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so picky n changes her minds very often... Michelle is very calm, professional, very well mannerEd and know what exactly she is doing. superb, outstanding, awesome... can go on :) during my speech at the reception, I gave her a shout out and told the "kids"- now all in their 30s, to hire her for their wedding if anyone is for one. she's that great. What a gem she truly is. Can't imagine how anyone can do a better job than she did. Wedding planning is hard. Very expensive and everyone gets be sensitive.. hire Michelle. You will thank me for that :)) THANK YOU, MICHELLE! You made our great wedding memories to an amazing ones!!!

s just an amazing person!! Thank you Michelle we love you!!!

horough and made the planning and design process so easy and seamless. I never had to worry about anything and she made it possible for me to enjoy the morning of the wedding with my family and bridal party. She helped us with the design and day of logistics which had a bunch of moving parts. Even if I couldn't quite articulate what I was looking for or what I was envisioning, Janice was able to figure it out and came out with beautiful and creative suggestions along with being flexible when we added a few last minute changes to details and timeline. We 100% recommend Janice and her team at Somni Events! Even if you're a little curious about hiring a planner, do it! So worth it! Thank you so much Janice! We absolutely loved everything about our wedding day!

more! From picking the venue, selection of vendors, design process, day of coordination, to checking in consistently throughout the past 1.5 years, Michelle was truly a DREAM to work with. We really cannot thank her enough for everything. She genuinely took the time to understand our vision, making sure that every single detail was addressed. More than anything, she's been so kind, patient, thoughtful, & incredibly generous with her time from start to finish. Truly every single guest at the wedding and our family members told us numerous times how beautiful the wedding was, and how well thought out every single detail was. We loved all of our vendors.. truly, we were obsessed with all of them!! Of course, we thanked them as well, but we also wanted to give Michelle & team credit in helping us discover vendors that were the perfect fit for us. As we reflected back on the day and looked through the photos & videos, we couldn't stop smiling because of how perfect the day went! We especially appreciate how the team took care of all the little things, allowing us to truly live in the moment and soak in everything as it was happening. They were so organized & professional, and we didn't have to worry about a single thing because Michelle & team were on top of everything, including the clean up at the end of the night. We think there's so much more that can be said, but we hope these few words express how much we really appreciate Michelle and all the hard work she put into making our day so perfect. Thanks a billion to Somni Events and we love you, Michelle!!

credibly daunting, but it turns out we made perhaps the best decision of this entire process when we chose to bring on Somni Events for month of coordination. Janice handles all month of coordination events for Somni, and right from the get go she came in with an incredibly detailed checklist and immediately got up to speed with our entire wedding plan. I thought that we had a decent handle on things up to that point, but Janice’s attention to detail and wedding expertise brought us to an entirely new level of organization in the months leading up to the wedding. Within a few weeks on starting work together, we had an entire wedding timeline planned out down to the minute, with detailed checklists for all the wedding party contacts, vendor lists, and so on. As we navigated the never-ending list of decisions and checked things off our nearly infinite to-do list, Janice always made herself available to us, making sure to answer all of our questions throughout, no matter how complicated or trivial they were. She made time for all of our vendor meetings and handled a lot of things on her own (like vendor insurance), which took such a huge load off our shoulders. When we had trouble with things like deciding how to design our table layouts or how to arrange our welcome table, Janice chimed in with the most perfect advice leaving us thinking multiple times - why didn’t we think of that / of course that makes so much sense! We absolutely felt way less stressed leading up to our wedding knowing that Janice was on top of literally everything we needed her to handle. She is nothing if not the definition of dependability! Finally, on the day of, after all of our coordination and planning, things went so amazingly well, so much more than we could have ever dreamed of! I distinctly remember passing by the reception hall before it was set up before getting ready in the groomsmen suite, and the next time I popped out to check on how things were going, Janice and her assistants had somehow magically transformed the entire space into the wedding venue of our dreams. It was incredibly surreal seeing that come to life! Throughout the day, Janice and her team handled EVERY detail for us, from making sure that the catering team set aside hors douvres and signature drinks for us to try, to making sure we took photobooth photos, to holding my wife’s train as we took photos during cocktail hour, to making sure that we had plenty of time to eat and step away from the crowd when we needed it. The biggest compliment we can give is that Janice and her team made it possible for us to not have to worry about anything that entire day, which allowed us to fully live in the moment and be present for every part of our wedding day. We seriously could not believe how well it went, and we could not have asked for more. If you’ve made it this far, please know that despite all of the above, words cannot express how amazing and invaluable Janice was for our wedding day. We are so incredibly grateful to her from the bottom of our hearts!

ng with us, she allowed all of us to express of individual ideas and make them come true at the time of the event. But more importantly, the wedding day itself was absolutely stress-free for both of us! I am a healthcare professional and above all I value efficiency, she provided the peace of mind for me! Thank you , Michelle! Lets see what we can do for their 50th anniversary!!! Love and Best wishes, Angela, The-Mother-Of-The-Bride.

ecommend her to any of our friends planning a wedding. I felt very intimidated about the whole wedding planning process, especially since my husband and I were going to have to plan this wedding remotely. But working with Michelle allowed me to enjoy the process so much more. She kept us on track with a personalized schedule, helped us make decisions quickly, and gave valuable input and guidance when we're stuck. Michelle really takes the time to get to know her couples and understand our wants, needs, personalities. From finding a venue, to florals, DJ/MC, videographers, Michelle presented us with a short list of vendors that would fit our budget, style, and personalities. Anybody who's gone through this process knows how overwhelming it is to sort through all the different vendor options. We appreciated how Michelle guided us in the direction that best aligns with our priorities and simplified decisions for things we just didn't care as much about (and often helped us save money). She is extremely knowledgeable and well-connected to all the top vendors in Southern California that made sourcing and locking in our vendors a breeze. The day of, it was evident all the vendors loved working with Michelle & her team. It was good vibes all around and she really helped us put together a vendor dream team, and I want to be friends with all of them! My husband had a lot of ideas and opinions about parts of our wedding, and it was great to have Michelle there to help him bring these ideas to life, but also push back on things that wouldn't work well. Michelle is a great partner to have to bounce ideas off of, she always provides her true perspective but always considers what means most to her couple. Lastly, the day of our wedding couldn't have been more perfect. Michelle's team made sure everything ran smoothly, from the flow of events to unveiling our special performance at the end of the night. Her whole team and was very attentive and quick to help with any requests we had. We couldn't imagine a more perfect day! Michelle is truly the best, and the best decision you can make for your wedding!

are worth every single penny. To be candid, I was extremely intimidated about the prospect of planning a wedding when I first got engaged. I wanted the wedding of my dreams to be flawlessly executed from start to finish, and knew that I needed to work with a planner who was professional, proactive, and trustworthy. I was luckily introduced to Michelle (who checked all of the aforementioned boxes) and signed a full planning contract after an initial call with her. Michelle supported and guided us throughout the entire planning process. She helped us find our dream wedding venue, and put together an incredible team of wedding vendors. She was also organized and very responsive over email and text. In the weeks leading up to my wedding, I was naturally feeling nervous and stressed about all of the details and logistics coming together. I wish I spent less time worrying because the day of the wedding was executed perfectly because of Michelle and her team. I was in awe of the florals and decor, and appreciated that Michelle kept us on schedule throughout the day even when unexpected occurrences came up. My husband and I were actually able to enjoy time (and eat!) together during the day of the wedding. This is no small feat given all of the work and set up that needed to be done, and is truly a testament to Michelle and her team's hard work behind the scenes. We had so many guests compliment how beautiful our wedding was and how much they enjoyed the entire evening - I can confidently say that none of it would have been possible without Michelle and her team. Her expertise, reputation, and connections in the wedding industry are unmatched (every single one of our vendors had nothing but praise for her) and my husband and I are so grateful that we had the chance to work with her on our special day.

that keeps your bests interests in mind throughout the entire planning process. She has extensive connections across the entire wedding industry and will consider the best options for you when providing recommendations within your budget. On the day of the wedding, her and the Somni Events staff kept us on schedule, took care of setup and cleanup at the end of the night, and seamlessly coordinated all of the vendors. We did not have to lift a finger and focused on our wedding ceremony and families. She even ensured we had time to ourselves to enjoy the food, drinks, and kept us from getting swept away by giving us a moment to enjoy by ourselves. Anyone that gets to work with Michelle and her team are very lucky. We would highly recommend anyone to employ her services if you need an organized and professional planner.

nding, and optimistic while realistic. We always felt we could confide and trust Michelle no matter the issue - which is the most important when choosing your vendors. Not only does she have a great eye for design, she is meticulous and detail oriented. She provided all the organization and design resources we needed and truly understood our vision. A huge plus is that she is well attuned to East Asian wedding traditions and can speak to family members who do not understand English. There were so many small details we would have forgotten had it not been for Michelle. Although our bridal party and family only had brief interactions with Michelle on the wedding day, they were all so impressed by her level of organization, positive attitude, and constant smile. When the weather prediction showed 70% chance of rain on our wedding day the entire week leading up to it, Michelle worked hard even at late hours to ensure we had a backup plan that fit our vision and communicated with our vendors for options. Not only so, she went above and beyond and paid for an hourly weather app just to see if it would stop raining by our ceremony time. When we needed extra rentals at the last minute, Michelle went out of her way to help us pick them up and also helped receive packages for us since we were out of town. We never expected any vendor to do this for us. These are just a few examples of the numerous times she went above and beyond. Although she juggles many events, Michelle always makes you feel like you are the top priority. She will treat your wedding like her own with the full attention it deserves. Everyone says that something is bound to go wrong at your wedding. Not us though - and it was all thanks to Somni Events. The entire day was perfect and Michelle is the absolute sweetest.

planning an event at our venue- Hummingbird Nest Ranch. There was no wedding package, just a list of required vendors (valet, security, bartending), so we ended up having to source and communicate with 13 total outside vendors to make our night come true. It was a mess for me thinking I could do it myself so that's when we sought out Michelle and Somni Events about 9 months ahead of the wedding for planning services. I really could not have done it without them. Their expertise in the industry and experience at my wedding venue showed and saved me a ton of time I would have otherwise spent researching or asking vendors. Michelle and Janice knew exactly what would be needed at our venue (rentals, lighting, kitchen equipment rentals etc) and communicated directly with all our vendors. On the day of the wedding; there was not one moment where I couldn't find Michelle or Janice when i needed them. Looking back at it, I didnt realize how hectic the day was. Im surprised how relaxed i was!! and that's because i knew Janice and Michelle were behind the scenes making sure everything was going according to plan. I barely had a chance to look at my phone or the time, but Janice always showed up at the right time to guide us through the next part in our schedule. What topped it off for us was at the end of the night- Michelle and her team were one step ahead of us and had picked up all our personal belongings from the bridal suit and had it packed it onto our shuttle bus. I was so grateful they did that. it would have been a stressful thing to do at the end of the night especially after having one too many drinks...

ecisions, it must have been annoying for anyone but Michelle was very patient throughout the months and such a great resource when we had questions on vendors or other details re: the wedding. For the day-of, Janice was our coordinator and she was great at making sure all the vendors were accounted for, the day went smoothly, and anything that needed to be taken care of was while my wife and I were being present and enjoying our incredible day! Our wedding was particularly complex because all the vendors/venue were separate groups so there was a lot to orchestrate on the day-of. No bride/groom should have to worry about the logistics during their wedding day and Janice was fantastic at handling anything and everything that came up. If you are thinking about getting a wedding planner/coordinator, do it! and if you are doing it, go with Somni Events.

r organized and detailed so you wouldn’t miss a thing, including the wedding day. I would hire her again in a heartbeat!

ning myself, but we needed someone to manage everything on the day of our wedding so that we can sit back and enjoy the day. Janice started working with us several months prior to our wedding and stepped in when our original ceremony venue cancelled on us. She helped us navigate all our vendors and pulled everyone (and I mean everyone: vendors, wedding party, and family!) together for the big day. She was honest about what we needed/did not need so that we weren’t wasting dollars here and there. She also gave great input for last minute décor decisions, and I really loved her eye for style! She was there at all the important venue meetings and asked questions I never would have thought of. She knew about all the little details and was able to answer all of my questions and calm my nerves in the weeks leading up to the wedding. On the day of our wedding, Janice made me feel so at ease. There were some mishaps that occurred (which is always expected!) and she resolved them effortlessly. I really was able to let her take the reins from my type-A hands and she and her team executed so well. There’s so much she did for me personally that I won’t share details of, but I really can’t thank her enough!! She’s also one of the kindest and sweetest people we have ever met, and we would highly recommend her. When we look back at our wedding, we are overjoyed with happiness. Janice and the Somni team truly turned our vision into reality!

ze understated but undeniable luxury. That's why when it came time for me to start planning my wedding, I knew I needed her help. I booked the partial planning package with her since I already chose my wedding venue. Michelle really delivered my vision of a timeless European garden wedding in San Diego. I was already pretty particular with my design elements, and Michelle was able to see what I was going for and provide helpful suggestions and connect me with incredibly talented vendors along the way. Where she really shined was on the wedding day. She made sure I was really present in the moment. I told her I prioritized being able to go to my own cocktail hour and talk to all my guests as well as being able to eat and stay hydrated. She made all of this happen. I would turn around at my sweetheart table, and there were my signature cocktails waiting there for me, my entrees, and even extra platters of hors d'oeuvres that I didn't get to sample during cocktail hour. I wasn't a stressed starved bride on my day - I soaked in and remembered every second of it because I know I could place my trust in Michelle and her assistants. Thank you, Somni Events for helping our dream day come to fruition!

she was perfect for us. She was so understanding, patient, organized, personable, professional… the list goes on. She took care of anything and everything. She provided us with checklists to keep us organized and timelines for us follow to ensure we weren’t overly overwhelmed. She created our wedding budget and handled all of our vendor contracts. Michelle has so many wonderful vendor connects in the wedding industry and we went with all of her recommended vendors. Of course, all of the vendors she recommended were just as wonderful as Michelle is. I had so many ideas for the wedding and she helped me bring it all to life, even providing helpful tips on what would look good and what wouldn’t. Her aesthetic is on point and really pays attention to the fine details. She was our sounding board and she made it her #1 priority to ensure we were happy every step of the way. She was our wedding planner at first, but she quickly became our best friend. On our wedding day, she continued to shower us with love and care. She was incredibly attentive and not only did she make sure all the vendors were taken care of, but she also made sure we were calm and had time to relax with everything going on. She puts her clients first and we knew we could relax on the wedding day; we had no doubt everything would go smoothly. We all know weddings are not cheap, but Michelle was worth every penny. We can’t forget about her assistants, they were amazing as well! Michelle and her team are the dream team. Thank you Michelle, you are amazing. We wish we could do it all over again with you!

eople clearly did not hire Michelle for their wedding. Not only was our wedding day seamless and perfect, but so was everything else leading up to it. Michelle was incredibly communicative, helpful, smart, creative… the level of attention to detail she paid was unreal. She took our vision and went above and beyond, culminating in a wedding beyond our wildest dreams. So many guests have reached out to tell us it was the most beautiful wedding they have ever been to. A huge thank you to Michelle and her team for making our wedding the most wonderful day of our lives!

from absolute scratch, absolutely nothing done), we knew we would benefit from the help of an experienced wedding planner. We are so glad we worked with Michelle and her team. Both events were beautiful, memorable, felt very centered on us as a couple even while we were doing large amounts of family-oriented activities. The particular standout features from the planning process and the events themselves: - Michelle was able to translate my rambling and somewhat disjointed Pinterest boards into two distinct looks for our weddings, and made them feel both current and timeless - When we wanted them, she helped us understand options for low, medium, high so we could consider our budget - She's very familiar with the greater Los Angeles / Orange County area, which was great as far as brainstorming venues, vendors, etc. - She either seemed to know or seemed to be able to solve any request / brainstorm - from short listing bakeries to having a harpist on hand to a Chinese speaking emcee, where to get a traditional Chinese dress, etc. - Her team on day of (for both weddings) - absolute MACHINES, running us like clockwork which is totally my speed - so we didn't have to think about schedules, timing, anything, just show up when told - Her suggested vendors were unfailingly super nice, collaborative, and several really went the distance for making their portions of our wedding as beautiful / unique as possible - I felt great about trusting her guidance on vendors - She does a good job balancing offering her view (and she's always got a strong POV which is great) but creating space for us to voice our POV if we had one across everything from design, where to save budget, where we could be more flexible in itineraries, etc. Overall we had such a beautiful wedding experience (which I wasn't always confident we would given so much going on in such a condensed amount of time) and it really would not have happened without Michelle and her team. And, as an added bonus, I appreciate the many compliments we received on the weddings - "beautiful", "elegant", "luxe", "immaculate" - these adjectives are also my speed!! I think you'll be very happy with what Michelle will design and organize for you! Recommend! Also I'm looking at my wedding photos again rn and I just love them!!! Thank you Michelle and team!!

s our needs. On the day of the wedding, Michelle and Somni team were very professional, attentive and super easy to work with. They provided anything and everything we needed for the day! We highly recommend Somni Events to everyone!

side! My husband and I, like so many newlyweds, were in for a shock because planning a wedding during a pandemic is HARD. We wanted someone who would not only guide us through the crazy experience called wedding planning but give us amazing ideas and input on creating the wedding of our dreams. Michelle did just that and went beyond!! She gives you the experience of a big company with the attention and tailored service of a smaller company. We were able to video conference and meet with her whenever we felt necessary, even though she had so many other events to deal with. She also was very organized and managed family members during the wedding day to take a lot of the stress off of us on our big day (anyone that knows how pushy Asian aunties and uncles are can appreciate this). Her contacts are so great and you can tell that they want to create a great experience for you and your loved ones. Michelle is honest and mindful of your budget but delivers luxury, sophistication, and uniqueness. I never felt like I was not heard or things got out of control. She made wedding planning stress free and fun! I honestly don't know how she is able to pay attention to so many details, she is amazing! Having a wedding planner that truly loves love and wants nothing but to create the best day of your life is so important! Her style is so unique and modern, I wish she could plan and design all of my future events! She is worth every penny and more! We love Michelle so much and will be forever thankful for all her effort in creating the wedding of our dreams. Go Somnievents!

f vendor contacts - positive attitude She even helped us get a lot of discounts which offset her fee and had a lot of great vendor options at different price points. You might wonder if having a planner is worth it and I say if you can fit it in your budget you will be glad you did. I still don’t know how she manages to do it all but we loved what she did for ours. Highly recommend!

e to Covid and Michelle helped us make all the changes seamlessly. I have no idea how we could have done it without her. Michelle and her team are amazing and she introduced us to the absolute best vendors we could have asked for. Michelle’s attention to detail, warmth, organization, and positive energy made us feel like we were in such good hands. She executed our vision to a tee and more. Everything exceeded our expectations! Our wedding day ran so smooth and we were able to relax and just enjoy and soak up every moment. We are still dreaming about how perfect the day went. Thank you Michelle for making the wedding of our dreams happen! Highly recommend Michelle and Somni Events!

u, Michelle and the Somni Events Team for everything!

lly made our lives easier because they thought of everything. Janice and Michelle also coordinated all of the vendors and handled the remaining paperwork. That was a huge help because that took some burden off of us. It was busy season for me at work so it was helpful that Janice and Michelle kept me on track and sent me reminders. Janice and Michelle were available by phone, text, and email whenever we had questions. On the wedding day, Janice and the team helped to coordinate our last minute taco decision and also assisted to collect all of our wedding items. They took care of all the questions that would be directed to us so that we didn’t have to worry about them. So happy and grateful that we had Michelle and Janice during our wedding planning process <3