DJ Ramos was amazing! He set up the sound system for the wedding early so that we could use it for…read morespeeches at the rehearsal dinner. He also did a great job providing options of microphone options (e.g. directional, omni-directional, lapel, handheld) for our officiant. When it came to the music, DJ Ramos expertly mixed songs to create a great flow and seamless transitions. Our wedding guests raved about the music and how great of a job DJ Ramos did. He had a huge selection of songs and was able to obtain any song that we wanted. One aspect that could be improved is announcing. During the wedding party introductions at the reception, it sounded like DJ Ramos hadn't rehearsed saying the names out loud.

DJ Ramos did an amazing job at my wedding in October 2018. He was recommended for us by our event…read moreplanner and he did not disappoint. He had a very thorough contract where we got to lay out exactly what we wanted him to play, what we needed for him to MC, and all those little details. He provided all of his own equipment, we just had to get him a table to set up. He came early to set up so that he could be playing while our guests arrived. Very professional and wonderful.

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!

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!

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.

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 husband and I got married at Switzer Farm in early June 2023, and emphatically recommend Sonya,…read moreDanielle, and Carol from Mendocino Weddings. Sonya was excellent at guiding us through the planning process, connecting us with the best vendors Mendocino has to offer, coordinating meetings, and shaping our vision for what's feasible up at Switzer (which can be hard to do when you've only seen a venue once!) While Sonya was excellent during the planning phase, she and her team really shined during the weekend itself. The set up for each of our 3 events was seamless, and Sonya beautifully assembled all of the small details we had planned for (welcome table, photo station, seating cards, etc.). Sonya kept on top of every detail (and more importantly us!) and made each event flow smoothly, exhibiting her expertise in coordinating the wedding timeline, but also in her knowledge of the venue. She made us so comfortable, and allowed us to to truly enjoy our time with our guests and take the weekend in. The team is extremely professional, but at the same time will feel like some of your favorite guests. We cannot recommend them enough.

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 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!

These guys (and gals) are amazing! I was looking for a Latin…read moreband for my wedding a couple of weeks ago and stumbled across Pura Vida on the internet. We went back and forth a bunch of times about when, where, for how much time. I was being indecisive and high maintenance and Margi was calm and friendly and accommodating the entire time. I decided that I wanted to do a New Orleans-style parade from the ceremony site behind Crown Hall into the venue for cocktail hour. Margi was not only accommodating but excited about the idea. We ended up just doing a modified parade because people were cold and wanted to get a drink but Margi and the rest of the band went with the flow and put on an incredible performance. Their presence at the wedding was one of my very favorite parts of the day and I'm so grateful to these talented musicians for being a perfect addition to our day.

My husband and I are still in awe at how perfect our Wedding weekend was at MacCallum House last…read moresummer (July of 2019). My husband is from New Zealand and I grew up in Germany so we had many international guests join us in Mendocino at MacCallum House for our Wedding and we couldn't have heard more rave reviews. There were many times our guests excitedly exclaimed to us that it was the best wedding they had ever been to! We picked the Mendocino Overlook for our Ceremony and were shuttled to and from by the stretch limo included in our package from MacCallum House. What a beautiful ceremony location which is a quick ride from MacCallum House. We were ever so lucky with the weather, sunshine, light winds and blue skies! Our reception was out in a tent on the grounds of MacCallum House. We had a photo booth, fire pit and lounge seating outside the tent. Inside the tent was the dance floor, more lounge seating and of course the bar! Our tent reception ended at 10pm but we are so happy the we transitioned seamlessly into the Mac House were the party continued on until much later! The dance party we were able to host inside MacCallum House with our DJ was one of our highlights. The food that Alan puts together is out of this world. We are fine dining restaurant lovers and wanted to make sure that our Wedding included our love of good food and wine. Mac House did not disappoint. Every steak was cooked to perfection and my vegetarian sister was in heaven with her vegetarian options! All of the appetizers that were passed were exactly as we had always hoped for, a touch of sushi was such a hit! My wine loving parents were thrilled with our wine options and my Whiskey loving husband and his friends were pleased with the Spirit and Cocktail options. We are so happy that we added on Late Night food for our guests which were put out in the MacCallum House during the late night dance party. We opted for the Morning after brunch. The Mac House did a fantastic job of changing up the decor a little in the tent and welcomed our guests back at 10am the morning following our Wedding. It was such a lovely way to end our Wedding weekend, sharing stories from the previous night, sharing a few last drinks (Mimosas and bloody Marys) and finally saying our goodbyes. Elisa was our onsite coordinator and I can not praise her enough. She made sure that every need was taken care of on our special day. Furthermore, she was so responsive and organized in the lead up to our wedding weekend. She responded to texts, calls and emails quickly and was able to predict any hiccup before it even occurred. Her personality is well suited for her job and she makes you feel more like you are communicating with your best friend while planning for the big day! Mollie, MacCallum House's General Manager, is ever so heartwarming and welcoming and the rest of the Mac team made sure all of our guests were well attended to and needs met! We had multiple planning weekends up in Mendocino and each time we arrived, we were met with such enthusiasm and open arms by the Mac House team. We went back to Mac House in October of 2019 following our July 2019 wedding and again we were made to feel so at home. You can't beat a cocktail or glass of wine in the Whale Bar, that's for sure. We know we will be coming back again and again to MacCallum House and can't thank them enough for hosting our dream Wedding! We highly recommend the MacCallum House for any and all events!

My husband and I are still beaming from our perfect wedding and MacCallum House. Literally everyone…read morethat attended has told us that it was the best wedding they've ever been to. It really looked and felt like a million dollar wedding! The food and service were on another level. Every steak was perfectly cooked and the presentation was fantastic. The coordinator, Elisa, was also perfection. She never looked stressed (even when dealing with our stress inducing families) and we really loved her personality. The day went off without a hitch! We cannot recommend this venue enough, it was the best weekend of our lives.