendors I couldnt (I was organizing the wedding from overseas) and even added some amazing personal touches (a vegemite surprise for our American/Australian wedding) She made sure that our day ran so smoothly, I didnt have even one worry. Truly the most amazing wedding coord I could ever ask for.

  Suher absolutely saved our wedding. I was pulling my hair out trying to figure out the finer details and she smoothed it all out with ease. Contacted the vendors I couldnt (I was organizing the wedding from overseas) and even added some amazing personal touches (a vegemite surprise for our American/Australian wedding) She made sure that our day ran so smoothly, I didnt have even one worry. Truly the most amazing wedding coord I could ever ask for.
• Sivan Sent on 06/03/2018
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  When I first got in contact with Suher, I told her I had a challenge for her: a small wedding at Rancho Valencia, approx. 10 guests, and less than 2 weeks until our ideal date. There was not a single hesitation in her voice when she told me that not only can this be done, but it will be everything I wanted it to be.
  
  I do not know many people who would take on a challenge like that, headstrong, filled with positivity and reassurance. After a successful night, I can now say that I have absolutely no regrets trusting Suher. As an incredibly picky person, I sometimes struggle transferring responsibility over to someone else. Suher did not disappoint and went above and beyond. Even when I doubled the guest count less than a week before. She was always easy to get in contact with and, overall, did incredible work. Thanks!

  When I first got in contact with Suher, I told her I had a challenge for her: a small wedding at Rancho Valencia, approx. 10 guests, and less than 2 weeks until our ideal date. There was not a single hesitation in her voice when she told me that not only can this be done, but it will be everything I wanted it to be.
  
  I do not know many people who would take on a challenge like that, headstrong, filled with positivity and reassurance. After a successful night, I can now say that I have absolutely no regrets trusting Suher. As an incredibly picky person, I sometimes struggle transferring responsibility over to someone else. Suher did not disappoint and went above and beyond. Even when I doubled the guest count less than a week before. She was always easy to get in contact with and, overall, did incredible work. Thanks!
• Erin Sent on 06/06/2018
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  After meeting and chatting with several coordinators my fiance and I decided we thought Francine was the one. From the beginning Francine GOT IT DONE!! Our hopes were to find a coordinator who could take my wedding dreams and make them a reality, help ease the stress and to do’s of the wedding planning process and recommend the best vendors in the industry. Francine did all this and MORE! Francine is EXPERIENCED which I believe truly sets her apart from all the rest - she has relationships with the the best vendors in the business (or will find them; as in my case to deliver wedding perfection), she has high standards for the vendors she works with, she is on top of things and will ensure you know what you need to be doing at all times, keeps you on track with your budget and eased the stress from all the things that come your way when planning a wedding. From my ever so indecisiveness, to being overly concerned with everything turning out perfect, Francine was there every step of the way, she has an incredible eye for detail, she was very attentive - no matter how busy she was, she always makes you feel like your wedding matters most, she offered AMAZING professional advice on all things wedding as I leaned on her because I quickly learned “Francine knows best!” From etiquette to what will WOW our guests, down to each and every detail, Francine knows her stuff!!! During the wedding process Francine became more than our coordinator she felt like a friend, she was my constant during the process and on the wedding day when it was time for everything to come to light SHE DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Coming from someone who is extremely picky and hard to please - she made my wedding dreams come true and then some! Francine you are amazing at what you do - Thank you!

  After meeting and chatting with several coordinators my fiance and I decided we thought Francine was the one. From the beginning Francine GOT IT DONE!! Our hopes were to find a coordinator who could take my wedding dreams and make them a reality, help ease the stress and to do’s of the wedding planning process and recommend the best vendors in the industry. Francine did all this and MORE! Francine is EXPERIENCED which I believe truly sets her apart from all the rest - she has relationships with the the best vendors in the business (or will find them; as in my case to deliver wedding perfection), she has high standards for the vendors she works with, she is on top of things and will ensure you know what you need to be doing at all times, keeps you on track with your budget and eased the stress from all the things that come your way when planning a wedding. From my ever so indecisiveness, to being overly concerned with everything turning out perfect, Francine was there every step of the way, she has an incredible eye for detail, she was very attentive - no matter how busy she was, she always makes you feel like your wedding matters most, she offered AMAZING professional advice on all things wedding as I leaned on her because I quickly learned “Francine knows best!” From etiquette to what will WOW our guests, down to each and every detail, Francine knows her stuff!!! During the wedding process Francine became more than our coordinator she felt like a friend, she was my constant during the process and on the wedding day when it was time for everything to come to light SHE DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Coming from someone who is extremely picky and hard to please - she made my wedding dreams come true and then some! Francine you are amazing at what you do - Thank you!

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• Collene Sent on 01/31/2018
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  Oh, Francine. Little did I know that signing up for a planner would include so much more. Throughout the entire process, ​Francine was on "my team" whether it was the social-emotional support needed to get through the stress of planning from afar (We live in Virginia and got married in Santa Barbara), the regular stress of simply making so many more decisions than I ever dreamed possible, keeping me focused and on task with the ever-growing to-do list and consistently reminding me of the true focus of our wedding- our wedding. From her exceptional ability to predict, problem solve and manage- she anticipated our needs, as well as those of our vendors and guests and had a seamless manner in managing them. She was true to her word that our day was left for us to enjoy and if things went wrong, I still have no idea about them. Besides making a potential​ neurosis-inducing event, relatively stress-free​, Francine and her team made our event immaculate​. I'm sure like many brides, I struggled to articulate the vision I had for our wedding and communicating that to vendors (in writing especially since we weren't able to meet in person). However, Francine and her design team were able to help me put to words and images exactly what I was hoping for and delivered well above my wildest dreams when the​ day of came. To say my husband was nervous about our gray, white, gravel-floored​, bare-bones greenhouse wedding venue, was an understatement. How could something so drab be brought to life in the way we described and discussed in our preplanning calls. However, when the day arrived, his awe spoke for itself and he expressed many times over how grateful he was we had chosen the team that we did. Francine's thoughtful effort, genuine passion, creative perspective and professional diligence made planning a wedding across the country, on NYE (had not anticipated the challenges of planning around a holiday), and after the largest fires in California history, was a surprisingly smo

  Oh, Francine. Little did I know that signing up for a planner would include so much more. Throughout the entire process, ​Francine was on "my team" whether it was the social-emotional support needed to get through the stress of planning from afar (We live in Virginia and got married in Santa Barbara), the regular stress of simply making so many more decisions than I ever dreamed possible, keeping me focused and on task with the ever-growing to-do list and consistently reminding me of the true focus of our wedding- our wedding. From her exceptional ability to predict, problem solve and manage- she anticipated our needs, as well as those of our vendors and guests and had a seamless manner in managing them. She was true to her word that our day was left for us to enjoy and if things went wrong, I still have no idea about them. Besides making a potential​ neurosis-inducing event, relatively stress-free​, Francine and her team made our event immaculate​. I'm sure like many brides, I struggled to articulate the vision I had for our wedding and communicating that to vendors (in writing especially since we weren't able to meet in person). However, Francine and her design team were able to help me put to words and images exactly what I was hoping for and delivered well above my wildest dreams when the​ day of came. To say my husband was nervous about our gray, white, gravel-floored​, bare-bones greenhouse wedding venue, was an understatement. How could something so drab be brought to life in the way we described and discussed in our preplanning calls. However, when the day arrived, his awe spoke for itself and he expressed many times over how grateful he was we had chosen the team that we did. Francine's thoughtful effort, genuine passion, creative perspective and professional diligence made planning a wedding across the country, on NYE (had not anticipated the challenges of planning around a holiday), and after the largest fires in California history, was a surprisingly smo

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• Courtney Sent on 01/27/2019
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  She's the right choice!

  Would I use Francine again: definitely!
  
  Highlights: A super strong network of vendors, fantastic design ideas, and great organization skills
  
  Francine designed/planned our wedding a little over a year ago and all our guests are still talking about how amazing it was. She has a perfect blend of both design and planning experience.
  
  Design: She took our vague notions of what we wanted and came back with specific ideas for how to execute and make it better. The final product was beautiful and far exceeded our expectations.
  
  Vendors: With my husband and I tending toward analysis paralysis, Francine was super helpful recommending a small handful of specific vendors in our budget and advising of the pros/cons. It was also helpful to have her negotiating with vendors on our behalf.
  
  Organization: We had Indian, Chinese, and Western elements to our wedding, all on the same day. With her broad planning experience, Francine helped make sure nothing was missed in our process and ensured a smooth event.
  
  Overall, super happy with Francine and would highly recommend her to anyone else.

  Would I use Francine again: definitely!
  
  Highlights: A super strong network of vendors, fantastic design ideas, and great organization skills
  
  Francine designed/planned our wedding a little over a year ago and all our guests are still talking about how amazing it was. She has a perfect blend of both design and planning experience.
  
  Design: She took our vague notions of what we wanted and came back with specific ideas for how to execute and make it better. The final product was beautiful and far exceeded our expectations.
  
  Vendors: With my husband and I tending toward analysis paralysis, Francine was super helpful recommending a small handful of specific vendors in our budget and advising of the pros/cons. It was also helpful to have her negotiating with vendors on our behalf.
  
  Organization: We had Indian, Chinese, and Western elements to our wedding, all on the same day. With her broad planning experience, Francine helped make sure nothing was missed in our process and ensured a smooth event.
  
  Overall, super happy with Francine and would highly recommend her to anyone else.
• Andrew Sent on 10/17/2017
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  Suher was a brilliant coordinator for us. She is completely on top of all the little details, but she just exudes calm and happiness. We hired her as a month-of coordinator, but she actually was working with us for months beforehand. By the time we reached our wedding it felt like she was another one of our guests at the party. She connected us with great vendors and we loved the look she designed for our reception venue! We experienced a few minor snafu's leading up to and on the day of our wedding, and every time she was calm, cool and ready with a solution. We are so glad we chose her to pull off our perfect day!

  Suher was a brilliant coordinator for us. She is completely on top of all the little details, but she just exudes calm and happiness. We hired her as a month-of coordinator, but she actually was working with us for months beforehand. By the time we reached our wedding it felt like she was another one of our guests at the party. She connected us with great vendors and we loved the look she designed for our reception venue! We experienced a few minor snafu's leading up to and on the day of our wedding, and every time she was calm, cool and ready with a solution. We are so glad we chose her to pull off our perfect day!
• Hope A. Sent on 08/26/2014
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  Francine Ribeau Events is the real deal. She works efficiently and will take the time to know what you want. I have ZERO complaints. Francine and her team took care of the hard stuff so my husband and I could focus on the fun stuff! LOVE LOVE LOVE this wedding planner.

  Francine Ribeau Events is the real deal. She works efficiently and will take the time to know what you want. I have ZERO complaints. Francine and her team took care of the hard stuff so my husband and I could focus on the fun stuff! LOVE LOVE LOVE this wedding planner.
• A. Sent on 11/09/2013
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  A wedding coordinator wasn't originally in our budget, but it was honestly the BEST investment and decision we made. Francine Ribeau Events came recommended by the owners of our venue & hiring them as our Month Of Coordinator ensured our September wedding was flawless. We wanted to thank Danielle from FRE for helping to make our wedding day beyond wonderful - it was absolutely perfect! We, & all of our guests, had a truly fabulous time! After our first meeting, we knew we found our best match with Danielle! And we knew no matter what happened (like our on-site coordinator forgetting to attend our rehearsal walk-through) that she would make sure our wedding went smoothly. And it did. Friends remarked on the fact that I seemed so relaxed leading up to the big day, which I told them is a testament to my fabulous coordinator. My then-fiancé & I didn't have to think about anything other than having a great time and enjoying our guests. Danielle was an amazing, sensible, calm, artistically creative, organized, fun and inspiring coordinator! She was always there for us during the planning process - always patient - always trying to help turn our ideas into reality. Her suggestions were spot on and her guidance was truly helpful. The quality of her ideas was inspirational and her attention to detail is stellar. Danielle turned our vision into a reality and filled in the gaps. We had so much fun working with her! We love that she helped capture our vision perfectly. We've received countless compliments about all of the details & can't tell you how many guests have mentioned our wedding was genuinely one of the best they had ever attended. The entire day had the exact vibe, look & feel that we had hoped for - it was truly magical. Danielle is amazing at what she does, & more importantly, we can tell she loves her job & it absolutely shows! Danielle rocks!! If you're looking for a coordinator, do not hesitate to book Francine Ribeau Events to help create a memorable day!
  

  A wedding coordinator wasn't originally in our budget, but it was honestly the BEST investment and decision we made. Francine Ribeau Events came recommended by the owners of our venue & hiring them as our Month Of Coordinator ensured our September wedding was flawless. We wanted to thank Danielle from FRE for helping to make our wedding day beyond wonderful - it was absolutely perfect! We, & all of our guests, had a truly fabulous time! After our first meeting, we knew we found our best match with Danielle! And we knew no matter what happened (like our on-site coordinator forgetting to attend our rehearsal walk-through) that she would make sure our wedding went smoothly. And it did. Friends remarked on the fact that I seemed so relaxed leading up to the big day, which I told them is a testament to my fabulous coordinator. My then-fiancé & I didn't have to think about anything other than having a great time and enjoying our guests. Danielle was an amazing, sensible, calm, artistically creative, organized, fun and inspiring coordinator! She was always there for us during the planning process - always patient - always trying to help turn our ideas into reality. Her suggestions were spot on and her guidance was truly helpful. The quality of her ideas was inspirational and her attention to detail is stellar. Danielle turned our vision into a reality and filled in the gaps. We had so much fun working with her! We love that she helped capture our vision perfectly. We've received countless compliments about all of the details & can't tell you how many guests have mentioned our wedding was genuinely one of the best they had ever attended. The entire day had the exact vibe, look & feel that we had hoped for - it was truly magical. Danielle is amazing at what she does, & more importantly, we can tell she loves her job & it absolutely shows! Danielle rocks!! If you're looking for a coordinator, do not hesitate to book Francine Ribeau Events to help create a memorable day!
  
• Sandi Sent on 09/26/2013
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  Francine and her crew are absolutely the nicest, most organized, best wedding planners that I could have asked for! I was one of those high maintenance brides and e-mailed Katrina, one of Francine's employees, about 20 x a week (I wish I could say that I was exaggerating). I got a response immediately. Every time. And I am just SO incredibly grateful for how attentive everyone at FRE is. My wedding day could not have been more perfect and I have FRE to thank for the amazing job that they did. I had a vision of how I wanted my wedding to be and they made my vision a reality. I didn't have to worry about a thing and really enjoyed my wedding, I could not have done that without FRE. Please use them, you will not be disappointed!

  Francine and her crew are absolutely the nicest, most organized, best wedding planners that I could have asked for! I was one of those high maintenance brides and e-mailed Katrina, one of Francine's employees, about 20 x a week (I wish I could say that I was exaggerating). I got a response immediately. Every time. And I am just SO incredibly grateful for how attentive everyone at FRE is. My wedding day could not have been more perfect and I have FRE to thank for the amazing job that they did. I had a vision of how I wanted my wedding to be and they made my vision a reality. I didn't have to worry about a thing and really enjoyed my wedding, I could not have done that without FRE. Please use them, you will not be disappointed!
• Catherine Sent on 09/18/2013
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  Francine is the wedding coordinator extraordinaire! She is highly organized and extremely thorough. We contracted her for the Month-of Package and we were so impressed. We had a destination wedding and knew that we would need the extra help. Francine not only provided that extra help but she was also always available for ALL questions or concerns. She answered even the most frivolous of questions with speed.
  
  On the day of, we only had to concentrate on getting ready. When we walked into the venue, we were blown away! Every single little thing was perfect. We had a lot of little items that needed to be set out or set up and she had it all done impeccably. Before the ceremony, she kept everyone organized and calm. She was even able to go over things with flower girls a few times just to settle their nerves.
  
  We were also very impressed by her timeline and the timing of the whole event. She worked with all of my vendors to create an event that was both complete and natural in feeling. She did everything from figuring out when to fade our first song to when our Taiko drummers should play. We are SO glad we chose Francine as neither of us thinks it would have run so smoothly or been so much fun! Thank you, Francine, for helping us to create a truly unforgettable event!!
  

  Francine is the wedding coordinator extraordinaire! She is highly organized and extremely thorough. We contracted her for the Month-of Package and we were so impressed. We had a destination wedding and knew that we would need the extra help. Francine not only provided that extra help but she was also always available for ALL questions or concerns. She answered even the most frivolous of questions with speed.
  
  On the day of, we only had to concentrate on getting ready. When we walked into the venue, we were blown away! Every single little thing was perfect. We had a lot of little items that needed to be set out or set up and she had it all done impeccably. Before the ceremony, she kept everyone organized and calm. She was even able to go over things with flower girls a few times just to settle their nerves.
  
  We were also very impressed by her timeline and the timing of the whole event. She worked with all of my vendors to create an event that was both complete and natural in feeling. She did everything from figuring out when to fade our first song to when our Taiko drummers should play. We are SO glad we chose Francine as neither of us thinks it would have run so smoothly or been so much fun! Thank you, Francine, for helping us to create a truly unforgettable event!!
  
• Michelle Sent on 11/20/2017
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  Gosh, where do I start! Suher is absolutely wonderful. She was very responsive, extremely creative and always on our team. She took all our stress away, negotiated pricing for all the vendors and read all the contracts in detail. Day of the wedding everything was freaking perfect! From start to finish, everything was flawless. Thank you so much Suher!

  Gosh, where do I start! Suher is absolutely wonderful. She was very responsive, extremely creative and always on our team. She took all our stress away, negotiated pricing for all the vendors and read all the contracts in detail. Day of the wedding everything was freaking perfect! From start to finish, everything was flawless. Thank you so much Suher!
• Michelle Sent on 01/17/2018
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  Suher- I can’t thank you enough for all of the hard work you put in to make my dream wedding come to life. You were so amazing during all of the planning from the rental company recommendations to the late night emails and texts. I truly felt like you had our best interest in mind. Thank you for making my wedding day even more beautiful than I could’ve imagined. I felt 100% stress-free thanks to your detailed timeline and organization during the rehearsal. You allowed me to enjoy our day to the fullest. Any bride would be lucky to have you as their planner.
  Love, Michelle and Joseph 12/9/2017 @ The Darlington House

  Suher- I can’t thank you enough for all of the hard work you put in to make my dream wedding come to life. You were so amazing during all of the planning from the rental company recommendations to the late night emails and texts. I truly felt like you had our best interest in mind. Thank you for making my wedding day even more beautiful than I could’ve imagined. I felt 100% stress-free thanks to your detailed timeline and organization during the rehearsal. You allowed me to enjoy our day to the fullest. Any bride would be lucky to have you as their planner.
  Love, Michelle and Joseph 12/9/2017 @ The Darlington House
• Nidhi N. Sent on 11/07/2020
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  Such a great team!

  Suher and Francine were amazing together! Due to the pandemic, we had to completely change our wedding plans, move the locations and drastically cut down on our guest counts. Suher was always supportive, providing advice based on everything she had learned from her contacts. She helped get our money back from the venue when they were causing trouble cooperating. Suher was great with all the details - the decorations and table settings were STUNNING. Everyone was raving about how beautiful the house looked. They were great at going with the flow and adjusting the timeline as the day went on. Such a great experience working with them :)

  Suher and Francine were amazing together! Due to the pandemic, we had to completely change our wedding plans, move the locations and drastically cut down on our guest counts. Suher was always supportive, providing advice based on everything she had learned from her contacts. She helped get our money back from the venue when they were causing trouble cooperating. Suher was great with all the details - the decorations and table settings were STUNNING. Everyone was raving about how beautiful the house looked. They were great at going with the flow and adjusting the timeline as the day went on. Such a great experience working with them :)

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• Sarah Sent on 05/17/2022
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  Unprofessional and Disorganized

  Our overall experience with Suher and her team was that they were extremely unprofessional and disorganized, both leading up to the event and at the event itself. Our biggest complaint was her inability to be accountable for her actions. She consistently blamed vendors and even us as her client for many of her mistakes. We are giving her 2 stars because her strength is in design, however, planning involves budget, contractual review, and logistics - not just design. The following is a list of issues that happened both before and during the event:
  1. Throughout the planning process, 7 out of 9 vendors reached out to us personally because they were unable to get adequate information from Suher.
  2. Suher consistently asked questions that showed she did not read or fully review vendor contracts.
  3. When asked what monetary tips would be appropriate for vendors, she claimed she did not know and needed to ask other vendor contacts.
  4. She admitted managing a budget was “not something she does”, which we felt was a key responsibility of a planner. We ended up going 35% over our budget as a result.
  5. A month before the wedding, Suher flew to Australia for 2 weeks and only notified us the day she departed. At that time, there were multiple vendor contracts and major coordination issues still outstanding.
  6. Suher volunteered to coordinate the transportation of our guests to the event in Mexico, only to find out the week of the wedding that the pick up point and border crossing she was planning to use had been closed for over a year - showing she had done no research and had not visited the area as she said she had. We had to hire a consultant the week of the wedding to take on this coordination.
  7. We were 45 minutes late to our rehearsal dinner because her team did not communicate with the transportation consultant.
  8. Our photographer had to place my veil and prepared to cue me to walk down the aisle because Suher was not present at that moment of the ceremony.
  9. Day of coordination was woefully inadequate. Our bridal party and vendors stepped in to handle items that Suher and her team left undone.
  
  Suher is very creative, but she is not business minded which led to extreme coordination and contractual issues. I would not recommend working with her or her team unless they are brought on for design purposes only.

  Our overall experience with Suher and her team was that they were extremely unprofessional and disorganized, both leading up to the event and at the event itself. Our biggest complaint was her inability to be accountable for her actions. She consistently blamed vendors and even us as her client for many of her mistakes. We are giving her 2 stars because her strength is in design, however, planning involves budget, contractual review, and logistics - not just design. The following is a list of issues that happened both before and during the event:
  1. Throughout the planning process, 7 out of 9 vendors reached out to us personally because they were unable to get adequate information from Suher.
  2. Suher consistently asked questions that showed she did not read or fully review vendor contracts.
  3. When asked what monetary tips would be appropriate for vendors, she claimed she did not know and needed to ask other vendor contacts.
  4. She admitted managing a budget was “not something she does”, which we felt was a key responsibility of a planner. We ended up going 35% over our budget as a result.
  5. A month before the wedding, Suher flew to Australia for 2 weeks and only notified us the day she departed. At that time, there were multiple vendor contracts and major coordination issues still outstanding.
  6. Suher volunteered to coordinate the transportation of our guests to the event in Mexico, only to find out the week of the wedding that the pick up point and border crossing she was planning to use had been closed for over a year - showing she had done no research and had not visited the area as she said she had. We had to hire a consultant the week of the wedding to take on this coordination.
  7. We were 45 minutes late to our rehearsal dinner because her team did not communicate with the transportation consultant.
  8. Our photographer had to place my veil and prepared to cue me to walk down the aisle because Suher was not present at that moment of the ceremony.
  9. Day of coordination was woefully inadequate. Our bridal party and vendors stepped in to handle items that Suher and her team left undone.
  
  Suher is very creative, but she is not business minded which led to extreme coordination and contractual issues. I would not recommend working with her or her team unless they are brought on for design purposes only.
• Nila Sent on 07/26/2017
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  Horrible coordinating! So many mistakes were made at my wedding and the absolute lack of proper coordinating. The food we wanted to serve during our Indian ceremony was brought out AN HOUR early. $1200 worth of ice cream sat in the sun and melted. The bride's side was not informed of the food being served and didn't eat. The people who arrived early had moved the chairs to the shade and were not asked to move back before I walked down the aisle! The bridesmaids and Groomsmen entered to NO MUSIC because the coordinator failed to cue the music. She didn't even bother to check the sound system as specified in the contract. I had to walk down the aisle with random guests sprawled in various areas of the lawn! She ruined my photos, video, and drone footage of me walking down the aisle because it was so disorganized!! I was VERY UPSET. Before the ceremony, the groom's side was taken to the wrong location via golf cart because instruction were not properly given to the staff. The coordinator mixed up my stage cover colors. I had ordered a red stage cover and a white stage cover. The red one was supposed to be for my mandap which had a red, white, and gold color scheme. The coordinator had the rental company put the white cover on the ceremony stage and the red stage cover on my reception stage, which was supposed to be mauve, white, and gold. We didn't find out about it until after the ceremony. She suggested the bridal party order shots (on my tab) before speeches after I specifically requested they not serve shots. She also let the Groomsmen add a "surprise" sketch comedy routine during our speeches that were horribly inappropriate. it threw off our timeline and we had to ask the photographer to stay late to take the photos we wanted. We had 2 vendor payments fall through the cracks because it was so unorganized. Coordinator asked me for the payment DURING MY RECEPTION in front of my guests! Then she asked if she could leave early. She left to hookup with a groomsmen!

  Horrible coordinating! So many mistakes were made at my wedding and the absolute lack of proper coordinating. The food we wanted to serve during our Indian ceremony was brought out AN HOUR early. $1200 worth of ice cream sat in the sun and melted. The bride's side was not informed of the food being served and didn't eat. The people who arrived early had moved the chairs to the shade and were not asked to move back before I walked down the aisle! The bridesmaids and Groomsmen entered to NO MUSIC because the coordinator failed to cue the music. She didn't even bother to check the sound system as specified in the contract. I had to walk down the aisle with random guests sprawled in various areas of the lawn! She ruined my photos, video, and drone footage of me walking down the aisle because it was so disorganized!! I was VERY UPSET. Before the ceremony, the groom's side was taken to the wrong location via golf cart because instruction were not properly given to the staff. The coordinator mixed up my stage cover colors. I had ordered a red stage cover and a white stage cover. The red one was supposed to be for my mandap which had a red, white, and gold color scheme. The coordinator had the rental company put the white cover on the ceremony stage and the red stage cover on my reception stage, which was supposed to be mauve, white, and gold. We didn't find out about it until after the ceremony. She suggested the bridal party order shots (on my tab) before speeches after I specifically requested they not serve shots. She also let the Groomsmen add a "surprise" sketch comedy routine during our speeches that were horribly inappropriate. it threw off our timeline and we had to ask the photographer to stay late to take the photos we wanted. We had 2 vendor payments fall through the cracks because it was so unorganized. Coordinator asked me for the payment DURING MY RECEPTION in front of my guests! Then she asked if she could leave early. She left to hookup with a groomsmen!

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