client Reviews
“There aren't even words to express how grateful we are for all that Elyse and her team did for us leading up to and on the most important day of our lies! Her and her team (especially Lauryn!) were incredibly helpful in making sure all the little pieces were in place, organized, and ready to go not just before the event but throughout the day-of also, arguably the most important part! Having a 'destination' wedding 6 hours away from where we live definitely could have been daunting but Elyse helped us feel at-ease knowing that nothing would slip through the cracks and everything would fall right into place - exactly what happened! I felt so relaxed all day in large part because I knew they had allll the logistics handled. We seriously cannot express how nice it was to not have to worry about anything and instead just get to enjoy the celebrations with our friends and fam. It truly surpassed all of our wildest dreams and was so so beautiful thanks to Elyse's thoughtful and intentional design and hard work. From the table design, to the florals, to all the decorative details that Elyse and team set up, it was somehow even better than we ever could have even imagined leading up to it. We heard from sooo many guests after the wedding that it was the most beautiful wedding they've been to which was just the coolest!! Throughout our planning process, Elyse was extremely helpful in providing vendor recommendations, helping us book all our design vendors, providing mock ups and design suggestions based on the inspiration pics I provided :) and reminding us which things we needed to tackle at each stage of the wedding planning process, which was the part I was most nervous about going into it. She helped us stay on track and ensure nothing was missed in prep for the big day. We HIGHLY recommend Elyse and her team if you are looking for an organized, passionate and design-oriented wedding planner for your big day! Best decision we made!”
TALIE + MIKE
“The BEST Wedding Planner in California! Let me first start off by saying that I have known Elyse since 2014 and she has been my friend since the beginning of me and my now husband's relationship (she took our very first picture as a couple). We always joked that if she ever became a wedding planner, she would be ours whenever we got married in the future. Little did we know that she would become the professional, multi-tasking, and creative mastermind that she is today. Unlike some brides, I didn't go into our wedding with a very specific vision but I knew the colors and the general vibe we wanted. Elyse helped guide us with vendors, design, and everything in between during the planning process. It's very easy to plan a wedding when your wedding planner handles EVERYTHING (and I mean everything) and all you have to do is say yes or no to certain details. Elyse goes above and beyond for her couples - an example of that is for our escort display I said I wanted a champagne wall with the seating chart. She then hand drew an escort display with arches, acrylic glass, champagne wall, and flower boxes at the bottom and she made it come to life with all involved vendors. Even though my husband and I have been friends with Elyse for years, I know she befriends and loves all of the couples she works with and it's very obvious she loves what she does for a living. During the day of, everything went so seamlessly and if something did go wrong, we knew nothing about it because her priority is keeping the couple happy and blissfully unaware of any mishaps. We would recommend Elyse to anyone getting married because she is truly the best in the business and is willing to do what it takes to create beautiful weddings and the best memories.”
RACHEL + TRAVIS
“Best Wedding Planner in SLO. Elyse and her team (shoutout to Lauryn too!) went above and beyond every step of our wedding journey. They worked with our budget, helped us craft the most amazing day based on our tastes, were available to us whenever we needed, and were just an overall pleasure to work with. She planned our dream wedding as she has many others. We used her for the full wedding planning services and it was worth every penny :) She knows ALL the vendors in the area and will connect you with the exact businesses you need for your special day. For anyone looking to have a wedding in the SLO area or anywhere else for that matter, you'll find no better option than Elyse! On a separate note, she became not only a trusted partner to pull off everything we wanted but also became our friend. Every interaction was simply memorable. She knew exactly how to interpret each and every suggestion, random question, or concern we had. I'd recommend her services to ANYONE looking to pull of their dream wedding :) It's a no brainer!”
TONY + IRMA
"I can safely say Elyse helped to make my day the BEST EVER! Here is how: *She alleviates any stress - she's KNOWS it's YOUR day so she ensures you have nothing to stress or worry about (she has this 'its all good everything is perfect' vibe with a huge smile that just completely relaxes you) * She truly cares. You will feel like you're her number one priority * She handles it ALL and is there ALWAYS with a smile. If anything did go wrong - I didn't know about it. And everytime I needed her she was magically there (seriously, how did you do it?!) *She puts in extra care - we had a very delicate kettubah (Jewish marriage contract) and before I could even worry I heard that Elyse had wrapped it up exactly as it came and it was already in the room. This was absolutely above and beyond. * Extra care continued - she even put on my flower crown because my hair person had to run out for a moment. Her attitude was of course absolutely amazing 'everything is perfect and whatever you need' * Her joy in helping to make our day the best showed through out the day. Putting into words how amazing Elyse was for us is hard. It was the best day of our life and there were no hiccups or anything because of Elyse. What's more is she is genuine, because of this you have a planner with integrity who really does want this to be your best day ever. We can't thank you enough Elyse!!!!"
SHIRA JOHNSON
"Wow where do I even begin?! From day one Elyse went above and beyond to help make our wedding dreams a reality. Incredible coordinator, even better person. She is a rockstar at communicating with vendors, organizing wedding timelines, managing setups and putting out last-minute "fires." Her wedding layouts and timelines were honestly works of art (they were so well done and so easy to read). On our wedding day, she helped create a ceremony and reception space more beautiful than we imagined and effortlessly handled every aspect of the day. We are 1000% certain things would not have turned out so well if it was not for Elyse. Beyond her amazing work ethic, Elyse is also a wonderful human being. Her positive attitude and infectious spirit permeated throughout our wedding. She is so kind to other vendors and does everything she can to make everyone feel appreciated and valued. Hiring Elyse was one of the best decisions my husband and I made throughout our wedding planning process. She is the best!"
CHRISTINA + KEVIN
“My experience with Elyse was one of my wedding planning highlights. Elyse was a fabulous wedding planner and I could not recommend her and her team more! From my first email to my wedding day, she was responsive, extremely helpful, kind, and enthusiastic. I had the best time working with her and getting to know her as a person. You can tell she loves what she does and puts thought and care into every decision to helps you make. Wedding planners are supposed to make your experience easier for you, but Elyse goes above and beyond that. I mentioned to her I was having a hard time picking out bridesmaid dresses and she immediately sends me some options (one of which I ended up choosing!) I also gave her full reign over the cake decorations so she surprised me with a paper crane outline in icing - a symbol that is important to me and my heritage. The cake brought tears to my eyes and still does to this day when I think back on it. Huge thank you to Elyse and the rest of her team!!”
KAITLIN BIGGERS
"I did not think I needed a wedding coordinator because I am extremely OCD, well-organized (spreadsheet queen) and have worked in the wedding industry myself. Hiring Elyse to coordinate our wedding was the best decision we made. Everything was flawless from the month-long communication about contracts, insurance and vendor payments, to the rehearsal music timing run-through and day-of wedding timeline. Elyse and her staff were friendly, professional, and made the day stress-free for me (the bride) which is not easy to do for someone with my type A personality. There were so many little details I hadn't even thought about that Elyse made sure were taken care of. My mom, family members and bridal party were able to enjoy the day and be present for each moment because Elyse and her team were busy making every detail perfect! I cannot recommend her enough!"
ASHLEY LONDON
“Step 1 Get Engaged. Step 2 Hire Elyse. I cannot stress the importance of hiring a wedding planner. From my first phone call with Elyse I already felt such a relief. She 100% loves her job and it shows. She provided so much knowledge and took all of the guesswork out of planning for me. I honestly was so sad when my wedding was over because I loved getting to know Elyse, she has this amazing energy and makes you feel so at ease. Elyse and her team were absolute rockstars on our wedding day. I’m sure there were things that went wrong or didn’t go as planned and we never knew because her and her team took care of every detail. Throughout the process she was super responsive and organized. Her advice was always on point and I truly would’ve been a mess without her. Thank you for making our wedding unforgettable Elyse."
VANESSA + JT
“We highly encourage all of you who are on the fence about hiring a wedding planner, to definitely hire a wedding planner! In addition, you cannot go wrong with working with Elyse! She is beyond sweet and kind, knows so many awesome vendors (which is a total plus), and made you feel comfortable and valued every step of the way. Before hiring her, I was that bride who thought.. "Do I really need a planner.. I have all my ducks in a row in my everyday life.. I already know what I want for my big day..." however, Elyse knew exactly how to give me the space I needed and knew how to handle those "I don't know what I'm doing" moments! (Believe me- there will be plenty of ideas you will want to run by her and she always has the best solutions). Planning a wedding during COVID was no joke STRESSFUL, but, Elyse worked so hard to make sure each decision was smooth and well thought out. She was there every step of the way and we really appreciate her willingness to efficiently communicate with everyone, in addition to, her professionalism throughout the 2 years it took to plan our wedding. Much love!”
MICHELLE + LUKE
"I was repeatedly impressed with Elyse's enthusiasm and work ethic. She took time out of her vacation to make the initial call to see if she was the right fit for us. Hiring her was the best decision I made for our destination wedding planning. We planned a CA wedding all the way from KY and Elyse was ON TOP of everything from day one. Suddenly this daunting stuff felt easy and organized in her hands. She constantly had a positive attitude (even when I didn't) and regularly rolled with the punches when we ran into roadblocks with vendors and family. She was conscientious of our budget and of any concerns I may have had about stuff. It turned out better than I hoped it would, and she is 100% to thank for that. She never batted an eye to our weird requests and her positive attitude was infectious. Our wedding was perfect, more "us" than I ever could have hoped and Elyse was such a shining light throughout. I highly recommend Elyse! I hope she is in my life forever so I can watch her continue to grow her business and help give other couples their dream weddings in SLO and beyond! Hire Elyse for your event, you won’t be disappointed!"
HOLLY BLEVINS
"The best decision I’ve ever made was marrying my husband. The second was hiring Elyse as our wedding planner. She handled all of our concerns/thoughts/feelings/anxieties in a timely, friendly, efficient and professional manner. She also became a friendly voice to talk ideas over with. Knowing we had her on our team helped alleviate a ton of anxiety. She was incredible at navigating both me and my husband’s personalities (and we have...um... big ones). Our venue was errrr.... difficult and I think I’d be laying in a ditch somewhere in my wedding dress right now instead of cuddling up with my hubby if it hadn’t been for Elyse’s help. She truly went above and beyond. I’m already thinking of all the other events I want to plan just so I can work with her again!"
HAYLEY MARIE NORMAN
“Elyse was hands downs worth every penny! She made the planning process smooth and easy. She helped me with every single detail and made sure that I had the wedding of my dreams! We didn't run into a single problem on our wedding day and if there was a problem we had no idea about it because Elyse and her team were there to take care of it! I couldn't recommend her enough! She is the sweetest, most reliable wedding planner you can have! Thank you for all your hard work!”
MANDI + AMER
“Incredibly ON IT and helped create our perfect wedding! Elyse and her team are incredible! They are so professional, handled everything, and even put our fires without me knowing! We were so lucky to have them and I give them 11/10 review!!”
CHESLEY + CHARLEY
“Elyse is the best! Elyse gifted my wife and me with the best wedding ever! Seriously could not have asked for a better turnout. She was extremely helpful from the initial meeting and our wedding day literally had ZERO flaws. The amount of friends and family who have asked for Elyse's contact information for future reference is a testament to how amazing she made our special day. Can't thank you enough Elyse, we'll be back in touch when it's time for the renewal party!"
KEVIN + BECCA
“Elyse is fantastic! Elyse was extremely helpful in planning our wedding, as we did our wedding in SLO as a destination from across the country. Elyse was able to be our eyes on the ground and identify exactly what we wanted after just a few short conversations. After deciding on the venues for our ceremony/reception, she was an excellent quarterback in terms of recommending and coordinating all of the vendors to make our experience truly perfect. If you are thinking about getting married in the central coast, Elyse should be the person you start your search with."
JILL + MATT
"We got married a few weeks ago, and I just have to say... Elyse will be the best decision you've ever made, aside from marrying your spouse. ;-) I wish I could give her 10 stars and also everything she's ever hoped and dreamed for - I'm that grateful. We had her as a day-of coordinator, so she came on board to help us for the month before the wedding. At that point, I was in sheer panic mode and felt so behind on so many things, and Elyse just handled everything with a smile. She was reassuring and friendly, and it immediately felt like she had our back and was the critical player we needed on our team. She was so responsive, so perfectly organized, and was on top of every detail (including things we hadn't even thought of). We had a few frustrating vendors that I was about ready to kill at some point and she took over completely and lifted SO much stress off of me. The wedding day itself was flawless; Elyse and her team crushed every detail and everything ran like clockwork. She's a special gem, you'll be so grateful to have her in charge so you can just enjoy your wedding. Highly recommend!"
STEPHANIE BARBER
"Elyse is The. Best. In. The. Biz. Period. It only lets me give 5 stars, but Elyse deserves 500,000!! If you're having a wedding, you NEED a good coordinator. If you're getting a coordinator, you NEED Elyse & her team. Best in the business. Total superstar in every area. Immune to stress. A true boss lady who will put out fires before they begin. Funny, fun, friendly -- you couldn't ask for better. Whatever she charges, her services are worth 10x. She is PEACE OF MIND when you need it most. Best wedding decision we made (other than, ya know, the whole marriage thing). We're considering getting married AGAIN just so I have an excuse to work with Elyse more!! Also, follow her on social... Insta game strong."
DANIEL BARBER
“From the moment I spoke to Elyse on the phone, I knew she was the wedding planner for us! I just got all around good vibes from her calm but professional demeanor. SLO was a destination wedding for my husband and I, as we live in SD. I was intimidated at the thought of planning a destination wedding without seeing/meeting many vendors and materials, along with working full time. Elyse was our saving grace throughout the entire process. Her organization, vision, communication, positivity, and connections within the SLO area made the wedding planning process run SO smoothly! Elyse took my vision and brought it to life. Our wedding was more than we could have ever dreamed of and we owe it to Elyse and her amazing team."
LAUREN + KEVIN
“Elyse is absolutely amazing! We love Elyse! She went above and beyond to make our wedding dreams come true! From flawless coordination, perfectly executed timelines, beautiful design vision, great communication, and a wonderful team with her, she helped make our day absolutely perfect! All of our friends, family, and the other vendors loved her so much too! She is honestly the sweetest, yet most hardworking! Without a doubt, we’d recommend Elyse for your wedding or event!!”
HOLLY + PARKER
"Elyse is simply the BEST! From the very beginning when I simply inquired, to the last dance of the night, Elyse made our day the BEST EVER!!! It is clear that she loves what she does. She was quick to reply and help every time we needed her. Her professionalism and enthusiasm made the whole process a joy. I never felt stressed because I knew she was organized and prepared. Love love love her!!!!"
LESLIE FARBER
“My experience with Elyse was the best possible. Elyse is by far the best wedding planner. She went above and beyond for my son’s wedding and it was so stunning and absolutely perfect. Elyse and her team are so professional, approachable, and respectful. Any and every one that came into contact them were greeted with a smile and warm welcome. I would highly recommend Elyse to anyone planning a wedding.”
MELISSA BRUMLEY
“Elyse is very responsive and pays close attention to detail. Her vendor recommendations were amazing and totally made our wedding the best! I'm glad that I could text her and her team all my questions and concerns throughout the while process. It helped me feel much more comfortable with all of the vendor contracts and duties along the way. I felt so much relief the month before our wedding knowing we were in good hands. We had an amazing wedding and everything went very well thanks to Elyse, Gracie, and Bella!!”
LAUREN + JEFF
“Elyse is the best of the best! We got married in September 2021 and Elyse made my wedding dreams come true! Not only did she consider the entire wedding day and planning process in its entirety but she was so fun to work with. Thank you, Elyse!!”
AVRAH + IAN
"A HUGE weight off our shoulders!! My wife and I were referred to Elyse by one of our close friends and we are so grateful for her!! Elyse went above and beyond being proactive and responsive. We used the Knot.com wedding planning book and website, with Elyse taking over for the month of, and day of, our wedding. She is professional and organized while being flexible with the various nuances that I'm sure are a part of most weddings. For context, our wedding had about 150 people, about 10 vendors, and yes, family politics. :) I very rarely do reviews but I can confidently say, please do yourself a favor and give her a call!"
MARK MAHONEY
"I worked with Elyse for my June wedding this year and she was a Godsend. I wanted a beach wedding my whole life and she definitely made my dream a reality. It was very difficult to plan a CA wedding living in UT but Elyse was always quick to respond to my emails and crazy questions. She never let me worry about a thing and the day of my wedding went too perfect for words and I owe it all to her."
TORREY TYSON
"My husband and I were so lucky to have Elyse as our wedding planner. I wasn't one of those people who had my wedding day planned out so we really didn't know what to expect, but Elyse was right there to help us through it. She went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. She walked us through every step of the ceremony and reception, including some parts we didn't even think of. After all her amazing work, we were left with a magical day that we will never forget. Thank you so much for everything Elyse!"
KATE ONTIVEROS
"Elyse is amazing! She came on as my coordinator half way through wedding planning. She was so professional and stayed on top of everything for me. Which was really important because I was planning my wedding from two and half hours away. I honestly had no stress when it came to everything coming out the way I visioned it. Elyse kept in constant contact with me and made sure deadlines were met and answered any questions I had. The day of the wedding she kept us on schedule and still managed to decorate the reception area and made everything perfect! I would recommend Elyse to anyone and everyone!"
AMANDA O’DELL
"We loved Elyse! We worked with Elyse through SeaVenture Hotel and Restaurant for our wedding in 2018. She was fabulous and took all the stress off me as a bride, especially since we lived so far away and having a little one to care for. She was able to schedule calls around our schedule and was very responsive when I had even the silliest of questions. We had only met her once before our wedding while we were in town for a quick visit and picked up linen samples, but all our detailing planning had to be done over the phone and she did amazing getting just what I had envisioned. The day of she made everything so seamless and if there was a hiccup we never knew it. She even had all our decorations packed up and in our room at the end of the day ready and waiting for us so we never had to worry about them. She for sure goes above and beyond to make your day one to remember and I hope that she will still be event planning when we have our 25th anniversary because I know we would for sure love her help to plan it! Thank you so much Elyse for helping with and being a part of our special day!"
EMILY CRAWFORD
"Elyse planned our wedding on 6/16/18 through the SeaVenture, and she made sure that everything was perfect! She flawlessly handled and managed everything, and answered questions, questions, and more questions, with absolute grace and a smile. We're so thankful to have had her every step of the way and everything turned out wonderfully because of her! We highly recommend Elyse and her services and cannot speak any more highly of her, she's amazing! I have no idea how we would have managed without her! Thank you so much, Elyse!"
ERIN STILES
"Elyse was my wedding planner on June 8, 2018!! We had the perfect beach wedding and reception at Seaventure Hotel in Pismo Beach, California. Elyse did an amazing job coordinating everything from food to scheduling to flowers! I highly recommend Elyse for her professionalism and organization skills. She is a total sweetheart! Thank you for everything Elyse ♥️"
STAFFANIE AKERS
"Elyse is absolutely amazing! Elyse was my wedding coordinator for my wedding on May 12, 2018 and she made the process an absolute breeze. With Elyse, I did not stress about my wedding once. She was very organized and kept all the vendors on track without me having to worry. Throughout the whole process she was in communication with me and helped guide me since I have no experience planning a wedding. I would highly recommend Elyse to anyone planning a wedding as she is definitely a hard worker and will do her best making sure your day is absolutely perfect and magical."
JESSICA LACOMBE
"Elyse is INCREDIBLE. We worked with her through SeaVenture for our wedding in 2017, though it seemed like she was the face of everything that happened that day. We had 105 guests, and she was ready and waiting, shielding us from anything remotely challenging the weekend of. If she had her own business at the time, we 1000% would have hired her and had her take care of it for us. We never met Elyse before booking our venue, but she did such a great job that to this day we stay in touch with her. She’s bright, an excellent facilitator, has planning skills that don’t compare with anyone I know or have worked with before, and she’s connected. Most of all, she provided a SEAMLESS experience. Isn’t that what we’re all hoping for, when planning anything important to us?! If we ever plan another event in the area, we’ll ask Elyse to plan it. You should, too."
CASSANDRA HILL
"Elyse was a dream come true to my husband and I. She was our coordinator for our September 2017 wedding in Pismo Beach. We live in LA, so planning a wedding from 3 hours away could have been difficult, but it wasn’t at all, thanks to Elyse. She was always there to answer any question and help us in any way. Her positivity and delightful energy continually reassured us that everything would be perfect, and it was. Throughout the entire process, she was so friendly, professional, organized and easy to speak to. Thanks to her our wedding day was practically stress free! She truly helped us to appreciate our special day to the fullest! She wasn’t just our wedding coordinator. She also felt like a friend. And, like the best Maid of Honor a Bride could ever have."
KRISTY HULSLANDER KOCH
"Elyse is absolutely amazing! She was our wedding coordinator for our June 24, 2017 wedding at the SeaVenture Hotel. I am a perfectionist and did not trust anyone with setting up for the wedding, but Elyse assured me it would all be perfect, and it was! She follows direction well but also has an amazing eye of her own. She is so reliable and friendly that working with her is a breeze. I recommend Elyse 100%. She made our wedding perfect."
JESSICA BARBEE
"Elyse was our wedding coordinator for our 2017 Sycamore Mineral Springs wedding. She was absolutely fantastic!!!! From the large details to the very small ones like holding all of our cell phones during the ceremony, putting the boutonniere on the guys and making sure the whole wedding was perfect! I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a stress-free perfect wedding!"
ADRIANA DUENAS
"Amazing coordinator from start to finish. Elyse did an amazing job at our wedding. We hired her very close to the wedding and she went straight into action to make our wedding perfect. She coordinated with all our vendors to make sure everything was perfect for us. She made sure to keep the event schedule on time and would constantly check in with us if we need anything. I would recommend her in a heart beat for any wedding my friends would have."
ANDREW DURRER