About DUNCAN

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San Francisco, CA, United States
He began as a Corporate Event Planner until his tenure as Catering Manager for luxury San Francisco hotels, as well as the General Manager/Director of Events for the Julia Morgan Ballroom. Later became the Catering Manager for Weddings at the historic Westin St. Francis Hotel. Impressive accolades have given him credentials to recognize him as an Independent Food Editor, Restaurant Critic and a Contributing Writer for several media publications. Spanning impressive years in Wedding and Event Planning, his passion has taken him to create F. DUNCAN REYES EVENTS BY DESIGN and is renowned as the Event Industry’s most premiere Wedding and Event Planner Extraordinnaire! In January 2009, he was honored by the San Francisco Business Times as one of the Top 100 new businesses in their “Book Of Lists 2009”. Duncan is a member of the National Assoc. of Catered Events (NACE) and last April 2010 was voted “Member of the Year” 2010 and the 2013 Winner of Silicon Valley NACE's coveted Best of the Industry Award in Event Design. In January 2011, 2012 and 2013, received prestigious recognition with the WeddingWire Bride's Choice Award for Wedding Planning.

HEIDI & DAVE


I had the pleasure of coordinating HEIDI and DAVE’s wedding last August at the beautiful Golf Club at Boulder Ridge in San Jose. I really didn’t get involved in the coordination of the wedding until about just over 3 weeks prior. And even while we communicated via phone, e-mail and text, the planning process was seemless.  Having known Heidi and Dave in a very short time, it felt like we’ve known each other for a very long time.  This is what I like so much about the two of them – easygoing, friendly, humble, sweet, loving and fun!  And when we finally first met at their Ceremony Rehearsal, I knew they were going to be amazing clients.  And that they were, as were their incredible parents, Dr. and Mrs. Richard and Deane Giuffrida, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Lee Weber, both of whom welcomed me like Family.  I’ve always said “ . . . show me who your friends are, and I’ll show you who you are “ – and clearly, they have become my newfound Friends … and Family!

It was a picture-perfect day, replete with sunny and blue skies, followed by a romantic sunset, then a full moon to end their magical evening.  The room was full of love and great energy – what a wonderful way to start a fabulous new life together. 

Congratulations, Heidi and Dave – here’s wishing you all good things life has to offer, and that the love you share today and the blessings sent your way will follow you throughout your years together.

My special thanks to yet again my “Dream Team” for helping me create a very memorable and fabulous Wedding for two very special people.  I am only as good as the people who helped me behind and in front of the scenes! … you guys rocked this Wedding.  KUDOS!

Cake – Margaret Novak with Margaret’s French Bakery

Catering – Jondel Goldsmith, Owner Mike Mashayekh and Chef Scott Cooper with Le Papillon Catering

Entertainment, Event Lighting and Ceremony Sound – Master DJ Jason Mitchell with Music Solutions Disc Jockeys

Floral Designer – Kren Rasmussen with Bloomsters

Hair Stylist – Cindy Jacome

Hotel Accommodations – Katie Holland with The Fairmont Hotel San Jose and Gayle Roebuck with The Marriott San Jose

Make-Up Artist – Anita Daniels with Make-Up Artistry by Anita

Officiant – Tom Moore (Friend of Heidi and Dave’s)

Photographer – Heather Elizabeth Sumter along with Matthew Sumter with Heather Elizabeth Photography

Transportation – Andrew Tarling with LeGrande Affaire and Martha Rangel with Royal Coach Tours

Tuxedo Rental and Sales – Eli Thomas For Men

Venue (Ceremony and Reception) – Lisa Nunes with The Golf Club at Boulder Ridge and Pavilion Event Center

Venue (Rehearsal Dinner) – Maggiano’s

Videographer – Master Videographer David Ethridge along with Ryan Black and Brian Ethridge with AVR Films

Wedding Coordination and Event Services – Duncan Reyes along with Eileen Chiu with f. duncan reyes events by design





























































3 comments:

Leslie said...

beautiful duncan! what's the story behind the little horse on the ringbearer's pillow? very cute:)

AVRfilms, a Couture HDSLR and 8mm Film Style Wedding Cinematography Company for the San Francisco Bay Area said...

This wedding rocked and it was so beautiful at the Boulder Ridge Golf Course! The A Team killed it that day for AVRfilms capturing it, Jason Mitchell playing music, Duncans leadership and Heather's photography.
Loved this couple!

F. DUNCAN REYES EVENTS BY DESIGN said...

hi leslie! the little boy (ring bearer) loved unicorns.