Full-service wedding planning and design
$25,000 starting price
Santa Monica+LA+OC (will go from Santa Ynez to San Diego)
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Tessa Brand (owner) and Alicia Nierenberg (Sr. Coordinator)
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AWARD WINNER (12X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
We are a boutique wedding planning company with two full time lead coordinators, and 2 associate coordinators, that will work alongside you to make your dream wedding a reality while respecting your personal taste and budget. From full service planning packages to only the final details (month of), we have a service that will fit your needs. We do take a limited amount of weddings per year to guarantee the best service.
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Wedding
Day After Brunch
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Meet the team
Tessa Brand (owner) and Alicia Nierenberg (Sr. Coordinator)
Owner
Watching two people dedicate their lives to one another, while surrounded by family and friends, is a magical moment to witness. I take great pride in creating a celebration that lives up to those moments. My goal is to personalize every event making it as unique as the bride and groom, while ensuring total organization so they can enjoy the entire engagement as well as every single moment of their wedding day. This is the job that I chose, not fell into and it's exactly where I should be.
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5.0
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Tessa Lyn Events, particularly planner Kathryn, exceeded expectations for multiple weddings held at various venues, including Ojai Valley Inn. Kathryn's attention to detail, exceptional organization, and ability to bring visions to life were highly praised, leading to stress-free planning and flawless execution. The decor, coordination, and vendor recommendations received accolades, creating magical, dream-like weddings that guests still rave about. The team's professionalism, creativity, and genuine care for clients resulted in unforgettable, picture-perfect celebrations that became cherished memories for couples and their families.Review photos
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Ryan S
5.0
11/22/2024
We had a dream wedding because we had a dream wedding planner. From our very first meeting, Kathryn at Tessa Lyn Events made us feel completely understood and supported, bringing our vision to life in ways we never imagined possible. She thought through every detail, big and small, and made the entire planning process—from beginning to end—an absolute joy. Her organization, expertise, and creativity turned chaos into calm. We worked with her for fourteen months and her commitment and warm attitude never wavered. On the day of our wedding, Kathryn ensured everything ran seamlessly, allowing us to fully enjoy each moment without a single worry. She handled everything behind the scenes, so we could simply relax and soak in the bliss of the day. The decor she guided us towards selecting was jaw-dropping and stunning, the timeline she crafted was flawless, and every vendor she recommended (seriously, she knows THE best peeps in town) exceeded expectations. Our guests are still raving about how gorgeous everything looked and how smoothly the day unfolded. If you’re looking for a wedding planner you can truly trust—someone who listens, goes above and beyond, and brings incredible warmth and expertise to every step of the process—look no further. Our wedding was an experience we’ll treasure forever, and it wouldn’t have come together so beautifully without Kathryn. We are eternally grateful. Kathryn and Tessa Lyn Events understand exactly what a wedding day should feel like and ensure it’s nothing less than absolute magic.
Krista K
5.0
11/15/2024
This review is months behind but has to be written. My husband Sumil and I worked with Kathryn of Tessa Lyn Events and could not recommend her more! From the moment I met Kathryn I knew we would be taken care of and felt at ease with her. Our venue encountered many different setbacks, most notably when we realized our original date of 12/31/23 would not be available due to the clubhouse not being completed. We pushed back our date to 3/9/24 still knowing having our reception in a tent was a very viable option. What do you know, we ended up with a tented reception on that pushed back date haha. What could have been a complete nightmare turned into an actual dream with Kathryn as our planner. She far exceeded my greatest expectations and turned it into a complete dream. Kathryn is an angel inside and out; no detail went unturned, no unexpected event was too much for her to handle. I didn't have to stress over anything with Kathryn leading the way. Our wedding was perfect and I give Kathryn full credit for that. If anyone is looking for a wedding planner - look no further than this woman because she will knock it out of the park and take all of the stress off of you as a bride. I am proud to now call her as a friend and would hire her 1000/100, she is the best in the business! Thank you Kathryn, Sumil and I love you!
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Katie G
5.0
11/14/2024
I can't express enough gratitude that my husband and I found Tessa to help us plan our wedding at Ojai Valley Inn. She turned our vision into a truly magical experience, far beyond what we had imagined.
From our very first meeting, Tessa put our minds at ease. Her organizational skills are remarkable, and she managed to keep everything on schedule without making it feel overwhelming. She introduced us to her detailed planning tools, which kept us organized and comfortable with every decision we made. She listened to and captured our vision for the wedding and brought it together in a way that exceeded our expectations and dreams. Her check-ins throughout the planning process really made a difference, demonstrating how much she genuinely cared about our experience.
Tessa also has an incredible design eye. From the details on our save-the-dates and wedding invitations to the flower arrangements, to the aisle, to the lighting in the tent, the linens, the customized dance floor, the seating wall with fresh flowers, the beautiful bars, the candles, and even the color of the silverware, Tessa made sure that every single detail tied into our garden black tie wedding.
Tessa also used her years of experience to help us work within our budget. She helped us prioritize what was most important and found creative ways to stretch our dollars. Her connections with vendors at all price ranges were invaluable, and thanks to her, we were able to work with some of the best and top-ranked florists, photographers, musicians, caterers, rental companies, DJs, and more while staying within budget.
During the wedding weekend, Tessa brought everything we envisioned to life. The welcome party we held on Friday perfectly set the tone for the weekend, and on our wedding day, Tessa was a calming presence. She managed everything behind the scenes, from coordinating vendors to addressing family inquiries, which allowed us to immerse ourselves fully in the moment.
I wholeheartedly recommend Tessa to any couple. Hiring her as our planner was the best decision we made for our wedding. Her expertise, kindness, and commitment to creating a perfect day are invaluable.
She truly went above and beyond to make our wedding day absolutely perfect, and I'm forever thankful for her. Lastly, and as a true testament to Tessa's talent, countless family and friends have told us that this was the best wedding they've ever been to. It was the best day of our lives, and Tessa made that happen.
Zoie M
5.0
11/05/2024
I had the pleasure of working with Kathryn at Tessa Lyn Events, and I can’t say enough wonderful things about her! She was incredibly kind and easy to work with, making the entire planning process a joy. Kathryn is exceptionally organized, thoughtful, and creative, bringing a fun energy to everything she does. The wedding went beautifully, and everything looked perfect—her attention to detail truly shines through in her work. Kathryn is amazing at what she does, and I can't wait to collaborate with her again in the future!
Charlotte H
5.0
10/24/2024
There are truly no words to describe Tessa and her team. We had the blessing of working with Tessa after parting ways with another planner, and Tessa jumped in to our mess of a wedding and whipped it into shape immediately! We never had to worry about anything - Tessa has the best vendors and I always knew she had our best interest at heart. She was communicative, attentive, and patient throughout the entire planning process. I can't imagine ours was the simplest wedding she's ever planned, but there was never a single moment where we doubted her.
We were lucky to work with the entire TLE team and feel so grateful to have had so many talented, smart women who cared so much about making our day perfect. Tessa, Kathryn, and Alicia could've said no to our somewhat last-minute plea for help, but we are so grateful they didn't. Our wedding was not easy, and they made it look like the most effortless, beautiful day.
I will never be able to appropriately express my gratitude for them and all of their hard work!
Alexis H
5.0
9/20/2024
We worked with Alicia to plan our wedding and she was everything you could have wanted in a wedding planner. Planning a wedding in California and living on the other side of the country was much harder than I thought, until we started working with Alicia. She was always quick to respond, so knowledgeable about literally every topic we asked her about…enough so that we were at our tasting and my husband and I couldn’t decide what we wanted so we kept saying, “Alicia, you pick” because we knew that it was going to be the best choice. I can tell you that a year later, I’m still hearing from friends and family how incredible our wedding was, and my husband and I couldn’t agree more. We had some last minute changes but we never felt like we had to worry about how the day would turn out because we knew she had it handled. I felt calmer on the day of the wedding than I ever could have imagined and that’s largely thanks to Alicia. I knew that with her running the day and our amazing team of vendors that it was going to be an incredible day. Also, the Tessa Lyn team has great relationships with tons of fantastic vendors so that was a great bonus in helping us choose the rest of our vendor team. Working with Alicia will be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make when planning your wedding. My only regret is not working with her sooner!
Sami E
5.0
7/27/2024
I struggle to find the words to explain how special Tessa and her team are. Her attention to detail is unmatched. She planned my oldest daughter’s wedding 6 years ago, a phenomenal job creating her dream wedding. Naturally when my youngest was engaged, we booked Tessa right away. From start to finish, she kept my daughter relaxed, responded to her questions and needs right away and took the major stressors off. Tessa is incredibly creative, very respectful of our budget, has great relationships with the most reliable vendors and venues and is just an absolutely kind and caring person. This doesn’t feel like just a business to her, she’s invested in her clients, and we always felt like her priority.
The wedding was 250 guests, a completely outdoor April wedding planned at a gorgeous venue (found by Tessa). Less than a week before the wedding the weather turned. Massive pivot. Tessa managed to pull off a redesign, securing the most beautiful tenting and lighting. Our guests couldn’t believe it wasn’t the original plan. So many things needed to be reconfigured, she reassured my daughter it would all be beautiful. It truly was magical. Day of, if there were any hiccups, we had no idea. Tessa and her team took care of it all. I’m still hearing from our guests about how beautiful and amazing it was. It could not have happened without Tessa and her team. My family loves Tessa and I miss my constant communication with her. She has a special place in my family’s hearts. The memories created from both weddings will always be one of the biggest highlights in our lives. We will definitely stay connected. Tessa is truly the best of the best.
Taryn C
5.0
7/25/2024
Tessa was the most spectacular miracle worker we could have ever asked for on our wedding day and every day leading up to it. There was not a detail in the world that she didn’t think about for us and help us coordinate throughout the process. We were so lucky to have a planner that brought all of her knowledge and expertise while simultaneously allowing and encouraging us to share our opinions, interests and dreams for our wedding day. From the florals to the lighting, the ceremony setup to the custom ice cubes, and even coming up with ideas to include our personal story in our decor, Tessa didn’t miss even one detail that made our wedding so unique. She was able to effortlessly guide us when we were unsure or had questions and every second we could feel her support. She communicated so clearly with us and our families as well as with the vendors and her team to pull everything together seamlessly. More than anything, Tessa cares so deeply about and every one of the people involved in the planning process and will go the extra mile without a second thought. We trusted Tessa whole heartedly and it was the best decision we could have made. Just days before our wedding we were surprised with a rain forecast and she worked tirelessly, nonstop to create a beautiful alternative to our original plan that ended up going beyond what we ever imagined. She was so professional in her ability to guide and adapt on the spot on wedding day with continuing weather adjustments and on top of being professional, she showed the most compassion and empathy towards myself and my husband and family while we were experiencing all of the emotions of the rain changes. I can’t forget all of the times throughout the planning process and wedding day that my husband would tell me just how in awe he was of all of the work Tessa and her team did that he didn’t even know needed to be done. Even our guests couldn’t stop telling us how amazing she was all night. Tessa never once stopped working to make sure every second of our day was a second we’d hold onto forever. We are so grateful to have not only had the best wedding planner that anyone could ask for, but to be able to call Tessa family for the rest of our lives. We love the entire TLE team so much and can only hope we’ll be lucky enough to work with them again for more family celebrations in the future!
Abby P
5.0
5/29/2024
Tessa and her team are the absolute best. My husband and I wanted to get married in Hawaii and although Tessa doesn't usually plan weddings outside of CA she made an exception and we're so glad she did because it was absolutely magical. Tessa handled all of the vendor relationships so seamlessly - I didn't have to worry about a thing - especially on the wedding day. She was our biggest advocate throughout the entire process. Tessa is super creative, has such great vision, and an amazing eye for detail when it comes to everything -- the decor, the glassware, the food, the invitations etc. She's also really fun and funny and simply a pleasure to work with. Our wedding day was absolutely stunning and the most fun and it wouldn't have been possible without Tessa. 10/10! <3
Sophie B
5.0
5/16/2024
It was such a pleasure and honor working with Tessa! She is an exceptional planner. She worked with me for over a year to plan the wedding of my dreams, and helped guide me every step of the way. Her vendor recommendations were amazing and the entire weekend went on without a hitch. I cannot recommend Tessa enough! She is organized, professional, and FUN! There is literally nothing I would change from working with her.
Markar A
5.0
5/13/2024
Impossible to describe how thankfully we were for Tessa and her entire team for EVERYTHING they did to make our wedding day a complete dream...But also over the entire year process of planning together, it was a complete breeze because of Tessa
She makes planning your wedding easy, fun, and honestly enjoyable because you don't need to stress with her having your back.
And on the wedding day itself - don't even think about a detail because every little thing will be taken care of by her and her team for you to focus on what important, the best night of your life.
Tessa was not just a wedding planner to us, but she became a friend and felt like family...She is truly THE BEST and I will argue anyone who disagrees!
G and I miss you :)
Lindsey U
5.0
2/29/2024
We had the most incredible experience working with Tessa Lynn events. From start to finish it was seamless, easy and creative! Our guest still rave about the event. It was for my parents 50th wedding anniversary. I would highly recommend them.
Louisa L
5.0
2/10/2024
Wow! Our experience with Kathryn Baron at TLE was absolutely incredible! From our first call, Kathryn provided expertise, realistic advice and helpful vendor recommendations! Kathryn always replied to our emails quickly and gave us recommendations that fit within our budget, really working with us to get the best vendors.
Leading up to the wedding, every detail was meticulously handled, leaving us mostly stress-free on the big day. Kathryn's team anticipated all our needs throughout the day and made us feel supported and comfortable. Our guests said this was the most beautiful wedding they'd seen, and said they could tell we thought of every detail. While we'd like to take credit for that, it's really Kathryn and her team who executed on our vision and made our plans a reality! We can't recommend Kathryn and TLE enough!!!
Allison B
5.0
11/19/2023
I had the utmost pleasure of connecting with Tori A. and she was an absolute breath of fresh air and joy. HIGHLY recommend reaching out to her. Whether your wedding is a few years or few weeks away, she helped tremendously. She was personal yet professional - I felt like I was grabbing coffee with a friend, but she was also tackling every wedding hurdle or idea with ease. There are no dumb questions. She made me feel comfortable.
Her impressive knowledge of day-of and rehearsal timelines, scheduling, SoCal venues, troubleshooting different challenges, etc. made weeks’ worth of stresses melt away. I felt lighter after we first met. I was actually able to enjoy the day because she helped me feel so prepared.
My only regret is not texting Tori A. sooner. Could have saved me some stress! Trust me, I want other brides to have as wonderful of an experience planning their wedding!! She was excellent.
Lauren L
5.0
11/15/2023
From the moment we met Tessa, I knew that I had found my wedding planner dream/soulmate. Tessa and her team are the absolute best of the best and we cannot recommend her enough!! Tessa was highly organized from day 1 of our wedding planning process. She was extremely kind and thoughtful in all of our meetings. She truly cared about us as a couple and making sure to listen to all our crazy ideas and make our dreams come to life. She has tremendous attention to detail and her expertise and logistical operation made our entire weekend run so smoothly. Our entire weekend could not have been more perfect and we are so grateful for everything that Tessa and her team did to make sure it went off without a hitch. She made handling a 250 person wedding look so easy :) We would highly recommend Tessa to anyone!
Allie S
5.0
11/05/2023
We have been so lucky to be able to work with Tessa for the last five years! She's worked on several weddings for our family and recently went above and beyond to help us plan our parents the most beautiful anniversary party. Tessa's attention to detail is immeasurable. She thinks of everything and makes the planning process seamless. She is fun, creative, organized like no one we've ever met and thinks of everything! She does so much work behind the scenes to make your event everything you could ever dream of. Each time we work with her she continues to amaze us. Our family loves Tessa and we feel so lucky that she has been such a big part of our huge family celebrations and milestones. She is about to throw her fourth event for our family in 2024 and after that we will have to come up with more events so we can continue to work with her. We love Tessa and her team!
Mallory L
5.0
11/03/2023
I highly, highly recommend Kathryn as a wedding coordinator! I cannot recommend her strongly enough. From start to finish she was an excellent partner and exceeded our expectations. She was the lynchpin of our wedding day orchestrating and executing everything so that it went more beautifully and perfectly than we could have possibly imagined! She is exceptionally organized, thoughtful, detail-oriented, and proactive in everything she does. She is also very caring and kind and always listened closely to our ideas and questions and provided helpful feedback and solutions. She also did an excellent job communicating and coordinating with our vendors and various stakeholders in the weeks leading up to the wedding and on the wedding day itself. She is truly talented at what she does. If you are looking for a wedding coordinator in the LA area, Kathryn is who you'll want on your team! We were so grateful beyond words to have her as our coordinator and any couple would be lucky to have her. If I could give 10 stars I would!
cassie c
5.0
9/15/2023
Working with Kathryn (senior coordinator) at Tessa Lyn Events was an absolute dream come true! Her professionalism, organizational skills, and communication was everything and more I could've dreamed of when I was finding a wedding planner! We chose a destination wedding at the Terranea in California, and she made our entire process feel like an absolute breeze! I couldn't have done this without her. From the multiple options of vendors she provides and works closely with, to her ability to be able to recognize a venue space and how to transform it, to her creative mindset, and attention to detail, (C&C ice sculpture, cocktail napkin monograms, table setting and menus, floral placements and designs, etc.) she is top notch, I could go on and on! She has a genuine ability to visualize exactly what you want and make it happen! She made my husband and I feel so special. The day of the wedding can be stressful, however I never once felt that! She made me feel so comfortable and at ease during it all. If you are planning a wedding and want your dreams to come true, I highly recommend working with Kathryn! I can't compliment her enough :) she gets the job done in the highest, most effortless manner possible! She's an incredible, honest, caring woman, I have so much respect for her and her team!!! Thank you for EVERYTHING Kathryn! You were a dream to work with!
Jenny K
5.0
8/31/2023
We absolutely LOVED working with Alicia Nierenberg. She went above and beyond to make our wedding vision a reality! From the first meetings to the tastings and the floral mock ups, and rehearsal to final wedding day, she was always so professional, patient, proactive, easy to reach, and early to all our meetings! Highly organized and attentive to detail too! Alicia made our wedding day flow so smoothly, and even all of my bridesmaids, family and friends all noticed what a stellar planner she was. She was there for every minute of the day, keeping us on schedule, making sure we had everything we needed, and even helping pour the wines to our guests when I noticed that the catering service team at the venue was behind! I couldn't have asked for a better planner or experience on such an important day of our lives. Thank you, Alicia!
Marissa P
5.0
7/17/2023
We worked with Kathryn for our wedding in May, and cannot say enough good things! The whole wedding went off without a hitch-- truly, it was a perfect day, and Kathryn was so on top of everything! She was a constant source of knowledge throughout our time working with her, and all of her vendors and recommendations were perfect. We're so thrilled to have had her! If you're looking for someone kind, detail-oriented, and easy to work with, look no further!
Onnolee K
5.0
6/25/2023
I cannot recommend Tessa and her team highly enough. Over the course of a little over a year, she was able to create the wedding of our dreams. She was incredibly patient with us as we went through the process. My husband and I didn’t know much about wedding planning or the process, so Tessa really took the time to walk us through every step. She helped guide us through the must haves, nice to haves, and what to avoid. We took a non-traditional approach to our wedding – we had micro-wedding for our actual ceremony and a large “reception” party for around 170 guests at a later date. Tessa delivered flawlessly on both. She has deep connections with a multitude of vendors and was able to present us with curated options based on the ascetic we were wanted. She presented us with the best of the best – from the hair and makeup to the cake, everything came together perfectly. Many of our guests came to us to express how much fun they had and beautiful and thoughtful everything was. I also can’t overstate how easy and seamless the actual wedding day. There are so many moving pieces, but Tessa had everything perfectly organized, I just got to enjoy (and eat!). It sounds so corny, but it was truly the best day of our lives and to say we couldn’t have done it without Tessa is the understatement of century. We are so incredibly grateful for her and her team.
Drew P
5.0
5/09/2023
Kathryn was our wedding planner for our event at the BelAir Bay Club this past weekend, and it was beyond exceptional. Everyone who attended commented that this was one of the, if not the, very best weddings they've ever attended. It was simply extraordinary, and much of that credit goes to Kathryn and her incredible team. They were all super professional, friendly, attentive to detail, responsive, and also quite importantly, calm and cool during what could have been a very stressful time. But, they put us at ease, and helped make this one of very best days our family has ever had. I would recommend Kathryn for any occasion that is important to you and which you care about. She is truly the best!!
Allie K
5.0
5/09/2023
I cannot express the brilliance of this team. Kathryn was our chosen event planner for our wedding in April 2023 in Malibu, California. Every detail was perfection. Kathryn is so easy to work with, so creative, so understanding and talented… she brings the most to the table. Every single detail was on point. My husband and I are truly over the moon with the Tessa Lyn Events team.
Ariel B
5.0
5/02/2023
Tessa's team is the BEST EVER. Could not recommend highly enough. I as the bride did not lift a finger the entire day, and magically it all unfolded perfectly. The best part about working with Tessa is that she has an incredible team assembled already. You can choose amongst a list of vendors that her team works with regularly, including Tessa's husband Rich Brand who was our videographer. They all will probably know each other, and be super happy to work together cohesively. Tessa made sure that every detail was taken care of and she is consistently pleasant, patient, and just super on top of it. We knew we were in good hands but couldn't have predicted how good until wedding day. Thank you Tessa!!!
A S
5.0
4/06/2023
Tessa and her team were so incredible and helpful! Every step of the way Tessa made us feel assured and taken care of, we never had to worry about anything. And on the day she was so calm and on top of everything, she was such a big part of making our day perfect.
Jenna W
5.0
3/17/2023
THE BEST WEDDING PLANNER EVER!!!!!!!
Having Kathryn Barron as my wedding planner was the best choice I made. She helped and coached me through the entire planning process and made me feel at ease. People would tell me I was so calm for someone who was planning a wedding and it was all thanks to Kathryn. She took all the stress out of planning the wedding and it came together BEAUTIFULLY. The most amazing part was seeing it all come to life especially after planning a wedding across the country. The moment I saw the room for the first time, there were no words! She brought it all to life and I am forever grateful. BEST DAY OF MY LIFE ALL THANKS TO KATHRYN!!!!!!!
Salika K
5.0
2/07/2023
I don't even know where to start. My journey with Tessa Lyn started in 2019. My wedding was postponed twice because of COVID. Kathryn Barron, from the bottom of my heart thank you for being so wonderful, professional, kind, attentive and supportive. Thank you for helping me create the wedding of my dreams. I don't know what I would have done without Kathryn. She handled everything from the postponement, vendors, the hotel and she even helped me with finding the perfect makeup look. She came out with me to do my second trial when I wasn't happy with my first trial. I remember the day we went to our food tasting. I was so overwhelmed with all the choices. She was a calming presence, helping us decide which food would be the best (and it was!). The day of the wedding....I didn't worry about one thing. Kathryn and her team handled everything. The wedding happened without a hitch. The flowers were exactly what I wanted and beyond beautiful. She and her team were by my side when I needed them with a spicy may may (our signature drink). I asked them to get me the top layer of my wedding cake and it was waiting for me back in the hotel room. They put all our gifts in one corner and everything was organized. If you're lucky enough to get Kathryn (and Tessa Lyn Events) as your wedding planner, use all their vendors. They really have the top notch, luxury vendors with great customer service.
Kathryn, if you're reading this, thank you so much for everything you did for our wedding. Thank you for everything you did for me and Mike. You are truly the best.
Ali F
5.0
12/20/2022
I truly have no words that can describe the perfection that came from Kathryn Barron at Tessa Lyn Events. She went above and beyond with every detail that went with planning our wedding. We wanted to do Palm Springs which is technically a destination wedding for everyone involved, but she was able to do it in the most flawless way I could have ever imagined. From day one of planning to the day of execution, she made it so easy. My bridesmaids, family, and friends all genuinely noticed how calm and collected she was, extremely detailed, punctual, and just overall perfect. She is also the kindest human I know. I am sad the wedding is over because I truly enjoyed working with her. I know my friends would love to use her when it's their time. If anyone is reading this, do not hesitate for a second to hire Kathryn Barron. My family has high expectations and even they were in awe of her and even my dad shouted her out during his speech to me. I can go on and on about her, but all there is to know is that she made my wedding the best weekend of my husband's and my life.
Hannah R
5.0
11/02/2022
Working with Tessa was the best choice we ever made!!! She made each step of the planning process fun and stress-free. Tessa has incredible relationships with vendors and assembled a true dream team for our wedding. You can tell that Tessa loves what she does and truly wants her brides to be happy. I really appreciated Tessa's patience, honesty and responsiveness throughout the process. She anticipated our needs and is the person you want in your corner! If you have the opportunity to work with Tessa or anyone on her amazing team, do it!!!
Haruna F
5.0
10/31/2022
THE BEST DECISION YOU WILL EVER MAKE FOR YOUR WEDDING. We actually hired Kathryn in 2020 and since then had a few incidents and had to postpone. She was insanely kind and helpful, so understanding and helped us through the whole process. She was our month of coordinator and surely 1 month and almost 2 weeks out she handled everything! She emailed all of our vendors, kept updating our timeline for us with all of the ongoing changes! What really made a difference was the WEDDING DAY. One of my bridesmaids was sick and needed a tea from Starbucks and her assistant Alicia went to starbucks to get her tea. Tori brought down my dancing sneakers before I even had to ask because my feet were hurting. I mean their care, attention to detail, and overall support during your most stressful time of day is absolutely INSANE. TLE team is so calm and collected all day but will get sh*t done!!! They’re amazing like words can’t describe.
Fiona L
5.0
10/10/2022
Tessa is the GOAT of all wedding planners. We've been working with her for two years now and the process has been seamless thanks to how organized Tessa is. From the get-go she was prompt in her responses and helped guide what vendors she thought woul be the best fit, advised us in the decision making process and even helped us negotiate some deals. She was our planner but also became a friend throughout the process - she provided endless support, encouragement, advice and ideas. When we were indecisive about colors, themes, invites and wording, Tessa was right there to help bounce ideas off of. When budget became tight but we still wanted the ~extras~, Tessa was right there to help brainstorm ways we could attain my vision while still keeping in mind budget. There are so many more examples to list but what I'm trying to say is that she was our right hand throughout this process and we can't thank her enough. From a chinese tea ceremony, to rehearsal dinner, welcome party, and actual wedding and after party everything exceeded ours and our guests' expectations and we couldn't be more grateful! So many of our friends and family commented on what a great wedding planner Tessa was and how seamlessly all of the events flowed. As someone mentioned earlier, Tessa is the type of planner to get s*** done and after spending two years with her, we can honestly say she is worth every penny and then some! We love you Tessa!
Erin S
5.0
10/04/2022
When beginning wedding planning we found Tessa Lyn Events on this website and read the high ratings. Shortly after scheduling a call, we hired them. We worked with Kathryn and she was amazing. We had constant communication, she is so sweet and talented, and she brought my vision come to life. They're so knowledgable and experienced in the business and truly created my dream wedding. I highly highly advise anyone planning a wedding to use Tessa Lyn!! Amazing job :).
Nicole W
5.0
9/30/2022
I wish I could give Tessa 10 stars she is that amazing! From our first meeting, Tessa was so organized and immediately took away any stress. She brought qualified vendors to me to interview, understood my vision, and brought new ideas to the table to make my wedding special and unique. Like many brides, my mother was very involved, and she was able to navigate that relationship and ensure my needs were met as a bride while making sure my mom was also heard. The day of was the most relaxing day for me…with the exception of family photos but I was mentally prepared because of Tessa and she made sure I had breaks and water if needed. If anything went wrong the day of, I would never know! She handled everything and I truly got to enjoy my day…and boy was it the best day of my life!!! If I have any advice for new brides, HIRE TESSA! You get to enjoy being engaged because she makes the process fun and stress free. I can’t say enough of how thankful I am we hired her and her team! Thank you Tessa!!!!!
Alex S
5.0
8/31/2022
Where do I even start! Having Kathryn as my wedding planner was the BEST decision I made during the wedding planning process. From the moment I started working with her, I could tell how detailed and organized she was—all of my “type-A anxiety” instantly faded away. She was always on top of everything and had answers/solutions to all my questions. Her positivity, work ethic and willingness to help was so amazing. She always had my back, was available for calls, and responded quickly. My favorite part of working with her was her connection/relationship with vendors— she was able to get us deals and recommended some of the best people in the business and for that I am forever grateful. Her guidance made our wedding absolutely perfect and there isn’t one thing I would’ve changed— she turned my vision into a reality! Thank you Kathryn and the TLE team for helping me execute the wedding of my dreams!
Anna K
5.0
8/21/2022
I cannot recommend Tessa enough!!! Truly, there are no words or praises to encompass everything she actually did for us. I didn't want the wedding planning process to end - it was INCREDIBLE! Zero stress was involved. She handled all the "nitty gritty" behind the scenes without me even having to know about it, and made my vision come to life with all the best advice and suggestions along the way. The one thing I truly felt was invaluable is her relationship with vendors.. just trust me - they LOVE working with Tessa and her team! Which means they go above and beyond for her (therefor you too!)... showing up early, staying late, pulling strings, and giving the most above and beyond service. Tessa was (and is) truly a god send for me. I trust her with SO much more than just wedding and party planning. Thanks to her, we had the most unbelievable wedding weekend. If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't change a single thing. I promise, hiring Tessa will be the BEST thing you do - she was worth every penny, and then some!
Mila S
5.0
8/19/2022
I could not recommend Tessa Lynn events more! Kathryn with TLE was my month of wedding planner and was so incredible and irreplaceable. I can’t imagine having planned the wedding without her. She was always available to answer questions, always had great ideas and suggestions, was very professional and fun to work with. The whole team is so hard working and sweet. I could not have asked for a better team. Kathryn helped me navigate the many challenges in planning a wedding and took the stress away from the process. She also helped on wedding day immensely - making sure everything went smoothly. I could not recommend TLE more!
Jackie G
5.0
8/17/2022
Alicia Nierenberg of TLE is THE BEST!!! We hired the TLE team for month-of-execution and looking back it was the best decision we made.
The wedding, the happiness and every detail was absolutely perfect. Alicia and her team were omnipresent at every turn - there even when I didn’t even know I needed them! Even if it was grabbing me a quick cup of bubbly during family photos or checking my shoes were doing ok, cannot express how over the top their attention was! I felt so utterly happy and completely at ease that everything was going to plan and that the dance floor was high energy all night! Our wedding was at my parent's home, and that meant bringing everything in, with vendors operating in a venue they weren't familiar with (with a crazy flip from ceremony to reception in our backyard in a two level home) - Alicia made sure everything was on schedule, that more than anything the "vibe" was always happy, and even scheduled in special moments that we hadn't even thought to during planning (such as a 5 min after the flip of the ceremony to reception space cleared to get shots by photog / videographers, or a private moment for the groom and me post ceremony with tray passed apps waiting for us in the master suite to catch our breath before cocktail hour, and more!). Could go on and on about all the little things that TLE added so much value to! Think 10+ guests commented that this was the best wedding they’ve been too, and that they wanted the various names for vendors to hire them for their weddings - but everything truly came all together with TLE's help with execution!!
I chose to plan the wedding myself (in hindsight a rewarding/roller coaster experience, and given how amazing the TLE team was, will definitely hire their FULL planning services for our future kids' weddings!!) A perk of the month-of package was being able to tell the various vendors upon booking that we were working with TLE and I really do think that made all the difference with respect to getting the best treatment and attention. Tessa herself reviewed the vendor list we had selected and made helpful suggestions / comments!
Hire TLE!! Seriously - the best and only decision a bride needs to make!!
Tiana B
5.0
8/12/2022
We started working with Tessa about a year and a half before our wedding date. She helped us with everything from choosing our date to securing an out-of-this-world venue to the silverware, design, and ceremony music. We hired her for not only our wedding but for four events leading up to it, and I can honestly say she made every single event an out-of-this-world experience! Yes, she planned four full events plus an after-party for us with a different theme and venue for each!! If you want your wedding planning process to be filled with ideas, organization, communication, beauty, and a get-it-done attitude, then Tessa is your girl.
Everyone says wedding planning is stressful, and yes, there are tons of decisions to make, but rather than stressed, I had the most fun. Tessa helped make all the decisions enjoyable because she gave me such great options to choose from! We wanted a classic elegant wedding, but how do you do that when you also want it to be unique and something no one has ever seen? Well, Tessa helped make that happen.
Planning my wedding was tough on me because my Mother passed away a few years ago, and she wasn't there to help me make all the decisions and to dream up a beautiful wedding with me. It was a difficult time planning my wedding without her here. Hiring Tessa was a blessing because I had someone I could bounce ideas off of and who helped me from A to Z. If I had an idea, I would tell Tessa, and she would incorporate it into the design. We would also brainstorm ideas together, which was the most fun. She came up with a gorgeous design deck so I could visualize what everything would look like, which was incredibly helpful, not to mention her ideas and design skills are top-notch.
One of the big things that stood out to me was that Tessa is a stellar communicator. If we had a question, she was ready to answer it. If there was something I wanted some clarification on, she was there to explain it to me. We ended up having the most beautiful fairytale wedding I could ever imagine. Three weeks later, we still have people texting and calling us to tell us how incredible the wedding was and how perfectly executed everything was.
As a bride, you want your wedding to be the best day of your life, a dream come true, and the most memorable time for you and your husband; with Tessa's help, you won't have to worry about a thing, and yes, you can have the fairytale. You just show up, smile, and have fun! Thank you, Tessa, for everything. You are my wedding planner soulmate turned super friend.
Margarita K
5.0
8/01/2022
I never write reviews, but I could not stay silent. Tessa Lyn Events and especially Kathryn was the most amazing wedding planner. I was planning a destination wedding and Kathryn made the entire process very easy. She was my eyes, ears and hands in LA while I was in Boston. Kathryn is the most organized, detail oriented and kind human being I have ever met.
One of the things that I really appreciated about Kathryn is that she was never pushy and respected our vision for the wedding. She also kept reminding us of the importance of the budget. I am sure most brides out there can relate to budget slipping away :)
If you are in the process of choosing a wedding planner, you should stop because you found the best already. You will be lucky to work with Tessa Lyn Events
Kelly T
5.0
7/04/2022
Tessa was THE most phenomenal wedding planner we ever could have asked for and we feel so lucky we got to work with her! We hired her 1 1/2 years ahead of our wedding date and felt fortunate we had so much time to get to know her and listen to her advice, ideas, and connections. She handled EVERYTHING for us and provided options within our budget for each vendor which made it easy to make choices that felt like “us” but not so many that it was overwhelming. Put full 100% trust in her and her team and you will have the most relaxed and stress-free planning process and wedding weekend you could ask for. In particular once we got to the day of, not only was her friendly and calming presence such a relief to have there, but my husband and I agreed that we did not have a single moment of stress or nerves because we knew everything had been handled by Tessa and her team. I loved all the vendors she helped me select and entire planning process with her. My family and our wedding party were also so impressed with her and always felt clear on the schedule, plan, etc. I cannot recommend Tessa enough and now I’m just sad the wedding planning process and big day are over because she is truly that amazing!!
Lauren B
5.0
6/22/2022
It was an honor and a privilege to have worked with Tessa and her incredible team. Tessa is a true force to be reconned with. Her professionalism, patience, organization, and passion for what she does made our wedding planning process feel easy and fun.
Tessa, not only worked closely with us, but took her time to collaborate with our families-easing the inevitable tension and stress that transpires whilst planning a wedding.
Our wedding day was an absolute dream come true. At the genesis of our planning process, Tessa heard our vision and introduced us to the most incredible vendors, all of which brought our dreams into fruition.
We couldn’t recommend Tessa more! Hiring Tessa was the best decision we made in our wedding planning process. Tessa, thank you for everything!
Jordan G
5.0
6/20/2022
I got engaged in November 2019 and when I had my first call with Tessa Lynn, specifically our AMAZING planner Kathryn, we definitely didn't expect a pandemic and a postponed wedding. 2.5 years later we finally had the wedding of our dreams and that's 100% because of Kathryn's incredible work ethic, dedication, professionalism, and passion for the work she does. One of my favorite things about working with Kathryn was that she never didn't have the answer to a question - it was quite impressive. She was so organized and easy to work with and always had a solution or answer to any obstacle.
I can't relate to the "stress" of wedding planning because Kathryn simply made it fun. Everything went so smoothly day of, her vendor contacts are incredible, and we already miss working with her and seeing her name pop up in our inbox.
You have to work with Tessa Lyn Events if you can snag them!!!
Virginia J
5.0
6/15/2022
Hiring Tessa was the best decision we made during our wedding planning process. She made our planning process so easy - especially while planning during a pandemic, crazy inflation, and while planning an LA wedding from NYC. We loved every single vendor she suggested for us!! We were never once stressed or overwhelmed. She took our vision and made it into a much better reality than we could have expected. On the actual wedding day, her team was fantastic. They were punctual, well organized, and so incredibly kind. They anticipated needs that we didn't even know we would need. Every detail was perfectly executed throughout the whole day. Overall, I couldn't recommend Tessa Lyn Events more!! Thank you Tessa and team!
Erika M
5.0
6/06/2022
We were thrilled to book with Tessa Lyn Events for our wedding as our full time planner! We worked with Kathryn as our planner, she was absolutely fantastic! The most organized, detail oriented, always available/responsive, sweet and thoughtful person. She made our dream wedding become a reality, she knew every single vendor we could ever dream of! Always professional, going the extra mile for us, going above and beyond to make sure we were happy. Would 100% trust Tessa Lyn and Kathryn would your wedding! Especially if you are getting married at Hummingbird Nest Ranch, they are 100% the best planner for you, they know this venue SO well and know all the best vendors to work there. Everything on the day off was so smooth and more than I could ever dream of. I wish we could do it all again! <3
Allie C
5.0
5/16/2022
If you have the opportunity to work with Tessa-DO IT. It will be the best wedding decision you make! I don’t have enough words to share how talented, committed, and incredible she is. Tessa answered all of my questions before I could even ask them! And on the slight occasion I had to ask a question, she responded with an answer immediately. She is so responsive, I always knew exactly what was happening and where things were on the wedding planning front. Tessa overly communicates, has a clear timeline from once you hire her up to wedding day, and let’s you know when decisions have to be made so you feel so prepared and in the loop well in advance. As I am a typically “indecisive” but “Type A” person - Tessa helped provide options to me, but not too many that it was overwhelming. She made it so manageable! She listened to the vision I had and provided me with options in line with my goals- and she was always open to feedback and sending new options if they weren’t exactly what I wanted. And she also kept us on track and moving forward! I generally run fairly anxious and stressed and was very worried about this process - but Tessa alleviated soo much stress and made it so easy and actually fun! I was never stressed as I knew I was in the best hands and fully trusted Tessa. She has an incredible team and connected me to amazing vendors (incredible florist & photographer). My mom and I LOVE her and could not recommend her anymore!! Hiring her as our planner was 100% the best decision !! I can’t count the amount of times my mom has said “Tessa is soo beyond worth every single penny and so much more”. She went above and beyond the entire year of planning for us - and made our dream day come to life. She is professional but also so sweet and very personable. She helped guide me on some decisions and gave me her honest input - which helped make our day so perfect. I also want to call out that my now husband & I live in Dallas, TX - but are from Southern California - and planned a LA based wedding. It was so easy working with Tessa even from TX! She was flexible on communicating via phone/facetime and worked with me virtually so I didn’t have to fly back to CA too many times (although she always made it fun and super productive when I did come to town). The day of the wedding, she kept us on schedule and made the day flow so smoothly! She truly ran the show and kept all the vendors/band/etc on time and handled anything related to them. You will never know if something goes/went wrong during the day- because Tessa is so on top of it, she’s already found the error and found a solution. She also went above all her responsibilities by bringing my lipstick/deodorant/etc anything I needed mid dance party and any restroom runs- at one point I even saw her pick up bottles of wine and start pouring glasses for all our tables and guests who the waiting staff hadn’t gotten to yet when we walked into the reception. I always felt like a priority and had so much fun planning this with her! She is an amazing planner, and an even more amazing person. I couldn’t imagine having any better of an experience than I did with Tessa by my side! (She even drove 5 hours to meet us for a 20 minute rehearsal). If you’ve made it through this whole review, and you haven’t hired her yet- seriously do it now!! I’ll miss working and talking to her! I tried to think of constructive feedback, and can not even find one thing to share. That’s when you know you had the best planner.
Rebecca W
5.0
5/13/2022
Tessa's team was incredible. We used the month of coordinator service and I can't say enough good things about them. My coordinate Kathryn was so kind, thorough and cool. She referred me to a ton of fantastic vendors and then took over all of the ones I had already booked which was huge -- she handled all of the major logistics (including load in and out) and was able to identify and remedy any holes in what I had already planned. On the actually wedding day, Kathryn had two on site coordinators and together the three of them made the whole night happen without a hitch. I had full trust in her and would absolutely work with them again.
Lauren D
5.0
4/30/2022
Kathryn is the most amazing planner and wedding support system in the entire world. She goes above and beyond on every task and was never frustrated by my constant tiny questions. She is the absolute best and I’m so grateful she was my wedding planner!
Meagan K
5.0
4/19/2022
I don't even know where to begin...Tessa and her team were the best decision I made for my wedding. We were referred to her by a venue that she hadn't even done a wedding at yet, which should attest to her expertise right there. We hired her in February 2020 for an April 2021 wedding. 1 Covid cancellation later and we just had our ceremony April 9, 2022. We purchased the Diamond Package to work with Tessa herself and she is worth double what she charges. I had 0 stress during my planning even with a cancellation- because of her. She is truly a godsend. She handled things before I could even ask her questions about them. She got payments way lower without us even asking, she legitimately did everything with such ease. I never once had to remind her to do something in the 2 years of our planning. One of the saddest parts about the wedding being over- is not getting to talk to Tessa every week! She became more of a friend than a planner- her reviews will reflect that she makes true connections with every couple she meets. No matter how busy she was (during Covid cancellations- she was up to her neck with work)- she always made you feel like you were her most important client. She is sweet, honest, caring, fun, personable, responsible, organized, and loyal! She went to bat for us for certain payments we had to make with other vendors that wouldn't benefit her in any way. She wasn't afraid to tell me when my idea wasn't headed in the right direction or give her opinion- and I'm so glad she did. Everything was always right and her expertise is one of a kind. Her pride and passion for what she does shines through in her work and her happy couples. I've heard from so many friends how frustrating working with their planners are and my response was always "mine is literally better than I could've ever imagined. I have 0 stress". My wedding was 2 weeks ago and my guests are still ranting and raving about every detail. Not only is she amazing- her entire team is WONDERFUL! We hired Alicia to organize my bridal shower and we had the same attention to detail as we did with Tessa. I honestly don't think you could find a greater wedding planning team in the world. Tessa and her team deserve ALL the 5 star reviews and then some. I must add that my mom and I are stress bags and not once did we ever stress out during the planning or the wedding. Everyone would ask me how I was doing on my wedding day and she allowed me to say "totally fine and relaxed" because I knew she would make sure everything was perfect- and she did just that and more. It was the most beautiful wedding I could've imagined and I honestly can't say enough about how much my family and I love her. I don't know what else to say- if you need a planner trust me and the other 5 star reviews and look no further. We miss her so much already. We love you Tessa!
Kylee B
5.0
4/03/2022
Tessa’s team is absolutely incredible. I had the great pleasure of working with Kathryn the month of my wedding and my only regret is not choosing a package that let me work with her longer. As the first child in my family getting married, I often thought I changed my mind too much or even had too many last minute ideas. Kathryn never made me feel that way and was so supportive through every process. Because of her, all my wedding day dreams came true. On the day of, her and her assistants were so kind and made the day flow flawlessly. I honestly can’t recommend them enough! Seriously worth every penny!
Jocelyn F
5.0
3/21/2022
Tessa brought our wedding vision to life and spearheaded every piece falling into place for a magical weekend. She impressed us from our very first phone call to navigating nuanced family dynamics (impressed the parents too). Tessa is as professional as they come. Her execution is flawless, and her advice is genuine, thoughtful, and expert. There was a human touch with every decision and with advice, and throughout the planning process and days leading up to the wedding, we always knew we were in the best hands. Her team is excellent and equally warm. She knows how to tailor vendors to your tastes so everything aligns cohesively. Tessa is truly the best of the best and a master in this industry that you want in your corner for your big day. She helped to make our wedding weekend beautiful and truly unforgettable.
Emily H
5.0
3/18/2022
I can’t say enough good things about Tessa. She was perfect for us and for me, as a bride who had no idea where to begin. She helped us with everything from finding a venue to picking every vendor. I’ve never met someone who was so on top of things! It was the best day of my life and that is all thanks to Tessa. I can’t imagine my wedding experience without her. Everyone says to expect that things will go wrong on your wedding day, but if they did, I was not aware of it! I could not recommend Tessa more highly!
Francesca H
5.0
3/16/2022
Tessa Lyn Events came recommended by our venue, the Bel Air Bay Club, so we decided to reach out and see if they provided month-of services since we planned all major vendors by the 5-month mark. We spoke with Kathryn and were delighted with the month-of package and the help that would be included leading to the day of. Kathryn was amazing right off the bat! She quickly responded to each and every one of our emails and questions and came to each of our site visits leading up to the big day. On top of being incredibly sweet, courteous, thoughtful, creative, and helpful (the list goes on...), Kathryn was supportive each step of the way, making sure every single detail was perfect and something we were happy with. She helped recommend vendors we needed and also brought up unique ideas and things we didn't originally think of to make the event more personable and eye-catching. When we needed last-minute rentals, Kathyrn did not let us get anxious and instead, found several solutions and options, which we were more than happy with.
Day-of the wedding, Kathryn was on top of everything! She coordinated and managed the vendors beautifully, and would check in with us here and there to make sure we were doing great. When it comes to task lists, we are a pretty organized and "OCD" couple -- Kathryn took care of every little detail we could think of by the end of the night, and we truly did not have to worry about a thing. We could not have planned our wedding without her, she was truly amazing and I recommend her assistance to anyone looking to have a seamlessly-managed and organized wedding or large party event.
Victoria C
5.0
3/16/2022
Where to start with all the wonderful things to say about Tessa!? We were engaged / wedding planning for over two years because of covid and Tessa made every minute of what could’ve been an extremely stressful situation as easy as possible for us. From the second we signed on with her (after talking to several other planners and loving her the most), Tessa was prompt, professional, and communicative. Her timelines and guidance made planning our 300 person wedding so smooth, and even though we had multiple events, Tessa was patient and attentive with us all the way through! When the wedding weekend came I remember everyone telling us “not everything will be perfect, but don’t worry”— those people did not have Tessa plan their wedding because my weekend was PERFECT. From small details at the welcome dinner to wrangling my 15 bridesmaids for hair and make up, Tessa and her team made our special weekend an absolute dream. She will listen to what you want, she’ll guide you with her deep knowledge in the field, and most importantly she’ll keep you calm through it all. We’re so lucky to have worked with Tessa and couldn’t recommend her and her team (plus all the incredible vendors she brought on) more!!
Sasha M
5.0
3/16/2022
This one is for Alicia and the Tessa Team — long overdue. I was a bridezilla back in 2019 for our wedding year. I had many ideas and concepts. Alicia took them and helped make them a reality. The team that worked our wedding day were all very kind and hard working. I am grateful to have worked with Alicia during the planning process. Thank you!