I couldn’t have asked for a better planner than Tessa. This was the second stunning wedding she’s pulled off for my family—my sister’s and now mine. Tessa has an incredible eye for detail, gives only the best well-vetted vendor recs, and guides decisions in a way that ties everything together beautifully while staying true to your vision. She consistently and patiently did whatever was needed to adjust and problem-solve to balance client and vendor requirements. On the wedding day, she and her amazing team orchestrated everything from start to finish, making it all look and feel effortless.  Natalie Gigg

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Alicia is the real deal when it comes to planning and realizing your dream wedding – would highly recommend working with her! She's a true expert and knows exactly how to bring your vision to life from Day 1. Alicia listens while also giving her professional opinion and advice that comes from years and years of experience, which is extremely helpful and appreciated. Big or small, when planning a wedding, you want someone who not only knows what they're doing, but also has confidence in what they're doing and the decisions being made – Alicia is that person through and through. She and the lovely TLE team also made everything on the day-of so seamless and worry -free for us, which made our wedding even more amazing and memorable. Alicia is also incredibly warm and friendly and an absolute delight to work with, I miss being able to chat with her on the regular!  Ian

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Choosing Kathryn Barron from Tessa Lyn Events was honestly the best decision weever made! Kathryn is truly amazing from start to finish and exceeded all of our expectations and more. She planned our entire wedding in a very short amount of time and somehow managed to execute everything we wanted on the day of even with a million last minute changes we made and added details. She thinks of it all and is one step ahead of you and really takes the pressure and stress off you when it comes to anything. She held our hand throughout the entire process and we really needed it. She is experienced, available, professional, and flexible and answers your emails faster than you sent them. She really is the best of the best and I can’t recommend her enough!  Meghan

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There truly aren’t enough words to describe how amazing Alicia has been throughout my entire wedding journey. From day one, she was always there, answering every single text or call within minutes, no matter the time. Her responsiveness, kindness, and attention to detail were beyond anything I could have imagined. We had a very short engagement, and Alicia was on top of every single detail from start to finish. She kept everything so organized and calm that what could have been stressful ended up being so fun and exciting. She went above and beyond in every way, coming to my home multiple times to help with invitations, picking up boxes filled with slippers and goodies for guests, and even handmaking every single table number out of travertine to match our décor. She also created the most beautiful custom signs for our bar with our signature drinks, it was all perfection. Alicia truly cared about every part of the process. She made thoughtful suggestions that elevated the entire weekend and made sure everything reflected us. The day of my wedding, I honestly felt like a princess. One of her amazing assistants was by my side the entire night, making sure I had everything I needed, from Tylenol to food to scissors! Alicia and her team thought of everything before I even could. Everything was seamless, stress-free, and absolutely beautiful. I didn’t have to worry about a single thing I got to just enjoy every second and soak it all in. Alicia came with us to every hotel and venue visit, we shared so many laughs along the way, and she brought the best energy to every single moment. Alicia, thank you for making my dream wedding come to life. You went above and beyond in every way and made what could have been overwhelming feel effortless. You are truly the best of the best, and we already miss you and your amazing energy so much! 🤍 Nathalie

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Working with Kathryn for our August 2025 Santa Barbara wedding was literally the best decision we made throughout the entire wedding planning process! From day one, Kathryn was a joy to work with - she is truly an EXPERT in what she does. She has the patience of a saint and stuck with us through venue indecision, major headcount and budget changes, and entertained the wild ideas we came up with. She has an eye for detail that made all the difference in the world. We had guests mail us handwritten notes after the wedding telling us that the attention to detail by our planner was unlike anything they had seen at prior weddings. Planning a wedding could have been the most stressful thing in the world, but it actually could not have been easier thanks to Kathryn. And the weekend of the wedding itself could easily be incredibly overwhelming - Kathryn was ten steps ahead of everyone and made the entire thing seamless. Our wedding was better than we could have ever dreamed it to be, and we feel confident that it would not have been so incredible had we hired a different planner. I could go on and on in this review but I am reaching the word count limit so I will just say: working with Kathryn and the TLE team will be the best decision you make and will change the course of your wedding. THANK YOU KATHRYN WE LOVE YOU!!    Nicole W..

 

We had our dream wedding thanks to Tessa and her team! From the start of planning, Tessa was there for us every step of the way. She recommended INCREDIBLE vendors that we feel so lucky to have worked with. Due to our venue, we had to bring in everything (rentals, food, drinks, lighting, etc.) and Tessa and her team executed this flawlessly. She always kept our design vision in mind, while also providing VERY helpful recommendations based on her vast experience. She even managed to execute a lighting design that was a bit challenging. But she made it happen! Tessa answered all our questions throughout the planning process and kept us on track with helpful check-ins and detailed schedules. She also always kept our budget in mind. Once the weekend arrived, we knew we were in the best hands. There is so much going on day-of, and Tessa and her team kept everything on track behind the scenes and made the day way less stressful for us so we could truly enjoy it!! Tessa’s professionalism, expertise, kindness, and attention-to-detail is so helpful throughout the planning process and for the whole weekend. Working with Tessa was the single best decision we made for our wedding! We are so thankful. Our family and friends are still raving about how gorgeous and fun the wedding was, many saying it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to, and that’s a true testament to Tessa and her team!  Jason P

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Working with Kathryn and Tessa was an absolute dream and the best decision I made in planning my wedding. They were nothing short of exceptional, and thanks to them, our big day went off without a single hiccup or moment of stress. They both are incredibly organized, kind, and run everything with unmatched precision and professionalism. Kathryn was a true partner and guide throughout the planning process helping to keep us on track . Tessa's execution of the events throughout the weekend was simply a 10/10. I couldn't have asked for a better team and I am so lucky to have worked with them. I highly highly recommend working with them to any bride in need of a top notch team. They are truly fantastic!!!  Casey

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We had a dream wedding because we had a dream wedding planner. From our very first meeting, Kathryn at Tessa Lyn Events made us feel completely understood and supported, bringing our vision to life in ways we never imagined possible. She thought through every detail, big and small, and made the entire planning process—from beginning to end—an absolute joy. Her organization, expertise, and creativity turned chaos into calm. We worked with her for fourteen months and her commitment and warm attitude never wavered. On the day of our wedding, Kathryn ensured everything ran seamlessly, allowing us to fully enjoy each moment without a single worry. She handled everything behind the scenes, so we could simply relax and soak in the bliss of the day. The decor she guided us towards selecting was jaw-dropping and stunning, the timeline she crafted was flawless, and every vendor she recommended (seriously, she knows THE best peeps in town) exceeded expectations. Our guests are still raving about how gorgeous everything looked and how smoothly the day unfolded. If you’re looking for a wedding planner you can truly trust—someone who listens, goes above and beyond, and brings incredible warmth and expertise to every step of the process—look no further. Our wedding was an experience we’ll treasure forever, and it wouldn’t have come together so beautifully without Kathryn. We are eternally grateful. Kathryn and Tessa Lyn Events understand exactly what a wedding day should feel like and ensure it’s nothing less than absolute magic.  Ryan

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I can't express enough gratitude that my husband and I found Tessa to help us plan our wedding at Ojai Valley Inn. She turned our vision into a truly magical experience, far beyond what we had imagined. From our very first meeting, Tessa put our minds at ease. Her organizational skills are remarkable, and she managed to keep everything on schedule without making it feel overwhelming. She introduced us to her detailed planning tools, which kept us organized and comfortable with every decision we made. She listened to and captured our vision for the wedding and brought it together in a way that exceeded our expectations and dreams. Her check-ins throughout the planning process really made a difference, demonstrating how much she genuinely cared about our experience. Tessa also has an incredible design eye. From the details on our save-the-dates and wedding invitations to the flower arrangements, to the aisle, to the lighting in the tent, the linens, the customized dance floor, the seating wall with fresh flowers, the beautiful bars, the candles, and even the color of the silverware, Tessa made sure that every single detail tied into our garden black tie wedding. Tessa also used her years of experience to help us work within our budget. She helped us prioritize what was most important and found creative ways to stretch our dollars. Her connections with vendors at all price ranges were invaluable, and thanks to her, we were able to work with some of the best and top-ranked florists, photographers, musicians, caterers, rental companies, DJs, and more while staying within budget. During the wedding weekend, Tessa brought everything we envisioned to life. The welcome party we held on Friday perfectly set the tone for the weekend, and on our wedding day, Tessa was a calming presence. She managed everything behind the scenes, from coordinating vendors to addressing family inquiries, which allowed us to immerse ourselves fully in the moment. I wholeheartedly recommend Tessa to any couple. Hiring her as our planner was the best decision we made for our wedding. Her expertise, kindness, and commitment to creating a perfect day are invaluable. She truly went above and beyond to make our wedding day absolutely perfect, and I'm forever thankful for her. Lastly, and as a true testament to Tessa's talent, countless family and friends have told us that this was the best wedding they've ever been to. It was the best day of our lives, and Tessa made that happen. Kate Goetz

 

There are truly no words to describe Tessa and her team. We had the blessing of working with Tessa after parting ways with another planner, and Tessa jumped in to our mess of a wedding and whipped it into shape immediately! We never had to worry about anything - Tessa has the best vendors and I always knew she had our best interest at heart. She was communicative, attentive, and patient throughout the entire planning process. I can't imagine ours was the simplest wedding she's ever planned, but there was never a single moment where we doubted her. We were lucky to work with the entire TLE team and feel so grateful to have had so many talented, smart women who cared so much about making our day perfect. Tessa, Kathryn, and Alicia could've said no to our somewhat last-minute plea for help, but we are so grateful they didn't. Our wedding was not easy, and they made it look like the most effortless, beautiful day. I will never be able to appropriately express my gratitude for them and all of their hard work! Charlotte

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I’d like to thank Tessa Lyn Events, specifically my lovely coordinator Alicia Nierenberg, for creating a dream wedding for us and helping us enjoy the celebration. We only had 4 months to remotely plan the whole affair for 85 people. Thus we needed someone who would stay on top of everything make the process as seamless and worry-free as possible. From the very first call, I knew I could trust Alicia and she did not disappoint. With years of experience behind her belt, Alicia is a great communicator and she has a detailed step by step timeline that gives you a good grasp of what you need to prioritize and concentrate on at every point. Her helpful check-ins help you stay on track without causing any anxiety. We all know how stressful planning can be. Breaking down what seems to be an enormous project into manageable chunks really allows you to understand the process better and get a feeling on what you truly want to get as a result. I asked Alicia to provide me with 2-3 options for each vendor category to avoid being overwhelmed and she truly delivered. I run her options by some of the family member who is in event planning herself and they were confirmed as top quality. To this day I’m getting many compliments and referral requests for my photographer, florist, band, etc. Alicia is a great communicator and I was always able to schedule a quick call if I needed to discuss anything. I always had her attention and now the wedding is over I miss our weekly calls)) I’m very impressed by the fact that every little detail we discussed made it to Alicia’s to do list and nothing was lost in communication. Alicia had helpful suggestions that made our wedding weekend truly special and helped us eliminate things that wouldn’t work for our event. We stayed within out budget (which is a rare case considering how much opportunity is out there to overwhelm the already stressed bride) and I never felt like I was dragged into agreeing to anything I didn’t need. On the day of the wedding Alicia and her assistants from Tessa Lyn Events were always around to make sure the day was unfolding seamlessly and worry free. One piece of advice I got was to be sure to enjoy every moment of such a special day in my life. Alicia and Tessa Lyn Events really put together an amazing team that delivered everything as promised, brought my vision to life, and made it possible to create incredible memories for us and our guests.  Iliana

 

I struggle to find the words to explain how special Tessa and her team are. Her attention to detail is unmatched. She planned my oldest daughter’s wedding 6 years ago, a phenomenal job creating her dream wedding. Naturally when my youngest was engaged, we booked Tessa right away. From start to finish, she kept my daughter relaxed, responded to her questions and needs right away and took the major stressors off. Tessa is incredibly creative, very respectful of our budget, has great relationships with the most reliable vendors and venues and is just an absolutely kind and caring person. This doesn’t feel like just a business to her, she’s invested in her clients, and we always felt like her priority. The wedding was 250 guests, a completely outdoor April wedding planned at a gorgeous venue (found by Tessa). Less than a week before the wedding the weather turned. Massive pivot. Tessa managed to pull off a redesign, securing the most beautiful tenting and lighting. Our guests couldn’t believe it wasn’t the original plan. So many things needed to be reconfigured, she reassured my daughter it would all be beautiful. It truly was magical. Day of, if there were any hiccups, we had no idea. Tessa and her team took care of it all. I’m still hearing from our guests about how beautiful and amazing it was. It could not have happened without Tessa and her team. My family loves Tessa and I miss my constant communication with her. She has a special place in my family’s hearts. The memories created from both weddings will always be one of the biggest highlights in our lives. We will definitely stay connected. Tessa is truly the best of the best.  Sami El Bayar

 

Tessa was the most spectacular miracle worker we could have ever asked for on our wedding day and every day leading up to it. There was not a detail in the world that she didn’t think about for us and help us coordinate throughout the process. We were so lucky to have a planner that brought all of her knowledge and expertise while simultaneously allowing and encouraging us to share our opinions, interests and dreams for our wedding day. From the florals to the lighting, the ceremony setup to the custom ice cubes, and even coming up with ideas to include our personal story in our decor, Tessa didn’t miss even one detail that made our wedding so unique. She was able to effortlessly guide us when we were unsure or had questions and every second we could feel her support. She communicated so clearly with us and our families as well as with the vendors and her team to pull everything together seamlessly. More than anything, Tessa cares so deeply about and every one of the people involved in the planning process and will go the extra mile without a second thought. We trusted Tessa whole heartedly and it was the best decision we could have made. Just days before our wedding we were surprised with a rain forecast and she worked tirelessly, nonstop to create a beautiful alternative to our original plan that ended up going beyond what we ever imagined. She was so professional in her ability to guide and adapt on the spot on wedding day with continuing weather adjustments and on top of being professional, she showed the most compassion and empathy towards myself and my husband and family while we were experiencing all of the emotions of the rain changes. I can’t forget all of the times throughout the planning process and wedding day that my husband would tell me just how in awe he was of all of the work Tessa and her team did that he didn’t even know needed to be done. Even our guests couldn’t stop telling us how amazing she was all night. Tessa never once stopped working to make sure every second of our day was a second we’d hold onto forever. We are so grateful to have not only had the best wedding planner that anyone could ask for, but to be able to call Tessa family for the rest of our lives. We love the entire TLE team so much and can only hope we’ll be lucky enough to work with them again for more family celebrations in the future!  Taryn 

 

Tessa and her team are the absolute best. My husband and I wanted to get married in Hawaii and although Tessa doesn't usually plan weddings outside of CA she made an exception and we're so glad she did because it was absolutely magical. Tessa handled all of the vendor relationships so seamlessly - I didn't have to worry about a thing - especially on the wedding day. She was our biggest advocate throughout the entire process. Tessa is super creative, has such great vision, and an amazing eye for detail when it comes to everything -- the decor, the glassware, the food, the invitations etc. She's also really fun and funny and simply a pleasure to work with. Our wedding day was absolutely stunning and the most fun and it wouldn't have been possible without Tessa. 10/10! <3.  Abby Southam

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This review is months behind but has to be written. My husband Sumil and I worked with Kathryn of Tessa Lyn Events and could not recommend her more! From the moment I met Kathryn I knew we would be taken care of and felt at ease with her. Our venue encountered many different setbacks, most notably when we realized our original date of 12/31/23 would not be available due to the clubhouse not being completed. We pushed back our date to 3/9/24 still knowing having our reception in a tent was a very viable option. What do you know, we ended up with a tented reception on that pushed back date haha. What could have been a complete nightmare turned into an actual dream with Kathryn as our planner. She far exceeded my greatest expectations and turned it into a complete dream. Kathryn is an angel inside and out; no detail went unturned, no unexpected event was too much for her to handle. I didn't have to stress over anything with Kathryn leading the way. Our wedding was perfect and I give Kathryn full credit for that. If anyone is looking for a wedding planner - look no further than this woman because she will knock it out of the park and take all of the stress off of you as a bride. I am proud to now call her as a friend and would hire her 1000/100, she is the best in the business! Thank you Kathryn, Sumil and I love you!

 

It was such a pleasure and honor working with Tessa! She is an exceptional planner. She worked with me for over a year to plan the wedding of my dreams, and helped guide me every step of the way. Her vendor recommendations were amazing and the entire weekend went on without a hitch. I cannot recommend Tessa enough! She is organized, professional, and FUN! There is literally nothing I would change from working with her.   Sophie

 

Impossible to describe how thankfully we were for Tessa and her entire team for EVERYTHING they did to make our wedding day a complete dream...But also over the entire year process of planning together, it was a complete breeze because of Tessa She makes planning your wedding easy, fun, and honestly enjoyable because you don't need to stress with her having your back. And on the wedding day itself - don't even think about a detail because every little thing will be taken care of by her and her team for you to focus on what important, the best night of your life. Tessa was not just a wedding planner to us, but she became a friend and felt like family...She is truly THE BEST and I will argue anyone who disagrees! G and I miss you :).  Markar

 

From the moment we met Tessa, I knew that I had found my wedding planner dream/soulmate. Tessa and her team are the absolute best of the best and we cannot recommend her enough!! Tessa was highly organized from day 1 of our wedding planning process. She was extremely kind and thoughtful in all of our meetings. She truly cared about us as a couple and making sure to listen to all our crazy ideas and make our dreams come to life. She has tremendous attention to detail and her expertise and logistical operation made our entire weekend run so smoothly. Our entire weekend could not have been more perfect and we are so grateful for everything that Tessa and her team did to make sure it went off without a hitch. She made handling a 250 person wedding look so easy :) We would highly recommend Tessa to anyone!  Lauren L

 

We have been so lucky to be able to work with Tessa for the last five years! She's worked on several weddings for our family and recently went above and beyond to help us plan our parents the most beautiful anniversary party. Tessa's attention to detail is immeasurable. She thinks of everything and makes the planning process seamless. She is fun, creative, organized like no one we've ever met and thinks of everything! She does so much work behind the scenes to make your event everything you could ever dream of. Each time we work with her she continues to amaze us. Our family loves Tessa and we feel so lucky that she has been such a big part of our huge family celebrations and milestones. She is about to throw her fourth event for our family in 2024 and after that we will have to come up with more events so we can continue to work with her. We love Tessa and her team!  Allie Southam

 

I cannot recommend Tessa and her team highly enough. Over the course of a little over a year, she was able to create the wedding of our dreams. She was incredibly patient with us as we went through the process. My husband and I didn’t know much about wedding planning or the process, so Tessa really took the time to walk us through every step. She helped guide us through the must haves, nice to haves, and what to avoid. We took a non-traditional approach to our wedding – we had micro-wedding for our actual ceremony and a large “reception” party for around 170 guests at a later date. Tessa delivered flawlessly on both. She has deep connections with a multitude of vendors and was able to present us with curated options based on the ascetic we were wanted. She presented us with the best of the best – from the hair and makeup to the cake, everything came together perfectly. Many of our guests came to us to express how much fun they had and beautiful and thoughtful everything was. I also can’t overstate how easy and seamless the actual wedding day. There are so many moving pieces, but Tessa had everything perfectly organized, I just got to enjoy (and eat!). It sounds so corny, but it was truly the best day of our lives and to say we couldn’t have done it without Tessa is the understatement of century. We are so incredibly grateful for her and her team.  Onnolee