Everything is perfect :) Great food…read moreGreat atmosphere Customer service is exceptional

Adj: Beautiful and Memorable…read more We attended a wedding here and it was a beautiful event. The grounds are so nicely landscaped and maintained and there really is a "mansion" feel to this place bc it is a mansion! It's amazing that that such a historical and fancy place is only 25 miles south of Sacramento in Walnut Grove in the Delta. Apparently, the Grand Island Mansion is the biggest private estate in NorCal. It was built in 1920 by Louis Myers, an orchard farmer, along with his wife Henrietta. They broke ground on 865-acre in 1917, so it took about 3 years to build. The Mansion has 58 rooms, all fancy and opulent, and was designed as a classic Italian Renaissance villa by renowned San Francisco architect J.W. Dolliver and is 4-story tall with 24,000-square-foot of space! In the roaring 20s, high society gathered here for gatherings and high-end wining & dining, and guests were all wealthy and famous local and even national figures to include Greta Garbo, Erle Stanley Gardner, and former President Franklin D. Roosevelt and President Ronald Reagan! During the Great Depression in the 1930s, the Myers family's fortunes also diminished a lot, so they had to sell off their orchards and sadly, the mansion as well. Since the Mansion changed hands several times, it was not kept up in the 1930s-40s. Thankfully, a local restauranteur, Frank Perese bought it in 1950 and put in a commercial kitchen to try to revive the Mansion to make it a destination for fine dining. Then from the 1970s, the Mansion became a special events venue, and weddings were hosted here beginning around 1980. In recent years, it has evolved into a luxurious location for weddings and events with a 14-seat private theater added, Italian gardens nicely maintained, and original artwork and lavish hotel rooms, all of which are really well kept to preserve this historical property and to keep it as a premier wedding and special occasions celebration destination. We really enjoyed attending our friends' wedding here and taking in all the sights and sounds of this grand mansion and may have to come back for brunch or tea in the future.

Where to start!?…read more Well, first of all, this review is far overdue. I had the most beautiful wedding on December 28, 2019. I hired Stephanie and A Daydream Wedding about three months prior to my wedding date. Initially, I thought I would be able to organize the perfect wedding all on my own. I quickly learned that I am not cut out for that and I would need some assistance. I was worried that it was too close to the wedding to hire a planner, at that point. But, I went ahead and emailed ADW and Stephanie PROMPTLY replied to my inquiry. I was communicating with a couple of planners simultaneously so figure out who I felt would be the best match and Stephanie stood out among the rest EXPONENTIALLY! She was so comfortable and easy to talk to right off the bat. She was quick with her responses, and I really felt that it was important to Stephanie to get to know ME and what my personal preferences were. Throughout the entire process, I felt like the services were tailored to me, and I wasn't being served based on some generic template. Everything about Stephanie's services felt so personalized. Let me also mention that I am in remission from leukemia, and I had recently had a bone marrow transplant. So my energy is quite low and my memory is nowhere near "good." Stephanie was so patient with me throughout our time together. She was kind in reminding me of dates and keeping me on track with scheduling, which is SO helpful for someone like me. It was important for me to work with someone understanding and patient, and I found that in Stephanie. Stephanie constantly reassured me that we would be able to work with the time given and she worked extremely hard to find me the best vendors that fit my specific needs and most importantly - BUDGET! Throughout the course of our work together, Stephanie would keep her eye out for decor, desserts, vendors, bridesmaids dresses etc. that would be of interest to me and would text / email suggestions regularly. Even if you have no idea where to start (with anything), Stephanie has a full arsenal of beauticians, DJ's (SHOUT OUT TO DJ BERNIE!), photographers, bakeries, decor rentals... the list goes on! She is well equipped and a true professional in her craft. The day of the wedding, Stephanie was sure to make sure I was thoroughly taken care of. She checked on me throughout the day to ensure all my needs were tended to, she picked up on queues (for instance, she noticed the guests were hounding the head table and had the DJ make a little announcement so my new husband and I could sit to enjoy dinner), and she kept everyone and everything on schedule to the minute! I feel like I can't rave about Stephanie enough. But, hopefully these pictures will help give a clear picture of her hard work and dedication to wedding planning. If you have a dream to create the perfect wedding, whether it be modern, romantic, boho, etc., Stephanie is going to be your secret weapon. I cannot recommend her enough!

I am the Senior Wedding Coordinator at Hannibal's Catering & Events in Sacramento, and I recently…read morehad the wonderful experience of working with Stephanie from a Daydream wedding. From beginning to end, she was very responsive, great attention to detail, easy to work with and super fast response time (huge plus in this industry)! I truly appreciate a planner that makes you feel like your working with them, not FOR them, as team work is truly what counts in this business. I would strongly recommend her to any brides that need that special someone to make it all come together. Having someone with experience that is easy to work with, and fabulous at what she does is priceless! Thanks again Stephanie, Until next time!

One of the tips we always heard before our wedding was to get a wedding video. And we originally…read moredoubted that tip, deciding to not get a wedding video after seeing many different videographers and sample videos. But after seeing Matter Video's and chatting with Dan, we completely changed our minds, and we are so glad we did. Working with Dan was a joy, and he was highly professional and very experienced. He worked seamlessly with our photographer -- so well that we kept forgetting that they weren't part of the same team! His wedding videos are able to capture the raw, emotional highs of a wedding without feeling cheesy or overdone. He really portrays the beauty and happiness that is present throughout the wedding. He captured so many details and moments that we didn't get photos of. We recommend him even more if you are having your wedding at Nestldown, as he clearly knew how to navigate all the best shots and lighting and timing throughout Nestldown.  He was friendly, easy to work with, clear in his directions, and also got us our sneak peek video within 24 hours of the end of the wedding. We loved our sneak peek so much that we opted for the longer video package! Thank you for the best keepsake! -Nickie & Jonathan, Nestldown June 2025

There's truly no better choice than Dan for your wedding video! His passion for what he does is…read moreundeniable, and he takes the time to really listen to what you want. Dan and Travis were the sweetest duo--so kind, fun, and easy to be around. They made us feel completely at ease, and we spent most of the day laughing with them! Dan's attention to detail is absolutely flawless. He has a way of turning real moments into something that feels cinematic, capturing every magical second with such care. We received our wedding video yesterday, and I'm not exaggerating when I say we've already watched it at least 50 times. I don't think I've ever cried or smiled so much in one sitting--my cheeks are still so sore! Thanks to Dan and Travis, we'll be able to relive the most special day of our lives over and over again. It's something we'll cherish forever. We're endlessly grateful to Dan and Travis!

Nancy radiates positive energy and does truly remarkable work. She loves what she does and it comes…read morethrough at every turn in both design and execution. I recommend her wholeheartedly and think she's a local treasure!

Nancy and her team deserve more than five stars! They recently did the flowers for our wedding in…read moreNapa. When we arrived at the bridal suite and I got a look at my bridesmaids bouquets I was amazed, then I saw my bouquet and almost cried it was so beautiful and everything I dreamed of. I thought things couldn't get much better, but I was wrong... Our canopy looked straight out of a magazine/movie/Pinterest inspo board, you name it. I was just blown away by the detail and how this team brought my vision to life. And THEN the reception... I wanted to kiss Nancy when I walked in. It took my breath away! She created these amazing table runners with dark greenery and flowers from our color palate sprinkled with candles and votives through out. These alternated with tables that had oval arrangements on them that were equally as stunning. My description can't do it any sort justice. If you want a team who you know cares about you, gives 1,000% and will make all your dreams come true then I highly recommend giving Nancy a call! Our day would not have been the same without her. Nancy, a million thanks to you! You are spectacular!

FIVE STARS!!! If there were more stars I would give more!! Marshecka was absolutely amazing!! I am…read moreso thankful for having met her and having her turn my family's vision into an absolutely dream come true!! I found Marshecka on Yelp. I had searched and searched and even met with a couple other party planners and event specialists. This business has so many qualified people who can really pull out all the stops. I was really looking for a genuine connection with the person that I chose to work with for our very special event. I am so thankful that I was able to find that connection with Marshecka and then some!! The event I was planning was my daughter's Quinceanera. One of the most important days in a young woman's life in the latin culture! It is an event that comes together with the love and support of the entire family (immediate and extended) . Marschecka was so patient and accommodating as I had constant input and ideas that I was sharing with her. I was working with a budget but wanted the world :-) Marschecka was absolutely amazing when it came to taking my vision and working within my means!! She was able to secure a vendor that provided uplighting for the entire ballroom. WOW!! It was so beautiful! Just the lighting alone added such an amazing touch of class!! My family and daughter's friends complimented the lighting so much! She also secured a vendor that took care of the balloons for us. It was very important to us that we have balloons but that the room did not look informal or too childish. Marshecka and her vendor took our vision and found the perfect way to compliment the ballroom!! My vision was for the entire ballroom to have draping. I saw so many pictures online of events that were just breathtaking because of draping!! Unfortunately, that amazing decor comes at a very expensive price and I didn't have the budget for it. Marshecka was able to take the budget I did have and the vision I had and designed an absolutely magnificent backdrop and head table decor!! It was such a beautiful focal point!! Marshecka's style and execution was more than I could have imagined!! It was so wonderful to hear family and friends feel like they were at a royal event without it compromising my budget!! Marshecka was has a great heart and compassion!! I recommend her to anyone looking to plan a special event! I feel like she treated me as if I was her family and that allowed me to enjoy my event and not stress about the details. She had my back the entire time!!

You're either reading this because you're just starting out planning your wedding, or you've been…read moreplanning your wedding and you had no idea how much work it would be. I was in the latter category, and having never participated in the wedding planning process, I had no idea what a wedding coordinator did. I only found Marshecka after I had given serious consideration to cancelling what should have been a low key wedding reception. Simply stated, a wedding coordinator is the person you don't know you need until it really starts to hit the fan. When you're feeling overwhelmed, when your vendors go MIA after you've accepted their bid, when you have no idea how your venue is going to get setup in time for your event, when those you've hired to help aren't getting the job done, and when your significant other doesn't really seem interested in anything wedding related, this is your go to person. Do yourself a favor and hire Marshecka at the initial planning stages. Wedding coordinators may seem expensive, but you'll save yourself time and money if you aren't wedding savvy. My family and friends that came to help setup our venue and deliver the décor had nothing but positive things to say about Marshecka and her team. When they needed something, her response was, "I'm on it." I thought she was a bargain for all of the work she got accomplished, and believe me, with all of the décor and vendors at our reception, she had a lot of work to do. My only regret was not hiring her sooner, because I think she could have made my life much easier.

Ashley helped me plan my baby shower and it turned out to be a great success. I had so many ideas…read morethat I wanted to make come true and she helped me do that. Even though I changed many things last minute, she was still able to accommodate what I wanted. She help me turn my dream baby shower into something more than I can think of. With out her help and planning, I would've gone insane and gave up. Hire Ashley for your next event, she'll listen to what you want your next event to be and help you turn it to something more than you ever expected!

I had the pleasure to work with Ashley and her team this past Saturday June 4th at Hiddenbrooke…read moreGolf Club In Vallejo CA. She was the wedding planner for my bride. Ashley was very professional and organized. She has amazing creativity and all the information and time line to me and my team on time. Ashley told me this was her first wedding and let me tell you, it seemed that she has been doing this for years. I have worked with wedding planners that have had years of experience and they were not half as good as Ashley. I have already started to refer her to my future brides. If you are getting married and need a wedding planner or even just a Day of coordinator call Ashley: you will not be disappointed.

I highly recommend Exclusive Mandaps. Ritesh and his team did an excellent job for my niece's…read morewedding in Napa. He went out of his way to ensure that we had a fairytale wedding. He listened carefully to my vision, drove 2 hours and mapped out the venue and then delivered an above par experience. He ensured and that our guests had comfortable seating and view of the ceremony. The mandap was so beautifully decorated. I cannot thank him enough for making our life moment even more precious.

In planning my sons wedding, I had reached out to several decorators and they were a fail and then…read moreI found Exclusive Mandap. Ritesh and Nikita were so open and helpful from day one. They saw my vision and brought it to life. There was such ease of communication with them. They truly are so professional. I would highly recommend Exclusive Mandap to anyone looking for a dynamic decorating team