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Sierra Sent on 10/11/2025The Best Decision We Made for Our Wedding
We truly could not have asked for a better wedding planner than Melissa. From the very beginning of the planning process through the end of our wedding day, she was organized, thoughtful, and incredibly calm — exactly the kind of energy we needed!
Out of all the decisions we made for our wedding, choosing Melissa was by far one of the best. She made everything run seamlessly and handled every detail with such care. Thanks to her and her amazing team, we were able to be fully present and enjoy every moment of our day.
Melissa, you are such a kind and genuine person, and any couple would be lucky to work with you. We’re endlessly grateful for everything you did to make our day so perfect.
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Katelyn Sent on 09/18/2025Jill Makes Wedding Magic
Words can't even describe how incredible Jill is but I'll try. Having Jill as our planner was the best decision we made. We would have been lost without her. She made what could have been an overwhelming and stressful time fun and easeful. She made us feel like our wedding was the only one she was planning. Jill also had no agenda for our wedding, she was focused on what we want and what worked with our budget. Jill's energy is also so kind and uplifting. It was always a joy to talke and correspond with her. She also responds insanely fast to everything. We always had no worry or fears because we knew Jill was on top of it all. Our wedding was beyond what we could have imagined and that is largely thanks to Jill. The day also went flawlessly because of her. She's truly the best and I cannot recommend her enough. If you want to enjoy the wedding planning process and have your day go perfectly you need Jill. -
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Emma Sent on 08/20/2025Melissa Was Absolutely Incredible
My husband (yay!) and I hired Melissa Tuvey as our Wedding Planner a few months after our engagement to plan our August 2025 Wedding at Seagrove Park and L'Auberge Del Mar. Words cannot describe how truly amazing Melissa was as our Wedding Planner. Hiring her was by far the best decision we made in the Wedding planning process. Melissa is extremely responsive to emails, always calm, supportive, and on top of tasks, and she has the best can-do attitude to solve problems and address issues as they arise. She gave great recommendations for our vendors and took the lead on all of the follow up correspondence. Melissa set up calls, filled out vendor forms, offered suggestions to us, and kept us on track with our budget and timeline. Having her on site all day on the wedding day itself was incredibly helpful and honestly essential. We were so grateful that she managed everything on the wedding day realtime and she even helped me fit into my Wedding Dress. Throughout the whole process, Melissa was kind, calm, and always professional. We would hire her again in heart beat. Best Wedding planner ever! -
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Elizabeth Sent on 07/19/2025Highly Recommend! Planning and Florals
We used I-Do... for both day-of coordination and florals for our wedding at Scripps Seaside Forum, and it was one of the best decisions we made! Elena and her team were absolutely phenomenal and made our wedding day so much more enjoyable and stress-free.
Day-of Coordination:
Elena stood out not only on the wedding day but also in the months leading up to it. She was incredibly helpful during the planning process—offering thoughtful insight into creating a seamless timeline and even helping with ideas for decor and place settings tailored to our outdoor, beachy (and occasionally windy!) wedding. She thought of every detail, from preparing us in advance to get those dreamy photos (like the first kiss and cake cutting) to ensuring everything ran on schedule without a hitch.
On the day, Elena was a true lifesaver. From the rehearsal to the ceremony and reception, I never once had to worry about where I needed to be or what was next. She kept everything moving smoothly, pointing me in the right direction while allowing me to fully enjoy the company of our guests and the magic of the day. And she always made sure we were taken care of (never without a drink in hand!). Her leadership and attention to detail made it all so effortless for us.
Florals:
Melissa tackled all of our floral arrangements, and I couldn’t have been happier with how they turned out! Working within my limited budget, she brought my vision to life with stunning florals that perfectly matched our style and the seaside setting. Melissa truly understood the look I was going for, and her creativity and expertise made every arrangement stand out beautifully. She even gave me a calming pep talk before I walked down the aisle, which was such a thoughtful touch during a nerve-wracking moment.
If you are considering a wedding at Scripps Seaside Forum (or anywhere else), I cannot recommend I-Do highly enough. Elena is an incredible coordinator who will make your wedding day run flawlessly, and Melissa will make your vision a reality.
Thank you, Elena and Melissa, for helping make our wedding day unforgettable!
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Naomi Sent on 05/09/2025Melissa is the best!
I'm so thankful we came across Melissa! She made our wedding everything I dreamed it would be and I trusted her entirely to execute the process. She was responsive, attentive to detail, kind, and eager through every step of the way. A wedding is a once in a lifetime event and choosing the right person to bring a couple's vision to fruition is one of the most important choices they have to make! I'm very happy with our choice and thankful for all that Melissa did for us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Melissa! -
Diana Sent on 04/25/2025
Perfect day !
From the very beginning, Melissa was incredibly detailed, thoughtful, and attentive. I truly appreciated how she took the time to ask the right questions and really understand my vision for the big day. She didn’t just listen—she absolutely delivered.
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Michelle Sent on 03/03/2025
Beautiful, like her soul and work
Melissa truly exceeded all expectations. She is not only kind and wonderful, but she immediately understood my vision and helped bring it to life. She made the entire process feel seamless and stress-free! I would gladly marry my husband again just to relive the experience with her. We are so grateful for everything she did; she made my dream wedding a reality! Thank you so much, Melissa! I would recommend you to everyone! 💕 -
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Joanna Sent on 02/11/2025Best of the best!
We couldn’t be happier that we worked with I Do…Weddings & Events for our February wedding at Scripps Seaside Forum in La Jolla. We had the honor of working with Melissa who in every way is an absolute professional and expert in her field. We underestimated the difficulty of planning a wedding at a completely blank slate venue, and Melissa’s vast experience with all the quirks and possible options at Scripps was a total godsend. We left every conversation with her feeling more calm and confident that everything would be OK. And our wedding turned out not just OK, but phenomenal. During the month leading up to our wedding Melissa took so much off our plates – more than we even realized we had on our plates – in terms of vendor communications, timelines and event logistics so that we were able to focus on the final details that really mattered to us and feel relaxed leading up to the day. She exudes competence and calm which we so needed during the planning process and on the day itself. In an industry that seems like it’s exploding with trends, excess and frivolity, it meant a lot to us to be working with someone who has been planning weddings for over 20 years, has truly seen it all, and who had grounded perspectives on what would really give us and our guests the best possible experience (and who of course knows about the trends as well!). Can’t recommend her and her team enough!
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Danielle Sent on 10/26/20245 stars for the best wedding planner ever!
Melissa was an absolute dream to work with from start to finish! I had a longer engagement season & during this time she was easily accessible via phone or email, she gave wonderful recommendations/insight to assist in the planning process, and ran the day of coordination perfectly at my wedding. I was a DIY bride & brought in a lot of my own special details & signage. She nailed my vision & I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out! If you’re on the hunt for a wedding planner, look no further, Melissa is your girl ! Thank you so so much Melissa! -
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Evan Sent on 10/02/2024Couldn't have done it without I DO...Weddings!
The I Do...Weddings Team was great to work with, specifically Elena! Elena made our wedding planning and day of experience so amazing. She took all stress out of the equation so we could sit back, relax and enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime experience. I would recommend using Elena and the I Do Weddings Team over and over again! We cannot thank you enough! -
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Kacy Sent on 09/12/2024Plan with the best - Jill Hudgins
Where to even begin! Jill Hudgins was our wedding planner/saint for the 8 months leading up to our wedding. When I say I can’t imagine how any of our big day would have been possible without her - I absolutely mean it. We knew from our first introductory call with Jill that she was going to be such a great partner and friend through the process. She was thoughtful, organized, and brought the best energy to every detail! When it came time to find and vet vendors, she actually ended up saving us quite a bit of money by either finding identical less expensive vendors or by reviewing contracts and removing unnecessary charges. The real magic happened during the week of our wedding and we needed some emergency rentals - Jill came through with some contacts and got it immediately sorted for us. I got so many compliments on how relaxed I seemed on my wedding day and it was because I knew Jill had my back and everything was going to be perfect.
I cannot recommend Jill Hudgins enough. I already miss working with her and I know she will elevate any couple and wedding she works with in the future. Do not miss the chance to partner with such a great planner!
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Ben K. Sent on 08/25/2024Smooth sailing thanks to I Do…Weddings & Events!
From our initial conversation through the wedding, we had the best time working with I Do…Weddings & Events! The team is such a joy to work with, communicates great, and offers top notch coordination services. Our wedding day happened without any hiccups thanks to their team - shoutout to Elena for being a superstar! We also used them for our wedding flowers and they came out even better than we could have ever imagined! We would highly recommend booking I Do…Weddings & Events for your wedding!! -
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Blake Sent on 08/14/2024Couldn't dream of planning a wedding without her!
Wherever you are in your wedding planning process... book Melissa.
She made my wedding a dream come true. I can't believe the value I got from her services, she truly did it all! She walked me through the whole process, gave me helpful tasks to complete as I was planning, and was always there for me when I needed to call. I can't believe her service was so affordable!
A bonus is that she also works as a florist and provided our flowers. It was super convenient because it was one less vendor I had to coordinate with, and she understood the aesthetic vision I had for my wedding and helped it come to life. I felt very seen and heard which every bride knows is very important when planning your day.
I am so grateful to Melissa for all the time and energy she put into my wedding to make it what it was! Thank you! -
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Michael Sent on 07/19/2024An Incredible Full Service Wedding Planner
Melissa is an exceptional planner who turned all our ideas for our dream wedding into reality earlier this month. From our first meeting to the final moments of the reception, her attention to detail, efficiency, adaptability, and professionalism were truly outstanding. She seamlessly coordinated all aspects of our special day, from orchestrating all the vendors to executing a tight timeline management, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy our celebration. Melissa's ability to understand and execute our vision while offering valuable suggestions made the planning process enjoyable and stress-free. Her calm demeanor and problem-solving skills were particularly appreciated when unexpected challenges arose. Thanks to Melissa's expertise and dedication, our wedding day exceeded expectations and was filled with beautiful moments and unforgettable memories. We would wholeheartedly recommend Melissa to any couple. -
Felicia Sent on 05/26/2024
We made the right choice hiring I DO. You should too!
Chelsea was our day-of coordinator and she was awesome! The way she ran our rehearsal and kept things organized, we knew we were in good hands for our big day. Our ceremony had a lot of moving parts and Chelsea handled it all easily. I don't know how she managed to be everywhere but she was and did it gracefully! Right before the ceremony, the Mother of the Groom broke her heel and Chelsea was right there to help fix the situation. Her emergency kit came in handy and whatever she did lasted all night, even through the Mother/Son dance.
During the reception, Chelsea was always once step ahead and kept us on schedule. We saw her running around and handling everything with ease. She checked in on us often, and did a great job communicating with us throughout the night. She is super kind and was a joy to work with. Thank you so much Chelsea for being a part of our day and making it as special as it was!
We are so grateful we hired I Do Weddings! We vetted many wedding coordinators and after our first call with Melissa, we knew she was the choice for us. She was super kind, took the time to listen to all our needs, and treated us with the care that we were looking for. She helped us throughout the planning process and guided us whenever we had questions or needed advice.
We also hired Melissa to be our Florist. and it was 100% the right choice!
We had a specific vision in mind and she was great working with us to get what we wanted. We were BLOWN AWAY with the final result she created. We are so grateful for all of her professional touches she made for our wedding. Thank you, Melissa, you made our day look so beautiful and run so smoothly!
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Allison Sent on 03/27/2024
Our day was perfect!
We were so fortunate to have Melissa as our planner, coordinator, and florist for our recent wedding at Scripps Seaside Forum. She is incredibly seasoned, professional, and responsive, and played an instrumental role in the success of our wedding.
My now-husband and I knew we wanted to give our guests an iconic San Diegan wedding, and no better place than at Scripps! The challenge with this venue is that all the vendors need to be brought in, which is much more work than an all-inclusive venue. Melissa was a wonderful source of support throughout this process, providing useful recommendations based on our budget, reviewing all the contracts as they came in, and responding quickly to any questions I sent her way. Every time we met with her in person, we left feeling reassured and confident that she could make our vision a reality.
In the months leading up to our wedding, she took control of communicating with all our vendors, finalizing details and ensuring everyone was on the same page. She sent us tasks to focus on each week so that we could stay on track and was always mindful not to place too big of a burden on us. Thanks to this, we had few remaining to-dos the week of our wedding, and could focus on spending time with our family and wedding party.
When a storm was forecasted to hit on our wedding weekend, Melissa reassured us she had contingency plans in place, and sent us and the vendors regular updates. Fortunately, the sky cleared up just in time for our ceremony, and we were able to have it outdoors. In times like these, when uncertainty and stress arise, it makes it all the more important to have an experienced planner like Melissa.
On our wedding day, Melissa touched base with both of us in the morning, quietly delivered the most gorgeous bouquets to our Airbnb, and returned to the venue to set up a fantastic ceremony and reception. The day went by in a blur, but at no point did I feel stressed about the details because she was there running the show effortlessly and keeping things on track. The clean-up process was also made super smooth and easy for us. Thanks to Melissa, my husband and I were truly able to enjoy celebrating our wedding with our loved ones, and everyone had an amazing time! -
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Laura Sent on 03/07/2024
Excellent communication and stress free wedding day!
We worked with Caitlyn Flannery for our wedding this past weekend. From our first call with Caitlyn to our wedding, she was so easy to work with! I felt nerves but no stress on our wedding day as I knew Caitlyn would handle it all smoothly. Everything went amazing and I could not imagine a more perfect day for us! We had some rain in the morning - I wanted the ceremony to be outside but felt comfortable knowing Caitlyn had backup plans for rain and it would go well either way. She is very kind, organized, and attentive. Would definitely recommend working with her! -
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Colleen Sent on 03/04/2024100/10 Wedding Planning
I found a kindred soul in Elena- she cared about my wedding as if it were her own and she knew every detail backwards and forwards. I felt a weight lifted off of me the day we hired her, and all the way through our wedding day. She is friendly and passionate and detail oriented, basically the ideal wedding planner.
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Amanda Sent on 12/20/2023Best Investment !!!!
We initially spoke with Melissa and knew right away we wanted to hire her to be our wedding coordinator because she was clearly experienced, very professional, easy to talk to and was very familiar with our venue (L ‘Auberge Del Mar, CA). However, we really only needed a day of coordinator with some month of assistance (we had already picked most of our vendors) and while Melissa was able to curate a unique package that fit just what we needed at a very reasonable price, she was not able to be our coordinator for our wedding but promised us an experienced member of her team. We were nervous at first having built the rapport with Melissa, but we were placed with Elena, and she did not disappoint. Elena was responsive, kind, professional and experienced. She had creative ideas, patiently responded to all my emails and concerns as our wedding day was quickly approaching and handled the unexpected rain for our outdoor wedding seamlessly. She even came prepared with a cute clear umbrella for me to use. She put our vision to life and kept our interests at the forefront. I would highly recommend the I DO team, especially Elena and Melissa, if you are looking for a coordinator. You will not be disappointed and will be in the hands of the best in the business. -
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Rachel Sent on 11/23/2023Two words: Hire Melissa!
Where do I begin?! Hiring Melissa to coordinate our wedding at Scripps Seaside Forum was the best vendor decision we made. We got the month-of coordination which included unlimited communication throughout the planning process, and it was so helpful as we were planning to know she was just an email away if we had any questions. Once we hit a month before the wedding, she was truly a godsend. Every single vendor we hired said "oh, Melissa is your coordinator? You're so lucky." Her reputation speaks volumes and on the day of the wedding, everything was perfect. At the rehearsal we stuffed her car to the brim with our personal items, and she put my family and wedding party all at ease. Everything was so seamless. My bouquet fell apart in the middle of photos and she put it back together with ease. She crafted a boutonniere from bridesmaid bouquets when one was lost. I'm sure there's thousands of other things that went wrong that I didn't even see or notice because she was just that good. I could go on and on forever, but the point is Melissa made our day perfect and I am forever grateful!!!!! -
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Anton Sent on 11/19/2023Seamless Wedding Execution
We worked with Melissa and Sam at I Do Weddings and Events for the event execution package. They were truly wonderful to work with and ensured that our day went off without a hitch!!
While we took on a lot of planning ourselves and also had a hands-on venue coordinator, we knew that we needed a coordinator to help us with the final vendor coordination and to run the show on the day of the wedding. As soon as we talked with Melissa on the phone, we knew that she was a great fit for us. Melissa has the calmness and confidence that only comes with years of experience. Melissa seems to know every venue and vendor in San Diego.
Melissa helped us in the months leading up to our wedding with random questions that we had and jumped into action about a month out to ensure that the seating chart, schedule, vendor contracts, etc. were all finalized and aligned.
Sam and her assistant coordinated for us on the day of the wedding and did an incredible job. Sam is professional, calm, and friendly. She handled a few minor incidents on the big day - a vendor running late, unexpected rain, etc. - with grace so that we didn't have to worry at all. She was attentive to us and always on hand with a fresh drink once the reception kicked off.
If we had needed more extensive planning services, we definitely would have looked to hire Melissa and team and are confident that they're the best at what they do. -
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Anjali Sent on 11/06/2023
Melissa was AMAZING!!
Melissa is AMAZING. As a type A person, I was a little wary about trusting someone with our wedding, but Melissa is super detail oriented and organized and made sure every aspect of our wedding was perfect. Throughout the entire planning process Melissa was there to recommend vendors, keep us on track, and most importantly to truly listen to what we wanted for our wedding day and make it possible. She talked us through all of the options for venues and design. It was so nice to have someone to do all the heavy lifting with vendor research, contact, and all the emails. Melissa helped plan and coordinated our wedding day which included two wedding ceremonies at two different venues (one Hindu, one Christian), a brunch in between the two ceremonies, and a reception in addition to a mehndi/henna party two days before our wedding. It was a long, crazy weekend to say the least but Melissa was calm, cool, and collected throughout the entire thing. She arrived early and made sure all of my decor was set up and distributed between the two venues the day of the wedding. Melissa seamlessly took care of any and all little and big problems that popped up throughout the day. She did this so well that I never even knew about most of the issues and truly felt like the guest of honor all day. From being my unofficial bodyguard against strangers trying to take my picture and stand in the aisle right before I walked down the aisle, to helping bustle my dress, to organizing the baraat procession in the morning and everything in between, Melissa did not miss a beat. The whole week of our wedding family and friends kept commenting that I seemed almost too calm and relaxed for a bride to be spending the day before at the beach and not running around doing last minute things. But I truly was that relaxed thanks to Melissa and all her hard work. To anyone looking for a wedding planner/coordinator, we cannot recommend Melissa and her team enough. You will not be disappointed! -
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Lauren Sent on 10/23/2023Melissa made our wedding day BEYOND perfect!
From the first call I knew Melissa was going to be the best fit for us as we planned for this very special moment in our lives. She is extremely personable and actually took the time to get to know my fiancé and I as a couple. Most of my other wedding planning consultations were very transactional and I did not get that all from Melissa. Melissa is extremely responsive!! I appreciated it so much during what can be a hectic and crazy time. I emailed her multiple times a week and she always followed up with me in less than a day and offered to meet in person or hop on a call whenever I needed. I did not feel stressed at all on my wedding day or throughout the planning process because I knew Melissa would take care of things. It was also comforting knowing that she's made so many great relationships with the vendors in the area. From my venue, to my band, and photographer... all of them knew her by name when I mentioned she was my Wedding Planner and had nothing but great things to say about working with her. She also went out of her way to take care of any details or requests that came up last minute. For example the week of the wedding the venue asked us to note all the dietary restrictions on menus - we had already printed the menus without this info and I was little stressed thinking through what we should to denote this info. Melissa just said "I got this!" and took care of it for me so I didn't even have to take up mental capacity thinking about this the week of the wedding. -
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Erin Sent on 09/26/2023Seamless, supportive, and amazing to work with
I Do Weddings & Events were truly amazing. Melissa the head of the company enlisted us in Elena's care for our wedding. Even with Elena as our coordinator, Melissa still sent emails letting me know she was there and supporting us. Our coordinator, Elena, was so responsive, positive, supportive, and helpful throughout the whole process. My husband doesn't comment on much, but after every phone call or meeting we had with her he said, " I really like her!" Or "she's great! ". She truly was. She felt like a friend. On days when I was really stressed planning things, she brought calmness and direction in helping make decisions. She and her assistant Chelsea set up everything perfectly and kept us on our timeline and truly everything ran so seamlessly! I am the planner in my group of friends and family, and I am used to following up on things and taking care of things and to have someone on such a huge important day take away that stress from me, I was so grateful. I was able to relax and enjoy our day to the fullest. -
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Debbie Sent on 09/11/2023Awesome person to work with!
Melissa is an absolute pro - and this is coming from another wedding vendor. As a musician, it is really important to have all of the details coordinated with clients well in advance, and we've worked with Melissa on a number of occasions where her communications, personality, and operational set up is exceptional. Highly recommend as a fellow wedding pro and just as a nice person to be around! -
Kelsey Sent on 06/20/2023
Say "I Do" to I Do...Weddings and Events ;)
If you are searching for the best wedding planning services in the San Diego area, look no further! I Do…Wedding and Events was the perfect partner in helping us bring our wedding vision to life. My husband and I could not have imagined a more perfect wedding, and it was largely because of Melissa’s expert guidance in wedding planning at our chosen venue and Caitlyn’s exceptional execution during the month and day of our wedding.
The moment my fiance and I got engaged, I knew what venue we wanted - the beautiful Scripps Seaside Forum in La Jolla, San Diego. After researching online, it was obvious that I Do…Weddings and Events was the leader in planning weddings at this venue - they had the most experience working with the venue which shined through their consultations. We opted for the month-of wedding coordinator services, with Melissa helping us in the year leading up to the wedding itself. She graciously answered our many questions and reviewed contracts before signing. Melissa was an immense help in bringing our vision to life and during our first venue walkthrough, she helped us decide what was necessary and where to cut to save on costs.
The month leading up to the wedding, we worked with Caitlyn to finalize all the details. Caitlyn is the most organized, calm, and collected individual I’ve ever met! After our second venue walkthrough to capture the full layout for our wedding, Caitlyn and I were in constant communication to ensure everything was accounted for. She helped organize the seating chart and decor list, managed emails and contract updates with vendors on our behalf, and was always quick to respond to our many, many questions. She managed a thorough wedding rehearsal the day before the wedding so everyone knew their markers and felt prepared for the big day. Caitlyn even took care of handling all of the decor for the wedding, the majority of which was supplied by my family! She went above and beyond to make sure everything was in the right place before the ceremony started. The wedding day itself would not have been possible without her. Caitlyn kept everything in order, and helped calm any nerves! She managed last minute changes to the timeline and efficiently executed with the DJ and photographer to ensure the full day of events ran smoothly.
Thank you SO much for all that you’ve done to help us along the way! The day of our wedding is filled with some of our favorite memories, and we cannot thank you enough. -
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Danika Sent on 05/30/2023
The best investment we made for our wedding...
We were extremely lucky to fall into the hands of Melissa Tuvey after being “ghosted” by our original wedding planner. Right off the bat she provided us with online tools to begin organizing our wedding priorities and details. She was able to provide and recommend so many amazing vendors to us during the early stages of planning. When we had in person meetings, she had such an attention to detail and would be typing up notes as we went and would email us all the links and notes we talked about to help keep everything in order. When we would go a few weeks without speaking she would check in on us or send any gentle reminders if we had any deadlines coming up. Melissa has a way of keeping you on track without overwhelming you.
As the wedding day got closer Melissa was an absolute life saver for us. Not only did she take all our DIY décor off our hands she set up everything the day before the wedding for us. The morning of the wedding it dawned on me that I forgot to buy limes for the bar and Melissa handled it for me. She was even wonderful enough to decorate our cake with flowers for us!! Our wedding day had a forecast for rain, and she helped us get some blankets and plan out tents for the venue at the last minute. When it rains it pours… we had a huge family emergency our Granny broke her leg a few days before the wedding and Melissa was able to help us plan a block of time to leave the reception to visit her at the hospital. She planned everything so well that none of our guest even realized we disappeared. Towards the end of the night, she started packing up all our stuff into designated cars. We really had nothing to worry about, we enjoyed the entire day and she handled everything for us. Even a few of our family members and friends came up to us and complimented how well she did the timeline. I can truly say that our wedding would not have been as magical without her. Melissa is truly the best and such a kind soul. We are so grateful for her!!
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Elo G. Sent on 05/01/2023Absolutely Amazing!
We wanted to express our sincere gratitude for the beautiful decorations you provided at our Women in Business Spring Formal. You and your team did an incredible job transforming the venue into a stunning space that truly captured the theme and elegance of the event. Thank you for helping us create a memorable and enjoyable experience for everyone who attended. Your contributions were instrumental in making the event a success.
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Caitlin Sent on 02/22/2023Melissa was fabulous!!!
Melissa is absolutely fantastic!!! If you are debating about getting a wedding planner/coordinator, DO IT! Melissa made the whole wedding planning process so much less stressful. She was incredible, and handled everything beautifully. I was horribly ill on my wedding day, and Melissa took care of absolutely everything, and made sure that no one bothered me on my big day. She was amazing at dealing with stressful family members! Also, she coordinated setting up our decor, and OH MY GOSH, it was so beautiful! Highly recommend!!! -
Angela Sent on 01/08/2023
Dream planning with Caitlyn
I honestly thought we didn't need a planner, but my husband convinced me and OMG he was right!! There is NO WAY we could've been in the moment and enjoyed our day the way we did without Caitlyn. We hired her for our day-of-coordinator but she ended up being way more than that! There were so many little details that Caityn took over and helped us with months before the wedding. She happily stepped in and made us feel at ease, communicating and working well with all of our vendors. She was so professional and so FUN to work with. We got so lucky to find her and we would highly recommend Caitlyn for every couple out there who wants their wedding to be as dreamy & smooth as ours!! -
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Hannah Sent on 12/07/2022Melissa created the perfect Gothic Wedding
f you're looking for a wedding planner, here you have a team of them! We thought that we could take care of everything all by ourselves, but we were wrong! Melissa and I clicked instantly. After our first call, I couldn't wait to work with her. She let us be super creative and funky with our Gothic Themed wedding, plus she took the entire concept and nailed it. We also had her do our flowers because she completely understood our vision. From every vendor she recommended to every small detail, everything was so amazing. I can't get over how spooktacular our wedding day was! I absolutely loved working with her and the entire team. -
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Anthea Sent on 11/14/2022We were so happy with I Do Weddings
We loved working with I Do...Weddings. Melissa and Elena worked diligently in our tight time frame to coordinate everything we needed. They offered plenty of ideas and options. They were friendly and easy to work with from start to finish. -
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Tanya Sent on 11/02/2022Don’t hesitate, hire I Do… Weddings and events
Hiring I Do… Weddings & Events was the best thing I did for my wedding party! I was hesitant to hire a planner because of the expense, but I Do has many affordable packages that can be customized to your needs. I ended up waiting until a month before my event to contact I Do, I wish I would have contacted them earlier. Their company keeps you organized and helps manage the details, keeping a timeline of your day so everything goes off without a hitch. They are always available to reach out to for any concerns. They will refer you to trusted vendors if needed too. Having their coordination really made planning easy and I was able to enjoy our party. Also, Melissa was awesome, she was executing the planning of my event from our first consultation to the day of! Chelsea was my coordinator at our wedding party, she made sure everything happened smoothly, she was great! I highly recommend I Do, having a party planner for a large event is as important as catering or florals. Don’t hesitate like I did!
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Jack Sent on 09/21/2022Easy to work with and amazing
I have officiated at over 700 weddings and there are two qualities I look for in a great coordinator. On top of all the details and relaxed. Caitlyn was both. So easy to work with. Always had a smile on her face and the place looked absolutely perfect. If you want someone who is fun to work with and will help you create your perfect wedding I Do Weddings is the place to start. -
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Christina Sent on 09/07/2022The Fairy Godmother of Wedding Planning !!!
Melissa is the Fairy Godmother of wedding planning every bride needs on her wedding day! We had our wedding at Scripps Seaside Forum and she helped us with so much while we were planning. She gave us amazing vendor recommendations, kept on top of contract reviews, and most importantly executed the most beautiful layout. Melissa was there for us every step of the way and hiring her was the BEST DECISION we have ever made! Melissa and her team were on top of everything on the wedding day from sewing broken buttons, bustling my dress, and keeping us on our timeline ! I know couples always have a regret from their wedding day wishing they did something different. For us, we have none -it really was the most magical and perfect day- and it is truly because Melissa executed it all perfectly from start to finish! -
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Kelly Sent on 07/21/2022Everyone needs a Melissa on their wedding day!
I truly cannot begin to explain how wonderful of an experience I had with Melissa. From the moment I contacted I Do Weddings & Events, she was quick to respond, thorough & thoughtful. Her years of experience are obvious... she's a pro!
The morning of my wedding was a complete blur - I just handed a bunch of stuff off to her with basically no direction, but she understood the assignment and handled it. Everything was set up exactly how I envisioned it. She checked in on me throughout the day; made sure I was drinking water, eating, bustled, and where I needed to be at the time I needed to be there. She was the perfect support.
Melissa and her team are worth every penny. You will be SO happy you decided to book with her. -
Janine Sent on 07/11/2022
Melissa - Highly recommend.
Our wedding went off without a hitch, and that was largely due to our amazing planner - Melissa. We interviewed 3 planners and settled on Melissa because she understood what type of event we wanted and she exceeded our expectations.
We wanted a celebration! A gathering of families to get together for a joyous occasion, especially after the last two years of isolating due to the pandemic. It was a huge success - everyone had a great time, and both families got to know each other.
Melissa understood what we wanted and she was able to recommend venues, caterers, photographers and musician/DJs. All of the vendors did a wonderful job on our big day - with Melissa coordinating it all from the sidelines.
We highly recommend Melissa as a planner/coordinator. She takes all of the worry out of your wedding! -
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Michaela Sent on 05/04/2022Have Fun at Your Own Wedding
Hiring Melissa as your coordinator is the single, easiest investment you can make to ensure you relax and enjoy your own wedding – and that your family and friends relax and remember your wedding as a fun celebration (where they’re not working)!
Melissa came recommended to us by our photographer, Shaun Baker, who praised her as a coordinator who lets couples make the decisions that are best for them. We could not have found this to be more true.
And for anyone who isn’t convinced yet of the value of a day-of coordinator, I admit I too at first was more inclined to budget those funds elsewhere and take a DIY approach. But I quickly did a 180 when I realized some of the “hidden values” in having her help. Those included: 1) giving us recommendations on vendors that not only hit what we were looking for, but also within our budget (without me doing hours of research) 2) having a full bench of backup vendors within her network in case any we’d hired fell ill 3) pointing our attention to tasks we needed to do asap because she had knowledge of what was booking up across the industry in the city 4) answering our questions on etiquette and what is “normal” for vendor contracts 5) coming fully prepared with a bridal emergency bag so I didn’t have to spend time, money, and suitcase room gathering those items, 6) taking un-fun logistics work off our plate in the days before the wedding (like making sure vendors have parking passes), which allowed us to spend more time with family that had flown in, and 7) making our party seem longer by taking care that all our gifts, flowers, cards, décor, etc were safely stashed in our room before the reception was done, so we didn’t have to recruit people to help us clean up and carry things.
Best of all, when the day came, Melissa was an incredibly calm presence—even when our video photobooth wasn’t working and she and her helpers spent the first few hours of that Sunday calling and emailing relentlessly to get answers from the company. Melissa and her team never dropped a ball, and they were fantastic allies to have to help us make it a wonderful, memorable day.
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Kristin Sent on 01/13/2022
The best wedding coordinator/florist in San Diego!
There are not enough words to describe how perfect of a wedding coordinator and florist Melissa is. You can truly tell she loves her job and cares for her clients! We decided to have her as our month of wedding coordinator, because we were able to find and book our other vendors ourselves. Having her as our month of coordinator truly helped us reign in on any missing pieces.
She was able to help us with the following: overall wedding theme, walk through of our venue, helped us manage and coordinate outstanding items with our vendors, communicate any last minute details, wedding rehearsal, coordinate arrival/setup times for our vendors, she even bustled my dress, and most importantly, she helped us feel at east throughout our wedding day. There were times we were concerned about our timeline, but Melissa always assured us everything was going well and never made us feel panicked. Our family and friends loved her just as much!
Melissa is on top of her game when it comes to communication. She responds so quickly, whether it be phone call, text, or email. If she doesn’t know the answer right away, she lets you know she’s working on it and provides updates along the way. Her organization skills are top notch.
We loved the fact that Melissa is a florist as well. It made our lives easier versus trying to find another vendor. We sent her our Pinterest board for inspiration, and she delivered our vision! We wanted to lean into our venue’s theme of tropical, and have a lot of greenery as well, which she executed wonderfully.
If you’re still deciding on your wedding coordinator and/or florist, you need not look any further. Melissa and her team are the perfect ones! -
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Ali C. Sent on 01/07/2022Best Wedding Planner Ever!
Best wedding planner EVER! I am so grateful for Melissa and her team. She did an amazing job from start to finish. Melissa made our wedding day dreams come to life. She is super organized, professional, personable, prompt, and responsive. My husband and I were very hands on with the planning process, and Melissa knew how to keep us on track and help us along the way. I highly recommend Melissa and her team for your wedding planning needs! We hired her for month of and day of needs and she did not disappoint! -
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Carolyn Sent on 10/19/2021100/10!! Highly Recommend!!
My husband Brian and I truly could not have done the wedding without Melissa and her team. We hired her as a day-of planner as well as the florist but she did much more than was asked. Melissa was so patient and gave so much guidance during the wedding planning when we needed direction. Super responsive, friendly, and professional. She also gave much guidance during the process of hiring the right vendors within our price range which was a huge win.
We both felt that the wedding was taken care of during the month of the wedding and certainly the day of. We didn't feel any snag during the day of the wedding and it was more than we could have ever asked for - truly perfect in every way. We wholeheartedly recommend Melissa and her team to anyone who is shopping for a wedding planner.
As for the floral design, she worked with the flower shortage during COVID times and managed to create beautiful arrangements for our wedding day. I was thoroughly impressed as I knew that the flower shortage was a huge curveball in our plans. She pulled it off and it all looked amazing. Thank you Melissa and team!! -
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Yasi Sent on 09/23/2021Melissa-The best wedding planner we could have dreamed of
We had the pleasure of working with Melissa Tuvey for our wedding 2 weeks ago, and wish we could give her 10 stars. This woman is a professional fairy godmother, but also a firefighter in disguise. She puts out any problems that arose with calmness and tranquility, and you know she is smiling under her mask that she wore the entire day. Although we only hired her for day of coordination, she worked very closely with us for the several weeks leading up to our wedding to iron out last minute details. She is quick to respond at all hours and provided great insight from her many years of experience. On the day of, we didn't have to coordinate arrivals with any of our vendors, she did it all. She helped put our flower centerpieces out, decorated our cakes with flowers, and managed our donut wall at the end of the night. Even my mom who is very detail oriented was incredibly impressed with Melissa. We cannot thank her enough for making our wedding such a beautiful, stress-free and fun celebration. We will recommend her to all family and friends getting married in the future! -
Jessica Sent on 08/13/2021
Best wedding planner!
Wow where do I start. We had the pleasure/honor to work with Melissa at I Do Weddings & Events. Let me just cut to the chase! From happily planning a wedding with her, to having the world shut down around us, was definitely stressful. However through it all Melissa stayed soooo positive, hopeful and had faith I would walk down that aisle Just how I had dreamed. After postponing the wedding to a later date, I had my dream wedding 7/10/21 and I couldn’t have done it without her. Working with Melissa was a blessing, she truly is like the fairy godmother, you say the words and with a swipe of a wand she makes it happen! She also did all my beautiful floral from the stunning centerpieces, bouquets down to the floral on my cake! It was Beautiful! 10/10, 5 stars, highly highly recommended to any bride! -
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Monica Sent on 06/14/2021World's BEST Wedding Planner
After planning our wedding for a year and a half, through a pandemic, we can say with confidence that the only thing that matters is finding the perfect wedding planner. Congratulations, because you just found her. Melissa is, without a doubt, the best at what she does. She is meticulous, professional, artistic, and exceptionally kind. Melissa solved problems we did not even anticipate. She made it so that we never had to worry about anything, and trust us, things were objectively chaotic. Due to COVID, our original wedding venue was shut down. We had been planning an elaborate wedding with Melissa for over a year, and we realized we would need to pivot with regard to vendors and location. Melissa replanned our wedding, artistic vision included, within 6 weeks. My husband and I did not feel an ounce of stress because we knew Melissa was taking care of everything. On top of all that, she was able to wrangle our large Egyptian families with incredible grace. Anyone with a large family knows that this is a near impossible task, but Melissa with her years of experience and huge heart, made our day perfect both logistically and emotionally.
The only concern you should have is getting attached to this wonderful woman. We did not want the wedding planning to end only for that reason. Melissa is a master at what she does, and we are exceptionally lucky to have her as a friend now. -
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Meredith Sent on 05/30/2021Melissa gets the job done!!
Melissa and her team are THE BEST! Obviously the last year hasn't been easy to be a bride and plan a wedding-and Melissa was always available-cool, calm and collected-at all times. She always picked up the phone when I needed her or was available via text, and if she didn't have the exact answer at the moment, then she found an answer or brainstormed ideas and solutions. It was so impressive! We had to change venues less than 2 months before our wedding (due to covid) and she was a rockstar...she took care of everything-correspondence with the new venue, she had the BEST recommendations and relationships with other vendors. I could go on and on...I've already referred/recommended her to some friends who are getting married this year and would hire her and her team time and time again. Our wedding day was the most perfect day because of Melissa!!! -
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Leslie Sent on 04/26/2021Wonderful!
Melissa was such a pleasure to work with! First and foremost, her support during our covid postponement was unparalleled. I always felt like I could call her and ask her questions, share concerns, and resolutions were always made to any hiccups. Once we got our new wedding date plans in ordered she got down to business! I’m definitely an overly involved bride, and as a project manager for work, I tend to try to wrap my arms around every detail, I like to have control of things. Melissa handled all my excessive communication and details with absolute grace and support! She always made me feel like everything would be absolutely perfect, and it was! Our wedding was the most magical evening of our lives. But where Melissa really shined was in her day of coordination. To be pulled in a million directions, by a million people with a million personalities and maintain her kindness, professionalism and grace is truly remarkable. Any issue that came up (which were nearly none since everything went so well leading up to the day) boom she was there with the fix. And every time I checked in or asked how things were going, she always assured me everything was great and I know it was. Melissa has made me feel like she has our back, I knew/know that if there was any concern or a situation we didn’t know how to navigate, she always had a solution and suggest that had our best interest in mind. She is incredibly valuable! We had some wind issues that made our napkin settings and table chart get a little wild and she was on it getting it taken care of. When she wasn’t by our side getting us through the program of the evening she was answering guests questions, helping all the vendors, bussing tables, moving centerpieces, adjusting decor, coordinating the schedule of events, setting things up, tearing things down, I swear she probably walked 15 miles just in the 6 hours of our wedding. Then, at the end of the night, she literally disassembled the reception in record time! This was so valuable to us as it gave us time to enjoy the final moments of our night. We got to dance around and be silly, really visit with the few remaining guests, have great conversations with our vendors all while she did the work of cleaning up. Those last few moments are ones we really relished in because we knew our night was over, and having her there was just such a weight lifted off our shoulders. We could not be happier with how our wedding went, it was the most special night of our lives and we are so thankful we had Melissa there to help make it such a memorable evening.
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Janette Sent on 03/30/2021Best ever in every way!
I had a COVID wedding in December and literally went through Plan A,B,C, and D. I had worked with Melissa through a previous job as a bakery vendor so I already knew of her care for her couples and the quality of her work. Because of that, I was so thankful when she was available to be my florist. Over the course of several months, not only was Melissa incredibly responsive, but she went above and beyond in accommodating our budget and for the MILLION changes I made due to a COVID wedding. She also helped me find a rental company and organize all of that even though I did not hire her as a coordinator. I cannot began to explain how wonderful she is at her job and as a person. You will be forever thankful for choosing I Do weddings. -
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Kevin Sent on 04/27/2020Absolutely Amazing!
My wife and I debated before choosing Melissa and her team if we truly needed a wedding planner. Having been married in early March of this year and all of the support, guidance, and flawless execution of our wedding, reflecting back it was the best decision we could have made. Not only did we choose Melissa to be our wedding planner, we also chose her to be our florist.
Melissa was incredibly responsive, detail oriented, has a deep network of vendors in San Diego, and knows the various wedding locations to a degree that helped us quickly choose a location based on what we valued and wanted our wedding experience to be.
Once we chose a location (Scripps Seaside Forum), Melissa provided us with incredible vendor options she's worked with previously in the key areas of catering, baker, DJ, flowers, officiant, etc. She pinpointed the best vendors at the price range we had budgeted. She nailed it based on what we valued in each aspect of the wedding.
During the ever important, decision-filled final month prior to our wedding, Melissa became invaluable in guiding/keeping us on track for the hundreds of decisions that come into play for the special day. She was incredibly responsive, supportive, and was available anytime we had questions. Fast forward to our wedding day, it could not have gone more perfectly. Absolutely flawless. Every detail of our vision was executed flawlessly by Melissa and her team and every phase of the wedding smoothly transitioned. We will recommend Melissa and her team to our friends/family in the future with the utmost of confidence.
THANK YOU Melissa & Team!
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Megan Sent on 11/30/2019Thank you Melissa! Scripps Seaside Forum 11/16/19
I hired Melissa for month-of-service more then 6 months before our wedding which I had been planning alone for more then a year. I appreciated all of her “guidance documents” that she sent me after we hired her! They helped me stay organized. She also calmed me multiple times over the phone, she is so sweet! She assisted in setting up our marriage license appointment since we were living in San Francisco but getting married in La Jolla. Our wedding rehearsal was smooth because she was in charge and I never had to worry what was next during our ceremony or reception because she was on it! As well, I hired her for my flowers and loved them! She captured my vision! Melissa we appreciate you! -
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Julia Sent on 10/24/2019I wish I could give Jill 10 stars
We worked with Jill Hudgins - who we hired for our month-of coordinator. I wish we had her as our full planner because she is amazing. She was the only vendor who kept me calm and at ease during the entire planning process because she was professional, responsive and extremely organized. We felt SO good knowing we had her helping us through the most stressful time in our lives. Thank you Jill!!! -
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Kimberly Sent on 07/08/2019Melissa is the best!
It was a great experience working with Melissa and her crew. I hired Melissa for our wedding at Scripps Seaside Forum earlier in June of this year and I can't say enough good things about her.
At first, I was on the fence about hiring a planner at all, but I am glad I came to my senses. When I first spoke with Melissa, she was so knowledgeable and confident, I knew I had to have her as our wedding planner. Even though I loved wedding planning, it was nice knowing someone was always there for reassurance and guidance.
She helped communicate with my vendors ahead of time before our big day, managed all the logistics, helped hold so much of our wedding items and display them so nicely (i.e dessert table items, welcome table items, ceremony items, etc.).
She is so on top of everything and definitely knows what she is doing. She is super nice and easy to get a hold of via phone or email. We were even running late with our schedule because my husband's dad got lost and he had our flower "dog" with him, but things still turned out great =] I don't think our wedding would have turned out so nice without all the help from Melissa and her crew. Highly recommended! ^_^
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Sahar Sent on 10/30/2017I hired Melissa for the day of my wedding, but from the beginning she made my life so easy throughout the entire process. When I first met with her I knew I could trust her, because she had such a great attitude. I only hired Melissa for day of coordinating, but she went above and beyond my expectations of still making time to have a few in person meetings and Skype calls with me to make sure I was on track. Melissa is very personable and, turned my husband and I's vision into real life. I couldn't have picked a better coordinator! Melissa not only made sure all my people were taken care of, but that all my designs were in perfect place. I also found out towards later in the evening that her partner had called out that day and she had done everything on her own in a seamless fashion. Melissa made sure all my vendors were organized and prepped before the big day with sending out timelines, and following up with them all the week of the wedding. I think Melissa is the best in the business, and I can't thank her enough for all her hard work the day of! -
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Tanya Sent on 08/11/2016My husband and I hired Laura Lambillotte for month-of wedding coordination a year ago for our wedding last month at the Scripps Seaside Forum. Despite being hired only for "month-of" coordination, she helped us through the entire year of planning, recommending and contacting some of our vendors, walking me through the planning process, reminding me along the timeline that we should make sure we have certain vendors booked, etc.
Most importantly, she excelled in coordinating the entire rehearsal and day-of wedding flawlessly. I literally had to worry about nothing. With the Scripps Seaside Forum, you have to book so many of the details yourself, and she spent the entire wedding day (while I was busy with hair/makeup/relaxing before the big night) setting everything up from the reception tables to the flowers to the lawn games we had at our wedding. All we did was arrive, ready to go, and everything had been done perfectly. I am a little *cough* a lot Type A, and even I had no problem relinquishing control that night. Everything turned out so well. And during the wedding, every time I had a question as to next steps, magically she appeared as if she was predicting my every move, directing me on where to go and what to do!
Before I originally booked Laura, I must confess, I was a little worried that maybe I needed to go with someone with more experience because she seemed young. But I never once regretted my decision! She has loads of experience, especially at the Forum. Her demeanor exudes "don't worry, I've got this," and she coordinated a beautiful wedding.
I am eternally grateful! Thank you Laura!
For pictures of the wedding to see some of her work, please visit: https://www.truephotographyweddings.com/event/tanya-peter -
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Lindsay Sent on 07/19/2015We hired Jill for our day of coordinator and never had a doubt in our mind that she was the perfect fit for us. Jill constantly checked in with us prior to the wedding, was extremely detail oriented, and was attentive to all our needs throughout our special day. The wedding day ran completely flawlessly due to Jill's professionalism and eye for detail. She set up all our personal items as we discussed, executed the timeline and informing us of when important events were coming, and ensured that our vision came to life; allowing us to truly enjoy our day together. We would highly recommend both I Do...Weddings & Events and Jill for your special event!! -
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Joy Sent on 01/16/2015I can’t begin to express how amazing Laura was as our day-of coordinator. First and foremost, she isn’t just a “day-of coordinator” she had been helping us for months before the wedding whenever we had questions. We used the New Children’s Museum as our venue, and the only allow set-up at 4:00pm, giving only 2 hours for set-up. Our wedding had 165 guests, so it was hectic to say the least for set-up. Laura and her staff were able to set-up all my DIY projects flawlessly and coordinate the set-up into the venue. I cannot begin to express my thanks to her and her staff. She is attentive, detail oriented, and is extremely easy to get a hold of. Hire here for your DOC, you will not be disappointed.
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