We rented the space for our baby shower of around 70 guests. We used both the indoor and outdoor…read morespace. The event space was perfect and charming on the outside with brick walls. We were able to bring in our own food as well.

We had our wedding there in November 2013, and had an absolute blast!…read more The venue is so chic and romantic - our pictures turned out gorgeous! We had a small wedding (60 guests) but the place would have easily accommodated 100+. All of our guests, including ourselves, came from the Sacramento area - it was my maid of honor who discovered this gem of a venue and we could not be more grateful. The place has an indoor area - where we set up the buffet and reception, and a charming outside garden space for the ceremony and dancing. In addition, we were blessed to receive a tremendous amount of support and help from the owner, Lisa, who went above and beyond to make me a relaxed bride by helping out with the planning and logistics for our special day. She is one of the kindest and most helpful people we've ever met. Thank you, Lisa, for making our day so memorable! We are highly recommending both Lisa and The Laughing Lotus to anyone who is looking for a unique venue for their special event. Amalia & Richard Young Happily married since Nov 2013 :-)

We had the absolute best experience with Kaitlin Aberle. She was our wedding planner and handled…read moreeverything from coordinating the rehearsal to running the entire wedding day flawlessly. Kaitlin helped with decor, kept all of our vendors organized and on schedule, and even stayed to help with cleanup at the end of the night when things got crazy lol. Because of her organization, calm presence, and attention to detail, our wedding day went so smoothly and stress-free. Hiring Kaitlin was one of the best decisions we made. We are incredibly grateful for her and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a planner who truly goes above and beyond.

If you're looking for a wedding planner, look no further! Kaitlin is meticulous about every aspect…read moreof wedding planning/coordination, which kept us on track, thinking about the things we would have otherwise missed. She was always reachable by email/text outside of our scheduled meetings and always quick to respond. I appreciated her openness, flexibility, and collaboration, bringing our non-traditional (weekend festival-style campout) springtime wedding vision to life with 200+ guests. Day of coordination, she had an assistant and they did a fantastic job of handling things that might have gone wrong without our knowledge, which made for a smooth and easeful wedding day. Kaitlin also did our florals and (wow) they were beautiful. Photo credit: @tianahunterweddings

Veronica was our wedding planner for the special day and made everything run super smooth! She was…read moreextremely considerate and worked with us very well even when things had to be moved around. We highly recommend Veronica for wedding planning, she did an outstanding job!!

VERONICA IS BADASS. Need a wedding planner? Look no further, as she and her team are your gals…read more She managed to pull everything together in the under 90 days of our engagement. That's right - from engagement to wedding in less than three months. Not only did she set us up with the best vendors (Wedding DJ, Special Times Catering, Dani-Lynn w/Allure Salon, the Palms, WeDoDesigns, and Billings Photography) but she helped co-ordinate the intros, the contracts, the payment schedule, and even several walk-throughs. Best part? She was there from start to finish on our wedding day. She made sure everything was "just so" with regards to decorations, she made sure the vendors were set-up and ready to go, and she walked the wedding party through their cues. I think the topper for me was when the venue was - proactively - setting up for rain for the wedding the day AFTER mine. Let's just say their preparations were going to detract from my decor. In a firm, but loving tone, she let the venue know that it was NOT appropriate for the Friday wedding...and to take it down. Which they did. Look no further. 530 Bride is your best bet.

My husband & I just got married on October 21st 2023, and we worked with The Royal Events &…read moreServices for our wedding decorations at both the church for our Catholic ceremony venue and Morgan Creek Golf Club for our reception venue! Jesus and Jay both met with me earlier in the year to understand my vision for our wedding decor and then Jesus fine tuned all the details a month prior to make sure everything was in place. He took all the inspo photos I sent him and breathed life into my dreams! I love the classic, romantic, timeless vibe and wanted to keep our decor in that same mood, but of course elevated to an extent since this was our wedding. When I say they delivered....THEY DELIVERED! Such a beautiful job setting up and bringing it all together. If you're looking for a decorator from a wedding to a small party, look no further! The Royal Events & Services will never disappoint!!!!!

During wedding planning, Jesus and I got in touch for decor services. I can easily say that he is…read moreone of the BEST vendors to work with. SO kind, helpful and great communication. He provided linen for my mendhi night that go with my pink garden theme. As well as, he did all the decor for my sikh wedding day. He went above my expectations and I loved everything about it. Grooms and Bride, please do book Jesus for your special events.

Do not book with this woman Jenn Contente. She is a terrible planner that ruin our wedding day. She…read moretold us that she'll take care of everything and make sure it would be stress free for us but instead made it more stressful than doing it yourself. She didn't have the timeline to vendors until a few days before the wedding and some vendors didn't even receive anything. Vendors constantly were contacting us directly because she never responded to them until we personally reached out to her. She had our wedding guest decorate when she said she would handle decoration. She assaulted one of the venue staff, argued with guests, got into verbal altercations with the other vendors, and almost ruin our vintage rental furniture by not following contract directions and living it outside to get wet by the sprinklers. She didn't give our mothers their corsages and our baby flower girl her custom headband. She didn't keep us on schedule that the photographer and dj was keeping track of time. She was off hiding and only talking to her staff the entire night. Do not hire this woman if you want to enjoy your wedding.

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If you need an awesome team for your wedding planning don't hesitate and call Paige at Perfect…read moreplan! At first I didn't think we needed a wedding planner but what a difference it made so we could enjoy the day without worries! I honestly don't think I could've done it without them. Everything went so smoothly from day one. Paige is a great listener, great with creative ideas and practical ones I never thought of. And the best part is after the ceremony they helped take down the linens, candles, flowers etc and packed my car so I could go home and relax after a long day. Paige and team are on top of everything!! Best team in the area hands down!!!

Lori is a wonderful wedding planner. We hired her for our wedding in Nevada City. She was a calm…read moreand friendly face on a very fast paced and exciting day. She created a detailed itinerary and coordinated with all our vendors to make sure our day went smoothly. She and her assistant did a great job setting and up and taking down or décor. I highly recommend Lori

My husband and I got married at Empire Mines on the 14th of August. If it weren't for Dyane and…read moreJeff my wedding day would have never come to fruition. From the first moment I met them for a consultation to the last moment when the lights came on after our last dance at the wedding they were there every step of the way. My husband and I live in Long Beach Ca. and having our wedding in Grass Valley turned out to be a daunting task to execute. So we decided to hire a day of coordinator. We chose Dyane and Jeff for their expertise and experience. Not to mention we clicked right away and I felt completely comfortable in their presence. The overwhelming task of planning a wedding from a fare lessened once my husband and I chose Dyane and Jeff. Let me just say that they go above and beyond what a day of event planner typically handles. They contacted all of our vendors for us multiple times leading up to the wedding insuring everyone was on the same page. They have worked many weddings at the Mines so they are familiar with the rules and regulations that come with having a wedding in a State Park. I brought a lot of DIY stuff and only having 2 hours to set up was daunting task but they handled it to a T. This was because there were multiple e mails and phone calls leading up to the big day. Once again going above and beyond for being a day of event planner! Dyane and Jeff accompanied me on the 30 day walk threw with the park rangers and Dyane was not afraid to be assertive on my behalf with the vision I had for guest once entering the park. Normally the park rangers have the guests enter at a certain location but my vision was to have them enter threw the gardens to get the full experience the park has to offer. One of the Rangers was hesitant to this idea because it had never been done before. Dyane knew this was important to me and was vocal with the ranger and made it happen. Another "issue" was that we had lawn games at the wedding and wanted a place for guest to be able to put their drink and tray passed hourderves while they played their games. The Rangers did not want cocktail tables on the lawn game area which would have made the games difficult to play. Once again they made multiple phone calls to the Rangers on our behalf and needless to say we had cocktail tables on the lawn game area! All of our friends and family said it was the most beautiful wedding that they had ever been to. The venue it self is a great backdrop for an enchanting wedding but the flow and vision of the wedding executed with experts like Dyane and Jeff left it as a magical evening everyone will remember! They kept the night flowing with the behind the scenes details all the while trending to my husband and I to make sure we were taken care of and happy. I can't say thanks enough to these two amazing human beings! They definitely have a great thing going! If you want a stress free magical event where you, friends, and family don't have to lift a finger and just enjoy what should be the best day of your life......... Then I would HIGHLY recommend Special Arrangements! Many thanks from Mr. & Mrs. Kristopher Kiebler

We hired Jeff and Dyane as wedding day coordinators for our wedding in Grass Valley in August. I…read moretruly have nothing but great things to say about them. Extremely professional, organized, accommodating and all around amazing! Great listeners and communicators which is huge!! The whole experience with them from start to the actual big day was very positive. They go above and beyond what we expected and are really more than just day coordinators. They were fully involved in the entire wedding planning process, handled the vendors and guests with ease and care. Our guests personally came up to us with nothing but great things to say about them. Especially the family and wedding party they treated them as if they were guests in their home. I highly recommend using them for any event planning needs. Thanks to you both!!

Planning a wedding is stressful and one of the biggest decisions we had to make was who would be…read moreour officiant. Jinnae made our decision easy once we met and talked with her. She had a welcoming warm vibe that we could feel from our first conversation. She took the time to really get to know us so she could make our ceremony feel personal and special. We were ecstatic to have Jinnae as our officiant! 10/10 highly recommend that anyone reading this take the time to contact her; You will not regret it.

Jinnae was an absolute darling to work with for our wedding. She met with us in person months in…read moreadvance to go over the details of our ceremony (for those that aren't local to the area, she also offers Zoom call consultations.) After our meeting, she drafted a comprehensive Google document to describe the sequence of the ceremony as well as what she plans on saying for each segment, so there is no surprise to the couple on the day of the wedding. We were able to make edits in real time and she would make the adjustments necessary so that we were satisfied with her work. That being said, on our wedding day, the ceremony did not feel scripted at all -- quite the opposite actually! The way Jinnae delivers her words is very authentic and spiritual, and she does so in such a calming manner, all the while reading the audience and knowing when to squeeze in a bit of humor should the atmosphere call for it. We received positive comments from our guests saying how much they loved our officiant's demeanor, and how meditative they felt during the entire ceremony. Our photographer also complimented Jinnae's timing: he said that the ceremony was just the perfect duration. Not too long and not too short. My family is Filipino, and my parents made a request to incorporate "Mano Po" and the cord and veil traditions into our ceremony, which were previously outside of Jinnae's experience. But she spent a considerable amount of her own time to learn about our culture so that she can seamlessly add these traditions into our ceremony, which we greatly appreciated. After our wedding day, she mailed our marriage license to the respective office, and even provided me with advice on how to deal with the office's slow processing times. You will not be disappointed in choosing Jinnae as your officiant. She goes above and beyond, and even provides inspiration for wedding vows, readings, special ceremony additions, etc. If you want a hassle-free wedding ceremony, look no further than Your Ceremony with Spirit!

We cannot thank North State Events, and specifically Ashley Smith, enough for how they helped our…read morewedding come together and flow effortlessly on the big day. I am still in awe of how seamlessly our day emerged, how much peace and joy I felt on the day, and how supported and looked after I felt. I owe a HUGE part of this to Ashley Smith, who had our backs throughout the entire process, and was organized down to the smallest detail. We met Ashley through a family connection and had coffee with her months before we knew we'd be connecting again. I instantly felt confident in her from our very first interaction. In the months to follow, we would share texts and emails back and forth, and eventually began Zoom meetings to work out details and wedding timelines. We always left our meetings with more assurance and trust - Ashley thought of everything and had all bases covered. It is incredibly worth the investment to have someone dealing with timeline, transportation and arrival times, and day-of details. We worried about very little (besides the storm we just nearly missed!) on our wedding day. Ashley had the entire event running smoothly and on time, constantly checking up on family members and vendors to ensure everyone was where they needed to be and if they were doing okay. Ashley even checked up on us throughout dinner, seeing if we needed anything and giving us timeline updates. And when my somebody accidentally misplaced my father's reception speech, she came to the rescue! Seriously, we can't thank you enough for being on our team! And to anyone else needing a planner or day-of coordinator for your wedding, look NO further. Book her now! Much love, The Cummings

A few months before our wedding it dawned on me that we'd need a day of wedding coordinator. Most…read moreall coordinators were booked but God was good to us as Ashley (the owner) had a cancellation and our wedding date opened up so that she herself could coordinate for us. We are forever grateful for the stars aligning to get THE Ashley for our special day. She was absolutely fantastic throughout the entire journey. She was great about asking me questions I would never know to ask or think of. She recommended the best vendors to make our day so special. We had two different locations for the ceremony and reception which made things a little more complicated but she and Jen nailed it! Her genuine care and concern for our happiness was so evident and appreciated. She went above and beyond by doing things for us that weren't necessarily in her scope just to make sure nothing was dropped. We're so thankful for Ashley and her company. I cannot recommend her services enough!

I would give MR DJ 10 stars if I could. He was recommended for our May 2025 wedding by our venue…read moreScribner Bend (and seconded by a friend who booked him for her wedding), and we immediately clicked with both Mike and his wife Heather at a vendor fair. Mike asked all of the right questions, provided so much thoughtful advice, and made us smile every time we met. He provided some really great insights for building a great ambience. On the day of our wedding, he curated the vibe perfectly and made everything flow smoothly. We didn't need to worry about a single thing knowing that Mike would manage the flow and energy. Our dance floor was so energetic and we got lots of compliments on his upbeat demeanor. A real highlight for our guests was his suggestion entirely, starting dinner with a "Dance for Your Dinner" which got the energy up and primed everyone to get down on the dance floor later. We also opted for uplighting through MR DJ, which was totally worth the money. We really loved the old Hollywood style lights, they added such a cool vibe to our dance floor and our photos. Thank you for being the best DJ we could have asked for!

First off, I am a type C bride on a budget and really needed a team who could turn my chaos into…read morethe elegant dream wedding on my Pinterest board.... And that is where Heather Reagan and her team as well as Shari Wise at Events by Wise and her team really showed up. Wedding day was stress free and went without a hitch- to my knowledge. I have a little bit of ADHD... so as new ideas would pop up into my head, I would add it to the plan, change something here and there which Heather gracefully made work. Heather set me up for success with templates that kept the important things in order. The day of timeline could not have been more perfect. Heather's team checked in with me multiple times throughout the evening to make sure I had enough food, water, drinks etc. I really felt like a bride! There was one notable hiccup during the planning process where I let the stress of it get the best of me and I was not kind to Heather. I thank her for not taking this personally and for not making me feel like a bridezilla. She took my moment with grace and we moved forward together. Heather is a calm, professional quirky yet assertive spirit. I highly respect her and everything she does. We could not be more fortunate to have chosen Heather Reagan as our coordinator.