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Traditional, Tailored, and Timeless Weddings & Events

We create events that are tailored to suit your personality, style and vision. Clients who work with us appreciate our thoughtful attention to detail and our ability to customize and design a day that looks and feels authentic and intentional. We are experts at delivering exceptional service though seamless planning and meticulous orchestration.

More information about our services can be found on our website. www.gatheringsforgood.com.

Follow us on Instagram @gatheringsforgoodevents to learn more!

To book a FREE discovery call, click here! https://gatheringsforgood.hbportal.co/schedule/6269e2f532491e1c4c298938

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$3,500

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$6,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$10,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$75

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Gatherings for Good

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Brenda from Gatherings for Good is highly praised by multiple reviewers for her exceptional wedding planning services. Reviewers highlighted her attention to detail, organization, responsiveness, and ability to recommend excellent vendors and keep events running smoothly. Brenda and her team were instrumental in making weddings flawless and memorable, handling last-minute challenges, and exceeding expectations with their dedication and professionalism. Clients appreciated Brenda's role in creating beautiful and stress-free weddings, emphasizing her value and expertise in event planning.

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Brenda from Gatherings for Good is highly praised by multiple reviewers for her exceptional wedding planning services. Reviewers highlighted her attention to detail, organization, responsiveness, and ability to recommend excellent vendors and keep events running smoothly. Brenda and her team were instrumental in making weddings flawless and memorable, handling last-minute challenges, and exceeding expectations with their dedication and professionalism. Clients appreciated Brenda's role in creating beautiful and stress-free weddings, emphasizing her value and expertise in event planning.

Auri
Auri Sent on 08/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Smart Move!

Hiring Brenda / Gatherings for Good was the smartest thing we did in our wedding planning process. At the beginning we were thinking we were going to plan everything ourselves, but as the wedding became bigger we decided to look for a planner and we're so glad we got Brenda's help as we couldn't have done it without her.

We already had a venue and some vendors picked out, but Brenda was able to recommend a lot of great vendors through her extensive network and keep us on track with the milestones we needed to hit to make sure the wedding went off without a hitch. She also brought things to our attention to think about/take care of that we would have never considered on our own, so it was invaluable to have her experience at the helm.

She was very communicative and she is very dedicated and detail oriented and made many revisions to our timeline to make sure everything was well planned. On the day of our wedding Brenda and her team made sure everything ran smoothly. Hiring Brenda was the best money we spent on our wedding and honestly a really great value for the services that her and her team provided!
David
David Sent on 10/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent wedding planner!

Brenda was an absolutely wonderful wedding planner and made sure that each detail was accounted for on our wedding day. She was very responsive and professional and closely helped us from the very early stages with design and vendor suggestions. I would wholeheartedly recommend Brenda/Gatherings for Good!
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Levi Sent on 06/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Wedding Coordinator!

Had the pleasure of working with Gatherings for Good recently at a wedding! All I can say is Brenda is fantastic - very organized, friendly & definitely someone I would recommend for anyone needing wedding or event planning!
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Lizzie Sent on 03/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Pulled off a challenging wedding!

Our wedding (probably like many others) had many things go wrong day-of and without Brenda and her team, it would have been a disaster. So appreciate the attention to detail and day-of support! They were such a key factor in ensuring it was an incredible day in spite of everything else.
Dana
Dana Sent on 02/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Brenda and her team were invaluable!

If you are on the fence thinking you don't need a wedding planner, please let me tell you that you do! First, from the planning piece, Brenda was able to customize a package for us based on our needs. She was invaluable in recommending local vendors, who we would have never known about. She ran the day of the event so smoothly, allowing me to sit back and be a mom and enjoy the event to the fullest. The wedding day was beautiful, and just what we had dreamed of. Alex and Brent recently celebrated their 1-year anniversary, and our family and friends are still talking about how special the event was. Thank you again Brenda!
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Julie Sent on 10/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Mother of the Bride 5 star Approval

Brenda was so wonderful to work with. As mother of the bride I could enjoy the entire day at ease knowing she was behind the scenes making it one of the most magical days of our lives. I highly recommend her.
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Jessica Sent on 10/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Wedding Planner worth every dime

Brenda was a dream to work with. She helped us plan, organize, and create our dream destination wedding. She went above and beyond to help ua with every detail. We loved working with her. She was direct and professional, she remembers every detail and plans for all moments. She is organized and helped us stay on track with wedding planning without making us feel overwhelmed.
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Maria Sent on 08/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

We gathered for good!!

Brenda and her team are incredible! Brenda was in consistent contact with our vendors, zipped up nitty gritty, easily forgotten, last minute details, and made wedding planning a breeze. I was fixated on a very specific look/motif and she and her team made all my dreams come true! When I walked in I was shocked at how amazing everything looked and we received a ton of compliments! Lastly, during the reception, we had a slight issue with one of our other vendors and Brenda handled it with ease. We would book Brenda time and time again!
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Prachi Sent on 08/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Indian Wedding in Santa Barbara - Wonderful Coordination

We can't thank Brenda (+Gatherings For Good team) enough for orchestrating our Indian wedding flawlessly, even though it was their first time. Brenda's adaptability and dedication were remarkable. Her swift handling of last-minute challenges, from the seating chart to schedule changes and decor details, truly saved the day. The team's willingness to go the extra mile made our celebration unforgettable. @Brenda+team - you efforts will forever be cherished, and we're grateful for your role in making our day perfect.
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Elizabeth Sent on 08/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Brian & Elizabeth Wedding June 3,2023

Brenda was amazing to work with, she went above and beyond her duties. Our guests were talking nothing but good things about her during and after the wedding. Brenda is the sweetest person you will meet, and she handles her duties like it’s second nature to her. Her experience is top notch, and she is committed to you for sure, her customer service, communication, and comprehensive tools she provides is one of a kind. I swear you fill like she is a part of your family. Your worries and overwhelming feelings will immediately disappear when you hire Brenda, you will enjoy and have excitement planning your wedding, as she is very detailed, organized and has great visions to give. Our expectations were far exceeded working with Brenda and I am glad we hired her. We couldn’t image our wedding day going as smoothly as it did while working with Brenda from the start. We promise you won’t be disappointed hiring Brenda.
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Awards

35
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Inspired EYE Images Inspired EYE Images Wedding Photographers

Brenda Cali is a class act and creates amazing events! We are pleased to work with her!

Elite Disc Jockeys Elite Disc Jockeys Wedding DJs

It is always a pleasure to work with Brenda from Gatherings for Good. She is always so well organized and pays close attention to detail. I look forward to working with Brenda soon!

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