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.

Carolyn & Trevor Tie the Knot!


CONGRATULATIONS to CAROLYN SURH and TREVOR FOX!  They were married last Saturday, August 11th at the Presidio Social Club in San Francisco.  Family and Friends came from all corners of the World from Singapore, Shanghai, Paris, London, Washington D.C. and Chicago, just to name a few, to witness their nuptials.  These gorgeous images were taken by the keen eye of Steve Hughes with Stephen Hughes Photography.  From these pictures alone, you can feel the love by all who revelled in their celebration.  My heartfelt thanks to the superb team of professionals who helped me create a memorable day that Carolyn and Trevor shall never forget.

" Life is to be fortified by many friendships.  To love, and to be loved,
is the greatest happiness of existence "

Wedding Planning and Event Design - Duncan Reyes and Marlen Abolafia

Photography - Steve Hughes

Catering and Venue - Veronica Romeyn

Entertainment - Matthew Runeare

Floral Design - Svenja Brotz

Hair Stylist - Maria Taide Maldonado

Hotel Accommodations and Ceremony Tea Service - Sonia Luddy
and Naja Jensen

Lighting Design - Victor Castrillo

Make-Up Artistry - Elizabeth Chang

Officiant - Mr. Tom Surh (Father of the Bride)

Rentals - Mindy Roark

Transportation (Bridal Party) - Jason Muehlenhard

Transportation (Wedding Guests) - Annie He

Wedding Rehearsal Dinner

Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

Make-Up Artistry by Elizabeth Chang of Skyla Arts
Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

The Beaming Bride
Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

The Dashing Groom
Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

Contemporary Lounge Furnishings by Classic Party Rentals
Stunning Succulent Screen Panel Florals
by Chestnut and Vine Floral Design
Photo by Duncan Reyes

Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

Photo by Duncan Reyes

Photo by Duncan Reyes

Photo by Duncan Reyes

Photo by Duncan Reyes

Wedding Ceremony in the Outdoor Courtyard at
the Presidio Social Club
Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

Carolyn and Trevor's Specialty Cocktail (1 of 3)
"Aged Reasons Rye" - Rye, Punte e Mes,
Cointreau and Orange Bitters
Photo by Duncan Reyes

Pork Sliders
Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

Charcuterie Platter, Salami and Housemade Hummus
Photo by Duncan Reyes

Spicy Tuna Tartare Cubes and Oysters on the Half Shell
Photo by Duncan Reyes

Gruyere Cheese Toasts
Photo by Duncan Reyes

Chicken and Arugula Salad
with Endive, Candied Pecans and
Avocado Vinaigrette
Photo by Duncan Reyes

Beef Short Ribs with Horseradish Whipped Potatoes
and Roasted Onion
Photo by Duncan Reyes

Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

Maine Lobster Risotto
Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

Father of the Bride and Officiant, Tom Surh
Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

Presidio Social Club's Main Dining Room
Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

Sister of the Bride and Maid of Honor, Matti Surh
rockin' the Party!
Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

DJ Anti Spumanti spinning with Vinyls
Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

Varietal Florals by Chestnut and Vine Floral Design
interspersed with scattered votive candles, and flanked with
Individual Succulent Plants provided by
the Father of the Bride, Tom Surh
Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

Our beautiful Bride in her stunning Qi Pao
takes a kiss from our handsome Groom
Photo by Stephen Hughes Photography

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