A Good Affair Wedding and Event Production

Natalie at a Good affair wedding and event production and her whole team where excellent. I was so happy with my wedding I wish I could do it over and over again. Natalie made sure our big day went flawless from the morning through the ceremony and the reception.Natalie was so professional and organized it really made feel at ease. I put the final months in her hands and I didn't worry about a thing. Natalie took care of it all. Even the vendors she recommended were outstanding. I could go on on but I will say that when I did feel nervous seeing my wedding planner, Natalie took my stress away she was my saving grace. I highly recommend a good affair for all events I feel content knowing in the future when I need someone to plan an event I have a great team to go to!!

A coworker of mine used Natalie as her wedding planner and had nothing but wonderful things to say about her. I decided to give Natalie a call. We set up a meeting and right away I knew she was the planner for me. Working with Natalie was a Godsend. She was easy to work with, offered creative ideas and worked with the most amazing vendors. Due to the fact that she works with these vendors on a regular basis, allows your wedding to run smoothly and seamlessly. Natalie is professional, organized beyond belief and always puts her client's needs first. My now husband can be challenging to work with. He gives 100 percent in everything he does, so in return, he expects a lot. There were some rough patches along the way. My hubbie, being the perfectionist that he is, is not the easiest to work with. Luckily, Natalie is experienced with what she does and knows how to work with all personality types. She was always respectful and patient in times that would have been challenging for me and I'm a special education teacher!  One thing I appreciated the most was the week of the wedding. Natalie was always available, picked up every phone call and put me at ease with all the last minute wedding stressors. Natalie truly brings her "A" game on the wedding day. She is cool, calm and collected. She runs the show, but is behind the scenes. Our wedding day was perfect, everything went as planned. My husband was blown away with how spectacular our day was and praised Natalie like you wouldn't believe. If you are considering a wedding planner, look no further, Natalie Good is the way to go!  A million thanks Natalie.

I am absolutely so happy that Natalie and her staff were able to be by my side on my wedding. They are truly worth every penny! There were so many little things that occurred during my wedding that Natalie and her staff were able to take care in the flash of an eye. I would not say that my husband and I are picky, but more particular. We are also very busy with extended degrees,work and church. In knowing this A good affair were able to work with our schedule and beautifully execute our vision. I was in total awe when I saw our reception site, it looked EXACTLY how I envisioned it. Not only is Natalie knowledgeable and a visionary but here staff are just as qualified. Her staff members Jennifer and Melissa are very helpful,polite, and sweet. They too are highly able to bring to life your vision. Thank you soooo much A good affair for giving me my dream wedding!!!

"GROOM'S REVIEW"At first I didn't even think we needed a planner but as we got more involved in the wedding it got way to overwhelming for us to handle, then we found Natalie. She is fantastic. She made my life much simpler throughout the planning process. Also her recommendations on the people she uses rock, and are also very reasonable. I would definitely use all of them again. Definitely believe her when she says they are the best. Natalie is very organized and very efficient with her time and yours. On top of all of that she is great with colors and extremely creative. Natalie is more than just a great wedding planner, she also becomes your friend which is what you want on your wedding day. If you are going to hire a wedding planner I definitely suggest Natalie.

I initially called A Good Affair because I had read Natalie's wonderful reviews but because I waited until the last minute to actually hire a day-of coordinator (since I was one of those brides who assumed that I would be able to do everything on my own) she was already booked on the evening of our rehearsal. However, she recommended her associate planner Jennifer to us since she would be available for both the rehearsal and the entire wedding day as well. Jennifer was very responsive and professional and met with us various times during the course of a couple of weeks so that we could get her caught up with all of our wedding plans. She was such a great help in planning and coordinating the ceremony, as well as making sure that everything looked great and was in its place for our ceremony and reception. Jennifer and her assistant also were such a great help in that they packed all of our gifts as well as our toasting flutes, cake cutting utensils, etc. in our families' cars for us so that all they had to do was drive it home. It was a great relief to not have to worry about any of the packing up at the end of the evening so that we were really able to enjoy our reception.

We had a very small budget for the size of wedding we wanted to have so we could only afford a week of coordinator, no matter which planner we went with. I was referred to Natalie by a mutual friend and she was super easy to work with from the very beginning. She not only accommodated our small budget but was able to recommend vendors that she often worked with to save us even more money. The DJ we chose even gave us a discount because he knew her from working other events. I did a TON of DIY projects to save money and to make the wedding unique but it was up to Natalie and her assistants to set it all up and they did a fantastic job. Everything looked beautiful and came out the way I wanted it to, a lot of it even better than what I had envisioned. Our wedding day went perfectly and there were only small hiccups that Natalie had to take care of because of inadequacies from other vendors. Thanks for everything, Natalie!

Natalie Good was amazing! Our wedding turned out better than we could have ever hoped for. I truly can not say enough. Almost all of our vendors were recommended by Natalie and all turned out perfect! She had some great ideas and also incorporated my vibe into what she thought would make our day even more amazing! I highly recommend Natalie for future brides and would even consider using her for another event... Huge Baby shower perhaps ;) hehehe

Where do I begin…? Natalie Good, her name should be Natalie AMAZING! I was a lost bride and did not know where to go and found A Good Affair through Anne, who is the manager of 24 carrots and the most beautiful Franciscan Gardens. The first time I met Anne I felt as though I met a friend I had known for ten years, she was so sweet and down to earth. She recommended I call Natalie to have a consultation. I walked into Natalie’s office (which is so beautiful!), and had met the woman who was going to change my world forever. She was organized, kind, and I felt an instant connection. As we started planning my wedding, I saw my dream wedding coming true. I had always dreamed of this whimsical garden wedding. The more meetings we had, the more excited I got. Along the way, she introduced me to so many talented people. I had been to so many bad weddings were the DJ was awful and could not pronounce the new last name to the decorations falling apart. I was scared! Nevertheless, Natalie was the light at the end of my tunnel.On my wedding July 17, 2011, I walked down the aisle to see the most beautifully decorated archway. I was so very excited to see my handsome husband to be… but the flowers were magnificent. After the ceremony, we continued over to the other side for the reception. Each table was out of this world, everything that I had asked Natalie to do she went above and beyond, and made it even more beautiful than I could have ever imagined it. In addition, on my wedding day I had a few drunken groomsmen, which she took care of that and so much more for my husband and I. she was on top of every detail! I am so very blessed to have found Natalie Good ( A good affair) she is the most wonderful, amazing, talented. kind. organized, so many wonderful things I can say about Natalie and her hard working staff. Any one who is getting married needs Natalie and her team! She will make your wedding perfect and stress free!!! Natalie is blessed to have such an amazing talent. Thank you Natalie for making all my dreams comes true! You Rock!

Like most couples, my former fiancé (now husband) initially thought we could plan our wedding on our own. We went through countless hours of doing vendor research, reading reviews, looking at websites, before we decided that we were better off meeting with a planner who could facilitate the entire process for us. We were referred to Natalie Good at A Good Affair through our venue, Franciscan Gardens. In a nutshell, Natalie was a lifesaver. We hired her after one meeting because we were impressed with how much knowledge she had of the wedding industry and event planning. Throughout the process, she was a true professional. She listened to everything we wanted – for instance, we booked all the vendors she sent to us after one meeting because they were a perfectly matched choice. She also helped steer us clear of bad decisions in a very courteous manner. And she also handled the design of our venue, which turned out more beautiful than anything I’ve seen on blogs or in wedding magazines. Not to mention the great discounts we got from other vendors for being her client, which almost made us feel like Natalie paid for herself. In the end, our day turned out so beautiful and I still have friends commenting on how amazing our wedding was.

My fiance and I (and my mother!) were planning our wedding in CA from TX. Natalie was the best money we spent for this wedding. She organized every trip to make the most of our time so we could meet as many vendors as possible to be sure we had our favorites. Natalie was so amazing to work with (along with her assistants and helpers!). She was available whenever we needed her and was very prompt in returning phone calls & getting us whatever information we wanted or needed. Everything ran smoothly from vendor meetings & selections all the way to the big day. And with 200 guests that is no easy feat! It could not have gone more perfectly, and I know that Natalie was an integral part of that. TRUST ME... she is worth EVERY penny and practically pays for herself in the deals you'll get with other (amazing) vendors who are willing to give discounts because they know she rocks and will make THEIR lives easier as well. I already have and will continue to recommend her to anyone who asks (and maybe some people that don't). :)

People I see around town ask me how my daughters wedding went. My answer is always "perfect!" Living and Texas and planning a wedding in California seemed a daunting task. Then we met Natalie. Right away she saw the vision of the type of wedding we were looking for and ran with it. She helped assemble a wonderful team of vendors that made the day flow so smoothly. As the mother of the bride I was particularly happy that I had very little to do the day of the wedding except enjoy my daughter and her happiness and our guests. I knew that Natalie would be there to handle all the working details so I had nothing to worry about. Thank you Natalie!

My husband and I intended to plan our out of town wedding by ourselves. But by six months out, with only a venue and photographer booked, we knew we needed help. We interviewed Natalie and were immediately impressed by how excited she was about our wedding, how personable she was, and how reasonably priced her services were. I was only able to travel down to Orange County for planning two or three times after our initial meeting, but Natalie saved us by making the most out of each visit; she efficiently arranged for us to meet the right vendors saving us tons of time and hassle. Natalie also did a great job of helping us to realize our vision for our wedding. When we began this process, we only had a very vague sense of what we wanted the day to be like, but Natalie seemed to get the big picture and with her help, everything came together beautifully! In fact, I have been told numerous times by guests that our wedding was the most beautiful and amazing wedding they had ever been to and I know that I owe that in large part to Natalie and her hard work. One of the greatest things about working with Natalie was the peace of mind that she gave us on our wedding day; on what can be a very nerve racking day, it was priceless not to have to worry about any of the details! Natalie was professional, organized, efficient, creative, supportive, and went above and beyond for us. I would work with her again in a heartbeat!

As soon as I got engaged I thought I had my whole wedding planned out and could execute it all on my own. That was until I actually started planning and realized how much I could actually do...which was basically nothing. Being the most indecisive bride IN THE WORLD, I felt overwhelmed, lost and confused. At the time, I was told by my fiancee that a wedding planner was too expensive and not necessary. This made me feel even more lost knowing I could never pull off the wedding of my dreams with the lack of knowledge I had about weddings in general, since I hadn't been to one since I was 5 years old! I thought, why not just check out a wedding planner and see what she had to offer. Natalie from A Good Affair came highly recommended on the Knot as well as other websites. I had a consultation with her and IMMEDIATELY fell in love! I couldn't believe I had found the person that basically knew my thoughts before I said them!! We had the same view on weddings, likes/dislikes and style. This was a huge relief and we hired her basically on the spot. Since I wanted to be a DIY bride, we only hired her for partial planning which included months before as well the day of, which was all I felt I really needed. Just someone to help me along the way with vendors and ceremony/reception sites, giving me tips based on her expertise and keeping ALL of my ideas in check! Throughout the process, Natalie and I became great friends. We talked so often which made me feel much more confident about the decisions I was making. She guided me throughout the whole process, actually helping more than I thought I had originally signed up for and that I will be forever grateful for. She could tell when I was flustered or had too many ideas and could always calm me down and bring back my sanity, without taking control of the planning and still letting me feel as though I was the mastermind of the whole process. She helped us find every vendor we ended up using, all of which were ABSOLUTELY amazing! I trusted her and she delivered exactly what I wanted/needed and more, all at a better price than I had anticipated, due to her established relationships in the wedding world. Leading up to the days before the wedding, we talked every day and she really brought together all the little tiny details that I hadn't even thought of. She kept me on cue with the things needing to be done so I wouldn't creep back to my procrastinating roots and be overwhelmed at the last minute. As for the day of, it turned out better than I could have ever imagined! The entire day went on perfectly, without a single issue, and I was told by many of my guests that it was the best planned and executed wedding they had ever been to! The ceremony was perfectly set up. The reception was absolutely stunning. The florals were beautiful, which Natalie did herself. Overall, it was better than I could have ever imagined...all because of the absolutely amazing staff at A Good Affair and of course, Natalie herself. I would not change a thing about the entire process, except maybe starting a little sooner than I did, and it was all thanks to her! She is the best wedding planner a scared, indecisive, crazy bride could ever imagine. I would recommend her to EVERY couple out there! You will be amazed and blown away by her dedication to couples as well as her beyond adorable style :)

I was the mother of the groom. However, my new daughter-in-law planned the wedding and she was extremely pleased with Natalie of "A Good Affair." The company worked well within the budget presented to them--and in fact, was able to provide better service for the cost. During the actual wedding/reception their presence and professionalism was felt but not seen and things ran extremely smoothly and was a lot of fun for all!

Wedding planning can be one of the most stressful, anxiety-filled processes one can experience, and finding the right wedding planner/wedding service company can be just as stressful. It's not always about who's the most professional with the longest running industry experience -- you'll find that most top wedding companies fulfill both -- but about finding the right person who goes above and beyond expectations on the most personal level. At the onset of my wedding planning, I interviewed over 5 different wedding planning companies from small boutique services to large establishments (suggestions mostly taken from bridal magazines such as Grace Ormand and Knot) and awhile their portfolios and professionalism seemed impeccable, I walked away feeling there was still something amiss....and I couldn't shake off the emotional void and angst about the whole matter. Natalie Good was entirely different. From our very first phone conversation, she got me. She listened carefully and at the end, was more thrilled about my wedding than my fiance and I were combined. Our destination wedding in Santa Barbara was magical and truly an unforgettable weekend for everyone involved, all thanks to this jewel of a woman and her services at A Good Affair Wedding. With Natalie Good, you will find a planner who is engaged, supportive, willing to accommodate to your needs but also strong and gracious enough to lend her professional insight and advises when and where needed. She's the perfect combination of an industry professional who mandates that all i's be dotted and t's crossed, along with your best friend who isn't afraid to tell you that you that you should pass on a certain style of dress because it's simply not you. Her emotional EQ is a God-send and has saved me time and time again from wallowing in all kinds of ups and downs through my wedding planning stages. With Natalie Good's services, you get the right kind of wedding planner every bride-to-be dreams of plus the added miracle of someone who signifies strength, a marvelous sense of humour and outlook, creativity and originality, and truly a remarkable woman you'd be proud to have in your life. Sarah LeeBeverly Hills, CA

It was such a pleasure to work with A Good Affair Wedding and Event Production. My initial hopes for our wedding (I thought) were beyond what my budget and time frame would allow, however after my initial conversation with my coordinator Natalie I felt at ease that the wedding would be lovely. Every detail on the day of our wedding exceeded my expectations- from the decorations, to the flowers, catering, and service- everything was impeccably executed. Throughout the day and in the days that have followed, I have received comments on how well our wedding ran, how unique the decorations were, and how personal the atmosphere was. Most importantly, I felt assured throughout the planning process and on the day of that I was in good hands (no pun intended). My husband was a bit skeptical initially in hiring a coordinator, but he agreed that it was all well worth it in alleviating the stresses of planning and for the day of for him and myself. She did such an amazing job and allowed for us to truly enjoy our day. We had so much fun and I do not think I would have been as calm without her. I feel that my coordinator and I collaborated well, communication was always clear, and her creativity and talent brought my ideas/"vision" to fruition. All in all, I highly recommend A Good Affair Wedding and Event Production.

Natalie was fantastic. As a typical groom I did not understand the need for a wedding coordinator. It was during our wedding I realized how important a great coordinator is. During the wedding we are running around doing all of the wedding things that brides and grooms do and there is no way we could have managed to have such a wonderful wedding without Natalie. She constantly made sure everything was running smoothly. Most importantly she kept my wife sane! Many times throughout the wedding process she rescued our relationship. I am amazed at how organized Natalie is. Not only did she setup our entire wedding, even at the wee hours of the night she maintained her unbelievable work ethic and made sure everyone made it home safe. I really appreciate everything she did for us.

I am the mother of the groom in a wedding Natalie planned and organized. Her organization was superb. I very much liked her calm and assertive style--she is flexible but everything gets done. I felt very comfortable and I knew that all was going to be well without my involvement, which was great given the fact that I became ill the day before the wedding and was of no use whatsoever. The bride and the groom are very happy and everyone had only nice and happy things to say about the event. It seems that everyone had a great time and they all loved the ambiance that Natalie created with the decor. She is very creative and elegantly so. I will recommend her services to daughters and sons of my friends who might look for the assistance of a wedding planner. She was a joy to work with.

The best thing I ever did for myself and my future husband was hire a wedding planner. Natalie was the reason my wedding was so perfect. She was the first one on the scene and the last one to leave. She made everything move so smoothly. The one thing Natalie kept telling me was, "If you're feeling any stress, put it on me." That comment alone made me relax and realize that she is there to make everything go perfectly. My husband and I couldn't have asked for a better day and I know that it's because of her that I have the best memories to last me a lifetime.

Natalie proved to be an EXCELLENT wedding planner! She actually volunteered to help me for my wedding, which was extremely gracious, and my entire family could tell she was really in her element. She's organized, works extremely diligently and handles the vendors very well--all the while keeping a smile on her face. As the bride, I obviously had a lot of things on my mind leading up to the wedding, and with Natalie's help, I was able to focus on the meaning of my marriage, as opposed to the myriad of tasks that needed to be done. She was fabulous and I highly recommend her. Thanks, Natalie!