Joy n' Company Reviews
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Lauren Sent on 11/09/2024Impeccable!
If you're on the fence about hiring a wedding coordinator, think again. Joy n' Company will have your back 1,000%. It is absolutely possible to have a wedding without a single hiccup... so long as you work with Joy n' Company.
We had the incredible opportunity to work with Rachel for our San Clemente Casino wedding last weekend and it could not have been more perfect thanks to her expertise. She worked with us several months before the event and coordinated every single minute-by-minute detail, communicated with our vendors on our behalf, and was extremely gracious and positive throughout the process. Rachel is an incredibly organized powerhouse, and she truly understood our vision -- so we knew from the jump that we were in good hands.
From the initial planning stages to the day-of coordination, she went above and beyond, handling everything seamlessly. Our guests (and most importantly our mothers) haven't stopped raving about how beautifully everything flowed, and we were able to fully enjoy our day without any stress. It is clear that Rachel cares about her clients and loves what she does. We will be recommending her to everyone for years to come.
Rachel, you provided us the dream wedding we never thought possible. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU. -
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Tam N. Sent on 05/29/2024
Truly a Joy
People always say a wedding is one of the most stressful things you’ll ever do and that it will always have issues and totally chaotic. Nothing could be further from the truth for us. All of my guests and my husband and I said one of the highlights of our day was that everything flowed so effortlessly and smoothly! That’s all thanks to Rachel and her partner! It truly was one of the best experiences working with Rachel! ♥️ -
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Jeff Sent on 05/05/2024Joy n' Company is the best wedding partner!
We were so fortunate to work with Rachel for our wedding!
Every single box across the board was checked from preplanning conversation, to asking the important but potentially overlooked questions, all the way to the day. My wife and I got to fully enjoy the day with our family and friends instead of worrying about any of the logistics day of from vendors, to ensuring people were in the right place at the right time.
I could not recommend a better partner to work with for what I would consider one of the most CRITICAL pieces of your wedding team to ensure that your day goes as perfectly as it can!
Thank you Rachel! -
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Kaitlin Sent on 10/15/2022Michelle is Gold
Michelle is the best! She was the wedding coordinator for both my wedding and my sister-in-laws wedding! She made everything so easy and fun! I got several compliments from vendors and guests about how kind and great she was!!! (Which means a lot because I have been in weddings with coordinators who are too bossy and just rude). Michelle shows that she can get it done with a smile and super sweet personality! -
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Marie Sent on 09/01/2022Stress-free wedding!
We had the pleasure to working with Rachel from Joy n Company for our wedding at Giracci Vineyards on 07.30.2022.
I started looking for a day-off coordinator pretty late (2months before the event) and I found Rachel on Giracci’s instagram stories.
Back then, I really wanted to find someone that had worked at this venue before because the venue is really big.
During our first call, I knew right away that Rachel was exactly what I needed: Type A personality, professional, enthusiastic, positive, organised.
In those 2 months she seamlessly took over everything and made me think of important details I oversaw during the planning process, especially details related to the venue.
Her goal is to make your perfect day stay perfect. She will have your back no matter what happens.
Everyone loved her personality including families and friends.
The day of, I was very relaxed because I knew she had everything under control.
Honestly, she was the best investment in our budget. I would recommend Rachel over and over. She is excellent at what she is doing. She will make your life easier and stress free so you can enjoy your special day! -
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Michelle Sent on 07/16/2021Rachel is awesome!
My husband and I were so grateful to have Rachel from Joy n' Company as our day of coordinator! She's the sweetest person, and was very helpful/supportive and easy to communicate with. Planning a wedding is no easy task, but our planning sessions with Rachel were so efficient and straight to the point, it made everything a lot easier and less overwhelming. She also pointed out necessary items that we probably would have never thought of. Thank you again Rachel for being a part of our special day! -
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Susie Sent on 09/08/2020Organized and attentive to detail wedding planning
I am SO happy we had Joy n' Company help us with all of our wedding planning! Michelle helped make our special day so wonderful with her organization and being on top of all the details. I really had the most seamless day and all I focused on was marrying my best friend! If you book Joy n' Company, you will be very happy and love working with them too! -
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Amanda Sent on 02/26/2020Rachel and Joy n' Company team go above and beyond!
My husband and I had booked The Casino San Clemente for our wedding venue and a requirement was hiring a Day of Coordinator. Being in the beginning phases of wedding planning we thought we could handle the work ourselves. Omg we are so thankful the day of coordination was required because it lead us to Joy N' Company and specifically Rachel Salas.
Rachel ended up being the MVP for our entire wedding. Day of Coordinator is an understatement. She went above and beyond with being the organized support my husband and I needed. We constantly communicated via phone and email, while also having three in-person meet ups. Rachel was awesome in preparing a schedule for the big day, estimating how long each portion would take, and providing room arrangement ideas among other planning strategies. She was easy to work with, super friendly, had a positive attitude even with curveballs we brought, and she was always quick to respond.
Well the weekend came and it all ran perfectly! The day prior to the wedding Rachel even met up with us to scoop up decorations, signs, table arrangements, photos, desserts, games we had custom prepared for the wedding. She insisted it would be taken care of and that to relax and focus on prep for your special day! Seriously, top class customer service and generosity. On our wedding day Rachel brought Emily to assist and they both worked so well with all our vendors to make The Casino San Clemente look and feel grand. Because we didn't do a rehearsal dinner, she even found time in the schedule to rehearse with all parties who were part of the ceremony. Everything went better than expected and we ended up always being ahead of schedule. My husband and I truly had a wonderful time throughout the day and never had to stress about anything. All of this is thanks to the amazing work of Rachel Salas and Joy n' Company! -
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Hailey Sent on 12/08/2019Best planner ever!
Michelle makes all of the wedding dreams come true!!! We had a destination wedding in Palm Springs, CA and Michelle was the best sounding board and cheerleader every step of the way! Her organization paired with her "all is good" attitude made the entire planning process a total breeze. Her execution was impeccable the day of while still making sure I was okay :) Having such confidence in our planner gave us all an amazing sense of peace! We are so thankful for Michelle and her talents--we wish we could do it all over again. Best day of our lives!!!! -
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Heidi Sent on 11/16/2019Michelle was the absolute best!
I have to admit, I didn't really have a wedding vision or know all of the details that go into a wedding before we got engaged. After finding our venue (The Villa), we immediately booked the complete package with Joy n' Company and Michelle Searles was the absolute best. We met in person about one year before our wedding day and she was available via phone, email, and texts throughout the entire process. She gave the best advice and referred us to amazing vendors. Truly, without Michelle and her team, our wedding-planning process and wedding day would not have been as smooth and magical as it was. It was so much work, but her support made it realizable and an absolute joy. Honestly, I can't think of one negative thing that happened with any vendor because of her excellent referrals and teamwork with other vendors! We had a dream team to the max, and feel so grateful for Joy n' Company and their genuine passion for making it the best day ever for couples. -
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Ye Ye Sent on 10/06/2019Simply amazing!!
Michelle was our day-of coordinator when we got married at the Villa SJC this past month of September. We LOVED her and she is simply FANTASTIC. Even though technically she was our “day-of coordinator” she went above and beyond and was a HUGE part of our wedding planning. We cannot imagine our wedding planning without her, and it took a lot of the stress out of wedding plan knowing we were in such good hands.
Michelle has the unique potent combination of being someone who is extremely experienced, reliable and responsive WHILE after all these years maintaining her passion and contagious enthusiasm and positivity. She was patient and responsive to all our questions, and was able to be flexible and supportive of our vision, while also providing guidance. She also has an organized system down for all the wedding day-of items so nothing falls through the cracks. As someone myself who is known to be detail-oriented, it was such a RELIEF knowing that someone else has all the details covered to focus on the many other components of wedding planning.
Going with Joy n’ Company for our wedding planning and having Michelle as our coordinator was one of the best decisions and blessings of our wedding planning, and we cannot thank her enough. Simply amazing!! -
Madeline Sent on 06/23/2019
Wow to this team!
My husband and I recently got married at the Villa San Juan and used Joy n' Company for our day of planning. We could not have been happier with our decision, as Rachel look care of every possible detail from start to finish with a smile on her face! Although we only used Joy n' Company for the day of, Rachel made herself accessible throughout the entire planning process. Her positive attitude, attention to detail, and seamless coordination skills make this team hard to beat. Wishing we could do it all over again to work with this amazing team! -
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Brittany Sent on 06/21/2019
I would choose Joy n Company over & over again!
I got married at The Villa in May 2019 & Rachel was our day-of-coordinator. They call it a day-of-coordinator, but Rachel's work went far beyond a day. We met with Rachel 3 times prior to the wedding to iron out all of the wedding details & each time we met I was amazed by Rachel's level of detail and organization. There was not a single detail left unnoticed.
The week leading up to my wedding, I was devastated to see that the forecast predicted rain on our wedding. Rain meant a lot of changes at this venue so I was FREAKING OUT. Luckily, Rachel and the team at The Villa had it all figured out. They kept me calm throughout the process, communicated with the vendors to make the necessary changes, and the day ended up being absolutely beautiful. Despite a little rain, I did not have the slightest bit of stress on the day of the wedding and this was largely due to Rachel!
If you think you can do it yourself, or have someone else do your day-of-corrdinating for you, I would suggest you don't go that route. Rachel and her team know the Villa from the inside out & they are the best people for the job. Enjoy your special day to the fullest by having a stress free wedding with these girls as your go-to ladies! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! -
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Ava P. Sent on 05/10/2019Best decision of our wedding!
My husband and I just got married in April at The Villa San Juan Capistrano and are SO grateful to have worked with Rachel and the team at Joy N Company. Our engagement was 1 1/2 years and throughout the entire process, Rachel made us feel totally comfortable, relaxed and excited for our big day. You always hear horror stories of brides + day-of stress, and that couldn't be further from the truth. Everything was PERFECT and now I'm begging my husband to renew our vows every year so we can work with Joy N Company again! ;) -
Brittani Sent on 03/25/2019
Best coordinator ever!
I got married in December 2018 at Ole Hanson, and I cannot say enough AMAZING things about working with Michelle and Joy n' Company! From our very first interaction, Michelle took all the stress out of planning our wedding. She ensured we were on track with our vendors, timelines, decorations, etc. and made sure we thought of every detail before the big day. She had brilliant ideas and solutions when we needed them, and I trusted her judgment implicitly when it came to decision making on our behalf.
Michelle was a dream to work with on our wedding day! Her sweet and calming demeanor make her the most perfect coordinator. She is 100% organized and efficient, yet is totally attentive to her bride and groom at all times.
Not only was Michelle the absolute best for all things coordination, she also helped tremendously with decor and bring my vision to life. I shared two photos of a sweet moment before guests arrived where she took me to see the finished product her and her team pulled together. Tears of JOY! We are so grateful to Michelle and Joy n' Co., and would recommend her to anyone who wants to have the best coordinator ever! -
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Lauren Sent on 03/19/2019
Best Money Spent
I cannot say enough good things about my experience with the amazing girls that make up Joy n' Company!
I was lucky enough to have Michelle as my day of coordinator and Emily as my florist, and she was also there to take over the rehearsal because Michelle was coordinating another wedding.
The two of them worked seamlessly together and were both at my venue walk-through going over every detail with me to ensure my day was perfect.
I can honestly say, with out a doubt, that getting a coordinator is THE BEST MONEY SPENT for your wedding day. I did not have one single care in the world leading up to the wedding or the day of. It was all handled so professionally and expertly by Michelle and Emily. I recommend Joy 'n Co to every bride planning a wedding in Southern California. They are the best and also SO FUN! -
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Kim C. Sent on 03/12/2019Unforgettable :)
I recently got married at The Villa SJC this past September and I couldn't have done it without Michelle from Joy n' Company. She such a sweetheart and is your advocate during the process.
I was hesitant and speculated at first when we found out that the venue had a fee associated to bringing in another wedding planner but after this experience...I totally get why Joy n' Company are the exclusiveley preferred in-house coordinators for the venue!
Speaking to someone who has been the "honorary" planner for friends, family, and work events...I came from a marketing background where I need to be in control (even as a behind the scenes person). I always have a Plan A, B, C, etc. for each situation to ensure things turn out as perfect as possible, so having to hand the "baton" over was going to be a challenging, but I'm so grateful that I was able to trust Michelle who exceeded my expectations as my day of wedding coordinator.
Michelle was on point from our first meeting to the day of execution. She listens to what YOU want while looking out for your best interests in any recommendations she offers. She is organized, reliable, patient (I had a million questions!), and most importantly...her positive energy is contagious and what you need to surround yourself with especially during this time that can be so stressful.
In a nutshell...she's a go-getter and basically knows what she is doing so you are in good hands with her. -
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Lindsey Sent on 11/29/2018Truly a joy and beyond worth it
My wedding was in October 2018 at the Casino San Clemente, with Joy n' Company providing day-of coordination.
This is truly the best wedding decision I made! Miya Carew was our coordinator and she was with us every step of the way. She proactively set up calls with us and came prepared with to do lists and questions we hadn't even thought of before. As soon as we would get off the phone with her, I would see emails coming through from Miya to other vendors keeping things moving and correct.
Miya also had great suggestions for connecting us with other vendors in the area, ideas for decorating, how to structure the ceremony and reception, and how to keep all the various pieces on budget. Honestly, I don't think we could have pulled this all together without her!
On the actual day of the wedding, she had everything running like clockwork. I really didn't worry about a single thing. They say every wedding has at least one thing go wrong, but I can't think of anything that did, and that's all thanks to Miya and the other wonderful vendors working the event! She made it so we could just enjoy the day with no stress. If you're looking for someone who will take charge, not let anything slip through the cracks, have beautiful ideas, and also is just an all-around nice and wonderful person, you can't go wrong with Miya and the entire Joy n' Company team! -
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Jan Sent on 10/18/2018The best money we spent on our wedding!
We worked with Rachel from Joy n’ Company and what a dream come true! She was absolutely amazing from the start. Kind, organized, professional! We had some hiccups the day of and Rachel helped us work through them like a total champ!!!!! We will recommend Joy n’ Company to any and everyone who will listen! -
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Breana Sent on 09/05/2018We contracted day of coordination with Joy n' Company for our wedding at the Villa San Juan Capistrano. We had 3 prep meetings/phone calls with Rachel, with the first one scheduled over 9 months in advance of the wedding. She was truly a pleasure to work with. From Day 1, we felt that we could trust her. She seemed to always respond to emails within 24 hours and when she was out on a European vacation, her counterpart Michelle filled right in to answer our questions.
During all the wedding craziness, trust me when I say that Rachel is somebody that you want with you! Even at 7 months pregnant, she was cool as a cucumber and coordinated everything without a hitch. Rachel is a rockstar! -
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Michael Sent on 08/28/2018My wife, Marci and I used Joy n' Company for our recent wedding at The Villa in San Juan Capistrano and we couldn't of been more thrilled with the effort and results of the wonderful team and in particular Rachel.
From the very beginning the team at Joy n' Company made us feel special and like we were their only clients. Rachel always listened and made sure she understood what we wanted and made recommendations or offered her opinion. She did nor force us to use someone if we didn't feel comfortable.
Every single detail was documented and double checked with us getting closer to the wedding and there is not a single thing that we could say didn't go well. Every detail was perfect and our wedding was so magical and many people said it was the best wedding they had ever attended. The Villa is magical and so intimate and they have chosen the best wedding coordinator in the business as far as we are concerned.
They were proactive and followed up on every element of the wedding. Rachel is a super woman and has the best bed side manner :). As everyone knows, weddings are like putting on a musical and there a lot of emotions to deal with, and Rachel deserved a Tony Award for Direction of our magical wedding!
Thank you Rachel and everyone at Joy n' Company. We will never forget the AMAZING AND MAGICAL WEDDING you made for us. Bless you! -
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Adriana Sent on 08/18/2018My husband and I were married at The Villa SJC this spring and Michelle was our day-of coordinator. She was professional, warm and knowledgeable. We appreciated her guidance along the way and definitely received more than just day-of organization. Michelle communicated with us between meetings and phone calls and was always happy to help.
Michelle did a wonderful job bridging the bridal party at our rehearsal. By the day of the wedding, we felt comfortable knowing what to expect. It set us at ease having her there. She even drove us to the Mission for our portrait photos. We didn’t have to think about details the day of and were able to enjoy all the special moments more fully. Thank you, Michelle!
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Catherine Sent on 03/31/2018Working with Joy n' Company was an absolute "JOY"! My husband and I got married at The Casino in San Clemente this past February and Joy n' Company was at the top of their list for recommended wedding coordinators. After a wonderful intro call with Michelle, talking through the vision for our wedding and all of the other fun details, I knew Joy N Company was the right choice!
I am an Event Planner myself so I decided to take on most of the planning and hire Michelle for my "Day of Coordinator." Not only was she a rockstar on the day of our wedding, but she was a huge help leading up to it. I From the moment we first connected, Michelle was on top of every single detail and handled everything like an absolute pro! She kept detailed lists and made sure to follow up after each call/meeting to make sure the information was correct. She also worked directly with our vendors to communicate timing and wedding day logistics, even reaching out months in advance with an initial timeline, which was a HUGE lift off my shoulders. On the day of our wedding, Michelle was at the venue early making sure the setup was on schedule and she stayed until the last guest departed, making sure everything was taken care of before we left. She put 100% in to the day and she allowed Danny and I to truly enjoy the night.
I cannot express how valuable it is as bride to have an experienced and talented wedding coordinator like Michelle. There are a lot of things that can go wrong at a wedding, especially with all of the moving pieces and people involved. I would not have been able to get through the wedding planning process or the wedding day without Michelle by my side. Not to mention, she is a really fun person with the most incredible energy and she clearly has a genuine love for what she does. For any future brides reading this review, do yourself a favor and call Joy N Company! You won't regret it! -
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Kelly Sent on 02/16/2018Michelle at Joy n Company made my wedding the absolute best day ever! She’s a wonderful person to work with and kept everything so organized, I had nothing to worry about. The day of went seamlessly, all I had to do was to show up and enjoy myself! I would do it 100 times over again with Michelle, she’s the best!
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Ashley Sent on 01/14/2018Joy N Company was a pleasure to work with and made our wedding planning experience so enjoyable! We were married at The Villa SJC in November 2017 and there were NO hiccups thanks to these amazing gals. Rachel is not only sweet and incredibly organized, she's got a vision and great style! Our venue was my wedding Pinterest board in real life. We are eternally grateful for the hard work and attention to details that made this day perfect. Thanks again from the bottom of our hearts!
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Rachel Sent on 12/26/2017Michelle at Joy n' Company helped me and my husband Garrett coordinate the wedding of my dreams. I got married in November 2017 at Franciscan Gardens in SJC. She was there for me every step of the way and gave me a tremendous amount of support through one of the toughest/happiest times of my life. She was extremely professional and kept my rowdy wedding party on track. Every detail from the order of events, to the decor, to the setup and communication with vendors went so smoothly because of her. I would not have been able to do this without her. She goes above and beyond, and was extremely prepared during any of our meetings. She has an amazing eye for detail so I did not worry about a single thing once the day of the wedding hit! Thank you Joy n' Co!
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Diliana Sent on 11/29/2017Joy n' Company is absolutely superb! I got married September of this year (2017) and hiring Rachel was the best decision I could have made. She is extremely organized, very thoughtful and incredibly patient and caring. During the prep, she made sure that nothing fell through the cracks. She took so much off my plate and most importantly made me feel at ease with her positive disposition and fun attitude. Because of her, my wedding day was flawless. I always had a drink in my hand, she made sure my husband and I had food and took breaks to see each other and enjoy the moment. She communicated and organized all of my vendors. I would highly recommend this company!!!
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Sheila Sent on 11/29/2017Rachel from Joy n’ Company is the BEST at what she does! She is down to earth, friendly, organized, timely, and will make your wedding planning seamless. She made our November wedding at The Villa run so smoothly we got compliments on her and how well everything flowed the entire night. Every question or concern I had from months before to even hours before the wedding was always met with accommodating kindness and her full efforts. We absolutely loved her and would highly recommend her.
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Nikki Sent on 12/07/2016Rachel and Michelle were hands down my wedding day saving grace! From keeping me calm and on time, to even steaming my veil (because lets face it, every bride forgets at least one small detail), and writing out my place cards and seating chart (Michelle has GORGEOUS Hand Writing) because I ran out of time the night before the wedding...They helped me through it all. From phone calls, to in person meetings, they helped me visualize, plan, and design our dream wedding and I am so grateful for them both. Their calm, fun, bubbly personalities were great for keeping those wedding day jitters at bay and did I mention how many of my other vendors raved about them? My makeup artist and photographer adored them...I can't say it enough, when it comes to weddings...these are your girls!!
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