Where to begin with probably the most glorious experience of my life? From the very beginning when my husband and I were scouting locations, OVIS went above and beyond; unlike other high-end spots we looked at, OVIS retained an atmosphere that was fun and personable and not remotely snobby. We're a gay couple, and at the end of our first meeting, the bakery prepared matching cupcakes with tuxedos on them -- it was a classy gesture making it clear that we would be welcome, and indeed we were. First Sunni and then Lisette consistently provided conscientious, personalized care; they expertly shepherded us through the many stages of putting this together, connecting us with other stupendous vendors, and going the extra mile whenever needed.

I'll give some specifics: First, they upgraded our room, and we stayed in the most astounding suite I've ever set foot in, with fireplaces, 180 degree views and a fridge packed with goodies (even almond milk, since they remembered that I'm lactose intolerant -- how amazing is that?). We're foodies, so we wanted our menu to be something personal. We came up with the idea of a New Orleans style buffet. Would OVIS be able to work with an unusual request like that? The answer: YES. Their world-class chef worked up a menu demonstrating a deep understanding of the cuisine, balancing options for the more and less adventurous, and when we replied with notes, he ran with them. I can't tell you how many comments I've received from guests about this being the best wedding meal they've ever had (seven words: chocolate bread pudding with bourbon caramel sauce). Most important of all, Sunni and Lisette helped us discover how to articulate our vision for our special day, helping us help them, culminating in an unforgettable night that defied the adage that every wedding has to be beset by drama.

You cannot do better than this. We can't thank them enough.

Our wedding and reception was held at the Herb Garden at the Ojai Valley Inn Herb Garden, which is an incredibly beautiful location. The catering staff, led by Sarah Pugh, were terrific and gave us a number of great suggestions. The food and service were also excellent. Out whole experience at the Inn couldn't have been better and we highly recommend it as a location for your wedding.

Best decision we made was to have our wedding at the Ojai Valley Inn - it was beautiful! and our guests loved it.