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EVENT COORDINATION: REBECCA S. GIGANDET; IMAGINE... WEDDINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS, LLC



Imagine... is a boutique wedding & event planning company based out of Santa Barbara. We specialize in destination weddings and full service event planning and design. We are based in Santa Barbara, but travel worldwide.



Rebecca S. Gigandet
Imagine...Weddings and Special Events, L.L.C.

IMAGE COURTESY: ELIZABETH MESSINA
EVENT COORDINATION: REBECCA S. GIGANDET; IMAGINE... WEDDINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS, LLC



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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$5,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$9,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Imagine... Weddings & Special Events, LLC

Brooke
Brooke Sent on 05/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Intimate Wedding at Rosewood Miramar Beach

I had the pleasure of working with Rebecca from Imagine Wedding Planning for my special day, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the initial planning stages to the day of the wedding, Rebecca was incredibly attentive and supportive. She was always available whenever I needed to talk to her, and her presence throughout the entire process was invaluable.
Rebecca's attention to detail was outstanding. She took the time to listen to all of my wants and needs, ensuring that every aspect of my intimate wedding at Rosewood Miramar Beach was exactly as I had dreamed. I felt completely at ease knowing that Rebecca had everything under control, and she didn't miss a single thing.
Walking into my wedding for the first time before walking down the aisle was a moment I will never forget. I was in awe of how everything had come together so perfectly, and it was all thanks to Rebecca's hard work and dedication. She truly went above and beyond to make sure that my special day exceeded my expectations.
I can wholeheartedly recommend Rebecca and Imagine Wedding Planning to anyone in search of a wedding planner. Her professionalism, attentiveness, and ability to bring dreams to life are truly unmatched. Working with Rebecca was an absolute pleasure, and I will forever be grateful for her role in making my wedding day truly unforgettable.
Natalie
Natalie Sent on 09/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Fairytale Wedding at SYR

Rebecca was absolutely amazing!! Our wedding day at the San Ysidro Ranch was by far the most magical, amazing day of our lives. All our guests are still raving about how our wedding was the best wedding they have ever attended. From start to finish, not one detail was missing. I happen to be a very detailed, meticulous individual and wanted the day to be perfect. It was perfect! Rebecca took my vision and made my dream wedding a reality. All the vendors she works with were not only the best in the business, they were wonderful to work with. Everything she suggested was spot on. I felt the entire weekend went so smooth due to having Rebecca overseeing it all. We leaned on Rebecca for a lot because we live in Park City and we didn't know Santa Barbara very well. She took all the stress out of planning this wedding. The accommodations, transportation, photographer, videographer, floral designer, invitations, live painter, entertainment, rentals and all her suggestions along the way made such an impact on the final outcome. I highly recommend Imagine Weddings & Special Events.
Rossi
Rossi Sent on 03/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

rebecca is incredible

i worked with rebecca starting in october 2021 to plan my wedding at san ysidro ranch for february 2022. she exceeded my expectations as we were able to get everything coordinated in 5 months. she was a blast to work with and kept me calm throughout the process. it was extremely helpful that she’s done so many weddings at san ysidro ranch and knew the ins and outs so well. i would recommend her any day. thank you for everything rebecca!
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Mindy Sent on 12/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! Would recommend her to anyone

Rebecca and I worked together planning my intimate wedding at San Ysidro Ranch in December 2021. She was very responsive throughout the entire process, and truly helped my vision come to life. She understood our budget, needs, and wishes and gave us realistic feedback and recommendations. I'd recommend Rebecca to anyone planning a wedding at the Ranch. She is professional, kind, understanding, and empathetic. Our wedding was absolutely perfect, and we are super grateful for all of Rebecca's time and efforts.
Kristin
Kristin Sent on 10/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

If we could give 100 stars we would!

Rebecca is phenomenal and we were incredibly lucky to have had her help planning our wedding. She is diligent, creative, calm, organized, kind, genuine, and truly a gem of a person. From day one, she was always extremely patient with all of our questions. We ended up having to postpone our wedding due to the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in not only changed date(s) for events, but new locations as well. Rebecca helped us to organize each contract and provided insights along the way. The relationships she has built in the greater Santa Barbara community were invaluable. It seems that everywhere we went from San Ysidro to the Rosewood to the Californian to the transportation companies, she had a long standing relationship with someone there. The whole wedding weekend ran as smoothly as possible – we were so grateful and had full trust knowing that Rebecca had everything under control! We absolutely love Rebecca and miss our planning calls with her!
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Caitlyn Sent on 10/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding in every way

Rebecca planned the wedding of our dreams, all while dealing with the challenges related to the pandemic. She responds to every question promptly, she takes care of everything for you and keeps you calm. She is incredibly professional, and has so many years of experience. Every vendor we hired told us how lucky we were that she was our planner and I couldn't agree more. She puts her whole heart into all of her weddings and deeply cares about the couples and their families. We had to postpone our wedding from 2020 to 2021, so we worked with Rebecca for over two years leading up to our day. I now call her my friend. I miss planning with her and wish we could do it again! I can't say enough good things about her and would recommend her to any couple planning a wedding!
Ninkey
Ninkey Sent on 05/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

RebeccaGigandet and Imagine Weddings: Simply Outstanding

COVID and the restrictions were the greatest challenge for my daughter's wedding . Having Rebecca/Imagine Weddings as our guide and at times shoulder to lean on was so important to making sure all the large and small details were looked- after seamlessly. She was resourceful, informed and no task was too great for her to take on with a smile. Thank you so much Rebecca for being a huge and important part of the wedding!
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Eli E. Sent on 05/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Rebecca went above and beyond and helped coordinate and execute my dream micro wedding (in less than 2 months!)

If I could rate more than 5 stars I would! Rebecca went above and beyond and helped coordinate and execute my dream micro wedding in less than 2 months. From our first phone conversation, I knew she was the right person to handle my event and she was such a calming and guiding force. She was extremely professional, prepared and calm throughout every step of the planning process and far exceeded expectations to ensure that everything ran smoothly. Her vendor recommendations were all superb and I very much trust her opinions and expertise. She was more than happy to help us stick to our budget and was able to help us trim areas when needed. She is creative, ready and more than willing to come up with different ideas to get you to your dream end result. Due to Covid, we were unsure until the very last minute as to whether or not we’d be allowed to have a small cocktail hour and Rebecca helped us plan for both scenarios with grace and enthusiasm. Rebecca’s breadth of work speaks for itself and she truly is a wealth of knowledge and ability, especially with anything and everything pertaining to SYR and Montecito in general. She is extremely down to earth, patient and always reachable, and she delivers event after event time and time again, just look at her Instagram! I would 1000 percent work with Rebecca again for a future event and cannot say enough positive things about my experience with her. Her planning and coordinating process is seamless and I cannot recommend her more highly!
Christine
Christine Sent on 12/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfectly Executed

I couldn't have asked for a better person to navigate our wedding planning in 2020. We decided to move forward with having our wedding in October with 20 guests and it turned out to be much more intimate and special then having a larger wedding. Rebecca was able to re-negotiate our contract with our wedding venue to move our dinner reception outside on a patio instead of inside which is what we had originally planned pre-COVID. Since we didn't have a reception with DJ/dancing for the safety of our guests, we decided to have a lengthier dinner where family members were able to give speeches between courses. The whole day was just perfect. Also, one of the best aspects of hiring Rebecca, is the day of the wedding I felt like I didn't have to worry about a thing. Rebecca kept the vendors on a timeline and also checked in with me as I was getting ready to keep me up to date on their progress. She was incredibly detail oriented and made us feel very special on such a significant day. I definitely would recommend that other brides who were planning larger weddings consider holding a more intimate wedding instead of postpone since regardless of the size since Rebecca will make sure it is a very special and COVID safe day!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 08/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Imagine Weddings and Special Events - The Best

Imagine Weddings and Special Events is simply the best. My parents and I first connected with Rebecca this past October to plan my August 1 wedding. It was a rollercoaster of year to say the least. Rebecca was our glue. Not only did she handle all vendor communication she also supported me every step of the way. 6 weeks out our venue canceled (in Santa Barbara) and we decided to move the wedding to the east coast to my parents house. In just 3 weeks, she spearheaded the planning of a whole new wedding with ease and grace. She even chose to stay on and flew to the east coast for a site is it and the wedding weekend. Rebecca’s opinion is one I trusted and respected almost instantly. She has a special way of building a relationships to immediately reduce stress and put you at ease.. She is all about detail and class - and to me that is what makes the product or end result so perfect!


There are truly not enough words to describe how wonderful she is and how top notch her services are. If you are looking for a high-end wedding and event planner that is down to earth - Rebecca is your person! She will make your event a lasting impression not only in your mind but all of those that attend!
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Awards

28
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Team Hair and Makeup Team Hair and Makeup Wedding Hair & Makeup

A true pro and so organized! Love Imagine!

Christopher Wooley Music Christopher Wooley Music Wedding Musicians

I have worked with Rebecca & " Imagine... Weddings & Special Events " - for many events, at the finest venues in Santa Barbara - Rebecca & her team are true professionals, providing their clients with a worry-free experience, elegant results, and beautiful memories. She's the best there is... Do yourself favor, and use Rebecca & "Imagine..." to plan your events...

Melissa Musgrove Photography Melissa Musgrove Photography Wedding Photographers

I'm always super excited to work with Rebecca. She is very organized and creates a smooth timeline for her clients as well as the vendors. Her client's and vendors alike adore her. She has years of experience and passion for planning and it shows in her work. I work with many coordinators but Rebecca is always on the list of my favorites.

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