San Francisco Wedding Planner

If you’re dreaming of a magical wedding day and would like your vision to become reality, call us!

We love collaborating with brides and grooms to make their wedding vision come to life and tell their unique story. You’ll have the advantage of our over 18 years’ experience, skill and artistry at planning and designing unique weddings at your fingertips. As a premier San Francisco wedding planner and designer, Marilyn Ambra Weddings and Events has vast experience at planning and designing some of the most memorable weddings in the Bay Area, Wine Country, throughout California and beyond. Our work is featured in many leading wedding publications.

Wedding Planning and Design

We collaborate with each of our couples to bring their vision to life. Together, we will tell your story and share it with family and friends in a personally designed and meticulously planned wedding, with attention to every detail. Your wedding will be uniquely yours, with personal details woven throughout the day. From the aesthetics, to event flow and guest experience, we will create a stunning wedding celebration your guests will remember for years to come.

There are so many decisions to contend with during the wedding planning process; Organization and Project Management, Venue and Vendor Selection, Event Production, Vendor Management, Budget Creation and Management, Guest Services, Personal Assistance, and of course impeccable Wedding Day management including a pre wedding day ceremony rehearsal.

We partner with you every step of the way, bringing a calm to the experience and joy along the planning journey. Our style is collaborative, organized, thorough, creative and fun. Our clients enjoy the planning process and often tell us how at ease they are. We can’t wait to share it with you!

Marilyn Ambra Weddings and Events brings clarity and calm

Wedding Planning can easily become overwhelming, however, it’s the seamless fulfillment of each element that will result in an enchantingly memorable day. Marilyn Ambra Weddings and Events brings clarity and calm to the process and will put you at ease. You’ll be confident each planning and design detail is carefully thought through and orchestrated, resulting in your dream wedding.

We are with you on the wedding day to quietly manage all the details and any last minute decisions, ensure your guests have a great experience, coordinate with vendors and venue and all else happening in real time. We’re known for taking great care of our couples and their guests.

SAN FRANCISCO - NAPA/SONOMA - DESTINATION

our mission as your San Francisco wedding planner:

To design a one-of-a-kind wedding or special event that expresses who you are and to create a fun and captivating experience for your guests.
The San Francisco Bay Area overflows with the creative and exciting individuals who call it home. As such, you don't want a wedding celebration that resembles every other event. We’ll partner with you to design a wedding day that tells your story, and celebrates your love and unique vision.
**Full Service Everything**
You will feel calm knowing that our professional team of experts is taking care of every aspect of your wedding day, from planning, to design, event flow and production. Your time matters, and we’ll give you our best advice to achieve your celebration of love. Marilyn Ambra Weddings and Events understands everything that must happen behind the scenes to put together a flawless event.
From a backyard wedding to an elaborate destination event, we know how to create happy memories. Your guests will feel valued with a fun-filled memorable day full of personal touches.
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We integrate full-service planning with event design, delivered with a highly personalized approach for couples who want their weddings to be unique, memorable, and infused with stylish design details.
Marilyn Ambra Weddings and Events is like your close friend, who also happens to be the premier San Francisco wedding planner. Trust your intensely personal day to our team of experts who adore everything to do with weddings and parties. We can’t wait to share your story with family and friends through your unique wedding celebration.
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we welcome all couples in love

We’re with you every step of the way, guiding you through the planning process with expert skill and advise.
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Location and Venue

Choosing a wedding location and venue is a critical decision. Our expertise regarding Northern California wedding venues makes choosing the perfect fit much more manageable. Our deep relationships with hidden gem locations and private estates opens a world of gorgeous venue options to our couples.

Want to Plan a Destination Wedding?

Perhaps you’ve always dreamed of an intimate wedding in Napa Valley, or Sonoma. Maybe you long for a relaxed, oceanside event in Carmel or Big Sur. Wherever your dream location resides, we are the San Francisco wedding planner who can make it a reality.

Planning a destination wedding for your family and friends requires extensive planning and event management. Selecting a venue is among the first steps in a very long line of planning and organizing required for a beautiful experience. Collaborating with Marilyn Ambra Weddings and Events will ensure your destination wedding will be both seamless and a memorable experience for guests.

For all of our couple’s weddings and events, our on-site management team is with you for the entire wedding day. In many cases and depending upon the venue, we are on site for up to three days.

Guest Experience

Are you dreaming of a weekend long wedding with family and friends? Marilyn Ambra Weddings and Events has vast experience in creating multiple celebrations and activities to ensure your guests have the time of their lives the entire weekend.