event planning + design // CA
NathalieChengPhotography_KestrelPark_PortfolioShoot_014.jpg

Journal

Follow along on our creative journey.

Aspen & Jake's Tuscany-Inspired Wedding

Allegretto Vineyard Resort, Palos Verde

Aspen & Jake’s wedding day was bright and beautiful - and you wouldn’t be able to tell by how flawless they look, but it was over 90 degrees! Their Tuscany-inspired wedding took place at the Allegretto Vineyard Resort, which featured groves of olive trees and Italianate-style buildings. Desiring a celebration that would reflect them and their love, Aspen & Jake included many personal touches throughout their wedding day.

Read More
Joanna & Billy's California Elopement

Northern California

For Billy & Joanna, California is a place that holds a lot of special memories for them, from their first vacation together as a couple to now the location where they became man and wife. They knew that they wanted an intimate celebration with their closest friends and family, so they chose to hold their ceremony at San Francisco City Hall with an additional visit to Yosemite afterwards, a place near and dear to their hearts. These two sweet souls wanted a celebration that would feel authentic and meaningful, a reflection of their love for each other.

Read More
Kurtis & Michelle's Effortless Garden Party Wedding

Aracely Cafe, San Francisco

Lush flowers, delicate lace, elegant script, and a hint of sparkle: all ingredients for a romantic, effortless garden party wedding. There's no greater joy than designing for and planning with a couple that puts their full trust in me, and Michelle & Kurtis were one of those couples. With a shared love of simplicity in mind, we set out to design a wedding that captured the sweetness of Michelle & Kurtis's love story. 

Read More
Our Honeymoon: Tokyo

We started off our honeymoon/first-anniversary celebration trip in Tokyo, where we spent the first four and a half days exploring both the hustle and bustle, as well as the quieter neighborhoods of the city. Our visit to Tokyo was focused on food & shopping, and I've listed a few of my favorites down below! At the bottom, you can find the link to a Google Map I've put together with pin-dropped locations of all of my favorite places, which is a much fuller list including sight-seeing and shopping recommendations. Comment below if you have any questions!

Read More