Barnswallow was amazing to work with for our wedding! They were very communicative throughout our…read morechanging guest list and super easy to work with for any changes and requests we made. Their rentals were beautiful and perfectly fit the theme of our wedding, plus they were punctual with both delivery and pickup. I'd happily recommend Barnswallow for any Event Rental needs!

Emily and her team were absolutely amazing! They made my wedding a dream come true. Everything was…read moreso well organized, and their communication was excellent throughout the entire process. The rentals were beautiful and in great condition. I highly recommend letting Emily handle the design and setup--she has an incredible eye for detail and style!

As a future bride, I had my eyes peeled at my coworker's wedding this past week…read more The historic Sequoia Mansion is beautiful! There was ample suite space upstairs for the groom, bride, wedding party and more to get ready. Downstairs: the lounge area, bar, ceremony/buffet area and reception were also very nice and spacious. I love how they have wedding packages that include basically everything: invites, officiant, florals, DJ/Emcee in addition to venue and F&B. Makes it so easy in the wedding decision process! Shout out to the staff who have this type of event down pat. The whole day ran so smoothly. The food was really good and aplenty too! Big kudos for that. Apps, the variety at the buffet and the dessert bar complete with a small wedding cake: it was perfect. Hmmmm, maybe I should change my venue?!?!

Our entire wedding went very smooth! I'm not the kind of person to be really stressed out over…read morestuff and I want that stressed about the wedding at all, but with Willow she made everything run just the way we wanted with the staff!!! The ceremony was perfect, we had our dogs in it too with them being a part of our family, and it was amazing, and so was the reception! They gave us a printed photo in a frame with our first kiss and it was such a wonderful gift before Willow left for the night. Truly amazing! We then had our banquet captain and she was phenomenal too!! Traelyn was so kind as well and made the dinner and the rest of the night run smoothly until it was time for us to leave!!! We will always recommend them and their staff to work with for any future events or friends who might get married soon!! - Nicole

Lauren just planned an amazing 60th birthday party for me and I could not have been more pleased…read more She is professional, friendly, and prompt to respond to any questions. She is very creative and has a great knowledge of how to make things just right! The vendors she selected - tents, lights, food and bartending were amazing, the cake was to die for, and I wish I could do it all over again. You will not be disappointed with the services she provides for any occasion.

We are 4 weeks out from our wedding and I was starting to stress out so I contacted Lauren to…read moreschedule a 2 hour consult. She promptly replied and was able to meet with me the following day. Upon first meeting Lauren she was warm and professional. Let me tell you the consult was worth every penny! She quickly understood exactly what I needed and was trying to achieve for our wedding. I left with a solid plan and peace of mind. I appreciate that she did not pressure me into hiring her for a DOC and gave me things I could do to make my day of go smoothly. I can't thank you enough Lauren!

Sam was the kindest most amazing person I have ever met she was so sweet and helpful that I wish we…read morewere friends, Mel and Jess were also incredible help and so sweet. Incredible people that we need more of.

Wow in this case, the low rating is totally unwarranted! I mean, when was the last time you found…read morechildcare for $15 an hour that included access to basketball court video games movies a snack bar and so much more to keep them entertained!? Kids quest may as well be called godsend for parents because this is just something that does not exist anywhere in my experience as a parent of a four and seven-year-old! The staff was incredibly helpful in getting this oriented to the experience and help the kids. We got signed up really quickly and the kids were in and having a blast in no time which let us head back to the casino to check it out and also explore Apex. The kids told us they had an absolute blast in space and that the counselors were friendly and kind and helpful, and that they couldn't wait to return. Personally, I want to come vacation at Redhawk again just because I know this exists and it means that I could enjoy dinner with my wife or even head out and find something fun to eat or do in Placerville surrounding area because this place is open late! Yes, this is an awesome addition to a hotel property and every hotel should consider, including something like this because by God did we spend some money after we left here. So good!

Sue and her team at Sierra Banquet Center are fantastic!…read more We had my dads retirement celebration at Sierra Banquet Center just after the new year and it was such a fun evening! I had a few ideas of how I wanted the night to go and Sue helped to make that possible at her gorgeous log cabin venue. I had quite a few things to set up and Sue allowed us in early to take care of the setup so we weren't rushing and stressed right before the event. The holiday decor was transformed from Christmas trees to classy and elegant whites and golds for my event colors/theme. Everything was beautiful and the tri-tip buffet was delicious!! I would love to have another event at the Sierra Banquet Center! Thank you Sue (and your team) for all that you did to make my dads celebration so memorable!

Do NOT get married here. The venue is very pretty, but organizationally, they are a complete mess…read more We were trapped into it with lofty promises and a deposit of half the whole cost. There was no communication between staff, poor communication between the management and us as clients, employees were unsure of their own roles and our provided "day of coordinator" had zero idea how to coordinate a wedding and I as the bride had to keep the day moving and tell her what to do next. (Even though we came up with a typical schedule together.) The management didn't know the size of the tables available at this location, and at our rehearsal the day before our wedding, we were told that we had to redo our whole seating chart because the tables were actually smaller than we knew. The food was brought up all the way from Sacramento in a U-haul truck, which was visible to the ceremony site during the ceremony. Half of our guests got sick afterwards. The food menus they gave to us to select catering from did not reflect what was actually available either. The chef took our selections down with a sticky note, and they lost that sticky note. They had to call us to confirm our choices. Choices we had to change AGAIN because the menu changed again. I even had to fight to have a decorated cake, and even then it ended up being extremely minimalist by design. More than once our wedding detail consultation dates had to be changed in favor of weddings that were much larger than our smaller event. They basically left our event planning to the very last minute. 2 months in advance. We spent $500 on liquor and sodas for people who didn't care for our pre-fabricated signature drinks (old fashioned's and French 75's) but the venue provided bartender never even touched those supplies. Instead, he opened up all of our red wine bottles at once, giving no thought for guest demand. We had to throw out half of the untouched wine bottles at the end of the night. Our guests had ZERO idea that there were more drink options. Please save yourselves and get married somewhere else. We are haunted by this experience.

Davies Family Inn is, without question, the most pleasurable escape I've ever experienced. I found…read moreit in 2025 while searching for a place to celebrate my husband's and my 25th anniversary. We had booked another location we thought we loved, but it didn't feel right. For the second night, I chose Davies Family Inn purely by chance--drawn in by the idea of what they offered. We drove in completely unaware that we were about to discover what would become our gemstone, our true getaway. The property is deeply tranquil and serene. Evenings are spent around fire pits with a glass of wine, surrounded by silence except for the sounds of nature. We've baked apple pies from their orchard, enjoyed endless peaceful nights under the stars, and--by the generous allowance of the property owners--explored the land on their ATV simply to wander and take it all in. What truly sets this place apart is the people. Linda and her husband Jim make you feel like family. When I call and say I need a getaway, they always find a way--even during blackout dates. That kind of care is rare and meaningful. Trisha, who maintains the property, is phenomenal, and the grounds are always immaculate. This is a very, very gorgeous retreat tucked right in the middle of Placerville, yet it feels worlds away. Part of me wants to keep it a secret--but it deserves to be known. If you're looking for peace, warmth, and a place that truly stays with you, this is it.

I had my wedding at the Davies Family Inn at Shadow Ridge Ranch and it was absolutely amazing! The…read moreplace itself is gorgeous without any decoration. Linda was so great and easy to reach if we had any questions or concerns, and was very hands on during the reception. She was extremely helpful. The bartender Beka was so sweet and did an amazing job. Everyone absolutely loved her! The cabins were very clean and so cozy. Having everything all in one place for the wedding was so much less stress and Shadow Ridge Ranch was the best place to do it. I can't thank them enough for making our day so beautiful, special and fun. The reception was a BLAST and we danced the night away. The way that the property is set up was perfect! It is a weekend that my husband and I will remember forever. Thank you all again SO much!!

My husband and I got married at Empire Mines on the 14th of August. If it weren't for Dyane and…read moreJeff my wedding day would have never come to fruition. From the first moment I met them for a consultation to the last moment when the lights came on after our last dance at the wedding they were there every step of the way. My husband and I live in Long Beach Ca. and having our wedding in Grass Valley turned out to be a daunting task to execute. So we decided to hire a day of coordinator. We chose Dyane and Jeff for their expertise and experience. Not to mention we clicked right away and I felt completely comfortable in their presence. The overwhelming task of planning a wedding from a fare lessened once my husband and I chose Dyane and Jeff. Let me just say that they go above and beyond what a day of event planner typically handles. They contacted all of our vendors for us multiple times leading up to the wedding insuring everyone was on the same page. They have worked many weddings at the Mines so they are familiar with the rules and regulations that come with having a wedding in a State Park. I brought a lot of DIY stuff and only having 2 hours to set up was daunting task but they handled it to a T. This was because there were multiple e mails and phone calls leading up to the big day. Once again going above and beyond for being a day of event planner! Dyane and Jeff accompanied me on the 30 day walk threw with the park rangers and Dyane was not afraid to be assertive on my behalf with the vision I had for guest once entering the park. Normally the park rangers have the guests enter at a certain location but my vision was to have them enter threw the gardens to get the full experience the park has to offer. One of the Rangers was hesitant to this idea because it had never been done before. Dyane knew this was important to me and was vocal with the ranger and made it happen. Another "issue" was that we had lawn games at the wedding and wanted a place for guest to be able to put their drink and tray passed hourderves while they played their games. The Rangers did not want cocktail tables on the lawn game area which would have made the games difficult to play. Once again they made multiple phone calls to the Rangers on our behalf and needless to say we had cocktail tables on the lawn game area! All of our friends and family said it was the most beautiful wedding that they had ever been to. The venue it self is a great backdrop for an enchanting wedding but the flow and vision of the wedding executed with experts like Dyane and Jeff left it as a magical evening everyone will remember! They kept the night flowing with the behind the scenes details all the while trending to my husband and I to make sure we were taken care of and happy. I can't say thanks enough to these two amazing human beings! They definitely have a great thing going! If you want a stress free magical event where you, friends, and family don't have to lift a finger and just enjoy what should be the best day of your life......... Then I would HIGHLY recommend Special Arrangements! Many thanks from Mr. & Mrs. Kristopher Kiebler

We hired Jeff and Dyane as wedding day coordinators for our wedding in Grass Valley in August. I…read moretruly have nothing but great things to say about them. Extremely professional, organized, accommodating and all around amazing! Great listeners and communicators which is huge!! The whole experience with them from start to the actual big day was very positive. They go above and beyond what we expected and are really more than just day coordinators. They were fully involved in the entire wedding planning process, handled the vendors and guests with ease and care. Our guests personally came up to us with nothing but great things to say about them. Especially the family and wedding party they treated them as if they were guests in their home. I highly recommend using them for any event planning needs. Thanks to you both!!

Monique was fantastic and incredibly helpful during our wedding planning. We wanted a simple,…read morenon-religious ceremony and Monique was just the officiant we were looking for. She was available for phone conversations and was very responsive via email. She was able to provide a very helpful packet of ceremony ideas, including sample vows and readings that made it easy to add our own personal touches. It really helped us plan a ceremony that was uniquely "us." If you're looking for a compassionate but not necessarily religious ceremony, definitely talk to Monique. She's a pro.

Can I just say that I'm in love with Monique! I am so in love with the work she did for my wedding,…read moreit's a shame that we left on our honeymoon the next day and I didn't get to enjoy the flowers longer. I am not a picky customer, but I realized that that made me a difficult customer. Because when Monique would ask what I liked I would reply with, "I like daisies and wildflowers, I dunno do whatever you think would look nice" haha Monique worked with me though and through pinterest and only one face to face meeting she pulled off exactly what was in my mind. The best part were all the small surprises on the wedding day. A small brooch on my bouquet, the engraved initials on the Mothers wrist cuff corsages, and small touches like milk glass vases on the head table. I would highly recommend Monique to anyone! Her style is one of a kind and she is a pleasure to work with!

"Just Wing It!" We…read morehad a change of heart a day before our wedding. We're supposed to get wed at City Hall of SF with our 30 closest friends and family. But unfortunately City Hall will not allow us to have more than 6 witnesses to witness our wedding.. So the day before our wedding on July 18th we decided to just WING IT and get married in the park and hire an officiant so our Family and Friends can be part of our special day. We went and searched Yelp and found Amber! We told her that we need an officiant the next day and told her the story of our last minute change of heart. Even she was surprised! We asked if she knows a place in San Francisco where we can get married and she suggested an amazing Garden in San Francisco. Everything fell into place from there! We hired Amber to officiate our wedding and thank God she was available with the last minute notice!!! And even though we never met her not once and just communicated thru e-mail she performed a lovely ceremony that we will cherish always and never be forgotten! We got the wedding my wife always wanted, a small intimate garden wedding with our closest Family and Friends! We are so lucky we found Amber and became part of our Special day! We still can't believe that we just Winged our wedding and became one of the most memorable day of our life!!! We will definitely recommend Amber and will definitely hire her again if we can get married again :)! Thank you Amber! Always, Michael and Charimel

My (new) husband was lucky enough to have Amber as an acquaintance before we chose her to craft and…read moreperform our wedding ceremony in February. The process was excellent from start to finish. Amber, Chris, and I sat in a cafe for about an hour where she took the time to get to know our story, our values, and our hopes for our ceremony. I was very stressed from all the planning and organizing, but after I left our meeting, I felt so much weight lifted off my shoulders. Amber made us comfortable from her confidence and compassion. Based on our meeting and a relationship questionnaire, Amber suggested some readings and crafted a ceremony that was simply perfect for us. There were some key things that were important for me to be included, or not, in the ceremony, and her ideas were just right. The day of the ceremony, Amber helped calm me again. And we had SO many compliments on the ceremony, and many for Amber, herself, too! My mom was so excited at how eloquent of a speaker Amber was that she mentioned it several times. Hiring Amber to perform our ceremony was one of the best wedding decisions we made! THANKS, AMBER for making our special day even more special!

Brittany is simply the best! We hired Brittany to do day of wedding coordination/design and rentals…read moreand she truly went above and beyond in making our day special! She was professional, and had a design eye that exceeded our expectations! It was such peace of mind to have everything handled! We couldn't be happier with her services!!

Brittany is great! Her collection of rentals are quality and a great value. The wedding industry…read morecan be so wasteful. I was happy to find an affordable décor rental vendor for our wedding. Her pieces gave my wedding the whimsical rustic look I was hoping for. She delivered and picked up too. I highly recommend Rustique Country Rentals.