Dani came highly recommended to us by a friend who had also eloped at the Santa Barbara Courthouse…read more After researching her and learning more about her services, we knew she was exactly what we were looking for. From our first contact, Dani was incredibly responsive and provided us with all the information we needed. She took the time to get to know us and even sent us a draft for our wedding ceremony. On the day of our wedding, Dani arrived promptly and was warm and welcoming. Our guests were impressed with her delivery, and her words truly made our day feel intimate and beautiful. Dani has a way of speaking that captivates you, and we could have listened to her talk all day. We highly recommend Dani to anyone in search of an officiant for their civil wedding. She played a significant role in making our day unforgettable. Thank you, Dani, for your exceptional service!

I found Dani through Yelp. I was searching for a spiritual wedding officiant for our wedding in…read moreTopanga Canyon. She was absolutely perfect for our wedding! We have received so many compliments to what a beautiful ceremony we had, even our most critical family members have raved about how warm and loving our ceremony was. As mentioned in other reviews, Dani followed up quickly when we expressed interest and we scheduled a 30 minute conversation for us to become acquainted with one another and then she followed up with a series of questions for both my husband (love saying HUSBAND!) and I to complete on our own.. she then combined what we said and made a beautiful reading! We wanted our ceremony to be totally different from anything we had ever seen before.. she was completely willing and did research to find us the best rituals based on our likings. We had a native American sage ritual before the ceremony... followed by a poem written by Bob Marley (which is perfect as my husband is a huge music buff), we had a hand fasting ceremony and also broke glass to pay tribute to our jewish heritage. Her smile alone is captivating.. I instantly felt at ease the day of the wedding when she arrived. I will highly recommend her to friends / family and I'm soooo grateful we met her! Thanks to yelp!

This review is long overdue! We got married back in October at the Santa Barbara Club (a great and…read moreunderrated venue) and chose Amazing Days Events to plan our wedding and we're so glad we did. Sophie and her team were on top of every detail, which made the process so much less stressful than I expected, and when the day came, we were able to fully enjoy it, which you can't really put a price on! The whole thing was beautiful and went seamlessly, even my family and wedding party agreed! Everything was so organized, and I appreciated their responsiveness and diligence throughout the process. I loved working with them so much, I recommended Sophie to my cousin who is getting married this year and am so exited to attend her wedding because I know it will also be Amazing! Thank you Sophie, Xochilt, and Megan!!! We are eternally grateful :-) -Natalie & Peter

Sophie and Xochilt were a dream to work with. As someone who had never thought of their wedding…read morebefore getting engaged, Amazing Days Events helped me brainstorm a vision and then used their design skills to bring the vision to life. We ended up having rain the week of our wedding and ADE jumped into action to come up with a rain plan and work with our vendors to change design and rentals. Our wedding day was perfect and it couldn't have happened without the ADE team. If you are looking for a planner that is organized, a design genius, and well respected by vendors -- HIRE the ADE team!! You will not be disappointed and you will have a lot of fun planning your special day.

Shawna of Dulce Dia Events, came highly recommended to me. And let me tell you, it's no surprise…read morewhy - she's absolutely amazing! From our very first call, I knew she was the one I wanted to work with in planning our wedding. Shawna is not only incredibly personable and welcoming but also highly professional. Most importantly, she genuinely wants to understand your vision for your big day and is dedicated to bringing it to life. Throughout our planning process, communication with Shawna was seamless, whether through email, text, or calls. She consistently provided guidance and support, making planning our wedding from the Bay Area a breeze. As the wedding day approached, Shawna scheduled calls to touch base, not just about the wedding details but also to check in on me personally - a gesture that meant so much to me! Thank you so much Shawna Having Shawna as our wedding planner and coordinator was one of the best decisions we made. I had no worries at all, knowing that she was coordinating and communicating with all our vendors to ensure everyone was informed and on the same page. Our wedding day turned out beyond perfect, thanks to Shawna and Celia. They both went above and beyond to make our day memorable and unforgettable. Thank you, Shawna and Celia! You are both truly amazing, and we are forever grateful for everything you did to make our wedding day so special. And for your heartfelt gift that meant so much to us!!

Hiring Dulce Dia Events was hands-down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the…read moremoment we booked, Shawna was incredibly available, responsive, and full of amazing vendor recommendations. The minute we met her, we knew she could handle anything that came her way--her experience shines through in every detail! At our very first planning session, Shawna brought up things we never would've thought of on our own and gave us thoughtful, unique ideas that added such a special touch to the day. As the date got closer, she took over communication with all of our vendors, made sure everyone had a clear, flawless timeline, and even ran a ceremony rehearsal for our entire bridal party to help things go smoothly. Of course, wedding days come with surprises--like forgotten flower girl petals, vendor delays, and parking issues--but Shawna handled EVERYTHING with total grace and control. She was calm, focused, and had it all locked in without ever making us feel the stress. Her associate Kim was equally amazing. She kept me grounded and calm throughout the day, always made sure we had a fresh drink in hand (literally as we stepped foot off the aisle), and even had our plates ready while guests were still being served. It's the kind of thoughtful care that makes all the difference. You can truly tell Shawna and Kim love what they do--their energy, professionalism, and attention to detail made our day unforgettable. We are so thankful for everything they did to make it perfect. Thank you both from the bottom of our hearts!

I just finished working my third event with Gisele from Immaginare Events.... And it's the third…read moretime that the wedding was flawless. Gisele is a great leader, organized, fun to work with, and has great vision. If you're looking a for a coordinator that always has your interests at heart hire Gisele.

I have to confess that I was initially somewhat skeptical about the need for a wedding coordinator…read more But, after seeing Giseli in action before and during my daughter's wedding, I am completely converted. I, my wife, and everyone else involved in the process were all favorably impressed. Giseli was completely on top of things, spotting issues and potential issues and solving them efficiently. Anyone who has questions is welcome to contact me: phillip.m.feldman@gmail.com Phillip M. Feldman

Good location and facility for weddings and special events with a very nice park across the street…read more As earlier reviews suggest, some years ago the staff were difficult but that problem was alleviated with retirement of the very director who managed to alienate everyone. (This does not reflect on the pastoral side.) They have a nice courtyard outside their medium-sized space as well as a less-well-appointed building which might have a little bit more space lacks the architectural grace and courtyard. If security is an issue, the courtyard is wrapped with an iron gate and access can be controlled at one entry point. Less ideological/religious dogma attaches to this venue, obviously, so it is pretty much the default for more secular ceremonies. Depending on the price and terms you can negotiate, suitable.

Hosted our wedding here! everything went great and so smoothly. The event manager Joanie is so…read morefriendly and works with integrity I really enjoyed working with her! It's a gorgeous and timeless place to host a wedding. They have different packages and options so there really is something for every budget. You can also rent tables/chairs from them directly so it's super convenient! I would recommend them to everyone!

Angie is simply amazing. My fiancée and I contacted many wedding coordinators to inquire about…read moretheir services, but no one was as detailed, organized, and friendly as Angie. From our very first contact with Angie we knew we had made the right choice and would be in good hands. Although we hired Angie as a coordinator to tie up the loose ends and coordinate the day of the wedding, she kept in constant communication since our first contact to understand our vision and help us plan our wedding. She truly went above and beyond to make sure our planning and wedding day went smoothly. My wife and I have a lot of experience planning events so we wanted to do the majority of the planning ourselves, but we had no idea how much work would go into planning a wedding. From our first email with Angie she clearly laid out her services, planning timeline, and also proactively provided information about our wedding venue (Hotel Californian) and all that would go into having our wedding there. To our surprise Angie already knew the staff at the Venue and also knew the ins and outs of planning a wedding there. She helped us plan the wedding down to the very small details. Angie is very knowledgeable and has great vendor relationships in Santa Barbara and the central coast. She was able to provide many vendor recommendations that worked out great and she provided us with honest feedback to allow us to choose the best vendors for us. Angie was lovely to work with. We had a large wedding list and a 28 person wedding party. Angie and her team not only were able to keep everyone on time, but they also made sure everyone was enjoying the day. Our friends and family still talk about how amazing our wedding was. Angie really made us feel like we have known her forever and we felt as if a best friend was planning our wedding and looking out for us. Hire Angie! You won't regret it.

Meeting Angie was the best part of the entire wedding planning experience, I am beyond thankful she…read morewas our wedding coordinator. She is the most kind, thoughtful and supportive person. I had no knowledge of anything wedding related prior. She listened to our vision over multiple coffee meetings and brought it to life even better than I could even imagine. She made the best recommendations for other vendors, we have no regrets about any decisions. My only regret is not getting a photo with her the day of because she played such a vital role to our special day. We received nothing but compliments from our guest after the wedding. She made detailed timelines, worked seamlessly with the other vendors, attended the wedding rehearsal. She even took our dog home the night of the wedding. It's safe so say she is the absolute best!!!!

It's hard to find the words to describe our experience with Barbra as our officiant. From the very…read morebeginning, she captured the essence of our relationship so beautifully. When we first met to review how the ceremony would open, we instantly knew the connection was meant to be. When everything came to life on our wedding day, the ceremony became a heartfelt reflection of our journey together and filled us with joy and excitement for the path ahead. We were truly blessed to have met and worked with Barbra. She will always be a meaningful part of our special day, and we highly recommend her to any couple looking for an officiant who brings authenticity, warmth, and heart to their ceremony.

Barbara was perfect in every way. She has the ideal spirit to make a wedding heartfelt and it was…read moreso wonderful to have her loving presence and care at that moment...

Krystal and her team literally put together the wedding of my dreams. Being a bride from Houston,…read moreTX I hired a Santa Barbara local planner in hopes that they could connect me with some great local vendors. She did not disappoint!!! I barely know where to begin in terms of how amazing she is. I honestly was lost (in the wedding planing process) before her! By the time I found her we were already a little less than a year from the wedding date so from day ONE we hit the ground running! Krystal was so communicative, so cooperative, so patient, so helpful, so reassuring, I mean the list goes on and on. If I wasn't 100% sure or happy with the vendors she initially recommended, she would always have an option that was exactly what I was looking for. She knew my vision before even having to fully explain it - she is that good! In terms of day of (wedding was March 31, 2018- so this is still relatively fresh), everything ran extremely smoothly. I mean if there were any issues at all, I didn't even know about them. Krystal checked in on us girls getting ready maybe once or twice just to see if we needed anything or how things were coming along and that was really it! Otherwise we were left to completely enjoy ourselves! I was getting a little worried as we got closer to the ceremony time because we were running a little behind while getting ready, but Krystal was so calming and reassuring that everything will still run smoothly so I was not stressed about making it exactly to my timeline! After the ceremony, Krystal had drinks in hand, ready for us, while taking photos. She made sure we got some of our passed appetizers that were going around during our cocktail hour, and she made sure we actually got some food and ate! The rest of the night was just perfect. The DJ, DJ Hectik - someone highly recommended by Krystal, kept everyone on the dance floor the remainder of the night! Literally that day was my dream come true. Couldn't have been better. I'm gonna miss Krystal! It was amazing getting to work with her and I would do it again in a heartbeat!

Krystle did a great job helping me plan my Santa Barbara Wedding on June 30th 2018. The venue…read moredidn't provide anything but the space which worried me a bit, but Krystle was great with recommending vendors who were very reliable and within my budget. She thought about aspects of the wedding that I would never have thought of to include. She was very responsive with emails and calls and was very easy to work with. She was there to coordinate the rehearsal and was the first one there and last one to leave the day of the wedding! I highly recommend Krystle for all your wedding planning needs! She went above and beyond.