Hello happily engaged couple, We understand where you are…read moreright now in the process. You're excited about the engagement, and the thought of your upcoming wedding. Congratulations. We also know however, that the more you Google looking for answers, the more questions you have! Even if you have a venue, you now need to worry about seating charts, timelines, hairstylists, weather, forest fires, COVID, cleanup- oh my! "Do I even need a wedding planner?" may even be a question that you are pondering- and that is ok! The good news is, this review that you are reading is the review you need. As partners, we were asking ourselves these same questions. In hindsight, we would have been stupid to not hire Terri/Events Extraordinaire. Should you simply care about the bottom line, then skip the rest of this review and just hire her already! If you are interested to know why, please see below. Although one of us was skeptical in the value of a wedding planner, I can assure you that Terri's actions and efforts were invaluable in making our day perfect. From the very first meeting, we were relieved at the methodic approach Terri takes to wedding planning. Your first meetings are simply getting to know each other and learning what the couple wants to achieve with the wedding. Terri fairly listened to both of our ideas and provided unbiased feedback and guidance. These little nudges compounded to big decisions which encouraged us along the wedding planning process. Speaking of the process, Terri has one. She has timelines, 'day of' agenda's, and planning deadlines that keep not only the couple, but also your vendors on track! Although you may expect the planning process to go smoothly, just as we had, of course life happens. We had a serious issues with one of our main vendors (That we found before working with Terri) the month before the wedding. We promptly referenced Terri's pre-supplied vendor list and found someone who was more budget friendly, that produced fantastic results. Then, just one week before the wedding, the HMUA dropped out (crazy we know!). Terri picked up her personal cell phone that same day, to step in, and spent the evening with us hunting down alternates. To us, Terri felt like another family member with all of the right tools in her tool box to help us navigate the complex nuances of wedding planning. On the day of the wedding, we hardly noticed Terri- and I mean that in a good way! Seamlessly behind the scenes, our wedding day and timeline panned out about as perfect as it could be. This letter is a testament to her process, value, and care in wedding planning. We were thankful to have found Terri and now look forward to connecting with her any time we are in the foothills! -Adam & Samantha Klick

Terri and her team are absolutely the best at what they do! Her services were recommended by the…read morevenue we picked and I am so grateful for that! I never really understood what a planner would do, but trust me when I say that I would've been completely lost without her! Terri thought of things for our special day that I never would've realized I needed until it was too late. I knew from the very first meeting that she was going to be my calming force for a very stressful day and I was so right! Her value is unmeasurable!! Thank you Terri and team!!

Sonora's Opera Hall…read more The City of Sonora acquired the property in 1986, and, through several historic preservation grants, redevelopment funds, and the efforts of volunteer fundraisers, the city was able to restore the Opera Hall to its present condition. It is once again an "edifice of strength and beauty" and a "point of pride" to Sonora's historic downtown Thinking about a wedding?, reunion? event? this is a community center and is booked by appointment throught the City of Sonora and is in a prime downtown Sonora location. Thinking of a conference? This location is affordable and is available 7 day's per week. Rental Information This Rental Information Page is a brief description for renting the Historic Sonora Opera Hall. For a full informational packet or to view this beautiful facility, please contact Sheala Wilkinson, Special Programs Coordinator at (209) 532-7725 or swilkinson@sonoraca.com Rental Fees: Weekday: Monday - Thursday $150.00 per Day Weekend: Friday - Sunday & Holidays* $250.00 per Day Damage/Clean Facility Deposit $300.00 (refundable) Preparation Kitchen $100.00 Concert Grand Piano $125.00 Sounds System (6 disc CD player $20.00 Wireless Microphone $10.00 Corded Microphones $10.00 (each) Your Rentals Include: 25 Eight Foot Tables 5 Six Foot Tables 200 Chairs Antique Wood Bar Podium & projection Screen (available upon request) Free Internet Service compliments of Frontporch Communications

We provide sound, lighting, video, PA and DJ's for events all the time at The Sonora Opera Hall…read more It's a nice venue with hardwood floors. The walls are white and look great when we uplight them. Venue is always nice and clean and easy to load in. It's a great venue for weddings, dance's or that special event.

This was a cute place. I came up in June for a friend's wedding, and the venue was pretty great for…read morea wedding. California had that insane heat wave then, so it reached 100+ degrees that day. Despite that, the fans inside the chapel did an ok job keeping people cool. Since I'm only about two, two and a half hours away from Sonora, I chose to go home after the wedding and reception, so I can't speak to the accommodations here. Keep in mind that if you're coming here for a wedding, the closest food options in Downtown Sonora are 15-20 minutes away by car, and these roads are winding and hilly, so keep that in mind.

I was just calling to get pricing on using them as a venue. Their website was not working on my…read morephone. The woman who answered was condescending and rude, talking to me as if I was a child and not worth their time. She proceeded to slowly explain to me how to see the prices, despite me telling her several times the website was not displaying the prices on my end. After her cold tone and reluctance to talk (despite the website encouraging to call) I hung up. She then proceeded to call me back from a different number, with an even more cruel tone. I hung up right away, but that is no way to talk to a potential client!

cozy and fun. Great beers & wine selection. Live music always a plus…read more Local talent show cased.

Food is getting more consistent. Not great but decent and affordable...which is all we hope for in…read morethe Foothills. GREAT VENUE. I dig the taproom and go often for LIVE music now. People LOVE the wine selection. The staff is VERY friendly!!!!

This place is absolutely beautiful !! Thank you to the owners of Savanna gardens for making our…read more son and daughter-in-laws wedding amazing day Bobbie and her husband definitely made us all feel like we are part of the family what a beautiful piece of property and peaceful. Thank you again for making everything go flawless for us. Thank you The Dameral family

Was married here. Amazing venue - landscaping so lush and beautiful, barn is perfectly quaint…read more Owners went above and beyond. Great experience!

We can't thank the Three B's enough for all of their assistance in putting our wedding together…read morethis past weekend! Becky, Belinda, and Bonnie handled everything with such professionalism and style! These ladies thought of everything and made this day run so smoothly for us, I enjoyed every moment and will never forget it! Thanks again Three B's!

One of my best friends needed assistance in planning a Celebration of Life. The event was being…read moreheld at The Opera Hall in Sonora and the Three B's had experience doing events there. While this was their first Celebration of Life service, they did a fabulous job of reassuring us that everything was in order. When you are suffering from a loss, that type of assistance is a true gift. They transformed a plain looking hall into a beautiful setting. We assisted them with the set up and they were appreciative. They were helpful in helping us find the caterer and bartender set up. It was worth it to not have to worry about the event set up and take down. We were able to focus on the service itself and the place looked so perfect. Thank you ladies for making it special. Would highly recommend the Three B's in helping you plan your perfect event.

Honestly, I don't get the hype. I came here for a birthday dinner and left disappointed. The beef…read moretaco special was good while hot, but the accompanying consommé strangely had noodles in it. The Korean short ribs had great flavor but were way too chewy. To top it off, they were out of the Pavlova dessert, and the backup lemon cheesecake was just average. The ambiance is too casual for a special occasion, and the music was too loud for the small space. On the positive side, the service was good. I might return eventually, but it's not a top choice for me. Food: 3/5 (Flavor was there, but texture and unexpected additions missed the mark) Service: 4/5 (The service was good and they offered an off-menu substitute) Ambiance: 2/5 (Too loud and too casual for a special occasion)

such a cute little restaurant in twain harte!definitely recommend getting a reservation on…read moreopentable as it'll show you the most accurate times. it's a very small space so a reservation guarantees your spot. they do have two outdoor tables, but they're not open to be booked online. if you have dogs, i definitely recommend calling ahead to make sure they can accommodate that. the waitress was very nice and accommodating when i called. the service was great, they were super friendly and attentive. there is only one wait staff and one chef working at a time so if things are fully booked, just be prepared to wait a bit. we got to experience the tapas menu and everything was delicious. definitely recommend if you're in the area!

The update is that they are LYING. Putting a guest NEXT to a homeless person and someone with COVID…read moreis a problem. I tried for over an hour to get in touch with Stephanie, who was watching TV and ignoring calls. I also emailed and went down and screamed her name. If there is someone living there with COVID, then don't put a guest there. I still can't believe they refused to refund as I had to drive away in the dark and find another place. SIGH. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.

Spent our 30th Wedding Anniversary here. Room was perfect - comfy bed, great shower pressure, great…read moreview! Breakfast was delicious and our hostess Stephanie was a delight!