Samantha Hall Events

*I initially wrote an amazing review, but it was sadly deleted due to an error on the site. This review isn't as amazing as the original Choosing Samantha as our wedding planner was the best decision we made for our wedding. We choose Calamigos Ranch for our venue, and Smantha was so knowledgeable about the venue and her relationship with the venue coordinators was amazing. That was so important to us, because we knew that the venue could be hard to plan. She was able to use her networking to get us the best. I had already picked and booked a few vendors before Sam, but she did help with a florist and signage person that she commonly works with. She set up every meeting and went through many Pinterest boards and adjusted many floral designs and to fit our budget and vision and didn't make us feel bad when doing it. She always listened, gave her feedback and did such an amazing job! Sam also reached out to the vendors and made sure everything went the way it was supposed to. Sam always fights for her couples. Also, she was always there for me during my many panic attacks. She was able to talk me down and help find a solution or even just be there to talk, and for her to do that was amazing... because it is sometimes hard for me to get calm. The wedding day was amazing seeing everything we planned come to life. It was beautiful and more magical than I initially imagined. While the wedding day goes by so fast, Sam and her team was always there to keep things on track. Everyone keeps saying that it was the best wedding they ever went to, and it is all because of Samantha. We do wish though that we were able to say goodbye to her as a couple and thank her at the end of the night. Life is hectic though, so we understand. Don't hesitate and book her if you can. We love you Sam!

I had a 10 out of 10 experience! From start to finish the entire team made the day go flawlessly. Could not have asked for a better experience.

Wow, I am nearly speechless with Amanda as our wedding planner. She is incredibly talented, an absolute expert in this industry!! Brides… if you are looking for someone to lift all of your stress, turn your wedding dreams into reality, and help you throw the best celebration of your life… look no further. We got married on Catalina Island, which posed many hurdles when it came to logistics of getting guests to and from the dock to the event space, sending all of our flowers and decor to and from the island, working with caterers both from on and off the island… it was a lot. Yet somehow Amanda kept every vendor in check, everything organized, paid attention to every tiny detail. Even the day of the wedding I would try to remind her of something and every time it had already been taken care of. On top of her professionalism, she is an absolute gem of a person, so kind and sweet. It honestly felt like we just had another family friend at our wedding. Truly. I cannot say enough great things. This was the KEY to making our wedding as organized, smooth, and professionally ran as possible. You will not regret choosing this company for wedding planning!! Amanda, you are 11/10.

Samantha Hall helped me plan a wedding that I didn’t even know I wanted. It was beyond my wildest dreams and I cannot thank her enough for coordinating the best day of our lives. She asked all of the right questions and made our families feel extremely comfortable. Her warm, calm, enthusiastic demeanor made the process fun and she was so on top of everything— constantly thinking of things that weren’t even on our radar. We could not have done this without her and cannot recommend her enough. Samantha is truly someone who immediately feels like family, genuinely cares about your vision and whose team gets it done. We are forever grateful for her services and couldn’t have imagined our day without her.

Samantha was exceptional! She was incredibly responsive throughout the entire wedding planning process and helped make all my wedding visions and dreams come true. She is truly excellent at her craft and helped coordinate every detail of the day which took so much weight off of my shoulders. I felt supported every step of the way, and couldn't recommend her and her team more!

It was an absolute dream to work with Amanda from Samantha Hall Events! She truly made our wedding day perfect, and we could not have done it without her and all of her help! She was extremely communicative and helpful during the planning process, as well as very organized and detailed. Amanda went above and beyond to make sure all of my visions and dreams came true! She was such a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Samantha Hall Events to all brides!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Amanda Mitchell from Samantha Hall Events, and I cannot express how grateful I am for her outstanding services! From the initial stages of planning to the flawless execution on the big day, she proved to be an invaluable asset in creating the wedding of my dreams. What immediately set Amanda apart was her ability to put me at ease right from the beginning. Wedding planning can be an overwhelming process, but her calm and reassuring demeanor made me feel confident that everything was in capable hands. Her attention to detail and organizational skills eliminated any stress I initially felt, allowing me to enjoy the planning process. Amanda displayed an impressive level of confidence in her work, and it was evident that she had a wealth of experience in the industry. Her expertise was truly reassuring, and I felt secure in trusting her with the intricate details of my wedding. She guided me through the decision-making process with ease, offering valuable insights and creative suggestions that ultimately enhanced the overall design and aesthetic of the event. One of the standout qualities of Amanda was her unwavering commitment to maintaining open communication throughout the entire planning process. She consistently kept me informed and ensured that we stayed on track with the timeline. This proactive approach not only helped in avoiding last-minute hiccups but also contributed significantly to my peace of mind. On the day of the wedding, Amanda orchestrated everything flawlessly. From coordinating vendors to managing the timeline, every detail was executed with precision. It was evident that she had a keen eye for logistics, allowing me to fully enjoy the day without stress or worry. I wholeheartedly recommend Samantha Hall Events and Amanda to anyone in search of a dedicated and professional wedding planner. Thank you for making my wedding a dream and a day I will never forget!!

Samantha and her team were amazing from the very start. Not only did they make the wedding planning experience easy, but she also gave great advice and made the wedding day a breeze. Though the venue gave her many obstacles on the day of, my husband and I had no idea. I can not thank the team enough for making our day so perfect and stress-free.

Amanda and her team were an absolute godsend for our wedding!!! At first I didn’t think I needed a planner, but by wedding week I was recommending them to everyone I know. They saved my butt multiple times, spotting potential catastrophes that cropped up whether they were several weeks or even just minutes away from happening. Best of all, I knew with their reassurances that I wasn’t forgetting anything or putting a foot wrong by accident. They had my back 10000% and deserved all of my trust. I had a literally perfect day. The whole thing flowed seamlessly with their guidance and subtle wrangling. The ultimate mark of their abilities is that everyone thought I had planned everything flawlessly by myself and somehow still had no stress - but meanwhile they were handling it all with professionalism and positivity that radiated joy through the whole process. Thank you so much Amanda, Samantha, and the whole magical team! You are wish-granting goddesses and I’ll never forget it!!!

I can’t even begin to express how grateful and happy my wife and I are with Samantha! She truly made our special day perfect and we couldn’t have done it without her! She took so much of the stress of planning a wedding off of our shoulders, she was not only professional, she was extremely communicative… and not just with us but with our vendors as well… she was compassionate, and overall just a pleasure to work with! If we had to do it all over again we would ABSOLUTELY only work with her! Samantha, to you and your team… we will always be indebted to you guys for all that you did and for making our wedding PERFECT! You rock! XOXOXOXOX David n Shannon

Samantha Hall Events is top notch. Samantha herself replied promptly when we inquired about her "day of" service. She came off as very experienced and knowledgeable about weddings generally, but also our specific booked venue (Calamigos Ranch). Samantha had another wedding on our special day, so Amanda Mitchell ran the show for us and she was absolutely fantastic. I would go so far as to say doing a wedding anywhere in Los Angeles (or any other areas Samantha Hall services) without letting Amanda take over for you would be a damn shame. Amanda knew the layout of our venue perfectly. She was able to provide practical insight and suggestions regarding our floor lay out. We had crystals that we wanted at the wedding and just told her to "put them where they make sense" and she absolutely nailed it. Amanda even took pictures of her own of us during the ceremony and reception and sent us an e-mail congratulating us once again attaching the photos, because she knows it takes a while for the professional shots to come in. It's almost a bummer I'll never get married again because I'd use Amanda once more in a heart beat.

Where do I start.... Samantha Hall and her coordinators are some of the most incredible people you'll ever have the pleasure of knowing and working with. From the very first conversations my husband and I felt at ease, she's SO knowledgable and helped us hone in on our vision from the start. From then on throughout the process, she answered every question, every random thought, traveling multiple times down to our PS location, handled all conversations with vendors seamlessly, and went OUT OF HER WAY on the day of with stuff that went wrong (due to outside forces). Trust me.... as much as you can prepare - something may go wrong! And for us.... something major - our rental company (Town and Country) forgot SO much of our order!!! As soon as she arrived, she immediately got on the phone with them, backups, and handled everything so I had no idea and wouldn't stress. They forgot our bands stage, linens, fryers (if you can believe it) and more! But her and her team was so on it the entire day - and when I would see them, they were so warm and kind hearted and never let on what was going on. Trust me, if you're deciding on what wedding planner to go with and you're on the edge for any - it's Samantha Hall Weddings & Events. Only her and her team would I ever recommend to anyone!!!

Best wedding planner we could have ever hoped for! Samantha and her team were amazing at every level! They delivered beyond our expectations and made our special day stress free! Extremely detailed oriented, Samantha made sure everything was exactly as we had envisioned and was also able to work things around to make sure we stayed on budget. It was a true pleasure to have her manage our special day! THANK YOU!

Let’s start with the positive and work backwards.. Samantha was very organized and knew our venue. She isn’t the warm fuzzy type if that’s what you’re looking for, but if you want your wedding to go to plan, she’s your planner. Our biggest issue that we had with her was her need to insert her opinion into everything and her lack of flexibility on ideas. She likes things her way, so you have to fight for what you want. For instance, my bride wanted to throw the bouquet over the railing of the birchwood reception space down to the grass area because the ceilings in the room were too low. The railing area was 10 feet and an easy walk for the ladies and her biggest concern was how much time it’s going to take for the women to walk down and back up. It wasn’t that serious and we must have insisted 3 or 4 times until she said “okay” reluctantly. She was the same way about the the ring bearer actually carrying the rings. He was 13, mind you. She thought he would drop them in the water. The water wasn’t anywhere near the walk way down the aisle. Once again, not that serious. She finally gave in to that too. Also, if it’s rehearsal, it’s okay to wear spanx and a casual top. She and her assistant were not dressed for a wedding during our wedding. They looked like they went to brunch at a local coffee shop after yoga. Not appropriate. Also, right before the wedding, she made my bride feel more stressed because she seemed stressed about finding people in the wedding party. Not my bride’s problem 30 minutes before she walks down the isle. She was also not really nice to us as we were lined up ready to walk down the aisle. It was very business as usual, if that makes sense. But speaking of business…my niece had to explain to guests about the wedding sign-in book and how it works. She also told my niece, when the Polaroid camera ran out of film, to refill it herself. And my bride specifically asked her to make sure guests that arrive early don’t come into the venue because some had already come in and attempted to get drinks. That was not fixed at any point. People came in. Also, nobody told the guest that the flowers next to the isle were to be tossed while we walk back, for camera shots. These are just some of the issues we had. Honestly, I have a list, like table numbers and seats not being accurate until a couple hours before the wedding because I walked the venue early myself, but I’ll stop here. Lastly, I know she’s high in demand but if you have to cancel a meeting with Calamigos Ranch, the last thing we want to hear is that you double booked and the one you have to go to is a “really big event with 300 people on Catalina.” You might as well tell us that we aren’t paying you what this other one is so you are following the money. Also, you sign a contract that she will be available by phone, text and email 5 weeks out until the wedding, but that isn’t completely true. She gets more involved closer to the actual date but she isn’t exactly happy about a call when an email is better for her. Oh, and our final walk through, which was on a Wednesday, was an additional fee if she was to show up. I’ve never heard of that. It should be customary for the wedding coordinator to attend a final walk through two days before the wedding. She was going to charge us to come which she decided to mention in front of the Calamigos Ranch staff. Felt inappropriate. She asked us to write a review. I’m sorry if it was not what she wanted, but that’s our review. At the end of the day, the wedding was epic and she did her job. But I will add one more thing. Our wedding stuff returned to our room by her team but was left outside of our room with the door opened! Glad people staying at the hotel didn’t take anything. When I called her about it she said they drop off stuff at the valet and they returned it inappropriately. You wouldn’t return it to our room like you said? Okay. Look, my bride thinks she’s bites off more than she can chew and maybe it’s because she’s almost about to pop (she’s pregnant) but this was not the way we expected to be treated or how a preferred vendor in the Calamigos wedding book, with such high reviews, should run her business. I really hope she looks at this review and fixes this so this doesn’t affect others in the future.

Samantha is AMAZING!!! We booked her for the day-of coordination package. The month before the wedding she took over finalizing all the details and communicating with all my booked vendors. She also came with me to my final details meeting and helped me make decisions with her extensive wedding planning experience! She also led our rehearsal the day before the wedding and coached the entire bridal party and family on how to walk down the aisle! It was super helpful and calmed everyone's nerves. She provided all the vendors with a super detailed timeline for the day of the wedding, and we were able to stick to it without any major delays! We were even early and just waiting around for the ceremony to begin!! She was super thorough, giving us lists of DIY items and telling us who had to bring what to the venue. She really took away so much of the stress and anxiety that I felt so calm the week leading up to the wedding. Beyond her professionalism, Samantha is just a warm and loving person and seemed to genuinely enjoy helping us out! She always greeted us with big hugs and had a smile on her face the entire time, even while pregnant!! Samantha and team, thank you so much for everything you did for us!! We couldn't have done it without you!

From start to finish, Amanda was exceptional! Her attention to detail, creativity, and professionalism made our special day flawless! She was always there whenever I needed assistance or had questions, going above and beyond. She proactively aided with aspects I hadn't even considered seeking help for. I highly, highly, recommend Amanda and working with Samantha Hall Events. Thank you Amanda.

We had an amazing experience working with Samantha Hall Events! Extremely organized, communicative, and easy to work with. The day of was extremely smooth thanks to them!

Samantha was great! She was always quick to reply to our questions, held our hand through the process, gave us detailed information / instructions when needed and was overall a great help to us! Can't recommend Samantha enough. She's a great event / wedding planner, but an even better person!

To all future brides, I highly recommend working with Samantha! She has now planned 2 backyard weddings for our family and blew us away with both events! She makes planning a wedding effortless. From suggesting vendors, to creating timelines and spreadsheets, everything was so organized and all recommendations were incredible! On our day, Samantha and her team ensured that we did not worry about a thing. My husband and I were able to enjoy our night knowing we were in good hands. After our wedding many people asked "If there was anything you could change, what would it be?" My husband and I both agree that there isn't one thing we would do differently and we have Samantha and her team to thank for that! They made our wedding a dream come true!

If you want a flawless wedding day from start to finish, look no further than going with Samantha Hall. My wife and I opted to go with Samantha after getting a really good feeling after our initial call. Her attention to detail, thorough planning process and caring nature stood out from early on. Come wedding day, we didn't have to worry about a single thing, as Samantha & her team executed in a calm & timely manner. Our perfect wedding day wouldn't have been able to happen without Samantha's help.

Samantha is absolutely phenomenal! I can not recommend her enough. She was super organized, punctual, professional , create, a team player and just a great person. If you want all those things and more to make sure your wedding day runs smoothly please hire her and her team. She runs a tight ship and rolls will the punches. She made sure all issues were handled accordingly and even got creative when she needed to. All to ensure that we had the best time possible. I wish I had events all the time I would hands down hire her for all things.

If you need an organized, calm, delightful wedding coordinator that will deliver everything you can dream of, all while keep a smile on her face, then look no further than Samantha Hall! From the moment we had our introductory phone call with Samantha, we knew we were in good hands. She helped steady our nerves on our wedding day and stayed calm under pressure whenever an unexpected surprise arose. I truly cannot thank her enough for the spectacular job she did planning a day we will never forget. If you're "shopping around" then you can end your search now. Go with Samantha Hall.

Samantha was absolutely extraordinary! The next day I received many phone calls saying what a perfect wedding and the wedding planner was so awesome, we wouldn’t have been able to do that without Samantha. What a wonderful person she is, very organized to every detail on the wedding. Stress we had none she was on top of everything as the mother of the groom I got to enjoy every bit of my son and new daughter in law’s wedding. We have blessed to have meet you and I will cherish you forever!

Absolutely incredible. Angela (my wedding coordinator) was an absolute DREAM. She made sure everything was perfect leading up to the big day. She took over 5 weeks out from the wedding day (day of package I believe) and helped me with every single thing from there on out. She guided me and my husband on timelines, seating charts etc. She took over all vendor contact which is amazing to help take all the stress off. Angela is a rockstar and this event planning company is amazing for any event you may have in your life!

AMAZING!!! My husband and I married in June for a destination wedding. Samantha went out of her way to give us peace of mind since we couldn’t be there in person to map out every detail before our big day. She FaceTimed us to give us a detailed tour of our venue and walk through of the day as well. She also was very flexible in my full time night shift nurse schedule and weird reply hours. If we didn’t have her ideas, her input, and especially the itinerary she made we would have been totally lost! She included everything that was important to us and then some! She coordinated with our other vendors as well and she was there on the wedding day with her assistant and made sure everything was was taken care of ❤️❤️ she was so sweet and caring and absolutely hilarious to have there as well!! She was honest and sweet and it really helped us feel at ease ❤️ She’s super helpful and organized and very attentive, she helped the entire way through and we are so thankful for her!

Samantha and her team were true pros as Samantha navigated and handled our wedding ceremony and reception from initial planning, leading up to the big day, the ceremony and reception through wrapping up the festivities. The attention to detail, system Samantha has in place for planning and execution and cool-under-pressure mentality and workflow made our wedding day a wonderful and unforgettable event. On the day of the wedding, we didn't have to worry about a thing, Samantha and her team had everything handled. We highly recommend Samantha and her team to make your special day a day you'll always remember.

Choosing Samantha as our wedding planner was the best decision my husband and I made. We loved how Samantha had different planning package options on top of a la carte add-ons that helps each couple customize the entire wedding planning experience to best tailor their needs. Samantha's hard skills and soft skills as a wedding planner made her the most amazing wedding planner that we could have asked for. Samantha is systematic and organized in her approach as well as personable, calm, and diplomatic. Samantha is also knowledgeable, creative, easy to work with, and possesses great communication skills. She helped reassure us and gave us confidence that everything will be perfect the day of the wedding. Spoiler alert: everything was perfect and our minds were blown!! Samantha not only executed our vision for the wedding, but she went far beyond expectations. The day of the wedding Samantha and her team took great care of my husband and I along with all our guests. We got many compliments from our guests on how smoothly the wedding day went and how professional Samantha and her team were. My husband and I highly recommend booking Samantha Hall Events!

We could not have been happier with Samantha Hall Events and her invaluable talents for our daughter's wedding! She came very highly recommended with good reason. My friends couldn't believe how smoothly everything went during the planning process - we had a detailed plan, a design, amazing vendors, and felt informed and secure. Best of all, our daughter and (now) son-in-law were not overwhelmed and I was not crazy with stress for our 100-person wedding! One friend said "it's magic!" and I told her "it's not magic, it's Samantha!" She made sure we had an amazing photographer, a very talented and practical florist, a fun and experienced DJ, and every other vendor we needed. She made sure we had a beautiful design that reflected the couples' tastes and sensibilities. She made sure everything that was important to them, and lots of things they hadn't realized were important to them, happened just as they should. She was warm, responsive, supremely organized and resourceful. She met any challenges with humor, grace, and effective solutions. She coordinated seamlessly with the venue and made sure every tiny detail was taken care of. She kept us informed and was always there when we needed her. We chose her partial plan (two months - one you choose and one leading up to the wedding including day of), plus a couple of add-ons we wanted. It's the best money I've ever spent! We did our first month about 11 months out and came away with everything set up and a detailed list of what she and we needed to do every step of the way. The day of the wedding was perfect because she and her team were there to make sure it was. Everyone said it was the best wedding they'd ever been to and it's all because of Samantha. My advice - make sure you get Samantha Hall Events lined up now!

Our entire experience with Samantha Hall Events was spectacular, from start to finish! Our month of coordinator was Amanda and she was incredibly responsive, listened effectively to what we wanted, and executed flawlessly! She also checked in with us throughout the day to ensure we were happy with how everything was going . Our day was perfect and it wouldn’t have been possible without her.

I was so overwhelmed when it was just my wife and I trying to plan this wedding. As soon as Samantha came on an immediate weight came off our shoulders. She handled everything with perfect ease, and did everything she possible could to make us happy. We had such a fun time talking and working with her, I don't know what we would have done without her!

Our daughter recently got married and we hired Samantha as the wedding coordinator for the event. Planning a wedding can be very stressful but as soon as Samantha came on board my stress almost immediately subsided. She was instrumental in making the day perfect in every way, making sure that all of the brides wishes were met and that the brides were happy and unstressed the entire day. During the planning process she was extremely attentive to details and handled every bump in the road that came up and was quick to answer any questions and get back to us quickly. I don't think we could have pulled it off without her and her team and we would definitely recommend her and use her in the future.

We worked with Samantha as a partial planner for our Catalina Island wedding at the beginning of April 2022 and it was better than we could've imagined. She is organized, timely and truly cares about her brides. We had absolutely nothing to worry about the day of our wedding and she had everything taken care of. For every bump in the road, she had multiple alternate solutions already planned out to take all of our worries away. We highly recommend Samantha and can't say enough good things!

If I could recommend anything for your wedding, it would be to book a wedding coordinator/planner. It was the best decision I ever made. Amanda and her team were so sweet and just the best. They made all my wedding dreams come to life and I seriously don’t know what I would have done without them. Planning a wedding is so stressful but I guarantee if you book with Samantha Hall events you won’t regret a thing. From the organization, to running every detail by me, to her sweet personality, Amanda truly was the best and was worth every Penny!

Amanda, Katie and Samantha were all amazing! I highly recommend getting a planner for the rehearsal and the wedding if you are having a larger rehearsal dinner! The whole weekend was seamless and we loved all of our recommended vendors! The planning process was fun and low stress. Thanks so much team!

Samantha and her team were literal angels on my wedding day. I was overly impressed by how they miraculously made everything happen smoothly. It was literally magic. Sam was the most helpful wedding planner who did so much for me and took so much stress off of my plate. I couldn't have done my big day without her and she'll always be such a special part of my wedding. I recommend her to ANYONE. You will not be disappointed. I am actually truly sad she won't be planning another wedding for me and I miss her so much!

I absolutely don't know how we would have got married without Samantha! As with everything else in the middle of a pandemic, our wedding plans changed four months before our wedding date. Samantha was a life saver, and helped us find a new venue, introduced us to other vendors, helped us plan everything prior to the day and kept us on schedule the day of. I can confidently say I was the calmest and least stressed bride to have ever existed. Our families still comment at the wonderful a job Samantha and her team did at our wedding. If I could give her 100 stars and 100 hugs for helping us have our dream wedding, I would!

First I have to say, Amanda was the sweetest! I don’t know how I could have planned a wedding during a pandemic without her. She always had the best attitude specially when I was overwhelmed, always so organized and made my planning so much easier. All my guests can’t stop talking about how beautiful and perfect our special day was. Thank you so much Amanda and everyone at Samantha Hall Events.

We hired Samantha for our destination wedding on Catalina Island. She is very knowledgeable with the island and their procedures for weddings. Everything felt very organized, she didn't leave any detail out as we started the planning process for the day of. Samantha made sure our ceremony and reception ran smoothly, which allowed us to enjoy everything to the fullest. We absolutely loved Samantha and her awesome team!!

Working with Samantha was a breath of fresh air from start to finish!! We had to cancel our wedding date and reschedule to another venue due to COVID and Samantha found us a beautiful new location in just a few days! Her attention to every detail was amazing and her ability to stay calm and supportive throughout the entire experience was so helpful! We are very grateful that we had Samantha to plan our special day and we would highly recommend her services!!

We used Samantha for our month of planner and she was incredible! Once she came on board everything felt taken care! Samantha made sure to pay attention to every detail, big and small. She made the last few weeks feel like a breeze! Aside from her awesome skills she and her team were all so sweet and helpful the day of our wedding. Any time I needed help with my shoes/dress or anything else, they were always there and ready to help. I am so glad I chose Samantha :) Thank you!!!

The best ever!