"You were my pillar of strength and support throughout this year. You led us through the process every step of the way with patience and enthusiasm... When it came to details, you know I had an abundance. Thank you for all the input you gave me regarding them whether it was to modify an idea, nix an idea, or embellish on it, you were attentive to it all. I think the best compliment we could give you is that you made us feel like we were your most important clients, and you shared our excitement. Thank you so very much for everything!"

"Thanks to you, our wedding became a wonderfully memorable event. What a great relief to leave the details to you so we could thoroughly enjoy ourselves... In fact, we had a difficult time deciding which photographer and florist to use because we knew they would each do a fabulous job. Everything seemed to happen magically that evening thanks to your creativity, attention and care. Thank you so much for capturing the essence of our special day!"

"When my daughter announced her engagement and told us she planned a wedding in San Francisco, I knew I needed help. She lives in Los Angeles and my husband and I live in the East Bay. There was no way in the world I was going to be able to succeed with the event and still have my husband and my sanity... Selecting Ann as our coordinator was the best decision I made. She was wonderful to work with and knew everything about wedding that we didn't... The wedding day itself went off perfectly — or least it seemed perfect to me. I'm sure Ann handled a million problems — but we just enjoyed every moment of the day. We are still receiving compliments from our guests on the what a wonderful time they had."

"When I ran into creative roadblocks, Ann's background in interior design and floral arranging was key. Her endless ideas enabled us to come up with solutions that fit our style and most importantly, our budget. She took me shopping and showed me various options on ways to add color and elegance to our outdoor wedding. Her selection of lighting from candles to white lights, as well as her addition of tulle and greenery, set the mood for a classy affair. She even took me shopping for jewelry for my bridesmaids, helping me select unique pieces that worked within our budget.

With 26 people in our wedding, a bagpiper and the groom's entrance on a boat, we knew our wedding would be a logistic challenge for any coordinator. Ann cleared that hurdle with ease. And on the day of the wedding, the ceremony went off without a hitch. My groom arrived by boat, the bagpiper played on cue, and the guests were blown away by the romance of it all.

As the rest of us were sipping champagne and snapping photos, Ann handled the vendors and other logistics with ease... As the sun began to set, she ensured the candles were lit outside around the tables to create the mood we wanted for our wedding. As the moon rose, she quietly ensured a cigar bar was being set-up near the beach so guests could enjoy the night-time beauty of Lake Tahoe. All of the small details that made our day special would have been a headache for any bride or her family without an adept coordinator. Ann is the type of coordinator who can pull off all of these details and make your wedding exactly the day you want it to be. Her unobtrusive yet take charge attitude, combined with her creative style and design background, are what set her apart as a coordinator."

"I can happily recommend Ann Saavedra to any couple who needs a wedding coordinator. Her skills as a florist and interior decorator made our wedding beautiful... Ann understood our desire for a non-traditional ceremony, and helped us come up with personal touches that we'll always remember... each of our family held a single rose, and as we walked down the isle, they passed us the flower that became my bouquet. Ann herself escorted our scared flower girl until she was confident enough to go it alone.

Ann has wonderful ideas and a real sense of style, plus the determination and efficiency to see them through. She's also a lot of fun to work with, and I think anyone who uses her services will agree that she's a terrific wedding coordinator."

None of us had a clue regarding how many loose ends existed and how many details had been overlooked before you provided your services. As the mother of the bride, I know who would have had to deal with those details (and more)...! ...we also know how smoothly you interceded when the bride or groom was showing signs of frazzled nerves... your objective, neutral position, together with your concerned but clear and decisive style were reassuring as we waded through unknown waters. You were alert and attentive to children and their issues, the bride and groom and their needs, the vendors and the hotel — what a handful!

"What I most valued and admired about Ann's wedding planning services is her ability to gauge any situation or event. She really knows how to tailor her creative talents and planning skills to suit your needs — no matter how big or small, Ann will help you make it meaningful and fun so that you'll cherish the event forever.

Our wedding included two languages, and two families that couldn't really communicate without someone to translate... and it all came off perfectly. This was a second wedding for me — and it truly was the wedding of my dreams. Thank you, Ann, for being such a creative, sensitive and skilled wedding planner."