Special Event Genie
Special Event Genie

Special Event Genie

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Planning services needed

Responds in about 30 min

It’s free, with no obligation to book

Introduction
We are licensed, insured up to $2M, and Certified by the American Bridal Association. We are members in excellent standing with the Event Planners Association as well as AAA-rated with the Better Business Bureau. We are a quality team providing you with a most luxurious experience. Our team is totally hands-on. We pay attention to every detail. We work within a network of vendors so we can pass the savings on to you, just ask! Since we come from a creative background, we can give you advice about colors, flowers, themes for your event. We understand family dynamics and are trained in all religions and traditions. And of course, we are the only planners/coordinators with our own Planning Genie® app that actually allows you to see your event BEFORE it happens, so there are no last-minute surprises! We actually help to design your space/what your event will look like and feel like. We will come for every fitting of your wedding gown to make sure you are pleased. We strive to make people happy. Our goal is to give you the event you've always dreamed of!
Overview

Hired 43 times

Serves Los Angeles, CA

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8 employees

19 years in business

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Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2019

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.

Great 4.7

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D. H.
Dec 7, 2023
Our group was planning a get-together for extended family at an Orange County park, including several vendors for food, games, a DJ and magician, etc. Ricki coordinated all the necessary permits and talent, freeing up our time to focus on the plan for the day. Unfortunately the weather forecast forced us to change to a different date and location. Ricki was completely professional and helped adapt our plan to the new space. We really appreciated her professionalism, attention to details and great communication. We would recommend Special Event Genie for future event planning.
Special Event Genie's reply
Hi D.H., Thank you for this glowing review! We are so glad we were able to be flexible and change your date because of the weather. Thank goodness for that Plan B! We know the weather can be unpredictable, and we made sure you and your guests were well taken care of. We negotiated vendors' fees so you would not be charged additionally for changing your Big Day. We could tell your guests enjoyed the magician, carnival games, catering, and our DJ. Thanks again and we look forward to assisting you next year!
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Patricia M.
Feb 12, 2018
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I hired Ricki, my Special Event Genie, to work her magic (and dedicated hard work) on my 70th Birthday Party. Every detail was absolutely perfect. Ricki kept in touch with me by phone, text and in person meetings from the day I hired her, came to my event hours early and stayed late to manage clean up. She knew every aspect of party planning from table position and centerpieces that maintain a theme to creative displays to timelines — All of my guests enjoyed interacting with her and everyone had a good time.
Special Event Genie's reply
Patricia, we appreciate the great review! We strive for perfection and know how important even the smallest detail is. Thank you for choosing us to make your 70th birthday, a special event! And we appreciate your continued interest in our services. We are on board to plan your husband's birthday, hopefully soon!
Event Planning
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Alona B.
Dec 13, 2016
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I have planned birthdays for many years, and this time, I needed someone to take over so I can finally enjoy my daughter's 7th birthday. For someone as meticulous as me, It's hard to find someone who I can fully trust. When I met Ricki, I knew she was the one. The love and passion she has catering service for Client is beyond. Ricki loves to ensure that clients are well taken care of as soon as she steps in. She is well organized, on track, and knows what follow through means. We are grateful for having you in our event, I was able to enjoy my time and savor every detail of the party because someone like you were there to take care of things. I am happy to gain a friend in you and much more, thank you for taking care of my daughter’s party. There is a saying that “the only way to do great work is to love what you do” – You are an epitome of that quote in all aspect. You are highly recommended and I will definitely use your service again and again and again. More blessings to come to you and your business.
Special Event Genie's reply
Alona, we are so glad you chose our company to plan your daughter’s birthday. We make sure our clients feel completely taken care of and secure in letting us take control of the event. Thank you so much for your lovely review.
Event Planning
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Janelle D.
Jun 26, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack

Ricki negotiated her price once we discussed I was only doing a reception and not a wedding ceremony. I didn't give her much time to plan the event, but she showed us multiple venues and we were very happy with our selection. Ricki also did her best to help us stay on budget, she found flowers for an amazing deal, she brought decorations from her house, and she with the sudden weather change she got sun umbrellas in the nick-of-time. She really worked her tail off! It was a great reception, exactly what my husband and I wanted.
Special Event Genie's reply
Janelle, we strive to make sure our clients stay in their budget and get the most they can with that budget. Thank you for choosing us to plan your reception! Best wishes always!
Wedding Planning
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Emma S.
Aug 27, 2017
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The Special Event Genie (Ricki) is truly passionate about giving her clients a great wedding. She is very thorough in her planning of events and she provides custom planning tools for her clients. She put together a very thorough and organized time line for our event which helped insure that everything ran smoothly and on time. She has a lot of experience in coordinating weddings so she was very helpful in identifying potential pitfalls that we had not thought of. She attended multiple planning meetings, facilitated our rehearsal at the venue, coordinated all vendors and led the set-up of our wedding with assistance from family and friends. We had an amazing wedding and we couldn't be happier with the way things turned out. Thanks Ricki!
Special Event Genie's reply
Emma, thank you for this amazing review. We love that you recognized our passion to create great weddings. Having your wedding run smoothly is our top priority. We appreciate you choosing us to be a part of your special day. Best wishes to you and your family.
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