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Alice Issac Productions offers premier event coordinating and planning services for every kind of occasion, culture, and for any number of guests. With 16 years of industry experience, her expertise ranges from star studded celebrity bashes, fashion shows, and non-profit fundraisers to diplomatic affairs and her most favorite of all, weddings. Alice knows how important the big day is to all involved and handles each of her clients with the utmost care and professionalism. She is also attentive to every tiny detail that matters to ensure that the wedding and planning experience come together and are memorable for all the RIGHT reasons.
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- A la Carte Wedding Planning
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- Day-Of Coordination
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Full Service Wedding Planning
- Honeymoon Planning
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- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Bachelor Party
- Bachelorette Party
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Alice came to rescue me!
My father and I run a banquet hall. I know the nitty-gritty details about weddings so I didn’t think I would need a wedding planner. I ‘thought’ I had full control of our wedding. What I didn’t anticipate was how hard it would be to plan while also still tending to so many other events for our clients on site. That’s when we reached out to Alice. I met her as a vendor when she’d booked our venue for past clients.
On the big day, I came to the venue panicked! I hadn’t been able to do all the things that I had planned because we had back to back events for the venue leading up to the wedding. Alice greeted me with her beautiful smile, and immediately knew what was going on with me just by looking at my facial expressions. She reminded me to breath and reassured me that everything would come together as I dreamed. She made sure that I was being hydrated (very important!) and keep breathing. It sounds funny but yes, I was short of breath as I was very overwhelmed.
I knew how amazing Alice’s work was from the vendor’s point of view, and I couldn’t have spoken highly enough of her work ethic and abilities after working with her on several of her former clients’ events at our venue. But from the bride’s point of view, wow! Alice is an absolute must-have planner! Her calmness and confidence in what she does while keeping a good sense of humor all throughout the process was amazingly comforting and trustworthy.
Despite the challenge of our wedding being only in Korean. My grandma loved Alice. Even if they couldn’t communicate through oral language, my family felt the warmth and sincerity of Alice’s heart and I am very grateful that it was Alice who coordinated our wedding. Though she didn’t understand our language, she was on top of everything and made sure that our big day went smoothly and beautifully.
We got to enjoy our big day because of AliceIssacProductions. When I reflect back I know that without her in charge, the big day would have been stressful. Alice’s presence and help was literally God’s blessing to us.
Love ❤️ Soo and Alex
Alice was a Godsend!!! I really don't know what we would have done without Alice! She joined our wedding planning process three months prior to the date that we had set. Let me tell you, we did not have much outside of our venue AND we were planning the day from New York due to my fiance working on Broadway while I myself was back and forth from England, but the wedding itself was going to be taking place in Los Angeles. The venue that we had booked for our reception had fallen through and we were having a hard time bringing everything together in time and in budget. Alice reached out to offer her services and soon huge weights were being lifted off of our shoulders. Nothing was too much or too impossible to achieve for her. The ceremony entailed a full production of 15 groomsmen, 8 bridesmaids, 2 young flower girls and a ring bearer, a dance piece, 3 different vocal performances, a spoken word piece, 2 pastors, a candle lighting ceremony, communion, and a special 10 person prayer ceremony. She worked tirelessly to secure a new reception venue and bring together all that we needed to make it a beautiful and memorable day. From day one Alice was for us, for our wedding, for our marriage and to have someone on board like that was INVALUABLE.
We will be forever grateful to Alice and her team as on the day of our wedding they did not let one detail bother us and made sure everything that we had planned and prepared came about without a hitch. Our wedding day was exactly what we planned and far more than that with guests telling us afterwards that it was one of the best that they had attended. That is testimony to how hard Alice worked and how much she chose to believe in us and believe in the dreams that we had. It’s easy to find someone who can plan an event but it’s not as easy to find someone who will care for you as a couple, believe in you and your vision, help plan your wedding and care for it as much as, if not more than, you do - we definitely found that in Alice Issac! - Joy Attmore
Hello to whoever is reading this 👋🏼😁 I had the pleasure of being one of Alice’s clients or as she calls me her (sweet bride-literally my favorite name ever).
I met Alice in October 2020, my now husband asked her if she would plan our wedding and it was the best decision ever! Alice asked us a few questions and immediately began to create the wedding of our dreams. Alice is literally a magical human who takes words, and things you say and creates an entire vision that maybe you didn’t even know you had. (As this was my case). Turns out i did have a vision and Alice did such an amazing job at helping me uncover it and built us our fairytale wedding.
I can say hundreds of amazing things of why she is the perfect human to help you plan your wedding, but i want to share what the experience was working with her and maybe that will help you decide if she is your girl.
Alice wasn’t just our wedding planner, she helped me navigate conversations i had to have with family members, she helped me feel confident when i had to make decisions, she triple checked on my opinions every step of the way. Alice literally made wedding planning so fun and easy for me. But most importantly she always made sure i always felt supported and loved the entire process.
To Alice you aren’t just a client you are an amazing bride that deserves to have her perfect wedding, and she will one hundred percent make sure it happens. When it came to planning our wedding Alice was the best decision we could have ever made.
We live in the UK and in April 2022 when my husband and I were in California visiting our son and future daughter-in-law and meeting our future in-laws we also met Alice. She had been listening and taking on board our son and his fiancée’s vision for their wedding and had organised visits to five potential wedding venues to coincide with the limited time we had with us all together. It was obvious Alice had understood the couple’s requirements and one of the venues was chosen leaving Alice to sort out all the details. We went home to the UK re-assured that the big day would be wonderful as we’d left it in Alice’s capable hands. We would also like to say how kind and professional Alice always remained despite dealing with some challenging situations. The wedding this year was a splendid occasion and we had a lovely day when we could relax and enjoy the day knowing that Alice had taken care of everything . THANK YOU ALICE xx
Before I begin my rave review, I think it’s important to share how we first met. I was modeling at a bridal event in LA. Alice was attending as a vendor, keeping up with all of the latest offerings in the wedding world to bring to her clients. For context, I was not engaged at the time. I was just a young woman who was drawn to Alice’s infectious joy and welcoming demeanor. As someone that has modeled in the bridal industry for years, I could see that Alice had a passion for her job like none I had seen before. We followed each other on Instagram and I lived vicariously through her posts featuring epic events and stunning weddings she produced.
Fast forward to January 2023, my husband and I got engaged and started planning our fairytale wedding. I was working and had gone back to school full-time, so adding ‘Organize Dream Wedding’ to the list felt a bit overwhelming. Alice had reached out to me online to congratulate us on our engagement and it was at that moment a sense of peace came over me. I knew she would be an integral part to creating our dream-day success.
Alice pulled out all of the stops from the very beginning.
She left no stone unturned, especially when it came to dress and venue hunting.
She presented us carefully curated options for things we hadn’t even thought of! She was so patient in my choosing process, as she wanted to make sure I was absolutely in love with every element. She offered her expertise but also valued my wishes. She truly goes above and beyond for her clients and her attention to detail is unparalleled. That being said, do not mistake her kindness for weakness! Alice was incredible at negotiating and ensuring we got the fairest prices etc.
Alice also stepped in during times of crisis and executed jobs that were beyond her role. She was a refreshing voice of reason in stressful moments and always in our corner.
On our wedding day, everything went so smoothly! We were able to be fully present, as Alice had every vendor, wedding party member and element meticulously coordinated. Most importantly, we were able TO EAT!
I’ll never forget when Alice and I first started planning together…she asked if I had any food preferences and I said, “Well, I’m not too picky because I doubt I’ll have time to eat during the reception.” Alice was gobsmacked, proceeding to assure me that we would have uninterrupted meal time to look out over our guests and really savor the moment. She also made sure we had additional desert to-go for that much needed midnight snack in the honeymoon suite.
I could go on and on about all the ways Alice exceeded expectations. I didn’t originally think I “needed” a wedding planner. I have always been great at hosting parties and I’m very type A. My husband and I both work in the events & catering industry, so we initially considered taking it on ourselves. Word of advice: TREAT YOURSELF! You will NOT regret it!
I have a tendency to people-please and over book myself. Alice once told me, “If you say ‘yes’ to this, what are you saying ‘no’ to?” In other words, just because you can carry the weight, doesn't mean you should. Thanks to Alice, we were able to take the load off and bask in the presence of all our family and friends. If you’re lucky enough to work with Alice, you not only gain the best planner in the biz, you also gain a mentor and a friend😀 Here's a link to our video: https://youtu.be/cu8LshE0PxU?si=zWO-I5UwLQNqPYIn
Alice Issac is a Wedding Fairy-Godmother who has the unique gift of making dreams come true! Alice is an inspirational leader in her field and has a passion for helping others. She is a true professional with such a genuine and kind heart. From the very start, a year before my daughter’s wedding, Alice embraced our family and listened to every detail that we were dreaming of for our daughter’s wedding planning journey. She asked questions and truly listened to spend the next twelve months planning this timeless & special day. Her attention to every detail was phenomenal! She carried us through the entire planning process leaving no detail unturned as she diligently negotiated with vendors, venues, bakers, performers, DJ’s, florists, caterers, and other wedding professional services. Alice delicately waved her Magic Wand and gave my daughter the most beautiful beginning to her Happily Ever After. Brooke’s wedding day was absolutely everything she had dreamt of because of Alice’s expertise and God-given gift of helping others with their wedding dreams. There are not enough stars in the sky to rate this phenomenal wedding planner! She is Heaven-sent!
I simply cannot say enough positive things about Alice and her event coordinating skills! She was the wedding coordinator for our daughter’s wedding. Actually she coordinated 2 different wedding events. One was a rooftop Zoom wedding, and then a renewal of vows. Each event had a ton of complexities and Alice handled them all with grace and efficiency.
She was extremely dedicated to making the events run smoothly, and making them joyous occasions for everyone. Alice thinks “outside the box” and has so many creative ideas. We appreciated her attention to the details, but above all she worked tirelessly to make the events everything my daughter and her husband wanted for their special days.
Her way with people is kind and genuine, and she she exudes positivity and joy. We LOVE Alice, and would encourage anyone to work with her.
Alice Issac Productions has done it again! Quite literally. Leave it to this anomaly of a coordinator to not only quickly pivot and plan our viral Zoom wedding at the beginning of the pandemic from 3,000 miles away, but also make our wildest dreams come true in our long awaited in-person wedding this past September in Pennsylvania! If you are looking for a coordinator to knock it out of the park and into the stratosphere, look no further. Alice Isaac is your answer. With one of a kind attention to detail, intentional care and sharing of expertise, boss level execution and joy to go with it, Alice made sure that our big day was memorable for all the right reasons. As a bride, I was able to fully enjoy our wedding celebration, relaxed and knowing that every single aspect of the day (and there are many) would be tended to beyond excellence. After such a challenging year, it was a gift to be able to and entrust the day and the days leading up to it, to Alice’s talent, tenacity and intricate planning capabilities. Alice brings peace and joy wherever she goes, and I saw firsthand how that positively impacted our parents, bridal party and guests. No lie, we had many guests profess their admiration and love for her that night! She went above and beyond to create personal itineraries of the weekend for each of our bridesmaids and groomsmen, and went to great lengths to perfectly coordinate the best transportation & accommodations for everyone. Alice worked hard and worked wisely, negotiating on our behalf and honoring each vendor with a kind of respect they had never experienced. That made me so grateful, to be represented by a woman with true integrity. Alice was also patient, wise and generous with us as we navigated the waters of making decisions during these unconventional times. At the last minute we decided we wanted ceremony programs with worship lyrics, and Alice swiftly made moves to create a *much* better version than we were dreaming of! It’s little things like this that Alice does to make a BIG difference. From our seamless photography timeline to the cadence of our worship ceremony, from cocktail hour bagpipes to a surprise performance by a Broadway star during dinner followed by the best dance floor in history (I stand by this), Alice crafted a day beyond what we’d dreamed and then some. I am grateful for and not surprised by Alice’s two decades as a known professional. For two of those years we were blessed to be in her one of a kind care. I know you’ll feel the same way when you work with her. THANK YOU ALICE!
My wedding could not have happened without Alice. As two busy attorneys my (now) husband and I knew we did not have the expertise or knowledge to plan a wedding so we put our trust into Alice. That was the best decision we made.
If you are on the fence about getting a wedding planner, and specifically about working with Alice, here are just a few reasons why you will not regret your decision:
• Alice goes above and beyond. If you want something to make your day truly special and unique, not only will Alice work her hardest to make it happen, she will also negotiate and do everything she can to make sure she does it within budget. We wanted a helicopter-ride send-off. Alice worked her magic and made it happen. She was able to pull this off even after facing various roadblocks from the venue about vendors, insurance, etc. She didn’t let these things deter her.
• Alice makes contingency plans. Ideally, things go off without a hitch, but when coordinating a large event where you need to rely on various vendors it’s unlikely that everything will go 100% as planned. Alice plans for this and has back-up plans just in case. My hair and make-up artist got her days mixed up and did not show up at the time / location she was supposed to, despite Alice’s check-ins / reminders. Alice was completely calm after I let her know what was happening and coordinated with hair and make-up to ensure that it happened. I’m SO glad that Alice was there as a calm voice of reassurance that there was still plenty of time as she purposefully built extra time into the timeline so that I didn’t need to worry. Everything worked out fine and the only reason I wasn’t in full panic mode was because of Alice.
• Alice is a heck of a negotiator. We worked with Alice to make a budget and she honored it. There was a lot of uncertainty around costs and changes given that we delayed our wedding for one year due to COVID. Alice would question estimates that she received and push back where things did not add up. Alice ultimately saved us a significant amount of money!
• Alice makes everything run smoothly so you can actually enjoy your day, stress-free! The day of, I was able to enjoy the day completely without worrying about vendors or logistics or anything other than showing up and having a good time. Alice would pop up and let me what I needed to know or whisk me away to what was happening next whether it be our entrance to the reception, taking pictures, cake cutting and our send-off. I brought a pair of sneakers to change into mid-reception and she even brought the sneakers to me and pulled up a chair for me to sit on to change my shoes on the spot since I got caught up on catching up with guests. It’s things like this that show how thoughtful Alice is.
Alice is truly a gem and she will work so hard to make your day everything that you hoped and dreamed.
Even before we actually spoke on the phone, I could tell Alice would be the planner for me, (she also came highly recommended by a friend) and when we finally did connect she exuded warmth, humor and professionalism. She really got to know my fiancé and me by asking the right questions so she could help us plan our perfect day. She leads with love, reminding you that even though things can be stressful, they are less so when done one thing at a time. She is organized and poised and settles for nothing less than excellence. She always makes you feel like you’re the most important client she works with. When I finally met her at our venue she was even more delightful in person. Unfortunately due to the COVID-19 outbreak our wedding is indefinitely postponed from the original date, but once we’re back on track Alice is the one we’ll call. Couldn’t have been introduced to a more perfect planner!
I have been planning events for 20+ years, for as intimate as 5 people and as large as 12,000+ people, and I immediately knew that Alice Issac was the only wedding planner for us. Alice literally saved our wedding multiple times. 6 weeks before our big day the caterer we had hired on our own, fed me the one food that I am allergic too multiple times during our final tasting. Within a week, Alice had helped us secure a new caterer with even better food to offer our family and friends. Then the massive Woolsey fire in Malibu, California kept us on edge and 36 hours before our wedding we learned that our venue that we had been dreaming and planning for 9+months could no longer be our wedding venue. Alice had already sprung into action and was able to relocate and replan our entire wedding 20 miles north of our original location. She is a joy to work with because she genuinely loves her clients and she works miracles daily to create their visions. I would recommend Alice to everyone and anyone looking for a wedding planner that will not only listen to you, but will offer unique and thoughtful suggestions throughout the entire journey. She will bless you in ways that you cannot begin to imagine.
Praise the heavens for Alice! I began planning my wedding mostly by myself, but the last two months before the wedding I was really overwhelmed. Alice swooped in and saved me! She gave me clear to-do lists, helped me map out the ceremony and reception, and she pointed me toward good deals so we could stay within our tight budget. Her knowledge of the industry was so helpful. The day of the rehearsal, I was anxious about some complex family dynamics, but Alice put me and everyone at ease with her grace and humor. She was always ready to offer sound advice while still advocating for my dream vision. We had a small crisis a couple days before the wedding - we really wanted pie for dessert, but we didn't have a clear plan for how to get them. Alice did research on several places, went and picked up and delivered all the pies for us. I didn't have to do anything! And they were amazing! Our guests LOVED the pie. My wedding day was perfect and it was largely thanks to Alice. Many of my married friends told me that I probably wouldn't remember much because everything happens so fast and the day flies by. That didn't happen to me. I was really able to sit back, soak in and enjoy every moment because Alice had planned the schedule so well. She also oversaw that the reception decor was exactly how I wanted it. I'm sure there were little things that went wrong, but I had complete faith that Alice was taking care of everything. My wedding day was worry-free and full of joy. Thank you, Alice!
She was born to be a wedding planner.
We hired her through our friend, and that was the best choice we ever made.
She's quick, positive, flexible, fun, and great at what she does.
From the start of our wedding planning to the end of our big day, we never felt worried because she was on top of everything.
Without her, our wedding wouldn't have happened.
If you want a wedding coordinator that will make your special day flawless - hire Alice Issac. She is a great multi-tasker and problem solver and generally has a solution for any situation. She also is great at keeping everyone on task and on time!
One of the things I really appreciated about the planning process is that Alice always stuck to "this is your day". She helped me never feel pressured to do something that was expected on a wedding day if it wasn't something I wanted to do. She also was great at helping get my mom on board for some things I wanted for my special day. Moms love her!
On the day of my wedding I wasn't worried about a thing. I had confidence that Alice would handle anything that came up. She made me feel completely relaxed. She handled the planning and entire day with ease and efficiency. I would recommend her to anyone! She is a brilliant coordinator and an amazing person in general to work with!
Alice Issac was an amazing coordinator and support system! She was extremely thorough and detailed with each aspect of planning and executing. She always took my questions to heart and followed through with any requests. I felt extremely confident in her abilities. She made my wedding day beautiful and flawless!
"I have had the the pleasure of working with Alice Issac throughout the years in many capacities. She produced my live stage show for my band/album release, my brother's wedding, various fashion shows where I was the featured artist and weddings in which I DJ'd for her. I've watched her display unwavering dignity, unquestionable professionalism and consistent delivery in every instance. She has an uncanny attention to detail and brings awareness to the most subtle and commonly overlooked specifics. She has the ability to take abstract ideas/concepts and break them down to their most practical components giving everyone involved an overview of what it takes to execute the vision. Her organization is unparalleled, as is her ability to delegate the best person to complete each task. Her professionalism always stands out, even in the most pressing circumstances. I have worked along side her as a producer, under her as a vendor and been impressed with her delivery as attendant of various events ranging in size, budget, and attendance. Her involvement immediately increases the production value of any event she is producing or a part of. She is such an asset."
Alice is such a fabulous wedding planner, you will be thanking yourself if you hire her! She is so professional and literally went above and beyond in helping us plan our wedding. My husband and I's lives are really busy, so we were so lucky to have her keeping us on track and for her attention to detail and constant little miracles. She was always on time and always had great and new ideas! Alice totally grasped my vision and was very respectful of our budget. She is definitely a woman of her word, of integrity and someone who highly values honoring others. It was such a blessing getting to know her and working with her.
"Alice Issac did an AMAZING job for my former roommate's wedding at the Ebell in hollywood. If you've been to this venue then you know that it has many rooms to it. My roommate and I had a hard time visualizing how we were going to accomplish everything and get people where they needed to be so the celebration could run smoothly. I recalled Alice had coordinated another wedding I had been to so I convinced my roommate to hire her because I KNEW she was the ONLY girl for the job. She accepted and my roommate was able to focus on herself and her own specific needs during this time. Alice didn't disappoint!
She was able to execute and provide such a quality evening! We had guests come in from Taiwan, others came in from all over the U.S. and there was no disconnection in her communication with them as well as her comfortability with the various family dynamics. The bride had a bun in the oven and the care and attentiveness Alice provided allowed her the right amount of energy to enjoy everyone's company. I'm so grateful she was able to naturally make this wedding look effortless while our friends & family members were able to enjoy celebrating the newlyweds love. Thank you so much Alice! Do yourselves a favor and hire Alice for your next wedding or event!"
Jessica Stafford | California Weddings Publisher
"Some people just "get it." They get timing, facial cues, pauses in conversations. They get people, personalities, generational differences, and unspoken expectations.
These are the people you want near you on your wedding day because at a wedding there are families: two families who may or may not like each other yet (or may never). Two mothers (where opposing agendas abound). Two fathers. And a host of other biological or married-in species known as The Relatives. You need someone on your side who can navigate these lovely people.
You also need someone who gets you and your spouse-to-be. Someone who knows you need everything to go off without a hitch even though you really should be focused on walking down that aisle to marry the love of your life. Someone who knows you have a tendency to over plan and over think your wedding day (you've been planning it since you were five years old, of course). Someone you could give those reins to and relax, knowing that she "gets it" and will make it all work seamlessly. And by the way, you want this person to truly be happy for you on your happiest day, not just someone doing time to get paid.
This person is Alice Issac. I'm not just saying nice things about her. Alice really gets people. She understands what motivates them. She knows why people act as they do in the sometimes pressure-cooker day that is the wedding day. That's why she was my "A" Team on my wedding day.
My hubby and I got married in a hurry. We knew this was it, and at 35 years old, you just don't need to prolong things. We also knew that if we gave our families too much time between engagement announcement and wedding day, we might have a theater full of drama on our hands, so we expedited. Alice was up for the challenge. She had people ready to go, so I handed her the reins knowing she could handle the families, the program, the photographer, the caterer, and my dress.
One of my favorite moments with Alice was at our reception. I had not eaten anything for hours. She sailed quickly by with a couple of bites of food and water for me. I don't think I even took an extra breath away from the reception line. She took care of what I needed in the moment, and I went back to smiling and greeting. A whirlwind, that girl is.
To this day our families talk about our wedding as the best they've ever been to. I attribute that sentiment to the fact that Alice made it seem effortless. It was a day of celebration, a day of new beginning, a day filled with love and laughter. That's exactly what my husband and I wanted: a big party with our family and friends, celebrating the love we found in each other.
Thanks, Alice, my wedding coordinator extraordinaire! You live your life joyously and put that joy into so many others! Thank you for bringing so much joy to our wedding and our lives!"
Tiffaney Ann (Lyda) Tiffin
Wife of Trevor Clay Tiffin
Two words: ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. Seriously, Alice is super awesome. In fact, I’m certain that coordinating weddings is her super power.
She really went above and beyond for us. First of all, she was willing to travel from Southern California to our location in Sacramento, CA which was a big commute.
She helped us plan all the basics for the ceremony and reception by sending a list of things to think through. Once we had the big details figured out, she was wonderful at helping us figure out all the little ones and the ones we never even thought of. For instance, assigning people to take our wedding gifts to our house after the reception (since we were flying to our honeymoon that night). She really helped us think everything through—every little detail—and made sure it was exactly what we wanted. Perhaps that was her most amazing talent—helping us know what we wanted and then making it happen!
She’s friendly and lovable—everyone loves Alice!—and at the same time she’s strong, determined and probably the hardest worker I’ve ever experienced. She is the perfect combination of being personable and professional.
She was so willing to do whatever it took to keep the bride and groom sane and happy. On the day of the actual wedding, she was there to make sure everything went according to schedule, from start to finish. That everyone was in the right place and doing what they were supposed to. She worried about all the little details so that I didn’t have to. Seriously, it’s because of her that my husband and I had such an enjoyable day.
Here’s the biggest example of how she went above and beyond:
A few months before the wedding, my husband and I mentioned we’d like to do a fun dance with the bridal party at the reception—something with awesome music and choreography—the kind of thing that could become popular on YouTube but my husband and I said there just wouldn’t be enough time to pull something like that off. That of course did not fly with Alice. Because it was something we wanted she was determined to make it happen. So she created a seven-minute mash up of great music (everything from Michael Jackson to Flo Rida to Queen) and created the choreography for the entire dance. Then she came up a few days before our wedding to teach it to the bridal party. It was AWESOME. We performed it at the reception (a surprise to our guests) and received a standing ovation. People still talk about that dance even today! And its all thanks to Alice.
Our wedding went absolutely according to plan. I don’t know how often that happens, but I KNOW it only happened because of Alice. She worked along side of us as well as behind the scenes to orchestrate the absolute wedding of our dreams.
Alice Issac is the most professional and knowledgeable person I know in the wedding industry. She sat with me to review my dreams for my wedding and did her best to make it happen in my budget. Every vendor she recommended was perfect for me. But most importantly, my wedding day went by without a hitch.
I only found out after my honeymoon that some couple tried to crash my wedding. Somehow, Alice knew right away and went up to them and said, "Oh, good you're here; the bride wants to take pictures with all her guests and it's your turn." Of course, they excused themselves to the restroom and promptly left.
Also, I wanted unity sand instead of candles for my beach front wedding. I brought everything for the sand ceremony--except sand! To my amazement, when I walked down the aisle, there was a jar of sand sitting "miraculously" on our altar!
I also heard later that my cousin tried to bring his baby to my "no children" event, but Alice figured out how to get him to my pre-paid, off-site babysitter without a scene.
She made everyone feel welcome and comfortable, while being organized and professional. She's everything you want in a wedding planner: she listens, she's proactive, and has amazing attention to detail. And at the end of the day, you feel like you've made a new friend.
"Why is Alice Issac the best wedding planner ever? Alice is fun, responsible (of course), and she is always cool calm and collected even in high pressure/energy situations.
Alice knows that everyone has their own tastes, budgets, personalities, and quirks...and she can work well (extremely well) with the whole rainbow of people that come her way :)
Weddings can be very stressful and Alice is just the person to distract you with jokes while she is cleverly and simultaneously getting everything done just the way you wanted it...
When you choose Alice all your stress will be gone, whether you wed in church, on a beach, or a lawn, even jumping from a plane ('cause she's done that too!) You'll never be happier in your life when you say "I do."
Alice is the most charismatic, capable and resourceful coordinator you could ever hope for. She is the finder of things, the figure outer of options, the calmer of nerves and the reminder of the scatter-brained. So grateful for all that she did to make my wedding day come together successfully!
What would we have done without Alice? My husband and I keep reflecting on the day of our wedding and how smoothly everything ran. I didn't have to worry about a single thing and more importantly, neither did my mother.
She was an absolute godsend! My mother had been planning and organizing my wedding, but in the process I was afraid she was going to lose her mind and not be able to enjoy the wedding as the mother of the bride.
Throughout the entire process leading up to the wedding, Alice was there. She even thought of things that I had forgotten about! She always had the answer to every problem that arose and exuded an air of tranquility and command with everything she did.
It is safe to say that without Alice, our wedding likely would have been a sloppy, stressful event, but with Alice at the helm, I could not imagine a more perfect day. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Love,
Amanda & Alex
Lana & Jason's Wedding
"My wedding day was the absolute best day of my life! I am from the east coast, now living in San Diego, and had to plan my day without any help from the usual suspect: mom, sisters, best friends, etc. I am super laid back, as is my husband, so the details of a wedding were not as important to us as the thought of marrying one another. However, as the date started approaching I soon realized that even the simplest of weddings take quite a bit of preparation in order to be amazing! I was soon introduced to Alice Issac, a true life saver! The reason that Alice was the best wedding coordinator a bride could ask for was that I honestly did not have to think of a thing! I’m super easy going but obviously wanted a great day. I put all of my faith in this woman and hoped for the best. The day of the wedding she had everyone completely prepped and ready to go. Again, my mind didn’t have to focus on anything but walking down that aisle to the man of my dreams. And at that moment, with adrenaline pumping, the last thing you want is to be dwelling on the details! She made me feel calm and collected. She also had a way of making me feel like I was the most beautiful bride she had ever seen, even though she has seen tons!!! She reminded of the small things throughout the night that I would never think of doing. She even put my veil back on after I had forgotten I had taken it off. That is what champagne does to you! I remember my mom pulling me aside in the middle of the night and saying how impressed she was by Alice’s organization, focus, and enthusiasm. The night went so smoothly because of this wonderful woman. My favorite memory of Alice from that night came at the very end. My brand new husband, whom I had never seen drink as much as he did the night of our wedding in the 6 years together, was definitely in no shape to be at the reception any longer!! He had a huge smile on his face but behind his eyes said “Put me to sleep!” I was too excited to leave my party just yet and Alice was right there once again. I told her the predicament and without hesitation she said “Don’t worry, I got this. Go party” And she went along with a groomsman and took husband up to the room, got him settled, and came back to let me know he was in good hands and I could enjoy the rest of my night! It makes me laugh now but at the time, she just knew what to do to assure my happiness came first that night. Alice is great at her job. Plain and simple. I would recommend her to anyone not just for weddings, but any event! Your night will be great. The woman doesn’t mess around!"
Lana Bowman
Brittany & Kyle's Wedding
"We cannot say enough good things about Alice. Alice came as a recommendation from another family who had used her for their daughter’s wedding. After hearing how happy they were and reading Alice’s reviews, there was no question that we should hire her. We hired Alice for semi-full coordination services. On our first meeting she made us realize everything that needed to be done to prepare for the big day. We would have normally been very nervous knowing these things but Alice put our minds at ease. We immediately knew we were in good hands. Alice met with my daughter and son in law on numerous occasions prior to the wedding. She provided a timeline, organized the rehearsal, coordinated with all vendors, provided wedding etiquette advice and answered any questions we had. Alice answered e-mails promptly and kept us informed of important details every step of the way.
Alice is also an excellent negotiator when it comes to prices and services and always kept us within budget. She has a creative mind and has a good vision for details. She provided us with ideas and suggestions to make the day extra special. By hiring her, we saved money overall. On the day of the wedding, Alice’s talent and professionalism really shined. We did not have to worry about anything. We were able to enjoy ourselves and mingle with our guests while knowing that Alice had everything under control. She even gave me a small radio to contact her if I needed. The funny thing is, I did not need to contact her because the day was already running smoothly, thanks to her. There were many employees and vendors during the large event and Alice provided each one of them with the direction they needed to make the wedding and reception flow perfectly. Several guests approached us during the event and made positive comments about the great job she was doing. I give all the credit to Alice. She was truly AMAZING from start to finish. We are SO PLEASED with Alice’s services and will definitely seek her services again!
Mother of the bride
One of the things I remember about that day was all the compliments I received from our guests regarding Alice. In addition to being well organized, Alice was friendly, helpful, quick-thinking and most importantly, proactive instead of reactive. Alice made sure everything went according to the schedule and got everyone where they needed to be when they needed to be there. Before the big day, Alice and I met on numerous occasions in addition to countless phone calls and emails. Alice contacted all of our vendors before the wedding to make sure they all knew what they were doing and when they were expected to do it. She made planning our big day as stress free as possible and always had suggestions and insight into what works and what people think works at weddings...there is a difference between the two!
It rained a little on our wedding day. Our ceremony was planned to be outside along the Bay here in San Diego. Once the rain stopped, Alice had the hotel staff drying off the grass with towels so as not to ruin anyone's shoes or attire. Just one example of Alice's proactive & quick thinking that made the day better than I expected. I also recall the vendor brought chairs when we had cancelled that part of the order. The vendor wanted to charge us for all the chairs and before I could even ask her, she was down there talking to the vendor and suddenly they were only unloading what we ordered then went on their way. I was relieved about not having to deal with the chairs or the vendor.
Alice went above and beyond for us and I know she does that for all of her clients. She is smart, talented, organized, well connected and has a great smile and personality to match. What more can a girl ask for when planning her wedding?
I would recommend Alice to anyone that I know is getting married and looking for a great wedding planner/coordinator.
I would not run an event without Alice at the helm! As the CEO of a nonprofit, I put on several events a year, from afternoon teas to fundraising galas. My attention must be elsewhere on the day of the event and I need to know that everything will be taken care of – this is why I hire Alice. She pays attention to details that ordinary coordinators would miss and she takes on as much ownership of the event as I do – and that’s saying something. And when you get to that point in planning a party where you feel there are no options left – or maybe when you’re overwhelmed by too many options (!), that’s when Alice shines. She helps you think through and isolate ideas, always finding new paths when you feel there is no way out.
When it came time to plan my wedding, there was no question that Alice Issac would be our coordinator. She moved mountains to make sure that my vision was executed to perfection. It gave me such peace on my wedding day to know that every little thing would be attended to. I’d HIGHLY recommend Alice to anyone with an event coming up – corporate or personal, large or small!
Caroline & Peter's Wedding in Cairo, Egypt
"Even though there was a 10 hour difference because the wedding was in Cairo, Egypt, she was always available to me! Giving me new ideas that made our wedding unique and original! I really appreciated that she gave her ideas but did not try to convince me of them. She was so organized and never forgot anything, which put my mind at ease knowing she'd cover the details! Her years of experience really show in her flexibility and willingness to adapt and accommodate anywhere under any circumstances to the best of her ability. We changed stuff on the last day and she managed these situations. I can not express how much it meant to me to not EVER feel stressed during this planning process!
You will thank yourself when you decide to choose Alice Issac as your wedding planner!"
-Caroline Wagih
"We met Alice 30 days before our wedding. Literally 30 days. We had the majority of things planned, but hadn't thought through so many crucial details. She helped us with important things like: power and lighting at the reception, ice during cocktail hour and helping the day run smoothly.
She took care of all of the day of payments, communication, and timing so we didn't have a thing to worry about! Some of our best friends from the bridal party were out of the country and unable to attend the big day. She coordinated a Skype session into the ceremony and even surprised us with a voice-recorded speech to play at the reception.
She truly went above and beyond in creating a day we didn't even know we wanted. It was memorable, fun, and completely us. And she did it all in 30 days!
Alice brings organization, passion, and total investment to her events. She got to know us and created an event that reflected our unique relationship. I am grateful for her commitment to making our day wonderful!"
Matt and Becca Okida
"Let me begin by saying that ANYTHING Alice does is AMAZING! She has an ability about her to make anyone feel like they are her number one priority in life, and she will selflessly go to the ends of the world to accomplish WHATEVER they need her to. This giving of herself whole heartedly allows for a very intimate relationship with even the hardest of personalities. Paired with an uncanny insight into the human psyche, Alice can "hear" what someone is really saying underneath the most convincing facade, and this makes her very effective in whatever role she is playing. Another one of her strengths is her humor. Coupled with the efficiency of a ten-armed human, Alice's humor and charm lighten every situation and create an enjoyable surrounding in the most tense of situations. After even a few moments with Alice, you could potentially have shared your most personal thoughts on life, cried and healed over them, and peed your pants from laughing too hard.
My wife and I had the pleasure and honor of having Alice coordinate our dream wedding, and let me tell you that she went far above and beyond our expectations. Alice knows her stuff, and since this was our first wedding, we were very naive and unsure of how things were supposed to go. With the gracefullness of a ballerina, Alice danced between multiple roles; she helped me write my vows and plan the music list, directed vendors to their locations, designed the flow of the wedding, organized the reception and ceremony layout, kept the bridal party focused so they could be helpful, AND managed to get us out the door at our right on time. Everyone knew what they were supposed to do, and when to do it allowing my wife and I to focus on each other. We knew that every last detail we discussed with Alice would be carried out, and that peace of mind was absolutely priceless. The best part was that everyone who interacted with Alice, was thoroughly impressed and better yet, left with a new Best Friend.
I can full heartedly say that Alice's movie star charisma and personality, mixed with her compassion and attention to detail, make her one of the best wedding coordinators to work with and watch!"
"A couple considering hiring Alice Issac as their wedding coordinator should ask themselves, “do I want the wedding of my dreams?” If the answer is yes, you should hire Alice immediately! When I first met with Alice, she cut right to the chase getting to know me as a person in addition to a bride. Alice knew me and my preferences so well, she was able to offer the advice and suggestions that she knew I would love. Her expertise took care of details that put our wedding above and beyond our wildest dreams.
Alice anticipated my needs and was incredibly receptive to my desires. If I said that I wanted something she made it happen. Sometimes it was really hard for me to make decisions. In those moments, Alice worked around the clock to exhaust every option to make sure that I was getting exactly what I wanted and that I knew of everything out there before deciding. Not only did Alice take into consideration what my fiancé and I wanted, she also took into consideration our families making sure that our wedding met everyone’s needs.
Engagement is hard. That’s why my husband and I are incredibly grateful for Alice. She handled all of the details so we could focus on our relationship. We look back at our wedding day as the happiest day of our lives and we truly have Alice Issac to thank for it. Hiring her will be the greatest decision you will make as a newly engaged couple."
Christa and Brian Nelson
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