Gatherings for Good

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 1

About Gatherings for Good

Gatherings for Good

Owner, Director of Weddings & Events

At Gatherings for Good, we're more than just wedding and event planners – we're on a mission to spread love, joy, and make a positive impact in the world. We create unforgettable moments for our clients while giving back to those in need. With every event we plan we donate a portion of our fees to charitable causes that support initiatives, uplift our community, and promote positive change. Our mission is simple: to celebrate love, create lasting memories, and make a difference in the lives of others. Together, let's spread love, joy, and kindness, one event at a time.

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, Creative, Organized

Services by planning level

Full-service planning

Pricing starts at $10,000

Partial planning

Pricing starts at $6,500

Day-of coordination / wedding management

Pricing starts at $3,500

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

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Very dependable and responsive
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•Victoria•12:40 am
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.
Amazing!
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•Ada H.•Dec 12
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!

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The number of weddings we take on per year can vary, however, we tend to only take on a very limited number of weddings per year which allows us to be fully immersed into each wedding, get to know our couples better, and provide them with the attention needed to prepare for their wedding day.

The short answer is no. We feel a day of coordination service doesn't provide our clients with enough value and doesn't give us enough time together to fully prepare for such a momentus occasion. We prefer to work more closely with our couples so we have a chance to get to know them and understand their vision so we can work together to achieve the desired outcome. Our Event Management package would be the closest option, offering couples minimal support starting 12 weeks before the wedding date.

Gatherings for Good was started in 2014 in Santa Barbara, CA. We have been providing event and wedding planning and coordination services since then. Owner, Brenda Cali began her career in the event industry working in the San Francisco Bay Area over 25 years ago working in corporate events, non-profit events and planning a variety of weddings and social events before starting the business.

No! We are highly experienced in all areas of event planning including holiday parties, birthdays, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, welcome parties, baby showers, reunions, company retreats, fundraisers, or any other milestone event or celebration.

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Gatherings for Good

About Gatherings for Good

Gatherings for Good

Services by planning level

Full-service planning

Partial planning

Day-of coordination / wedding management

Event design

Destination wedding

Elopement / microwedding

A la carte

Reviews

Very dependable and responsive

Amazing!

Preferred vendors of Gatherings for Good

Real wedding inspiration featuring Gatherings for Good

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