When we first toured our wedding venue, we saw a wedding that was being set up that we thought was…read morebeautiful, so we asked the venue who was responsible for it. They told us it was Leah Bertoli and they had nothing but great things to say about her. We contacted Leah shortly after and began planning our wedding with her. As we met with her, she gave us a vendor list, offered a ton of decor options, and guided us along in our wedding planning. Unfortunately, due to COVID we had to postpone our wedding a year. Leah was AMAZING in helping us reschedule and even contacted all of our vendors for us. When the wedding day finally came (3 years after booking with her!) we were so thankful that we had chosen Leah. She was pretty much singlehandedly responsible for making the day perfect. Her floral arrangements were gorgeous, the table settings and centerpieces looked super classy, and there really was no detail that she had missed. On top of all this, it turns out that our dessert caterer was a no-show, but Leah handled the situation so well (and even managed to find a last-minute replacement dessert) that we had no idea until she told us the next day. Overall, Leah is absolutely wonderful and if she's available on your wedding date, book with her ASAP.

5 Stars -- Absolutely Incredible!…read more Choosing Leah at Bertoli Bridal was hands-down the BEST decision I made for my wedding day, and honestly, probably one of the best decisions I've ever made, period! From the very first meeting, Leah's warmth, creativity, and genuine love for what she does shone through. She immediately made me feel heard and understood, and she took every single dream and Pinterest board idea I had and turned it into something even more breathtaking than I ever imagined. Leah took care of EVERYTHING. She did all of our flowers and every bit of our decor, and let me tell you: it was magazine worthy. When I walked into our venue on my wedding day, I was literally speechless. Every table, every bouquet, every single little detail was so thoughtfully designed and arranged. It looked like something out of a bridal editorial spread: elegant, romantic, fresh, and completely us. What I appreciated most about Leah is that she truly goes above and beyond for her brides. She listened to every idea, big or small, and somehow made it all come together flawlessly. She has such an incredible eye for color, texture, and style, I trusted her completely, and she more than delivered. The flowers were lush, vibrant, and so beautifully arranged. The decor was cohesive and dreamy, and I still have guests telling me it was the most beautiful wedding they've ever attended. And the best part? The price! I genuinely could not believe how reasonable and fair Leah's pricing was, especially given the level of service, care, and artistry she brought to our big day. I truly felt like I got so much more than I paid for, she made my budget go so far without sacrificing a single detail. If you're even thinking about booking Leah at Bertoli Bridal - do it. Run, don't walk! She will make your wedding day absolutely perfect and take so much stress off your shoulders. I felt so cared for, supported, and excited through the whole process because I knew I was in the best hands possible. Leah, thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my wedding everything I dreamed of and more. You are amazing at what you do and any bride who gets to work with you is truly lucky. You made my day beautiful, but you also made it easy, and I will never forget that. 10/10 recommend. I'd give her a million stars if I could!

thanks Brooke for all the wonderful hard work you put into my sister's wedding. It was very…read morebeautiful and absolutely perfect. As Regi K pointed out as the small things such as suggestsions and keeping the bride and groom out of sight, to the contacts of venues and vendors, they all contributed to my sister's wedding. I couldn't imagine a better wedding and I'm sure with Brooke's expertise and advice, it made this wedding go smoothly and definitely memorable for both the bride and groom, to the families involved, and to the friends and extended family who attended. Thank you thank you very much.

I was in the bridal party of my sister's wedding this weekend that was planned by Brooke…read more It was amazing. All the details. Brooke and her assistants were amazing!!! From putting together all the tea cups of the tea ceremony, to making sure my sister got her crab cakes, to collecting all the programs for keepsakes.... details, details, details.... Our family and friends really got to enjoy the wedding without so much as lifting a finger. Brooke and her group pulled it all off amazingly. We were very impressed. My sister and her now husband had only glowing things to say. She mentioned Brooke's style was very unintrusive and her suggestions were always that ... suggestions... Ang even mentioned how Brooke explained she and her husband had to stay out of sight before the reception, otherwise guests would be delayed in being seated.... difficult for them, but very understandable... just a hint of what makes Brooke so great.

Awesome venue lovely people and Great for gatherings good location marina is very communicative…read moreand helpful

We had our wedding at Monte Rio Community Center in June 2019. It was the perfect place for us to…read moreget married. We chose to rent out The Meadow space near the river to have an outdoor ceremony and had an indoor reception. First off, MRCC is good for those on a budget. The hall has big glass doors that can open out onto the outdoor area, giving the room a more spacious feel. We had around 70 guests and we could have fit many more. We loved the tall ceiling and wooden beams. The kitchen area was also spacious and manageable. I very much appreciate how much flexibility the center provided us. It helped give us freedom for creativity. Many other spaces we researched allowed only beer and wine, and made you choose from a limited selection of caterers (many, if not all, were outside of our budget). We could choose any caterer we wanted, and provided our own alcohol. Jean was a treat to work with. She was funny, kind, communicative, reliable, and prompt. Whenever I had a question she responded within a few days. She met us numerous times at the center and answered all the questions I had (many times I asked the same one twice, thank you for your patience). She was very warm and made the planning process more enjoyable. As for the meth head from the previous review (from 2013) I did not run into him. I don't think he lives there anymore. I did not have any problems with non-guests. Thank you for helping us have the wedding we've always wanted!

Lots of parking, very clean, The ladies lounge area is great for nursing mothers and people getting…read moreready the only downside is the lighting is absolutely terrible, so if you're going there for any kind of event make sure that you bring a mirror.The restrooms were clean with plenty of toilet paper. I was attended a non profit fundraiser we were utilizing the kitchen everything we needed was there. They have a great stage and everything was cleaning up kept the patio area is very beautiful with the fountain in the center the only issue we had here was as soon as it became desk there was no lighting outside which was a shame because we could've taken a lot more pictures out there as the temperatures cooled down I think some people might've even danced out on the patio-we did have a giant game of wood and dominoes that we were going to play but it was too dark to do so. Overall I would give it an 8.5 out of 10-I removed one of the stars because of the lighting issues which is crucial when you have a lot of people to entertain

While growing up in Windsor, I had been to the Furth Center for quinceañeras and school dances, so…read moreit just always seemed kind of boring or standard. A couple of years ago, I was looking for a place to host our wedding reception. Anyone planning a wedding in Sonoma County knows that venues don't come cheap. With a guest list of nearly 200, we were starting to freak out. The Furth Center came across my list and I decided to check it out again, just for the heck of it. The look we wanted for the wedding was an old Spanish mission feel and the Furth Center definitely delivered. It was like I was looking at it through a new set of eyes. I don't know if they had remodeled or if I was just that blind when I was in high school, but it really is a gorgeous facility. I had some concerns as the event date drew near, since the man I had been coordinating with ended up leaving and a new person was put in charge of my event. Many of the files had gone missing and a lot of the things he had promised were not written down. However, the new coordinator took care of everything (along with their facility manager- ugh, I wish I could remember her name!). Our wedding reception was a hit and they really took care of us. The dance floor is pretty big and there is PLENTY of room for tables/seating. They have a stage (where we put the dj) and they took care of setting up the tables and bars. I hired a cleaning crew to pick up after the event, since they're not responsible for that, but that's understandable. Their outdoor fountain area was perfect for pictures. The ceiling had white linen draped with twinkly lights, which really gave it a nice vibe. I'm so glad we booked with them! I would do it all over again! :)

There have been beautiful weddings, anniversaries, family reunions, Quinceañeras, birth reveals and…read moregraduations, as well as concerts and dance classes! They are always beautiful and safe in this location. I must add the carpets have been removed so there are now gorgeous floors great for dancing, and easy to manipulate tables and decorations. There's also a stage outback that has just received it Summer coat of paint and a lovely grassy backyard where children can play picnic tables set up for barbecues. It's truly a lovely place!

This business is a public nuisance. The patrons block driveways and inconvenience residents. They…read moreare totally inconsiderate and should be disallowed to hold rowdy concerts and events in a residential neighborhood. They are a menace to the community.

I used The Backdrop for an out of town Celebration of Life Memorial for my late husband who did…read morefrequent wine judging in Santa Rosa. Working with Dalton in planning was very easy, even though I live in San Diego County. Set up was to specifications and all went very well. They coordinated with the rental companies and Lombardi's catering. Sal, the onsite coordinator was great as well. I was very pleased with how the event went! Thank you, The Backdrop!

We recently hosted a retirement party at the Backdrop, and I can't even begin to say enough about…read morethe experience. From the initial planning, Dalton was communicative, helpful, flexible and awesome. He was always willing to let us come by at a moments notice, tolerated our changing of the layout for the party numerous times, and was just awesome to deal with. The venue is stunning, with endless ability to customize however you want to. So much fun!

My husband and I decided to hire Sydney Camille Events for our wedding (we did the month of…read morepackage) and we are so glad that we did! There are so many things about SCE that made our special day worry free. From our first meeting with Christa, we knew that she was going to be an amazing planner based on her outgoing personality, excitement and honesty of wedding planning. We provided her with our initial vision, discussed different budget options, ideas and loved how she was completely realistic and attentive to our needs. As our special day approached, we worked very closely with Christa on finalizing all the fine details of our wedding day and rehearsal dinner (vendors, etc). A week before the event, we heavily monitored the weather and were completely bummed when we realized rain was very likely for our ceremony under the redwoods. Just when panic set in, Christa reminded us "it's good luck to rain on your wedding day". Christa's absolute cheery and calm demeanor assured us that our day would not be ruined despite the rain. She helped us come up with a contingency plan and jumped right into action, making phone calls to different rental companies looking for a tent and helped to secure one very last minute. When we were ordering every clear bubble umbrella in a 50 mile radius, she was very kind to pick up additional ones near her home. There wasn't anything she wasn't willing to do. Once our wedding weekend started, Christa's amazing multi-tasking skills, organization and attention to detail came into play. She assisted with our rehearsal, making it run smoothly and completely stress free. She put my mom's worry to rest and had the rehearsal dinner set up beautifully. On our wedding day, Christa and her assistant worked their wedding magic. They turned our vision into more than we could have imagined. From the gorgeous set up of the tent, to the decor in the reception hall, dessert table, welcome table etc, we were quite impressed and in awe when we saw it for the first time. So many people complimented us on how smoothly our event went and that is a true testament to Christa's amazing professionalism, planning, and coordination. We absolutely adore Christa, and would love to work with her again for future events. We wish we could give her 1000 stars!!

The short summary is that Lauren Hutton is a complete fraud and literally stole $10k of our money…read moreafter only booking one vendor for our wedding. We hired Sydney Camille events for our wedding in June of 2023, and upon signing the contract I heard nothing from the planners and was told I was foolish to think we could book anything (venue, makeup artists, Florists, photographers) until December. We paid for the full package and got zero support in finding a venue. Lauren Hutton knew our budget and showed us the most expensive venue in all of Napa county, which was clearly outside of what we could afford. She kept telling us that she never heard back from venues/vendors but when I reached out to them directly, they were extremely responsive and we were able to set up tours within the next week. Lauren Hutton "terminated" our contract after only two months and after only booking one vendor for us and kept all of our money--which was $10k for the full package!!! She had said on a phone call that she would return some of our money and then sent an email with falsified hours and responded to our emails telling us to "take her to small claims court". My husband and I are the most easy going people in the world, Lauren was clearly out of her depths and literally stole our money and ran. Lauren shortly after "left the business" and we were told by some of her vendors that we aren't the first people she has done this to. BE CAREFUL if you ever work with her, she is a fraud. We found another wedding planner who was AMAZING and had the most delightful experience with her.

This is a fantastic wedding venue at a very reasonable price. It is clean and the staff is…read morefriendly and very helpful. There is a lot of nearby parking and it is right downtown so access is easy. The theater is lovely for the wedding ceremony and there are several smaller rooms for the bridal parties to change and prepare. The Great Hall & outdoor courtyard are so comfortable for receptions and there is a full kitchen for use by the caterer. Perfect for an affordable wine country wedding!!!

Went to a wonderful production of Rumi's Caravan at the Glaser Center on Feb 8, 2020. Fantastic…read moreproduction in a perfect setting. It was a marvelous experience and I can't wait until they come back to this venue next year!