A Wedding By Di

Diana is amazing! I can’t say enough about working with her & her team. We planned our wedding 3,000 miles away & she went above & beyond to help in every way she can. The first time I called Diana to inquire about our wedding we clicked & she made us feel like we were friends for years. We honestly couldn’t have done it without her help. During the planning process she was so quick to respond, paid attention to every detail, & is so organized! I knew I could email her & count on her for anything I needed. Her & her team were just as amazing the day of the wedding — Everything went absolutely perfect. Diana is the sweetest woman & now a lifelong friend to us. I can’t thank her & her team enough for everything they did for us to make our wedding perfect!

I worked with Diana at a wedding at The Ranch at Bandy Canyon. She was the coordinator and I was the videographer. Diana was a pleasure to work with! She was extremely organized, polite and kept the bride, groom and vendors well informed. This made my job much easier! At the end of the night I managed to forget a vital piece of equipment that I needed for a wedding the following day. She went above and beyond to make sure that I was able to retrieve it that night! I cannot say THANKS enough! I would highly recommend A Wedding By Di! jfvideography

There are no words to express how much I appreciate this company!!! We lived in San Diego for many years and it will always be «home» to us – which is why, when it was time to renew our vows for our fifteenth wedding anniversary, it seemed fitting to plan the event in San Diego. But being a thousand miles away, trying to coordinate even the simplest details was a challenge. Enter Di (and her team,) who bent over backwards to help us with everything. Diana is quite possibly the kindest, sweetest, gentlest soul (and awesomest wedding planner!) ever – just chatting with her for a minute, she puts you at ease and makes you feel like you’ve known her for years. Di’s patience and professionalism – especially during my one pathetic panic attack and my numerous repeat questions – are beyond compare. With only a bunch of random ideas in my head, she understood the vision I had for the event – down to the ribbons on the stems of the flowers – and made the afternoon absolutely perfect. Diana is so quick to respond, day or night – she is always calm and such a blessing to brides of all ages and stages in life. Her team of assistants are on point, proactively handling details before I could even worry about them. Diana’s impressive connections in the industry and her knowledge of the area saved us money, too – she found a way to make our budget and our wishes a reality, and it was absolutely a dream come true. It’s easy to see why this team is so respected in the world of weddings and event planning – THEY ARE AMAZING. From the bottom of my heart, I owe a HUGE thank you to Di and her crew!

Have you ever had a happy moment in your life, so happy that you wish you could bottle the feeling so you could take it out anytime you like? My 20^th anniversary party on Saturday was one of those moments… the birth of my two children, the other moments. I dreamed of this day for twenty years and Di helped to make it come true. Her speciality is big beautiful weddings. I see her pictures all the time and am in awe. My vision for my party was less grandeous and more rustic country. Asking Di to travel from San Diego to a small rural town in Nor Cal to coordinate my big day seemed almost silly at first considering it was only an anniversary barn party after all. Yet Di made me feel so important. She made me feel like i was one of her young brides and that my party was just as important as any big beautiful wedding… because she knew that to me, it was! After the flowers wilt, all the gifts have been opened, the sore legs (from dancing all night) start to feel normal again what is left is a wonderfully, happy feeling. Thank you Di for coordinating one of the three most perfect days of my life!

Diana was one of the best investments we made for our wedding! She was easy to work with and very professional. When you initially meet with her, she asks all the right questions and you know instantly she is a seasoned professional who you know you can trust to handle one of the most important days of your life. We hired her for a day-​of coordination and she did a fantastic job taking care of everything. We had such a great time at our wedding and it wouldn’t have been possible without her. The day of my wedding I never once worried about a single detail, and that’s the way your wedding should be — all thanks to Diana! If you have the opportunity to work with her, you won’t be disappointed.

Our daughter was married Labor Day weekend at The Hyatt, Incline Village at Lake Tahoe. We were in planning for this wedding for over a year working with the Hyatt’s Food and Beverage manager locally, and communicating with Di for ideas, etiquette questions, floral arrangements, etc. The day before the wedding, Di was at Lake Tahoe for the rehearsal and the next day at the wedding helping us with her invaluable wedding experience, and suggestions for things we hadn’t even thought about. (I love her pink suitcase chock full of «goodies» that she leaves with the bride and her attendants while they’re getting ready with everything they might possibly need from aspirin to sewing kits.) No matter if your wedding is locally for Di in the San Diego area, or out of town like we were in the Lake Tahoe area, Di is the perfect wedding coordinator for you.

When my son and his future bride decided to have their wedding at The Martin Johnson House in La Jolla, I knew that they would need a wedding coordinator to help them make their special day everything they dreamed it would be. Immediately I thought of Di, with A Wedding by Di.
The past couple of years I have attended several weddings, amazing weddings, that were coordinated by Di and her staff. Everything was run effortlessly and best of all the family of the bride and groom were able to enjoy their kids’ special day.
Di did not disappoint. From day one she sat with us and kept us on track with details such as site visits, invitation protocol even pointed out potential parking issues that we would not have foreseen. She handled it all.
The kids’ wedding day was everything they hoped for. Words cannot express our gratitude to Di and her staff for making the day so magical. As mother of the groom and I know I also speak for mother of the bride, we did not have to worry about any details on the wedding day so we could fully enjoy the festivities of the day. We can’t thank Di and her staff enough for all they did to make Alex and David’s wedding absolutely perfect.

My husband and I got married May 16, 2015 in Sandiego. We live in Okinawa Japan for military, and we knew that having a wedding while living in a different country would be very stressful. My mother in law found Diana (AWeddingByDi), and we can’t say enough how truly amazing she is. From the beginning, she organized everything for us; she was very accommodating considering the time difference living in Japan, and she went over and beyond to ensure we had everything needed for our special day. As the big day got closer and closer, she assisted us with every step that was needed to be completed. From the table numbers-​to the ribbon color on our cake, she knows exactly what is needed. She is just as sweet and amazing in person as she is on the phone and through emails. Overall, our wedding day turned out PERFECT, and because of her and her assistant it was a very relaxing and stress– free day. Everything was wonderfully coordinated, and we just enjoyed the time spent with our family and friends, without having to worry about a thing. I definitely recommend using Diana as your wedding planner, and encourage you to use her recommendations she provides. Amy Samuel the florist was outstanding @amytheflowershopencinitas and the photographer Walter Wilson
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Diana and her assistant did a wonderful job as our day-​of coordinators! My husband and I were married on 11÷14÷14 at The Ranch at Bandy Canyon, a venue that requires a day-​of-​coordinator and recommended Diana. I was able to email Diana in the months leading up to the wedding and she was quick to respond with answers and suggestions for the 1,000 questions I had. One of the most important tasks she had was making a timeline and contacting all the vendors to make sure everything was in place. She knew how to time things specifically for our venue and caterers, and that was super helpful!
She attended the rehearsal the day before the wedding and was very well prepared. She is a great listener, which I think is the most important trait of a wedding planner. I think there was just one detail that was not executed correctly, but it was probably the Ranch’s fault! We had asked for the rows of chairs at the ceremony to be spaced further apart and to add an extra chair, and unfortunately it didn’t happen, but it certainly was not a huge deal. One great thing I do remember was that her assistant ran at lightning speed in high heels to get my veil just before I walked down the aisle– we almost forgot! I would definitely recommend Diana, especially if you’re getting married at the Ranch at Bandy Canyon.
If I had more wiggle room in my budget, it would have been nice to have Diana more involved (more than just day-​of) because I found communicating with some vendors (florist, musician, etc.) a bit challenging via email. Regardless, my husband and I were thrilled with how smoothly everything went and wouldn’t change a thing :)

What can I say? My wedding and the weeks leading up to it were happy and stress free… all thank to Diana! She is AWESOME and the best wedding planner out there. She has the biggest heart and is both professional and passionate about making sure your big day is perfect. She is creative, detail-​oriented, proactive, easy to get a hold of and reliable (always on time/​early). Her expertise is beyond compare.
We were SO blessed to have Diana as our wedding coordinator! She went above and beyond and exceeded the expectations of both my husband and I. My wedding at The Loft on Pine in Long Beach was a stress free, happy day for not only me, but everyone else who attended. I’m forever thankful… she’s seriously the best!

Diana is the most professional, passionate, and dedicated wedding planner out there! We hired Diana December 2012 even though our wedding wasn’t till Aug 2014! Over the past year and a half she has been my stress reliever, idea person, organizer, and friend. She planned everything from our venues, wedding dress stores, ALL our vendors, cake tastings etc. Our family members live in different states and my fiancé was deployed half the time so Diana being here for me was truly a blessing! She guided me the entire time and was also a venting board when I needed to be a brat and complain! She remained calm throughout the whole process and always stayed organized and on top of things! Any time I asked if she could do something or follow up on something she was ON IT! Always super efficient and honest. Another great thing was that I could trust her 150%. I used her ‘A team’ when it came to wedding vendors and we had an absolute blast! The florist, photographer, videographer, and DJ she suggested were the BEST! The day was PERFECT minus a few uncontrollable events, but Di kept everything running smoothly that no one even noticed the minor hiccups we encountered. I got SO many compliments from friends and family that this was the best wedding they’d ever been to. We honestly could not have done this without her guidance whatsoever. Hiring Diana was the best decision we had made! Hopefully I won’t ever have to get married again lol, but if we needed a renewal down the line, baby shower, house decorator, life coordinator I know who I’d run to! WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BEAUTIFUL OUTSTANDING ORGANIZED LADY!!!

Where do I begin?! Diana is AMAZING!!! I honestly wish I could give her 10 stars :) Found her on San Diego’s A-​List and loved her after our first meeting. She has this calm about her that totally balances my hyper, high-​strung nature. I work FT and am getting my MBA PT so I definitely needed someone’s help that month prior. We booked her 10 months in advance and during that time, she was very responsive and helpful to emails I sent to her regarding décor advice to vendor advice, etc. I’m a perfectionist and over-​planner but Diana is so trustworthy with all of the small details of your big day that there’s no need to worry. During the month prior, we met to work on escort cards and discuss general setup of the wedding. I had boxes of stuff for her to setup and she didn’t bat an eyelash. She didn’t put time limits in place — she just genuinely wanted to make sure she understood and knew my vision so she could execute it perfectly on the big day. Then, I saw her again for a vendor walk through and met her assistant Nicole. Another sweetheart! Both were very focused on details that we discussed in regards to the venue and took proper notes. When it came to organizing and doing final follow-​ups with other vendors, Diana handled it all. Rehearsal went so smooth — Diana was very professional and organized and was able to get everyone on the same page quickly. The day of, she and Nicole arrived and greeted me on time then got right to work with setup. Everything looked perfect, just as I had envisioned. Diana is skilled at timing and execution of everything she promises to accomplish. Nicole was an incredibly sweet support, even making sure my train looked perfect as I walked down the aisle. They made sure to show me the ballroom setup prior to dinner to be sure it was what I wanted — gorgeous! They frequently checked in to make sure I had everything I needed — drinks, food, etc. I can’t say enough good things about A Wedding by Di.
To sum it all up: A Wedding by Di is a MUST for your wedding planning and day of coordination. I should have hired her for the duration of the wedding planning process. Diana is professional, organized, prepared, friendly, calming, responsive, and truly cares about making your vision and day perfect. She is detail-​oriented and a fantastic planner, especially in dealing with time-​sensitive events of your big day. To top it all off, she is very affordable — a great value! Highly, highly recommended! Thank you SO much, Di!!!
P. S. For anyone reading through these reviews, questioning inconsistencies, please take this into consideration. If you are looking for a mindreader-​type wedding planner to jump at your beckon call, you probably will be SOL no matter who you pick. If you articulate your vision clearly, and focus on the fact that your wedding day is really about marrying your best friend and not about «the show» then you can trust Diana to help out where help is needed, keep things on track/​organized, and turn your dream wedding into a reality.

Look no further, you’ve found your wedding coordinator!
Diana is one of the sweetest and most hard working individuals and it was such a pleasure to work with her to plan our wedding.
One thing I cannot emphasize enough is how PROFESSIONAL Diana is. She always went above and beyond and was extremely reliable (she responds to e-​mails in a timely manner and always had the answers to my questions!) from beginning to end. Not only did she answer any of our questions, but she also made sure we were aware of anything we forgot to ask or didn’t know to ask, which was a huge relief!
And she actually found the location where we were married — Mt Woodson Castle — which we had never even heard of but it was SO perfect and SO us!!! We have her to thank for finding our dream venue. She then made sure we were on schedule through the entire process by providing us with an amazing month-​by-​month «to-​do» list.
She put together our entire wedding timeline, contacted ALL of our vendors (gave them the timeline, went over wedding details, made sure they had all the information they needed) and also took care of our hotel blocks. Plus, so much more!
Throughout the whole planning process, Di was right there helping us through and through. On the actual wedding day, she and her awesome assistant, Nicole, took such amazing care of not just us, but our wedding party, family, and friends, as well. So many of our guests raved about them. We basically just wish she could plan every event in our lives because Diana is that amazing. And we can honestly say there were no glitches on our wedding day — it ran so smoothly. On such a stressful day, it was nice to relax and take in all the moments with my husband, family and friends.
Conclusion: you NEED to book A Wedding by Di if you’re planning your wedding. Our day was nothing less than perfect — I literally had my dream wedding and couldn’t be happier!
THANK YOU AGAIN A WEDDING BY DI!!! You totally rocked it and we’re so appreciative of everything you did =)
xoxo Mr and Mrs Prellwitz

Diana coordinated my wedding on 9÷7÷13. We absolutely loved her and her assistant Nicole. No complaints here. My day went great! :)

I hired Diana as our day of coordinator for my wedding at the El Cortez on 9÷1÷13. Unfortunately, we did not receive the same outstanding services from Diana as everyone else on Unilocal did. In fact, we were extremely disappointed with her services. Most of the tasks we requested Diana to help us with were executed with major errors or not executed at all. My husband and I found ourselves doing alot of work to remedy these errors– something that we should not have had to do on our wedding day!
Below is a list of some services provided by A Wedding By Di (as stated in her contract) and the errors that she made.
Oversee ushers and guest book attendants
–You could not find the glue stick for the photo booth attendant
Line up procession, cue all persons and manage timing of ceremony
–You tried to escort the groom and his mother through the doorway during the wrong time in the song
–You did not keep the curtains closed as requested
–You did not hold both doors open for me, my mom, and my dad. My mother had to let go of my arm to avoid smacking into the door.
Provide personal assistance to bride and groom
–You never once made the right drink for either the bride or groom after offering repeatedly. You brought us Kettle One vodka and Sprite instead of Kettle One vodka and soda water
–You did not have a pen available for us when we needed one
Setup placement of any personal items such as toasting flute, cake knife and server, photos, guest book, as requested by bride and groom
–You put the cake-​toppers on the cake in reverse order (E&A instead of A&E)
–You did not put out 2 bottles of wine (one red and one white) on the tables as requested
Manage timing of all events as requested:
–You made guests wait for dinner after we told you to have them begin eating before our grand entrance.
Coordinate entertainment, announcements, and events during reception
–Grand Entrance: I wrote on the wedding information sheet that we wanted to be introduced as DR xxxx AND MRS xxxx xxxx Instead, the DJ introduced us as MR. xxxx AND MRS. xxxx xxxx
Additional Errors:
–Toward the end of the night, we didn’t know if the centerpieces had been rented. Instead of handling this on your own, you got me involved (and worried). I had to take time out from the reception to find the phone number of the florist for you (which you should have had available)
–You gave us misinformation on multiple occasions. For example, you told us in error that the florist had left, leaving us to believe that the chuppah wouldn’t be decorated.
–We forgot the personalized M&Ms on the day of the wedding because you made us too worried to let you put them in your car with everything else.
–You are still calling us (via email) Mr. and Mrs. xxxx instead of Dr. and Mrs. xxxx!

Diana was my fairy god mother! She was my day of coordinator but truthfully spent much more time and attention that it was as if she was my full time coordinator.
Diana and Nicole ensured all my vendors were up to date on times and helped us remain on track throughout the wedding planning process.
The attention to detail was unbelievable. The room looked beautiful, they really made my wedding be the one I always envisioned having. Thank you!

I worked with Diana just 2 weeks ago for the first time, I was immediately impressed by her professionalism and calm demeanor and feel fortunate to have found her, as it can be difficult to find a truly outstanding coordinator.
I’ve been a wedding florist locally for over 30 yrs and can tell fairly quickly who will last — – and who really loves their work! She does…
Thanks Di!
Lisa
Designworks Florals

I worked with Diana at a wedding in March 2012 and would highly recommend her. She is super friendly and outgoing. Despite problems with late arriving caterers and DJs, Diana never lost her cool when problem solving and the bride and groom were never the wiser. Everything ran smoothly and it was a beautiful day ! Kudos to a job well done by Diana ! Everyone needs a Diana to ensure their wedding day runs smoothly !

Diana coordinated the ceremony and reception of my wedding on 1÷14÷2012. She was wonderful to work with: reliable, easy to get a hold of, paid attention to detail, followed-​up with issues we discussed and hadn’t yet discussed, helpful, and was very kind throughout the entire process. I just wish we hired her earlier!
One wedding/​marriage is just fine for me, so I hope the rest of you will be able to put her services to great use!

I worked with Diana Lasus from Wedding By Di, I love working with a wedding planer that knows her work and is also very patient and creative.
It is very important to get a Wedding planer that is organized this way you wedding will be as smooth as possible and will great too.
Diana is on time and really cares about her clients which shows on site. She makes sure all the venders are on time and know what is the next step in the wedding, it nice to be able to go to the wedding planer to see what the schedule looks like and to be able to get an answer on the spot .
Thanks Diana I hope to work with you again…