Gatherings for Good
Service levels: Full-service planning
Team size: 1 – 4
About Gatherings for Good
Gatherings for Good
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
Services by planning level
Full-service planning
Pricing starts at $7,500
Partial planning
Pricing starts at $5,000
Day-of coordination / wedding management
Pricing starts at $2,000
Event design
Pricing starts at $4,500
Destination wedding
Pricing starts at $4,500
Elopement / microwedding
Pricing starts at $2,000
A la carte
Pricing starts at $500
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
5 reviews
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Daniela P.
Couldn’t do it without Brenda!
Brenda was an invaluable partner in planning our wedding. She was organized and thoughtful about every detail, always fighting in our corner to make sure we had the wedding of our dreams. It was so amazing to have somebody else supporting us on this journey. We are so grateful for Brenda and everything she did for us!
Brenda Cali•Jan 2, 2026Thank you Dani! It was a pleasure working with you and Charley! Your wedding was so beautiful and I was so grateful to be part of it! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together! xo
- AJ
Auri J.
A Smart Move
Hiring Brenda / Gatherings for Good was the smartest thing we did in our wedding planning process. At the beginning we were thinking we were going to plan everything ourselves, but as the wedding became bigger we decided to look for a planner and we're so glad we got Brenda's help as we couldn't have done it without her. We already had a venue and some vendors picked out, but Brenda was able to recommend a lot of great vendors through her extensive network and keep us on track with the milestones we needed to hit to make sure the wedding went off without a hitch. She also brought things to our attention to think about/take care of that we would have never considered on our own, so it was invaluable to have her experience at the helm. She was very communicative and she is very dedicated and detail oriented and made many revisions to our timeline to make sure everything was well planned. On the day of our wedding Brenda and her team made sure everything ran smoothly. Hiring Brenda was the best money we spent on our wedding and honestly a really great value for the services that her and her team provided!
Brenda Cali•Aug 19, 2025Auri, thank you so much for sharing this thoughtful review! It was truly a pleasure to be part of your wedding planning process and to help ensure everything came together seamlessly. I’m so glad my team and I could provide the support and guidance you needed along the way. Wishing you both endless happiness as you begin this next chapter together! Much love! xo
- RB
Robby B.
Brenda is a boss!
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!
Brenda Cali•Dec 30, 2024Thank 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!
- V
Victoria
Very dependable and responsive
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.
Brenda Cali•Dec 19, 2024Thank 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!
- AH
Ada H.
Amazing!
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
Brenda Cali•Dec 12, 2024Ada 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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