April 8, 2025

Tips For Hosting Unforgettable Social and Milestone Events

At Amazáe Events, we understand that life’s celebrations extend far beyond weddings. Whether you’re planning a corporate networking gala, a sophisticated birthday soirée, or a glamorous anniversary bash, every event deserves to be a masterpiece. Here are our expert tips to ensure your milestone events leave a lasting impression:

Define Your Vision

Begin with a clear vision of the event’s purpose and atmosphere. Is it a corporate networking event that demands a sleek and professional ambiance? Or a birthday celebration that calls for a splash of personalized flair? Defining your vision sets the tone for all subsequent planning decisions.

Tailored Themes and Decor

Infuse personality into your event with carefully curated themes and decor. From sleek and modern to opulent and vintage-inspired, every detail should reflect the guest of honor or the corporate brand. Our team specializes in blending personal or cultural elements with contemporary design, ensuring a bespoke experience for every occasion.

Venue: Rosewood Sand Hill, Photography: Carlie Statsky

Culinary Excellence

Elevate your event with exquisite culinary offerings. Our team can assist you in collaborating with a chef or catering team to create a menu that tantalizes the taste buds and complements the event’s theme. Whether it’s a multi-course dinner or a stylish cocktail reception, impeccable food and beverage service is essential to leaving a lasting impression.

Venues top – bottom, left – right: Villa Valentina (Barcelona, Spain), Rosewood Sand Hill, Carneros Resort, Pelligrini Winery, Casa Real, Rosewood Sand Hill. Photography: Angela Sue Photography, Amanda Wei Photography, Alison Yin Photography, Shivalry Photography, Sam Bennett Media, Alison Yin Photography

Seamless Logistics

Behind every successful event lies meticulous planning and flawless execution. From venue selection to logistics management, our experienced team ensures that every detail is seamlessly orchestrated. We handle everything from vendor coordination to timeline management, allowing you to relax and enjoy the occasion. Of course, we specialize in full-service event planning, where you can leave every single aspect to us, from design to execution, and enjoy your special day stress-free!

Venues: Calero Allure, Castello Di Amorosa, Photography: Shannon Cronin, GoodEye Photography

Personalized Touches

Tailor the guest experience with personalized touches that leave a lasting impression. Consider bespoke invitations, interactive entertainment, or curated gifts and activities that reflect the event’s theme and appreciation for your guests’ presence.

Venues: Marriott Fremont Silicon Valley, PayPal Park, Four Seasons Napa Valley. Photography: Carlie Statsky, Vanity Photo, GoodEye Photography

At Amazáe Events, we specialize in transforming visions into reality, ensuring that every non-wedding event is an unforgettable experience. Contact us today to discuss how we can elevate your next celebration with our bespoke event planning services.

Speaking of Bespoke Event Planning Services….

We are thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with a brand new venue, Calero Allure. This private venue is the perfect choice for intimate to mid-sized weddings, events and corporate retreats. Contact us for more information, let’s get the planning started!

Venue: Calero Allure, Photography: Shannon Cronin Photography

March 3, 2025

Fun and Unique Ideas for A Spring Wedding in the Bay Area

Spring is the perfect season for a wedding—flowers are in full bloom, the weather is mild, and there’s an air of romance everywhere you turn. For couples looking to celebrate their love in style, a spring wedding offers endless possibilities to create a magical, opulent experience. Here are some unique ideas to make your spring wedding truly unforgettable.

Enchanting Garden Venues

The natural beauty of the season can give way to choosing a venue with lush gardens, blooming cherry blossoms, or vibrant florals. The Bay Area is home to exquisite outdoor venues, from botanical gardens (Filoli Historic House and Garden) to wineries and resorts (B.R. Cohn, Carmel Valley Ranch, Rosewood Sand Hill), providing the perfect backdrop for a dreamy celebration. Opt for an alfresco ceremony surrounded by nature, followed by a tented reception adorned with fairy lights and cascading greenery.

San Francisco Bay Area garden and outdoor wedding ceremony venues such as B.R. Cohn, Carmel Valley Ranch, Forests, Private Estate, Rosewood Sandhill and Carneros Resort.

Floral-Infused Décor & Installations

Spring is all about fresh blooms, so why not make florals the star of your décor? Consider floral chandeliers, suspended installations, and flower-lined aisles to elevate the ambiance. For a whimsical touch, incorporate pressed flower escort cards or edible floral accents in your signature cocktails.

Bay Area Wedding Florals, featuring floral cake decorations, large floral installations, garden florals and ethereal white florals with drapery.

Pastel & Earthy Color Palettes

Soft pastels, warm neutrals, and earthy tones reflect the beauty of spring while exuding sophistication. Blush pink, lavender, sage green, and ivory create a refined yet romantic atmosphere. Pair these hues with metallic accents like gold or champagne for an added touch of elegance.

Wedding pastels and earthy tones in the Bay Area. Featuring pastel, metallic and mismatched blue, and neutral tones bridesmaids dresses. Also featuring blue tablscape decor and garden ceremony florals.

Seasonal Farm-to-Table Menu

Spring brings an abundance of fresh, seasonal ingredients, making it the perfect time for a farm-to-table dining experience. Work with a catering team to create a menu featuring spring-inspired dishes such as citrus-infused seafood, heirloom vegetable salads, and floral-infused desserts. Elevate your cocktail hour with botanical cocktails, like lavender gin spritzers or elderflower-infused champagne.

Farm to table menu in the bay area. Signature fruit cocktails and seasonal appetizers and desserts.

Interactive Guest Experiences

Surprise your guests with interactive elements that create lasting memories. Some ideas include a DIY flower crown station, a live painter capturing the event, or an artisanal ice cream cart featuring seasonal flavors. For an ultra-luxurious touch, consider a tea bar with an assortment of rare blends paired with delicate pastries.

Interactive elements for spring weddings in the bay area including seasonal gelato, live painting, phone guest book, ball pit and photo booth.

Statement Bridal Fashion

Spring weddings allow for playful yet elegant bridal fashion choices. Think ethereal gowns with floral appliqués, flowing silhouettes, and delicate lace details. Grooms can experiment with pastel-colored suits or floral-patterned ties for a stylish seasonal twist.

Villa Montalvo Indian wedding bride and groom attire. Two outfits in one day.

A spring wedding offers limitless possibilities for creating a refined yet enchanting celebration. With the right elements, you can curate a one-of-a-kind experience that reflects the beauty of the season while embracing your unique love story.

If you’re ready to plan the wedding of your dreams, our expert team is here to bring your vision to life with exquisite design, seamless execution, and an unparalleled attention to detail. Fill out our contact form and we’ll be in touch asap. Let’s make your spring wedding a breathtaking reality!

Thank you to all our wonderful vendor partners for your part in helping us make these visions come to life!

Special thanks as well to the photographers featured here, in order of appearance:

Annamae Photo, Russ Levi Photography, Angela Sue Photography, Shivalry Photography, Love Tribe Weddings, Shannon Cronin Photography, Alison Yin Photography, Amanda Wei Photography, Carlie Statsky Photography, Kindred Wedding Storytellers, Apollo Fotografie, Tyler Rye Photography, Jordon Voth Photography, Joshua Grant Rose, Kristine Herman, Augie Chang Photography, Karina Santos Photography

January 21, 2025

Amazáe SoCal Takeover

Our hearts go out to all affected by the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Auto fires (as well as the many other fires in the area), and we know that it will not be the same, but have faith that the strength of the people will rebuild back to its greatness.

For our annual team celebration and photo shoot, we were blessed to head down to Anaheim this past December. It has been a great year at Amazáe Events, with events, weddings and parties in stadiums, resorts, castles and even abroad, in Spain. We have had the honor of producing these events and we are so grateful to continue making visions come to life!

We came together at the end of 2024 to recharge, bond as a team and reset in Anaheim. The company always fosters team spirit and joy in all we do. We all arrived and got straight into hair and makeup in preparation for our special year end photoshoot. A couple of our team members work remotely, so it was the first time meeting in person for some! We laughed, chatted and ate bahn mi while we got ready. Let the bonding begin!

Crystal Lequang - CEO + Founder of Amazáe Events

Team Amazáe getting ready for our photoshoot — Photography by Amy Huang Photography, Hair and Make up by Beauty By Bon Bon

Once we all finished hair and make up by extremely talented ladies Cynthia and Michele from Beauty By Bon Bon, we got to our photoshoot shot by the amazing Amy Huang. Shout out to her for making us all feel comfortable in front of the lens. The photoshoot was really the capture of a moment in time where we all felt relaxed and just had so much fun together. Check out our last blog entry and you’ll see that this trip (including the fun photoshoot) was among many of our team members most memorable moments of the year!

Take a look at some of our favorite shots:

Team Amazáe photoshoot by Amy Huang, hair and makeup by Beauty By Bon Bon. — Photography by Amy Huang Photography, Hair and Make up by Beauty By Bon Bon

After the photoshoot we headed over to Downtown Disney. We were treated with our own Mickey Mouse ears and we shopped around, stopped for a cocktail (or two!) and headed over to our surprise team dinner location: Jazz Kitchen!

Jazz Kitchen and coastal grill, Downtown Disney

Spending this time together really reinforced to all of us just how much we love working together as a team at Amazáe Events. We are all so grateful to be a part of this company and contribute to a fun yet hardworking environment. Go Team Amazáe!

Next day Disneyland, for a day of fun at the happiest place on earth!

Team Amazáe takes on Disneyland! — Side note – A MUST is the **Cold Brew Black Caf** – **cold brew coffee topped with sweet cream cheese and chocolate puffs** and can be enjoyed at Docking Bay Area 7 Food and Cargo.

It was a trip to remember and we are ready to take on 2025! We are so excited for what’s to come this year and we can’t wait to bring you along for our adventures!

Are you ready to plan the event of your dreams? Don’t waste another moment, head on over to our contact page and fill out the inquiry form. We’ll be in touch ASAP! Let’s start planning the event of your dreams!

For anyone who wants to help those affected by the fires to help families, please see below. We are not directly affiliated or know of these efforts directly.

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

Pasadena Community Foundation

Direct Relief

Project HOPE

Americares

Firefighters/relief workers:

Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation

Los Angeles Fire Department Wildfire Emergency Fund

Airlink

Pets and wildlife:

Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation

Best Friends Animal Society