Events by Ari

ur day was memorable. Highly recommend!

es on their big day. Very fair prices and willing to work with you and create a custom experience. You won't be disappointed with this lovely lady!

thing myself. Early on in the planning phase, I realized I will get overwhelmed easily trying to keep track of all the vendors on top of making everything for my wedding. I never dreamed I’d be able to hire a coordinator. I spent several weeks researching coordinators. (Pro tip: don’t just pick the first person. You’re going to work with this coordinator for months, find someone that you are compatible with.) First time meeting Ari, I KNEW she was going to be perfect for me. I had an unconventional Halloween idea for the wedding that not many people understood. Ari did & she found me the best vendors for all my needs that also blended perfectly with my theme. I hired Ari more than a year before my wedding. She didn’t have to start helping me so early on, but she did. I can’t stress this enough; Ariana went above & beyond to help put together my vendors. On top of that, it’s obvious she is an expert. She pointed out so many important details I wouldn’t have even known to consider. Prior to the wedding, we met for an initial meeting & most of our communication was done through email. Ari’s communication was perfect for me. For the most part she responded within 24hrs. Faster for more urgent matters, but I always felt comfortable knowing she would definitely be there & not disappear. The week of the wedding, Ari made me feel like I was her only client. She was so attentive to my needs & not only did it make me feel special, but I knew my wedding was in the right hands. During the walk through of the venue, Ari really shined. She knew what to do step by step. Trust me, I thought I had everything thought out & accounted for; nope. But, thank god I had her guiding me. We had issues with the venue double booking a morning event the same day as my evening wedding (The ultimate nightmare right?!) In the end, we were forced to compromise with the use of our venue & the hours we thought we had to set up for the wedding was reduced significantly. Ariana, turned from the sweetest fairy godmother, into a frigging pit bull - And I truly mean this as a compliment!! The venue owners weren’t communicating to us & not answering calls, but Ariana was on their butts to get things resolved. On the day of the wedding, the guests of the other event ended up being extremely rude and forced Ariana and her team to have even less time to set up my wedding. They were not able to do very much throughout the day and in the end, they really had about an hour maybe an hour and a half to set up my whole wedding. Let me say that again: ARIANA AND HER TEAM SET UP MY WHOLE WEDDING IN ABOUT AN HOUR; HOUR AND A HALF AT MOST. (Please don’t make her set up your wedding in that short a time. That was truly an impossible task and she only did it because circumstances forced her to.) Shout out to her assistant and her team. Wow. They put together everything so lovely. And when it was time to tear everything down, they were just as quick and efficient. In the end, I was so happy with her service. My family was so happy with her service; my dad was especially impressed. One of the things I’m most grateful about my wedding was finding Ariana. I felt like I was working with a friend.

gined and that’s thanks to you. You truly are passionate about what you do and it reflects in your work. Our wedding was just absolutely magical, and all the guests said it too. Coming from Paris France, I know I had a very specific vision and particular image of what I wanted but you adapted so well to my culture and style. Future Brides/Grooms, I can share with you that I had no idea what I was doing at first, and through the whole process Ariana guided me step by step. We were constantly changing our minds through the planning process but Ariana was so patient with us and while we were moving from New York to Miami, we really needed Ariana in California to overlook everything. If you ask me, why I chose Ariana ? Well, I stumbled upon her website and loved her style, good taste and profile. I read the: “About Me” section on her website and knew, I wanted her to be the one to help me plan the most important day/commitment of my life. So when you plan your wedding, looking for someone to take over, know that Ariana will see your day as important, and as personal as you do. Ariana is real, honest, humble and fun. What will make your day memorable ? Truly the People, your friends, your family, your vendors and your wedding planner. On my wedding, I laughed, I cried, and danced the night away and all because I knew I could rely on Ariana to forget about everything and Enjoy with everyone. Weddings are very stressful but Ariana knows how to stay calm and will make you feel better through it. Merci Ari! Your true Fans, Marie and Juan

y brought our vision to life in every way. They worked efficiently, but with an eye for detail. And no matter how much Ariana had on her mind, when we needed her on that day, she dropped everything and was attentive and focused on us. She was so easy to work with, listened attentively to any of our ideas and concerns, and just an absolute delight to work with. We truly felt her sincerity to make our day as magical as possible. Ariana is an absolute pro and could easily charge double if she wanted to... book her now, before her rates catch up with the level of service she and her team deliver!!

ed we had made the right choice selecting her as our wedding planner. She provided detailed timelines, remained in constant communication with me and appropriately gave her professional opinion when necessary. She and her staff executed our wedding day seamlessly! It was better than I envisioned! She kept us on schedule and maintained open lines of communication with all of my vendors allowing me to completely surrender control on the day of and entrust her team with my vision! I was able to just focus on marrying the man of my dreams while Ari and her team took care of the rest. I am more than pleased with the services that I was provided. Events By Ari is as good as it gets!

al day is everything you’ve dreamed of. Ariana went above and beyond to make sure my husband and I were happy. I was having trouble bustling my dress and Ariana and Katie were the first to volunteer and get working on it. Everything I asked her to do she followed through on. Our wedding was beautiful and couldn’t have done it without her and team! Best day of my life! Thanks Ariana!

er (weddings, corporate, and social) for independent companies and hotels/resorts. As a planner, I always told my clients that if they chose to forgo a full-service planner that they should at least get a day-of planner. When it came to my sister’s wedding, it was no exception. I did not want our families to spend the “big day” worrying about all the big and little details (and trust me there are more than you might think!). My sister and her now-husband are both engineers and have little-to-no spare time. I wanted to help them fulfill their DIY wedding visions, but also knew we needed to find a planner early…enter Events by Ari. After reviewing several planners in the San Diego area, I realized Ari immediately stood out in several important ways, including: (1) She is extremely RESPONSIVE by phone and email. (2) She is COMPETITIVELY PRICED, especially for the highly desired San Diego area and considering how excellent she is at her job. (3) She is THOUGHTFUL and PERSONABLE. (4) She is appropriately THOROUGH in her communications. Bride and groom met with Ari at their home (future wedding venue) and decided it was a good fit. She became their day-of planner which included pre-planning emails, a venue site visit, ceremony rehearsal, two onsite assistants on the day of, and general peace-of-mind that she and her team will be there to run the show. Now for the actual wedding day….I AM PRETTY SURE IT WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED WITHOUT ARI, DYLAN, AND RICHARD. They literally saved the day with their calm presence and gentle helping hands. They truly went above and beyond. The wedding was highly DIY (from food & beverage to decor..even the dress was hand made by my mom!). While DIY makes for a beautiful and unique experience, it also means TONS of moving parts, last minute hiccups, fires to put out, and things to remember. The Events by Ari team was able to take charge and pull it together rather seamlessly, even as guests were arriving. We put the full reigns in their hands to make executive decisions where possible, and we couldn’t have been happier. I would hire her again IN A HEARTBEAT. The only thing I would do differently is hire Ari as a full service planner, and not just a day of. I am sure we she would have really helped us polish plans for the day. I have planned or been involved in over 120 weddings in my career, and I can tell you it is a different story when it is your own family or your own wedding. A neutral third party to nudge everything in the right direction can MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. Not to mention how helpful it is to tap her wealth of knowledge about the San Diego / Southern California region’s vendors, etc. If you are still reading this lengthy review, know that she was well worth the time it took to write it. Book her now. You won’t regret it. Lauren Sister of the Bride / Planner

eated me like a friend💕! Recommend her 100%.

g our vision to life. Her attention to detail is spot on. She is so down to earth and easy to work with. Ari made the planning and day of our wedding a breeze. The day was absolutely perfect and if anything went wrong, we had no idea. As soon as Ari and her team arrived I immediately felt relief, knowing that I did not need to worry about anything any more and I could just enjoy my wedding day. Ari and her team had everything under control.

right vendors and executing a flawless wedding. I did not feel any stress the day of my wedding because of her expertise and very organized approach to managing the days events. I know any bride would appreciate having Ariana on their side !