Distinctively Made Event Planning & Design - Solvang, California

Mirek Brandt

Michele was our full wedding planner. Our wedding went perfect without a single hitch and it was all thanks to Michele. We had the caterer for our rehearsal dinner drop out one week before the event and Michele found us a replacement within an hour; and the replacement caterer was a slam dunk. Everyone loved the food. On the day of the wedding and rehearsal dinner Michele and Dan did everything. And I mean everything. She set up tables, positioned flowers and welcome signs and seating charts. She ironed over disagreements with vendors and never once did we have to lift a finger. It is a common saying that the bride and groom never enjoy their own wedding but we thoroughly had a blast at ours thanks to Michele. She is forever our go-to recommendation to all our friends getting married. If she has availability to plan your wedding, book her.

Lillian Ware

We hired Michelle to be our day of coordinator for our wedding at the Madonna Inn. Her and her husband were so important in making sure the day went smoothly, while allowing us to fully enjoy the day because we knew they had it taken care of. Michelle hired additional people to help set up our reception space in the short 1.5 hour time slot allotted for setup. She found a way to make sure our room was stocked with in-n-out burgers for the after party. She convinced the venue to let us dance for an extra half hour, and much more. We are so glad we had her there to make sure everything went well behind the scenes.

Corey Ganivet

To try and express just how grateful I am to Michele from Distinctively Made Event Planning and Design is a daunting task. I do not think there are enough words to do it justice. My husband and I planned our wedding in a little under 6 months and agreed that we needed help. From the get-go, Michele was one text message or phone call away from answering any question. And trust me, we had a loooot! The best part was that each question would be met with questions of her own to help her (and in the end, us) narrow down exactly what we were looking for. Once that was figured out, boom! We would receive an email with links of people or companies she recommended and had worked with in the past. She was hands on, understanding, personable, and a gift of a person to work with. My husband and I would not have survived without her help. That is not a joke. The day of the wedding, Michele was there from the start to the finish. She handled everything from the timing of us walking down the aisle to the packing up of the gifts and wedding cake. She was everyone’s main point of contact and, because of that, I got to enjoy my wedding and take everything in. I am beyond grateful to Michele. From Wes and I, thank you a thousand times over. Whether you are looking for wedding coordinator or a day of coordinator, Michele and her team are your people. You will not regret it.

allison zarzosa

I would have been lost without Michele and her team from Distinctively Made Events. She walked me through every step of the way. Offered great advice and suggestions when needed. I always felt at ease after our phone calls. And on the wedding day, she took care of every last detail. She truly allows you the chance to enjoy your own wedding because she's on top of things. Its a sigh of relief knowing that someone has your back and will make sure your wedding is executed the way you envisioned.

Hailey Degrendel

We had an out of state wedding, and wedding planning across the country is very difficult! It became apparent very early that we would need a coordinator who lived in California. It was worth every penny! Michele and Dan had answers for every question, had incredible attention to detail, and were invaluable to our wedding day. Whether you are getting married in your home town or far away, they are experts in their field! Definitely recommend!!

Rachel Elkins

Michele Coombs and her entire team at Distinctively Made were instrumental in making our dream wedding day possible! Our venue had 3 weddings on the same day, and my wedding had 2 brides. Needless to say, we did things a little differently and Michele was always supportive, helpful, and organized.

Even though we hired her as a Day-Of Coordinator, Michele made sure to get to know us and check in with us monthly leading up to our event. We never worried about forgetting a detail thanks to her! On our wedding day, Michele and her husband went above and beyond for us - managing our timeline, checking in with our other vendors, getting everyone what they needed, and even plating food for my wife and I during the busy reception. We provided the decor, and her team followed my instructions perfectly, while fitting everything to the space beautifully.

All of that expert advice and organization plus a warm personality and special care to every detail. Their rates are refreshingly fair and their work is priceless!

Kelsie Danebrock

Michele is truly amazing! She came in 3 weeks before my wedding, due to another company not holding up their end of the deal. Michele completely saved the event and made it even better than it would have been before. She’s very organized and kept in contact with me the whole time. I could call or text her with any questions I had and she always had the answer. She knows her stuff and thought of things I never would have thought about! My wedding was everything I wanted and more thanks to her! You cannot go wrong by choosing her!! I can’t express this enough!

Nico Constantinides

I've had the privilege of working with Michele on a couple of her weddings this year, and I was very much glad to be on her team. The events were smooth and she brought so much joy and laughter to her couples. Any couple will be well taken care of with her as the coordinator.