"If you are thinking of hosting an event you have to try Karine Brighten Events!! Professional and flawless are two words that come to mind, just to begin with! She thought of all the small details so I didn't have to. I was able to walk in to our event, focus solely on my business, and make many meaningful connections because Karine handled all the details and then some. This event went off without a hitch. Can't wait to find a reason to get involved with her again!!"

- Carla Lovett, Pilow Fight Nite

"I came across Karine on Craigslist expecting an OK wedding planner, but let me tell you, she's great!!! She is slated to be my day of planner for my wedding in August, but she's already taken time to help me with other things, including passing along great tools and websites to help along the way. Not only that, but I can just tell she is laid back, very important in planning a wedding. You always want someone who brings water to the fire:). "

- Paige Nelson, Bride

"I had my first chance to work with Karine on the recent Women Entrepreneurs Showcase event. I (Chef Stephanie) was given the great opportunity to provide lunch for the vendors and attendees while participating in the showcase. The event was very well organized, and it went off without a hitch! The whole experience was such a pleasure, especially all the compliments on the food! I highly recommend Karine Brighten Events!"

- Chef Stephanie, Culinary Mistress

"Thank you so much for making our Berkeley Grand Opening such a success! I was pleased with the turnout and the crowd seemed very festive. I was also pleased to have your help in planning the logistics for the day. It was so great that our general manager could entrust you with all the party details so she could focus on our internal operations. I will definitely be using you in the future. "

- Carl Myers, Owner Nature's Express

"Because of Karine's sweet personality and the incredible job she did organizing Farm Sanctuary's Walk for Farm Animals, we asked her if she would be interested in planning our wedding in June. So far she has been doing an excellent job with staying on top of things as well as suggesting vendors and ideas. Not only is she a fantastic business woman but she is now becoming one of our good friends. I would highly recommend her for any event."

- Shannon Radke, Owner of Cinnaholic

“I recently had my first collaboration with Karine as event planner and my business catering the food. Karine is very easy to work with and highly enthusiastic. Although she is very professional she is still a lot of fun to be around and does not lose track of the idea that food and events should be FUN."

- Philip Gelb, Vegan chef, shakuhachi player

“This year, my company, Hair Fix, was the San Francisco sponsor for Farm Sanctuary's Walk for Farm Animals coordinated this time around by Karine Brighten. As the sponsor, it involved working closely with Karine on details from fundraising to advertising to scheduling matters on the day of the event. She was really responsive to my emails/calls, super knowledgeable and paid attention to details I never would have thought of. As for the actual event, Karine got every detail perfect from the entertainment, to the walk route, to the silent auction. It was an event that I was really proud to have my company be a part of. Totally recommended!”

- Gina Grega, CEO, Hair Fix, Inc.

"As a small non-profit organization running a diversity of events, Daily Acts depends on inspired self-starters. Karine was a great asset, helping to organize tours and workshops and doing vital planning work for our biggest event of the year. She takes initiative, is resourceful and is a joy to work with."

- Trathen Heckman, Executive Director, Daily Acts

“Even in the short time I’ve known Karine, she has gone above and beyond in her role as key player in the coordination for the Walk for Farm Animals. Karine has proven that she’s a dedicated, professional, self-starting event planner, and she has helped to make the San Francisco Walk an event to be remembered. Thanks in great part to Karine’s dedication, much-needed funds and awareness are being raised for Farm Sanctuary’s rescue, education and advocacy efforts.”

- Jasmin Singer, National Advocacy Organizer, Farm Sanctuary

“I worked with Karine as a Photographer at Farm Sanctuary's Walk for Farm Animals. In the time leading up to the event, Karine was very well organized and kept me informed with event details and addressed my questions promptly. At the same time, Karine is easy going and friendly; a pleasure to work with.
The event itself was fun and ran smoothly, and I could see that Karine had put a lot of work into coordinating sponsors, silent auction, volunteers, speakers and performers, and that she has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to vegan and vegetarian friendly companies. I would highly recommend her for your event.”

- Jen Zee, Gingko Photography