Valentina
OWNER, WEDDING PLANNER AND DESIGNER
Ciao!
I was born in Switzerland and I grew up on the beautiful Lake Como. My family always had my back so when in my late 20s, after graduating with a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's, I decided to press the reset button and I looked for work experience abroad, they were happy and excited for me. I was hired as a trainee by an upscale hotel in San Diego and that is where my interest in events and weddings all started. In a couple of years, I went from being the new foreign receptionist to managing corporate and social events and, of course, weddings were part of it! I loved executing weddings so much that after spending years working for events in hotels, I decided to open my own wedding planning company to design, plan, and execute flawless events for my couples. In an industry (and honestly world) where many are unhappy and complain about the job that they do, I feel so lucky to be 100% convinced about having chosen the right career for me!
My most valuable asset is my background.
I know how venues operate, having worked on the venues' side of things gives me the knowledge to ask the right questions and tackle whichever problem that may arise before it is actually too late. Most importantly, I create timelines and production schedules that actually make sense for everybody: the couple, the venue and the vendors. My background in catering and hotels is a true blessing for my wedding planning company! On top of that, I have a true passion for design and for turning my couples' vision into reality. As a Southern California wedding planner, I love mixing classic elements to new ones, I feel like it creates continuity and flow to the design. I take joy in creating a timeless look with touches of modern while telling your story with personalized details. I am a big fan of understated luxury, and a non pompous refinement that a good observer will notice.
"A beautiful design must always be paired with a flawless execution to become a memorable event."
I grew up in the Old World bathed in strong family tradition, such as Sunday gathering at my grandma's house with the entire family for a meal, or going out to do grocery in the village market where everybody knew each other; I consider family as sacred and the wedding day is your first step towards building/expanding your own. Working on your wedding and helping you in this important milestone is not only a job for me... it is an honor that comes with a great responsibility.
Ben
TEAM CAPTAIN
Sylvia
LEAD ASSISTANT
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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Ben is a meticulous team captain dedicated to delivering flawless events, from perfect cutlery alignment to smooth vendor coordination. While Ben has been part of the team since day one, he has a background in biomedical sciences and patent law. He also gained experience in hospitality as a banquet captain which combined with a deep knowledge of our processes ensures a well executed and smooth event.
"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 the importance of getting to know you to understand your vision and how you envision your wedding day. It is important for me to know your story, how you met and got engaged, what are your favorite inspiration images, how your daily life looks like to get a better understanding of what you like or don't like and how to better support you. This is fundamental to create a wedding design that reflects who you are as a couple and this is the reason why we only take a limited number of weddings per year. In fact, as a boutique wedding planning company, we like to keep our couple's circle small as I personally follow each wedding and I am always the only point of contact with my couples.
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. To be your very personal human Xanax.