Your Dream Wedding Planner
Santa Barbara Ca, San Luis Obispo Ca
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Daring to Dream Events is a professional wedding planning service in Covington, WA. We are a husband and wife team passionate about the commitment couples make on their wedding day.
We have been married for 14 years and find ourselves more in love year after year. That is why we love the wedding industry and decided to start Daring to Dream Events. We believe our passion for marriage continues to grow through witnessing that commitment every weekend. With over 30 years of combined experience in hospitality, wedding planning, and business ownership, we have many years of knowledge to help you bring your dream wedding to life. Born and raised in San Luis Obispo, we have spent most of our lives exploring the Central Coast and building strategic relationships with people in the wedding industry. We believe that the engagement process is all about you. This is your big day, and you deserve everything you want, dream, and desire. It's our job to take our wisdom and execute your vision on your big day.
We don't just stop at planning your wedding. We can take care of your bartending and waitstaff needs as well. We know you have a lot on your plate trying to thumb through all the different vendors to ensure you're hiring the right team for your wedding. Brian has over 20 years of experience as a bartender/mixologist. Can you imagine being able to check off your list by hiring a wedding planner, bartender, and waitstaff all in one click? Remember, we said this was all about you, and we believe that providing multiple services will help you accomplish everything you've been dreaming about.
We are so excited to get to know you better. We want to know your vision for your wedding. Engage us in that vision, and let's work together to make your dream wedding come to life.
5+ years in business
Speaks English, Spanish
Large team (21+ members)
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
Budgeting
Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
Wedding Design
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.027 reviews
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Aubrey, Brian, and their team from Daring to Dream Events were highly praised for their exceptional service and professionalism in bartending and staffing for weddings. Reviewers commended Aubrey's coordination skills, calm demeanor, and ability to keep events on schedule, while Brian and the bartending team were lauded for their hard work, friendliness, and efficient drink service. The crew's attention to detail, helpful suggestions, and enthusiasm in bringing couples' wedding visions to life received high recommendations, making them a solid choice for reliable, fun, and top-notch event execution.Review photos
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Jasmine H
5.0
8/05/2025
Aubrey, Brian, and their team were amazing to work with for our 175-person wedding weekend! Between coordination, bartending, and staffing, they made sure everything came together ...
beautifully. Aubrey handled the wedding weekend like a pro, she kept us on schedule (or flexed when we needed to adjust), managed so many moving parts, and did it all with a calm, collected energy that gave us so much peace of mind.
Brian and the bartending team were fantastic and kept the drinks flowing all weekend. Their entire crew was hardworking, helpful, and so kind to us and our guests.
We’re so grateful to have had them as part of our vendor team. They helped make our weekend even better than we imagined. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a solid, reliable, and fun team to bring their event to life!
Rachel O
5.0
7/15/2025
We had Brian as our Bar Tender for our wedding. He was responsive, texted or called back promply and answered all of my questions.
Very Professional, showed up on time, asked me o...
ne question, set up beautifully. I can tell he is very organized. Everything looked great, was completely handled and his service was outstanding. I would HIGHLY recommend.
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Stacia B
5.0
4/15/2025
Daring to Dream bartended and provided waitstaff at our 130 person wedding. They really went above and beyond! They meshed perfectly with our vendors and everyone on staff was beyo...
nd friendly and on it. We’re grateful we went with them, they helped make our day what it was!
Braelyn A
5.0
9/24/2024
We had the best experience with Daring to Dream as our bartending service for our wedding. During our first phone call, Brian was very thorough & asked all the right questions whic...
h made me super confident in our decision! He was also very helpful throughout the planning process by reviewing glassware rentals and suggesting ways to save money and by providing a shopping list. On the day of their bartenders were great and the cocktails were SO good!! Highly recommend Brian & the Daring to Dream team
Arianna B
5.0
9/04/2024
I hired Aubrey at Daring to Dream Events for month of wedding coordination service, and I'm so glad I did. Aubrey was amazing, friendly, and helpful throughout the whole process.
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I do corporate events for a living, so I'm quite in tune with all it takes to plan and execute events - and I can truly say I'm so thankful to have had Daring to Dream Events with me on my special day. Aubrey and Evie were extremely dependable on the days leading up to and on the wedding day and always remained calm, cool and collected. They paid attention to detail and were thorough in asking questions and clarifying exactly what I wanted to ensure everything went successful on wedding day. They were both very upbeat and positive and always came to me with solutions instead of problems or any issues that would arise. I got a lot of compliments from our wedding guests about how great they both were and how helpful they had been throughout the wedding.
It was a relief to have them there on my special day and I'm forever thankful for their support and help! I would highly recommend hiring Aubrey for any wedding or special event you have to plan - you won't regret it!
Jaran H
5.0
8/05/2024
So happy I hired some help for the wedding through them! The staff was amazing, professional, and so helpful. Highly recommend.
Response from Daring to Dream Events on 08/06/2024
Hello Jaran,
Shirley had such a great time assisting you and your family at your wedding....
It is such a joy providing waitstaff to make sure everything runs smoothly. From the beautiful location to the friendly friends & family in attendance we truly enjoyed serving you.
Brian
Kayla L
5.0
8/05/2024
Between the WONDERFUL service from the bartenders and the fun from the Photo Booth our guest were blown away!
The bartenders were so fun and quick when making drinks. The Photo Bo...
oth was an absolute blast and having access to all those photos is priceless! Thank you guys for all you did in making this the most special day! 💗
Response from Daring to Dream Events on 08/06/2024
Hello Kayla,
You wedding at Swallow Creek was just amazing. Aubrey had such a great time ...
and both of our bartenders loved serving you and our friends/family. We wish you and Blake the best in marriage.
Brian
Megan C
5.0
7/20/2024
Easy communication, wonderful service and great price! We highly recommend using Daring to Dream as waitstaff for your wedding!
Response from Daring to Dream Events on 08/06/2024
Hello Megan,
Thank you for taking the time to write a review regarding our waitstaff serv...
ices. We love that we can help provide the needed staff to make sure the setup, food service and tear down goes smoothly so you and your family can just enjoy your big day. We wish you the best!
Brian
Alaina L
5.0
7/07/2024
Aubrey and Brian were great and so fun to work with! They helped make our dream wedding come to life. Aubrey made sure everything ran smoothly and Brain and the bartenders curated ...
amazing signature cocktails. Such a great team to work with!!
Response from Daring to Dream Events on 08/06/2024
Hello Alaina,
Aubrey and I had such a great time planning and being with you on your wedd...
ing day. You and your guests were so great to work with and serve. We loved watching you both enjoy the biggest day of your life. We wish you and Alex the best in marriage.
Brian
Jo D
5.0
6/18/2024
The BEST!!! I truly could not have gotten through my wedding without Aubrey and Brian. So professional and personable! They handled every situation for me I didn’t have to lift a f...
inger my wedding day. They made me feel as if I’ve known them forever! They definitely kept my day together, if I could give them 1000 stars I would. They definitely go above and beyond to reach your expectations. AND their bar is so cute!! If you’re contemplating on hiring them, just do it!!
Erinn R
5.0
5/18/2024
Our experience with Daring to Dream’s bartending service was unparalleled. Brian was so awesome to work with. We only talked with him a couple times before the wedding to confirm w...
hat we wanted our signature drinks to be and to determine a shopping list for alcohol that would be needed for the day. Brian helped us come up with drinks that we both loved – and all our guests did as well! We went with an Old Fashioned for my husband’s drink and a Raspberry Mojito for mine. He also offered to make menus though we ended up making them ourselves. He made the preparation process extremely easy; offered to connect us with a contact that could get us a discount on the alcohol we were purchasing. He gave us very clear instructions on what type of alcohol and supplies we needed to get, while he provided the garnishes needed for drinks. We ended up purchasing our cups online and our alcohol through Costco so it was very cost-effective, and we ended up with an abundance of alcohol. His service throughout the wedding was just perfect. He served my husband and I our signature drinks throughout the night, but also was an excellent host and server to all of our guests. We heard many wonderful comments about him and his service. It was truly a pleasure working with Brian before the wedding and during. He made delicious drinks that everyone LOVED, and it was lovely to have him (and his excellent customer service) as a part of our big day.
Response from Daring to Dream Events on 08/06/2024
Hello Erinn,
You are so thoughtful, thank you for the treats prior to the ceremony. I had...
such a great time serving you and your guests. Everything was delicious and looked amazing. I wish you the best in marriage.
Brian
Hannah B
5.0
5/13/2024
Aubrey and team were so helpful along the way and were crucial in guiding us on vendor choices that worked best for our wedding vision and venue.
Response from Daring to Dream Events on 08/06/2024
Hello Hannah,
Aubrey and I had such a great time getting to know you. Taking your vision ...
for your wedding and having the pleasure to make it all come together we such a joy. You had a dream team of vendors and we were honored to be a part of your special day. Have a long and prosperous marriage.
Brian & Aubrey
Kym S
5.0
5/06/2024
I hired Daring to Dream Events for 3 events and they are absolutely PERFECT! I highly recommend them!
Response from Daring to Dream Events on 08/06/2024
Hello Kym,
It is always amazing seeing you and all your amazing ladies. Thank you for the...
repeat business and we are looking forward to the next retreat.
Brian
Shea L
5.0
11/09/2023
My name is Shea and I am a lead planner for Amanda Holder Events, we recently worked with Brian from Daring to Dream Events for bartending. He was fantastic!! He was extremely resp...
onsive over email, knowledgeable, friendly, and punctual. I would highly recommend them for your event needs. We cannot wait to work with them again!
Response from Daring to Dream Events on 08/06/2024
Hello Shea,
It is always lovely working with you. You are always on top of things and I l...
ove your attention to detail. We are looking forward to the next wedding/event.
Brian
Laura M
5.0
9/04/2023
Brian and his team were fantastic!! Everything was perfectly executed and our guests had top shelf service! Great experience!!
Response from Daring to Dream Events on 08/06/2024
Hello Laura,
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We enjoyed serving you a...
nd your wedding at Swallow Creek was top notch. Your attention to detail came through in every way. We enjoyed providing bartending services on your special day. We with you the best.
Brian
Kyle and Olia D
5.0
7/20/2023
Aubrey and Brian are ABSOLUTELY THE BEST wedding planners we could have ever asked for! From the moment we met them, it was clear that we were in great hands. They are not only inc...
redibly talented professionals but also genuinely kind and wonderful individuals who made our wedding planning experience an absolute joy.
One of the things that stood out to us was their exceptional communication. Throughout the entire process, they kept in touch with us through phone calls, texts, and emails, making sure we were always on the same page. Their timely reminders and updates made us feel reassured and confident that everything was being taken care of. No detail was too small for them to address, and it really made us feel like a top priority.
Choosing the partial planning package turned out to be the perfect decision for us. Although it was not the full package, it certainly felt like it! Aubrey and Brian went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our wedding was planned to perfection. From coordinating with vendors to managing the timeline, they handled it all with grace and expertise.
Not only were they on top of everything, but they also offered their services at a reasonable price point. We felt like we received more than what we paid for, and that's a testament to their passion for what they do.
Our wedding day was nothing short of perfect, and that's all thanks to Aubrey and Brian. Their attention to detail, creativity, and organizational skills made everything run smoothly, allowing us to fully enjoy the day without any stress. It was evident that they genuinely cared about making our dreams come true, and they exceeded our expectations in every way.
We cannot recommend Aubrey and Brian enough! If you're looking for wedding planners who will go above and beyond to make your special day truly unforgettable, then look no further. Their professionalism, friendliness, and expertise make them an absolute joy to work with. We are forever grateful to them for making our wedding an incredible and memorable experience.
Response from Daring to Dream Events on 08/06/2024
Kyle & Olia,
What an amazing time we had planning your wedding from the beginning to the ...
end. It was so fun getting to know you both and. From the phone conversations early in the planning process to staging the most epic grand exit you both were such great clients/friends to work with. We wish you both the best in marriage.
Brian
Amanda H
5.0
7/03/2023
We worked with Daring to Dream Events for bar service for a recent wedding and were absolutely blown away! Their staff was so friendly and professional, and did such an amazing job...
all night long. I don't think there was ever a line at the bar; they were fast! highly recommend and would definitely book them time and time again!
Response from Daring to Dream Events on 08/06/2024
Amanda,
As a fellow wedding pro these reviews always go along way. We loved working with ...
you team to provide bartending services. You always make it so simple for us so we can focus on making great drinks and serving our clients and guests well.
Brian
Kevin A
5.0
6/19/2023
Everything about them - the service, the care, the attention to detail, the handholding, communication, the process, ... was simply top notch and world class. They made our day p...
riceless and go flawless, and would work with them again in a heartbeat!
Response from Daring to Dream Events on 08/06/2024
Kevin,
Your wedding at Pebble Beach was off the charts amazing. We absolutely loved being...
with you and your friends and family all weekend. Every detail was executed perfectly. It was our pleasure serving you as your wedding planner/coordinator for such a special day and location.
Brian
Natalie W
5.0
5/20/2023
Brian and his sweet wife, Aubrey, bartended our wedding this past Saturday. I overlooked a small detail of bringing produce for the garnishes for our cocktails. BIG OOPS ON MY PART...
. Brian took care of this. I had zero clue about my mistake until my sister told me at 8 o’clock at night ! My husband and I could not be happier with the services provided by Daring to Dream Events. I had multiple guests complement me on the cocktails as well. You can’t beat having a knowledgeable, professional, and friendly bartender at your event. 11/10 recommend!! THANK YOU AGAIN BRIAN AND AUBREY
Response from Daring to Dream Events on 08/06/2024
Hello Natilie
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! We had such a great tim...
e at your wedding. We always try to come prepared just in case and I'm so glad we were able to make it happen. We wish you the best in marriage.
Brian
Alex F
5.0
1/08/2023
All I can say is WOW!! Aubrey and Brian were seriously the most incredible people to work with when it came to coordinating our wedding day. They truly put their heart and soul int...
o making sure that everything ran smoothly and that our vision for our big day became a reality. They were extremely responsive and had amazing communication with us leading up to the big day. This helped us build up a lot of trust and faith in them. I told Aubrey and Brian how I wanted decor set up and it came out better than I could have ever imagined. The day ran so smoothly due to them being very organized and attentive to detail. This was seriously the best day of our lives and we owe that to Daring to Dream Event team. We absolutely loved working with them and would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking to have a perfect and stress free wedding day.
Response from Daring to Dream Events on 02/14/2023
Hello Alex
Thank you so much for taking the time to read us a review. We truly enjoyed sp...
ending time with you planning your wedding as well on the day of. We wish you and Brody the best in marriage.
Aubrey
Sterling C
5.0
12/20/2022
We chose Daring to Dream Events to help us with bartending and wedding coordination for our wedding this summer. They exceeded our expectations in every way and I cannot recommend ...
Brian (and Aubrey his wife who does wedding coordination with Daring to Dream Events) enough. Though you don’t necessarily need to hire both of them (you could just do bartending or wedding coordination), I’d highly recommend getting them both if you’re having a wedding. They work great as a team and are truly passionate about what they do. We felt their care and passion throughout our time working with them. For example, leading up to our wedding, Brian worked a ton with us to design a thoughtful set of “His” and “Hers” cocktails. On the day of, they were a complete hit with our guests, setting the perfect tone for the evening. Aubrey also connected with us multiple times to make sure we were ready for our big day. Each time we asked her a question, her answers were on point which helped us feel comfortable and confident in our plans. On the day of she hustled and got all of our details right. We were doing a particularly DIY wedding - so the fact that she was able to land all of the different requirements we had is no small feat. We had such a magical day and cannot recommend them enough. Whether you need incredible bartending or wedding coordination…you can’t go wrong with them.
Response from Daring to Dream Events on 02/14/2023
Hello Sterling
We absolutely enjoyed spending the whole weekend with you guys. Thank you ...
for inviting us to spend that extra day. Giving us more time to get to know you and your family. Wish you both a Best.
Aubrey
Ella W
5.0
11/29/2022
Aubrey and Brian, as well as the servers that came with them went above and beyond. Any and everything I asked of them was handled amazingly. My husband, guests and I are more than...
pleased with Daring to dream events. I forward to hiring them for other events in the future.
Response from Daring to Dream Events on 02/14/2023
Hello Ella
We always love the opportunity for our couples to book multiple services with ...
us. It was an absolute joy, planning your wedding, providing bartending service, and waitstaff. We wish you both the best.
Aubrey
James C
5.0
11/28/2022
Aubrey and Brian were a breath of fresh air and a calming presence, which is exactly what we wanted on our wedding day and the days leading up to it.
From the very start, they we...
re understanding and asked great questions to learn about the exact wedding that WE wanted. They then turned our dream into reality and gave us honest recommendations where they could anticipate things not working out based on their years of experience. It was such a relief avoiding costly and stressful mistakes before we made them!
We also planned 4 full days of activities which they were so helpful in organizing and taking stress off our plate. As the bride and groom, being able to delegate tasks over to Aubrey and Brian was a real blessing and they did not disappoint in how they made decisions.
Lastly, Aubrey and Brian are just great people and were a joy to have at our party. Aubrey in particular knows how to get and keep the energy going all night!
I am highly recommending them to anyone wanting a peaceful wedding planning process and a very fun and stress-free wedding day!
Response from Daring to Dream Events on 02/14/2023
Hello James
What an absolute fun filled week your wedding was. We loved all the additiona...
l events and things we put together to give your guests and absolutely memorable destination wedding. San Diego was the perfect setting for the both of you.
Aubrey
London E
5.0
10/12/2022
Aubrey helped with coordinating our wedding a couple years ago and I have nothing but good things to say. I would recommend her 100%. She is an absolute joy! She is friendly, profe...
ssional and reliable. She is a hard worker and will do whatever she needs to do to get the job done.
Carolan H
5.0
9/11/2022
Aubrey did an amazing job keeping the wedding on track with the timeline we wanted and frequently checking in on us. She was cheerful and pleasant to work with and had a can do at...
titude. She got our speeches done seamlessly and we got to enjoy the night. She also helped me locate something I lost after the wedding. I would highly recommend her to anyone. She truly listens!
Response from Daring to Dream Events on 02/14/2023
Hello Carolan
It was such a pleasure working with you to plan your wedding and witnessing...
your love on the day of. Everything was absolutely perfect and the setting at the yacht club emulated the both of you perfectly. I wish you both the best.
Aubrey
Steph L
5.0
8/17/2022
PERFECTION. Brian and his crew worked our wedding this Saturday and absolutely killed it. My husband and I are creative types who designed and executed a lot of the event ourselves...
(I guess you could say we "dared to dream" kind of to the extreme)... but bartending/wait staff was a big element we needed to hand off to a pro. Brian and his staff absolutely delivered. He did multiple phone calls with us and gave us much-needed advice, while also being flexible and easy-going. The staff looked slick and were wonderful. We will be recommending Daring to Dream to anyone who asks. THANK YOU!!!
Response from Daring to Dream Events on 02/14/2023
Hello Steph
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We absolutely enjoyed provid...
ing waitstaff and bartending services for your beautiful wedding. You both executed and planned everything perfectly. You made it so easy to come in and carry out that elevated experience for your guest. We wish you both the best.
Mckenna L
5.0
8/08/2022
The Daring to Dream team is a DREAM TEAM!! I loved working with Brian, Aubrey, and their team for my wedding. I worked with Brian leading up to the wedding and he was incredible. I...
appreciated that he got me on the phone quickly to talk through details and right away he made me feel like he would have my back all through the process, which he did.
We also hired 2 wait staff in addition to Brian as the bartender and they made everything so much better. Aubrey made me feel so taken care of and she made every detail I envisioned into a reality.
I am so grateful to this team. They were fun, professional, attentive, thoughtful, and really made sure every detail was executed seamlessly. I HIGHLY recommend Daring to Dream Events to anyone hosting a wedding!
Response from Daring to Dream Events on 02/14/2023
Hello McKenna
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. We absolutely ...
enjoyed your intimate wedding and it was a perfect backdrop for your friends and family coming in from out of town. We wish you both the best in marriage.
Aubrey
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