Monge Amore Events

Mikala, Amanda, and Regina from M.A.E were the unsung heroes of our perfect wedding in San Juan Capistrano. From our first meeting, Mikala was nothing short of extraordinary. She took the time to truly understand us and our vision, leveraging her extensive knowledge of our venue to bring our dreams to life. Her vendor suggestions were spot-on, helping us assemble an A-team that exceeded our expectations. As the big day approached, Mikala's expertise shone even brighter. She effortlessly tackled a multitude of tasks: crafting a detailed timeline, perfecting the venue layout, managing seating charts, creating a comprehensive decor checklist, and handling all vendor insurance - just to name a few! Her communication was impeccable, always keeping us in the loop and making sure everything was running smoothly. The rehearsal she ran was both efficient and fun, setting the perfect tone for our celebration. What sets Mikala and her team apart is their incredible attention to detail and their innate sense of style. We trusted them with our vision, and they not only delivered but elevated it beyond our wildest dreams. Their continuous feedback and suggestions resulted in a visually stunning event that our photographer captured beautifully. On the day itself, M.A.E's true value became even more apparent. Despite a few unexpected hiccups (as is common with any big event), Mikala and her team were our pillars of strength. They shielded us from stress, handled every situation with grace, and kept us informed without overwhelming us. Their presence was both calming and energizing - they made sure we were on schedule, well-fed, hydrated, and most importantly, able to fully enjoy our special day. The M.A.E team shows genuine care - not just for us, but for our guests, family, and other vendors. Their professionalism, fun-loving nature, and kindness created a positive atmosphere that permeated the entire event. They lead by example, going above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect, smooth, and harmonious. Choosing M.A.E was undoubtedly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From day one until the last dance, their advice, guidance, and expertise were invaluable. If you're looking for a team that will not only plan a beautiful, well-coordinated wedding but will also make the entire process enjoyable, look no further than M.A.E. They're not just planners; they're dream-makers, problem-solvers, and by the end, friends. We wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone wanting a stress-free, magical wedding experience!

We used their Wedding Event Coordination service and it was spectacular. Taylor was the lead on our event and she carried the whole team on her back. They are extremely professional and communicative. It is very obvious that they are experts in their field. The level of attention and care that we received for our event - and we just had the wedding event coordination! I can only imagine how amazing their full planning services are. They provide so many tips, helpful documents, suggested vendors, etc. They work seamlessly with your vendors and truly take care of everything on your special day. My mind was at EASE knowing that Taylor would NEVER let something go wrong on the day of. If you're on the fence on whether or not you really need a planner - trust me, you need it!

The most PHENOMENAL planners!!! We hired the MAE team (Ashley, Taylor, and Regina) to provide their wedding management service. They are incredible and I couldn't speak more highly of them. Their service is easily the most important investment we made for our wedding day. Our day was perfect and it wouldn’t have been possible without them. We really appreciated their directness, responsiveness, expertise, recommendations and excitement. They are professionals under pressure and handled everything with so much grace and confidence. Thank you MAE for enabling such a smooth and seamless day for us, because of your support we were able to be completely present with each other and that is the greatest gift of all.

Taylor and her team, were so great to work with and really made our day all the more special. They werere incredibly sweet, extremely helpful, and kept the stress out of our minds. Everything ran so smoothly! (Thanks so much!)

Working with Taylor of MAE was such a great experience! She was so on top of things and really helped reduce lot of the wedding planning stress for us. She worked around our schedules and even had a video call with us when she was halfway around the world! The wedding day ran so smoothly and our guests had nothing but great things to say. We cannot recommend Taylor and the entire MAE team enough!

I contacted Monage Amore Events and Taylor was our day of coordinator for our wedding. We met with her and immediately knew we did not want to any other vendor besides her. We contacted and booked her services a year in advanced and she made the WHOLE process super easy and seamless. My entire wedding experience was an A+ due to her attentiveness, kindness and professionalism.

Working with Taylor and Mikala was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. They exceeded our expectations in every way and helped make our day truly unforgettable. If you’re looking for a wedding planner who is professional, creative, and detail-oriented, we highly recommend Monge Amore Events. Thank you, Taylor and Mikala, for making our wedding day the best day of our lives!

Successful Wedding, A Supportive & Organized Team.. Helped in a tremendous way My experience with Monge Amore is they are professional and have a lot experience. Taylor was my assigned day of coordinator and she was awesome. She guided and supported me all the way up until my wedding. I think because she is organized and prepared and asked the right questions, I can confident say that my wedding turned out perfectly without much hiccups. My guests were very impressive with everything and my in laws were so happy for their son. My wedding was at Casa Romantica in May 2024. Casa Romantica is a small venue beautiful in San Clemente, they are only a venue not an all inclusive place. Casa Romantica has been around for a long time and they have a vetted quality list of required vendor list/recommended vendor list. The reason I chose Monge Amore is because of that trusted list. Another reason, I chose Monge Amore is because they did a beautiful photo shoot for Casa Romantica. The venue had just experienced a devastating landslide and Casa Romantica asked Monge Amore to come up with a Mock Wedding to advertise their venue to show that couples can still have a beautiful wedding there. I saw this Mock Wedding photos and fell in love. After research and finding a list of all of the vendors used in this shoot, it solidify my decision to choose Monge Amore. I contacted Monge Amore sometime in August 2023 requesting a day of coordinator. Taylor introduced herself over email and sent me a packet to fill out to prepare for my wedding. She wanted to know all the details about everything, and got me thinking of things to consider & asked all the right questions. We had a zoom call early January to discuss it all. As the wedding got closer we have another call to finalize the list and ask questions. She was always available and responsive if I had any question or needed advice. Taylor exceeded my expectations. Part of my wedding, I did the decor myself and Taylor was in charge of setting it all up on wedding day. I made her a list of everything and where to put it. She has a creative eye and made it look beautiful. On the wedding day, like I said, everything ran exactly as we discussed and planned and I was worry free as a bride thanks to Taylor and her team. For me, it was important to have a day of coordinator that was always thinking ahead and is well ready for wedding day. She did a great job and would highly recommend for future brides. Thank you so much Taylor and wishing you all a wonderful and successful wedding day just as I had!

I can’t say thank you enough to Mikala Fox! Our wedding was this June, and despite some crazy heat, we had the best time. When we started looking for coordinators, our priority was to find someone not just great at what they do, but someone kind and fun who could simply be our built-in-bestie throughout this whole process! Weddings can be so overwhelming, especially if you're not huge on being center of attention like we are. But Mikala and her day-of assistant, Regina, made us feel so at home. Leading up to the wedding, she was always easy to get ahold of and very detail oriented, which I absolutely loved! She listened so well and tailored our special day to what was important to us, as we veered away from super traditional. Day of, she kept me in the loop the entire event, and handled every random obstacle like a pro. I’ve already recommended her to so many of my friends!! Thank you Mikala!!

Best wedding coordinators we could’ve asked for! Mikala and everyone at Monge Amore Events went above and beyond to make sure our big day went smoothly. Mikala was incredibly professional, attentive to detail, and worked so hard to make all of our wedding wishes a reality. We would highly recommend any couples getting married in the area give Monge Amore and Mikala a look. You won’t be disappointed!

Taylor played such a special role in our day and the months leading up to it!! We literally could not have done it without her! She is truly so talented and organized, I was blown away by how smoothly the whole day went. Her presence was so helpful and calming. Thanks to her, I really feel like I lived out my fairytale fantasy and felt so relaxed and happy the whole weekend (that says alot coming from a type A++ bride without a million spreadsheets for the day)! Taylor attended the venue details meeting with me and I think she could tell I was about to settle on a table setup that I was feeling pretty let down about. I'm so grateful she was there because she stepped in to make suggestions and helped come up with creative solutions that would fit our budget and my vision. Thank goodness she did because the end result was stunning! So many of our guests have commented that it was the best wedding they have ever been to. I may be biased, but I have to agree!! She didn't miss a beat and made sure every special moment happened according to plan while allowing for the cutest spontaneous moments as well! We are so grateful and will remember it forever. I wish we could do it again! If you are hesitant to hire a cooridator, don't be! We had to be very aware of our wedding budget and allocating funds for day of a coordinator from Monge Amore was worth it's weight in gold!!! Taylor was amazing and I have no doubt the whole team is top notch.

Ashley and Kylia were absolutely wonderful coordinators for our wedding day. They did such a great job from start to finish, like organizing all of our vendors and making sure they were informed and things ran smoothly. We also had moments where we needed to adjust things the day of our wedding and both Ashley & Kylia did such a great job with keeping things feeling great and in control the whole time. The MAE team is worth every penny! Definitely book them as your wedding coordinators, you’ll have the perfect day.

We cannot say enough wonderful things about M.A.E., Ashley Monge and her incredible team! From the moment we met Ashley and Mikala, we knew we were in capable hands. They were not only professional but also incredibly warm and attentive to every detail. Throughout the planning process, Ashley and Mikala were always available to answer our questions and offer guidance. Their expertise and experience were evident in every suggestion they made, from choosing vendors to finalizing the timeline. They truly listened to our vision and made it come to life seamlessly. On the day of the wedding, we were able to relax and enjoy ourselves knowing that everything was taken care of. The team coordinated with all the vendors flawlessly, ensuring that the day ran smoothly from start to finish. They were attentive to our needs as well as our guests', making sure everyone felt comfortable and taken care of. Overall, hiring M.A.E. was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Their dedication, professionalism, and genuine care for their clients set them apart. We cannot thank them enough for making our special day so memorable and stress-free. If you're looking for a wedding planner who will exceed your expectations, look no further than M.A.E.!

Monge Amore went above and beyond to make our wedding the most magical night. We could not have asked for a better team to orchestrate the perfect event. Ashely and Taylor ensured that every detail was accounted for and offered both kindness and professionalism throughout the entire process. We could not be more grateful!

Mikala was our wedding planner and she was amazing! Very communicative, professional and truly such a big help for our wedding day. She eased any anxiety and stress and was a great support. I would absolutely recommend Monge Amore Events.

I can't recommend Mikala highly enough! From the moment we decided to hire her, she was there every step of the way, not just in the final stretch leading up to the wedding. Her dedication and commitment to making our special day perfect were evident from day one. One of the things that impressed us the most was her ability to build rapport early on. She took the time to get to know us as a couple, understand our vision for the day, and then went above and beyond to bring that vision to life. It felt like we were working with a friend rather than just a wedding coordinator. Having her support throughout the entire planning process was invaluable. She was always available to answer any questions we had, offer advice, and provide reassurance when we needed it most. Her attention to detail and organizational skills helped alleviate so much stress, allowing us to truly enjoy the lead-up to our wedding day. On the day itself, she was an absolute rockstar. Everything ran seamlessly, and we were able to relax and soak in every moment knowing that she had everything under control. Our guests were blown away by how smoothly everything went, and we have Mikala and Kylia to thank for that. If you're looking for a wedding coordinator who genuinely cares about making your day as perfect as possible and is with you every step of the way, look no further than Mikala. She's simply the best!

Mikala and Ashley were absolutely incredible coordinators! I did not know much about planning a wedding going into it and it was truly them who made everything happen. They look care of every need and worry leading up to the day and made sure every detail was ready to go. They were so enthusiastic and sweet with every interaction. On the day of, I had not a thing to worry about since they had it covered. The set up and execution was more perfect than I could have ever imagined! I knew I could fully enjoy my wedding since they were incredibly professional, organized, and put so much care into making it such a special day! Up to the very minute we exited our wedding they were checking in and made sure we were taken care of. I couldn't recommend this team any more. It doesn't get better than them! :) -Sara and Justin 04.2024

My husband Ryan and I were married in April in Southern California and had the great fortune of having Taylor as our wedding planner. I can’t even count how many times we have said choosing Taylor as our wedding planner was the best decision we made. Taylor is an absolute amazing talent. What makes her a wonderful planner is not just that she is organized, knowledgeable, responsive, creative, and an excellent communicator (because she is ALL of those things and then some) -but who she is as a person as well. She brought kindness, warmth, patience, and understanding to the entire process. She took such amazing care of us and our families and was there for us every step of the way during planning and the day of. Having Taylor coordinating the day of the wedding provided such relief and really allowed us to sit back and enjoy our wedding day with complete confidence she had everything under control. My dad best explained having Taylor as our wedding planner as feeling like a dear friend or family member who knew exactly what to do at every turn. Our wedding day was truly our happiest day, and Taylor gifted that to us. Best best decision ever. Thank you, Taylor- we are truly forever grateful!!

We had the pleasure of working with Taylor, from Monge Amore Events for our wedding on 3.23.2024 at Rancho Las Lomas. We booked Taylor as our day of wedding coordinator. Throughout the whole process Taylor was knowledgable and quick to response! We booked her about 10 months out from the big day, and she was always willing to jump on a call and share her knowledge with us. She made the big day feel smooth and seamless! We're truly grateful for the high quality service Taylor and her team provided for us!

So many words come to my mind when it comes to how seamless it was to plan and actually have an amazing wedding on very short notice! Mikala was professional, fantastically organized, and very well connected! From our first phone call, I knew she was the ideal person to help us have the wedding we truly wanted. She quickly set up meetings with various vendors, even some very last minute ones! Mikala took our vague concept and created something absolutely stunning. The decor was elegant, the flowers were beautiful, and the layout was perfect. There was not a single glitch on the day of our wedding. Mikala is not just a wedding coordinator, she is actually a magician!

I never anticipated hiring a wedding coordinator but man, am I glad we did. There were so many more elements to planning a wedding than I even realized and we surely would have been in over our heads if Taylor wasn't there to offset the work and keep us on track. We hired Taylor for a partial-wedding coordinator and she was professional and beyond helpful through every step of the way. When our original wedding venue fell through 3 months out from our wedding, Taylor and the MAE team were working over time to get us set up at a new venue that we loved just the same. Their attention to detail was unmatched...all the way down to making sure we had food and drinks upon arrival to our reception and checking in with us at points at the night to see if we needed anything so we could fully enjoy our wedding day without distractions. My husband and I truly would have been at a loss if it weren't for the work of the MAE team and how hands on, enthusiastic and poised they were through the entire process.

Wedding Planner: Taylor Toerien Taylor, the wedding planner who took charge of my special day, was an absolute powerhouse of creativity and grace. Her meticulous planning, attention to detail, and warm demeanor transformed the entire wedding experience into a seamless and enchanting celebration. Taylor's expertise and feminine touch added a unique charm, making my wedding a beautiful and unforgettable occasion filled with love and elegance. She crushed it!

Ashley and her team at MAE are the sweetest group of professional women. I had the pleasure of working directly with Ashley who is well known in the industry. We got married at Ole Hanson Beach Club in San Clemente, CA and it was so helpful to have Ashley, who has managed countless weddings at our venue, there with us to organize the chaos on our big day. We chose Ashley's "Event Coordination" package which unlike other "month-out" or "day-of-coordinators" she is with you from the moment you sign your contract - this is what sold me on the MAE team! Ashley and team were able to manage our 22 person bridal party, families and 150 guests seamlessly the day of the wedding. As far as I know, everything went according to plan and we have MAE to thank for a stress-free wedding day! We even had a bit of family drama a couple days leading up to the wedding which caused us to make some last minute changes the day of our rehearsal. Ashley made me feel so comforted as if this sort of thing happens all the time - she really is the best!

Planning a wedding in 4 months is absolutely ridiculous but Mikala with MAE made it very seamless. I decided to use her as our wedding coordinator being that I’m very type A and wanted to handle a lot of the planning to myself. Mikala was able to help my vision come to life and get the details just perfectly so that our day can be spent enjoying the beyond quick event, instead of worrying about anything. Some coordinators will not talk with you until week of your wedding or even the day before, but Mikala along side MAE let me know that the second I signed with them, I was free to converse with them and get advice etc. Dealing with brides and families of those getting married could be so stressful but I didn’t see her break a sweat once. Having Mikala as your coordinator is like having a great Maid of Honor who helps everything behind the scenes. I’m hoping to never get married again as I did find the love of my life but if I did, I would hire Mikala Fox and the team at MAE again.

Mikala beyond exceeded my expectations!! She is extremely knowledgeable, professional, ORGANIZED, responsive, and within our first ten seconds of interaction I knew that I was in the best possible hands to coordinate our wedding (and I’m a neurotic worrier!!) I literally got so much more than I thought I would out of the services, and I had zero idea how much really goes into everything. The wedding wouldn’t have even happened without her! It’s obvious Mikala genuinely loves what she does, is truly happy to help, and has tons of helpful advice (but only offers it up when needed or asked!) I am not a huge fan of wedding planning or being the center of attention, but her excitement and love of what she does was contagious and she helped me get excited about everything, and got my creative planning juices flowing! Sounds silly to say but I will truly miss collaborating and working with her! Mikala and the team are amazing go-getters and I am super grateful for them and wish them all the best! You won’t regret trusting them with your special day. ❤️

Where do I start? Mikala went above and beyond. Under a serious time crunch, Mikala made my day seamless and absolutely magical. My original coordinator had a family emergency come up and a few weeks before my wedding let me know he would not be able to coordinate my wedding. Needless to say, I absolutely panicked and started reaching out to vendors to try and find a coordinator who was available (and willing) to help coordinate my wedding that was weeks away. Mikala came highly recommended from another coordinator that wasn’t available (already speaking volumes). I spoke with Mikala the next day and knew she was perfect. A few days after my first email to Mikala, on literally less than one full business days notice, she made time to attend my final details meeting with my caterer/venue. She had great input and really helped referee between my mom and I (a recurring theme). She then met with my now husband and I and put together a detailed timeline. I received an extremely detailed email with a VERY comprehensive package of documents Mikala had put together for my wedding. In the weeks leading up to my wedding, Mikala did months worth of work. She contacted every vendor, coordinated vendor meals, timelines, insurance for our venue, and a million other things I’m sure I was not even looped in on. On the day of my wedding, Mikala and her team were equally as stellar. She was everywhere I turned when I needed her. I DIYd way too much, and I hadn’t printed name cards, so I brought pens and cards to the venue hoping my bridesmaids would help me write 180 names on place cards - my final DIY detail. Her team literally took the pens and cards and when I walked through my reception space on my way to walk down the aisle, every seat had a name card. I cannot stress it enough when I say that Mikala and her team made my day seamless, magical, and came through at every turn and absolutely killed it. Mikala is a go-getter, a problem solver, and she is passionate about what she does and it shows. This is the person you want in your corner on the most special day of your life. Thank you Mikala & team at Monge Amore Events. 🤍

Taylor, our amazing wedding coordinator with M.A.E, was everything we could have dreamed of to guide and support us for our perfect wedding day. We live in Hawaii and relied on her for so much since we were only coming to California 2 times before our wedding. Taylor was enthusiastic and prompt whenever we had a question. She helped us find our photographer and florist and we loved both of them. She even helped me find a place to get my spray tan and nails. No detail was too small for her. Taylor organized our day with incredible detail. We knew that our wedding day would be joyful and smooth and that it would be a day for us to enjoy. Indeed, that proved true. From our first contact with Taylor until our goodbye at the end of the night we were thrilled to have her by our side assuring us and our guests an unforgettable and beautiful wedding celebration. We highly recommend Taylor and the M.A.E. Team.

We had the privilege of working with Mikala for our wedding last week and she was a complete lifesaver. We had some challenges with our ceremony coordinator falling sick at the last minute and a wayward photographer, but her flexibility and upbeat attitude allowed her to jump in without missing a beat. She was able to juggle all of the moving parts seamlessly, was totally proactive, and I knew that if we asked her to do something it would undoubtedly get done. She was always available to me via email and text and was 100% on top of things. I loved getting to work with her! Bottom line is Mikala is strong, firm, and jumps into action when needed. At the same time, she is kind and empathetic when interacting with the bride/groom. It genuinely felt like she was part of the family on the day of the wedding! Can't recommend her enough -- if you make one investment for your wedding it should be Mikala!

I cannot express enough gratitude for the MAE team - specifically Taylor! She was so organized and helped so much throughout the process. She made sure I was on-time with deadlines and that nothing was forgotten. Regina was an angel as well and was helping on site the day of our wedding. Hire Taylor as your coordinator and you won't regret it!

Taylor at Monge Amore Events planned our wedding and I couldn’t have been happier! Planning an out-of-state wedding can be stressful. From day one Taylor was very organized and gave us a timeline checklist to help us prepare. Her knowledge about event planning made us feel at ease and I knew we were in good hands. As with any event, there were some miss haps. Taylor immediately jumped into action and calmly fixed the problem as if it was no big deal. I highly recommend using Taylor for any wedding or event!

WE CANNOT THANK TAYLOR + HER TEAM ENOUGH. Truly, she made the most important day of our lives ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. She was the best to work with leading up to the wedding and day of. There is no way we could have done it without her. We truly cannot express our gratitude enough. Seeing how beautifully she set the welcome table up brought tear to my eyes and the sweetheart table was even more beautiful than I ever could have imagined. There is not one thing I would change! Thank you thank you!

We had the pleasure of having Taylor Toerien as our wedding event coordinator. Taylor was so kind, professional, detail-oriented, and truly cared about making our planning process and wedding day as seamless as possible. She was responsive and able to answer any and all questions we had from the moment we booked (8 months in advance). We were able to fully enjoy every moment of our wedding day without worrying about the details, knowing Taylor had it covered. I highly recommend Taylor!

Choosing Ashley and Taylor as our wedding coordinator was one of the best decisions we made. Their unique blend of professional excellence and personal connection made our wedding planning a breeze. They masterfully turned our vision into a reality, creating a day that was beautifully us and left our guests in awe. Their expertise and tireless dedication made the complex process of wedding planning feel effortless. She was always there to guide, reassure, and support us, turning stress into excitement. But what truly made the experience special was Ashley and Taylor's heartfelt involvement. They poured their hearts into our wedding, making every moment and every detail reflect our love. We highly recommend Ashley and Taylor to any couple seeking wedding coordinators who bring both professional skill and personal touch to their special day. Their dedication and love for what they do will make your day as unforgettable as ours.

I can't express enough how grateful we are to have had Mikala as our wedding planner. From the moment we met, she demonstrated unmatched professionalism, creativity and dedication to making our day truly special. Her attention to detail was impeccable. Every aspect of our wedding, from the venue décor to the timeline of events, was flawlessly executed. She made sure every element of our wedding was a reflection of our personalities and love story, Besides her professional expertise, one thing that truly touched us was her warm and positive energy. On a day filled was so many emotions, her presence was like a ray of sunshine. Her genuine enthusiasm and comforting demeanor made us feel at ease.

We had a really good experience working with Monge Amore Events. I'd recommend working with them!

I truly have no idea where to begin with Monge Amore Events because they were absolutely perfect. When we found them we decided to go with the partial planning package, and they did not disappoint. Right from the beginning both Taylor and Ashley were involved in all the scheduling/mock-ups/and meetings that we attended with other vendors. Not only that, but the entire team was determined in making our wedding vision come to life (which they did flawlessly!) Throughout the whole process Ashley and Taylor were always there to answer questions. Believe it or not the last few months go by QUICK! And the whole team made sure that everything that needed to be done, was done in such a timely manner. As for the wedding day; I think my husband and I would both agree that it went so smoothly. We had our ceremony offsite and the team made the transition so easy for us as well as our guests. Basically what I’m trying to say is, RUN, don’t walk when booking Monge Amore. Because I think I’m willing to plan another wedding just so I can work with them again!

After learning that our venue required a day-of coordinator, I found Monge Amore Events and landed with Taylor coordinating our wedding. I cannot express how wonderful Taylor and MAE were with coordinating our special day. Taylor was enthusiastic, super organized, and so helpful with setting up our special day. She was able to take everything that I had dreamed of and turn it into the most beautiful wedding day. Taylor was also extremely professional and supportive with managing changes and made the day run so smoothly. I enthusiastically recommend Taylor and MAE!!

Our venue told us we needed a wedding planner....I am so grateful they led us to Taylor at M.A.E. She was honestly one of the best parts of our day. Throughout the planning process, Taylor offered kind opinions, suggestions, and led us us in the right direction. On the day of, she was ready to direct the chaos and did so with professionalism and poise. She was great and I would highly recommend her services to anyone who is looking for an excellent wedding planner. I also spoke with Ashley a few times and she was very kind and helpful. She accommodated our needs and provided assurances, too. I do not recommend planning a wedding with an app- get a real planner that can make your day go off as perfectly as possible. Thank you again, Taylor. We really appreciate you.

Hiring Ashley was the best decision for our big day! Shortly after we started working with her, she brought on Taylor to assist with our wedding. We chose them for full-service planning, and they were with us every step of the way. They recommended phenomenal vendors from makeup and beauty to florals and videography. Ashley made sure to check in with us frequently and always made sure we felt supported. They also brought on Mikala last minute so we felt EXTRA taken care of!! They made the most daunting parts of wedding planning painless and they brought our dream day to life!! I didn't think about a single logistic on the day of because I knew they would take care of it, and that's exactly what you want on your wedding day!! I can't imagine what it would have been like without these fabulous ladies.

Ashley and Taylor are simply the best!! They were on top of everything, had great tips and suggestions, and had great communication through out the whole time. They also had great relationships with the vendors which us feel like our wedding was in good hands. For someone that wasn't looking forward to wedding planning, Taylor and Ashley brought us so much piece of mind!

We hired Taylor fairly last minute to help us with the "day of" coordinating and looking back, I can't imagine getting through our wedding day without her. She not only helped us stay organized on the day of our wedding, but weeks before the wedding assisted us in so many different ways to help us plan ahead and think of things we never would've remembered. She is easygoing and super detail-oriented. It was like having another guest at the wedding, who was on top of everything! I would highly recommend working with her to alleviate some of the immense stress that can come with planning your wedding. Taylor is awesome!!

Hiring Mikala was the best decision we could have made when planning our big day! We had all our vendors locked in and Mikala was a HUGE help in organizing logistics and the small (important!) details that were most meaningful to us. She made the planning process so seamless with zoom calls, texts, and quick responses to candid emails. Worth every penny. Her attention to detail was amazing - she even took videos and photos of our venue, decor, and special moments while we were enjoying with our guests. Thank you Mikala for giving us the most epic and memorable day 🤍

The BEST OF THE BEST!!!!! Every little detail that you may be nervous or not so sure about they handle and guide you in the write direction. Ashley and Taylor are not only great wedding planners but amazing people. Their team made our day go smoothly and made sure we were in the write place at the right time without us having to think. They are positive, professional, and kick ass. I wish we could get married again so they can help us through it all over again. Every detail or idea that me and my wife came up with came to life on our big day. They truly know how to listen to your dreams on paper and make it come alive the day of. Truly one of the best decisions we made! They will always be a huge part of our life and will always remember what they did for us on our big day. Your are in good hands if you get mongeamoreevents by your side you will have the best day you could imagine. ALL THE LOVE IN THE WORLD FOR THEM 🫶 4-22-23 Natalia & Tyler Baca

Ashley and Taylor of Monge Amore Events are such a blast to work with! They really are the experts and are knowledgeable of the various vendors who work in the Orange County area. They offered so many tips and are detail-oriented. Our wedding day could not have gone any smoother. If you are considering working with them, just do it! You won't regret it. Thank you Ashley and Taylor! You are truly the best. <3

I’m overwhelmed writing this as I cannot say nearly enough positive feedback about Ashley and her team at Monge Amore Events in one single review. From the moment we booked Ashley’s services over a year before our wedding, she was attentive, focused, insightful, knowledgeable, and always so positive. She really took the time to get to know my husband and I as a couple throughout this process and made our vision come to life. Three days before our wedding we experienced an unavoidable issue with the venue and Ashley came to the rescue immediately. Before I was even aware that we were going to have a change in ceremony and dance floor locations, Ashley was prepared with multiple feasible solutions and made herself available to trouble shoot (and talk me down through my hysterics) after hours. Not to mention she had little ones and a newborn at home!! Ashley, Mikaela, and Krista really shone on wedding day. They were the women behind the curtain, creating absolute magic while we were carefree and having the time of our lives. They coordinated with every vendor, the venue, the guests, the families. They flipped spaces in minutes, completely transforming the spaces to be multipurposed. They even bustled me, outfit changed me, made red wine disappear from white silk, bandaged injuries, you name it. Everything was flawless, and they executed each detail to perfection for this EXTREMELY particular bride. Ashley, I love you. Do not walk, RUN to book Monge Amore.

Monge Amore Team coordinated my wedding in April 2022. Both Ashley and Taylor were amazingly professional, helpful, and friendly. It was such a pleasure to work with them both and our wedding was just perfect! They handled every hiccup on my wedding day & my overall frantic bridal energy like total rockstars :) couldn’t recommend their services more!!

Ashley and Taylor were a superstar magical team for our April 2022 Casa Romantica wedding!! In preparing for our wedding, they were professional, insightful, and very knowledgeable about our particular venue - down to the specifics of the expected weather, sunset time, minor details I would have never thought of myself. On the day of our wedding, they were swift and efficient in making sure everything was in the right place and everyone was having a blast! Also I loved all the fun social media posts we were tagged in the morning after to relive our wedding day! :)

Our wedding was in November 2023 and it could not have gone more smoothly than it did! The meetings we had pre-wedding laid everything down for us, and made the planning process very smooth. During the day of, we did not stress out about ANYTHING. Ashley and Taylor took care of everything! They were in contact with all the vendors and guests, we literally did nothing but have the best day of our life, and I wouldn’t have had it any other way.

MAE is in the wedding business for a reason! Need someone to help plan your wedding? Need someone to make sure the day-of goes smoothly? Need someone who makes sure that all you need to do is focus on each other and nothing else? The MAE team is for you. What I appreciate about the MAE team is their flexibility to fit your needs. They guide you and made the wedding process as pain free as possible. Their professionalism and responsive communications are much appreciated. What made our wedding unique is how Ashley consistently checked in on us as we had to deal with COVID restrictions. Our wedding was delayed for two years, but Ashley worked with us every step of the way. Thank you so much and I appreciate all the MAE team did for us :D

Are you in search of a coordinator to make your big day seamless and stress free? Look no further! Ashley and Taylor were so great at facilitating our wedding and everything went so smoothly! We went with the “day of coordinator” package but it was so much more than that! Ashley was available to meet in person for our first meeting to get to know us and what our vision was for our wedding. Even during COVID and 2 postponements later, Ashley was there for us! She had such a detailed schedule for the day of, which she shared with our other vendors so everyone was on the same page. Her organization was what really sold us! Not to mention her bubbly personality. Ashley and Taylor were rockstars on our wedding day. They did a lot of coordinating behind the scenes with the other vendors. Every detail and event was on time. I recommended them to my sister in law who hired them for her wedding and she was very happy with their planning as well! These two are really the best out there!! Highly, highly recommend!!

The M.A.E. Team was an absolute life saver! We had to switch our entire plan for our wedding last minute from outdoor to indoor due to rain. Taylor was an absolute boss when it came to communicating with each of the moving parts to pull it off. They truly made sure the night was stress free and running smoothly. I can not recommend their services enough. Words could never express my gratitude for making our day the most beautiful day of my life to date!

Taylor and her assistant Daniel made our special day absolute perfection! Cannot express how hard that must have been given the rain and other issues that arose. My husband and I were none the wiser and able to fully soak up every moment of our wedding day. Looking back on it , without question, hiring Monge Amore Events was the best decision we made through the entire planning process and we would highly recommend them to every bride & groom!!

I cannot speak more highly of the M.A.E team! My husband and I booked them for day-of-coordination during our November wedding. When you spend so much time planning the wedding you want nothing more than your wedding day to go smoothly - Ashley and Taylor did that plus more! Putting together the timeline was seamless, the communication with our vendors was amazing, and I could not have asked for better assistance day-of. From helping set up and take down decorations, to bringing me and my husband food and drinks during cocktail hour, to even staying outside of their contracted hours to ensure we had everything before we left. You will not regret booking the M.A.E team - highly highly recommend!

Hire Taylor and the M.A.E. Team and you’ll thank the heavens you did! Although I only hired her for Day-of she did sooo much more! Having a destination wedding is never easy, but Taylor made the whole process seem like a breeze. Taylor helped facilitate getting ALL my items to the venue, set-up, and removed - all to perfection. Throughout the day I never once felt stressed because Taylor was always there to make sure everything went smooth, according to schedule, and seamless. I couldn’t imagine having a wedding without Taylor and the M.A.E. Team! I was able to enjoy my special day to the fullest extent due to the M.A.E. Team. I even had guests come up and compliment how well their team did. They are amazing at what they do and will make your day truly amazing! 10000/10!

Taylor is amazing. She is so kind, supportive and really helped organize this special day for us. I felt so confident in her ability to handle everything while I was getting ready and was able to relax and it turned out amazing. She does an amazing job and really cares about making everything the way you would like it.

Taylor from Monge Amore Events is absolutely amazing! We were originally working with a coordinator through a different company but they fell through 2 months before our wedding, luckily stepped in and saved the day! Taylor created our wedding time line from start to finish, we could not have done it without her. Taylor is kind, reliable, and an overall joy to work with. She goes above and beyond to make sure your special day is perfect. I would recommend her and Monge Amore to anyone planning their wedding.

I don’t even know where to start other than to say that Ashley is the absolute BEST. She is everything a great wedding planner is - highly organized, timely, a great listener, a good communicator. But she is also SO much more than that! She was able to handle this neurotic bride with so much grace. She understood my vision perfectly. She was the zen to my internal chaos. Throughout the entire wedding planning experience, working with Ashley didn’t feel like work at all. She has a way of making all of her clients feel like family from the very beginning. Whenever I would get anxious in the weeks leading up to my wedding, Ashley would make me feel understood. Whenever my mind would start to second guess all the decor decisions, Ashley would put my anxious mind to rest, letting me know that my vision for my wedding WILL happen. Come the weekend of my wedding and I met Taylor in person for my rehearsal. Taylor is friendly, courteous and so sweet. She was able to easily wrangle my family and my entire wedding. When I suddenly decided last minute to make a change to the ceremony during the rehearsal, Taylor was quick to make it happen and while I apologized for being difficult, Taylor made me feel at ease with her kindness. Booking Monge Amore Events was the best decision I made for my wedding. Ashley and Taylor are a dream come true! I had 3 extra large bins full of decor, which Ashley and Taylor all set up beautifully and perfectly without a hitch! They had a very limited time period to set it all up too, but THEY MADE IT HAPPEN. I just had my dream wedding this past weekend and my dream planners executed my vision EVEN BETTER than I could have ever have imagined, and they did it with so much care. It’s the care that Ashley and Taylor put into their work and their clients that sets them apart from the rest. It’s the care that makes them unbeatable. During my wedding, in the midst of all the rush, Ashley and Taylor would make sure that we ate, that my husband and I would have a moment to ourselves and that we were genuinely having a good time. They were attuned to all of our needs during the entire night. Not only do they deliver your dream wedding, but they are ELATED to make it happen for you and they do it with the best care. Seriously, they really are just THE BEST!

Ashley and Taylor were the absolute backbone of our wedding day! They helped bring our dream to life and were incredibly easy to work with. It is apparent that Ashley has many years of planning under her belt and can mitigate any stress flawlessly. We appreciated every second working with you and will be recommending the Monge Team to all our family and friends with future weddings. Thank you for creating unforgettable memories for us. You absolutely NEED to book them for your wedding!

Booking Ashley as our wedding coordinator was hands down the best decision my husband and I made when it came down to planning our wedding. Although we hired her for "day of coordination" she actually felt more like a huge part of our wedding -- she does so much more than what a day of coordinator sounds like and actually helped us with tons of advice, recommendations, referrals, and more. Ashley is the most organized, kind, friendly, and amazing person -- by the end of it she literally feels like a long time friend (I miss her already!). From the moment I reached out, she was quick to respond and very transparent in her process. No other wedding planner/coordinator I spoke to had sent me all of their wedding docs up front the way Ashley did. The decision was a no brainer! She also made my husband and I feel very special the entire 1.5 years leading up to our big day by constantly showing her excitement, which just showed how much she deeply cares about her clients. She didn't hesitate to meet us in person a few months in advance of our wedding when we were in town visiting our venue (we live out of state). When our wedding day came, she kept us on track and was constantly reminding us to soak things in -- at one point she taught us a few traditions that husbands/wives do and I know I will continue to appreciate those special moments so much when I look back. Also, we booked her assistant, Taylor, to work with Ashley and don't regret it one bit! Taylor is an absolute JOY and together these two are a perfect duo. They were so helpful, constantly checking in, and even signed our guest book (which was so the sweetest surprise the next day). The two of them even helped bustle my very complicated dress when they noticed the bustle had fallen out -- I mean, c'mon, they are amazing. Thank you Ashley and Taylor so so much for the best wedding day!!!

Planning a wedding during covid is never easy. Planning a wedding when you live 3000 miles away makes that even more difficult, unless of course you have Ashley Monge as your wedding planner. I have never seen someone more on top of everything than Ashley. She is more of a Wedding Sherpa than just a planner. She guided us through a variety of different options and gave her expert advice on how to make something look incredible. Our wedding ended up even better than we could have imagined. She has incredible vision when it comes to tablescaping and flow throughout the event. During the event she has the best energy and enabled my wife and I to actually enjoy our wedding to the fullest. We would have paid double with a smile on our face. She's THAT good.

I cannot say enough about Ashley and her team. As the mother of the bride, I did not think a wedding coordinator was necessary, but our beautiful venue required it. What a blessing and the best money I spent! Ashley ensured that every detail was attended to, especially those that you don’t even think of! Her genuine joy and excitement about our wedding experience was palpable and everything flowed perfectly throughout, due to her diligence and grace. You would be lucky to have her work with you on your special day! I wish I could pack her up and take her home with me! Such a class act❤️!

I was recently in my best friends wedding at Rancho Las Lomas and worked with Ashley and her team on the day of the wedding. They WERE ON POINT! They anticipated every need and helped us with any and everything we needed. They were very professional and great to work with. I definitely recommend them for your wedding planning needs!

Hiring Ashley Monge of Monge Amore Events to be our wedding planner for our Plaza De Magdalena wedding in San Juan Capistrano was the truly the best decision that we could have made. She was such a joy to work with from start to finish! When you first meet Ashley you can’t help but love her bubbly, but professional personality. My then fiancé (now husband) and I met with her in person a couple of times prior to the wedding, and with Ashley in charge, the rehearsal evening went fast and smooth. Let me also note, how much I really appreciated her prompt responses to my countless numbers of emails. She is well organized and detailed-oriented, which coming from a stressed-out bride really helps. We hired Ashley only as our day of coordinator, but I wish I had hired her for more. She was so helpful with the details of the timeline, making sure I was up to date on all my vendors, and small details that I did not even think of. The day of the wedding was perfect, and all visions of my dream wedding came to life with the help of Ashley and her assistant. Her day of timeline is an amazing tool. She has all details and events down to the minute, and this really ensures that vendors, wedding party, family, the bride and the groom know what to expect and are on track throughout the day and evening. As we all ate, danced and partied at the reception, Ashley and her assistant were working behind the scenes. At the end of the night, she made sure that all decorations that we came with, guests’ gifts and the all-important wedding cake were neatly packed back in boxes ready to be put in family cars to be taken home. Some brides might think, “Oh, I can handle all the details of planning my wedding”.…NO, NO, NO!! Brides, and Mothers of Brides - do yourself a favor and contact Ashley Monge of Monge Amore Events.

Ashley is the perfect thinker for the over thinker. By that I mean if you’re going to be the paranoid, overly eccentric and slightly controlling bride, this girl is the perfect match to combat your crazy. By trade I plan events and I had very strict ways of organizing myself and the process of wedding planning. When our venue Plaza De Magdalena (PDM) told us a day of coordinator was required I knew I’d have to completely trust the person I was handing over my vision too. From the first meeting, to venue planning and even a rogue email here and there Ashley rode the rollercoaster of planning with me. I was put together in the moments that mattered, so when the big day hit I felt very relieved to have Ashley and Coral there. If your goal is to micromanage yourself up until the moment of Rehearsal, Ashley will let you be that person. And when you finally feel like you get to enjoy and breathe, Ash is there to take on whatever the day has is store. I enjoyed my wedding. I did not have to put out fires, decorate tables. Or rally my vendors. I sat back and enjoyed. If you’re looking for that magical moment that you get to take a breather book Ashley for your wedding. Hands down most helpful tool for a bride is having a coordinator who knows what they are doing.

We can’t speak highly enough of Ashley; she is an excellent wedding coordinator. As a former event planner, I understand what it takes to properly, efficiently, and professionally coordinate an event. She and her team did not miss a beat and did an amazing job with all elements of our wedding (planning, rehearsal, ceremony, and reception). We primarily worked with Ashley during the planning process. She was so pleasant and fun to work with throughout the entire process, taking time to answer all of our questions (even ones that we’d forgotten we had already asked) in a friendly, prompt manner. Her planning questionnaires and check-lists helped us to prepare many of the things we needed for our wedding. We wanted our wedding day to flow smoothly, yet be fun and care-free, and Ashley and her team definitely exceeded our expectations. Together, they handled every detail on our wedding day, including working seamlessly with our other vendors. They guided us, our wedding party, family, and guests with gentleness and poise. It was such a relief to not to have to worry about anything. We especially appreciate how relaxed and easy-going she and her team were, while being organized and on top of every detail. We couldn’t have gotten a better wedding coordination team! We certainly recommend Monge Amore Events to anyone looking for a high-quality, organized, friendly, and professional coordinator for their wedding. Ashley, David, and Coral, thank you so much for making our wedding so incredibly wonderful!

Ashley worked with Chiave Events for our wedding pre-planning and we can't thank her enough! For me as a wedding planning newbie, she was a huge help in the entire planning phase and picked an AMAZING day-of coordinator to help her execute the wedding of our dreams. She is very professional, punctual and knowledgeable about all things wedding. Thank you, Ashley! We couldn't have done it without you.

Monge Amore Events were absolutely amazing to work with. Ashley was there with us through changes in vision, vendor appointments, and final walk through. She provided a professionalism in her work that made us feel as if wedding planning was a breeze. She was not only timely and thorough in work, but she was also very sweet and friendly. From a year and a 6 month prior to the big date through the final hours of our unforgettable day, Ashley and her team were transparent in their work behind the scenes and exhibited great communication to venue, vendors, ourselves (the couple), etc. Ashley, I could not have imagined this experience without you and your amazing team. Thank you!!

Ashley was extremely helpful through every process of my wedding! She helped get all of my other plans in order as well as making the day of such a breeze! I am more than grateful for everything she did for my and my groom! Definitely referring her to any and all brides to be!

Hiring Ashley and Monge Amore was the best decision I made throughout the wedding planning process. From the moment we met her warmth and genuineness made me feel at ease. I knew I would be in good hands and I was right! Her organizational and communication skills are on point, and she helped me stay on track even with some procrastination on my end. She was truly a partner throughout the planning process, and I don’t think I could have made it through without her. Not only was she able to keep a large, rowdy bunch under control at the rehearsal, she ensured everything on the day of the wedding was on track and handled all the little things that came up. Ashley and her team were truly a joy to work with on such a big day.