We create and plan beautifully designed weddings
Krissie Simek
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AWARD WINNER (11X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The White Lace philosophy has many facets, and at the core is building meaningful relationships. A wedding is personal, it’s a one-of-a-kind experience, and we believe the planning should be too. Celebrating the beauty of your special day while making the process seamless, fun, and signature to you is our jam. At White Lace, it's easy for us to say we absolutely adore what we do and wouldn't change it for the world because it’s the honest truth. It's more than a wedding or event, it's a shared experience. It’s about your celebration, bringing together your community, and your love. Your event will create lasting memories, and for us, that’s magic!
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Krissie Simek
Owner
At White Lace Events & Design, we bring over 18 years of collective experience and more than 1,000 successfully planned events. Through our passion and commitment, it is clear that we have a true love for love.
Working with Southern California's best vendors and most sought after venues, we bring a diverse event background, as well as extensive experience. With our involvement in notable organizations, universities and publications, we bring a true passion and romantic approach to the Southern California wedding and special event industry.
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5.0
out of 5.0126 reviews
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Krissie, Jessa, Elena, and the White Lace Events team received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their exceptional wedding planning services. The team was praised for their attention to detail, organization, communication, and ability to bring couples' visions to life within budget constraints. Reviewers highlighted how the planners reduced stress, coordinated seamlessly on the wedding day, and provided personalized experiences that exceeded expectations. Clients appreciated the personalized approach, dedication, vendor recommendations, and flawless execution of their weddings, making White Lace Events highly recommended for couples seeking professional and caring wedding planning services.Review photos
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Danny R
5.0
12/29/2024
We highly recommend using White Lace Events! We worked with Elena Simeone, who went above and beyond as our wedding planner – she was our trusted advisor, fearless leader, hype person and friend. Elena's dedication was evident in every detail, from meticulous research and creative presentations to countless vendor calls and in-person meetings. We loved her good vibes energy too! Elena truly brought our vision to life with elegance and sophistication, creating a celebration that was both stunning and so much fun! We had countless guests tell us how smooth, intentional, and beautiful our wedding was and so much credit goes to Elena for that. We also appreciated the support from the broader White Lace team. Krissie has built a top-notch organization that is well-regarded in the industry. Many vendors even gave us preferred pricing given their relationship with White Lace Events. We truly cannot thank Elena and White Lace Events enough. They exceeded our expectations in every way. Stop wasting your time researching other options – just book them now!
Shelby H
5.0
12/28/2024
Krissie made planning our wedding a dream! She was kind, patient and thoughtful during every stage of wedding planning. From totally understanding our vision, bringing together our team of vendors, having the actual wedding day go incredibly smoothly, and keeping us calm every step of the way, we couldn’t ask for a better planner! Krissie is a dream and I’m so happy we worked with her!
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Chloe F
5.0
11/26/2024
We had the most amazing experience with Jessa as our planner! She was always checking in with us and available for any questions we had. She fully organized all of our vendors which made our day incredibly smooth and took so much of the planning stress off our backs. She helped curate a beautiful vision board that brought the venue to life. On the day she was incredible - making sure my dress had no wrinkles, helping the guys get ready, all the vendors get set up and move through the day seamlessly. I had the most amazing day and it’s really all thanks to her planning and support. We loved Jessa and anyone who is looking for a planner should look no further!
Taylor M
5.0
11/04/2024
We cannot thank White Lace Events and Jessa enough for giving us our dream wedding! The design, flow, timeline, vibes, atmosphere, and everything in between was absolutely perfect and they brought our vision to life in ways we only could have dreamed of. I will never get over how incredible the design was!!
They made this whole process SO fun and enjoyable! Their guidance and the way they navigated the inevitable things that came up really allowed us to lean in and focus on each other. We couldn’t imagine doing this without your help!
Carly C
5.0
10/04/2024
Using White Lace, Krissie specifically, was the best decision my husband and I made during our wedding planning process. Krissie was there for us 100% throughout the whole process. She is an amazing communicator, hype women, and organizer. Her eye for design is unmatched and she took the time to understand what we wanted out of our big deal and made it fit in our budget. Our wedding was absolutely amazing and planning was a fun - not stressful - experience. Could not recommend the ladies at White Lace enough!
Natalie S
5.0
9/13/2024
Elena Simeone and the White Lace team are truly the BEST in the business. From start to finish, she went above and beyond to make our special day in La Jolla absolutely perfect. She curated the most amazing vendor list and brought our vision to life with ease, handling every detail with professionalism and grace. We were nervous to plan a destination wedding from across the country, but we never had to worry because she was always one step ahead, super accessible and responsive, and the most talented designer and coordinator who thinks of all the small details and puts so much care and passion into her work. On the actual wedding day, she went above and beyond to make sure all was running smoothly and made my family and me so happy and comfortable. We couldn't have asked for a more organized, responsible, and caring collaborator. Thank you for everything -- we are so glad we trusted Elena and the team, and could not recommend them more highly.
Casey F
5.0
9/04/2024
Elena and the White Lace Events team made our special day truly magical. From day one in providing stellar vendors to every little detail on the wedding day, Elena executed flawlessly. She is a good communicator, always accessible, and guided us through the planning process prioritizing our guest experience and our ability to simply enjoy the wedding day with our loved ones. Our guests had the best time and so did my husband and I - we trusted Elena and the team and we are grateful we did.
Stephanie B
5.0
8/18/2024
We engaged White Lace to plan our daughter's wedding and it was the best decision we made! Elena Simeone was our White Lace planner and she did an exquisite job. It was clear that she genuinely cared about making our daughter's wedding day nothing short of perfect! Elena has an incredible attention to detail, creativity and an innate ability to understand how to bring to life the vision our daughter had for her special day. It is evident that Elena has truly found her calling. Every step of the way, Elena was there to guide us, making the entire process enjoyable. She thought of ideas and details we would not have. The vendor recommendations were spot on, the timeline was meticulously crafted, and on the day of the wedding, everything flowed seamlessly. It was a perfect wedding day thanks to Elena and White Lace! Our guests are still raving about how beautiful, magical and well organized everything was. Elena and White Lace exceeded our expectations and we highly recommend them! Thank you, Elena and White Lace, for making our daughter's wedding day so magical and memorable.
Katie B
5.0
7/10/2024
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIRING WHITE LACE TO PLAN YOUR WEDDING.
Krissie and her entire team were a joy to work with. Hiring White Lace Events was the best decision we made. The planners at White Lace pay attention to detail, they are organized, they truly care about you, they have an amazing network in Southern California (and beyond), and they are so easy to work with.
Here are a few more reasons why White Lace is so special:
1. They help you create your vision/mood board early on in the process;
2. They have checklists, cheat sheets, and recommendations for everything;
3. They respond to texts, emails, calls at pretty much any time of the day;
4. They are conscious of your budget;
5. They make your wedding unique to you;
6. They create a timeline early and tweak it until it’s perfect for wedding day;
7. They will have hard conversations with vendors/venues on your behalf and;
8. They are not judgmental of any ideas, opinions, or thoughts you have.
On my wedding day, I felt calm and completely taken care of by Krissie and her team. I felt so prepared and really had nothing to worry about. I have ZERO notes about my wedding day. It was absolutely perfect from start to finish. Krissie was communicative and had great tips for enjoying the day. I am still so blown away by how the day turned out. Our wedding was BETTER than I could have imagined, thanks to Krissie and her team.
Karin B
5.0
7/10/2024
Krissie and her team helped a plan our daughter’s recent wedding. Words cannot describe how wonderful and professional Krissie and her team were to work with for the past year. From choosing a venue, wedding design and execution, she made it fun and stress free. Her vendors were easy to work, and everything promised was delivered! The wedding was magical and unforgettable. Hire these amazing planners! It was money well spent and we wouldn’t change a thing!
May W
5.0
6/23/2024
From the first consultation call, we immediately knew that Krissie was the planner for us!! Wedding planning is no easy task and to add to it, my then-fiance and I were planning our wedding from out-of-state for 150 guests, which made it all even more daunting. But throughout the whole process, Krissie was so organized, detail-oriented, personable, and positive. She made herself available for calls that would often go for longer than planned and talked through all our questions, concerns, and little issues that inevitably pop up when planning a wedding. What I learned very quickly with Krissie is that nothing is impossible and everything can be solved with a creative alternative! As a bride who had no vision of what I wanted our wedding to be, Krissie was so patient and helped us piece together elements we knew we wanted (as well as what we didn’t know we wanted) into a cohesive vision board, and ultimately into THE MOST unforgettable wedding day!! From start to finish that day, everything was SEAMLESS. We had multiple people comment on how calm we were pre-ceremony, and reflecting on it, I truly believe it’s because we knew that Krissie and her team were there managing the timeline, our amazing vendors, the guests, and more. She was with me at all the right moments throughout the day, even though she was also managing a million other things. And not surprisingly, our guests raved about the wedding as well!! And it continues…fast forward to a week after our wedding, I was telling my now-husband how sad I was that I didn’t save our personalized drink stirrers and DIY menus, but was surprised to find that Krissie saved them in our cardbox! I could go on and on, but thank you Krissie and the White Lace team; you made our wedding planning process & weekend such a positive experience!! 120% recommend the White Lace team to any couple planning their wedding in Southern California!
Cassidy W
5.0
5/13/2024
Jessa and the White Lace Team were absolutely incredible from start to finish in helping us plan our wedding day. Jessa walked us through every step of the wedding planning process from booking vendors, to design, and her and her team took care of absolutely everything day of so we were able to have a stress free day! I could not recommend Jessa enough!
Brittany D
5.0
4/08/2024
I don't know what else to say besides HIRE WHITE LACE. I am an event planner and I interviewed at least 15 wedding planners; Krissie and Jessa were the only people that I could trust. They are both wonderful perfectionists with a keen eye for design. Our family commented numerous times throughout the day that the day went flawlessly because Jessa created a flawless timeline and ensured everyone knew where to be. If you're looking for wedding planners who will always have your back, be able to tell you truth (even when it's hard to hear!) and give you a flawless wedding day - this team is it!
Maxwell I
5.0
10/08/2023
Let me start by saying that Krissie and the White Lace Team were absolutely 100% the best money we spent for our entire wedding. Trust me when I say that this is the Team you want for your planning ahead of time and all the commotion on the day of. We started by vetting a few planners with phone call interviews and were taken aback by how professional yet courteous Krissie was. We decided to use her and proceeded forward with our planning meetings. We had a vision in our heads and she helped us get there to a final design board even though sometimes we kept changing our minds. She was so patient, asked all the right questions, had numerous industry connections to help us, and had years and years of experience to give us the best information and recommendations. When it finally came to the day of, Krissie and her Team were like our private Secret Service Team. We didn't have to worry about a single thing and everything was perfectly coordinated and came together flawlessly. She even helped with giving us the right words of motivation at the right moments, and looked our for own selves like reminding us to eat our dinners while we kept talking with everyone. We will forever be indebted to Krissie and all the help she provided to make our special day more magical than we could ever imagine. Like I said at the beginning of this review, dont look any further into anyone else, this is the Team you want. Thank you again Krissie and the White Lace Team!!
Melissa S
5.0
9/28/2023
Jessa is the absolute best planner, person, friend, stress reliever and more. She is incredibly thorough and excellent at her job. She knows how to put out fires and stay positive throughout the very crazy process. Her design and taste is impeccable. I truly wouldn’t have gotten through the wedding experience without her. White Lace in general is very well organized and reliable. I can’t say enough good things about the company and Jessa. Not only did Jessa nail the planning process but she was a blessing to have on the day of the wedding. She is exactly who you want on your team that day.
Vanessa M
5.0
9/27/2023
I don't have enough words to express how AMAZING White Lace was in planning my wedding! I initially connected with Krissie and immediately felt comfortable and at ease, and she linked me up with Jessa as my coordinator.
Jessa was SO incredible. She was responsive at all hours of the day, detail-oriented, extremely professional, honest, personable, and KIND. She made the whole process so stress-free during a very emotional time. Being a type-A bride and planner myself, Jessa let me be as involved or not involved as I wanted to be, which was the perfect combination for me.
I can't recommend White Lace enough, they are the BEST value of any planner that I interviewed, and it was definitely the best decision I made for my wedding. Hands down.
Kacy S
5.0
7/04/2023
My husband and worked with Jessa for our June 2023 wedding and are delighted to give her and White Lace Events a 5-star rating. From the onset, Jessa's kind & approachable personality, impressive responsiveness, attention to detail, and exceptional organization skills won us over. She listened to our wedding vision, helped us hone it, and executed it to perfection by helping us select top-notch vendors that fit our budget.
What made Jessa stand out was her ability to significantly reduce our stress levels during challenging moments. Her ability to problem-solve was exhibited both before and during the wedding day when unexpected issues were resolved quickly and efficiently. Her positive attitude was not only infectious but a calming presence amidst the flurry of activities.
We received an avalanche of compliments from our guests about the seamless and flawless execution of the event, a true testament to Jessa's skill and dedication. One of the unforgettable moments was when I realized, just before our grand entrance, that my dress was too long for our choreographed first dance. Jessa, with her quick thinking, safety-pinned my entire dress hem, making it work perfectly for our dance.
Choosing Jessa and White Lace Events for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. Jessa truly made our wedding day spectacular and stress free - we can't recommend her enough and would work with White Lace again in a heartbeat. If you’re considering Jessa or White Lace to be your wedding planner, please just do it!
Arabella F
5.0
6/13/2023
Where do I even begin... From the very start, Krissie impressed us with her genuine dedication and personalized approach. She took the time to truly understand my husband and me, and it felt like we had known her forever. Throughout the entire planning process, she skillfully refined my vision and provided us with clear, manageable steps to prevent us from becoming overwhelmed. Krissie's professionalism shone through as she expertly navigated complex family dynamics and advocated for our needs with vendors. Every step of the way, she made herself available for lengthy phone calls and zoom meetings, always displaying remarkable patience with my random texts and last-minute panics.
On the day of our wedding, Krissie and her team were nothing short of amazing. They thought of every detail and flawlessly executed their plans, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the moment. Their genuine desire to make our day as enjoyable as possible was evident in their every action. A perfect example of their dedication was when I experienced discomfort with my contacts during the reception. Within a mere four minutes of mentioning it, Krissie's team sprinted to my room, retrieved extra pairs, and delivered them to me promptly. It's these thoughtful gestures that set them apart.
Additionally, the vendors recommended by Krissie were absolutely fantastic, exceeding our expectations. Thanks to her guidance, our day was stunning, and we managed to stay within our budget. I would wholeheartedly choose to work with Krissie again and relive the entire experience if given the chance.
Thank you, Krissie, for being an exceptional wedding planner who truly cares about creating unforgettable moments for couples. We are forever grateful for your expertise, professionalism, and unwavering support throughout our journey.
Paul O
5.0
5/18/2023
Having had the opportunity to attend a wedding expertly orchestrated
by Jessa, the impact of her organizational skills, creativity, and attention to detail was evident throughout the entire weekend.
From the setup and rehearsal to the actual day of the event, Jessa's commitment to excellence was unwavering. During the setup, she worked diligently to ensure that every aspect of the venue was immaculate and in line with the couple's vision. The rehearsal was organized and efficient, instilling confidence in the wedding party that the big day would be executed flawlessly.
On the day of the event, Jessa's meticulous planning and coordination shone brightly. The tasteful decorations, the thoughtful selection of dishes, and the seamless flow of the event highlighted her ability to create an unforgettable experience for all attendees. The way she managed and collaborated with vendors and service providers was a testament to her professionalism and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Throughout the weekend, Jessa demonstrated unwavering patience and composure. Her adaptability and problem-solving abilities ensured that any potential issues were resolved swiftly, allowing the couple and their guests to fully enjoy the celebration without any distractions.
Jessa's genuine care for her clients' satisfaction is remarkable. I cannot recommend Jessa highly enough as an events coordinator. Her creativity, organizational skills, and dedication to her clients make her an ideal choice for anyone seeking a truly unforgettable event. I have no doubt that she will continue to impress and delight those fortunate enough to work with her in the future.
Liz H
5.0
4/26/2023
Krissie and the White Lace team far exceeded our expectations in helping to plan and execute our daughter's out of town wedding in San Diego. Krissie is the consummate professional, an excellent communicator, provides fantastic price appropriate vendor partner options, patient, is extremely organized, timely, honest and appropriate with responses, has exquisite taste in sync with the wedding vision, had our back and best interest at heart and is just about the nicest, kindest person you will ever meet. We cannot recommend Krissie and the White Lace team enough. Any bride and groom in the San Diego area would be extremely fortunate to have Krissie help to plan and execute their wedding!!!
Liz H
5.0
4/24/2023
Krissie and the White Lace team far exceeded our expectations in helping to plan and execute our daughter's San Diego wedding. Krissie is the consummate professional, an excellent communicator, provides fantastic price appropriate vendor partner options, patient, is extremely organized, timely, honest and appropriate with responses, has exquisite taste in sync with the wedding vision, had our back and best interest at heart and is just about the nicest, kindest person you will ever meet. We cannot recommend Krissie and the White Lace team enough. Any bride and groom in the San Diego area would be extremely fortunate to have Krissie help to plan and execute their wedding!!!
Kathryn H
5.0
4/21/2023
Wow! Words and a 5 star review will not be close to enough in explaining what a gift Krissie and White Lace were to planning the most incredible wedding for me and my now husband. I never thought I’d be one of those cliche brides, but my wedding was truly the best day of my life and it’s due to Krissie and her team. It was a completely stress free process (minus some venue issues we experienced with some unanticipated construction but again Krissie helped us navigate and ensure it had zero impact on the day); I had the BEST time and every detail was absolute perfection. So many of our guests told us it was the best wedding they had ever been to - and they have been to a lot! I am still smiling!
To start, I want to share that I was very skeptical going into the process of working with a wedding planner. Many friends and family members all expressed that I shouldn’t expect much from a planner but I’d be glad I had one for the day of coordination. Let me tell you how opposite my experience was from the moment we started working with Krissie over a year before our wedding day. From the beginning, Krissie was warm, attentive, made us feel important, and got us excited about planning.
Krissie is exceptional at what she does. She is an excellent and timely communicator, is extremely organized, has relationships with amazing vendors, and has impeccable taste, By the end my mom and I (who can be quite opinionated) joked that we weren’t capable of making a decision without getting Krissie’s approval first - she truly became that trustworthy and we valued her opinions greatly. She has is incredibly patient and generous with her time; she offered up SO much of her time hopping on hours long calls to discuss everything from big decisions to minor details like spending probably too much time on the wording of the invites ;) ; she made sure all of our questions were answered and always made us feel comfortable. She also has this incredible capability to take the most vague unorganized thoughts I would have about a vision I had in mind and be able to somehow translate it into exactly what I was envisioning and more.
And let me tell you, the day of the wedding was absolute magic! Every detail was perfect - the moment the ceremony was over, my husband and I were greeted with our own appetizers and our signature cocktails – what we didn’t eat, they made sure to put next to our plates at dinner to ensure we got to try all the delicious food we had selected! She was able to navigate the flow of the evening and make minor adjustments to the schedule because we all were just having way too much fun dancing to be interrupted. And the best touch…! The White Lace special! Coming back to our room to find two slices of cake waiting for us.
I could continue on. Krissie is truly a dream to work with. I wish I had another wedding to plan just so I could keep talking to her :D.
Natalie M
5.0
3/28/2023
Krissie and her team are BEYOND amazing and exceeded my expectations. I called Krissie my "Wedding Guardian Angel" because on my wedding day she guided and supported me through the entire day & year leading up to it. A wedding is so much work and having an wedding planner and designer is so crucial to ensuring the day goes beautifully. Krissie assisted or guided me in every detail of my wedding (choosing vendors, invitations, design, setting up my entire wedding, telling me what to say to my bridesmaids, and SO much more). I would 100% recommend White Lace.
Kristen P
5.0
12/17/2022
I have nothing but amazing things to say and significant recommendations to choose White Lace when planning your wedding. Krissie was the best wedding planner and support throughout the wedding planning process, executing every detail perfectly. Our wedding day went so smoothly because of her and her team. Krissie is extremely kind, focused, detail oriented, respectful and has so much experience and passion for her job. She was extremely easy to get in contact with and responded to my emails and questions rapidly throughout the whole wedding planning process. Krissie was also great about checking in and making sure I didn’t have any questions, she was extremely supportive and reliable. The two weeks leading up to my wedding there were a few significant last minute esthetic changes I decided I wanted and Krissie was so helpful in lining up potential vendors to make my vision come to life in an extremely short amount of time. I had always wanted to do a champagne tower but never really planned to add this in because my venue could not put it together. I brought this up in one of our final reviews and Krissie was more than flexible to jump in and execute this and it turned out exactly how I pictured, this was such a fun part of cocktail hour and also made for an amazing photo opportunity. Krissie was more than patience with me and extremely helpful. When it came to the wedding day it could not have gone more flawlessly, every detail was executed perfectly and I couldn't have been happier. Leading up to Krissie calmed any nerves and made sure I had nothing to worry about. Krissie and her team were overly prepared, organized, and in sync with one another. Krissie kept the schedule on track and coordinated all the vendors. She was very kind, warm, charismatic but also kept everyone in line, in a respectful way. Before my dad and I walked down the aisle Krissie had us pause and take in the moment, the sounds, the view, the smells, all the people that were there for us and really shifted me back into enjoying the moment and soaking it all in. As soon as we sat down Krissie had a sample of all the appetizers from cocktail hour brought to us and our favorite cocktail. She checked in with me throughout the evening but was also like a fly on the wall, never making a scene and working in the background. When the night was over and we went back to our room Krissie had organized for a piece of our wedding cake to be waiting for us, along with more late night bites. She also coordinated getting our card box and guest book back to us by the end of the night so no one had to worry about it. All of our wedding party and family had the best things to say about Krissie and her team. After the wedding I was upset with myself for not taking my husband and I's name cards with Mr and Mrs, when I sat down I made a mental note to grab them at the end of the night but totally forgot. I recently was re-going through our card box looking for something and found them in the card box, Krissie had put them in their to save them for us without me even telling her to do so, something that seems so simple but meant so much to me. I so strongly recommend White Lace for your wedding planning and am convinced it is the only reason our wedding day went so smoothly and without any issues. 10/5 stars, she brings your vision to life, executes the timeline and vendor management and sprinkles in joy, love and happiness (of course with reliability).
Erin M
5.0
11/23/2022
Our wedding day was so perfect and stress-free because of Jessa and the team at White Lace! My husband and I loved working closely with Jessa in the months leading up to the wedding. She is so organized, professional, and personable. She kept us on track, scheduled calls/ facetime to connect and ensured we were always ahead of schedule for booking vendors / finalizing details. We are both residents and super busy - we would have never been able to pull this off without her expertise. By the time the month of the wedding came around, we had absolutely nothing to stress about because she made sure it was all done. We were able to truly enjoy our wedding weekend and soak it all in. On our actual wedding day, everything went so smoothly and all I remember from the day is being so blissfully happy and carefree. I appreciate that Jessa afforded us the luxury of truly being present on our day. Of all of our vendors, Jessa was probably the most important part and definitely the highest value (I would pay more in retrospect knowing how crucial her role was in making our event so perfect!) She is so great at what she does and I would recommend her to any of my friends in San Diego.
Jinah P
5.0
11/21/2022
What a dream our wedding day was, thanks to Jessa! She was very supportive throughout the planning process but what impressed us the most was on our wedding day - Jessa went above and beyond and blew our expectations! Every wedding comes with some hiccups but Jessa was able to overcome them seamlessly with such professionalism. She always has a "I got this" attitude which we really appreciated and her cool, calm, and collected demeanor did not go unnoticed. White Lace Events & Design is a small yet mighty company that really focuses on the couples vision. Thank you Jessa and team for making our wedding day so perfect!
Kelsey H
5.0
9/27/2022
We had the pleasure of working with Jessa and I seriously don’t think you could find a better wedding planner. Of all the expenses we had for our wedding, Jessa was without a doubt the highest value. Everything about a wedding can be very overwhelming. Selecting your vendors, the thousands of emails you have to answer every week and trying to stay within your budget is not for the weak. You could have a 5 min phone call with Jessa and all your stress will go away. She is incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely loves what she does. You could text her at 9pm and she will get right back to you. Of course there were all the small details that most wedding planners will remind you of, but I think the real magic of Jessa and her team is their relationships with vendors. I was lost when it came to finding vendors but Jessa sent us personalized lists based on our style/preference and it made things a million times easier. Not to mention, everyone you talk to LOVES Jessa. We knew we had an amazing wedding planner but where Jessa really shined was on our wedding day. The morning of our wedding we had to come up with a plan B for our outside ceremony due to that terrible word… rain! Jessa handled EVERYTHING. She made our plan B look like we had planned it for a year. Looking back, I would not have changed a thing. Jessa was the reason we now have memories that we will cherish forever and we are forever grateful to her and her team. Thank you for everything!!!!
Cristina B
5.0
9/20/2022
Krissie and her team were nothing short of amazing from the beginning through the end. Upon our first phone call we immediately loved her energy and passion for wanting to make our day everything we wanted it to be. And it was. It was THE BEST day of our lives! She recommended vendors based on a two hour initial phone call getting to know us and what we would like our day to look and feel like. We ended up with the most incredible team and the most memorable day.
And Krissie had all the documents a couple would ever need! I am a very organized person so this was SUPER helpful to us, having checklists and awareness so that we had all our ducks in a row from the beginning, through the middle, and to the end. I can't imagine having a wedding without her. She is someone we truly trust and honestly can't say enough wonderful things about her! She assured us that her team would handle all things big and small, even including knowing of any family dynamics just in case anything weird happens on the day of. She even made sure we ate, and boxed up several desserts for us to have for later. There was never a time where either of us were worried about a thing. Even if we emailed her with a single question no matter how big or small, she always responded with an email discussing an answer, never just a few sentences, but usually paragraphs of information, which always ended up answering more questions we would have had down the road had she not done that. You can just tell she absolutely loves what she does and it never felt like a bother to ask anything along the way. I could go on for ages but I have to stop eventually! We just simply love Krissie and the entire White Lace Team! You will not be disappointed, we promise!!!
Katie C
5.0
9/03/2022
If I could give Krissie and White Lace 100 stars, I would and it still wouldn't be enough! I am positive that if I didn't have Krissie, my wedding would not have been as smooth as it was and I would have been beyond stressed and unable to enjoy the day.
I could not have asked for a more amazing wedding planner than Krissie. As soon as I spoke to Krissie on the phone for our consultation call, I knew I wanted her to be my wedding planner. She was warm, excited, engaging, caring and genuinely passionate about her career. We had a long engagement and she was responsive throughout our engagement and would answer all my frantic emails and random questions at midnight. She would constantly check in with me and see if I needed anything and ask if the vendors were communicating with me. She constantly went above and beyond in every single way for me.
On the Monday before my wedding, Krissie and I had a 90 minute final planning call to go over the final timeline and she walked me and my mom through every step on the timeline. She could tell I was overwhelmed and a bit stressed and told me to breathe and just try to enjoy this time in my life. It meant so much to me that she took the time to calm me down and remind me of how special this time was.
Krissie was so helpful during our rehearsal. She was patient and kind and understanding with our bridal party. We went through the rehearsal several times and we practiced our first kiss 3 times, which made me feel more comfortable.
Krissie and her team were absolutely instrumental on the day of the wedding and the day truly could not have been possible without White Lace. She had me make a "Krissie corner" so that everything needed for the ceremony and reception was in one place ready to go. She and her team set everything up and the reception looked better than I even imagined. Krissie came and checked on me multiple times while I was getting hair and makeup ready to see how I was doing. At one point, we were even ahead of schedule with hair and makeup and I know that was all thanks to Krissie. I felt relaxed and calm while getting ready and not rushed at all. When my dad and I were about ready to walk down the aisle, he noticed there was some dirt/makeup on his suit jacket and Krissie pulled out a little blotting sponge and got rid of the schmutz! She was prepared for anything!
As soon as the ceremony was over, she brought my husband and I drinks of our choice and constantly made sure we were hydrated and fed. She orchestrated the family and bridal party photos and made sure we were back on time for the grand entrance. She even took behind the scenes photos and sent them to me the next morning! Krissie and her team brought everything back up to our honeymoon suite so there was nothing for us to do at the end of the night. Everything was truly orchestrated perfectly and it could not have been better. Krissie's assistant Elena was amazing as well and took care of our dog, who was in our ceremony. She made sure he was fed and safe in his crate in our room.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Krissie and White Lace and she is truly the reason my wedding went so smoothly. My dad, who originally squawked at the idea of a wedding planner, even said he 1000% saw the value in Krissie and would use her again in a heartbeat. I am beyond grateful to Krissie and I cannot recommend her and White Lace enough to other couples. I promise you won't regret using White Lace as your wedding planner!!
Chloe J
5.0
8/23/2022
Our wedding day was by the far the most special day of our lives! From the beginning during our initial introduction meeting with Jessa up to the very end of the wedding night, she was AMAZING!
From start to finish, we could not have asked for a more dedicated visionary working to make everything happen for us. Her attention to detail & eye for design is 12/10! She not only helped us bring all our scattered ideas together to bring our Pinterest & vision boards together, but also was a huge help in making sure everything stayed on course with our vendors. Communications were always prompt & she always made sure to check in with us to make sure we were on track with all our details & decisions.
The wedding day was truly a magical day & we definitely couldn’t have gotten there without her! The details to the design and the execution of how everything turned out was beyond our expectations! Jessa truly cares & puts everything into making sure your special day is nothing but seamless, stress-free & beautiful! 10000% recommend!
Adam C
5.0
8/08/2022
Krissie is the best wedding planner that a couple could ever dream of. Not only was Krissie full of valuable knowledge and loaded with tons of experience, but she is also 1000% committed and she really loves what she her career. When we first met Krissie she was very excited, attentive and informative making the entire wedding process fun and stress free leading to an extremely successful wedding. From vendor selection to contract negotiations to wedding day execution, Krissie was absolutely exceptional in every role. We had a lot of questions along the way and Krissie was very honest and direct, providing us with a heads up on everything that will (and did) happen leading up to and on the big day. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner. Thank you again Krissie! Lots of Love, The Coopers
Gemma B
5.0
8/03/2022
I cannot say enough about Krissie and the White Lace team, our wedding was perfect because of them! Throughout the entire process Krissie was organized, responsive (she answered any and all questions we had - and there were many) and always one-step ahead. She is truly a professional and goes way above and beyond for her clients. Krissie is a pleasure to work with as she is honest and direct and also quick with a smile. She helped keep vendors in line and gave us honest reviews on the quotes we received back. The recommendations she gave were spot on as she helped us navigate the myriad of options available to us. You can tell that Krissie is passionate about what she does and loves love – she really shared in our excitement throughout the process and we loved it! On the day of our wedding, it was clear that my husband and I were her number one priority. We felt truly taken care of and were able to enjoy the entire day. All of the details of our wedding were covered and Krissie’s team kept the day running smoothly. Now that the wedding is over I honestly don’t know how other people plan and execute a wedding without Krissie. Thank you so much Krissie! We love you and thank you x100 for helping make our day so perfect!!
Vendor response 08/04/2022
Ahh, my heart is so full and completely in awe of you two! Thank you so much for the beaut...
iful review and letting me be part of your planning, design and wedding day celebrations! xoxo
Samantha P
5.0
6/19/2022
I worked with Krissie and she was hands down the most wonderful person I could have chosen to help make my wedding dreams come alive!! I was a clean slate with no vision and she asked all the right questions and brought inspiration and creativity to my wedding! She was always professional and took care of all my questions and concerns. She took as much lead or as little as I wanted for vendor meetings and really helped fill the gaps! I had zero worries day of my wedding because she took care of everything! My wedding was everything and more that I could have imagined!! I will always recommend her and her team!
Vendor response 08/04/2022
Oh my goodness, thank you for the best review and letting me be part of your planning, des...
ign and wedding day! You are amazing!!
catherine b
5.0
5/26/2022
Our experience with White Lace from start to finish was absolutely flawless! We were lucky enough to work with Jessa who is simply EXCEPTIONAL. She is not only structured and professional but incredibly gifted at making your creative dream a reality. She is highly responsive, thoughtful, dedicated and genuinely invests her heart and soul into your vision. Her ability to remain flexible to our needs and never seem phased by a change or a stress point in the face of a pandemic is remarkable. I had a very unique vision entering the planning process which I was not the best at articulating...and let me tell you she did not skip a beat. The wedding was everything I could have dreamed of and more! White Lace is known for their ability to foster positive relationships with vendors and we definitely felt especially taken care of. Post-wedding, our friends and family are still raving about how our wedding was one of the most fun and festive events they have ever attended. I credit that to Jessa and her dreamteam of vendors. Reflecting back on the process and interviewing other vendors, I can absolutely say that White Lace is the top wedding planning firm in San Diego. Business savy, organization, responsiveness, creativity, patience, vendor relationships, STYLE...we have coined them unicorns...cause they're simple not human!
Vendor response 08/04/2022
We are exploding with smiles over here! Thank you a million times over and we would plan w...
ith you 10x over! You are amazing!!
Haley E
5.0
5/26/2022
After getting engaged in the summer of 2020 the first thing we did was hire our wedding planner- White Lace. They helped us with every detail from picking our venue, negotiating contracts during Covid and the final day of execution. My fiancé and I are both extremely type A (Krissie can attest to the number of Excel sheets we had and the constant contract redlines) and they were always one step ahead of us for anything we thought of. They were truly our biggest advocates with all of our vendors and helped turned our dream into a reality. We couldn't have done our wedding with Krissie and Jessa- even day of they were there to glue back on a false eyelash and stitch up some ripped pants! We're going to deeply miss them and couldn't recommend them enough!
Vendor response 08/04/2022
*blushing* Thank you for the best review -- we adore you two (and the spreadsheets)! Thank...
you so much for trusting us and we loved (LOVED) planning and celebrating with you both! xoxo
Susie H
5.0
3/17/2022
Whitelace and Jessa will make your wedding dreams come true. From the very start, Jessa was beyond amazing to work with and she made everything so easy and enjoyable. Whitelace has an incredible network and will make all the perfect recommendations based on your own style & preferences. Picking your wedding planner is a huge and important early on decision for your special day and we can't be more grateful to have gone with this phenomenal team!!! If they're available for your wedding date, don't miss the opportunity to partner with these amazing women!
Vendor response 08/04/2022
Our hearts are full, and thank you for the best review! We are honored to have been part o...
f your planning, design and wedding day celebrations! xoxo
Carter M
5.0
2/03/2022
Our expectations were exceeded! We hosted a wedding reception one year after our wedding ceremony and it was awesome. Jessa from White Lace was on top of every detail, facilitated all of the vendors, and took all the pressure off of us to allow us to enjoy the event. If you're hosting an event and only want to worry about having fun, call Jessa!
Vendor response 08/04/2022
Thank you so much for the best review! It was such a pleasure to plan and celebrate with y...
ou both!
Braden M
5.0
11/21/2021
We had the pleasure of working with Krissie and White Lace to plan our wedding, and cannot speak highly enough of the experience. Krissie and team were incredibly organized, super fun to work with, and helped us put together an absolutely perfect wedding day. They were responsive throughout the entire process, anticipated our needs, always answered our numerous questions in detail, off the wall ideas, and were always patient and supportive when we would change our minds about something. Krissie's expertise in the industry was so helpful and all her hard work meant that the entire planning process was smooth and not at all stressful for us. We were truly able to sit back and enjoy our wedding day, which was even more perfect than we could have imagined! Most importantly, they made sure we ate AND packed up extra cake for us to enjoy afterwards :)
Vendor response 08/04/2022
*big ole smile* Thank you for the best review -- you two are amazing and we absolutely lov...
ed planning, designing and celebrating with you both!
Emily S
5.0
10/23/2021
Where to begin?? Krissie and White Lace were incredible through our wedding planning journey—including a postponement and cancellation due to the pandemic. She is organized, responsive, and knows the industry inside and out. We felt so comfortable navigating this process with her, and she helped us achieve our wedding vision all while keeping our budget in mind. Not only is she a superstar at wedding planning, but we also gained a friend. While we were never able to share our big day with her despite over two years of planning due to COVID, we’d do it all again just to work with her. We could not recommend Krissie and White Lace more highly!
Vendor response 08/04/2022
*heart eyes* thank you my loves for the kindest review! A true friend gained and it was a ...
dream to plan and design with you both while we dreamed up the most beautiful wedding day! xoxo
Nicole N
5.0
10/20/2021
Working with Krissie and the White Lace team was an absolute dream! They made planning a destination wedding a complete breeze. We live in NYC and were planning our wedding at the Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad, which added an extra layer of communication and logistics to sort through. Despite the physical distance between us, Krissie always provided us with an intimate, white-glove experience that gave us the assurance that everything was under control, which she delivered on! Both Krissie and Jessa were an absolute dream to work with and be around on our big day, and made it that much more special and seamless. We don’t plan on doing it again, but if we did, the White Lace team would be our first call!
Vendor response 08/04/2022
YOU are an absolute dream! Thank you for the best review and we keep reliving your wedding...
and all the love and celebration it encompassed! xoxo
Ali V
5.0
9/29/2021
We are so happy we worked with White Lace to design and plan our dream wedding! Krissie was amazing from the start, through 2 postponements, and 3 wedding dates. She helped us assemble our dream team and bring our vision to life. Us and all our guests were so impressed on the day of our wedding. Everything went so smoothly. In the end, we couldn’t have imagained a more perfect day thanks to Krissie, Jessa, and White Lace!
Vendor response 08/04/2022
Thank you for the kindest review -- you two are amazing and loved laughing, celebrating, d...
esigning and planning with you both the entire way through! xoxo
Michelle T
5.0
9/25/2021
My husband Christian and I always knew we wanted to have a destination wedding. We were big travelers and the idea of having a wedding in California was wedding goals for us. We went through the initial planning process by searching for a planner after we decided we would have the wedding in San Diego. From the moment we connected with Krissie over the phone, we felt an instant connection. I had shared with Krissie my vision for a California-Chic wedding and bridesmaids wearing all white and she immediately shared the same enthusiasm I had for creating my wedding vision. Throughout our planning process, Krissie scheduled calls with us to discuss our wedding design, set up, and helped us organized our ideas into a reality. Krissie was extremely organized, responsive and always so understanding when we would have moments of panic. Despite the looming covid concerns over the past year, Krissie always had a way of talking through contingency plans with us. She helped us wrangle in all the vendors and stayed on top of all communication. Because we weren’t local to SD, Krissie would always make herself available to meet in-person with any vendors and/or the venue if needed. Krissie was our anchor through this planning process. They say that you learn so much about yourself through planning a wedding and the relationships you grow. For us, it was building a solid connection with Krissie who always kept us grounded and was there for us when we needed her the most. Krissie and the WL team helped us design a beautiful and magical wedding vision and we are forever grateful. If you are in the market for a planner in the SD area, look no further – Krissie and the White Lace Team are a dream to work with!
Vendor response 08/04/2022
My loves, oh my goodness, thank you for the kindest, most amazing review! My heart is so f...
ull and I adore you both so much! Thank you for letting me be part of your planning celebrations! xoxo
Samantha D
5.0
9/25/2021
- White Lace is the best, and Krissie is an absolute dream to work with! I felt so comfortable and supported with her as our wedding planner, she made the whole process of planning a wedding seem so easy. White Lace is incredibly easy to communicate with, and they don’t put limits on how much communication is included within your planning package, which I’ve heard from friends can be a disaster. Krissie completely understood our vision from our very first conversation and every single vendor recommendation she gave was absolutely perfect. She went above and beyond when a few tricky situations popped up, and worked her magic so that I was shielded from anything that wasn’t completely seamless and easy. They also provided amazing support on the day of, everything went off so smoothly and everyone was able to completely step back and enjoy the whole day! I cannot say enough good things about White Lace, you will be so happy you chose them as your planner!
Vendor response 08/04/2022
*Happy tears* YOU are amazing and I am beyond honored to have planned, designed and celebr...
ated with you and your families! Thank you for the best review! xoxo
Jason and Lana B
5.0
9/21/2021
Where do we begin in complimenting Krissie and White Lace Events....from the very first email, a prompt response and meeting to discuss our vision, we knew that we had met our match.
Over the course of a year and a half we went through a pandemic restrictions that forced us to reimagine our entire wedding plans, to a surprise pregnancy, Krissie championed every change and we can honestly say that we could not have done this without her. Our day was an absolute dream, every vendor we picked from a list of Krissie's recommendations that matched our personalities and goals we had for our day. She made our vision come to life and it was pure MAGIC!
Vendor response 08/04/2022
YOU two are pure magic!! It takes one to know one ;) Thank you for the amazing review and ...
so LOVED being part of your planning, design and wedding day celebrations *heart eyes*
Victoria L
5.0
9/21/2021
After finishing our initial phone call, it was an easy decision to work with Krissie and her team at White Lace. I felt like I had just gotten off the phone with a long time friend! Krissie is so personable, so thoughtful, and her passion for her work clearly shines in all she does. She developed our wedding plan, suggested an incredible team of vendors, and when our wedding was postponed due to COVID, she ensured the transition to our new date was seamless! I truly enjoyed the wedding planning process with her by our side (3,000 miles away! Planning a California wedding from Bermuda is no joke!). Even when some major life changes called her away just weeks before our wedding day, she ensured Jessa, another incredible member of the White Lace team, was up to speed on all of our details and the overall picture of our big day. We felt completely at ease with Jessa at the helm; she was organized, forward thinking, down to earth, and just as excited as we were! I'm so thankful for the White Lace team, and so thankful for that moment right before walking down the aisle. Mom and Dad on either side of me, Jessa standing in front of us, asking us to pause, close our eyes, smell my bouquet, listen to the music, and take it all in. It really solidified the wonderful memory in my mind forever! I cannot recommend White Lace highly enough.
Vendor response 08/04/2022
You are such a sparkle of sunshine! Thank you for the kindest, beautiful review! It was an...
absolute joy to plan and celebrate with you both!! xoxo
Ashley N
5.0
9/21/2021
Krissie and White Lace Events absolutely MADE our whole wedding experience! Krissie was with us every step of the way and helped us to navigate 2 wedding date postponements & 3 dates! Krissie is SO incredibly sweet, thorough and organized. She made us feel so comfortable from start to finish of the planning process and was always are advocate with the other vendors. I seriously cannot recommend her and her team enough! I miss our check in calls already! We love you White Lace!
Vendor response 08/04/2022
Lovely lady! Oh my goodness, thank you for the best review and I so adore the two of you -...
- you're wedding had me smiling from ear to ear! Thank you!!
Rachel W
5.0
9/01/2021
White Lace Events was a life saver for our big day! Krissie and team were simply amazing! I hired them for partial planning and honestly felt like I paid for full. Super responsive, detail oriented and just all around great at their job. If you are in the market for a wedding planner look no more! I would 100% use them again for future parties and events! Thank you Krissie and team :)
Vendor response 08/04/2022
Thank you for the loveliest review -- you are amazing!! So happy that we got to plan and c...
elebrate such a special planning journey and wedding day xoxo
Danielle S
5.0
6/16/2021
Considering that we are medical students and from out of town, we are so grateful that we found Krissie and the White Lace team. Her knowledge and experience helped us efficiently find an amazing venue and build the best team of wedding vendors. Planning during the uncertainty of the pandemic and with a brand new hotel could have been a nightmare, but Krissie’s expertise brought stability and confidence that helped us stay calm and enjoy the wedding planning process. Her intentional design incorporated elements that symbolized our relationship, which made the day even more special. She was also reliable and quickly responded to our questions. Most importantly, we absolutely loved her positive and fun energy and we are so happy to have had this experience with her.
Vendor response 08/04/2022
My heart is so full! Thank you, thank you for the best review *cheers* to a magical weddin...
g and LOVED planning, designing and celebrating with you both! xoxo
Jillian P
5.0
4/17/2021
Wow. Words don't suffice to describe how incredible it was working with Krissie & the White Lace team when planning our wedding!! Krissie brought her expertise, creativity, joy, positivity, and excitement to every single part of our wedding planning process. She is so reliable and responsive, truly KNOWS her stuff, and was there with calm & confident guidance at every step. She really cares about the couples she works with and takes pride in the work she does (rightfully so because she's amazingly talented!!). She went above & beyond to help us in our planning and make our dream day come to life...which ended up exceeding our dreams. You absolutely want White Lace Events as a part of your wedding team!!
Vendor response 08/04/2022
Thank you for the happiest review! You two are a dream and we are so honored to have been ...
part of the planning, design and wedding day celebrations with you and your families! xoxo
Devon F
5.0
3/31/2021
We found Krissie on our venue's list of recommended wedding planners. And what a remarkable experience it was from beginning to end!!! The wedding day felt like a dream and everything Krissie did contributed to such a wonderful wedding. All the prep work, emails and phone calls leading up to the big day, and then her expertise and calm demeanor on the wedding day was so so appreciated by all of us. It’s not an exaggeration when I say we couldn’t have done it without Krissie! And she magically showed up with little scissors to cut the string snagging my dress during the reception which shows she is the eyes and ears making EVERYTHING run smoothly so we didn’t have to. Her attention to all the details and careful consideration of the keepsake items like the engraved cake server, the silver marriage cup, and the bridal bouquet made us feel like we were in the kindest of hands.
We appreciated all her vendor recommendations … but you can certainly pick your own as well. It felt like we had the dream team! Even if you are a highly organized person, you will want a wedding planner like Krissie to be there on your wedding day.
Krissie also calmly walked us through the covid ups and downs and what our options were each step of the way. She is professional and experienced but also friendly and warm too…encouraging, calming, knowledgeable, attentive, responsive, … thoroughly a delight to work with! I recommend Krissie HIGHLY! Book her!
Vendor response 04/10/2021
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We loved being part of this magical wedding day!
Ash F
5.0
12/14/2020
The best! I have worked with White Lace Events for years now and their great reputation is 100% accurate! They specialize in creating stress free events for their clients with a very personalized approach! They remember and dive into all the small details - making the most spectacular experiences. I highly recommend! Their team is on point and their communication is incredible. BOOK THEM!
Vendor response 01/28/2021
Thank you so much for the amazing review, it means the world to us! We love working with y...
ou and your team!
margo S
5.0
11/28/2020
Look no further if you are planning a wedding and and want it to be a relaxing and fun experience. White Lace is the best and they will help bring your dreams to life! They are so creative and fun to work with and really listen to you to help create the perfect day.
Vendor response 12/11/2020
Thank you for such a lovely review! We truly appreciate your kind words! We are thrilled w...
e were able to celebrate such a magical wedding day!
Calla A
5.0
11/01/2020
White Lace is amazing! I was a bridesmaid at my sisters wedding and they were truly wonderful and I loved how they made the entire wedding party feel included but kept the focus on the bride and groom the entire day. The day was so enjoyable and smooth and they always kept us smiling. Krissie and Liz were funny and professional and I loved that my sister was able to enjoy every minute of her day.
Vendor response 11/23/2020
Thank you for the lovely review! It was truly a pleasure to help your sister celebrate suc...
h a special day!
Jake F