A Love Letter to My Vendors

Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but the vendors you choose are the difference between chaos and pure magic. Our wedding day felt like a dream, and that is entirely thanks to the phenomenal team we hired.

This isn't just a list; it's a love letter to the artists, organizers, and pros who not only executed our vision but went above and beyond to ensure our day was flawless, joyful, and perfectly us.

Ann, Noranna Photo: The Choice I Am Most Glad I Made

From our proposal to the engagement shoot, my bridal shower, and all the way to our wedding day, Ann has been by our side. Hiring her was, simply put, the best decision we made.

Ann approaches every single client with the same love, respect, and care you could ever hope for. She consistently goes above and beyond, not just to get the images you want, but to capture how you look and feel while truly enjoying your big day. She’ll get every photo on your shortlist, but her real gift is capturing the genuine joy. We would highly recommend her to anyone, anywhere, and we are so excited that one of my bridesmaids chose to book her after seeing the outstanding work she did for us!

Jack, Epic Entertainment: The Master of the Party

If you book with Epic Entertainment, ask for Jack.

We had the privilege of working with Jack to organize our wedding music and leverage him as our MC for the evening. He is a former club DJ, so he knows how to keep a crowd going, and he masterfully executed our vision. He organized a live stream for our family, coordinated perfectly with our live pianist, played our recessional tunes, and kept the dance floor packed until well past close.

Multiple people told us the next day that it was the best wedding music they had ever experienced. We heard every single song we wanted, and we would not have had the wedding we did without his hard work and unforgettable energy.

Krissy and Dee, Events by Krissy: The Day-Saving Experts

If I had one piece of advice for every bride getting married at the Madonna Inn, it would be to hire Krissy. She and her team were outstanding partners throughout the entire planning process and expertly executed every detail of our day.

They are true professionals who sweat the small stuff—and the big stuff! They helped me get tire grease out of my dress, made sure my fiancé showed up to the ceremony on time, and expertly handled multiple family members in our processional. They also have outstanding recommendations for any and all vendors you might need. We are incredibly grateful to Krissy and the team for their hard work and are so glad for any couple who gets to work with them in the future.

Ashleigh, Kyra, and Phoebe of Janay Beauty: A Confidence Boost for Everyone

From the very start, Ashleigh was an absolute pleasure to work with. I reached out to her because no one in my service area had the diversity of examples that she had on her website, which gave me confidence in booking her for my very diverse group of bridesmaids.

Multiple bridesmaids, who had always had poor experiences with professional makeup in the past, were hesitant, but after seeing Ashleigh’s photos, they decided to give it a go. Every single person was thrilled with how they looked, their color match was absolutely perfect, and their confidence was glowing. You know you’ve chosen right when a bridesmaid calls you over right after her makeup is done to tell you that she’ll be booking Ashleigh for her own wedding next year! We cannot recommend Ashleigh and the team at Janay Beauty enough.

Mark Dillon Luna: Gorgeous, Thoughtfully Designed Florals

I cannot recommend Mark enough to do anyone's wedding flowers. Hiring him to create all of the stunning visuals for our day was one of the best decisions we made. If you are looking for wedding flowers anywhere in California (or truly, around the world!), trust Mark to do it.

He was able to take my reference photos and translate them into something beautiful and unique, using seasonally appropriate flowers from local vendors. He created a stunning greenery runner for a staircase, beautiful bouquets, and floral meadows that made an indoor space feel like a secret garden. He was incredibly communicative, masterfully balancing four different weddings in a weekend without making me feel like I was anywhere but number one on his list.

If you want gorgeous, thoughtfully designed florals and a guiding hand who will make you feel like the only person in the world, hire Mark.