Kimberly was the perfect choice for our officiant. She is kind, personable, well spoken, funny and…read morean organized professional. She helped us not only with writing our ceremony, but coordinating our personal vows as well as obtaining our marriage license. We were from out of state so we did not have a connection to an officiant in Napa but Kimberly soon developed one with us! Excellent choice for your ceremony or event!

Kimberly was an amazing officiant (and more) for our August 2021 wedding! Truly one of the most…read morecritical vendors and did an awesome job. Kimberly was there to support us the whole way through designing our custom ceremony. She provided great resources, thoughtful feedback around the timing, and helped write beautiful additions to the narrative. Kimberly was easily accessible for questions, and was very kind and flexible in helping us change our wedding date due to the pandemic. Before our wedding, Kimberly walked us through exactly the steps we should take to have a seamless ceremony. How to pass the flowers, where to stand, etc. No fumbling around up there in front of your guests because she really guides you on how to do it perfectly. On the day of, Kimberly did a wonderful job. She was clear and enunciated, and truly gave us a beautiful ceremony. I even watched the video of the big day and was blown away. Kimberly will also assist you with all of the paperwork (so helpful!). If you're reading, just stop now and book Kimberly! One of the best decisions we made :)

We cannot say enough wonderful things about our wedding decorators! From the very beginning, they…read moretook the time to truly understand our vision and brought it to life with such care, precision, and creativity. Every detail--from the floral arrangements to the table settings and the overall ambiance--was exactly what we had dreamed of, if not better. Walking into the venue felt magical, and so many of our guests commented on how beautiful and cohesive everything looked. What truly set them apart was not just their talent, but the way they went above and beyond for us. They weren't just decorators; they were problem-solvers, collaborators, and calm voices of reassurance on a very busy day. A special thank you to Sunny, who stepped in with last-minute coordination with other vendors when we couldn't be present ourselves. That kind of support gave us peace of mind and allowed us to enjoy our day without worry. The team's professionalism, kindness, and dedication made such a difference. We felt they were personally invested in making our wedding special, and it absolutely showed. If you're looking for decorators who will not only execute your vision flawlessly but also care deeply about your experience, look no further. They are the best, and we're beyond grateful to them for making our wedding day unforgettable. Truly a dream to work with!!

Simi & her team perfected my vision of what i wanted ! I just showed a few pictures & some colors &…read moreshe got the vision immediately! I felt very stress free when it came to my wedding decor because she got in touch with other vendors for me such as finding a florist & kings tables! When she wasn't able to do something, she kept me involved & changed it to something even better! She came to my house and decorated during wedding week & put so much effort into details (my outfit had peacocks & she managed to add that detail without going overboard) .She did a beautiful job. Her QUALITY OF SUPPLIES is top tier, she does not use cheap supplies & you can tell!!!Im super happy I went with her. She's a very humble & sweet person, i look forward to having future events done by her!

Great person- does in depth dive into knowing those he marries or christens. Full of joy and…read morespirituality.

Reverend Blane is a breath of fresh air. I've known him about 25 years and recently asked him to…read moreofficiate our marriage on short notice. He was so very accommodating and personable, as always.

We met Peadar since he was one of our officiant options for our micro wedding at Calistoga Ranch. I…read morecouldn't tell from reviews and websites who to pick but after hearing how much people love Peadar (and the fact that my future hubby actually had a slight preference for him and he usually has no opinions on these things), we decided to go with him even though my instinct is to typically hire the female options! I'm so glad that Russ and I picked Your Ceremony Matters because I can't imagine our big day without Peadar and Margarita now. Peadar is so amazing, he's basically like family to us now. He had amazing ceremony reading options and was super flexible in letting us have more than just one when we couldn't decide. He also encouraged us to have our family participate, which was really great. We also didn't have a pre-ceremony consult as part of our package but Peadar made sure to talk with us in advance over the phone (FaceTime, even!) so that we could get to know each other and on the day of, I felt like we already knew him, which really meant a lot! Peadar just called us to check-in post nuptials and I can't wait for our yearly check ins with him! I highly recommend Peadar and Margarita with Your Ceremony Matters - you definitely won't regret it! I'd do it all over if I could and would definitely ask Peadar back if we renew vows, etc. I like Peadar

We contracted Paedar Dalton for a wedding in Napa. Due to a…read moreseries of events beyond our control as in the pandemic and fires, we were unable to have the wedding. They were difficult to deal ,and then refunding only 1/2 of our deposit when ALL we did is contract with them. They did not engage in our wedding and their was zero reason to keep a deposit. We have hired another officiant and they could not believe an officiant would keep a deposit when clearly we did not choose to cancel, the event was left without a venue due to fire. They had several months to recover and replace our date. This took money from the wedding budget in hiring an officiant that will actually officiate the wedding. Very unethical to say the least and not expected from someone of faith.

Just superb service! If you're considering who to use to bring your wedding dreams to life, you…read moremust use MaKela Allen and the Cole Drake team. Every detail from the consultation, the wedding day and post wedding events were carefully thought out and tailored to us as if we were royalty. We truly experienced the wedding of our dreams. We 100% recommend ColeDrake.

This past weekend our Cole Drake planner, Courtney Bailey, achieved what I never thought…read morepossible...a flawless wedding at the gorgeous Four Seasons in Calistoga. I consider myself a perfectionist...but Courtney and her team have me beat! I knew from the beginning working with Courtney that we had nothing to worry about, but still I'm the type that doesn't expect everything to turn out just the way I invisioned. The magnificence of this wedding was so far beyond my most hopeful vision. All of this orchestrated by Courtney and her amazing team, along with vendors she trusts. Courtney's upbeat personality was such a pleasure throughout all the months of planning. I don't know how this wedding would have come together had I chosen a different planner, but I will say there is no way it would have been the jaw dropping, exquisite event that it was...not even close!

My husband and I cannot say enough great things about Larry! He truly helped make our Wedding…read moreincredibly special. Our guests kept raving about the Ceremony and how beautiful it was. At one point my husband kept tearing and Larry made such lighthearted jokes that made our guests laugh and put my husband at ease. He answered all of our questions and helped us with the marriage license process. We loved that we were able to make the Ceremony our own, Larry did everything to make it about us and our love. He went above and beyond and we could not be more thankful.

My wife and I had the blessing of meeting and working with Kathy Wilkerson for our marriage…read moreceremony in August 2023 at the Marin Civic Center. From the first online inquiry, I was able to set up an exploratory call with Kathy within a few hours. She asked insightful questions and listened attentively. She was interested in the style preferences of both myself and my bride, even down to what we wanted her to wear at the ceremony. Being from San Diego, we were less familiar with the Marin Civic Center. Kathy offered recommendations about different spots we could potentially use for the ceremony, and the pros and cons of each. She provided us with an overview of what to expect before, during, and after the ceremony, which immediately set me at ease. The Ceremony Planning Workbook she used made writing our vows so much easier. It broke down the ceremony into sequential stages. For each stage we had ready templates to choose from or the ability to write our own. The workbook was user-friendly. Kathy took something that ordinarily would be overwhelming, and made it simple - the mark of genius. Kathy made sure we were on schedule with writing our vows, gently checking in on us, even when our lives got busy. On the day of our marriage ceremony, she was on location an hour early. She communicated with our photographer to help find the best angles for where we should stand for the vows. She warmly greeted our family members as they trickled in and conversed with me to help me feel calm. Half of our wedding party arrived 15-20 minutes after the scheduled start time; Kathy was patient and reassuring while we waited for our ceremony to get under way. After the ceremony, Kathy provided us with a lovely keepsake booklet of our vows, which is something other officiants in the area did not offer. She timely submitted required paperwork to our county, and also Emailed me as soon as our county confirmed the marriage license was ready for pick up. Kathy Wilkerson is warm, knowledgeable, classy, communicative, organized, and conscientious. Her personal attention over the course of multiple months made us feel like we were the only couple she was officiating for. In a heartbeat, I would recommend her for any wedding, large or small.

I cannot rave enough about Carli Rose events. Carli helped me constantly over the 1.5 years I…read moreplanned my wedding. She was always reachable via email or phone, and met with us in person as needed. She is not only a wonderful wedding planner, but a great person who makes the whole process easy and enjoyable. She helped us have our dream wedding, and I am so grateful.

We had such a pleasure working with Carli! Her ability to manage all aspects of the day with grace…read moreand professionalism was outstanding. Their expertise ensured a seamless and beautiful event, making our job much easier.

Denise was my full service wedding planner this past October for my wedding at Viansa Winery in…read moreSonoma. She was an absolute treasure! Throughout our year plus planning this wedding together (150+ people), she made sure I had everything I needed. Her detailed timelines, check-ins, and proactive nature ensured we got things done well in advance! Denise also has a wealth of knowledge in this industry and her vast network in Sonoma/Napa ensured we had both value and quality when it came to food, music, florals, and more! In addition, Denise was extremely responsive. Whether over email or phone call, I know I could always count on her and her guidance. I cannot recommend Denise enough and am so beyond grateful for making this wedding a dream come true!

Denise Kramer helped make our wedding day perfect! Thanks to her, we were able to have all of our…read moreducks in a row one month prior to the day of our wedding (4/22/2023). She is helpful, kind, efficient, and very supportive. I was able to relax on our wedding day, and would not have been able to do that without Denise Kramer. I have the utmost respect for her, she has the experience and talent as a wedding planner and wears many hats in the planning process.