I had a wonderful experience working with Lisa for my son's first birthday. She was really nice,…read moreresponsive, and helpful in answering my questions. I wanted to have a Super Mario Bros theme for my son's birthday and Lisa's design came out perfectly. Everyone at the party loved it. It was the perfect backdrop for pictures. I'm very happy it came out perfectly.

Lisa and Theresa did an amazing job at my daughter's first birthday party. The balloon floor…read moredisplay was great as a backdrop for photos.

Drinks here are smooth and delicious! We ordered a flight to Oaxaca, suffering bastard, whiskey…read morejack, and a passionfruit drink that the bartender made on the fly for mex Everything was so good! No notes here- loved suffering bastard (more refreshing, ginger forward), and the whiskey jack (smooth, complex), the flight to Oaxaca was spicy and delicious too. Will definitely be back- recommend others to try!

Cool, messy and full of charm. I loved this little bar and wish it were closer to home for me. We…read moresampled a few of their house cocktails and they were pretty darn good, just served a little sloppily. We joked they might toss the glasses to us if we got a second round. Definately worth checking out if you're in the area. It's a short walk to many other bars and restaurants in the area. Service was efficient and friendly.

We had a tasting at Salt & Honey and it did not disappoint! The menu was very carefully selected…read morewith our interests and tastes in mind. We had a variety of items including a beautiful salad, one of the best vegetable sides I have ever tasted as well as a couple of mains and an assortment of delectable, artistically presented desserts! Each one, savory and sweet alike, was not only delicious but very skillfully plated to provide a feast for the taste buds as well as for the eyes! Definitely a very elevated dining experience! I cannot recommend enough!

The food is NOT good. We had a catered event where we spent 30k . The food amount was far less than…read moreadequate. The cheese trays were never replenished. The the food was an interesting and creative and inadequate in every way.

We have done two charters with Live It Up Charter. Each experience was amazing! We did a tour of…read moreBay during Fleet week, saw Blue Angels. A must do on the Bay with friends and family. Last night we did the Sausalito Holiday Light Parade on the company's Hotel California. This is a must do experience. Great food, and beautiful lights on incredible boats. The fireworks were awesome, and the Captain secured the best spot for viewing them. I highly recommend this company for the ultimate experience on the San Francisco Bay.

We took an evening cruise and the yacht is beautifully appointed. It has a large upper deck and…read morethere were 30 guests and plenty of room for everyone. It was lovely and elegant and the staff were fantastic! Thanks to Capt. John and crew for a wonderful evening.

As a wedding planner myself - I always told prospective clients "the day I get married, I will hire…read morea wedding planner... it is crazy to think you can get through the day without one!" Well - I am a girl of my word. When my now husband proposed, one of the first phone calls I made was to Morgan at Spreading Lovely. Morgan is EXCEPTIONAL at what she does. From the moment I hired her, I already felt a sense of peace knowing that I had the best possible person in place to execute my wedding to perfection... Morgan and her team did exactly that. Morgan was hired for month of coordination services. From our first meeting it was clear that her primary goal was to make and keep me happy - I felt her genuine care and concern around every detail. She was so "locked in" at that meeting that it was clear NOTHING would slip through the cracks. Through the entire experience, it felt like I was working with an absolute pro and also a genuine friend. Morgan always had my interests and well-being in mind and knew exactly what to do in every scenario. Morgan went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure my day was special, flawless and exactly what I was dreaming of. I am forever grateful to Morgan and her team. They gave me the greatest gift of all - the ability to LET GO. As an admitted control freak and professional wedding planner - handing over your day to someone else to run with is scary. Well... not with Morgan at the helm of the ship. When the day of the wedding came, the unthinkable happened - I did not worry about a single detail. If you knew me, you'd realize what an insane feat this is. This is the true testament of Morgan and her greatness. If you are looking for a wedding planner that is equal parts professional, bad ass and kind - look no further then Morgan Miller!

Without a doubt, hiring Morgan to help plan our wedding was the best decision we made in the…read morethousands of decisions one is forced to make in wedding planning. After interviewing a ton of other planners and partial planners that all seemed to blur together, talking to Morgan was like talking to a friend. She has a calm demeanor, but you can see she has a passion for what she does and excitement she brings to all of her clients. That passion was evident throughout the entire process and her calmness was such an asset when any issue or stress-point would come up. The entire process was a joy, which I know is not the case in wedding planning so often. Morgan was able to create a design brief from our all-over-the-board style to a cohesive look and feel for the wedding that was even more beautiful than I could have imagined, but still felt so us. She helped us find rentals for what we could rent and pointed us in the direction for the cheapest options to buy other items which was so helpful. The end result was not only stunning, but more importantly stress-free for us and our parents which was the most important thing we wanted out of a planner. Numerous guests, after-the-fact, commented how all of us just looked so happy and stress-free. Guests pick up on that, and they were totally right - we were able to completely enjoy ever minute of the wedding weekend. Both my husband and I cannot say enough good things about Morgan. Hire her today - you will not regret it!

We hired A Monique Affair (AMA) just a few days after getting engaged, on our way home from a trip…read moreto Mexico. As a queer Black/Asian couple, finding vendors we trusted to be genuinely good to us mattered a lot -- people who would celebrate our wedding, not just tolerate it. AMA has an incredible track record of working with queer couples and couples of color, and that history gave us so much peace of mind going in. It ended up being one of the smartest decisions we made in this entire process. From those first budgeting conversations all the way through our wedding weekend, Chanda and her team at AMA were with us every step of the way, with our lead planner Tim'mya guiding us throughout. What struck us early was how much of the heavy lifting they quietly took off our plates. AMA found most of our vendors for us, and rather than handing us a single name, they'd come back with a few thoughtful options that fit our vision and our budget. Every vendor they brought us turned out to be excellent. The whole process felt genuinely collaborative: we'd tell them what we were dreaming up, and they'd find a way to make it happen. Between all the vendors and the endless little details, we had a dozen different threads going, and we never hesitated to throw a half-formed idea into one of them in the middle of the night. More often than not, we'd wake up to find Tim'mya already on it. Our wedding was a fusion of our two cultures, Chinese and Black American, and we were ambitious about how that blend showed up in every detail. One of our non-negotiables was a venue that could do a custom menu drawing from both of our backgrounds and actually do it well, since we placed a huge importance on good food. AMA understood that immediately and helped us find exactly what we wanted. When we couldn't track down dumpling baskets at a price that made sense, Tim'mya went as far as sourcing a supplier from China (tariffs ended up killing the plan, but nevertheless this was above and beyond). Nothing was ever met with "we can't," it was always "let's figure it out." That same care carried across a genuinely demanding weekend, because we didn't just have a wedding day -- we had a welcome party, the ceremony and reception, and a farewell brunch across three days, each with its own menu, theme, and dress code. AMA brought a full production team that handled all of our decor setup and kept us on track the entire time; our planner was running around nonstop so that we never had to. It even surprised us how much we loved every single piece of it. After the welcome party alone, we turned to each other and said that if that had been the whole celebration, we'd have walked away happy. Then, the ceremony and reception was where our vision really came to life. A lush greenery installation floated above us during the ceremony, and at the reception our sweetheart table sat beneath a clean white backdrop cut with our family name, a gold dragon centerpiece in the middle, with wild tropical florals spilling over everything: red anthuriums, birds of paradise, and palm and banana leaves all around the room. Between the rattan lanterns, the woven chairs, and the pops of vibrant color, every detail turned out even better than we'd imagined. More than anything, AMA gave us the freedom to be present at our own wedding. While they coordinated the chaos, we got to soak all of it in and just enjoy everything. If you're planning something big, ambitious, or deeply personal, we can't recommend A Monique Affair enough.

Working with Chanda Daniels and her team at A Monique Affair was the best decision I could have…read moremade for my wedding. I had my dream wedding at UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens, and SO many of our guests have been raving about how this was the most beautiful wedding that they have ever attended. My husband and I wanted to be very involved in the planning process and we chose the Wedding Day Direction package, which worked out really well. Chanda was like our Fairy Godmother, providing so much wisdom and guidance for us as we navigated planning a wedding. She was so patient with us and has a really beautiful energy as a human being. Her team was incredible as well on the day of the event, Zeraka and all of the ladies were so kind and encouraging. I felt very supported. Wedding planning is can feel overwhelming, but choosing to work with Chanda was the smartest decision I made for this big day. We are deeply grateful and highly recommend A Monique Affair to plan anyone's wedding! (Especially if you're an anxious person like me haha) This was the best day of our lives. Thank you for an unforgettable celebration! - Jenny and James

Mama T's famous fish sandwich was one of the best fish sandwiches I have had since moving from the…read moreSouth and coming to the West Coast. The fish was so crispy and well seasoned. The fries were delicious and a perfect pairing with the sandwich. The staff was so friendly, and accommodating to my special requests for my sandwich. This is an on the go spot with limited seating on the outside so keep that in mind when you go. I will definitely be back!

When I say that I love this place it is an understatement. The food is always delicious! I come…read morehere for the fish sandwich and it never disappoints. The food is always hot, fresh, and seasoned perfectly. I have introduced so many of my friends to this place and even picked up food for a team meeting at my job. Definitely a must try!

I had the girliest of mornings and I had to complete it with a visit to my local flower market!…read more Arrived at around 11am and immediately went to the back warehouse where all the lovelies were hanging out. I immediately got to grabbing all my favorite flowers. I definitely looked like a deer in some headlights while browsing. I havent been to a flower mart in years. After lots and lots of perusing, I headed to the front and checked out. Not too bad if i do say so myself! Cute cute cute little morning over at Oakland Flower Market. Totally a great place to browse and snag some lovely flowers.

A fine spot with an array of floral vessels and flowers. However, I was expecting wholesale prices…read moreand it was more expensive. I needed a large order and ended up going to Trader Joe's which was significantly cheaper and had just as much variety. They do sell leis!

Saskia and her team at MOOI come second to none. She helped us with design and month of…read morecoordination. She is the queen of design/DIY. Even with very little guidance. I was so busy with work, I had a "just do it" attitude, and she was so observant, an excellent listener, patient, positive, and incredibly proactive and thoughtful. She has so many connections for flowers, music, hair and make up, photo/video, rentals, catering/dessert, beverages/bar, transportation, alterations, that not only work well together but are AWESOME. She can help brainstorm and also has lots of budget-friendly ideas. She is insanely organized, making all the balls in the air and irons in the fire a walk in the park. Every little detail was considered to a ridiculous degree. She has exceptional extra team members who can be a "task rabbit" to tie up any loose ends, and anything you forgot on the day of. Special thank you to the set-up crew: Karen Ng, Michael Cherry, and Israel Moreno. I can't recommend them enough!

Saskia was the best! Working with MOOI Weddings was a game-changer for me. As a former…read moreexhibit/event designer, I wanted to help my niece with certain aspects of their wedding. Saskia was able to weave the couples vision and my elements for a cohesive look. Saskia communication style is refreshingly straightforward--they kept everyone in the loop with clear updates and stayed focused on what actually mattered for the day. What impressed me most was how conscientious they were about the details; nothing fell through the cracks despite the complexity of our setup. They were genuinely resourceful when it came to collaborating with me, making sure all creative visions aligned seamlessly. MOOI Weddings didn't just check boxes--they invested in understanding the overall aesthetic and made it happen flawlessly. I'd absolutely recommend them to any couple looking for planners who truly care about getting it right.

The Piedmont Community Hall was our venue for a Wednesday night wedding rehearsal and Friday night…read morewedding. The venue and staff were delightful, we had a beautiful event here. There is a parking lot directly in front of the hall, a few handicap spots and a lot of street parking.

What an amazing gem.. came here for a friend's wedding. This place is absolutely beautiful. Once I…read morewalked up the stairs. It was as beautiful as courtyard garden with a fountain with nice flowers and a few benches to sit.. .the cocktail hour was healed in the area a small room hand a large charcuterie table seating with a live band for some entertainment. The reception hall held about 15 tables the couples table . Desert table in the Conner of the dance floor had a Photo Booth.. beautiful well kept event space . My pictures with my family by the fountain came out perfect. I believe it was a parking lot across the street. Street parking was available