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.

John Kunze Celebrates "50" !!!

JOHN KUNZE 50th BIRTHDAY
"MONTE CARLO" CELEBRATION

April 13, 2013

The Omni San Francisco Hotel

" Yo Yo Yo . . . Duncan's in DA HOUSE!  We were so cut from the same cloth - destiny truly played a role in us meeting. :-).  Duncan, we just adore your creative style and appreciate all of your efforts  in making this birthday party more than what we could have ever expected or hoped for.  I'm still reeling from one of the most memorable nights of our life - you are simply extraordinary!  Your passion and exquisite creativity showed.  Every one of our guests were enveloped by the dramatic, sexy and fun atmosphere that you and your team created.  We can't stop talking about it! " -- Janet Kunze

Thank you Janet and John for allowing me this wonderful opportunity to create a wild, crazy fun and fabulous 50th Birthday Party you'll forever remember!  

Once again ... Happy 50th, John!  Just remember - Age is not a number . . . it's an A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E !!!  Plus let me share you 2 of my personal secrets to my "Fountain of Youth" - Martinis and Spas!

And to my talented team of Event Professionals who helped me make this spectacular birthday celebration a fabulous success and with great elán . . . credit is given where credit is due - and you've all outdone yourselves.  Kudos!

Event Planning and Design  |  Duncan Reyes and Brian MacStay
f. duncan reyes events by design

John & Janet Kunze's Photographer  |  Dawid Bilski
Dawid Bilski Photography

Duncan's Event Photographer  |  Brian MacStay
Brian MacStay Photography

Audio-Visual and Custom Drapery  |  Brandon Cruz
Associated Entertainment, Inc.

Candy Vendors  |  Haja D. Martinez and Brandon Cruz
Peachy's Puff Girls c/o Associated Entertainment, Inc.

Casino Table Rentals and Dealers  |  Sue Barrows and Brandon Cruz
California Casino c/o Associated Entertainment, Inc.

Catering, Hotel Accommodations and Venue  |  Kim Salimpour
Omni San Francisco Hotel

Cupcakes  |  Michele
Kara's Cupcakes

DJ Entertainment  |  Jason Mitchell

Floral Design  |  Amy Burke
Amy Burke Designs

Gift Baskets (Prize Giveaways)  |  Mitra
San Francisco Gift Baskets

Lighting Design  |  StefaNia Contreras, Jerome Danger and Curtis Laipple
Atmosphere Lighting

Rentals  |  Mindy Roark
Classic Party Rentals

Photo by Dawid Bilski Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Dawid Bilski Photography

Photo by Dawid Bilski Photography

Photo by Dawid Bilski Photography

Photo by Dawid Bilski Photography

Photo by Dawid Bilski Photography

Photo by Dawid Bilski Photography

Photo by Dawid Bilski Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Dawid Bilski Photography

Photo by Dawid Bilski Photography

Photo by Dawid Bilski Photography

Photo by Dawid Bilski Photography

Photo by Dawid Bilski Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Dawid Bilski Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Dawid Bilski Photography

Photo by Brian MacStay Photography

Photo by Dawid Bilski Photography


Photo by Dawid Bilski Photography

Photo by Dawid Bilski Photography

Photo by Dawid Bilski Photography

Photo by Dawid Bilski Photography

Photo by Dawid Bilski Photography

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Photo by Dawid Bilski Photography

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1 comment:

Janet said...

You are the BEST, Duncan! I will never forget this wonderful evening and am forever indebted to you and your fabulous team for creating such a magical evening for all of us, especially John. All the very best to you and continued success and love in all that you do!

April 18, 2013 at 3:39 PM

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