Events by Melody Walker
Orange County Wedding CoordinatorBy appointment only
Mission Viejo, CA
Phone: 949/581-1130
www.eventsbymelodywalker.com
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Service Area: Southern California
About This Company
Wedding coordinator Melody Walker goes the extra mile for her clients. She’s been known to pick up an out-of-town couple at the airport and personally take them to get their marriage license. When an expensive figurine mysteriously toppled from the wedding cake enroute to the reception, no one ever knew it had broken because Melody had raced to replace it. And in the aftermath of 9/11, she so successfully hopscotched New York wedding guests from city to city despite cancelled flights that they all arrived at their West Coast wedding on time.
The key to successful wedding planning, Melody says, is a nurturing, hands-on approach. “For me, my clients and vendors are like part of my own family,” she admits. “I get close to my couples—after all, I work with many of them for up to a year.” Naturally protective of the bride, Melody stays closely involved with her during pre-wedding events as well as throughout the big day. That level of commitment earns rave reviews, like this one from a grateful groom: “Boy, when you start playing the wedding game,’ you are such a rookie. You truly need a coach to show you how to play a successful game. The closer we got to the wedding, the more we realized how valuable Melody was to us—she’s just the best choice you can make and worth every penny!”
A charter member of the Association of Bridal Consultants of Orange County, Melody got her start at the prestigious Ritz Carlton Hotel in Laguna Niguel, where she discovered how much she loved weddings. “I find a tremendous excitement in transforming an empty ballroom into a breathtakingly elaborate affair,” she confides. An enthusiast of the many fantastic outdoor venues in her area—called the “Southern California Riviera”—she’s staged weddings everywhere, from sandy beaches to sun-kissed vineyards. And, she’s also well-versed in ethnic traditions ranging from Jewish to Indian to East Asian.
Her depth of experience shows in every aspect of what she does, but especially in her relationships with vendors. They praise her for never losing her composure and running well-organized, stress-free events. “Wow, if I could only surround myself with 100 Melody Walkers, my life would be really wonderful,” raves a caterer. Widely described as a good listener, she showcases the talents of others in the service of her clients. Melody enjoys a reputation as a matchmaker par excellence, pairing couples with the vendors best suited to their tastes and budgets. “When we sat down with the vendors Melody had suggested for us, it was like chatting with a group of my very best friends,” recalls a bride. “We chose every one of Melody’s top picks and they were all just sensational. We wouldn’t have changed a single thing about our wedding.”
Those that have worked with Melody call her “down to earth, gentle, balanced and compassionate.” They also call her the consummate professional. “She was so organized and so prepared,” exclaims a florist. “Everything just flowed perfectly.” For her part, Melody puts many extra hours into her weddings in an effort to create each couple’s Dream Day. Her success at doing just that, says one photographer, makes her the dream coordinator for any couple wanting that extra special touch.”
In Business Since 1997
949/581-1130
www.eventsbymelodywalker.com
Email or request a proposal for your event from Events by Melody Walker
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