Echo is a great wedding planner, and I am happy we chose her to guide us through the process. From the initial phone call, I got the impression that she was organized, professional and honest, which was true throughout the planning process. Me and my husband got the middle-tier package, which did not include budget and vendor payments (note: this package excludes reminders to pay vendors as well). Echo's approach to wedding planning is methodical and well-organized. For instance, she created a dedicated folder where she would post/remove deliverables incrementally as we went through the process. That way, we did not feel overwhelmed since she already broke down the steps into smaller, manageable pieces. Or, another great example is organizing our email communications by different work streams so that we could easily refer to conversations by topic, and not lose track of items when discussing multiple vendors at once. Echo was always quick to reply on every communication platform. We trusted Echo not only for her planning skills, but also for her local knowledge of vendors. We followed her recommendations under the assumption that she would put together an excellent team to execute our vision. On the day of the wedding, they all worked together like a well-oiled machine. They say that something always goes wrong on your actual wedding day, but ours was had little/no stress. I know that there is a lot of background work for that to occur -- so thank you Echo! read more

Echo was a wonderful wedding planner. From the beginning, she was extremely organized, accommodating, responsive and understood exactly what we wanted. Echo paid attention to the details and was always willing to go above and beyond to make us feel special. I would definitely recommend her as your wedding planner! Our wedding day was a breeze thanks to her help:) read more

Echo is absolutely amazing, I cannot recommend her enough!!! When my fiancé and I began planning our wedding, we wanted someone who was an expert, extremely organized, and who would help us navigate the thousands of wedding decisions and details. We were also planning a fusion wedding (Indian/American) and so we needed help pulling off an event that balanced the two different styles. Echo went above and beyond and was an absolute dream to work with. She helped us design a wedding that represented our personal styles, created milestones so our planning stayed on-track, connected us with amazing vendors, and created a wedding day timeline so we could have all the exciting day-of moments. She also dealt with every wedding day hiccup (whether minor or major) and ensured our day was seamless and stress-free for us and all of our guests. Our wedding day was literally perfect, and exceeded all of our expectations. We 1,000% attribute that to Echo and cannot imagine planning our wedding without her. She is absolutely the best! read more

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From our initial consultation call with Echo, we knew we didn't have to look any further, as it was immediately apparent that she was affable, professional, and extremely experienced and efficient. She exceeded our expectations in all of these regards. Admittedly, we were likely a bit different from her usual clientele, given that we were already married a year prior and planning more of a celebration for our friends and family. Therefore, we guess that we were considerably less opinionated and responsive/engaged than average with regards to the countless steps and decisions to be made along the way--likely annoying attributes for any wedding planner to deal with. Echo was able to adapt to our more hands-off vibe without missing a beat, helping to make decisions on our behalf (when requested) and push back timelines to accommodate our busy work schedules. In addition, literally every single vendor we interacted with were immediately relieved to learn we were working with Echo, and all provided unprompted commentary that she was absolutely top-notch and invoked comparisons to military leaders, railroad conductors, etc. with regards to her extremely fastidious and effective manner of conducting weddings. They were right (in the best way possible, of course)! Best of all, though, was her ability to maintain an extremely high level of professionalism in the face of unexpected challenges, including (but not limited to) our tardy arrival at around 4:50 for our 4:30-5 pm rehearsal, our family being fairly difficult to wrangle/direct during the rehearsal and wedding itself, and an unfortunate conflict that arose during our reception related to a child acting out ultimately needing to leave the wedding. Simply put, we could not imagine a more capable and professional wedding planner, and we are extremely grateful to Echo for conducting such a fantastic event! She must be the premiere wedding planner in wine country, and we could not recommend her more highly. read more

Words cannot express how much we enjoyed working with Echo! She went above and beyond our expectations. She was an exceptionally wedding planner and we don't know what we would've done without her. We had to postpone our wedding and she made the transition so smoothly. She's extremely honest, trustworthy, and cares deeply for her clients. She has your back if any mishaps/hiccups occur, especially with vendors. She turned our concept into a DREAM! Will definitely be missing our hundreds of emails together. Choosing Echo to plan your wedding would be the easiest decision you'd have to make! read more

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Echo really did plan our dream wedding. Matt and I are both very busy finance professionals and needed someone to help us comprehensively and keep us on track. She worked with us tirelessly pre-COVID to pick and plan the perfect venue, vendors, decor, logistics etc. Then she worked tirelessly through the Pandemic and after to make sure my day was flawless. And it was!! I was looking for someone with tons of experience, superior logistics, attention to detail, anticipated all the ways something could go wrong, creative, reasonable on vendor costs, and supportive/flexible. She was all of this and more. Our vendors had super detailed timelines and so did our wedding party. The whole event was amazing and our friends and family continue to rave about how perfect our wedding was and how it was the best wedding they had ever been to. I could go on and on...but you won't be disappointed if you go with Echo. We were so so lucky to have her. Love, Fei and Matt (June 19, 2021) read more

Ok, so I will start out by saying my fiancé, now husband and I both thought a wedding planner was a ridiculous expense to add on top of a wedding. As we started getting into the planning there was just so much we really didn't know. I mean it's not like one gets married often enough to know the ins and outs. Echo was an angel. I highly recommend her. She paid attention to every. Single. Detail. From the little to the big pieces. She heard our vision and made it reality. Echo also saved us $6,000 on a contract that I'm not quite sure we would have been able to negotiate on our own. Our wedding was spectacular because of a dream wedding. We always spoke directly with Echo. She always got back to us in a timely manner and she really is quite amazing at what she does. Everything ran on time and was quite seamless. We felt like guests at our wedding. Which I am confident would not have been the case if we tried to go at it on our own. I could not recommend Echo "a dream wedding" enough.. She is worth her weight in gold! read more

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Echo was absolutely amazing! We had our wedding at Carneros Resort and Spa (Napa, Ca) in Sept 2023. Echo was extremely knowledgeable with that location as well as the preferred vendors. She always responded in a timely manner and went above and beyond to ensure our wedding was perfect. From the preparation to the day of the wedding, she was extremely prepared, organized, and exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend her and truly have nothing negative to say about her services! read more

Echo was everything we hoped for in a wedding planner and so much more. My husband and I live in Ohio, so planning our dream wedding in Napa, CA was overwhelming--to say the least. We had interviewed a few wedding planners prior to speaking with Echo, but within minutes of our first call we knew she was the perfect choice. Echo is warm, caring and has impeccable attention to detail. Throughout the planning process, Echo had great communication with us to ensure our minds were at ease and we stress-free. She kept us on task, and provided great advice to help us create a beautiful wedding within our budget. Her deep connections and trust with each of the vendors made sure that we were not only given superb service, but at a reasonable price. We recommend Echo to anyone getting married in the area - she is simply the best! Thank you Echo, for giving us our Dream Wedding! read more

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My husband and I worked with Echo over the past year to plan our wine country wedding and could not have been happier. She was an absolute dream and helped us make our picture perfect wedding come to life. Echo consulted us from everything from finding the ideal venue to choosing the best vendors, to making sure that the day of ran 100% according to plan. We had quite a few obstacles pop up the last week of our wedding, but Echo handled all of them with ease and professionalism, and made sure our wedding day was perfect. Anyone who works with Echo is in very good hands and will have everything they dream of in their wedding! read more

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We got married earlier this year and one of the best decisions we made during the planning process was choosing Echo as our wedding planner! I am a bit of a Type A perfectionist and was looking for a wedding planner that we could fully trust to bring our vision to life. Echo exceeded my expectations and was amazing to work with from the very beginning. She helped us navigate the overwhelming wedding planning process, kept us on track with the wedding to-dos, made great vendor recommendations, and was meticulous about every detail. On the wedding day, I had a chance to look at our ceremony and reception space before walking down the aisle, and I remember being in awe and completely blown away by how beautiful the space was. Our wedding was literally a DREAM come true- even better than what we imagined. All of our guests were blown away by how spectacular everything was, and we owe that to Echo! There were a couple hiccups during the wedding day, but Echo was always there to make sure everything ran smoothly and that we enjoyed ourselves. If you are considering a wedding planner, I highly highly recommend choosing Echo! You will not regret it. read more

There is nobody better in this business than Echo... period. Wow, what an amazing wedding planner she is! My wife and I live in Houston, TX but our dream was to get married in Sonoma. But with both of our crazy work schedules, trying to organize something like this remotely was nearly impossible. We read great reviews about Echo and we initially reached out to her to simply help us find the right venue. Since there are so many places in Napa and Sonoma to choose from, we felt we needed a local to at least direct us in this first step. We scheduled a weekend visit where Echo was going to take us around 10 locations that we selected and some she recommended. It was a packed 2 day schedule, but everything was nailed down to the minute to maximize our visit. When we met Echo it was obvious to us that she not only knew her stuff, but that she really loved her work. Her passion, her attention to detail and her reputation in the industry became very obvious to us on this trip so we knew we had to hire her to plan all the details of our wedding. Our wedding was just 4 weeks ago and I can tell you that every aspect of the weekend was executed flawlessly. I have never heard so many rave reviews from guests before. literally every friend that I've spoken to said it was the most incredible wedding they've ever been to. Not only is Echo amazing at what she does, but she makes sure that we work with only the best vendors and suppliers in the area. People that she has first hand experience with. When I say every aspect of our wedding was flawless I mean every aspect. The flowers, the cake, the caterer, the DJ, the officiant, the lighting, the soft seating, the table settings, the wine, the venue (Chateau St. Jean btw is ridiculously beautiful). There is absolutey nothing that I would have changed. Echo thank you for being so amazing - we simply could not have done this without you. If you are looking for the best of the best, here she is! Cheers! DL read more

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There are no words to describe how unbelievable Echo is-- you should stop reading right here and just book her before she is unavailable! We didn't even realize how much we needed her until we saw all the details and organization that she brought with her-- intricate details of vetted vendors, first hand knowledge of the venue, and a minute-by-minute timeline of every day. We were also absolutely blown away with her ability to troubleshoot a few disasters. We had to move our entire wedding because of the pandemic and it was so seamless because of Echo that we barely noticed. Then she helped troubleshoot three unexpected dress nightmares-- finding us an alternate tailor a week out, a bustle done incorrectly and then the entire zipper breaking (from original tailor)-- she not only helped to fix each problem but also ensured the wedding continued smoothly and no guests noticed my prolonged absence. Now stop reading this and go hire her immediately-- you will be SO glad that you did. read more

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I have never been more exited to write a review for someone than I am to write this one, but there is so much to say about Echo that I hardly know where to begin! Echo / A Dream Wedding was recommended to us by a woman working at Calistoga Ranch back in 2019 during a tour of the property (before it sadly burned in one of the fires). She told us that if we hadn't hired a wedding planner yet we should contact Echo right away to find out if she had any room left in her schedule for us and that she was the best planner in Napa and provided exceptional service, going above and beyond for her clients. This was probably the most critical advice we received during the entire wedding planning process, and turned out to be absolutely true! We hired Echo shortly after that, and she stuck with us for the next 2 and half years through one last minute venue change (due to sudden construction) followed by two postponements due to COVID-19. Even without the pandemic going on in the background (not to mention the fires raging in and around Napa every year) we were a challenging family to work with, having "too many cooks in the kitchen" and family members with often starkly contrasted points of view about everything from the color palette to whether or not to serve brussels sprouts. Echo handled everything we threw at her with patience, professionalism, kindness, and dedication, and despite everything managed to pull together an amazing wedding that made everyone happy and completely brought our vision to life. Her company name is true to its word! She was communicative and it felt like she was always available when we needed her, despite working with many other couples at the same time. I would have sworn we were her only wedding if I didn't know otherwise, based on the time and attention she gave us. We never felt like she was splitting her attention too many ways or like we weren't a priority. She had a great list of recommended vendors to work with, and tailored her suggestions based on what we were looking for. We chose most of our vendors based on the recommendations she made (and don't regret a single one). She kept track of all of our details flawlessly, even when we ourselves had lost track of things in between the postponements and couldn't remember what decisions we'd made, and did her best to keep us on target with deadlines to avoid leaving things to the last minute and adding extra stress. Finally, there was her work during the actual wedding weekend itself! We hired her to plan both our rehearsal dinner and wedding (great decision). On both days she managed everything flawlessly, tackling issues big and small quickly and effectively so that we never would have known anything was amiss if she hadn't revealed some of them to us after the fact. All we had to do was show up and follow the timeline and everything went smoothly and according to plan. She checked in with us throughout the day to make sure any last minute changes were run by us first and that we weren't too stressed and were happily enjoying our events. We could feel just how much she cares about her work and doing a good job to make sure her couples have no regrets about their wedding day. We literally could not have designed, planned, or hosted our wedding weekend without her! read more

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We cannot recommend Echo highly enough. I'm not even sure if we would have had our wedding if it weren't for Echo. Our wedding in Napa happened to fall on the weekend of the fires in Oct 2019. Despite the hectic situation, our wedding went off without any problems. Echo kept us updated throughout the entire process and we didn't even notice at one point when our venue's electricity was cut due to the fire because Echo and the on site manager had already coordinated a back up plan using a back up generator. Leading up to the wedding, her simple timelines and schedule keeps everything stress free. Echo is the perfect planner to for letting you and your guests enjoy your wedding date. - M&W read more

Echo planned our June 2019 Carmel Valley Ranch wedding and I could not imagine doing it without her! I'll be the first to admit I was hesitant to hire a wedding planner due to to expense, but Echo more than paid for herself by the savings she got for us through vendor negotiations. She was so organized on every little detail, from itinerary to vendor coordination to decor, that it made our job so much easier. I highly recommend that you use Echo to plan your wedding. read more

My daughter had the amazing foresight to hire A Dream Wedding when she was planning her wedding. Though I was skeptical about hiring a planner, she convinced me that she had to have one and, I have to say, it was the best choice we made for her wedding. Stephanie Cole from A Dream Wedding made all the difference in the yearlong planning - from the beginning of finding a site, to vendor selections, hotel room booking, invitation wording help, a thorough timeline, and, most importantly, her infectious calmness the day of the wedding - she was truly invaluable to us. Stephanie gave us many hints and suggestions on how to cut costs and save money (which I really appreciated) while keeping our ideas and core components in mind. She always cc'ed me on e-mails so I knew how the planning progressed and sent me a document that highlighted dates/payments due to our vendors (and even a friendly reminder for checks). I really can't thank Stephanie Cole enough for making my daughter's dream wedding all she ever wanted! read more

I had the task of planning my brother's wedding and Stephanie Cole of A Dream Wedding made it so much easier and stress-free. Stephanie was easy to work with, extremely helpful on many fronts, and kept things running smoothly on the wedding day. We took advantage of A Dream Wedding's small weeknight wedding package, and it was a great deal. In the beginning I wasn't sure how having a wedding coordinator would work. But Stephanie was invaluable. She knew all the best vendors in the area and already had good working relationships with them. This made everything a lot easier and ensured that we had the best, nicest, and most experienced caterers, photographer, dj, and transportation at the wedding. Now I'm hoping I get married some time in the next few years just so I can work with Stephanie again. The people at A Dream Wedding are definitely experienced pros, so you can't go wrong with having them plan or coordinate your wedding. read more

Hiring Echo was the best decision we made for our wedding. I definitely had a vision for what I wanted our wedding to be and from our very first call with Echo, we knew that she would do everything humanly possible to ensure that. She not only did that, but she went above and beyond all of our expectations. Our wedding was straight out of a fairytail and every single detail, small and large was thought through. I was simply speechless on the wedding day and that was all thanks to the work Echo and the vendors did leading up to the event. And guests noticed, too, commenting throughout the day how beautiful the ceremony was and all of the details really showed the true love Casey and I shared for one another. Echo has a true gift and passion as a wedding planner and listens to each bride and groom to make sure all their specific wants and needs are met and executes it to a tee. Her attention to detail is impeccable and comes up with the best recommendations for design, layouts and truly only recommends the best vendors to work with. After having to postpone our wedding, Echo was there every step of the way, always in constant communication with us and vendors to make sure that everyone had what they needed, and everyone was on time. I never once felt stressed or worried about our wedding because Echo was always there with an answer and everything was complete for our ceremony weeks before the big day, which let us enjoy the week and day-of the wedding. We had absolutely no hiccups during the day and credit Echo for that. We loved all of our vendors and truly had a dream team. I'm going to miss our daily email exchanges with Echo but she is now a lifelong friend that we are so grateful to have. I cannot recommend her enough -- it will be the best and easiest decision you make in the wedding planning process. Thank you, Echo for everything you did to make our wedding a true dream come true. We love you! read more

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Where do I even begin? If you don't plan on reading this entire review, all you need to know is that Echo is absolutely amazing and our wedding day would not have been the same without her. You will not regret booking her! When I started wedding planning, I knew I needed a planner. Originally from the midwest and only living in the bay area for a couple years before getting engaged, I knew I needed expert help to plan my dream wedding in wine country on a budget. After talking to multiple planners, I was completely overwhelmed. I felt like giving up, but then I got on a call with Echo and everything just clicked. She was the first person to talk to me seriously about budget and about how the process would work. I appreciated her straight forward approach because it's exactly what I was looking for in a planner. I am very type A and have a very hard time letting go and giving over control - clearly, not an easy client. The moment I spoke with Echo though, I knew she had to plan my wedding. We started working together in January, which was a bit late considering we were planning on a fall wedding at Beringer. Right away we got to work! I loved that Echo kept my husband and I on a tight schedule, answering every single question we had along the way without judgement or hesitation. I completely trusted her opinion and she actually helped make wedding planning more fun. Anytime I didn't know what to do or how to make a decision, she was right there to help. My husband was very picky about a couple things as well when in came to the food and she was more than accommodating. Her vendor recommendations were all within our budget and were a BREEZE to work with. Three months before our wedding, we had a hiccup with the band we had booked. Echo helped us navigate this situation and made everything less stressful. I was freaking out thinking, "how are we going to find a band to play our wedding with only three months notice?!" Sure enough, with Echo's help, we were able to book The Boombox (incredible band - even better than our original pick) and helped us get our initial deposit back!! I truly don't know what I would have done without her. And then, the week of our wedding, we found out the power was going to be shut down in Napa Valley. I was completely overwhelmed and had no idea how to handle what was happening. It was extremely stressful, but Echo managed EVERYTHING for me with professionalism and grace; from backup generators and logistics, to texting me every hour to provide updates and let me know everything was going to be okay. She answered every single one of my crazy questions with a smile on her face. On our wedding day, I was actually able to relax. That was something I never thought I'd be able to do. I thought I'd be stressing over every detail, but when I walked into our venue before our reception started, my jaw dropped. It was even better than I had pictured. We had power, Echo remember every little thing we had ever discussed, and it was truly breathtakingly beautiful. I was in shock. Our family and friends are still talking about how amazing our wedding was and my husband and I miss it every day. It was absolutely the best day of our lives and we owe it all to Echo. I could go on and on, but the bottom line is this: Echo Wright is extremely talented, a joy to work with and takes so much pride in her work. She cares about her clients and LISTENS. I would recommend her services to anyone. I promise you will not regret your decision to work with her. She doesn't miss a thing. THANK YOU, ECHO! We love you!! read more

If you are planning a wine country wedding and need a coordinator, look no further! Robbin Montero is the best of the best! I was lucky enough to find her through my own internet research and chose her venue searching service. She provided us with at least 20 wineries and event facilities with detailed information. We narrowed the list down to our top 10-12 and quickly scheduled a trip to meet with Robbin and visit each venue. Initially I thought I could plan this entire destination wedding from Houston, TX on my own. Wow, was I wrong! Thankfully I came to my senses and hired Robbin and her Dream Team to coordinate our fairytale wedding! Not only does she know everything about the Sonoma and surrounding areas, but she knows all the best wedding vendors! And it gets better; with her services you receive discounts from almost all of them! She provides checklists, recommendations, numerous phone calls, countless emails and most of all support during planning process. Robbin knows how to keep you focused, organized and on track! Whether it's helping you find a good restaurant, getting a manicure or a fun winery to visit while you are in town, Robbin is there for you! I couldn't have imagined a more perfect wedding for my husband and I. On our big day she was there to ensure everything ran smoothly according to the detailed timeline she created and even called to check on me! Robbin has a gift for making things flow and lets the bride and groom enjoy their special day without any worries,. We are so grateful to have met her, and could not have done it without her guidance, help and expertise. Thank so much you Robbin, Tommy & Jessica Conine read more

Echo's business name says it all - she made our dream wedding come true! We hired Echo a year before our June 2018 wedding weekend. My husband and I live in Boston, my mom lives in Kansas City and we planned our wedding in St. Helena, CA. It was no easy feat to coordinate and work with us being cross-country but Echo did it with ease. She has incredible patience and insane attention to detail. My husband, Matt, is in his residency so my mom and I did majority of the planning with Echo. She was so patient and readily available to answer my hundreds of questions. We could only go out to St. Helena one time during our year of planning. Echo made our time out there so productive! She had organized two full days of vendor meetings, ensuring we had enough time with each vendor to make an educated decision. We valued Echo's opinion so much when it came to choosing each vendor to work with and she did not steer us wrong. Budget was a big thing for our wedding, especially planning in Napa where things can get very expensive, very quickly. Echo worked with us and our vendors to make sure we were able to have everything we wanted. She asked the right questions to determine what was really important to us for the wedding weekend. Then she adjusted expectations and executed perfectly. She has perfected the planning process. She schedules calls with you where she maps out exactly what needs to be done. She provided us with a detailed timeline and made sure we were on top of the things our vendors needed. Echo also planned our rehearsal dinner and welcome party which again exceeded expectations. She worked so well with my in-laws and me to put everything in to motion. Echo wrote up detailed itineraries for the whole weekend for us to give to our families and wedding party. She paid attention to people's names, was on the lookout for mishaps and made sure Matt and I didn't stress about a single thing. If anything went wrong during the weekend we still don't know about it! She had everything timed down to the minute and kept us on track in such an easy way. I trusted Echo from our initial phone call because she was not only incredibly professional but also so kind and caring. Matt and I loved our time with Echo. She was waiting at the end of the aisle to give us both a huge hug! The sweetest! We enjoyed every second of our wedding weekend because we knew Echo had everything covered. I cannot say enough glowing things about Echo and A Dream Wedding. She truly cares about every single one of her couples and wants to make sure your wedding is the best day. I interviewed about 10 wedding planners in Napa and feel extremely fortunate that we were led to Echo. Usually couples receive compliments about the flowers or the venue but one of our top compliments has been about Echo. Our guests enjoyed the whole weekend, relaxing and enjoying each other's company. Matt and I can't thank Echo enough for everything she did for us. She is the best of the best! We can't recommend her enough! read more

Echo is the absolute perfect wedding planner! I would hands down recommend her to any bride :) I started working with Echo shortly after I got engaged and was completely new to wedding planning. Between my fiancé and I, we had a ton of really basic questions and were slightly overwhelmed by all that needed to be done. Throughout the entire planning process, Echo was highly organized, knowledgeable, patient, and professional. She is an absolute veteran in the business and will navigate any situation flawlessly. One of my favorite memories working with Echo was her process for helping us chose vendors. She planned a beautiful weekend in wine country for us to meet with vendors that she hand-picked for us based on our needs. Throughout the course of two days, Echo booked us meetings with two of each vendor (e.g. two photographers, two caterers, etc.), so that we could choose our favorites. Did I mention these were all at adorable coffee shops/restaurants? While the planning process was an absolute pleasure, the true magic came on the day of the wedding. It was a complete fairytale. Seeing it all come together was like watching a symphony, with countless moving parts all working towards a common goal. Everything flowed just as it was supposed to and exceeded our wildest dreams. Even our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to! We are so grateful that we chose Echo for our special day! And hope you all do too :) read more

Echo was our wedding planner and I can't say enough great things about her! She exceeded my expectations and if I could give her 10 stars, I would. She is experienced, hard working, dedicated, and extremely meticulous! And, she's an absolute sweetheart to work with! We booked her Full-Service package and it was worth every penny. Unlike many planners, Echo specializes in both the organizational and design aspects of planning (most only do one or the other). On the organizational front, Echo guided us through our year-long planning process, from setting up vendor visits to orchestrating all day-of logistics. No detail was overlooked, and she made sure everyone (from family to vendors to guests) knew where they were supposed to be to ensure the day went as smoothly as possible (and the bride and groom could relax!). On the design front, Echo took the time to understand our vision for the wedding and was great at presenting options for the ceremony and reception layout that would fit our style and budget. For example, she must have spent over an hour with me at the rental warehouse playing with various table linens, silverware, and chargers until we got the look just right. It was such a pleasure working with Echo - she was patient in answering all my questions, shielded me from the vendor logistics I didn't need to be involved in, and anticipated and addressed issues I hadn't even thought of. Our wedding was more beautiful than I could have imagined and we got SO many compliments from our guests on what a great time they had. Echo is absolutely fantastic and I feel so lucky that she made our "dream wedding" come true. read more

If you are looking to get married in and around the California wine country -- look no further than A Dream Wedding. Echo was amazing in helping our wedding go off without a hitch. She is incredibly sweet, through, and she is the best person to have by your side when planning your wedding. I cannot recommend her services highly enough!!! In planning a wedding I always thought a wedding planner was more of a luxury than a necessity. Boy was I wrong. A wedding planner will more then pay for themselves because of their relationships with vendors and their expertise. I cannot imagine what we would have done without A Dream Wedding. Their name says it all -- A Dream Wedding made everything perfect -- and if you get a chance to work with Echo -- you will not be disappointed. Thank you Echo for the beautiful wedding -- you are the best! read more

First, to say the wedding was a dream merely scratches the surface of the surreal experience Echo was able to procure. Everything from the ease of communication, to the pinpoint organization, reasonable pricing, and overall giddy professional demeanor , this equates to THE PERFECT wedding. At first we were skeptical of hiring a planner (ambitious we know) but with hindsight being the crux of wisdom, take our advice, go with Echo. The thorough thoutfullness she brings is sure to enhance not overshadow your unique tastes as she has proven a powerful resource for expert design. We really appreciate how seamless our wedding day was, thanks to her our stress level was zero! And everyone took note. We thank you Echo for everything you have done and to all reading this we highly recommend A Dream Wedding to surpass all your expectations. read more

I highly recommend A Dream Wedding for wedding planning in Napa or Sonoma Valley. Echo planned my daughter's wedding last summer at Calistoga Ranch, There are so many details to navigate for any wedding, and I learned that in the wine country there are a few more due to zoning restrictions, details in how some venues and businesses operate and limited choices of vendors in some categories. My daughter and now son-in-law were working intensely out-of-state and had limited time. And while I am in the Bay Area, that's still quite different from really knowing the wine country. Echo did a great job navigating us through everything - from knowing which decisions had to be made quickly to knowing the trade-offs with specific vendors and having intimate venue knowledge. It also became clear that the vendors/venues know Echo and as a result she's able to get more leeway on some of the restrictions that might otherwise be enforced. I was told multiple times by the representatives of the venue and other vendors how much they liked putting on Echo's weddings. Furthermore, I felt she was very reasonably priced for the level of service provided. Echo was also fun to work with. She was unfailingly cheerful and calm. She is very organized and doesn't miss details. On the day of the wedding, the venue was running fans in a tent that was used for the reception. Echo noticed that they were directing hot air down and had them change the direction of the fans before the reception started. These are the kinds of little details that matter and are really hard to be on top of without an excellent wedding planner. As we approached the ceremony date, my daughter realized she didn't want to start the day really early in the morning. This meant we needed a second hair stylist for the wedding party. Echo was able to find one on short notice. I don't think this would have been possible without her. After months of planning, we reached the day of, and at multiple times during the day I thought about what was going on during set-up - managing the various vendors and the venue - and what a relief it was to not have to think about any of it. All the details were in place for the wedding party to have fun that day while getting ready, and the wedding went off without a hitch. I thought that A Dream Wedding was done then. But there was a snafu in which one of the rental vendors claimed we had "lost" some items during the course of the wedding. Echo went above and beyond following up with the venue and the vendor to track down the items. Eventually I was charged by the rental vendor. But, unknown to me, Echo continued to persist with them and they eventually got back to her and acknowledged that they had located the items in their warehouse. I was refunded; but the more important part of this story is how Echo persisted until it was resolved correctly. Echo knows Napa and Sonoma very well and has a reputation for pulling off outstanding weddings. She was a pleasure to work with. read more

Unlike many bride's I know, I did not have my dream wedding planned and envisioned since I was a little girl. In fact, I always thought I would elope. Imagine my surprise (and nerves!) when my groom said he wanted a big destination wedding! Because of this, my first days trying to plan a wedding myself were very overwhelming. On top of that, my husband and I are both extremely busy professionals. Then, my Mom found A Dream Wedding! From the first phone call, Echo had a special way of helping me bring to life a dream that I didn't even know that I had buried inside- to have a Wine Country Wedding. Her creativity is inspiring; she captured my vision so quickly and intuitively. Her passion is infectious; she turned any ounce of stress I had into total excitement. Her reputation is flawless; every vendor that we met, interviewed or used breathed a sigh of relief when we told them that Echo was our planner. I highly recommend A Dream Wedding to any Bride- whether you have been dreaming of your wedding your whole life, or are just now getting started. I could cite dozens of special stories about Echo, but I want to share two. One is the way Echo supported my dad who was very anxious about his toast for the days leading up to the wedding. I watched her help him set up his props (yes, he had props- how cute is he!), and heard her reassure him kindly and endlessly. That was so special for both of us. Secondly, I was so busy mingling and dancing that I didn't get to have any of the special allergen-free cake that we had made for our reception. Echo was so disappointed by this on my behalf that she over-night shipped me a fresh cake for me to enjoy when I got home. Now that is above and beyond even a 5 star rating. We love Echo so much. The only disappointment here is that I couldn't take her with me to help me plan and stay calm in my everyday life! read more

Echo was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. She made sure our wedding day was perfect. Everything ran so smoothly because of her. Our wedding was a destination wedding in Napa Valley and I was trying to plan it from across the country. Once I started working with Echo, my life was so much easier. She was a great communicator and was available for any questions or concerns I had. The day of the wedding she had everything timed perfectly. Her assistant made sure every detail was exactly how I wanted it. I swear they read my mind and I did not have to worry about a thing. I am forever grateful for Echo's amazing work!!! read more

I'm not even sure where to start on this review. Echo was so incredible over the last year and a half of planning our wedding, I wouldn't have done any of it differently. First off, we were planning our Sonoma wedding from Singapore, which was already a challenge in itself with the time difference and coordination with vendors. Echo narrowed down huge lists of vendors to one or two, so we could easily make our decisions. She was more than happy to take very early phone calls to accommodate our time zone. When we arrived to meet all the vendors, she had thoughtfully planned out a schedule where we weren't driving all over the county. We didn't feel stressed going through the process, and thoroughly enjoyed the few days we had in Sonoma. I'm a type A personality, and had lots and lots of questions at every turn - which Echo was patient and happy to answer quickly and efficiently. I'd say the most important part about all of this was that this isn't just business to Echo - she treated us the whole way as friends, and put her heart and soul into making this our perfect day. Her involvement was so sincere and genuine. Now speaking to the actual wedding day, Echo and Dawn we're absolutely incredible. As you know, things will always go wrong on wedding day. Echo and Dawn we're seen but not heard, and their level of professionalism was exceptional. I didn't feel rushed around to all the different events, I felt like I could truly enjoy the day. Things went wrong with some vendors, but Echo and Dawn were so seamless in their delivery that I had absolutely no clue of anything that was happening. They were so calm and collected, we really felt like we didn't have anything to be concerned about. To be completely honest, our wedding day was the best day of our lives! Thank you Echo and Dawn for making this possible, we will truly remember it for our lifetime! read more

Echo was amazing! My daughter had the wedding of her dreams at Chalk Hill Estate Winery thanks to this amazing woman! She is so extremely organized and does not let anything fall through the cracks! We had one major problem 3 days before the wedding, the videographer we had paid for ended up in the hospital and could not video the wedding. Echo spent countless hours, and two days, trying to find a suitable replacement at the last minute. It was a tough task, but somehow she did it. On the day of the wedding Echo, being the extremely organized planner that she is, had a prepared time line and she made sure everyone followed it! There was absolutely no stress for any of the wedding party on the wedding day! It was a magical day thanks to all of her hard work! I would highly recommend Echo as your wedding planner. You will LOVE her! read more

Only the highest praises come to mind when talking about A Dream Wedding and Echo. Brides do not need to look any further, A Dream Day will take care of all your needs. As a vendor myself, i like to work with Echo because she pays attention to details and makes things running smooth. Weddings can be very stressful but with a pro like her you can enjoy that special day even more! read more

So, my daughter in law has hired a wedding planner and then I follow suit and hire the same one, Echo, to help me plan and coordinate the wedding rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. I happen to have the world's GREATEST DIL!!! And she found for us the most perfect wedding planner ever! Like have you ever had a meal so good that you want to tell every single person you know that they HAVE to got to that same restaurant and order the exact same meal just so they can experience the same joy you had while enjoying your dinner? Think that times a million!! I have never been so impressed by someone's attention to detail, ability to understand exactly what look, feel, and ambience I wanted for an event and then MAKE IT HAPPEN all while being on the other side of the country. Two quick stories that made my experience the best ever...after the rehearsal we had time before we had to be at the rehearsal venue. I look at this incredibly beautiful, amazingly talented, perfectly organized planner of mine and ask if I should just go to the venue and help set everything up. She simply smiled and said, "No, you go enjoy your guests. I will take care of everything." Now this made me a little nervous...I had discussed all the details but hadn't seen them put together yet before my guests would. So in I walk with everyone and tears streamed down my face. PERFECTION! Which leads to the second story, one of my daughters, seeing how perfect everything was for the rehearsal, was now worried the wedding would not be as beautiful. I will finish by saying....Echo somehow, someway created a wedding that was THE most magical, stunning, and perfect wedding day for my son and his wife that even somehow surpassed the rehearsal which honestly seemed impossible to accomplish. After months of planning and forming a relationship with this amazing woman somehow she still blew us all away. Yep, I stand on the rooftops screaming to everyone "YOU MUST CALL ECHO!" read more

We retained Echo to assist us with finding our venue and for her "full service" package. We were both very busy working and had little help from friends and family. Venue Services: Echo is familiar with many venues in the Napa/Sonoma location and prepared a full weekend itinerary of appointments for us. She attended each appointment along the way to really understand what we were looking for. Echo had us working for the wedding the entire weekend! After the weekend, we had not only gained clarity on the wedding of our dreams but we had found our dream venue. Full Service Package: Echo was available to us often throughout our wedding planning process making sure we stayed on task and on time. After choosing the venue, Echo sent us her recommend vendors based on the vision we had for our wedding. She then set up a weekend itinerary of vendor appointments for us. This time, she attended some of the appointments and for some, we attended alone. Echo's services were beyond helpful especially in the final phase of planning. At a certain point in the planning process, our wedding and our work schedules were conflicting and Echo was there to ensure that nothing was stalled. At times, she stepped in for me so that my Husband was not alone on calls. We thought our wedding ran smoothly; we were very happy the entire day from start to finish. Without Echo, our wedding honestly would not have been half as amazing! read more

My husband and I cannot say enough great things about Robbin Montero and her staff at A Dream Wedding. We got married at St. Francis winery in June of 2009 and it could not have been a more perfect wedding. We were trying to keep an eye on the overall budget, and so we were initially concerned that we could not afford Robbin's services, but she got us so many discounts with different vendors that her fee is actually a huge bargain. We loved every vendor she put us in touch with and had difficulty choosing between several because there were so many good choices available. We came up from Southern California for our initial vendor meetings and she had two days mapped out for us with appointments set up and confirmed. After that visit we basically had our entire wedding planned. It could not have been easier or more fun. Robbin had all the details flawlessly attended to and the wedding day itself was amazing. We did not worry about a single thing knowing that it was in her capable hands. She and an assistant quietly made sure that things ran smoothly behind the scenes, so that even when there was a minor problem it was taken care of before we knew about it (she had promised us that would be the case and she was right). We received so many compliments from our guests saying that it was by far the best wedding they had ever attended. My husband and I got to enjoy ourselves because we didn't have to worry about anything. Robbin definitely has the respect of the vendors in the area, and a lot of connections that make the planning easy and the cost more affordable. You will not regret using her or her associates from A Dream Wedding to plan your wedding. We would both give A Dream Wedding the highest recommendation possible for anyone looking for a wedding planner in the area. read more

We hired Echo from A Dream Wedding to help us plan our wedding at Solage, in Calistoga September 2019. It was the best money we spent! My husband and I were overwhelmed with the entire process of planning a wedding. We didn't know where to start, so we immediately starting looking for a planner. Once we had our first call with Echo, she put our minds at ease and we knew she was the perfect fit. You can tell she loves what she does and she's exceptionally good at it. She helped us through the entire process and gave us helpful tips along the way. She's the most organized person I know. She sent us updated timelines(to the minute) she dealt with all of our vendors, negotiated prices, reminded of special touches, and helped our special day run smoothly from start to finish. She went above and beyond to make sure we weren't stressed at any point the day of, from taking our dog back to our room after the ceremony, getting me sandals since my feet were hurting so bad, and even setting our room up with flowers and candles to come back to at the end of the night! It doesn't get any better! She was quick to respond, and easy to get a hold of. Her cheerful spirt and positive attitude made us feel confident that our wedding day would be absolutely perfect and just how we had imagined. We can't thank Echo enough for all her hard work!! I would recommend her to anyone getting married in the Napa area! XOXO The Brunellos read more

I had the pleasure of being involved in the planning of a wedding for the past nine months. Actually, I have been on the peripheral, since Robbin Montero of A Dream Wedding was hired by the bride to do the real planning work. It is apparent that the wedding could not have been as successful without her. Robbin is a professional in all respects, from venue selection to the many vendor selections and then to the choreography and orchestration of the most important day in my best friends life. Her recommendations and comments were spot on....she knows her business and takes care of it; while at the same time she took the time to listen so the wedding would happen just the way it was supposed to. There are simply not enough superlatives to write to express how spectacular Robbin's services are, how well respected she is in the community and how smoothly she made the wedding day celebration successful. I highly recommend Robbin Montero of A Dream Wedding. read more

Robbin and her team at Dream Wedding are top knotch. Seeing them turn a winery or other event space into a elegant and charming wedding venue is truly amazing. From the DJ to the cake, flowers, and caterer the Dream wedding team is totally on top of the flow of events and staff. I have seen many wedding coordinators and they are the best. All I can say is if you get the chance BOOK THEM, you will be very happy you did. read more

Do not attempt to plan a destination wedding on your own...you will go crazy! We started the process solo, planning our Napa wedding from Chicago. It did not go as well as I had hoped. Panic set in, and A Dream Wedding came to the rescue in the form of Sarah Ghazzagh. Sarah Ghazzagh is fantastic! She is highly regarded in the Napa area. Virtually ever vendor we worked with had worked with Sarah in the past and had nothing but praise for her. The comfort level she provided helped us actually enjoy the planning phase as well as our entire wedding weekend. There was virtually NO STRESS and I tend to be an anxious person. Everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Sarah was really fun to work...she is a ball of energy! I can assure you that you will not be disappointed with her services. If you are in the market for a wedding coordinator, Sarah Ghazzagh is your girl! read more

Dear, dear Sarah Ghazzagh. As lovely as she is efficient, organized, pleasant and proficient. Sarah is a wealth of ideas, problem solving skills, and an all around joy to work with. Sarah saved my wedding day when my first-hired wedding planner dropped the ball and left me without any help or any planning at all. In six short weeks, Sarah picked up and organized the pieces, made sense of everything left undone, and assured us a beautiful, memorable, fun day. SEVEN stars for Ms. Ghazzagh, who was a gem amidst a confusing, stressful time. She saved what will be one of the most memorable day of our lives! All my thanks. read more