Zoe is excellence personified. We hired her as our "partial" planner for a destination wedding that…read moreincluded a welcome party, rehearsal dinner, and reception. I put "partial" in quotation marks because the label fails to capture how integral Zoe was to the success of our weekend and how supported we felt throughout the entire planning process. Here are just some of the ways she excels. First, Zoe has deep expertise. As my fiancé and I shared our wedding vision -- which largely took the form of spitballing half-baked ideas -- Zoe offered thoughtful advice on how to bring it to life. She was always supportive and collaborative, focused on how we could accomplish our goals rather than whether they were possible. She knows, and has worked with, all the venues and vendors in the Mendocino area, and she steered us toward those best suited to the event we wanted. Every vendor she recommended was talented, thoughtful, and kind, and it was clear each one held Zoe in the highest regard and loved working with her. Second, Zoe is meticulous. She knows everything (I mean every last detail) that needs to happen for a successful event, and she makes sure it does. Our venue required bringing in numerous outside vendors and substantial rentals, and Zoe coordinated all the moving parts so that everything came together in harmony. It was as though she conducted an orchestra that, despite never having rehearsed together, performed brilliantly on opening night. Our already high expectations were quickly surpassed as we moved from event to event, each one more beautiful (in every sense of the word) than we could have imagined. Third, Zoe is resourceful and creative. She doesn't just coordinate; she gets her hands dirty. As one example: just a week before our event, when we realized we needed more decorative elements for our western-themed rehearsal dinner, Zoe proposed hay bales from the feed store. Then she arranged the rental herself and delivered them to our venue personally. They turned out to be an inspired choice. Some of our favorite photos from the whole weekend are of us sitting on those hay bales, laughing as our friends toasted us. Finally, Zoe is a wonderful human being. From our very first meeting, her warmth and enthusiasm were obvious. Throughout the planning process, she showed genuine excitement for us as a couple and for our weekend. On the rare occasion we felt a flicker of anxiety with a vendor, she was quick to reassure us and fix the issue. And on the wedding day itself, she was every bit as essential. Her joy was palpable even as she handled a thousand details behind the scenes. We received glowing feedback from our friends and family, many of whom singled out Zoe by name. Even during the event, guests came up to tell us how lucky we were to be working with someone so exceptional. We couldn't agree more. In short, Zoe is in a league of her own. The only bitter note in an otherwise perfect wedding was knowing it meant the end of our working relationship with her. I guess we'll have to find more events to plan!

My best advice to any Mendocino bride is hire Zoe…read more We planned our wedding in Mendocino from across the country. My husband and I both organize complicated events for work, so I figured we'd be fine. It turns out that being able to plan a wedding and actually enjoying it are two very different things. More than once I was ready to give up and elope. I honestly don't know how we would have done it without Zoe. Zoe can keep the whole picture in her head and still track every tiny detail it takes to make it happen. More than that, she really listens. She never tried to turn our wedding into something we didn't want. She figured out what mattered to us and then found a way to make it work. When she did offer an opinion, we learned fast to listen. She was so willing to go along with our ideas that when she pushed us in a different direction, we knew there was a good reason. She was right every time, and by the end we trusted her completely. The wedding weekend itself is where she and her team really showed what they can do. After months of decisions and logistics, my stress disappeared the moment we got to Mendocino. I knew Zoe had thought through everything and would handle whatever came up, and for the first time I could just let go and enjoy it. We had a pretty complicated, multi-event weekend, and I've never been to an event that ran so smoothly. We were actually ahead of schedule on the wedding day! Hair and makeup, photos, transportation, setup, and transitions all just worked. I'm sure there was some improvising behind the scenes, but we never saw it. Her team was lovely: calm, warm, and easy to be around, and they made a huge amount of work look easy. On a personal note, I care a lot about details, I have strong opinions, and I ask a lot of questions. Zoe never once made me feel difficult for it. She took what mattered to me seriously, and over time she gave me the confidence to let some of it go. Because of her, I didn't spend my wedding weekend managing vendors or worrying whether it would all come together. I got to be present with our friends and family and marry my husband. The wedding was better than I'd hoped, and I'm a little sad we don't have another planning meeting with Zoe on the calendar. If you're thinking about working with her, I can't recommend her highly enough. We're so grateful to her and her whole team.

Prasada is simply amazing! Since we aren't local to the Mendocino area, we relied on her advice and…read morewisdom to help us plan our ceremony, and we couldn't have asked for better guidance. Her vendor recommendations were phenomenal, and we were incredibly happy with every one of them. On the day of our ceremony, Prasada handled every detail with such care. She created the most beautiful, intimate space for our ceremony in the botanical gardens and made sure our family was taken care of before we arrived. Most importantly, she was such a calm, reassuring presence throughout the entire day, allowing us to relax and enjoy the experience. Our family and friends told us how much they enjoyed the day and how special everything felt. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. We are so grateful to Prasada for helping make our ceremony absolutely beautiful and unforgettable!

I cannot recommend Prasada highly enough as an event planner. Let me the five top reasons why:…read more 1. She is calm, steadfast and truly mindful in details and countenance. (Her second 'job' is helping people learn how to regulate their nervous system using breath work.) 2. Our weekend - which was at a venue (our retreat center, Whispertree Retreat) that was largely outdoors. The weekend weather went from hoped-for blue skies and billowing white clouds to a 30 degree temperature drop and rain forecast. Prasada patiently held the line assisting us with a Plan A, B AND C for the weekend, depending on the weather, a call we would make the morning of. I cannot tell you how much forethought this took! But Prasada did not complain ONCE. Rather, she held the course and even spearheaded the final plan C option that eventually turned out to work perfectly(!!) for us. 3. During the event, itself, Prasada spun plates behind the scenes. protecting us from a few (unavoidable) things that happened - some of which I STILL think we don't know about. 4. I really care about details and how things look. Beauty is so much a part of what people can notice and feel that helps make an event feel warm, welcoming and heart-opening. Prasada gets that, too, and has a great eye! I really trusted her to set things up just as I asked, and even improve on the outcome. 5. Prasada ALSO works at an event rental company. She has years of experience understanding issues related space and rentals and could probably help you address these issues in her SLEEP. Please do not think twice about hiring Prasada for your event. I enjoyed working with her so much that one thought I have the morning after it all is: What's the next event we can work on with her?!

Matt Rowland Events and his crew came through for our Non Profit event at the Albion River…read moreCampgrounds this past week. (We were referred to him by another company that we had previously used but were unable to help us this year.) He was prompt in taking and returning phone calls and texts! He went above and beyond to be sure that our group was WELL taken care of! He even showed up a few days early to evaluate the location and make a few suggestions (that we readily accepted). The tent was clean, the tables and chairs were sturdy and clean. He even went so far as to match the flags on the tent and on the poles to go with the theme of our fundraiser! Matt and his crew were very professional and really went above and beyond for our group and we highly recommend him - (but not TOO highly that he will be too busy to help us in the future - Just Kidding!!!!!) We look forward to using his business and services the next time at our annual event!

Working with Matt and Prasada was an easy and wonderful experience. They handled every rental…read moredetail for our wedding, and the customization process was seamless, even last-minute changes and ideas were always made possible. We wanted each wedding weekend event to feel distinct and the variety of character in their pieces made that easy to achieve. We got married in November and opted for a tent, which ended up being one of the most talked about elements of the wedding weekend - guests couldn't stop commenting how intimate and beautiful the space looked. Their setup and breakdown team were also a pleasure to work with, making the whole experience relaxed and stress free.

Sonya, Carol, and the Mendocino Weddings team were invaluable in the success of our wedding in…read moreMendo. Initially, we spoke to 3 different planners in the area, but in asking around with venues and vendors, it became clear that Sonya was the best in town. We hired her and had no regrets. She was helpful in managing our questions and preferences throughout the planning process, and when the weekend of our wedding arrived, everything went off without a hitch. We felt she went above and beyond to take care of us and our guests (and they noticed it too!). We had the most special wedding weekend we could have asked for and the Mendocino Weddings team as a huge part of making that happen. If you're on the fence, just hire them! They have your backs.

I called looking for staffing in Mendocino County, and not only was Sonya a joy to speak with, but…read moreshe was incredibly knowledgable and helpful. She pointed me in the right direction, and this interaction has allowed us to connect further! If I were getting married in Mendocino County, I would 100% hire her and her team. Highly recommend.

I hired Datso Perkins Events for day-of-coordination for my micro wedding. She was absolutely…read morewonderful to work with! She even helped me solve a last-minute wedding issue, which was greatly appreciated. On the day of my wedding her assistant Tonya was on-site throughout our whole event. Tonya was on top of the details and was fun to be around to boot. I mostly hired them for day-of logistics, but their design work looks amazing too. I can't recommend Datso and her team enough!

I cannot say enough great things about Datso and her attention to detail for every event I have…read moregone to that she caters. She brings a joy and extreme beauty with creating a special moment for you. She listens to what you want, is easy to get ahold of, brings an upbeat energy with everything she does.

If there were more stars, my daughter and I would definitely give Khamoor an unlimited amount. We…read morefirst met with Khamoor in August 2018, along with 2 other florists. Sara, my daughter, wanted to create a "forest" and "magical" setting inside the white backdrop of the tent at the Maccallum House for her reception. When we showed the florists photos of hanging vines from a tent posted in Pinterest as a thought provoker, only Khamoor quickly jumped on board to offer other ways to build a forest in the tent and was not put off by the prospect of ladders! She was then on-board to create a table mock-up in February 2019 where we paired table flowers in the colors we were considering with Tuscany Wedgewood napkins from La Tavola, a cheesecloth table runner, mis-matched antique crystal glassware, and gold mercury glass votives. She suggested cut fruit be added to the design and tall blue tapers to bring it all together. As we were finishing up, she mentioned an idea for a drift wood design for the place card table. Who knew it would be a work of art? As the next step we received a detailed, descriptive, many page proposal with pricing that helped us shape the final design, to a price point we were comfortable with. Khamoor was great at offering trade-offs to optimize the design and manage the expense. To bring Sara's dream to reality Khamoor planted dahlia bulbs and rose plants in the colors Sara wanted in her garden in Spring. We saw them grow from nothing to handfuls of glorious blooms a few days before the wedding. But NOTHING could have prepared us for the overall design of the tent and the beauty of it when we walked inside last Saturday. I hope the photos give you a sense of it, but believe me, it was 10 times better in person. Our guests said it was the prettiest wedding they had ever been to. And I agree. If you are looking for a fun, creative, artistic, energetic florist who you will thoroughly enjoy working, please run, do not walk to Khamoor Poehlmann at Mendo Floral Design. We will miss working with her and will forever be grateful to her for making our daughter's dream a reality. I wish we could re-live the few magical hours we had in the tent again and again. Many things contributed to that wonderful evening, but it would not have been what it was without Khamoor and her talent and her beautiful floral designs. THANK YOU Khamoor!!!!!

Khamoor was a great partner in planning our Mendocino wedding who went above and beyond what you…read morewould expect from a florist. From our first meeting, it was clear she thought beyond the flowers and thought about the full visual design of our ceremony and reception spaces. She was also very accommodating to help us work within our budget. We were very happy with how everything turned out -- and she sourced almost everything locally, which was huge. If you are considering hiring her, just do it!

I will begin my review of my experience with Karin by saying that I am a professional Event…read moreCoordinator and I was very careful in selecting the right fit for my day-of wedding coordinator. I had naturally high expectations and Karin met all of them! From the get-go, I was pleased with the promptness of her communication timelines, which goes a long way in event planning for both sides of the aisle. I very much appreciated the initial phone call for both of us to make sure that the business relationship would be a good fit. A lot of coordinators and event companies just want money and will tell you whatever you want to hear in order to get your contract. Not Karin! She cares about the quality of her work and she prioritizes making sure that her services will align with you and your vision. She has a lot of experience in all kinds of events, large and small, so there really are not many questions she cannot answer. I appreciated her honesty and insight into what parts of the wedding day were truly important and what I did not need to make myself stress over. She was on time to all of our meetings, communicative with all of my vendors, and took extra time with me when she could see I needed it. Working with Karin felt almost like I was working with a long time friend. On the day of my wedding, she showed up early and made sure everything came together seamlessly. As someone who can be overly involved and aware (to a fault), I tried really hard to relax and let the event I'd spent tons of time and energy planning come together. Karin met with me long enough to keep me in the loop while not overwhelming me (WEDDINGS ARE STRESSFUL!). I felt truly peaceful and confident that everything was happening, even though MY communication fell off completely on my wedding day. My ceremony was perfect and the timeline was magic. When I finally arrived to my reception site, everything was beyond expectation and Karin worked swiftly behind the scenes to make sure that nothing went awry. We, of course, had some inevitable hiccups but Karin made sure that I was oblivious to them and enjoying myself the whole time. I am grateful for Karin's excellent communication, honesty/directness, professionalism, understanding of frazzled-bride-syndrome, and flexibility. She was organized and made everything more comfortable and easy, which, for an event coordinator, is paramount in hospitality and service. The true test: a bride reflecting on her wedding day and knowing that she would not have changed a single thing! It was the perfect wedding and Karin was critical in the success of the day. I could not recommend her more highly if you want someone who will truly care about your event as if it is their own... which, it kind of is! SIDE NOTE: Karin even helped me in and out of my gown to use the restroom when I could not find any of my bridesmaids! That is a TRUE MVP.

I can't say enough good things about Karin as our wedding planner! Having previously worked in the…read morewedding industry as a florist (and working with Karin many moons ago!), I thought I could handle everything myself, but I was so wrong! Hiring Karin for day-of coordination was one of the best decisions we made. Karin was amazing--she helped create the timeline, organized all the little details and decor items I wanted in specific places, and even coordinated our wedding party that consisted of 8 kids (which we didn't even get to practice)! She reminded me of so many important details that I hadn't considered while planning, and most importantly, she calmed me down during a stressful moment just a week before the wedding when I was even considering canceling the big day. Karin's support and expertise made all the difference, and I highly recommend her to anyone planning their wedding!

If you are getting married in the Mendocino area and are looking for an officiant &/or wedding…read morecoordinator; if you want to hire a reliable, knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and communicative person to help you plan, provide you with vendor recommendations, and make your day run as smoothly as possible for you, Autumn will meet (& exceed!) your expectations An important side note if you aren't familiar with the area, vendors can be very hard to come by, especially during covid, & many vendors network locally rather than advertising on Yelp & find their business by word of mouth. Having a knowledgeable wedding planner is invaluable during the planning process. My husband I are were married by Autumn in June with only our closest friends & family present. We contacted Autumn in April and she was ready to begin hearing our vision & planning for our wedding almost immediately. Autumn listened to us, asked the questions she needed to understand our relationship and priorities for what we wanted incorporated into ceremony (for us, it was our foundation of friendship and our girls)...& only a few weeks later she reached back out with an initial draft of our ceremony for us to look over and decide if it captured our essence. She is very easy to communicate with and responds promptly to emails. She has a natural talent for hearing what you are saying to her in the *way* you are saying it & she integrates the emotion and values of your relationship into your wedding ceremony. We could not have imagined a more beautiful ceremony for our guests. Autumn gave my husband & I a ceremony we will never forget. Additionally, autumn handles the processing of the marriage paperwork after the ceremony which is just one less thing on your plate during crazy wedding times! TL;DR Autumn has the exact professional and personal characteristics to make your wedding day one-of-a-kind and crafted specifically for you & your partner. She is able to provide recommendations for any vendor you may need to make your day a success. Lastly, she files all the necessary paperwork after the ceremony so all that's left for you to do is pick up the official marriage certificate!

Within the first ten minutes of speaking with Autumn I knew immediately that she was "the one" to…read morehelp me with my wedding. I loved her calm and positive energy, and I especially loved all the ideas she brought to the table. We only spoke for about an hour, but afterwards I felt so much better about how my wedding would be. She had excellent ideas about the ceremony, which was immensely helpful as the ceremony was the biggest part of my wedding that I was still struggling to figure out. I wanted my religion and spirituality to play a big part in the ceremony, without making any of my family and friends uncomfortable. A few of my family members are very conservative, and I wanted the ceremony to speak to them in a way they could understand, and still be very much in line with my own beliefs. Autumn knew exactly what I was trying to do and exactly how to do it. So I hired her as both my wedding planner and officiant. As my Wedding Planner, Autumn: 1. Helped find an artist to do my hair & makeup. 2. Helped plan the ceremony script & timeline, and wedding day timeline. 3. Found a florist to purchase + deliver my flowers. 4. Brought all the decorations to the reception site, set up everything (including place cards), then took down all the decorations, and delivered everything back to where we were staying. 5. Coordinated the wedding day/made sure everything ran smoothly. As my Officiant, Autumn: 1. Wrote a lovely script for my ceremony. 2. Played a drum to gather my guests. 2. Officiated my wedding! 3. Filled out the necessary paperwork as officiant. 4. Note: Autumn is rather soft spoken. This was perfectly fine for my wedding, as I only had about 30 people, and they stood in a circle around us. But if you are planning something larger, I would mic her. Autumn has wonderful ideas and recommendations for all things wedding related. Overall I would recommend Autumn because of the stabilizing/grounding energy she brought to my wedding. I was confident that my wedding would be a success because she was a part of it. And it was.

I was super excited about their menu but they were terrible at communicating with us. I tried…read moreseveral times to contact them and get more details on the menu after we had pinned them down for a date. They never got back to me. Now I have to find a caterer without much time to do it. Very frustrating.

Naka & Alex did a wonderful job catering our wedding. We met with them and tasted some of the items…read morethey were offering and everything was delicious. We had something personal in mind for a late night snack and upon hearing what we wanted it was immediately apparent they were excited to come up with a solution for us. Fast forward to the wedding and everything was fantastic. Some substitutions had to be made due to the state of the world right now but everything turned out great. A joy to work with and clearly love working with food. Super happy to have had them be a part of our day.