Godoy Events

Alana was the best coordinator a bride could ask for. She was professional and you can tell she knows her stuff with how prepared she is and thoughtful she was for all of the things. When there were small Mishaps with another vendor out of her control she handled it with grace and checked in with us throughout the entire day which helped to keep us calm and collected. I was very specific in asking for an assistant if possible who spoke Vietnamese and Alana was able to make it happen which was very special for some of our guests. Alana also helped with a trustworthy list of recommended vendors which also came in handy! Alana was immediately available to help with anything including helping to do a last minute hem with safety pins for a bridesmaid. We are so thankful to be blessed with Alana’s presence for a very long day at multiple locations.

Alana was such a pleasure to work with, BRICK would happily ask her back for another planning event!

Working with Alana was an absolute dream! From our very first phone call, I instantly knew I was going to hire her to help plan our wedding. Her warmth, authenticity, professionalism, calm and welcoming energy, and passion for making her clients happy were apparent right away, and she completely understood our vision from the start. Throughout the entire planning process, she exceeded our expectations, handling every detail with incredible care and thoughtfulness. Of course, as part of the wedding planning experience, clients inevitably face anxieties, challenges, and roadblocks. But Alana had a way of making the stressors of this experience feel short-lived. She effortlessly smoothed over any bumps in the road, offering reassurance and solutions that allowed us to stay focused on the joy of the occasion. Her calm presence and expert handling of every situation made us feel supported and in great hands at all times. Additionally, Alana handled the wedding logistics, coordination, and planning like a true professional. One of my favorite aspects of working with her was our 1:1 consultation sessions, where I would always leave feeling more organized, confident in my vision, and reassured that I had someone on my team truly taking care of us. Even when there were last-minute changes or unexpected challenges, Alana not only came up with smart solutions quickly but handled everything with grace and confidence. On the day of my wedding, I felt like I was standing in my own vision and my dreams had quite literally come true. The decorations were divine, and it was evident that Alana and her team knew how to not only put a wedding together but also ensure that all vendors were well-coordinated, allowing us to experience a stress-free and thoroughly enjoyable day. I highly recommend Godoy Events to anyone planning their wedding. Alana and her team work so hard for their clients, and I only wish the very best for this business! :)

Alana and her team were perfect for our wedding in San Diego! They did an incredible job managing multiple venues and multiple vendors (audio, hair and makeup, photo, reception dinner, event furniture). Some of our vendors (floral) were family members, and Alana did a great job handling those relationships. Alana truly went above and beyond in helping us prepare and set up in the weeks and days leading up to the big day, which was extremely helpful since we were coming in from out of town. She gave excellent recommendations and was very responsive in our communications. Her professionalism and experience made for a really fun, memorable, and worry-free wedding day!

Things to expect. Last minute changes that will affect your event Staff with little to no experience Extremely poor communication skills Lack of professionalism Inconsistencies in staff information Venue required a Day of Coordinator (DOC). We hired Alana for DOC Services in August 2023 for our wedding in July 2024. Super excited. We really like Alana. Two weeks before our wedding Alana called to inform us that she was “expanding her company into LA.” LA wedding - same day as ours. Alana rescheduled to do the LA wedding and reassign our wedding to someone else on her team. At this point, Alana was paid in full, and it was too close to our wedding to find or pay for another DOC, giving us little recourse. Despite our apprehension and disappointment, we had to accept Alana’s decision. Alana arranged to have Daisy "who has several years’ experience and is well known in the industry." However, Daisy would later inform me that she has little experience and only worked for one hotel. Daisy also stated, on the eve of our wedding, that she had “never even walked the venue before that day but was excited to be there!” We had a phone call a few days before the wedding. Daisy and Alana attended the rehearsal which was chaos and out of order. Alana left early and later Daisy and I went to the reception hall to discuss item placement. I had packed reception boxes for each table, and I personally placed individual boxes on each table. We talked for a bit, and I stated to Daisy that I needed to get back to my guests and didn’t have time to do the set up. A decision, I would later regret. A bell hop assisted us in taking ceremony boxes to our suite to remove them from the reception hall. Wedding morning, Daisy arrived 30 min later than stated. I received a text message; she was there beginning set up. After a request from me Daisy stopped by with a lot of confusion, she left and proceeded to set up without speaking with me. I should have called her, but I was late for the ceremony after a makeup fiasco. What bride would not be upset after makeup having to be completely redone! Holding back tears, I walked down the aisle to see all my décor was set up wrong. I didn’t make it to cocktail hour, I later heard the games we brought were not set out. As I arrived at the reception, I peeked inside the room and saw chaos – I expected this because our seating chart was locked in an office, we couldn’t access to the night before, so we couldn’t put it together. I also noticed that the tables were not set up as I requested, they were a mishmash of the items I brought. All in all, I saw Daisy for no more than 10 minutes all day. She did not communicate with me by text, phone or other means. Yes, the decorations were done, but not as requested. I had numerous guests complaining about not being able to find her to get questions answered. Vendors were coming up to us to get answers because they didn’t know what was going on, where to go or when they would be needed. The hotel staff, our DJ and even the bartender were more helpful than Daisy was. This company fell very short of their promise on what was supposed to be a very special occasion for us. The wedding was beautiful, but it was because of the hotel staff, friends and family that jumped in to assist us. The coordination was simply not managed well. The DOC was basically “non-existent”, communication was extremely poor, inconsistent and lacked professionalism. Best to you if you hire this company.

I have worked with hundreds of coordinators and I have to say that Alana is one of the best I have worked with! She was so professional, kind and flexible throughout the whole process. She had very timely correspondences and was really on top of everything including the many changes to the schedule. Her positive attitude and willingness to be flexible really contributes to couple’s being able to enjoy their day and not have added stress from more anxious or newer coordinators. I highly recommend her and if I could give her more than 5 stars I would!

We worked with Godoy Events for a Wedding earlier this month. Alana was very communicative, professional, and had an answer to any questions we may have as a vendor. I look forward to the opportunity to work with her again.

Alana was amazing!! I would highly recommend her to plan your wedding!!

Alana and her team were an absolute pleasure to work with at the Martin Johnson House on 8/17/24. Her ability to communicate and transparency throughout the entire Wedding process was second to none! Not only was she prepared from a logistical standpoint, her personality and vibe was professional and easy going. Hope to work with you again soon Alana!

Alana and Antonio were such a dream to work with! Their experience and care truly shines in their work and extends to all those around them. They were supportive, friendly, and professional - we'd love the opportunity to work with them again!

If you are interested in working with a team of professional, supportive, creative, and "can do/ will do" attitude- look no further, Alana and her team do not disappoint. The team shares equal love and energy in putting your event first. You will never find yourself worried without being reassured. We were beyond thankful for the planning and completing our vision with the Godoy team. Communication is key when planning a special day, and is one of the many strengths the team excels in. I sent emails, texts, and voicemails often to share ideas or concerns, and each team member contributed to making sure all my questions or ideas were captured. I highly recommend Godoy Events, not only as a quality planning/event management vendor, but a wonderful advocate for managing all vendors. Lastly, we extremely valued the team's understanding and support of our cultural heritage. They were comfortable highlighting these details throughout our wedding. The team embraced our culture as their own and did not hesitate to make sure we were happy with the details suggested. Thank you to Godoy Events for creating a loving and timeless evening.

Working with Alana and her team at Godoy Events was an absolute delight from the very first interaction to the final moments of our event. As an event specialist at Calamigos Ranch, I can confidently say that Alana's expertise in event planning, meticulous attention to every detail, and warm-hearted approach made my job incredibly smooth and enjoyable. Godoy Events is renowned for creating stunning weddings, and my recent experience was no exception. Alana's ability to transform spaces and curate the perfect ambiance was truly unmatched. Every corner of the venue was thoughtfully adorned, creating an atmosphere that perfectly complemented the occasion. From the initial planning stages to the execution on the day, Alana ensured that every aspect of the event was meticulously planned and flawlessly executed. What stood out most was not just the professionalism and skill Alana and her team demonstrated, but also their genuine passion for creating unforgettable moments. Their dedication and commitment were evident in every interaction and every detail of the event. Looking ahead, I am eagerly anticipating future collaborations with Alana and Godoy Events. Knowing their capability to deliver exceptional experiences, I have full confidence that any future event will be nothing short of spectacular. I wholeheartedly recommend Alana and Godoy Events to anyone seeking a seamless, extraordinary event planning experience. -Lauren

Alana and her team at Godoy Events are truly exceptional! They take your wedding ideas, vision, and execute a day that is absolutely inline with what you imagined, discussed, planned with them, and turns out beyond/better than imagined. Alana, the owner of Godoy Events, is warm, kind, caring, relaxed, yet highly organized. She makes a big effort to get to know her clients well and creates an event that is highly personalized to our needs, budget, etc. We hired her for day-of wedding planning services (the Bliss Coordination Package) and she provided support way beyond day-of services. She was a critical lead in coordinating our wedding, and her expertise really shined through! She worked supremely well with our venue event manager and other vendors. She steered the ship of guiding our wedding planning and ran our wedding timeline on the day with utter ease, grace, calmness, yet provided big energy when needed (can't believe she was generous enough to emcee our event), and we and our families all had a great time having her by our sides on our wedding day as she fit in like family. My new husband and I are beyond thrilled with the services provided by Alana and her team, specifically Viva who also helped us on our big day. We have nothing but praise and highest recommendations for entrusting Alana and her team to create a spectacular event! We look forward to working with her and her team for any future event planning needs. Thank you SO MUCH Alana, Viva, and the entire Godoy Events Team!! We are big fans and are grateful for all your work in supporting our fun wedding!

We worked alongside Alana during a recent wedding. She and her team were incredible to work with! The day flowed seamlessly and easily! Alana is very kind and quick to lend a hand. My team and I look forward to working with her again!

We don’t even know where to start. Alana was amazing from the start. From setting up calls with us and coordinating between our vendors. Everything went as planned and we appreciate all her hard work that her and her team did on our big day. She provided us with a detailed timeline for the day of, which made us feel at ease. From the morning she was helping our vendors set up and organize while we off preparing and getting ready. She made our family and bridal party feel so comfortable throughout the day. She always knew where to find us and keep us on track. Her and her team also went above and beyond to help clean after our reception. We couldn’t have asked for a better team and we so happy you were able to be part of our big day. Alana's attention to detail, professionalism, and dedication truly made our wedding day perfect.

Wow where do I even start??? I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Alana as my wedding planner! From start to finish, Alana went ABOVE and beyond to make sure that all of my needs were met. I can get a little type A and had about 7 months to plan out our perfect wedding. There were so many details that I wanted to make sure were highlighted on our big day from small décor details, flower placement, vendors, important cultural traditions…you name it. Alana really took the time to understand me and my husband’s vision and turn it into reality and execute with such grace! My husband and I initially wanted to do our wedding in San Diego and I was referred to Alana through a friend, and I’m glad that I stayed with her even though we didn’t end up doing our wedding in SD! From the first consultation call I already got a good genuine feeling and vibe from her – which is everything to me! I’m so overjoyed with all the compliments we’ve received from guests saying how beautiful our day was. And we got so many compliments on how our day really represented the both of us as a couple (coming from 2 different backgrounds). We honestly couldn’t have done it all without Alana and Antonio, the dream team! Seriously they’re such a good team and really took care of not just organizing our wedding day & making sure everything ran smoothly -- but also making sure we were pampered and taken care of throughout the night! One of my favorite things that Alana and Antonio did was that they captured snippets of pictures and videos of our wedding and all of our guests and shared it with us. I kid you not I have been looking at all of our footage on repeat since our big day! Definitely a plus to have especially when you are patiently waiting for your photography & videography to come back! All in all, if you’re looking for a professional team who is organized, personable, fun, trustworthy, detail-oriented, kind, look no further!! My husband I will forever cherish all of our beautiful memories from the best day ever =)

Thankful to work with Alana for the Sarwarzads Wedding in Orange County. She's on point with communication and simply professional. We were able to take her lead to provide our photobooth services for the client and everything went perfect as a team because of her lead. We hope to continue working with Godoy Events and we highly recommend them. @lovehutphotobooth

Our company has provided entertainment for 1000's of events thru the past years!! A recent collaboration with Godoy Events for a client's Big Event was such a hit that I just had to stop and give Alana and her Team a rave review!! The celebration had 3 generations present, slide shows, sentimental toasts, fantastic food, and of course dancing and festivity galore! Our DJ and MC, Patrick was so impressed with the professionality and timeliness of Alana and her team and he was so grateful that they were taking care of the event coordination so he could focus on his MCing and the music! That's the power of having a great planner and event team!! Can't wait till the next one!! Thank you Alana! Greg Rackley, Owner of Maximum Impact Productions!

Alana was so attentive and helpful from recommendations for vendors to the itinerary to the day of our event with all the largest issues and to the smallest of details. We felt well cared for and supported the entire time. She listened attentively to what our needs were and delivered on it all and then some. Anyone would be lucky to have her plan their events ! She is excellent at what she does.

We worked with Godoy Events and her team at The Sinclair on G Street venue. From start to finish, Alana and her team exemplified best-in-class service and professionalism. I cannot recommend their services enough!

Our wedding day was truly the best day of our lives, thanks to Alana and her exceptional team. From the moment we began working with Alana as our wedding coordinator, we knew we were in great hands. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care for our vision made the entire planning process seamless. Alana's expertise and guidance were invaluable as we navigated through every aspect of our wedding. She helped create our timeline, communicated with vendors, and was constantly going above and beyond to ensure that our day went smoothly. Her calm demeanor and reassuring presence were exactly what we needed on our wedding day and all the days leading up to it. On the day of our wedding, Alana and her team went above and beyond to ensure that everything ran smoothly. Despite the rain and other challenges through the day, they handled every situation with grace and professionalism, allowing us to fully relax and enjoy every moment. The level of care and dedication that Alana and her team put into our wedding was truly exceptional, and we are forever grateful for their hard work and commitment to making our day absolutely perfect. We couldn't have done it without her!

Just wanted to drop a quick shoutout to the incredible wedding coordination team at Godoy Events. We had the pleasure of working with recently. As the DJ for the event, we gotta give credit where it's due. Alana, Alyssa, and Keti absolutely nailed it. Their organization skills were top-notch. The whole timeline flowed smoothly, not a single hiccup in sight. Plus, they were as flexible as they come. We encountered an unexpected storm in sunny San Diego of all places and they handled moving the ceremony like seasoned pros. Their calm demeanor kept everyone chill, even when things got a bit hectic. But what really stood out was the trust factor. You know when you meet someone and instantly feel like you're in good hands? Yeah, that was them. They had our back, and we had theirs. It's the kind of partnership you hope for in this crazy wedding world. Here's hoping our paths cross again in the future because working with them was an absolute pleasure. Major props to Alana and her team for making our job a breeze and helping make the big day unforgettable.

Hiring Alana and her team for day of coordination for my 315 person wedding was the best decision I made! We got in touch a few months before the wedding and ever since I signed the contract she was the biggest help! Communication was so easy with her, I could text, email, or DM her and she almost always got back to me immediately. She did a great job of taking over my vendors once I handed over all their info. She made sure to get in contact with each one and continuously touch base with them to make sure all expectations were going to be met. During our walkthrough of the venue, there were some vendor contracts I was unfamiliar with and it was as if Alana studied the contracts because she knew all of the answers before I could even look them up in the contract. We took a few hours to discuss the timeline/flow of the wedding and Alana made sure every little detail was listed and even down to the minute! All of the vendors were very impressed saying that she sent out the most detailed timeline they have ever seen! There was a surprise hula that I was doing for the groom and I forgot to warn the DJ before our meeting to not say anything about it, so I was fully expecting for the surprise to be ruined, however I didn’t know Alana had already let the vendors know not to say anything about it if the groom was present! Little things like this were such a big help and showed how much she was paying attention to things. Alana and Alyssa were present for the setup of the venue the day prior which was great. Them being there allowed for my family to not have to worry so much about all the work that needed to get done. It was also nice they were there because they got to see what decor came out of what boxes, and how to put everything back at the end of the night. The reception hall looked absolutely amazing! Our wedding reception went better than expected! My biggest worry was the timing of events, and we actually were able to get ahead of schedule, which meant more time to party! She constantly made sure my husband and I were taken care of with food and drinks, and also just our mental state too. There were some silly little hygiene things that were needed throughout the night and she had everything right there! Once the formal events happened and it was time to party, the team started to get decor that was no longer being used put away. That ensured we were cleaned up and out of the venue on time. It also made for the rest of the clean up to go very smooth. To say the least, Alana and her team nailed our wedding day. Our vision and expectations were definitely exceeded! I highly recommend Alana and her team for any of your upcoming events!

Alana and her team are such a joy to work with. My husband and I felt like we were in such good hands throughout the whole planning process. I cannot stop raving about her to all my friends and family. We planned our wedding in Santa Barbara and we live in San Francisco, so it was essentially a destination wedding and we were worried about finding and coordinating our vendors from far away. Alana helped use her Southern California connections to make it all happen. She is responsive and reliable. She is a very experienced planner which made us feel like our wedding would be a guaranteed. hit. I felt I could always count on her to make sure planning was on track. My friends and family were so shocked how relaxed I was throughout the process. I would always tell them it was because of Alana; she melted all my fears away. From our rehearsal lunch to our wedding night, she made sure everything on our timeline happened as discussed. She made sure the decorations were set up beautifully and had the perfect rentals I needed; I was so glad we didn't have to waste additional materials. She kept the night moving and went above and beyond in checking in on us throughout the day--she even had a clever wedding day emergency kit that so many of our guests benefitted from. If you are planning a wedding, you have to hire Alana so she can help the weddings of your dreams come true!

I cannot say enough praise for Alana and her team! We hired Alana for the Day Of Coordination, but she started assisting us the month of! During our month-out phone call she went over, in detail, all of the timelines for the different vendors, had questions and recommendations for things that we hadn't even thought of, and so much more. On the day of the wedding, we had some hiccups in time but Alana was there to fix everything! She even made sure to sit us down, give us our plates, and had us eat. She was the perfect liaison between us and all of our vendors. She is the best coordinator, hands down. I will continue to book and refer Alana for any future events.

Alana was so easy to work with! She was responsive and down to earth. Highly recommend her!

Working with Alana was delightful! She brings a passion for planning, a commitment to detail, and incredible warmth to all she does. Alana made sure that the myriad details of the wedding reception were looked after, with calm and finesse. The evening was magical. Thank you Alana and team for making this special event just that: special!

Alana and her team really went above and beyond to help make my wedding day one of the best days of my life. She took the time to really listen to the vision I had and ran with it. She added her own special touch but really focused on what I wanted. She was always super responsive and willing to talk me off any ledges I hoped up on. I am very thankful to have found her and her team, I would recommend her to anyone who wants that detail and Aloha represented on their special day! Me Ke Aloha Mags & Rob Johnstons

Godoy events helped make my dream wedding a reality! We decided to have Alana on the day of the wedding as our day of coordinator and she excelled in all she did. We began planning for the day months before and she took my vision and articulated it to perfection the day of. She was quick to ask all questions I hadn’t originally thought of and i’m so thankful for that because no detail was left unfinished. I never felt even the slightest sprinkle of stress on my day or heard of any emergency that came across. She truly knows how to problem solve and keep it quiet from the bride and groom while still excelling at providing everything dreamt of the couple. She is so personable and keeps the good vibes rolling the whole night. Alana sticks to her timeline and makes sure you’re staying on track so you get to enjoy the entirety of your day. She made sure we had a drink in hand, dinner at our seats, and got the best behind the scenes videos for us to enjoy! She is there to support you, hype you up and make you feel top tier on your special day and I felt exactly that. Thank you so much Godoy Events for turning my dream into a reality as I married the love of my life!

We hired Alana and her team for day-of, and it was one of the best decisions we made for the whole event. I felt so comfortable and able to be completely honest, and was confident in their abilities. Of course, we had random unexpected curveballs on the day-of, from a last minute location change to audio issues, and they not only handled those changes with ease, but made us feel like they were non-issues anyway. They were simultaneously aware of everything and also incredibly present and focused and calming at the same time. Super nice to our doggo as well! I 10/10 recommend hiring her + team for your day!

On the vendor side of events I wanted to give a shout-out to Alana and her new company. Every time I’ve worked with her she is exceptionally kind, organized, and helpful. She asks all the right questions prior to the event which makes my job way easier. There’s one event I did with her that honestly should’ve been chaos. I knew what was going on behind the scenes and there were vendors added at the last minute, vendors that didn’t have necessary equipment, and a higher guest count than projected. Alana stepped up and took care of everything and made it look easy. She stayed calm through it all and kept all the vendors on track with a smile on her face. The clients and guests couldn’t tell that there were so many fires that had to be put out because she didn’t miss a beat. Without alana, I don’t think we could’ve pulled that party off let alone call it a huge success.

My wife and I were hesitant to hire a wedding planner because our venue was a full service deal, but after hiring Alana, we knew that we made the best choice. The first planning call we had with her, my mom and cousin were with me and we were concerned about a few things we thought the venue would miss. But Alana reassured us that she’d reach out prior to the wedding and oversee these details on the day of. Before we got too far into the conversation, my mom and I couldn’t help but point out that she has this incredibly calming voice that made us all feel so secure and like we were in really good hands. Jump forward to the day of our wedding and we couldn’t be happier we had her there. All of our guests made comments about her energy and how they noticed she was so on top of things. The issues we were worried about with the venue, she personally made sure to handle, and she even helped watch my nephew during the ceremony since he started crying and making a scene. She took initiative on small decisions so that the venue staff didn’t need to ask us. Typically that would concern me, but she made all the right calls and really understood what we wanted. I was thoroughly impressed at the way she anticipated things - there were small things that my family asked her to do and they were already done before they asked. There were some balloon decorations that were made for my niece who was celebrating her birthday the same day and we asked Alana to pop all the balloons after the event, not thinking to mention keeping the number ones… well we didn’t even need to mention it because she kept the numbers, packed them safely in the car with the rest of our decor, and even wrote a sweet note which we found after unpacking everything. Stop thinking about it. Just book her. The thought and care that she gives to everyone she works with is incomparable. Alana - thank you for making our dreams come true!

Alana with Godoy Events was everything we hoped for! Not only is she punctual and professional but she brings a positive attitude always. She is always ready to problem solve in any capacity and is the BEST wedding planner in SoCal.

Super friendly, fun, and professional!!

Alana is EXACTLY who you want by your side on your big day!!! She keeps you calm, happy, and ON TIME!!! A big one if you’re anything like me and always running late lol. I cued Alana in on my time management issues and she ensured we arrived to the court house in time! On arrival she had adult beverages for us just to ease our nerves even more. Her positive attitude and easy going nature truly is a game changer! We had a small wedding at the court house followed by a small reception. But never once did she makes us feel small on our big day!!! She made sure drinks were full, everyone ate, and took plenty of pictures! The point is wether you’re having a 500 person wedding or 5 people she is who you want by your side!!!! I could not imagine what our day would have been like with out her support!! She is truly the best at what she does! She is professional, timely, and always on top of everything! Plus she funny & just a joy to have around! You will not regret booking her and her team for ANY event needed services!