Hiring Events by GS was one of the first decisions we made in the wedding planning process and it was by far the best decision we made...

THE STORY
I was one of those financially conscious brides who initially wanted to elope and downplayed wanting to celebrate with her loved ones. I also wasn't someone who grew up dreaming about her wedding day... so it took almost two years post-engagement to even contemplate looking into what a wedding would look like. And one-day, while scrolling through Instagram, I serendipitously stumbled upon a post of a wedding that had the perfect "vibe"... exactly the vibe I'd want if I were to have a wedding - intimate, vibrant, loving, detailed, and custom. It's one of the very few moments Instagram's algorithm did its job, and I'm forever thankful. I reached out, of course Luciana responded immediately, and the rest is history :)

THE PROCESS
After our first meeting with one of the founders, Luciana, we instantly signed the contract for Full Services. We didn't even know if we wanted a wedding but Luciana gave us confidence that she would help us find a solution that felt right for us. She was so efficient in getting this done that within two months of hiring Events by GS, we not only decided to have a wedding but also locked down a beautiful venue in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, a place we never thought of as an option but Luciana creatively suggested after listening to our vision of what we'd want our wedding to look like. After we locked down the venue, Luciana kept the planning process very clear and organized via several spreadsheets and very frequent check-in calls. We also started to work with Masumi, the co-founder who is a designer-genius, to make sure our stylistic vision came true - not an easy feat! I also have to note that a lot of the vendors we used in PV were not fluent in English so Luciana, who is fluent in Spanish, was essential in getting anything done...negotiating prices was just the perfect cherry on top :)

THE OUTCOME
For a bride who never dreamt of having a wedding, I was definitely picky in taste and stubborn in the kind of "vibe" I wanted..which is so vague right? But Luciana and Masumi absolutely NAILED it. The FREQUENT check-ins probably helped :) I also didn’t realize how important it would be to have your wedding planners as the day-of wedding coordinators. We had a 4 day extravaganza and Luciana made sure every day was perfectly planned but what we will never forget is how essential she was in making our wedding day feel like an absolute party - with no stress and worry. There were several stressful situations - from the venue staff being slow to get things done, a power outage, etc - that Luciana not only handled herself but also handled with such grace and efficiency that we had no idea things were breaking behind the scenes. I will never be able to thank her enough for how calm she stayed throughout the day. It helped us stay in the moment and truly enjoy every second of our special day.

Also, one note… after our wedding day, we kept saying that money can’t buy good energy. Luciana and Masumi have the BEST energy and are just truly great, sincere, high-integrity individuals. Weddings can be stressful but the duo honestly feel like weighted gravity blankets and also genies in a bottle that make your wedding dreams come true…if that makes sense? So if it wasn’t already obvious, we HIGHLY recommend Events by GS. You’ll be grateful to have them as partners on your big day.

Luciana and Masumi were wonderful to work with! From meticulously planning our timeline, seamlessly coordinating with vendors, picking up our princess cakes, setting up decorations, they ensured our wedding reception at Almond & Oak restaurant in Oakland was seamless. What truly stood out was their commitment to inclusivity; they embraced our desire to work with LGBT vendors, including a drag queen, and they also brought their own invaluable perspective to our wedding planning. Luciana's dedication and attention to detail made everything flow effortlessly, and Masumi's advice on decor was incredibly helpful. Thank you, Luciana and Masumi, for everything!

Luciana and Masumi were an absolute dream team for our wedding planning journey!! Luciana's attention to detail was impeccable, ensuring every aspect of our special day was flawlessly executed. Masumi's creative art direction was also top tier - all of our guests praised our decor and commented on how beautiful everything looked. Together, they made the process smooth and enjoyable, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Working with Luciana and Masumi was truly a pleasure, and we're grateful for their expertise and professionalism. 10/10 would highly recommend to any couple looking to hire a wedding planner :)