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    Evie E. Sent on 01/28/2024
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    Stephanies team was great!

    Stephanie and her team were fantastic at helping us plan our destination wedding. Stephanie was also able to help provide decor on the day; she brought our vision to life with just a few photos from us, and at an affordable price. On the day we felt completely taken care of and the team was brilliant in ensuring everything ran smoothly. We are so grateful, Thank you!!!
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    Heidi R. Sent on 04/24/2023
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    Outstanding Service and Reasonable Price

    Sofisticad Events was the perfect choice for our  wedding. From start to finish, the team was professional, organized, and incredibly attentive to our needs. Stephanie helped us with everything from selecting the perfect venue to coordinating with vendors, and we couldn't be happier with the results.
    One of the things that really stood out to us was how much care and attention Sofisticad Events put into every detail of our special day. Stephanie went above and beyond to ensure that everything was perfect, from the flowers and decor to the timeline and schedule. They truly exceeded our expectations in every way.
    What we appreciated most about working with Sofisticad Events was how much they took the stress off of us throughout the planning process and on the day of the wedding. We were able to relax and enjoy our day knowing that everything was being taken care of by a team of experts.
    Overall, we highly recommend Sofisticad Events to anyone looking for a top-notch wedding coordinator. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and exceptional service truly made our winter wedding a magical and unforgettable experience. Thank you Stephanie for making our dreams come true!
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    Danika Sent on 09/10/2022
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    Experienced, creative, professional

    Stephanie is flexible, patient, and creative when it came to our engagement photos. She was willing to listen to our ideas and I was comfortable with her giving her suggestions. She wasn't pushy and I didn't feel like just another client that she has to photograph. She made me feel comfortable and was willing to try different poses, outfits, backgrounds, and locations. We loved our engagement photos during the snow flurries!
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    Dianna Sent on 11/08/2022
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    Excellent!

    Wonder experience working with Sophisticated Events. Stephanie is amazing! She’s is patient and professional and gets the bride what they are envisioning! Highly recommend them!!
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    Alyssa H. Sent on 11/09/2022
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    Wonderful! HIRE! You Won't Regret It!

    Stephanie and her team did a phenomenal job of coordinating my wedding the day off. Her devoted support and kind words meant so much to me during my time of need and answered to any concerns I had. I would urge anyone who is getting married or planning an event other than a wedding to hire her. Thank you so much Stephanie, I hope to see you again in the near future!

    -Alyssa Takahashi (Hernandez)
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    Megan D. Sent on 04/04/2022
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    Book Stephanie now!

    When Stephanie says she works day and night to ensure your event is perfect, she means it! I was the MOH in my best friend's wedding in Palm Desert at Villa de Martini. Stephanie expertly planned multiple events for the international crowd and managed everything that was unexpectedly thrown her way with calm, ease, a sense of urgency, and a warm smile. As you can imagine, managing multiple wedding vendors, deliveries, the staff, and guests at an offsite location where everything must be brought in and coordinated can be a beast, but Stephanie and her team shielded the bride and wedding party from any natural hiccups that occurred on the wedding day - even the inevitable drunk guest.

    Stephanie- THANK YOU for the peace you created on the wedding day. Thank you for your patience, kindness, and treating the bride like she was the only bride in the world.

    If you're looking for a wedding or event planner - STEPHANIE IS IT!

    XO
    Jess, MOH
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    Alex U. Sent on 08/30/2022
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    I worked with Stephanie at one of her weddings!

    I was the DJ at one of Stephanie's weddings and the day went as smoothly as she could have made it!

    Definitely reach out to her if you need a planner for your Southern California wedding!
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    Stanford D. Sent on 11/02/2021
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    Great Decor and Wedding Coordinator Thx Stephanie

    Stephanie Childs and her Assistant Jill helped coordinate and decorate a FESTIVE fun, and "Decor perfect" + Organized Wedding in Palm Springs CA on Saturday October 30. I can't say enough good things about Stephanie's 5 star "Wedding Decor" and coordinating skills in making sure the bride and groom, guests AND even all the vendors hired were working "in sync". :)
    Stephanie and Team are highly recommended for any events in So Cal! :) Are you a "busy professional" who needs wedding planning or day of coordination, decor or photography? This wedding was at a unique "Palm springs historic acreage" and in a half of a day, Stephanie turned a "grass backyard" acreage from a "blank slate" into a "wedding sanctuary" with "heavy oak Farmhouse style tables" and even used decor to make it unique in addition to arranging some comfy and instagram worthy padded leg chairs for the bride and groom and VIP Guests including comfy chair for "Grandma" of the groom! :)
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    Brian G. Sent on 10/03/2022
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    Very accommodating and nice to work with!

    I can say she was always on top of everything and made my work so smooth. I'm a videographer and she was so accommodating, very sweet and nice. She followed up with emails and timeline was very clear, easy to follow. I highly recommend her and I would work with her again and again!
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    Ariel S. Sent on 06/16/2021
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    Amazing Day of Coordinator

    Stephanie is the best! She made everything so easy for us and stress free during the whole planning process. She was patient with us during the pandemic and was always there to handle any requests I had. Stephanie was so helpful on my wedding day, I didn't have to even think twice about anything she was on it. Our special day would have not been the same without her!
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    Erin M. Sent on 07/23/2021
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    Thank you Stephanie!

    We had a wonderful experience with Stephanie! We ended up working together for a couple of years due to having postpone our wedding from COVID. She helped deal with the process seamlessly to get everything squared away even in very stressful times and reassured us all work out and it sure did! We truly had the most incredible day and many thanks to Stephanie and her wonderful team for making that day so special! She is caring, warm, and always knew how to calm me down during times of stress! Thank you Stephanie!
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    Mike Sent on 12/23/2019
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    Best investment made for our wedding!

    My wife and I are busy professionals so when it came to selecting a wedding planner, we needed someone to take charge and seamlessly fulfill all our wants and needs. Thank goodness we found Stephanie at Sophisticated Events.
    From our initial phone conversation to the morning after our event- Stephanie was there for my wife and I every step of the way. With her attention to detail and her constant follow up- she was influential in making our event a magical experience.
    Stephanie constantly went up and above for my wife making sure she had nothing to worry about throughout the planning process.
    The best way to describe it is - my wife concentrated on herself and us while Stephanie handled everything else for our memorable event.
    Stress gone, panic gone, worry gone - nerves remained...of course they would its our wedding !! What bride wouldn't be nervous?
    The mere fact that Stephanie jumped in from day one and basically held our hand throughout the whole planning and executing process - alleviated all the stress, panic and worry that comes with planning a wedding.
    Thank you Stephanie for all you've done for my wife Sheila and I . Thank you for being there every step of the way, and thank you for being such an important part of our beautiful day.
    Sheila and Mike

    Sofisticated Events's reply:

    Thank you Mike! You and Sheila are wonderful people and I’m so glad you both trusted us with your day! Wishing you all the best! Much Love.. Stephanie
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    Sheila P. Sent on 12/13/2019
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    The Best Decision Ever Made!

    We hired Stephanie as our coordinator for our wedding at South Coast Winery in Temecula. A huge venue! We were hesitant at first to even hire a coordinator because of the added expense of what one costs, but we took a gamble on her and trusted her from the first conversation we had. She knew our vision and coupled with her already given talents and experience, our journey to the big day was effortless and flawless. Stephanie not only pays attention to the details of your vision, but she will also save you a ton of money in the process by investigating all options and comparisons. On the big day, she communicated with our vendors to ensure that we were not stressed and we could actually savor the moments that would never have the opportunity to be captured again. If you are debating not only to hire a coordinator but to also hire Stephanie to take on the task, trust us... you will NOT be disappointed. Our only regret is that we didn’t hire her from day 1! Please do yourself a favor and choose to work with this amazing human being and professional. You can thank us later 😉. A big thank you to Stephanie for leading us in this incredible journey and for being our rock to keep us grounded. We gained a true friend in the process! We are forever grateful ❤️

    Sofisticated Events's reply:

    Thank you Sheila and Mike! Your day was truly magical! Thank you both for trusting our team! We wish you all the best!
    Cheers!
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    Shantel B. Sent on 05/27/2019
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    Excellent!! 10 Stars

    Stephanie and her crew are amazing! She was with us every step of the way from the moment we signed the contract. She has a great eye for detail and missed nothing. Her response time is impeccable, even for those late night “freaking out” bride calls. My husband and I were so impressed with her and how she handled everything like a BOSS. Do not hesitate to hire her, you will not be disappointed! And... her photography skills should not go unmentioned. She is great and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. She is sweet, professional and understanding and always had time for us! I don’t know how Stephanie does it, as the planner and photographer, but she did it ALL, even more than we expected! We definitely recommend Sophisticated Event Planning and Photography!
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    Robert G. Sent on 05/15/2019
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    Great communication

    Steph is super awesome and sweet. I love how easy it was to communicate with her throughout our wedding. I would recommend her for photography and wedding coordinating.
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    Danielle K. Sent on 04/25/2019
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    Stephanie was amazing to work with!

    It was such a pleasure to work with Stephanie. It was the first time we worked together and it couldn’t have gone any better. Worked as a team which we all know weddings are about when it comes down to set up! Highly recommended
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    Renée B. Sent on 04/05/2019
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    Fantastic experience!

    Stephanie was our day of coordinator. She absolutely came through for us! We rented a few decor items, she set up everything we couldn’t get to ahead of time, managed all the vendors, worked through schedule hiccups... you name it she already had it handled!

    We almost didn’t hire a coordinator and I’m so glad we did. She is definitely a get it done type of person and we didn’t need to worry about a thing. Absolutely recommend!
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    G. Magee Sent on 05/15/2019
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    Sophisticated Event Planning

    Stephanie was great. I didn't worry about anything on the day of the wedding. She made every effort to make sure everything was done ahead of time and that we thought of all the little things.
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    Erica W. Sent on 02/02/2024
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    Subject: Extremely Disappointing Experience with Wedding Planner Stephanie

    I regret to write this review detailing my profoundly disappointing experience with Stephanie, the wedding planner I contracted over a year before my event. My celebration, marking five years of marriage and doubling as my birthday party, was supposed to be a memorable and joyous occasion. Unfortunately, Stephanie's performance left much to be desired, and I feel compelled to share my experience.

    From the outset, I communicated my vision clearly, emphasizing the need for a modest affair within a specific budget. Despite this, Stephanie failed to present appropriate venues that aligned with our discussed vision. I eventually took it upon myself to find a suitable venue within my price range, and Stephanie's contribution was limited to "helping me secure it."

    One of the most glaring lapses in Stephanie's professionalism became evident two months before the event. It was then that the venue, which Stephanie had supposedly secured, unexpectedly revealed restrictions on outside food. This was particularly frustrating as catering had been discussed at length both before and after booking. Stephanie admitted to her oversight, a failure in basic due diligence that one would expect from a seasoned wedding planner.

    Furthermore, Stephanie remained inactive in the planning process until the two-month mark when I reached out to discuss details. To my dismay, it was apparent that she had done nothing – no efforts to secure entertainment, no progress in finding suitable catering, and a sudden realization that the venue wouldn't even accommodate banquet tables, leaving us with patio furniture.

    In a shocking turn of events, Stephanie suggested that my guests and I go to a restaurant for dinner and return to the venue for cocktails – an unacceptable solution that reflected her complete neglect of every aspect of the event. It felt as though she did not care about the success of my celebration, leaving me deeply frustrated and disheartened.

    Compounding the issue, Stephanie's recommended photographer, for whom I had already paid $1,000, became non-refundable. It was only through my own initiative, just days before the cancellation deadline for the unusable venue, that I avoided being charged the full $5,000 amount.

    In summary, I paid Stephanie $2,600 for her services, which amounted to absolutely nothing. Coupled with the $1,000 for an unusable photographer and $2,500 for a venue that did not meet expectations, the total expenditure was exorbitant for an event that never took place because of a complete lack of service. I strongly advise against hiring Stephanie as a wedding planner, as my experience with her has been nothing short of disappointing and regrettable.
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