Business Details
18 Years
experience
Elevated Wedding & Event Planning by Marilyn Ambra
Marilyn Ambra has redefined luxury wedding planning since 2008, combining artistic vision with meticulous logistics to create unforgettable celebrations. Our founder, Marilyn Ambra, brings over 15 years of expertise in orchestrating more than 700 events worldwide, specializing in transforming blank spaces into immersive experiences that reflect each couple's unique story. With a focus on personalized service, we handle every detail from initial design concepts to flawless execution, ensuring clients enjoy a stress-free planning process and a wedding day that exceeds expectations.Our team collaborates with top-tier vendors globally while maintaining a commitment to transparency, budget stewardship, and creative innovation. Recognized in prestigious publications like Harper's Bazaar and Brides, we pride ourselves on delivering not just events but emotional narratives that guests remember for a lifetime.
Services
Wedding Planning
Event Design
Destination Weddings
Vendor Coordination
Day-of Coordination
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience in luxury wedding planning and design
- Our team executes 700+ events with flawless logistical precision
- We offer personalized design that tells your unique love story
- We maintain transparent budget management and vendor relationships
- Our global network ensures exceptional service in any destination
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Flawless execution
Impeccable taste
Stress-free planning
Creative vision
Services
Full-Service Wedding Planning
Our full-service planning covers every aspect from initial concept to final execution. With personalized timelines, vendor management, and budget oversight, we ensure your vision becomes reality without stress. Clients receive expert guidance through 12+ planning stages, benefiting from our industry relationships and logistical expertise to create seamless, memorable celebrations.
Custom Event Design
We transform spaces into immersive environments reflecting your unique story. Through bespoke color palettes, innovative layouts, and curated decor, our designs create emotional impact. Each element is meticulously planned to ensure visual harmony and guest engagement, with exclusive one-time-use concepts that guarantee your event's uniqueness and memorability.
Destination Wedding Coordination
Specializing in international celebrations, we manage logistics for weddings worldwide. Our local expertise in popular destinations like Napa Valley and Carmel ensures cultural appropriateness and vendor reliability. From venue selection to travel coordination, we handle location-specific challenges while maintaining your design vision and budget parameters.
Vendor Management
We curate and manage teams of top-tier vendors for every event. Our established relationships ensure quality service and competitive pricing. From florists to photographers, we handle contracts, timelines, and communication to guarantee cohesive execution. This comprehensive oversight maintains creative consistency while protecting your interests throughout the planning process.
Day-of Event Coordination
Our team ensures flawless implementation of your vision on the wedding day. With detailed run-of-show plans and contingency strategies, we manage timelines, vendor arrivals, and guest needs. This service includes 12+ hour coverage, real-time problem solving, and post-event wrap-up to guarantee stress-free enjoyment for you and your guests.
People
Marilyn Ambra
Owner | Creative Director
Founder of Marilyn Ambra, Marilyn combines artistic vision with logistical expertise to create unforgettable celebrations. With 15+ years in the industry and 700+ events executed, she brings creative problem-solving and a passion for detail to every project, ensuring clients' visions become reality.
Questions
What services do you offer for destination weddings?
We provide complete destination wedding coordination including venue selection, local vendor management, travel logistics, and cultural adaptation while maintaining your design vision and budget parameters.
How do you handle vendor selection and management?
We curate top-tier vendor teams based on your needs, handling contracts, timelines, and communication to ensure quality execution while protecting your interests throughout the planning process.
What areas do you primarily serve?
While we operate globally, our primary domestic markets include California's luxury destinations like Napa Valley, Carmel, Santa Barbara, and Malibu, with extensive experience in international locations.
How do you approach custom event design?
We create one-of-a-kind designs tailored to your story through bespoke color palettes, innovative layouts, and curated decor that guarantee visual harmony and a memorable guest experience.
What is included in your full-service planning?
Our comprehensive planning covers 12+ stages from initial concept to final execution, including timeline creation, vendor management, budget oversight, and continuous creative consultation.
