We were able to feel like guests at our own wedding!
Lura is truly extraordinary. Her professionalism and attention to detail was obvious to us from the beginning as she helped us find our dream venue (a nonpublic one that we wouldn't have found without her). Over the next year, she expertly guided us through the maze of logistics and vendors. Her tact and diplomacy helped smooth over any bumps in the process. She was committed to letting us drive the aesthetics and timeline for the wedding, while providing her expertise and great style and taste all along the way. Lura cares not only about the aesthetic details (the fun part!), but also the logistical ones (e.g., transportation, processionals, etc.). Her experience as a corporate event planner shone through the day of our wedding, which was smooth and flawless from start to finish. We were truly guests at our own wedding. We would be remiss in not mentioning how wonderfully kind Lura is, too. It makes sense she is in the business of love with a heart as big as hers.
Sean Sent on 01/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Really really good!
Lura is an expert in her craft and took amazing care of us as we are sure she does with all of her couples. Our wedding was turned into an extraordinary day that we will never forget, and we have Lura to thank for bringing all the pieces together. We will say, not one time did we ever feel like she had any other client other than us. That is very special!
Sava Sent on 08/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Great experience
Lura and her team provided us with expert advice on handling our DIY wedding venue. They were there to help coordinate all vendors professionally and executed our schedule of events perfectly. The day was truly stress free and we got to enjoy our wedding party! It is clear that they truly enjoy what they do and they do it well. Would highly recommend!
Sarah Sent on 06/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Highly recommend!
Lura and her team were absolutely amazing throughout my entire experience. She is so knowledgeable and handled so many things for me so I was stress free! Felt like I’d known Lura for years. Our day turned out exactly how I’d hoped and that would not have happened without Lura and her expertise. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Angela Sent on 08/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
So thankful for Extraordinary Weddings
Lura is truly extraordinary. This wedding would not have happened without her support and expertise. This year was extremely busy and chaotic as we moved to Los Angeles, got a puppy, and I started business school while working full time. People wondered how I could juggle wedding planning on top of everything, much less at a venue up north. It's all thanks to Lura. She not only found the most beautiful and magical venue of our dreams, but she made the wedding planning process so smooth (and even fun)! She has wonderful relationships with top notch vendors (and builds strong ones with vendors we introduced to her), always has a solution, and is extremely organized. We truly enjoyed getting to know her in this whole process. On the wedding day, everything was executed perfectly by her and her team. It says a lot when guests told me after the wedding that they had the opportunity to meet her and that they thought she was incredible. We are going to miss working with her but know that she will make other future couples so happy!
Sebastian Sent on 07/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
So professional and amazing!
Lura was the perfect person to help plan our special day. Living outside of California, we desperately needed someone to help guide us through not only the planning process, but also ensure that we would be taken care of during our big day. Lura did both phenomenally. The thing that pushed us to choose Lura was her philosophy that you and your partner should feel like a guest at your own wedding. And we did feel this way. She was on top of all things and ensured that if anything went wrong, that it was corrected, and we were none the wiser. Additionally, her contacts in the surrounding area, and the relationships she has with them, ensured that we had access to the best vendors on offer. Each vendor we used was so knowledgable, professional, and affordable. Something that every person wants when looking at their budget, and trying to match it up with their dream wedding. The planning process was meticulously documented, and had so much visibility to ensure that everyone knew what was being done or what needed to get done. I especially enjoyed the planning software that was used by each person, so that we all knew who was responsible for what.
Lura is also such an amazing person outside of wedding planning. So kind at heart, you will end up being more friends than just having a professional relationship.
I highly recommend her and Extraordinary Weddings if your are considering planning your wedding, either in California, or elsewhere.
Annie Sent on 07/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Fun and Stress-Free Wedding Planning Experience!
I can’t recommend Lura enough! She helped us plan our 120 guest wedding this year in Geyserville, CA. Throughout our engagement leading up to the wedding, Lura guided us through the planning process in a fun and stress-free way! There are so many little details involved in planning that she flawlessly handled for us behind the scenes, which was amazing as it made wedding planning not a full time job for me. She was a great confidant and had wonderful advice on all of my questions. We were also really happy with the recommendations for wedding vendors that she gave us.
On the day of our wedding, it was unexpectedly raining (in May – who would have thought). Lura went above and beyond to execute our original vision of having cocktail hour and dinner outside in a stunning vineyard at the venue. Her philosophy is that the couple getting married (and their families) should feel like guests on wedding day. The Extraordinary Events team made that happen by taking care of every detail – including managing any difficult guests – so that we could be truly present to enjoy our big day. Our wedding day was beautiful and so memorable thanks to her team!
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Ben G. Sent on 07/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
it was amazing
Lura is a wedding planning superstar! She was impeccable organization, flexibility, and made things happen. We were so lucky to have her guide us during this process. If you want a wedding that's unforgettable and stress-free, she is the one.
Ca3D56F9Fb841B0C85Ed3983C49643C1F4D673F0 Sent on 07/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Dream Team
Planning a wedding is no simple feat and Jeannine and Lura make it look easy. From countless hours on the phone, negotiating with vendors, handling all the different personalities, helping me out when I felt overwhelmed - they truly went above and beyond. Not only are they expert planners, they are really in tune with the needs of their clients. I can't even count the amount of times it felt like Jeannine read my mind. They truly care about you and make sure the wedding runs smoothly.
Steve Sent on 09/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Amazing Planner and Partner in the process
We just celebrated the Wedding of my daughter. Our process started prior to the pandemic and the full wedding was delayed by 1 year. Lura went so far above the contract by helping us with a small ceremony during the pandemic and the full ceremony when it was safe. I couldn't imagine having the wedding without Lura's help. She helped me relax and forget the details so that I could focus on the special day for my daughter - twice.
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