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• Tyler S. Sent on 12/10/2023
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  Amazing all around!

  If you're searching for wedding planning superheroes, look no further than Harlene! Harlene and her assistant Brittany orchestrated our Napa wedding for 130 guests with seamless precision and unwavering dedication.
  
  From the initial consultation to the final farewell brunch, Harlene and Brittany were our guiding stars. They listened attentively to our vision, translating our wishes into a flawless reality. Their meticulous attention to detail ensured every element, from the ceremony décor to the dessert table, exceeded our expectations.
  
  But their magic extended far beyond meticulous planning. They possessed an uncanny ability to anticipate and solve problems before they even arose. With calm grace, they handled every twist and turn, from unexpected weather changes to last-minute guest requests. Their positive energy and infectious enthusiasm kept us stress-free and focused on enjoying our special day.
  
  Harlene and Brittany's expertise wasn't limited to the big picture. They tackled every detail with meticulous care, from managing vendor coordination to ensuring the smooth flow of the wedding day. They even helped us incorporate personal touches that made the celebration truly unique and meaningful.
  
  Harlene and Brittany are more than just wedding planners; they are artists who weave together dreams and memories. They transformed our Napa wedding into a masterpiece, exceeding every expectation and leaving us with an experience we will cherish forever. We are eternally grateful to these exceptional women for making our wedding day the most magical and unforgettable day of our lives.

  If you're searching for wedding planning superheroes, look no further than Harlene! Harlene and her assistant Brittany orchestrated our Napa wedding for 130 guests with seamless precision and unwavering dedication.
  
  From the initial consultation to the final farewell brunch, Harlene and Brittany were our guiding stars. They listened attentively to our vision, translating our wishes into a flawless reality. Their meticulous attention to detail ensured every element, from the ceremony décor to the dessert table, exceeded our expectations.
  
  But their magic extended far beyond meticulous planning. They possessed an uncanny ability to anticipate and solve problems before they even arose. With calm grace, they handled every twist and turn, from unexpected weather changes to last-minute guest requests. Their positive energy and infectious enthusiasm kept us stress-free and focused on enjoying our special day.
  
  Harlene and Brittany's expertise wasn't limited to the big picture. They tackled every detail with meticulous care, from managing vendor coordination to ensuring the smooth flow of the wedding day. They even helped us incorporate personal touches that made the celebration truly unique and meaningful.
  
  Harlene and Brittany are more than just wedding planners; they are artists who weave together dreams and memories. They transformed our Napa wedding into a masterpiece, exceeding every expectation and leaving us with an experience we will cherish forever. We are eternally grateful to these exceptional women for making our wedding day the most magical and unforgettable day of our lives.
• Jackie F. Sent on 10/07/2023
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  Would Absolutely Hire Again!

  I can't even imagine our wedding without Harlene. I consider myself a Type-A personality and pretty organized, but Harlene has me beat — in the best way possible!!
  
  She made our month-out wedding planning go so incredibly smooth, which made our actual wedding day so enjoyable. If anything went wrong, I didn't know about it or even notice. We were actually running early, which I've never heard happen at a wedding before! We got so many compliments about the flow of our wedding and how on-point Harlene and her team were. The venue also complimented us on our choice of coordinator, so if you have any doubts, don't! For example, she wasn't thrilled with how the venue was folding the napkins, so she asked them to refold so our guests could see their names/menus/our gifts on the table placements. And she made sure every one was done right.
  
  Harlene is bubbly, bright, calming, and exactly what you need for your big day. I have zero regrets about hiring her and would 100% do it again. Thank you again, Harlene!

  I can't even imagine our wedding without Harlene. I consider myself a Type-A personality and pretty organized, but Harlene has me beat — in the best way possible!!
  
  She made our month-out wedding planning go so incredibly smooth, which made our actual wedding day so enjoyable. If anything went wrong, I didn't know about it or even notice. We were actually running early, which I've never heard happen at a wedding before! We got so many compliments about the flow of our wedding and how on-point Harlene and her team were. The venue also complimented us on our choice of coordinator, so if you have any doubts, don't! For example, she wasn't thrilled with how the venue was folding the napkins, so she asked them to refold so our guests could see their names/menus/our gifts on the table placements. And she made sure every one was done right.
  
  Harlene is bubbly, bright, calming, and exactly what you need for your big day. I have zero regrets about hiring her and would 100% do it again. Thank you again, Harlene!
• Philip C. Sent on 02/08/2023
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  Harlene is the Best

  Harlene was everything we needed in a wedding planner. My partner and I experienced a long planning phase due to limited availability from covid, and Harlene was always there to guide us every step of the way. She is incredibly professional and knowledgable about the industry, but more importantly she is a kind, patient, and compassionate person. Harlene consistently provided a calm and reassuring voice during times of high stress and uncertainty for us, and never lost sight of our goal to plan the exact wedding we wanted. On the wedding day, Harlene and Brittany made sure my partner and I were able to properly enjoy all the festivities in addition to coordinating all the vendors and services. We could not have done any of this without her partnership and we are eternally grateful for her kindness and compassion.

  Harlene was everything we needed in a wedding planner. My partner and I experienced a long planning phase due to limited availability from covid, and Harlene was always there to guide us every step of the way. She is incredibly professional and knowledgable about the industry, but more importantly she is a kind, patient, and compassionate person. Harlene consistently provided a calm and reassuring voice during times of high stress and uncertainty for us, and never lost sight of our goal to plan the exact wedding we wanted. On the wedding day, Harlene and Brittany made sure my partner and I were able to properly enjoy all the festivities in addition to coordinating all the vendors and services. We could not have done any of this without her partnership and we are eternally grateful for her kindness and compassion.
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• Jessica C. Sent on 06/11/2021
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  You need Harlene in your wedding team.

  Yet another Covid wedding review! That's how you KNOW that Harlene DEFINITELY knows what she's doing.
  
  When my partner and I decided to get married, we had only 6 months to plan and NO idea where to start. We contacted other coordinators but heard back from Harlene right away. After hopping on a call, we knew we had to hire her.
  
  Despite our small guest count, one of the most stressful things about a wedding IS the guests: will they have a good time? Will they know where to go? Will they be comfortable? And ESPECIALLY during Covid, will they be safe? We expressed all of these concerns to Harlene and she constantly reassured us that she would keep them in check. I remember that she kept repeating, "I have no problem being the bad guy," and with that, we were sold. (Thankfully, all of our guests followed protocol, but guests can often be unpredicatable!)
  
  Planning was a crazy, turbulent whirlwind. Harlene made sure to keep us on track with a detailed checklist (and timeline on the day of). She also was extremely helpful in connecting us to other vendors. The next stressful thing about planning a wedding: the vendors! We ran into a few hiccups with some of them–we ended up cancelling a reception venue one month before the wedding(!!) and had some minor issues with our ceremony venue the weekend before the wedding (!!!) But Harlene served as the liaison between us and them, taking some of the stress off our plate. She was professional even while we were freaking out. She also made several trips with us to see venues and carefully walked us through the vision/plan for the day.
  
  As a result of working together for 6 months, we pulled off the most beautiful wedding that checked off all of mine and my partner's wishlist. I wish we could get married again just to hire Harlene again! Hopefully, we'll be able to work with her in the future for other events and I'll definitely recommend her to anyone else for their planning/design needs!

  Yet another Covid wedding review! That's how you KNOW that Harlene DEFINITELY knows what she's doing.
  
  When my partner and I decided to get married, we had only 6 months to plan and NO idea where to start. We contacted other coordinators but heard back from Harlene right away. After hopping on a call, we knew we had to hire her.
  
  Despite our small guest count, one of the most stressful things about a wedding IS the guests: will they have a good time? Will they know where to go? Will they be comfortable? And ESPECIALLY during Covid, will they be safe? We expressed all of these concerns to Harlene and she constantly reassured us that she would keep them in check. I remember that she kept repeating, "I have no problem being the bad guy," and with that, we were sold. (Thankfully, all of our guests followed protocol, but guests can often be unpredicatable!)
  
  Planning was a crazy, turbulent whirlwind. Harlene made sure to keep us on track with a detailed checklist (and timeline on the day of). She also was extremely helpful in connecting us to other vendors. The next stressful thing about planning a wedding: the vendors! We ran into a few hiccups with some of them–we ended up cancelling a reception venue one month before the wedding(!!) and had some minor issues with our ceremony venue the weekend before the wedding (!!!) But Harlene served as the liaison between us and them, taking some of the stress off our plate. She was professional even while we were freaking out. She also made several trips with us to see venues and carefully walked us through the vision/plan for the day.
  
  As a result of working together for 6 months, we pulled off the most beautiful wedding that checked off all of mine and my partner's wishlist. I wish we could get married again just to hire Harlene again! Hopefully, we'll be able to work with her in the future for other events and I'll definitely recommend her to anyone else for their planning/design needs!
• Nick V. Sent on 11/08/2020
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  #1 wedding coordinator. Harlene gets it done!

  We could not have asked for a better wedding coordinator! As soon as we got connected with Harlene, she immediately leapt into action, helping us choose vendors and plan out all the details of our special day. Organized, professional, friendly, and honest are just a few of the words that come to mind right away when I think about our experience with Harlene. She was always on top of things, despite a very short timeline and so many moving parts. She was also very direct and candid in offering advice and guidance for certain parts of the wedding, which we greatly appreciated when our perfect day came together! We cannot thank her enough for making our wedding simply amazing. Thank you!

  We could not have asked for a better wedding coordinator! As soon as we got connected with Harlene, she immediately leapt into action, helping us choose vendors and plan out all the details of our special day. Organized, professional, friendly, and honest are just a few of the words that come to mind right away when I think about our experience with Harlene. She was always on top of things, despite a very short timeline and so many moving parts. She was also very direct and candid in offering advice and guidance for certain parts of the wedding, which we greatly appreciated when our perfect day came together! We cannot thank her enough for making our wedding simply amazing. Thank you!
• Kenn Sent on 08/24/2020
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  Exceptional!

  Harlene is amazing! She made it possible for us to have a wedding that is even better than we originally envisioned. Our wedding planning was an incredible journey. We were forced to change venues three times! Take note that the last change happened a month before our wedding date. In addition to that, we had to make multiple contract changes with our vendors. The emails and conversations back and forth seemed endless. But regardless of the challenges thrown at us, Harlene handled it with grace. She was able to find us an outdoor venue that was even more beautiful than the previous. She, along with Kara, made the execution of our wedding go smoothly. Harlene is truly exceptional. She has excellent organizational skills and attention to details. She was very good at making sure that the other vendors were well informed of the changes and the details of the wedding. Harlene is very patient and understanding. With all the changes we had to go through, I admire her for not losing composure. She maintained a positive attitude throughout the whole process. She took away most of the stress that came with wedding planning. She was on top of things and made sure that any and every issue got resolved. Best of all, Harlene loves what she does. She genuinely cared and worked very hard to make sure that my now husband and I had our best day ever = )

  Harlene is amazing! She made it possible for us to have a wedding that is even better than we originally envisioned. Our wedding planning was an incredible journey. We were forced to change venues three times! Take note that the last change happened a month before our wedding date. In addition to that, we had to make multiple contract changes with our vendors. The emails and conversations back and forth seemed endless. But regardless of the challenges thrown at us, Harlene handled it with grace. She was able to find us an outdoor venue that was even more beautiful than the previous. She, along with Kara, made the execution of our wedding go smoothly. Harlene is truly exceptional. She has excellent organizational skills and attention to details. She was very good at making sure that the other vendors were well informed of the changes and the details of the wedding. Harlene is very patient and understanding. With all the changes we had to go through, I admire her for not losing composure. She maintained a positive attitude throughout the whole process. She took away most of the stress that came with wedding planning. She was on top of things and made sure that any and every issue got resolved. Best of all, Harlene loves what she does. She genuinely cared and worked very hard to make sure that my now husband and I had our best day ever = )
• Helen W. Sent on 12/14/2021
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  Run don't walk and book harlene

  Harlene is the reason why my wedding was so beautiful and special. We started our planning process in 2019 for a 2020 wedding which was replanned not once, twice, but six times! And Harlene flawlessly adapted each time. She was so responsive, detail-oriented, thoughtful, calm, and helped me execute my vision perfectly. My husband and I are quite strongly opinionated as well as demanding with our expectations, and Harlene rose to the occasion every time. From managing vendors to executing the design for our invites and florals, she was amazing! I will also give her credit for pushing back/reigning me in when I started going rogue by reminding me gently of the plans we agreed on earlier, which as my husband can attest, isn't easy.
  
  For the sixth version of our wedding, my husband and I had to plan the whole thing in 12 days from out of state because we learned a family member had just been diagnosed with cancer. Harlene and Ama (her AMAZING right hand) had no problem rising to the challenge and helped us make our wedding dream (really fantasy at that point) a reality. I strongly discourage anyone from planning a wedding in 12 days; but if you must, make sure you have Harlene with you. You won't regret it.

  Harlene is the reason why my wedding was so beautiful and special. We started our planning process in 2019 for a 2020 wedding which was replanned not once, twice, but six times! And Harlene flawlessly adapted each time. She was so responsive, detail-oriented, thoughtful, calm, and helped me execute my vision perfectly. My husband and I are quite strongly opinionated as well as demanding with our expectations, and Harlene rose to the occasion every time. From managing vendors to executing the design for our invites and florals, she was amazing! I will also give her credit for pushing back/reigning me in when I started going rogue by reminding me gently of the plans we agreed on earlier, which as my husband can attest, isn't easy.
  
  For the sixth version of our wedding, my husband and I had to plan the whole thing in 12 days from out of state because we learned a family member had just been diagnosed with cancer. Harlene and Ama (her AMAZING right hand) had no problem rising to the challenge and helped us make our wedding dream (really fantasy at that point) a reality. I strongly discourage anyone from planning a wedding in 12 days; but if you must, make sure you have Harlene with you. You won't regret it.

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• Megan Sent on 09/19/2019
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  Harlene is the best!!!

  The best decision I made was hiring Harlene for our wedding. She was super organized, has an amazing attention to details, professional, and the key to making my day go seamlessly, picture perfect and stress free. She has amazing referrals in the Napa area, will guide you through planning hiccups and her assistant day of was fabulous. We had our wedding at my parents working vineyard, so there were lots of moving parts and she did it all, plus! She kept us on schedule, worked closely with our vendors and made sure we had the best day. She did it all; fluffed my dress, styled the tables, made sure my family was taken care of, dealt with crazy bus drivers and even got our blind and deaf old puppy down the aisle with me and my dad. If you need the best wedding planner in Napa, hire Harlene! Best money you will spend.

  The best decision I made was hiring Harlene for our wedding. She was super organized, has an amazing attention to details, professional, and the key to making my day go seamlessly, picture perfect and stress free. She has amazing referrals in the Napa area, will guide you through planning hiccups and her assistant day of was fabulous. We had our wedding at my parents working vineyard, so there were lots of moving parts and she did it all, plus! She kept us on schedule, worked closely with our vendors and made sure we had the best day. She did it all; fluffed my dress, styled the tables, made sure my family was taken care of, dealt with crazy bus drivers and even got our blind and deaf old puppy down the aisle with me and my dad. If you need the best wedding planner in Napa, hire Harlene! Best money you will spend.

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• Anna Sent on 06/22/2019
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  Fantastic Coordinator

  Harlene is incredibly receptive, kind and is just a fabulous coordinator. She is incredibly organized, punctual and knowledgeable. Our wedding was beautiful and went very smoothly thanks to her very detailed timeline and structured approach to everything. Thanks Harlene!

  Harlene is incredibly receptive, kind and is just a fabulous coordinator. She is incredibly organized, punctual and knowledgeable. Our wedding was beautiful and went very smoothly thanks to her very detailed timeline and structured approach to everything. Thanks Harlene!
• Danielle I. Sent on 06/07/2019
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  Before you do anything.........hire Harlene!

  Before you do anything.........hire Harlene. I picked my venue first and signed a contract that came with a host of issues. Harlene gracefully and patiently hanndled all my problems, gave sound and experienced advice, and she executed my event better than I thought :)
  Shes the best and I already miss her in my lilfe.
  Do yourself a solid and get signed on with Harlene she will help you plan the wedding of your dreams.
  
  Thank you Harlene.

  Before you do anything.........hire Harlene. I picked my venue first and signed a contract that came with a host of issues. Harlene gracefully and patiently hanndled all my problems, gave sound and experienced advice, and she executed my event better than I thought :)
  Shes the best and I already miss her in my lilfe.
  Do yourself a solid and get signed on with Harlene she will help you plan the wedding of your dreams.
  
  Thank you Harlene.
• Christine Sent on 11/06/2019
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  Best of the Best!

  Our wedding was perfect, there was definitely some bumps, but Harlene was on top of it. I can't recommend her enough. She was always prepared for meetings, thought of questions I didn't even think to ask for our vendors, and was SUPER organized. She was honestly the best decision we made with both of us working full time. We must have interviewed and reached out to over a dozen wedding planners, I was about to give up when we finally got in touch with Harlene. She's very easy going, helped us understand timelines, and was very responsive. We had a couple of things happen the day of, unexpected traffic, and maybe some things I am not even aware of, but Harlene was on top of everything!

  Our wedding was perfect, there was definitely some bumps, but Harlene was on top of it. I can't recommend her enough. She was always prepared for meetings, thought of questions I didn't even think to ask for our vendors, and was SUPER organized. She was honestly the best decision we made with both of us working full time. We must have interviewed and reached out to over a dozen wedding planners, I was about to give up when we finally got in touch with Harlene. She's very easy going, helped us understand timelines, and was very responsive. We had a couple of things happen the day of, unexpected traffic, and maybe some things I am not even aware of, but Harlene was on top of everything!

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• Nikki Sent on 07/07/2018
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  Harlene Events coordinated our dream wedding this past May. We selected the "Month-Of Coordination" Package. This included several consultation calls from contract signing through the rehearsal where Harlene worked with us to examine details such as our supplies, vendors, floor plans and timelines. She also oversaw 2 walkthroughs of our reception venue and the rehearsal. My wife and I work in the hospitality field and are very familiar with events; however, there were many occasions where Harlene asked us questions we had not thought of and gave suggestions to help us better prepare for the big day. She is extremely knowledgeable and a great support. After each meeting/conference call, Harlene would share her detailed notes including a timeline of events and action items that needed attention. Leading up to the wedding day and on the day itself, Harlene and her team were on top of communicating with all of our vendors to ensure all preparations for day ran according to plan. Harlene, Ronelle, and Shana were phenomenal. The team oversaw ceremony set-up at our church in South San Francisco as well as the reception set-up at the venue in San Mateo. During the wedding ceremony, Ronelle and Shana ensured all of our guests knew where to sit and had a program in their hand. During the reception, they made sure we were on track with our timeline frequently checking in with the MCs and vendors. Most importantly, they would check in with my wife and I to make sure we always had a drink. (It was a long day so we were drinking red bulls and cocktails to party up!) At the end of the night, Harlene's team made sure the venue was cleaned and cleared out. They collected all of our personal items and gifts for us to pick up the following day. Planning a wedding can be a very stressful time for some, but Harlene and her team made the entire experience a joy from start to finish. Our wedding day is a day we will never forget, and that is largely due to Harlene, Ronelle and Shana!

  Harlene Events coordinated our dream wedding this past May. We selected the "Month-Of Coordination" Package. This included several consultation calls from contract signing through the rehearsal where Harlene worked with us to examine details such as our supplies, vendors, floor plans and timelines. She also oversaw 2 walkthroughs of our reception venue and the rehearsal. My wife and I work in the hospitality field and are very familiar with events; however, there were many occasions where Harlene asked us questions we had not thought of and gave suggestions to help us better prepare for the big day. She is extremely knowledgeable and a great support. After each meeting/conference call, Harlene would share her detailed notes including a timeline of events and action items that needed attention. Leading up to the wedding day and on the day itself, Harlene and her team were on top of communicating with all of our vendors to ensure all preparations for day ran according to plan. Harlene, Ronelle, and Shana were phenomenal. The team oversaw ceremony set-up at our church in South San Francisco as well as the reception set-up at the venue in San Mateo. During the wedding ceremony, Ronelle and Shana ensured all of our guests knew where to sit and had a program in their hand. During the reception, they made sure we were on track with our timeline frequently checking in with the MCs and vendors. Most importantly, they would check in with my wife and I to make sure we always had a drink. (It was a long day so we were drinking red bulls and cocktails to party up!) At the end of the night, Harlene's team made sure the venue was cleaned and cleared out. They collected all of our personal items and gifts for us to pick up the following day. Planning a wedding can be a very stressful time for some, but Harlene and her team made the entire experience a joy from start to finish. Our wedding day is a day we will never forget, and that is largely due to Harlene, Ronelle and Shana!
• Rachel Sent on 10/25/2017
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  I had the pleasure of having Harlene coordinate my Napa wedding on October 14th, and I could not have chosen a better person for the job! From the moment I first spoke with Harlene in January, I knew that she was the ideal coordinator. She is so professional and her sharp attention to detail, eye for design, and overall caring demeanor was exactly what I needed to stay stress free and organized. While I am organized, I am also quite forgetful! Harlene made sure to connect with me on many occasions before the wedding and check in on my planning process, which really helped me stay on track and on top of things. When I was talking to my husband the next day, one of the first things he said was how glad he was that she was there, because we never could of done it on our own.
  
  There are so many wonderful things I can say about Harlene’s work ethic and attention to detail, but nothing can even hold a light to how wonderful a person she is. The Napa and Sonoma fires broke out five days before my wedding, and while my venue was 100% safe and functional, some location changes had to be made the day before. I was blown away at how quickly Harlene sprung into action to create a “Plan-B “, which by the way, exceeded ALL of my hopes and expectations. That whole week she consistently checked in with me, my vendors, and venue to ensure that everything was still running smoothly in light of everything that was happening. She truly cared about Joe and I, and it was the best feeling knowing that we weren’t just another client. Our wedding was the closest thing to perfection that I have ever experienced, and it was a day I will never forget. Joe and I THANK YOU so much, Harlene. You truly are one in a million!

  I had the pleasure of having Harlene coordinate my Napa wedding on October 14th, and I could not have chosen a better person for the job! From the moment I first spoke with Harlene in January, I knew that she was the ideal coordinator. She is so professional and her sharp attention to detail, eye for design, and overall caring demeanor was exactly what I needed to stay stress free and organized. While I am organized, I am also quite forgetful! Harlene made sure to connect with me on many occasions before the wedding and check in on my planning process, which really helped me stay on track and on top of things. When I was talking to my husband the next day, one of the first things he said was how glad he was that she was there, because we never could of done it on our own.
  
  There are so many wonderful things I can say about Harlene’s work ethic and attention to detail, but nothing can even hold a light to how wonderful a person she is. The Napa and Sonoma fires broke out five days before my wedding, and while my venue was 100% safe and functional, some location changes had to be made the day before. I was blown away at how quickly Harlene sprung into action to create a “Plan-B “, which by the way, exceeded ALL of my hopes and expectations. That whole week she consistently checked in with me, my vendors, and venue to ensure that everything was still running smoothly in light of everything that was happening. She truly cared about Joe and I, and it was the best feeling knowing that we weren’t just another client. Our wedding was the closest thing to perfection that I have ever experienced, and it was a day I will never forget. Joe and I THANK YOU so much, Harlene. You truly are one in a million!
• Monica Sent on 11/05/2017
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  I will make a long story short and start off by saying, you need to hire Harlene for your event! I planned my entire wedding myself, but I needed a day-of coordinator to ensure my vision would be executed flawlessly. Also, I was planning my wedding from out of state and was not confident that my venue would do everything as directed, so having a coordinator oversee tasks was extremely helpful. Harlene and her assistant were ON TOP OF IT the entire day; they came early and stayed late, handled all of the decoration setup and cleanup, and most importantly made sure we stuck to the timeline perfectly. I didn’t need to check on anything or lift a finger on my wedding day, it was amazing! As an extra plus, Harlene was there to clean spilled red wine out of my wedding dress, it didn’t even leave a stain! If you’re looking to have 100% peace of mind on your wedding day, I highly recommend Harlene Events.
  

  I will make a long story short and start off by saying, you need to hire Harlene for your event! I planned my entire wedding myself, but I needed a day-of coordinator to ensure my vision would be executed flawlessly. Also, I was planning my wedding from out of state and was not confident that my venue would do everything as directed, so having a coordinator oversee tasks was extremely helpful. Harlene and her assistant were ON TOP OF IT the entire day; they came early and stayed late, handled all of the decoration setup and cleanup, and most importantly made sure we stuck to the timeline perfectly. I didn’t need to check on anything or lift a finger on my wedding day, it was amazing! As an extra plus, Harlene was there to clean spilled red wine out of my wedding dress, it didn’t even leave a stain! If you’re looking to have 100% peace of mind on your wedding day, I highly recommend Harlene Events.
  
• Patty Sent on 01/23/2018
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  Not enough words could describe how lucky we were to have found Harlene. From the very first conversation we had with her, she asked questions and offered suggestions that showed her genuine interest in our vision and commitment to make it possible. We hired her for day-of wedding coordination, but I was so appreciative of her responsiveness leading up to our wedding. She even pointed out small, but important details we had neglected to think about prior to the event.
  
  On the day of our wedding, Harlene was very organized, helping to set up our tables, coordinating with our vendors, and even checking in to see how we were doing. We had a several unexpected glitches, but Harlene handled them like a professional, making quick adjustments without us even knowing there was even any issue at all. By the end of our wedding day, my husband and I were sad to say goodbye. Harlene helped us make our most special day a reality and for that we always be grateful.
  
  Harlene is a not only an amazing wedding coordinator but a wonderful human being. She will take the time to listen to your vision, offer suggestions to think about, provide open communication, and do everything she can to make your day the most beautiful day. She is kind, trustworthy and sacrificial. We will never stop recommending Harlene to our friends!

  Not enough words could describe how lucky we were to have found Harlene. From the very first conversation we had with her, she asked questions and offered suggestions that showed her genuine interest in our vision and commitment to make it possible. We hired her for day-of wedding coordination, but I was so appreciative of her responsiveness leading up to our wedding. She even pointed out small, but important details we had neglected to think about prior to the event.
  
  On the day of our wedding, Harlene was very organized, helping to set up our tables, coordinating with our vendors, and even checking in to see how we were doing. We had a several unexpected glitches, but Harlene handled them like a professional, making quick adjustments without us even knowing there was even any issue at all. By the end of our wedding day, my husband and I were sad to say goodbye. Harlene helped us make our most special day a reality and for that we always be grateful.
  
  Harlene is a not only an amazing wedding coordinator but a wonderful human being. She will take the time to listen to your vision, offer suggestions to think about, provide open communication, and do everything she can to make your day the most beautiful day. She is kind, trustworthy and sacrificial. We will never stop recommending Harlene to our friends!
• Liz Sent on 11/02/2016
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  We opted to use a day planner for our wedding and it was the best decision. I highly recommend Harlene for event planning.
  
  We found Harlene through a wedding planner who recommended her services. Harlene allowed for unlimited correspondence before the event and an in-person meeting at the venue location to go over details. Although I found the vendors and planned the wedding, Harlene was readily available during the planning process and reminded us of things we hadn't thought of yet. She was absolutely perfect the day of - knew the entire flow, potential issues, schedule of events, and looked out for VIP guests/wedding party.
  
  Harlene worked with me for about 3 months before our wedding. She was able to make vendor recommendations and seemed to know everyone in the industry in the Bay Area. Wedding planning is one of the most stressful things I have ever done but I had no doubts about trusting Harlene with the day of execution and it allowed me to truly enjoy my wedding day. The schedule of events for our wedding day was intense but Harlene made sure everything happened seamlessly and as scheduled. At one point I looked around and realized not only had she completed the entire day's to-do list but she added extra touches that make our reception look so professional and polished.
  
  Harlene was available, engaged and beyond reliable. Day of coordination aside, her being there throughout the months when I had questions or needed feedback was priceless. Asking Harlene to be part of our big day was the best decision we made and we cannot thank her enough. Truly a star event planner.

  We opted to use a day planner for our wedding and it was the best decision. I highly recommend Harlene for event planning.
  
  We found Harlene through a wedding planner who recommended her services. Harlene allowed for unlimited correspondence before the event and an in-person meeting at the venue location to go over details. Although I found the vendors and planned the wedding, Harlene was readily available during the planning process and reminded us of things we hadn't thought of yet. She was absolutely perfect the day of - knew the entire flow, potential issues, schedule of events, and looked out for VIP guests/wedding party.
  
  Harlene worked with me for about 3 months before our wedding. She was able to make vendor recommendations and seemed to know everyone in the industry in the Bay Area. Wedding planning is one of the most stressful things I have ever done but I had no doubts about trusting Harlene with the day of execution and it allowed me to truly enjoy my wedding day. The schedule of events for our wedding day was intense but Harlene made sure everything happened seamlessly and as scheduled. At one point I looked around and realized not only had she completed the entire day's to-do list but she added extra touches that make our reception look so professional and polished.
  
  Harlene was available, engaged and beyond reliable. Day of coordination aside, her being there throughout the months when I had questions or needed feedback was priceless. Asking Harlene to be part of our big day was the best decision we made and we cannot thank her enough. Truly a star event planner.
• Laura G. Sent on 07/27/2023
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  The best decision we made for our wedding

  Hiring Harlene was the smartest decision my husband and I made during our wedding planning process. When we first got engaged, we knew that we wanted to enjoy planning a wedding but not let it run our lives. Since I didn't want my entire life to revolve around planning a wedding, I knew I needed to hire a professional. Harlene had helped my friend with her wedding and I saw how she went above and beyond for her brides. Harlene kept me on track during the whole wedding planning process. She was available whenever I had a question and always had a confident answer, which was so helpful since I was an indecisive bride. Whenever I would get overwhelmed by shades of orange, she was able to see the bigger picture and have an answer for which one to choose. Harlene understands what is worth spending money on and what I should skip to stay within budget. She was able to keep me on track with our timeline, sending me emails reminding me to complete checklists or that it was time to schedule another meeting.
  
  I immediately struggled with overall design for my wedding. I felt like our venue was very traditional and dark and I was drawn to more bright and modern decor. Harlene took charge and was able to take my vision and make it appropriate for our venue. When I sat at our reception and looked around, I couldn't stop saying, “I can't believe I have this beautiful of a wedding.”
  
  The day of our wedding went flawlessly. I don't think anything went wrong, and if it did Harlene handled it without letting me know. She handled organizing all our vendors the weeks leading up to our wedding. The day of, she was in touch with my MOH and photographer to keep us on time, set up our decorations, and remembered my priorities for my wedding day, so she did things like intervening when photos were taking too long so I could attend cocktail hour. All our decorations were set up perfectly, we stuck to the timeline so I never needed to look at a clock. I was able to fully be present during my wedding, all thanks to Harlene and her team. She even packed up all our decorations and made sure my bouquet was in water so I could save it. Thanks to Harlene, my husband and I are lucky enough to say we were actually able to enjoy wedding planning and our special day.
  

  Hiring Harlene was the smartest decision my husband and I made during our wedding planning process. When we first got engaged, we knew that we wanted to enjoy planning a wedding but not let it run our lives. Since I didn't want my entire life to revolve around planning a wedding, I knew I needed to hire a professional. Harlene had helped my friend with her wedding and I saw how she went above and beyond for her brides. Harlene kept me on track during the whole wedding planning process. She was available whenever I had a question and always had a confident answer, which was so helpful since I was an indecisive bride. Whenever I would get overwhelmed by shades of orange, she was able to see the bigger picture and have an answer for which one to choose. Harlene understands what is worth spending money on and what I should skip to stay within budget. She was able to keep me on track with our timeline, sending me emails reminding me to complete checklists or that it was time to schedule another meeting.
  
  I immediately struggled with overall design for my wedding. I felt like our venue was very traditional and dark and I was drawn to more bright and modern decor. Harlene took charge and was able to take my vision and make it appropriate for our venue. When I sat at our reception and looked around, I couldn't stop saying, “I can't believe I have this beautiful of a wedding.”
  
  The day of our wedding went flawlessly. I don't think anything went wrong, and if it did Harlene handled it without letting me know. She handled organizing all our vendors the weeks leading up to our wedding. The day of, she was in touch with my MOH and photographer to keep us on time, set up our decorations, and remembered my priorities for my wedding day, so she did things like intervening when photos were taking too long so I could attend cocktail hour. All our decorations were set up perfectly, we stuck to the timeline so I never needed to look at a clock. I was able to fully be present during my wedding, all thanks to Harlene and her team. She even packed up all our decorations and made sure my bouquet was in water so I could save it. Thanks to Harlene, my husband and I are lucky enough to say we were actually able to enjoy wedding planning and our special day.
  
• Honor Sent on 07/17/2017
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  I hired Harlene for my June 4th wedding at Grand Island Mansion. I spoke with her for about an hour before I decided I wanted to hire her. I could tell from that initial conversation that she was organized and knew what she was doing. By the time I met with Harlene, I had already secured my vendors so, I was looking for someone to help with last minute details. Harlene attended my details appointment at my venue. She reminded me of the details I wasn't thinking about. On the day of the wedding, Harlene made sure everything went smoothly. She decorated the tables and guest book just the way I had imagined. I really enjoyed Harlene's positive energy, work ethic, and attention detail. I work definitely recommend her.

  I hired Harlene for my June 4th wedding at Grand Island Mansion. I spoke with her for about an hour before I decided I wanted to hire her. I could tell from that initial conversation that she was organized and knew what she was doing. By the time I met with Harlene, I had already secured my vendors so, I was looking for someone to help with last minute details. Harlene attended my details appointment at my venue. She reminded me of the details I wasn't thinking about. On the day of the wedding, Harlene made sure everything went smoothly. She decorated the tables and guest book just the way I had imagined. I really enjoyed Harlene's positive energy, work ethic, and attention detail. I work definitely recommend her.

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