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Unali Events (formerly Creating Extraordinary Weddings and Events) is a wedding and event planning business based in Sonoma, California, that serves the Sonoma and Napa Valley areas as well as Northern California. The owner, Rie, has over 20 years of experience in the wedding planning industry. She values unique celebrations and is truly passionate about planning inspirational and creative events. Rie and her team at Creating Extraordinary Weddings and Events doesn’t want to just plan your special day, they want to help you create an extraordinary experience for you and your guests at your wedding.

Services Offered
Unali Events specializes in planning and coordinating Wine Country, seaside, country and outdoor weddings in the Sonoma and Napa Valleys. Their wedding planning services include budget analysis, event design, guest list creation and vendor referrals. They also offer day-of coordination, partial and full planning services.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Unali Events

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Laura Sent on 10/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Brides...look no further, Unali is it!

Okay wow, where do I even start with Rie and her amazing team! Rie made being a Covid/California wildfire season bride so much easier. We hired Unali for day of coordination for our October wedding. Prior to the big day, Rie was accessible, made recommendations (our wedding was a destination and we were not local), and was happy to answer all of my emails. She spent a few zoom calls really getting to know us as a couple and to understand our vision for our wedding day. Rie really went above and beyond to create a seamless and realistic timeline that matched our vision (and made sure we had enough time for the things that were important to us) and to pre-communicate with our vendors. All we had to do was show up for our wedding ready to have a great time! Rie also had some great decoration visions and ideas which was awesome, as that is not really an area I excel in.
The actual wedding day went sooo smooth (and if there were any hiccups, I literally had no idea). I could not be happier as a bride! Rie and Dani oversaw the venue set-up and made sure everything was just as I wanted and helped keep the timeline on track. Throughout the entire process, Rie had great communication and I really do appreciate the communication and coordination that happened with all of my vendors. I don't think I was asked one decision question on the day of, the Unali team made the day stress free. Right after the ceremony, they also handed myself and the groom our favorite beverage, which was such a nice touch. The day was truly magical! I should also mention that Rie kept me sane (and realistic) when a wildfire started the week before my wedding, threatening evacuations and air quality issues....luckily we were able to move forwards as planned but Rie also helped come up with a few back-up options if needed. You will not be disappointed if you hire Unali to coordinate/plan your event or wedding!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 07/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience

Rie, Unali Events owner and planner, was absolutely amazing. She listened to our vision from the very beginning and then helped us bring it to life for our special day. She is thoughtful, honest, smart, well organized and extremely talented at what she does. I would highly recommend her for anyone looking for someone with experience and talent. She made our day effortless even with the current COVID 19 pandemic going on. Thank you Rie for helping to make our day one of the best days of our lives.
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Felicia Sent on 06/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Positive Experience

We hired Rie for our wedding in May. It was definitely one of the best decisions we made. She listened to what we wanted. When it came to the big day, she was on it. She was very helpful and made sure everything ran smoothly.I was very pleased with her help and knowledge. I would highly recommend creating extraordinary weddings and events.
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Donna Sent on 01/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Wedding!

We could not be more thrilled with the fabulous job that they did for our son’s wedding. Rie really listened to the bride and grooms vision. She took special thought and care to bring it alive. The personal touches and creative expression truly made it a Gorgeous Day we will Always remember. It was personalized to their specific desires. And Wow! Absolute Perfection ☀️
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Charlie Sent on 12/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Imaginative and hardworking for non-wedding event

Rie is imaginative and extremely hard working making sure everything is in order. She is a delight to create events with and is very reliable. I have worked with her on this non-wedding event for 12 years and she is organized, has amazing work plans and is innovative in strategies for fund raising.
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Kristy Sent on 12/13/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Rie was on it!

As mother of the bride, I was able to relax and enjoy my daughters wedding. Rie worked closely with both brides who, of course, had their own personalities. She took each of the things that were important to them and implemented them perfectly. She took everything that Kelsey put together and set it up exactly as Kelsey wanted. Sam and her dad decided against a father daughter dance and Rie made sure that the photographer was there to catch their toasting shot at the bar. She really helped keep the photographer on time. And made sure everything was cleaned up at the end of the night.
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Leeanna Sent on 12/13/2018
5 out of 5 rating

What a delight to work with Rie! She’s a no nonsense get the job done and make it look amazing gal!

What a delight to work with Rie! She’s a no nonsense get the job done and make it look amazing gal! It was such a relief to know that everything was being handled and I didn’t have to worry and could enjoy the day! Great ideas and totally willing to see our vision and make it all happen seemingly without a hitch!
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Shelby Sent on 11/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding saviot

Rie was my hero for my wedding day. She helped me with so much and my wedding wouldn’t have been as beautiful without her help and guidance. I recommend this service to anyone and everyone. She truly saved my day.
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Mallory Sent on 11/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Rie is Extraordinary!

Rie was our day of coordinator and we couldn’t have done it without her! She kept us on track, on time, and allowed all of us to really enjoy our selves, because we knew she had it all under control. She is truly amazing!
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D Willis Sent on 11/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Incredibly creative and organized

My husband and I were so fortunate to have Rie help us with planning our wedding last year. She is so creative, has the most amazing way of staying organized, and is so resourceful when figuring out multiple options or ways to do something. She helped us stay within our budget and we felt like we ended up having the most beautiful, unique, and memorable day. She wears many hats and is extremely reliable. I don’t know how we would have done it without her! I highly, highly recommend!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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