Engaged To Be Wed

Melissa and her staff are an awesome way to make sure your wedding (or any other special event) is flawless. Her many years of experience show in her every move, and her warmth and sense of humor make the entire process that much more enjoyable. Looking for an amazing planner? Look no further!

I do not even know where or how to begin singing Melissa’s praises. I enlisted Mel’s coordinating expertise in planning our early August 2015 wedding in Los Angeles — and I’m glad I did. My husband and I did some of the very early on planning (venue and photography selection), but needed someone with the wedding planning savvy to help with a vast majority of the remaining details. Mel immediately saw our vision, and really executed it far better than we could have on our own. What I dreaded most about planning was reaching out to a bunch of different vendors, juggling quotes and bids, and dealing with major (and minor) details as the wedding day drew closer. Mel handled all of that. I am extremely Type A and love to be in control (sorry about that, Mel), yet she handled my neurosis with ease! She also did an excellent job of connecting with us on a personal level, which, in my opinion, really sets Mel apart. If she sensed I was stressing about something, I would receive a follow up email just to check in to make sure all was good with wedding planning, work, etc. Perhaps most importantly, though, was how well she handled the day of the wedding. I really just showed up, and she took care of the rest. Honestly, walking into our reception, with everything completely done and looking amazing was the best wedding day feeling (second only to actually marrying my husband!). I’m sure some things went wrong (or at least not as planned), but if pressed, I wouldn’t be able to tell you a single one. Mel handles problems without you even knowing. Trust me, on the day of your wedding, you want to be able to enjoy yourself, and not worry about whether all of the rentals arrived on time. Mel gave that to us. I HIGHLY recommend her to all future brides!

I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Melissa for years. Not only does she plan beautiful events but I am continually impressed with her communication with all vendors who make up a wedding. I’ve photographed weddings in which I’m not told that a particular event is happening and I scramble to cover it. Melissa makes sure everybody is in the loop when it is time for a certain milestone needed to be covered. Being one of the vendors at a wedding I’m privy to all the behind the scenes mechanics. Having had worked with many planners whom I believed had much to be desired in skill, I am thrilled with the expertise and professionalism that Melissa exudes. I recommend her to all my clients.