Question 1

Are permits required for our wedding?

Accepted Answer

Permits are required in all of the national and state parks, whereas they are not necessarily required in county, nor municipal parks. In some cases, reservations may be required.

Navigating permit requirements and reservations in our region can be confusing, especially when the application processes are different in each jurisdiction. Our team is familiar with the permits and reservations required at parks located throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity, and Mendocino counties. We're here to point you in the right direction ensuring your ceremony is compliant wherever you choose to get married!

Question 2

Do you work with couples planning destination weddings?

Accepted Answer

We absolutely work with clients from out of the area. We can do most planning consultations over conference calls, Zoom, Google Meet, Facetime, and email. Nearly half of our clients are from out of area. We are honored to serve as your local feet on the ground, and steer you in the right direction in sourcing the services and amenities you'll need and want for your celebration.

Question 3

Do you work with LGBTQIA+ couples?

Accepted Answer

We love LOVE, and we absolutely support our LGBTQIA friends in their celebrations. Inclusivity it one of our core values... and we take great pride in ensuring everyone feels welcome, safe, and included when they work with us. These values extend into our network of preferred vendors and service providers. We believe that in the business of LOVE there is no room for exclusivity, othering, let alone hate.

"My partner and I are SO HAPPY that we decided to hire Gala Events for our day of coordination. Alegria was such a blessing in our experience. I am getting teary even as I write this, thinking of her support. We are a queer couple who's wedding was postponed 2 years in a row. She was immediately responsive and loving about our concerns related to potential homophobia we might experience through our process. We never once felt othered or treated differently as a queer couple, something we are sensitive to. My spouse is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, and Alegria was immediately honoring and respectful. She joined us in grounded decision making, was thoughtful and informed, and really demonstrated so much care during the hard parts. And on our actual wedding day, which was so beautiful and perfect, Alegria joined us in our vision of a big community celebration. We could not have asked for better. Thank you, Gala Events!! xo Erin + Ames "

Question 4

Do you offer day-of coordination?

Accepted Answer

We offer month + day-of services; we call this Event Management. This is the perfect package for those who wish to plan all the details of their celebration and then pass the baton so they can enjoy the party, rather than work it. We come aboard your celebration 4-6 weeks out from your event date to get familiar with your plans through a series of consultations and then we provide you up to 10 hours of event management on event day.

Question 5

Are there additional fees associated with your services?

Accepted Answer

Possibly. 
For ceremonies requiring travel outside of our general service area (Trinidad, CA to Fortuna, CA), mileage fees may apply.

Should you require additional provisions or items for a specific ritual in your ceremony, additional fees may apply.

Question 6

What is your ceremony writing process?

Accepted Answer

All ceremonies are custom and personalized to reflect your personality and values. The ceremony planning process is expertly facilitated to ensure ease, alignment, and fun! We'll start with a call to discuss content options, then I'll share templates with suggested (and editable) verbiage. You'll make your selections, and then I'll write a draft of your ceremony. You'll review. We'll continue this process until we reach your perfect ceremony!

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