Gatherings for Good

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 1 – 4

About Gatherings for Good

Gatherings for Good

Owner, Director of Weddings & Events

Hello and welcome! I’m Brenda, the owner of Gatherings for Good Events. Our goal is to make wedding planning stress-free and enjoyable for you. We’ll provide the tools and support needed to bring your vision to life, offering a personalized experience tailored to your unique needs. We love helping couples define and refine their ideas, and we’ll be your biggest supporter throughout the process. You can count on us for advice, guidance, and unwavering support. When we’re not working with you directly, we’re busy behind the scenes ensuring you have an unforgettable experience you and your guests will treasure for a lifetime!

When I was ready to start my business in 2014, the name Gatherings for Good was born. It combined the passion I have for event planning along with my commitment to supporting local charitable causes. Through my business I have been able to donate money, time, and resources to help support causes I care about and help raise awareness to so many wonderful organizations in the community.

In three words: Collaborative, Organized, Resourceful

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Services by planning level

Full-service planning

Pricing starts at $7,500

Partial planning

Pricing starts at $4,500

Day-of coordination / wedding management

Pricing starts at $2,500

Event design

Pricing starts at $4,500

Destination wedding

Pricing starts at $4,500

Elopement / microwedding

Pricing starts at $2,500

A la carte

Pricing starts at $500

Reviews

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3 reviews

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  • Brenda is a boss!

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    •Robby B.•Dec 30, 2024

    Brenda handled our wedding with a delightful yet executive-level efficiency. We had a fairly complicated plan for 150 guests in Santa Barbara's destination wedding far away from our personal residence, but she and her assistants were completely unfazed by this. Months ahead of time, Brenda foresaw all the elements of what we needed to make our wedding a wonderful, beautiful success. She was generous with her time and expertise, we loved her vendors, and would recommend her to all couples looking for a steady, insightful hand with Brenda as their wedding coordinator!

    Response from vendor•Dec 30, 2024
    Thank you Robby and Emma! You are so kind! I loved your wedding so much and working with the two of you was a dream! You're both so sweet - I had so much fun helping you plan your gorgeous wedding day. It was truly an honor and a pleasure! I wish you all the best in your new life together!

  • Very dependable and responsive

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    •Victoria•Dec 19, 2024

    Gatherings for Good and Brenda overall did a good job in helping us plan and execute our wedding day. Her communication style was direct, straightforward, and concise, which we really appreciated when coordinating with vendors. She was incredibly responsive, thorough, and reliable throughout the process. On the day of our wedding, she took care of everything that was needed, allowing us to fully enjoy the celebration without any stress or hassle.

    Response from vendor•Dec 19, 2024
    Thank you so much Victoria! We are so grateful for your kind words! It was a pleasure working with you both! Your wedding day was so beautiful and we are thrilled to hear you were happy with our communication and the planning and coordination services we provided. Wishing you all the best in the years to come!

  • Amazing!

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    •Ada H.•Dec 12, 2024

    Brenda and her team were so helpful and made sure our day was perfect! She was quick to respond on any questions we had and was always willing to help via call or email. Choosing vendors is never an easy task, but with Brenda’s help and wonderful advice choosing all our vendors was totally achievable. We knew nothing about wedding planning or where to even start, but with deadlines that Brenda gave us and timelines everything seemed to go together and planning a wedding actually made sense. Everyone who was able to attend our wedding has said it was “one of the best weddings ever” and they loved how everything was setup, and none of that would’ve been done without the Gathering for Goods team. Our wedding was the most memorable, relaxing, and enjoyable experience for us and many of our family and friends as well! Without Brenda and her team we would’ve been much more stressed and lost. There isn’t a thing we would’ve changed about our wedding, Brenda you’re an amazing wedding coordinator. Thank you to the entire Gathering for Goods Team for helping create a memory we will cherish forever!! - The Rainbolts

    Response from vendor•Dec 12, 2024
    Ada and Joey, it was such a pleasure to be part of your beautiful wedding! Thank you for your thoughtful and honest review, it means so much to us to know you had a positive exprience. We are beyond thrilled that you were able to have a relaxed and stress free day with our guidance and support. We couldn't be happier for you and wish you all the best in your new life together!

Preferred vendors of Gatherings for Good

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Lerina Winter Photo

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Photographer
Malaya Images
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Starts at $4,200
Florist
ella & louie
Buellton, CA

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