Simply Sweet Weddings & Events

I was referred to Holly by one of her former brides and I am so thankful for the recommendation. Holly was the first wedding coordinator I “interviewed” and she was also the last. I immediately felt comfortable with her and knew she would be the perfect person to help me on our special day! I LOVED Holly’s planning sheets and itineraries- she was unbelievably organized which helped my wedding party know the day of events and helped me organize my own thoughts for family photos & music selections. She was also a great communicator- anytime I need something I knew she was only an email or call away. I can’t express how much I appreciate all Holly’s hard work, but I will say that we were fortunate enough to not have any problems (that I knew of) at the wedding- THANK YOU HOLLY!

Thank you so much to Holly and the Simply Sweet Wedding Staff. They are simply sweet and then some. Our most special day couldn't not have went so amazing if it weren't for all of you. Thank you so much for fixing the snafu that could have been a total bummer, thank you for helping us when we had absolutely no idea what to do and that you for coaching the best officiant in the world...my brother. We really can't thank you enough for your hard work!! YOU ROCK!!! :):):)

From day one I loved Holly. We connected right away; I was comfortable bouncing ideas off of her and getting inspiration from her- it was a perfect fit. More importantly, she was available whenever we needed her, was informative about all aspects of the business, and provided guidance and solutions as we worked out every detail of the wedding. My husband and I picked a venue where we literally had to bring in/rent everything you could possibly need to create a dream wedding. Seamlessly, Holly helped us pull it all together. Our package was perfect for us- she offered vendor suggestions and negotiations for us, we had several face to face meetings as well as phone chats and unlimited email, she was the liaison between myself and several vendors as we got closer to the day, she ensured our timeline was correct and that my family, friends, and vendors were on board, she brought in her team of girls all vested in my wedding as much as she was, and she was there for our rehearsal as well as the entire day of our wedding. AMAZING! Not only did she help with the business side of the wedding, she became a strong support system for me and a friend. This day could not have happened without her expertise and the knowledge of what really goes into a wedding. In fact, I can't even tell you the things that went on behind the scenes, and to me, that is what makes a great wedding planner. Words cannot describe the gratitude we feel for Holly's commitment to our special day. This day will be looked at as one of the most important days in our lives and we couldn't be happier that we had Simply Sweet Weddings there with us to make it possible.

Holly

First I would like to say what a wonderful job you and your staff have done for your wonderful day. I know that the weather was a major factor that day but, I really admire your hard work in getting things done. I really liked the fact that you went above and beyond a couple times in getting things completed. Your timeline you made along with getting things organized really went well as far as keeping Susan and me on track. With you working with our vendors made things go very smoothly. You did a great job in getting the Hilton staff moving when it came time to bring out the bride to the beach. I hope you enjoyed the food and the reception. Again, on behalf of Susan and my parents and mother and father in-law, we all want to say a big thank you.

Holly and her team did the most amazing job in helping to plan and coordinate my wedding! From the moment I met Holly, I knew that she would be our wedding coordinator. I quickly knew that I had made the right choice - she was energetic, fun, passionate, personable, organized, dedicated, attentive, and highly skilled! She was extremely helpful throughout the entire process, both in imagining and implementing ideas. On the day of our wedding, Holly and her team did an outstanding job. Guests even approached me throughout the evening to comment on how professional and "on top of things" my coordinator was. I would 100% recommend Holly and Simply Sweet Weddings to any future brides looking to have a great experience with their coordinator!

I used Kira of Simply Sweet Weddings for my Wedding Rehearsal and Day-Of Coordination. It was the best wedding decision I made. I wasn’t sure why I would need a coordinator- I just thought it would all come together- BUT, upon my married friend’s advice I secured Kira for our date.
All I have to say is- Now I know why. Day-Of coordination isn’t a luxury- it’s a necessity. Especially when you have the amazing talent of Simply Sweet Weddings by your side.
Kira arrived at our rehearsal earlier than I did, meet with our venue manager and had all the logistics of our ceremony space figured out without me having to say a word.
When the big day arrived, the hours seemed to mold together. Being in the wedding industry myself as a photographer, I knew this would happen. Since I am very familiar with the schedule weddings run on, I thought that I could take charge of my timeline. Not a chance! Thankfully, Kira was there. I didn’t have to think about the set-up, the rings and marriage license, the ceremony or how any of the many details I had worked so hard on were going to come together. At ceremony time, Kira had everything ready to go.
I could go on. However, the biggest joy was how beautiful everything looked. I had drawn out the table and décor layout. Kira asked me early on if it was OK that she made adjustments. She knew from experience that some of my plans logistically and visually might not work. I completely trusted her and let her do her thing. Well, that is exactly why she is so great at what she does. She thought of things I hadn’t and it worked a thousand times better than my original plan. I was blown away.
Simply Sweet Weddings made my wedding so enjoyable! We were able to relax and be in the moment. In fact, when my wedding dress was on and my Mother-in-Law came in the room the first thing she said was, “Kira is worth her weight in gold”. And she is.
What an UNBELIEVABLE job. Any couple would be blessed to have SSW at their wedding!

From the very first meeting with Holly and Kira I knew we would be in good hands. The Simply Sweet Team was extremely organized and kept me on track through the whole planning process. Kira and Holly covered things in the timeline that I had not even thought about! They were both very professional and knew when to give the perfect suggestion when I needed it. Kira and two assistants were there with me on my actual wedding day. I can't thank Kira enough for keeping everyone on track and in line (I know how distracted my group...not to mention my new husband...can get!) all the way through the reception's end. What a huge help! It allowed me to relax and actually be a guest at my own wedding. Thank you Holly and Kira! :)

Holly coordinating my wedding made me want to get married again, she made it so easy and fun. She was responsive, on top of everything, and so positive and full of energy. She was also very knowledgeable, answered all our questions at the rehearsal, and took care of everything on the day-of; I didn't have to worry about a thing. When I returned to work a week later, someone asked if anything went wrong at the wedding - I answered "no" and realized there were no problems because Holly was there.

Holly was our coordinator for the day of the wedding. She has a great personality, very courteous and friendly. We didn't worry about a thing that day and we were very pleased with the outcome. Holly is very professional, she replied to my emails quickly, she answered my questions and advised me when I had concerns. She is simple awesome! =)

From the moment I met Holly, I knew she was going to be the perfect wedding planner!! She came very highly recommended to me and I had an instant connection with her. She has amazing attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Holly was so professional, comforting, energetic, and fun to be around. She made the whole process of planning our wedding such a pleasant experience. Holly has become more than a wedding planner to me, she is also a friend. On the day of my wedding, she made sure everything ran smoothly and that everyone had a great time! My husband and I still talk about how amazing our wedding day was and all of our family and friends raved about how it all went off without a hitch. All thanks to Holly and her team. I would highly recomment Holly to anyone. She and her team are awesome!!

Holly was absolutely wonderful. I had done a lot of research and planning, but needed someone in my corner with connections and the know how to pull it all together. She was accessible, warm, knowledgeable and got my vision immediately. Holly and her team were without a doubt the reason our wedding went off without a hitch. For anyone looking for an excellent wedding planner who will go above and beyond for your wedding, look no further.

Our relationship with Holly began when she promptly came to our rescue a couple months before our wedding date, after our previous wedding planner was suddenly forced to take a leave of absence. We soon discovered that Holly wields a lovely combination of energy, enthusiasm and attention to detail. In the end, we had scores of guests tell us it was the most lovely wedding they'd been to. If that sounds overly self-congratulatory, I just mention it as a way of giving Holly the credit she deserves in helping orchestrate the myriad endless details that make up even the simplest of weddings. Wedding prep is hard, stressful, and full of unforeseen ridiculousness. Holly does a superb job making it all seem far more bearable than it would otherwise be, so that in the end, when it matters, you can actually get lost in the magic of the day-of. Thank you, Holly. We really couldn't have done it without you.

I knew I wanted Holly for the job the first time I met her. She had so much enthusiasm, professionalism and experience that I knew would benefit us on our special day and it definitely did. She was always quick in getting back to me and seemed to calm my nerves every time, especially the last few weeks before the big day. Our wedding day was perfect and even more beautiful than I had imagined! Holly and her team are amazing and I could not have asked for a better wedding planner.

From the moment I met Holly, I knew that she was the wedding planner for us! Her energy and passion for wedding planning was evident from the very beginning. Holly's creativity and organization allowed our wedding to go off with out a hitch; no detail went unnoticed. We were only engaged for two and a half months, but Holly was able to recommend our other vendors and make sure that none of our wedding dreams got passed up. My mom and I still refer to our team as the "dream team", and Holly was the dream leader. The day of our wedding, there was nothing that I was worried about. I was able to enjoy every moment with my husband and did not even think twice about what needed to be done next. All of our guests and family members raved about how sweet and helpful Holly was. We all LOVED her. Looking back, I would change nothing about our day or having Holly as our coordinator. I HIGHLY recommend Holly and her team at Simply Sweets. Thank you holly!!!!

Having a Day Of Coordinator for my wedding was the best decision I made for my wedding. On the actual day of, I had not one ounce of stress or worry as Holly and her team were taking care of everything. I had a lot of details and decorations and tasks that needed to be done for the decorations on the day, and Holly and her team were outstanding. Not only did they get everything done fast, but also perfect and best of all, still kept attention to all the small details. After all the work I did to prep everything (table numbers, escort cards, bathroom signs, etc), it's always nerve racking to not actually be the one there to finally put it all up. To my great happiness, she did it perfectly and exactly how I wanted everything to look. Definitely the best investment for your wedding! Holly has such a sweet demeanor but also knows when to take charge. If there was ever any issue at our wedding, I never knew about it as she had all vendors contact her rather than me to lower my stress...amazing! Love you Holly!

While planning my wedding I realized that having a wedding coordinator is not a "luxury," it's a necessity.  :) I'm so glad I hired Holly.  She really is amazing, very responsive, organized and professional.  I like things done a certain way and I was scared of letting go. But after meeting Holly, I was sure that I would be able to trust her with my wedding.  I was able to relax and have fun.  She is ready for anything.  I forgot to put on my garter, no big deal, she had an extra one.  Whew! 

She even fixed my bustle when it broke.  I don't know what I would have done without Holly and her team.  They took care of everything, from the beginning till the end.  It was so nice coming back to our room to find our gifts, flowers, etc. nicely organized.  Thanks...

Holly and her staff (Allison and Vanessa) went above and beyond for my wedding. I would totally recommend them to anyone. They are the best and they are really good at what they do. My best friends and I all got married within on 2 year span of each other and they all agreed Holly and her girls were the best wedding planners we've worked with.

Holly and her team were amazing on my wedding day!! She brought in multiple assistants to make our day run seamlessly and I was so relaxed throughout the whole event! The only, tiny, improvement she could make was that our older attendees started leaving early and the favors weren't out yet. In addition, our gift box was not set up long enough before the reception. But these are extremely small details that pale in comparison to how wonderfully smooth the whole day was. Thank you Holly and the team at Simply Sweet Weddings!!
(Holly was also very prompt in responding to emails and very professional. I truly appreciated this quality during the planning process.)

It was an absolute pleasure and breeze working with Holly at Simply Sweet Weddings! Not only was it easy to talk to her, I felt that she understood what I wanted. She must have executed everything perfectly, because my wedding day ran smoothly. I was so appreciative to have her there because my husband and I were able to enjoy our day!

I had the pleasuer of working with Holly at the Wydham Hotel in Costa Mesa. We immediately connected and it was smooth sailing from there! Holly is SUPER SWEET and so easy to get a long with. With her calming effect and great sense of humor, our day was PERFECT:)))) She is not overwhemling and pushy like others, so working with her was EASY!!!

Thanks again for being a part of our special day!!!

I was one of the crazy people that thought I could plan my wedding and enjoy myself on my wedding day without a planner! That lasted about two weeks. Holly was great, and from the moment we first met to discuss the wedding, I knew she would be great as she totally got the look and overall atmosphere I was going for. She was so helpful throughout the planning process and helped me coordinate with vendors. She thought of things I never would have! On my wedding day, she made sure everything went smoothly - people were in the right places at the right time, guests were happy, there were no issues! I would highly recommend Holly and her team for anyone looking for a planner!

Holly and her team did everything they could to make my wedding day smooth and perfect! My family and I did not have to worry about a single thing on our day, and it was so comforting to know that we were in good hands. When we walked into the reception, we were blown away by how incredible everything looked, and our guests were super impressed too! Not only did Holly and Simply Sweet Weddings get our vision perfectly, but she was there the whole day and night to make sure everything was spot on. Every time I needed something, one of the girls knew exactly where I had put it and went to get it for me. I cannot imagine working with anyone else and I am SO happy that we had Holly's help!

I am so glad that Simply Sweet Weddings was part of our wedding, and you would be INSANE not to use them for your own wedding!

Holly and Maria were invaluable in making my wedding a beautiful occasion. Holly is the perfect balance of pleasant and professional. I really appreciated the detail she went to and the care she took in her communication with me and my family. I felt very assured prior to the wedding that many elements were in capable hands, and was reassured throughout the wedding day. I would recommend Holly and her team without reservation!

Holly was amazing! I felt so calm the day of our wedding because she was on top of EVERYTHING! She always had a smile on her face and a solution to every concern. She was organized, quick, friendly, prepared, and so fun to work with.
I would highly recommend Holly if you want your wedding to be flawless!
Thanks Holly!!!!

Originally I had decided that I wasn't going to hire a coordinator because I thought it was an easy way to save some money, however as the wedding date got closer and I began thinking about all the tiny details, for example, during the ceremony what's the order people will walk down the aisle, (sure you can google that stuff) but who is going to tell each person when they are supposed to go, like the timing? I also originally thought I would just have my family and in laws help with the set up before the guests arrived. As the date got closer however I realized it wasn't just may day, this was a special time for all of them, and it wasn't really fair to make my family set up when they should be enjoying the day getting pampered just like I was. Hiring Holly was the absolute best money I spent on my wedding. Hands down, no questions asked, period. I did not worry about one single detail the day of my wedding. I was a very DIY bride and had spent hours before the wedding making cute details that would make our special day ours and Holly totally got it. Everything was set up exactly how I had imagined and discussed before hand with holly and her team. It could not have gone more perfectly. I would 100% recommend every bride to hire holly as their coordinator. I could not say anything I would have changed or would have liked her to do better. From helping our slightly wild group during the rehearsal figure out what they were all supposed to do, to answering tons of my emails and texts before the big day, to meetings before the date to finalize all the details. Holly also was a huge help by coordinating with all of the venders to make sure everyone knew exactly what they were doing and at what time she needed them there. There is literally no way I could have done everything she did and had such an amazingly perfect wedding day. To be able to be carefree and enjoy my new husband and our friends and family was what made our day so unbelievable special. Thanks again to Holly and her great team, Ryan and I appreciate everything you guys did to help make our day so perfect.

Thank you sooo much Holly for making our wedding run so smoothly! You and your team went above and beyond! Thanks for taking my bridesmaid Annie to the tailors at the 11th hour to fix the zipper on her dress. Thanks for spending your day in the blazing sun at Crystal Cove! Thank you for putting up with our crazy families:) And thank you for thinking of all the tiny details that I had no idea about! You and your team did an amazing job! I would not have survived the day without you!

I recommend Hollly to anyone getting married! She is experienced, professional, and very pleasant to work with. Thank you for making our wedding "Simply Sweet"!

The wedding went on without a hitch and a large part of that was due to Holly and her team. From the moment we met Holly, my wife and her hit it off and we knew we'd be in good hands for our wedding weekend.

Having her expertise, her knowledge of the venue, and enthusiasm was vital, especially since we were planning a destination wedding in Southern California and we were located in DC and Chicago respectively.

Holly and her team were there early on Friday for our welcome event, had the welcome bags set up well before guests left, and were smiling throughout the day.

Indian weddings tend to me large, hectic, and described by many as organized chaos. But my wife planned every detail and Holly was in sync with her and know where to put her team every minute of that very long but enjoyable day.

My wife put a lot of time and effort into planning the day, but obliviously she couldn't conduct the days events herself, but Holly stepped in seamlessly. The umbrellas and programs were up at the wedding venue, the food and drinks made regular rounds, and the decorations and set up of the reception was like clock work and we didn't have to follow up with any of the vendors.

Holly's team was instrumental for the weekend and played a role in what many of our guests described as, "the most fun they've ever had at a wedding." We recommend her and hope you have the same great experience we do.

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!
Holly kept everyone on their toes and was always calm and collected with a smile. If it wasn't for her I would have never thought of Bathroom Baskets or 90 other little details people forget to tell you :)

She is so sweet and so professional I would recommend her to anyone getting married!

Holly & the entire Simply Sweet Wedding team helped to make our wedding day a special one. I believe it was their first Indian wedding and they survived it with flying colors! Lots of chaos and lots of people, but Holly and her team managed to remain calm (not to mention keep me calm!) and handle everything professionally. She & her team were sincere, accommodating and very friendly, to myself & my husband, as well as all of our guests.

I am happy others are allowing Holly & Simply Sweet be a part of their days; she truly cares about the couple and views them as friends, rather than just another wedding.

I wish them all the success and will no doubt, refer future brides and grooms into their capable hands!

I met Holly and that was it. She was the only wedding coordinator I "interviewe...d" - I liked her immensely, immediately and knew she was the one for me. Not to mention - I figured I had most of the "details" down so I didn't think there'd be much for Holly to do - WRONG. Holly was instrumental in so many ways - she set up our little altar (non denominational - wine crate decorated outdoor venue) - she made sure our little guest books (all themed differently and one for each table) were placed where they needed to be - she had my lipstick - she greeted my groom and I with a bottle of water each - as we got off the beach from photos - she hustled and she bustled (I hadn't a clue how to bustle). Imagine the power at your wedding going out for 2 1/2 hours - she didn't panic (nor did I). She improvised - she jumped on it - she dealt with it - she was amazing. The morning after - there was all of our things - all in one place - all organized - I'd lost track of my bouquet - it was there - every detail was looked after. Holly was quite honestly simply perfect. See more

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Thank you Holly for all your hard work!! Jeff and I are completely impressed with you and your assistants for pulling off the the wedding of our dreams. Every last detail was well planned out and we truly thank you for everything. We look forward to keeping in touch with you. You are the best Holly! Thank you for being so patient, organized and talented

I think my dad said it best, "Holly's service was worth twice as much as it cost us".... my husband and I totally agree. Holly's hard work and extra planning paid dividends during the week of the wedding and the day of, every single detail was covered with exceptional attention and knowledge. Holly has tons of experience, she knows the industry well, and she has great taste. I love Holly to pieces and if I could do it all over I would absolutely hire her again! We were so lucky to have her recommended to us :-)!!

Our wedding wouldn't have been half as nice if it weren't for Holly. My husband and I are both pretty detail-oriented... and for the first time in our lives, we didn't have to be because Holly took care of EVERYTHING. We put our total faith in her, and we are so very happy that we did. Her attention to detail and to the greater picture are unmatched and she is absolutely amazing. We are thrilled to call her the best wedding coordinator around, and also, a friend.

Holly was a joy to work! She made my day absolutely beautiful and stress free (for me)! She made herself available to answer my questions and take care of any last minute emergencies. She is very dedicated and passionate about her work -- she's very enthusiastic! Over all, she made my big day fantastic and I made a great new friend!

My husband and I were really glad that we chose Simply Sweet Weddings to arrange our wedding day. We wanted a simple but elegant and sophisticated wedding and that is exactly what we got. Holly was so great to work with, she was so enthusiastic about planning the wedding. I feel lucky that she was more like a friend during the process. She listened to what I wanted but helped me to do it in a way that we could afford. I would definitely recommend Simply Sweet Weddings and Holly for planning your wedding. You won't be disappointed.

Holly was a pleasure to work with. She is extremely organized and has great taste. Precise attention was given to every detail. Very professional!

Holly is the BEST wedding planner ever! She helped me enjoy my wedding by letting me be completely stress free. She had everything covered from the rehearsal dinner to the smallest details of the reception. She worked flawlessly with all my vendors and took a lot of work off my plate. She is super organized and her team is fabulous! She truly made my dreams of my prefect wedding a reality! I would HIGHLY reccommend her to anyone looking for a wedding planner...I couldn't have done it without her!

Alejandra and I started working with Holly almost a year before the wedding as she was the coordinator at the place we got married at when we first met her. When she became an independent coordinator she was a perfect fit for us. She was very easy to work with and very understanding of what we needed/wanted and with the inevitable frustrations we had with some of our vendors. I would recommend her highly to other couples.

I spent the day of my wedding being completely relaxed, enjoying my family and friends, and celebrating the most amazing day of my life. I felt completely confident to hand over all the details to Holly and let her run all the behind the scenes. She knew which vendors would be a perfect match to our personality and style. She is so easy to work with, extremely organized and has such passion for what she does. It felt less like a business relationship and more like a wonderful friendship with someone you completely trust. Once you meet her you will completely understand!!

Holly is amazing! She made wedding planning fun and easy. She works with awesome vendors, that the bride will end up loving just as much as her. She is a great listener, efficient, and most importantly organized. Holly will go out of her way to make sure her bride is happy. Our wedding day went smoothly and as planned. I don't know what a bride will do without her.

To say that Holly was the best wedding planner, would be an understatement. There is no way that our wedding day would have gone as smoothly and seamlessly, if it wasn't for her. She worked amazingly with all our vendors and most of all was the only person I felt comfortable "giving up the reins" to on our wedding day. She knew things I wanted before I even knew I wanted them. I would most definitely recommend her to anyone getting married. She will be planning all of our important events in the future and my mom has already booked her for my brother's wedding (and he hasn't even met his girlfriend yet).

Holly and team helped plan and coordinate my dream Baby Shower, held at the Hotel Hanford in Costa Mesa. Holly was so great at listening to my ideas and providing inspiration to turn the whole dream into a reality. She found some really beautiful decor and accents to compliment our theme and organized everything so I didn't have to worry about a thing. She worked with all our other vendors (florals, photographer, linen rentals, etc.) to coordinate the details. And no detail was left out! She even did as much as make some of the desserts for our dessert table herself! She is quite the multi-talented girl :) There were times where I could have felt completely overwhelmed (being 7 months pregnant) but Holly handled everything so I didn't have to stress. I would highly recommend Holly and her team for ANY type of event you're planning!

Simply Sweet Weddings & Events is a great company that we have had the pleasure of working with. They are extremely professional and know how to make your vision into a reality. They take the time to understand what you had envisioned and really do everything to make it happen! These guys are a great group and they won't let you down. Highly recommended!

A joy to work with this fun, enthusiastic and completely knowledgeable professional planner!

Holly at Simply Sweet Events is great! She is easy to work with and does a great job making sure everything is organized and flows smoothly. She know tons of great vendors and will make sure everyone is on the same page. I would encourage anyone looking for an event Planner to contact Simply Sweet Events.

We had the great pleasure of hosting one of Holly's weddings here at Marbella Country Club this November 2011. What a joy Holly was to work with. She was such a huge asset to her client and to us the venue. Her professionalism and follow-through were top notch. She always had a smile on her face and executed a flawless wedding. I look forward to the opportunity of working with Holly and her team again in the future.

Holly is an amazing coordinator who is very organized, very decisive, very smart, and very sweet! She's a blast to work with and I've personally seen her take charge and turn potential disasters into amazing weddings without even breaking a sweat. If you need the best, Holly won't disappoint.

Holly is an extremely creative, hardworking, energetic event planner! With dedication and determination Holly will make sure all of her clients needs are meet. I can say with certainty that she will only be an asset to anyone who is planning an event.

One conversation with Holly and you know you're in good hands!!! Holly is professional and extremely knowledgable about the wedding business. She will recommend and pair you with vendors who will be a perfect match for your tastes and style. And she will organize all the big and tiny details of your day so you can relax, focus on your partner, family and friends, and most of all have fun!!

I have only worked with Holly once (so far) and it was a great experience. One of the best things she did was call and touch base with me before the event. That courtesy is just one sign of professionalism that distinguishes great planners from bad. I look forward to working with Holly again and would recommend her for your next event!

Holly epitomizes simply sweet! She is absolutely lovely and thinks of such great details when planning weddings to make your guests have an awesome time. You will be well taken care of by Simply Sweet Weddings and your guests will definitely love your wedding that much more!

We love working with Simply Sweet Weddings! They do an amazing job!!!

Holly was such a refreshing very well organized wedding coordinator to work with on September 4th, 2010 at the Fairmont Hotel in Newport beach. We really get to shine when the client is taken care of so well before we even arrive. We look forward to working with her in the future!
Thanks again