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Arturo Ingellis

When we started looking into hiring a wedding planner, we met with several amazing people, each with great ideas and packages. But from our very first meeting with Carlina, we felt like we were catching up with an old friend. She’s incredibly professional, but in a way that’s comfortable and familiar—like she's always been part of our lives.

Planning a wedding is intense, and though we had already done a lot of work, we didn’t know how to pull it all together. Carlina took all our scattered ideas and turned them into a cohesive vision, making everything feel not just manageable, but easy. She knew exactly how to guide us through every decision, offering insights we wouldn’t have thought of. My husband and I hadn’t even attended a wedding before ours, so Carlina helped us figure out what was essential for a true celebration—beyond just food, music, and drinks!

She made every call, text, email, and site visit feel so personal and reassuring, and there's something truly special about someone who can put you at ease while planning the biggest event of your life. We also hadn’t budgeted much for décor after prioritizing food and drinks, but Carlina came through with clever, budget-friendly ideas to make our venue feel like “us.”

On the big day, she and her team transformed our venue (a local bar in North Park, shout out Crafted Coupe!) into a wedding space that took our breath away. Carlina never stopped; she kept everything on schedule, rearranging furniture and skillfully guiding guests from one area to the next. She made it look effortless and ran everything like the professional she is. We genuinely can’t recommend her enough. Carlina was not only our wedding planner—she felt like a friend who made sure our day was unforgettable.

Syd

I recently worked with Carlina from Teardrop Wedding Events for our wedding on July 19, 2024, and she was exceptional. She brought my vision to life with perfect precision and allowed me to enjoy the day without worrying about any details. Her expertise and flawless execution made our special day truly magical. Hiring Carlina was undoubtedly one of our best decisions, and Teardrop Wedding Events far exceeded our expectations. Thank you again! 🙂

Theron Davis

Carlina was a phenomenal coordinator to work with! She helped me during a semi-complex engagement that turned out wonderful. She’s very punctual, creative, and personable. I read reviews for different coordinators in the OC area and I’m overly satisfied that I chose to work with Carlina. If you’re indecisive like me, you have found the right fit with Carlina! Looking forward to using her again for future engagements!

Emily Van Nevel

I had a wonderful experience with Teardrop and Carlina. My husband and I eloped and then did an elopement photoshoot afterwards and she truly brought my vision to life. She planned everything perfectly, making our day exactly what we wanted. We are super happy and definitely recommend her services!

Stephcynie Curry-Thompson

Carlina was a true pro. I hired her to assist with a DIY wedding for a friend and she navigated it with a smile and great energy. She offered really great suggestions and even though the wedding itself was poorly organized, she definitely made the best out of what she was given. I highly recommend hiring TearDrop for your event planning. She is exceptional at what she does.

Bryan

As this was me and my wife first marriage, we wanted it to be very special and memorable. We got recommended that we reach out to TearDrop Wedding Events and talk to Carlina, because what people have been telling us is that she really brings your wedding visions to life. First in my life I’m glad I listen to the rumor because Carlina definitely brought our visions to life and went over and beyond to make that happen, she was very professional and and also very personable, she understood what we wanted and also made it a safe space for us especially this being our first time and nerves are everywhere. Definitely took a lot of pressure off of me and my wife.

Siobhan Gadallah

Carlina was great! I went with the no logistics day of and to be honest, I wish I would have chosen logistics. So many small things will go unplanned if you try to do it yourself and to limit the stress day of, I would definitely spend the extra money. Given that there were a few things that went unplanned, Carlina did a great job trying to figure out a solution. She even kept an eye on the guests that drank a bit too much, which I was very grateful for (you know how that can go!)
If you can afford it, definitely choose logistics to ensure your big day is stress free. Thank you Carlina!

Blake Johnson

Carlina was amazing at our wedding! She handled all the details perfectly and made everything run so smoothly, couldn’t have asked for a better coordinator