Risa James Events Reviews
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Sarah Sent on 09/12/2023
Absolutely Phenomenal
Risa was absolutely phenomenal as our wedding coordinator. We knew within moments of speaking with her that she was knowledgable, experienced, professional, and genuine; she was a perfect fit for us! Risa provided us with structured guidance on what to consider based on our preferences and how to choose the right vendors for our specific needs. In the months leading up to the wedding, Risa reached out regularly to ensure we were on the right track. Risa created a timeline and was very communicative while checking in with us for all of the granular details for a perfect day. Risa was in regular contact with our vendors; we felt an enormous weight lifted in the days leading up to our wedding because we knew she had everything under control. Risa flawlessly executed on the big day and we didn’t have to think about a thing. We could not be happier with our experience and highly recommend Risa James Events. Thank you so much Risa! -
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Olivia R. Sent on 11/03/2021The best decision we made!
I was on the fence about hiring a wedding coordinator--I thought for sure I was a bride who could do it all! Well, that was definitely not the case as our date grew closer, we decided to hire Risa at the recommendation of another local vendor. Risa was seriously a godsend! We were less than 90 days from our wedding when she stepped in and she caught up to speed in record time. She went above contacting our vendors, finding small details in contracts and with the timeline that needed adjustments, and helped us to secure other vendors we were still missing. She kept everything running smoothly all day and kept our rambunctious wedding party in line and on time. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend Risa to anyone looking for a wedding planner. I can honestly say she made our wedding day perfect and I know we would not have been able to achieve that on our own. We are so thankful she was a part of our special day! -
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Jenn T. Sent on 12/01/2020
Risa's extensive scope of services will make me a repeat customer!!!
Risa was one of the first vendors I booked after I secured my venue. I already wanted to book her after our consultation, but had to meet with other potential coordinators/planners before we could make a decision. Afterwards, it was a unanimous, no brainer choice - we chose Risa! When you know, you know.
I, like many 2020 brides, had to pivot from the big wedding celebration that I originally planned and decided to postpone it until the world was in a safer state. Risa made this decision so much easier by checking in on us and offering advice to us since we didn't know what to do.
When we finally decided it was best to postpone our wedding, she mentioned that she was also ordained. If we wanted to keep our original wedding date, we could elope and she could officiate. We quickly took her up on her offer!
Risa worked with us on the ceremony script by providing a template, nudged/reminded us to write our vows (we procrastinated lol), braved the California wildfires, hiked up and down a really sleep cliff, and married us!
Saying Risa went above and beyond would be an understatement. Risa is quick to adapt and can wear many different hats. She one-upped her role as my coordinator and stepped in as my officiant when my wedding didn't move forward as planned. My 2-witnesses elopement turned out to be way more epic than what I envisioned my 300-person wedding to be thanks to Risa's help. I can't wait to work with Risa again for my wedding next year! -
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Carolynn K. Sent on 07/23/2021Wedding Planner
HANDS DOWN the smartest decision we made hiring Risa to plan and organize our event. We had to postpone due to COVID and she worked so hard to find us a new venue, organize all of our contracts and make the day of run so smoothly. If you were in question about hiring Risa this is your sign to do it! -
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Colleen G. Sent on 07/08/2021Absolute Rockstar Wedding Coordination!
We carefully chose Risa as our day of coordinator for our June 2021 wedding in St. Helena, California. After researching many day of coordinators we decided to go with Risa James Events because of her comprehensive blog, clear communication and excellent reviews. Risa also has a helpful email series with a wealth of helpful tips and information.
Our wedding was originally scheduled for June of 2020 and Risa helped guide us through one of the trickiest situations, canceling and replanning a wedding with ease. When our big day finally arrived she was incredibly professional, organized and thorough. She gracefully coordinated so many moving parts and navigated a big team of vendors. Risa’s attention to detail, care for her clients and incredibly organized timeline made the entire process much easier. She even stayed late the night of the wedding to make sure everything was packed up and ready to go! I would without a doubt recommend Risa’s services to anyone in the Napa or Sacramento regions and beyond to help plan or coordinate their wedding. She was an incredible part of making our day perfect and my husband and I are incredibly grateful for her! Thank you, Risa! -
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Treasure W. Sent on 05/05/2021Risa Our Wedding an Absolute Dream
Risa was such a life saver!
She was such a dream to work with in so many ways. I had decided to find a wedding coordinator because I didn't want to be "working" on my wedding day and I didn't want to be stressed out trying to delegate tasks to my friends and family at an event I wanted them to be able to truly relax and enjoy themselves. For this reason exactly, Risa's services was some of the best money spent for our whole event! Risa offered a very fair rate because we had an extremely small wedding due to covid. From our first phone call to our last dance, Risa supported our wedding vision and helped it come to life within our budget. I chose an option that allowed me to do all the DIY and special touches I wanted, but Risa took over the set up and coordination. She is highly organized and gave me a lot of great tips. One thing to keep in mind is that as a soon-to-be-spouse, you probably have hosted very few weddings in your life. Risa knows what she is doing and knows everything from the logistics to the fine and fun details. I didn't have to help any vendors upon arrival or hunt anyone down to give them tips. Instead my spouse's and I's time was spent enjoying the moment of our wedding day and visiting family. If I had the opportunity to hire Risa again I would go back and get her full coordination package because I now understand how much stress a wedding coordinator alleviates. I think a wedding coordinator is more crucial now than ever. I think Risa is the right choice for all types of couples, no matter how Type-A or completely laid back you may be, Risa is very professional and knows how to meet your needs and make your wedding the day you have been dreaming of!
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Kristin G. Sent on 03/18/2021
I miss her already!
As a bride in general, there are 1,000 things that come up when planning a wedding that you would never anticipate or even think of, throw in COVID-19 and it is a completely different ball game. Having to go back and forth multiple times on if we would be able to proceed with our big white wedding as planned, or come up with a plan A, B, or C. Risa was by my side through it all supporting every decision made ensuring me that everything would be perfect even if it wasn't what I originally imagined. In the end, my husband and I got married on 2/26/2021 in my moms backyard and I could not imagine Risa not being part of our day. We survived being a COVID couple because of her and I have no doubt our day ran smoothly because of her. -
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Ashlee R. Sent on 06/25/2021Risa is amazing!
Risa was a godsend for my wedding. The day is so overwhelming so having her there with everything planned down to the minute was exactly what I needed to relax and be in the moment. It couldn't have gone smoother. Super happy with the whole experience. -
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Lauren B. Sent on 10/27/2020Even if you don't think you need her, you do
Risa was a godsend, particularly in a pandemic wedding. She was so helpful and always very responsive to all of our questions. Planning a wedding is a lot of work, but Risa made things much easier for us and took a lot of weight off of our shoulders. At the very least, I would highly recommend hiring her for the day-of coordination. We ended up having the reception at my in-law's house because of the pandemic and she took care of all the decorations on the day of our wedding. With her help, the wedding was seamless and turned out beautifully. -
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Kristen Sent on 10/24/2019The wedding planner i'd hire 10 times over
So I decided to DIY my wedding. It quickly became overwhelming and begged my husband to find me a wedding planner. I'm not sure how or where he found Risa, but he scheduled us a phone meeting. Within the first 5 min i knew she was going to be my wedding planner! She was so helpful throughout the entire process ESPECIALLY the day of. I literally could not have done it without her. I would have spend my whole wedding day doing all the things she got done for me and she created a seamless timeline for us. She was a delight at every meeting even when it was crunch time and i was wearing my stress on my sleeve. She is a pro and she helped me bring my childhood dream of getting married at my parents house to life. It was better than i could have ever imagined and wouldn't have been the same without her. Thank you Risa, words will never be enough to thank you. -
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Gabriella C. Sent on 10/20/2019The Best Person For the Job!
Risa was a complete life saver. My husband and I were a different case since we live full time in Scotland. Risa was professional, had wonderful advice and a spectacular eye for detail. When we were planning, the wedding timeline was invaluable. She also kept me on track and made sure everything was ready for the wedding day because we only had 2 days from us landing in California to the wedding day. I sometimes struggle with making decisions, and Risa's experience and advice really helped me make decisions I was very happy with for the wedding.I don't think our day would have run as smoothly if it weren't for her. She was flexible and willing wanted to chat even if we were 8 hours ahead. She kept me, and my husband on track which helped us relax for the wedding. Seriously, there aren't enough stars for Risa! She deserves at least 100! -
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Helen B. Sent on 08/07/2019Bride and groom
Excellent, meticulous and detail oriented! She's the best! Risa stays on top of everything for you if you want her to do this. -
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Brittany Sent on 07/02/2019Absolutely wonderful!
Risa has superb attention to detail and was wonderful to work with. We clicked instantly and she made sure every part of our wedding ran smoothly. Our only regret was that we only hired her for coordination services. If it's in your budget (and even if it's not), hire her as soon as you start planning! -
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Susie H. Sent on 06/13/2019Risa James Events was the best decision made in our wedding planning!
I simply cannot say enough about the value of working with Risa James Events for my daughter's recent wedding. From our initial meeting, to the months leading up to our beautiful day, Risa was always available for questions and advice and kept us on track with details of which we would have been completely unaware without her steady guidance. As the mother of the bride, my intention in hiring a coordinator was to be able to completely enjoy the day as my daughter married her one true love, and from the moment Risa arrived onsite at the venue, I was 'off duty'. I did not have to attend to another single detail other than to answer an occasional question, because the necessary groundwork and communication had been laid. Risa, you truly made the day a joy, and I'm so very grateful for your poise, professionalism and competence. Thank you! -
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