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.

Christine & Erik Tie the Knot!


CONGRATULATIONS to CHRISTINE YUSI and ERIK FRAZIER!  They were married last August 4th at The Fairmont San Jose.  How lucky was I to have met these two very special people.  And what a way to celebrate a Wedding ... having it the same day as my Birthday making it even more special - and just as special as they are!  Like their magnetic persona, they're wedding was full of vibrance, high energy, enthusiasm, warmth and love.  And that's exactly how i designed it to be ... a splash of electrifying colors bursting with life!  What an incredible evening - all I heard was nothing but rants and raves, and saw hips shakin' and breakin', booties bumpin', and everyone swaggin' and swayin'.  The energy was wild, crazy and fun non-stop 'til the last beat!  And just as I thought the fun would never end, it got even better.  They surprised me with a Birthday Cake presentation, then dragged me onto the dancefloor and got everyone "tripping the lights fantastic" with a group line dance.  I was completely stunned, but I was a good sport.  I too joined in the fun, as you'll see below - all captured on film!

Through the eyes of their masterful photographer, Allen Baguilar of Bling Focus Photography, you can't help but reminisce that memorable day through the incredible images he froze in time.  And to my superb "Wedding" Dreammakers ... you are all exceptional beyond words - talents unmatched like no other!

Lastly, to our fabulous Bride and Groom - from us to you . . . this was all a labor of love.  From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for our lifetime and newfound friendships, and for allowing us this opportunity to create the Wedding of your dreams!

" . . . You made the most important day of our lives absolutely beautiful.  Everything was amazing!  We're blessed to have you in our lives as well!  Thank you and the "Dream Team" for making our dreams come true.  We miss you already! "
-- Christine Yusi Frazier

Wedding Planning and Event Design - Duncan Reyes, Marlen Abolafia, Erlinda Gutierrez de Vera and Lita Custodio

Photography - Allen Baguilar and Vu Dao

Videography - David Ethridge, Ryan Black and Billy Kessler

Audio Visual - Kevin Barrett

Cake - Jen and Anthony Kwapinski

Catering, Hotel Accommodations and Venue - Glenn Comp

Chirvari Chair Rentals - Beverly Yip

Entertainment (Ceremony and Reception) - DJ Aldwin Estoesta

Floral Design - Jeeryn Dang

Hair Stylist - Linda Taing

Lighting Design - StefaNia Contreras, Jerome Danger, Carolina Johnson and Dan Knight

Make-Up Artistry - Teresa Garcia

Officiant - Rev. Rich Menefee

Printing and Stationery - Jacques Oskanian

Rentals - Mindy Roark and Mari Barron

Tuxedo Rentals and Sales - Michael Davenport

Wedding Rehearsal Dinner - Bella Mia Restaurant and Bar






Photo by David Ethridge


Photo by David Ethridge


Photo by David Ethridge

Photo by David Ethridge






Photo by David Ethridge





Photo by David Ethridge


Photo by David Ethridge




Photo by David Ethridge


Photo by David Ethridge


Photo by David Ethridge



Photo by Duncan Reyes


Photo by David Ethridge


Photo by David Ethridge

























Just another fabulous Wedding!
Photo by David Ethridge




Photo by Duncan Reyes











Photo by David Ethridge


The new "Mr. & Mrs. Erik and Christine Frazier"



Christine's gettin' down!


And I was just warming up


StefaNia Contreras and I shakin' our groove thang!





SURPRISE!






Me and my fabulous Bride, Christine
Photo by David Ethridge


"The Wedding Dream Team"
Carolina Johnson, StefaNia Contreras, Duncan Reyes,
David Ethridge and Allen Baguilar
Photo by Billy Kessler

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