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    Lisa P.

    Hiring Melanie as my day of coordinator was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding day. She is extremely detail oriented, organized, attentive, and super easy to work with! From about a month out, Melanie went through all the logistics and schedule with me and it was so helpful to have her expertise to plan everything out accordingly. She always made herself available for questions and was very willing to help. All through out the wedding day, Melanie had consistent communication and was on track of the schedule. She managed my bridal party, guests, and vendors so well and professionally. Everything I asked of her was executed perfectly. I was able to actually enjoy and have fun on my wedding day because Melanie went the extra mile to make sure of it. She brought my vision to reality, it was truly the best day ever and I cannot thank her enough. If you are looking for a wedding coordinator/planner, look no further! I highly recommend her services and would hire her again if I needed help with future event planning.

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    Mel B.

    Big shoutout to Mel and her team for coordinating my wedding this summer! She was there every step of the way during the months of planning to help finalize all the details and executed everything seamlessly on the big day. She made my whole wedding journey so so special, and made sure everything was taken care of with the vendors and venue. Thank you Mel for making sure my wedding turned out beautifully! We're forever grateful for Mel and her team! Highly recommend for anyone planning their big day!

    Tracey T.

    What would I do without Mel?? A short backstory, but me and my now husband comes from a family who doesn't really have weddings, so we had no idea what we were doing but just knew we wanted to celebrate with our love ones! My husband actually referred Mel to me and from there we had set time to just chat to share what we wanted and any guidance would be so helpful! Our first conversation, Mel was already asking us questions we didn't even consider and threw out a lot of great recommendations that matched our price point too! We were really impressed and wanted Mel to be involved in our wedding planning because of her knowledge as an event coordinator, great network of vendors, and honestly a sense of trust as well! Prior to the wedding, Melanie made sure to check in with us on where we were in timeline and created a whole spreadsheet that catered to our special day. When we had a meeting with the venue, Mel cleared her calendar and made sure she was there to support us in asking the right questions and making it a priority to have a strong partnership with our wedding venue and caterers too! With her attending the meeting with us at the venue, she was able to identify areas where guest can hang out, photo ops for guest, area for the bride and groom, everything! For the rehearsal, I invited not only the grooms men and my bridal party, but my immediate family (which is like 30 people) and Mel was able to get everyone in order and understand what was expected for the actual day! She even had our wedding playlist ready for rehearsal, shared with the party on where to hold bouquets, put everyone in order for ceremony, and share tips when walking down the aisle. Now on the day of the wedding, let me tell ya.. IT WAS PERFECT! In the getting ready room, Mel had champagne and boutiques ready for the bridal party, beers for the grooms men, got the flower girls ready, checked with all vendors on setup and arrival times, moved me in and out without being seen by guest, kept us on time, and made sure I as the bride and groom were always taken cared of and if anything happen, that they were able to solve it, and more! It was really such a beautiful day and what we wanted! Which was for our family to have a good time and for us to remember it as well! I'm really appreciative of Mel b/c the wedding industry can be really intimidating and you never know what your getting yourself into, so to have her expertise and a sense of security really went a long way! Last comment! I originally thought I can plan this wedding all by myself, but now I give the advice with GO WITH A WEDDING PLANNER/COORDINATOR because you as the bride should be present on your special day and Mel understands that! I can't imagine the anxiety I would have if I was the go-to person on my wedding day for everything, so again..I'm very grateful for this experience!!

    Jenn C.

    If you're looking for an event planner, MEL IS YOUR GO TO GIRLL!! We booked her as our 'day of coordinator' and she did not disappoint!! From the first day of our inquiry to the final hour on our wedding day, Mel made sure to communicate with us every step of the way. She is extremely detailed oriented, organized, professional, and reliable!! With a 400 guest count, Mel and her team made sure everything ran smoothly the day off. We could not have done it without them !! We can confidently say EventsByMC will go above and beyond to make sure the 'behind the scene' work gets done! We definitely recommend booking with her, you will not regret it!!! THANK YOU MEL!!

    Kim N.

    My husband Jeff and I hired Melanie as our day of wedding coordinator and she went above and beyond leading up and on the big day. We loved working with her! Leading up to the wedding Melanie walked me through everything step by step, the timeline of the big day and how things were going to get done. She also made great suggestions of things to consider we didn't think about because I had no idea what to really expect/do as this is my first time getting married and being part of a wedding. (Hopefully, the only time I'll get married haha) She is very organized, detailed oriented and hands on which made this whole process seamless, less stressful and fun for Jeff and I. We trusted her to handle any wedding related issues that came up. Not only she did handle it but she went the extra mile when she did. She had our backs when there were some hiccups making sure the wedding vendors committed to their end of the bargain / contract. That was a big relief for us because it showed that she was committed and had our best interests at heart. We highly recommend Melanie's wedding services if you're looking for a wedding coordinator you can trust to make your big day run smoothly!

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    Meuy S.

    Don't look any further. You have found the perfect wedding planner for your wedding. She is attentive, reliable and super organized. She has so much knowledge about everything planning and the amount of resources she has is incredible. She was always available whenever I had a question. Whether it was early in the morning or late at night, she was always responsive. She helped me create a timeline that worked well with all my vendors. She kept track of everything up until the day before because she also had duties as one of my bridesmaids. I don't want my review to seem biased so my review is honestly coming from a client's POV. I knew I had nothing to worry about with Melanie being in charge of the plans. I knew my wedding was going to go off without a hitch! I had absolutely no idea what it took to plan a wedding. There are so many details that I didnt think mattered or I didnt think of but Melanie was always on top of it. She checked in with me with all my due dates. She came with me to tour the venues and restaurants. When I was stuck finding a vendor, she would pull her resources and help me find one. She was on top of emailing and keeping contact with all of my vendors. She really is a one stop shop. I believe my wedding would have been a disaster if I didnt have her help with planning. I started planning by myself and as planning went on, I knew it was getting over my head. I am so thankful for Melanie to be able to help me with my wedding on top of being by my side on my big day. Booking with Melanie will be the best decision you'll make. She is an extremely valuable investment for your wedding. Your next event should be planned with EventByMC! Thank you Melanie!

    Joey T.

    One word. WOW. I've never worked with an event planner before but I knew that I needed help with my first baby shower. Being pregnant was already a lot of stress but Mel was extremely helpful and intuitive. I told her exactly what I wanted and she was able to help me execute my vision. Not only did she provide plenty of suggestions when planning my party, she helped me secure a venue, reach out to vendors for decorations and desserts, plan baby shower games as well as host them. Everything turned out wonderful and I cannot thank Mel enough. It was such a great experience working with Mel, I decided to reach out to her again for my baby's 100 day celebration. Mel is such a gem. She really is extraordinary and will go above and beyond for her clients. She is very organized and hands on. She even helped me construct a fabulous balloon arch and balloon stand/tower for my baby's 100 day celebration. I will definitely recommend booking with Mel with any event planning. She will make the stressful experience of planning an event a breeze and will for sure help accomplish your vision.

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    Amy W.

    Mel was amazing! We were referred to Mel by one of my other wedding vendors who is very well connected. Our wedding was held at 2 different locations. Our ceremony was located at AC Hotel Oyster Point and reception was 5 minutes away at HL Peninsula. So it was a bit more complicated, but that was not a problem for Mel's team. The hubs is a really good planner, but he never planned wedding before. and we needed a great team to execute on the day of our wedding so we chose to go with the month of coordination package. Not only did Mel gave us a lot of pointers in planning the wedding, she also made us feel like we're not alone in the process. She was always available to answer our questions, and there to guide us during our lost moments. We are so grateful to have Mel and her team execute our big day. there are a ton of behind the scenes stuff that I am not able to recognize the day of, and realized until after when the hub told me about it. It felt like Mel was my big sister looking out for me throughout my big day. She will be you hypewoman, your best friend, seamstress (she literally helped me with cutting out my mesh gloves because I decided last minute to go with a different look!), helped set up my champagne tower, placed party favors and menu on each plate, and much much more! Super happy with how the entire day played out. if I could do it again, I would book Mel again. Thank you Mel!!

    With Melanie

    If you are looking for a wedding planner for your wedding, EventsbyMC is the ONE. Melanie is the best in this business! She's organized, reliable, and always there when I had any questions. We had multiple meetings and finally finalized our timeline until Covid hit. My original wedding date was set for March 14, 2020 (literally 2 days before the world shut down due to Covid) but obviously we had to postpone it. Throughout the 2.5 years, Melanie was always in touch with me checking in if I had a date set. Two and half years later, my husband and I were finally able to have our wedding. By the time of our wedding day approached, everything was good to go such as timelines and vendors. We did make a few minor changes to the wedding timelines but Mel was quick, responsive and made the adjustments. I was super stressed like any bride would be but I can honestly say that it was as a smooth as I could've imagined it to be. EventsbyMC were on tops of everything as to the guest seatings, bridal assistance, checking in with the DJ, and making sure we were on schedule. I really did not have to stress one bit! EventsByMC is who you want to book for your wedding! You will not regret it.

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    Maricor O.

    If your looking for a wedding coordinator Mel and her crew are the one, there really good in what they do. Mel is a good awesome. She made it so smooth for Carlos and I during our reception. She made sure we are on time with our scheduled program and worked well with us when we need a break before we started again. She always made sure Carlos and I were doing ok and if we needed anything. We are really glad we got her as our wedding coordinator.

    I was so glad we hired Melaine (Mel) as my wedding coordinator. We got married on a busy July 4th weekend in San Francisco. My ceremony and reception were far from each other and there was lots of traffic. I knew my wedding was going to be hectic and hiring Mel and her team was the best decision. Mel was able to answer a lot of my questions and listen to what I had to say. She was very organized and very detail oriented, so that my wedding day went smoothly. Mel and her team also went above and beyond by helping me put the alcohols and menu on each table. She even helped set up my welcome table. We cannot thank her enough. She made sure my wedding was beautiful and that I was relaxed. I was actually calm and had so much fun at my wedding. I highly recommend her and promise you will not regret booking her.

    My wedding was so complex, 3 ceremonies all in one day! For one of the wedding ceremonies I only had 2 hours at the venue... which meant that set up, clean up, and the ceremony had to take place within that time frame. Melanie was so organized and thought about every little detail. I could have not done it without her. She is so fun and easy to talk to, I loved working with her. Hire her for your next event, you won't regret it!!

    I can not thank Melanie enough - she is SO amazing! I booked her "Day of Coordination" package and My Husband and I were extremely happy with how our wedding day turned out. I was definitely one of those brides who thought she could take care of all the details herself since I had a smaller wedding - then I had a wake up call when I spoke to Melanie. When we met for our consultation, I instantly felt comfortable - she was professional and not only showed attention to detail, but asked questions to get to know me and to understand my vision for my day. She was super attentive in the weeks leading up to the wedding and made sure to connect with my venue and vendors. She even went above and beyond when I had a last minute table addition to my layout by stopping to get extra flowers and decorations to ensure it looked seamless with our design. Needless to say, I had no worries the day of my wedding and having that peace of mind is PRICELESS! Thank you Melanie!

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    (37 reviews)

    Kristen is an absolute ROCKSTAR! Over the course of planning our wedding (which took the better…read morepart of 3 years thanks to Covid) she has become more than just a wedding planner to me, but someone I truly call a friend. She is the sweetest and most caring person and I found myself being able to talk to her about things beyond wedding details. Not to mention, she is absolutely spectacular at what she does. We hired Kristen for Design Planning and Month/Day-of-Coordination for our wedding at Solage in Calistoga. We wanted someone who was not only familiar with our venue but easygoing and fun to work with. Kristen was perfect! She worked with me on design (tablescape, floral, etc.) and helped make our vision come true while always being mindful of what we were comfortable with. When Covid struck, Kristen was a godsend and was there for us with support and guidance. She navigated us through two postponements and each time handled all of the logistics and worked with our entire vendor team to secure new dates and negotiate amended contracts. We didn't have to lift a single finger during that stressful period besides signing paperwork as Kristen did everything for us to ensure a smooth postponement process. As a planner, Kristen has a special way of making you feel like you are her only and most special client. She is incredibly responsive with emails and every interaction I had with her was just so thoughtful. She never once made me feel silly for reaching out even with the smallest of questions. She is creative, detail-oriented and thoughtful. In the weeks leading up to the wedding, she helped me stay organized and executed changes effortlessly. When I was stressed dealing with last minute transportation logistics, she took it upon herself to take over the task and thanks to her many contacts in Napa Valley was able to secure the right post-wedding transportation for our guests. Ironically, when I was first researching Day-of-Coordinators, I recall reading a review from one of Kristen's brides that mentioned Kristen was amazing during times of crisis and helped her wedding go smoothly despite raging wildfires that day. I remember thinking to myself if, god forbid, our wedding was threatened by NorCal wildfires (which at the time was the most realistic scary thing that could happen), I would definitely want a planner capable of handling a nightmare scenario. Low and behold, Kristen didn't just "handle" our pandemic wedding planning, she crushed it. Our June 2022 Solage wedding turned out absolutely beautiful! The day flowed seemlessly and Kristen and her assistant Sonja were so organized and helpful, I never had to lift a finger. Most importantly, both were just all-around delightful to work with. I remember Sonja helping me stay calm right before I walked down the aisle because I was starting to feel so overwhelmed with joy I nearly bursted into tears. When my husband's shoes were starting to give him trouble, Kristen literally helped bandage him up! We've also had so many family members and other vendors tell us just how wonderful Kristen was to work with that day. I am almost saddened to write this review because not only does it mean my wedding is over, but also because my time working with Kristen has come to an end. If you don't read any of what I wrote above, just read this - hiring Kristen was by far the best decision we made for our wedding. From day 1 we were in good hands and while they say no one cares more about your wedding than you do, that cannot be said about Kristen. She cares as much about your special day as you do.

    I must admit, I'm a little embarrassed to be writing this review so late! We hired Kristen for our…read more2019 wedding at Viansa Sonoma Winery. Based on our needs, we went with a day/month-of planning package with event design. While we were only contracted for 3 scheduled meetings together, working with Kristen meant having a trusted professional to bounce ideas off of over email or phone, with basically any and all questions about vendors, timing, rehearsal dinner ideas, etc etc. After having attended a few weddings after our own and seeing some of the behind-the-scenes, what we feel makes Kristen a fantastic wedding coordinator/planner for us was that she not only has a good eye for design and incorporating a couple's individual style into a wedding vision, but she is also incredibly organized, responsive, detail-oriented, trustworthy, thoughtful, and personable - everything that you want in someone who will be working with you to plan one of the most important days of your life! Before planning our wedding, I would have definitely considered myself a bit of a neurotic perfectionist; probably not a wedding planner's first choice of a bride/groom/couple! Despite this, Kristen never once made us feel silly or self-conscious about all the questions we had, and she was remarkably patient when we were indecisive or when we couldn't quite nail down the direction we wanted to go in. She was practical and gave great suggestions on which design details to commit to and leave behind if we felt like we were straying too far from our initial budget, and ultimately, we reached a design that we still swoon about. Prior to the wedding, she got in contact with each and every vendor and created detailed plans/timelines/layouts for our wedding day and venue to make sure everyone could be on the same page. Having all the details/specifics on paper and transparently communicated with us and our vendors put us at complete ease! What really made me come back and write a review over 2 years after our wedding (I am still kicking myself for somehow forgetting to do so right away!), is all the details and stories that have surfaced from friends and family to this day about everything Kristen and the Sugar Rush team were doing behind the scenes. The rehearsal was conducted so smoothly - there was no question about who needed to go where and when, and they left no stone left unturned. Details like - which way should we stand for the best light at the time of our ceremony, giving the bridesmaids and groomsmen visual markers in the ceremony space so they would know where to walk and where to stand, touching base with each speaker and confirming whether they wanted a mic or a lapel, when they would get tapped to mic-up on the day of the wedding and who they should look for if they have questions, where the wedding party could leave their belongings during the ceremony and throughout the night - the list goes on and on! Things you wouldn't even think to consider, Kristen and her team already had covered. I learned Kristen and the Sugar Rush team (Sonja and Madison) were always available to grab and hold onto sunglasses and personal items for our Moms and wedding party and always made sure personal belongings made it back to the right person. When my husband accidentally spilled red gatorade on his white dress shirt, Kristen was there with a Shout wipe to save the day. There were a few super minor hiccups (I think one table had one fewer chair, and champagne glasses weren't set at each table setting since the caterer thought these would be passed), but Kristen and her team quickly remedied the situation and I never even heard about it until months later! We got more wind than we were expecting on our wedding day, and Kristen quickly pivoted some of our design elements to ensure things wouldn't be blowing over during the ceremony and cocktail hour. She just had great instincts and judgment and was so on top of everything! It was like the Sugar Rush team was simultaneously so present, but so invisible throughout the night. I am so thankful to Kristen and her team for their services, both leading up to our wedding, and on the day of. For any couple on the fence about hiring a wedding coordinator/planner - DO IT! I would choose Kristen and Sugar Rush Events again without a question!

    Events by Courtney Ann - Reception space, Mill Valley Outdoor Art Club

    Events by Courtney Ann

    (46 reviews)

    Hiring Courtney was easily the best decision we made in our wedding planning process. "Above and…read morebeyond" does not begin to cover Courtney's level of service, care, and thoughtfulness. Throughout the months we worked together, Courtney always made us feel like a priority, though she was no doubt juggling so much. On our wedding day, every detail we worked on was executed flawlessly, and we were truly able to breathe and be present because we knew Courtney had it all under control. We got many compliments from our guests on how smooth and relaxed the day felt, and that is a testament to Courtney's incredibly hard work. I would also note that Courtney was completely respectful of our budget and priorities. She puts in the time to learn what is important to you, and keeps that in mind as she offers excellent, candid advice. Courtney also went out of her way to save us money in ways we simply would not have thought of on our own. A final note to anyone on the fence about hiring a coordinator: Do it! (Specifically, Courtney!) I consider myself a fairly organized and detail-oriented person, so when I started planning, I wasn't sure that I needed a coordinator. But I now believe that the more organized you are, the more you appreciate and value a partner at (or, in Courtney's case, way above) your level. Weddings are truly their own category of event, and there is no substitute for a coordinator's guidance and experience--especially someone as amazing as Courtney!

    I don't know where to begin. I am the mother of the bride. I had to deal with my wonderful…read moredaughter, my future son-in-law, and my ex-husband who were all against hiring a Wedding Planner. My daughter was dealing with a lot of stress because of her job at the FDA/politics. Also, the three did not like the extra cost of the Wedding Planner & viewing it as a needless expense. Her wedding plans was not her main priority even thought she wanted a 100 person wedding. One thing her and her fiancé agreed on is they wanted to invite pretty much everyone. That of course scared the living daylights out of me since I knew the couple was not rich. I think at one point I even threatened her that I was going to bring 100 McDonald's hamburgers for the reception if she didn't get on the planning. I asked a good friend who is a successful caterer in her own right (40yr +); who could she recommend. I might add that she has worked with many Wedding Planners through out her career. She instantly said without hesitation that Courtney really impressed her. My friend went on to explain about the wedding planning world. It is expensive and items can be recommended pushing the wedding easily out of budget. She liked that Courtney stayed within the wedding budgets. They did spend a little more but it was reasonable. All I knew was Sarah had to schedule/confirm many different moving parts in advance and she was not doing that. Another thing was to not go into debt or have a wedding beyond her means. I first called Courtney and immediately knew she was exactly what my daughter needed. Courtney and my daughter have the same temperament and easy to get along attitude. She gently gave the bride and groom a reality check about the cost of weddings. I called Courtney and immediately found her professional but with a very warm personality; much like my daughter. Also, I liked her enthusiasm about the project. I felt very comfortable confiding sensitive details regarding the wedding. This was a major plus. I set up a three-way call with Courtney, myself and my daughter, Sarah. I introduced them and ended my part of the call. My daughter immediately hired her. My daughter is pretty darn smart. I loved that I could stop pulling my hair out and gnashing my teeth. Courtney would take care of my daughter and I could just have normal stress free conversations again with Sarah. And the most important thing; Eric and Sarah could have the wedding of their dreams close to budget too! I usually talk to my daughter once a week just to chat. She would tell me that Courtney had assignments she and Eric had to accomplish monthly/weekly. Did I mention Courtney is brilliant! It was so amazing that Courtney orchestrated/worked with the venue, the menu and bar, music, fresh flowers and photography. Each one was performed beautifully. Courtney made it so easy because she did all the work. I think the only thing I was asked to do was to provide about 30 songs to the song list, attend the rehearsal dinner and wedding. Of course my wonderful daughter ask for a mother/daughter dance which include a snippet of MJ, Thriller & George Michael, Careless Whisper. Warning: be careful what you tell your 4 yr old; they might remember. Really that was it. I don't know how to describe this absolutely gorgeous & fun wedding. Everyone in the wedding party was stress-free, which is exactly what you wish for. I loved how Courtney would listen to input. We could trust her to tell us the truth on whether it was appropriate or not and we listened to her suggestions. One thing I insisted on was that the bride & groom give her a generous tip. It was obvious that Courtney worked very hard on this wedding and presented an absolute gorgeous event a little over budget. BTW, the tip is non-negotiable but the amount is. I insisted that the tips were good because the wedding was that great. My daughter later told me I was right to insist on a Wedding Planner. I'm still laughing. The bride and groom, the wedding party will remember a perfect & relaxing event. The chamborg bong was an event in it self and everyone should have a very well behaved coyote attending. It must be said that we adore Courtney. We can never thank her enough and we'll never forget her. Wishing her the very best~ ~No, this is not a paid advertisement.

    EventsbyMC - wedding_planning - Updated May 2026

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