The day of coordinator we had previously booked fell through a month before our wedding. Needless…read moreto say, we were stressed!!! That all melted away when I reached out to Kathy and she jumped in immediately, helping us prepare for our day with kindness, the most meticulous attention to detail, and prompt communication. On our wedding day, everything was set up more beautifully than I could have imagined. We ran into a couple hiccups out of Kathy's control-- our guest shuttles and dinner caterer were running late. Kathy had already thought of plan B, C, and D and kept us informed without ever making us feel stressed. At the end of the day, everything turned out to be perfect in our eyes because of Kathy and her team making it that way. Kathy also checked in with us regularly throughout the day to keep us on schedule, etc. without ever interfering with our time spent with guests. She brought the most kind, helpful team with her to ensure all ran smoothly. Multiple guests approached us during and after our wedding to tell us our coordinator was amazing. That speaks volumes! I can't praise Kathy enough for not only saving our wedding day, but going above and beyond in making it amazing. And when I say above and beyond I mean it! Since this was a destination wedding for us, Kathy even offered to donate our wedding cake leftovers to a local shelter. Kathy is the ultimate professional and the best coordinator you could possibly book for your wedding. We will always cherish the memories of our wedding day and think about how much we lucked out with Kathy and her team.

I'm so impressed with how professional, organized and sweet KK is! She turned my dream wedding into…read morea reality and I couldn't have had it without her! From the first meeting she came so prepared with a dozen questions of things I wasn't even thinking about. She was always 10 steps ahead of me by far. I can't believe the hours and effort she put into every detail of every aspect of my wedding and the planning of it. I really wish I could put into words how incredibly thankful I am for her and her wonderful team. I highly recommend KK to help with any wedding or a party that needs coordinating. She's a angel sent from above!! Thank you again

Thank you Oscar & the entire team at Oscar by Oscar, for making our wedding day an absolute dream…read morecome true. From the very beginning, your professionalism, organization, and dedication gave us confidence that we were in the best hands. Oscar, you did an incredible job keeping our timeline running smoothly and ensuring every detail of the day came together seamlessly. The vision you brought to our reception was breathtaking, and seeing everything come to life exceeded anything we could have imagined. Every detail reflected the care, creativity, and passion you put into your work. We are especially grateful for all the behind-the-scenes effort you put into coordinating with our vendors and organizing every aspect of the day. Because of you, we were able to relax be present & truly enjoy every moment with our family and friends What makes your service even more special is that you were not only our planner and coordinator but you also captured some of the most incredible videos of us throughout the entire day. Being able to relive those moments through your lens is such a priceless gift & you managed to capture so many genuine memories that Alexis & I will cherish forever. What sets you apart is not only your talent but the genuine care you have for your couples. You made us feel valued, supported, and celebrated throughout the entire process. Your passion for what you do shines through in every detail, and it is clear why Oscar by Oscar has such an outstanding reputation. Thank you for helping create memories that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Your vision, dedication, creativity, and passion truly make you the best of the best. We are forever grateful for everything you did to make our wedding day so special and will never forget the incredible role you played in one of the most important days of our lives

Oscar and team were impeccable! They executed my vision for a "Under the Tuscan Sun" themed 40th…read morebirthday dinner flawlessly. Absolutely everything I could have imagined and much more. They literally turned my backyard into a picturesque Italian Villa. No detail was missed, and every step of the planning process, from vision boards, budgets, rental selections and personal touches were methodical and just a breeze. Oscar was very receptive to every idea, tentative, responsive and extremely professional. We loved him so much, he's literally like family now (on speed dial) and ready to plan our next event in October; our first baby shower! Thank you Oscar for your personable touch and exquisite demeanor.

Patty and Carol are the real deal. - If you are debating on getting a wedding planner then you most…read morelikely need one. I am so grateful that Patty was recommended to me, I have no idea what I would have done without her. If you have no experience planning a wedding, then Patty is a great option. She will go above and beyond. She helped me with EVERYTHING. We had so many phone calls about planning, venders, timelines, you name it. We got married at the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa, Patty got our marriage insurance (didn't know that was a thing) and every detail was done to my exact wishes; our rooms, a get-ready room, timeline. She helped me find and book my venders; makeup, hair, live music. She knew about the area restrictions and completely managed all my venders. She made the best timelines I have ever seen in my life, had everything to a tee with wiggle room in case things did not go according to plan (which they rarely do). She even helped my officiant (who was our best friend) with his ceremony timeline and speech. Patty took care of everything, even when I had vender drama, she took care of it without me having to deal with it at all. And she even ran to our room when our ring bearer forget our rings! Day of, Patty has her assistant Carol which is more than a bonus. Both Patty and Carol are adored by me and my family. Truly were like my own family, even helped me put my shoes on. There are no perfect words to describe how truly grateful I am for having them at my wedding. Best decision I have ever made. 10/10 would hire them again.

I have been photographing weddings in the Bay Area (and beyond) for 30 years and have the…read moreopportunity to work with some wonderful people in industry. Patty has always impressed! Weddings are an expression of the love and personality of the B&G. Patty works with couples to create events that are uniquely their own. Strategizing, organizing, and working on every last detail. Then she connects her clients with the perfect vendors to make sure their vision comes true. When it counts most (wedding day) with her charming personality yet decisive personality, she executes weddings that flow with grace. As a photographer I have follow up conversations with the B&G after their wedding. The always give Patty the highest praise. Patty makes it happen! Todd Rafalovich

Having Anita as our wedding planner is the best decision we could have made for our wedding. From…read morethe very beginning she was kind, professional, and was just as excited for our wedding as we were. We had a large wedding of about 185, and she helped us every single step of the way, which was especially helpful as we are not local to the Monterey area. The vendors she recommended were fantastic, and we ended up using several of her recommendations. She handled any complications that came up during the planning process and made herself available as often as we needed her. We said several times over the course of the planning process how worth it her planning fee was, 100x over. On our wedding day, she was there to walk us through every step and make sure everything ran smoothly. It was a perfect day, and I can't imagine not having Anita as a part of our process.

Anita was absolutely incredible to work with as my wedding planner. She consistently went above and…read morebeyond to help bring my vision to life, and my wedding truly wouldn't have run as smoothly without her. Throughout the entire process, she gave me so much peace of mind--she was reliable, extremely detailed, and always prepared. Her thoroughness with even the smallest details saved me so much money, which was especially important since I was planning a destination wedding from Florida to Big Sur. She stayed super organized, always made herself available for calls, and eased any worries I had along the way. On the wedding day, the presentation of the tables, linens & flowers were exactly what I envisioned. My jaw literally dropped seeing how beautifully everything came together. I've heard horror stories from other brides about planners who were unresponsive or added stress to the process, but I never experienced that with Anita. I trusted her completely, and you truly cannot go wrong by hiring her. Anita kept all my vendors organized, took the lead on everything, and made sure I could fully relax and enjoy my big day. She even found thoughtful ways to save on costs, like sourcing local fresh picked mint & for our bar service and recommending trusted partners. I highly, highly recommend Anita. You will not be disappointed--she is exceptional.

Josh and his team were absolutely incredible. Josh was always responsive, organized, and…read moreprofessional. He had a ton of insight into rules of thumb for weddings, what would work well and what wouldn't, and event a lot of insight into the venue itself (Carmel Valley Ranch). Not only that but Josh is incredibly warm and fun to work with. Day of, he and his team were organized, adapted seamlessly when unexpected things came up, and they truly helped make our wedding the best day of our lives. At the end, my Mom said he was the best wedding planner she had ever seen. I could not recommend Josh more highly. He is the best. :)

From the jump, Josh was always on top of it whether it came to mapping out the planning via the…read moresystem that they use m, or answering all the small questions that I thought about at midnight the night before! He is so organized, helpful, personable and you can tell genuinely loves what he does. He helped us with things we never would have thought to ask. On the day of the wedding we had nothing to worry about at all. He and his team were awesome, and we recommend them to everyone we know! You will be so happy you did.

Ash and Nate were the most helpful and kind staff I've ever had the encounter of meeting. They went…read moreabove and beyond in every way and truly made our experience special! If they are any indication of how this organization functions as a whole, you'd be lucky to have them at your service.

We still can't get over how perfect our 7/3 reception went. Thanks to the team, it was truly the…read morebest night of our lives, and our hard-to-impress guests were also wowed by everything. From planning to execution, we appreciate how smooth everything was from beginning to end. The food, from cocktail hour to the dinner buffet, was delicious and we received so many compliments about it all night when we talked to each table. The service all around was amazing and our guests loved how friendly all staff were. Sales staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. We were appreciative of how responsive and flexible they were. Day-of coordinators were ELITE in executing our vision day-of and putting everything together so beautifully. Their coordination helped us relax and enjoy our day knowing that we had a strong team helping us out behind the scenes. We will forever be grateful for the experience we had at Carmel Fields!

We held our wedding here in March 2026, and we were so happy with the experience -- we couldn't…read morehave asked for more! We worked with Emily, Theresa, and Kelly, and the team is very communicative during the planning process leading up to the wedding. Very easy to customize exactly what we wanted for our wedding. Kelly was our on-site coordinator on the day of the wedding and really went above and beyond with being attentive throughout the entire event and ensuring everything went smoothly. Also highly recommend DJ Brian - he has such a natural personality fit for this and was so professional!

*Review based on my impression from the venue tour*…read more First thought : wow, this surrounding view is nice. The drive to get to the venue after passing the gate reminded me of the other wedgewood wedding property I went to earlier in the year - nice houses, golf course, greenery. I can't follow directions and in an attempt to follow the instruction from the email, we went through the wrong entrance (aka side door), so for a few min it felt like we were playing escape room to find the phone that we were supposed to call. However, if you follow the instructions right, you should be able to see the fireplace right when you open the door. It's a nice grand entrance. The interior area is pretty nice, although it does look dated if you look closely. However, I feel like the layout didn't suit the vision of what we want for our wedding day. As for the ceremony area, I personally thought the indoor version looks/feels nicer than the outdoor version. The outdoor one would be easy access from the parking lot though. I loooved the bridal suite/getting ready area. The groom's suite was nice and spacious too, but has locker room vibe with hoops. The person (wedding expert) giving us the tour was very good at selling us the vision, giving detailed info, etc. As opposed to touring the venue first, eagle ridge gave us the run down and "sales/informational pitch" first. The sales pitch is v important for wedding venue shopping, so no negative connotation there. We ended up choosing a different venue: one main reason was the fact that we can't try the food first. We didn't feel comfortable locking in to an all inclusive venue that doesn't allow outside catering. The menu options look good enough, but how does it taste???? It would suck if we end up not liking the food during the tasting and having to settle for a "I guess this is fine because we have no other choice". We were ready to pay to be able to have the chance for trying out the food first. Unfortunately, that was not an option. The other reason was the fact that we don't have much getting ready time. If I remember correctly, you only get to go in the suites 1-2 hrs before start time. The club is only open to the members prior to that. Idk about other brides, but I personally would need a lot more than that if I'm doing makeup and hair there. The timing might be okay if you only plan on changing into your dress there.

I am so thankful to have found Antigua Wedding Decor. The owner Loly was an absolute pleasure to…read moremeet & brainstorm with. I didn't know exactly what type of flowers I wanted but I knew the look I was going for. I showed her pictures & after getting to know me a little she had a pretty good idea of what I was envisioning. Loly created these beautiful arrangements for me. It was exactly what I had asked for & more. You could tell by her work this is something she loves! She made it so easy & genuinely cared about making me happy. Thank you again Loly & Antigua Wedding Decor! Mrs. Sheinfield

I am very pleased to have had Antigua wedding Decor decorate for my wedding in September. Loly the…read moreowner was easy to work with she definitely exceeded my expectations and was very professional, everything was perfect and beautifully done. I highly recommend Antigua wedding Decor for any special event!

Love this venue! As a photographer this venue seems like it was made with a photographers eye…read more Every detail is thought of from the bridal suite to the gorgeous pool. To the black and white dance floor. I love it!

Found Gardener Ranch through Here Comes the Guide and loved it. Inquired about more information and…read morestarted looking at reviews on here. I saw a review left by Sarah A. about hemophobia, but gave the Ranch the benefit of the doubt, because they responded denying the claim. Anyways, I reached out multiple times and was very upfront about being queer. I was not answered once. Despite what they say, they don't host same-sex weddings - either that, or their organization skills are abysmal. Very disappointed -- wish I would have heeded another Yelper's warning

Linda at Eventscapes was great to work with, and gave me recommendations and pricing for our…read moredaughter's wedding. She was very responsive when I would ask questions or would let me know when payment was due or received. She told me when she would need to use the room and her team was punctual and on time, so that we were able to get into the room to finish our decorating before the wedding. When we entered, the room looked so elegant and our daughter was truly thrilled. I would highly recommend her services as she has such an array of decorations for so many different themes.

From the time that I met with Linda via the phone, I was confident that she would be able to…read moresupport with my wedding vision coming to life! We got married at Seascape, a venue they were very familiar with! For the wedding, we rented chairs, long farm tables, the lighting package, and drapery. This helped to elevate the space and make it feel put together. Great to work with and many options to choose from! Such a great vendor in the Santa Cruz area. (will add more pictures when we get them back!!)