If there’s one thing we love, it’s a wedding as bold and unique as the love story that started it all. Luckily, as Bay Area wedding planners, we’re surrounded by San Francisco wedding venues that make the perfect backdrop for those celebrations. Today, we’re sharing five of our favorites. Want to craft a Northern California […]
As Bay Area wedding planners, we love partnering creatively with our clients, who are consistently some of the kindest and smartest humans we’ve ever met. Toko and Jon were no exception. We’re so glad we connected with these two! While searching for a Black-owned planning company, they found our previous work reimagining a video game […]
At A Monique Affair, we serve Bay Area couples in two distinct ways: Wedding Planning and Production, and Wedding Day Direction. The collection you choose depends on your personality, planning style, and unique needs. We like to say that the only wrong choice is neither! Today, we’re here to help you determine which service is […]
At A Monique Affair, we don’t just consider ourselves Bay Area wedding planners. We also think of ourselves as event producers. Why? Because the best, most vibrant celebrations aren’t just artful. They’re logistically sound, from the moment guests arrive to their safe return home. Wedding planning logistics might be the most underrated part of the […]
Jenny and James poured intention into every part of their wedding at the UC Botanical Garden, and it showed. Since they wanted to be involved in the planning process from start to finish, they booked Wedding Day Direction to be fully present with their loved ones on the big day. We loved their free-spirited boho […]
Your wedding should feel as colorful as your love story, and it all starts with the right venue. As San Francisco wedding planners since 1999, we’ve had the joy of working at some of the region’s most prestigious properties. Our favorite Bay Area wedding venues each offer a different vibe, but they all set the […]
It started with a magazine. In 1999, our founder, Chanda Daniels, was spending an afternoon flipping through popular wedding publications when she noticed something missing. As a Black woman and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, she couldn’t find herself or others like her represented. Dismayed but determined, she knew she had to create a […]
Not every couple wants a ballroom. Some want a bar with murals, creative cocktails, and a Downtown Oakland address. That’s exactly what you’ll find at Hella Bees! Our planning collective is thrilled to produce our first event there this October. Today, we’re sharing the lowdown on hosting celebrations in this vibrant space and why it’s […]
