Marilyn McCann Events

Marilyn McCann is such a delight and a breath of fresh air when it comes to the event world! I was lucky enough to work with Marilyn as a vendor and Marilyn, the planner, has such close and positive relationships with her vendors and clients, which is so important to become a successful planner. Marilyn has years and years of experience with event planning and cooking, so she really knows how to put on a party, no matter how large or small. Not only does Marilyn know how to plan and deliver an event with class, but she is a doll to work with! Working with Marilyn, I can guarantee that you will walk away from the whole experience with a smile on your face and that you will want to think of another event to plan just so you can work and interact with Marilyn again!

Marilyn is the best wedding/​event planner out there! Our wedding was 3 years ago and our guests are still talking about how over the top beautiful it was. They often make comments about how this wedding looked like it was something out of a magazine… without the price tag. Marilyn offered up so many creative and original ideas, that really set this wedding apart from anything I’ve ever seen. Her attention to detail is incredible. The vendors she recommended were off the charts fabulous (i.e. flowers, wedding invites and menus).
Marilyn also went above and beyond to really listen to everything I wanted and made sure it happened. She is a truly wonderful person and genuinely cares about her clients. I recommend her to everyone I know, whether it’s for a wedding or a special occasion. She is the best in the business!

We got married at Calistoga Ranch in July and were beyond happy with the final result! Marilyn is the MOST amazing wedding planner out there! We were married in July and still getting compliments on how over the top beautiful our wedding was and how the attention for detail was over the top! Marilyn made the pre-​planning so easy and introduced us to the best vendors in the Bay Area. She is also a wonderful woman and made the planning so fun! I highly recommend Marilyn for anyone that’s looking to plan an unforgettable wedding as well as have a unforgettable experience from beginning to end!

Marilyn truly delivers on her promise of class, sophistication and freshnesses (like biting into a sweet crunchy apple). I have attended several events she has planned and hosted all of which were creative, individual, and beautiful. She once created a fabulous cool black bean soup topped with crème freche, fresh farmer’s market greens and home made pico de gallo for a casual luncheon I attended in Mill Valley.. . and it was absolutely pure satisfaction in a beautifully crafted ceramic spanish style bowl. She seems to think of every detail and adds a unique touch to all she does. She truly understands that like in old homes from the turn of the century, elegance is in the attention to detail.

Marilyn McCann was referred to assist in the planning and coordination of our wedding by the event coordinator at the San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo. After talking with Marilyn on the phone for the first time I knew it was meant to be! Marilyn provided both consultation services during the planning process as well as full coordination during the day of. We were married on July 2, 2005 and Marilyn exceeded our expectations in every way during the planning process and throughout our wedding. We wouldn’t change one moment! We highly recommend her, most notably for her creativity and ideas, knowledge of the industry /​networking ability, flexibility, communication skills, fabulous taste and most of all her natural ability to recognize the details that count. Marilyn’s personal touch is what makes her stand out from other planners and coordinators; she’s a natural and brings a sense of warmth and comfort to the entire process. She knows which elements and trends are timeless and she has a positive way of influencing decisions. All of our vendors were delighted to work with Marilyn, she was very well organized and very well connected to the industry. She’s a hidden treasure that deserves to be discovered!