Sometimes you find love in the most unexpected places. This was the case for VANESSA and MIKE who met at a bar in 1999 in Vanessa's hometown of Toronto, Ontario Canada. At the time Mike was beginning his second year of school at the University of Toronto for Computer Sciences, and Vanessa was working for a brokerage firm in San Francisco. Busy with school, work, travel and living on two different coasts, they knew that their relationship would be rather challenging. Having a long distant relationship isn't for everyone, but Mike and Vanessa knew that it would take a whole lot of patience, courage and love to make it go the distance. Eventually everything fell into place on July 10, 2008 when Vanessa packed her bags moved cross-country from Toronto to San Francisco to join Mike in California for good. The following year on a trip to Hawaii, Mike popped the question in front of Kahuna Falls on the Big Island of Hawaii, ending a decade of dating and entering engagement bliss together at last! And on July 10, 2010 at The General's Residence (formerly 1 Fort Mason), Mike and Vanessa joyfully tied the knot in an intimate ceremony surrounded by friends and family. They currently live in San Francisco and look forward to many decades of happiness to come!
Wedding and Event Design: Duncan Reyes and his Associate, Dennis Menendez with f. duncan reyes events by design
Photography: Mike Peyzner and Natasha Valik with Choco Studio Photography
Wedding Cake: Chef Bala Subrahmanyam with The Cakemaker
Catering: Cassandra Vivers with Living Room Events
Ceremony Chair Rentals: Beverly Yip with Especially Yours
Entertainment (Ceremony): Rachel Turner Houk with Synchronicity
Entertainment (Reception): DJ Cris Ratkovic with BKR Productions, Inc.
Event Rentals: Amber Salomon and Emily Caughell with Hartmann Studios
Floral Design: Crispy Luppino with Natalini Flowers
Hair and Make-Up: Flynn De Marco with Glama-Rama Salon
Lighting Design: Mike Kuhlmann with Got Light?
Officiant: Julien Chabot
Transportation (Bridal Party): Mannie Diaz with C and M Limousines
Transportation (Guests): Mario Guerrero with SF Minibus
Tuxedo Rental and Sales: Michael Davenport with Black Tie Tuxedos
Venue: The General's Residence (formerly 1 Fort Mason)
Fairy tales really do come true. For this fabulous couple, MAHSA and NIMA, we pulled out all the stops to make every little girl's dream wedding become a reality. And their Wedding Day certainly proved to be just that - a magical affair fit for Royalty. Our stunningly gorgeous Princess and her handsome Prince both exuded love beyond anything, everything and everyone. This was their special day ... their special moment ... together at last, as one.
" Duncan is the best thing that will happen to you... after getting engaged of course! Seriously, any bride looking for a wedding planner to help plan your wedding or just someone to run the show on your big day, this is your MAN!! My videographer (David Ethridge, also great!) referred me to Duncan and I'm so glad he did. My husband and I had Duncan's services for three weeks prior to our wedding and he was like a GOD that took care of every little detail and organized every little thing that you can imagine. Our wedding may have been a disaster if we didn't have Duncan. I was skeptical at first because my husband and I were the ones who had planned everything and we were so on top of the whole thing that I really didn't think we would need a planner. But then after talking to Duncan and telling him all about our wedding, I realized that there were little details that we had not even thought about and great ideas that we had not even considered. Duncan is extremely creative and can give you lots of wonderful ideas and referrals. Anyone who works in the wedding industry knows that when it comes to planners, Duncan Reyes is the one and that he is the GOD of planners in this industry. No joke. This will be the best money you spend on your wedding... and it gets you peace of mind, a great new friend, and a wedding that he makes possible for YOU and YOUR husband to actually ENJOY! "
