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    Elope Mendocino

    4.9 (37 reviews)
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    Vanna officiating our wedding at Russian Gulch State Park
    Kylie M.

    We hired Vanna to officiate our July micro wedding of 12 people. From the beginning, she was communicative, 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!

    My (now) husband found Vanna and Elope Mendocino when researching local options for our elopement and I am so glad he did. It is hard to put into words our gratitude toward Vanna. We eloped to focus on what mattered most to us for our special day - each other. Vanna gave us the gift of a truly perfect wedding that captured our love, and why we wanted to take this important step in our relationship. She made the entire process easy and seamless. She has fantastic relationships with local photographers, florists, hair/makeup artists, and bed and breakfasts. We never had to worry about a thing. Beyond that, she loves what she does and wants to help give couples a beautiful and perfect day. We can't recommend her enough.

    Our moment... thank you Vanna
    Uzi D.

    My wife and I wanted something special for our wedding. Vanna did a great job giving use the best of the best venders. She stayed in contact with us making sure everything we wanted was going to plain. She truly did try to get to know us and listens to our suggestions to implement what we wanted on our big day. Vanna did a great job, thank you so much for your hard work.

    Vanna officiating our wedding at the Agate Cove Inn
    Kristina L.

    It was an absolute honor and pleasure to work with and have Vanna marry us. She is passionate about what she does, and genuinely gets to know you as a couple. She has the best of the best local vendors working with her, and makes sure you get everything you want on your special day. Thank you Vanna for Marrying Uziel and me. Don't hesitate and book your elopement with Vanna...you won't be disappointed.

    Maryn C.

    What a pleasure it was working with Vanna! She made every step fun and simple. We chose to exchange vows at Cypress Cove and it was stunning to say the least...even in the fog. Everyone she recommended for make-up and photography were AMAZING and really understood our vision. She works with LR Farm for the bouquet and boutonniere....both were beyond our wildest dreams. Thank you for everything!!!!

    My bride and I just before Sunset at Russian Gulch.
    Shane B.

    My wife and I chose to do a simple and affordable elopement in Mendocino and couldn't have been more pleased with Vanna. While chose her because we wanted a cost conscience ceremony, Vanna helped us coordinate our special day, which felt priceless. She assisted in the creation of our vows, was the officiant, and suggested two excellent local restaurants for dining. Her flower, cake and photography vendors were kind, attentive, and professional. The first thing I said to my bride about the ceremony was - "I feel like we just got a $10,000 ceremony for a 1/10 of the price". There was nothing "cheap" about it - rather it was all professional and worth much more. The bouquet was stunning and custom, the cake was delicious and tailored to our request, and the photographer stayed late to get a shot of the sunset with us - she was just as giddy as my bride and I. If you are looking for an elopement that is simple yet exceptional, affordable yet majestic, and modest yet delightful, then Vanna is your go to professional.

    Sasha and Andrew

    We were all very happy with Elope Mendocino. Vanna gave us excellent referrals for the bouquet, wedding cake, photographer, and beautician. She did a great job of coordinating the vendors with our family. The vows she wrote up for my daughter, Sasha, and her fiance Andrew were sweet, spiritual, and absolutely perfect. If you would like a competent, well-organized, officiant to coordinate your elopement, call Vanna Freeeburfg!

    Kelly P.

    Vanna is the best! She wrote a beautiful ceremony for our vow renewal which far surpassed our original wedding. She was easy to work with and communication was a breeze even though we didn't live near Mendocino and had to completely rely on her for everything. The vendors she recommended were top notch and we cannot wait to see our wedding pictures when they arrive. But even the ones we took ourselves show what a beautiful place it was to have a ceremony and how well everything came together!

    Robin S.

    Elope Mendocino had the best wedding elopement packages that we could find. Not only was the package great, but Vanna helped us with our wedding vows after listening about the journey it took for us both to get here. Our day was beautiful. Vanna married us on the ocean, at The Agate Cove Inn. The ceremony, photography, flowers, and cake all turned out absolutely perfect. We couldn't have planned this any better on our own. It really did make things stress free. Thanks again, Jeff and Robin Smallwood Dec. 12-12-13

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    Danielle S.

    Chris and I live in Dallas, TX and were looking for a simple stress free elopement package in California when we came across Elope Mendocino. We had never been to Mendocino, or anywhere close to that area before our wedding day. Vanna was helpful and quickly responded to all of our emails, which eased any worry we had about planning a wedding 2,000 miles from home. At first, Chris and I were planning on coming to Mendocino alone, but literally a week from our wedding day our parents surprised us and said were able to come! I was really excited, but I was also nervous to tell Vanna about the additional guests because it was such late notice. She responded to me within the hour and said she had already made the changes to accommodate our parents and to relax and savor every moment of our trip because it will all be perfect. She was right. Vanna listened to what Chris and I envisioned for our wedding and did all the work to make it happen. I did not have to stress about ANYTHING! She recommended a wonderful photographer and sent me photos of his work leading up to our trip. Our florist was an absolute artist, and the flower arrangements she made for us were stunning. She spoke with different wedding cake makers so we could have the cake we wanted and made sure it stayed in our budget. The bed and breakfast she recommended was perfect. I walked down the steps of our room, through a beautiful garden and was married between two huge cypress tress that overlooked the ocean. The vows she wrote for Chris and I were beautiful and tailored specifically to us. We are so grateful Vanna helped make our day perfect!

    Jenn T.

    We used one of the elopement packages provided by Vanna with Elope Mendocino. The best decision we have ever made! We were married on September 23, 2015 at Cypress Grove. Vanna was wonderful to work with and was constantly in contact with us through email and phone calls. We live 4 hours area (Sacramento area). The vendors she provides are fantastic. Our cake was absolutely beautiful, our vows were custom and fit us perfectly as a couple. The photographer was amazing and provided outstanding photographs. If any couple is thinking of eloping in Mendocino you will not be disappointed! Vanna is great at her job and will provide you with a wedding that you will always treasure!

    Our wonderful elopement with Vanna at a private rental house in Albion

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    Zoe Braga Wedding & Event Coordinating

    Zoe Braga Wedding & Event Coordinating

    (75 reviews)

    Hiring Zoe and her team was the single best decision we made during wedding planning. While having…read morea planner was required for most venues in Mendocino, we are so grateful that we chose her. Zoe is incredibly organized and executed our entire wedding weekend flawlessly. She remembered everything we wanted to do, ensured it all happened exactly as planned, and even reminded us of things we didn't realize we needed to think about. Not one detail was dropped. Her list of preferred vendors was outstanding -- every single one was professional, talented, and a joy to work with. Mendocino is a tight-knit creative community where everyone knows each other and often works together, and it's clear that Zoe holds a very high bar for quality. That standard shows in the team she surrounds herself with. Zoe and her team also guided us through decisions we didn't even know we had to make -- extra bathrooms or not, tent or no tent, how many heaters were needed, uplighting for the reception, and so much more. Having her expertise meant we could make informed choices without stress or second-guessing. Our wedding weekend ran perfectly, and we were able to truly enjoy it because we trusted Zoe completely. If you are getting married in Mendocino (or anywhere she works), hiring Zoe is the best gift you can give yourself.

    Zoe made our dreams come true! She is one of most capable, organized, and well networked people we…read morehave ever met, while also always maintaining a very chill energy through the planning process. This balance makes her extremely well suited for her job, allowing us to relax knowing that everything would be handled perfectly. We worked with Zoe from the beginning, before we had chosen a venue, all the way through to saying goodbye after the brunch the day after the wedding. We are eternally grateful to her for helping us pull off the wedding of our wildest dreams! Zoe is good at her job. Our wedding was a bit complicated - from glamping tents to shower trailers, from multiple DJs to Drag Queens, from 3 cocktail hours to multiple brunches. Zoe kept a lot of moving parts in her head throughout a long planning process and helped us iron out an uncountable number of kinks. With her help, we unlocked savings with certain vendor contracts. With her help, everything stayed on time. With her help, we were able to surprise our guests with 3 different performances during the wedding reception. Zoe knows Mendocino well. Her deep roots along the coast became deeply valuable throughout the planning process. When we wanted to best pastries for our glampers, she had us try Franny's in Point Arena. When we wanted a vinyl DJ, she introduced us to Colby in Gualala. When we needed brunch at a reasonable price, she suggested Shay, a young caterer getting their business off the ground. Mendocino is one of most magical places I know and I know it because of Zoe's guidance. Zoe is a calming presence. Planning a wedding is a stressful ordeal. Every time we had a call with Zoe, she answered our questions clearly and concisely, offering help much of the time. But beyond the content of her answers, she had a way of reducing the anxiety my partner and I were feeling at that moment. This carried through well during the wedding weekend, when she consistently reminded us, through her actions, that we were in good hands. We cannot recommend Zoe and her team highly enough! You'll be in good hands!

    Assaggiare Mendocino

    Assaggiare Mendocino

    (13 reviews)

    Delicious and professional... As a Wedding Planning team, working with top class catering teams is…read morea must for the best wedding day experience, not only for the couple and their guests, but for the vendor team as well. Assaggiare didn't disappoint. Julia was responsive and helpful from the start, updating the proposal through the planning journey, crafting a beautiful menu, and nailing in those fine details with rental needs closer to the event. On the day, Nicholas and the entire team were on time, efficient with stunning set ups of the catering stations and the guest place settings, and smoothly followed the timeline of events with perfectly placed food service. To not have to constantly push the catering staff to stay on time, move quickly and pivot with the flow of the day is a planner's wish, and they were a dream. Highly recommend you reach out to Assaggiare if you are looking for a mouth watering culinary experience for your guests, and smooth production journey for yourself and the vendor team.

    Assaggiare Mendocino recently catered my Grape Escape event at Handley Cellars. Julia and her…read moreculinary team helped turn my event into a 5-star success! Assaggiare created a truly memorable experience for my 100+ guests. Instead of just doing passed apps and cheese/charcuterie platters (like you find at most winery events), they set up an elegant poke bar where guests could pick & choose which veggies and spices they wanted with their seared ahi tuni and quinoa. Judging by all the "oohs" and "aaahs" I heard from guests, the food was a huge hit! There wasn't an empty plate in the house. (check out the yummy photos) Aside from the food, the Assaggiare team was incredibly professional. They showed up on time to set up; they cleaned up everything when the party was over; and the chefs/servers were friendly and patient with all our hungry guests. If you're planning an event in the Mendocino County area (whether it's a wedding, birthday, wine dinner, etc.), you should put Assaggiarre on the top of your catering list.

    Prasad Events

    Prasad Events

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    I cannot recommend Prasada highly enough as an event planner. Let me the five top reasons why:…read more 1. She is calm, steadfast and truly mindful in details and countenance. (Her second 'job' is helping people learn how to regulate their nervous system using breath work.) 2. Our weekend - which was at a venue (our retreat center, Whispertree Retreat) that was largely outdoors. The weekend weather went from hoped-for blue skies and billowing white clouds to a 30 degree temperature drop and rain forecast. Prasada patiently held the line assisting us with a Plan A, B AND C for the weekend, depending on the weather, a call we would make the morning of. I cannot tell you how much forethought this took! But Prasada did not complain ONCE. Rather, she held the course and even spearheaded the final plan C option that eventually turned out to work perfectly(!!) for us. 3. During the event, itself, Prasada spun plates behind the scenes. protecting us from a few (unavoidable) things that happened - some of which I STILL think we don't know about. 4. I really care about details and how things look. Beauty is so much a part of what people can notice and feel that helps make an event feel warm, welcoming and heart-opening. Prasada gets that, too, and has a great eye! I really trusted her to set things up just as I asked, and even improve on the outcome. 5. Prasada ALSO works at an event rental company. She has years of experience understanding issues related space and rentals and could probably help you address these issues in her SLEEP. Please do not think twice about hiring Prasada for your event. I enjoyed working with her so much that one thought I have the morning after it all is: What's the next event we can work on with her?!

    Prasada was our month of coordinator but really she helped from the moment we hired her on! Our…read morewedding was in the Mendocino area and she had all the local connects, which made planning that much easier. She helped us every step of the way and made sure the day ran as smooth as possible! I did not have to worry about one thing on our wedding day, she handled it all! If you're looking to have your wedding in the area, we recommend you hire Prasada. :)

    Karin Kamb

    Karin Kamb

    (48 reviews)

    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!

    Do yourself a favor and hire Karin! My wedding day was perfect because of her...and even if there…read morewere hiccups, I never knew! As a project manager for work, I'm particular about details and timelines, and so is Karin. Karin is funny, thoughtful, organized, and detail-oriented and committed to ensuring the best possible day for her clients. She asks the right questions, makes amazing vendor recommendations, and handles planning challenges with ease. When I handed off my vendor list, I knew she would take care of every detail. Our wedding day ran so smoothly and I know that's because of Karin's work behind the scenes. I loved working with her and would recommend her to any bride to be!

    Talia Eliana Events - Creative Frame Arch

    Talia Eliana Events

    (2 reviews)

    Downtown

    Talia was an absolutely amazing wedding planner and we are so grateful we found her. She went above…read moreand beyond to make our wedding day as smooth as possible. Our minds were totally at ease the entire day, knowing she would take care of it all. Our reception was located at my parent's home and my hope was that my mom would not feel like she needed to host. At the end of the night, she said she was able to fully focus on being mother of the bride and enjoying herself, knowing it was all taken care of. That's ultimately the strength of having a wedding planner like Talia and I would recommend her to absolutely anyone. Her experience with floral decorations was wonderful and she created some gorgeous designs for us. Thank you Talia!

    Talia went above and beyond to make sure that my daughter's bat mitzvah party was the perfect…read moreevent. Talia went to the event center several weeks before and created a floor plan that was ideal for the party. She made sure every detail was taken care of. From planning beautiful balloons at the entrances, creating the ideal balloon centerpieces, and coordinating the check in tables, Talia made the night a memorable success. On the day of the event, Talia arrived early to make sure that the vendors arrived on time and was there to answer any questions regarding set up. The room looked stunning when we walked in. During the event she made sure that everything ran without a flaw. She checked in all the cell phones, directed our guests and was there to answer any questions that arose. When the event was over, she helped with returning cell phones, passing out treat bags and then she stayed and made sure that the take down was completed. The best part about having Talia at the event is I didn't have to worry about anything that evening. I was able to sit back and celebrate with my daughter, family and friends. I would highly recommend having Talia help you plan any of your events. She is professional, has a great eye for detail and goes above your expectations.

    Elope Mendocino - wedding_planning - Updated May 2026

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