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About Marilyn Ambra Weddings and Events
Based in Oakland, Marilyn Ambra Weddings and Events works with couples planning weddings throughout San Francisco Bay Area, California. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Sequoia Lodge and Piedmont Community Hall. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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How much does a wedding planner cost in San Francisco Bay?
Day-of coordination in San Francisco Bay commonly runs $800–$2,000; partial planning $2,000–$4,500; full-service planning often starts around $4,500 and scales with the wedding. Many planners saved couples more than their fee through vendor knowledge and mistake-avoidance.
Planner vs. venue coordinator — what's the difference?
A venue coordinator works for the venue and manages the venue's responsibilities. A planner works for you — across every vendor, the timeline, and the day itself. Most couples need at least a day-of coordinator even at venues with great staff.
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Wedding venues near Marilyn Ambra Weddings and Events
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Sequoia Lodge | 0.9 mi |
| Piedmont Community Hall | 1.1 mi |
| MIRAGE BANQUET HALL | 1.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from Marilyn Ambra Weddings and Events to each venue listed on Lazo.
San Francisco Bay weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in June, July, August, September, October. The driest months are July, August, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58° | 47° | 26% | 4:35 PM | 5:14 PM |
| Feb | 60° | 48° | 28% | 5:12 PM | 5:48 PM |
| Mar | 62° | 49° | 22% | 6:42 PM | 7:17 PM |
| Apr | 63° | 50° | 14% | 7:10 PM | 7:45 PM |
| May | 64° | 51° | 7% | 7:35 PM | 8:12 PM |
| Jun | 66° | 53° | 2% | 7:54 PM | 8:33 PM |
| Jul | 66° | 54° | 0% | 7:52 PM | 8:31 PM |
| Aug | 68° | 56° | 0% | 7:26 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Sep | 70° | 56° | 1% | 6:42 PM | 7:17 PM |
| Oct | 70° | 54° | 6% | 5:56 PM | 6:31 PM |
| Nov | 64° | 51° | 16% | 4:19 PM | 4:58 PM |
| Dec | 58° | 47° | 26% | 4:10 PM | 4:51 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at San Francisco Dwtn (0.5 mi from San Francisco Bay). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in San Francisco Bay.
Getting to San Francisco Bay
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| SFO San Francisco International Airport | 11 mi | 15 min |
| OAK Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | 11 mi | 15 min |
| SQL San Carlos Airport | 20 mi | 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | 75 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central San Francisco Bay; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 6114 La Salle Ave #111, Oakland, CA 94611, USA
- Where
- Oakland · 12 miles east of central San Francisco Bay
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Day-Of Coordinators
- In San Francisco Bay
- One of 116 wedding planners we list · 2 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (510) 418-3998
- Website
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From Marilyn Ambra Weddings and Events's website
“Expert wedding and event planning by Marilyn Ambra, creating visually stunning, elevated personalized celebrations in California and worldwide. Trust our experienced team for your special day.”marilynambra.com
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Around Oakland
- Nearest venue
- Sequoia Lodge, 0.9 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 37 wedding venues
- Wedding Planners nearby
- 2 within 3 mi, 15 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 60 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Berkeley, Alameda, Emeryville, Orinda
Distances are straight-line from Marilyn Ambra Weddings and Events; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around San Francisco Bay.
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