Before I Do Events

Working with Alicia and the Before I Do Events team was simply wonderful! It was a fun process and Alicia truly wanted to capture our dream wedding and relationship throughout the whole day--she most definitely succeeded! The whole process was organized, professional, flexible and helpful. Before I Do Events has everything a bride to be needs to feel relaxed and calm as her wedding day approaches--not to mention on the big day. We knew the wedding and all the details would fall into place perfectly after all the hard work, many communications and meetings spent working with Alicia. I was able to relax, my husband could relax and the mother and father of the bride were calm knowing the whole day was in the best hands. Before I Do will help with every detail if you want: napkin fold recommendations, photographers, desserts, videographer, the way you want to enter the ceremony, lighting, florals, seating--you name it! Alicia was always there to answer my and my mom's many questions and was a commanding, joyful presence on our wedding day and throughout the planning process. If you want a wedding planner--be it for the whole process or just the day-of--Before I Do Events is exactly who you want to hire! Thank you again for making our wedding day simply beautiful and seamless. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Working with Alicia and the Before I Do Events team was simply wonderful!  It was a fun process and Alicia truly wanted to capture our dream wedding and relationship throughout the whole day--she most definitely succeeded!  The whole process was organized, professional, flexible and helpful.  Before I Do Events has everything a bride to be needs to feel relaxed and calm as her wedding day approaches--not to mention on the big day.  We knew the wedding and all the details would fall into place perfectly after all the hard work, many communications and meetings spent working with Alicia.  I was able to relax, the groom could relax and the mother and father of the bride were calm knowing the whole day was in the best hands.  Before I Do will help with every detail if you want: napkin fold recommendations, photographers, desserts, videographer, the way you want to enter the ceremony, lighting, florals, seating--you name it!  Alicia was always there to answer my and my mom's many questions and was a quietly commanding, joyful presence on our wedding day and throughout the planning process.  If you want a wedding planner--be it for the whole process or just the day-of--Before I Do Events is exactly who you want to hire!  Thank you again for making our wedding day simply beautiful and seamless. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I worked with Alicia at Before I do Events and I would highly recommend her and her team. It was an absolute pleasure working with her. She is easy going, flexible, helpful and has no ego. I had spoken to other planners that required 5 star hotels and multiple rooms and her and Nichole were happy with anything I booked. One less thing to stress about. On the day of the wedding I knew everything was going to go smoothly because if it didn't Alicia would take care of it. Whether it was gathering items at the end of the wedding or working with the venues staff she was all over it. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Casan and Preston's wedding day was everything that we had envisioned and more! Thanks to Alicia and her patience and exceptional organizational skills. There were a lot of moving parts to bring together i.e. diy projects, props and a large bride/groom party. Alicia took on the task of herding cats.....scheduling make up hair, delivering gift bags and so on. The wedding from beginning to end was stress free. We were all able to be in the moment and enjoy the beautiful day and have FUN. ALL THE FUN! I will be honest I was a bit skeptical using a wedding planner at first. We had our definate ideas and believed we could do it all. SOOO glad we changed our mind and found Alicia. She was so patient, understanding and went with the flow, adding her great ideas to the event. It was a beautiful day and I would not have changed a thing. Flawless due to Alicia. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Our entire wedding planning process was 100% enjoyable and FUN all thanks to the wonderful team at Before I Do Events - and especially Alicia Strom. My husband and I were fortunate enough to get to connect with Before I Do Events through our wedding photographer. From our first meeting over a year ago to our wedding day this past September, Alicia was extremely professional, organized, detail-oriented, and energetic. We could've have picked a better fit for our wedding style and personalities. Alicia provided full wedding planning package - which included EVERYTHING.

It was amazing to know that every single small detail was thought through and being taken care of. Throughout the process of bringing on various vendors, Alicia was able to vet them and then negotiate prices that fit our budget needs. We were able to bring on the most incredible team of vendors - from our rocking band to our beautiful florals. It all turned out SO perfectly. Overall Alicia has the BEST ideas for making a wedding feel like the couple while also being realistic in staying within your budget. She came up with some really creative and interesting details that our guests loved. We worked together on a collaborative Pinterest board to coordinate ideas and design styles.

On our wedding day, Alicia had outlined a schedule down to the minute for all our vendors – which made it very seamless and stress-free (everything you want on the big day). She is extremely organized, and maintains a really great demeanor throughout the whole day. Our guests even commented on how well organized our wedding was – and that our planner was “very on top of everything.”

I HIGHLY recommend Before I Do Events for a very professional, well connected, and fun wedding planning experience. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Our entire wedding planning process was 100% enjoyable and FUN all thanks to the wonderful team at Before I Do Events - and especially Alicia Strom. My husband and I were fortunate enough to get to connect with Before I Do Events through our wedding photographer. From our first meeting over a year ago to our wedding day this past September, Alicia was extremely professional, organized, detail-oriented, and energetic. We could've have picked a better fit for our wedding style and personalities. Alicia provided full wedding planning package - which included EVERYTHING.It was amazing to know that every single small detail was thought through and being taken care of. Throughout the process of bringing on various vendors, Alicia was able to vet them and then negotiate prices that fit our budget needs. We were able to bring on the most incredible team of vendors - from our rocking band to our beautiful florals. It all turned out SO perfectly. Overall Alicia has the BEST ideas for making a wedding feel like the couple while also being realistic in staying within your budget. She came up with some really creative and interesting details that our guests loved. We worked together on a collaborative Pinterest board to coordinate ideas and design styles.On our wedding day, Alicia had outlined a schedule down to the minute for all our vendors - which made it very seamless and stress-free (everything you want on the big day). She is extremely organized, and maintains a really great demeanor throughout the whole day. Our guests even commented on how well organized our wedding was - and that our planner was "very on top of everything."I HIGHLY recommend Before I Do Events for a very professional, well connected, and fun wedding planning experience. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We resisted getting a Coordinator until the last week and it was the best decision we ever made!!!!! Maria King, our Week-Of Wedding Coordinator and her assistant Chris are an awesome team! They were extremely organized, kept everyone on track the entire day, kindly directed family members, my husband and I to the next activity whether it was the cake cutting or the first dance. We were so overwhelmed with talking to all of our guests it was so nice to have someone cue us.  More importantly, Maria put so much time into creating a smooth timeline and transitions throughout the day, coordinating everything with our vendors, and making sure all the people in our wedding party knew where to be and when! Every single person in my family and our other guests commented on how lovely Maria and Chris are! When people had questions or concerns, they figured out the answers and problem-solved, even rolling up their sleeves and putting all our presents in my parents car for us! I know they must have been exhausted as they were the first there the last to leave, but they never showed it! Maria and Chris are professional, extremely friendly, offer a calming disposition during the wedding chaos and gave us the opportunity to be in the moment and enjoy every second of our special day/week! Again, hands-down the best decision we ever made was to hire Maria King as our Wedding Coordinator! We love her! Liz& Ryan Wellbrock More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I can't begin to explain how grateful we are for Alicia's expertise in planning our wedding. She made the event absolutely incredible and went above and beyond what we expected from a full service planner. After talking with several friends who were not very happy with their planners, it made us appreciate her that much more. Our wedding completely exceeded our expectations down to every detail and it couldn't have happened without Alicia and Before I Do Events! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

If you’re considering hiring a wedding planner or day-of coordinator, choose BEFORE I DO!!! Our wedding day and rehearsal dinner was absolutely perfect, and it’s all due to Alicia and Michele! Their professionalism is unparalleled, and their dedication to your wedding is impressive. Seriously, they went above and way beyond what we expected. It sounds like a cliché, but they treat your wedding like if it was their own. So many small touches that we didn’t even think of. Even last minute requests or things we forgot – they took care of. Alicia in particular was incredible! She answered every question we had, pored over details for hours, and eliminated all of our pre-wedding stress with her organization and preparation. Well, almost all of our stress . Alicia worked within our budget and offered workarounds to help us have the wedding we always dreamed of. It’s clear they take great pride in their work, and the proof is in the final product and how your guests talk about your wedding. We got so many beautiful compliments about our wedding. It’s really a credit to Alicia, Michele and their amazing team. We’re so grateful we chose Before I Do. I can’t imagine picking someone else to trust with the biggest day of your life. We would (and have) recommended Before I Do to our family and friends. Thank you both SO MUCH for giving us the BEST DAY EVER!!! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

If you’re considering hiring a wedding planner or day-of coordinator, choose BEFORE I DO!!! Our wedding day and rehearsal dinner was absolutely perfect, and it’s all due to Alicia and Michele! Their professionalism is unparalleled, and their dedication to your wedding is impressive. Seriously, they went above and way beyond what we expected. It sounds like a cliché, but they treat your wedding like if it was their own. So many small touches that we didn’t even think of. Even last minute requests or things we forgot – they took care of.

Alicia in particular was incredible! She answered every question we had, pored over details for hours, and eliminated all of our pre-wedding stress with her organization and preparation. Well, *almost* all of our stress! Alicia worked within our budget and offered workarounds to help us have the wedding we always dreamed of. It’s clear they take great pride in their work, and the proof is in the final product and how your guests talk about your wedding. We got so many beautiful compliments about our wedding. It’s really a credit to Alicia, Michele and their amazing team. We’re so grateful we chose Before I Do. I can’t imagine picking someone else to trust with the biggest day of your life. We would (and have) recommended Before I Do to our family and friends.

Thank you both SO MUCH for giving us the BEST DAY EVER!!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

If you're considering hiring a wedding planner or day-of coordinator, choose BEFORE I DO!!! Our wedding day and rehearsal dinner was absolutely perfect, and it's all due to Alicia and Michele! Their professionalism is unparalleled, and their dedication to your wedding is impressive. Seriously, they went above and way beyond what we expected. It sounds like a cliché, but they treat your wedding like if it was their own. So many small touches that we didn't even think of. Even last minute requests or things we forgot - they took care of.Alicia in particular was incredible! She answered every question we had, pored over details for hours, and eliminated all of our pre-wedding stress with her organization and preparation. Well, *almost* all of our stress! Alicia worked within our budget and offered workarounds to help us have the wedding we always dreamed of. It's clear they take great pride in their work, and the proof is in the final product and how your guests talk about your wedding. We got so many beautiful compliments about our wedding. It's really a credit to Alicia, Michele and their amazing team. We're so grateful we chose Before I Do. I can't imagine picking someone else to trust with the biggest day of your life. We would (and have) recommended Before I Do to our family and friends.Thank you both SO MUCH for giving us the BEST DAY EVER!!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Michele, Alicia, and the entire Before I Do team are absolutely amazing and phenomenal to work with! As wedding videographers, we work with a multitude of coordinators throughout the year, and few have been as professional, positive, and truly on top of it as Before I Do. From detailed itineraries to each and every detail of the day being meticulously cared for, they make the entire wedding experience seamless. Our favorite thing about Before I Do is their hugely positive attitude and way of handling high-stress situations with ease and a smile. It keeps the Bride & Groom, along with the vendors, feeling comfortable and on track even when time gets tight. We are always thrilled to book a wedding coordinated by Michele & Alicia! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Wow, I honestly don't know how we would have had a wedding without Michele, Alicia and their team. They are incredible, and truly went so far beyond what I thought any wedding planner could do. Before I keep going with the superlatives I should say that my parents and I did NOT think we fit the profile of typical wedding planner clients, since my mom is a brilliant designer, loves all things weddings and had even helped plan a few others. We thought we really had our act together and likely didn't need a pro, but thought maybe Before I Do could help us navigate vendors and deal with logistics on the wedding day. How naive we were! Before I Do did absolutely everything you can imagine, all while making sure that every detail was true to what we wanted.

Perhaps the most impressive thing about BID is that unlike other wedding planners I've heard tales of, they are equally great at the design element and the logistical quagmire that can swallow a big wedding without cool heads stepping in. These parallel talents played out daily: I was always so impressed at their responsiveness to email/text, shared spreadsheets, etc, because you knew that they weren't posted at a desk computer all day - they were probably out at a florist or hunting down the perfect blue and white grosgrain ribbon, meanwhile updating the color-coded master logistical spreadsheet! So impressive.

So here's the takeaway - book them early, buy their full package (we started with a more limited package and ended up paying them a la carte for the countless other workstreams we had them take over), and loop them in on absolutely everything. They will take over the tasks you don't want or have time to do yourself, and they'll provide crucial support on more personal things you might want to do yourself, like song selection, toasts, ceremony order, etc. But they can literally do anything. I miss them in my life! Hire them now! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Before I do events is truly an awesome company.  Tammi and Alicia and their associates were worth every penny!My awesome daughter hired this company to be her wedding coordinators. When I first met them, I was blown away how young they looked.  Beautiful and not one hair on their heads was out of place.  I was mother-of-the-bride, and I was wondering if their youthfulness meant inexperience.  But they quickly won me over because of their creativity, organizational skills and their composure.   They were very professional and precise at every meeting and during my daughter's  wedding at the Darlington House in La Jolla, CA.  They answered every one of my endless questions and put my mind at ease.   My daughter put me in charge of decor since I am an interior designer.  But MOB's have to relinquish control which I felt very safe doing due my admiration of this company. The day of the wedding I watched the coordinators and their staff take the decor that I bought and place each piece around the venue with assuredness. The metal pear in the apple bucket that SyleMePretty featured was one of many of their stylish ideas!   During the wedding, the coordinators were in complete control, always with smiles on their faces.  The day was filled with organized events: a bridal party breakfast, hair and makeup, and pre-wedding bride and groom stroll around the venue to take in what was going to happen later on in the day.  The wedding was to take place in the Rose Garden, then the cocktail hour was in the Library and other gardens, then back to the Rose Garden for dinner.  It was a big accomplishment to coordinate the tear-down of the Rose Garden ceremony chairs to Rose Garden reception tables with all the candles lit and decorations and flowers on them. It took an hour or so to do this but the guests weren't complaining because of my now son-in-law's famous Margaritas and the many passed hors d'eouvres and antipasto.  But I can't imagine what went on behind the scenes.  Everyone, especially my daughter, remained calm and joyful!   If you go to Stylemepretty.com and look under Darlington House, you will see our successful efforts.  Everything turned out perfectly! A huge thank you Alicia, Tammi and their associates! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

As a makeup artist, I work with many wedding planners and coordinators and this past weekend I had the pleasure of working with Before I Do Events. What an amazing team. They are organized, efficient, understanding and very professional. They made everything look amazing and would highly recommend them to any of my brides!!!! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

It was amazing working with Tammi and Alicia. Looking back, I couldn't have imagined working with anyone else!

When I first met with Tammi back in 2013, I was immediately impressed with her professionalism and organization. That day I met with several wedding planners and Before I Do was the perfect mix of business savvy and creativity. They had a lot of inspiring, imaginative ideas and were the only ones who had a goal for their services to pay for themselves (through negotiating contracts, etc.).

I live in LA and was planning a wedding down in San Diego. My venue happened to be one that is highly customizable, so I needed recommendations for everything from rentals to catering to florists. Tammi and Alicia did a great job with this and already had an extensive list of recommended vendors for every category. Also, they were always responsive to our questions.

The timeline meeting was immensely helpful and they thought of every little detail so our wedding day would run smoothly.

The week leading up to the weekend was by far the most stressful. I really appreciated handing everything off on the Rehearsal Dinner night. They even picked up some last minute things for my husband and I so we didn't need to worry about a thing.

Highly recommended! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

It was amazing working with Tammi and Alicia. Looking back, I couldn't have imagined working with anyone else!When I first met with Tammi back in 2013, I was immediately impressed with her professionalism and organization. That day I met with several wedding planners and Before I Do was the perfect mix of business savvy and creativity. They had a lot of inspiring, imaginative ideas and were the only ones who had a goal for their services to pay for themselves (through negotiating contracts, etc.).I live in LA and was planning a wedding down in San Diego. My venue happened to be one that is highly customizable, so I needed recommendations for everything from rentals to catering to florists. Tammi and Alicia did a great job with this and already had an extensive list of recommended vendors for every category. Also, they were always responsive to our questions.The timeline meeting was immensely helpful and they thought of every little detail so our wedding day would run smoothly. The week leading up to the weekend was by far the most stressful. I really appreciated handing everything off on the Rehearsal Dinner night. They even picked up some last minute things for my husband and I so we didn't need to worry about a thing.Highly recommended! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Before I Do Events took care of every last detail for a weekend that my husband and I will remember for the rest of our lives. We hired them for their full service wedding planning and Tammi & Alicia were there every step of the way - from helping with vendors & coordinating conversations, to the day-of seamless organization and logistics. It was the design & look and feel where Alicia showed her real talents. I struggled to come up with one "vision" so she came up with creative & stylish options for me to work from (florals, bouquets, dessert table, everything!). There were so many unique touches and details that I would have never dreamed up. They really took the time to get to know us to create the perfect wedding for us and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Don't even know where to begin!!My wedding day was the best day of my life and I can completely give all the credit to Before I Do Events! ! Everything went off without a hitch - when 2 of my bridesmaids' zippers broke and had to be sewn into their dresses (hilarious), Tammi and her assistants took care of everything without missing a beat! It was amazing!!Not one single detail was missed - they did it all!! I have said it several times, I would have given up so many wedding necessities just to have these ladies - they were unbelievable! My wedding was at Estancia La Jolla with 260 guests and Tammi continually made sure I was completely relaxed and enjoyed myself - and I did! :)The last week she called me to hand EVERYTHING over to her, and despite the unplanned weather (only weekend of rain in like 3 months fell on my wedding weekend), Tammi transformed all of our original plans into something even more spectacular than I had ever dreamed!!They handled all contracts, correspondence with vendors, details that you would never think of, organization of timeline, and just about everything else! Best choice I made when planning my wedding was hiring Before I Do Events (FYI I interviewed 2 other planners and at first thought they would all be the same - totally not the case)!!! If you want a stress-free, enjoyable wedding planning experience, talk to these ladies.. I will be referring all of my friends to them :) More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We could not be happier about our wedding planner Before I Do Events. We were with Tammi and she was absolutely fantastic to work with. A wedding is more stress that I would have imagined and I don't know what we would have done without Tammi. I would recommend Tammi and Before I Do Events to anyone that is looking for a great wedding planner! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We worked with Tammi at Before I Do Events and she and her staff were amazing! I just got back to my office today and taking the time to do this review is one of the first things i'm doing, they were that good!  They took care of communication, the venue, organization up setup, and all vendors and allowed us to relax as much as possible and enjoy the day.  I would highly recommend Before I Do Events! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I can't say enough amazing things about Michele - not only did she plan our wedding in Tahoe while she was in San Diego and I was in NYC, but she did it while she was having a baby! !

Every single detail of our wedding (and rehearsal dinner which she also planned, soup to nuts) was to die for - family and friends still remember and talk about the details one year later! The theme boards she sent me were so helpful - I was incredibly indecisive and couldn't narrow down a look and feel until she created those boards for me. And she was SO responsive to my often neurotic questions/additions to the details.

Because it was a destination wedding and I was coming from across the country, I relied on Michele to get everything to the wedding and assembled. She spent hours making the most gorgeous ribbon backdrop for our dessert table and tying every since place card - I was blown away when I walked into the room ... it was so much more incredible than I expected.

If you're getting married in San Diego, Tahoe or anywhere in the WORLD, I would recommend Michele in a heartbeat. She's creative, kind, attentive, responsive and genuinely a really really good person.

For more photos of our wedding, here's a blog post on 100 Layer Cake and Tahoe Unveiled:

http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2012/10/24/lake-tahoe-wedding-lauren-greg/

http://tahoeunveiled.com/blog/lake-tahoe-wedding-a-romantic-destination-at-the-hyatt/ More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

I am so happy I chose to work with Before I Do Events. They worked with me from start to finish, from coordinating the vendors to all of the intricate details of the wedding day. I worked specifically with Michelle and Tammi. They were very knowledgeable and ready to answer any questions I had throughout the planning process. Anytime I needed help, they were more than willing to lend a hand. Their attention to detail and and positive attitudes really made the whole experience so much more enjoyable for me. The Before I Do Events team has a great eye for design. My wedding was so beautiful and tasteful because of their suggestions and ideas. It was such a pleasure working with Before I Do Events and I would recommend them to anyone who is planning a wedding. Let these ladies make your day even more amazing than you've envisioned! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

I couldn't be happier about our decision to go with Before I Do events for our wedding coordination. I am a very resourceful, organized and creative person, and I planned my whole wedding myself, with no intention of having a coordinator. But after a friends wedding which was a few months before mine, the bride told me the smartest decision she made was having a day of coordinator. So I decided to look into it and I have to say the money spent on the coordination services was probably the most well spent money for the whole wedding. You can have a beautiful venue and amazing decor but without someone else there who is running the show you have the potential for a complete disaster. Tammi was so professional, so organized and had so much wisdom about little things here and there that I would have had no clue about. She literally ran the show, the rehearsal, the setting up of decorations, coordinating with all the other vendors, emailing with them the week prior so I could have some quality time with all the friends and family in town. Her expertise far surpassed my expectations, I especially loved that she was bold enough to question the reception layout, which led to re-arranging. In hindsight if we had not changed the floor plan the vibe would have been totally different and not as ideal for dancing and mingling. A detail that would have completely changed the intimate feeling the guests couldn't stop raving about. All in all Tammi and Before I Do events allowed us to actually enjoy the day we spent so much time and money planning and be present for the most important day of our lives! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

I can't say enough good things about Michele and the team at Before I Do Events. They helped me plan my dream wedding in Lake Tahoe on September 19th, 2011. I am a bit of a control freak, so it took a lot for me to step back and let go. I knew I was in great hands, so I let myself actually enjoy the months leading up to my wedding!! BID provided guidance through every single step of the process and handled all negotiations with vendors. I never knew about the little issues (vendors not leaving when they're supposed to and sticking around for the party - what?!) going on behind the scenes because BID handled it like true professionals. Instead of ruining our night with something like that, they handled it and brought it to our attention when we returned from our honeymoon. It's the little things like this that are truly priceless when picking your wedding planner. Aside from being on top of every little detail, the crew at BID are some of the sweetest people you'll ever meet. I couldn't believe how easy it was for them to take the ideas floating around in my head and bring them to life. They have impeccable taste, while having fun and unique ideas to make the day feel 100% like us.

And all the reasons above are why I find myself here, reviewing them after 3 years. They were so amazing, that I hired them to help plan my best friend's baby shower this past Fall. Again, everything went by without a hitch and it was another INCREDIBLE day. The momma to be was blown away. They have a way of working with your budget and STILL making it feel over the top. Love love love this crew and have referred them to many friends who've also had great experiences. Can't wait to have a reason to work with you fabulous ladies again :) More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Before I Do Events were amazing. I have already recommended them to my friends. Michele and Tammi worked closely with my family, fiancé and I as we planned an elegant and intimate backyard wedding. I had all kinds of ideas that I wanted to include to make the day personal and unique. The girls at Before I Do events helped make these ideas a reality. With a full time job and short engagement I didn't have time to do it all. These girls made me feel so great through the whole process. They were prompt at responding to texts, calls, and emails. They were able to really understand the look and feel I was going for and help me get there. They are the best! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Before I Do Events made my wedding planning so much more stress free and enjoyable than I ever imagined!!! Tammi and Michele both helped to make my creative vision a reality. They worked with all my vendors to get everything organized and ready for the big day. Don't know what I would have done without them!!! I plan on using them for other major events in the future - ie. baby showers, bridal showers and private parties!!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Michele provided full-service planning for my wedding. Right from the start what impressed me most is how much she genuinely seemed to care about making my wedding day the most special day. You can tell how much she loves weddings and finds joy in finding ways to create a dream wedding for her clients. I was very rushed trying to plan my wedding in a relatively short period of time on a budget. Michele was always there when I needed her. She helped me find my dream venue and create a vibe and feel for the day that exceeded what I ever expected especially given our budget! She was there to help during every step of the planning process, and always went the extra mile. Michele has a ton of relationships with great vendors (who all love her by the way). She was able to save me so much time by referring me to great vendors that offered prices within my budget. I was overwhelmed in the months leading up to my wedding due to school and work and Michele handled so many of the planning details which honestly saved me! During meetings with our caterer/venue etc. she always knew what questions to ask which is incredibly helpful for someone going through the planning process for the first time.

The day of the wedding I was able to relax with my family and bridesmaids and enjoy the day. Michele handled every detail so that I could just be a bride and enjoy every minute. Even with everything going on she made time to come see me before the ceremony started to give me a hug and help calm me down! Also, between the ceremony and reception during the cocktail hour, she brought some of our signature drinks to me and my husband. She really made my wedding vision a reality! All of our guests have raved about our wedding...some even have told us it was the most beautiful wedding they have ever attended. I give the credit to Michele and will always be incredibly grateful for all she did for us. I highly recommend her if you are looking for a wedding planner! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Michele was an amazing help to our venue.    She was very professional and took care of everything down to the very last item.  She made our day extremely smooth and flawless.   We had a hiccup and she and took care if it at her own expense.  If you are looking for a event planner, your search should end here. I I would highly recommend Before I do Events!!!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Michelle is so sweet! She started this business a few years back after having great success with her own wedding. She is so talented. I am OCD when it comes to my planning, and she has been right there, holding my hand the entire way. She is the only planner/coordinator that my photographer (www.studiocastillero.com) was willing to recommened, and visa versa. Michelle is the entire package: Day of, Month of and even all around, and a la carte'; but when it comes down to it, she provides way more in her day of package than most DOC's do in their month of. Pricing was more than reasonable once you got into the details of what she does for you. She also is able to do your flowers (just check out her sight, they are all done by her), invites, even planning your honeymoon, (of course for additional fees). Michelle is flexible, easy to get along with (even become great friends with), professionable, knowledgable, talented, prompt, I could go on and on. Great find! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire