Michelle Garibay Events - Murrieta, California

raquel russo

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!

Ryan Farmer

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!

Firdaus Dawood

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.

Frank Shaver-Burgess

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.

Lauren Swanberg

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!

Mikaela Pascal

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

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

Dena Bisgaier

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.