My husband and I got married 9/1/19. We hired Melissa (photo), Donny (video), and Randy (dJ). We absolutely loved this trio. They were fun, friendly, and very professional. Ive attached some of the photos and as you can see, they are phenomenal. Thanks Melissa!! The video we received was just what I had hoped for and more. Each person brought something unique to the table. They worked smoothly together and flawlessly. From the very beginning to the very end they were amazing. I would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat! You really cannot find a better trio than them to be apart of your wedding day. read more

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We hired Melissa from Weddings By Sunnyside for photography. Melissa was fabulous and incredibly fun/easy to work with. Important things first - the photos are incredible. Everyone loves them and loves the way they look in all of them. The colors are warm and she did a wonderful job of taking candid and special shots that are both unique and gorgeous. From our first meeting, a site tour and the day-of, Melissa and team were always professional, but as if we had known her for years. Throughout the wedding, Melissa made the photo experience feel natural and special at the same time. I love that the photos capture our actual dance moves, laughs and emotions, they aren't just a bunch of family shots. read more

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Northfern is an absolutely amazing team! We booked them for our wedding Photography, Video, and DJ and everything was exceptional. Melissa (photo), Donald (video), and Randy (DJ) all are extremely talented, fun professional, kind individuals. My wife and I strongly recommend working with any and each of them. The fact that we got to have all three of them as a team was even better and truly a blessing! They have such great chemistry and love working together! From the start they set themselves apart by meeting us on a group video call, they were the only people we worked with for our wedding that did this and it really helped us to get to know each other before the big day. By the time our wedding arrived there was nothing to worry about! We felt like we were among friends with them not just other vendors. Melissa was so fun, energetic, and reassuring on the day! She captured everything! But never felt intrusive and took away all the stress. She adapted to curveballs with our venues tricky lighting on the fly and never gave us anything to worry about. The final photos were absolutely amazing and we couldn't have been happier with how they came out! They were very honest to the day, filled with vibrant colors and warm moments! She sent us tons of images too, many more than we were expecting so truly awesome! Donald and PJ made us a wonderful video! Again above and beyond all expectations! They did a great job weaving in audio with all the shots. The frames were gorgeous, and captivating. The video did an incredible job catching the mood of our day and helping us relive whole thing! Donald worked with us a ton before the day to figure out exactly what we wanted and it really came through in the final product. And all the preparation and communication made the actual day of shooting very seamless. Just like Melissa he was everywhere but never intrusive, his calming, chilled out presence just made everything a breeze! Last but not least Randy also did an incredible job! He worked a lot with us before the day to learn our tastes and what we wanted. We used shared Spotify playlists to get and give song recommendations, and by the time of the wedding he had built out several extensive song lists based on what we liked. He also helped us pick songs for key moments that played out beautifully on our day. He kept the event lively at all times, and our dance floor was packed with people young and old! It was great seeing the photos and videos of everyone out there! Grandparents were jamming out next to our college buddies, a sight to behold! Overall all of Northfern were so great! Booking the whole team was one of the best choices we made for our wedding, if you can get them, do it! read more

We came across Randy, our wedding DJ, through Melissa, who shot our engagement photos for us last February. We figured that since she was so awesome, Randy would be as well, and we were not wrong!! From the second we talked over FaceTime, we felt an instant connection with him, and over our yearlong engagement, he was consistent in his communication, whether through email or sending hilarious GIF's to check in with me via text message. Our guests raved about his music selection during dinner as well as on the dance floor; he is truly an awesome DJ and just a wonderful human. We can't recommend him enough!! read more

I recently got married this June and had the pleasure of working with Weddings by Sunnyside for photography, custom invitations and signage for our wedding. My husband and I were more than blown away by the thoroughness and professionalism that Sunnyside brought to the table. Both Kristen and Melissa were extremely easy to work with and helped us find the the vision we were looking for. Kristen was able to capture our invitations exactly how we envisioned them. We were going for a simple yet beautiful wildflower theme, and thats exactly what she did. Her skill and artistry were both amazing. Kristen also did the signs for our wedding, including the seating chart and menu and all I can say is WOW! What detail she puts into everything she does! The guests were so impressed and her signs brought that extra detail that we needed. Our wedding pictures turned out magnificent and that is because Melissa is truly talented at her craft. She even did a site visit of our venue to make sure that everything would go smoothly the day off. She made us feel totally comfortable to be ourselves and you can see that in the results. Melissa was so fun to work with and we were able to enjoy our wedding day with ease knowing that she would capture it beautifully and exactly the way we wanted. The creativity, time and effort that they put into their work not only only impressed us but showed us that we, as clients, were truly important to them. Additionally, they were always prompt with responses and sent everything in a timely manner. They listened to our input and questions and always made us feel comfortable. Because of them we felt so prepared for our big day and we never had any doubts about hiring them. We received so many compliments on our invitations and cannot stop smiling at our amazing wedding pictures, we can't wait to show all of our family and friends! Sunnyside went above and beyond, we had so much fun working with them! read more

I seriously cannot say enough great things about Donnie and his assistant! From the very beginning they were so great with communication and really getting to know myself and my husband. They were so professional and amazing on the day of, we barely knew they were there, and they also got some of the best video shots we could've hoped for. We had our video back before we left for our honeymoon two weeks later and I'm pretty sure my husband and I have watched it at least 100 times, and cried every time. They captured our day ramazingly and we are so stoked that we selected them for our special day. If you want proof, see for yourself, unbelievably raddest wedding video. (although, I am somewhat bias) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5nycC6hL-A&t=255s read more

I am so glad we found Melissa! Her work is impeccable. Her prices are more than reasonable for the results you will get. Her communication during the planning process was excellent & responsive in a timely manner. She was extremely flexible & dedicated to giving us the best shots. She wasn't even deterred by pregnancy! :-) (We originally met her pregnant before she gave birth to her beautiful baby a couple of months before our wedding). She & her husband were the two photographers we booked for the entire day. They were able to get photos from every angle and catch every detail. That's why I recommend having at least two photographers. They really delivered what we wanted and more. They definitely captured the spirit of our wedding. I highly recommend this business!!! You will not be disappointed... read more

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We are a business that is also in the event industry and we highly recommend Sunnyside to our clients. We see a lot of similar businesses at many different weddings and these guys are among the best I've ever seen. From our interactions with this company we see that they are very passionate and professional about what they do. The group of people at sunnyside are young, creative and work very hard; even their booth at the wedding expo was exuberant, they told me they spent months on every detail, getting it just right. read more

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Melissa was our photographed our June wedding and we couldn't be more pleased with the results. All of our pictures are professional, crisp, and captures the fun, intimate vibe of our wedding. Coordinating with Melissa beforehand was relatively easy. Even though we had schedule conflicts and lived across the state, she made time to Skype with us, get a list of our desired shots and get a feel for us as a couple. On site, Melissa was prompt and professional, as well as fun! She struck the perfect balance between being directive and affirming, which really helped us stay loose and feel ourselves during our various photos. Even though we snuck off just to get some extra photos at sunset, she helped us feel refreshed and authentic for our shots. She also did a great job of getting candid shots during our reception. read more

We HIGHLY RECOMMEND Melissa and her team at Weddings By Sunnyside!!! The TLDR; is that Melissa is one of the most TALENTED photographers in the greater Bay Area, but also the best-priced, most fun, and easy to work with. In summary, she's the TOTAL PACKAGE! Look no further! Seriously!!! Melissa is a truly gifted photographer. As a photographer myself I knew that I was going to be very selective about the photography for our wedding. After looking at over 50 different photographers, Melissa's work POPPED off the page and I instantly knew I loved her style. Most other wedding photographers have a tendency to overexpose their wedding work, which is usually intended to give the subjects a "glow", but often takes away from the naturally beautiful color and contrast of the photography. Melissa's work is crisp, properly exposed, and truly tells the story of the moment being captured. We live in Santa Clara, but our wedding venue was in Santa Rosa so we met Melissa at Aroma Roasters (great coffee!) in Santa Rosa. From the moment we sat down we knew we loved her, and wanted her to be a part of our big day. Choosing a photographer was one of the most critical decisions for us so we wanted to take some time and think about it, but in the 60 second walk to our car, my wife and I had already made up our minds with zero hesitation; Melissa was the one we wanted! We decided to book our engagement shoot with her as a "trial run". We wanted the classic "fall look" for our engagement shoot, but due to the California drought it was pretty difficult to find a time and place where the tree leaves would be turning autumn colors. Because of this we had to reschedule a time or two, and Melissa was completely flexible and accommodating. On the day of the shoot, Melissa was happy to walk around the Davis Arboretum with us to shoot a couple of different locations, and she made us feel very comfortable in an otherwise typically awkward situation. Despite the 90° heat and sweating like pigs, our engagement photos turned out amazing! Booking the Big Day was then a no-brainer. Melissa and her second-shooter Sarah had an awesome energy together that easily translated to the wedding party. Both Melissa and Sarah are the nicest people you'll ever meet, but had no problem "herding" our families and guests to ensure that we got all of the photos we wanted. Exactly 5 weeks after our wedding we received an email with a link to our wedding photo gallery on Pixieset. Just the simple fact that Melissa chooses to host her photo galleries on Pixiset is a testament to the level-of-detail that she puts into all of her work! The gallery was stunning, and we definitely had a hard time choosing our favorite "selects". Melissa was very generous and provided a large number of extra photos at no additional cost. We live 2 hours from Santa Rosa but we will absolutely be using Melissa for our baby photos, family photos, and more! Crossing our fingers that she continues professional photography for many, many years to come. Thank you Melissa, Sarah, Chris, and the rest of the team at Weddings By Sunnyside for carefully ensuring that our once-in-a-lifetime day was captured in the most beautiful way possible! read more

Melissa shot our wedding in late September. She is super laid back, friendly and easy to work with. We didn't do engagement photos and had only talked to her over skype before the wedding but as soon as she showed up I felt like we were old friends. I am the least photogenic person I know so I didn't have high hopes about how the photos would turn out but I could not be more pleased with the results and I think a lot of that has to do with Melissa's personality, her natural ability to make us feel comfortable in front of the camera, as well as just her sheer talent. The day ended up being a bit of a blur (I think I blacked out from the adrenaline rush) but when we got the photos back all the memories and feelings and emotion of the day came rushing back. She perfectly captured the essence of the day. I really can't recommend her enough! read more

We got to see Northern Fern working a wedding we attended and we immediately reached out to them for our own wedding. They are great at what they do and they're also a great addition to the party! Nothing beats a 1 stop shop when you're planning a big event! Thanks for being a part of our big day! read more

Melissa and her Husband did an excellent job at our wedding. They were one of our vendors we never had to worry about. They are very professional. They were willing to meet with us many times before the wedding to work out a plan. The husband and wife team worked really well before the wedding keeping the bridal party and groom party occupied. During the wedding I actually forgot they were even there (Which is a good thing). You dont want the photographer getting in the way. The photos came out great. Thanks. read more

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We hired Donnie and his team for our wedding video based on a recommendation from our wedding planner and what an awesome choice! They are truly dedicated to their craft and really worked to make sure they understood our vision. We had a fusion Irish/Indian wedding which I'm sure posed some challenges for their team, but they had such a calm/relaxed yet very caring/attentive attitude about everything throughout the entire process. They are super professional but also just genuinely nice people, exactly what you'd want for any wedding vendor. Our wedding video turned out even better than we could ever have imagined - some of the shots they captured honestly took my breath away. read more

We worked with Donny who shot our private wedding vows and wedding day. The videographer was the last thing I booked for my wedding because I was having such a difficult time trying to find someone whose videos seemed to capture the emotion of the special day. I finally stumbled upon some of the videos done bye Weddings by Sunnyside and found that they were the closest that I could find within my price range. I wasn't sure what to expect at first, but after meeting Donny and emailing back and forth with him prior to the wedding weekend, I knew we were in good hands. He responded quickly with email and text, was incredibly thorough, and made sure that he knew exactly what kind of style and feel we wanted with our video. He even had a great location suggestion for our private vows session, which turned out to look INCREDIBLE when he shot it! To be quite honest, he went above and beyond. He allowed us to have privacy when filming our private vows the day before, and then made sure to take a few takes after to ensure that we had adequate audio and close up shots. On the actual wedding day he had a second shooter and was filming from the very beginning when we were getting ready, to the end when we danced late into the night. When we received our films he let us preview them and suggest any changes we wanted before he finalized the trailer and over 10 minute video. When my husband and I watched the video it not only brought us back to the day, but almost enhanced all of the emotions that we felt that whole weekend. His style, choice of music, and artistic take on the whole day created a video that exceeded all of my expectations despite how particular I was initially when trying to find a videographer. He blended in seamlessly during the wedding as if he was just another friend that we had invited to share in our special day. I highly recommend choosing Donny as your videographer! My husband and I honestly could not have dreamed of finding someone better. read more

We were so lucky to have Donnie as our videographer for the best day of our loves. He was absolutely hands-down amazing. His talent in videography is honestly second to none. Donnie was so kind, thorough, professional, and always responded back to questions in a heartbeat. He communicated so well with us no matter how busy things got. We also even got to work with a 2nd videographer on the day of our wedding, and she was incredible as well. Donnie and Kristen are incredible artists... Watching our wedding video not only took my husband and I back to the best day of our lives, but all the emotions and art put into the video were enhanced so beautifully. Donnie exceeded all expectations. We will cherish our video forever. My husband and I couldn't have dreamed of finding someone better. read more

I had Weddings by Sunnyside do the photography for my wedding. We had the pleasure of working with Melissa. She was FANTASTIC and ended up being much more than just a wedding photographer for us. She and her partner (we opted for two photographers) definitely went above and beyond for us and trust me when I say that our wedding would not have gone nearly as smoothly if she and her partner weren't there. I know it's funny that I am saying that about a photographer but if you use her, you will know what I am talking about. She provided us with advise, tips, last minute help with changes etc. I could go on and on about everything that Melissa did to help our wedding run smoothly. As for her pictures of our wedding? Absolutely fantastic. I would not be afraid to leave a less than perfect review if she hadn't earned it. But she did. The pictures were beautiful and Melissa made sure to get all the shots my wife and I had in mind. Now my wife is beyond happy and of course that now makes my life happier too! Happy wife = happy life! Thanks guys! read more

Donnie and his team from Sunnyside Productions filmed our August 16th, 2014 wedding at Paradise Ridge. I'll start by saying that they were an ABSOLUTE pleasure to work with from the get go! My now husband and I had no intention of hiring a videographer for our wedding because our budget went out of control quickly. As we got closer to the wedding we kept hearing how people regretted not hiring a videographer because the big day becomes a blur and they wished they could relive it over again. So, last minute we decided to contact Sunnyside productions who had filmed one our of friends wedding last year. Donnie was so quick to respond and answer any questions we had. He met with us so we could get to know each other and talk about the style of our wedding! Donnie is so friendly, professional and made us even more excited about our wedding! After learning what Sunnyside had to offer we bit the bullet and hired them! I don't regret it for a second and can't put into words how seamlessly their team fit into our day! They were with us all day and it honestly was only weird having cameras all over for the first about 30 minutes. They were so quite all while being crammed in the tiny downstairs of our townhouse with all of their (awesome!) equipment, but all of us girls barely knew they were there! Our photographer loved working with them as well, they never interfered with any part of the day! As the day went on we noticed them from time to time but they quickly, again, faded into the background. About a week later, we got our BEAUTIFUL video! So fast!!! We thought that a 7ish minute video could never really sum up an eventful day, we took Donnie's word, and we LOVE the finished product. They captured every important moment perfectly and chose the best moments to feature with fillers of artistic views and angles of the venue and decor. We really appreciated and admire their vision, creativity and professionalism! We HIGHLY recommend Sunnyside Productions for anyone's wedding! We are going to treasure the work they've done for us forever! read more

We used Melissa for our wedding photography and we're thrilled with the results! Melissa promptly responded with answers to my questions and a great price quote. She met us at the wedding venue in advance to discuss our vision for the day and listened to what was important to us. On the big day, she made me (the bride) feel comfortable, mixed well with all the guests and had helpful suggestions for poses. She was a welcome addition to the day, friendly and professional at every step of the process. When she emailed me the gallery, I cried. They were beautiful and truly captured our special day. All of the memories came rushing back (even though it had been less than two weeks!) I would highly recommend Melissa for wedding or engagement photos, or any of your photography needs! read more

I got married this past summer (June 2016) and am so grateful for Donnie (videographer) and the highlight video he made us. From the initial consultation, I felt like he truly cared about my special day and was open to incorporating our vision into the end product. Never once did I have to reach out to him to see what the status was on the film, he initiated every email throughout the planning process and thought of everything ahead of time. Not many vendors do that and let me tell you it saved me as the bride from having to stress about it. Not only was Donnie attuned to the details before the wedding, but during and after as well. I have to say I barely noticed him throughout the wedding day as he coordinated with my photographer and got all the shots he needed. I love that he incorporated our vows into the film and snippets of my dad's speech (the latter is something we didn't initially plan on, but he sensed how special and fun it would be for me! And he was right!) Also, the turnaround time was incredibly fast! On our honeymoon, Donnie had already sent us a teaser video!! Then once we were settled back home a couple of weeks of back and forth edits that we wanted and we had our final video which we LOVE! I know we would have gotten it sooner if I didn't suck at responding to emails in a timely manner ;) ...So if you're still asking yourself if you want to get a video of your wedding then I'd tell you DO IT! Video along with pictures is the only thing you have to look back on to remember your special day. If you want a stress free, super high quality video of your wedding then use Weddings by Sunnyside!! I promise you won't regret it!! Warmly, Monica & Willy read more

The Sunnyside team is amazing. Quick response and wonderful customer service. The dream team for sure. So kind and the photo and video quality was fabulous. I highly recommend the team for your next special event. Melissa is so fun and really help us relax in our photo session. Most people try to save money on skipping the wedding video but Donnie has such a great eye and the highlight reel is so worth the money, you will not regret it! read more

If you are looking for wedding planners, look no further! These guys are pros!! Chris is a pleasure to work with and is super knowledgeable about weddings, specifically in Sonoma County. They've got resources for everything you could imagine. We rented their photo booth - it was above and beyond our expectations. It's 'person' was super funny and engaging. He successfully got all of guests in the photo booth and couldn't get them out they were having so much fun! I love the fact that Sunnyside provides a 'photo guest book' and prints copies out for us to keep forever. I highly recommend Weddings by Sunnyside for all your wedding needs!! read more

Melissa takes beautiful photos. We've used her for maternity, engagement and our wedding and we've never been disappointed.

We got married on 9/28/19 in Sonoma, CA. We worked with Melissa (photographer) and Randy (DJ). Melissa did our engagement shoot as well as our wedding day and we could not be happier with how everything turned out. She is one of the nicest people and made us feel totally comfortable with the whole process. She is super talented! You wont be disappointed. Randy was the most enthusiastic and passionate DJ I have ever met. He truly loves music and entertaining and his energy got us very pumped and excited for our party. He was so thorough that we never were concerned or stressed about something not going right. He is on it! Come the day of the wedding he kept the party going all night long. Everyone commented the next day how amazing our DJ was. All in all, you can't go wrong if you choose to work with Northfern. They are professionals who are experts in what they do and are truly passionate, nice, and down to earth people. read more

We could not have been more impressed with Donnie and Kristen, and DJ Randy! They took the time to get to know us and what we wanted out of our wedding video and wedding music, and they were so calm and cool and collected the whole wedding. Randy met with us beforehand to go over our timeline and music tastes and then he totally delivered. He kept everyone moving and grooving on the dance floor for OVER 5 hours!! We got a ton of compliments on the music. He even projected a photo slideshow of us during dinner, and music videos when everyone was dancing, and the lights and music set the mood for a great night. It may be hard to articulate exactly what you want in a wedding video, but let Donnie and Kristen take care of everything. I just had to explain the people who were important to me, and Donnie and Kristen took it from there. I was on the fence about having a wedding videographer at first, but I was really impressed by how beautiful and personal all of Northfern's wedding videos are. And then, when we finally got to see our wedding video, we were just thunderstruck. Donnie managed to fit so many moments into the video, and all of the voice overs really make it so personal. Our video is unlike any other wedding video out there, because it's about US! I am so so glad we hired Northfern, because the whole day went by so fast, but the video brings so many memories to life (and I got to see things I didn't even realize happened at my wedding). I know this is something we will enjoy for a long time. If I could do it all again, I would hire Donnie and Randy and Kristen in a heartbeat. I should add that our wedding was somewhat of a destination wedding (near Tahoe), and we had around 150 guests. Donnie, Kristen, and Randy were great even though they weren't able to do a site visit beforehand! read more

We hired Melissa from Weddings by Sunnyside for our small intimate wedding late September. We are beyond pleased with her communication, professionalism and talent in photography. She beautifully captured natural lighting, emotions, intimate moments, and everything else in between. Her manner is really relaxed, which helped us to relax and I think that showed in the photos. Highly recommend! read more

We hired Donnie as our videographer for our wedding after falling in love with his previous work. After looking at numerous websites Donnie's work stood out for its ability to make you feel an emotional connection to the couple. Donnie is a true artist and his work speaks for itself. Donnie and his team at Weddings by Sunnyside were beyond amazing and made the whole process as stress-free as possible. Chris, the logistics guru at Weddings by Sunnyside, was quick to respond anytime we had a question or needed clarifications. Even Donnie, with what must be a chaotic schedule, was quick to respond to any email or text. On the day of our wedding Donnie was a true professional and made us forget we were on camera. We were nervous about being filmed, but Donnie has a way of making everything feel natural and relaxed. When we saw the video for the first time my wife and I were both emotional wrecks. Donnie has a way of taking you back to your special day and captures all the beautiful moments perfectly. Donnie even took the time to replace a couple shots in the film until it was exactly how we wanted it. He was able to create something that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. If you are lucky enough to have the option to work with Donnie and Weddings by Sunnyside don't hesitate - hire them. We hired Randy to be the DJ and MC at our wedding and cannot stress enough how phenomenal he was. The top priority at our wedding was to create a fun atmosphere where everyone danced and had a great time. Randy achieved this goal masterfly. He listened to all of our requests and created the atmosphere we were looking for and exceeded our vision. He is an expert DJ and knows how to read an audience's mood and mixes accordingly. If the crowd wasn't feeling a song he would change it immediately, and ensured that the party never stopped. A good DJ can make or break an event, and with Randy you can rest assured that your event will be the talk of the town. He is a really fun guy and set the perfect mood for our guests. Weddings by Sunnyside is a top tier company that takes the stress out of planning and executing a wedding.. We highly recommend them and their team. read more

The best decision for our wedding day was to hire Weddings by Sunnyside! We hired the whole team for our day: photo, video, DJ, photo booth, and invites! The entire team is so friendly and worked with us to create our dream wedding day! You will not regret hiring them as they delivered! EVERYONE loved them! The package deal is the best way to go! read more

I used Weddings by Sunnyside for their photography and DJ services. Amazing! Everything was amazing. Their communication and thoroughness throughout left nothing to worry about. The DJ kept the party on the dance floor all night. The photography we received back made the day even more beautiful than we remember. Every special moment was captured forever. I cannot speak any higher of this company. read more

Highly recommended! Melissa is an incredible photographer and a very understanding, accommodating, attentive person in general. She was easy to reach and coordinate with, had very reasonable pricing (extremely reasonable in comparison to all the other wedding-crazed prices!), and was flexible. She is patient and thorough and FUN! She photographed our 20-person wedding and then the next weekend our 130+ people reception and adapted beautifully to the unique challenges of both experiences. I am so glad we found her! read more