Jennie Sent on 10/20/2023

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Robin is the right partner for your wedding!

I had the pleasure of working with Robin on my recent Sept 2023 wedding in San Francisco. If you are looking for a wedding coordinator, do yourself a big favor and hire her! I had already found my venue and most of my vendors, and am comfortable doing a fair bit of project management on my own, but was looking for the right professional to help me in the weeks leading up to and on the day of my event. Right during our first call, I knew Robin was an excellent fit. She is an excellent listener with straight-forward expertise, and will take your cues on what you want and need. She asks good clarifying questions - but never in a pushy way. Her responsiveness is top notch and I greatly appreciated her thoughtful emails and attention to detail. She handled communication with all my vendors in an effective, positive way and really shone when I was having issues with my venue - she took care of it seamlessly, politely, and without a hitch.

I wanted my wedding planning to be as low stress and effort as possible, and Robin was an integral part of that. Even if your situation is not the same as mine - even if you don’t think you need a coordinator! - I encourage you to Robin about your special day. She has worked with so many different brides and events and venues that she is well-versed in handling just about everything. Robin is also just an all around kind, funny person - a real pleasure to work with. You won’t regret it!

Emily Sent on 05/21/2020

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A million times yes!

Robin was an amazing wedding planner - almost wish I had more weddings just so I could continue working with her! From start to finish, she was an integral part of keeping our wedding organized. She helped me think of things I never would have thought of. Not only that, but she was truly a source of support and was always ready to help me with anything and would even volunteer for things I wouldn't have thought to offload to someone else. Her services were worth every penny and I am so happy she took us on as a client. We got married on 4/25/2020 and had to drastically modify our 200 person wedding to 10 people due to the pandemic, but she worked and went above and beyond by helping me coordinate our updates with vendors and was very understanding about what we were going through. Do yourself a favor and hire her!!!

Olivia Sent on 04/10/2020

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Day of Wedding Coordinator

If I had to choose one word to describe Robin it would be AMAZING!! My husband and I were so blessed to have her for our day of wedding coordinator. We were busy working and trying to squeeze in wedding planning when I reached out to Robin. From the moment I spoke to her I knew she was an experienced professional and she did not disappoint.

During the entire planning process, she was timely in her responses and understanding when we had tons of questions or concerns. To help with the planning process, she crafted a detailed wedding timeline that was essential with coordinating the logistics. As our wedding day approached, she gently pushed us without being overbearing to finalize details, as we both were planning fatigued. She suggested wonderful vendors such as our outstanding florist, Victoria’s Floral. Further, our rehearsal was seamless and professional resulting in a beautiful wedding that was stress free. We received so many compliments on everything. If you’re on the fence, don’t be; I promise you will not be disappointed! Working with Robin was an absolute pleasure and she has our highest recommendation.

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Monica Sent on 03/23/2020

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Don't Wait! Hire Robin Right Now

Hiring Robin will be the best decision you make during the entire wedding planning process. We promise. Why? Because Robin is knowledgable, experienced, proactive, organized, thoughtful, responsive, supportive, kind, and creative. She knows the ins and outs of planning complex events, which means that she asks all the right questions of venues and vendors, and helps you make good decisions as you move through the planning process. Her expertise is evident every step of the way. On a personal note, we truly enjoyed getting to know Robin over the year we've worked together.

In a sad twist of fate, we had to cancel our wedding, planned for 3/21/20, because of COVID-19. Robin was right there with us every step of the way as we went through this heartbreaking process. She helped us contact vendors, deal with the insurance, and formulate a plan for rescheduling in the future. It was uncharted territory for all involved, and she went above and beyond for us during this difficult time. We are forever grateful, and look forward to working with Robin again for our wedding, take 2!

Jenna Sent on 12/30/2019

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Robin did a great job helping us plan our wedding!

Robin did an amazing job and was a joy to work with throughout the year we spent planning our wedding. She has years of experience in San Francisco and the bay area which allowed her to recommend an amazing group of vendors (florist, photographer, photo booth, etc) who all worked together seamlessly. Robin is very organized and worked quickly and expertly behind the scenes. I didn’t need to think about any of the logistics or tiny details the day of our wedding.. Because of her, my husband and I were able to enjoy the time with our family and friends. We highly recommend her!

Alex Sent on 12/30/2019

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Awesome Wedding Planner

Working with Robin is wonderful! She has so much experience and knows everyone in the wedding industry in the SF Bay Area. If you hire a vendor, chances are, she has worked with them before. She is super knowledgeable and responsive to questions no matter how trivial they may seem. She is always super responsive even when she says she's out of office. She will help you plan the perfect wedding and make it happen!

Kenny Sent on 12/09/2019

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The one and only wedding planner you will ever need!

Robin is amazing. She was extremely helpful for our wedding. At first, we were unsure if we needed a planner, but after speaking to her, we knew that she was exactly the person we needed. She listened to our concerns and addressed our every need – even when we didn’t know we needed them! My wife is a planner, who loves planning all our events. After meeting Robin, she trusted some of the details away for Robin to plan, and she couldn’t have been happier! Robin is very responsive, even when she’s busy, she’ll respond back with a timeline on when she’ll get back to us and most importantly, she follows through! In all the swirling chaos and hurry that was our wedding day, she got things done: from herding our wedding party to the right spots at the right times, to praying the rain away, even to making sure our dessert table is fully stocked. Each time I saw glimpses of her during our day, I felt relieved and at ease knowing that everything is taken care of. She made every effort to make sure that neither my wife nor I would feel stressed during the wedding – a momentous task! Thank you so much Robin for taking good care of us!

Matthew Sent on 10/31/2019

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Adapts well to last minute changes!

We chose Robin for planning and executing out wedding day at Charles Krug Winery in Napa, CA. First and foremost, she is professional, responds immediately to emails, and is extremely organized. Our event was a complicated one that included a Baraat, Hindu ceremony, and Christian ceremony. There were a lot of moving parts that would push any planner and day-of coordinator to their limits, but she handled it flawlessly and with flexibility. To make things more complicated, we were hosting a predominantly outdoor wedding when a rare rainstorm was forecasted for Napa. Last minute, with Robin's help, we were able to source, deliver, and construct a tent to keep our guests dry and my wife's dream of an outdoor, Napa vineyard wedding alive. We asked a lot of Robin and she responded in-kind, so my wife and I wholeheartedly recommend her for your wedding/event!

Sean Sent on 10/27/2019

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Great wedding planner!

Robin and Make it Happen weddings was a great partner from the start. She is very knowledgable and well informed and provided us great recommendations on vendors. She was very responsive to any and all questions (even when she claimed she'd be out of the office!). She was an advocate for us when there were any issues with vendors. She worked tirelessly behind the scenes day (more than we saw) and everything turned out wonderfully!

Itzel Sent on 09/26/2019

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Life Savior!

Robin was a life savior! When we first met I really like Robin because she made me feel very comfortable. My wedding was a traditional wedding but with a lot of complications, but thank god for Robin because she dealt with everything and made sure everything was going great. Thanks to her, I had the pleasure of working with people that I really like and most importantly that their work quality is beyond amazing. I thought I could of done it by myself but I got very overwhelmed by all the planning and Robin stepped in just at the right time. As a wedding planner, Robin did all that was expected and even more. She always made herself available and was on top of everything and so detail oriented which I love!! If it wasn't for her, I don't think I would of had the wedding of my dreams. Her professionalism and ability to work with other people is very impressive, she truly knows what she's doing! Robin was not only my wedding planner but she became someone very special to me.

Veena Sent on 07/19/2019

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An Amazing Experience!

I had the pleasure of working with Robin Lewis for nearly a year while planning the wedding of our daughter which took place on May 26, 2019 in St Helena. I had interviewed a few local wedding planners but the moment I connected with Robin the search was over. From the get go, Robin made feel at ease. I felt I could rely on her to guide me through the stressful wedding planning process. She listened to me, respected my perspective but as and when needed, she did not hesitate to offer candid advice. Most of all she worked diligently with my daughter, who lives in Chicago, to execute the wedding plan and to translate her vision into reality. As expected, the wedding turned out to be an amazing success and we received countless compliments from family and friends who told us that it was one of the best weddings they had ever been to.

The wedding itself was much more involved than a typical wedding (almost an 8-hour long celebration) and required a herculean effort to orchestrate and stick to the timeline. This was because both a Hindu ceremony and a Christian ceremony were performed on the same day and involved a change of wedding attires, makeup and hair, and reconfiguration of the Mandap (Chuppah) to an Altar. This required Robin to make numerous iterations to the time line, make sure that the wedding party was on board, and to seamlessly transition from one ceremony to the next.

The ceremonies were outdoors-- the day before the wedding it became clear that it was going to rain, so we had to scramble to rent a tent. This. however, would throw off a very carefully planned wedding timeline that Robin had created for the vendors and the guests unless the pitching of the tent started between 6.30- 7 am. Robin, a consummate professional, rose to the occasion and drove 25 miles at the crack of dawn to get to the venue, well ahead of the arrival of the rental company. From then on until almost midnight, she worked tirelessly to make sure that everything went as planned and that every minute detail was taken care of.

As a wedding planner, Robin did all that was expected of her and then some. She was easy to contact, and responsive to our needs. She recommended vendors for us to interview, reviewed each vendor contract with a fine-tooth comb and made sure that even a tiny omission did not go unamended before we signed the contract. Robin conducted rehearsal, and coordinated vendor arrivals and deliveries with our venue. She ensured that ALL our personal items including wedding gifts, mementoes, the guest book, memorial pictures, champagne flutes, polaroid guest pictures, the wedding cake etc. were returned to us safely and that the venue was left clean. It was a blessing to be able to enjoy the wedding day without much stress at all.

Robin was not only a wedding planner to us but also like a member of the family. I could sense that she too wanted the wedding to be as perfect, magical and successful as the family had envisioned, and Robin used the tools from her vast and varied experiences to navigate the process and to actually ‘Make it Happen!’ If you are looking for an excellent wedding planner, I highly recommend that you reach out to Robin Lewis.

Nina Sent on 04/17/2019

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Fantastic wedding planner with experience and personality

Robin was amazing! We hired her to coordinate our wedding once we were already halfway through the planning process and had our venue and vendors already booked. She helped us coordinate with all vendors and venue, plan out a timeline, and keep things on track on the day of. Loved working with her throughout this whole process, and we highly recommend her to couples planning future weddings!

In particular, we want to highlight how amazing and adept Robin was at navigating family dynamics. She did a wonderful job making sure that parents, bride and groom, other family, and friends all felt valued and included throughout the planning process. She had lots of wonderful recommendations and advice during the tasting, about wedding etiquette, timeline organization, and more. Robin was very understanding of our individual needs and let us choose how involved / uninvolved we wanted to be in planning.

Robin stepped in and saved the day with recommendations when our hair/make-up person canceled a week before the wedding. She was fast-thinking with other minor details (ex: bride misplaced the bouquet and only realized once the ceremony procession already started! so Robin fashioned together a bouquet from other flowers in a few seconds - guests didn't notice a thing!). She distributed favors when we asked her to do so pretty last minute. Robin also helped us keep on track but was SUPER flexible to any changes we wanted to make to timing on day of, such as spending a little more time talking with some friends during dessert, while still making sure reminding us of timing and making sure we got all photos in as originally planned before photographer left for the night.

I can't express how appreciative we are of her help and expertise, and we highly recommend her to future couples!

Dominique Sent on 10/19/2018

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Book her IMMEDIATELY. Your search is over!

We hired Robin at the beginning of our wedding planning journey, after we had already secured our venue. She worked diligently with us for ten months to find the right vendors, review contracts, be a sound board and give us her professional opinion. She was extremely helpful throughout the entire process. For example, she accompanied us to our food tasting and asked questions we didn’t even think to ask! Her questions helped us provide delicious meals for our guests on the wedding day!
As we got closer to the wedding, Robin was the chain that kept everyone in order from vendors to family the day of the wedding. She is very organized, professional, and personable. Robin communicated with our venue, vendors, and family to make sure the day went smoothly. She does not shy away from any challenge. You will find confidence in her to provide you your dream wedding.
Because of Robin, our day went smoothly and our guests loved everything from the ceremony to the sparkler exit. On the day of the wedding, she was there to help from the moment we woke up. She helped with our hotel stay and was the last person to leave the venue at the end of the night.
If there was anything we needed at the ceremony or reception, Robin was there to make sure it was done. For example, my matron of honor let me know that Robin made sure she was doing ok during the end of the reception because my MOH was dealing with a very bad case of nausea from pregnancy. Robin was there to make sure that she had water and rest.
We cannot imagine what our wedding would have been like with out her. If she is available for your wedding, book her IMMEDIATELY. Your search is over!

Erica Sent on 10/12/2018

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Robin was everything we could have hoped for and more, we are so grateful for her! My husband and I are very much the DIY type, in fact we made everything from my wedding dress to our ornate wedding arch and everything in between ourselves, that being said, we didn't think we would need Day-of Coordinator, especially since we were on a budget. Fast forward to the last month before the wedding and we finally realized we would need a DOC just to take that stress off of us and enjoy our day! The problem was, we were only a month away and most coordinators were either completely booked or wanting to charge us triple their fee because of the late notice. This is when Robin came in to save the day. From the very beginning she was kind and reassuring, while also being extremely thorough and proactive. We thought we had everything covered and only needed someone to help orchestrate the day of, but we soon learned through Robin's questions that there was so much more we didn't even know we were missing! Instead of a Day-of-Coordinator, Robin became the Month-of-Coordinator we didn't know we needed. After just a few emails, we were so relieved and grateful to have Robin on our team and both agreed that she deserves five times the reasonable fee she charges.We were coming from out of town, so the first time we actually met Robin was on our wedding day! She was so calm and reassuring, just having her presence there was a relief, I even had several family members and bridal party say the same thing! Through her calm demeanor, she was able to get everything set up and running smoothly, and made sure everyone was where they needed to be throughout the day. Our wedding day was perfect and stress free all thanks to Robin! On top of all of this, she would even send us texts like "happy wedding day!' the morning of, or congratulating us the day after, she felt like family! I would highly recommend Robin as your coordinator, our only regret was not finding her sooner. Thank you Robin!

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Pamela Sent on 09/14/2018

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If you have the opportunity to hire Robin Lewis from Make It Happen as your wedding coordinator DO IT! She is the person who can make your wedding dreams become a reality.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Robin. From our very first meeting I felt comfortable to be in the hands of a professional with years of experience. Robin has a wealth of amazing vendors and will tailor a list for you that meet your budget, criteria, and style. She not only provided access tot these amazing vendors, but also reviewed their proposals and provided input that was invaluable. Robin really listened to what we wanted. When I had a difficult time making decisions she listened patiently and guided me to the very best choices for us. Robin kept me on track with deadlines, helped us make good spending decisions, saved us money, and stepped in with our vendors to handle all sorts of difficult details along the way. She is calm, steady and there for you with a good idea or solution or recommended path – no matter what the issue. You can count on her to handle all the vendor logistics, coordination, timing, venue, and everything day of your wedding.
We were able to enjoy every part of our day without worrying about anything other than having fun and sharing our love with our family and friends. Our wedding was amazing and everything was perfect.

Robin has style, class, and the knowledge of weddings that every bride needs. She is incredibly professional and has earned the respect of her peers and her clients with the quality of her work.

But I haven’t shared my favorite things about Robin. She is a wonderful person. Robin is passionate about her work. It is very personal for her. She wants the very best for every one of her brides. To work with her on your wedding is a true gift. It feels like you have a true friend guiding you and making your day perfect. Our wedding day was everything and more than we had dreamed it could be. Thank you to Robin for Making It Happen!

Amy Sent on 08/25/2018

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Hiring Robin was by far the best decision we made during the months leading up to the wedding. I had initially hoped to plan the whole wedding on my own and had already secured my major vendors (venue, catering, hair, photography, etc...). 3-4 months before the wedding, however, I realized that I did not want to be super stressed about the all details of the wedding and accidentally miss anything. I went on a search on The Knot for a wedding coordinator that would be able to help manage everything for the month leading up to the wedding and the day of. I interviewed a few coordinators, but found a great match in Robin. Right off the bat, I could tell she was organized, experienced, and an overall lovely person. It was so easy to get in contact with her and she immediately gave me multiple suggestions about my timeline and vendor organization that I would have never thought of on my own. She went above and beyond by accompanying me to my catering tasting (backed me up when I needed to set my foot down about my preferences for the menu and decor), organizing and coordinating my rowdy group of friends at our rehearsal ceremony, and making sure the day of the wedding went off without a single hitch. As someone who is generally very type A, I felt comfortable leaving Robin in charge of making last minute decisions and allowing me to really enjoy my wedding day. I could not recommend her more!

Casey Sent on 08/03/2018

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Robin was INCREDIBLE! She was personal, professional, and went above and beyond to make our day happen! She was very communicative throughout the planning process and paid great attention to details. She helped relieve (mine and my mother's) stress and kept the planning fun! She was so thoughtful and made every request I had happen. HIRE HER :)

Eileen Sent on 07/10/2018

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My fiancé and I hired Robin Lewis from Make it Happen on the recommendation from a friend, and we couldn't be more pleased.
We first met Ms. Lewis at a restaurant for a few hours and by the end of that encounter we felt like old friends. After getting to know each other a bit, she listened to what we envisioned for our special day, giving us excellent advice to our questions, including names of vendors she likes and other important information you only get from experience.
She kept in contact with the vendors and provided them with timelines and expectations. During the month prior to the wedding, I called Robin a couple times totally stressed and she calmly "talked me off the ledge", so to speak. I appreciated that!!
The ceremony was in a Redwood Grove, so not your standard venue. She orchestrated it so well, the day was magical, spiritual and romantic - everything we hoped for and more.
The reception was at a different location and it went beautifully as well.
We highly recommend Robin Lewis as a wedding planner/coordinator. She has a calm yet energetic and efficient style that fit just right for us.

Meredith Sent on 07/10/2018

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I wish I was able to use Robin more than I did - I didn’t find her until after I had most of my venue and vendors, so there were many conversations and negotiators in which I still had to lead. However, Robin was a pro and asked questions, often addressing things I had not even thought about! She was always thinking 2 steps ahead, and when the stress started ramping up as the date came near, there were many things I knew I didn’t need to worry about - I knew Robin had it handled. On the wedding day, everything went smoothly without me having to worry about it. I just wish I had found her earlier in my planning process!

Mark Sent on 07/01/2018

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Is there an option for to give 6-stars? Robin was a fantastic wedding planner! It was clear from the start that she had years of experience. Super organized. Proactive. Incredibly knowledgeable. Her expertise, especially with vendors and orchestrating a perfect day, was particularly useful planning our wedding while living in Chicago. She knew of all potential stressors and proactively worked with us to map out the entire weekend. Robin was super nice and genuine throughout the process - you don't feel like you're just another client. And when she needed to flex her muscles to handle unresponsive vendors, mama bear Robin came to our rescue. She spent time getting to know us, joined us on our tastings, helped us figure out the logistics for seating at a challenging venue. Everything ran like a top the day-of. I can't recommend Robin enough - 6 STARS!

Marisa Sent on 05/08/2018

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August 2017 - There really aren't enough good things that we can say about Robin Lewis. We met with Robin Lewis at our venue food tasting and had an instant connection with her and knew we had to have her as our wedding planning, so we booked her that day. She is so thorough and organized and her years of industry experience were so helpful. Robin provided amazing insight and is definitely a visionary, which is what we needed when it came to walking through and finalizing the entire wedding day and logistics. We really enjoyed working with Robin and I am definitely recommending her to all my friends who are planning a wedding. She made wedding planning so much fun and we were so stress-free on the day before and of our wedding because we knew we could trust Robin to handle everything. Thank you Robin for everything!!!

April Sent on 03/01/2018

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Robin from Make It Happen! really does make anything happen! I had the best wedding experience from day one with her. She was prosssional and personable from the minute we met. I felt like I was the only bride and wedding she was ever working with. I was her priority. She answers emails very promptly and if you aren’t an email person she will take your call. All my other vendors loved working with her too. The actually wedding day I could focus on me and just be in the moment because I had developed a professional relationship of trust. I knew that everything I needed would be handled so I could enjoy my special day. If you are very organized and think you don’t need a coordinator, think again! I’m type A and OCD about everything. I can plan away but on that day you don’t want to be your own planner. Do yourself a favor and hire Robin to take care of it all!

Emily Sent on 12/14/2017

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Robin was seriously the best person to have as our wedding coordinator! Not only was she extremely professional, but she was fast to respond, and handled some of our crazy questions and requests with diligent and thorough answers. She is extremely experienced, and that helped us tremendously in making the right choices for our wedding. Our families and wedding party also loved her - she made what seemed a gigantic stressor in our life flawless and absolutely perfect! Thank you Robin!!!

Sharon Sent on 11/09/2017

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Robin helped make our wedding day and planning seamless and worry-free! My husband and I decided to plan a wedding in under 5 months, and so we knew we wanted a wedding planner. We initially interviewed four wedding planners, and Robin was clearly the top choice and the best choice. Her responsiveness, professionalism, experience, and problem-solving abilities are top-notch. She immediately saved us money on the flowers, and transportation. She also immediately responded to all my questions with an added personal touch. Given that we planned our wedding 100% on our own, it was really great to have Robin our team. The day of the wedding, I was not nervous at all, as Robin literally had tackled every issue that came up, and had already prevented any other issues. I have no idea how she was in so many places at the same time, but after wedding, over and over I was told "Robin helped us" or "Robin directed us" from my guests. If you want a stress-free and beautiful wedding we would strongly suggest to hire Robin, she's a true professional and an excellent wedding planner!

Katherine Sent on 10/26/2017

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Robin was the best wedding coordinator my husband and I could have asked for. She was patient, provided advice when needed, responsive, and a professional. With the many details required for planning a wedding, she was also very organized, adaptable to any situation, and comfortable with corralling the masses. My husband and I are thrilled with how our wedding turned out thanks, in part, to Robin Lewis for whom we will be eternally grateful.

Robin Sent on 10/02/2017

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My husband and I got married a couple of weeks ago in Half Moon Bay, CA and I can honestly say that I enjoyed the wedding planning process. That being said, it definitely would have been a different story without Robin. She took so much pressure off of us during the whole process that we were able to enjoy it. We got married in the Bay Area but we live in San Diego so we never actually met Robin in person until the day before our wedding which is not her preference so we really appreciate her for that! We were able to schedule calls with her as needed and every time we talked with her she called out details that I never would have thought of. All of her knowledge about the little details that go into a wedding and the timeline is never something that I could have made as seamless on my own. I had plenty of friends tell me that the last couple weeks before the wedding are the most stressful, however that wasn't the case for us. By the time the last couple weeks rolled around we had done everything needed from us and Robin completely took on the timeline process and the communication with the vendors. She made sure all the vendors knew when they had to be there and where they had to be. I think one of the most valuable parts of Robin's presence throughout this whole process was our rehearsal dinner and wedding day. Having her there to handle all of the details of the day: who goes where, what time they need to be there, how do our things get moved to the correct hotel room, how do our items for the ceremony and reception get where they need to go, what does the reception layout look like. In addition to getting the ceremony and reception situated, she made sure the whole day ran smoothly. Our whole ceremony and reception ran so smoothly it was amazing, I didn't have to worry once, Robin moved things along just as they needed to be. All of these things and so much more Robin took care of for us and because of that we were able to enjoy our wedding!

Kelli Sent on 09/06/2017

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Robin was a key part in making sure our wedding day was everything we dreamed of. We were initially torn about a planner versus day-of coordinator through our venue, and I am so glad we chose Robin as our planner. Having been in the industry for a while, she really knows her stuff! I had a vision and was very detailed-oriented with planning, and Robin was very helpful in offering ideas and opinions. She helped us keep our budget in check without having to sacrifice anything we really wanted. She gave us a great list of preferred vendors and even helped negotiate some of the prices. Robin also created an extremely detailed timeline which was invaluable, things ran so efficiently! The other thing I appreciated so much (being a very detailed oriented and anxious bride) was that Robin always responded to each and every email within hours- even my late night anxieties were addressed so early the next morning! She kept me sane throughout the whole process. The day of the wedding, Robin was a godsend! Only very minor things went wrong and she quickly and efficiently took care of each so I did not have to worry. We were able to enjoy our day, each and every moment of it, because Robin took care of everything! That was worth every penny. We have since been to 3 other weddings since ours in April and the difference between how things ran at those and our wedding was drastic! Timeline problems, glitches in how things operated, etc. were so noticeable and we really feel everything ran so smoothly because of Robin. She was so involved with our vendors which really ensured our day and vision was executed seamlessly. You will not regret choosing a planner as talented as Robin!

Meriam Sent on 08/29/2017

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We had our July 8th wedding at the Club at Ruby Hill and it was just magical. Robin Lewis was our wedding planner and we had the most wonderful experience working with Robin. She communicated with us well and often. She is professional, personable and is an absolute pro in her field. Like my husband and I, Robin is very detail oriented and we had no doubt that all the details we envisioned would come to fruition. She definitely understood our simple and romantic vision for our wedding. When meeting our wedding party the day of the rehearsal, she made everyone feel comfortable, was courteous, and our family only had positive and kind things to say about Robin. The day of our wedding, Robin was fiercely protective of us as a couple and made sure that we really enjoyed our day, made sure we enjoyed our meals, asked if we needed anything and just doted on us. We appreciated Robin coming up to us during our reception and checking on us. Every decorative detail we wanted was on point, from the receiving tables, to the cake table, to the reception tables, to see everything come together with Robin’s loving touch, just made our wedding day extra special. Every part of our wedding from the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception went smoothly and we appreciate her reminding us not to worry about the things we couldn’t control ( ex: wet noodle flower girl, any inappropriate family members, the weather). We look back on our wedding day and feel like Robin is a part of our family.
It has been almost two months since our wedding and our family and friends are STILL sharing wonderful feedback and stories about it. Every description from ROMANTIC to ELEGANT to MAGICAL, we credit to Robin. She took our vision and dream and turned it into a stunningly beautiful reality. Our dearest Robin, Trevor and I are so blessed to have had you as our wedding planner and are delighted to call you a friend. We thank you for your wonderful work ethic and making our dream wedding come true.

Yoonmi Sent on 08/18/2017

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Congratulations! You are now done in your search for a planner. This is it! Robin was amazing helping plan for and of course, organize everything on the day of for our special day. Everything went smoothly; in fact, I was nervous because things were going so well. I've been at other weddings where something doesn't goes as planned and was waiting, but everything was seamless. Everyone was seated on time, people knew exactly where they were going, things flowed well, and everyone had a great time. We didn't have to manage timetables (as Robin plans everything out to the minute and knows who should be where at all times) and were free to just meet our guests and enjoy the experience. I guess the greatest testament to how organized Robin was, how seamlessly everything went was that I had the most fun that I've ever had at a wedding while doing absolutely nothing on the day of! Oh and by the way, we both had a little too much to drink, but the next day when we woke up, everything we needed was waiting for us in the suite (gifts, centerpieces, cake, etc.). Thanks Robin!

Sarah Sent on 08/16/2017

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We are so happy with our choice to work with Robin! She comes with years of experience planning weddings, which also means she has relationships with the best vendors in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was a great sign that all of the vendors we hired absolutely love working with Robin. Not to mention, she is incredibly responsive throughout the entire wedding planning process. She is not just a resource to you the month before your wedding; she is a sounding board from the moment you start planning. I felt completely at ease during my wedding weekend knowing that Robin was coordinating all of the details. Great decision!

Isabelle Sent on 08/10/2017

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Simply put, Robin is THE BEST in the industry. She has an incredible ability to keep everyone and every detail on point while also bringing so much peace and tranquility to the process. At the rehearsal, my older sister's comment was "Wow - that Robin sure does have her $#!t together!!" :-) I completely agree. Robin guided me through every detail of wedding planning over months of back and forth communication on phone, email and in person. (She is so prompt!) She offered suggestions, guidance and opinions in a very appropriate way, but ultimately let me make the decisions to make my wedding vision come through. I always felt Robin was looking out for my best interests. When planning a wedding, you need someone you can trust. If I had to do it all over again, I would 100% choose Robin Lewis. I look back on the planning process with Robin so fondly and miss working with her already!! Wedding Date: July 2, 2017.

Holly Sent on 06/09/2017

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Robin is, without a doubt, the most incredible wedding coordinator. On multiple occasions I had guests give me a compliment about our reception and each time my response was, "That's because of Robin." She handled details of my wedding that I didn't even know needed to be handled and she allowed me and husband (and our parents) to completely enjoy our day.

We hired Robin as a partial planner and throughout my entire year of planning she answered every question, responded to every email (promptly!), provided amazing vendor suggestions, attended meetings with our events/catering manager at the reception site, and helped me feel completely at ease. I truly believe that our wedding would not have been nearly as perfect if Robin had not been there.

During the weeks leading up to our wedding, she communicated with all vendors, making sure everyone knew where to be and when to be there, and introduced herself to the bridal party and family members so that I wouldn't be asked a single question that day. She interacted with guests in a polite and hospitable way, problem-solved quickly, and made sure every little detail was exactly how I had envisioned it.

When my husband and I walked into the reception room for the first time, prior to guests arriving, we were in awe. Everything was perfectly in place and looked absolutely gorgeous. She understood exactly what we wanted and did an amazing job at executing. Our guests are still talking about our wedding two months later and can't believe how perfectly the whole day flowed.

Robin is kind, patient, and an expert in her industry; We didn't have a single vendor who would say otherwise. They all responded with, "Oh, I love Robin!" when I told them who our coordinator was. Thanks to Robin, we had the wedding of our dreams and I am unbelievably grateful. I wish I had more events coming up so that I could work with her again!

Julie Sent on 05/29/2017

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We hired Robin for our May 2017 wedding in Berkeley. If you are looking for a wedding planner who will keep your wedding running smoothly and minimize your stress levels so you can spend most of your wedding enjoying your wedding, you should definitely give her a call.

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1/ I slept a full eight hours the night before our wedding and took a nap in the afternoon the day of (our ceremony started at 6pm). You can ask my husband, but I am usually a VERY anxious person. That is how relaxed I was.

2/ Robin is the most communicative vendor we worked with throughout our entire wedding planning process. It's mind-boggling how she is able to effortlessly keep track of all her brides and weddings while making you feel like your own wedding is top priority on her list.

3/ I felt like a guest at my own wedding. I didn't need to think, do anything, coordinate with any vendors or guests. I just arrived and enjoyed my wedding. Setup, breakdown, timeline were all taken care of. Everyone says that your wedding goes by so quickly and ends before you even know it. Our wedding was only a short 4.5 hours, but I didn't find that to be the case because I was able to relax and enjoy every moment of it.

4/ Unlike many other wedding planners who bring a large team, Robin worked our wedding by herself. Our wedding was executed perfectly and my conclusion is that she has magical powers and manages to be in many places at the same time. She kept track of our gift cards, let us know exactly where to be and when, packed up all our belongings for us at the end, helped take care of a woman who fainted during the reception, and so on.

Our wedding went smoothly and our family had a wonderful time. We could not have asked for a better day.

Thank you Robin and your super-hero wedding planner skills!

Whitney Sent on 05/17/2017

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Robin is amazing. She truly made our special day be the best. We had a new year's eve wedding and she was able to make sure the wedding and party went off without a hitch. She is so calm and understanding, very motherly which was super nice when I was stressed! She will always find the time to answer your emails or pick up a call. She was so great to work with!! I highly recommend her.

Alexandra Sent on 02/09/2017

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HIRE Robin!!! Where do I even begin?! A year ago, I decided I was going to be in charge of planning my own wedding. Since my husband and I anticipated a wedding of 200 guests, we knew we would need a month-of/day-of wedding coordinator.

I found Robin on YELP and after my husband and I spoke to her on the phone, we knew right away that she thoroughly understood our needs and that she was the right wedding coordinator for us. She is a very professional and seasoned wedding planner and we felt a sense of ease, knowing that we would have her in charge.

Robin guided me throughout my planning process, providing me with a list of vendor referrals, answering questions I had when I negotiated quotes/contracts/hotel room blocks, and providing me with her own wedding checklist to keep me on track and on time. As I booked my vendors, I found out that a lot of them had worked with Robin in the past (or at least knew of her) and they all had positive things to say. She has a solid reputation throughout the Bay Area, and rightfully so.

Prior to the month of our wedding, Robin acted as the liaison between my husband and I and our wedding venue/vendors. She established our timeline for the day before and day-of the wedding and made sure all of our vendors received the latest copy for their reference. She also led our rehearsal, which we especially needed help with since none of us knew what we were doing!

On our big day, Robin kept everything on time (without it feeling rushed), she set up our guest book/card box/welcome sign/etc., dispersed our gratuities, kept all of our gifts and cards safe (even delivered them to our hotel suite) and she was the perfect go-to person for my guests and wedding party.

It was such a pleasure to work with Robin and I honestly don’t know how my wedding day would have gone without her guidance, coordination, and onsite help for all of the logistics. I have so much respect for what she does - I’d hands down refer her to anyone I know!

Vincent Sent on 12/21/2016

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We are a happily married gay couple, thanks to Robin!

We met with Robin more than a year prior to our wedding date, we knew that we would love working with her. I felt most comfortable with her background in hotels, experience in events, and the rapport with her extensive list of vendors to fit our personal style and budget.

To say that Robin was there with us every step of the way would be an understatement. Even with Robin's busy schedule coordinating weddings to what seemed to have been every weekend, we always felt like we were her priority, as I'm sure her other couples felt the same way. She was able to offer her expertise and knowledge timely, and generously.

Close to a month away from the wedding, my husband-to-be had unexpected family troubles. Robin worked unfazed by our situation, acting immediately, professionally, and with heart.

If she hasn’t seen it all, she surely works like she has! Everything worked out seamlessly, and our wedding was more beautiful than I could have imagined. We couldn’t have done it without Robin! Xoxo, your Grooms!

Angela Sent on 12/13/2016

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Planning a wedding is a lot more stressful than I had ever imagined. When choosing our wedding planner, my husband and I needed someone who understood our vision and how hands-off we would be. Our jobs made it difficult to get in the weeds of wedding planning and I needed someone with experience, thoughtful suggestions and a cool-head. Luckily, we were introduced to Robin Lewis, who is all of those things and so much more. The work that Robin does is incredible. Not only are her preferred vendors just as amazing as she is, but she goes the extra mile no matter how many weddings she has. I was blown away by her quality of work, her kindness and her generosity. Now that it has been a month since our wedding, I continue to look back and remind myself - I would have never had such a wonderful wedding without Robin. She made the planning process and wedding day easy. But its saying goodbye that's the hardest for us! If you want someone who will give you their honest opinion and deliver quality work, Robin is it. We were so lucky to have had her as a part of our special day. THANK YOU ROBIN!

Valerie Sent on 12/05/2016

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I got married at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco and my reception was across the street at the St. Francis Yacht Club. I needed help with planning since I lived out of state with a busy full time job. I also didn't want to spend all my free time researching vendors. After getting quotes from different planners, I realized there is a huge budget range for planning and services offered. I chose Robin because she seemed the most experienced from the tons of glowing reviews and many years in the industry, and she was within my budget for partial planning. When I met her for consultation, she was very warm, really friendly and so supportive of all my ideas. She asked lots of questions about details I had never thought about which reassured me I had chosen the right planner.

I spent a year leaning on Robin for everything, and she was professional perfection - she always responded to my emails quickly with great advice. When deciding on vendors, she would email me 3 recommendations for each category with different budgets and personalities she felt would work well with mine. I spent minimal time researching each vendor and got to use her industry discounts! I would HIGHLY recommend Robin to anyone who doesn't want to spend every free second Pinteresting and stressing out over every last detail. I really only felt stressed the last 2 weeks before the wedding, which was all because I knew Robin was there for me. On the day of, everything went smoothly and she helped keep things on track - once I arrived for the ceremony, I did not spend 1 moment thinking about details or schedule etc. All my guests were so impressed with my wedding and compliments kept coming in all night about how amazing everything was! Thank you so much Robin!!

Kristen Sent on 10/26/2016

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Robin was wonderful from start to finish. She was extremely helpful in orchestrating our wedding and bringing our vision to fruition. She helped us book the St. Francis hotel as our venue and since we were planning our wedding from another city she was happy to accommodate our tight scheduled trips to SF. Robin coordinated all of our walk throughs, negotiated pricing, worked with our vendors and reviewed contracts. Our special day would not have been the same without her help! We made the right decision hiring Make It Happen! and would recommend Robin's services to anyone looking for a wedding planner!

Anna Sent on 10/19/2016

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Robin was our day of wedding planner and was absolutely fabulous. She is extremely professional, very organized, kind, responsive and totally goes out of her way to make sure your day is exactly how you envision. We HIGHLY recommend her to any couple looking for a wedding planner.

Lianne Sent on 10/17/2016

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I am very fortunate to have known Robin my entire life and lucky for me, because she is an amazing wedding coordinator! Robin and my mom have known each other since high school and were sorority sisters at UCLA. The day I got engaged I knew that I would be in good hands with Robin as my wedding coordinator. I live in Southern California and was getting married in Northern California, in Livermore. Robin was very organized and connected us with the best vendor team that was within our budget. She kept us on track with our planning and created a detailed timeline that kept our wedding on schedule and stress free. She made it very personal by getting to know our bridal party and calmed my nerves as she sent me down the aisle! We received so many compliments from our guests about the attention to detail and the perfect timing of our wedding events. I can assure you that you are in good hands with Robin as your wedding coordinator, she will make sure your day is absolutely perfect!

Marcia Sent on 10/05/2016

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When the mother of the bride says “Wow, I truly enjoyed my daughter’s wedding”…there is a notable and worthy reason. We had an amazing wedding planner who anticipated issues, asked questions, kept us on task, and connected us to some fabulous vendors! Robin and I have been lifelong friends and I truly did not understand what a wedding planner did before my daughter became engaged..... There are so many details that I would never have considered. Planning a wedding is no easy task! I have a full time demanding job, as does my daughter. Robin truly understood my daughter’s wishes for her wedding …she then connected us with the perfect team, handling the details, communicating with the vendors... and she created an incredible timeline ensuring the day went off without a hitch. Robin is respected by her peers and now I know why. She is a pro and knows how to read people, puts them at ease, makes great recommendations and understands the emotional roller coaster that a family experiences with a wedding. I cannot thank Robin enough…she stood by our side and gave me such peace of mind. I am grateful beyond words!

Katie Sent on 09/27/2016

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Robin knows what she is doing and she does so with professionalism and with many years of experience. She is very well-connected to the industry and is highly respected by her peers. My husband and I couldn't be happier that we chose Robin as our wedding planner. She offers thoughtful and practical ideas while paying mind to your wishes. Robin pays attention to detail...many of which I would not have considered had I planned on my own...and with that came a relaxed, organized team of professionals working together to pull off our favorite day of our lives! My personal experience of the flow of our wedding day was seamless...I'm sure unexpected things occurred...but we never knew because Robin took charge! Robin is very passionate about her career and her communication skills set her apart from other professionals in her field. She made sure that our belongings and special memorabilia made their way to us by the end of the evening...she even mailed some of our wedding favor tags after the event that she saved, which meant so much to me because my sister designed them. We went with her vendor recommendations for our photographer and videographer and could not have been happier with them! Know that you are in very good hands with Robin!

Whitney Sent on 09/26/2016

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Planning a wedding from across the country with a very busy work schedule was made possible by working with Robin and Make It Happen! I was able to tell her from our first conversation when I would be the busiest, and she made sure that all of the wedding details were arranged within those deadlines. Our florist surprised us with the fact that she would not be able to be there for our wedding, and Robin was able to find us a great alternative with similar design and cost. She was very responsive to my many phone calls and emails throughout the process. Since the wedding would take place at the Stanford Memorial Church followed by a reception at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco, there were many logistical challenges that Robin smoothed out. She even worked with my mother to address her concerns and questions. She kept me on track and was available to meet when my fiancé and I were in town. The timeline she created made sure that information was communicated to all of the vendors, so that everyone knew where to be and when. The day of the wedding, she handled everything making sure that Kenny and I enjoyed this amazing day… from start to finish, we were so happy with Robin and would highly recommend her to other busy couples! Our wedding day was fantastic!

Liz Sent on 08/17/2016

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Robin is worth her weight in gold. Best decision we made in the wedding planning process! There is no way I could have organized and orchestrated the intricate details of my daughter's wedding without her. She truly is fantastic!! I knew we were in good hands with Robin and I did not have to worry about anything. My husband and I got to enjoy our daughter's special day. Robin made it all seamless, the day was PERFECT. I cannot recommend her highly enough! She is a MUST HAVE!

Nathan Sent on 08/16/2016

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I was apprehensive about the idea of a wedding planner as my wife and I were on a budget, but hiring Make It Happen turned out to be one of best decisions we made. It hard to fully comprehend how many little decisions are needed to plan a wedding, and Robin made the process seamless. She directed us to incredible vendors and helped ask the questions we wouldn't think to ask when negotiating contracts. Our actual wedding day went so smoothly, I cant stress enough the importance of having a coordinator who can stay level headed and move the day along. Robin made sure we were where we needed to be, but it never felt like there was any extra pressure or stress. Robin and Make It Happen were such an invaluable asset to our day, I highly recommend them for facilitating and actualizing your big day!

Keli Sent on 05/18/2016

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You can definitely pull a wedding off without Robin...but why would you ever want to?!
Robin responded to my inquiry within hours. She agreed to work with me a month before my wedding even though she normally does full wedding coordinations. She is so sweet, experienced and very professional. She created a time line and coordinated with all my vendors to make sure they were on the same page. She did the set up and break down of the decorations.
She is in continuous communication with you all the way up until the big day.
I can't tell you how many people told me How great Robin was the day of the wedding. Everything could not have gone more perfect. We were all able to sit back and enjoy the day and party the night away. Robin took care of everything and ensured we stayed on schedule. Even my husband noticed how much less stressed I was after we hired her.
If anyone is unsure whether they should make the leap or room in their budget for Robin, trust me, you should. I truly believe the days leading up to my wedding and the day of would have been total madness without her. Instead I was calm and excited. I was so surprised I wasn't freaking out like everyone told me they were. We are so grateful for that. Remember your wedding is your day, the day for the two of you. All the rest...leave it to Robin and she will Make it Happen!

Collin Sent on 05/04/2016

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Robin is absolutely amazing!!!! From the moment I first spoke with her over the phone, I knew she was exactly who I needed to help me plan my wedding. We were on a tight budget but I had a dream venue in mind that I was sure would not work with my budget. But like the name of her business, she made it happen! I highly highly recommend Robin for any wedding planning needs- she is professional, has great experience and is just wonderful to work with!

Allison Sent on 03/28/2016

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We worked with Robin Lewis for our daughter Allison's wedding which took place on March 5, 2016. Robin's attention to detail and her organizational skills helped to make our wedding run smoothly and allowed us to really enjoy the entire evening and ultimately made all of us feel relaxed and calm. She is an expert at organizing a large wedding and was able to handle the many vendors that were hired for the evening. She was also attentive to any requests or questions that came up the day of the wedding. I recommend Robin as an experienced wedding planner.

Fred Sent on 03/27/2016

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As we were planning my daughter's wedding, we were introduced to Robin. My daughter who was living in Texas at the time wanted to have a wedding in San Francisco. Robin helped us find an amazing venue, helped us in getting great pricing, coordinated the entire event up to the smallest of the details. She also introduced us to a great DJ who did a fantastic job. Overall I was very impressed with Robin and appreciated all of her help. She is an amazing wedding planner. My laugher's wedding was absolutely great. Needles to say, I highly recommend Robin. Thanks to her, my daughter and I were able to enjoy the special day, knowing that we were in good hands.

Jessica Sent on 03/22/2016

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First off, whenever anyone would tell me "you are so calm for a bride??" i would reply "just wait until you meet Robin!" Yes, she is THAT good. Secondly, i don't know how people get married without a wedding planner! Why would you WANT to stress yourself out when it's supposed to be one of the greatest moments in your life. Let's be honest here, planning a wedding can be very stressful if you make it so.
I found Robin via a friend who had used her and gotten married at the venue we were leaning towards (Westin St Francis). When i got on the phone with Robin, i immediately knew that she was the one - it absolutely clicked! It helped too that she used to be the Wedding Coordinator at the Westin St Francis, the venue we ultimately ended up picking and had a stellar reputation in the Bay Area.
From the start she made the wedding process so smooth and easy. While i was a pretty hands off bride, i did want to have some say in vendor selection, etc. She got to know both my (now) husband and I and it completely reflected in the wedding she pulled together and the vendors she recommended. She was always so quick to respond and such a pleasure to work with. Wedding Weekend: Robin is the reason this weekend was so smooth and stress free for me. She pulled together the most amazing wedding weekend timeline ever seen by myself and all my (married) bridesmaids. If anything went wrong that day, i truly had no idea and that in and of itself is reason enough to hire a wedding planner! I truly miss working with her. Anyone would be lucky to have her plan their wedding. Robin - THANK YOU!!!

Allison Sent on 03/22/2016

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From the day I got engaged I was overwhelmed with the prospect of having to plan our very large wedding. When I started working with Robin, things started coming together. Robin had worked at a couple of the large hotels in San Francisco so she was familiar with the hotel wedding scene, which is the type of venue we wanted for our wedding. She was most valuable in her role as day of coordinator. She organized our vendors and created a timeline. If things didn't go as planned during our wedding, I never knew about it! I trusted her completely and besides feeling wedding day jitters, I was at ease and did not even think about the vendors on my wedding day. I highly recommend Robin if you are considering a wedding in San Francisco.

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While planning our wedding, I realized that to keep my sanity-we would need help ensuring the day ran smoothly. After meeting with many planners, it was crystal clear Robin was it. Her calm demeanor, ability to listen and the way she understood my vision made me feel confident that I was in good hands. She was always a phone call away when I had any questions, concerns or just an idea to run by her.

She was invaluable throughout the entire process. When my husband could not make our tasting last minute, she drove to SF and accompanied me. When we needed a lighting company-who had recommendations? Robin. When I could not decide on tablecloth colors-who was my sounding board? Robin. I cannot count how many times she helped me through a mini-meltdown when I was second guessing something.

Robin's detailed wedding timeline also made me feel at ease. Our rehearsal ran effectively, on time and she did an outstanding job of keeping the bridal parties attention. On our wedding day, she was there bright and early making sure everything was in place and vendors arrived on time. She even helped the groomsmen with their boutonnieres! Her work was spot on, and I was simply IN AWE of the gorgeousness that was our wedding. My envisioned dream was all there in front of me with each and every detail executed flawlessly to perfection. All thanks to Robin.

When we arrived back at our room, our gifts and wedding items were cleaned and carefully boxed up. The icing on the cake (literally) was that she saved our top tier (after I had mentioned not caring if we kept it). I am extremely thankful she anticipated this. If anything did not go according to plan-I had no clue, nor did my family.

I cannot recommend Robin highly enough. You will be in wonderful hands with her as your wedding planner. Not only will you have a well versed wedding expert in your corner, you will also have a friend throughout the process. Thanks, Robin, for making our day so fantastic and unforgettable!

Yi Sent on 11/12/2015

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Robin definitely made my wedding in Aug 100% easy for me. I didn't worry one thing and focused on my make up, dress and guests. She was well-organized, detail oriented and patient. Everything was placed in the perfect place and she made sure everyone was aware of their responsibility. Since I live on the east coast while the wedding is in SF, we exchanged countless emails before the wedding and she always answered my questions with great solution. My wedding couldn't be perfect without Robin's help!

Andreina Sent on 10/31/2015

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Robin was an absolute lifesaver and gem to work with all the way up to our wedding, and took care of all the details on the day itself. From the beginning she made the whole planning process easier -- starting with a wonderfully curated list of vendors selected based on her experience with them and our needs and style. This gave me enough great people to choose from, without making the selection process overwhelming. Throughout all the planning, Robin was able to help us prioritize what needed to be done and make sure sure we were on top of everything. As the big day got close, she new all the details and aligned all the vendors to make sure everyone knew everything that needed to be done. On our wedding day we didn't need to worry about any of the details, because Robin had everything under control and going smoothly. Thank you, Robin! Our day was an absolute dream, and we couldn't have done it without you!!

Serena Sent on 10/08/2015

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Robin was recommended to me by someone I knew and she did not disappoint. She provided me with detailed lists for all types of vendors in helping me make selections. The month of the wedding she was a god send - making a detailed wedding timeline and coordinating with all of the vendors to ensure the day went smoothly. And it did - she handled all issues and made my day a success. She interacted well with my family and ensured that they knew where they needed to be when. Robin is very personable and has a great deal of experience - I would recommend her to any bride - particularly those that are planning weddings from a distance. She's a great source on the ground.

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I hired Robin to help coordinate and assist in planning my wedding at the Westin St. Francis in SF. We hired her shortly after my engagement, in total, worked with her about 7 months prior to my wedding.

Robin is easy to talk to, professional, efficient, kind, understanding and very detail oriented! She has a lot of experience planning weddings and prior to this business, she worked as a wedding coordinator for the St. Francis so really knows the ins and outs of weddings from all angles.

She reviewed and negotiated all of our contracts with vendors and saved us thousands of dollars overall!

Not only did she manage all the business aspects of the wedding planning for me but she was also a much needed emotional sounding board! When I was stressed or frustrated about anything I knew I could reach out to her to vent. She literally would talk to me on the phone for as long as I needed. I recall one time hanging up and it had been more than an hour! She was always quick to get back to me via email as well. If she did not have time to answer my questions, she would still take a moment to email me and let me know when I should expect to hear from her. I really appreciated that!

Her timeline for the weekend was amazing-every contact we may need was listed in one place. The entire weekend was broken down from the rehearsal dinner schedule, the wedding day from the moment we woke to what our after party plan was, to the brunch the morning after the wedding, EVERY detail accounted for listed by time.

In the days leading up to the wedding, she continued to be the liaison between the vendors and I. I cannot imagine doing all this without her, there are so many things you need to think about! Everything went as planned and even if there was something that did not go right, I did not know about it during the party because she was there to take care of it! Having a point person is really a must and I highly recommend Robin if you are looking for a wedding planner!

Nicole Sent on 09/04/2015

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Robin was the easiest and the best decision that I made for planning my wedding. Robin is amazing on all fronts - she is professional, friendly, personable, and gets the job done! I found Robin on YELP and from our first conversation, I knew she would take care of every detail that I needed help with in planning my wedding. After hiring Robin, we worked so well together and I knew I could send her an email or give her a phone call to discuss any questions that I needed her help with/opinion on.

My wedding had A LOT of logistics to be mindful of. Three locations where people were getting ready, a church ceremony, a separate reception location, buses for all guests, and separate transportation for the bridal party and my husband and I. The list of small details that we had to think through was never-ending. Robin created our timeline with every detail outlined for the day. Once I saw this, I knew that I had nothing to worry about. I was so relaxed on my wedding day and did not have to think about any of the details. All of our vendors knew exactly where to be and at what time - Robin took care of it all.

On the day of the wedding, guest described their experience as magical. Robin made everything seamless and ensured that each guest felt special. All of the small details were perfectly executed and I could not have imagined a better day.

With Robin, you get personalized attention and care. She wants to know what matters to you and your future spouse most and she helps you execute to have your perfect wedding day experience. Our San Francisco wedding was an amazing experience and I cannot thank Robin enough for making our day so perfect!

Jenypher Sent on 08/17/2015

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Robin is simply the best! She is extremely responsive, communicative and professional. Also, she's extremely well connected in the Bay Area and was able to recommend several vendors that now only saved us a lot of money but also did an amazing job! We are 100% happy with how our wedding turned out and we owe much of that to Robin who remained calm and on top of everything so we did not need to worry about a thing. And on top of it all, she is a joy to work with! Thanks, Robin!

Wiser Sent on 08/16/2015

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GET A WEDDING PLANNER! I came into this wedding planning process thinking that I could do everything myself. For some reason I thought that having a wedding planner was over the top and unnecessary. I WAS SO WRONG. This is the MOST important advice I give all of my friends, especially the newly engaged ones. However you need to work it into your budget, do it.

I do not know what I would have done without Robin Lewis from Make It Happen! She was so much more than a wedding planner for us. She was a consultant, a sounding board, even a therapist at times. I tell everyone that Robin was worth double what she charged us. She has been in the industry for 20+ years and her knowledge and experience is invaluable. It felt like she knew everyone in the bay area! Every single one of our vendors raved about Robin and most of them even offered us a discount because we were working with her.

She gets to know you AND your fiance and only recommends vendors who match your personality, style, and budget. This list alone is worth the money. Most of us haven't planned a wedding before so to have this list of vendors who Robin knows well, trusts, and has worked with before, was one of the most comforting things. I have so many friends who have planned their own wedding and picked random vendors and ended up getting taken advantage of or even worse. I felt so grateful for Robin when I heard these stories.

I know most brides will want to kill me for saying this but, literally not one thing went wrong on my wedding day. And if it did, then Robin must have taken care of it without anyone knowing. Because of Robin, I was able to relax and ENJOY my day (something I have heard a lot of brides don't get to do). My mom and bridal party could also have fun and not worry about taking care of anything. We all knew Robin was a pro . That alone is PRICELESS and that is why I tell all of my dearest friends to GET A WEDDING PLANNER, and if they could be so lucky... GET ROBIN LEWIS!

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Robin did an unbelievable job at our wedding! She made the day so easy for us, we got to truly enjoy our day. Leading up to the event she was so helpful, creating a timeline and making sure we didn't miss a thing. We knew we were in good hands with her. We had the wedding of our dreams!
She is not only professional, but also so kind and excellent to work with. We can't thank her enough. We definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding planner who will make your day amazing! Thanks Robin!

Robert Sent on 07/16/2015

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If you're reading this review, and you're considering hiring Robin at Make It Happen!... hire her! No thinking required. Robin was the single best decision my wife and I made when planning our wedding. She immediately proved her worth when dealing with the vendors: She provided a customized list to us that could do no wrong. Every vendor we talked to fit our style and was polite, professional, and pre-vetted. Through the discounts we received with these vendors working with us through Robin, she paid for herself in the first few weeks of working together. When we reached week of the event, Robin somehow became more dedicated. As my wife and I lost our cool at all the last minute details of guests unable to attend, or inviting extra folks, or all the other things that happen, Robin was the cornerstone that kept us sane. Eventually, it came time for the big day. She executed to the timeline, got all vendors in line, and made sure everything went perfectly. Speaking to my family later, they noted there was never a time when she wasn't working, fixing, or making something better. I could go on much longer on the work Robin did during the wedding, but I can summarize it as such: My wife and I had what we consider to be the perfect wedding, and we attribute a huge percentage of that to Robin. I'll be begging her to take my friends weddings (so I know I can relax and have fun), and I suggest you do the same!

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Robin was such an asset to our wedding, both with the planning and on day of! After our first meeting with Robin, we felt much more comfortable with planning our wedding. She gave us a great timeline to work with on, and tailored suggestions for vendors. On day of, she was just amazing. Taking over all of the logistics- just allowing us to enjoy our wedding day and not worry about any of the details.

Tiffany Sent on 06/19/2015

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We could not be happier with Robin and Make It Happen!, and we highly recommend her to any newly engaged couples looking for an outstanding experience from a top-notch coordinator.

My husband and I were able to book Robin for our month-of coordination services for our late May wedding and are extremely pleased with her work, experience and professionalism. I had an initial phone consultation with Robin and we hit it off immediately. It was a huge plus that she was a fellow UCLA alumni!

Robin worked within our budget and offered services a year out from the wedding. Despite her hectic schedule, Robin responded to all e-mails immediately. Robin always made herself available for all of my extremely detailed wedding questions and always made me feel at ease.

About a month and a half before the wedding, we met Robin for over three and half hours to work out the details of our wedding. Robin drafted multiple versions of our timelines and sent them out to our vendors for input. Robin has impeccable communication skills and always kept us in the loop.

Being an extremely diligent and meticulous bride, I compared price points and experience of multiple month of and day of coordinators. Robin provided extremely valuable services throughout the planning process, and her experience in the field provided her with a great advantage compared to other coordinators.

At the day of the rehearsal and wedding, Robin was a godsend. She effortlessly and effectively navigated our families' politics and kept us happy.

Robin's coordination was so seamless, we were able to fully enjoy our wedding without worrying about the small details. Our wedding went off without a hitch and we could not have asked for a better coordinator than Robin!

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Robin was essential to our wedding day! With just a couple of meetings (and lots of emails) before the big day, we knew that were in good hands with Robin. We felt like she understood us as a couple and how we wanted our big day to feel. She made excellent vendor recommendations who fit our style perfectly. On the big day, I was not stressed at all because I knew Robin was managing everything. Instead I was able to have a leisurely morning getting ready with no care in the world. If anything went amiss on day of, I still have no idea! Robin was the best wedding gift we could have asked for!

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Robin was our planner for our wedding. My husband and I married in SF, but we don't live there. She did a great job keeping in touch and keeping everything coordinated. She answered emails promptly. She thought of important issues to check with the venue that I didn't think of. She was an excellent negotiator for us with vendors - even after the wedding she helped us re issues with our cake vendor. She ran the wedding day very well and we didn't have to worry about anything. We're very glad we had Robin to rely on!

Elizabeth Sent on 05/14/2015

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We looked long and hard at a variety of day-of coordinators. When we spoke with Robin, it was like talking to someone that finally "got" us. From the beginning of our (absolutely insane) wedding planning process, she was constantly responsive, EXTREMELY fairly priced, and always went above and beyond her job description. We were dealing with a local wedding, but the vast majority of our guests were from out of town, which complicated a lot of things during the planning process. We were new to the area and needed help finding vendors of all sorts. Robin was quick to send us preferred vendors she had worked with within our budget, immediately responded when one didn't stack up to our qualifications, and made the entire planning process possible when it otherwise wouldn't have been. My mother-in-law became unexpectedly terminally ill, and Robin made sure we worried as little as possible about the details in order to make sure she could make it to our day and enjoy herself as much as possible. Truthfully, despite many week-of/day-of snafus from our end, including issues with the church, electrical wiring shorting out at our reception venue, and some INSANELY rude wedding guests, Robin made our day look and feel as though absolutely everything was completely perfect. I've never had the pleasure to work with someone that is so straightforward and honest, yet kind and EXTREMELY efficient. This woman can handle it all. Hiring Robin was the BEST choice we could have made. Our wedding never would have happened without her.

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Robin at Make it Happen! is an absolute dream!!!! I am not a procrastinator and wanted to discuss wedding details and ask my (many) questions intermittently throughout my engagement period. Robin always made me feel like my wedding was the only wedding she was focused on (when I know she was juggling a lot - this lady is in demand, and rightfully so!). Robin is extraordinarily experienced and provided my fiancé (now husband) and me with a great list of wedding vendors based on our vision for our wedding. Robin is professional, organized, sharp, and detail-oriented; she is direct and honest, while also being extremely friendly and supportive.

In addition to being a huge asset leading up to the wedding day, she was everything I could have asked for (and more) on the day of the wedding. She was on top of every detail. She made sure the wedding flowed perfectly. She remembered everything we had discussed leading up to the day of the wedding, and made sure everything went off without a hitch. Our vendors loved working with her, and my guests and family were even raving about her after the event.

Robin was extraordinarily additive to our entire wedding experience and I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a top notch wedding coordinator (and already have). Thank you, Robin - you are the BEST!!

Lauren Sent on 03/08/2015

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I don't know where to begin in thanking Robin for making my wedding day absolutely perfect, she is hands down the best in the business! I work in the wedding industry and have had the pleasure of working with Robin prior to my personal wedding, I've always been impressed by her ability to get to know each couple, their family and her ability to execute all of the different (and crazy) requests couples ask for! Once I came to the realization that I was having a full fledged wedding, I knew having a coordinator was a must (you can only ask and your bridal party is only capable of so much)! One vendor that was A MUST HAVE was Robin!
From day one Robin provided more help and support than I ever imagined needing. When I just wasn't sure I was making the right choice, I could pick up the phone and she'd drop everything to talk me through the "crisis". Robin has a great reputation and vendors love working with her, she knows what other vendors services should cost and can guide you to ensure you're making decisions that work within your budget. Robin requested quotes on my behalf and helped me review quotes and contracts to make sure I wasn't overlooking or paying for anything I didn't need. Not to mention, her response time to emails and phone calls is unheard of (always same day!)! Robin's timeline and vendor coordination skills are beyond amazing! She thought of so many little details I completely overlooked (like you need to allow yourself time to get into your wedding dress...whoops!) and I never had to worry that another vendor wasn't going to be setup on time or execute what my contract said because Robin thouroughly communicated with each vendor prior to the wedding. The day of my wedding, everything went perfectly, thanks to Robin! I was relaxed and enjoyed every moment because I knew she had everything covered! Robin's truly the best in the business!

Ashley Sent on 01/28/2015

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Robin was absolutely amazing to work with. She helped us every step of the way and we needed it! She was so professional and helpful with anything that came up during the planning process. Robin responded to our numerous emails on time every time, had valuable advice regarding vendors and timeline, was so personable with a no nonsense and purely professional attitude. It gave us such a peace of mind to know that she was there to make sure the day of our wedding went smoothly.. and it did, without a doubt. When a few little hiccups came up, which I am sure happens to everyone on their wedding day, she was there to make sure there was little to no stress and that meant everything to me. I would highly recommend her services to anyone needing help in the bay area. We loved her! Thank you Robin!!

Susan Sent on 12/29/2014

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Robin worked closely with us to develop our vision for an intimate, elegant and tremendously fun wedding. Then, we developed a to-do list and timeline. She recommended a fabulous band for us, went to our tasting, and more. She would respond to questions quickly, and she was so very organized in getting us organized. Robin stayed in close contact with all of our vendors and the on-site event planner. Robin conducted our rehearsal dinner which left us feeling confident for the next day! The wedding flowed smoothly with Robin quietly professional at our side should we need her. Clearly, I can't say enough about Robin's talent and care. On top of all this, she is a lovely person, and we enjoyed her very much!

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Hiring Robin was one of the best decisions I made while wedding planning! She was super responsive, which for me (since I was planning a destination wedding over 3,000 miles from home) was very important. Robin would chat with me whenever I needed her--whether it was to discuss vendors, wedding ideas, questions, and even to vent when wedding planning got extra stressful. All the vendors she recommended were great to work with! She made sure every little detail was perfect on the day of! Hire her, and don't look back.

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Robin Lewis was an amazing Month Of Coordinator for our wedding. She was on top of every little detail and the timeline we drafted was executed so well, we were actually running early the entire day of our wedding.
She has a great attitude and has been doing this for years, she makes you feel at ease throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend booking Robin for any of your events.

Meghan Sent on 10/29/2014

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Robin was absolutely FANTASTIC! I struggled for a long time trying to decide if we should hire a day-of coordinator for our ceremony or not and finally I decided that it was a necessity so that I didn't lose my mind! Haha. It was probably the best wedding decision that I made! I happened to find Robin through a search online and was impressed by all of the awesome reviews. We got so lucky that she was available for the date of our wedding! From the very beginning, she was so prompt at responding to all of my questions. Due to her vast experience of planning weddings at a vast variety of venues, she was on top of every single detail, making sure that everything was addressed and organized before the big day. Our wedding was in a barn, so all of our vendors were from off-site which meant that a lot of planning and coordination had to be done. She knew to ask me about details that I hadn't even thought of! Robin planned and provided a detailed itinerary for the day of the wedding that detailed where every vendor was supposed to be and what they were supposed to be doing which helped SO much in relieving my anxiety about how the actual day of the wedding was going to go down. Most importantly, she was so easy to talk to, always happy and genuinely interested in my and my now-husband's interests and vision that we had of our wedding. I definitely don't think our wedding day would have happened so flawlessly if Robin wasn't involved. I can not thank her enough and would absolutely recommend her to everyone and anyone who is in the process of planning their wedding!

Jaclyn Sent on 10/21/2014

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I can't even begin to explain what an amazing planner Robin Lewis is. From the start, she eased all my stress, and I knew she would make sure every detail was taken care of. Even though she was technically a month of planner, her job began much earlier. She was always emailing to check in, give advice, and answer questions even 6 months in advance. She has so much experience, knows so many people in the industry, and is happy to give her insights and try to help you cut costs where she can.

On the rehearsal night, she organized a very large group of us and made sure everyone knew what they needed to do. This definitely was not an easy task, as we had a 2 ceremonies back to back- first a Jewish ceremony, and then a Hindu ceremony. There were lots of aspects involved. Robin rolled with all the last minutes details and requests we threw at her with ease.

Robin was constantly on top of everything and kept in contact with all of our vendors regularly. The wedding was a huge success, and that was in large part to Robin. She is sweet, such a people person, as well as organized, and always on her toes. Yet she still gives the air of calmness to all around her.

All of our family and friends that had the opportunity to meet her, raved about her. We were so happy with everything Robin did for us to make our wedding a dream come true. I would recommend Robin to anyone! She is truly the best in the biz, and you would be lucky to have her work your wedding!

Charles Sent on 10/16/2014

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Working with Robin Lewis at Make It Happen! was one of the first decisions we made when planning our wedding and clearly was one of the best.

Robin is a rock star. She knows everyone in the business. Her contacts are extensive, and as a consequence she is well positioned to ‘Make it Happen!’ She used her knowledge and experience to help us create, plan, and execute a perfect, flawless wedding. There was absolutely zero drama. No stress. Everything was awesome. Everything ‘just happened’.

From the start, Robin made herself available to answer questions (How should we address envelopes? Pros and cons of vendors A/B/C?), to bounce ideas off, to review our decisions, and even view proofs of our invitations. Her opinions were provably correct, and led us to put together an all-star cast of vendors who all executed perfectly on the day.

Robin developed a wedding timeline that was managed to the minute. This was perfect – show up at the appropriate time, and everything went smoothly.

On the wedding day itself, Robin took care of all the details. E.g. Where do vendors park? Where is the Band’s green room? Who will put out the flip flop basket on the dance floor? What about the bathroom baskets? Who brings cards back to the suite? Who will show people from the wedding ceremony to the reception? To this day I don’t know the answer to any of those questions, and I don’t need to know! Robin protected us from the minutiae of executing the wedding that otherwise would be a stressful distraction. As a consequence, we were able to concentrate on the wedding itself, and we had had an incredible time.

From helping us choose vendors to choosing entrees, from pinning on the groomsmen’s boutonnieres to giving my wife and I tips on cake cutting and providing cliff notes for our thank you speech – Robin went above and beyond. We are eternally grateful for her help!

Kelly Sent on 09/15/2014

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Robin is fantastic! Knowing she had spent many years in the industry, we trusted her judgment when it came to making decisions about our special day. From start to finish, Robin consistently communicated with us in a prompt and professional manner.

We chose to work with many vendors and she coordinated with all of them flawlessly. We chose to serve Three Twins ice cream instead of cake. We utilized 4505 Meats instead of a catering company. Our flowers came from a vendor across the Bay. We hired a large bus to take photos at Crissy Field before our ceremony in SoMa. Timing was crucial, and Robin was able to organize all of our vendors so that our day ran smoothly and everyone knew where / when to be present.

She advocated for us when it came to unexpected extra costs from our venue, understood the needs of our out-of-town guests, and kept solid records of all communication and contracts along the way. We benefitted from her kind and personable nature, and she always considered our opinions before moving forward with any decisions throughout the planning process.

We would recommend Robin to anyone getting married in SF or elsewhere. We had an incredible wedding, and we largely attribute the enjoyment of our day to Robin's expertise! :)

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Words cannot express how special Robin is. Not only is she a wonderful and engaging person, she is an extremely talented and helpful wedding coordinator. I knew the instant I contacted her that she was the person to work with. We hired her for the "month of coordination," but she did so much more than that. She responded to my many emails so quickly as soon as we met her 8 months before our wedding! She answered all questions, big and small, and made the wedding weekend relaxed, carefree, and seamless. Without her, we would not have found some of our favorite vendors, including our officiant and DJ, who truly made our wedding a day to remember. So many of our guests commented that our wedding was one of the best nights of their lives, and I really feel that Robin made this happen for us! I love Robin and you would be truly lucky to have her as your coordinator. Her personality and special touches, along with her professionalism and experience, are first rate! Thank you Robin!

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Robin was wonderful. Made us feel at ease with the whole process from the beginning. She always replied to emails and phone calls promptly, answered all questions, and made sure we were not feeling overwhelmed. We trusted Robin fully, knowing she is well known and well regarded in the wedding and event planning industry here in the SF/bay area. She made the process SO easy and absolutely stress free, I really did not feel overwhelmed or worried about anything at any time. Robin is very personable, so nice, humorous, absolutely wonderful!!

Jennifer Sent on 08/27/2014

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Working with Robin was absolutely wonderful! Like many people, we were originally skeptics about whether we really needed a wedding planner or if we could do it all by ourselves. I must say... I AM SO RELIEVED THAT ROBIN WAS THERE! The event would have been a disaster if we had tried to do it on our own without her.

Robin is very experienced in all types of cultural weddings, which was great because we had a Filipino-Persian wedding. She was familiar with both culture's traditions and also managed the cultural quirkiness of both families really well.

We would highly recommend her!

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Robin was a pleasure to work with and we are so lucky we could place our special event in her very capable hands. When our caterer decided to "retire" a month after signing our contract, Robin introduced us to the caterer we used- we still have guests telling us the food was the best (wedding) food they have ever had! She has a wealth of knowledge in working with vendors and making sure every last detail is covered. She also has a wealth of experience, yet is flexible to new ideas and plans.

Karen Sent on 08/21/2014

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Robin is a very professional, knowledgable and caring person. She kept my costs down even though I was an older bride and had means to spend. My wedding was wonderful because of her. She was always in touch. No worries with her. Highly recommend robin!

Robyn Sent on 07/25/2014

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Robin is absolutely wonderful! She is professional,extremely detail oriented, efficient and has a lovely sense of humor,too. She's calm but right on top of all of your needs. She works well with all of the vendors. We all feel so lucky to have found Robin and can't thank her enough for her help!
Robyn Chamness
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Betty Sent on 07/24/2014

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When we first got engaged, we figured we would save some money and do everything ourselves. Both Alex and I are professional wedding photographers ourselves, and I was a design major in college, so we had seen enough weddings as professionals that we thought we had some idea of how to put together a wedding by ourselves. First of all, we learned very quickly that doing it yourself is not actually cheaper. Second, even with all the experience in the world, there is absolutely no way that we could have managed to pull this wedding off without help.

We’d spoken with a few other planners, but from the moment we sat down with Robin, we had to have her plan our wedding. Robin is the nicest person - she’s incredible to work with. Robin took all of our design ideas into consideration and really pulled everything together. She contacted vendors, she coordinated planning, and she even did negotiation for us. We thought we couldn’t afford a live band - Robin found us an amazing one that fit our budget perfectly. A potential caterer tried to charge us several hundred dollars for a 1-person tasting after the tasting had already happened. Nope. Robin took care of it.

The wedding: Robin led our rehearsal the night before, then handled all the logistics the day-of, including everything from making sure our wedding favors were brought in on time to keeping guests at bay until we were done with family photos. Of the numerous weddings we’ve attended both as guests and professionals I can confidently say that our own wedding was the smoothest that we have ever been to.

We’re also currently students, in a completely different state, across the country. We would not have been able to manage all the coordination and planning on our own, yet Robin handled it without breaking a sweat. Robin made our lives easy. Robin is an incredible professional and friend, and we could not have been happier with what she did for us.

Vijay Sent on 07/22/2014

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Robin Lewis is one of the nicest, most patient people you will ever meet, and she will work tirelessly to make your wedding a success. Our guests have all told us that our wedding was one of the most unique and beautiful weddings they have ever been to, and Robin deserves much of the credit for helping us pull it together. Robin's work ethic is second to none, her fee is more than fair, she is easy to reach by phone and e-mail, she is an industry veteran, and she shields you from every last minute crisis so you can really enjoy your wedding day.

We had a picnic-themed Hindu-Jewish wedding on a private estate in San Jose. It was a logistically complicated affair with three rental companies, two caterers, a separate staffing company, and lots of DIY aspects. We had a comprehensive “month-of” contract with Robin, but she was really working with us throughout the planning process. Robin helped me identify possible vendors when I couldn’t find someone myself, reviewed every contract to make sure that the deposits, deadlines, and cancellation terms made sense, visited the venue and attended the food tasting with us, and sent out a detailed timeline to all the vendors a month before the big day to make sure every task had an owner assigned and that everything was in sync.

On our wedding day, our staffing company showed up without ice, which we had contracted with them to bring, and our caterer got a flat tire and was over two hours late. Robin stepped in and "made it happen" by essentially becoming a banquet manager and helping things get back on schedule while still managing the other aspects of the day. This is far in excess of her contract, but she did what was needed and was totally unfazed, shielding my wife and me from the chaos.

Most couples say their wedding day was a blur, but my wife and I have so many clear, happy memories of that day in large part because of Robin Lewis. Thank you, Robin, for making the happiest day of our lives even happier!

Marlene Sent on 07/05/2014

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Robin is simply the best!!! She went above and beyond for our wedding and the day went by perfectly!!! She is warm, kind, thoughtful, and made a very anxious bride feel at ease the entire day. We love Robin!!!

Robin Sent on 07/02/2014

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I had my wedding at the Westin St. Francis and was reading such wonderful reviews about the former wedding specialist, Robin. When I found out she was working as a wedding planner, I jumped on the opportunity. Not only did she has a great relationship with Lauren (current wedding specialist) but knew the ins and outs of the hotel. Robin is thoughtful, organized, and very patient. Even though I had a "month-of" contract, I could ask Robin questions anytime throughout the process, which was essential as I recently moved to the east coast. I was only able to come to SF a few times before the wedding and each time Robin met with me to discuss logistics and status. I really appreciated her ability to make time for me and adapt to my schedule. When we were deciding on florists, Robin assisted in providing direction and a realistic approach for moving floral arrangements between the St. Francis Suite and Victor's Palace. It was extremely beneficial to have someone there that has done this numerous times to provide tricks of the trade. The week of the wedding is when Robin came into full gear. I appreciated the fact that any feedback provided to her was taken not personally and she adapted to fit my needs. The timeline of the wedding was extremely important as we wanted to accomplish many things before the ceremony. Robin was in touch with all vendors and I had complete trust that each vendor would be there on time and professional. The rehearsal for the wedding was smooth and seamless because of Robin. The majority of my wedding party have not been in weddings before. Robin gave very clear, specific, and minimal direction for everyone to follow. She was assertive and organized which allowed for a quick rehearsal. Everyone left knowing exactly what was going on and what to do for the big day. On the day of the wedding Robin was calm and organized which helped me to be calm as well. I can't tell you how many complements I received. I've run out of space, but Robin is great!

Scott Sent on 06/14/2014

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We contacted Robin at MakeItHappen about 2 months prior to our wedding, to assist us with coordinating all of the final details of our ceremony and reception in San Francisco. Her responsiveness and experience really sold us and she was worth every penny (don't worry - she's quite affordable compared to other wedding planners). Every email and call we placed to her was returned quickly and she never left us hanging. Our big day went smoothly with no surprises - Robin had it all covered. Hire her as your wedding coordinator - you won't be disappointed.

Lynette Sent on 05/17/2014

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Robin makes your wedding dreams reality! My wedding went without a hitch with Robin. My husband and I were getting overwhelmed with the amount of fine details that needed to go into the day of the wedding and knowing that we could not do it alone. We didn't feel comfortable handing off tasks for the wedding to a handful of family/friend since we wanted everyone to just enjoy the wedding. We wanted One person to share our wedding expectations and to carry them out. We bit the bullet and decided to find a professional to execute our dream wedding. We did not expect Robin to be the ULTIMATE wedding coordinator. Even though she was our "day of wedding" coordinator she kept in the loop about every minor detail about the wedding before we even could think of it for weeks up to the wedding. She was easy to reach by email and phone and takes her job very seriously. She is the TRUE meaning of a professional and she really knows the business. We are upset we didn't hire her sooner!

My family and bridal party were blown away at how on top of everything Robin was. She is approachable and takes command when needed. I'm a bit of a control freak, but I had so much confidence in Robin that I was ready to let her take over. The best part is that she is such a joy to work with. She is calm and collected and knows the importance of helping couples enjoy the wedding planning process. She made wedding planning fun again. Save yourself the time .....hire Robin....she does not disappoint.

Carolyn Sent on 05/12/2014

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Robin was absolutely UHHHH-mazing!!! Hiring a day-of- (month-of) coordinator was worth absolutely every penny (a very reasonable penny at that). I really got to enjoy every minute of the day without having to worry about anything. Best decision I made for the entire wedding.

Matthew Sent on 05/07/2014

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5 stars aren't enough to express the spectacular performance given by Robin this past weekend.
Wedding day can be a high stress situation for the bride and groom. It can also be challenging for the wedding party. I was privileged to be the best man for this one as well as their Dj for the reception. Being presented with these two tasks did provide a big challenge and doubt in my mind as too how we could pull this off. Robin understanding my situation helped to create a stress free environment not only for the couple but for myself and everyone in the wedding party. Her attention to detail and her ability to stay 3 steps ahead made the day go smooth. She made their day as perfect as weddings go, I can only hope her schedule is free when it's my turn to tie the knot.

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Without Make It Happen! our wedding would not have gone as smoothly as it did. Robin was the utmost professional and did not let anything phase her on our wedding day. We hired her for day of coordination including a rehearsal day and it was the best investment in my sanity and most importantly MY SANITY. She kept things moving according to timeline and I did not have to worry about anything on the day of my wedding. All I had to do was be where she would tell me to be and when. When it came time to move or get dressed, she would come over and let me know with a gentle nudge. She dealt beautifully with my Asian family and our ever evolving needs which included but weren't limited to knowing what time it was, when everyone was supposed to get dressed, where everyone was supposed to be, and where our gifts were. If I were to get married again or have another big event, Robin would be my first phone call. I could not have asked for someone more kind, caring and supportive throughout the last phase of organizing my wedding. Overall, I attribute the kind comments throughout the day from people saying to me "you are so calm and relaxed" all to Robin, she was the reason I had nothing to worry about. Hire Make It Happen! and it will happen!

Leah Sent on 01/22/2014

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Would definitely refer Robin to any of my friends and family. She made things go smooth and couldn't ask for a better person for the job. She knew who to ask, where to ask, when to ask….and kept my family and I on track.

What's not to love? She's simply the best.

Siqi Sent on 11/25/2013

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Robin did a great job coordinating all of our vendors, our timeline, and was super available for all kinds of calls, last minute changes, and made sure all of our bases were covered.

Could not have done it without her! A+.

User1355549 Sent on 09/30/2013

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Robin Lewis is truly wonderful! She really “made it happen” for us when she planned our daytime reception. Since we had married earlier in the year in a private ceremony, my husband and I wanted a reception that was a little less formal and traditional than a typical evening wedding reception yet it couldn’t be way too out of the box since we wanted to make sure the event met the more traditional expectations of our families. Even a few weeks later, both of our mothers continue to rave about the party and my husband and I continue to hear from guests about the “mighty fine” party!
Robin delivered on all levels. Robin jumped in right away and was able to whittle the massive and overwhelming lists of venues, florists, and photographers down to a few that would be perfect to work with me. It was so much easier and less stressful to pick from a curated list of a few vendors that she had first hand, positive experiences working with in the past.
Throughout the process, I truly appreciated how communicative Robin was. It is amazing how that really reduced my stress levels. She’s excellent at letting you know her schedule and availability and so prompt with her replies and she was great at keeping on top of pesky details. She even jumped in when I was having trouble with my invitations. And she went way, way beyond expectations when she watched over my little furball so I could enjoy a dinner with my out of town guests.
Hiring Robin was the smartest decision I made because without her, this party really would never have happened and I’d still be miserable and stuck in the planning stage! My husband and I are truly grateful for all of her support in helping making our reception a memorable, beautiful, and stress-free event.

Anabelle Sent on 09/26/2013

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Robin is absolutely fantastic. Her passion and commitment to wedding planning is clear from the moment you meet her and shines throughout the planning process and day of.

We hired Robin to be our “month of” wedding coordinator, but she helped us much more than just that final month. She offered us vendor recommendations throughout the planning process and even contacted some vendors directly to get quotes for us. Robin came with us to our food tasting and helped to get us to schedule a second tasting when we wanted to explore different options. She’s extremely reliable, responds to emails nearly instantaneously, and is extremely thorough in her work.

Robin made sure that our wedding day ran smoothly and never seemed to stress out about anything, despite all the chaos of the day. She made sure that everyone was in the right place and order for the ceremony, and also somehow made sure that all of our vendors arrived on time and knew exactly where to be at the reception location several miles away.

I literally cannot imagine having pulled together our wedding day without Robin there to help and support us throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend her to anyone that is planning a wedding – big, small, traditional, non-traditional, urban, country, whatever! - she’s seen it all and she’s well equipped to help you with anything and everything wedding related!

Thaddeus Sent on 09/02/2013

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My wife and I thought we could handle the rigors of wedding planning on our own, but after we got started, we realized that we were overmatched and underprepared for what we were getting ourselves into. In comes Robin, who was a GODSEND. After handing over the reigns to Robin, who took all of our ideas, wants, and desires and turned them into a magical land of euphoria, my wife and I could get back to enjoying our last weeks of engagement bliss. By the time Saturday rolled around, we were excited and anxious to see how everything would come together. To say that we thoroughly enjoyed our day and loved every moment would be an understatement. I don't know how Robin did it, but somehow we had nothing but SUN in what was a very spotty/cloudy week in San Francisco. The ceremony, the photographers, the set up, the planning, and even down to small details were completely perfect. All of our friends showered us with compliments about how wonderfully perfect the day was, how amazing the food/music/atmosphere was, and just how everything was in sync. Robin was a VERY HUGE part of that.

From both of us, we just wanted to thank Robin again for everything that she did, big and small, and for putting up with all of our last minute antics. As many brides and grooms are leading up to the big day, we were a little scatterbrained, but everything ran smoothly and we loved every minute of it.

We could not have asked for a better coordinator and we have no idea where we would have been if we had done it on our own. Words cannot express how thankful we are for Robin and are truly blessed that our wedding was a smashing success and in every way, as cliché as it is, a dream come true for both of us. Truly incredible work and would definitely hire again in a heartbeat.

Erin Sent on 08/28/2013

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Make It Happen's Robin Lewis was one of my best vendors on my wedding day! Her years of experience really gave me piece of mind before the Big Day and it went off without any problems, creating an amazing memory for everyone!

Because I was a very hands-on bride, and my mother was too, we needed someone who would work with us by making sure the timeline went as planned and everyone (vendors and lots of family with children) was where they needed to be and when. During planning, Robin guided us with location questions and ceremony logistics, as well as making sure we felt comfortable to leave it all to her so we could enjoy ourselves. On the day of, I didn't once have to think about the venue or the flowers or the vendors, she had it taken care of and led us seamlessly through the day.

I truly recommend this coordinator, you will not regret having some (or all, depending on what you do/don't do) of the stress and pressure of planning a wedding to a professional who has done fabulous weddings and events for many years!! And she is just so nice to work with, by the end she felt like a good friend!

Jillian Sent on 08/19/2013

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Robin was fantastic at helping us execute our wedding to perfection. She went above and beyond and was always willing to help and guide us through the entire process, especially since my husband and I really had no idea of the minute details that actually go into executing a wedding. She was always available to answer your questions or address your concerns. She meticulous and carefully planned every detail in order for our special day to be executed as smooth and fabulous as possible without any worry. Robin truly made our day so special and great that we will never forget her wonderful work.

Michelle Sent on 07/06/2013

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Robin was a joy to work with, efficient, timely, and responsive.
She listened to what we wanted and offered wonderful suggestions as to how to achieve it.
She was a perfect balance of helpfulness and "take charge". There are too many things to think of on your special day so having someone you trust is so important. Robin somehow did everything perfectly and at the same time you hardly knew she was there - my guardian angel for the day!!!
Thank you again.
Michelle

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