I got married here in February 2026…read more My husband and I are pretty introverted, and as a bride, I lacked experience when it comes to party planning in general, so when it came to planning a wedding, I was a bit overwhelmed. However, Gather made the wedding event planning process so easy and seamless. I had trouble putting into words and images the vision I had for our wedding, but Maritza was able to do it with ease. From the decorations to the bar and food, everything came out perfectly. We were going for a mix of whimsical and modern, incorporating different shades of pink and blue because those are our favorite colors. In fact, on our first wedding planning meeting, I told Maritza that our vibe is like Taylor Swift's 1989 and Midnights albums together. We also had her husband, David, as our photographer, and he was amazing. I really wanted him to capture our quirky sides, and he delivered. I watched a lot of YouTube videos about what makes a good wedding. Usually, it is only the couple that remembers the wedding, but to this day, our wedding has been talked about by our family and friends. They appreciated the intimate setting and the little details, which, to be honest, were all possible by Maritza, David, and the Gather team. :)

My twin girls celebrated their first birthday at this venue. From my initial meeting to the end of…read morethe event, I could not have asked for a better site manager than Lissi. She was so thorough in her communication, VERY hands on and supportive with vendors, and she ensured our event ran smoothly. For the venue space, there is one restroom and they provide a changing table which is PERFECT for our event. They arranged for bartender service and also helped cleanup and keeping the event tidy with making sure trash cans were managed, dirty glassware was constantly picked up, and venue amenities were running smoothly (music, lighting, fans, clean up). We utilized the parking in the back but it is metered so you have to keep an eye on the meter. However, it was extremely convenient to have for loading and unloading. They will be my go-to venue space going forward.

Melissa arrived on time and did an amazing job at our birthday party! We will definitely be hiring…read moreher again. She was great with the kids and very easy going. A talented artist!

BOTTOM LINE AT THE TOP: On time, fully stocked, and ready to rock your party!…read more From the first phone to when they packed up at the end of the day, these folks were attentive and professional! They had all the things kids loved, crazy balloons, fun tattoos, and cool face-pairing options. Ashley was with us and she was five stars!

Kristen is an absolute ROCKSTAR! Over the course of planning our wedding (which took the better…read morepart of 3 years thanks to Covid) she has become more than just a wedding planner to me, but someone I truly call a friend. She is the sweetest and most caring person and I found myself being able to talk to her about things beyond wedding details. Not to mention, she is absolutely spectacular at what she does. We hired Kristen for Design Planning and Month/Day-of-Coordination for our wedding at Solage in Calistoga. We wanted someone who was not only familiar with our venue but easygoing and fun to work with. Kristen was perfect! She worked with me on design (tablescape, floral, etc.) and helped make our vision come true while always being mindful of what we were comfortable with. When Covid struck, Kristen was a godsend and was there for us with support and guidance. She navigated us through two postponements and each time handled all of the logistics and worked with our entire vendor team to secure new dates and negotiate amended contracts. We didn't have to lift a single finger during that stressful period besides signing paperwork as Kristen did everything for us to ensure a smooth postponement process. As a planner, Kristen has a special way of making you feel like you are her only and most special client. She is incredibly responsive with emails and every interaction I had with her was just so thoughtful. She never once made me feel silly for reaching out even with the smallest of questions. She is creative, detail-oriented and thoughtful. In the weeks leading up to the wedding, she helped me stay organized and executed changes effortlessly. When I was stressed dealing with last minute transportation logistics, she took it upon herself to take over the task and thanks to her many contacts in Napa Valley was able to secure the right post-wedding transportation for our guests. Ironically, when I was first researching Day-of-Coordinators, I recall reading a review from one of Kristen's brides that mentioned Kristen was amazing during times of crisis and helped her wedding go smoothly despite raging wildfires that day. I remember thinking to myself if, god forbid, our wedding was threatened by NorCal wildfires (which at the time was the most realistic scary thing that could happen), I would definitely want a planner capable of handling a nightmare scenario. Low and behold, Kristen didn't just "handle" our pandemic wedding planning, she crushed it. Our June 2022 Solage wedding turned out absolutely beautiful! The day flowed seemlessly and Kristen and her assistant Sonja were so organized and helpful, I never had to lift a finger. Most importantly, both were just all-around delightful to work with. I remember Sonja helping me stay calm right before I walked down the aisle because I was starting to feel so overwhelmed with joy I nearly bursted into tears. When my husband's shoes were starting to give him trouble, Kristen literally helped bandage him up! We've also had so many family members and other vendors tell us just how wonderful Kristen was to work with that day. I am almost saddened to write this review because not only does it mean my wedding is over, but also because my time working with Kristen has come to an end. If you don't read any of what I wrote above, just read this - hiring Kristen was by far the best decision we made for our wedding. From day 1 we were in good hands and while they say no one cares more about your wedding than you do, that cannot be said about Kristen. She cares as much about your special day as you do.

I must admit, I'm a little embarrassed to be writing this review so late! We hired Kristen for our…read more2019 wedding at Viansa Sonoma Winery. Based on our needs, we went with a day/month-of planning package with event design. While we were only contracted for 3 scheduled meetings together, working with Kristen meant having a trusted professional to bounce ideas off of over email or phone, with basically any and all questions about vendors, timing, rehearsal dinner ideas, etc etc. After having attended a few weddings after our own and seeing some of the behind-the-scenes, what we feel makes Kristen a fantastic wedding coordinator/planner for us was that she not only has a good eye for design and incorporating a couple's individual style into a wedding vision, but she is also incredibly organized, responsive, detail-oriented, trustworthy, thoughtful, and personable - everything that you want in someone who will be working with you to plan one of the most important days of your life! Before planning our wedding, I would have definitely considered myself a bit of a neurotic perfectionist; probably not a wedding planner's first choice of a bride/groom/couple! Despite this, Kristen never once made us feel silly or self-conscious about all the questions we had, and she was remarkably patient when we were indecisive or when we couldn't quite nail down the direction we wanted to go in. She was practical and gave great suggestions on which design details to commit to and leave behind if we felt like we were straying too far from our initial budget, and ultimately, we reached a design that we still swoon about. Prior to the wedding, she got in contact with each and every vendor and created detailed plans/timelines/layouts for our wedding day and venue to make sure everyone could be on the same page. Having all the details/specifics on paper and transparently communicated with us and our vendors put us at complete ease! What really made me come back and write a review over 2 years after our wedding (I am still kicking myself for somehow forgetting to do so right away!), is all the details and stories that have surfaced from friends and family to this day about everything Kristen and the Sugar Rush team were doing behind the scenes. The rehearsal was conducted so smoothly - there was no question about who needed to go where and when, and they left no stone left unturned. Details like - which way should we stand for the best light at the time of our ceremony, giving the bridesmaids and groomsmen visual markers in the ceremony space so they would know where to walk and where to stand, touching base with each speaker and confirming whether they wanted a mic or a lapel, when they would get tapped to mic-up on the day of the wedding and who they should look for if they have questions, where the wedding party could leave their belongings during the ceremony and throughout the night - the list goes on and on! Things you wouldn't even think to consider, Kristen and her team already had covered. I learned Kristen and the Sugar Rush team (Sonja and Madison) were always available to grab and hold onto sunglasses and personal items for our Moms and wedding party and always made sure personal belongings made it back to the right person. When my husband accidentally spilled red gatorade on his white dress shirt, Kristen was there with a Shout wipe to save the day. There were a few super minor hiccups (I think one table had one fewer chair, and champagne glasses weren't set at each table setting since the caterer thought these would be passed), but Kristen and her team quickly remedied the situation and I never even heard about it until months later! We got more wind than we were expecting on our wedding day, and Kristen quickly pivoted some of our design elements to ensure things wouldn't be blowing over during the ceremony and cocktail hour. She just had great instincts and judgment and was so on top of everything! It was like the Sugar Rush team was simultaneously so present, but so invisible throughout the night. I am so thankful to Kristen and her team for their services, both leading up to our wedding, and on the day of. For any couple on the fence about hiring a wedding coordinator/planner - DO IT! I would choose Kristen and Sugar Rush Events again without a question!

Our family hired Vanessa and Peter for our special needs daughter Emily's 21st birthday. We had a…read morebackyard party with family, some of Emily's special needs classmates and their moms, and a couple of neighbors. Vanessa and Peter were the best! They are top notch and experienced entertainers! We definitely felt the aloha and island vibes! They had a majority of our guests participating in learning how to hula with Vanessa. It was a lot of fun. Vanessa has a natural gift to work with the special needs, young adult guests. I really appreciated that about her. We got a lot of feedback from our guests. They said they had a great time at our party. My little sister said it was the party of the year! Almost two weeks later, I am still star struck over their performances!! We hope to hire them at some point again for a future party when they are in the Bay Area.

I hired Nicole for a very special event and from the beginning stages of our conversation all the…read moreway through the final product - extravagant cascading balloon wall setup thing - it was super easy and amazing. She was helpful in suggesting details for me when we dreamt it all up together. I couldn't be happier with the result and it was just super streamline. I can't recommend Lifted Balloons enough seriously.

The balloon arch for our wedding photo station was a huge hit and added the perfect touch to every…read morephoto.

This is the best community center I've ever seen. They are always doing something for the…read morecommunity, from Santa around the holidays, to handing out produce during the year. I'm so impressed with this center!

Jack's brought the kids here for Easter Egg Hunts, and they got to sit on Santa's lap here last…read moreDecember. Plus they each got a stocking filled with treats, including toothpaste and a toothbrush! While waiting for Santa, all the kids got antlers, rudolph noses, and cookies! Sidebar and funny story, I think: While waiting in line for Santa I was talking to another mother who told me *santa* didn't show up last year, so at the last minute she threw on the suit and played the role. Everything was going fine until some woman sat on her lap and proceeded to tell *Santa* umm, what she *wanted* To which this Santa replied "back off, I'm a girl."

Marie and her team did such an amazing job bringing such a magical and whimsical touch to our…read moredaughter's sleepover birthday party! We took the girls rollerskating while Marie set everything up so when they walked in, they were absolutely surprised and simply could not contain themselves! In the evening, the tea lights lit up the room to create an enchanting space. Marie worked with us every step of the way to make sure our theme was on point with what she would be creating for us. I could not recommend Marie enough and I can't wait to work with her again in the future!

Marie transformed space into a gorgeous surprise for our daughter! She loved the pink boho setup &…read moresaid she had the best sleep ever, very cozy & comfortable! Highly recommend!

We used Pop! Party services for our daughter's 13th birthday! The process with Dil was easy,…read moreefficient and so fun! Dil is an incredible event artist and so amazing to work with! I will continue to work with her for all the kid parties!

Thank you so much! Great work and excellent communication!! You really went out of your way for our…read morebeautiful balloon arch and it was perfect. We I'll definitely use your services in the future.