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“Robin is the perfect combination of professional and personal. She really knows her stuff and how to guide the bride and groom through the many steps with warmth and a sense of fun. Every vendor who we worked with on her list had nothing but great things to say about her. Robin is the real deal and helped make our special day fabulous!”
“Robin is hands down the best! My husband and I are eternally grateful for her help making our wedding the most magical day of our lives.
She was always amazing about communicating with us throughout the process, and keeping us on track. Bonus points for adding pictures of rescue animals at the bottom of her emails! Her vendor recommendations were absolutely perfect. She understood the moody gothic vibe we wanted, and made it a reality. As far as we know nothing went wrong, and as far as our guests know nothing went wrong. I don’t want to go into too much detail, but during the evening my husband and I needed to excuse ourselves unexpectedly. She kept the party on track, and none of our guests were the wiser. She didn’t make us feel embarrassed, and made sure I felt better before rejoining the party. Not to brag, but every guest said it was one of the best weddings they’d ever been too.
Seriously, five stars is not enough. She is an all star who deserves all the stars! A badass animal lover who knows what she’s doing. Hire her, you will not regret it! 10s 10s 10s across the board!”
“From the moment we entrusted our wedding to Robin, it became an experience of unparalleled ease and brilliance. Her exceptional mastery of the craft transformed what could have been a stressful journey into an effortlessly orchestrated celebration of love. Her meticulous attention to detail elevated our wedding day to a level of sophistication we hadn’t imagined. Robin is not just a professional; she is a true artist and a trusted friend, ensuring that our wedding day was not only flawlessly executed but also an authentic reflection of who we are as a couple. We wholeheartedly recommend Robin to anyone seeking a wedding planner who effortlessly turns dreams into reality with finesse and flair.”
“If you are looking for a wedding planner, then you are looking for Robin.
We had interviewed with a handful of other planners, but Robin’s encyclopedic knowledge of weddings and the surrounding events (along with knowing San Francisco/The Bay Area like the back of her hand) made it a done deal for my husband and I. We had roughly an 18 month lead time for our wedding, and we were looking for partial planning assistance. As I already work in office administration, I figured I could take on the brunt of starting communication with vendors, managing my invite lists, and physically getting key items for the wedding. What I was looking for was someone who could provide vendor suggestions, be our guard rail as we moved forward in planning, and handily take care of the wedding weekend while my partner and I got hitched.
Robin always exceeded what we asked for, and her sage wisdom was absolutely invaluable. She treats every question with equal seriousness and is unafraid to make tough situations as light and easy as she can manage. Frankly, what is giving me the “Wedding Blues” is knowing that I can’t keep planning the absolute best party of my life with Robin. With the exception of one hiccup that none of us could control, I truly believe I had a perfect wedding. From how the day started, to how Robin helped arrange our vendors and key items for the wedding, through the ceremony, dinner, and dancing, I simply cannot imagine how the event could have been any better. That is truly in large part to Robin. Thank you so much Robin for everything you have done.”
“I had the incredible privilege of working with Robin and her team at Make It Happen Weddings for my recent wedding at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito. From start to finish, Robin exceeded all our expectations, and I can’t express enough how grateful I am for her expertise and dedication. Robin, you are the wedding-planner of my dreams! Your guidance and support were the driving force behind securing our dream venue. You effortlessly turned our vision into a reality, and your passion for creating unforgettable moments shone through every step of the process. The list of vendors Robin recommended was an all-star lineup. Every single one of them was outstanding, and it was evident they held her in high regard. This collaborative spirit made the entire planning process seamless.
I couldn’t have asked for a better wedding planner than Robin and her team. If you’re in search of someone who is not only professional but also genuinely cares about making your big day special, look no further than Make It Happen Weddings. Robin, thank you for making our wedding day the magical experience we had always hoped for. It was the highlight of my life and it really would not have been possible without you!”
“I had the pleasure of working with Robin on my recent Sept 2023 wedding in San Francisco. If you are looking for a wedding coordinator, do yourself a big favor and hire her! I had already found my venue and most of my vendors and am comfortable doing a fair bit of project management on my own but was looking for the right professional to help me in the weeks leading up to and on the day of my event. Right during our first call, I knew Robin was an excellent fit. She is an excellent listener with straight-forward expertise and will take your cues on what you want and need. She asks good clarifying questions – but never in a pushy way. Her responsiveness is top notch, and I greatly appreciated her thoughtful emails and attention to detail. She handled communication with all my vendors in an effective, positive way and really shone when I was having issues with my venue – she took care of it seamlessly, politely, and without a hitch.
I wanted my wedding planning to be as low stress and effort as possible, and Robin was an integral part of that. Even if your situation is not the same as mine – even if you don’t think you need a coordinator! – I encourage you to Robin about your special day. She has worked with so many different brides and events and venues that she is well-versed in handling just about everything. Robin is also just an all-around kind, funny person – a real pleasure to work with. You won’t regret it!”
“Robin was a pivotal part of our wedding and made sure our wedding day was as perfect as possible. She was actually a referral from my Maid of Honor for whom she had also been the wedding planner. From the very start, Robin’s experience helped us get started with the planning process. Robin helped us look over vendor contracts, assuring us that we were in good hands. Throughout the months before the wedding, Robin kept us on track with every aspect of the planning process. In the 2 months before the wedding, Robin helped us plan a detailed timeline of the wedding and coordinated our vendors, making sure everyone knew where to be and when. Robin’s experience really shone here as we started getting close to our big day. Her timeline was thorough, guiding us through the final stages of planning. She made sure we were on track and was always prompt in responding to our questions. On the day of the wedding, she kept a perfect balance of letting things flow naturally and reminding us of things that we had wanted to do beforehand.
Our wedding day went seamlessly, and it wouldn’t have been possible without Robin!”
“We’re so glad we decided to work with Robin Lewis (Make it Happen!) to plan our April 2023 wedding. Everything went beautifully, much of which we attribute to Robin’s support throughout the planning process and seamless coordination with our vendors.
From start to finish, Robin took a personalized approach. She tailored her support to what we needed at each moment, from reviewing vendor contracts & invitations to offering suggestions for rentals that would have the biggest impact within our budget and goals. She always responded promptly to emails, nudged us when we needed to make progress, and hopped on the phone when helpful. Additionally, Robin made thoughtful vendor recommendations, all of which were amazing. We observed how the professional relationships she maintains with these vendors (and builds with new ones) eased our planning/communication and contributed to smooth logistics on the day-of.
While Robin was a valuable thought partner throughout, she really shined in the 8-10 weeks leading up to the wedding. Putting together our detailed day-of schedule – including coordinating with our many vendors, helping to update/finalize orders before deadlines, and incorporating our input along the way – was a huge task that she kept on track and completed beautifully. Additionally, she ran a fun and effective rehearsal with our families the day before, and she kept everyone organized and smiling on our special day.
All that to say, we highly recommend working with Robin. We truly valued her expertise, patience, and positive attitude throughout!”
“I knew that I was not prepared to pull off the wedding of my dreams alone, and I also knew that I did not want to depend on family or friends to ‘make it happen’. That’s why I’m so lucky to have found Robin!
Even just from our first phone call, I felt so much more at ease and excited about the planning process and knew that I needed Robin on my team. We chose the “month of” package, but really Robin made sure we were on the right track far before then and was so helpful in finding vendors, making decisions, and reviewing contracts. She is extremely quick on email and is willing to go above and beyond to make your wishes a reality.
Robin made sure that the venue was set up exactly like I had envisioned and proposed different ways we could use the space and decor, which was so helpful. She also navigated our many excited family members like a pro, and somehow kept everything on schedule, while also prioritizing our wishes as the couple when we wanted some time away. The whole event was a beautiful blur and we got to enjoy it just as much as our guests because we knew that everything was taken care of, and that is priceless. Besides being an expert at what she does, she is also a genuinely kind, caring, and creative person so it was really a pleasure to work with her at a time where there are 100 things to balance and emotions are high.
We are so grateful to Robin and would recommend her to anyone planning a wedding. It is so worth it!”
“When planning a wedding, my goal was to make it as simple and efficient as possible. Robin was the perfect fit. She is organized, efficient, and practical. She responds usually within the hour to any emails, so no question was left unanswered or in the air for too long. She was the liaison and point-person between us and the rest of our vendors, especially as the date grew closer. I was able to enjoy the wedding day completely (no one asked me a single question or for help once) because Robin worked her magic behind the scenes.”
“Robin Lewis was the glue that held our wedding together. She did a fantastic job walking us through how to work with our vendors and made sure the big day went as smoothly as possible. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for your wedding!”
“Best decision ever. Hands down. If you’re on the fence, just do it. It’s worth the money. It’s worth every penny. It’s the one thing I’ll be suggesting to EVERYONE considering moving forward with a big wedding. I could not have done this without her. I’ve planned company holiday parties before, I’ve done major events, but a wedding is a whole different ball game. We did the partial wedding package, so basically month of she takes over everything. But even the months leading up to it, I could have her review every contract, get advice on verbiage to add in, advice on varying things I needed to ensure for the different vendors or schedule or tastings. She is very familiar with the University Club of SF (our venue), as well as many local vendors. Using some of them off her preferred list, I got discounts as well as amazing service from EVERY vendor she suggested. Leading up to everything, she walked us through a timeline, helped us make decisions (or helped us to even know what decisions we needed to make), helped us through what needs to be set up by when. She kept me on track, even when I felt so overwhelmed. Day of, I was stressed. I’m just the type of person that notices everything wrong, even if it’s things I couldn’t control. What I will say, Robin took care of everything when it did go wrong. Ripped my dress off the bustle? She had pins to pin it back up. Didn’t have time to eat? She made sure to hold aside food for us. Grandparents left crying? She was there to make sure the room knew of the timeline holdup/coordinated everything to a T. Moving around centerpieces from the aisle to the tables? She could help coordinate it all. Additionally, the timeline and organization of all the vendors coming and delivering and set up, I really could not have had anyone in my family / grooms family handle all of that. Day of, I just really had to sit and focus on getting ready that morning which was so amazing for myself and my family. Moral of the story. Robin is the amazing adopted aunt that takes care of it all. She becomes part of the family for the event and make sure it all works out so you can enjoy your day. I’m so grateful for everything she did for us and would book her again in a heartbeat.”
“Robin Lewis is a very warm and friendly person and who, upon meeting her, made you feel very much at ease. She was hired by our son and his fiancée, Anna, and we are so glad they did. Robin is very knowledgeable and gave suggestions and advice and kept the kids on track with timelines as to what needed to be completed. She coordinated well with hotel staff, and the outside vendors ( dj, hotel personnel and kitchen, florist, parking) as well as the wedding party. She was in constant communication every step of the way and great with every little detail came up or potentially come up. At the wedding rehearsal, she came up with creative ideas and had a great sense of humor and we all finished rehearsing in an upbeat mood! The wedding day went smoothly without a hitch! Feedback from friends and family: everyone had a great time; food was good; music was good and dancing was great! Thank you, Robin, for shepherding all of us through the month of July culminating to August 6, 2022 to a most memorable and momentous day!! You truly know your weddings and clearly flexible enough to work with many different people!”
“From our first conversation, we felt immediately in good hands. Robin helped smooth out all the stress of wedding planning. She’s knowledgeable, organized and she kept us on target. More importantly, you can feel her passion for wedding planning and actualizing the couple’s wedding dream. Working with Robin, you don’t feel like just another client. You feel like you’re talking with a friend. It’s much more personal and we enjoyed this connection. Also, unlike other planners we interviewed, we loved how accessible she made herself via phone and emails. Robin went above and beyond to explain and advise us whenever we had questions or needed extra help. And on the day of the wedding, she was so flexible with some of the unexpected changes to our timeline. Thank you, Robin, for keeping everything running so smoothly. Any couple would be lucky to know you and have you as their planner.”
“Deciding to hire Robin from Make it Happen! as our wedding planner was the best decision we made for our entire wedding! Our wedding was perfect, and it wouldn’t have been the same without her kindness, organization, and attention to detail. She goes above and beyond for her clients, making sure we got to fully enjoy our wedding day! She was there for us when we decided to go from a 40 to 100 person wedding, when our initial caterer backed out, and when our initial pastry chef backed out. We got married in San Francisco and her connections and longstanding relationships with other vendors provided immeasurable value. I am a type-A person and at the beginning of the process was skeptical I needed help. Turns out planning a wedding is very overwhelming. Now I couldn’t imagine doing it without her help and guidance. You can tell Robin loves what she does, and takes pride in giving each couple their perfect wedding! Thanks Robin!!”
” Robin was wonderful! My mom and I hired her for heavy month-of planning, but she was really able to start helping us plan, go over vendor contracts, and give us vendor references as soon as we hired her (about 9 months prior to the wedding). There was one instance where we needed a vendor referral for linens, chairs and china and she saved us a lot of money. She was also great at thinking of small details that my mom and I missed. She was great even in emergency situations! One of my bustles came out from my dress, and she had an emergency kit on her with a safety pin to help fix my dress immediately.
Overall, she was efficient, to-the-point, and direct so that there was no confusion. She called us about two months prior to go over a full schedule for the entire day and coordinated with vendors for us so that everyone had a final schedule for our wedding day. She responded to emails very promptly and was also in communication with us when we needed.
On the day-of, she coordinated with our venue and everything was smooth, on-time, and easy for us so that we could enjoy our day.
I highly recommend Robin! ”
“We enjoyed working with Robin for our wedding. She is incredibly detailed oriented and helped us plan every minute of our day, even some details we hadn’t even thought about! She was a great sounding board and helped us turn our ideas into reality. She was incredibly responsive throughout the entire process, from initial planning stages to the big day. She has great rapport with other vendors as well, they love working with her which speaks volumes.”
“Robin was our wedding planner for literally 2 plus years! Due to the pandemic we had to postpone like so many couples. The way Robin conducts business (not by the hour) was really beneficial in this instance. We had to have a lot of increased communication due to the pandemic and this would have been difficult if we had a set amount of hours to work with. Robin is just there when you need her! Robin is VERY detail oriented and is on the ball in every way. She has done so many weddings she knows what needs to be done even before you do. If you need someone who is organized, diligent and responsive, Robin is the planner for you. She also connected us to an amazing team of people to help execute a lovely wedding.”
“Robin Lewis is the best wedding decision you can make! Her experience is worth every penny. We had a good laugh after our wedding when we tried to imagine executing the event without her assistance. Robin is thorough, kind, organized, thoughtful, creative, fun, and exceptionally talented. We worked with Robin for almost 3 years—we found her information online in 2019, first planned our wedding for March 2020, canceled it due to Covid, and then rebooked everything for 2022. She was with us every step of the way, from working with vendors to helping make the best decisions possible while dealing with Covid.
Her experience and her thoroughness are legendary: every hotel we called about a room block called back and asked us “Why didn’t you tell us you were working with Robin??” Every Bay Area venue knows her. Perhaps most importantly, Robin is a wonderful person. She is kind and caring, and goes the extra mile to make sure your wedding is perfect. You owe it to yourself to work with the best and enjoy the night of your life. We guarantee you’ll be glad you hired Robin!”
”This review is long overdue! We are extremely happy to report that all the rave reviews are completely true – Robin is phenomenal. She is exceptionally thoughtful, meticulous, and highly experienced. Her numerous years of wedding planning experience were apparent and invaluable. Her vendor referrals are solid, reliable, and top notch. On top of being great at her job, Robin is personable and will go out of her way to chat with family to make sure all are happy and well taken care of. She was caring and encouraging when those stress moments hit in our planning process – sometimes you just need a cheerleader to get you through wedding planning! She runs a tight ship and keeps extremely high standards – your wedding will run without a hitch and I guarantee you it will be because Robin is two steps ahead of every vendor. Robin just executes – you give her a task and you already know that it will hit the mark. For a couple with demanding day jobs, we felt overwhelmed at the thought of wedding planning. Robin’s planning resources, phone calls, and check-in emails, helped capture all the details that made the big day run so smoothly. Our wedding greatly exceeded our expectations and it wouldn’t have been possible without Robin at the helm. We could not have been more thankful to be connected with Robin.”
“Robin made the wedding of our dreams come true and on the day of the wedding we both got to enjoy our day without worrying and that was priceless. Everyone in our LARGE wedding party loved working with her! The vendors she suggested to us were all amazing!”
“Robin was the absolute best! Our venue 6 months or so before our wedding stated they were no longer providing day or coordination services but it was still required. We met with Robin and I knew she would be perfect. Although we hired her as a day-of-coordinator she really did so much more than that. She was beyond helpful and extremely communicative. During the day itself she kept everything going seamlessly. I recommend her to anyone!!”
We hired Robin to be our month-of-coordinator at the Westin St. Francis. Having previously worked for event coordination at the hotel, it was an easy choice for us to hire her for our big day as her familiarity with the property made us feel at ease.
After postponing our wedding a few times due to the pandemic, Robin worked with us as we rescheduled our new date. She was responsive and always made herself available, resourceful in suggesting ideas, communicative and detail-oriented when planning our timeline, and most importantly, kept our wedding timeline on-track and vendors accountable on the day of.
Everything was smooth, seamless, and stress-free on the wedding day. Thank you, Robin, for Making It Happen!
Robin was essential to planning, preparing and executing on our dream wedding together! We often felt like she is a true guardian angel with how she went above and beyond in terms of responsiveness, consideration of things we never thought about, and being there to guide us through the many, many decisions necessary to plan the big day.
We started working with Robin in the fall of 2019 and signed a contract with our venue in January 2020. So we worked with Robin planning our wedding during the unprecedented pandemic period. Robin was essential to helping us navigate making plans in those uncertain times. She even helped us negotiate with the venue to change our date, when we decided that was important to us (for the safety of our guests).
In the 30 days before the wedding Robin created a detailed timeline based on all the vendors we had made arrangements with, communicated and coordinated details with us and all of the vendors, and worked with the venue on last minute decisions. We had planned an outdoor ceremony but the weather looked like there was potentially rain, so Robin worked with the venue on a backup plan which proved indispensable to making the event run seamlessly. Robin also ran a great wedding rehearsal so our wedding party was prepared, and even though a few folks had missed the rehearsal Robin was able to prepare them too the day of the wedding. Finally on the day of Robin was the first there and last to leave, helping make sure everything ran smoothly. I actually forgot my phone at the venue, and Robin drove out of her way quite late in the night to return it to me!
We cannot recommend Robin highly enough for couples planning their big day. Thank you Robin and everyone at Make It Happen!
I’m going to preference this by saying that being in the wedding industry myself means that I’m super picky about who I wanted to be part of my dream wedding planning team. I’ve worked alongside Robin for numerous years which meant that when it was my turn to get married I couldn’t imagine anyone running the show other than the wedding pro herself!
My fiance and I had a very long engagement as it was, but then come March 2020. Covid inevitably made us postpone our wedding 3 different times. She was there for me throughout the stressful moments of postponing to those detail meetings at the venue and overall was there to make me laugh and smile day of.
Being very type A, I planned the majority wedding myself as I do this for a living but honestly even though I know what I love what I do, it was so helpful to have Robin take over as it got closer to the wedding. It’s nice to not have to go through the nitty gritty details, relaying info to vendors, updates and changes. When the day comes and something goes wrong (something will ALWAYS go wrong – there is no wedding that is 100% flawless or perfect) it’s nice to know you don’t have to take care of it. If you have an amazing planner like I did, you won’t even notice. That’s the best part about hiring a pro, they know what they’re doing, how to improvise, how to problem solve and most of all they try to shield you from it all.
If you’re hesitating about getting a planner or even booking with Robin – stop, it’s an investment that will save your sanity and calm you down!
First, may I say that I did not think I would need a wedding planner. Boy was I wrong! Let me save you the time in searching for one because Robin is THE ONE!! From start to finish she has been absolutely amazing! We were supposed to get married in August 2020 but due to the pandemic we had to postpone until August 2021. Robin has always on point and precise from the very beginning. Robin definitely knows what she is doing, and she is always there to remind you when something needs to be done. Even during the pandemic she frequently checked in on us to see how we were doing with our plans. When we finally go the green light that we would be able to have our wedding when California reopened in June 2021, it was GO time! With only two months away from our wedding date, Robin was quick to get on it! She definitely took the stress of our shoulders especially when I was in panic mode. The day of our wedding and even the night before she was there the entire time. Even when I panicked she reassured and fixed any problems that would arise. She literally took care of EVERYTHING! Even during the grand entrance she was able to handle all 12 groomsmen and 12 bridesmaids with all the chaos! She is a perfectionist and so professional. I wish I could tell all future brides that SHE IS THE ONE you are looking for! She is amazing with her work and such a beautiful person inside and out. If you want your wedding day to come out perfect, please choose Make It Happen, with Robin. It will be the best decision you’ll ever make for our special day!
“Robin is just amazing! She was technically just our month-of coordinator but she was available for questions from the very beginning! She gave us great advice, and she looked over every contract to ensure everything we should be thinking about is covered. Robin also provided us with a list of vendors in our price point. We’re so glad we had her in our corner for the whole process, especially since we planned our wedding from July 2020 to our actual date of June 2021! Covid made everything so uncertain, and Robin made sure we thought of everything in advance and gave such sound advice from her 20+ years experience of wedding planning!
The actual wedding day was completely seamless! Our guests kept saying how beautiful and fun the wedding was. Honestly, our wedding turned out even better than I hoped for! Thank you for everything Robin!”
“Robin was an amazing wedding planner – almost wish I had more weddings just so I could continue working with her! From start to finish, she was an integral part of keeping our wedding organized. She helped me think of things I never would have thought of. Not only that, but she was truly a source of support and was always ready to help me with anything and would even volunteer for things I wouldn’t have thought to offload to someone else. Her services were worth every penny and I am so happy she took us on as a client. We got married on 4/25/2020 and had to drastically modify our 200 person wedding to 10 people due to the pandemic, but she worked and went above and beyond by helping me coordinate our updates with vendors and was very understanding about what we were going through. Do yourself a favor and hire her!!!”
“Hiring Robin will be the best decision you make during the entire wedding planning process! Why? Because Robin is knowledgeable, experienced, proactive, organized, thoughtful, responsive, supportive, kind, and creative. She knows the ins and outs of planning complex events, which means that she asks all the right questions of venues and vendors and helps you make good decisions as you move through the planning process. Her expertise is evident every step of the way. On a personal note, we truly enjoyed getting to know Robin over the year we’ve worked together. In a sad twist of fate, we had to cancel our wedding, planned for 3/21/20, because of COVID-19. Robin was right there with us every step of the way as we went through this heartbreaking process. She helped us contact vendors, deal with the insurance, and formulate a plan for rescheduling in the future. It was uncharted territory for all involved, and she went above and beyond for us during this difficult time. We are forever grateful, and look forward to working with Robin again for our wedding, take 2!”
“If I had to choose one word to describe Robin it would be AMAZING!! My husband and I were so blessed to have her for our day of wedding coordinator. We were busy working and trying to squeeze in wedding planning when I reached out to Robin. From the moment I spoke to her I knew she was an experienced professional and she did not disappoint. During the entire planning process, she was timely in her responses and understanding when we had tons of questions or concerns. To help with the planning process, she crafted a detailed wedding timeline that was essential with coordinating the logistics. As our wedding day approached, she gently pushed us without being overbearing to finalize details. She suggested wonderful vendors such as our outstanding florist, Victoria’s Floral. Further, our rehearsal was seamless and professional resulting in a beautiful wedding that was stress free. We received so many compliments on everything. Working with Robin was an absolute pleasure, and she has our highest recommendation.”
“Robin is amazing. We were unsure if we needed a planner, but after speaking to her, we knew that she was exactly the person we needed. She listened to our concerns and addressed our every need – even when we didn’t know we needed them! My wife is a planner, who loves planning all our events. After meeting Robin, she trusted some of the details away for Robin to plan, and she couldn’t have been happier! Robin is very responsive, even when she’s busy, she’ll respond back with a timeline on when she’ll get back to us. Most importantly, she follows through! In all the swirling chaos that was our wedding day, she got things done: from herding our wedding party to the right spots at the right times, to praying the rain away, even to making sure our dessert table is fully stocked. Each time I saw glimpses of her during our day, I felt relieved knowing that everything was taken care of. She made every effort to make sure that neither my wife nor I would feel stressed during the wedding – a momentous task! Thank you so much Robin for taking good care of us!”
“Working with Robin is wonderful! She has so much experience and knows everyone in the wedding industry in the SF Bay Area. If you hire a vendor, chances are, she has worked with them before. She is super knowledgeable and responsive to questions no matter how trivial they may seem. She is always responsive even when she says she’s out of office! She will help you plan the perfect wedding and make it happen!”
“Robin did an amazing job and was a joy to work with throughout the year we spent planning our wedding. She has years of experience in San Francisco and the bay area which allowed her to recommend an amazing group of vendors (florist, photographer, photo booth, etc) who all worked together seamlessly. Robin is very organized and worked quickly and expertly behind the scenes. I didn’t need to think about any of the logistics or tiny details the day of our wedding.. Because of her, my husband and I were able to enjoy the time with our family and friends. We highly recommend her!”
“Robin and Make it Happen! was a great partner from the start. She is very knowledgeable, well informed and provided us great recommendations on vendors. She was very responsive to any and all questions (even when she claimed she’d be out of the office!). She was an advocate for us when there were any issues with vendors. She worked tirelessly behind the scenes day (more than we saw) and everything turned out wonderfully!”
“Our wedding was wonderful! Robin was very good with the timeline and making sure all the vendors did their jobs correctly. All of the vendors did a great job. During the last weeks before the wedding and especially during the very last run-up from the rehearsal onward is where we felt we got the biggest value. Her preferred vendors including the florist, DJ, photographer, videographer and hair/makeup were all excellent and cooperated well together.”
“Robin was a life savior! When we first met, I really liked Robin because she made me feel very comfortable. My wedding was a traditional Mexican wedding but with a lot of complications. Thank God for Robin because she dealt with everything and made sure everything was going great. Thanks to her, I had the pleasure of working with vendors that I really liked. Most importantly, their work quality is beyond amazing. I thought I could have done it by myself, but I got very overwhelmed by all the planning. Robin stepped in just at the right time. As a wedding planner, Robin did all that was expected and even more. She always made herself available and was on top of everything and so detail oriented which I love!! If it wasn’t for her, I don’t think I would have had the wedding of my dreams. Her professionalism and ability to work with other people is very impressive. She truly knows what she’s doing! Robin was not only my wedding planner, but she became someone very special to me!”
FROM THE MOTHER OF THE BRIDE : “I had the pleasure of working with Robin Lewis for nearly a year while planning the wedding of our daughter which took place on May 26, 2019 in St Helena. I had interviewed a few local wedding planners but the moment I connected with Robin the search was over. From the get go, Robin made feel at ease. I felt I could rely on her to guide me through the stressful wedding planning process. She listened to me, respected my perspective but as and when needed, she did not hesitate to offer candid advice. Most of all she worked diligently with my daughter, who lives in Chicago, to execute the wedding plan and to translate her vision into reality. As expected, the wedding turned out to be an amazing success, and we received countless compliments from family and friends who told us that it was one of the best weddings they had ever been to! Robin was not only a wedding planner to us but also like a member of the family. I could sense that she too wanted the wedding to be as perfect, magical and successful as the family had envisioned, and Robin used the tools from her vast and varied experiences to navigate the process and to actually ‘Make it Happen!’ If you are looking for an excellent wedding planner, I highly recommend that you reach out to Robin.”
FROM THE BRIDE AND GROOM: “We chose Robin for planning and executing out wedding day at Charles Krug Winery in St. Helena, CA. First and foremost, she is professional, responds immediately to emails, and is extremely organized. Our event was a complicated one that included a Baraat, Hindu ceremony, and Christian ceremony. There were a lot of moving parts that would push any planner and day-of coordinator to their limits, but she handled it flawlessly and with flexibility. To make things more complicated, we were hosting a predominantly outdoor wedding when a rare rainstorm was forecasted for Napa. Last minute, with Robin’s help, we were able to source, deliver, and construct a tent to keep our guests dry and my wife’s dream of an outdoor, Napa vineyard wedding alive. We asked a lot of Robin and she responded in-kind, so my wife and I wholeheartedly recommend her for your wedding/event!”
“Robin was amazing! In particular, we want to highlight how amazing and adept Robin was at navigating family dynamics. She did a wonderful job making sure that parents, bride and groom, other family, and friends all felt valued and included throughout the planning process. She had lots of wonderful recommendations and advice. Robin was very understanding of our individual needs and let us choose how involved / uninvolved we wanted to be in planning. She stepped in and saved the day with recommendations when our hair/make-up person canceled a week before the wedding. She was fast-thinking with other minor details on day-of. She distributed favors when we asked her to do so pretty last-minute. Robin also helped us keep on track but was SUPER flexible to any changes we wanted to make to timing on day of. I can’t express how appreciative we are of her help and expertise, and we highly recommend her to future couples!”
“Not only was Robin our amazing wedding planner for our May 2014 wedding at the Fairmont in San Francisco, but she yet again helped us coordinate a very special day as we celebrated our baby shower in March 2019! Though the shower was a much smaller event than our wedding, Robin’s strengths remained the same. Not only is she kind and warm to work with, she is professional, responsive, and does everything she can to ensure that our events went smoothly. She is honestly the best, and in a field where some vendors are more responsive than others, she ensures that everyone is on the same page and ready to make your event as stress free as possible. I would not hesitate to recommend her, or use her services again for any future events we may have. We love Robin!”
“We hired Robin at the beginning of our wedding planning journey, after we had already secured our venue. She worked diligently with us for ten months to find the right vendors, review contracts, be a sounding board. She was extremely helpful throughout the entire process. For example, she accompanied us to our food tasting and asked questions we didn’t even think to ask! As we got closer to the wedding, Robin was the chain that kept everyone in order from vendors to family the day of the wedding. She is very organized, professional, and personable. Robin communicated with our venue, vendors, and family to make sure the day went smoothly. She does not shy away from any challenge! On the day of the wedding, she was there to help from the moment we woke up and was the last person to leave at the end of the night. My Matron of Honor let me know that Robin made sure she was doing okay during the reception because she was dealing with a very bad case of nausea from pregnancy. Robin was there to make sure that she had water and rest. We cannot imagine what our wedding would have been like with out Robin. If she is available for your wedding, book her IMMEDIATELY. Your search is over!”
“Robin was everything we could have hoped for and more! My husband and I are very much the DIY type, in fact we made everything from my wedding dress to our ornate wedding arch. That being said, we didn’t think we would need Day-of Coordinator. Fast forward to the last month before the wedding and we were both in a bit of a panic. We were nervous about how our day was going to flow. The problem was, we were only a month away and on top of that, we live in Los Angeles and our wedding was in the San Francisco area, so we couldn’t meet anybody in person. This is when Robin came in to save the day. From the very beginning she was kind and reassuring, while also being extremely thorough and proactive. We thought we had everything covered but we soon learned through Robin’s questions that there was so much more we didn’t even know we were missing! Instead of a Day-of-Coordinator, Robin became the Month-of-Coordinator we didn’t know we needed. After just a few emails, we were so relieved to have Robin on our team and both agreed that she deserves five times the reasonable fee she charges. The first time we actually met Robin was on our wedding day!!!! She was so calm and reassuring, just having her presence there was a relief. I even had family members and bridal party say the same thing! She even sent us text messages like “Happy wedding day!” the morning of and congratulating us the day after. She felt like family! I would highly recommend Robin as your coordinator… our only regret was not finding her sooner. Thank you Robin!”
“If you have the opportunity to hire Robin Lewis from Make It Happen as your wedding coordinator DO IT! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Robin. From our very first meeting I felt comfortable to be in the hands of a professional with years of experience. Robin has a wealth of amazing vendors and will tailor a list for you that meet your budget, criteria, and style. She not only provided access tot these amazing vendors, but also reviewed their proposals and provided input that was invaluable. When I had a difficult time making decisions she listened patiently and guided me to the very best choices for us. Robin kept me on track with deadlines, helped us make good spending decisions, saved us money, and stepped in with our vendors to handle all sorts of difficult details along the way. She is calm, steady and there for you with a good idea or solution or recommended path – no matter what the issue. You can count on her to handle all the vendor logistics, coordination, timing, venue, and everything day of your wedding. Robin has style, class, and the knowledge of weddings that every bride needs. She is incredibly professional and has earned the respect of her peers and her clients with the quality of her work. But I haven’t shared my favorite things about Robin. She is a wonderful person. Robin is passionate about her work. It is very personal for her. To work with her on your wedding is a true gift. Our wedding day was everything and more than we had dreamed it could be. Thank you to Robin for Making It Happen!”
“Robin was INCREDIBLE! She was personal, professional, and went above and beyond to make our day happen! She was very communicative throughout the planning process and paid great attention to details. She helped relieve (mine and my mother’s) stress and kept the planning fun! She was so thoughtful and made every request I had happen. HIRE HER!!”
“I wish I was able to use Robin more than I did. I didn’t find her until after I had most of my venue and vendors. However, Robin was a pro and asked questions, often addressing things I had not even thought about! She was always thinking two steps ahead, and when the stress started ramping up as the date came near, there were many things I knew I didn’t need to worry about – I knew Robin had it handled. I just wish I had found her earlier in my planning process!”
“Robin was a fantastic wedding planner! It was clear from the start that she had years of experience. Super organized. Proactive. Incredibly knowledgeable. Her expertise, especially with vendors and orchestrating a perfect day, was particularly useful planning our wedding while living in Chicago. She knew of all potential stressors and proactively worked with us to map out the entire weekend. Robin was super nice and genuine throughout the process – you don’t feel like you’re just another client. And when she needed to flex her muscles to handle unresponsive vendors, mama bear Robin came to our rescue. She spent time getting to know us, joined us on our tastings, helped us figure out the logistics for seating at a challenging venue. Everything ran like a top the day-of. I can’t recommend Robin enough!!”
“My fiancé and I hired Robin Lewis and Make it Happen! on the recommendation from a friend. We first met Ms. Lewis at a restaurant for a few hours and by the end of that encounter we felt like old friends! After getting to know each, she listened to what we envisioned for our special day, giving us excellent advice to our questions, including names of vendors she likes. She kept in contact with the vendors and provided them with timelines and expectations. During the month prior to the wedding, I called Robin a couple times totally stressed and she calmly “talked me off the ledge.” I appreciated that!! The ceremony was in a Redwood Grove, so not your standard venue. She orchestrated it so well, the day was magical, spiritual and romantic – everything we hoped for and more. The reception was at a different location, and it went beautifully as well. We highly recommend Robin Lewis as a wedding planner/coordinator. She has a calm yet energetic and efficient style that fit just right for us.”
“Robin from Make It Happen! really does make anything happen! I had the best wedding experience from day one with her. I felt like I was her priority. She answers emails very promptly, and if you aren’t an email person, she will take your call. All my other vendors loved working with her, too! On the actual wedding day, I could focus on me and just be in the moment because I had developed a professional relationship of trust. I knew that everything I needed would be handled so I could enjoy my special day. If you are very organized and think you don’t need a coordinator, think again! I’m type A and OCD about everything. On that day you don’t want to be your own planner. Do yourself a favor and hire Robin to take care of it all!!”
“Robin helped make our wedding day and planning seamless and worry-free! My husband and I decided to plan a wedding in under 5 months, and so we knew we wanted a wedding planner. We initially interviewed four wedding planners, and Robin was clearly the top choice and the best choice. Her responsiveness, professionalism, experience, and problem-solving abilities are top-notch. She immediately saved us money on the flowers and transportation. She also immediately responded to all my questions with an added personal touch. Given that we planned our wedding 100% on our own, it was really great to have Robin on our team. The day of the wedding, I was not nervous at all, as Robin literally had tackled every issue that came up and had already prevented any other issues. I have no idea how she was in so many places at the same time, but after wedding, over and over I was told “Robin helped us” or “Robin directed us” from my guests. If you want a stress-free and beautiful wedding we would strongly suggest to hire Robin, she’s a true professional and an excellent wedding planner!”
“Robin was the best thing to happen to us on the day of our wedding! Months leading up to the wedding was when stressors really started kicking in, but Robin really encouraged us to lean on her for support. She is extremely experienced, which helped in making the right decisions for our wedding. The wedding itself was the most amazing day of my life, and that pretty much all had to do with the thorough thoughtfulness and planning that Robin was able to provide. Our families and bridal parties all loved her too – she was so kind and hilarious, it made the important people of the day feel more relaxed the day of as well. Hire her now, I promise you will not regret it!!”
“My husband and I got married a couple of weeks ago in Half Moon Bay, CA. I can honestly say that I enjoyed the wedding planning process. It definitely would have been a different story without Robin. She took so much pressure off of us. We live in San Diego and were able to schedule calls with her as needed. Every time we talked, Robin called out details that I never would have thought of. I had friends tell me that the last couple weeks before the wedding are the most stressful. However that wasn’t the case for us. By the time the last couple weeks rolled around, Robin completely took on the timeline process and the communication with the vendors. In addition to getting the ceremony and reception situated, she made sure the whole day ran smoothly. Our ceremony and reception ran so smoothly it was amazing. I didn’t have to worry once! All of these things and so much more Robin took care of for us and because of that we were able to enjoy our wedding and our parents did as well. She definitely helped make our day so special, and we are so appreciative to her for that!!”
“Robin was the best wedding coordinator my husband and I could have asked for. She was patient, provided advice when needed, responsive, and a professional. With the many details required for planning a wedding, she was also very organized, adaptable to any situation, and comfortable with corralling the masses. My husband and I are thrilled with how our wedding turned out thanks, in part, to Robin Lewis for whom we will be eternally grateful.”
“There really aren’t enough good things that we can say about Robin Lewis. We met with Robin at our venue food tasting and had an instant connection with her and knew we had to have her as our wedding planning, so we booked her that day. She is so thorough and organized and her years of industry experience were so helpful! Robin provided amazing insight and is definitely a visionary, which is what we needed when it came to walking through and finalizing the entire wedding day and logistics. We really enjoyed working with her, and I am definitely recommending her to all my friends who are planning a wedding. She made wedding planning so much fun, and we were so stress-free on the day before and of our wedding because we knew we could trust Robin to handle everything. Thank you Robin for everything!!!”
“We are so happy with our choice to work with Robin! She comes with years of experience planning weddings, which also means she has relationships with the best vendors in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was a great sign that all of the vendors we hired absolutely love working with Robin. Not to mention, she is incredibly responsive throughout the entire wedding planning process. She is not just a resource to you the month before your wedding; she is a sounding board from the moment you start planning. I felt completely at ease during my wedding weekend knowing that Robin was coordinating all of the details. Great decision!”
“We had our July 8th wedding at the Club at Ruby Hill, and it was just magical! Robin Lewis was our wedding planner, and we had the most wonderful experience working with her. She is professional, personable and is an absolute pro in her field. Like my husband and I, Robin is very detail oriented, and we had no doubt that all the details we envisioned would come to fruition. She definitely understood our simple and romantic vision for our wedding. The day of our wedding, Robin was fiercely protective of us as a couple and made sure that we really enjoyed our day and just doted on us. Every decorative detail we wanted was on point, from the receiving tables, to the cake table, to the reception tables, to see everything come together with Robin’s loving touch, just made our wedding day extra special. She reminded us not to worry about the things we couldn’t control ( ex: wet noodle flower girl, any inappropriate family members, the weather). We look back on our wedding day and feel like Robin is a part of our family. It has been four months since our wedding and our family and friends are STILL sharing wonderful feedback and stories. Every description from ROMANTIC to ELEGANT to MAGICAL, we credit to Robin. She took our vision and dream and turned it into a stunningly beautiful reality. Our dearest Robin, Trevor and I are so blessed to have had you as our wedding planner and are delighted to call you a friend. We thank you for your wonderful work ethic and making our dream wedding come true. With love and many thanks, The Brosnans.”
“Simply put, Robin is THE BEST in the industry! She has an incredible ability to keep everyone and every detail on point while also bringing so much peace and tranquility to the process. At the rehearsal, my older sister’s comment was “Wow – that Robin sure does have her $#!t together!!” I completely agree. Robin guided me through every detail of wedding planning over months of back and forth communication on phone, email and in person. (She is so prompt!) She offered suggestions, guidance and opinions in a very appropriate way, but ultimately let me make the decisions to make my wedding vision come through. I always felt Robin was looking out for my best interests. When planning a wedding, you need someone you can trust. If I had to do it all over again, I would 100% choose Robin Lewis. I look back on the planning process with Robin so fondly and miss working with her already!!”
“Robin is the most communicative vendor we worked with throughout our entire wedding planning process. It’s mind-boggling how she is able to effortlessly keep track of all her brides and weddings while making you feel like your own wedding is top priority on her list! Unlike many other wedding planners who bring a large team, Robin worked our wedding by herself. Our wedding was executed perfectly, and my conclusion is that she has magical powers and manages to be in many places at the same time. She kept track of our gift cards, let us know exactly where to be and when, packed up all our belongings for us at the end, helped take care of a woman who fainted during the reception, and so on. Our wedding went smoothly and our family had a wonderful time. We could not have asked for a better day. Thank you Robin and your super-hero wedding planner skills!
“Robin was a key part in making sure our wedding day was everything we dreamed of! I had a vision and was very detailed-oriented with planning, and Robin was very helpful in offering ideas and opinions. She helped us keep our budget in check without having to sacrifice anything we really wanted. She gave us a great list of preferred vendors and even helped negotiate some of the prices. Robin also created an extremely detailed timeline which was invaluable. Things ran so efficiently! The other thing I appreciated so much was that Robin always responded to each and every email within hours- even my late night anxieties were addressed so early the next morning! The day of the wedding, Robin was a godsend! Robin took care of everything! That was worth every penny. We have since been to 3 other weddings, and the difference between how things ran at those versus our wedding was drastic! We really feel everything ran so smoothly because of Robin. She was so involved with our vendors which really ensured our day and vision was executed seamlessly. You will not regret choosing a planner as talented as Robin!”
“Robin is, without a doubt, the most incredible wedding coordinator! We hired her as a partial planner and throughout my entire year of planning she answered every question, responded to every email (promptly!), provided amazing vendor suggestions, attended meetings with our events/catering manager at the reception site, and helped me feel completely at ease. She introduced herself to the bridal party and family members so that I wouldn’t be asked a single question that day. She interacted with guests in a polite and hospitable way, problem-solved quickly, and made sure every little detail was exactly how I had envisioned it. When my husband and I walked into the reception room, prior to guests arriving, we were in awe. Everything was perfectly in place and looked absolutely gorgeous. She understood exactly what we wanted and did an amazing job at executing. Robin is kind, patient, and an expert in her industry. The vendors all responded with, “Oh, I love Robin!” when I told them who our coordinator was. Thanks to Robin, we had the wedding of our dreams and I am unbelievably grateful!”
“Robin was great to work with! Our wedding had two separate venues, which required extra detail and planning. Robin was key in ensuring all of the details and timelines fused together seamlessly, both on day-of and throughout the planning process. She was incredibly responsive to all emails and communications to myself, as well as our vendors, which was very appreciated. Because she was so detail-oriented in her timelines, I was actually able to enjoy our wedding, spend time with our family and friends, and not have to worry about any of the little details on the day-of. She also went above and beyond to manage all of the insurance certificates for our various vendors (an unexpected task), as well as watch our corgi on the night of our rehearsal dinner–which was so appreciated!”
“Congratulations! You are now done in your search for a planner. Robin was amazing helping plan for and, of course, organize everything on our special day! I’ve been at other weddings where something doesn’t go as planned, but ours was seamless. Everyone was seated on time, people knew exactly where they were going, things flowed well, and everyone had a great time! We didn’t have to manage anything (as Robin plans everything out to the minute and knows who should be where at all times) and were free to just meet our guests and enjoy the experience. I guess the greatest testament to how organized Robin was, was that I had the most fun that I’ve ever had at a wedding while doing absolutely nothing on the day of! Oh and by the way, we both had a little too much to drink, but the next day when we woke up, everything we needed was waiting for us in the suite (gifts, centerpieces, cake, etc.). Thanks Robin!”
“HIRE Robin!!! Where do I even begin?! Since my husband and I anticipated a large wedding of 200 guests, we knew we would need a wedding planner. I found Robin through reading reviews on YELP, and after my husband and I spoke to her on the phone, we knew right away that she thoroughly understood our needs and was the right person for us. She is very professional, seasoned and has a solid reputation in the Bay Area, rightfully so! We felt a sense of ease, knowing that we would have her in charge. Robin guided me throughout my planning process, providing me with a list of vendor referrals, answering any questions, giving me tips on décor and design, and even provided me with her own wedding checklist to keep me on track and on time. On our big day, Robin kept everything on time (without it feeling rushed). She set up our guest book/card box/welcome sign/escort cards/etc., dispersed our gratuities to the vendors, kept all of our gifts and cards safe (even delivered them to our hotel suite!). She was the perfect go-to person for my guests and wedding party. It was such a pleasure to work with Robin, and I honestly don’t know how my wedding day would have gone without her guidance, coordination, and onsite help for all of the logistics. I have so much respect for what she does – I’d hands down refer her to anyone I know!”
“I am so extremely happy we hired Robin. She made everything come together perfectly! She was always available to chat or answer a quick email question that kept me up at night. She has such extensive knowledge and experience, she was able to run with any situation and give us recommendations. Wedding planning can be stressful, but Robin made the process a lot better for me and my now husband. She was like the fairy godmother of weddings, hire her! You will not regret it!”
“We are a happily married gay couple, thanks to Robin! We met with Robin more than a year prior to our wedding date and knew we would love working with her. I felt most comfortable with her background in hotels, experience in events, and the rapport with her extensive list of vendors to fit our personal style and budget. To say that Robin was there with us every step of the way would be an understatement! Even with Robin’s busy schedule coordinating weddings to what seemed to have been every weekend, we always felt like we were her priority. She was able to offer her expertise and knowledge timely and generously. Close to a month away from the wedding, my husband-to-be had unexpected family troubles. Robin worked unfazed by our situation, acting immediately, professionally, and with heart. If she hasn’t seen it all, she surely works like she has! Everything worked out seamlessly, and our wedding was more beautiful than I could have imagined. We couldn’t have done it without Robin! XoXo, Your Grooms!”
“Planning a wedding is a lot more stressful than I had ever imagined! When choosing our wedding planner, my husband and I needed someone who understood our vision and how hands-off we would be. Our jobs made it difficult to get in the weeds of wedding planning, and I needed someone with experience, thoughtful suggestions and a cool-head. Luckily, we were introduced to Robin Lewis, who is all of those things and so much more. The work that Robin does is incredible. Not only are her preferred vendors just as amazing as she is, but she goes the extra mile no matter how many weddings she has. I was blown away by her quality of work, her kindness and her generosity. I continue to look back and remind myself – I would have never had such a wonderful wedding without Robin. She made the planning process and wedding day easy. But it’s saying goodbye that’s the hardest for us! If you want someone who will give you their honest opinion and deliver quality work, Robin is it. We were so lucky to have had her as a part of our special day!”
“I got married 11/6/16 at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, and my reception was across the street at the St. Francis Yacht Club. I knew I needed help with planning since I live out of state with a busy full time job. After getting quotes from different planners, I realized there is a huge budget range for planning and services offered. I chose Robin because she seemed the most experienced from the tons of glowing reviews and many years in the industry, and she was within my budget for partial planning. When I met her for consultation, she was very warm, really friendly and so supportive of all my ideas. She asked lots of questions about details I had never thought about which reassured me I had chosen the right planner! I spent a year leaning on Robin for everything, and she was professional perfection – she always responded to my emails quickly with great advice. When deciding on vendors, she emailed several recommendations for each category with different budgets and personalities she felt would work well with mine. I would HIGHLY recommend Robin to anyone who doesn’t want to spend every free second Pinteresting and stressing out over every last detail. On the day of, everything went smoothly, and she helped keep things on track. Once I arrived for the ceremony, I did not spend one moment thinking about details or schedule. All my guests were so impressed with my wedding and compliments kept coming in all night about how amazing everything was! Thank you so much Robin!!”
“Robin is an amazing wedding planner! My wife and I hired her for the day of our wedding and she was absolutely fabulous. She is very organized, kind, and goes out of the way to make sure that your day is exactly how you want it. Even though we only hired her to be the wedding planner for the day of our wedding, she worked with us months before, helping us put together our timeline and coordinated with all the vendors. She was also a great advocate for us when some of our other vendors were being difficult. Robin is truly wonderful and we HIGHlY recommend her as a wedding planner!”
“I am very fortunate to have known Robin my entire life and lucky for me, because she is an amazing wedding planner! Robin and my mom have known each other since high school and were sorority sisters at UCLA. The day I got engaged I knew that I would be in good hands with Robin as my wedding coordinator. I live in Southern California and was getting married in Northern California, in Livermore. Robin was very organized and connected us with the best vendor team that was within our budget. She kept us on track with our planning and created a detailed timeline that kept our wedding on schedule and stress-free. She made it very personal by getting to know our bridal party and calmed my nerves as she sent me down the aisle! We received so many compliments from our guests about the attention to detail and the perfect timing of our wedding events. I can assure you that you are in good hands with Robin as your wedding planner. She will make sure your day is absolutely perfect!”
“Robin knows what she is doing, and she does so with professionalism and with many years of experience. She is very well-connected to the industry and is highly respected by her peers. My husband and I couldn’t be happier that we chose Robin as our wedding planner. She offers thoughtful and practical ideas while paying mind to your wishes. Robin pays attention to detail…many of which I would not have considered had I planned on my own…and with that came a relaxed, organized team of professionals working together to pull off our favorite day of our lives! My personal experience of the flow of our wedding day was seamless…I’m sure unexpected things occurred, but we never knew because Robin took charge! Robin is very passionate about her career and her communication skills set her apart from other professionals in her field. She made sure that our belongings and special memorabilia made their way to us by the end of the evening. We went with her vendor recommendations for our photographer and videographer and could not have been happier with them! Know that you are in very good hands with Robin!”
“Robin is worth her weight in gold. Best decision we made in the wedding planning process! There is no way I could have organized and orchestrated the intricate details of my daughter’s wedding without her. She truly is fantastic!! I knew we were in good hands with Robin, and I did not have to worry about anything. My husband and I got to enjoy our daughter’s special day. Robin made it all seamless, the day was PERFECT. I cannot recommend her highly enough! She is a MUST HAVE!”
“Planning a wedding from across the country with a very busy work schedule was made possible by working with Robin and Make It Happen! I was able to tell her from our first conversation when I would be the busiest, and she made sure that all of the wedding details were arranged within those deadlines. Our florist surprised us with the fact that she would not be able to be there for our wedding, and Robin was able to find us a great alternative with similar design and cost. She was very responsive to my many phone calls and emails throughout the process. Since the wedding would take place at the Stanford Memorial Church followed by a reception in San Francisco, there were many logistical challenges that Robin smoothed out. She even worked with my mother to address her concerns and questions. She kept me on track and was available to meet when my fiancé and I were in town. The day of the wedding, she handled everything making sure that Kenny and I enjoyed this amazing day… From start to finish, we were so happy with Robin and would highly recommend her to other busy couples!”
“We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to you for all of your hard work and careful attention to the planning and execution of our wedding. For all your many contributions, both big and small, seen and unseen, we sincerely thank you! Our big day would not be as special as it is without your tireless efforts. Thank you again for everything.”
“Robin was an excellent wedding planner. We hired her for partial planning for our July wedding in San Francisco. Partial planning included recommending vendors, reviewing contracts, setting a budget and timeline, and coordinating the day of. Her vendor recommendations were spot on. Since we live out of state, her recommendations were critical in narrowing down the hundreds of options in the Bay Area. The venue in particular was absolutely perfect! We also had an American-Persian wedding, and Robin was very knowledgeable and respectful about both traditions. She even found a DJ who did an incredible job playing both American and Persian music, and the dance floor was full all night! Robin’s greatest strength is probably on the day-of. She took care of every detail, and my husband and I didn’t have to worry about a thing. She even grabbed club soda and helped clean my wedding dress when an enthusiastic guest spilled red wine. I would definitely recommend Robin as a wedding planner, especially to out-of-town couples or for Persian weddings!”
“I was apprehensive about the idea of a wedding planner as my wife and I were on a budget, but hiring Make It Happen! turned out to be one of best decisions we made. It’s hard to fully comprehend how many little decisions are needed to plan a wedding, and Robin made the process seamless. She directed us to incredible vendors and helped ask the questions we wouldn’t think to ask when negotiating contracts. Our actual wedding day went so smoothly, I can’t stress enough the importance of having a coordinator who can stay level headed and move the day along. Robin made sure we were where we needed to be, but it never felt like there was any extra pressure or stress. Robin was such an invaluable asset to our day, I highly recommend her for facilitating and actualizing your big day!”
“Robin was wonderful from start to finish. She was extremely helpful in orchestrating our wedding and bringing our vision to fruition. She helped us book the St. Francis hotel as our venue and since we were planning our wedding from another city she was happy to accommodate our tight scheduled trips to SF. Robin coordinated all of our walk throughs, negotiated pricing, worked with our vendors and reviewed contracts. Our special day would not have been the same without her help! We made the right decision hiring Make It Happen! and would recommend Robin’s services to anyone looking for a wedding planner!”
“Robin was available throughout our entire year and a half engagement for our random questions, concerns, recommendations, contract reviewing, vendor coordination etc. Her response time was always so quick and if at another wedding, would always give you a heads up when she would be able to fully get back to us. AMAZING customer service and experience. The month of the wedding, Robin really stepped in to make things happen. She did an incredible job creating and modifying our timeline. She did ALL the legwork with ensuring our vendors arrived on time and were on schedule for their duties. Not only that, her referred vendors were also fantastic! It was sooo nice to not have to worry about any wedding logistics that week and just enjoy our day together – with our family and friends! Lastly, Robin’s professionalism and ability to fit in with any group of people is so impressive. Robin keeps her enthusiasm and sensitivity for everyone, ensuring the bride and groom enjoy every ounce of the special day. Even today our friends keep telling us that we “had the best wedding they’ve been to.” We contribute a lot of that to Robin’s work! One of the saddest things about the wedding being over is that we lose Robin! Thanks again for making our day so amazing and unforgettable, Robin!”
“When I heard of a month of coordinator and how much of a life saver they can be, I started doing research. Robin responded to my inquiry within hours. She agreed to work with me a month before my wedding even though she normally does full wedding coordination. She is so sweet, experienced and very professional. She created a time line and coordinated with all my vendors to make sure they were on the same page. She is in continuous communication with you all the way up until the big day. I can’t tell you how many people told me how great Robin was the day of the wedding. Everything could not have gone more perfectly. We were all able to sit back and enjoy the day and party the night away. Robin took care of everything and ensured we stayed on schedule. Even my husband noticed how much less stressed I was after we hired her! If anyone is unsure whether they should make the leap or room in their budget for Robin, trust me, you should. Remember your wedding is your day, the day for the two of you. All the rest… leave it to Robin and she will Make it Happen!”
“Robin is absolutely amazing!!!! From the moment I first spoke with her over the phone, I knew she was exactly who I needed to help me plan my wedding. We were on a tight budget but I had a dream venue in mind that I was sure would not work with my budget. But like the name of her business, she made it happen! I highly highly recommend Robin for any wedding planning needs- she is professional, has great experience and is just wonderful to work with!”
“First off, whenever anyone would tell me “You are so calm for a bride.”, I would reply “Just wait until you meet Robin!” Yes, she is THAT good. From the start, she made the wedding process so smooth and easy. She got to know my husband and me and that completely reflected in the wedding and the vendors she recommended. She was always so quick to respond and such a pleasure to work with. Wedding Weekend: Robin is the reason this weekend was so smooth and stress free for me. If anything went wrong that day, I truly had no idea. Anyone would be lucky to have her plan their wedding. Robin – THANK YOU!!!”
“From the day I got engaged, I was overwhelmed with the prospect of planning our very large wedding! When I started working with Robin, things started coming together. She was most valuable in her role as day of coordinator. She organized our vendors and created a timeline. If things didn’t go as planned during our wedding, I never knew about it! I trusted her completely and besides feeling wedding day jitters, I was at ease. I did not even think about the vendors on my wedding day! I highly recommend Robin if you are considering a wedding in San Francisco.”
“Thank you very much for being the wedding planner for our wedding in Berkeley! We had such a great time, and it was so nice to sit back, relax and know you had everything under control. Everything went remarkably well ~ no mishaps, no drama! Thanks for being so responsive and guiding us through this process – hopefully the last time we’ll ever have to do it but the result was a blast! Thanks again!”
“Robin was an absolute lifesaver and gem to work with! From the beginning, she made the whole planning process easier ~ starting with a wonderfully curated list of vendors selected based on her experience with them and our needs and style. This gave me great people to choose from without making the selection process overwhelming. Throughout the planning, Robin was able to help us prioritize what needed to be done and make sure we were on top of everything. As the big day got close, she knew all the details and aligned the vendors to make sure everyone knew everything that needed to be done. On our wedding day, we didn’t worry about any of the details because Robin had everything under control and going smoothly. Thank you, Robin! Our day was an absolute dream, and we couldn’t have done it without you!!”
“I hired Robin shortly after my engagement and worked with her for seven months prior to my wedding. She is easy to talk to, professional, efficient, kind, understanding and very detail oriented! Robin reviewed and negotiated all of our vendor contracts and saved us thousands of dollars overall. Not only did she manage all of the business aspects of the wedding planning for me, but she was also a much needed emotional sounding board! When I was stressed or frustrated, I knew I could reach out to her to vent. In the days leading up to the wedding, there were so many things to think about ~ I cannot imagine doing all this without her! Having a point person is a must, and I highly recommend Robin if you are looking for a wedding planner!”
“Robin was recommended to me, and she did not disappoint! Planning from New York, she provided me with detailed lists for all types of vendors and helped me make selections. The month of the wedding, she was a God send – making a detailed wedding timeline and coordinating with all the vendors to ensure the day went smoothly. And it did! Robin handled all issues and made my day a success. She interacted well with my Australian family and made sure that they knew where they needed to be and when. She is very personable and has a great deal of experience. I would recommend her to any bride ~ particularly those who are planning a San Francisco wedding from a distance!”
“Robin was a dream to work with! She was everything I could have hoped for in a wedding planner ~ professional, resourceful, and genuinely caring. Perhaps the biggest compliment of all though was my husband’s praise for her after the wedding – that she was invaluable to our wedding day and experience. Robin is simply the best and truly does make it happen!”
“Robin was the easiest and the best decision that I made for planning my wedding. She is amazing on all fronts ~ she is professional, friendly, personable and gets the job done! After hiring Robin, we worked so well together, and I knew I could send her an email or give her a call to discuss any questions or get an opinion. My wedding had a lot of logistics to be mindful of. Robin created our timeline with every detail outlined. All of our vendors knew where to be and at what time. All of the small details were perfectly executed, and we could not have imagined a better day. With Robin, you get personalized attention and care. She wants to know what matters to you. My San Francisco wedding was amazing, and I cannot thank Robin enough for making our day so perfect!”
“Robin definitely made my wedding 100% easy for me. I didn’t worry about one thing and focused on my makeup, dress, and guests. She was well-organized, detail oriented, and patient. Everything was placed in the perfect place, and she made sure everyone was aware of their responsibility. Since I live on the east coast while the wedding was in San Francisco, we exchanged countless emails before the wedding. She always answered my questions with great solution. My wedding couldn’t have been perfect without Robin’s help!”
“Robin is simply the BEST! She is extremely responsive, communicative and professional. Also, she’s very well connected in the bay area and was able to recommend vendors that saved us a lot of money and did an amazing job. We are 100% happy with how our wedding turned out and we owe much of that to Robin. She remained calm and on top of everything so we did not need to worry about a thing! Above all, she was a joy to work with. Thanks Robin!”
“You have a caring heart and a generous spirit. We are so grateful for all of your help and support in making our wedding such an amazing, emotion filled, blessed day. We can’t even imagine what our day would have been like without all of your hard work!”
” I do not know what I would have done without Robin Lewis from Make It Happen! She was so much more than a wedding planner for us. She was a consultant, a sounding board, and even a therapist! I tell everyone that Robin was worth double what she charged us. She gets to know you AND your fiance and only recommends vendors who match your personality, style, and budget. I tell all of my dearest friends to GET A WEDDING PLANNER, and if they could be so lucky… GET ROBIN!”
“… After meeting with many planners, it was crystal clear Robin was it. Her calm demeanor, ability to listen and the way she understood my vision made me confident I was in good hands. She was invaluable throughout the entire process. I cannot count how many times she helped me through a mini-meltdown! Her work was spot on, and I was simply in AWE of the gorgeousness that was our wedding. My envisioned dream was all there in front of me with each and every detail executed flawlessly. All thanks to Robin. Not only will you have a well versed wedding expert in your corner, you will have a friend in the process!”
“Robin did an unbelievable job at our wedding! She made the day so easy… Leading up to the wedding, she created a timeline making sure we didn’t miss a thing. We had the wedding of our dreams! She is not only a professional but kind and excellent to work with. We knew we were in good hands with her. Thank you Robin!”
“We could not have been happier with Robin and Make It Happen!, and we highly recommend her to any newly engaged couple looking for a top-notch coordinator. Robin worked within our budget and provided extremely valuable services throughout the planning process. Her experience gave her a great advantage compared to other planners. She always made herself available for all my extremely detailed wedding questions and made me feel at ease. On the day of the rehearsal and wedding, Robin was a godsend. She effortlessly and effectively navigated our family politics and kept us happy! Her execution was so seamless that we were fully able to enjoy our wedding. It went off without a hitch!”
“If you’re reading this review, and you’re considering hiring Robin at Make It Happen!, hire her! Robin was the single best decision my wife and I made when planning our wedding. We built a complex wedding with a ceremony site that typically doesn’t do weddings and a reception venue over two hours away. Worse yet, we wanted to plan the whole thing in four months! After reading Robin’s reviews, I begged her to take our wedding. On our wedding day, she executed the timeline, got all vendors in line and made sure everything went perfectly. Speaking to my family later, they noted there was never a time when she wasn’t working, fixing, or making something better. My wife and I had what we consider to be the perfect wedding, and we attribute a huge percentage of that to Robin. I’ll be begging her to take my friends’ weddings, and I suggest you do the same!”
“We looked long and hard at a variety of wedding coordinators. When we spoke with Robin, it was like talking to someone who finally “got” us. Truthfully, despite many week-of and day-of snafus from our end, including issues with the church, electrical wiring shorting at our reception venue, and some INSANELY rude wedding guests, Robin made our day look and feel as though absolutely everything as completely perfect! Our wedding never would have happened without her.”
