About this vendor
Weddings, our specialty and our favorite days.
We have a love for intimate settings, timeless experiences, and effortless elegance.
We offer a range of packages but are able to customize one to that specifically meets everything you are wanting. From Month of Coordination, to Full Service Planning, we are here to make sure we take the guesswork out of planning and that you truly are able to enjoy the process.
We are located in San Diego, but love to travel!
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
- Day-Of Coordination
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Full Service Wedding Planning
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
- Ceremony
- Cocktail Hour
- Reception
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5
out of 5.024 reviews
Talissa was seriously my fairy godmother for my wedding! She is a dream to work with and I can’t say enough about how amazing she is! We started planning back in 2020 before Covid ...
hit which was very stressful. We had to postpone, but Talissa made everything transition so smooth! You would’ve never known we changed our date. She is the easiest person to talk to and she never forces or pushes you into any decision. Every vendor she recommended was not only amazing at what we hired them for, but also just the best people! She was very mindful of our budget and remembered things I had mentioned early on in our planning that even I had forgot, haha! She made our day the most beautiful day. When Covid surged again right before our wedding she checked in on me leading up to our date and really took any stress and nerves I had away. She also has an awesome team! Lindsay and Taylor helped out during our wedding day and it felt like they were friends from the first time I met them! They made everything run so smooth, answered any questions our parents had, and just looked out for us all day!! Talissa is honestly in a league of her own and can’t thank her enough!! She is literally the BEST!
There aren’t enough words to express how amazing Talissa is. From our first phone call with her, my husband and I were certain we wanted her to help us plan our big day and it exce...
eded expectations. She made the entire planning process so easy and I never felt stressed knowing she had it all covered. Seriously, every little detail was perfect and she understood our vision flawlessly. My husband and I got engaged and started planning our wedding right at the beginning of the pandemic. At that time, we weren’t allowed to tour the venue we ended up choosing (Rancho Bernardo Inn) and Talissa was able to get on the property and send me a full video walkthrough of the space explaining where the ceremony, reception, cocktail hour and dancing would all take place. It was SO helpful and just goes to show how much she cares. You can tell she really listens to her clients likes/dislikes when planning and all recommendations were spot on. Even the little things like sending me multiple pictures of different ways to style the napkins at our reception and all the different wine glass options just shows her attention to detail. I would have been absolutely lost without her and am beyond thankful for her expertise. Her relationship with top vendors in the industry is also incredible. Every vendor she recommended was fantastic and I can’t express enough how important that is. It’s also very clear how respected she is in the industry as every vendor had nothing but incredible things to say about her. When our wedding day finally arrived, I was blown away by how attentive she was from very early in the morning to late at night. She checked in on me multiple times in my bridal suite throughout the day and was right there to help me bustle my dress as soon as it was time for cocktail hour. The entire day went SO smoothly. Everything was so beautiful and I still can’t stop thinking about how perfectly she captured the timeless and romantic vibe we were going for. I’ll never forget the overwhelming feel of joy I felt as I sat at the sweetheart table with my husband and looked out at our stunning reception filled with our loved ones and tons of candles glowing perfectly as the sun set. It was a moment I’ll remember forever. I could go on and on but if you are looking for a wedding planner Talissa is simply the BEST! It’s been months since our wedding and I’m still wishing we could relive it all over again. Forever grateful.
I’ve written and rewritten this review more times than I can remember because nothing I write does Talissa justice. Talissa is an actual wedding angel. We had to postpone our 2020...
wedding and she was there every step of the way to make sure the postponement process was seamless. Everything pretty at my wedding was because Talissa planned and styled it. She is so incredibly kind and will make you feel like you’ve known her for years the second you meet her. I loved her from Day 1! I had another vendor who my husband and I ran into a few bumps with, and I cannot say enough how professional Talissa was through the whole process. She went above and beyond for us and ALWAYS had our best interest at heart. My only regret for the entire wedding process was not engaging Talissa sooner as it would have saved us time, stress and money. She was so attentive day of and was so kind to my family, always asking if they needed anything throughout the day. Funny story, I actually lost my undergarments the day of the wedding and Talissa offered to send her husband to Nordstrom to buy me what I needed. I mean, she is the BEST!!!! Trust her. She will make your wedding perfect for YOU!
Hiring Talissa was without a doubt the best choice we made during our wedding planning process! She is beyond sweet, creative, and detail-oriented. Talissa has the most incredibl...
e eye and immediately understood our vision for our wedding. She always listened to us and sometimes guided us to design decisions we may not have initially considered but which were ultimately exactly what we were envisioning our wedding to be. In the 2+ years that we planned together, she became so dear to us and we are just so incredibly thankful for her. Our wedding was the most perfect, dreamy day, and it was all thanks to Talissa. I would not hesitate for even a second to hire her again (already planning what events she can help plan/coordinate/design for us)!
When it came to the start of our wedding planning process, we fell into the category of couples who had a pretty good idea of what we liked and what we wanted but were in need of a...
month of coordinator and frankly, we really wanted a coordinator who could really help us see our vision come to life. After coming across Talissa and her glimmering reviews, we set up a phone call and I am so grateful that we were able to work with her and her team. From beginning to end, Talissa was prompt, courteous, kind, and so incredibly on-top of it. She has plenty of weddings to work on; this past year she was even working on her own, but as a couple, we never would've known- she checked in on us constantly, made sure we were sticking to our timeline and was always there to lend a hand with all of those crazy little things that pop up during this process. And boy, does she know the San Diego/OC wedding scene. When Talissa sent us over her list of vendors, we completely trusted her and her judgement and we are SO glad we did. Our DJ (her recommendation) was incredible, our florist was an absolute joy to work with and her work was stunning, and the rental company that we ended up using (also her recommendation) was an absolute breeze to work with, not to mention, they truly brought our ballroom together and because of her help with tracking our budget, we were even able to work with an amazing calligrapher I didn't think we'd be able to work with. I truly could go on and on and on some more about how much of a joy it was to work with Talissa and her team. I cannot recommend her enough. You won't find a more kind, courteous, or professional event planner in Southern California-- especially one with an eye for design like Talissa. Call her, e-mail her, request the quote on the right side of this page... Just do it. Our wedding was absolutely perfect and it truly wouldn't have been the same without her.
Talissa is literally A M A Z I N G in every way. I am so so glad that my husband and I chose Talissa to be our wedding planner for our big day. She was so responsive and was there ...
every step of the way. She was there from the very beginning from helping us find the right vendors for our wedding to the small little design details. I had a long 18 months of planning and Talissa would check up on me every once in a while throughout the beginning months. When I would start to get anxious or nervous, she would answer my questions and assure me that we were all on track and nothing to worry about. She really made the planning process so smooth and easy for us (exactly what we needed!)!
Leading up to the week before the wedding, I was a hot mess and was definitely stressed out but Talissa would be there to answer all my emails/texts and last minute questions/concerns (even when she was on vacation!!!)... I know I blew up her inbox but she was so patient through all of it. She remained calm and kept reassuring me that everything was in control.
Our wedding day was absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! I would not change it for a thing...and I would do it all over again! A huge part of that was our amazing wedding planner, Talissa. She was so organized and on top of her game in communicating with all of our different vendors. Talissa is not only an amazing planner, but she really is a beautiful person inside and out...She continuously made sure I was okay on the wedding day and that I was eating/drinking throughout the day/night! Knowing that Talissa had everything in control, I had absolutely nothing to worry about the week of our wedding.
If you are hesitating/thinking about getting a wedding planner, I highly highly recommend getting a planner and booking Talissa today for your big day!
Talissa: Thank you SO much for being the best wedding planner. James and I love you so much and are so so thankful!!!
Talissa was amazing in helping us plan my daughter’s wedding! We hired her at the very beginning of our planning when all we had chosen was our venue. She provided us names and con...
tact info for vendors in every category we needed and as the date neared took over all communication with every vendor. That turned out to be huge as there were many details that we never had to address and Talissa nailed them all. Her attention to every detail and to my daughter and I on the day of the wedding was beyond expectation. She made sure we were happy and taken care of every minute all day long. So many friends and family would comment that we never seemed stressed during the planning process and that we were so relaxed on that day. I absolutely give credit to Talissa for keeping things moving, organized, upbeat and calm so that we were able to fully enjoy our perfect day. I highly recommend her. She’s the best!
Working with Talissa was a dream and my wedding day was perfect thanks to her. Hiring Talissa is the best decision I made throughout the wedding planning process - I can’t imagine ...
having done it without her! She gave great vendor recommendations, paid attention to detail, reached out to vendors and took over communication with vendors as the wedding came near which TOTALLY eased my stress. I can’t recommend Talissa enough. She is understanding, professional, responsive, puts you first, listens to what you want, and makes it HAPPEN!
Talissa is AMAZING! From our first meeting I knew right away that if Talissa was our planner then our wedding day would be perfect. There wasn’t just one thing she did well, it was...
all the things. From being organized, creative, detail oriented, calm and reassuring to making my husband and I feel like family, she was there the whole ride (18 month). I could go on and on about how amazing Talissa is as a wedding planner and person, but just meet with her once and you’ll understand. Thank you Talissa for making all our wedding dreams and visions come to life. It truly was the most magical day!!!
Talissa is truly a Godsend! Living in Texas, but getting married in San Diego had its challenges, but Talissa was along for the ride. She was my calm in the middle of all the crazi...
ness! She is so organized, and was always a step ahead of me. Down to moments before I walked down the aisle, if I had a concern, it was already taken care of. The second she sensed I needed something, whether it be my flip flops or just hearing the words “it’s all going to work out”, she was there, 100% ready. She handled my family members like a pro as well, which was a total bonus because as we all know, weddings bring out the crazy in everyone! (Que my dad who couldn’t get through the rehearsal without making obnoxious jokes because that’s how he handles stress. Haha) overall, if you’re a bride who needs help dealing with family, or a bride who lives far away, or if you’re a bride who just wants her wedding to go smoothly, TALISSA IS YOUR GIRL!!! Ps. To sum her up, she’s a total sweetheart, but also pretty much a wedding mastermind badass. Look no further, I mean it!
If I could give 6 stars, I would! Talissa was recommended to me by my sister in law, who had also used her for her wedding. One of the best things I did for my wedding, was hire he...
r! She understood exactly what I visioned, she recommended so many amazing vendors because she has developed awesome connections and she was honest and helped us stick to our budget. Anytime I reached out to her she was very prompt in responding and very helpful if i was stuck between what I wanted to choose. She is truly so easy to work with, very knowledge and has the best taste! It speaks volumes about her that each time I would contact a vendor for information (regardless if we booked them or not), they would ask who my coordinator was, and whenever I mentioned her name, they would all respond with “I love Talissa she’s so awesome!” Couldn’t be more true!
Talissa is absolutely magnificent! Very prompt and thorough throughout the whole wedding process. I knew exactly what I wanted and she executed my vision beautifully. She lifted al...
l the stress off my shoulders and I was able to let loose and enjoy my special day. Also, she is the SWEETEST <3
Talissa was everything we needed and more to have a smooth wedding. She kept everything on track, made sure she knew what we wanted and needed as the bride and groom, and handled a...
ll bumps quickly. I wouldn't have had it any other way.
I provided the flowers for a beautiful wedding in Sept.. Talissa was a pleasure to work with. She has exquisite taste and knew how to bring the couples dream wedding to life. I lo...
ok forward to working with Events by Talissa in the near future!
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Talissa made my daughters special day a dream come true! We clicked the moment we met and from then on it was a pleasure planning the ceremony and reception. My husband and I liv...
e in Arizona, my daughter is in Houston, TX and the event was in DelMar, CA . So planning was getting a bit confusing until my daughter found Talissa. We did Event's by Talissa Full Service package and it was worth every penny. Her attention to detail along with her calming personality made for, honestly, stress free wedding planning. The day of the event flowed beautifully and we were able to enjoy watching all our ideas come to life. Talissa is calm and sweet but don't be fooled by her size...she is the boss and gets things done all with a smile on her face. She has a amazing gift of listening and bringing all our ideas to life while staying within our budget. Magical does not begin to describe it! The only negative thing I have to say is it's over and I want to go back and do it all again! We feel truly blessed to know Talissa and hope to stay in touch with her.
Talissa and Lindsey were amazing!! They made everything so seemless and easy! Lindsey truly went above and beyond for us. Know our group of friends can be a handful and she control...
led everything like a champ and kept us on schedule!!! Highly recommend them to every bride!
Where do I begin...Talissa was not only the most incredible wedding coordinator but has simply become one of my favourite people in general! Being a bride from Canada and getting m...
arried in San Diego had it's challenges and until I hired Talissa I felt extremely overwhelmed. She was so attentive from the first time we spoke and we communicated non stop throughout the entire process leading up to the wedding day. My husband and I bought out the Herringbone restaurant in La Jolla for our wedding. This venue is not typical of weddings and without Talissa the day would not have been the flawless, stress free event that it turned out to be. She thinks of the tiniest details that make the most impact. During our entire wedding day and weeks after we are still hearing about how our wedding was the most amazing that many people had attended. A HUGE part of this is thanks to Talissa. You will be so happy with your decision in hiring her!
Talissa you were a dream come true!!
I had 4 months to plan a my dream wedding... so it was VITAL for me to find someone who demonstrated flexibility, passion, and attention to d...
etail. When I came across Talissa's page on the knot her photos alone demonstrated just that. And when we got on the phone for an initial consultation and then met in person soon after; her charisma, charm, and preparedness demonstrated everything I knew I needed! In the end she became a friend whom I will always hold close to my heart. Her compassion, grace and elegance throughout the 4 months was everything I needed to get through the arduous moments wedding planning comes with. She expertly mimicked styles I desired with little to no guidance or help from me. Fashion is my expertise... But dressing a bare auditorium like ours (scripps seaside forum) is not something I could ever do! You really have to have that special eye. She was attentive to detail and made it a point to always stay within budget. Laboriously working with the vendors to make sure we were always within budget. She made miracles happen! They say you'll never work a day in your life if you love what you do... and after 4 months of working with Talissa I knew that statement held its truth. Her work is effortless and extraordinary. She treats you like you are her ONE AND ONLY client. She puts you at ease from beginning to end. And she is a BOSS.
We met Talissa as we were preparing for our wedding in October 2015. We first took a look at the venue about a year in advance and met Talissa. She took us around the space and was...
very knowledgeable. She answered all the many, many questions we had and was able to assist us with the planning.
We were so excited to ask Talissa to be our event coordinator. As the big day came up, we met with Talissa a handful of times. She always kept us on track and was very receptive to our ideas or requests. She communicated regularly via phone and email.
From the rehearsal to the wedding night, Talissa was a strong leader and coordinator. She set up our wedding décor perfectly and also made sure that my husband and I were having a good time during our wedding day.
When I arrived at the venue on my wedding day, I found a beautiful flower arrangement and letter written to me from Talissa, wishing me luck on this day. So touching! I had a blast on my wedding day and Talissa had everything from set up to take down under control so I could relax and enjoy.
I was not sure it was possible to find a coordinator to be as focused on small details as I am, but Talissa was extremely mindful of details and made sure everything was just right. From her bubbly and friendly personality to her professionalism and organization - she was the perfect event coordinator!
Talissa was absolutely amazing! Not only was she so incredibly helpful and organized throughout the whole process, she brought a sense of warmth and comfort that calmed my nerves t...
he day of! It's rare for me to find people I can trust to coordinate my events, let alone my own wedding. However, I am so grateful that I was referred to Talissa, and that the connection was there instantly. There were times throughout the process where I felt a little lost and confused, other times I felt overwhelmed and anxious, but the comfort behind Talissa's options and solutions assured me that our wedding day would be perfect. I could not have asked for a better person to guide me through that day!
Talissa is AMAZING. When I first started trying to plan my wedding it was very scary and daunting. I had no idea where to start, where to look, what I needed to do... I was a mess....
I had purchased books and looked up articles but I still felt so disorganized. I am a planner by nature and am the type of person that has to have everything scheduled or organized, but I could not figure out where to even begin. At my first meeting with Talissa all of these stresses and fears went away. She came to our meeting with an organized checklist with dates and timelines, a list of recommended vendors (which she then made additional recommendations based on my budget), and she made me feel like she had everything under control.
Throughout the year it took to plan the wedding Talissa was my rock... constantly giving me different opinions and advice when I needed it, always aware of my budget, and ALWAYS prompt in responding to emails or calls about anything. Talissa constantly went above and beyond to make sure I was not feeling stressed or worried at any time.
The actual day of my wedding was a fairytale. Talissa was there from start to finish making the day perfect. She organized and coordinated with every vendor, made sure everything looked exactly the way we had planned, and most importantly that my husband and I were happy and having a good time. Keeping a wedding on schedule (especially with 200 guests and an open bar) can be extremely difficult... but Talissa handled it perfectly. I was able to completely and 100% enjoy the day because I knew that Talissa had everything under control and would handle any issues that might have come up.
Talissa is one of the most organized and professional people that I have had the pleasure to work with. I have already recommended her to numerous people and it would be a mistake to not have her coordinate your wedding. She is truly amazing!!!
Amazing! When I hired Talissa I knew I had made the right decision instantly when she was able to handle all my questions and crazy ideas (I had a lot of them). She was so patient...
and thorough when going over all of our options. I can't say enough about her and how much she helped me during the planning process. On the actual day I was so relaxed and enjoyed every moment because I knew she had it handled. My husband always says that Talissa was the best $$ we ever spent on the wedding because he didn't have to deal with a bridezilla. Not only did she plan the wedding of our dreams but she also became someone I was able to trust and confide in. If you want someone who will always have your best interest in mind, Talissa is the person. Everyone always says wedding planning is a pain but I would gladly do it all over again if I had her to do it with. Thanks for everything!
First off, Talissa is amazing. I hired her about two months prior to my wedding to help tie all the loose ends together and I couldn't be more thankful that I did. I thought I wou...
ld be able to do it without a planner but I was so wrong. I had so many different ideas for the decor and Talissa helped to make everything cohesive and come together beautifully. From decor to timelines and communicating with all my vendors...she took care of it all. Talissa was also just so sweet and you can truly tell that this is what she loves to do. HIRE HER! You won't be disappointed.
We worked with Talissa in the months leading up to our wedding and on our wedding day and we couldn’t have asked for a better person handle our special day. Her and her team execut...
ed everything flawlessly and on time. On the morning of my wedding, Talissa had a beautiful handwritten card ready for me which made me feel so at ease and it was such a sweet touch. When meeting with wedding coordinators we initially felt overwhelmed but ended up choosing Talissa because she was so personable and made us feel comfortable right off the bat. She also has so much experience working with venues so she really helped us in that aspect as well. It’s imperative to have a planner who knows the venue side because that’s what can get the most complicated. (I had no idea how important this would be at the time!) I had so many questions all the time and she was always around to answer them for me and keep me organized. On top of being an amazing planner, Talissa really has great taste. I had an idea of what style I wanted for my wedding but she really took that vision and enhanced it. So many thanks to Talissa and her team, I couldn’t have done it without you! Kristin & Jon
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