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We're a full service wedding and event planning and design group, specializing in weddings and destination wedding weekends for events in San Francisco - Napa/Sonoma - Destination worldwide.

Perched amidst redwoods, overlooking miles of vineyards, M&S's ceremony site awed guests as they witnessed them exchange...
04/03/2023

Perched amidst redwoods, overlooking miles of vineyards, M&S's ceremony site awed guests as they witnessed them exchange vows. The breathtaking valley views added to the excitement.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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03/31/2023

Sometimes black & white photos tell the story best....​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

A birds' eye view of M & S's reception tables - full of easy elegance with an elevated garden party feel.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​...
03/20/2023

A birds' eye view of M & S's reception tables - full of easy elegance with an elevated garden party feel.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​



A beautifully heartfelt ceremony for this stunning couple.  It brought tears to our eyes.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​...
03/17/2023

A beautifully heartfelt ceremony for this stunning couple. It brought tears to our eyes.​​​​​​​​
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The quintessential modern romantic wedding - Harper's Bazaar thought so too - they published it!  We love this capture o...
03/15/2023

The quintessential modern romantic wedding - Harper's Bazaar thought so too - they published it! We love this capture of beautiful bride Stacia and her dashing groom Mario. See more from their exquisite wedding in the coming days.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​



One of the prettiest venues at twilight... Among the things we love about private estate weddings is that our couples ha...
03/13/2023

One of the prettiest venues at twilight... Among the things we love about private estate weddings is that our couples have their own unique venue. This location thrilled J&S and their guests throughout the day and evening. The perfect twilight after a glorious day celebrating.​​​​​​​​
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A beautiful ceremony on a Summer's day, J&S exchanged vows under this hundred year old oak while her Uncle presided.  Ce...
03/08/2023

A beautiful ceremony on a Summer's day, J&S exchanged vows under this hundred year old oak while her Uncle presided. Ceremony goal!​​​​​​​​
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Such a pretty place to sip cocktails - guests were treated to a lawn cocktail reception complete with pool and airstream...
03/06/2023

Such a pretty place to sip cocktails - guests were treated to a lawn cocktail reception complete with pool and airstream lounges. So inviting!​​​​​​​​
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Going into the weekend dreaming of this Summer cocktail.....​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
03/03/2023

Going into the weekend dreaming of this Summer cocktail.....​​​​​​​​
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That moment when the sunlight is truly golden....​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
03/01/2023

That moment when the sunlight is truly golden....​​​​​​​​
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Guests literally gasped when they saw these beauties...this neutral palette with pops of cabernet and blush filled the s...
02/27/2023

Guests literally gasped when they saw these beauties...this neutral palette with pops of cabernet and blush filled the space with a warm welcome.​​​​​​​​
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J&S loved the mixture of rustic, chic and casual elegance we designed for their wedding.  Guests were wowed when they sa...
02/24/2023

J&S loved the mixture of rustic, chic and casual elegance we designed for their wedding. Guests were wowed when they saw the dining spaces, and at once felt comfortable with the surroundings. We loved designing this look using antique and modern pieces.​​​​​​​​
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The right venue is the foundation to creating a memorable wedding.  Seamless planning and gorgeous design shine when the...
02/23/2023

The right venue is the foundation to creating a memorable wedding. Seamless planning and gorgeous design shine when they're showcased at a stunning private estate. J&S fell in love with this venue the moment they saw it. Guests had a blast exploring the many charming spaces.​​​​​​​​
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Summer weddings are on our mind as we gear up for the upcoming season.  Joanna & Sean's wedding was at an incredible pri...
02/22/2023

Summer weddings are on our mind as we gear up for the upcoming season. Joanna & Sean's wedding was at an incredible private estate in Napa, and it had everything; lush lawns overlooking vineyards, a rustic chic big modern barn, fire pit lounges, pool lounges, an outdoor cabana and more. We're excited to share their beautiful day with you!​​​​​​​​
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Ceremony with a view....J&M enjoying a moment together before guests arrived for the ceremony.  ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​...
02/17/2023

Ceremony with a view....J&M enjoying a moment together before guests arrived for the ceremony. ​​​​​​​​
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We designed this sumptuous table for J&M's wedding with a modern romantic feel in mind.  Neutral tones to dusty rose wer...
02/15/2023

We designed this sumptuous table for J&M's wedding with a modern romantic feel in mind. Neutral tones to dusty rose were layered with floral and accent textures to create a table full of charm. Creamy, dreamy velvet on the table and chairs added a purely luxe feel.​​​​​​​​
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Happy Valentines Day!  ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Wishing you a day filled with beautiful moments of love and joy.
02/14/2023

Happy Valentines Day! ​​​​​​​​
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Wishing you a day filled with beautiful moments of love and joy.

A closer peak into our place settings....love is in the details, and guests were thrilled with these.  Layered elements ...
02/13/2023

A closer peak into our place settings....love is in the details, and guests were thrilled with these. Layered elements of color and texture created eye candy down the length of the table. Our bride & groom loved it...mission accomplished!​​​​​​​​
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 caught this bubbly mid-pour.  Such a pretty little glance into the dinner table action. J&M served wines from their fav...
02/10/2023

caught this bubbly mid-pour. Such a pretty little glance into the dinner table action. J&M served wines from their favorite Napa and Sonoma spots. A lovely way to share themselves with guests.​​​​​​​​
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We designed this layered color palette for a modern romantic vibe.  J&M simply loved it!  Together, we decided to create...
02/08/2023

We designed this layered color palette for a modern romantic vibe. J&M simply loved it! Together, we decided to create a 'gift feel' to each place setting. Floral posies, personalized place cards, each setting was unique and delighted guests. ​​​​​​​​
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We love this sweet photo of our bride, Jami, framed by olive trees and taken in a hidden courtyard, you can just see the...
02/06/2023

We love this sweet photo of our bride, Jami, framed by olive trees and taken in a hidden courtyard, you can just see the fountain peeking out. Jami's gown was stunning, and when she walked, the little flowers danced in the sunlight. ​​​​​​​​
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Surrounded by beauty everywhere the eye could see, J&M said 'I Do'.  Loving these dreamy bridesmaids dresses​​​​​​​​​​​​...
02/03/2023

Surrounded by beauty everywhere the eye could see, J&M said 'I Do'. Loving these dreamy bridesmaids dresses​​​​​​​​
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That special moment when our couple sees their reception tables for the first time....makes my heart flutter.  ​​​​​​​​​...
02/01/2023

That special moment when our couple sees their reception tables for the first time....makes my heart flutter. ​​​​​​​​
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Jami & Matt loved every detail - from the layered color palette, to the place setting. Their table was crafted with love and artistry. Such a lovely gift to share with their guests!​​​​​​​​
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We're back after a break and have so much beauty to share with you!  It's so fun to see photo galleries for the first ti...
01/30/2023

We're back after a break and have so much beauty to share with you! It's so fun to see photo galleries for the first time, and also a bit emotional for us to see our work come to life. To see our couple happy and loving it is the best!​​​​​​​​
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We're featuring Jami & Matt's exquisite destination wedding - from our first call, we instantly connected and knew we would create something extraordinary together for their celebration. This timeless photo is a personal favorite.​​​​​​​​
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We're back after a break and have so much beauty to share with you!  It's so fun to see photo galleries for the first ti...
01/30/2023

We're back after a break and have so much beauty to share with you! It's so fun to see photo galleries for the first time, and also a bit emotional for us to see our work come to life. To see our couple happy and loving it is the best!​​​​​​​​
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We're featuring Jami & Matt's exquisite destination wedding - from our first call, we instantly connected and knew we would create something extraordinary together for their celebration. This timeless photo is a personal favorite.​​​​​​​​
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A peacock blue lounge was the perfect pop of color for Tara & Danny's vibe. We created a boho meets Parisian Cafe feel f...
10/21/2022

A peacock blue lounge was the perfect pop of color for Tara & Danny's vibe. We created a boho meets Parisian Cafe feel for their wedding, mixing lounges into the dining space. Guests loved being able to hop around and chat with friends in between courses. Our couple was thrilled with the warm and friendly atmosphere it created.

Tara's wedding gown is a show stopper!  ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​You could hear the gasps from her girls, seeing her in it for th...
10/19/2022

Tara's wedding gown is a show stopper! ​​​​​​​​
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You could hear the gasps from her girls, seeing her in it for the first time!

We simply adored partnering with Tara and Danny to create the wedding of their dreams!  Favorite things; France, Wine, 5...
10/17/2022

We simply adored partnering with Tara and Danny to create the wedding of their dreams! Favorite things; France, Wine, 5 star food and an unforgettable experience for their guests. Together, we gave them and their guests an experience to remember for a lifetime. Congrats Tara and Danny!

Address

6114 La Salle Avenue # 111
Oakland, CA
94611

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15104183998

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About Us

Established in 2002, Marilyn Ambra Party Consultants provides a full range of bespoke wedding and event planning services. Weddings, destination weekend weddings, and special events of all kinds – each client receives personalized attention with expert advice, skill, and aesthetic vision, ensuring events are both memorable and flawless to the last detail.

Clients are put at ease with Marilyn’s calming and warm manner, as she listens to their vision and dreams for their event. Planning an event becomes an enjoyable journey as clients are guided through the process with expert advice and creative vision, culminating in happy anticipation for the special day. Acknowledged by her peers as an innovator, Marilyn takes pride in intently listening to each client and designing an event that emphasizes their taste and individuality.

Marilyn has planned over 500 weddings and events including destination weddings, weekend weddings, rehearsal dinners, brunches, sangeets, bar mitzvahs, milestone celebrations, company parties and more. Her innate sense of style and ability to translate concept into reality has quickly elevated her to the top of her field. Marilyn’s unparalleled commitment to excellence, and unique ability to create completely personalized, unforgettable events has garnered praise from clients, guests, and industry experts for her flawless events.

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