Gianna was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Her professionalism,…read moreconfidence, and work ethic are completely unmatched. She made the entire wedding planning process feel not only smooth and stress-free, but genuinely FUN. From answering every single question I had to giving the best suggestions and guidance along the way, she made us feel so supported through the entire process. The moment we started working with her, I knew we were in good hands. Gianna is so real, organized, confident, and incredibly talented at what she does. I never once doubted that she was going to make our day amazing and somehow she exceeded every expectation we had. If you are getting married, USE G. I truly cannot recommend her enough and I promise you will not regret it. - The Hastert's

I can't say enough good things about Gianna!!!!! Planning a wedding requires making about a…read morethousand decisions, and hiring Gianna was our best one by FAR! First, every single vendor Gianna recommended to us ended up being amazing. DJ? Best we've ever seen! Caterer? Best we've ever tasted! She has incredible connections with the best of the best in and around Nevada County, and those positive relationships went a long way throughout the planning process. Second, Gianna is an absolute gem. She's warm and kind but she tells it like it is. I have never felt so confident in a professional's ability to get their job done. She executed everything for our wedding to a T and it ended up being one of the absolute best days of our lives. You could not be putting your big day in more capable hands. Thank you Gianna!!!!

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!!

I could not recommend Epic Thyme enough! Jessi, Monique and Christi made all my wedding dreams come…read moretrue. My husband and I could not be more grateful and appreciative for all the hard work they put into making our wedding the most magical day! I can't recommend Epic Thyme enough!!!!

Jessi, Monique and their team did a truly *epic* job of capturing our vision for our wedding day in…read moreJune 2025 and executing flawlessly. From day one, they came in with energy, joy, enthusiasm and full support of making our dreams come true. And boy did we have some unconventional dreams, like my husband arriving to the ceremony by scuba diving up to the ceremony cite!! The venue gave us some grief, about that and many other things we wanted to achieve, but Epic Thyme navigated it perfectly and helped us execute everything we wanted. Their eye for style and design far surpasses our own, and the day of, they created absolutely magical, show-stopping visual impact. The whole day flowed perfectly, on time, zero mishaps, and we enjoyed the day without a care in a the world. Every one of our guests told us ours was the best wedding they had ever been to, and this was all due to Epic Thyme, their expertise, full heartedness and commitment to their clients. Thank you Jessi, Monique and making our dreams come true, for us and all our guests. We will never forget it xoxo

Donna is by far the best coordinator any girl could ask for! Let me try to explain how amazing of a…read morejob she did by telling you about the unforeseen circumstances of our perfect wedding. We decided to have our ceremony overlooking Lake Tahoe with our reception in Incline Village, both venues outside with little to no coverage. During Septemeber, the weather is known for being nice, however, two days before our wedding it snowed and day temperatures were down to 45ºF. I was in a panic because changing your wedding, TWO DAYS BEFORE that date is wedding suicide. I guess the risk comes with the mountain territory. Donna was a champ and used her creativity and endless effort for your happiness, and arranged a new reception venue and turned it into something magical. She, last minute, arranged hot cider, coffee and tea to be served during the ceremony (we did not change that venue due to its importance) and did many other small touches that made a large impact. So why do I recommend Donna? Because at the end of the day you need someone who not only has your interest at heart but has the creativity and passion to make any scenario amazing. She turned a ski lodge bar into a gorgeous mountain retreat! Her pricing is low for all the sweat and creativity she puts into it. Thank you Donna for rolling with the mountain punches and handling it like boss! You are amazing and I hope to use you again for other celebrations!

Donna Hoekstra, owner of Joy of Life Events, is hands down the hardest working professional in our…read morelocal wedding industry. I have had the pleasure and good fortune to work alongside Donna very many times over her ten years as a coordinator & designer. I know her both personally & professionally , giving me a unique insight into just how dedicated to her clients she truly is! Donna has taken design training courses and studied her craft, she has developed a 5 star sense of style and flow and as her portfolio shows. The bride and groom looking for a wedding with world class design, elegance and flow will be well-served by hiring Donna as their Planner. I think so highly of her that my wife and I made sure we reserved Donna for our own daughter's wedding this coming September. Please take the time to contact her and by all means- book her !! I did- GW

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.

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!!

We hired Ramona as our wedding coordinator, and while things seemed fine leading up to the big day,…read morewe started to notice some passive-aggressive behavior as the wedding got closer. Unfortunately, on the actual wedding day, my family had to step in and handle several things that were supposed to be managed by the coordinator and her team. There were quite a few promises made during the planning process that simply weren't kept, and it added unnecessary stress to what should have been a smooth and enjoyable day. While some parts of her work were okay, the lack of follow-through and professionalism on the day itself was really disappointing. I wouldn't recommend based on our experience

We truly cannot say enough amazing things about Ramona. We…read morehad absolutely no clue what we were doing when we started planning our wedding; we didn't even have a clear vision for the day. But from the moment we began working with her, everything fell into place. She took the time to get to know us, helped craft a beautiful vision for our wedding, and guided us through the entire process with so much patience and expertise. Even though Ramona was technically our "day of" coordinator, she was with us every step of the way. Her responsiveness was incredible - every time we had a question (and there were plenty!), she was quick to reply with the perfect solution. She was calm, confident, and took care of everything, making even the most complicated parts of planning seem easy. On the wedding day, nothing went wrong - seriously, not one thing. Ramona had everything under control, handling every detail flawlessly. We didn't have to stress about a single thing, which allowed us to have the most perfect day. We are forever grateful for how she made our wedding so seamless and enjoyable. Honestly, Ramona is a total bada**! If you want a coordinator who is not only incredibly organized and responsive but also brings a level of calm, confidence, and total control to your day, look no further. We can't recommend Ramona enough; she helped make our wedding day everything we dreamed of and more! Thank you a million and one times, Ramona!

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!

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.

Kaitlin was amazing! She went above and beyond for our event!…read more My wife and I rented Kaitlin's photobooth for our wedding reception and it was a blast! She was so communicative throughout the whole process. She made sure all the little details were perfect, the location would work for us, and offered us so much that we didn't even think to ask. I will 100% go to her for any future events will full confidence that she will exceed expectations.

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.

Moments By Myra helped our family plan, prepare, and host a Celebration of Life event. We…read moreinterviewed a number of event planners and Myra submitted the most complete and detailed plan. And she delivered! 100+ guests attended the event and we received complement after complement about how nice the event was. Thanks to Myra's careful planning and supervision the entire event was a huge success.

From the owner: At Moments, we're on a mission to make every event a work of art, regardless of the budget. Our…read morededication to producing beautiful and stress-free events sets us apart. We believe that collaboration is key, and we work closely with our clients to turn their visions into reality. Sustainability is at the heart of our values. We're committed to minimizing our environmental footprint and creating events that leave a positive mark on the planet. Building strong relationships is also central to our approach. Whether it's with our clients, our talented in-house team, or our network of trusted event vendor partners, we prioritize meaningful connections.