Michelle Garibay Events

rk pretty trying jobs and I was not planning on taking any time off during the planning process specifically because we paid a hefty amount to have Michelle fully plan all of our 3-day wedding. Of our total vendor count, Michelle found us 2 vendors we decided to go with, she never gave us options at all for any vendors — there was always just the 1 she suggested and she wouldn’t provide the information on that one vendor until it was too late to look anywhere else. She didn’t bother to help us stay even remotely close to our budget despite our asking many times, and was completely unreachable aside from forwarding us bills to pay. One example of her awful planning was when I told her my number one priority was cake (because I’m a baker), she ended up suggesting a cake vendor that was horribly suited to us and whose cakes were dense, overly sweet, and not unique in any capacity. when we went out on our own to find another cake vendor to use, they turned out to be in the same city Michelle lives in with better pricing. Why hadn’t she given us any choices except that one horrible vendor to begin with? Why did I have to go searching in Michelle’s own area to find another cake vendor 3 weeks before our wedding from across the country? Let’s move to “weekend of”planning. Michelle arrived at the hotel hours late because she hadn’t appropriately budgeted for traffic, already upset that we weren’t available to let her come get things from our room that she refused to let us ship to her directly. Because she was late (I’m assuming this was the cause), our table assignment display (which we had discussed multiple times, I had drawn a diagram of, I had taken time to write explicit instructions for and literally only required her and her assistants to stick a record in a sleeve) was completely wrong and confused our guests to the point where they complained to us and family members who were most likely to be offended never received their record. One might think she’d make up for all this with her great attitude and friendliness? No. One of our vendors we were already close to told us about how rude she was and a “run-in” he experienced with her on our wedding weekend and she did nothing to help the flow or flexibility of timing during our wedding. Despite an extensive call with our photographer about the time and locations he’d need to use, michelle did not help to coordinate that timeline which resulted in us not being able to get photos in the one signature area of our venue that we wanted and ultimately we got pushed out to the parking lot of the venue to take photos in 113 degree weather. She was snarky and dramatic with my mother and father in law at multiple points throughout the weekend. The desserts and cake we had to find? Shoved in a dark corner on wedding day, the fact that we asked to save our top tier of the cake —she ignored that request (we’ll never get that one back so thank you Michelle!). The napkins and matchbooks my mother in law had printed for us? Never used, found in a box returned to our room from the planner’s room after the weekend. to be honest I’m just thankful she stayed out of my way that weekend but I hope this helps other brides find a planner that will truly care about a day that holds a significant memory for them.

eams come true and still hold onto some of our family traditions. Michelle is an excellent listener and was able to take our ideas and make my daughter’s dreams come true. Her extensive experience and vendor relationships helped create absolute magic! From the bridal shower to the wedding weekend everything was perfect!

e experience has been above five stars the entire time. She helped us in more ways than we can count and completely understood our vision for the weekend. She helped us find the perfect vendor team, and was able to pull together the most beautiful experience from start to finish. We have continued to receive so many compliments from all of our family and friends, we have literally been in a cloud of joy and bliss from the moment the weekend started. Michelle managed every detail of our wedding weekend to the T so that we were able to truly enjoy and soak in every second with our guests. We could cry thinking about how much Michelle means to us. Michelle was so attentive to our every question throughout the entire process and was so knowledgeable about what works, what doesn't, and what's possible. Our wedding weekend was at the Avalon Hotel & Bungalows, and our Rehearsal Dinner/Welcome Party was at Mr. Lyons. We had ~100 guests and we wanted this to feel like a vacation for each of them. From the moment they arrived until they left it was just that. If you're seeking a wedding planner who can deliver a truly unforgettable experience, Michelle Garibay is the one. Thank you Michelle for creating the the most magical experience for us, we will be reliving this weekend for years to come. We feel so fortunate to have worked with Michelle and we could not recommend her more! Love, Maddie & Ben

sion was for our big day and from there created wonderful design boards and found us vendors that suited us best! The design boards came to life in an even better way than I could've ever imagined! She took time to get to know us as a couple to create a very personalized "us" wedding. Her team is also top notch and I ended up feeling stress free and like a guest at my own wedding. A bunch of our guests keep raving that this was "the best wedding" they've ever been to - I might be biased but I have to agree! Michelle and her team helped us plan the rehearsal dinner, welcome party, the wedding itself and a farewell brunch - each event felt unique to itself but all somehow in our taste. Thanks so much Michelle for creating our perfect day!!

/or an air bnb as a venue (both of which were true for us). Very happy with the overall result and strongly recommend Michelle to anyone considering her services. Great cost/benefit too.

sides we did not know what to expect but it was proven that we could not have done it without her. It was a gift to not have to be worried the week or day of the wedding as everything that was chosen during the planning period was accomplished. The timing of everything was perfect and the bride had a personal attendant from Michelle's team with her throughout the entire day. Our family couldn't be more blessed to have had this experience and now consider Michelle a friend!

options and has a knack for details! I’ll miss talking to Michelle all the time! We love you Michelle

n boards were spot on. She worked with us to find cost savings where we could but still create our dream wedding. No words can truly express how beautiful our rehearsal and wedding was. The rehearsal was perfect, from the table settings to the beautiful succulents. We loved the vibe of the night and could not have chosen a better location. Inside the barrel room was so pretty and we loved all the details and dried oranges. The food was delicious, and the servers and bartenders were so nice. Everyone said it was like a mini wedding from the outside with the lights to the inside with the drapes over us. It was beyond gorgeous. The wedding was everything I could ever dreamed of plus more! I kept taking small moments and looking around at the details from the table sets, to candles, to beautiful flowers, to our amazing sweetheart table. The sweetheart table was so amazing, the setup was great and made us feel so special with our cabaña with lights. The falling flowers off the table and on the sides of the cabana were amazing details. It was so much fun and so well planned. Thank you to your amazing team for being there early and setting up during the hottest day ever! I hope everyone was safe with no issues. Courtney was so sweet and helped me feel comfortable all day! I loved having her nearby at all times to help keep everything on schedule and move people around to the correct location. She helped with fanning me, keeping me cool calm and collected all day. Everyone loved her and were so thankful to have her around. You and your team were so sweet and setup a beautiful wedding. I am looking through all the pictures and videos of the day and just smile at it all! Thank you so much from the bottom of both of our hearts, you produced our dream wedding. All of our guests kept saying this was the best wedding they've been too and how beautiful everything was! I can't say it enough Michelle but thank you for all you did.

ing forward with MGE and what stood out to me during our initial conversation was that she listened more than she spoke - I really felt like she wanted to understand our vision and find the best way to add value while bringing it to life and that's exactly what she did! Michelle is incredibly responsive and solution oriented which I couldn't have appreciated more. My work schedule is pretty crazy so I would often email Michelle between 9pm and 11pm (not expecting her to respond) and she would still manage to respond within minutes. An in-person mock-up meeting with florals/linen options was also really important to me and the night before our meeting, the showroom flooded. Michelle found a way to get everything we needed delivered to the venue that day so we could still have the meeting. I couldn't have been happier that we didn't have to cancel altogether, she made it happen! Her spirit of responsiveness and resourcefulness never wavered throughout our entire year of planning. Michelle also has incredible connections that I was SO grateful for throughout the planning process. We decided last minute to include a custom envelope liner in our invitation suite (Michelle's great idea) and she was able to find an artist who could turn it around in less than 48hours so our invitations wouldn't be delayed. The liner really made the entire suite pop! I also wanted to add a custom dance floor last minute (I think less than a month before our wedding) and she had that locked in less than 24 hours, incredible!! I could really go on and on, the day itself was executed flawlessly and I never once worried about how the actual day would unfold because I knew it was in excellent hands with Michelle. I was even bummed a few days post-wedding when I realized I hadn't saved a menu, lo and behold, our bride and groom menus were tucked away safely for us in our day-of items box. She doesn't miss a beat! We are so grateful for everything Michelle did for us to help create the wedding of our dreams and we couldn't recommend her more!

lanning process because of it all. She helped me find that excitement again. Michelle took over communication with all my vendors and really took responsibility and eased my burden. She helped me make aesthetic decisions that made my wedding so gorgeous and unique to us. She had all the connections and relationships to the other Temecula wedding vendors that you would need as well. Samantha was our coordinator the day of the wedding and she did a fabulous job of making me feel at ease and taken care of that day. She was my right-hand person to make sure everything went smoothly. I truly appreciated her easy-going attitude but at the same time she was making sure everything was perfect. I cannot thank them enough!

of wedding pros at her fingertips. All we had to do was describe what we wanted and Michelle would say “I know the perfect vendor for that”. This was so helpful especially being a gay couple. Finding vendors was a source of stress at the beginning since it felt like we had to come out to them each time was inquired. But Michelle took all that stress away because she knew exactly the right people who would affirm our love. Michelle has a wonderful eye for design and knows what works and what doesn’t. Trust the process and you will be left speechless the day of your event. We are so happy with our choice to work with Michelle to make our dream wedding a reality.

ok and feeling exactly how we envisioned it. Michelle & her team are amazing, they really are the best of the best. All throughout the process, Michelle had excellent recommendations for vendor selection, great advice regarding questions we had along the way, exquisite taste, all while adding touches that create a personalized and memorable day for the couple the guests. We had many friends & family comment that ours was the most beautiful wedding they had ever attended. We are so happy we chose to work with Michelle to plan our wedding, it was perfection.

ing process with very limited stress or overwhelm. I trust her 100% and am so grateful that I found her to make our vision come to life. Worth every penny and then some; I always tell people this was the best investment I made. Because she has so many connections in the industry, she was constantly getting us hooked up with little “extras” and made booking vendors a breeze. Michelle went above and beyond even from the very beginning when she took us to 5 different venues in 2 days all across SoCal, from LA to SD to Palm Springs, we saw it all! She was there every step of the way to make things fun and easy. The day of the wedding, she was like a magical wedding fairy, seemingly in 3 places at once(maybe because she made sure her staff was always accessible to us), as the day went off without a hitch. Everyone always says that something is going to go wrong on your wedding day so just be ok with it… but NOTHING went wrong on our day, and I believe that’s largely because of Michelle. Thank you SO SO SOOOO much!!!

ant to us! We were able to be fully present and enjoy every moment of our wedding day due to Michelle and her team. She is professional, organized, extremely responsive, and not to mention highly creative and intentional with the overall design! She truly made our wedding feel like “us” and we couldn’t have picked a better wedding planner!

sign eye, to listening to our needs, always getting back to us immediately, insanely organized, and executing our vision flawlessly. Our wedding was a dream and we couldn't of done it without Michelle!! THANK YOU M!

e, she puts so much thought and effort into making our dreams come true. She is the best, I highly recommend!!

stress-free, exactly how it should be!

coordinator. We had to post-pone twice due to COVID and Cara was by our side helping us pivot the entire time. She helped us handle our vendors and made sure everyone was kept in the loop. The wedding execution was flawless and I couldn't have asked for anything more. Cara - you are a complete rockstar and we SO appreciated you making our wedding dreams come true!

ely difficult time deciding things and narrowing down our options of vendors. My parents suggested a wedding planner and like it was meant to be, we met Michelle at our food tasting from our venue. At first my fiancé’s concern was pricing, but Michelle is WORTH EVERY PENNY AND THEN SOME. She’s an extremely hard worker and makes your wedding just as important as if it were her own. She took so much stress away from me and I couldn’t be any more thankful for her. She was able to solve any problem I had within the day I presented her with that problem. I would recommend Michelle to anyone who needs a wedding planner who gets things done and keeps your wedding dreams in mind.

caught in the Covid wedding mess, and when we were 8 short weeks away from our original wedding date when Covid hit, we had no choice but to postpone our Cabo destination wedding that was fully planned and set to go. She truly was our lifeline during so much uncertainty, movement and rescheduling. After three dates, and over a year later, we finally got to have our beautiful, highly anticipated wedding weekend at The Cape hotel in Cabo San Lucas. None of it would have been possible with her help, without her vision of our dream and her impeccable execution. We would have been truly lost without her and I will never have enough words to express HOW important it is to hire her as your planner. The benefit to a year postponement, was getting to work with her longer. Michelle, we will never have enough words of gratitude and thanks for all you did to make our day come to life. It was everything we could have ever dreamt of. It felt so perfectly personalized and full of love in the EXACT way we dreamt of. Thank you for making us the happiest couple, and helping create an unforgettable memory for not only us but every single one of our guests. You will always be family to us, and any couple who gets the opportunity to work with you, is truly the luckiest just like us!

o COVID. I was devastated and wasn’t sure which route to go. Michelle was super supportive through it all, and we finally decided to set the date for 2021, and we are so happy we ended up having the big wedding of our dreams. Michelle did our vision board, (got my exact dreams and vision on paper) and helped with everything! We even had a detail meeting at a winery! Michelle feels like family when we are all together. She really knows her stuff and will give you the best advice while keeping your vision alive. On the wedding day her and her assistant Caroline did an amazing job. I didn’t even know that we had a cake mishap on the day of, but I found our that Michelle saved the day and remedied the situation and well as other small details. Throughout the night she kept us on track and was totally on top of it. Her assistant Caroline was great as well and she kept us informed on everything and did a great job making sure my dress wasn’t dragging! For a future bride reading this review, if you were to do anything for your wedding, PICK MICHELLE!

azed how fast she not only responded to my emails but also actioned my requests. Michelle had a professional relationship with other vendors that allowed us to have everything run smoothly. Our guests said we thought of every single detail and nothing was overlooked, again all thanks to Michelle. We can’t thank Michelle enough!!

y with Alex, who was fantastic! Alex flawlessly produced the perfect wedding day for us. She managed all of our vendors and helped me keep everything straight. On our wedding day, Alex and Christine were so organized, which allowed for a perfect wedding day! I didn't have to worry about a thing, just got to enjoy the best day of my life. Thank you SO much for helping orchestrate the most amazing wedding! We couldn't have done it without you all!! I highly recommend MGE for any planning needs!!

o this 5th date, there's a chance I would need to hire a new wedding planner. I reached out to Michelle on a Sunday and she responded within 10 minutes to set up a phone call later that same day. I was so impressed with her sense of urgency as I'm sure she could tell how stressed I was based on my email. Michelle is not only an absolute professional, but she is very involved/connected in the industry – she knows her stuff! She is a wonderful listener and empath – I really felt like she understood my situation and offered wonderful suggestions/solutions. If I do end up needing to hire a new wedding planner, it will be Michelle – no question! Thank you, Michelle, for your kindness, empathy, and expertise. Us COVID-brides are lucky to have you in our corner!!

e made the services offered and price quotes very easy to understand. Let me tell you when I say, Michelle and her team are THE BEST in Southern California. She is worth every penny to make the biggest day of your life AMAZING. She is extremely professional, provides the best wedding advice, and is willing to put you in contact with other wedding professionals in the area. I am so thankful I found Michelle – no one else compares!

e less than 2 weeks in advance. Michelle handled all the communication with vendors to ensure everyone was informed and helped coordinate and secure our postponed date. This was a lifesaver because as a bride, I was overwhelmed and could barely manage communication to my guests, I cannot imagine the added stress of negotiating with vendors. When our postponed date in November approached, Michelle continued to take the lead on every last detail. She even found us an additional venue and catering company when complications arose with our original reception space. Our safety and enjoyment was Michelle’s top priority. I am so grateful for her and all her assistance in the almost 2 years we worked together. I cannot recommend Michelle and her talents enough!

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E and got to work with Cara Goset! Cara is so kind and caring, and made me feel special from the start! From the beginning, she was there for me via text/email whenever I needed help with vendor recommendations, input on decor designs, or had my random bridezilla-like freak-out moments about other vendors and needed advice. Cara was like my wedding therapist at times. The process was so organized - I loved how everything was laid out (ie, forms with deadlines on things I needed to have done) and the online portal was easy to use. Cara created a seamless timeline for the day of and took care of coordinating all the vendors, etc. at our unique/remote venue. I didn't need to do a thing at the rehearsal or the day of and am so thankful that we can look back on a fun, beautiful, and just perfect day. Thank you, Cara and Lauren!!! You are truly skilled ladies and we couldn't have done this without you two!

day of. We spoke with Michelle over a year and a half ago and quickly realized there was so much more to planning a wedding. Her expertise, knowledge and resources we’re beyond our expectations. Wish I could plan our wedding over again, I has so much fun! Thank you again Michelle for putting together our dream wedding!

tire planning process. She had honest and helpful advice and she is full of ideas and resources. Our wedding was at Temecula Creek Inn and Cara coordinates with them SEAMLESSLY!! I got so much reassurance knowing that Cara worked so well with them. She helped us replace a vendor when one of them went out of business, she suggested design elements that helped elevate our decor, and importantly she told me what was NOT worth it or not needed. She kept me very grounded.  In addition to being an experienced professional who is highly organized and responsive, she also has a very friendly and relaxed demeanor which was helpful to balance some of my nervousness. She provided reassurance that we were on track throughout our planning. She also got along with all of our family members and helped make them a part of the process as well.  One of the things that I found most touching is that she makes you *feel* like a bride and the most special person. She took a lot of work off our plate so that we could enjoy the days leading up the the wedding. She kept reminding us "You don't have to worry about that, I will take care of it." I may have a Type A personality but I had so much confidence handing everything over to Cara. She really allowed us to enjoy every moment :)  On the day of our wedding, I was completely speechless about how beautifully everything came together and I know that it took a lot of hard work from Cara to make it happen. We are deeply grateful for all her time and expertise and giving us so many sweet memories <3  Thank you Cara and Michelle Garibay!!!

wedding planning and the day of our event went off better than we could have imagined. Cara was a lifesaver for us. We were overwhelmed trying to pick vendors and her recommendations for were spot on. When we had any questions or needed help we would always get a response right away. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does.

ld. Whenever I felt overwhelmed with all the decisions I had to make leading up to the big day, Cara was always the one bringing me back down to earth and helped ease all of my anxiety. To me personally, communication is huge and Cara exceeded my every expectation in that category and so many more. On top of all that, she introduced my groom and I to the most amazingly organized wedding planning website so trust me ladies there's no need to go out and buy any books or planners of your own. She is extremely resourceful when it comes to every vendor you can think of wanting to have at your wedding, too. Don't stress about adventuring up and down the Cali coast finding the perfect one because she gives you a good list for every vendor right off the bat. Cara always had my back during the process and when it came to the big day, anything I needed to ease my nerves she was on top of it. My only regret with Cara is not getting more time to spend with her outside of stressing about the wedding because she's actually a very genuine human being.

dination. After several personal events, we decided to hire on for Full Coordination and it was the best decision we ever made! She handled everything, including all of my crazy Bridal Stresses/ freak outs. Cara and her MGE assistant handled everything the day of our wedding, and thanks to them we truly had our fairy tale wedding! My husband and I would highly recommend Michelle Garibay Events! They are truly the best out there! Thank you again MGE and Cara!!!!

She really went above and beyond in many aspects. I would highly recommend Alex and her team to help with your wedding!

etails leading up to the wedding which allowed us to stay organized and stress fee. The day of the wedding, Carly and Sara were on top of it ALL. All our guests, other vendors, and venue were highly impressed by their services and how wonderful they were. They took care of us so well and we are forever grateful for making our day so special. We highly recommend Carly at MGE!

lt like she was far away. Alex was always there checking in on us, checking the status of our to-do list, offering guidance and professional opinions, and offering support when things got crazy. Our wedding was perfect down to the very last detail - she coordinated everything so beautifully and my wedding day was easy, stress free, and absolutely magical! I honestly couldn't have done it all without Alex.

amazing it was to work with her. She made the whole planning process so easy, specially since we were an out of state couple. From the initial consultation, Michelle and Carly were so attentive of our needs and answered all of our questions. My husband and I got married on 6.29.19. We can't emphasize enough how smoothly the entire day went. We know we owe it all to Carly!! She was always one step ahead of the game the day of and if something did go wrong, my husband and I were never made aware of it because Carly must've handled it. Choose Michelle and her girls as your wedding planners; they will not fail you! Thank you so much again to Carly for the sweet personalized gift she sent us!! We loved it, and wish we could relive this day.

provide us with a couple of options for vendors to choose from (credible vendors that MGE had collaborated with in the past). 2) Extremely organized! Reminder emails and an interactive website that helps with budgeting, timelines, etc were much appreciated. 3) Quick to respond to our questions - texts, emails, phone calls, Michelle never left us hanging. 4) Experienced! Her experience in wedding planning really helped to refine our ideas in to a cohesive, stylish event. We were very pleased with the way everything came together on the big day and we were genuinely stress-free knowing we were in good hands. Thank you again to the MGE team!

completely at ease and stress free - we were able to truly enjoy a special day together, which is what it should be all about! Thank you, Cara, for your wisdom, support, and guidance. With your organized and intuitive spirit, we had the best day ever.

ess and hurdles and Cara was there every step of the way to answer questions and get things done for us! We are so grateful to have found her! Anytime I had a question or needed something she was so easy to get in contact with and always very responsive! We couldn’t have done it without her! Thank you again Cara and Michelle Garibay Events!! We highly recommend using them! - The Ryans

of experience working with our venue, and recommended all the best vendors in the area. We went with all her suggestions and couldn't be happier about how our wedding turned out! Throughout the nearly year long wedding planning process, she was always available via text. As the wedding day approached, she relieved so much stress by communicating with all the vendors and making sure everyone was on the same page. Our wedding day was magical, and Cara was present behind the scenes making sure it was perfect from start to finish. Cara is simply the best, and I would recommend Michelle Garibay Events to any future bride!

finished being built and we hadn't even moved in yet). This was a complicated wedding because we had to bring everything in (rentals, food, bar, band, flowers etc.) and had a small space that needed to accommodate A LOT of people. Throughout the entire process, Cara was unbelievable! She was a rockstar at coordinating with all of our vendors, walking us through the day-of timeline , and ensuring that we felt comfortable and happy about everything that was planned. She even came out to Palm Springs a monthly before the wedding to meet the vendors and my family. As an anxious couple that was having a wedding at a space where no one had ever had a big event before, we had so many random and crazy questions for her. Cara always made herself available via text or phone and never made us feel crazy or stupid :). The day was absolutely perfect; everything ran so smoothly, thanks to Cara. I would recommend Cara to literally anyone getting married. She is amazing!!