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Event Coordination
Guest Management
Understanding the Couple's Vision
Stress-free planning

About

On WeddingWire since 2014

Ybarra Events is a full-service wedding planning company based in San Francisco, California. Owned by wife-and-husband duo Tara and James, this firm specializes in creating custom events showcasing each client’s individuality. The pair, along with event planner, Alycia, have been making matrimonial dreams come true since 2013.

Services Offered

Tara, James, and Heather are certified event planners, and their industry expertise is invaluable to engaged couples. Additionally, James’ support and problem-solving skills put clients at ease during the planning process. The company offers full, partial, and day-of packages that suit a variety of needs. Full-service plans cover every aspect of the wedding, from the initial consultation to the last dance. Partial plans are ideal for those who want to do the work themselves but need a professional to oversee the details. DIY couples who want to ensure the day runs smoothly can benefit from having a day-of coordinator by their side.

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

3
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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98% Recommended by couples
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Tara and her team at Ybarra Events are highly praised wedding planners. Reviewers mention their professionalism, organization, and attention to detail throughout the planning process. Tara is commended for her communication skills, quick responses, and ability to ease stress for couples. Guests appreciate the flawless execution of the wedding day, thanks to Tara's coordination and management. Overall, Ybarra Events receives high recommendations for their exceptional service in helping couples create

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Tara and her team at Ybarra Events are highly praised wedding planners. Reviewers mention their professionalism, organization, and attention to detail throughout the planning process. Tara is commended for her communication skills, quick responses, and ability to ease stress for couples. Guests appreciate the flawless execution of the wedding day, thanks to Tara's coordination and management. Overall, Ybarra Events receives high recommendations for their exceptional service in helping couples create

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Elissa G. Sent on 01/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding Coordination by Heather of Ybarra Events

We had the pleasure of working with Heather Bair from Ybarra Events as our "month of" wedding planner for our October 2023 wedding. Heather's expertise and professionalism in event planning were evident from the start. She brought a level of organization and foresight that was both reassuring and impressive, making it clear that we could trust her to execute our vision flawlessly.

Despite the inherent stress of wedding planning, Heather's methodical approach significantly eased our worries. Her communication was clear and effective, utilizing a mix of emails, planned zoom calls, texts and wedding planning tools to plan and orchestrate our big day. Heather's knack for asking essential questions, ones we hadn't thought to ask ourselves, was particularly invaluable. This attention to detail ensured that every aspect of our wedding was considered and carefully planned, and wow did all that work pay off!

On the wedding day, Heather's management was extraordinary. She operated like a well-oiled machine, providing support and efficiently handling every event detail. She communicated effectively, involving us in decisions as needed while smoothly keeping the day on track.

We wholeheartedly recommend Heather Bair at Ybarra Events to any couple seeking a skilled and personable wedding planner. Her invaluable contribution to our wedding was deeply appreciated, and we would gladly choose Heather and Ybarra Events for any future event planning needs.
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Emily Sent on 10/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Tara is the Best!

Tara is amazing! She did an amazing job helping us plan our wedding and making sure our special day went smoothly. We really appreciated her input and support helping us make all of the difficult decisions. She was always incredibly responsive to all of our emails and questions. It's so reassuring when you are coordinating vendors and making final decisions to get quick responses that can ease your mind. We are so grateful for her! We didn't have to worry about anything on our wedding day thanks to her. We greatly appreciate all of her hard work. She's the best!
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Kevin J. Sent on 08/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Calm, professional, and fun planning with Ybarra Events!

Tara was exactly the perfect wedding coordinator for us! In addition to her attention to detail, her calm presence, and her ability to anticipate our needs before we even knew them, she was an awesome person to spend our wedding day with.

When starting the wedding planning process, we were looking for a day-of wedding planner. We knew we wanted to choose our venue, caterer, and DJ on our own, but since we were planning our Sonoma wedding (Viansa Sonoma) from across the country, we knew we needed someone to help us with the small details. Little did we know after hiring Tara that we would be getting so much more than that!

From our first meeting, you could tell that she was incredibly professional but also an easy person to talk to. She set down the expectations from a "month-of wedding planner," but let us know that we could email her with any questions or help with decisions like which of two florists we were deciding between. She was always prompt to her responses and had check in's just to make sure we were on track.

She was one of the best decisions we made for planning our wedding, and the day wouldn't have gone nearly as smoothly without her!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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Victoria & Billy
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Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
The Haven at Tomales The Haven at Tomales Barn & Farm Weddings

So much heart and soul are put into once in a lifetime events. Having a professional guide you through the planning process and execute your wishes is beyond priceless. Ybarra Events truly offers the comfort and peace of mind that an event will be flawless. We have had the pleasure of working with Tara and James and can confidently recommend Ybarra Events to professionally take care of the finest details, keep schedules running smoothly and allow you to fully enjoy your special day. A wedding should be one of the most wonderful days of your life; Ybarra Events goes above and beyond to make that happen.

Jade Turgel photography Jade Turgel photography Wedding Photographers

Tara is an amazing and creative planner. She has an eye for detail and is sharp as a whip. She goes the extra mile for her client and really cares.

DJ Modern Maestro DJ Modern Maestro Wedding DJs

Ybarra Events always provides top notch service!

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