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3 May 2019

I worked with Dana with Josefina Events to plan my wedding. I booked the "day-of" package, which really means that Dana is available to me 24/7 up to 6 weeks prior to the wedding date to fine tune all details. I could not be more thankful to Dana for all her work.

I planned a Pakistani destination wedding in San Diego. Dana was AWESOME. This was her first time coordinating a Pakistani wedding, but she was exceptional at making all my wedding visions come to reality.

4 weeks prior to my wedding, I had a family emergency, and was unsure until about 14 days prior to the wedding date if things would resume as planned. Dana was so reliable. While I spent my days and nights in the hospital visiting with family, she was my voice to all my vendors.

The day of the wedding, Dana came with a team of 3 to make sure that the wedding ran on schedule, and all my visions were realized. She was awesome. (by the way, the wedding ran AHEAD of schedule...which is unbelievable considering I had 200 guests)

She was patient with all my family members pulling her in all directions. She made sure my husband and I enjoyed our wedding. Thanks to her, I was so relaxed on my own wedding day!
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5 April 2019

From day one, Dana was great to us. When we did the venue walk-through she helped us paint a picture of where everything would go. She coordinated the tasting, which was a very sweet and memorable experience. From those early stages where we are figuring out so many big decisions, she was always there for us and so supportive, always having helpful recommendations, but never being pushy.

The wonderful recommendations for vendors from Dana were perfect and I can’t imagine anything better that our A-team (Whimsey Florals, Holly Ireland Photography, Blush & Adore and DJ Preston). She was incredible in confirming every detail with the vendors, making it so easy for us. We didn’t have to worry about a thing.

Dana managed the rehearsal perfectly, and helped us all through that process and it made for a perfect day-of. We all felt very prepared going into the wedding day.

A big part of this process was that we were planning this wedding from the east coast, and we honestly cannot imagine how we would have been able to pull this off without Dana. She made the whole process so easy and fun - whenever we communicated with her, we always ended up feeling much more at ease.

Dana was an excellent communicator, and effortlessly juggled so many moving parts (and fielded dozens of emails from me) always being prompt in her response.

Dana executed the day-of perfectly, from all the specific logistical details to the big elements of the wedding. It was extremely challenging because it rained on our wedding day, and our wedding was supposed to be outside. Dana helped us through the adjustments and when we had to relocate our ceremony inside, she pulled off a beautiful setting for us - we wouldn’t have changed a single thing. The execution of the timeline was flawless and her management of the onsite deliveries and setup was great.

Every single step of the way, Dana was there for us. She is clearly an extraordinary wedding planner, and truly has a gift. Dana was able to instill confidence in us every step of the way, and we always felt like no matter what, she had everything under control. It’s obvious that Dana is second-to-none in her profession, but beyond that she is a kind, funny, thoughtful person who truly cared about making sure we had the best day. We really bonded with Dana, and it made a difference to have someone managing our wedding day that genuinely cared about us. It was a true pleasure having Dana be a part of our special day, and she has our highest recommendation!
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3 April 2019

Laura Kelly and her assistance Kate were a fantastic team. They jumped on board with our event and made the whole wedding day seamless and stress free. They were professional and helped coordinate every detail. We could not have been more happy!! More...

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18 March 2019

The whole planning process and our wedding day was a dream come true thanks to Laura and the Josefina Events crew. This team genuinely cares about their clients and takes care to learn your vibe to execute YOUR vision as you’ve been dreaming of. We were able to work off of their thoughtfully curated list of wonderful, talented vendors to pull our wedding day together. Laura is a problem solver, and works to navigate speed bumps leading up to, or on the day of. She will support you through and through with great advice, emotional support, planning strategy and is just a great person to bounce ideas off of as she’s so passionate and respectful of your wishes. She is at least in step, if not two steps ahead of you already on any concerns or ideas you may be sitting on (There were multiple “I was thinking about that too, and my thought is...” during planning). We had no worries at all during our wedding day as we knew we were in great hands. This team works hard to stay within your planned budget and so is very creative and resourceful in achieving that to help keep you sane. Laura is your champion; you want her in your corner. My only regret is that we have not achieved cloning, so there’s just one of her… but thankfully the entire team is wonderful as well! More...

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25 January 2019

Wonderful, Marvelous, Fabulous, Epic...Thank you so much Laura and your team for making this the wedding of Katie and David Dreams. Your attention to detail and seeing the vision that Katie and David had was overwhelming, the vendors you referred us to were the best and the venue couldn't have been any better, your emotional support was very much appreciated. To sum it up.....we hit the jackpot when we brought you into the mix and we think of you as family. We will definitely keep in touch with you and fill you in on every event that happens in Katie and David's life. You are without a doubt the best of the best and we love you for all you have done :) More...

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18 January 2019

As a wedding photographer professional, I always spot the difference between a good and bad wedding coordinator, and let me just say this. .. this team delivers AMAZING execution every time!! I loved working with Dana and Jackquelyn. They're both make my clients feel so much at ease because they literally take care of every detail in a professional manner.

I've never worked with wedding coordinators as involved as they are. They emailed the schedule out timely with every detail so that I would be ready. During family photos, Dana even stepped up to help me coordinate the crowd and got them excited for their turn, haha! We shot at the Tom Ham Light house and during the portrait session, and she was so involved in helping the bride with her dress and making sure we have enough time for different locations. She never rushed and made sure the bride and I got enough photos during the session.

Jackquelyn is so attentive to all her brides and would think of things they wouldn't think of. She helped hunt and line people up for the ceremony in a timely manner. She made sure all the vendors arrived early and everything was set up so early, I didn't have to wait long to do detail shots of the reception. These coordinators know what they're doing have great attention to all details!

Sometimes brides/grooms think they don't need a coordinator/planner and can handle the process themselves, but its absolutely crucial. Weddings can present stressful moments, but these ladies have the BEST attitude in staying calm, professional, and upbeat! They have positive energy and are always working hard on their feet. I love them , my brides love them, and we highly recommend their services!
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5 December 2018

Josefina events saved the day! I needed a replacement for another coordinator who wasn’t working out. Dana was so sweet and understanding about the whole situation. She seamlessly took over only a few months before our wedding.
Everything was perfect and exactly what I wanted! I am so happy we found Josefina events.
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2 December 2018

I highly recommend Laura and the entire team at Josefina Weddings & Events for your wedding planning!
I originally had met with a few other planners who I just didn’t click with, and I was getting a bit panicked. Then I found Laura and I knew I had found the right person! I felt a kindred spirit in Laura - super buttoned up but so warm and friendly. Even if you only are using someone for the Day Of package, you will be spending so much time in communication with your planner and you just want to make sure they “get you” and your individual needs. Laura got me and had my back every step of the way. She gave me advice on everything from party rentals to tipping etiquette and everything in between. But here is how she is unique. She listens. She has so much good information and advice, but she has not forgotten that this is your day. She will listen to your individual wishes and desires and help you make them a reality. Laura was my sounding board and champion. I liked how upfront she was about what each package offered, and she helped customize a package to meet my needs. Besides managing all the to-do’s like creating my timeline and coordinating my vendor deliveries/pickups, she and her team went the extra mile in so many ways… and she was always so positive and fun to be with. I am so amazingly grateful that I found Laura, Dana, Ashley, and the entire Josefina Events team! Xoxo More...

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17 November 2018

Dana made our wedding day absolutely perfect. I planned most of our wedding, and we hired her for the month leading up to the event, and it was the best choice! I live up in Northern CA, so Dana and I spoke on the phone, and I could tell she was the right fit just from our conversation. I met her and Jackquelyn for the first time at our month-prior walkthrough, and they immediately jumped into all the details. Dana and Jackquelyn lent their expertise to the overall layout, table settings, day-of timeline, and other key details, keeping my vision in mind throughout.
I was out of town on a work trip the weekend before our wedding, and there were a lot of situations that came up last minute that needed to be resolved with other vendors, and Dana stepped in and handled everything seamlessly, and I was so grateful! Not only did Dana and Jackquelyn handle the vendor communication and coordination, but they also brought my vision to life. I spent months creating my decorations and envisioning how it would all come together, and Dana and Jackquelyn executed it even better than I had imagined. I’m very particular person and I wanted things a certain way, but I had so much confidence in Dana and Jackquelyn that I let them take the reigns on some of the setup, like our sweetheart table, and it turned out gorgeous! On our wedding day, I was able to relax and didn’t worry about a single thing (which is saying a lot!) thanks to Dana and Jackquelyn. They handled EVERYTHING, from coordinating vendor arrival, setup and teardown, to setting up all the decorations, working with the catering team, and ensuring everything was PERFECT until the very end of the evening. I can't thank Dana and Jackquelyn enough for making our wedding day magical. It was truly the best day of our lives, and Dana and Jackquelyn with Josefina Events made that possible.
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31 October 2018

To say Josefina Events is the absolute best would be an understatement. Working with the ladies of Josefina Events to make my wedding the day of my dreams was truly a blessing. Jackquelyn made everything about the planning and execution of our wedding as easy and seamless as possible. From the very start, I was given a list of reputable vendors to cover every aspect of my wedding--from flowers to an awesome DJ. I had a last minute cancellation with my original flower vendor and Jackquelyn was able to quickly find me a new florist who fulfilled every aspect of my vision for my wedding florals.

I also appreciated how Jackquelyn kept in frequent contact with all of my vendors from the day of booking to the day of the wedding. Everything was expertly coordinated so that vendors were arriving in a timely manner, with no detail lacking.

On the day of our wedding, Jackquelyn put my mind at ease by managing all vendor deliveries while also coordinating the set-up and breakdown of all of our reception decor. Not only did she set-up all the decor so that the reception was dreamy and elegant but Josefina Events also contributed numerous pieces to the decor as well. They created a personalized corn hole set-up, welcome sign, backdrop for our sweetheart table, beverage sign, and a few other signs to add a special touch to our wedding decor.

Jackquelyn also perfectly executed our timeline so that each special moment was happening in a timely fashion to keep our wedding guests thoroughly engaged. I loved how she paid special attention to what we wanted to include in our reception so that the timeline created was exactly what we had envisioned.

Thank you to Jackquelyn and the team at Josefina Events for being warm, welcoming, creative, and dedicated in the planning of our wedding. Our wedding day is a day we won't forget and we are forever grateful for the huge role Josefina Events had in creating our special day.
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25 October 2018

My daughter chose Josefina Events to be her ”day- of wedding coordinator”, and we could not have been more pleased, and actually over-impressed by the experience last weekend. Dana became very involved a little over a month prior to the wedding, and exceeded all our expectations. Our daughter is very detail-oriented and had a vision she had worked on for 10 months. Dana understood completely what was needed to make her day what she had dreamed of, and overcame every hurdle for us. She and Jackquelyn were there for the rehearsal, handled all decorations and staging, and had all vendors organized. From the moment they arrived on the wedding day to the very end of the evening, their calm demanor and thoughtful actions and hard work took all the stress off of our families and the bride, and allowed us to have an amazing, fun, worry-free, magical wedding and reception. They seemed to be everywhere at once, handling anything that came up, but always calmly and discreetly. I can’t say enough about these two capable, caring women. More...

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20 September 2018

The thought of having to plan a wedding while attending my last year of graduate school was an immediate stressor! Being in San Diego we looked into some venues in Mexico and everything was just falling through. We had even considered postponing the wedding or eloping considering that he was starting graduate school as well and we just started to get discouraged. Luckily for me, I found Josefina Events! After one call with Laura, I immediately felt at ease and knew that with their help we could make it happen! My husband and I decided to go with the Meet me Halfway Package since we knew we were going to need a lot of direction. We also asked if they could assist us in finding a venue since we were both of steam. Dana immediately took the reigns and started our venue search and it's all history from there! Dana helped us find our perfect venue and also kept us in line with our budget. The planning process was beginning to become more enjoyable and stress-free. She assisted us with all the vendors and revised contracts. Communication between us was outstanding! We met several times throughout the process as well to make sure we were all on the same page and to follow up with any questions that we might have had. A month before the wedding she took over all contact with vendors and I was able to really just enjoy my bachelorette party and the pre-wedding pampering. The day of she made sure all vendors were on time and kept our timeline on point! Our wedding was truly everything we had wished for and more! Dana and Laura definitely came through and made our wedding the best it could have possibly been. From setup to breakdown everything worked out perfectly. I know that we would have never been able to pull that off and stay on budget! Dana made the whole process so much fun and her passion for this work really stands out through her actions and commitment to her brides. We will never ever be able to thank you ladies enough for all of your hard work!! More...

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19 September 2018

I don't even know where to begin with writing this review... My husband and I felt so blessed to have found Dana with Josefina Events to coordinate our specail day.
We believe that the wedding wouldn't have turned out as amazing as it did without her. She was so easy to work with and really made all my visions come to life on our wedding day. Everything from the church ceremony to the end of the reception was so well organzied and put together. Dana really went above and beyond the call of duty when it came to contacting her before the wedding. The last couple of weeks is about the most nerve wracking and she was always there by my side having my back with anything that came to mind. Dana also worked very well with all our vendors for the wedding and took total charge of the wedding day which I can't even begin to explain how thankful i was for that. Everyone was so relaxed the day of the wedding.
One memorable thing she did for my husband and I was at the end of the night when we got back to our room she had our florist Laura with Bluebell Florals and the hotel staff set up a romantic setting fo us.
All in all we highly reccomend hiring Josefina Events for any event you have coming up. They really know what they're doing.
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4 June 2018

I hired David Cutler to be the DJ for a huge birthday party I had, and I'm so glad I did. He did such a great job with the music and managing the speeches. The party was a total WOW and it's because of him. The dance floor was full for every song. He's the best!! He made my party the event of the year for all my guests!! More...

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4 June 2018

I highly recommend David Cutler for any event needing a quality and fun DJ. He is very understanding and attentive to adapt to your requests.

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4 June 2018

Dj Dave was just amazing at a friends wedding. I usually spend my time at a wedding making fun of the Dj's. With Dj David Cutler I could not do anything but enjoy what his mixes and music. Thank you Dave for being an awesome Dj. More...

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4 June 2018

David Cutler is amazing. He plays the best songs, keeps the crowd dancing and shows professionalism all the way around. San Diego Event Dj Dave has done several events for us and is the only Dj we will hire for future events. He has never disappointed. Thank you Dj Dave for your great work. More...

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4 June 2018

Having provided Dj cables for several local Djs, we have heard many good and bad ones. Dj Davide Cutler is definitely one of the best we have experienced. He is a can't miss as far as an event or wedding Dj in San Diego. More...

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28 December 2017

Josefina Events know the ins and the outs of planning a wedding! They came organized and prepared.
I was the matron of honor at the wedding, but I saw how they made my best friend's day an amazing day.
Laura and Dana made sure the day went effortlessly. They offered great advice and different options about every LITTLE and BIG details that go in a wedding. And always let the Bride and Groom have the final say.
They were soooo calm and well put together the day of the wedding, It made me feel so comfortable.
Laura and Dana are so sweet! I highly recommend Josefina Events if you want someone that cares about you and your special day!
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23 November 2017

I was recently a bridesmaid at my friend's wedding at Hyatt Mission Bay. I have been in several weddings over the last 5 years, some in which my friend's hired coordinators and others in which they didn't. In my own wedding, I didn’t hire a coordinator and if I had the opportunity to go back in time, hands down I would hire Josefina Events. I had the BEST time at my friend's wedding and I realized it was because of her incredible planner, Dana Blancaflor. As bridesmaids we tend to try to do everything we can to make the day special for the bride. I have been in weddings where the bridesmaids literally set up every detail for the reception after getting hair and makeup done (not ideal!). I would do anything to make my friends’ day special, but The experience is so much more enjoyable for everyone involved when you have a planner who takes care of business. Dana put together an itinerary for the wedding day that made the whole day run smoothly. Everyone knew where and when they needed to be and it took all of the guess work out. As a bridesmaid, we were able to be focused on pampering the sweet bride with love. After this experience, I highly recommend hiring Dana Blancaflor with Josefina Events. Weather you need a planner or a day of coordinator, she’s your girl! I have to also mention that Dana has the best personality and everyone in the wedding party instantly felt like she was family. She was passionate about making sure that everyone had a phenomenal day. Thanks Dana! Check them out at www.josefinaevents.com More...

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21 November 2017

Dana is not a coordinator - she is a Coordinator Extrordinaire! My husband and I had done most of the planning ourselves but as the wedding date got closer, things became more and more overwhelming. We needed guidance and we needed help and we needed it ASAP. Since our wedding was a beach ceremony followed by a reception on a rooftop terrace there were many logistics to go over. My now husband (best fiance ever) actually was the one that contacted Dana and hired her on the spot. He had been given her name by a coworker who also had a stressed bride and it's not wonder. From the moment Dana got involved everything changed. I began enjoying the process again and getting excited instead of anxious. We hired her for the Finishing Touch package so she started a few months before. She responded within 24 hours and had every detail nailed down to perfection. Not only was she incredible in the planning stages but on the day of it was like I had a personal concierge. She just "gets" brides! Both her and her assistant , Andrea, orchestrated the day and were hands on from beginning to end. I think if Dana had not stepped in I would have not enjoyed the day. I hope this review makes an impression on brides. A coordinator is not a luxury - its a necessity! Thank you Dana and Andrea! Its been 4 months and my husband and I are still talking about what a life saver you are. More...

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20 November 2017

I was recently married in La Quinta, CA at my parent's home. I can honestly tell you I have been dreaming about my wedding day every since I was a little girl. At first, I thought I could plan the wedding for 150 guests with the help of my mother but as we began to plan we realized there are way more pieces to the puzzle than we had considered. Although, I did include a planner in my budget I realized that the time and energy (not to mention stress) I would be saving myself would be well worth it. BEST DECISION I EVER MADE! I worked with Laura and contracted her for the "Meet Me Halfway" package. This package allowed me to be heavily involved in the fun stuff but let a professional navigate the waters and guide me, helping me with budget planning, layout design, hiring vendors and oh my gosh there was so much more. When it came to the day of I honestly felt like a princess and my wonderful mom felt like a queen. We literally just enjoyed it and were able to be in the moment. I didn't have to think, answer questions, stress of any kind. My groom keeps telling everyone I was the easiest best bride ever but the truth is, if I didn't have Josefina Events, especially Laura it would not have gone that way. My wedding was 3 weeks ago and I am still on Cloud 9. Laura is worth even more then she charges and the cost I spent on the planner was nothing compared to what she saved me with vendors and sanity. She is amazing and I will forever be grateful. Seriously, do yourself a favor. Stop the research and hire Josefina Events! More...

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10 November 2017

I can't imagine my wedding without Laura and Dana of Josefina Events! Josefina Events was recommended to me by a friend of mine who used them as a coordinator for their wedding, and I am so glad I took their advice.

I planned most of my October wedding myself, but since my wedding was going to be at my parent's house in their backyard, I felt I needed a day of coordinator to help me bring everything together and handle logistics. At the time of hiring JE, I couldn't have imagined the amount of work tying everything together would have been, but because I had Laura (and Dana day-of) everything came together seamlessly! Laura provided just the guidance we needed to make our ceremony run smoothly, hosting a rehearsal the day before, and handled all communication with vendors 10 days before the wedding, allowing me to relax and prepare for the big day. Laura also gave me advice on how to handle some requests I had for my vendors before her services officially started, which was extremely helpful in making sure everything ran smoothly.

Day of, her and Dana were amazing - their help ensured that no one from my family (or my husband and I) had to do anything except enjoy ourselves! Josefina Events comes highly recommended by me for event planning needs. I would hire them again in a heartbeat!
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27 October 2017

Josefina Events did our wedding on 9/2/17. Dana was our lead coordinator, and she was AMAZING. So were her assistants. There was nothing more we could have asked of them. They made sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish, down to every detail, with Dana even keeping track of my lipstick all night for when I needed to re-apply! Ha! Another really great thing about Josefina Events were their prompt responses when you contact them. With the stress of planning a wedding, this really puts a bride's mind at ease. Josefina Events did a spectacular job!! I will be personally recommending them to all future brides and grooms that I know! More...

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18 October 2017

Laura (Magid) Kelly has to be one of the most knowledgeable and professional wedding event planners and coordinators we could have ever had for our wedding. Everything went so smoothly and my husband and I had a great time and remembered every moment of our best day ever thanks to her expert planning, advice and suggestions. We so highly recommend Laura; her work ethic, thoughtfulness, sense of humor and smile truly inspired my confidence, joy and bliss on a day that meant so much! More...

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17 October 2017

As a wedding professional, I have some standards that vendors I hire would need to meet. Laura at Josefina Weddings is one who exceeds my expectation. Laura lead my own wedding this weekend and she was impeccable. She had every detail handled and took our simple ideas and made them grand. She took control of all our other vendors and created a seamless evening that was beyond what I imagined. While everything moved at the proper pace, she was completely in the background, pulling all the strings. I will recommend Josefina Weddings and Events to everybody who needs a top professional for their wedding. More...

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19 September 2017

Dana and Laura are very professional and responded quickly to all our emails. Laura and Andrea were with us the entire day of our wedding and made it super easy for us. Laura was great directing everyone and we loved her positive attitude. More...

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2 August 2017

I absolutely loved working with Josefina wedding & Events!!! My wedding was January 14, 2017 and I had 14 months to plan from my engagement. My fiancé and I really wanted a beautiful day to celebrate Nd I knew a coordinator was needed!! I went to work and booked our venue. My venue led me to amazing services of Josefina weddings. I interviews multiple wedding coordinators and my coordinator Dana really stood out for my mother and I. We were looking for organized professional a go getter and just an overall lovely person to work with for my big day.

Dana from the start was very organized and detailed. We had her for our Make our Day Package, and her and the team nailed it. She was very hands on from the start and as our day approached the month of I started in the bride mode of craziness. She was all over it! She met with us answered emails and prioritized our needs and wants. She worked with all our vendors and took into every detail. She was also like 7 months pregnant by my wedding, but she worked so so hard for us. My day of wedding was nailed down to like 15 min increments and I was never worried at all one bit!!!! I love her and her commitment to her craft and brides. Thank you for all your hard work!!!!!
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18 April 2017

When my fiancé and I began planning for our wedding, we knew we wanted a Day-of coordinator. This became even more important to us when a job opportunity arose and we found ourselves moving to South Korea 8 months before our wedding day. After my initial conversation with Dana and her team I knew we had made the right choice. They customized a coordinator package, which perfectly met the needs of our 250 guest-Mexican-Indian-Black-fusion-international-non-traditional wedding. Dana and her team’s flexibility was great for us and they were extremely responsive and helpful leading up to our wedding day. This was really important since the venue we chose (Marina Village) meant we were bringing in all of our own vendors which required lots of coordination. They had worked with the majority of our vendors before, which was a huge relief, and in addition, had coordinated weddings at our venue previously so they knew the ins and outs. Dana gave us great recommendations for vendors we needed and even helped us move things along when some vendors weren’t very responsive. My husband and I felt zero stress the weeks leading up to our wedding because Dana and her team ensured everything was taken care of. On our wedding day Dana, Laura and Gabi made sure no one in our wedding party and no family members or myself or my husband had anything to worry about. It was such a relief to enjoy every bit of our wedding, even when one of our vendors arrived late (one of our two caterers!) Dana and her team were on top of it and made sure everything ran smoothly. Dana, Laura and Gabi are not only professional and talented, they are kind, fun, and sweet women who I really enjoyed working with and made the entire wedding planning process a breeze- even from halfway around the world! I would recommend Josefina Events for your coordinating needs, big or small- this is the team you want to make sure your wedding day is seamless and stress-free. More...

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4 January 2017

Dana was a pleasure to work with on our special day. We hired her for Day-Of coordination, and she really helped everything run smoothly. Having Dana move our Ceremony and Reception along took all of the pressure off our families so that they could enjoy the day with us.

She was very organized for the day-of, and took all of our vision and plans into account when planning our day. She responded on the fly to the happenings of the night, and helped everything go off without a hitch. After booking our other vendors, she maintained contact with each one to make sure they arrived on time and delivered as agreed by our contracts. She was always easy to contact, with swift email responses that eased our nerves as our wedding day approached. Thanks to them, we experienced a wonderful and exciting day with our friends and family!

We strongly encourage hiring a day-of coordinator, as it truly allows all friends and family to absorb the sights and sounds of your special day. We recommend Dana and Josefina events without reservation.

Thank you Dana!
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15 December 2016

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Dana with Josefina Events for our wedding! As the youngest of four married siblings, my mom feels like a wedding planning expert. Our venue recommended that we hire a coordinator, and at first my mom and I were skeptical since we are super organized and she has planned weddings before. After my mom met with Dana however, she could see the value in having a coordinator, so we decided to move forward!

We chose the Day of Package which allowed for two weeks prior to the wedding of heavy planning, organizing, and scheduling. However, in the months leading up to the wedding Dana even answered questions and sent me recommendations for vendors I was having trouble deciding on. She also gave me an online tool to use for organizing our seating arrangement which was SO helpful. Even as "experienced" of a wedding planner my mom was with having three children married, we still had so many questions!

I cannot imagine having the wedding day flow as smoothly as it did without Dana's coordination. It was a stressful few weeks leading up to the wedding, so Dana contacting all my vendors, scheduling when they would get arrive, confirming all our details, and even setting up all of our day of decor, took away so much stress and pressure from my mom and I! In addition it allowed my mom and I to enjoy the wedding day more without people coming to us with question after question.

I would recommend to any bride who is on the fence of hiring a coordinator, DO IT! If you already are very organized and love to plan, utilize the Day Of services to make sure everything comes together perfectly. If you hate planning or are unorganized, utilize the more complete packages. Hiring Josefina Events will give you the chance to enjoy your planning process and rest at ease that everything will get taken care of. You deserve it! Your special day only happens once :)
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13 December 2016

When I contacted Josefina Events I was put in touch with Dana. We decided on the month of coordination package and it was the best decision we made! Dana from the very beginning was there to give priceless advice, vendor lists, support and recommendations! She is a great communicator and always replied quickly and with resources if needed. She contacted all vendors, created timelines and asked all the right questions.

She was there for us during rehearsal and on the day we met Dorothy who was a wonderful addition to the vendors. My vision and hard work was executed perfectly, actually it was more beautiful than I imagined! Our wedding was held on our property and so as the bride I felt extra nervous regarding how it would all come together but Dana and Dorothy handled it all and let me be the bride on the day. I arrived to a wedding that felt like a dream! All weddings have hiccups; however, there were NONE, or maybe there were but as the bride and groom we had no idea if there were and that's how it should be! Thank you!!
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3 October 2016

As the mother of the bride I dont know what we would have done with out our wedding planner Dana. She took the last month when all the real craziness began and made it easy. I did not have to worry about the schedule at all. She kept us up to date and answered her phone if we had a question day or night. I never thought the day of the wedding could be as smooth as it was. I needed ear rings she had them. One of the groomsmen who flew in the night before the wedding ended up with pants too big and she pinned him up literally so his pants stayed on! The end of the night everything was packed up and put into our rooms as we had requested. I did not have to lift a finger. Thank you Dana and Josefina Wedding & Events. More...

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5 September 2016

Laura and her team were such an integral and intimate part of our special day that it feels a little weird to write a "review" for her. But in the interest of sharing with the world how wonderful she is and why you should jump at the chance of working with her, here goes:

If you care enough to be looking for a wedding planner, chances are your wedding is extremely important to you. With your loved ones gathered on a day full of little moments you want to remember for the rest of your life, you need to have someone who is seasoned and who you can fully place your trust in. Laura is that friend who always has your best interest at heart, who will relentlessly fight on your behalf, and who is not afraid to be honest with you when her experience tells her that something you planned may not play out as you had hoped.

In planning a wedding, you will be dealing with lots of vendors, contracts, and delicate coordination. If you are not a professional event planner, it can get a bit overwhelming juggling it all. Laura and Dana are the allies you need on your side who will find the best deals for you and clearly communicate with you each step of the way.

Putting things in terms of dollars cheapens how highly we think of Laura and her team. But if that's what matters to you, the savings that Laura can get you - through her list of vendors and her negotiating skills - alone is worth what you would be paying her. The true value in working with her comes from having someone with so much heart and so dedicated in channeling all of her expertise in making the day special for you.

Thank you Laura, for all of your hard work. You put up with our many weird requests, you took it all in and still were able to make our wedding an amazing and memorable day for us and our guests
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25 August 2016

Dana with Josefina Events did an amazing job doing day-of coordination for our wedding. She's very nice, incredibly thorough, and willing to do whatever it takes. ..and always with a smile. We had a lot of specifics to make our special day extra special and everything went smoothly. We would absolutely call her again for another event. More...

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23 July 2016

The ladies at Josefina Events are absolutely the reason why we were able to enjoy our wedding day instead of worrying about it. We got the Make My Day package and Dana was our head coordinator and Dorothy assisted her. Our guests later told us how lovely and helpful Dorothy had been and my mom still can’t stop talking about how helpful they were! Dana went above and beyond and even helped me use the restroom several times in my big dress :) She was totally there for us for everything we needed from even before our wedding to everything on the day-of. She felt more like a close friend than she did a vendor. We are so, so grateful for her :)

I was pretty flexible as far as the décor goes and they made it look FANTASTIC! My husband and I were blown away by just how lovely everything looked and how the day came together. We planned our wedding from Denver and having had Dana to go over everything with took a lot of stress off our backs. This was the best day of our lives and we were able to really enjoy it because the ladies handled everything that went on behind the scenes. I’m sure there were some glitches that we never found out about because these ladies are so good and so there for you! Initially we were hesitant on getting a day-of coordinator because of the extra expense but we are SO glad we did. We hands-down would not have enjoyed our day had we not had Dana and Dorothy taking care of ensuring that it was the best day of our lives :)
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17 July 2016

Dana with Josefina Events was wonderful!!! We live in Arizona and one of my concerns with planning an out of state wedding was knowing which vendors to use and not being there to coordinate with them. Josefina Events provided us with a long list of recommended vendors that were both awesome and within our budget. All of their recommended vendors were amazing and did a great job. Dana made our special day stress free and run smoothly. From the setup to the breakdown I did not have to worry about anything. I can't thank Dana enough for all the work she put into our wedding. It wouldn't have been a success without her. More...

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20 April 2016

As a wedding DJ, I have worked with many coordinators and planners over the past few years, and I would easily say that Dana has been the best one I have ever worked with. I had the pleasure of working with Dana at this past weekend's wedding at Maderas Golf Club in Poway, and she helped make the whole event a huge success. She was organized, very clear in her communications, a pleasure to be around, and most of all followed through with everything she said. I usually like to be in control of the events I am at, but working with Dana was the first time where I trusted someone else to keep everything on track. She kept everyone happy, from the couple and their family to the staff and vendors. In fact I have never seen a couple so happy at the end of the night. I would definitely recommend Dana to any couples that are seeking an excellent event planner, and I am hoping to work with her many more times in the future. Excellent job! More...

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31 March 2016

My review is much overdue. I married the love of my life on 12/12/15. A co-worker raved about her wedding planner and suggested I contact her to help with the planning. I hesitated, but after some thought, I decided to give it a go. I'm so glad I did because the moment I spoke with the girls from Josefina Events I knew I was in amazing hands. I was set up with Dana and from our first meeting, I knew she was a true professional. Dana truly set my mind at ease and helped me feel everything was under control. As my event got closer I became even more impressed with Dana. She sent me guides and checklists and offered such needed advice. I reached out to vendors and learned Dana had already contacted them and squared away the details. I was so impressed. On the actual day, Dana was by my side and took care of every last detail. It's amazing how organized and detail oriented Dana was. My day was spectacular and I owe so much of that to Dana. I would recommend Josefina Events to everyone I know. If I had it to do over again, I would change nothing. Thank you Dana and girls from Josefina Events. More...

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15 November 2015

I would have been a mess without Dana. She was super knowledgeable, helpful, professional, funny, and sweet. She took the bull by the horns and made sure that my wedding went smoothly. It was a perfect day and she helped to make it that way. I highly recommend putting your event in her hands. I was able to relax and enjoy my day knowing that she had it all under control. More...

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28 October 2015

We hired Laura and her amazing team (Dana and Gabi) for our wedding this past October 17, 2015. We hired her to help us with last month coordination and we were in contact with her even before the last month. She was always so open and willing to answer any questions we had. We knew we wanted to hire her as soon as we met her, you can tell right away from her personality that she will make sure things run smoothly the day of your wedding! I gave her a list of how we wanted things set up for our wedding reception and when we walked in there we were blown away! She and her team made our vision come to life!


I had Dana with us at our rehearsal and during our church wedding ceremony and she was so great! Of course, we were running a little late getting to the church but she was so calm (which calmed me!), made sure I wasn't seen beforehand, lined everyone up and made sure I looked my best walking down that aisle. It was such an emotional and important moment for me, I was so glad to have her there.. I literally felt like I had one of my best friends helping me that day :)


Long story short, our wedding day was flawless because of Laura and her team! If something went wrong that day, I didn't know about it. Everything seemed absolutely PERFECT. My husband and I continue to talk about all our favorite parts and we are forever grateful to all of them. Not only are they amazing at what they do, they are the sweetest people! We have no regrets hiring them and definitely highly recommended them to anyone looking for wedding coordinators :)
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19 October 2015

Laura and her assistant provided us with an absolutely flawless and seamless day for our wedding. It was everything we envisioned and more. We couldn't have asked for a better planner or expected that she would go above and beyond to pull together our vision and make the day so memorable.

We hired her as a month of planner, and she really provided so much more assistance that what we hired her for. She replied to every question, email, and call in such an attentive and timely manner, she made sure to provide us with all of the information and knowledge we needed to make informed decisions about all aspects of our wedding and above all made us feel comfortable and secure in the decision we made.

On the wedding day, Laura brought together our wedding in the most beautiful and easy way possible and handled things that were really not in her job description, just to make sure our day was everything we wanted and stress free. To put it simply, Laura and her assistant performed magic and were truly amazing. I would highly recommend hiring Laura for your wedding or event, especially if you want it done right.
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11 October 2015

I was referred to Josefina Events by a photographer who had recently done an event with them. I am so glad she told me about them! I started out having a conversation with Laura, who was very sweet and knowledgeable. We discussed which type of wedding planning package would be appropriate for my event. We decided on the "day of" (which is really more like 2 weeks before) package. Laura was willing to be flexible on pricing with packages, if we decided we wanted to upgrade later in the game. The coordinator we were assigned was Dana. She was amazing! While we found and booked our vendors, Dana was able to pick up where we left off and truly orchestrated it so that they all worked seamlessly together. She was incredibly responsive to my many (many, many...) emails and phone calls with questions and concerns. She also has a sweet, calm, flexible and professional demeanor which is extremely helpful when dealing with wedding planning stress :). She helped handle some issues we were having with our officiant, which was a big relief. Also, it ended up raining on our wedding day and she took the initiative to rearrange the layout so that everything fit under the tent, and still make sure the flow worked out. Gabi was Dana's assistant the day of the wedding and they truly did an incredible job making sure everything went smoothly and my husband and I enjoyed our day. I would highly recommend them!! Thank you for everything! More...

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22 September 2015

Laura Laura Laura!!!! What can I say, I Love her and the staff at Josefina events! Thank you for everything you did to make sure out big day was awesome! People are still talking about it. If I had to do it all over again you would be my girl! Josefina Events gets the job done! I highly recommend Laura and her staff to ensure a stress free process. I hope she's available for our 10yr vow renewal! More...

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10 June 2015

I am A-type, creative and a bit of a control-freak. Finding the perfect planner, someone I trust enough to plan my wedding, was a bit stressful. I interviewed 3 event planners before my meeting with Laura/Josefina Events. They were all impressive; there was this cute blonde with a Marcia Brady disposition, she sported a killer Kate Spade bag and a serious agenda that booked events up to 2017! I almost hired her. But then I met Laura... It took me only 15 minutes to realize she's 'the one', so I hired her on the spot. Full time. I'm sure Marcia Brady probably would have done the job right, but I'm also sure I would have just been another pencil marking in her calendar. Laura, on the other hand, made me feel as though I was the only Bride in the world, not just in that first meeting, the entire engagement. I had my wedding almost 3 weeks ago and it was flawless. At every opportunity Laura went above and beyond. The venue (which she found) was GORGEOUS, I could not have dreamt of a better place. The vendors (the food…the cake…the florist..etc)…all perfect. I had several people tell me how perfect everything was and how great my planner is. And best part, we stayed within budget.
Day of wedding - Laura (and Dana) = BOSS! While getting ready, I took a moment to observe how on-top-of-it they were… total ass–kickers. Laura thought of everything, lunch for me and the girls while getting ready…arranging a dog sitter for my little one…last minute heaters for the guest…a total problem solver. I was relaxed and blissful knowing I had the right girl to crack the whip. Thank you Josefina Events for creating my dream wedding!
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5 June 2015

Laura was great. A true life saver. But more on that in paragraph2. We used Laura as our day-off coordinator. She was a referral from a friend who works with her. Laura met with us well in advance to get the details of the wedding and described her process. We felt comfortable that she would have our best interests at heart and she truly did. She was organized, as promised kept to the timelines she described. She was available and responsive when we needed her leading up to big day.

Then came the true value of Laura. On the day many things went wrong, as we now learned about weddings. We were using a venue that have a few buildings and we knew that we may have other events going on. We did however have the outside ceremony area booked for ourselves. Some of my family went to check it out a few hours before the event, and found that people were setting up Taco carts to serve food directly behind our ceremony location. Not ideal. We called Laura and she handled it! It wasn’t easy though. The vendor was very difficult, and Laura had to get the venue involved to move them so they could be in compliance with their contract. Thank you Laura! Then we had the food vendor from hell. The person failed to deliver on several of the contracted arrangements, including table set up, showing up with certain menu items, and breaking down the tables. Lauren was great, she and her assistant set up the tables, monitored the food, and she ended up ordering pizza to make sure we feed our guests (yes, we ran out, with 20 people not fed). She was awesome and dealt with all the problems.

So all in all, Lauren made the day a success. She went over and above what was required of her, was awesome to work with, really cared about us and our day, and followed up on what happened with the food vendor. She was worth every penny, and we would highly recommend her to anyone.
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16 March 2015

We hired Josefina events for the partial planning service- as we don't know much at all about planning a wedding, let alone in our own backyard! The first time we met, she had a pretty good vision and a very enthusiastic attitude. During the planning stage, she recommended some really amazing vendors that matched our personalities and style; and when there're some hiccups with one vendor (which wasn't her fault), she made sure things are fixed FAST and we got the service we deserved from the vendor- she would jump on the matter whenever she feels her client is mistreated- so we don't have to stress over it :)
The day of the wedding, her team was punctual, PROFESSIONAL and friendly to all our guests. They helped set things up and break down efficiently throughout the evening. We had 2 dogs that Dana (one girl on the team) took really good care of during the wedding- which was a huge help as well!

I would recommend Josefina events to anyone I know.
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25 February 2015

Laura is fantastic! When my husband and I were planning our wedding we decided that we weren't going to hire a wedding planner. I figured that the two of us were capable of finding vendors, negotiating contracts, etc. and that we may as well save the money of a coordinator. As we got closer to our event, though, it became evident that we were going to need someone to execute everything on the day of the wedding.

So we hired Laura as our day-of coordinator. Laura was great! Our reception was at the new Central Library in downtown SD. It was a beautiful but complicated venue because of all of the rules that they had. Laura was able to navigate all of that. Weeks before the wedding she gave us great recommendations on how to set everything up in the reception space. And she contacted every single one of our vendors prior to wedding to get everything coordinated.

On the day of our wedding my husband and I showed up at the reception and loved everything we saw. The space looked great, and Laura didn't miss a single detail. The day before the wedding I sent her an email explaining how we wanted the wedding favors set out on the table. It was perfect! She didn't miss a beat. And here's one thing I found out during the wedding: It goes FAST. It's like being an A-list celebrity for a night - you spend the entire night hugging people that you haven't seen in forever, taking selfies with your friends, dancing with your family, etc. It was such a relief to have Laura working behind the scenes making sure that everything went seamlessly. She created a timeline for us before the wedding and made sure that we got all of the big events in - the cake cutting, the bouquet toss, all of that!

Even though we saved some money on not having a full wedding planner, my husband and I aren't the type of people that enjoy planning all the details of a big event like a wedding. If that sounds like you, I would recommend hiring Laura as your coordinator from day one!
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20 February 2015

Very helpful and accommodating. Saved the day!

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24 November 2014

I totally loved working with Laura. She is charming, high energy, professional, and a real support to the mother of the groom! My son and daughter in law picked Laura to do "day of" wedding coordination. This included the rehearsal and day of the wedding. After our initial meeting with Laura I asked her to assist me in finding a venue for the rehearsal dinner. I worked with her on an hourly basis separately from her fees for wedding coordination. I live out of town and she was very helpful in giving me ideas about possible venues and themes from my very large (60 people) rehearsal dinner. I was able to ask her questions and advice, and she steered me in the right direction. It was money well spent to have her to talk to about all the details, even though I did the planning myself.

On the day of the rehearsal and the wedding, she was organized, flexible, and totally lovely to work with. She and her assistant Dana were on top of everything, and made it possible for me to relax and enjoy the wedding with not a care in the world.

I highly recommend Laura. It was great to work with her.
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