Michelle Garibay Events
29910 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd Suite G139
92563, Murrieta
+1951-234-7629

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Michelle Garibay Events is a boutique event planning and design firm specializing in weddings in Temecula, Palm Springs, and destination weddings in Hawaii and Mexico. With over 15 years of experience, we provide tailored solutions that embody each couple's vision. Our meticulous attention to detail and focus on guest experiences ensure every event is unforgettable, reflecting the unique personalities and styles of the couple.

From the initial consultation, we are dedicated to crafting a personalized proposal, managing every aspect of the planning process. We collaborate closely with top industry professionals, leveraging valuable connections accumulated over the years to bring your vision to life practically and beautifully. With Michelle by your side, you can relax and enjoy your celebration while we handle the details and logistics of your special day.

No matter where you want to tie the knot, at Michelle Garibay Events, we are committed to making your day extraordinary. Contact us today to start planning the wedding of your dreams!

Our comment from WeddingPlannerPedia about Michelle Garibay Events:

Michelle Garibay Events is renowned for its exceptional wedding planning services that transform dreams into reality. Couples consistently praise Michelle for her seamless approach to organizing weddings, making the entire process enjoyable and stress-free.

Clients highlight the following strengths:

  • Professionalism: Michelle is described as a true professional who conducts herself with grace and poise throughout the planning process.
  • Attention to Detail: Every aspect of the weddings is meticulously planned, ensuring that nothing is overlooked.
  • Creative Vision: Michelle is praised for her ability to bring unique concepts to life, crafting personalized experiences that reflect each couple's style and vision.
  • Vendor Connections: With access to top-tier vendors, Michelle is able to recommend quality services that enhance each event.
  • Client Relationship: Couples express a strong sense of trust in Michelle, who is seen as a supportive partner throughout their wedding journey.

Overall, Michelle Garibay Events is highly regarded for its effective, personalized service and delivers memorable experiences for couples and their guests.

Michelle Garibay Events: Reviews

4.8/5 (32 Reviews)
Thao Vo Posted on Google 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Wedding planning can be one of the most daunting tasks a couple can take on, but Michelle made it the most seamless process ever. With both of us having full time jobs, we definitely needed Michelle in order to make the wedding of our dreams happen. Michelle has access to the top of the top vendors, and across the board, we had guests come up to us and tell us it was the best wedding they've ever been to. Every detail and touch was so meticulously thought out and without Michelle, nothing would have been possible. If we could give her 6 stars, we would. Thank you so much Michelle for coordinating and giving us the best day we could have possibly ever imagined!!

Danielle Sanchez Posted on Google 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Michelle is exactly who you want for your wedding. We hosted a large-scale, three-day celebration, and not only was everything breathtaking and elevated beyond our expectations, but it was also completely smooth sailing. If there were any issues behind the scenes, my husband and I never knew about them. Michelle is a true professional — calm, poised, and completely unflappable throughout the entire event. But our journey with Michelle began long before the wedding weekend. Planning a wedding, whether big or small, can be overwhelming — endless vendors, bridal shows, venues, and opinions pulling you in every direction. Michelle not only has a trusted list of preferred vendors, but she curates recommendations that fit your aesthetic, personality, and overall event vibe to build a cohesive and harmonious team. I came to Michelle with so many ideas swirling in my head, and she brought every single one of them to life — beyond my wildest imagination. Thanks to her organization and expertise, we had our entire three-day celebration fully planned and buttoned up six months before the big day. Then, because I can be a bit mercurial, I threw a major curveball three months out: I wanted to completely flip the spaces — an indoor ceremony and an outdoor garden dinner. This meant a full redesign and transforming a traditional ballroom into the ceremony space of my dreams. Not only did Michelle make it happen, she nailed it. She knew exactly which vendors to bring in and executed it flawlessly. Michelle isn’t just a visionary and a genius in her craft — she’s one of the best human beings you’ll ever meet. She makes even the most stressful parts of planning exciting and fun. There’s no greater peace than having a confident, seasoned professional at the helm of the massive ship that is a wedding weekend. We truly adore Michelle and now consider her family. We cannot recommend her enough.

Erin McGowan Posted on Google 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: We had the most incredible wedding weekend thanks to Michelle’s extraordinary design, planning, and flawless execution. She is a true visionary. From the very beginning, Michelle understood our vision and elevated it beyond anything we could have imagined. Her organizational skills, vendor connections, and creative eye made the entire process seamless and efficient. Every detail—from the décor and timeline to the coordination of our vendors—was handled with such care and professionalism. We never had to worry about a thing; Michelle anticipated our needs before we even knew what they were. Because of her, we were able to be fully present and soak in every moment of our celebration. Our family and friends are still raving about how beautiful and perfectly orchestrated the weekend was. Michelle turned our dreams into reality, and we are endlessly grateful for her talent, dedication, and kindness. We cannot recommend her highly enough—if you want a planner who will go above and beyond to create a magical, stress-free experience, Michelle is the one.

Alexander Drake Posted on Google 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: What an amazing experience! Michelle was incredibly detailed, responsive, organized, proactive and an overall pleasure to work with. She made my wife and I feel comfortable throughout the process and relieved us from all the stress that comes with planning a wedding. Her recommendations on vendors worked out great as it made the on-boarding/hiring process for each vendor very easy. She exceeded our expectations, which were already very high. Beyond her talent organizing the entire event, she was just generally fun and very enjoyable to work with.

Michelle Garibay Events
Michelle Garibay Events

Pure joy working with you both and I’ve never seen a couple have so much fun on a dance floor (Tyler FTW)! The entire team wanted nothing less than the best day for you because you are incredible people and your energy was infectious! The entire planning process was so much fun and it was an honor working with you! Can’t wait to see your wedding in the magazine soon! XO

Nicole Cohen Posted on Google 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Michelle is responsive, honest, and is great at what she does. She helped capture my vision and turn it into a reality. I was very pleased with having her help plan one of the biggest days of my life. I appreciate everything she has done for me and will miss hearing from her!

Michelle Garibay Events
Michelle Garibay Events

Thank you so much, Nicole! I had so much fun working with you and designing your black and white vision. I miss not having any texts or emails from you also. Thrilled you had the best day! All my best to you and Corey! XO

Hunter Hojnacki Posted on Google 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding planner! From the very start, Michelle brought warmth, professionalism, and built a dream team of vendors that made everything run like clockwork. She was always available when it mattered most, keeping us calm and confident through every step. The big day, absolute perfection. Zero stress, all smiles, and unforgettable memories. We’re still glowing, thank you for making our vision come to life so beautifully!

Michelle Garibay Events
Michelle Garibay Events

Thank you for the kind words! Truly touched! I enjoyed working with you both and I am thrilled that you had an incredible experience. Best wishes!

Jordan Mathews Posted on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Working with Michelle was the best decision we made for our wedding day. She is so much more than a planner (which she is great at), but she is a designer!!! She helped our unique wedding theme come to life in a way that was fun, chic, and yet still very much a wedding. We knew we wanted to work with her from our first conversation- she asked thoughtful questions and understood and was excited by what we were trying to create. Considering we were living in DC while planning a wedding in Palm Springs, we knew we needed someone we could trust wholeheartedly. With Michelle, that was absolutely the case. It was evident she was professional, kind, smart, creative, and competent. This ensured us that we could trust her with every recommendation and decision we had to make. Every vendor we worked with for our wedding came from Michelle’s referrals, and they all were stellar. They were all talented and professional people, and just as important, they were all super kind and good people, too. Because of this, our wedding day was a dream. It was so fun to see our collaborative ideas become real. Also her wedding day execution team was wonderful. Natasha and Andrea were so on it and so so so so nice. (Also such a great hype crew!) Our wedding day was a beautifully curated, fun, and personal event that our guests haven’t stopped talking about, and we haven’t stopped dreaming about. Hire Michelle. You’ll be thanking us later.

Firdaus Dawood Posted on Google 1 year ago

Negative experience: Let me start by saying we loved our wedding, let me finish by saying it was not because of Michelle and the parts that fell short were the parts we let Michelle take over. First and foremost, if you are Indian or Pakistani, do not expect your culture, your traditions, or what you want to be respected or researched by Michelle. Both my fiance and I work pretty trying jobs and I was not planning on taking any time off during the planning process specifically because we paid a hefty amount to have Michelle fully plan all of our 3-day wedding. Of our total vendor count, Michelle found us 2 vendors we decided to go with, she never gave us options at all for any vendors — there was always just the 1 she suggested and she wouldn’t provide the information on that one vendor until it was absolutely too late to look anywhere else. She didn’t bother to help us stay even remotely close to our budget, and was completely unreachable aside from forwarding us bills to pay because of the job she is truly passionate about, which is being a part of a Southern California group for wedding planners. One example of her awful planning was when I told her my number one priority was cake (because I’m a baker), she ended up suggesting a cake vendor that was horribly suited to us and whose cakes were dense, overly sweet, and not unique in any capacity. when we went out on our own to find another cake vendor to use, they turned out to be in the same city Michelle lives in with better pricing. Why hadn’t she given us any choices except that one horrible vendor to begin with? Why did I have to go searching in Michelle’s own area to find another cake vendor 3 weeks before our wedding from across the country? Let’s move to “weekend of”planning. Michelle arrived at the hotel hours late because she hadn’t appropriately budgeted for traffic, already upset that we weren’t available to let her come get things from our room that she refused to let us ship to her directly. Because she was late (I’m assuming this was the cause), our table assignment display (which we had discussed multiple times, I had drawn a diagram of, I had taken time to write explicit instructions for and literally only required her and her assistants to stick a record in a sleeve) was completely wrong and confused our guests to the point where they complained to us and family members who were most likely to be offended never received their record. One might think she’d make up for all this with her great attitude and friendliness? No. One of our vendors we were already close to told us about how rude she was and a “run-in” he experienced with her on our wedding weekend and she did nothing to help the flow or flexibility of timing during our wedding. Despite an extensive call with our photographer about the time and locations he’d need to use, michelle did not help to coordinate that timeline which resulted in us not being able to get photos in the one signature area of our venue that we wanted and ultimately we got pushed out to the parking lot of the venue to take photos in 113 degree weather. She was snarky and dramatic with my mother and father in law at multiple points throughout the weekend. The desserts and cake we had to find? Shoved in a dark corner on wedding day, the fact that we asked to save our top tier of the cake —she ignored that request (we’ll never get that one back so thank you Michelle!). The napkins and matchbooks my mother in law had printed for us? Never used, found in a box returned to our room from the planner’s room after the weekend. to be honest I’m just thankful she stayed out of my way that weekend but I hope this helps other brides find a planner that will truly care about a day that holds a significant memory for them.

Michelle Garibay Events
Michelle Garibay Events

It’s always important to try to make sure my clients and I are a mutual good fit but sometimes as humans we miss the mark and don’t walk away when we should despite better judgment. In hindsight, we were not a good fit for one another but the false statements here are disappointing. I did my best to manage expectations, adjust my workflow to fit their needs, go beyond the scope of our contract to be of service, and advise on budget reductions to keep costs in check. Couples are in full control with how their money is spent. Couples should also read their contracts carefully so they know what to expect and can agree to adhere to the terms before they sign.

This review is not reflective of how I have provided exceptional service to my couples for over 18 years, and the actions of the couple towards me at the wedding events. On the wedding day, I received smiles, hugs and a thank you. I have a very different account of how the entire experience unfolded but at the end of the day their perception is their reality and I wish them the best.

raquel russo Posted on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Michelle and her team were absolutely wonderful to work with. They made wedding planning a breeze. Michelle communicates incredibly well. She will help ease the stress of planning as well as help calm your nerves as a bride. Michelle helped execute visions and dreams we had for our wedding and all of the events leading up to it. My bridal shower and our wedding felt like my dreams came to life. She will provide you with incredible vendors and all the tools you need for a successful event. Michelle is worth every penny. Words cannot express our gratitude for Michele Garibay Events!

Mikaela Pascal Posted on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Michelle was amazing, we had a wedding weekend at The Hyatt Indian Wells with about 200 people and couldn't be any happier with the outcome!! From the start she asked what our vision was for our big day and from there created wonderful design boards and found us vendors that suited us best! The design boards came to life in an even better way than I could've ever imagined! She took time to get to know us as a couple to create a very personalized "us" wedding. Her team is also top notch and I ended up feeling stress free and like a guest at my own wedding. A bunch of our guests keep raving that this was "the best wedding" they've ever been to - I might be biased but I have to agree! Michelle and her team helped us plan the rehearsal dinner, welcome party, the wedding itself and a farewell brunch - each event felt unique to itself but all somehow in our taste. Thanks so much Michelle for creating our perfect day!!

Diana Polkowska Posted on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My husband and I are so grateful for our wedding planner and the team of vendors that were included on our wedding day. We are so happy to share the exceptional services Michelle provided for our wedding. From the initial consultation to the final moments of our special day, Michelle exceeded our expectations in every way. She made our dreams of a destination California wedding come true. Michelle's attention to detail was impeccable. She ensured that every aspect of our wedding was carefully planned and executed flawlessly. From venue selection to vendor coordination, she handled it all with precision and professionalism. Her amazing recommendations added touches of personalization to our ceremony and reception. The beautiful canopy lights transformed our venue into a starry sky that was breathtaking. Michelle's idea of incorporating our traditional Polish liquor to our seating chart was so thoughtful! We appreciate all of her ideas during the planning process. Michelle kept us on track with timelines and provided valuable guidance and recommendations. She incorporated aisle planner into the process which was a fun and interactive database for us to stay on schedule. She created a beautiful design board that pieced all of our details together. Moreover, Michelle was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her friendly and approachable demeanor made us feel comfortable expressing our ideas and concerns. We asked a lot of questions and Michelle was very responsive to us. She was always available to help us in anyway. We truly trusted her. On the day of our wedding, Michelle really ensured that everything ran smoothly. We enjoyed the addition of a bridal assistant, Ashley, who was also very welcoming, supportive, and kind. The calm and reassuring presence was invaluable, and we are immensely grateful for their expertise and support. Thank you, Michelle, for making our wedding day truly magical day. Sincerely, Diana and Mike Szynalik

Michelle Garibay Events
Michelle Garibay Events

Diana - Blown away by your very thoughtful recap of our time together! You and Mike were easy and fun to work with - I always looked forward to our conversations. Your trust meant everything and it allowed me to give you the very best experience possible. You got your starry night wedding and it was a beautiful day! Wishing you both so much happiness!

Ryan Farmer Posted on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Words cannot adequately express the immense gratitude we have for Michelle, our exceptional wedding planner, who planned an April 1st wedding beyond our wildest dreams at the Avalon Resort in Palm Springs, as well as an unforgettable Welcome Party at Ranch El Refugio. Michelle's meticulous attention to detail, unwavering dedication, and her impressive network of top-notch vendors elevated our special day into one for the story books. If you're seeking a wedding planner who can turn your visions into reality and deliver an unforgettable experience, Michelle Garibay is the one! From the very beginning, Michelle demonstrated her expertise in curating an event. She took the time to listen attentively to our admittedly big/complex ideas, preferences, and dreams for our wedding celebration. With her keen eye for design and her seasoned creativity, she transformed our vision into a breathtaking reality. Every aspect of the wedding was meticulously planned, and Michelle's ability to incorporate our unique and high-quality elements was truly remarkable. One of the standout highlights of our wedding was the inclusion of the Aqualillies, synchronized swimmers, an idea that Michelle somehow seamlessly integrated into the event. Their performance added an unexpected and captivating element that left our guests in awe. It was a testament to Michelle's ability to think outside the box that leave a lasting impression. Michelle's vast network of vendors was undoubtedly a game-changer for us. She connected us with the best in the industry, ensuring that every aspect of our celebration was executed flawlessly. The photographers (Jenny Quicksall) captured the most precious moments with skill that surpassed our expectations, and the videographers (Ashley Bee) were constant in capturing our most important sights and sounds. The DJ (Alex Updike) kept the dance floor alive throughout the night, a major worry we had going in. The florals (Flowers by Isabelle) were a work of art, elevating the ambiance with their beauty and fragrance, while the rentals added an elegant touch that tied the entire event together seamlessly. Michelle's exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail were evident in every aspect of the planning process. From the intricate timelines to the flawless execution of the day's events, she left no stone unturned. Her ability to coordinate multiple moving parts, ensuring that everything ran smoothly, was nothing short of impressive. We were able to fully immerse ourselves in the joy of the day, knowing that Michelle had everything under control. Beyond her professionalism, Michelle's warmth, kindness, and genuine care for our happiness made the entire planning experience an absolute joy. She guided us through the process with patience, offering invaluable advice and solutions along the way. Her calming presence and ability to alleviate any stress allowed us to truly savor each moment leading up to our wedding day. Michelle Garibay is a true wedding planning virtuoso, capable of turning dreams into reality. Her attention to detail, vendor connections, and ability to create unique and memorable experiences set her apart as an extraordinary professional. We are forever grateful to Michelle for her role in creating our magical wedding celebration, and we wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a wedding planner who will surpass all expectations. Thank you, Michelle Garibay, for orchestrating an unforgettable wedding experience that exceeded our wildest dreams!

james dickson Posted on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Professional communication, organized process, and good ultimate product. Day-of coordination was a bit choppy, but I think that's always the case when you're using a new venue and/or an air bnb as a venue (both of which were true for us). Very happy with the overall result and strongly recommend Michelle to anyone considering her services. Great cost/benefit too.

Michelle Garibay Events
Michelle Garibay Events

So happy you and Vanessa had a great experience for your wedding. I enjoyed working with you both and I loved seeing it all come together! Wishing you both the best!

Veronica Cisneros Posted on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: We just recently celebrated my daughter’s 16th birthday. Michelle, was not only detail oriented, but completely in tuned with all of our needs. She went above and beyond to provide an epic sweet 16. I am thankful for her and her team of vendors she recommended. The party was better than I could’ve ever imagined.

Michelle Garibay Events
Michelle Garibay Events

So much fun planning this fun event with you and for your wonderful family! I hope she had the best birthday!

Allyson Davila Posted on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: We had the privilege of working with Michelle. Her planning from start to finish was amazing! From our first call of going over what we’re looking for to when she sent us our design boards were spot on. She worked with us to find cost savings where we could but still create our dream wedding. No words can truly express how beautiful our rehearsal and wedding was. The rehearsal was perfect, from the table settings to the beautiful succulents. We loved the vibe of the night and could not have chosen a better location. Inside the barrel room was so pretty and we loved all the details and dried oranges. The food was delicious, and the servers and bartenders were so nice. Everyone said it was like a mini wedding from the outside with the lights to the inside with the drapes over us. It was beyond gorgeous. The wedding was everything I could ever dreamed of plus more! I kept taking small moments and looking around at the details from the table sets, to candles, to beautiful flowers, to our amazing sweetheart table. The sweetheart table was so amazing, the setup was great and made us feel so special with our cabaña with lights. The falling flowers off the table and on the sides of the cabana were amazing details. It was so much fun and so well planned. Thank you to your amazing team for being there early and setting up during the hottest day ever! I hope everyone was safe with no issues. Courtney was so sweet and helped me feel comfortable all day! I loved having her nearby at all times to help keep everything on schedule and move people around to the correct location. She helped with fanning me, keeping me cool calm and collected all day. Everyone loved her and were so thankful to have her around. You and your team were so sweet and setup a beautiful wedding. I am looking through all the pictures and videos of the day and just smile at it all! Thank you so much from the bottom of both of our hearts, you produced our dream wedding. All of our guests kept saying this was the best wedding they've been too and how beautiful everything was! I can't say it enough Michelle but thank you for all you did.

Frank Shaver-Burgess Posted on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Michelle is a true professional inside and out! She helped guide us through our entire planning and design journey offering tips and advice along the way. She has an extensive list of wedding pros at her fingertips. All we had to do was describe what we wanted and Michelle would say “I know the perfect vendor for that”. This was so helpful especially being a gay couple. Finding vendors was a source of stress at the beginning since it felt like we had to come out to them each time was inquired. But Michelle took all that stress away because she knew exactly the right people who would affirm our love. Michelle has a wonderful eye for design and knows what works and what doesn’t. Trust the process and you will be left speechless the day of your event. We are so happy with our choice to work with Michelle to make our dream wedding a reality.

Dena Bisgaier Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Michelle doesn’t miss any detail, she is extremely organized, always conducts herself in a professional manner, is so responsive and a lot of fun to work with. She made our day look and feel exactly how we envisioned it. Michelle & her team are amazing, they really are the best of the best. All throughout the process, Michelle had excellent recommendations for vendor selection, great advice regarding questions we had along the way, exquisite taste, all while adding touches that create a personalized and memorable day for the couple and guests. We had many friends & family comment that ours was the most beautiful wedding they had ever attended. We are so happy that we chose to work with Michelle to plan our wedding, it was perfection.

Michelle Garibay Events
Michelle Garibay Events

The sweetest words from one of the kindest souls! So honored you picked me as your planner and I’m so happy your day was a memorable one! Congratulations to you both!

Shelby Smith Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: We can't say enough good things about Michelle and her team! Our wedding had so many moving pieces and Michelle made everything effortless! She is a true professional - from her design eye, to listening to our needs, always getting back to us immediately, insanely organized, and executing our vision flawlessly. Our wedding was a dream and we couldn't of done it without Michelle!! THANK YOU M!

Michelle Garibay Events
Michelle Garibay Events

You two were so much fun to work with! I got your vision and you let me RUN with it! I am so sad your wedding day is over but this wedding will go down in history as one of the most epic! Adore you both so much! XO

Heather Ober Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Wow. Wow. WOW! Michelle was so incredibly amazing throughout the entire planning process and wedding weekend. The day would not have been what it was without her - easy breezy and stress-free, exactly how it should be!

Stephanie Lopez Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I literally should have made this review the night of my wedding. Michelle was an absolute dream come true for me! First of all, we hired her because my fiancée and I had an extremely difficult time deciding things and narrowing down our options of vendors. My parents suggested a wedding planner and like it was meant to be, we met Michelle at our food tasting from our venue. At first our concern was pricing, but Michelle is WORTH EVERY PENNY AND THEN SOME. She’s an extremely hard worker and makes your wedding just as important as if it were her own. She took so much stress away from me and I couldn’t be any more thankful for her. She was able to solve any problem I had within the day I presented her with that problem. I would recommend Michelle to anyone who needs a wedding planner who gets things done and keeps your wedding dreams in mind.

Tymorie Covington Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Michelle is everything and MORE when it comes to wedding planning. I cannot stress this enough, YOU NEED HER!! I don’t even know where to begin. She truly feels like family to us and I wouldn’t for one second ever not recommend her to anyone planning a wedding. Michelle is a master at her craft and helped create the wedding of our dreams. After 2 postponements, three wedding dates, we finally got to have the most anticipated wedding last week. We couldn’t have done a single thing without Michelle, and being that it was a destination wedding she knew exactly what to do to ensure the entire weekend was on point. She truly was our saving grace during Covid. The one plus side to postponing our day, was getting to work with Michelle for longer. She’s truly beyond professional, and her eye for executing the most incredible wedding is beyond any words. Any couple in question about hiring a wedding planner, shouldn’t be in question about hiring Michelle. She’s the best decision and trust me when I say she not only made the most unforgettable day for us, but for each of our guests as well. We love you Michelle. We were the luckiest to have you along side with us!!

Megan Bills Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Wow... where do I even begin?! Michelle was our saving grace for our wedding! Let me start off by saying that we were supposed to get married in 2020 but then had to postpone due to COVID. I was devastated and wasn’t sure which route to go. Michelle was super supportive through it all, and we finally decided to set the date for 2021, and we are so happy we ended up having the big wedding of our dreams. Michelle did our vision board, (got my exact dreams and vision on paper) and helped with everything! We even had a details meeting at a winery! She feels like family when we are all together! She really knows her stuff and will give you the best advice while keeping your vision alive. On the wedding day her and her assistant Caroline did an amazing job. I didn’t even know that we had a cake mishap on the day of, but I found our that Michelle saved the day and remedied the situation and well as other small details. Throughout the night she kept us on track and was totally on top of it. Her assistant Caroline was great as well and she kept us informed on everything and did a great job making sure my dress wasn’t dragging! For a future bride reading this review, if you were to do anything for your wedding, PICK MICHELLE!

Michelle Garibay Events
Michelle Garibay Events

What. A. Journey! It was so amazing getting to see you both so happy on your wedding day - finally! You rolled with the punches and I’m thrilled I was there to guide you through it!

Lindsay Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Where do I even begin? Our dream wedding came to life all because of Michelle. Michelle was professional and punctual, even late hours of the time when it was crunch time. I was amazed how fast she not only responded to my emails but also actioned my requests. Michelle had a professional relationship with other vendors that allowed us to have everything run smoothly. Our guests said we thought of every single detail and nothing was overlooked, again all thanks to Michelle. We can’t thank Michelle enough!!

Michelle Garibay Events
Michelle Garibay Events

You both were a joy to work with! We had such short time together but what a FUN wedding! So glad you and Toni had the best day!

Courtney Jerzyk Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Michelle was amazing! Due to COVID-19, we had to change wedding venues last minute and plan a whole new wedding within 5 weeks. Michelle made sure all our vendors were coordinated and aware of everything and did an amazing job day of to make sure everything ran smoothly and on time! She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to planning a wedding and we couldn't be happier we had her to help with our special day! Highly recommend!

Michelle Garibay Events
Michelle Garibay Events

I am thrilled I was able to assist you with your Plan B and make sure you had a happy day even if it didn’t look like your original plan. You were so organized and made my job very easy! Congratulations to you and Jeff!

Lauren Swanberg Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Michelle planned our "Micro wedding" in 5 weeks! She made my Pinterest board come to life. I told her my vision and she immediately started sending me options that were above and beyond what I thought was possible. All of her vendors are top of the line and incredibly responsive and professional. She took all the stress off of me and made the experience incredibly pleasant, which seems to be a contradiction to the average wedding planning experience (especially in 5 weeks.) She had answers for all of the random questions I had and was accommodating to our non-traditional requests. On the wedding day, I was so relaxed knowing she was overseeing everything and we could really enjoy the night. The investment is truly worth having a professional organize the day of your dreams!

Michelle Garibay Events
Michelle Garibay Events

I was so honored to work with you and bring your vision to life! I'm thrilled you had an amazing day and experience! Best wishes to you both! XO

Anthony Andre Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Let me first start by saying that Michelle saved my life! I don't say that to be dramatic; I say it cause it is true. My wife was turning the big 5-0, and she had been on me about not coming in with a bag of tortilla chips and some nacho sauce with a taco guy, or I would Googling "Divorce attorneys." You see, my wife always throws me parties because I am a 4th of July baby, and I am special! So my wife always hooks me up. So I asked a friend that I trust that put me in contact with Michelle, and she saved my marriage and my life. She got me the best catering services, DJ, rental company, and cake maker around. She helped this lost husband, who has never planned an event, let alone a great birthday party look great. She hooked me up with the most legit 80s party. I highly recommend her and would give her ten stars if I could. Thank you so much, Michelle. Your the best in the biz. Respectfully-AAA

Michelle Garibay Events
Michelle Garibay Events

Thank you, Anthony! So glad I could help keep you married! ;) Happy to see you shine and give your wife the best day! I had a blast!

Lisa Andre Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I cannot say enough about the 50th birthday bash that my husband had Michelle help him to throw. He's never thrown a party in his life, and none of my guests would have ever known that. Clearly, it was all because Michelle handled every detail. I have a super controlling demeanor, and it was hard to sit back and not question things. At the end of the day, I will be utilizing Michelle myself for my next event. Thank you for making my 50th amazing. I have ZERO complaints, and that says a lot!

Michelle Garibay Events
Michelle Garibay Events

Thank you, Lisa! I really enjoyed planning your 80’s themed birthday party! Everyone had a blast, dressed up and danced all night! Thrilled you had an amazing birthday!

Kevin Martzolf Posted on Google 6 years ago

Negative experience: At our first meeting with Michelle we were very excited to work with her as she seemed great. But man did that change. She was extremely difficult to deal with throughout the entire process leading up to our big day. Which would have been fine if she had done a good job on the day of our wedding. But that was the farthest from what happened. Not only was she rude to the staff at the venue, but she was also very snappy with our entire family during the rehearsal and day of. After sending our bridal party details and table assignments multiple times through her site that we HAD to use, everything was still wrong the day of, it was like she never even checked her site that she made us input everything into. It was bad enough that she kept getting the bridal party names and order wrong, but the fact that our table assignments were so messed up that the parents were sitting in the very back of the room nowhere near anything was absolutely mind boggling.. We also had to pay for her to have a “helper” there the day of, although that didn’t help much. They still did not put the reserved signs out for our family for the ceremony or put the programs out for our guests to have. The whole day was filled with issues that could have easily been avoided had she done a better job preparing for the day of. Of course, we were not expecting it to be absolutely perfect and knew some things may come up, but the snappy attitude and rudeness to our family/guests/ and venue staff made the situation much worse. I would highly recommend looking into other options for wedding coordinator if your venue requires one and/or you want one.

Michelle Garibay Events
Michelle Garibay Events

The hugs, smiles and thank you card I received from the bride and mother of the bride upon my departure tell a different story. I have a much different perspective on how things went and the venue expressed their thanks to me after the event in an email but perception is reality. I’m disappointed you feel the way you do but I wish you and Katelyn the best.

Lindsay Mundell Posted on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I cannot imagine planning a wedding without Cara, she is a complete master! We booked Michelle Garibay over a year in advance of our wedding and Cara supported us throughout the entire planning process. She had honest and helpful advice and she is full of ideas and resources. Our wedding was at Temecula Creek Inn and Cara coordinates with them SEAMLESSLY!! I got so much reassurance knowing that Cara worked so well with them. She helped us replace a vendor when one of them went out of business, she suggested design elements that helped elevate our decor, and importantly she told me what was NOT worth it or not needed. She kept me very grounded. In addition to being an experienced professional who is highly organized and responsive, she also has a very friendly and relaxed demeanor which was helpful to balance some of my nervousness. She provided reassurance that we were on track throughout our planning. She also got along with all of our family members and helped make them a part of the process as well. One of the things that I found most touching is that she makes you *feel* like a bride and the most special person. She took a lot of work off our plate so that we could enjoy the days leading up the the wedding. She kept reminding us "You don't have to worry about that, I will take care of it." I may have a Type A personality but I had so much confidence handing everything over to Cara. She really allowed us to enjoy every moment :) On the day of our wedding, I was completely speechless about how beautifully everything came together and I know that it took a lot of hard work from Cara to make it happen. We are deeply grateful for all her time and expertise and giving us so many sweet memories <3 Thank you Cara and Michelle Garibay!!!

Bryanne DeGoede Posted on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Michelle Garibay really knows her weddings! We loved working with her throughout the year and she really went above and beyond for us in all aspects. Tiana and Cara on her team were our day of coordinators and they were AWESOME. Overall great experience.

Michelle Garibay Events
Michelle Garibay Events

Bryanne! Such an amazingly fun ride with you both! I will always remember our Cabo visit to kick things off (tequila, anyone?) and I am thrilled you and Jason had a great experience! Best wishes to you both! XO

Haley Ferrera Posted on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Michelle is the absolute BEST. If you are getting married in Temecula you are missing out if you have not hired Michelle yet. She knows EVERYONE and because of her amazing connections with vendors we not only saved money but we ended up with the most beautiful decor and the most talented vendor team all thanks to Michelle. She knows what will look amazing and makes sure you stay true to your theme or feel without getting overwhelmed by ideas from Pinterest. I could not be more grateful for her advice and hard work. She has AMAZING taste and knows exactly what goes and what can help make your wedding unique to the two of you. She had such fun and creative ideas. We were SO happy we booked her full service planning as we would have been lost without her. Our day went perfectly thanks to her and her team. She took care of everything so I didn't have to stress. She is like the Fairy Godmother to every bride's Cinderella, She makes dreams come true!!

Michelle Garibay Events
Michelle Garibay Events

Awww, Haley! You were an absolute DREAM to work with and I am so honored you chose me to guide you through your wedding journey! Best wishes to you and Chris! XO

Elizabeth Stewart Posted on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: You wrote a review for Michelle Garibay Events A moment ago 5.0 star rating 10/22/2018 I had the most amazing experience working with Michelle Garibay. Cara was our planner and did a great a job helping with the planning of our day. They offer different packages and that worked best for me. I was able to find something that was gonna fit the needs for me and my husband and my family. I primarily wanted a planner to help coordinate the final details with vendors and to help with the set-up and breakdown of our event. Cara did such an amazing job that my husband and I and my family could completely enjoy our wedding day. I never once felt stressed. Thank you so much for everything!

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