We hired individual members of the Ojai Big Band to arrive earlier and play our Ceremony Music and Cocktail reception. For the ceremony we had a flutist (Dan Willard) and a pianist. For the Cocktail Hour we hired a pianist on a keyboard.
This company was awesome. They were flexible with the time I had the flower stands. I needed at least one of them a few days earlier for my florist to work with. They were very understanding. YOu just have to pick them up yourself... it was no problem for us.
Words can't describe what a masterpiece Michelle made for our Sweets Table. It was awesome - she is a true designer/artist with food concepts.
Ashley Kelly came to the rescue! I'm so glad she had time to squeeze me in... she made me glow for photos! She is worth every penny!!
Ventura Rentals is an average-size rentals company with better pricing than Classic Party rentals(also in the ventura county). The great thing about Ventura Rentals was that if they didn't have it - they would order for a sample for your approval and get you what you needed. It worked for us!
I'm so glad we went with dark brown chivari chairs! It made everything look so rich! Nick is wonderful to work with. He can give you suggestions to work with your budget.
Flower Power did a phenomenal job with all things flowers and candles for our wedding. He is a true Floral designer and genius with combining floral and organic elements to make unique and traditional arrangements. THank you!
Geoff was awesome. He was so busy he couldn't meet with me before the wedding but he didn't have to. He knew exactly what to do and just did it.
I fell in love with the original part of the Montecito Country Club when I first walked in its doors. I loved everything about the MCC. My one warning is that quick email conversations with Clair Tietze (events manager) can sometimes be difficult (because she is busy). Some of the staff were a little rude on the phone. However, when it came to the big day Clair and our wedding coordinator came through on everything. The food was EXCELLENT, service was EXCELLENT, Clair managed it all with great professionalism.
Stella Mare's was awesome for the rehearsal dinner. The food was excellent and our service was phenomenal... you can't beat the ambience in the Greenhouse either! My one complaint is that Sarah Bixler (one of the events managers there) is not easy to get a hold of or timely to hear back from at times.