Good: Beautiful…read moreoutdoor location. There was a pond with lily pads and a small water fountain, a vineyard was the backdrop to our head table, the grass was green and very well maintained. There are cute statue/figurine type things that make great photo opportunities. Overall it was just a beautiful, peaceful place with lots of room to play with setup ideas. They had shade screens that helped shade the spacious cement patio / dance floor in the late afternoon/evening. They also allowed us to bring in our own shade structures, and had plenty of outlets around the location for lights and sound equipment. They lent us a golf cart to help carry larger items from the truck to setup. They put up signs to direct traffic in from freeways, so we didn't have to. They had parking attendants available to direct cars into their orchard where there was plenty of room for parking and a golf cart shuttle service so our guests would not have to walk in the dirt. The restroom / changing area was air conditioned, spacious, and comfortable. It was nicely decorated. There were even wine / bottle openers in the dressing room, which we thought was fantastic. Bad: The lady in charge of the coordinating was very unprofessional. She was talking bad about us behind our backs on several occasions, once even to my own mother. The end time kept changing, with our contract stating one thing and the coordinator saying something else, several times. We were under the impression that we could dance until 11, then be all packed up and gone by 12, but she cut off our DJ at 9:45 and wanted us out by 11. The golf cart that we were able to use during setup was not available for use at the end of our event due to not having headlights, and with our lights packed up in boxes it was very difficult to see at night and made tear down a bit more difficult than it had to be. We were in charge of hosting our bar, which was fine, but when the coordinator saw that our caterer also brought tea and lemonade, she hired another bar tender to come and help, without consulting us and this was not even necessary. The parking attendants that did a fantastic job earlier were told by the coordinator (without our knowledge) to come serve themselves at our buffet, but we did not know that we would be needing to include them in a head count. This would not have been a problem if we would have known about them ahead of time. Luckily our caterer came prepared with extra food. The coordinator's husband offered to bring my truck over to help at the end of the night, but then made a comment to my mom about how "what kind of man doesn't take care of his truck?" and pointed out that the gas tank was on empty, when really the gauge has been broken for awhile now and there is plenty of gas in the truck. That was none of his business. Then about a week after our event, we went to a local business for breakfast and found out that our coordinator had been talking bad about us to other people in town, too. All in all: We do recommend this location. It really is beautiful, and is perfect for an outdoor venue. The owners were more than happy to meet with us after our event. They apologized profusely for the things that went wrong due to the unprofessionalism of their coordinator. They had no idea that some of these things were happening and were quite embarrassed. It does get hot in the summer, so plan accordingly, and use a different coordinator than the one that we had.

Highly recommend this beautiful venue! My day turned out amazing! The coordinators were always very…read moreprompt in responding to any questions I had. My day couldn't have been more perfect. Thank you Liz and Judy!

I've had the pleasure of photographing at Capay Valley Ranch many times, and it is truly a…read morefantastic location for any event. The ranch offers a wide variety of spaces, including a beautiful pool, charming white picket fencing, and expansive areas perfect for gatherings. The owners are incredibly nice and easy to communicate with, making the planning process smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend! I've attached a few photos of some of my work shot at their property.

I had my wedding here in September 2023. We had an amazing experience with Alva and her family…read more Alva was an amazing help and kept in touch during the whole planning process making sure I had everything I needed and even recommended vendors for our event. We picked this venue because she allowed us to express our vision and have our own food which was a HUGE plus because of our personal family tradition that she respected! I truly can't recommend this venue enough it is a beautiful venue and truly brought my vision for our wedding to life. The palm trees were a beautiful touch that made it feel like home. What sold me was the beautiful white roses that lined the aisle. It was something I dreamed about and to find a venue that already had it was amazing! Thank you Alva for making our wedding a truly once in a lifetime event

Attended a most relaxing and enjoyable wedding at POLESTAR FARMS in Esparto, Ca. The farm grounds…read morefor the service were in an open farm field beautifully decorated with fresh flowers, lovely white umbrellas and chairs. An area for snacks and beverages was nicely arranged for quests while they waited. Dinner and activities were in another area with family style seating, dance floor with disco ball and againfresh flowers throughout. Beverages were served in mason jars to add to the ambience. The Polestar family was engaging, delightful and extremely attentive to the wedding party and all of their guests. This is the most pleasant wedding I have ever attended given the the landscape and the owners. I would highly reccommend it and I am happy for this experience.

Love their apricots. The best service I have ever gotten. They are absolutely wonderful and…read morefantastic. I cannot wait for their peaches to be ready!

This is a beautiful venue! I stopped by here with a friend to try their brunch and check out the…read moregrounds. Brunch opens at 10am. They take reservations online but walk-ins too. The server told us they operate out of a food truck. So the menu is limited. But what they make is really good! We ordered the lemonade, chicken and waffles, huevos rancheros divorciados, and the strawberry champagne sherbet. Service was very prompt! The actual menu in-person had a couple items that aren't on the sample menu including a couple more dessert options like fig ice cream. We really liked everything we tried! The portions were pretty good. If coming here for food I'd recommend getting here early since food trucks have limited capacity. You're welcome to stroll around the property both the flower farm and the inn side before or after your meal. The parking situation is a gravel lot. So it may not be the most handicap accessible place. We had a lot of fun stopping by Park Winters. They were setting up for a wedding so the inn side would have been closed for the event starting at 1pm. The check also came with a small map of the property for you to keep. This was very helpful in exploring the property. The only caveat is this is the countryside. Wear long pants or be prepared with insect repellent! Even at 10am in the summer my legs were bitten by mosquitoes. (Type O blood. Mosquito magnet here.) I'd like if they burned some citronella candles to help with mosquitoes. The rest of the dining venue was so thoughtfully designed including timed misters (like at theme parks) to help keep the area cool. Definitely check it out if you're curious or in the area.

Mother's Day brunch: The menu was very small, ran out of multiple items, and, again, it was very…read moresmall; service was all over the place. They comped the meal, and we didn't ask for it; we only wanted to split the check, which was a policy that was never discussed, but their system could do it. So they decided to comp the check, given the many issues. Then the manager calls me after we leave, leaves a message, and says, very passively aggressive, "We comped your meal, but you did not leave the server a tip." Servers live off tips. But don't worry, we took care of her tip. Have a good day." Umm, excuse me? I was a server for over 7 years. First of all, I wouldn't expect a tip after the establishment that failed me by not ensuring they had adequate kitchen supplies to keep a Mother's Day up and running. Additionally, I would have added more staff to the day, which would of course be very busy. And lastly, how are we tipped when you comped the bill and walked away, and nobody had cash? We did not ask for the bill to be comped. So for future reference, dear John I don't recommend calling your customers and bullying them over voicemail. You're the problem, not us.

Teresa and her staff were amazing in helping our company plan and execute a large event. We had a…read morelot of moving parts and she took on a huge amount of the workload both before and during the event. I would whole heartedly recommend her to anyone. The cost for her services was massively outweighed by both the load taken off my staff as well as the huge improvement she made to the event.

Teresa did an AMAZING job as my day-of wedding coordinator at Farmstead Long Meadow Ranch in Saint…read moreHelena! The months leading up to the wedding were the most stressful, and Teresa was always so kind, helpful, and organized. She made sure all my vendors were ready to go, and was always very responsive to my emails, calls, or texts. But the day of, was where she really shined. She was on-top of her game making sure everything ran perfectly, checking in with me when things were running behind schedule, and remembering the smallest details. Not only is she very good at her job, but her bubbly personality made me feel happy and at ease. Since I am a perfectionist who did a lot of the pre-wedding planning, this is saying a lot! I felt comfortable letting go and enjoying the moment, knowing that Teresa had it handled. Many of my guests that work in the industry also commented on what a great job Teresa did. Thank you Teresa for making our wedding day so perfect! It was everything I imagined and more! Below is one of my favorite photos from our wedding that Teresa took!

I had some very specific guidelines and my expectations were high. Kayla was the decorator and she…read morewent above and beyond. It looked so great! I walked in and I was floored. Dia De Los Muertos isn't their culture but she did everything I asked and was very patient with all my changes. I was really happy with the final results. If you are looking for elegance and have specific ideas, she is definitely the girl you gotta call. My phone is all out of space. I cannot upload but you can check it out at thecapitolball.com or @thecapitolballevents Dia De Los Muertos 2025

They did a fantastic job within our budget. It was magical. I would highly recommend Jazmine and…read moreher team. They had challenges with the venue such as no open flames, no tape, no securing of decoration in anyway to fixtures or walls. But they did some work arounds &'it was fabulous.

Jon Lopez was an incredible addition to our annual signature fundraising event. His close-up magic…read moreand impressive tricks during guest arrivals and his on-stage performance later in the evening left our guests amazed, laughing, and completely blown away. Jon is engaging, professional, and a true entertainer. His performance was one of the highlights of the night, and we highly recommend him for parties, fundraisers, and special events. - Solano-Napa Habitat for Humanity

Used real magic multiple times for a casino nights hours, professional love them. They're so…read morehelpful and patient would recommend.

There was a time when having a wedding planner was considered a luxury afforded only to couples…read morewith deep pockets. (Or couples who had parents with deep pockets.) I beg to differ. In my opinion, having a wedding planner was a necessity and one I would advise other brides to have, even if it means scaling back on other costs for your wedding reception. For me personally, having a wedding planner was the difference between me just being able to "pull off" my reception and me being able to enjoy it. To save some money, I hired KWE for month of/day of coordination rather than full event planning (though they were available from the get-go for contract help, referrals and all-around advice). The month before my event, Kate swooped in and took care of all the details: designing the layout of the venue, coordinating with the vendors, etc. The week before, day before and the day of she took care of everything! She picked up supplies, was on hand to greet and coordinate with other vendors, did setup and cleanup, delivered items to my house after the reception, helped keep the party on track and so much more! I am not sure if there were any snafus (though I am sure there were, how couldn't there have been?) because if there were, she took care of them on the spot. She even jumped into action when I spilled red wine on my gown early in the evening. I really, really, really cannot emphasize enough how wonderful it was to have Kate and her team on board. I strongly advise you to consider hiring her for your event.

I can't say enough good things about Kate Whelan Events. She has done many events for our family…read moresuch as weddings, engagements parties, and baptisms. She is very professional and always has a can do attitude. She will strive to make your event special and if you have a certain vision, she will bend over backwards to make it happen. Our wedding was interfaith with two ceremonies and there were many cultural aspects throughout the day. With all this, it was very difficult to plan and keep track of all the moving parts but Kate was the glue that held it all together. She has been a pleasure to work with and was a calm, reassuring presence during the whole process. I want her and her team to get the recognition they deserve as a superb event planning business. Thank you Kate

We worked with Marks The Spot to cater our rehearsal dinner event at Elizabeth Spencer Winery and…read morewere thrilled with how everything turned out. Laura and the team took the time to understand our needs, gave awesome recommendations to help us pull everything together, and made things seamless while being a couple of time zones away. We did their heavy appetizer setup, and it was a great fit for the 50 person group. The team made everything seamless, and we particularly enjoyed the seasonal selections. The most popular, though, was the Oooh Girl Fried Chicken sliders. Our guests are still telling us how awesome those were. Big thanks to the team for helping make it an unforgettable night.

Another event at Vintners Collective and Marks the Spot was providing the bites. The food was ell…read morethought out and flavorful. They were all manageable as finger foods. Employees circulated well and made sure you were offered everything on the menus. Amazing wine at Vintners Collective and awesome bites made one amazing event. Bravo Chefs and staff. You always deliver

Kate was an absolute lifesaver for our wedding. On our wedding day, unexpected high winds threw a…read morewrench into our outdoor plans, but Kate handled everything with calm expertise. She quickly found solutions so our caterers could still cook on site and made on-the-spot adjustments to the reception layout so things could run smoothly. What we appreciated most was that she always checked in with us about any big changes and incorporated our feedback throughout. As the bride and groom, we didn't have to worry about a thing. We felt so lucky to have her managing the day. She truly let us enjoy every moment. She also adapted the reception timeline in real-time, based on how the evening was unfolding, which kept everything seamless for our guests. We can't imagine our wedding without her!

Hiring Jordyn was one of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning process. From the…read morevery beginning, she was organized, responsive, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect. She thought of every little detail, handled logistics seamlessly, and made sure everything ran smoothly behind the scenes so we could truly enjoy our day stress-free. Jordyn was always one step ahead, offering guidance when we needed it and being a calming, supportive presence throughout. Her professionalism, creativity, and kindness made the entire process not only easier, but actually enjoyable. Our wedding turned out better than we could have imagined, and a huge part of that is thanks to Jordyn. If you're thinking of hiring a planner, look no further - she's simply amazing.