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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 […]

Wedding Planning vs. Wedding Direction: Which to Choose?

Wedding planning vs. wedding direction

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 […]

Why Wedding Planning Logistics Matter

Wedding planner helping bride walk down stairs

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 […]

A Monique Affair: Where Every Love Story is Celebrated

A Monique Affair - Bay Area Wedding Planner