"A beautiful design must always be paired with a flawless execution to become a memorable event."
Valentina
OWNER, PLANNER AND DESIGNER
Ciao! I was born in Switzerland and raised on the stunning Lake Como. I earned a Bachelor's and Master's before pressing the reset button in my late 20s to gain international experience. I landed a trainee role at an upscale hotel in San Diego, where my passion for events and weddings began. I progressed from being the new foreign receptionist to managing corporate and social events, including weddings. My passion for executing flawless and sophisticated celebrations led me to launch my own wedding planning company in 2017.
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My background in venues and catering is my greatest asset. Having worked behind the scenes, I know how venues operate, ask the right questions, and solve issues before they arise. Most importantly, I create timelines and production schedules that work seamlessly for couples, and creative partners.
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​I love blending classic and modern elements to create designs with continuity, flow, and personal touches. I believe in understated luxury— refined and elegant without being ostentatious and loud.
We are working hard on Ben and Sylvia's new headshots. In the meantime, here's a glimpse of the two people who are my right and left hands on wedding day.
Ben
Sylvia
TEAM CAPTAIN & VENDOR LIAISON
Event Coordinator
Ben plays a key role in ensuring events run smoothly, managing logistics and vendor coordination with attention to detail. His experience as a banquet captain, along with his understanding of event operations, helps keep everything on track. While he has supported his wife Valentina from the start, his background is in biomedical sciences. After earning a PhD , he shifted career and now works as a patent agent in a prominent IP law firm specializing in the life sciences industry.
Sylvia has worked in hospitality for more than two decades and she comes from the corporate world where she manages and plans large scale events. From gala, multi-day conferences, weddings, proms and fundraisers. Her attentiveness to the details, her readiness to jump in and help where is most needed and her problem solver attitude, make her indispensable for out team and a stable presence at VWE.
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"When we talk about a wedding, a once in a lifetime experience,
there is never to many details to pay attention to."
Our process.
I believe in truly understanding your vision for your wedding day by learning about your story, how you met, your favorite inspirations, and your daily life. This helps me design a wedding that reflects who you are as a couple. As a boutique wedding planning company, I limit the number of weddings I take on each year to ensure I personally handle every detail and serve as your only point of contact.
Our wishes for you.
To cherish the little joys of everyday life with your partner. To have a life full of happiness and love. To never forget that family and health are what matter the most in life.
Our promises to you.
To be your guide. To alleviate the stress from you and your partner. To be there for you in joyful and in stressful planning moments. To help you spend less time planning and more time with your family and friends. To plan an event that is a reflection of who you are.