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.

Toni & Joe Tie the Knot!


CONGRATULATIONS to the new "Mr. and Mrs. Joe and Toni Reyes"!  They were married last July 7th at the beautiful Kohl Mansion in Burlingame well-attended by many of their Families and Friends who so adored them.  Many thanks to my team of Wedding Vendors who helped me put together their very Special Day, with special mention to Rael Manlapas with Images by Rael and to Ryan Pons with Creative Motions Studios for capturing every moment, every emotion and every second of their memorable celebration - you and your crew were stellar and had great elan!

And for the Newlyweds, here's wishing each new day finds your hearts closer, your lives fuller, your love depper.  Congratulations again on your new life together.

Wedding Planning and Event Design - Duncan Reyes and Dennis Menendez

Photography - Rael Manlapas

Videography - Ryan Pons

Venue - Dianne Devin and Terri Baldocchi

Cake and Dessert Centerpieces - Karla Cagulat

Catering - Marcus Lee
An Affair To Remember

Catering (Tapioca) - Patty Ho

Entertainment (Ceremony and Reception) and Lighting - Eric Yee

Entertainment (Cocktail Reception) - Hermann Lara and Mark

Floral Design - Kimmie Mar

Hair and Make-Up - A.J. Sapinoso (Make-Up) and Jessica Lew (Hair)

Hotel Accommodations

Officiant - Pastor Benjamin Lagasca
Lion of Judah Foursquare Church

Photo Booth - Matt DeWalt

Rentals
Classic Party Rentals, Burlingame

Wedding Rehearsal Dinner
















Sylvia & Andrew Tie the Knot!


Congratulations to the new "Mr. & Mrs. Andrew and Sylvia Fong"!  Wishing you both much love, laughter and joy to a Honeymoon that will last forever.  And huge kudos to my fantastic team of Wedding Vendors for helping me create an amazing day for Andrew and Sylvia.

Wedding Planning and Event Design - Duncan Reyes, Marlen Abolafia
and Mimi Renfro-Rodriguez

Photography - Traci Griffin

Catering, Ceremony and Reception Venue, Hotel Accommodations - Robin Lewis
Wedding Ceremony - St. Francis Suite
Wedding Reception - Alexandra's

Cake - Sonya Hong

Entertainment (Ceremony and Reception) and Perimiter Lighting - DJ Jason Mitchell

Floral Design - Susan Lee Kelly

Hair and Make-Up - Sarah Sponberg

Lighting (Pinspots) - Victor Castrillo

Officiant - Jose Perez (Friend of the Bride and Groom)

Videography - Linda Wolf

Wedding Rehearsal Dinner - Jessie Barker