As You Like It Events and Planning with Coordination

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 1 – 5

About As You Like It Events and Planning with Coordination

Gabriel Peña- Event Planner and Coordinator

Lead Planner

With a passion for creating magical moments, we specialize in crafting seamless, memorable events—from intimate weddings to grand corporate galas. Our team brings your vision to life with meticulous planning and flawless execution, ensuring every detail reflects your unique style and preferences. At Gourmet Gourmet Catering + Events, As You Like It Events, and Set the Bar Bar & Party Rentals, we are your one-stop shop for unforgettable celebrations. With partnerships at over two dozen venues from Claremont to Temecula, we offer a variety of stunning locations to suit any occasion. Let’s connect and make your next event truly remarkable!

What sets us apart is our unique blend of top-tier education and hands-on experience. Our diverse background in event planning, catering, venue management, and both front-of-house and back-of-house operations allows us to perfect every detail. What truly drives us is the joy of creating events that make people say, "Wow!" We thrive on transforming visions into unforgettable experiences, ensuring each event runs seamlessly and leaves a lasting impression.

In three words: Collaborative, Confident, Efficient

Services by planning level

Service included in starting price
Service available for an extra cost
Full-service planningA la cartePartial planningDay-of coordination / wedding management
Description

Covers everything from initial consultation to post-wedding tasks. It includes venue selection, vendor coordination, design and decor planning, budget management, detailed timeline creation, and guest management. The planner also handles the rehearsal and ensures everything runs smoothly on the wedding day. Post-wedding, they assist with breakdown and cleanup. This comprehensive package allows you to relax and enjoy your special day.

This allows couples to choose specific services like venue selection, vendor coordination, event design, budget management, timeline creation, rehearsal assistance, and day-of coordination. This flexible approach tailors the planning process to their needs, ensuring professional help where it's most needed.

A partial wedding planning package provides assistance with key planning elements. This may include vendor recommendations, design and decor ideas, budget advice, timeline creation, and support where needed. It allows couples to plan most of the wedding themselves while benefiting from professional guidance in essential areas.

includes a pre-wedding consultation to review details and plans, developing a detailed timeline, and confirming vendor arrangements. The planner organizes the rehearsal, manages the wedding day schedule, assists with setup and breakdown, and handles any issues. They ensure guests are comfortable and provide an emergency kit for last-minute needs. This package allows the couple and their families to relax and enjoy the celebration.

Planning begins12 Months out6 Months out6 Months out3 Months out
Event Styling & Design
Budget Planning
Venue Recommendations
Vendor Selection
Vendor Management
Contract Review
Rentals & Linens
Invites & Stationery
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Website
Wedding Favors & Accessories
Accommodation Coordination
Transportation Coordination
Venue Visits
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
PricingStarts at $8,000Starts at $750Starts at $3,700Starts at $3,000

Reviews

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    Laurel

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Dec 18, 2024

    Incredible Service!!!!

    Working with Gabriel and the team at Gourmet Gourmet Catering Event Planning was an absolute delight. They have a sweet, funny and expressive communication style that made the planning process enjoyable. The quality of their work and value they provided was excellent - their joyous and fun approach really elevated our special day. They provided outstanding customer service and the food they served was truly outstanding. I would highly recommend Gabriel and Gourmet Gourmet Catering Event Planning to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding experience.

    Gabriel Pena•Dec 20, 2024

    It sounds like working with Gabriel and the team at Gourmet Gourmet Catering Event Planning was a blast! Their sweet, funny, and expressive style must have made planning so much fun. It's awesome to hear that their top-notch work, great value, and joyful approach really made your special day stand out. Their fantastic customer service and amazing food clearly made a big impact. I'm so happy everything went smoothly for you!

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    Monica W.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Dec 12, 2024

    Highly Recommend

    We had a wonderful experience working with Gabriel and his team at a recent wedding. Gabriel was kind, attentive, professional and a pleasure to work with. He not only took great care of his clients, but also his vendors as well. The wedding he planned was beautiful and every detail was in place. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was whimsical. We will definitely be recommending him in the future.

    Gabriel Pena•Dec 20, 2024

    reply to this:We had a wonderful experience working with Gabriel and his team at a recent wedding. Gabriel was kind, attentive, professional and a pleasure to work with. He not only took great care of his clients, but also his vendors as well. The wedding he planned was beautiful and every detail was in place. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was whimsical. We will definitely be recommending him in the future. Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with Gabriel and his team. Their kindness, attentiveness, and professionalism truly shine in everything they do. It's fantastic to know that both clients and vendors were well taken care of. We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful wedding, delicious food, and whimsical atmosphere. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to serving you again in the future!

  • MD

    Myline D.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Dec 9, 2024

    Delicious Food

    Gabriel and the team at Gourmet Gourmet Catering Event Planning were a pleasure to work alongside with. Their communication style was very thorough, with prompt and detailed responses through email and or phone conversations. They create personal touches that perfectly reflect the couple's style, and their flawless execution ensured everything runs smoothly. I would highly recommend Gabriel and his team to any couple planning their wedding.

    Gabriel Pena•Dec 20, 2024

    Thank you so much for your kind words! Gabriel and the team at Gourmet Gourmet Catering Event Planning are thrilled to hear your appreciation. Their commitment to thorough communication and prompt responses is something they take great pride in. It's wonderful to know their personal touches and flawless execution helped make everything run smoothly. They always aim to reflect the couple's style perfectly, and it means a lot to hear they succeeded. Your recommendation is greatly valued, and they look forward to helping many more couples plan their dream weddings!

  • RP

    Ryan P.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Dec 6, 2024

    Wonderful Service

    We recently had Gourmet Gourmet cater for an event at our venue. Their service is impeccable and the food fantastic. I do want to give a special shout out to Gabriel Pena, his leadership and coordination skills made for a flawless event not only for the attending guests, but for the other participating vendors. We can't thank you enough for your hard work and dedication to detail and hope to continue to working future events with their team. Definitely would recommend for your next engagement!

    Gabriel Pena•Dec 9, 2024

    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with Gourmet Gourmet Catering. Our entire team is dedicated to making every event flawless and memorable. We look forward to working with you on many more successful events in the future. Your recommendation means the world to us!

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    Wisteria G.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Dec 6, 2024

    So great!

    Gabriel at Gourmet Gourmet is always a pleasure to work with. I would recommend them to anyone looking for great food and seamless event planning!

    Gabriel Pena•Dec 9, 2024

    Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that working with me and Gourmet Gourmet has been such a positive experience. We're proud to provide great food and seamless event planning. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to continuing to deliver exceptional service for all your future events!

Absolutely! As a social event planner, I specialize in a range of events, including showers and rehearsal dinners. Whether it's a bridal shower, baby shower, or rehearsal dinner, I ensure every detail is perfect, creating memorable and enjoyable experiences. I also handle birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, and more, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience. Let's make your next event truly special!
Occasionally, we do manage multiple weddings in a weekend, given the size of our company. However, I will never take on another wedding on the same day as yours. This ensures personalized service and allows me to focus all my attention on you and your special day.
I have planned, managed, and overseen nearly 500 weddings since starting my career in 2018. I began with boutique weddings for couples seeking less traditional venues, such as home estates, gardens, the famous Joshua Tree Motel, Fairfax, and Berkeley, where we hosted forest weddings and these are just to name a few. As my career progressed, I've worked with venues that naturally lend themselves to distinctive styles of weddings due to their unique scenery. What I love most is collaborating with couples to make each event unique to them, whether it's a subtle touch or something bold and memorable.
I work for a collective of women-owned companies: Gourmet Gourmet Catering, As You Like It Events, and Set the Bar: Event Rental and Bar Services. Our team has been proudly serving Southern California for nearly 40 years, equipped with the necessary staff to handle any event. From chefs and banquet captains to leads, planners, and bartenders, our team is always professional and puts our clients first – and that means you!

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