Marilyn Ambra
She / Her
Marilyn transforms blank canvases into beautiful celebrations with artistry and style. She is meticulously organized and detail oriented. Thriving on creating ‘from the ground up’, Marilyn welcomes the creative challenge and complex logistics required to make your wedding successful. She is as equally well versed at designing as she is at the logistics and technical side of events. From design conception to collaboration with multiple creative teams and directing the day-of-execution, Marilyn respects each stage of the wedding planning process, considering your journey just as important as your destination.
“Thank you for making our wedding weekend so ‘magical’. I have felt so taken care of with you at the helm… your patience, calm demeanor and refined aesthetic eye were so reassuring.”
“Thank you for making our dream wedding a reality. From wide angle ideas and themes, to the tiny details, the process was fun and we felt supported. You gave us the best day of our lives.”
“Marilyn is extremely well versed and has exceptional taste! She was able to understand my vision from the very beginning and provided insightful feedback and recommendations consistently.”
Marilyn’s team of planners and event specialists act as one on your event day. You and your guests receive meticulous white glove care and your event unfurls beautifully moment to moment. Over a decade since creating Marilyn Ambra Weddings and Events, she continues to lean on her creativity and problem-solving skills while remaining quick on her feet on event days.
Marilyn founded Marilyn Ambra Weddings and Events in 2008, and today is looked upon as an industry leader. She has flawlessly executed over 700 events and has built deep relationships with a vast network of the industry’s best vendors and resources.
Highly regarded among her peers, her work appears in top wedding publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, Brides, Style me Pretty, and she’s been featured on ABC TV.
Marilyn’s uses her love of set design and lighting in film and stage as inspiration to translate her clients’ stories through unexpected detail, elevating their weddings to exceptional.
Marilyn is passionate about giving back to the world. She’s especially dedicated to the safety and welfare of children and animals. As a Marilyn Ambra Weddings and Event client, a donation will be made in your name to a charity committed to these causes.