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Special Event Genie

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About
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

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8 employees

21 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

Services offered
Event type

Adult birthday party

Wedding

Corporate event

Fundraiser

Planning services needed

Setup

Cleanup

Day of coordinator

Decorating

Supplies needed

Centerpiece(s)

Other

Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews

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

Great 4.8

47 reviews

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CHRISTINA J.

Oct 23, 2025

I recently worked with Special Event Genie to plan a celebration of life for my beloved daughter. From the very beginning, Ricki was kind, patient, and understanding of what a difficult time this was for me. She truly listened to what I wanted — a simple, meaningful gathering that reflected my daughter’s favorite things and especially, love of the Dodgers Baseball Team. Ricki and her team handled every detail with such care. They designed a beautiful event in Dodger blue, creatively placing my daughter’s Dodger bobbleheads that everyone loved. They arranged all the rentals, catering, ice cream scoopers, bartender, and servers, and made sure everything ran smoothly. I didn’t have to worry about a thing — they brought everything to me so I could simply be present with neighbors, family and friends. The day was perfect in every way and truly honored my daughter’s memory. I am deeply grateful for Ricki’s compassion, professionalism, and attention to detail. She made a very emotional day so much easier, and I will always appreciate what she did for us. Christy, Grateful Mother
Special Event Genie's reply
Christy, it was truly an honor to help you create a celebration that reflected your daughter’s spirit and love of the Dodgers. We wanted every detail to feel personal and heartfelt — from the Dodger blue touches to the bobblehead displays that brought smiles to everyone who attended. Thank you for trusting us during such an emotional time and allowing us to help you focus on being present with your loved ones. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we’ll always remember this day with warmth and gratitude. — Ricki Lewis & the Special Event Genie Team
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Apple L.

Nov 15, 2025

Of one thing I’m sure: our product launch event would never have come together so seamlessly without Special Event Genie. For business owners like us, juggling daily operations while planning a major event can be overwhelming. What seems simple at first quickly turns into a maze of logistics, decor, entertainment, and countless last-minute details. From our very first meeting, the Special Event Genie team understood our vision perfectly. They guided us through every step, including venue selection, vendor coordination, creative design, and guest experience. They listened closely to our goals and brand identity and added their own inventive touch. On the day of the event, they were already prepared with thoughtful solutions, such as offering branded items and extra supplies. Every detail reflected our company’s image and professionalism. Special Event Genie not only saved us time and stress, they also helped us stay on budget through their excellent vendor relationships. The result was a polished, memorable event that showcased our brand with clarity and impact. We could not have asked for better partners and highly recommend them to any company seeking a flawlessly organized and one-of-a-kind event.
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Danielle H.

Aug 14, 2017

Hired on Thumbtack

There are not enough words to describe how helpful Ricki was as my wedding coordinator. Her experience is so valuable, and her passion unmatched. What I think was most helpful, was Ricki's willingness to be there with you physically, no matter how stressed/anxious/confused you are to make sure you know that everything is going to be okay. I also can't stress enough how helpful it is to have Ricki to connect you to the BEST vendors EVER. I would recommend hiring Ricki as both a planner and day of coordinator, and realize now (and recommend) the value is hiring her along with her assistant, because the reality is, a wedding is a performance that needs to be orchestrated, and you want a team in charge of this. Ricki is tough, but realistic. She is who you need to battle the Wedding Industrial Complex, where you will get taken advantage of left and right. Thanks Ricki!
Special Event Genie's reply
Danielle, we appreciate your choosing Special Event Genie for your wedding. Making sure your special day runs smoothly and stress-free is our goal. We take pride in being there physically and emotionally for our clients. We wish you and your family the best. Thank you for your review.
Wedding Coordination
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Philip R.

Jun 28, 2017

Hired on Thumbtack

We were concerned because we had to plan the wedding from out of state and were flying in just a few days before our wedding. That’s when Ricki came in and had everything all planned and ready to go, down to the last detail. There were quite a few last-minute changes and Ricki was totally capable of and willing to modify the time line and floor layout on the spot! She found us a florist at a very reasonable price that had exactly the type and color of flowers my wife wanted. We had an idea for the center pieces and her suggestions made them even better. On the day of she assisted with making sure everything was placed precisely as we envisioned in the venue. She made sure all our guests were comfortable and had everything they needed to enjoy the celebration. I would highly recommend Ricki for her most detailed, accurate and attentive service. We could not have done it without her!”
Special Event Genie's reply
Phillip, thank you for your great review. Making sure that your wedding day is perfect down to the smallest details is what we take pride in. We want you to be able to come in on your wedding day and be as relaxed as possible and let us handle everything else. So glad that your wedding day was everything you wanted. Best wishes always!
Wedding Coordination
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Donna F.

Feb 16, 2017

Hired on Thumbtack

Ricki was able to efficiently pull together an event for me last minute. She knew exactly who to call and which vendors to work with. This saved me a lot of time. In addition, when we ran out of ice during the party she kindly went and got us some. I really appreciated the extra gestures.
Special Event Genie's reply
Donna, Thank you for your review. Making sure your event goes off without a hitch is most important. We take pride in knowing all the right vendors! So glad your event was amazing.
Event Planning
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Ricki Lewis