When my husband and I decided to get married in Pismo we liked a date that was less than 2 months…read moreaway. We were unsure about any details when we reached out to Ric but knew an officiant was the most important part. Ric was quick to respond. He also gave a couple venue suggestions in the area and one of them ended up being the spot we used. He was willing to work with our very short timeline, met us at the venue to take a little time to get to know us. His online form is detailed so he can plan out a ceremony script that works for your unique situation. Our wedding was a small, elopement style with 14 family members from 5 different religions backgrounds. Ric was able to write our a ceremony that all of them commented was both beautiful and tasteful. My husband and I highly recommended Ric for his professionalism and kindness. He has a clear passion and skill for his profession. If I could give higher than 5 starts I would. He got at least an additional star for recommending an amazing photographer.

We worked with Erin who was a wonderful officiant. She was easy to communicate with previous to the…read moreceremony, developed a meaningful cadence to our day, and was a joy to partner with. Thank you so much!

If you're looking for a warm, kind, and incredibly talented musician for an event, you need to hire…read moreLevi J. My wife and I had a vision for our small, intimate wedding, and beautiful, heartfelt music played with soul was at the center of our plan. The moment we spoke with Levi J, we knew we had found the perfect person for the job. We never needed to reach out to any other artist - we instantly felt confident about our choice, and Levi J delivered with so much authenticity that we feel like we not only had beautiful music at our wedding, but we also made a real friend. Levi J was patient and open when it came time for us to prepare a song list. He learned all kinds of new songs and played them beautifully. He accepted last-minute additions with enthusiasm and excitement, and was always available to chat with us about our plans. Levi J also helped make speeches and AV presentations work smoothly and with a smile. The most amazing thing about Levi J is that he is a truly talented musician who plays from the heart. We felt he connected with us, our families, and the vibe of our wedding from the first moment, and we can't wait to have another opportunity to experience his music.

I hire Levi to one of our party. His on time very professional. Easy going person he even did…read moreTikTok dance with group and karaoke duet with him. Pricing is reasonable and his very open and will recommend and negotiate with you. I highly recommend Levi on your next party, I will surely hire him again. Amazingly talented musician!

Wayne stepped in and saved the day, as an officiant for my dad's celebration of life. I worked…read moreclosely with Wayne in order to capture the essence of who he was and set the tone for a (mostly) lighthearted celebratory gathering to honor my pops.

These two! Love them! Rev. Wayne is a crack up and so good at what he does. They are a very warm…read morecouple who brought so much love to the ceremony and with all the interaction leading up to it! I plan to never use them again! #weddingbliss Thank you Wayne and Jacque for everything!

This review is loooong overdue! We were getting married during Covid and among all the crazy…read morerestrictions taking place Cheryl went above and beyond to make sure our day was special. Communication was easy and prompt, she took all our requests into consideration and suggested practical solutions to some issues we were running into. I highly recommend her as your wedding officiant!

Beautiful - Personal - Ceremony From the moment I emailed…read moreCheryl inquiring about her services and calendar availably she has been so nice and helpful. She was quick to respond to my questions and made out ceremony personal to just us. Her words were soothing and so meaningful, everyone complimented how beautiful her words were, love was definitely in the air. Cheryl was everything we hoped for in an officiant and more. Her husband Ken was also great providing us with beautiful (very windy day) pictures I was sure was ruined due to the wind but he was able to capture us beautifully, thank you

Michele was amazing. We used Planimation Events for Month of Coordination. I went to Michele with…read moreany question/concern/problem I had and she was incredibly helpful with everything! She always showed up with a smile on her face and a positive attitude (even when I was getting to be bridezilla). She accommodated every request and offered suggestions to make the wedding run as smoothly and beautifully as possible. We had some issues with our venue (that's another story) and weren't able to set everything up the night before the wedding. There was so much left undone, and I had a plan for it all. I gave Michele a super quick run through of about 20 things I needed to be done the day of the wedding. I didn't know how she was going to get it all done or remember it all, but she did. I didn't do a thing the day of the wedding, Michele and her girls took care of it all -- and it looked amazing! She got every detail right, paid attention to every request I gave her. She respected my ideas and my vision and honored that to give me my perfect day. She was kind and professional and truly was happy for both of us on the day of our wedding. You can tell Michele does this because she loves it. She is genuine and generally a lovely person to be around. Honestly, my wedding would not have been what it was without Michele. I am so happy we used Planimation Events to plan our wedding. I highly recommend Michele and her team. Thank you Michele!!

From the Bride: When we booked our venue, the event manager advised us that we didn't really need…read moreto hire an outside coordinator; apparently very few couples getting married at the Madonna Inn enlist additional help. Because we live out of the area and wanted to enjoy our wedding day as thoroughly as possible, we decided to go ahead and find some extra help who would make sure everything ran smoothly. I interviewed half a dozen highly-qualified planners/coordinators in the SLO area before finding Planimation Events to help us with month-of and day-of services. My initial impressions of Michele were that she was kind, competent, and well-organized; but it turns out her qualifications don't end there! Before the wedding Michele worked with each of our vendors to make sure everyone was well-coordinated and everything was as we planned it. From making sure flags in the reception room were removed before dinner (long story) to perfectly placing each last bit of decor, Michele and her team knew exactly what it took to make sure everything ran smoothly. On the day of the wedding we didn't see Michele much because she and her assistant were actively running the "show behind the show"; everything ran on time and according to plan - if there were any snafus, we had no idea because Michele took care of it. With Planimation's help we were able to relax (well, as much as one can on their wedding day!) and enjoy all our friends and family knowing that Michele had taken care of everything we threw at her along the way. Now here's the part where I get sappy and maybe even a little teary-eyed. Michele and her team provided exactly what we hired Planimation to do flawlessly; make sure all details were taken care of so we could be as present as possible on our wedding day. But the services Michele provided that weren't written in any contract or advertised on her website lie in the deep care and concern she showed for us (the bride and groom) as nervous humans trying to manage our emotions, our relatives, our wedding party, on the day of the biggest party we'll probably ever throw. She and her assistant kept us calm and laughing throughout the day; and not in a superficial way. I truly believe that Michele cares deeply about the people she works with and for; something rare in an industry dedicated to creating "picture perfect" days. With Michele's help our day not only LOOKED picture perfect but FELT picture perfect. Thank you, Planimation, for providing us peace of mind, kindness, and friendship. You have our deepest gratitude for your soulful support and buoyantly positive attitude. We love you! From the Groom: I was very reluctant to spend money on a wedding coordinator when both my wife and I are capable and well-organized. Michele turned out to be a wise investment, leaving wedding-ruining chores and stress to her and her staff, allowing us to enjoy our wedding. Michele was exactly what we needed. Planimation was easy to work with and professional, with what I'm told are good rates. This staff has my deep appreciation.

I got married here 28 years ago and had the very best experience. Now it is my own daughter's…read morewedding day that is approaching and the place is just as dreamy as it was when I married my sweet husband so many years ago. Perfect place for a small intimate wedding. Sherry is lovely and will help you with any questions or concerns you may have along the way!

My husband and I just got married here on 9/28/24 and it was an absolute dream!!! We were able to…read moreput some chair covers on the chairs, and my brother in law played acoustic guitar for me to walk down the aisle. We were also able to choose our own officiant! We had 38 guests and were able to take photos in the garden area after the ceremony. Sherry and all of her staff were awesome and we couldn't have asked for a dreamier wedding ceremony

So wonderful and so personal.... Gabriella was on the list…read moreof preferred officiants for our wedding location as she should be!!!!! She took so much time and effort crafting our short, but simple ceremony that people asked us afterwards who she was and had we been friends for along time. Gabriella is truly a gem of a person and helped shape our ceremony in the best way possible. We all cried, we all laughed and awwwed A LOT. It was a wonderful experience, highly recommend her! We are MBAM Peeps!!!!

Gabi was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. My husband and I worked with her…read moreto create a completely custom ceremony, and the end result was more meaningful and personal than we could have ever imagined. She has an incredible ability to take your story, your values, and your relationship and turn it into something that feels authentic and deeply moving... not generic or templated in any way. What really set her apart was how she coached our officiant (who is also a close friend). She made sure he felt confident, prepared, and able to deliver the ceremony in a way that felt natural and heartfelt. It made such a difference in the moment. Our ceremony ended up being one of the most special parts of the entire day, and we owe that to Gabi. If you're looking for something truly personal and beautifully crafted, she's it.

Pat just officiated our wedding this past weekend at the Madonna Inn. I got so many comments from…read moremy bridal party and guests about how amazing he was with communication and his energy he brought with him. He was a dream to work with. Always super calm, patient and gave a lot of options for how to move forward with the flow of the ceremony (this was especially helpful during the rehearsal since I was super overwhelmed.) He was our rock that kept us steady in the waves of chaos when it came to the actual day of the ceremony. I highly recommend working with SLO Ministers. It took so much of the stress and pressure off of our friends and family to have a professional officiant. Pat was also super into the different ceremonial elements we incorporated since my partner is Filipino. He also stayed around and announced us into our reception space which felt so special. Thank you again Pat and SLO Ministers for helping create a seamless and super special ceremony!!!

Pat was simply amazing. Calm, collected and comfortable during our ceremony, he was the epitome of…read moreprofessional. He honored our family and made our wedding day the best memory we will ever have. Thank you Pat, for helping to make our day so special.

I wasn't sure what to expect when my husband picked Mystical Matrimony for our wedding, but…read moreSamantha couldn't have been any more perfect! She was wonderful to work with and put together such a beautiful ceremony that was so lovely, heartfelt, and unique. She has such a kind and calming presence and would recommend her highly to anyone!

From the owner: Mystical Matrimony - Weddings by Samantha High covers all types of ceremonies from formal weddings…read moreto adventure elopements to vow renewals, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

My husband and I had the absolute best experience working with TJ for our wedding. From the very…read morebeginning, he was incredibly personable, upbeat, and easy to connect with - we immediately felt like we were in good hands. He truly understood our vision without us having to over-explain, and he executed it flawlessly. Our biggest request was to keep the dance floor full all night, and TJ completely delivered. The energy never dropped, and our guests are still talking about how much fun they had. Not only is he an amazing DJ who knows how to read the room, but he's also a fantastic MC - everything flowed seamlessly and felt effortless. We're so grateful we had TJ as part of our day and would recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ. You will not regret it.

We had a nice experience working with Taylor at Kramer for our wedding! She was incredibly sweet,…read morehelpful, and always so kind throughout the process. We really appreciated her responsiveness and support. Thank you, Taylor!