Matter Video

(229 reviews)

Looking for a wedding coordinator? Go DIRECTLY to Dreams on a Dime without any hesitation. Brenda…read morewas our Month of Coordinator and she went ABOVE AND BEYOND.First of all, they did not oversell themselves...I told them what I had already accomplished before even calling them and they said, "you only need month of coordination. you've got this." However, a few months before the wedding I was so overwhelmed with all the detail that Brenda offered to meet and she just helped me organized my priorities and made me feel really good about the progress I had made. She did the same 6 weeks later. OMG, so helpful to keep me going and manage the overwhelm. As the date grew nearer, she started leading more to ensure we took care of those horrible details (seating charts, signage, communication with vendors, table set ups, and the timeline, etc). At every moment she was calm, lovely, relatable, fun, reassuring, and extremely competent. The week before the wedding she came over and took ownership of all the "stuff" (candles, ceremony items, decorations, etc). That felt sooo good. She was great at the rehearsal and made sure "all the cats were herded"so we got through the rehearsal and worked out all the details. The day of the wedding? We were so relaxed and didn't think about a single thing. The tables were set exactly as we had discussed, the ambiance was amazing, every little detail she had taken care of. and then she cleaned up and stored everything for us and then brought it back to us a couple of days later. During the wedding, Brenda was a total ninja....I barely saw her at the wedding as she was in the background making it all happen so we could enjoy our guests. A guest even took a picture of her that makes her look like the super hero she is, LOL! You will LOVE working with Brenda. I cannot recommend her more vigorously. She is amazing.

I am here to give a HUMONGOUS shoutout to Cierra, who was the absolute MVP of what was thee…read morefavorite day of our lives!! From the first call, she put our anxious brains at ease and listened carefully to what weirdo vision we had in mind + what things we were most afraid of turning awry. Having never planned such a fete before, I had hella dumbass questions to lob at her, but that did not faze her at all. Not only is Cierra hypercompetent at her job and super solutions-oriented and knowledgeable, she is a plain joy to talk to and bounce ideas off of and joke around with. Just an all-round cool human that added to the overall atmosphere of love and appreciation we wanted to foster at our wedding (while also running an impeccably tight ship without breaking a sweat). ANYWAY needless to say we are major Cierra fans here and want you all to know that she is a dream collaborator for your big day, may you be so lucky!

Simply Lovely Events

(30 reviews)

I had my wedding at Nella Terra Cellars where I worked closely with Lindsay from simply lovely…read moreevents as well as Tannya for support! Lindsay is amazing and made our wedding day perfect! With every wedding there will always be some type of issue that arrives and with the bumps we faced, it was as if SLE worked magic and made everything better. Leading up to the wedding, Lindsay was so thorough and detailed and made sure to cover everything I did not know even needed to be covered - from placing our custome table numbers (also giving advice on what to use in case of strong winds), lighting our candles, tying the rose petal cones to the chairs, and tons of reception layout drafts. She asked many questions to make sure she understood what we were envisioning and had the most detailed notes I had ever seen! At the same time, she continued answering my 1000000 questions with lots of reassurance that everything will be more than OKAY. Even when we got scammed by a vendor, she was so empathetic and assisted us in what actions to take and other vendors we can look into! You can tell Lindsay is so passionate about her job and it shows with how loving and understanding she is towards the bride and groom, everyone that was a part of the wedding as well as our guests! Even my guests called out how organized and perfect everything looked - it was as if nothing at all went wrong. Lastly, I was also one of the brides who wasn't as organized towards the end of the process and started to be indecisive.. Lindsay was a hero and all my last minute wants/changes and requests were all answered and executed with excellence. So if you are looking for a dream team to coordinate your wedding and give you so much love, support , guidance and patience.. Work with Simply lovely events. You will not regret it at all!

I had my Indian wedding at Nella Terra in October. It was a truly perfect day. The venue was…read morestunning and the Nella Terra, On the Vine, and Simply Lovely Events teams were on top of everything. We only had a few meetings with Lindsay over the last year leading up to the big day, but everything executed flawlessly. Lindsay was so patient, kind, and understanding throughout the entire process. Indian weddings can be very involved, and although we pared it down a lot, there were still many steps and details that needed to be discussed. She had great suggestions anytime we needed advice and was very responsive to any last minute changes. She was such a bright and lovely person to work with. She is truly perfect for this profession, and I would recommend anyone to work with her. Thank you to Lindsay and the Simply Lovely Events team!

A Touch of Elegance

(75 reviews)

Wow! She was by far one of the best vendors we hired for our wedding day at the Rengstorff House…read more Her package included unlimited guidance via email, a few consultations, an on site meeting, as well as timeline creation and vendor communication etc. This was the perfect package for us because we wanted to plan some of our wedding day but did not want to hire a full planner. Prices are very reasonable and in my opinion worth every penny!! On our wedding day she set up all our decor and flowers! She even brought us our dinner and made sure we were taken care of the whole night. At the end of the night she gave me our car keys and it was loaded with all of our stuff. It was so nice to not have to worry about anything the day of and enjoy our special day. Please hire her if you are able to you will not regret it!

I cannot say enough kind things about Blanca! She was simply amazing and deciding on having a…read morecoordinator for our wedding was the best decision in the whole planning process. From our very first phone call through the whole wedding she was professional, efficient, and receptive to everything we imagined for our big day. She helped me create several timelines and ran communication with all of my vendors. Additionally, she helped me ask questions I didn't know that I needed to ask. She ran our rehearsal and ensured we stayed on task. She took all of my decorations for set up and was able to set everything up in the hour and a half our venue gave us. If you hire anyone for your wedding, hire Blanca as your wedding coordinator!

Love Life & Bloom

(117 reviews)

LLB is the hands down the best florist! I have ordered from LLB more times than I can count for…read moreevery special occasion from Mother's Day to Birthdays and everything in between! Their arrangements are breathtaking and so impeccably arranged. I have yet to find another florist in all of NorCal and SoCal that can create floral arrangements as beautiful as LLB. In addition to their flowers, their customer service goes above and beyond. I needed a last minute bouquet for my tea ceremony and reached out to LLB the night before the event. They were so kind and made me a beautiful bouquet and delivered it to my house the next morning! If you are looking for stunning flowers and unbeatable customer service, I definitely recommend LLB!

I can't begin to say how Jennie's willingness to do our wedding florals meant to me. In a way, she…read morehas been part of our family's biggest celebrations in more ways than one. I specifically wanted to work with her because of her florals she did a few years ago for another family event. It was truly a full circle moment to have her on my special day. So grateful she was able to work with my budget, changes in style, and really understood my overall look and feel for my wedding. Thank you Jennie from the bottom of our hearts!

CLE House

(36 reviews)

Wow! Just had an event at the Lake in Placerville, Ca! That coordinating team was beyond amazing!…read more They said on the day of the wedding I could enjoy the wedding and all would be don't by the team and they were not mistaken! It was unbelievable! Lorie,LaShawna and ALL the others were sooooo wonderful to deal with. Everything was as we talked about and exceeded our expectations!! Afterwards all of our belongings were put out together and ready to go! Would recommend them , no problems with response time or getting things done! Thank you so much for one of the best days ever!

Review This team is NO. FREAKING. JOKE!!!…read more I had my wedding on May 11th and the day couldn't have gone more perfect, and that's thanks to this team. Jessica & LaShawna are freaking stars! The planning process was seamless. I was so impressed with the attention to detail at the wedding venue walkthrough. We walked the entire venue, bounced ideas off each other for placement of every single item, and built a schematic. They even measured the venue to know exact placement of tables, chairs, etc. Planning the wedding was so easy/smooth thanks to the planning tools and check ins. Our rehearsal was straight to the point and very easy. We didn't need the full two hours allotted by our venue because they were on top of everything! Then came the wedding day. Our bridal salon overlooked the venue, so we were able to see the progress throughout the day. THEY WORK HARD!! and I mean, they pay attention to every single little detail to make sure the place looks beautiful and perfect. It was so impressive, we all couldn't stop talking about it. The wedding day went seamless, on time, and without a single issue. Jessica and LaShawna were there every step of the way, speaking to each other through their own personal headpieces. If anything came up or if I had any questions, they were there and ready to help where needed. My wedding wouldn't have gone as well as it did without them, I promise. I feel so grateful to have had the best team out there!! We also decided to hire the CLE House cleanup crew which was fantastic as well! Janet did a great job and cleaning/tidying up fast and making sure we got back all of our stuff. Thank you so much for being the reason why my wedding day went so perfectly CLE House!!!

Romance Wedding Services

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Impressive depth of knowledge and experience. Offers valuable guidance and feedback in response to…read moreideas

Eva did a great job in organizing my wedding reception. My wedding went very smooth, thanks to the…read moreteam. They even delivered all the flowers to me the day before since I had an early reception. Eva has a lot of experience in the wedding industry, so I knew that I would be in good hands! Also, the DJ and MC Wes was excellent, making the vibe a very fun and engaging experience for me and my husband, bridal party, and guests. Huge thank you to the entire team and definitely recommend them to every couple who is looking for a stress free time with wedding planning!!!

Your Event By Erin

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Erin created an amazing 40th birthday fiesta for us. From the initial planning stages to the very…read morelast detail, she executed everything flawlessly. I had a vision for what I wanted, but she truly brought it to life and exceeded all my expectations. We received so many compliments from our guests on the entire event. It was such a memorable and joyful occasion and I absolutely would recommend her to anyone planning a special event. Thank you Erin!

Erin of Your Event by Erin is incredible to work with! Her attention to detail, creativity, & calm…read moreprofessionalism make every delivery & rental process seamless and stunning. We always know it's going to be a great day when Erin's in charge. She comes highly recommended by our Trend team for any event planning needs!

SmittenKiss

(110 reviews)

We got married at the Golden Gate Club, a Wedgewood property. Our venue had a day-of coordinator as…read morepart of their package, but we wanted a bit more pre-wedding support so decided to add the End Phase Planning by SmittenKiss. It was one of the best decisions we made during planning! We worked with Christine Nguyen starting ~2 months in advance of the wedding. She met with us weekly to lock in our details (most notably, a super tight and clear timeline). We had everything so well planned (thanks to Christine) that our last few months leading up to the wedding were waaaay more relaxed than we would have anticipated. On the day of, Christine and her assistant Jane were on top of everything! I don't think I batted an eyelash the whole day because they were hustling so hard behind the scenes to make everything feel totally smooth for us. On tope of the incredible execution, it's worth noting that we felt Christine's genuine excitement for us all throughout the process. She brought the best energy from day one and we felt it right up to the end of the wedding day. 10/10 would recommend!

Our experience with SmittenKiss was absolutely fantastic!! My husband and I chose the End Phase…read morePlanning Package and our coordinator, Christine Nguyen, went above and beyond to make sure that we had all of our bases covered and that we were taken care of on the day of the wedding. She was so awesome. She sweet, understanding, and very organized. Our meetings leading up to the big day were super helpful, Christine helped us organize our timeline and consider all kinds of things that we wouldn't not even thought about to make the day happen. And on the day of, she did the most to reassure us and make sure that the day was flowing smoothly. We highly recommend Christine Nguyen !

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.

Go Bing Go

(70 reviews)

My husband Jalen and I hired Bing to be our officiant for our wedding this past May. Best decision…read morehands down!! He was phenomenal! His communication was excellent and made the whole process so much easier. He went above and beyond and very professional. With just a video call and questionnaires, he crafted something personal and heartfelt for our ceremony. We were definitely surprised! We loved it! We heard nothing but great things from our guests about Bing! They loved the humor he incorporated into our ceremony. I highly recommend him to any couple looking for an experienced and professional officiant!

Bing officiated our wedding, and he was incredible! His communication was great, and he went above…read moreand beyond to get to know us as a couple and make a ceremony that matched our fun style. Family and friends still talk about how they loved his style and were engaged throughout the ceremony!

Estee, Couples Counseling and Therapy

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Estee gave us practical tools that we could actually use in everyday situations. Instead of just…read moretalking about problems, we learned how to solve them together. We're more patient, understanding, and connected than we've been in years. Highly recommend!

About a year ago, my spouse and I spent nearly $3,000 on couples counseling with Estee. When the…read morecounseling ended, I actually believed it had been helpful, because I had come to believe that our marital problems were almost entirely my fault. However, over the following year, I gradually realized that our marriage had not meaningfully improved despite the counseling. One of the strongest messages I took away from the sessions was that my family of origin and my relationship with my parents were the primary causes of our marital problems. This did not only lead me to feel guilty and blame myself; it also caused me to blame my family and my parents. The emotional impact became so significant that I eventually sought individual therapy to work through those feelings. I believe Estee genuinely wanted to help us, and I do not question her intentions. However, her approach was not effective for me and maybe someone else has similar background like me. If you come from an East Asian family and place great importance on your relationship with your parents and family of origin, I would encourage you to consider carefully whether this counseling approach is the right fit for you. Different therapists have different perspectives, and this particular approach was not a good match for my background or my needs. Finally, I respectfully ask that Estee not contact me regarding this review. I have worked hard to recover from the guilt, self-blame, and family-related conflict that I experienced after counseling, and I do not wish to revisit those feelings through further discussion.

Shred Works

(190 reviews)

Response time quick. Quote very competitive no additional fees. Service requested provided detail…read moreof materials accepted.

These guys are great. Came in a large truck and shredded several boxes for $135 out the door. They…read morehave different rates for different quantities. I will call them again. Make sure you have a reasonable place for them to park or at least double park if it's a quick transaction. Thank you!

Bay Area International Translation Services

(49 reviews)

I used BAITS for German to English certified translation of a medical document for USCIS. I've been…read moreimpressed with speed, quality, and level of responsiveness. Martin is on top of everything! I heavily rely on business reviews when choosing my providers, and I am happy to post this review to support Bay Area International Translation Team.

I had a financial document to be translated and certified. The whole process took 2 hours from the…read moremoment I said " Hello, I have to request the service". I had experience with other agency 2 years ago with similar services. It was taking about 2 days for the similar documents, and a lot of unnecessary "back and forths" to get the result. I am impressed by the speed and accuracy. Highly recommend this agency.

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Nichole B.

13 years ago

We live in Connecticut but planned a destination wedding in our favorite city, San Francisco! Because we were only bringing a small group with us to California, we planned a big party for when we returned home and wanted a video to capture the ceremony for everyone to see. I reached out to (what felt like) a hundred videographers in the area and kept running into the same problem: no one wanted to shoot just our ceremony, and if they did, their fee was insane! I was put in touch with Dan at Matter Video through a friend of a friend of a friend...and I am so unbelievably happy to have found him! He was wonderful to work with - always quick to respond to my emails and answer any questions I had. And most importantly, he did exactly what I wanted. We now have an amazing video of our entire ceremony, which I absolutely love, and our friends and family have raved about. I could not be happier. read more

Lynsie M.

11 years ago

My husband and I are so glad that we booked Matter Video for our wedding last June in Carmel Valley. We almost didn't book a videographer because of the additional cost, but it ended up being the best decision we made. Having video footage of our wedding was so special and it takes the memory of the day to another level (even more-so than photographs). Dan and Travis were so professional and made us feel so comfortable on our big day. They were an absolute pleasure and I would highly recommend them to anyone. All of our special moments were captured and artistically put together into a 7 minute movie-format, with music transitions. They also used drone footage, which caught the beauty of our outdoor venue. We will treasure our wedding movie forever!!! Thank you Dan, Travis and Matter Video for being fantastic individuals and professionals. read more

C G.

13 years ago

Dan and Matter Video filmed our wedding 2 1/2 years ago. My husband and I live in northern California, but had a destination wedding in San Diego. Dan gladly traveled to San Diego for our event. He not only captured all of the important events throughout our entire wedding, but he also captured the joy, happiness, and love that everyone felt on that day. His attention to detail, patience of working with large rowdy bridal parties, and professionalism are what make Dan so amazing. Still to this day my husband and I get compliments on our beautiful video. We love to watch it from time to time, and it immediately takes us back to that day! We are so lucky to have such an amazing thing to look back on for years to come. read more

Adriana V.

11 years ago

I am a wedding and event planner and I had the pleasure of working with Dan for my client's wedding at the end of August. Good wedding videographers are few and far between but I finally found one I can count on when I met Dan! He was very professional and a breeze to work with. He stayed very focused on his work the entire day, not wasting a minute of time. Not only was he fantastic the day-of, but within 2 weeks of the wedding he emailed me the entire video! I've NEVER seen a video project completed so quickly. And the video was incredible!! It literally brought me to tears. He was such a pleasure to work with and I look forward to working with him again in the near future! :) read more

Haley B.

6 years ago

As a local planner, we love to work with Matter Video for a number of reasons! My clients always love them for starters. They make the on boarding process super easy & simple. Dan & his team are the kind of guys you want to be friends with! On a wedding day, they are prompt and ready to capture every activity. They are artistic, creative, and make my clients feel so comfortable in front of the camera. They are low key during ceremonies, super fun and laid back to work with during the wedding timeline. I can't say enough great things about Matter Video & they always get my first referral. Thanks guys for making us so many great wedding videos we can relive forever! Cheers! read more

Mary T.

11 years ago

Dan was our videographer for our wedding in San Francisco. He was fantastic!! Very easy to work with, on time, and he and his partner were like ninjas, I hardly noticed they were filming. The video he made for us was beautifully put together and we received many compliments from family and friends. This was one of the best choices we made for our wedding. We wanted to make sure we captured the speeches and people but to our surprise we had surprise performances from our bm and gm so really glad we got those too! Dan was also timely on responses and on time with giving us the video too! He's so responsible and professional we really enjoyed working with him. read more

Gina F.

12 years ago

We cannot thank Dan from matter video enough! We received our wedding video just a little over a month after our wedding, and it turned out perfect! I am so glad that we decided to use matter video, and so excited that we will have this video for us to look back on forever! He was so easy to work with, he responded to emails right away, and he arrived right on time on our wedding day! He and his partner captured all the special moments of our big day, and I couldn't be more pleased with the way it turned out. Thank you again Dan!! read more

Karrie L.

13 years ago

Amazing, professional, priceless. Matter video preserved our wedding day better than we thought possible. There are no words to describe how thankful we are to Matter for this keepsake that we will have forever. We recommend you do what we did; go to his website, watch his videos and imagine him capturing your event in the same regard, and then hire him. After that....grab some popcorn and a comfy chair, bring your mom too (shes gonna want to see this) and get ready to relive the most amazing day of your life. So Grateful. read more

Angelica G.

7 years ago

Where do I begin? From beginning to the very end daniel and Johnny were the best! They captured every Moment beautifully. We got married in September and my family still cannot stop talking about them! They loved their company! So friendly! I'm honestly so blessed they were there to capture our special day! Our video came our beautiful and I'm forever thankful! You will not be sorry if you book these guys. They're are amazing! read more

Gina D.

11 years ago

Dan and Nate filmed our wedding in Healdsburg and did such an incredible job. They were very relaxed and friendly and made you forget that you were being filmed. They edited the video in record time and did such a wonderful job of capturing little moments throughout the day. I think this was one of the wisest investments we made during the wedding planning process. Can't recommend Matter Video enough! read more

Madeline L.

11 years ago

Dan was incredible-we are so happy with our wedding day video, it was a pleasure having him with us on our wedding day and we couldn't be more thrilled with the whole experience. You will not regret hiring him to create your wedding video memories. read more

Dan B.

104

3 years ago

Am I allowed to review my own business? If so, I love Matter Video. Tony, Travis, Luke, and Ari are the best. Also, Dan is pretty cool too.

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(104 reviews)

We chose Uncommon Weddings to cover both photo and video for our February wedding in Carmel after…read morehours of research looking through social media, trying to find the best fit for what we want and our budget. We opted for their highest/most expensive package since it seemed worth it - and we were right! The whole team, Sway, Sean (lead videographer) and Camille (lead photographer) are very responsive from the start all the way to the end. Sean, Camille and their associates arrived on time, they were professional and worked seamlessly with all our other vendors. The crazy part is, I didn't notice where they were at all during the ceremony and reception, but they were able to capture all the special parts, big or small, in a candid way that really captured how we felt during those moments! We also highlighted early on that our parents and our dog are very important to us, and it showed on our final photos and videos! They delivered the photos and videos earlier than promised and are very accommodating with all the edit requests we had! For the photos, they already edited almost everything we would've chosen ourselves, we only had to ask for around 15 more edits just to capture a bit more and we are very happy with the results! Camille nailed our portraits shots too! And the team handled the colors and edits of those shots so perfectly, there's really nothing much to ask for. Their video portfolio is the main reason we chose them; their style is exactly what we wanted and they didn't disappoint! Our final highlight video is so beautiful, so well thought out, and it showcased our wedding in a way that we will truly cherish forever! The reception and ceremony videos are so well done too, we are so happy with the results! Sean really has the creative eye for this, and his vision aligned exactly with how we wanted our videos to feel. We can't recommend the Uncommon Weddings enough! Thank you, Sway, Sean and Camille for capturing one of the best days of our lives!

We worked with Uncommon Weddings back in October, and it was the most professional yet personal…read moreexperience! The entire process -from first conversation, to book, to prep, to final product- was amazing. Sway and his team were super prompt with answering any questions or acting on any suggestions we had leading up to the day. Everyone working the event, including our lead videographer, Cliff, put so much care and attention into making us feel like we were their ONLY clients. They beautifully captured our ceremony while never feeling like they were in the way. Our reception was joyfully raucous, and the footage reflects that impeccably. And when it comes to the highlight video, we are OBSESSED! We really appreciate that they were able to tweak it slightly after we gave feedback, and they flawlessly edited our footage to one of our favorite songs. It was also remarkable just how much footage they captured! It really felt like they were able to record every single special moment of that day. There was at least one point where they knew that there was an opportunity to capture something we specifically requested, and kindly gave us prompts in order to achieve the moment. Their directions were clear and easy, and those moments were recorded exactly as we envisioned. Something that was equally appreciated was how well they worked with our other vendors, especially our photographers. They meshed so effortlessly with the photo team that at many points during the day, my wife and I thought they were all part of the same group! Their excellent collaboration and communication skills made the entire day go by smoothly not just for us, but for everyone working the event. They also captured the joy in our guests and found moments that we otherwise would have missed. There was one moment in particular, when the DJ played Bohemian Rhapsody, and the entire reception started rocking out. Screaming, fists in the air, head banging. Uncommon captured it all. They made us look like rockstars, and I'm so thankful that we have that to look back on for the rest of our lives. They truly listened to everything we had to say, from our wishlist to the vibe that we were going for, to the style of videography. The team will hear all of your needs and go above and beyond to accommodate. Thank you to Sway and the team for perfectly capturing the best day of our lives! With love and gratitude, Mark and Jen

Eric James Photography

(57 reviews)

Eric's art continues to stun me. I have his work in my kitchen, hallway, and living room. It keeps…read moreme at peace, melts my heart, and is always a talking piece amongst visitors. Hire him for your special event and your future generations will still treasure your today's moments.

Eric was our wedding photographer and was INCREDIBLE. Not only did the pictures turn out amazing,…read morebut he was also very easy to get along with and helped us with a bit of wedding party coordination as we were all getting ready in our separate rooms. I didn't really know much about what I actually wanted for our photos, but he was creative and had his own great ideas about what would look good for things like our getting ready photos, first look, and sunset photos. One of the best things was how excited he was about the photos and how much fun he seemed to be having the whole event. He helped us feel more confident and helped the night go smoothly. I would highly recommend Eric to anyone looking for a photographer, and I would definitely hire him again for future events.

Gala Photo and Films

(56 reviews)

Having Marc and Gia and the entirety of Gala Photo and Films were one of the highlights of our…read moreentire wedding planning experience. My husband and I immediately connected with Marc and our sessions felt very comfortable and fun. Marc's counseling helped us look not as awkward as we felt, since we are not used to getting our photos taken. The resulting photos and videos were stunning! We are so happy that Gala Photo and Films were a part of our vendor team because they captured so many beautiful moments, and added the magical element during the day of our wedding by being so funny and easy to get along with. Marc was able to capture the poses that I requested with the wedding party, our immediate families, and our large families. Communication is an important part to execute this large project and Marc was able to pull through after any inquiry or concern that I had. I only wish that we had the opportunity to meet Gia, but we understand that they are extremely booked and busy. So if their style matches your preference, I would immediately inquire with Gala Photo and Films because they did such a great job and such a joy to work with!

Gala Photo and Films exceeds what would be expected of a wedding photographer. This dynamic duo,…read morehusband-wife team, will quickly grow to be your favorite wedding vendor as their passion and genuineness shines through each call, email, and of course - every photo - that they take. My husband and I had the opportunity to work closely with Gia for our engagement shoot and wedding day and we could not be more grateful for how comfortable she made us feel. We're both a bit awkward in front of a camera but Gia's kindness and professionalism made us feel like naturals! Gala Photo specializes in bright, natural photography which really made them stand out to me during a time where 'moody' and 'burnt' photography was trendy. After receiving our sneak peeks, it became evident to me that these photos will stand the test of time, far past any trend, and that Marc and Gia go above and beyond to make sure each and every photo is perfect. Aside from photography, Gia (and our second shooter for the day, Luis) were excellent in navigating the chaos that a wedding day can bring! From helping to coordinate schedules that didn't involve photography, gathering large groups of friends and family members for photos, and even to Gia giving me a ride to my wedding venue due to a last minute hiccup - they quickly became my pillar of calmness! If we had to do it over again, we would choose Gala! The quality of their photos and their eagerness to work with couples make them an obvious, and the best, choice!

Stephen Hughes Wedding Photography

(73 reviews)

If you're looking for an easy-going photographer who's great at capturing candids, Stephen's your…read moreguy. My husband and I were very lucky to have Stephen photograph our wedding at the UC Berkeley Botanical Garden. We interviewed several photographers and decided to hire Stephen because we felt most at ease talking to him. Some of the best advice we received while planning our wedding was "hire vendors you genuinely like." We genuinely liked having Stephen present on our special day; he was attentive, friendly, and somehow relaxed and present while capturing the seemingly endless flow of beautiful moments. We LOVE Stephen's emphasis on candid shots; he caught countless incredible moments on film where you can easily see the immensity, joy, and love of the day. Our posed photos also turned out really well, which I attribute to Stephen's efficiency (posing for too long = stiff photos!) and excitement for catching shots throughout the gardens (movement and new locations make for more fresh expressions!). Stephen's prices were very reasonable and he was always quick to respond to our emails and calls. He sent us a preview of our photos shortly after the wedding and we received the full set within a month of the wedding. Several loved ones have commented on how great the photos turned out and how impressed they were at how Stephen got seemingly everywhere yet didn't distract from the festivities in any way.

Stephen was amazing to work with. 10 years ago he was a wedding photographer at my brother-in-law's…read morewedding, and they loved him, so we decided to reach out. Really laid back, friendly and professional. A lot of times you couldn't even tell he was there, really non invasive during the wedding itself, yet Stephen was able to capture incredible candid moments. Best part he was not pushy, no endless "offers"/packages/sales tactics, etc. Our wedding was outside (Slide Ranch) and about 120 people. And even with tough lighting and wind conditions, Stephen was able to capture beautiful photos. Can't recommend enough!

Creative Cinema Photography

(34 reviews)

#knowledge - 5/5 #service - 5/5…read more#value - 5/5 #context - I was referred to Alex, and I am so happy that I went with him as our videography vendor. He did an amazing job, my wife and I really enjoy our wedding videos, and I would definitely recommend him to others. He provided competitive pricing and reassured me that he would be the editor of our videos, unlike other vendors that outsource the editing to people you would never meet or know about. #like - Alex is very professional and responsive. I think I spent the least amount of time coordinating with him compared to my other vendors, and everything turned out great. Every client is different, so this is not to say that you won't communicate much with him, but more-so that my outcome reflects his high level of experience. The video quality of the product was high. There were drone shots of the venue which was cool. Alex seamlessly collaborated with the separate photographer vendor, and he provided suggestions to my wife and me on poses and scenery to utilize so that we didn't have to spend time thinking. During the wedding, Alex genuinely expressed how much he enjoyed filming us, and this was significant to me because it shows the passion that Alex has for his work. A vendor could be a good videographer but not necessarily enjoy working; Alex takes it to the next level, where he delivers high quality work while also enjoying what he does. #suggestion - I bought a hard drive to provide to Alex so he could put the video files there for me.

Alex is not only a very talented photographer, but a joy to work with too! We had the pleasure of…read moreworking with him for our engagement and wedding photos. He was extremely professional and friendly. He captured the essence of our wedding day beautifully. His work is stunning and high quality. His artistic shots look straight out of a wedding magazine editorial. We would absolutely work with Alex again if given the chance.

Lynds Photo & Video

(105 reviews)

We hired Keith and Robin to handle video and photography and we are very pleased with our…read moreexperience. They delivered exactly what we were looking for (check the example videos to get a feel for Keith's style), and the turnaround time before we got our finished photos/videos was very quick. We got everything (as well as some edits/changes) done within a month of our event!

We worked with Lynds Photo & Video for our wedding, and it was a fantastic experience from start to…read morefinish. Keith was easy to coordinate with ahead of time and always extremely responsive, which made the planning process smooth. Our photographer Robin was excellent. He helped us schedule the day to make the most of our time while still being mindful of the flow. We had a few special requests, like a photoshoot with our dog Bowie on the Embarcadero, and he made it all happen seamlessly. He also planned ahead to capture us at sunset overlooking the Bay Bridge, which turned into one of our favorite shots. We originally chose Robin for his incredible candid photography (since we're not naturals at posing), and we are so glad we did! Even our guests commented on how many wonderful candids he captured. At the same time, he guided us through posed photos when needed and brought a creative vision that went far beyond the basics we had in mind. It's also clear that Robin truly loves what he does - his enthusiasm made the experience even more enjoyable. On top of everything, he delivered our photos back to us in just one week, which is unheard of and so greatly appreciated. It was a lot of fun working with Robin - he was easygoing, professional, and stuck with us through a long day with such positive energy. We would absolutely recommend him and Lynds Photo & Video to anyone looking for wedding photography.

Josh Isaacs Photography

(41 reviews)

Selecting a wedding photographer is one of the most important choices you will make for your…read morewedding. They are the ones that will immortalize the event and capture all those special moments that you witness and the ones you don't even know about until after the event. We could not have made a better choice than Josh. He photographed our wedding in August 2018 and the pictures turned out beyond our expectations! His candid work was incredible. The moments he saw and shot clearly show the joy, love, and fun we are having. We know that in years to come, we will look back at these pictures and it will bring us back in time to that very special day surrounded by those closest to us. For those that also want the traditional posed shots, he is excellent at that as well and we did take a few of those, but it is his candid photography that really won us over. Personally and professionally, Josh is a kind and easy to work with individual. During the day, he made the bride and all her guests feel completely comfortable and at ease, even during some of the more intimate moments as she got ready. And at the main event, he moved seamlessly around us, taking shots, without disturbing the natural flow of the event. A side note, our wedding was one of 2 selected to be featured in the January 2019 edition of Diablo Magazine in their Real Weddings feature. There is no doubt that Josh's photos were a big part in getting selected. Time and time again, I would recommend Josh for any wedding or event. He is one of a kind.

Josh has gone above and beyond as a fabulous photographer! He is reliable, flexible, easy to get in…read moretouch with, and on top of all that, takes magical photos! We were scheduled to go to Baker Beach to get our engagement photo session, and it was cold, foggy, and raining! Despite the weather, Josh captured my fiancé and my true personalities and love for each other. I am so glad I found him during the wedding planning process--he has really reduced my stress level because I know if he is behind the lens, the photos will be great!

A Perfect Impression

(141 reviews)

The photos speak for themselves! Andy was a delight and we loved working with him, the sweetest! We…read morealso appreciated the care and attention we got prior.

Before your special day, they have you complete a very thorough questionnaire to make sure they…read morecompletely understand your preferences...everything from photo style to must-have shots and personal touches. It's clear they put a lot of thought and care into making sure every couple's experience feels customized and stress-free. Their communication and professionalism stood out to me from day one. They're very responsive and flexible - qualities that mean so much when you're planning something as important as a wedding. One thing that's worth mentioning is if you're booking through one of the wedding venues they're contracted with, the discount they offer is absolutely unbeatable. It's an incredible value for the level of quality, attention, and service you receive. Even when circumstances changed, they were so understanding and professional about it, which says a lot about their integrity as a business. I'd absolutely recommend them to any couple looking for a trustworthy, family-run photography team that truly cares about your experience from start to finish!!

The Goodfolk Film Co