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I Do…Weddings and Events is a wedding planning service based in San Diego, California. This company was founded by Melissa Barrad in 2003 who works alongside a team of four dedicated event planners and designers. Melissa has coordinated all manner of celebrations, including an exciting trip to Africa. She has also appeared on television to discuss wedding trends. Together with her team, she wants to help you plan your once-in-a-lifetime celebration, no matter the size. With great organizational skills and attention to detail, this team will help you throughout the entire process to create your dream wedding or event.

Services Offered

I Do… Weddings and Events offer event coordination services alongside floral design, helping you to personalize your venue. Melissa and her team offer full-service and partial planning, to suit the level of support you want when organizing your big day. You can also avail of a custom-built package the features whatever services you need. Some of these include:

  • Budget analysis
  • Event design
  • Guest-list management
  • Vendor referrals
  • To-do list and timeline creation
  • Day-of coordination
  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$1,100

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$2,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$3,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

6
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Reviews of I Do...Weddings & Events

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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
111 Reviews
98% recommend it
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Melissa, along with the I Do Weddings & Events team, received high praise for their exceptional planning and coordination services at various wedding venues, notably Scripps Seaside Forum and L\'Auberge Del Mar, CA. Clients highlighted Melissa\'s attention to detail, professionalism, and ability to bring their wedding visions to life seamlessly. Melissa and her team\'s expertise, calm demeanor, and organizational skills were commended, making the wedding day stress-free and memorable. Reviewers highly recommended Melissa and the team for their outstanding execution and support before and during the weddings.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Melissa, along with the I Do Weddings & Events team, received high praise for their exceptional planning and coordination services at various wedding venues, notably Scripps Seaside Forum and L\'Auberge Del Mar, CA. Clients highlighted Melissa\'s attention to detail, professionalism, and ability to bring their wedding visions to life seamlessly. Melissa and her team\'s expertise, calm demeanor, and organizational skills were commended, making the wedding day stress-free and memorable. Reviewers highly recommended Melissa and the team for their outstanding execution and support before and during the weddings.

Michael Pohlen
Michael P. Sent on 07/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

An Incredible Full Service Wedding Planner

Melissa is an exceptional planner who turned all our ideas for our dream wedding into reality earlier this month. From our first meeting to the final moments of the reception, her attention to detail, efficiency, adaptability, and professionalism were truly outstanding. She seamlessly coordinated all aspects of our special day, from orchestrating all the vendors to executing a tight timeline management, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy our celebration. Melissa's ability to understand and execute our vision while offering valuable suggestions made the planning process enjoyable and stress-free. Her calm demeanor and problem-solving skills were particularly appreciated when unexpected challenges arose. Thanks to Melissa's expertise and dedication, our wedding day exceeded expectations and was filled with beautiful moments and unforgettable memories. We would wholeheartedly recommend Melissa to any couple.
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Felicia O. Sent on 05/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We made the right choice hiring I DO. You should too!

Chelsea was our day-of coordinator and she was awesome! The way she ran our rehearsal and kept things organized, we knew we were in good hands for our big day. Our ceremony had a lot of moving parts and Chelsea handled it all easily. I don't know how she managed to be everywhere but she was and did it gracefully! Right before the ceremony, the Mother of the Groom broke her heel and Chelsea was right there to help fix the situation. Her emergency kit came in handy and whatever she did lasted all night, even through the Mother/Son dance.

During the reception, Chelsea was always once step ahead and kept us on schedule. We saw her running around and handling everything with ease. She checked in on us often, and did a great job communicating with us throughout the night. She is super kind and was a joy to work with. Thank you so much Chelsea for being a part of our day and making it as special as it was!

We are so grateful we hired I Do Weddings! We vetted many wedding coordinators and after our first call with Melissa, we knew she was the choice for us. She was super kind, took the time to listen to all our needs, and treated us with the care that we were looking for. She helped us throughout the planning process and guided us whenever we had questions or needed advice.

We also hired Melissa to be our Florist. and it was 100% the right choice!
We had a specific vision in mind and she was great working with us to get what we wanted. We were BLOWN AWAY with the final result she created. We are so grateful for all of her professional touches she made for our wedding. Thank you, Melissa, you made our day look so beautiful and run so smoothly!
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Jane L. Sent on 04/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dreams do come true

If you're looking for a wedding planner who will make your dream day a reality, look no further than Melissa and the incredible team at I Do...Weddings & Events! From the initial planning stages to the perfect execution, they were with us every step of the way for my daughter's recent wedding.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Real Weddings

Kat & Nathan
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David & Brett
22 photos · 10/31/2016

Professional Network & Endorsements

16 Endorsements
Dexter Lo Photography Dexter Lo Photography Wedding Photographers

The team of San Diego wedding planners at "I Do... Weddings" is absolutely fantastic! I've photographed multiple weddings and worked with all three coordinators (Melissa, Rachel, and Lindsay) and couldn't be more delighted with the experiences. They are very efficient, knowledgable, and calm under pressure. Best of all, they are extremely likable, and that is a big selling point for brides and grooms who want to be stress-free on their wedding day and want their guests to enjoy themselves to the fullest.

Reams Photo Reams Photo Wedding Photographers

Melissa and her team are great! We really enjoyed working with her- she is calm, professional, and gets things done! Plus, she's super easy to be around. Such a friendly, relaxed presence!

The Creative Music DJ Inc. The Creative Music DJ Inc. Wedding DJs

I've DJ'd weddings for many of Melissa's clients, and it is always a great time working with her and her staff. Besides being organized and able to adapt to changes easily, she treats the vendors she's working with with respect, understands our needs, and helps us to be able to be able to provide the best service for our mutual clients. That's what it's all about, right?

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