We were so impressed with Cassandra! She is a pleasure to work with and was responsive from the…read morestart. We appreciated her timely communication and after speaking with her, we could sense that she is warm and welcoming. As we were both feeling a bit camera-shy, this was a great comfort to us. After receiving our first photos, we were awestruck at the quality of her work. She was able to achieve such stunning use of light and capture the natural beauty of Mendocino. She gave helpful prompts to guide us during the photo session yet let us be ourselves at the same time. I can't stop looking at the photos she took. They are truly remarkable! If you are considering Cassandra for your photographer, I highly recommend her, both as a gifted photographer and a wonderful person to work with. Thank you for capturing our special day!

I think Cassandra's work speaks for itself- she captures all the gorgeous natural settings of…read morenorther California coastline and surrounding areas, and also seems to find a wind range of raw human emotions which present themselves on one's wedding day- both were things I would like to remember from my wedding day. Also, I know she must post-edit her images, but it's nothing too over-the top, everything looks very natural. What you don't see in her portfolio is how it is to work with her. She is extremely warm yet professional. For my elopement not only was she able to recommend a wonderful officiant and florist- and picked up the flowers the morning of! she really went above and beyond for her sense of adventure. She was with us the entire action-packed day starting with a walk in the redwoods, a picknick at a winery and even went out on a kayak with us as we free-dove the kelp and explored some other features of the coast. What a great sport! I doubt many photographers would do that, on top of having great skills. I can't thank her enough for helping us our special day, and for capturing it all so well. I look back on our photos nearly daily to remember it.

We could not have asked for a better wedding photographer! From the moment she arrived, she brought…read moresuch a fun, positive energy to the day. She had so many creative ideas for photos and made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. It felt like having another friend there celebrating with us! She is crazy talented and I am so in love with the photos we ended up with!!! Thank you so much Marlene! Highly recommend this photographer!

Such a magnificent experience. We felt comfortable and had a genuinely fun experience. Couldn't…read morerecommend more! If you are looking for someone that can capture whimsy on a camera, this is where you go!

Lauren seemed like more of an old friend than a videographer it was so easy to be ourselves with…read moreher, she really brought the best out of us in the pictures, we're so happy with them. She's got a great eye and knows all the most breathtaking places. Could not recommend enough.

We got the tenderness package for our wedding in Mendocino and couldn't be happier with the…read moreresults. We picked the drone footage add-on which made for a stunning final video. Lauren was so professional and easy to work with that it was one less thing we had to worry about on our big day. She has a keen eye for picking out the perfect video portrait spot too. We're already planning to work with Sun House again for an upcoming family event! Highly recommend!

My husband and I got married in June 2023 at Switzer Farm, and were overjoyed with Nik's work. He…read moreinstantly put us and all of our guests at ease, and has an excellent intuition for staging photos, considering lighting and backgrounds, and capturing all of the candid moments throughout the weekend. He is unobtrusive and perfectly blends in with the party, while maintaining the utmost professionalism. All of our guests only had the most positive things to say, and were just as happy as we are with their own photos. Nik was very speedy in getting us our photos after the wedding and we have had so much fun reliving the weekend, seeing all the details we forgot about, and sharing them with all of our guests. We cannot recommend Nik more emphatically!

We hired Nik to photograph our wedding in Mendocino. He was absolutely amazing. He has a very…read moredistinct talent for catching the right light, pose, & moment. I will definitely hire him again if I have the right occasion. He was so sweet, professional & easy to work with. Thanks for helping create our day!

We hired Vanna to officiate our July micro wedding of 12 people. From the beginning, she was…read morecommunicative, clear, and kind. She had tips and timelines for obtaining a marriage license and a state park permit. The process of developing a ceremony script was so collaborative; I knew she really wanted it to meet our desires and reflect us as a couple. She was very accepting and prompt with our requested edits and additions, like a tribute to my late mom. On the day of the ceremony, she arrived on time and worked with us to make sure we had everything we needed. Her ceremony script was so beautiful; it was filled with personal touches and advice that was meaningful (but not overly sappy). We'll be so happy to carry her words with us into our marriage. It was easy to trust Vanna with the most important day of lives so far, and I'd highly recommend her to anyone needing an officiant in the area!

If you're looking for a reliable and kind person to handle your elopement with care, then please…read moreconsider hiring Vanna. She is such a gem, and her services are incredible. I reached out to her as a colleague, and she was so helpful and detail-oriented. I would recommend Vanna 100 times over. Thanks for everything, Vanna!

Hiring Madeline Hurst as my wedding consultant was the smartest decision I made, outside of saying…read more"yes" to my husband when he asked me to marry him. With her years of experience, Madeline knew the right questions to ask and great vendors to recommend. As someone who had no idea where to start in the planning process, Madeline helped me with my budget, creating the to do list, managing the timeline and helped keep things organized. On the day of the wedding, she handled everything, making our day stress-free and absolutely perfect. I highly recommend hiring Madeline for your event. She's a pro. It also doesn't hurt that she's friendly and nice to be around.

As a florist and a venue host, I have worked with Madeline on events of every scale and type, from…read more backyard weddings to high end corporate events. She always impresses me with her organizational skills, professionalism, and friendly approachability - even in what might be challenging situations. I recommend her to my clients, and always breathe a sigh of relief when they commit to working with her. Having Madeline on your team lets you enjoy the process, and celebrate in the joys of the day!

Omgoodness, where do I start?! We decided to elope once the wedding planning got too stressful and…read moreoverwhelming. We thought it wouldn't have the same feeling as a ceremony and reception with friends and family but, we were wrong and it was the most perfect and amazing experience. We couldn't be any happier with everything. Monica with Marry Me Mendo went wayyyy above and beyond to ensure we had a magical day! From start to finish, Monica was with us every step of the way and handled details that would've just overwhelmed me and I wouldn't have been able to move onto the next thing. We went with the Intimate Indulgence package. We did all the planning sight unseen since we live in LA and everything was in Mendocino. Monica and the photographer Marlene (Fallen Moon Photography) scouted the area to find our ceremony spot. We wanted to be married in the redwoods and our ceremony was at the base of a fallen tree. The exposed roots made such a beautiful backdrop. My bouquet was everything I had hoped for - dark, moody colors and included my favorite flower gerbera daisies. Even the detail of having magnets hold the boutonnière rather than pins, is just one of the many little details that we didn't know to ask for, but were provided to us. Being far away, Monica put me at ease with her easy going and caring demeanor. She called the different make up artists and hairstylists to help me make my choices. When she says unlimited consulting service she means it! She has excellent follow up and communication. We were never left wondering about anything. In fact, she helped us stay on track! We can't recommend Monica, Marry Me Mendo and her complete packages enough! To have everything included - officiant, photographer, florist, planner - was incredible! Her partner vendors are THE best! They also helped to fulfill our vision. If you're looking to elope to escape the craziness and drama of planning a wedding AND you don't want to miss out on having your special day being truly special, we highly recommend choosing Monica and Marry Me Mendo to make all your dreams come true IG: Photography @FallenMoonPhotography Florals @elknativeflorals Makeup @robynmichelle.mua Hair @abrilshairchair_

We cannot say enough AMAZING things about Monica who planned and officiated our elopement. From…read morestart to finish, she handled absolutely everything- which was exactly what we were hoping for! Monica made the entire process feel effortless and stress-free. She helped us choose the perfect location, found us a fantastic photographer and florist, and even gave thoughtful recommendations on where to stay and dine while we were in Mendocino. Every detail was handled with care and intention. What could have been overwhelming turned into such a joyful and memorable experience, all thanks to Monica. She truly made our elopement feel special and personal, and we are so grateful. We highly, highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a seamless and beautiful elopement experience!

I wish I could get married again just, so that I have another opportunity to work with Max!…read more I can't recommend her and her team enough. Here's what sets Max apart: - She cares deeply about her clients, and it really shows - She has a true passion for mixology/cocktails, which was really important to us! My husband and I, and my family really love a good cocktail and Max shared this love with us. I've been to so many weddings with boring, basic, watered down drinks -- this couldn't be farther from Max's offering. Everything is hand-crafted, with beautiful (sometimes homegrown) garnishes, and she's open to experiment based on what you're into! - She introduced us to our new favorite drink, which we have now spread far and wide -- the Naked & Famous! Our guests raved about this, along with all of our other drinks. - She is an excellent communicator -- timely, clear and helpful. Exactly what you want in a wedding vendor. - Finally, she is so much fun! From the moment we engaged with her, throughout the planning process (which spanned 2 years since we were a COVID wedding) she was there to ideate, build different fun drink moments into our plan and laugh with us. If you care about cocktails, and want to work with an epic, women-run company -- don't hesitate to call Max for your bartending needs.

Mendocino Outland was fantastic to work with from start to finish. Communication was effortless,…read moreand they made the entire bar setup process so easy for us. They walked us through every detail of what we wanted to serve and even created a clear, straightforward shopping list that took all the guesswork out of it. They also came prepared with a bunch of creative ideas for pre-made cocktails and garnishes that really elevated the overall cocktail experience. Their suggestions helped us narrow down our final selections, and everything came together seamlessly. Our guests loved the drinks, and we couldn't have asked for a smoother or more enjoyable experience!