Tessa Lyn Events

. We had nothing but our venue picked out, and based on both of our busy schedules and lack of knowledge about how to plan a wedding, we knew we needed to find someone to help us with literally everything. From day 1, Alicia helped us find the very best vendors, from photography to videography, to flowers, linens, and lighting. She made everything so easy!! Not to mention, each month Alicia would send us a checklist of what needed to be accomplished by the end of the month, making everything so stress free and so manageable. During wedding day, I was so calm and knew that everything was taken care of. My husband and I had the best night of our lives and we owe it all to Alicia. We are so grateful that we were able to work with her.

her staff. I was able to truly enjoy my daughter's wedding, wasn't asked a single question regarding anything and everything flowed seamlessly. TLE was never obvious during the celebration, but by the way things progressed, she was clearly there handling the bigger things, down to the minutiae. Tessa breaks down the budget, gives you a timetable, she's thought of everything. She schedules appointments, has access to the best vendors, the nicest people & can negotiate the best fees. She has a way of dealing with cost issues, family dynamics, general wedding stress, putting everyone at ease & everything into perspective. I felt completely comfortable at every point of the process. We are now using Tessa & TLE for my youngest daughter's wedding. As expected, we're loving every minute!

y every step of the way with her perfect timeline and calming guidance. Never once did we feel overwhelmed or lost (well maybe once, but only for a second!) And if it weren’t for her Instagram account, we’d never know she had another wedding or other clients! She was always there for us, always attentive to our requests, ideas and endless second guessing. A friend of ours described our wedding as beautifully elegant yet relaxed and real all at the same time. Another one commented they’ve never felt so pampered! We’ve received nothing but compliments from all our friends and family. Everyone gushed about what a spectacular and memorable wedding it was. And our first response was always that we were lucky enough to have hired Tessa. Tessa handled the hundreds of details and logistics with ease and confidence, it just made the entire day so incredibly wonderful! And her famous ‘time to let go’ email was priceless. She knows what she’s doing and the wedding turned out better than we could have ever imagined… She loves what she does and it shows. We will be forever grateful to her! PS - we wish we had another daughter so we could do it all over again with Tessa…

that we would like to hire a SUPER Wedding Planner. The moment my husband and I met Tessa, we knew that she was THE ONE!! My husband and I work in video and photo production industry, knowing that Tessa had a lot of experiences as AD in many filming sets, we knew how professional she could be. And, the truth is, she and her team went above and beyond our expectation!!!! If you wish to hire a Wedding Planner who can listen to your ideas, provide you helpful solutions, and saving you from all the questions and headaches, Tessa is the one you should trust!!!!

ng from afar, but Alicia was incredible to work with and helped put all those nerves to rest. She was so quick to respond to my questions and concerns. Every step of the way, Alicia ensured that our vision for the day became a reality, and we cannot thank her enough for that. She kept everything running so smoothly, letting us enjoy every minute of the wedding without getting caught fielding questions from family or stressing about small details. Everything looked beautiful and turned out exactly as we had hoped. And on top of it, we were able to dance the night away because Alicia and her team took care of everything. Alicia helped us put together a truly magical wedding, and we 100% could not have pulled it off without her.

ur dreams! She can literally deliver any idea you have in mind and go beyond your imagination with the entire decor. We are so glad and relieved we booked her to work with us. Tessa and her team were a delight to work with and I can say we had zero issues along the road, they made the entire planning to be so effortless even with the amount of work we had to do. I never met a woman so spot on at her business. She knows what she is doing and absolutely loves every bit of it. Thank you Tessa & Team!!! Our wedding was unforgettable!

our budget. Tessa is extremely punctual and organized, which put me at ease during every conversation. I was so relaxed the day of my wedding and really could enjoy and soak in every minute b/c of Tessa and her team. I really wish I could go back and do it all over again b/c it was so much fun!! Thank you to Tessa and her team!

and her teams professionalism and organization I was able to sit back and enjoy my wedding day, smiling ear to ear the entire night! Thank you and your team, for all your hard work, not just on December 8th but throughout the last month.

with her and would do whatever it takes to get her. Living across the country from our families, Tessa really helped us with every little detail (especially since our families could not). From hiring the right vendors, to food, to hair and makeup, to every little detail, Tessa customized our wedding to fit us perfectly! Any time I was stressed out, Tessa would calm me down. She had the answers to everything. I miss not talking to her everyday now! We would recommend Tessa to everyone! Our friends and family still talk about how amazing our wedding was and we owe it all to Tessa and her team! We are forever grateful :)

ten married the year before and was the first thing they mentioned to us after their wedding. Not only was she highly organized, extremely well connected, stylish, but most of all, Tessa put us at ease. In any situation having to do with our wedding I never for a second felt unprepared or abandoned. She is the definition of a partner. In fact - Tessa basically owns any room she walks into. She's not afraid to ask the hard hitting questions, tell you the truth, or get you what you deserve when negotiating with vendors. As someone who isn't very familiar with the ins and outs of wedding planning, Tessa was able to bring our vision to life with at times, very ambiguous direction from us (and with us being based on the east coast). She laid out a timeline for everything which was clear, easy to follow, and made the process so much less daunting. Tessa never lost her cool or became frustrated with the scatterbrained things I would throw at her - in fact she pointed me in the right direction every single time. She made this really cool 'lantern ball' chandelier and 'lantern ball' columns come to fruition based on a photo alone. On top of all of this, Tessa is thoughtful. She very quickly picked up on what our vibe was and provided unreal suggestions for photographers, videographers, hair/makeup, florists, etc. all of which we were so incredibly happy with. The day of the wedding Tessa and her team were so sweet, helpful, and present. She went above and beyond in every single aspect. I truly had such a good time working with Tessa that I'm bummed it's all over. THANK YOU SO MUCH TESSA & TEAM!! XXX

tion and made us feel like we were the only wedding she was planning. On the day of my wedding, she handled everything with ease and poise. Several of my bridesmaids complimented to me later that Tessa was relaxed and organized which helped keep everyone else relaxed so we could truly enjoy the day. Tessa and her team executed everything PERFECTLY on the day of. Moving from one element of the day to the next, they never skipped a beat. Not only does Tessa handle everything on the day, she also held my hand throughout the entire planning process. She was always available to discuss any wedding topic and always responded to any email/request (at any time of the day!) immediately. As the only daughter, we had no idea what we were doing. But my parents and I came to live by one phrase… ALWAYS LISTEN TO TESSA! Thank you Tessa for bringing your magic touch! xoxo

of planning the wedding, to engaging and negotiating with multiple vendors, providing valuable insight, and to execution on the big day. Numerous details must all come together on the day of the wedding, with no room for error, it is no simple task. Both weddings went smoothly. Both my daughters where happy brides. The online software that Tessa uses for budget, timeline, and wedding guest list management helped to improve communication for all stakeholders, and keep the project on track. If I had a third daughter I would gladly choose Tessa again. I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking a wedding planner.

communicates clearly, and has an obvious passion for her job! She walked us through beat by beat, step by step, weeks in advance to make sure we had all of our details together and communicated effectively with all vendors. She even let us store decor and party favors in her own garage the days leading up to the event. She transported them herself. All in all, TLE are miracle workers. Do not hesitate to hire them!

I trusted her completely with our big day and it turned out amazing. Tessa is also incredible at handling delicate family situations, which was super helpful for us. From recommending stellar vendors, to calming nerves, dealing with family members and perfectly executing every moment of our wedding, Tessa outdid herself and I could not be more grateful to her.

. I have spent over a year and half working with Tessa and it was one of the best decisions my mom and I made to hire a wedding planner. I planned my wedding while living in Nashville and knowing I had Tessa back in California helped keep me at ease. She is absolutely a doll. She is amazing at what she does. She is professional, concise, fun, imaginative, kind, sweet...the list goes on and on! She is a magic worker. She helped add 'flair and fun' to certain elements I wanted in my wedding, all while keeping my mama happy (keeping us in budget). She really puts you first and makes sure you are getting what you want out of your special day. From the beginning she helped me find the perfect venue- traveling up and down California exploring different options and NEVER once complained as I over analyzed everything! From there she helped create the perfect evening with our ceremony and reception. I was so torn between keeping my wedding very classic with whites and greens or becoming more modern and adding flair and pops of color. Tessa came up with the BEST solution. I had my outdoor ceremony with white flowers and kept it classic and simple and than surprised all my guests with a POP of color once they got inside for the party. We included burgundy's and red and greens and pinks. It was amazing! We even had a pop of teal napkin. The band, food, atmosphere was amazing. Tessa coordinated it all and did a remarkable job. It was bittersweet as my wedding came to an end, I was happy to finally be married to the man of dreams but also knew I wouldn't be so lucky to talk to Tessa daily anymore!! She truly became a friend and I feel like she is part of our family now! She is the best of the best and I would give her 5 million stars (plus infinity) if I could. My whole family appreciated her. If we are blessed with children, I want her to plan my little girls wedding one day!!! She works so hard - all hours of the day- to make you feel so special. She is SO worth it. I can't thank her enough. Truly could have not done this without her.

veil! That’s right, I pretty much wanted a royal wedding - and that’s what she made it happen! She has impeccable taste, great ideas and will be honest and tell you if something doesn’t seem right or worth adding to your big day. She’s also amazing at being on top of EVERYTHING so you don’t have to worry about anything! My husband and I are thrilled with our wedding and we would hire her again in a heartbeat - in fact, she’s on hold for our 5 year anniversary! We love Tessa!

rything. It was difficult planning a wedding from afar, but Alicia made it so much easier and did things to ease the stress on me like printing out my seating chart before I moved back to LA for the wedding. Also, I dealt with a lot of family drama before the wedding and was very concerned about how those dynamics were going to affect my wedding day. However, Alicia was understanding and ensured that things went as smoothly as possible given the circumstances. Her assistants were amazing too and very knowledgable. I can't recommend Alicia and Tessa's team enough and don't know what I would have done without them. The wedding was beautiful and it wouldn't have been possible without them. Don't hesitate to hire them, my only regret is not being able to hire Alicia for the entire wedding planning process.

nd in the background directing vendors, staff, and attending to my family. She's like a wedding ninja! I'm so impressed by Alicia and the TLE team. Everyone always tells me that your wedding day won't be perfect, but I felt mine was! In fact, it exceeded my expectations and it's all because of Alicia. HIRE HER NOW!

as she helped make everything flow so smoothly, you feel bad if you even begin to stress because she makes everything so easy! Our wedding was a bit difficult, being the ceremony and reception were in two separate areas at our venue with 120 people to transport accordingly. Tessa and her team made it all work out with no stress what so ever. I’ve had my guests even tell me how nicely organized the wedding was! Tessa put so much effort in perfecting every little detail. Besides the organization skills, Tessa kills it in weddings, she is one of the loveliest and warmest people to work with. Even reminiscing our photos from the wedding, every photo Tessa is in, she is smiling from ear to ear beautifully. Our wedding was so magical and everything my hubby and I envisioned came true. I know your expectations are high when you plan such an incredible day, but ours all came true. Tessa and team, thank you guys so much for everything, you are truly amazing people with such amazing work and organization ethics. Thank you for making our dreams come true <3

oo big or too crazy or annoying or complicated. She found a way to get it done. I can be SUPER picky about nonsense, but she handled me so well - she told me when it was nothing to worry about, yet always accommodated me. Despite our wedding being on the absolute hottest day of the year (upwards of 110 degrees), she found a way to keep our 280 guests perfectly happy and make everything run super smoothly at our all outdoor venue. I've never seen anyone manage so many vendors/guests/people or events so easily and effortlessly. Our guests literally cannot stop talking about how flawless the day was! I first noticed how organized and diligent she was, but after reviewing her portfolio, I loved how she could do ANY style of wedding. She really listened to what our ideas and goals were and did absolutely everything to make that happen! She has an amazing list of vendors and has so many creative ideas, that she will always find someone/something that works for you. Her sense of style and ability to visualize the day was key in helping us put together something that truly turned out to be stunning and unique. I really enjoyed working with her from day one. She is worth every penny and more. I am so grateful to her and feel so lucky to have gotten to work with her toward our special day. (And shout out to her amazing team for helping keep it all together day of!) Thank you Tessa!!!

but I never worried because I was confident that Alicia had everything under control! I cannot recommend her and Tessa enough, and the connections to vendors they have was invaluable to me! They always provided multiple vendor options at different price points, and I couldn’t have asked for anything more in a wedding planner. Thank you so very much Alicia and TessaLyn Events for making our wedding day, a day that surpassed our expectations!

ime is impressive, considering how busy and in-demand she is. She went above and beyond to receive and store 130 packs of truffles (which required refrigeration) at her house the night before our wedding. Day of, she was by my side calming me down and making sure everything was running smoothly. It was a freakishly hot day in LA and she worked with the venue to cool it down as much as possible. Her leadership and calm, efficient demeanor were incredible. And the cherry on top is that she’s an absolute pleasure to work with. Thank you Alicia for giving us the wedding of our dreams. We 100% could not have done it without you.

ul wedding. What I didn't realize, was all of the parts of the wedding process that would be new to me. Alicia helped me with how to address and appropriately word my wedding invitations, coordinated all of the insurance for my wedding venue with my vendors, put together my day of timeline, packed everything into my hotel room at the end of the night, made last minute tweaks to my rental orders when guest counts changed, kept me accountable and informed when I had upcoming vendor payments, and worked with my vendors to confirm arrival times leading up to and the day of the wedding. This laundry list isn't even the half of what she did, but I wanted to highlight all of the "in the weeds" type of tasks were Alicia was truly a godsend! If you are on the fence about getting a coordinator, GET ONE, and GET ALICIA! Wedding planning is stressful, but having a seasoned expert and confidante to turn to throughout the process made a huge difference! I also wanted to call out Alicia's kindness. She's was not only thoughtful and deliberate about everything she did on behalf of my special dy, but she's also an incredibly thoughtful person. I started a new job five weeks in advance of my wedding, and Alicia came to one of our vendor meetings with flowers as a congratulatory gift. It was personal touches like these along the way that made Alicia a true pleasure to work with! Last but not least, you'll hear everyone say that your wedding is bound to have something go wrong, but that you can't sweat the small stuff on your wedding day. If you work with Alicia, you won't even have to worry about something going wrong. My wedding was FLAWLESS and I know it was all due in part to her. Also, secret confession, I actually miss all of my planning e-mails with Alicia, because I miss Alicia in my life!

end our own. I loved every single vendor she connected us with. I was totally amazed by the way Tessa got to know us and our personal likes and dislikes over the ~10 months we worked together. It meant that she helped us add personal touches that were perfectly us: e.g., a matchmaker sign and flowers for the person that introduced us, disposable flats for our guests to use for dancing, mini succulents that doubled as place cards and party favors. In addition, Tessa was 100% as invested in the aesthetic, flow, and execution of our wedding as we were. It made such a difference to know that someone else cared about the little details. For example, when we were making the final rental decisions she set up a call with me to talk about the color of the table cloths. She said the champagne color she and I picked originally was great but she had an idea to do a navy color instead. She felt this went with our industrial look a bit better and was less traditional, i.e., more mine and my husband’s vibe. When I saw a mock up, I 100% agreed. It looked amazing day of and was so unique and fun. It was something I never would have thought of but made such a huge difference in the feel of our event. She was also so professional and thoughtful day of - she made sure everyone was where they needed to be on time, she made sure I ate throughout the day, and she saved me dessert that night because I’d been dancing all evening. She also helped us sort out what did and didn’t need to make it back to the hotel and with who etc. It was perfect! There is almost nothing I would change about the whole weekend and no matter what I would pick Tessa again every time. In fact, the only thing we are at all sad about is that we don’t have pictures from our rehearsal dinner, which Tessa had recommended we get a photographer for and we said no, so that’s on us!! :) Thank you, Tessa, for the best weekend of our whole lives.

of comfort + ease that's indescribable (and also so, so important when you're a bride!). I knew from our first conversation that Tessa had to be a part of our wedding, and that if she was, we'd be in the best hands. And, we were. Planning a California wedding from Texas sure does present its challenges, but there was not one that Tessa couldn't and didn't tackle with poise and professionalism. From sourcing and working with different vendors, to dealing with our unique family dynamics, Tessa was unwavering and by my side, acting as a huge support system throughout the entire year + planning process. I never once doubted or had any reason to doubt Tessa, or her team. They are all such genuine, honest, sweet, talented wedding and event professionals who we were fortunate enough to have lead us through this wedding experience, which was, thanks to them, absolutely perfect. All in all, I would recommend Tessa and her team a thousand times over again!! Thank you, Tessa, for EVERYTHING!!!! xoxoxox!

ress from the process. We never felt overwhelmed by details or decisions and both me and my fiancé had so much fun throughout the planning process. Tessa had the perfect vendor, answer, and solution for anything we could think of and everything we didn't think of ourselves. We also couldn’t have been happier with the day itself—everything went smoothly and Tessa helped us realize the perfect vision that neither of us could articulate. We couldn’t have asked for anything better. Thank you Tessa!!!

nd her for any event!

daughter’s dream come true. We could not have done it without her. Tessa and her staff are true professionals. We absolutely adore her.

ry to make the day as seamless and as amazing as possible. The rain on my wedding day could have been disastrous, but Tessa handled it with such ease you forgot it was even there. I can't thank you enough for everything that you and your amazing team did for us. Words just don't do it justice how amazing you really are!

ssa and team justice. From the moment I met her, I knew she was the planner for me. She's organized (excel charts galore!), seasoned, always available, and guided me through the entire process as if I was her only client and priority. She's worth every penny, if not more - she took care of every element, even packing up each detail and item during the wedding so that when we came back to the rooms we didn't have to think about anything. The quality of work and level of detail that she utilizes is unmatched. Tessa's team is also incredible. Alicia and was on top of everything throughout the event, and we adored her. Between Tessa, Alicia and Caroline, I never stressed out like horror stories I've heard from other brides. Tessa also has a wonderful roster of vendors - and I've already been asked for referrals by our guests. She has a rapport that is invaluable, and relationships that truly make the whole process so enjoyable. I cannot say enough about her and her team. My family and I are forever grateful.

we could have imagined. If you need an expert in phenomenal wedding planning, as well as someone you can trust and feel comfortable with, she's your girl. I hope to have another wedding someday...just so Tessa can plan it ;)

and executed an incredible version of my vision that was everything I could ever hope for. Every detail was attended to, multiple vendors were juggled, and an incredible night for our nearest and dearest was pulled off without a hitch! Alicia was a wealth of organizational knowledge, absolutely gorgeous taste, creative ideas that put Pinterest to shame, and above all treated me like a best friend that she was truely excited to celebrate! I cannot say enough good words about how grateful I am that I had the good luck to find Alicia and cannot wait to work with her in the future for all of our parties! The fact that I am using her again already to plan my daughter’s first birthday party should tell you all you need to know about how highly I reccomend her. I’m excited to see what magical details she comes up with this time around, and am so happy I will actually be able to enjoy this party because I know everything is under control with Alicia in charge!

and executed perfectly! From the dessert station, to the hand picked antique suitcase centerpieces, Alicia put such a personal, thoughtful touch on the entire event. Our wedding is taking place this April, and I could not feel any more comfortable than I do because I know that we are in such capable, caring hands. She truly has gone above and beyond to make each and every aspect of our engagement party and upcoming wedding absolutely perfect! Thank you so much Alicia!

sions to life. I will always remember on our wedding day when Tessa walked us into the room where our reception was held and I was speechless with the beauty, I started to cry. Her work is impeccable and always turns out more beautiful than what you could ever had imagined. She recommends the best vendors, who were also such a dream to work with. If you are ever on the fence on getting a wedding planner, I would say that it was the best investment and highly worth doing! I will miss our monthly trips to LA and our champagne brunches planning. I wish I could do it all over again! Love her to pieces xoxo

f keeping us on track, providing us the advice and support we needed. We are so thankful for Tessa’s patience with us and her expertise, not to mention her amazing ability to make you feel prioritized and heard. She has an awesome network of trustworthy vendors who are similarly great to work with, which helps to put the pieces of the puzzle together a lot more easily than would otherwise be the case. I could go on. Tessa, thank you for helping us put together the wedding of our dreams!

res and winds the day of our wedding, but Tessa made sure any sudden changes to décor, guest comfort, etc was quickly taken care of and in a very tasteful manner. Everyone had a blast and no one cared it was a sweat fest! I got so many compliments from friends and family about how no detail was overlooked, and I know that would not have been possible with out the help of Tessa and her team. Tessa helped us out long distance with month of and day of planning (we live in Chicago and got married in Malibu)- she was able to help get us organized, make sure every box was checked, answer any questions, and even keep our budget in line so seamlessly, it was truly remarkable. Everything from getting our marriage license to changing our names, she helps you take care of it in the simplest way possible. All of our vendors were so excited and happy when I mentioned we had Tessa as our planner, which speaks volumes! There is no doubt in my mind; she is hands down the best of the best in wedding planning!

knew Tessa was the perfect person to plan my wedding. She has a relaxing (but super efficient) air about her and tremendous taste. We spent about 16 months planning together and she was absolutely invaluable. My husband and I had some ideas about what we wanted our wedding to look and feel like and Tessa figured out ways to execute them easily and within our budget. Tessa was equally as gifted in planning aspects that we hadn’t thought about. She had mind-blowing ideas for escort cards, floral arrangements and everything in between. The vendors she suggested were ultimately perfect for us, too. Tessa made the entire experience so much less stressful and was there for every step in between. The day of our wedding was no exception. Tessa and her team worked with precision and even as slight snags arose, she handled them easily (meaning I didn’t have to stress at all). My family, bridal party and wedding guests were all in awe of her professionalism and commitment. I’m so immensely grateful to her for making our wedding better than we could have ever envisioned. She was an amazing person to go through the wedding planning journey with me and has become very dear to my husband and I. Simply put: Tessa is the best wedding planner I have come across and she’s damn fun to plan an event with for 16 months!

lan your wedding. We live in Dallas and were looking for a wedding planner to help us plan our wedding in Santa Monica, CA. There was no way we would have been able to manage all the coordination or research for a destination wedding while working full-time. When we reached out to several wedding planners in the Southern California, all of them were friendly but Tessa spent an insane amount of time answering many of our initial questions. After that initial conversation, I knew she was the one that we wanted to work with. She was just what we were looking for and we appreciated her calm, thoughtful suggestions. Tessa and her team (we also worked with Caroline) are the consummate professionals. There was no time to stress, because Tessa immediately provided us with price ranges for the local vendors and a tracking website to ensure we ended up within our budget. She provided a timeline for when every action we were responsible for was due and followed up with gentle reminders. She not only was our planner but she was an awesome negotiator with all the vendors, always ensuring we got the best price. When we mentioned that we particularly loved the dj we saw when we went to the SLS Beverly Hills NYE party, she was able to track him down and commission him to spin our wedding, even though he does very few weddings. We ended up only making two trips to California before the wedding to meet Tessa, select vendors, and walk the venue. Tessa set up all of our meetings and timed everything perfectly to maximize our time. With our budget top-of-mind the entire time, Tessa and her team had brilliant ideas to save money while providing our guests with the appearance of a wedding that cost much more than what ours did. She used her stable of vendors to rent small decorations that were inexpensive, create a seating chart in calligraphy on a mirror, and custom signage that perfectly matched our colors and style. By re-using flowers from the wedding area to supplement the reception she saved us hundreds on flowers. Some of the flowers were also re-used in conjunction with some rented hedge boxes to set up cute selfie station in lieu of a photo booth.  The weekend of the wedding was super smooth, from the rehearsal on Friday, to the wedding ceremony on Saturday evening, to a rocking reception that had to be shut down by the venue at midnight. Tessa and Caroline were in constant communication and made sure we got where we needed to be with time to spare and had every accessory or toiletry in their emergency kits for any imaginable scenario. We can't tell you how many of our guests told us that ours was the most beautiful, most fun, or most perfect wedding they had ever been to. We can't thank Tessa Lyn Events enough for the job making our event the wedding of our dreams.

g beyond my wildest dreams and she was there making it happen every step of the way, down to the final detail and last moments. I am forever grateful...

don’t get to interact with her on a daily basis! To say we were lucky to have worked with Tessa is an understatement. Never in a million years did we think we’d find a planner who “gets” us. I’m a little more reserved while my husband is a wildcard. Not only was Tessa able to find the perfect balance, but she flawlessly executed our vision incorporating both traditional and non-traditional elements (as in the CO2 backpack my husband just had to wear). Our wedding was almost three months ago and we still have guests telling us it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. Tessa is incredibly organized and I would have been lost without her timelines. I tend to not be very budget conscious, but Tessa kept me on track without being overbearing. All of the vendors we went with are big Tessa fans, too and it showed. Our florist, DJ, you name it, all seemed to go above and beyond what was contracted because they love working with her. If Tessa wasn’t our planner, I would have invited her to the wedding – that’s how awesome she is. Tessa made our day so very special and we cannot thank her enough. If you have the chance to work with her, take it! It will be the best decision you’ll make. -Emily and Eddie

really good recommendations on what I should save/spend on. That really helped in the end with our overflowing budget! Tessa was also always really easy to reach and her response time was SUPER QUICK! I appreciated that aspect of her. That shows her level of professionalism and outstanding customer service. Tessa remained super involved until the very end. She was always prepared and on top of everything. She went above and beyond my expectations. We love you Tessa! Don't know what we would have done without you.

o emails and willing to help. 3.) Quality of Service: Tessa truly goes above and beyond for her clients. For example, given the fact that I was living on the East Coast and planning my wedding in LA, Tessa scheduled a meeting with the florist and had her do a mock-up for me. 4.) Execution: Tessa flawlessly executed everything on our wedding day. It was the little details that really made Tessa stand out.

ith my two visits and extremely thoughtful of my time and budget. Everything was scheduled to a 'T' and she asked all the right questions when we searched for venues. Items I would have never thought of-- insurance, restrooms, required vendors, parking, etc. Tessa was in regular contact with me and really kept me on track. She completely respected my budget and had amazing vendors at her fingertips. Anytime I reached out with questions or requests, Tessa was quick to respond. I truly valued her opinion and it was so easy to trust her. She was always professional, kind, and quick with advice or ideas. She is also very patient. I can be rather indecisive, but as the constant professional, she managed to keep on top of me so we wouldn't fall behind schedule. I threw in some last minute changes-- like adding additional people to the wedding party and she didn't flinch. Also, Tessa really went to bat with the vendors and SAVED us money. I'm not kidding when I say she respected our budget. She is amazing! Our wedding was so much more than we could have ever imagined. I was completely overwhelmed when I saw our venue all decorated for the big day. I am still receiving compliments from my guests on how gorgeous and fun our wedding was. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but with Tessa, you won't have to worry about the stress. She knows what she is doing so just trust her and your day can be as magical as mine. Thank you Tessa for our dream wedding!!! Nando and I adore you!!!

e choices. Also, my husband and my parents wanted to be very involved in evaluating decisions (a lot of people to juggle!). Tessa handled this situated expertly keeping me looped in but not overwhelmed while managing all stake holders. Additionally, six months prior to my wedding my mother was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer, throwing a wrench in our planning process and creating emotional stress for all involved. My mother was in and out of the hospital up until my wedding and passed away just two weeks after. Without being asked to accommodate us in any way, Tessa make the necessary adjustments to keep us on track in planning and more importantly keep my mother as involved as she wanted to be - this includes but is not limited to having our final floral meeting in my mother's home when she was not able to leave the house and having bakeries prepare cake tastings for pick up so I could bring them home to my mom. While the location and logistics of my wedding were fairly straight forward and right in Tessa’s wheelhouse (if you have your wedding at Bel Air Bay Club you MUST use Tessa), the planning process and family dynamics were anything but straight forward. It takes a seasoned professional with strong attention to detail and above all else a strong desire to please all stake holders to navigate a cancer ridden planning process. I strongly believe that it is only because of Tessa’s amazing professionalism that my wedding was a beautiful day to remember.

d her team's expertise because their work is incredible. Tessa and her whole team are professional, know what works, and will tell you like it is! That is why I needed her to advise me, even from a far, to help execute my dreams because Tessa has great taste. My dreams came true on my wedding day, and I couldn’t have done it without Tessa and her team's guidance.

special day - and I did. Caroline had great recommendations throughout, making decisions for the optimal flow of the wedding itself, to how to deal with vendors, as well as about smaller details like the size of the dance floor. On the wedding day she was quick on her feet and was able to rearrange a few things when the light was still too bright for us to take our sunset pictures. She was on top of things before I even thought to ask. She was a dream. Caroline was very professional and amicable with the entire family too - which had a lot of diverse personalities. And maybe my favorite part was when my mom pulled me aside and said "Your planner is the real deal. She is fantastic!" Caroline also comes with the network of Tessa Lyn Events so when we decided to add a videographer at the eleventh hour, they delivered with ease. Definitely pick Caroline Caldwell if you want your wedding to be magical and stress free.

could tell Tessa knew what I had envisioned for my fairytale wedding. It's refreshing when you can just enjoy the process knowing you have someone ultra qualified to work behind the scenes to make your special day perfect. Tessa has impeccable taste, she is very organized, smart, diligent, very detail-oriented, has great relationships with all the great vendors in town and is a dream to work with. I also need to mention she will stay within your budget no matter what (even when I wanted to go way over it ). Caroline, her senior coordinator, shares the same work ethics and is absolutely lovely! Tessa and I worked side by side for 4 months to make my wedding day magical. And 3 weeks later, it is still the talk of the town. Everything was absolutely perfect. Every guest had something positive to say about the details and the great energy surrounding that weekend. The only regret we have is that we can't have our fairytale wedding weekend every weekend. Brides: you NEED Tessa for your weddings!!

the ceremony & she saved the day with a sewing kit. The day was perfect & so much of that was due to her. We didn’t worry about a single thing the entire day. She made us feel so comfortable & stress free on our wedding day. She even knew where our parents were the entire time & made sure they knew what was next during the reception so they didn’t miss anything. My dad was very impressed that she always knew where his drink was every time he lost it. She didn’t only take care of us the bride & groom she took care of everyone. Having Caroline coordinate our wedding really made the day.

and a half planning an incredibly detailed wedding weekend. We really wanted to create something that spoke to us as a couple in every single detail. And it was Tessa who not only took on the challenge of aiding us in the journey, but matching our passion, and executing WITH us, as if it was her own wedding, every single plan. She remembers EVERYTHING. You mention it and consider it DONE. Nothing falls through the cracks. She genuinely wants to create your dreams with you. That DOES NOT EXIST, especially in a planner. But she takes on all of your hopes and dreams for your event and makes them her own. And is so tenacious and driven to make everything perfect. Every single guest, every member of the wedding party, every vendor expressed to us their AWE in Tessa over the weekend. They had never seen anyone like her. She will help guide you to creating your vision into a reality. I'm almost sad that it is over because I am going to miss working with her. TLE and Tessa is a MUST. MUST. Everything else will happen just as it should. As long as you get Tessa on your team. And I'm already jealous of all of you who get to work with her!

o speak up and steer us in the right direction. That's exactly what we wanted! On the day of our wedding, she was on top of EVERYTHING. My husband and I can be very neurotic when it comes to a lot of things, and we feared our wedding day would be a nervous wreck for us. Thanks to Tessa and her team, we had no worries the entire time. Everything just flowed - and that's what you want on the most important night of your life. She was accessible, kind, and always looking out for our best interests. We can't recommend her enough!

seamless it was even better than we had imagined. We highly recommend Tessa Lyn Events!

ccessfully planned or executed our perfect wedding day (which all of our guests are still raving about) without her! As a bride who's mother lives 3,000 miles away, we knew it was essential to work with a wedding planner. From our very first phone conversation, we both felt that Tessa was special. She seemed warm, honest, passionate about her work and highly professional, so when my mom flew out to CA, Tessa was the first person we met with. It was clear that she was an experienced and efficient wedding planner, but we were even more impressed by her genuine interest in me as a bride and what my priorities and desires were. We immediately fell in love with her calm and capable demeanor. Even though we had 22 months to plan, Tessa kept in touch with us right from the beginning and throughout the entire process. She constantly communicated with us, shared her original ideas on a personalized Pinterest board, and responded quickly to our many questions and concerns. Her unwavering dedication always made me feel like I was a priority when in reality she's one of the busiest people I know. One of the things that was most impressive about Tessa was that no task was too difficult for her to handle, and everything I wanted for my wedding she was somehow able to deliver using her many resources and unmatched talent. She is committed to every one of her brides and determined to create a unique event for each one, but not once was I made to feel forgotten or unimportant. In fact, Tessa had the unique ability to sense when I was overwhelmed and was always quick to step in and take over when it became too much for me to handle. Throughout the entire 22 months I was always made to feel that my wedding was as important to her as it was to me. Tessa is so well connected and respected in the wedding industry that I didn't hesitate for a second to hire the vendors she thought would be a good fit for us and our event, and we were not disappointed. Tessa also kept us organized, on top of our timelines and well within our budget from start to finish, which was a more helpful than you can possibly imagine. With any big event, problems are bound to arise, but Tessa never missed a beat in responding to our cries for help and putting out fires before, during and even after our event. Tessa's primary mission is to make sure every one of her brides feels beautiful, important and nothing but happiness on the day of her wedding. Not only did she text to check on me the week of my wedding, but when I arrived at my venue on the morning of our big day, she had everything running like clock work. It was such a comfort to know that our event was being run seamlessly while I was busy enjoying my new husband and our guests. From the minute I stepped out of the limo on my wedding morning and she embraced me, to when I stepped back into the limo with my new husband at the end of the day, Tessa worked tirelessly to make sure we had our perfect wedding day. For any bride-to-be who is starting to plan her wedding, I highly recommend that you run, not walk, to the phone and call Tessa Lyn Events. I can promise you that you will not be disappointed, because no one works harder than Tessa Brand to create your dream wedding.

free for my finance and I, it was 100% necessary to find the right wedding planner. Tessa was the first planner I reached out to and I instantly fell in love. She was honest, informative, straight-forward and instantly made me feel more comfortable about the entire process. I had a few calls with other planners already set so decided to take those for comparison and no one came close to Tessa. It was by far the best decision we made during our planning process. Once we met with Tessa, we described our ideal wedding and came up with a timeline and budget. From that day forward (almost a year and a half of planning) we stayed on our timeline and everything was smooth and so much fun! Tessa set us up with vendors that she knew we would love and could fulfill the vision of our wedding. And she nailed every single one. Our vendor team was beyond remarkable and made our wedding day everything we had dreamed of. During the entire process I had five million questions that I would write to Tessa and she was always there to give me the answers I needed and always responds in an incredibly timely manner. She is cool, calm and knowledgeable about everything wedding related. The day of the wedding, I felt so calm knowing that Tessa was there and had everything handled. The wedding was everything I had envisioned and everything ran so smoothly. The guests could not stop raving about how gorgeous, fun, (and well planned) the wedding was. Tessa exceeded our expectations of a planner and through the process became a dear friend to us. I could not be more grateful for having her through the process and making our special day everything we had dreamed of. We love you, Tessa!! Thank you!!!!

und yourself with calm, positive people, so that’s what I was looking for in a planner. I also wanted someone who would give me honest advice throughout the planning process, be responsive, someone who I could trust to make decisions on the fly on the day so I didn’t have to focus on anything other than getting married. Tessa Lyn Events was all of these things. My vision for the decor was executed perfectly, and even brought me to tears when I got a sneak peak of the ballroom before heading out to cocktail hour. Throughout the evening, everything went smoothly (at least I think it did!) and Katie and her team did a wonderful job leading my husband and I through the motions so we could enjoy every aspect of our special day. THANK YOU!!!

husband and I felt we were in truly good hands throughout the entire process. She was also responsive to emails, phone calls and texts. She had helpful opinions, was flexible and brought great ideas to the table. The wedding went off without a hitch due to Tessa’s coordination and ability to bring everything together seamlessly (or at least that’s the magic – if there were problems, we never knew about it). We highly recommend her to anyone who doesn’t want to stress about his or her big day and wants to work with someone who is both wonderful, kind and fantastic at what they do!

listen to your every idea and turn it into a reality, but she will also handle every step along the way to make it happen. She is the best of the best and will handle it all with ease! I couldn't have done it without her!

in awe of every little detail and so very impressed with how incredibly perfect the entire night was executed. We didn’t skip a beat … from white silks hanging in trees, to wine barrels showered with cascading ivory flower’s the ceremony was a picturesque scene out of a fairy tale. And Tessa didn't stop there. Our reception pulled out all of the stops. From a cigar bar, to a photo booth, a sweets station to lawn games, we had it all. Even our ivory laced runners, perfectly placed flower’s and candle lit centerpieces were nothing short from perfect. The entire night seemed to be pulled from pictures you would expect to see in magazines. Tessa was the best decision I’ve ever made. I got my dream man and my dream wedding. And a lifetime of memories to keep me smiling for the rest of my days.

knew I had made a lifelong friend. From day one, Tessa provided me with a wealth of knowledge and support and made me feel at ease throughout the entire process. Tessa is the crème de la crème of Los Angeles best wedding Cordinator's. She is experienced, capable, honest, reliable and hard working. She has extremely fabulous taste, is kind and loving. I felt as though I was planning my wedding alongside someone I had known for many years. As a perfectionist myself and a bit of a control freak, Tessa seamlessly guided me through the most incredible planning experience. She provided a detailed timeline that clearly explained roles, expectations and deadlines. She worked alongside my fiancé and I to create a budget, hire & interview vendors, plan intricate details and execute the perfect day! She attended countless meetings, arranged hotel blocks, transportation and facilitated all communication between our vendors and our venue. She provided advice, helped handle any sources of potential drama or headache and made the process enjoyable. I had prompt response to any questions and calls and emails never went unanswered. Tessa and her team gave us the most amazing gift by allowing us to relax and enjoy the company of each-other, our families and friends, this is invaluable. If something didn't go as planned, I would have never known. Tessa was organized and prepared for pretty much anything. If we could replicate our wedding day over and over, we'd have Tessa alongside us every single time! I can't recommend her highly enough and feel confident that anyone who hires her will feel the same amount of gratitude and appreciation that we feel today!

r the day. She is great at budget, organization, and schedule and we felt so comfortable just hanging out with her during the planning process as well as completely taken care of on our most important day! What a wonderful person and planner with great style and charisma, we can’t be happier and more grateful to have worked with her and her wonderful team! We know she will plan many more incredible weddings in the future, and just how lucky those couples will be :) xoxo Anna and Skylar

the help we could get!! Tessa was so patient as we scoured basically all of California for the perfect venue. Despite having other clients and demands on her time, she was ALWAYS super responsive and made us feel like her #1 priority. Once we found our venue (a vineyard in Sonoma), Tessa was all over it!! She welcomed the challenge of planning a destination wedding and excelled at utilizing her existing network in Southern California to develop a new network in wine country. She found us great vendors, took multiple planning trips up north with us (where we always had so much fun) and was simply with us every step of the way! Despite the fact that the process of planning a wedding can be overwhelming, and at times, rather daunting, Tessa made it feel easy. She kept us on track and focused on one thing at a time. Her organizational skills are fantastic and she knows how to work within a budget (even if her clients don't - haha)! In addition to being damn good at her job, she's also just an awesome person! So easy to get along with, super smart, so much fun and doesn't take herself (or anything else for that matter) too seriously! We had a blast planning our wedding with Tessa and couldn't have imagined working with anyone else!!! On the day of our wedding, Tessa took care of everything. We worried about nothing. It was amazing! From start to finish, our day was perfect and ran smoothly. Our family and friends have since commented on what a great job she did! Simply put, Tessa and her team allowed us to enjoy our day AND gave us the wedding of our dreams!! Everything was beautiful, the service and food were great, and if there were any glitches, we certainly didn't find out about them! Thank you Tessa for everything! You're the best!

as a great team of people that works with her and they are able to anticipate what I need before I even know it. When I first spoke with Tessa, she and I hit it off right away. She was really professional, funny, easy to talk to, but also direct, smart, and clearly spoke from a place of experience and authority. I knew that I would be in good hands with Tessa because she is great with people. I honestly didn’t feel the need to speak or “interview” other potential wedding planners after my call with Tessa; however, I did end up speaking 2 other planners that were recommended to us and after 5 minutes of talking to each it was clear that Tessa was far and away the best and my intuition was right. My husband and I were engaged for about a year and a half. The wedding venue that we fell in love with had a huge backlog and we were also incredibly picky with what date we wanted: Saturday of Labor Day weekend. Tessa was with us throughout the entire process and always kept us exactly on track. As the bride, I was never stressed out or worried about how the actual day of the wedding would turn out because I knew Tessa was ON IT. Tessa's best quality is that she really caters her planning style to each couple based on their needs. When my husband and I were very busy with work or our daily lives, Tessa took a hands-off approach and would re-assure us that we were right on-track. However, each time we needed a little more attention and every time I wanted to speak with Tessa about something, she made herself available. And that is a big deal because she is very busy! ​If nothing else, you hire a wedding planner that you enjoy being with, has an artistic and creative eye to bring your vision to life and to make sure you actually enjoy your wedding day. Everyone person in my life warned me that the day was not going to go as planned and it was going to go by so fast but, because of Tessa, my husband and I were able to really enjoy our wedding day. We didn't have to lift a finger worrying about anything but we were able to take it all in and enjoy Every. Single. Second.

without Tessa. I do not generally feel comfortable trusting anyone with overseeing and executing anything important to me, as I have extremely high expectations and have historically been disappointed in the effort and attention to detail that others give relative to what I would do myself or what I would expect from them; Tessa exceeded even my loftiest of expectations. There was never even a moment on our wedding day when I had a shred of doubt or anxiety about Tessa’s ability to execute the event flawlessly, which she did. Tessa could not have been more organized, focused or attentive. The confidence she instilled meant that I could focus on being in the moment the entire day (and not have to worry about my wife stressing out because I knew she would be there for her), and for that I can never thank her enough.

opping the ball once. My husband and I both genuinely enjoyed the experience of working with her (and we tend to have high expectations). I would HIGHLY recommend Tessa for wedding planning.

, there can be no dress rehearsal for the reception. I have organized many events during my life: fundraisers, high school and college reunions, etc., and even a few formal receptions, but never a wedding. A wedding is a much more personally important event and it was comforting and very helpful to have someone working with us who does this for a living. Tessa has organized well over 100 weddings and she is very professional, efficient, and personable. Some venues require a wedding planner and some don't. Everyone wants to enjoy the wedding that they give and without a wedding planner and their staff, you will be too busy to do that. Among other tasks, Tessa coordinated all the vendors, kept on top of making sure all the payments were in on time, (which would have been overwhelming without her reminders), handled the time-line, and kept track of the budget. These were all jobs that I was very happy not to have to worry about! The cost of her services, which were reasonable to begin with, comes down considerably when you factor in the discounts that she negotiates from the vendors on your behalf. Even without the discounts, her services will be worth every penny that you will spend. My husband and I thank you Tessa, for helping to make our daughter and son-in-law's wedding so spectacular and memorable!

uston, TX I was sold! She definitely lived up to this promise during the entire 10 months of planning! Selecting Tessa was the best decision I have ever made (besides marrying my now husband of course ). She planned our entire wedding of 200 guests, and worked with my in-laws to plan a welcome dinner / rehearsal dinner for 160 guests and I can assure you she was worth every penny! My in-laws and I still rave about how amazing she was! She is professional, organized and 100% dedicated to her clients. She has great relationships with her vendors, but yet is on your side and will help you negotiate with them. While I know she is planning several weddings at the same time, she always made me feel like a priority and never got any of my wedding details confused with any of her other clients (that is impressive!). She made my wedding planning process enjoyable, and she was such a joy to work with! I would not hesitate to recommend Tessa to anyone!... I truly believe she is the best out there! I am very type-A and detail oriented and have high expectations, and Tessa exceeded them!

he way, amazingly responsive and has relationships with top vendors. She has the most positive and calm demeanor yet she can be assertive with vendors when you need her to be (and I did!). There is so much she planned and dealt with on her side so that I could just focus on the creative choices. In addition, I knew I could always rely on her great taste to bounce ideas off of. I’m definitely on the controlling side when it comes to brides and Tessa always supported my specific requests and would go to great lengths to make them happen. There are so many moving parts and Tessa finds a way to organize everything so it comes together seamlessly (and within our budget!) on the big day. She even used her relationships to get the pedestals we needed at the last minute for our ceremony when our vendor was having trouble supplying them. She made the whole process so much calmer and more manageable. There's no way I could have pulled off everything I wanted without her. Thank you Tessa for making our wedding so amazing!

met. Tessa is beyond amazing. 5 star service for sure.

plan a wedding. I wish I could detail everything, but just know she's literally the BEST!!! THANK YOU TESSA!!!!!!!!!!!!

h the ins and outs of countless decisions, but she became a trusted friend to both me and my husband. She has this amazing personality that makes you feel at ease, which is so important when your family, fiancé, and bridal party all get involved! Tessa and I emailed and texted so regularly that I truly felt her presence missing in my life post-wedding. From day one, Tessa perfectly understood the look and feel I was trying to achieve for my wedding. From flowers to rentals, Tessa was part of every important decision. She scheduled vendor meetings, shared design ideas she knew I’d love, helped us manage our budget, etc. Tessa provided invaluable advice and guidance that I simply wouldn’t have been able to get from a wedding book, a friend, or any other resource. For example, she extremely critical in budget decisions, advising on the elements that were worthwhile and the ones that we could skip and our guests wouldn’t notice. I felt that she stretched our dollars and made our wedding look like elegant and luxurious as possible without going over our budget. Tessa is someone who will never say no. She always hears your our and is quick to come up with creative solutions. I transitioned to a new job two months before our wedding – it was during this time that I appreciated Tessa more than ever before. Even though things were crazy and stressful from my end, I cannot put into words how confident and excited I felt going into my wedding day. This was all thanks to Tessa’s unparalleled organization, attention to detail, fierce negotiation, valued vendor relationships and impeccable taste. Tessa is someone who will never say no. She always hears you out and is quick to come up with creative solutions. Day-of, everything ran seamlessly, and the whole day from start to finish was truly a dream come true. Prior to this day, I had only ever worked with Tessa, but I was unsurprised to learn that the rest of her team was just as fantastic. I never saw anyone frantically running around; instead, the entire TLE team was calm, cool and collected. We were even running early! I cannot recommend Tessa enough. She is someone who will always have your best interests at heart, putting your goals and vision above all else. We received so many compliments on our wedding, and there’s no way we could have done it without Tessa. WE LOVE HER!

m our photographer that Tessa is an extremely busy wedding planner, but with all the attention Tessa gave me, she made me feel as though I was her only bride. All the vendors she introduced me to were top-notch and amazing to work with. I seriously cannot give her enough positive reviews. The first day I spoke with Tessa, she explained she was already booked on the day of my wedding with another wedding. So on my wedding day, Katie Barnes (on Tessa's team) would be my head coordinator. Katie was amazing! She stayed on top of everything and everyone the day of the wedding. She always stayed cool, calm, and collected… even when others around her were not (my family). I learned after my wedding that there was so much going on 'behind the scenes" (my family… again), but Katie took care of it and never told me or asked me about it... she just handled it all for me! That's what you want as a coordinator on the day of your wedding! The Entire team at Tessa Lynn Events made my wedding process such a fun and special process. I can’t thank them enough!!

a was very knowledgable and helpful with getting all of the pieces together. I really appreciate Tessa's direct, get things done attitude as I felt like the wedding was always on track with her in charge. She brings great perspective given the significant number of weddings she does and was able to help bring my concepts to life on the day of the wedding so I didn't have to worry about it. Loved working with her!

us every single step of the way, thanks to you we were able to enjoy yesterday and not worry about anything. I knew the moment I met you that you were unequivocally the best and that it would be amazing to work with you. We're going to miss you and hope to keep in touch. Grooms review-Tessa has an undisputed black belt in AWESOME. Not only was the "day of" coordination flawless (would have been impossible otherwise) but her impressive wealth of knowledge, guidance and generosity throughout the entire wedding planning process was essential in making our day perfect. And it truly was (I'm convinced Tessa somehow orchestrated the beautiful weather and sunset too) Tessa treated us like a member of the family and we will forever be grateful!"

for keeping everything running so smoothly. You were calm, cool, and collected the entire time, and you really helped me feel like everything was under control so I could just be in the moment and enjoy the day. I genuinely appreciate all your hard work in helping to make sure my vision was executed perfectly. The day was truly magical.

ifferent locations (Northridge and Universal Studios area). The team of ladies Tessa utilizes are stupendous! The ladies were all lovely and very helpful. I realized multiple things the moment of (like that my garter was upstairs in the hotel right before the garter toss) and her team always smiled sweetly and then sprang into action for the all unexpected oddities the day held. I appreciate everything that the ladies did, Tessa is very well versed in what she does, she knew of issues that needed to be addressed of which I wasn't even aware; that allowed things to be planned for ahead of time, making things run much more smoothly.