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  The GlassHouse

  2 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

  • Spaces for 350-900 Guests

  At The Glasshouse, we create extraordinary events tailored specifically for you and your vision. Our open floor plan of 12,000 square feet can be personalized to fit every occasion, making it the perfect place for lasting impressions. The Glasshouse also houses the largest outdoor patio in Downtown San Jose - nearly 1,400 square feet of outdoor space. We have a full prep kitchen, a selection of excellent caterers, and an award winning design team that has produced everything from extravagant parties to trade shows to intimate weddings. The Glasshouse is located in the heart of Downtown San Jose, on the corner of Market and Santa Clara, and can handle events from 50 to 1000 people

  $11,500 min

  Avg response time 4-6 hrs

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  San Jose Marriott

  301 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

  • Spaces for 100-700 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 2 Bars
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Host your dream event at the San Jose Marriott, where every detail is designed to impress. From a grand gala in our San Jose Ballroom to an intimate outdoor ceremony on our 26th-floor Concierge Lounge & Patio, we bring your vision to life with ease. Our expert team handles everything—from personalized menus to seamless event coordination—ensuring a stress-free celebration. Our San Jose Ballroom offers a chic space for up to 500 guests, complete with a sunlit pre-reception lobby. The Ballroom Foyer, flooded with natural light and views of downtown, is perfect for cocktail hours and photos. For an outdoor touch, the Concierge Lounge & Patio offers stunning rooftop views of the city and mountains, creating a breathtaking setting for smaller gatherings. Cap off your event with a rehearsal dinner or post-wedding activities at Cobre & Clay, where you can reserve private dining spaces or the entire restaurant. At the San Jose Marriott, we make your wedding as unique as your love story!

  Est. $90/guest

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  Avg response time 2-4 hrs

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  Fuze

  58 S First St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

  • Spaces for 220-800 Guests
  • 2 Bars
  • 3 Ballrooms
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Step into Fuze, Downtown San Jose’s most dynamic indoor/outdoor private event venue, where unforgettable moments come to life. Imagine your guests mingling beneath the stars on our expansive outdoor patio, sipping cocktails on the balcony overlooking the city, or celebrating in our multi-level indoor space with its grand bar, stylish foyer, and dramatic open layout. Whether you’re planning an elegant wedding, milestone birthday, chic baby shower, or high-energy corporate event, Fuze transforms every occasion into an experience. With versatile spaces, including a sophisticated upstairs banquet room, a lively party hall, a welcoming reception space, and an intimate private party room—we create the perfect setting for gatherings both large and small. At Fuze, every detail is designed to impress. From the glow of our lighting to the flow of our spaces, your event won’t just happen here, it will be remembered here. Book a tour today and see why the most memorable events in San Jose begin at Fuze.

  Avg response time 1-2 hrs

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  Guildhouse

  420 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95172, USA

  • Spaces for 800-1,000 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Bar
  • 1 space at this venue

  Guildhouse is a versatile 18,000 sq ft. event venue featuring a modern-industrial aesthetic where vintage materials meet modern amenities. Guildhouse boasts 20’ timber ceilings, brick walls, polished concrete floors and a full bar. Our robust tech infrastructure includes: a gigabit fiber backbone, mesh wifi network, 4k video distribution system, and zoned audio with wireless mics. From teambuilders, to afterparties, to speaker events, to vendor events, to happy hours: Guildhouse has the space to bring your vision to life, and the tech infrastructure to make your event legendary! Our venue is located across the street from the San Jose Convention Center and has 5 large parking lots within 2 blocks. Guildhouse is the largest privately owned event venue in Downtown San Jose, and is perfect for convention satellite events, cocktail receptions, hackathons, seminars, and holiday parties. Recently celebrating 5 years in operation, Guildhouse has the experience and space to bring any large-scale activation to life. When looking for a centrally located and top reviewed banquet hall, Guildhouse is the best there is! Guildhouse has a front bar, a back bar, and multiple satellite bars to keep your event flowing, and includes tables and seating for over 500 guests. Guildhouse allows receptions to use outside food catering, and has street level access plus a small front patio.

  $9,250 min

  Pricing Details Available

  Avg response time 12-24 hrs

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  Country Gem San Jose

  14325 Clayton Rd, San Jose, CA 95127, USA

  An intimate, luxurious venue nestled in the mountains with a sweeping view of downtown San Jose framed by the rolling hills of Mount Hamilton. It’s lush, verdant, and abundant with decades-old pink peppercorn, almond, & apricot trees. The space is guided and designed around nature, luxury, intimacy, and connection. Has the rustic charm of a home in the hills while still being equipped with the luxury of modern amenities and convenience inside. The space is modern & comfortably equipped with Nest AC/Heating, WiFi, & Google Home so you can say “Okay Google, turn turn off all lights” without leaving the couch. Sip on wine accompanied by a charcuterie board and cozy up in a blanket by the fire pit to relax & unwind with your guests before the event. Wake up the morning after & sip coffee on the porch, watching the cows & goats as you overlook the East Foothills as well as a sweeping view of the city. Enjoy the deer nibbling on the vegetation in the grassy area below and beautiful birds soaring around the property.

  Avg response time 1-2 hrs

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  Garden Valley Ranch

  498 Pepper Rd, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests
  • 3 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Event Space

  Romantic and charming, Garden Valley Ranch offers an idyllic garden setting for your private event. Let the enchanting beauty of Garden Valley Ranch be the setting for your special occasion. From intimate elopements to milestone celebrations, Garden Valley Ranch is a uniquely charming and unforgettable locale to create lasting memories. Spanning five lush acres, Garden Valley Ranch is a working rose farm and cultivates about 6,000 rosebushes for the local floral trade and rose enthusiasts. Garden Valley Ranch's field-grown roses are exquisite varieties touched by the sun and rain, giving them and unparalleled aroma and character that cannot be found in today's retail setting. Your wedding or special event at Garden Valley Ranch will be framed by their absolutely stunning roses. Garden Valley Ranch's gardens are home to many rare roses collected over decades by their stewards, making Garden Valley Ranch a living museum for many rose enthusiasts. Landscaped plantings at Garden Valley Ranch feature roses on pergolas, columns, tree-climbers, arches and mixed in with local perennials, annuals and bulbs. It is with pride that Garden Valley Ranch makes their gardens available to a very limited weddings and special celebrations each year. Their goal is to provide you with a romantic setting for your event, filled with their beautiful garden roses.

  Est. $114/guest

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  Preservation Park

  1233 Preservation Park Way, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  Preservation Park is a collection of 16 turn-of-the-century Victorian buildings set in the heart of downtown Oakland, California, two blocks from the 12th Street/City Center BART station. The park traces its roots to the 1870s, when the site flourished as an upscale residential neighborhood of elaborate Victorian homes. By the 1970s, many structures had fallen into disrepair and a proposed freeway threatened what remained. The City of Oakland responded with a public-private partnership that relocated endangered buildings and restored them for commercial use — preserving the facades, period-appropriate landscaping, Victorian-era park benches, and street lamps that define the property today. Together, the buildings offer 55,604 rentable square feet of space for weddings, corporate events, nonprofit gatherings, private celebrations, and meetings. Managed by the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC), Preservation Park brings together historic architectural character and modern event amenities in a setting that has earned praise for its scenery, natural light, and photogenic backdrops throughout the Oakland community.

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  Fairview Metropolitan

  10051 Doolittle Dr, Oakland, CA 94603, USA

  • Spaces for 225-350 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Garden

  Fairview Metropolitan is a wedding and event venue set on the grounds of Metropolitan Golf Links in Oakland, California — a public golf course with sweeping views of the San Francisco skyline and East Bay hills. Located at 10051 Doolittle Drive, the property pairs a scenic outdoor ceremony site adjacent to the fairways with a fully enclosed reception pavilion, accommodating gatherings from 50 to 225 guests. The pavilion features wall-to-wall carpeting, a built-in dance floor, and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame views of the golf course and Bay Area sunsets. All-inclusive wedding packages range from foundational to premium tiers, covering catering, DJ/MC services, invitations, centerpieces, hosted bars, and a dedicated event coordinator — allowing couples and hosts to customize from a single, integrated offering rather than managing multiple vendors. Spanish-language services are also available on-site. Beyond weddings, the venue hosts social events and private celebrations, with flexible package options designed to fit a range of group sizes and occasion types.

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  Sequoyah Country Club

  4550 Heafey Rd, Oakland, CA 94605, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests

  Sequoyah Country Club is a private, member-owned country club set in the Oakland hills of Northern California, tucked among redwoods and rolling terrain just outside the city. Founded in 1913 and housed in a Spanish Colonial-style clubhouse, the club offers a timeless setting for weddings, corporate gatherings, milestone celebrations, and private events of all kinds. With over 8,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, Sequoyah Country Club accommodates gatherings ranging from intimate celebrations to large receptions of up to 350 guests. Elegant indoor rooms with vaulted ceilings and sweeping views pair with an outdoor lawn overlooking the golf course and surrounding landscape. In-house catering and full-service bar are available for all events. An experienced events team — including a dedicated Catering & Events Manager and Clubhouse Manager — guides clients from planning through execution, offering access to tables, chairs, linens, flatware, glassware, A/V equipment, and parking on site.

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  The Oakland Asian Cultural Center

  388 9th St #290, Oakland, CA 94607, USA

  • Spaces for 12-385 Guests
  • 1 Theater
  • 3 Event Spaces
  • 2 Meeting Spaces

  The Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) is a 15,000-square-foot cultural venue located in Pacific Renaissance Plaza in Oakland's Chinatown neighborhood. Founded in 1984 and operating in its current facility since 1996, OACC builds community through Asian and Pacific Islander arts and cultural programming — offering event spaces available for private rental alongside its ongoing exhibitions, performances, and educational offerings. Six distinct spaces accommodate gatherings of varying sizes and formats. The 3,180-square-foot Auditorium, with its raised stage, professional theater lighting, full sound system, and two dressing rooms, hosts banquets for up to 162 guests or theater-style events for 275. Conference Rooms 4 and 5 can be opened into a combined 1,760-square-foot meeting hall for up to 100 attendees, while the smaller Conference Rooms 2 and 3 serve intimate gatherings of up to 20. A 825-square-foot Dance Studio with hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, and large southeast-facing windows rounds out the offerings, along with a 1,488-square-foot Lobby suitable for receptions of up to 85 guests. The facility is ADA accessible, located adjacent to a parking garage, and provides catering coordination through its commercial kitchen. Events professionals and nonprofits are welcome, with discounted rates available for certain users.

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  Shoreline Center

  7250 Doolittle Dr, Oakland, CA 94621, USA

  • Spaces for 60-125 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Waterfront
  • 1 Park

  Shoreline Center is a mid-century modern waterfront venue at the Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline in Oakland, California. The building's distinctive angular roof and floor-to-ceiling windows face the San Leandro Bay, delivering panoramic views of the water and the East Bay hills from every seat. A 700-square-foot outdoor deck wraps around the structure, extending the event footprint onto the waterfront and offering guests an open-air space amid the 741-acre regional park. The main room accommodates up to 60 guests for seated dinners and up to 125 for standing receptions. A fully equipped commercial kitchen supports catering for events of every scale, and tables, chairs, and wireless internet are included with each rental. The venue is ADA accessible and features flexible layout configurations suited to weddings, celebrations, bridal and baby showers, corporate gatherings, fundraisers, and galas. Reservations are handled through the East Bay Regional Park District, with events typically including a 9-hour rental window that covers setup, the event itself, and cleanup.

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  Lawrence Hall of Science

  Berkeley, CA, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  The Lawrence Hall of Science is the public science center of the University of California, Berkeley, perched on the hills above campus at 1 Centennial Drive with sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay. One of the nation's few science centers affiliated with a top-tier public research university, it has been a hub for science education and discovery for more than five decades. The center features a range of interactive exhibit spaces, a planetarium, a 3D theater, an Animal Discovery Zone, and expansive outdoor grounds anchored by the landmark DNA molecule sculpture. Its hillside setting and distinctive Brutalist architecture make it a striking backdrop for events of all kinds. The 'ammatka Cafe offers on-site dining, and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Events can draw on the center's unique combination of indoor gallery and theater spaces alongside open outdoor areas with panoramic Bay Area views.

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  Berkeley City Club

  2315 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests

  Amazing is the only way to describe a wedding reception at the Berkeley City Club. With stages and grand pianos for live music, beautiful fireplaces, courtyards, and lots of space for dancing, our Berkeley, CA wedding venue is the ideal location to express your love for your future spouse. Our primary event rooms, the Ballroom and Terrace, are located on the second floor and are rich in history and beauty, making them ideal for organizing a spectacular wedding reception. This floor also has our Member's Lounge, which is open to all members. With variable socially distant room layouts that can accommodate every wedding, as well as varied seating plans, we can accommodate any event. The Berkeley City Club's event spaces are among the most visually arresting in the entire city of Berkeley. Whether you are planning a modest gathering or a lavish wedding, we have an event space that combines a classic vintage setting with top-notch modern amenities.

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  Commodore Cruises & Events

  2394 Mariner Square Dr, Alameda, CA 94501, USA

  • Spaces for 175-350 Guests
  • 1 Boat

  Weddings: Choose one of our 6 luxury yachts as a unique venue for your perfect Wedding, Milestone Anniversary or Vow Renewal event … Imagine, the City-by-the-Bay as the perfect backdrop for your nuptials! Our Wedding Specialist will plan the celebration of your dreams, down to the minute detail, on a budget that you can afford. Make it memorable for you and your guests at Commodore! Corporate Events: Commodore is the greatest bargain for anything from entertaining clients to organizing a company outing, holding a business conference to introducing new products, and more. Give your group more than a boat for a comparable price; give them a luxury yacht with fine cuisine, live entertainment, impeccable service, and spectacular skyline views while cruising. Any function that can be held in a regular event room can be held on a Commodore Luxury Yacht while taking in the sights of the Bay. Year round, let us host your corporate and holiday event in the unique, opulent setting of a luxury yacht. We are professionals in what we do at Commodore Cruises & Events. Allow our years of successful experience to work for you and handle the planning, preparation, and execution of your event so you can relax and enjoy it. All Occasions: Commodore will make your special occasion genuinely unique. Enjoy fresh, inventive meals made on board. Commodore, as the world's most recognized wine fleet, can give a personal Sommelier for your special event upon request, allowing our staff to construct your customized menu. Commodore is a one-of-a-kind location for: - Birthday parties - Bar / Bat Mitzvahs - Quinceañeras - Retirement Celebrations - Graduations - Family Reunions - Dinner Cruises - Booze Cruises - Senior Outings - Religious Groups - Album Release Party - Dance Party - Any Special Occasion!

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  Pauley Ballroom

  2495 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA

  Host your event in the Pauley Ballroom, which is highly sought after. The ballroom, the East Bay's second largest venue, features prestigious oak paneling, a 30 foot high ceiling, and a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows with spectacular views of Sather Gate and the Campanile. For smaller gatherings or breakout seminars, the Pauley Ballroom can be divided into two halves. East Pauley makes up 1/3 of the ballroom, while West Pauley makes up 2/3. Please note that in order to meet personnel, catering, and/or logistical demands, a reservation request for Pauley Ballroom must be made at least 30 days in advance. If you are hosting or preparing a Major Event, please see the Campus's Non-Departmental User Procedures for requesting access to campus facilities. This guideline also defines what constitutes a major event. If you have any issues concerning this policy, please contact the LEAD Center at lead@berkeley.edu for Student Groups. If you have any questions concerning this policy as a non-campus affiliate, please contact Risk Services at risk@berkeley.edu. A planning consultation with an Event Coordinator is included in your rental. The meeting should be held 60 days before to the event. Please bring accurate times, set-up requirements, and catering requirements. During this meeting, three room designs depicting the layout of your event are created. Each additional diagram costs $77. 3 business days prior to your event, room diagrams are finalized. Kerr Lobby can be included in your Pauley Ballroom rental at no additional cost. The lobby, with its wood paneling, is ideal for registration and handout tables.

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  International House (NorCal)

  International House, 2299 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA

  • Spaces for 40-300 Guests
  • 1 Landmark
  • 1 Theater
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Founded in 1930 with a gift from John D. Rockefeller Jr., International House at UC Berkeley is a historic nonprofit residential and event center located at 2299 Piedmont Ave., adjacent to the UC Berkeley campus in Berkeley, California. The landmark building combines nearly a century of architectural character — including Spanish-style cartwheel chandeliers, arched windows, and hand-painted wooden ceilings — with modern production technology suited for conferences, galas, receptions, lectures, and private celebrations. Three dedicated event spaces accommodate gatherings of all sizes, from board meetings and hybrid conferences for 25 guests to banquets for 240 and lecture-style presentations for up to 380. The flagship Chevron Auditorium features one of the few full-size stages on the UC Berkeley campus, while the Golub Home Room offers an intimate setting with sweeping San Francisco Bay views, and the Sproul Conference Rooms provide flexible configurations for smaller professional gatherings. International House offers full in-house catering through its events team, including customizable menus, professional bartenders, elegant linens, and fine china. Production services — including Meyer Sound, state-of-the-art theater lighting, live streaming, and hybrid meeting technology — are available for all event spaces.

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  Forage Kitchen

  478 25th St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

  • Spaces for 175 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Hello, and thank you for visiting our website! We are an Oakland-based incubator kitchen with a mission to help local food producers. We rent our large Ivy and tree-lined venue to support that purpose by hosting a variety of outstanding events. Our entire location is 6000 square feet and contains a cafe, full commercial kitchen, conference room for additional preparation space, and a big outside patio with gentle hanging lights, ideal for larger seated meals and parties. This rental is for the entire downstairs space, as well as our upstairs office, which can be used as a staging/dressing room. Seated - 175 guests, Standing - 400 guests. Weddings, dancing, birthday and graduation parties, offsite company meetings, picture shoots, live music (always welcome until 10pm), and local beer and wine are just a few of the events we have held. Spaces included: Huge outdoor courtyard with warm bistro lighting (seats up to 175) Cafe with custom hardwood bar Huge light filled commercial kitchen. It is ideal for caterers, but it is also lovely enough to be included in the event for attendees. We are a 10-minute walk from the BART station, and we are in a secure and welcoming neighborhood with several local makers and small businesses. Please contact us if you have any additional questions; we are looking forward to seeing what you come up with in our area! Details: -Street parking available, as well as several paid garages within 2 blocks -Additional meeting/dressing room space is available as an add-on below -Close proximity to great after-party bars for all you party animals -Live music welcome until 10pm -Several different indoor and outdoor spaces included to create a more interesting/dynamic event

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  Mills College

  5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94613, USA

  • Spaces for 58-400 Guests
  • 1 Landmark
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 5 Total Spaces

  Mills College, located in the foothills of Oakland, California, on the east bank of the San Francisco Bay, provides a stunning setting for weddings and wedding receptions, as well as community activities and conferences. The Mills College Chapel provides a serene and unique venue in which to commemorate life's milestones. The Chapel is made of warm cedar and rough-brushed aggregate, with leaf-dappled sunshine streaming in through glass doors that open onto outdoor patios, bringing it to life. A sculptural backdrop is provided by a stunning brushed stainless steel pipe organ. The Chapel is a spherical structure designed by Callister and Payne and completed in 1967. The emphasis is drawn to a center slightly raised altar by four curving redwood pews. Behind the gorgeous pipe organ is a little choir loft. Reinhardt Alumnae House, located in a tree grove in a quiet portion of the Mills College campus, can be rented for wedding receptions, meetings, birthday celebrations, and other special occasions. Its tranquil environment will ensure that your occasion is remembered.

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  The Berkeley Faculty Club

  Minor Ln, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA

  • Spaces for 65-250 Guests
  • 1 Landmark
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 3 Total Spaces

  The Faculty Club was established "to encourage mutual acquaintance and companionship among officers of education and governance of the University," and it acted as a grand successor to the University Dining Association cottage, which served the faculty during the 1890s. The Faculty Club is a fantastic venue for both personal and business gatherings. From modest private luncheons to lavish weddings and receptions, we host and serve a wide range of events. The Faculty Club is a fantastic venue for both personal and business gatherings. From modest private luncheons to lavish weddings and receptions, we host and serve a wide range of events. The Faculty Club is now regarded as an architectural treasure of Craftsman design and is regarded as one of the best examples of the type worldwide. Maybeck's knowledge of a distinct northern California aesthetic is shown in the carved beams, fireplaces, and stained glass windows. In March 1982, the structure was added on the National Register of Historic Places.

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  Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate

  2960 Peralta Oaks Ct, Oakland, CA 94605, USA

  • Spaces for 50-300 Guests
  • 3 Outdoor Spaces
  • 3 Historic Spaces
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate occupies 50 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in a crescent-shaped valley near the southeastern edge of Oakland, California. At its heart stands a 37-room Neoclassical Revival mansion built in 1899, surrounded by sprawling lawns, duck-filled ponds, and gardens whose design was informed by John McLaren, the landscape architect best known for shaping San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. The estate is owned and operated by the City of Oakland's Parks, Recreation & Youth Development department and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Four distinct outdoor and indoor event spaces accommodate gatherings ranging from intimate ceremonies of 50 guests on the Mansion Veranda to receptions and corporate events of up to 200 guests in the Garden Pavilion. The estate is available for weddings, receptions, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, corporate retreats, seminars, and family reunions. Every event at the estate is supported by a reservations clerk who oversees planning details from booking through event day, with an on-site event coordinator present during the event itself.

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