A Dream Wedding by Robbin Montero

Robbin was the planner for our wedding, which we held at St. Francis Winery in Santa Rosa, California. From the moment we met Robbin, which was actually over the phone, we were impressed with her knowledge of her craft, her meticulous attention to detail and her passion for what she does. As an out-of-town couple (we live in New York) with hectic work / travel schedules, we relied heavily upon Robbin to make vendor recommedations and coordinate all of the 'details' that in my opinion are critical to a wedding's success. Throughout the process, Robbin was engaged, attentive, reassuring and highly professional. She responded to emails quickly and gave candid advice on anything we asked. She was also highly respectful of our opinions and tactful in making alternative suggestions.

As good as she was during the period leading up to the wedding, she was EVEN BETTER on the day of. She had clearly thought through every last detail of the organization of the day, arrived at the site early, stayed late and was like an 'invisible hand' throughout the event. As a testament to Robbin's organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, many of our guests remarked afterwords at how 'well coordinated and planned' our wedding was.

Ultimately, our goal was to have a beautiful day where our family and friends felt well taken care of, and a large part of being able to achieve that was due to Robbin's involvement. We can't thank her enough!

From the day we met with Robbin Montero she understood our wedding day vision and maintained that focus for the year and a half of planning our wedding. There was an instant connection with Robbin in our initial meeting, and we walked away feeling confident that we would be well taken care of. Our instincts proved to be right, and we couldn’t have asked for a better Wedding Planner! Robbin was really there for us throughout the entire planning process. If any issues arose with the vendors before, during or after our wedding, from the biggest to the smallest concern, Robbin served as our representative and advocated for whatever change was needed. She was readily available to answer any questions or concerns we had, and we never waited more than a few hours for her to respond (especially important for me, as I was a very nervous bride!). Robbin helped coordinate all of the vendor meetings, and assisted us in reviewing all the vendor contracts and making sure everything was in order. Robbin was there for the rehearsal, and the whole the day of the wedding (she was the first person to call me in the morning to see how I was doing, and was there helping us bring the last of our gifts up to our room after all the guests had gone). She created a time line that ensured that everything ran smoothly. She was extremely attentive, made sure everyone was well taken care of and happy, and kept the vendors on time and happy as well. This allowed us to really enjoy every moment of the day. We knew that we had chosen the right Wedding Planner when we first met Robbin, but our guests confirmed it by saying how fabulous she was and how the entire day flowed seamlessly from beginning to end. Thank you Robbin, our wedding was truly our Dream Wedding!

If you are planning a wine country wedding and need a coordinator, look no further! Robbin Montero is the best of the best! I was lucky enough to find her through my own internet research and chose her venue searching service. She provided us with at least 20 wineries and event facilities with detailed information. We narrowed the list down to our top 10-12 and quickly scheduled a trip to meet with Robbin and visit each venue.Initially I thought I could plan this entire destination wedding from Houston, TX on my own. Wow, was I wrong! Thankfully I came to my senses and hired Robbin and her Dream Team to coordinate our fairytale wedding! Not only does she know everything about the Sonoma and surrounding areas, but she knows all the best wedding vendors! And it gets better; with her services you receive discounts from almost all of them! She provides checklists, recommendations, numerous phone calls, countless emails and most of all support during planning process. Robbin knows how to keep you focused, organized and on track!Whether it’s helping you find a good restaurant, getting a manicure or a fun winery to visit while you are in town, Robbin is there for you! I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect wedding for my husband and I. On our big day she was there to ensure everything ran smoothly according to the detailed timeline she created and even called to check on me! Robbin has a gift for making things flow and lets the bride and groom enjoy their special day without any worries,. We are so grateful to have met her, and could not have done it without her guidance, help and expertise.Thank you Robbin,Tommy & Jessica Conine

Robbin Montero of A Dream Wedding planned and coordinated my wedding, held at the home of our good friends. I can honestly say that I don't know what I would've done without her. Robbin created an event that was flawless. Her expertise was evident…I didn't have to do anything but enjoy my day. She took care of every single detail so I wouldn't have to worry. I'm sure there were fires she had to put out behind the scenes, but I never knew. Our friends, who hosted the event, were also able to just sit back in their own home and enjoy the day. To this day, they comment on Robbin's expertise and efficiency. If you're planning a home wedding or getting married at a large venue, do yourself a HUGE FAVOR…hire Robbin!

My daughter met Sarah Ghazzagh from A dream Wedding and I was so grateful. She arranged appointments for venues and vendors that we would not have known about. Sarah had everything organized when we signed the contract to the end of the wedding. She is calm, nice and a pleasure to work with. This was truly my daughter's dream wedding and it went smoothly because of the work that Sarah put into the wedding. She is wonderful to work with-sorry I do not have another single daughter to plan a wedding with her.

Marc Blondin Photography

I would first of all love to state that Robbin Monterro and her wedding planning production company is by far the most absolutely amazing wedding company I have photographed under. Robbin and her associates are very professional, attentive, quick to respond to any and all needs of the wedding couple, and well prepared for any surprises that mother nature or etc. may throw at on the wedding day. She runs a tight ship and keeps everything on track and running smoothly. Her weddings whether they may be boutique or grandiose in style are always given the equal amount of attention and handled with great care and thoughtfulness. I have worked and photographed weddings with Robbin Monterro Productions for over 10 years now, and I am very proud to say, that I am great full and fortunate to have been given the chance over the years to work with such a fantastic team of wedding planners. Style and Grace is how I would describe what I feel when I think of Robbin Montero Productions.

Sincerely,
Marc Blondin

Before meeting Robbin, we had met and interviewed 2 other planners. We are both full time working professionals and knew we needed help in planning this event. We met Robbin in February, 1995 and asked for her help with our June, 1995 wedding - yes 4 months away. As soon as we met and talked with her - we knew she was the one that we needed.

Robbin was fabulous, especially when the light rain started immediately after our vows. She coordinated having everything moved inside Paradise Ridge Winery and we were not even aware of the amount of effort as it was handled so smoothly.

Our wedding was wonderful due to her guidance and suggestions for other vendors - how to handle it when our solid engraved glass cake topper was too heavy to be placed on the top layer by having fresh flowers decorate the top layer and our glass topper and candles decorating the table; how to corral the children downstairs with entertainment from a clown and face painter; being certain everyone was outside but under cover when the skywriter came so all could see him pulling the I LOVE YOU banner and as he "drew" halos around Paradise Ridge; being certain the bagpipe player was in the correct spot to greet our guests and that the band was comfortable setting up inside the winery instead of out on the patio as originally planned.

One of the most important things Robbin said to us was that at various times during the evening, we should just stop what we are doing and look around in order to absorb all the activities - see our guests enjoying themselves, the gorgeous setting. The evening will go be so fast that we will need to just stop and view it all as a way to implant the memories - joint memories. To this day, we talk about her advice and how important it was - just stop and look around.

Two final comments - while many times a wedding is viewed as a "bride" event, Robbin sought my husband's input, ideas and desires for every aspect of our wedding. I appreciated that she acknowledged and wanted his opinions and ideas. As this was not my or his first wedding, it was going to be our last one so it needed to be exactly what we both wanted.

Lastly - as we were being driven to SF for the beginning of our honeymoon - Robbin was forward thinking enough to have a basket of some of our wedding feast packed for us. We were absolutely starving as we did not each much at our wedding - too busy talking with our guests and pausing to absorb the wonderful evening.

Our wedding was 15 years ago and to this day we remember all the wonderful things about the planning and the day itself - all due to Robbin's help, guidance, suggestions and overall involvement in our special day and event. We would recommend her to anyone and everyone..........

From the beginning of our wedding planning, 9 months before the wedding date, until the day of our wedding, Robbin Montero was absolutely there for us. We simply could not have had our wonderful wedding without her! She is a professional in all respects, from venue selection to the many vendor selections and then to the choreography and orchestration of the most important day in our lives. Her recommendations and comments are spot on...she knows her business and she takes care of it; while at the same time, she listens to you and then makes it happen your way. There are simply not enough superlatives to write to express how spectacular her services are, how smoothly it all went, how well respected she is in the community, and how lucky we were to have her planning our wedding.

Robbin, of "A Dream Wedding" helped make my dream wedding come to life! She made sure that every little detail that I never would have remembered was taken care of. She dealt with all the technical aspects of the vendors and did everything I didn't have time to do. Though I was only married 6 weeks ago, people are still talking about how our wedding was the best wedding they had ever been to.... all because of Robbin! She has a true gift! Thank you Robbin! From Brianna

Robbin Montero of a Dream Day Wedding and her team if of professional planners are the most detail oriented and organized team I have the pleasure of working with in the Wine Country. Robbins detail and design to any event is superior and flawless beginning with the venue, food, flowers and lighting. She has the ability to bring everything together in such a manor to reflect pure beauty. I always appreciate working with her and her staff as no details is ever missed as it truly is a pleasure to work with her and any of her team members.

I've worked with Robbin Montero and she is a total pro. The wedding day was flawless and she has a totally calm demeanor during the entire event. She was on top of every detail and went over and above to make the wedding day perfect. I would highly recommend Robbin Montero for any size wedding. She is amazing.

I am the manager at White House Inn & Spa, a wedding venue in Napa Valley.
www.napawhitehouseinn.com

Robbin and her team exhibit the utmost professionalism with brides and grooms when planning their wedding day. They are expert planners that have knowledge of the most current wedding trends and are very efficient and quick in responding to requests. I highly recommend Robbin and her team to any of our couples!

Linda G.
White House Inn & Spa

It is always such a joy to work with Robbin and her staff! They are extremely professional, hard working and some of the best wedding planners in the area. I am always rest assured when I know I have an event with A Dream Day - as are their brides!

Robbin was a pleasure to work with. She has great relationships with all of the vendors in the wine country, knew all the ins and outs of each venue, and made it really easy for us to plan our wedding exactly as we wanted. She is energetic, responsive, and fun to work with! Would give her my highest recommendation!!

Robbin, How do we begin to express our gratitude to you. Our Daughter's wedding was perfect, your work ethic impeccable. From the day we asked you to join us in creating the wedding of our Daughter and Son in-law's dreams, we knew it would be perfect. From our first meeting with you, to the day of the wedding, your professionalism, courtesy and integrity left us feeling comfortable and taken care of. We knew we never had to worry with our Daughter's wedding in your care and capable hands. While the Carneros Inn does have a wedding specialist on site, the day would not have gone as smoothly without you. As the Mother and Father of the Bride, we wanted to enjoy and embrace such a special day and you gave us that gift. It was truly a joy and an honor to work with you in planing our Daughter and Son in-law's "Dream Wedding"

My husband and I cannot say enough great things about Robbin Montero and her staff at A Dream Wedding.

We got married at St. Francis winery in June of 2009 and it could not have been a more perfect wedding. We were trying to keep an eye on the overall budget, and so we were initially concerned that we could not afford Robbin's services, but she got us so many discounts with different vendors that her fee is actually a huge bargain. We loved every vendor she put us in touch with and had difficulty choosing between several because there were so many good choices available. We came up from Southern California for our initial vendor meetings and she had two days mapped out for us with appointments set up and confirmed. After that visit we basically had our entire wedding planned. It could not have been easier or more fun.

Robbin had all the details flawlessly attended to and the wedding day itself was amazing. We did not worry about a single thing knowing that it was in her capable hands. She and an assistant quietly made sure that things ran smoothly behind the scenes, so that even when there was a minor problem it was taken care of before we knew about it (she had promised us that would be the case and she was right). We received so many compliments from our guests saying that it was by far the best wedding they had ever attended. My husband and I got to enjoy ourselves because we didn't have to worry about anything.

Robbin definitely has the respect of the vendors in the area, and a lot of connections that make the planning easy and the cost more affordable. You will not regret using her or her associates from A Dream Wedding to plan your wedding.

We would both give A Dream Wedding the highest recommendation possible for anyone looking for a wedding planner in the area.

I can not say enough about the incredible job Suzy Berberian did for us in helping to plan our out of town wedding in Napa Valley! She went above and beyond what I would expect of a wedding planner by dealing with the hotel event staff, picking out our reception wine selections, picking up attraction brochures for our guests, and so much more! She truly made the difference between stressing out over my wedding and being able to really enjoy getting married!

I have had the pleasure of working with Robbin and her dynamite team on multiple weddings! From the first meeting to the post wedding follow-up, they are professional, detail-oriented, creative & most of all...fun! Their presence on the wedding day is ideal for a photographer - completely helpful when needed but totally unobtrusive the remainder of the day.
In addition, they always gather a fantastic team of vendors so I know I am working with professionals every time.
It is always a pleasure working with A Dream Wedding and I would strongly recommend them to brides.
Briana
Briana Marie Photography

I loved picking all the vendors for my wedding and dealing with many of the details...but as the day approached, it was clear to me that I needed someone there to help for the actual day of my wedding. Afterall, I would be busy being a bride.
I found Sarah Ghazzogh of A Dream Wedding and she was FANTASTIC! Talk about organized! I don't know what I would have done without her! She confirmed with all my vendors and made sure everyone was paid, and created the wedding day time schedule and....the list goes on.
The day was perfect and I did not have to worry about a thing. Everything flowed on time and it all seemed so natural. Sarah was a joy to work with.

I couldn't have had the beautiful wedding I had without the help of Robbin Montero of A Dream Wedding. Robbin not only recommends the best vendors and venues, she is always available to answer questions and be there when you wonder if you'll get through the whole thing! My husband and I were free to make our own decisions and create the wedding of our dreams, while having Robbin there for advice and guidance. She took care of the details (that we didn't even know about) that would have added a lot of time and energy to our already long to-do list. On our wedding day, I know there was a lot going on behind the scenes, but we were shielded from having to "put out any fires" that would have caused us stress on that important day. Robbin is very organized, knowledgeable, and truly enabled us to have our dream wedding. I would highly recommend Robbin Montero of A Dream Wedding. Don't do your wedding without her!

This woman was so valuable to me and my new husband! I was working at the time and just didn't have the time to contact vendors etc. She took care of everything and was able to get discounts from them because of her repeat business. She was extremely professional, always on time and took care of small problems that came up from caterers, band etc. without bothering us. She is amazing and I highly recommend her to anyone who wants a perfect wedding day. A wedding planner is worth every penny.

When I first started planning my wedding I thought I could do it all by myself. After weeks of research and interviewing different wedding planners, Robbin was the right person to make my vision become a reality. She's not afraid to tell you what will work and not work.
For my husband and I Napa was a destination wedding and without having a local person helping you, the expenses can rack up very quickly.
She was able to connect me with the best vendors in town.
In the end I can honestly say that I had a beautiful wedding and the day went perfectly.

If you are looking for the best, hire Robbin Montero. It really is that simple. My husband and I are very particular (read: pain in the butt) and had expectations and high standards of what we wanted our wedding to entail. So much so, that Robbin was our second wedding planner that we hired. Luckily, we did not need to look any further. Although we were planning it while living in New York for the first half of the year, she executed our ideas and make them reality by getting us the best vendors to make our vision happen. We were married 3 years ago and I still get comments from family, friends and such about how flawless and exquisite our wedding turned out. Do not hesitate to book Robbin and her team if you are looking to create a memorable and beautiful day.

Robbin is amazing!
An experienced professional who absolutely understands what customer service really means.
Robbin thinks of everything so you don't have to.
Everyone should be so lucky as to have such a fun, classy, wedding expert by their side throughout the wedding process!

Robbin is so well respected in the Napa and Sonoma area that anywhere we went (Vendors) and mentioned Robbin's name we were treated like royalty. Our wedding venue had to change due to unforeseen circumstances 6 months before the date and Robbin did everything in her power to find another location on the same planned date, and it was our dream location at that - Chateau St. Jean. Our wedding was absolutely beautiful and not one detail was left behind. Several people who attended our wedding said it was the best wedding they had ever been too, and many couples have told us our wedding was the inspiration for theirs and used elements from our wedding such as a Port and Cigar Bar. As I attend weddings I have realized how smoothly our wedding went and what an amazing job Robbin did in executing our wedding. Lastly - after the event as we got into the limo - Robbin had put together an entire basket of food for us to eat - knowing that the Bride and Groom never eat at their own wedding. Truly a class act. I wish we could do it all over again!

My husband and I were married over 11 years ago at Trentadue Winery in Healdsburg using Robbin Montero as our fabulous wedding planner. Robbin came as a recommendation of a friend of my mothers who had used her services for her wedding in the wine country.
Robbin sat down with my parents and I to set a budget and get our ideas of our perfect day. For me, this was a crucial part of the planning as my parents and I had no idea the cost associated with a wedding. She suggested vendors that covered everything we thought of and more, keeping our budget in mind the whole time. I was then able to then choose myself (after meeting them personally) the vendors we liked. It was hard because everyone that is referred by Robbin, truly is special.
Robbin is energetic, organized, fun to work with, great with family and friends during the whole process and extremely attentive to details. Her services are well worth your sanity on the big day! Don't hesitate to hire A Dream Wedding!!!!!!! Everyone STILL raves about her 11 happy years later!

Robbin Montero of A Dream Wedding made our wedding day worry free and perfect.From the very first meeting through my husband and I leaving the reception, everything was taken care of.All our vendors were wonderful and worked with Robbin smoothly. We never once had to leave our day due to situations that might have come. Robbin took care of EVERYTHING! She understood from the very beginning what we wanted and made it happen.All the vendors she recommended were easy to work with and were professional, fun and also understood our vision.We were given discounts on some vendors and that also was an added bonus.This was the second wedding in our family Robbin worked on and we can't say enough positive things about using A Dream Wedding and Robbin Montero!Thanks Again Robbin,Cindy & Tom M

Always do an excellent job for their clients. Very organized and professional.

For over 15 years, AMS has worked with A Dream Wedding. Robbin and her staff are always professional, organized, detail oriented and a pleasure to work with. AMS highly recommends A Dream Wedding.

Robbin has been working with us at Paradise Ridge Winery since we first opened 16 years ago. Her knowledge, professionalism and energy make each wedding and event run beautifully. Her dedication to making each wedding perfect has made her the go to coordinator for many of our brides. We look forward to partnering with Robbin for many years to come.

I work with Robin and her great staff on many events and weddings during the season. I always look forward to them, since they are very organized, leaving nothing in question. Every vendors dream! so I can only imagine that her brides feel the same way. You know where to turn to if you want "A Dream Wedding"!

I have worked with Robbin Montero and A Dream Wedding for many years. I am always pleased to know we are working one of Robbin's events. She is well-organized and makes sure every detail has been considered and taken care of. Robbin takes great pride in how well she takes care of her clients and their needs.When we cater an event for A Dream Wedding, I know it is going to be elegant and interesting with special touches that reflect the personalities of the bride and groom.

Well, Ms Robbin Montero and I have worked in this business for 17 plus years now and it has been wonderful! We have worked side by side at many events and I am always grateful that she has given me the opportunity to work with her team of professionals and her many couples. She pays attention to detail and has quite the creative edge. Couples really do love her and her expertise when it comes to the handling of all the details with their weddings. Thank you! I look forward to many more wedding seasons! Kimberly Thompson-A Beautiful Ceremony

Robbin and her team are true professionals! We had the utmost pleasure of working with Robbin Montero and Sarah Ghazzagh on multiple occasions, they are super organized and will not miss any detail small or large. In addition they’re a delight to have around and bring a positive energy to every event. Check out the films from our three fabulous weddings together:http://www.weddingsonfilm.com/irsay-foyt.htmhttp://www.weddingsonfilm.com/katrina-nate.htmhttp://www.weddingsonfilm.com/hosted/rachel+paul.htm

I have had the pleasure to work with Robbin for over 15 years!Robbin and her girls are THE DREAM TEAM!!They do amazing work!! The Dream Wedding Bridal Shows are always fun and profitable!!A MUST for all Brides!!Ceclie KrausDirector of CateringFountaingrove Inn

It is always such a pleasure to work with Robbin Montero and her team of wedding planners. They are extremely professional, organized and fun to work with. I would highly recommend the Dream Team to anyone planning a Wine Country wedding. They excel at what they do and it shows!Laurie Lucov

A Dream Wedding is very professional and handles detail down to the last thing

Robbin Montero and her team make things look so effortless but do not underestimate all the hard work, quality, attention to details that goes behind the scene not to mention her sincere care for all her clients. Working for a 4 Diamond Hotel, I had the honor to watch and experience Robbin Montero and her dream wedding team commitment to excellence, no short cuts and the ability to envision and display some of the most amazing weddings I have ever seen. I can honestly say that every single group I handled for Robbin had nothing to say but praises and how lucky they are to have placed the most important day in their lives in Robbin Montero hands. Raghda Zacharia, Hospitality Professional

Robbin and her team are amazing to work with. They are professional, extremely detailed oriented, and enjoy what they do! Each time we work together I am amazed at how flawless things are. I would recommend A Dream Wedding to all.Barbara Vakassian, BV Florals.

We love working with A Dream Wedding! They have a wonderful and helpful team! We are actually premiering at two of their upcoming Bridal Shows! Check It out! October 17th at The DoubleTree in Rohnert Park

A Dream Wedding is team of amazing wedding professionals who will take care of every detail needed for your wedding, including details that you may have never even thought of! Their events are always so well organized and beautiful and their team of professionals are creative and friendly! It is always a pleasure to work an event being put on by a Dream Wedding!

Robbin of "A Dream Wedding" and her team of professional planners are absolute professionals. Every detail is taken care of, and her weddings are beautiful from the flowers, to the table decorations, to the photography, beautiful cakes and more. As ceremony musicians, we always know exactly what to expect from Robbin...clear cues, and perfect spacing of the processionals to fit the music. If you want the best, check out "A Dream Wedding".

For a perfect wedding day you need to have A Dream Wedding as your wedding or event planner!I love working with each of the "Dream Team" women, they are terrific, their weddings are flawless, and as a floral designer who works with them frequently, it makes my job easier, know everything will be perfection. Their attention to detail is inmatched, have a great sense of style, and will help you craft the event design you envison.Jessica - Fleurs de France

A Dream Wedding is the very best in wedding consultants! Their style and taste is spectacular and their weddings are always elegant, sophisticated and gergeous. Thomas Hughes Films is always thrilled to be working with them!