We chose Chauncey Markham to be our officiant for our wedding and we couldn't have been happier…read morewith our choice. When we first met, I liked her immediately. From the beginning, she was very personable and professional. She was organized and came to the table with a plan to help us get started. Through out the entire process she kept in touch with us, she was always prompt and prepared. She has a certain aura about herself that exudes genuine care about your needs and wishes for your wedding day, and she will work with you to help you figure out details you may not be too sure about. And the best part is, Harmony Ceremonies is totally affordable. I would definitely recommend Harmony Ceremonies to anyone!

Katie gave us great advice and did an amazing job organizing our wedding. She is an expert event…read moreplanner, a knowledgeable Northern California native and has great relationships with venues and vendors all over the Lake Tahoe area. She got us in touch with amazing musicians, hair and make up artists, flower vendors and day of coordinators. With Katie's help our wedding went perfectly.

I needed a yellow dress altered on very short notice, and Lillyam was amazing. She answered my call…read moreright away, explained my options, and was able to fit me in the same day. I dropped off my dress and waited while she worked her magic. Her shop is conveniently located near Chavez Market in Atherton, which made the wait enjoyable.. I even grabbed some delicious Mexican food next door and even had time to get my nails done. The shop itself is adorable, and Lillyam speaks both Spanish and English, making communication easy. Her prices are very reasonable, especially for this area of the Bay. Most importantly, the quality of her work is excellent. While chatting with her, I learned that she has been altering clothing since she was 14 years old and has spent years helping support her family through her craft. That experience and dedication really show in her work. I am so happy with the results and will definitely be returning for future alterations. Highly recommend!

Lilliam is a master! I needed a dress hemmed same day for an event and she made it happen. I…read morecouldn't believe it. So grateful. Her work is meticulous, beautiful and well-priced. She helped me with a broken zipper on a backpack and my husband's suiI will be using her for all of my alteration needs going forward. So glad to have this wonderful woman in the neighborhood. Fyi this is a mobile unit in the parking lot!

Marilyn is a champion event planner. We were introduced through a client of mine and she created an…read moreamazing event, was super stress-free and drama-free. I thought that was great, but little did I know that having no drama is NOT the norm, which makes Marilyn's event planning skills even more appealing. She has gone on to do a party and weddings for clients of mine, as well as a destination wedding, a gala, celebration, and even a theme party that was all art deco and 1920s -- I saw that one, and it's definitely her specialty, even though it seems that most of her accolades from from being a wedding planner. Marilyn Ambra Events is a full-service event planning company, which is exactly what I need -- if I'm referring a client to her, I want to hear about it when it's all done... she does it all, and I've only heard amazing things! She took care of the hotel, the DJ, the invitations, the photographer, the catererer, the flowers, and even did personal shopping. Very impressive. I'm happy to continuously send business to her because hey, she makes me look good too!

Marilyn was our guardian angel during the entire wedding planning process. She kept us on schedule…read moreand perfectly on budget. Marilyn soothed our fears, gently told us when our ideas for the reception would actually lead to more headaches (I love candid feedback), and came to every call with enthusiasm and an eye for design. Our wedding ceremony and reception went off without a hitch: the florist, caterer, and photographer that she procured were amazing professionals AND she got us a great discount on the gorgeous venue. I can't recommend working with Marilyn enough.

I highly recommend Linda for any event…read more  We hired Linda to help with two corporate holiday parties for a total of 650+ expected guests (250 for the first and 400 for the second). Each party had their own planning committees with varying personalities and ideas....and she was able to navigate through them like a champ! More importantly, we received amazing feedback from all the guests that the event was amazing, far better than prior years, and that they look forward to coming to the event next year.  I could give a long laundry list of all the amazing things she did, but hope the below gives you an idea: (1) Provided recommendations on design concepts:  Holiday parties tend to be similar year after year, so we wanted to get some new ideas to excite our staff to come...and Linda was able to deliver! (2) Helped with a short list of vendor options and gave some great recommendations - This was HUGE for me. I am extremely picky with DJs and performers, and she was able to give me some fantastic recommendations that any selection would of been good. We ended up with an amazing DJ that had live music overlay. - She was able to find some great live performers (e.g stilters, dancers, contortionists, etc).  - Found some good lighting, furniture, photographer and a few other vendors for us - And stayed within budget! (3) Negotiated with the vendors to give us a better price & some additional service offerings (4) Mocked up a floor plan  (5) Dealt with a difficult venue to coordinate load in/load out, and preparations...despite constant delays by the venue (e.g. they wouldn't respond to emails, calls)  (6) Day of coordination was amazing and she was able to solve unexpected issues the day of event caused by the venue She did all of this for not just one, but for TWO parties for us that are within a week of each other. Putting all the time saving aside, the event would not have been a success with her! Thank you Linda! We really appreciate everything you did and I look forward to working with you in the future.

I've been putting off writing this review because it's so hard to do justice to how INCREDIBLE…read moreLinda is. Linda planned our wedding in Carmel Valley this October; it was truly the wedding of our dreams, despite the unique difficulties of planning it during a global pandemic, and Linda is the #1 reason why. I could write volumes, but bottom line: Linda is a true gem; she is passionate, talented, and unbelievably dedicated to her work; and I could not possibly recommend her more enthusiastically! We hired Linda to do both planning and design; I would highly recommend Linda for any of her services/packages, as she shone through every step of the process. (BTW: I literally can't imagine doing HALF of what Linda did for us over the past year. If you're like us and had no prior event planning experience...hiring Linda was by far the most worthwhile part of our entire wedding budget!) I'll try to sum up what made our experience with Linda so great with three main points: 1. PERSONALITY Planning a wedding is a long, draining process, and your planner is probably the person you'll communicate the most with throughout; Linda made us feel cared-for and connected from the very start. I felt that our wedding was as important to her as it was to us; she never made me feel like any question was too small, and was a tireless advocate for us and a true pleasure to work with throughout the year+ of planning. BTW, she has an (amazing!) French accent - but I never had any difficulty understanding her and her email communication was honestly the clearest of anyone we worked with. She also rolled with every punch that COVID threw our way through, frankly, sheer hard work and force of will. 2. DESIGN Linda's talent for design was immediately apparent from her portfolio - each of her events has a cohesive yet totally unique-feeling aesthetic. Whatever the concept, she elevates it. We definitely made her job hard by being very picky but also not having any specific vision (I didn't even have a Pinterest account!) going into the process. Linda listened to our very loose thoughts about how we wanted the wedding to "feel" and turned it all into a clear design vision for the wedding that was beyond anything we could have dreamed of. 3. ATTENTION TO DETAIL Linda is ridiculously detail-oriented (in the best possible way)! By the time the wedding came, every single detail of the day had been thought out; I felt involved in every decision, but Linda made it all a reality - the best of both worlds!! On the day of, Linda was a true superhero - to the last, tiniest detail, she made sure everything was perfect, so that my husband and I were just able to enjoy the day. I literally got comments from multiple wedding party members on how amazing her timelines/spreadsheets were!! As a testament to her attention to detail: we wanted taper candles but couldn't have them lit during dinner (fire restrictions); so - as if they didn't have enough to do with coordinating our million vendors! - she and her team pre-burned the candles so they would still have that melted-wax look. It looked AMAZING, isn't something I would EVER have thought of myself, and reflects how tirelessly Linda worked, up to the very last minute and then some, to ensure everything was as perfect as humanly possible for us. Hiring Linda was, without a single doubt, the best investment we made in the entire wedding planning process. She is the single individual most responsible for how wonderfully our wedding turned out, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to have worked with her.

I was very fortunate to have found Alison to help me with my baby shower. I wanted a rustic garden…read moretheme for my party and the decoration turned out exactly what I was hoping for. Beautiful roses everywhere with a touch of rustic vintage vibe. She was organized and paid great attention to details. My shower turned out perfect because of her. I would definitely hire her again for future parties and events.

Alison is the reason I was not a labeled as a Bridezilla. From my engagement photo session to the…read morebig day, she definitely went above and beyond to create special memories. From big items to final touches, I did not have to worry about a single thing. She has an amazing artistic style and knows how to turn my visions into reality. She was also very cost-conscious. She found the best deals in all aspects of my wedding. My event coordinator at the venue loved her because she was so responsive and professional. She worked well with everyone. I had no stress at all during the day because everything went so smoothly. I am left with endless beautiful memories for my special day. Choosing her as my event coordinator was best decision I've made!!

Kristin was a life saver from the very start. I was very hands on with the planning from the start…read morebut needed help with a destination wedding details. At every turn she was there with answers via email instantly or phone call meetings. She helped me see the big picture throughout the wedding process and for this I am very thankful! She worked so hard on my wedding day ensuring all details were as planned. She stayed late into the night to help make sure all was broken down correctly. She is worth every dime and more. If you want a knowledgeable wedding planner without the drama and price of the competitors, Kristin is your lady!! Look no further!

Fizza was an absolutely amazing find for several reasons:…read more 1) She didn't laugh at me when I said I wanted to look like a 1970s Bollywood star at my wedding. 2) She was calm, cool, and funny (her Scottish accent was a total bonus). This made me feel really relaxed on my wedding day. 3) Her prices are reasonable. 4) She didn't make me look like a drag queen. If you're looking for a hair stylist and/or makeup artist, you should absolutely contact Fizza. She is GREAT.

Fizza - YOU ARE AMAZING. You really calmed my nerves the…read moremorning of my (rainy) wedding and without you I don't know how I could have done it! You have the sweetest personality and I love that you don't seem to get stressed out! Everyone said my makeup and styling was perfect so I have to thank you once again for that! XOXO