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Taryn Collins
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Taryn Collins, the visionary founder of Taryn Collins & Co., has established her boutique planning and design agency as a leader in the industry, seamlessly blending timeless elegance with modern sophistication. With a background rooted in the arts and over a decade of experience planning weddings, Taryn and her team have mastered the art of crafting unique and unforgettable celebrations, each one a true reflection of her clients’ personal style and story.
At Taryn Collins & Co., weddings are more than just events—they are intimate gatherings that mark the beginning of a couple's new journey together. Every detail is thoughtfully designed to honor the individuality of the couple, ensuring their day feels as unique and special as their love. Specializing in Collaborative Full-Service Planning, Taryn and her team create a stress-free, enjoyable planning experience, whether couples are envisioning an intimate elopement or a grand celebration.
Taryn's passion for creating exceptional experiences goes beyond just the logistics—she transforms weddings into extraordinary moments that delight all of the senses and transport guests into an experience like no other. Recognized by esteemed publications and hailed as "the best wedding planner in Southern California," Taryn values her accolades, but her true joy comes from forming deep connections with her couples and witnessing the happiness on their faces as they experience one of the most memorable days of their lives.
Taryn Collins & Co., previously known as SoCal Wedding Consultant, continues to set the bar for excellence in the wedding industry, making each celebration as remarkable as the couple it celebrates.
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Taryn Collins
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Taryn Collins, the visionary founder of Taryn Collins & Co, is more than just a wedding planner—she’s an architect of unforgettable moments. With a rich background directing musical theater, Taryn seamlessly transitioned into wedding planning in 2007, bringing her flair for organization, design, and storytelling to every celebration.
Driven by a deep passion for elevating the wedding planning industry, Taryn has become an educator and mentor, guiding new planners to find their own voices in this creative field. Her upcoming book, set to release in 2025, is crafted to assist couples as they navigate the intricacies of wedding planning.
Having orchestrated over 400 stunning events, Taryn is known for her calm demeanor, meticulous attention to detail, and an unparalleled eye for design. She is committed to creating experiences that allow her couples to be fully present, not only on their wedding day but throughout the entire planning journey.
At home, she finds joy with her husband, their three children, and three beloved fur babies. For Taryn, every event is more than a wedding—it’s a celebration of life, love, and the moments that define us.
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SoCal Wedding Consultant, led by Taryn and her team, receives rave reviews for their exceptional wedding planning services. Clients praise Taryn for her calming presence, expert advice, and attention to detail. The team is commended for their organization, professionalism, and ability to handle unforeseen challenges with grace. Hiring SoCal Wedding Consultant is deemed a worthwhile investment that ensures a smooth and stress-free wedding day, making them highly recommended for couples seeking a seamless planning experience.Review photos
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Rachel W
5.0
7/16/2024
Taryn and her team are the absolute best!!! We did full planning with Taryn, and she made the entire process soooo much less stressful than it would have otherwise been. We didn't want a super fancy wedding, and she never pushed us to do anything at a bigger scale than what we wanted but provided sage advice and wedding industry expertise that helped us make decisions about our budget. I'm beyond grateful that we made the investment of hiring her - it made a huge difference in our quality of life during the 18 months that we were planning! Taryn was so calming, kind, and on top of things at every step of the way. She had great ideas for the design (which turned out just gorgeous!) and was super collaborative. She also had excellent suggestions for vendors. When it came time for our wedding weekend, we were able to completely relax and be in the moment because we trusted her so much to run the day smoothly. She and her team (shoutout to Caleb and Adreanna) handled everything so beautifully, and my new husband and I had the best day we could have imagined! I wish every couple could have a Taryn for their wedding - the peace of mind she gave us was an incredible gift.
Virginia W
5.0
3/09/2024
I’m sure I’ll get wordy with this review, but the long and short of it is that you should hire Taryn to plan your wedding. I am a type a worrier, and few people in this world could have alleviated my anxiety the way Taryn did. She handles every detail in the calmest way possible, making what is usually a very stressful process feel calm and doable. She was patient with my husband and I wanting very specific vendors to suit our style, and helped us break down the planning process into bite sized chunks. As a result, we were able to relax in the week leading up to our wedding, which is a rare rare thing! The day-of was incredibly smooth, and Taryn handled the tiny inevitable things that pop up like a pro, keeping me calm while being transparent. (Taryn had the bravery to block my drunk uncle from taking the mic for an impromptu speech.) We are so grateful for Taryn, who is kind, conscientious, and on top of every detail so that you don’t spend this happy period tearing your hair out. Thank you for taking our vision and making our wedding day so beautiful, Taryn! We are incredibly grateful.
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Priya K
5.0
6/26/2023
From the moment we hired Taryn and SoCal Wedding Consultant, I immediately felt more at ease with the process of wedding planning. Though we hired SCWC for event coordination and design, Taryn was there for us during every step of the process. She reviewed our vendor contracts, was available by phone or email to answer any questions we had, gave us timelines and deadlines to follow, and generally made our lives so much easier. Three months before the wedding, Taryn fully took over vendor communications, which was an enormous weight off our backs. Taryn and her staff are so positive, kind and welcoming -- she answered our zillions of questions with patience and kindness, provided valuable insight and gently steered us away from decisions that may not have worked out well for us. One day before our wedding, we visited our venue only to find that there were goose droppings ALL over the main lawn where we were planning to have our ceremony. The next day, Taryn made sure literally every single piece of it was gone, while still maintaining the kindest, warmest energy that made the day so much better. You will absolutely not regret hiring Taryn and SCWC for your wedding - they are the best of the best!
Meghan R
5.0
5/04/2023
SoCal Wedding Consultant was everything I could have hoped for in a coordination team, and more. My inquiries and initial contact was predominantly with Adreanna, and she was amazing every step of the way. I felt like not only did she have my back, but that she completely understood what we were going for with our wedding – which while it wasn’t exactly traditional, it wasn’t so out of the box either. Other folks I spoke to initially struggled to grasp the concept. Adreanna was organized, punctual, and on top of everything and anything I needed, even when I started working with her almost a year and a half in advance.
Taryn is truly amazing and sent wonderful emails and kept in contact, before becoming the primary contact closer to my wedding. She too was on top of things, a very clear communicator, quick with answers and assistance. I can’t even begin to imagine what went on behind the scenes that she and Adreanna handled before it could come to my attention both before and during my wedding day.
At first, I thought I didn’t need coordination, especially because my venue had their own coordinator. LET ME TELL YOU HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO HAVE YOUR OWN COORDINATOR(S)!!! Taryn and Adreanna really made sure things went smoothly and helped wrangle the difficult on-site coordinator. They identified that coordinator’s errors and continually corrected them. I never saw the on-site coordinator. Not once. Meanwhile, I saw Adreanna and Taryn constantly day of, and they were fantastic, checking to see if we needed anything, if we felt prepared, supported, etc. Caleb, who I didn’t have a chance to properly meet, was quick on the draw to help with a potential wardrobe issue too.
The whole team was amazing and made everything stress-free. I got to really enjoy my wedding day, preparing, getting ready, spending time with family and friends, my ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception due to the kindness, support, attention to detail, professionalism, and dedication of Taryn and Adreanna. I cannot stress enough to anyone who is reading this, this is the team to hire. I’m a Type A, very detail-driven person who thought they could handle it all on their own, and the BEST money I spent from my wedding budget, was the money spent to hire SoCal Wedding Consultant. I want to do it all over again just so I can have them helping me along the way.
Anne Marie H
5.0
5/22/2022
If you want to have the smoothest wedding day possible, surrounded by the most professional and attentive to detail team, then Taryn is your go-to. My (now) husband and I have very busy jobs, and planning a large cultural wedding was going to take up so much time that neither of us had. Taryn made this process incredibly smooth and so stress free for us which was so so important. She gave birth to her sweet twins right around our wedding date so she unfortunate could not be there to celebrate with us in person, but she provided multiple extra coordinators on the day of to make sure everything went PERFECT. My husband and I felt nothing but bliss on our wedding day and that was all thanks to Taryn and her team, we cannot thank you enough!
Kimberly L
5.0
11/27/2021
Taryn is knowledgeable, professional, personable, and highly detail oriented. Along with her highly skilled team, Taryn provided a personalized experience and kept us informed and 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!!!
Kelly B
5.0
8/25/2021
CALL TARYN NOW! I initially spoke with several planners trying to find someone to help me plan my wedding in CA from the East Coast. As soon as I spoke to Taryn, I was at ease. 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!
Lauren H
5.0
1/26/2020
We hired Taryn over a year ago for our January 2020 wedding. We decided to work with her after our hour long discovery call, in which I really connect with Taryn's work ethic and expectations. 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.
Joey I
5.0
1/17/2020
Taryn and her group was on great to work with, very organized and was on top of communication with us through the entire process! This made our job as the photographer much easier!
J N
5.0
7/14/2019
Our story: We wanted to plan an interracial, intercultural, inter-religious wedding ceremony and reception that would please everyone on both sides. Even to us it sounded like a recipe 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
Andrew A
5.0
4/18/2019
Over the years we have worked with a lot of different coordinators, and I do have to say I was blown away by Taryn. She is so professional and organized while also such a blast to 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!
Christina N
5.0
9/10/2018
Taryn and her team are who you want to coordinate your wedding. Look no further, they're who you need! If you want an organized, professional, kind, thoughtful, and honest wedding 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!
Emily C
5.0
5/30/2018
We were SO lucky to have Taryn as our wedding coordinator! We were initially a bit hesitant to spend the money on a coordinator but Taryn was worth every single penny. Taryn guided 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!
Herbert Z
5.0
5/24/2018
Taryn is the most excellent and amazing wedding planner I've ever seen. She is careful and thoughtful. And she is very cute too:) I truly enjoy working with her. Wish we could work together in the future!!!
Laura O
5.0
5/11/2018
We worked with Taryn on our wedding April 14, 2018, and I cannot say enough great things about her! She was so organized and helpful throughout the entire process. She kept us on track 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!
Janis M
5.0
12/23/2017
Taryn and her team are AWESOME!!! I started planning my wedding a year ago. I thought how hard could this be? Plenty!!! I discovered Taryn on the internet and had a consultation. 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!!!
Elizabeth S
5.0
11/08/2017
I'm so thankful I found Taryn and her team. I could NOT have planned my wedding without her by my side. We had a destination wedding in California and at first I tried to do it myself. 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.
Ashley A
5.0
11/07/2017
It is very rare to find a planner who pours their heart and soul into their work. Taryn is a diamond in the rough. Seriously, I'm telling you, from a professional perspective- look 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!!
Kimberly B
5.0
9/03/2017
Taryn and her team are the best! I am generally an organized person, actually a planner by profession, but manufacturing is different from weddings and I was clueless. I knew enough 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!
Gene K
5.0
7/13/2017
This past weekend I got the chance to work with Taryn! First and foremost, her overall positive attitude and professionalism made my job easy as a wedding photographer. She kept me 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!
Leanne F
5.0
4/21/2017
We had a HUGE wedding coordinated by Andrew, Caleb, and Kailey. The entire planning process with Andrew was absolutely effortless. The day of the wedding, the three of them worked 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
Eric A
5.0
4/12/2017
Taryn and her team at SoCal Wedding Consultants are wonderful to work with. I'm a wedding photographer and had the pleasure to work with Taryn and got to see her and her team in action! 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
Jeffrey C
5.0
1/12/2017
So Cal Wedding Consultant was a breeze to work with. I am a vendor, and I worked with Taryn last week on a beautiful wedding in Orange County, and it couldn't have been easier. She 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!
Provenance R
5.0
12/07/2016
SoCal Wedding Consult, and specifically Taryn, is a wonder to work with. She is beyond professional and really cares for her clients. I was a vendor for one of her client's weddings 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!
Elisa H
5.0
10/31/2016
Don't just hire a wedding planner. Hire the best wedding planner in Southern California. Taryn is astounding. She cared for us as though we were family members both during planning and on the wedding day. My mother wants to invite her to all of our family events. She's something special!
Caroline W
5.0
10/31/2016
My name is Caroline West. For anyone who is planning to have a wedding in Southern California I would STRONGLY recommend using Socal Wedding Consultants. Taryn did an amazing job of 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.
Margaret P
5.0
10/31/2016
Looking for a reliable wedding planner with fantastic taste and plenty of expertise? Look no further!! Taryn with Wedding Consultant was all that and more for my wedding. It would be an understatement to say that she exceeded my expectations.
Tami R
5.0
10/31/2016
Brief version: We couldn't have been happier! More details: Andrew, Keith, and Eugenio were so easy to work with. We gave them a tough goal: to keep us within a tight budget & still 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.
Lauren A
5.0
10/31/2016
WOW I cannot praise this team enough!!! Taryn and Sarah made my wedding day magical. They were the answers to my prayers and even the rain didn't destroy the day it went so smoothly!!! <3 <3 <3
Candace M
5.0
10/31/2016
Danny and Taryn were great. They were always there for me when I had freak out moments, Taryn also read my mind when it came to decor, flowers, and design and the day of the wedding 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!!!
Kelley M
5.0
10/31/2016
Taryn Collins and her consultants are AWESOME! I wish I could give them 10 stars, that is how much I LOVE THEM.
When my fiance and I decided to get hitched, we knew we needed a planner 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!
Rev. Marsha M
5.0
10/26/2016
A beautiful wedding is the signature of a great wedding coordinator. Taryn brought excellence to the wedding I officiated that produced not only a seamless wedding, but magically 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!!
Peggy J
5.0
10/25/2016
Taryn was amazing! My husband, Dwayne and I LOVED working with her. We hired her to help us plan our wedding and her team to emcee our wedding. If you want the best hire them. Great planner AND great team.
Michelle B
5.0
10/25/2016
We chose to work with WC and so happy we did. From our first meeting through our wedding day they were so resourceful, organized, always coming up with things to share with us and very friendly. Money well spent, worth every penny.
Jeanette M
5.0
10/25/2016
Loved working with Taryn! Very quick response time and incredibly helpful with finding solutions for our wedding! Would recommend to anyone and truly enjoyed the experience. Thank you!
Austin R
5.0
10/24/2016
Their team was instrumental in the planning of my wedding. I lived in a different state at the time I had to choose a venue, and had to do it site un-seen. Sarah was amazing--she took 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!
Rosalee E
5.0
10/24/2016
Wedding Consultants did everything and more. We were able to count on them before the wedding and during the day of. We would recommend to anyone looking to have someone there to help make your event go smoothly.
Donna J
5.0
10/18/2016
Taryn is fantastic!! Extremely responsive and helpful during a somewhat hectic and stressful time:)
Charles John P
5.0
10/18/2016
Working with WC was by far the best investment we made in planning our wedding! Danny was a delight to work with and on top of every single detail, most usefully things we hadn't thought 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
Jonathan H
5.0
10/17/2016
Taryn was absolutely critical to making our wedding perfect. Her professionalism from the very beginning to the very end is astounding and never once did me or my now wife feel worried. 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!
Sydney N
5.0
9/20/2016
byDesign Films worked closely with Taryn during the wedding planning process. She is excellent at her job because she is a smart, quick and resourceful planner. Her attention to detail and ability to get things done made my job easier. Thank you Taryn for all your hard work and help!
Herbert M
5.0
9/10/2016
Taryn, we can't express how amazing it was to have you helping us on our day. We're more than happy to recommend you to any couple that's looking for a planner. From finding our venue, to all of our vendors, it was seemless and stress free. We love you like family!
Georgia B
5.0
9/10/2016
Eugenio and Andrew were fantastic additions to our wedding day. We planned with Taryn and the two of them took over our day the day of and we couldn't have done it without them. We knew that having a coordinator the day of the wedding was something that was important to us, and they were the right match!
Knottie1471296584
5.0
8/15/2016
Andrew and Eugenio were SUPERB to work with on our wedding day. We could not have been more thrilled with the service from the beginning of the planning process through the last moment of the day.
Knottie1445789578
5.0
10/25/2015
Taryn is amazing! Everything turned out perfect!
Dean P
5.0
10/12/2015
Taryn has all 5 star reviews on here and for a reason: she is a GODSEND. She helped plan our wedding in Brooklyn earlier this year and we honestly could've have asked for a better 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.
Daniel P
5.0
10/09/2015
Sarah and Kailey were impeccable wedding planners for our wedding in Los Angeles. We originally talked to Taryn on the phone and she really had us sold on how their company works (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!!
Knottie1442892804
5.0
9/21/2015
SUPERB! We worked with serveral members of their team and every person was so on it (including Sarah, Kailey, Eugenio, and of course Taryn). Taryn's vision and design concepts are 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
Knottie1440355481
5.0
8/23/2015
Writing this on our bus home from our honeymoon because I couldn't wait until we got home. As we talked about our wedding during the honeymoon we kept coming back to little things 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!
Knottie1440253665
5.0
8/22/2015
Taryn is a super STAR!! She is so amazing! I had to organize my wedding in San Diego from Michigan and without her I would've had a major break down. She always has a smile on her 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!
Knottie1439502457
5.0
8/13/2015
Taryn and Sarah planned by sister's wedding so I knew I was going to use them! Just as fabulous with our wedding as with hers, and we've still got two sisters to go! Hehe, thanks ladies!
Anna B
5.0
8/13/2015
Taryn was exceptional at her job. I called upset with my venue at the time and how I wasn't getting any help. She assured me that it was ok and talked with me for awhile. She was very nice and helpful. She told me her pricing and I knew it was out of our budget so she worked with us. It was still quite expensive but very reasonable and better than competitors prices. She has excellent reviews and I'm very glad I called her. I wouldn't have used anyone else to help with our wedding. Unfortunately I didn't end up booking with her because we switched venues and have been getting more help from then and the bridal party. It sucks because she is awesome and I know she would have really helped out but we just can't afford it and the help we have now will have to do. :) I would for sure book her in the future and highly recommend her! :)
Knottie1438811778
5.0
8/05/2015
I can't begin to explain how much I love this team. I was so so so stressed looking for a venue and trying to see which would be best for me and the most cost effective and I couldn't take it anymore. I finally started shopping for a planner and came across them on the knot. Even shopping for a planner was super stressful. I talked to the owner for my first appointment and she immediately set me at ease and felt more like a friend giving advice than that she was selling me on something. After a few weeks, I decided to go with them , they helped me with full planning and I honestly didn't feel stressed from the moment that I started working with them. Their responses are super quick, usually within an hour but definitely within 24 at the latest. Day of was great as well, and Sarah and her assistant did a great job.
Knottie1438098582
5.0
7/28/2015
We were very happy with Taryn and her work and the price of the package.
Knottie1437845839
5.0
7/25/2015
Loved the whole team! Thanks for making our wedding day magical!
Knottie1435088539
5.0
6/23/2015
I'm generally a control freak, especially when it came to my wedding day, but I was so impressed and comfortable with Taryn that I was able to step back and enjoy my special day. My husband and I were so happy to have someone that was so knowledgable and professional. There were so many small things that I kept worrying about, but Taryn saw problems before they even happened and was able to put out fires before they really got started.
I couldn't have asked for a better consultant, and I'm so glad I decided to have her and her assistant (can't remember her name, sorry!) there on the day of the wedding as well, they were such a great team and a great help to make sure everything went as smoothly as possible.
I highly recommend giving this wonderful company a chance, they really know how to make you feel important and not just like another paycheck.
Thank you for making my wedding day a wonderful memory!
Kathy L.
Knottie1435009649
5.0
6/22/2015
Taryn was absolutely amazing. So many other planners and coordinators spent most of our first meeting talking at us, but Taryn sat down with an open mind, listened to what we wanted, and built a beautiful wedding from there. If there was a problem or a hitch in the process, she dealt with it quickly and completely. We felt like we were in such good hands every step of the way leading up to the day.
We thought we couldn't love her any more after such a smooth planning process, but she proved us wrong on our actual wedding day. From the moment she arrived, she had everything in hand and made sure it all ran smoothly. She was professional and in control, organizing and coordinating our numerous vendors with ease. On top of that, she somehow found opportunities to check in on both of us several times throughout the day to make sure that we were feeling good and not anxious about anything. She brought us water, a drink, a bit of food, whatever we needed. Her assistant, Eugenio, was a dream too. He spent a lot of time with our wedding party, and they all couldn't stop talking about how much they loved him. He learned their names immediately, he always knew where each of them was supposed to be at any given moment (which was particularly helpful since my mother has a hard time remembering things and getting around). He was always cool and collected, which kept everyone else around him calm as well. He and Taryn worked in such perfect tandem all day, and if there were any snafus, they dealt with them so completely that I still don't know about them!
Obviously, I can't recommend this company highly enough. Our wedding would not have been nearly as beautiful, not nearly as smooth, and we would not have had nearly as good and relaxed a time as we did without Taryn.
Knottie1435007706
5.0
6/22/2015
SoCal Wedding Consultant was the perfect addition to my wedding team. Their online portal literally saved the day by keeping me organized and on task when it came to vendors, decisions and timelines. We were lucky enough to have Taryn onsite, and knowing she was there to make sure everything was running smoothly truly allowed me to focus on enjoying the day, the guests and, most importantly, my new husband. We will be forever grateful!
christine b
5.0
6/19/2015
I'm not a review writer, but they SAVED THE DAY in so many ways. Cake delivery place sent the wrong cake, groomsmen went missing, my dress got covered in dirt. Taryn was calm the entire time which really kept me calm. We did a month of wedding planning package with them and I was not only happy with the results (obviously) but with the price. It really didn't break the bank which I appreciated because a lot of other planners out there were charging $8000 just for month of. She helped me through vendors, contracts, everything and was so quick to respond. I feel like I have a new friend which is the biggest compliment that I can pay <3 <3
Knottie1434568240
5.0
6/17/2015
We planned our wedding for over two years. A) don't do that, it's way too much time. Yikes. B) we should have hired a planner sooner. we waited until the last minute, about 3 months before. shopping for a planner was stressful in general, but we were very happy once we met with Taryn and Jennifer. the planning portal is an incredible tool and really helped me to feel more organized. they checked in with all of our vendors, made sure everything happened the way it was supposed to. she also was able to get us a fantastic photographer last minute when our photographer canceled because of being on bed rest for the remainder of her pregnancy. it's just so much easier to plan everything with someone who has done it before and has done it often. now, being "Experienced", i definitely recommend a planner and Taryn is a great one!
Knottie1432946652
5.0
5/29/2015
Taryn is an absolutely excellent wedding planner. From our very first phone call, I knew she would be the person that we wanted to work with. She was absolutely wonderful before the wedding and everything the day of went off without a hitch!
Knottie1426360201
5.0
3/14/2015
When we first got engaged, a good friend's first piece of advice was to get a planner. I'm very DIY so I didn't think I needed one, but a few months before our wedding realized how many small details there were and the stress kept building up. As soon as Taryn took over, it was completely gone. They have a great system of planning so she could leave me a to-do list and was updating it with things that my vendors needed. Literally I spent the month before my wedding not having to make calls or anything else, we actually enjoyed that month, which I know is rare. She saved us money with her recommendations, and our second coordinator (I don't remember your name, sorry!) even played some ipod music for us, keeping our ceremony running smoothly. They set up our decor, managed our vendors and made sure that we were on time. Our photographers could not stop complimenting Taryn and how she managed the day. I truly could not recommend her more.
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