Taryn Collins & Co

supported along the way, even as we navigated the delays associated with the pandemic together. Everything was seamless and relived so much stress and allowed us to simply enjoy the day! We would highly recommend to anyone!!!

She understood what I was looking for in a planner and in a wedding, and had such a calm demeaner that I loved. It was a pretty easy decision after that. Taryn was initially supposed to be working with us for a quick turnaround for a Fall 2020 wedding, which turned into an additional year of planning and rescheduling. I cannot imagine doing that without her - everything was so smooth. She uses this wonderful system called Aisle Planner that allows for all the checklists, seating charts, etc. to be in one organized place. When she said she would handle something, I never worried that it wouldn't be handled. She is the sweetest and so calm, but she will also go to bat for you when you need her to! We just had our wedding this weekend, and it went perfectly. Our whole bridal party told us how much they loved Taryn. She made sure everything was perfect, but also made everything fun. She had an assistant planner with her, Caleb, who was also wonderful, and they stood next to us before our entrance and did a countdown dance together before opening the door for us. They both quite literally re-bustled my whole dress with safety pins when I told her it was dragging on the ground. I could go on and on about Taryn, but all you need to know is that my now-husband and I agreed hands down that Taryn was the best choice we made for our wedding. THANK YOU TARYN!

xpectations. Over the year leading up to the wedding, Taryn's responsiveness and open communication made me trust her completely (hard for a Type A personality!). On the day of our wedding, Taryn's trustworthiness allowed me to hand almost everything off to her so I could focus on having fun and enjoying the day. Everything was executed to a T, and turned out better than I had imagined. Even our guests were raving about how "on top of it" and helpful Taryn and Caleb were. I cannot thank them enough! We had two weddings on different US coasts (so two wedding planners), and Taryn was head and shoulders above everybody we worked with across both weddings. I would recommend her to everybody.

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cipe for disaster or worse, a huge let down. We decided to have a long, 2.5 year engagement so that we could fully integrate + familiarize our families with one another. This was not a regular wedding! In the end, everyone on both sides of the family loved it, grew from it, and walked away in awe at what we had managed to pull off. We contacted Taryn in October of 2017 -- one year after we had gotten engaged -- because we really needed to start planning! We were looking for someone who seemed honest, organized, and had a crystal clear vision for how things should go. We didn't want a push over planner who would do anything we asked even if it was a bad idea, and we also didn't want a planner-zilla who oversold us on unnecessary details. Right in the middle -- simple right? LOL. Taryn made it really easy for us to let go and let her handle things. Almost two years later we got married! The two years we worked with Taryn were perfect. She always delivered exactly what we wanted. We got the venue, photographer, florist, food, hair and makeup we wanted, and she worked with us patiently on each and every question we had. And we had a lot of questions! In the background, we were working through two years of intense negotiations with our families and ourselves on this epic coming together of two families who didn't know each other or each others customs and traditions. When it came time to speak with Taryn, we were exhausted from working through compromises with our families, and it was so nice to work with her because she was our little calm island in the storm around us. Planning the 50/50 split wedding of our dreams was not easy! Taryn made it easy. When it came time for our wedding day, Taryn was there for us. I'm a high anxiety person, and so the wedding events really amped up my anxiety. We had six events in eight days... on the morning of the fourth event I woke up completely nervous and sick. I was supposed to be in charge of cutting music for our dances with our parents, but my nerves were keeping me from doing anything useful. Taryn checked in on me + the music, and I just decided to admit -- I cannot do anything. She asked if she could call me, and she did immediately. After the phone call she took over the music duties and I felt so much better. The next day was our wedding day. It's hard for me to admit something is perfection, but our wedding really was for us. I let go as much as I could as a high anxiety planner for a living type person, and Taryn took the wheel for both of us. I didn't worry about anything and everything went exactly how we had envisioned it. I was able to be so present during my events that I didn't even see her and her team working the event. Everything ran like clockwork. The room design was beautiful, her team was great, and I just felt like I could fully let go and enjoy something almost three years in the making. Thank you to Taryn, her team, and her array of trusted vendors. Thank you for answering every detailed question and for always coming back with a firm and knowledgable answer. -Jess + Talal

work alongside. Taryn took control of everything and kept the day running smoothly with such a calm demeanor! We look forward to working with Taryn again and could not recommend her more as a fantastic coordinator!

g coordinator, it's Taryn. I don't know how she does it all, but she does, and she does it with a smile! She is knowledgeable and has an extensive network of professional, reliable vendors. Even if you're not interested in the vendors with whom she has connections, she is supportive and is always willing to go above and beyond to ensure you find what you need/want. My husband and I have been married six months now and to this day, we STILL receive compliments from guests on how organized and perfect our wedding was and that's all due to SoCal Wedding Consultant. From the first day we met Taryn, planning our wedding was a breeze. Her top priority was making sure our wedding day was exactly what we'd always pictured, and it really was. We could not imagine planning a wedding without Taryn. She made it a STRESS FREE, ENJOYABLE experience!

us through every step, offering her expert insights and quick to reply to every email and text. Every vendor we worked with spoke so highly of her and we agree - she is a total pro. Our wedding day went so smoothly and friends and family had a great time. We didn't have to worry about a single thing that day because Taryn had everything under control, along with her assistant Caleb. We could NOT have had our dream wedding without her and highly, highly recommend. She is totally on top of her stuff, hooked us up with awesome vendors, and was an incredible sounding board and organizer for us during the year of planning before our big day. Thank you, Taryn!

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rack and made the planning worry-free and enjoyable. I would highly recommend Taryn. She did a wonderful job bringing our vision to life. The venue was set up beautifully and the whole wedding day was perfect. Her vendor recommendations were spot-on for us; we were so grateful to have her input. We’re very happy we went with SoCal Wedding Consultant!

n. I wasn't ready and put it off for a couple of months. Taryn followed up with me over the months and I began to recognize her true worth as a planner...follow up and attention to detail. Not only does she have mad organizational skills, she also has an amazing network of vendors to boot. Taryn took my pinterest page of scattered ideas and transformed it into a design board complete with concept, colors and pictures. I am a designer and I know creative talent when I see it. It is rare to have analytical attention to detail and creative genius in a single body! Taryn is that single body! Additionally she has the patience of Job and always respects that it is your wedding - you always have the final say and I never felt pressured to do things a certain way. Taryn made planning my wedding a complete joy. Call me crazy but I miss the process. Taryn made that possible for me to say. My wedding went off beautifully. I'm sure there were hitches (unavoidable with hundreds of moving priced) but they were all cared for without my involvement or stress. Thank you Taryn for helping me create the wedding of my dreams! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND TARYN COLLINS!!!

self. I selected the wedding venue with no problem, but choosing a reception venue, rentals, and organizing all the tiny details proved to be a challenge. That is when I decided to seek professional help. Taryn stood out from the beginning. She is kind, organized and extremely thorough. I had a strict budget and she helped me accomplish all of my goals by working with the vendors and figuring out which options worked best for me. On my wedding day I didn't worry about a thing because I knew she had it handled. When we got to the reception it was all I imagined and more. The SoCal Wedding Consultant team set it up beautifully. It has been three weeks since my wedding and I still continue to get compliments from my guests about how well-organized the day was.

no further. Taryn will make your dreams come true. Not only were she and her team an absolute joy to work with, she was the MOST kind, involved (in the best sort of way), and in the know planner I've ever met. She set up an amazing wedding that looked like a million dollars! I was in awe of how beautiful everything looked, and how smoothly everything ran. I don't think a single thing went wrong and that's because of Taryn! She is knowledgable, always kind, and on top of it! I told her several times I wished she was MY wedding planner. Thank you Taryn for your dedication to creating beautiful, memorable days!! You rock!!

h to know that I at least wanted someone to help with day of coordination, but with Taryn, I got so much more. After a search online, I found her. We had a consultation by phone where she asked me about my likes and dislikes and my "vision" (cheap but pretty? vintage garden party?). We then agreed to the package where she gave me recommendations (really helps to narrow things down, but you can also use who you want), I book and pay, and then she coordinates from there. Once we picked our venue (CFAER), we started the planning adventure. Taryn is VERY organized (and professional, and nice, and CALM). She sent us a link to their planning software that had all the budgets, timelines, lists, seating charts, you name it, it's there, which I really liked. She would assign me tasks and deadlines (not all at once, so it's not overwhelming), and as I completed them, I checked them off. Due to our busy work schedules, we had a planning session online, which worked out really well, and we also met once at the venue to review set up. We had a wedding party of 3, so no drama there (well, after I convinced my man of honor/best man/officiant that he could not wear papal robes). In the beginning, I was very laid-back, I wanted no part of decor, certainly no DIY, and I just wanted a fun and memorable time for my guests. Then, the bridal gene kicked in and I was all about making whimsical table numbers and place settings and bar signs and guest book alternatives with keys that people sign and then finding the perfect tray(s) on which to display the keys and favors which went with the key theme which was getting out hand...Taryn was very patient and accommodated it all. Day of, Taryn was awesome. I didn't have to do anything. My now husband dropped everything off at the venue, and she and her team went into action. The cake arrived, but the bakery had not made arrangements to decorate with the fresh flowers delivered by the florist - no problem. There was a timing glitch with the vendor meals - no problem. There may have been a text from me in the middle of the night about me not setting up cues for entrances and remembering who would stand where - no problem. Need your dress bustled (do what she tells you and get the video at your fitting) - no problem. When I arrived through those doors, everything was beautiful, everything was timed perfectly, and everyone was happy and enjoyed themselves. I cannot say enough good things about Taryn and her team. BOOK THEM!

updated on the bride and groom's schedule through out the day! I definitely recommend her if need a wedding planner. Trust me, having a wedding planner will make your wedding day a lot easier!

seamlessly to execute our event which required quite a bit of set up as well as timeline, etc. Kailey has an excellent eye for design and was such a sweetheart. I have to give extra credit to Caleb who SEWED MY DRESS BACK TOGETHER after it ripped while I was dancing!! I love this team and am SO grateful for everything that they did for us <3

ction! They are very professional and courteous to all the guests and vendors and knew how to put together a perfect wedding day timeline. Their design and decoration of the ceremony and reception sites was amazing! I highly recommend SoCal Wedding Consultant

e made the whole planning and setup process very simple for us. Timing and planning is crucial in the wedding industry, and she is clearly an expert. My business does a LOT of weddings so I would like to think that I am a good judge when it comes to other organizations in the industry. With that said, Taryn was an absolute pleasure to work with and I would DEFINITELY recommend her to brides and grooms reading this!

s and she and her assistant, Keith, were at the venue early setting up, she was pleasant to deal with, easy going, calm, and absolutely professional. She was grateful for anyone working with her, and she was always on top of things and quick to respond on any emails. I would love to work with her again, and any couple would be lucky to have her as their planner. She will make your experience memorable. Amazing woman! I love Taryn!

and on the wedding day. My mother wants to invite her to all of our family events. She's something special!

f making sure that our wedding was, classy, well organized, creative and ENJOYABLE. We had family in from all over the world and everyone raved about a great time they had. We can attest from experience that Taryn is personally invested in making sure her clients have their "dream wedding". The event far exceeded our expectations.

be an understatement to say that she exceeded my expectations.

l put together an iconic SoCal wedding. The DJ was perfect, the cake was perfect, the bar was perfect, everything was perfect. We have heard from so many people that this was one of the most beautiful weddings they've ever been to - & it's because they know their stuff.

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g the whole crew was on top of it. They checked on me the whole day and night. If I was to do again I wouldn't change a thing!!!

anner since we're based in Louisiana. My mother, who lives in the area, got a few planner recs. I called all of them and knew within seconds that Taryn was the best fit. She spent over an hour on the phone with me - before we signed any contract or even talked money - just getting to know us, what we wanted etc. The entire wedding planning process was a breeze. Like, everyone was SHOCKED by how chill and relaxed I was during the whole thing. Taryn was very communicative and easy to get a hold of and she's soooo calm - I never felt stressed about anything. Now, the good stuff - MY WEDDING AND RECEPTION WERE GORGEOUS AND SOOO FUN. Everyone - and I mean EVERYONE - said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. All in all, Taryn was one of the best wedding decisions I made - pretty much only topped by deciding to marry Henry. :) Do yourself a favor, HIRE HER. Happy planning!

she and her staff were so organized that the entire wedding party, all vendors and especially the bride & groom were absolutely relaxed and able to be fully present for their wedding ceremony. I perform hundreds of weddings, and about 50% of the time I have to step in to pick up the coordinator's mistakes/lapses. Not with Taryn! If you wish a relaxed, beautiful and seamless wedding call Taryn!!

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very friendly. Money well spent, worth every penny.

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ook my vision for the wedding, and suggested a few venues which fit my description. She was very organized and always asked the questions that I had never thought of. She really made the whole event so stress-free for me. I knew it would be perfect with her there to oversee the details. She was worth every penny and I would hire her again in a heart beat!

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hought about or considered. Our day was beyond beautiful and beyond what either of us had hoped or dreamed of. All of our family and friends are still talking about how much they enjoyed themselves. Extra stars for helping us to plan a same sex wedding with vendors who were supportive and wonderful

ried. Taryn's ability to remain calm and composed in emergency situations (and we had a few) really helped everyone involved in the wedding remain happy and stress free. For example, my suit button fell out right before we were about to walk into the ceremony and in an instant Taryn was sewing the button back on. Another example was when my wife's dress was too long for the first dance and again, here comes Taryn to the rescue. Taryn quickly pinned her dress up so that not only did it keep my wife's dress off the floor but it looked great as well. Taryn's communication skills are excellent and never once did she feel cold or disconnected. She checked in on us throughout the planning process and on the day of with perfect frequency: not too little where we felt disconnected and not too much where we felt smothered. By the end of the night and even a few days after the wedding my wife and I were still beaming about how happy we were that we hired Taryn to plan and run our wedding. We felt so lucky to have her and would recommend her in a heart beat to anyone. Even our guests were wondering how everything came together so well and we had to tell them Taryn was instrumental in the whole process. Also Keith, her assistant that day, was also awesome so big compliments to him. Thank you Taryn for making our wedding day perfect and special. You helped us realize and execute our dream wedding!

tail and ability to get things done made my job easier. Thank you Taryn for all your hard work and help!

nue, to all of our vendors, it was seemless and stress free. We love you like family!

e knew that having a coordinator the day of the wedding was something that was important to us, and they were the right match!

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experience. She was extremely knowledgeable, organized, thorough and a blast to work with. She knows planning a wedding can be stressful and hectic and she doesn't judge you if you're a few days behind for calling the florist or if you forgot to upload the guest list. Don't get me wrong, she'll remind you and make sure it's done, but in a gentle, supportive way. She makes sure everything is broken up into well organized checklists and schedules that makes the daunting task of planning this huge day totally manageable and not scary at all. Her communication is top notch and always made sure we were right on track. She also *might* be clairvoyant, every time we had a question or potential issue pop up she had somehow already found out about it and addressed it. She helped us take all of our grand ideas and make them a reality and as a result our wedding day was a stress-free, well oiled and beautiful machine. Her goal was to make sure that during the wedding we didn't have to think about anything besides enjoying ourselves and I can honestly say that 100% was the case. The day was totally stress free and a blast. Hiring Taryn was easily the best decision we made throughout the entire wedding planning process and I want to shout her praises from the rooftop.

my husband, who's the more detail oriented of us, loved the planning portal and I have to admit it was fun for me too). The communication was excellent throughout the process and the day of not only were our guests in complete awe of how everything looked but we felt supported the entire day. Thanks to the whole team at Socal wedding Consultant!!

not only stunning, she also knows HOW TO DELIVER! My bridal suite was right next to the entrance and I could hear our guests gasping when they walked in at just how gorgeous it was. (Even our wedding hashtag was filled with compliments). I felt supported throughout the entire process from the very first phone call where Taryn convinced me that I was not in fact crazy planning a wedding in 9 months and she immediately helped me to start saving money and giving suggestions. A true pro, a true friend, the best wedding planner you could possibly imagine. She deserves every accolade and more <3

that Taryn did on the day of the wedding that were so above and beyond anything we imagined. It was like there were 8 of her, unbelievable how much she got done both the day of and during the planning process. There was never a second of working with her that I wasn't in awe of her expertise. Everyone said the best money that you'll spend on the wedding is on your planner and they were right! Thank you for everything, Taryn!

face, is so supportive, caring! and spot on with all her suggestions. She is totally affordable, works with you to make sure you stay in your budget and she pretty much made us money with all the discounts we got through her connections. Don't think twice! She is the one!