Cherie Riley Weddings
About This Vendor
Wedding Planning and Event Management
Oak Glen, CA is home to Cherie Riley Weddings, an event planning company devoted to the design and execution of original experiences. Owner, Cherie is an enthusiastic professional that has dedicated her professional life to realizing the dreams of her to-be-wed couples. Weather the celebration is being hosted locally or in an exotic destination, this expert and her team are prepared to exceed all expectations. Cherie is an experienced professional with a diverse background of talents. She is well known for offering a balance of creative ingenuity and thorough organizational skills. Her years spent in theatre have given her invaluable insight into putting together flawless productions that possess the quality to mesmerize all in attendance. Together with her team, Cherie is excited about the endless possibilities in bringing to life the detailed wedding day visions of her cherished clients. Cherie and her team are more than happy to fulfill the various needs of their respective clients. From day-of management and partial planning to full-service planning and honeymoon collections, these experts do it all. What’s more, an a la carte menu option is available for the couple that desires something specific based on their unique requirements. Regardless of the chosen package, each one provides several complimentary services including but not limited to, initial consultation sessions, panning meetings, and timeline creation.
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Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
A la Carte Wedding Planning, Budgeting, Day-Of Coordination, Destination Wedding Planning, Full Service Wedding Planning, Honeymoon Planning, RSVP Tracking, Wedding Design, Wedding Website
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged, Engagement Party, Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Bachelor Party, Bachelorette Party, Bridal Luncheon, Bridal Shower, Rehearsal Dinner, Welcome Party, Wedding, Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, Day After Brunch, Reception, Rehearsal
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Cherie Riley Weddings Reviews
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My husband and I got married at the Pear Grove Barn last April, and Cherie was the most helpful in figuring out how to plan our wedding! From catering to the time line, It was the dreamiest day and we are so thankful we had Cherie to guide us t...
hrough it! She took care of all of the big and small details and took a lot of stress off our shoulders so that we could enjoy our wedding day. We will look back forever on our amazing wedding day as the best day of our lives, and are very thankful we had Cherie as our wedding planner
Cherie and her team did awesome! Handled a desert wedding with unpredictable weather like a champ. Kind, hardworking, go with the flow coordinator and team. Highly recommend Cherie Riley Weddings.
Response from the Vendor on 01/03/2023
Hello Morgan,
Thank you so much for your review. Wedding planning with you and your mom was so fun. I had a great time working together to help you create your wedding decor ideas. Planning an outdoor wedding can be so unpredictable and whe...
n it began to rain right before your ceremony you handled it all so well! We are glad to have been able to be a part of your wedding day.
Thank You Again,
Cherie
Cherie was the coordinator for my daughters wedding this last October in Palm Dessert Ca. She had a list of names for everything and everyone we needed to make this a magical day. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate. So, when the brid...
e was having a small meltdown, Cherie kept everyone calm and moving in the right direction. I, as the mother of the bride, could not have been as calm as I was if it weren’t for Cherie and her team. All of our guests said it was the best wedding they’ve been to and we couldn’t have pulled it off without her. I would recommend her to all the future brides.
Response from the Vendor on 01/03/2023
Hi Lori,
Thank You so much for trusting us with your daughter's wedding planning! I had a great time working with Brooke to help her create the experience she wanted for her wedding. I know the weather was disappointing but I'm so happy she...
had an amazing day.
Any questions?
Cherie was very helpful in guiding me in all of the planning for my wedding. The wedding venue required a day of coordinator but Cherie was much more than that. She was always available to talk via text and email and was quick to answer questio...
ns I had that came up along the way.
Our wedding was exactly what we wanted and more and we have Cherie to thank for that. She made the process as easy as it could be. As a bride I felt really listened to and she was really great at giving suggestions and options of the possibilit...
ies of what could be done. The day of the wedding she made the day go seamless following the timeline we had set up. From the big stuff to the minute details like having a cold towel for me because it was hot and making sure I had water and serving me(the bride) and groom dinner first before the rest of the guests. Five months later and our guests are still raving about how beautiful and perfect our big day was. Thank you to Cherie and the rest of the team for all of your hard work on our big day.
Response from the Vendor on 01/03/2023
Hi Cristina,
I'm so glad you and your guests have fond memories from your day. Thank you for trusting our team!
Cherie was amazing and we had the perfect wedding and day. Every detail was taken care of and the timeline was seamless. Nothing went wrong or if it did I had no idea! She was so positive and helpful every step of the way during planning. Even ...
at times when I was stressed or worried she never was and she worked to make sure something was taken care of to ease my mind. She was very responsive and worked with our schedules. We loved all of the vendors we worked with and most were her contacts so she had relationships with them which was great. You can trust Cherie to execute your dream wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 10/13/2022
Ally,
Thank you so much for your amazing review! It was such a pleasure getting to know you and and your family and I'm so glad you all had such a wonderful wedding weekend. Honestly, you two were great! You made my job easy <3
Cherie Riley is a phenomenal wedding planner. We had the joy of using her guidance, having access to her hand-picked vendor contacts, and being assured by her competence.
In the months leading up to the wedding, we met for regular meetings to ...
ensure that everything was accounted for. Cherie's easy-going and knowledgeable guidance was very helpful, as I had no idea what I was doing. She even altered my dress for me, as she's a gifted seamstress.
On the wedding day itself, I knew that I could count on Cherie and her friendly, joyful team to take care of us. They made sure we ate, pointed us (and our wedding party) in the right directions, and gave us peace of mind that everything that needed to happen would happen. Cherie was also adept with the emergency re-bustling (twice!).
I would highly recommend Cherie Riley for your wedding planner needs!
Response from the Vendor on 07/02/2022
Brooke,
Thank you for your sweet words. I loved helping you and Matthew create your Lord of the Rings themed wedding. Your ideas all came together so well. I'm glad you were happy with our creative team. They all enjoyed working with you a...
nd helping see you vision come alive. Congratulations to you both!
Cherie was so helpful for our wedding! She was on top of every single detail and made the planning process so simple. Thank you for everything Cherie!
Response from the Vendor on 07/02/2022
Hi Emma,
It was so fun helping with your wedding.
Thank you for letting me be a part of it.
Cherie
Cherie was amazing from start to finish!! If I can recommend anything as a new bride, hire a wedding planner! Cherie was professional and thorough with what needed to get done!
I was suppose to get married in 2020, but as well all know that did...
n't happen. She reached out to all the venders and held communication in a time were I was not able to be present or want to be. I was pretty depressed after news of my wedding was postponed a whole year the week of the wedding. She would call and check in on me, as a human and just listen. She was so sweet and I honestly don't know what I would have done without her!
Day of the wedding was BLISS! Again, thanks to Cherie. She handled everything! If anything went wrong I had no idea about it, which was amazing since all I wanted to do that day was soak in all the love from our family and friends! STRESS FREE! She's a dream!
Response from the Vendor on 12/30/2021
Hi Britney,
You are so sweet! You made planning during such a difficult time so easy. You handled the changes and postponements with grace and understanding even though I knew how disappointed you were. Thank you again for trusting our tea...
m with such an important day. Wishing you all the best in your future marriage.
Cherie
Cherie and her team took all the stress of our event. I could relax and enjoy the evening. Prior to the event they were fantastic at helping me think through what we needed and brainstorming options. Thank you.
Response from the Vendor on 12/30/2021
Hi Alison!
Thank you for trusting us with your charity event. We were so glad to help!
Cherie was fantastic. Made sure everything was organized and flowing smoothly on our big day. Calmed my nerves many times during planning and was so easy going and open to ideas. She had a lot of great ideas and that came in handy given im not ...
very creative! I planned my wedding all the way across the country from where i was getting married and she really helped with that. She went to the venue with my mom and kept me in the loop
Response from the Vendor on 11/30/2021
Hello Katie,
Thank you so much for your wonderful words. It was a pleasure working with you and your mom to help you plan your estate wedding. I wish you and Caleb all the best and please stay in touch when you’re in town. I’d love to get co...
ffee with you and just catch up.
Have a wonderful holiday season!
Cherie
Absolutely beautiful wedding! I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect day! Thanks to Cherie and her amazing team!
Response from the Vendor on 12/09/2021
Kaitlyn,
It was so fun to help you with your wedding. It was a lovely day and I'm so glad we were able to be a part of it.
Thank you for your kind words,
Cherie
Cherie was AMAZING! She always kept track of all the things we needed to do and helped us so much! On the wedding day, we didn’t even have to lift a finger because she took care of everything and we were able to enjoy our wedding day not having...
to worry about anything. I would definitely recommend hiring Cherie as your wedding planner! You will not regret it. 😊
Response from the Vendor on 11/30/2021
Hi Nytasha and Santosh!
It was so fun getting to know you two during your wedding planning. I loved how you mixed both Indian and Western wedding traditions to create a truly unique experience for everyone. Thank you so much for trusting o...
ur team with such an important day.
I wish you two a blessed and happy marriage.
Sincerely,
Cherie
Cherie goes above and beyond with her caring, professionalism, and sense of esthetics. It was wonderful working with her on every level. It allowed me to relax, knowing all things were being handled and all I needed to do was show up and enjoy...
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Thank you Cherie!
Response from the Vendor on 11/30/2021
Merrie,
It was a pleasure working with you this year. I loved how you made such a simple elopement so meaningful for the couple. You were a wonderful addition to our creative team!
Wishing you the best!
Cherie
The best decision we made when we decided to get married was hiring Cherie. Saying she went above and beyond is an understatement. My wedding would not have happened during COVID, many times over had she not been so solution oriented. I am so t...
hankful for her.
She is the most patient person and was also an incredible professional. She has great advice and also has a great aesthetic. When it came to planning she knew all of the items we needed, and walked us through everything we needed. She also had a great list of preferred vendors.
For those vendors we did not have, she helped us research, vet and get quotes. She easily saved me over 100 hours of work, especially considering our venue changed multiple times due to new regulations coming out every week.
She helped us plan our wedding during COVID and the loss of a parent just before our wedding. She was solution oriented for making sure everyone was safe, but also made sure that our wedding went on.
We left our wedding fully enjoying the entire weekend and adoring every aspect of working with Cherie.
We could not have asked for a better coordinator for our wedding. I loved working with Cherie and even want to continue a friendship with her now! She was calm, knowledgeable, helpful, attentive, - seriously EVERYTHING. Could not recommend high...
ly enough.
Response from the Vendor on 02/08/2020
Hi Sarelle,
You are a doll and working with you was so much fun! I'm excited to keep up our friendship and can't thank you enough for such sweet words.
Cherie is such a great wedding planner and very easy to work with. She helped with so many small details and took time to focus on what you need. I have also worked at weddings with her as an assistant and they always go so smoothly despite an...
y hiccups that will naturally come with a wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2019
Erica,
Thank you for your review! It was an honor for me to help you with your wedding. You and Walker had a very specific idea of what you wanted and it was fun to be a part of making it a reality. I'm excited to see what the future holds ...
for you two! ~Cherie
Cherie was so wonderful to work with. I am beyond grateful for her and all the help she provided during the planning process and wedding day coordination. She made the process of planning go smooth and handled all the conversations with the ven...
dors. My work schedule was so busy, and she always kindly worked around it and helped coordinate visits with the vendors. She was always mindful of our budget and always had realistic recommendations for the planning process. And, she is just such a joy and has the most pleasant personality. She was excited for us every step of the way, and really thought of so many details that we wouldn’t have even considered if we planned the wedding by ourselves. I would, and have already recommended her to my engaged friends. If you want someone who will work with you and keep you organized to make your wedding vision come true, Cherie and her team are definitely the way to go.
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2019
Anastasia,
It's been just over a month since your wedding and I can't wait to see the photos. I know they will be amazing! You and Mike are too sweet!! I am so glad that we were able to work together and got to know each other. Your schedu...
les were so crazy and it was our pleasure to step in to take care of details so you could enjoy your wedding weekend with family and friends. Good luck with your residency and new life together. Please stay in touch! ~Cherie
Cherie was connected to us through our venue and she did a great job on providing us with ideas of what to do with the space. She was relatable and understanding during the wedding planning process. She made sure we could focus on the big items...
as she cared for the details and the little things you might miss when planning a wedding. Jenni was our day of coordinator and did a wonderful job making the day go smoothly. They were both kind, friendly, and professional. They executed my ideas and lack of ideas into a beautiful wedding day. Our vendors loved them and so did we, I would definitely recommend Cherie!
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2019
Angela,
I can't believe it's been a month already since your wedding day, it's gone by so fast! Thank you for your review, you and Randy are so sweet! Jenni and I had a great time getting to know you and help you with your day. I am so gla...
d you were able to have fun and enjoy your wedding. Congratulations to you both! ~Cherie
Please do yourself a favor and book Cherie! From the moment I contacted her she was quick to respond and took the time to listen to everything I wanted for my wedding. I looked up most of my vendors for myself since I was going to have a more n...
on-conventional wedding, but she made sure the week of she knew everyone’s contact information and that everything was in place and helped me along the way when I got stuck. She was there for my wedding rehearsal until late even though she had a family commitment. The day of my wedding, she was organized, made sure everything was taken care of so I didn’t have to lift a finger. Our bridal party forgot our flowers when we went to take pictures much to my dismay, and she so graciously drove to our picture location and delivered all our flowers to us. My family was skeptical about hiring a wedding planner, but they completely changed their minds at the end of my wedding day and said it was single best thing I could have done for my wedding.
Thank you Cherie and team for making my special day stress-free and memorable!
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2019
You and CJ are just adorable! Yours was my first Korean wedding and I am so grateful for your willingness to teach ME about your family traditions. Your mom and dad were so gracious and it was lovely getting to know them. You had a very clea...
r idea of what you needed and it was our pleasure to partner with you to make sure everything happened the way you envisioned. I am so happy for you and wish you both a wonderful life together. ~Cherie
Cherie was amazing! My husband and I are very indecisive and were extremely anxious about the wedding planning process. Cherie was with us every step of the way and helped guide us to make our own decisions to create the wedding of our dreams. ...
She is extremely detailed oriented, organized and made sure everything was exactly the way we imagined it. On the day of, everything went perfectly. We could not have ask for a better planner!
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2019
Hallie,
Thank you for your kind words. You and Jake were so busy I was not surprised you felt a little overwhelmed. I am so glad that you allowed me to walk with you throughout your planning planning process. You had great ideas and knew wh...
at you wanted... we just had to help you find your true vision. Thank you for letting me be part of that! Your day was amazing and I am so glad you did't worry about anything! Wishing you the a wonderful future together! ~Cherie
Cherie was amazing! My venue required a day of coordinator, and at the time my husband and I were kind of upset we had to pay for yet another vendor. But, after meeting with Cherie, I knew she was likely the best investment we'd made. We chos...
e Cherie's 'day of coordinating package', and she immediately set up a time to meet with me (months before the wedding). She drove all the way down to San Diego to meet me for coffee and discuss the wedding. I had NO idea what I was doing, and Cherie helped me organize my thoughts and asked me about so many things I hadn't even considered. She was there for me a number of times throughout the wedding planning process, and was certainly a calming presence through my panic moments. (eek!) She took the stress out of my hands and helped navigate some difficult logistics between our venue and other vendors. On the day of, Cherie and her assistant set up all our decorations, helped everything move smoothly along and helped my vision come to life. I'm sure many things did not go as planned, but my husband and I will never know because Cherie worked tirelessly behind the scenes to be sure everything was perfect!
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2019
Rachel,
You and Eric are so fun and your wedding embodied that! Erica and I enjoyed working with all your vendors to ensure everything was as you planned. Pink Daffodil and 24 Carrots are two of my favorites! At the rehearsal, it was so nic...
e to meet your family and get to know them. Your parents were all so sweet and very helpful. One of my favorite moments of the day was during sunset photos, showering you and Eric with flower petals while we were all barefoot in the sand! Please stay in touch and I wish the two of you all the best in your life together.
Cherie not only showed interest in our wedding vision but in our personal lives as well. She is one of the most personable individuals I have ever encountered. I am not the most decisive individual and when I gave her the smallest bit of inform...
ation of what I thought I wanted, she was able to present ideas I never would have thought of. She is super creative, adjustable, and has such a warm heart. I highly recommend Cherie.
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2019
Victoria & Archie,
Thank you for your sweet review! It was such a pleasure to work with you and Archie!
We had lots of unexpected changes with your date, Archie's career and your move but you did a great job of preparing for your future move ...
and your wedding at the same time. I enjoyed getting to know your grandma and working with you to create a very special wedding celebration. I'd love to meet up for coffee sometime when you're visiting here in CA. I wish you and Archie the best in your new home and future marriage! ~ Cherie
Cherie is top notch! She helped us with ever step in the process of wedding planning. She made sure the big day went off perfectly. And her team was very professional. We highly reccomed you utilize her services. Best money we spent on our wed...
ding aside from the dress!
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2019
LeAnne & Norman,
I am so happy for you two! It was such a surprise when you first called me and how fun it was to reconnect after almost 15 years... Thank you for choosing us to help guide you throughout your planning and on your wedding day!...
We wish you a long and happy future together!
There are not enough words to express how amazing Cherie is! My husband and I got married this past June and we were so blessed with Cherie as our day-of coordinator. I personally loved the wedding planning process and Cherie respected that, al...
ways there to lend a helping hand or offer sound advice if needed, but also allowed me to make our wedding ours with the vision I had in mind. As far as the day of the wedding, everything couldn’t have been smoother. We weren’t worried about anything because Cherie was there and had everything covered so we were able to enjoy our day. She handled the wedding party and family with grace and could always be found with a smile and a generous heart. I cannot recommend Cherie enough to anyone looking for a wedding planner or coordinator. Not only is she incredible at what she does, but she is the sweetest soul and a pleasure to work with. Any couple would be lucky to have her be a part of their day.
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2019
Catherine,
It was so nice getting to know you and Matt. Your school schedule made it difficult for us to connect but you were so organized and had a very clear vision it was truly easy to pick up and take care of everything for you on the day...
of. It was nice to hear about your graduation and school accomplishments throughout our planning time together.. I wish you both the best in your future educational and professional goals. When your in California, please let me know, I'd love to catch up!
I'm so grateful that we found Cherie. From day 1 when we had no idea what we were doing my hubby and I were so stressed with no idea where to start, Cherie was there for us to help us navigate the wedding planning process. We had a ton of ideas...
and she never once looked at us like we were crazy -- she maintained her calm, collected, positive attitude and offered us a ton of suggestions and ideas. She always made herself available to come to us and meet whenever we needed her via meetings/calls/texts. Cherie's expertise runs the full spectrum of anything wedding related and was even able to help us with florals herself - we can't thank her enough. Her detailed timelines allowed for an absolutely flawless wedding from start to finish, literally zero hiccups!!! If you want your dream wedding, you'll need Cherie. Thank you so much!
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2019
Katherine,
Thank You for your lovely review! It was so nice getting to know you and Chad as well as your family. My husband and I had a great time taking care of your family on the day of the and making your reception vision a reality. I lo...
ve looking through your photos and remembering how much fun it was. Please stay touch! ~ Cherie
We cannot express adequately the gratitude we have for Cherie Riley Weddings. From the first phone call, I knew this was the wedding planner for us. While all of our family and friends were well intended in saying they would handle everything, ...
what we wanted most was the people we loved be able to be "just" guests at our wedding and present in our special day rather than focused on which vendor was doing or delivering what. We had a very complex wedding holding three separate events, one in Europe, one in Chicago and one in California. Each with a different theme. Cherie and team made our event in California a wonderful grand finale as everything was exactly as we would have hoped, a day filled with the people we love, present with us and everyone in the wedding party enjoying the moment. She focused on all of the details, managed the vendors effortlessly and if there was any stress, we didn't know it, because she handled everything with grace. My husband commented after the ceremony how wonderful everything went and I attribute this to Cherie and also the vendors she recommended and works with. I thought her approach to getting to know us as a couple was truly lovely and I enjoyed all of our time together. While hiring a wedding planner might seem like a luxury, this is a once in a lifetime day-it goes by so quickly-you owe it to yourself for the months and perhaps even years to plan this day. Enjoy it to the fullest! We are so thankful to have worked with Cherie and would recommend her to anyone even considering a wedding planner!
Response from the Vendor on 11/18/2018
Gina & Ray,
It was clear from our first meeting that your love language is hospitality... The two of you made me feel so welcomed into your story and your lives. Your auntie made me feel like I was part of the family within minutes of meeting...
her and Oh My, those homemade blueberry pancakes were incredible. Immediately I fell in love with your destination reception ideas and was honored to be chosen to help with your finale event here in California. Your lovely home was the perfect setting for your intimate ceremony and cocktail hour reception... filled with wonderful food, music and most of all love. Thank you for trusting me and including me in this most important day in your lives... With Love, Cherie
Cherie was great from the start. Super professional and really helped us with everything from finding a venue, fixing a last minute dress fiasco. I highly recommend
Response from the Vendor on 11/18/2018
Jennifer & Kerian, Thank you for your review!! It was so fun working with you and getting to know the two of you over our time planning together. I loved the way you incorporated your two very different family heritages and traditions into yo...
ur wedding day. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a part of it all!
Hugs, Cherie
My wife and I had a completely unique wedding that I have not seen be done before. Without the knowledge Cherie has and her willingness to take on something different we would have been completely lost. Especially because it was the both of ou...
r first weddings, and there are soooo many details you don't know about by just attending weddings. She helped with planning out the wedding dress alterer, itinerary, seating, food, dj, setup, tear down, and most importantly, the worry free, stress free, and flawless day of. I would never have done it any different and would recommend her to anybody I know who is getting married.
Response from the Vendor on 11/18/2018
Tony & Jade,
You two were so fun!! I loved being able to think 'outside the box' in planning with you. A Motocross Wedding was a new one for me...When you told me you wanted to ride out on your motorcycles after the ceremony I was thinking ...
to myself... "Ok, we can do that, let me figure this one out." And we did! From custom dress remake to zip off your train to a friendship ride during cocktail hour, your day was truly amazing and everyone had a great time!
When I met with Cherie I was unprepared for my wedding. Cherie met with me and listened to all of my ideas for what I wanted my wedding to be. I felt like I was in good hands and everything was take care of. She was always easy to get ahold of ...
and answered any questions I had. Cherie had a crew of people working with her and I didn’t have to lift a finger on my wedding day. My wedding was everything I dreamed it would be and more all because of her. She made it happen on a fixed budget and she blew me away. I would highly recommended her to anyone getting married and wants their wedding to be just like a dream.
Response from the Vendor on 11/18/2018
Rebecca,
I am glad you were able to just relax and have a good time! It's always important to me that you feel like a princess on your day, no matter your budget. You had so many great friends and family helping that it made my job so much e...
asier... I was especially impressed when your Phillip pitched in and made his own boutonnieres. Shotgun shells and fishing lures, gotta love em. Thank you for your sweet words!
Cherie is a VERY TALENTED wedding planner. My wedding was beautiful! It was everything I wanted and more. Cherie did an incredible job bringing the details of my wedding together and I could not be more thankful for her. She listened to me, ...
comforted me, prayed with me, reassured me over and over again, and loved me through the whole "bride-to-be process." HIRE CHERIE....you will not be disappointed!!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/18/2018
Kelly,
You are so sweet! It was fun working with you throughout your entire planning process... I enjoyed our trips to the florist and venue choosing decor and putting together your complete wedding design. You showed a bit of your school te...
acher side when planning for all the kids activities during cocktail hour. It was so fun to see them entertained with a wedding pinata, lawn games and special goodie bags filled with things you carefully pick out just for them. Especially touching was how you wanted to include your new daughter at your sweetheart table... making her feel so important in your new marriage... It was a blessing for me to be a part of your day! Thank You! I wish you all the best and please do keep in touch!
Cherie is an amazing coordinator and I highly recommend her. She made sure that everything went perfectly on our special day. Leading up to the wedding she provided us with a detailed timeline for the wedding day, suggested affordable vendors...
, coordinated with all of the vendors, and went over every detail we planned to ensure that nothing was forgotten. She made the wedding stress free so we could relax and enjoy our day. Even when I forgot the seating chart she saved the day and made one for us. She definitely went above and beyond for us and she is so kind and professional. I absolutely recommend her to anyone planning a wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 11/18/2018
Courtney & David,
I am so glad you enjoyed your day!! We didn't have much time planning together but everything came together beautifully!! You and David had such helpful families.. I remember feeling like I kept running out of things for th...
em to do while we were setting up.
Thank you so much for coming up this year and letting me see your new baby, he is adorable... I hope you enjoyed the apples and I'll look forward to seeing you again next year at our client appreciation weekend.
Cherie did an AMAZING job with our wedding. We were so blessed to have her! She did an amazing job of putting all of my ideas and dreams together before hand in meetings. She handled and dealt with any gaps that I had with vendors, and communic...
ated often with me to check in with how details were coming along, and how I was doing in the days leading up. The day of went as smoothly as it possibly could've. Everything was handled professionally, and if there was any hiccups, I had no clue about them. I couldn't have had a more relaxed and perfect day. I knew everything was handled and nothing felt stressful. Thank you again! Couldn't recommend her more!
Response from the Vendor on 11/18/2018
Sky,
I am so glad we had a chance to get to know each other while planning your wedding. You and Jackson were so easy to work with. Your vows were so sweet, there wasn't a dry eye...
Aleah did an amazing job of labeling everything and colo...
r coding boxes so my team and I knew exactly where everything was supposed to go and how you wanted it to look. Jackson's dad was right, you two love sweets!! Your donut wall, s'more bar and churro sundaes were a hit! Everyone left with a sufficient caffeine sugar buzz. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of such a special day!
Cherie was amazing!!! She made the whole planning process and day of wedding so easy! She was also able to recommend vendors and coordinate the details with them which was so helpful. I would highly recommend using her to make your day perfect....
Thank you again, Cherie!
Response from the Vendor on 11/18/2018
Brittney,
You and your family have been such dear friends for so long, it was truly an honor to help with your wedding. Thank you for letting me share some of my grandmothers vintage glassware for your sweetheart table... it turned out so p...
retty. Your family friends all pitched and everything went together perfectly... congratulations!! One Year next week!!
Cherie was amazing and we highly recommend her services and opinion. My mother was dying of stage four cancer and was put on hospice. We had planned our wedding for July 2017, but had to have it moved up to May 2017, to make sure my mom could s...
ee us get married. Cherie helped contact vendors about the change of date and get their availability. She helped with decorations and arrangements for family. She made sure a staff member was always available to my mom so she didn’t to have to walk anywhere. She pulled everything together perfectly, and we are so thankful for her. I’m so honored my mom was able to make it till my wedding and I am so thankful Cherie helped make that happen.
Response from the Vendor on 11/18/2018
Sammi,
I can't even begin to share what it meant for me to be a part of your day. After getting to know your mom at SBTS I was truly honored when she asked me to help with your July wedding. When changes had to be made because of her health,...
we just did what it took to make things happen. The staff at Serendipity Garden Weddings as well as your other vendors were so flexible we were able to make changes with relative ease. It was exciting to install the ceiling drape for the first wedding in their barn and I was so happy we were able to do everything you wanted. Our goal was for you to spend your day without having to worry about any wedding related things. My hope is that you look back upon your wedding day with fond memories of special time spent with your mom.... Love and Hugs!
Cherie was a great asset in planning my wedding last November. She is warm, professional, and creative. During the planning process, I never felt pressured or overwhelmed while talking with her. She was very flexible and worked with me to creat...
e a custom-plan that included all the details I wanted and needed for my big day and offered extremely fair prices. She also offered lots of helpful resources and ideas, including checklists and vendor and décor recommendations.
When my timelines came to a crunch in the last week and I was worried that I’d be without flowers, she pulled through with a team to make beautiful flower arrangements for the bridal party and myself. Her team also did a wonderful job setting up our decorations for our ceremony and reception, everything looked LOVELY!
During our reception, Cherie did a great job in making sure my husband and I were fed, wined, and comfortable (so important after a long day of getting ready and excited nerves!), that our vendors were paid, and our guests were happy. It was very cold, so when our coffee cups ran out, Cherie’s team made a run to get more before anyone could notice. At the end of the day, Cherie and her team also helped us tear down everything, making for a stress-free evening.
My husband and I are so grateful we made the decision to work with her. We had a perfect wedding day. Thank you, Cherie!
Response from the Vendor on 10/14/2018
Olivia,
I am so glad we got to work together for your wedding!! I loved how you incorporated your heritage in all aspects of your decor and even included special desserts made by loving family members and friends. You and your family made o...
ur job so easy... Thank you for choosing us and letting us be a part of your day!
Cherie is the best wedding planer out there. She answered all my questions right away, and knew the right things to say. She was with me for over a year, and I had no complaints. She answered all my emails, txt, and calls right away. She is als...
o very well priced, for so much work that she puts in her clients. Oh and her smile is just everything :-) She knows a lot of vendors, and that is extremly helpfull. The day of the wedding nothing went wrong thanks to her. She had a timeline and everything organized. I highly recommend her, she is deff a must have in your team!
Response from the Vendor on 10/05/2018
Maya, you are so sweet! We did have a good time planning together and I'm glad you felt like you were taken care of. I loved getting to know you, Andrian and your littles. I wish you a wonderful marriage and future together.
Seriously do your self a big favor hire her! She is flipping amazing! My big day was perfect thanks to this sweet lady!! Thank you thank you Cherie!! You are amazing! Best choice I made!!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/04/2018
Natalie,
You and Cody are such a sweet couple! I loved getting to know the two of you and helping you with your wedding plans. I'm so excited for your new business and wish you all the best. Thank you so much for your sweet words and Congra...
tulations!!!
There isn’t enough kind words to say about Cherie! Soon after Andrew and got engaged i was ignorant to the amount of planning that goes into a wedding. She made sure i had everything! From my timeline to the amount of ice that was needed for 2...
00 guest (more than you would think!). She kept everyone on track and diffused any issues we had without stressing us out. Her attention to detail is impeccable. Everyone falls in love with her! Without her help I’m sure i would have been a nervous wreck
Response from the Vendor on 10/04/2018
Catie,
Thank you so much for so many nice words. I loved getting to know Andrew and your family. Your dad was so sweet and your sisters... well you have some great ones that's for sure. You had everything well planned it made my job easy. ...
I wish you and Andrew a long happy marriage!
Cherie was an excellent asset to my wedding planning! I put her under tight deadlines with less than 4 months to plan an elaborate wedding at my parents ranch and it came out beautiful! If something went wrong that day I did not hear about it o...
r it didn't happen. Cherie is so sweet, and put up with my bridezilla attitude. Everything ran smoothly and came together exactly how I wanted it. Cherie helped my parents to make sure all the contracts and details were good to go, even after my parents switched things multiple times. She even had the perfect horse and carriage for me to make my grand debut at the ceremony! I couldn't have asked for more.
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2018
Kim,
I was so excited to be a part of your wedding! Your parents ranch made for the perfect backdrop to your wedding ceremony and reception.. I remember seeing the large reclaimed doors where you wanted your ceremony and I just knew it would ...
be amazing! All the elements came together.... Your beautiful watercolor artwork brought such a personal touch to everything. I am so glad you really felt like a princess for the day... that was the goal!
Cherie was the absolute best coordinator for our wedding! We got Married on May 14th, on Mother's Day, in the Mountains and it was freezing cold. Cherie took the time to get to know me and my husband and made sure that every single detail wa...
s right on our wedding day. She literally had everything covered. She kept all of our vendors in check, reviewed our Vendor contracts to make sure that we dod not miss any important details and so much more. We had several meetings with her before our wedding and she was always happy to meet us, and even traveled over an hour just for a meeting! Cherie was so sweet and personable and you can tell that she loves what she does. On the day of our wedding I had a few people that I had asked to come and help set up the decorations for our wedding, and with some miscommunication, no one showed up. Cherie and her assistant literally did everything! It was the perfect wedding day, and we couldn't have done it without Cherie. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2018
Allison and Jared,
I remember at our initial meeting you asked why I would be willing to work on Mother's Day... I remember thinking that I get to have Mother's Day every year and for you and your moms, this would be the most special Mother's ...
Day ever! Both of your families were so easy to work with and your large troupe of a bridal party was just amazing... super helpful, no attitudes, just pure friendship. Thank you for letting me spend such a special Mothers Day with you!
Cherie was totally my angel during my wedding! I remember the first day I spoke with her. I was a complete mess! But she was calm and listened to my long list of concerns and somehow made me feel at ease. I knew from that very first conversati...
on that she was the person that I wanted to be by my side. And I was right! I can’t thank Cherie enough for making our day so stressed free and absolutely our best day ever!
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2018
Jaymie and Alan,
Helping you with your wedding was truly a delight. Sometimes it can be tricky having a church wedding then driving to a reception venue.. you were very careful and attentive to the timeline so everything ran smoothly... It co...
uldn't have been better. So glad you enjoyed your day !
I found Cherie here on The Knot and was drawn to her because of how warm, and family focused she sounded through her website! I loved that she planned her own daughter’s wedding among many others. Cherie was very sweet to set up a phone call to...
get to know me and we talked for over an hour where I asked her A TON of questions!
Being a bride that didn’t know exactly what I wanted from the start, Cherie provided me a lot of guidance from the start (like I said, even just in our consultation phone call!). I ended up hiring Cherie as my day of planner right after that!
I had a couple more phone calls with her that spanned over the 8 months leading up to my wedding. She was detail oriented, encouraging and helped with making sure I completed everything off my checklist.
My bridesmaids and I made almost 100% of the decor (including the florals, ceremony arch, wall decor, dessert table, welcome table, escort cards and table, sweetheart table and table centerpieces) and Cherie and her assistant set up all of our decor the day of the wedding. They had about 4 hours and did NOT stop working - my family was so impressed and could tell that they had transformed the venue into what my vision was! What I loved is that I simply shared with Cherie the general idea of what I wanted everything to look like, and she blew me away with how she brought her own expertise and design skills into making everything look amazing!
I also loved that Cherie did wonderful things like pray for us before our rehearsal, was very sweet to my anxious parents, worked with all of our vendors seamlessly and made it a really special day for us! Thank you, Cherie!
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2018
Eunice,
You are an amazing artist and put so much of yourself in your signage and decor.. I could see it was truly a labor of love for you.. Thank You for trusting me with your vision! I know it's difficult to let someone take over for you wh...
en you've planned everything... Aleah and I had so much fun executing your ideas and watching them all come together. It was beautiful!
Since the first day that we met with Cherie, both my husband and I knew she was the perfect person to plan our wedding. We felt so comfortable around Cherie and she made us feel confident in our planning. When the day came, it was beyond what I...
imagined. Cherie was there every step of the way. Everything went better than expected. She made our day very memorable and amazing!! I am very grateful that she was our wedding planner.
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2018
Anastasiya,
You and Theron were so much fun!! It was great getting to know you. I love the mixture of cultures you two have brought together...the American Indian and Ukrainian. It was especially fun to see the slideshow of your homeland.. ...
Thank You for trusting me with your day!
Cherie was amazing- she was so calm and kept everything moving. She was quick to reply with questions and was flexible to meet when it fit with our schedule. I would highly recommend Cherie to anyone!
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2018
Hi Kerry,
Thank you for your review! It was so fun getting to know you and your family. You're friends were amazingly helpful!
Cherie was SO wonderful to work with. Her sweet and friendly personality made me feel so comfortable. She went above and beyond to do little things that helped make my wedding day perfect (and that I did not properly plan for, eeek). But I didn...
't have to stress about it because she made everything so easy. We clicked on our first phone call and I had full confidence that she would be great coordinator. Her services were truly invaluable, and my husband and I both agree that a week-of coordinator is essential to reducing the stress that can go along with planning a wedding. We were looking for the right person, with the right personality to help our day be fantastic, and she definitely delivered.
Response from the Vendor on 08/23/2017
I can't believe it's almost been a year since your wedding. You had so many fun ideas and everything turned out so pretty. You did a fine job planning but there are always little details that slip through the cracks and I was happy to jump in...
and take over to you could relax and just have fun! I wish you all the best in your new city, job and home, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your day!
Cherie was wonderful! She was an excellent day of coordinator that made sure things not only happened as needed, but kept the entire wedding party cool and collected. Could not have pulled off this wedding without her outstanding help.
Response from the Vendor on 05/29/2017
Mr. and Mrs. D,
You both did an amazing job planning for your big day and you made my job that much easier. You picked such a lovely location it was the perfect setting for the two of you. Thank You for trusting me with such and important d...
ay!
Cherie was terrific. We had an initial meeting to start thinking about all the details, but most significant asset to her involvement was the month before the wedding where she buttoned up details, made a very extensive timeline and executed i...
t on wedding day. I didn't have anything to worry about on our daughter's wedding day. She's priceless!
Response from the Vendor on 05/29/2017
That's the way it should be, I am glad you were able to relax and just enjoy time with your daughter on her wedding day. It was so nice getting to know you and your family during the planning process and wedding weekend. Thank You for allowin...
g me to be a part of such an important day, it was amazing!!
Cherie was a fantastic coordinator and had a great team of staff for day of set up, tear down and other jobs.
She was very professional, organized, and great OT trouble shooting. In the months leading up to the wedding she helped me stay on tr...
ack with my planning so nothing needed to be done at the last minute. She is very detail oriented so nothing was left to chance. On the day of everything went smooth and I was stress free knowing everything was being taken care of. I would definitely recommend Cherie Riley to take care of your planning and coordinating.
Response from the Vendor on 05/12/2017
Such kind words ~ Thank You!!
Cherie was amazing!!!!! She ran everything flawlessly and I knew I was in good hands. I didnt have to worry about anything the days leading up to my wedding and everyone loved her. Thank you Cherie, couldnt have done it all without you!!
Response from the Vendor on 01/19/2017
Thank you for your sweet response! You were a dream to work with. You may have missed your calling, you did a great job planning, it made my job so much easier! Congratulations!! Have a wonderful first year as Mr. & Mrs.
I feel so blessed to have found Cherie to assist with my wedding. I honestly do not know what I would have done without her there. She went above and beyond in everything she did for our day. It's really hard for me to put into words the amoun...
t of gratitude I have for her. I felt so at ease with everything on a day that is typically very stressful & it's only because of Cherie. Thank you so much for being there for me, not only on a planning level, but on an emotional level as well.
Response from the Vendor on 10/09/2016
Thank you for your kind words! I am glad that you were able to relax and have fun on your wedding day, that's my goal!! You made it very easy for me to do my job. It was so much fun getting to know your family and friends, and those little b...
oys... so cute!! I hope you will keep in touch,
Take Care,
Cherie
Cherie and Jordan were amazing! They assisted me with keeping on track and making sure our big day went off without a hitch. Jordan was the point-person for my wedding and she did an amazing job! Our rehearsal went well and my family loved her!...
I have been part of many weddings where the coordinator is pushy or negative and yelling to keep on track and just seems high strung. Jordan was able to keep us all on track and not be interpreted as negative in any way. She kept me on schedule during the big day and made sure we were taken care of! I will recommend Cherie and Jordan every time.
Response from the Vendor on 07/16/2016
Thank you for your wonderful review! Jordan and I enjoy working together and am glad you were so pleased with her day of services! We both enjoyed getting to know you can't thank you enough for trusting us with your wedding day. We wish you...
a wonderful future marriage together!
Words cannot express how amazing it was to have you coordinate Bri's wedding. You made it a beautiful day that ran with elegance and grace. You devoted so many hours to sort through just what they would want to make it perfect and then helped t...
hem put the details together. Your calm, confident and kind presence will always be part of the memory I will cherish. We thank God for you. I hope many families have the joy of your presence at their daughter's wedding having as beautiful and stress free a day as ours. Thank you!!!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 04/13/2016
Paula,
Thank you for your thoughtful words! It was a pleasure to work with you, Bri and Evan in planning their wedding. I was very impressed by how well they worked together. Working with the bridal party and family was a delight~everyone w...
as so helpful. Thank you for trusting me with this very important day in your families lives. It was a true honor.
Cherie was my coordinator in September, and she did an amazing job. From early planning meetings to the send off at the end of the wedding, I enjoyed working with Cherie.
The ceremony started 45 minutes late and yet she kept everything well...
timed and the whole fun event ended when we wanted it to! She made me feel special. She kindly and professionally took care of directing all day, for both participants and guests! I was so thankful that Cherie was there and taking care of everything for me. I would recommend her services to any bride, because she can accommodate for any situation or level of coordination and planning you want. Cherie is wonderful!
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2015
Hannah,
Thank you for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure to work with you, Colin and your family. You were so organized and easy to work with. In spite of late groomsmen you remained calm prior to the ceremony. With all of your vendo...
rs working together we were able to keep the evening events on track so you could leave for your honeymoon on time. Congratulations to you and Colin! I wish you a wonderful future as Mrs. Mansfield!
~Cherie
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Cherie Riley
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I've always considered myself a little bit farm girl. I live on an apple orchard in Oak Glen, CA with my sweet husband, two dogs, four chickens, Lucy the goat & a cat named Simon. We love working the land & spending time with family & friends. I love what I do; creativity & organization, two things which often don’t go together. I've had the pleasure of working in fashion, theatre, design and management cultivating skills & talents that a good planner needs. As an analytical & creative, I see beauty in lazy country roads, impeccably sewn pearl buttons & yes, even perfectly planned timelines.
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