Marilyn Ambra Weddings and Events

Marilyn Ambra Weddings and Events is an Oakland-based wedding planning, design, and production company led by owner and creative director Marilyn Ambra, serving couples across California and worldwide. Marilyn is known for original, ground-up event designs that draw on her background in film and stage set design and lighting, with an approach that covers design conception, vendor coordination, and full day-of execution. Marilyn founded the company in 2008, has executed over 700 events, and her work has been published in Harper's Bazaar, Brides, Style Me Pretty, and featured on ABC TV. Based in California and available worldwide, including destination weddings. Couples consistently highlight Marilyn's attention to detail, budget transparency, pre-vetted vendor recommendations, and calm on-the-day execution, with guests frequently describing their weddings as the most beautiful and fun they have attended.