Our Diary

When we resume events, there will be a “new way” of doing things.

This does not mean we won’t eventually be back to full dance floors, or enclosed photo booths, or large scale events to celebrate life’s big moments.

What it does mean, is we will continue to take the health and wellbeing of our clients, their guests, vendors, and our teams extremely seriously, with the necessary precautions in place.

In all honesty, we, like most of you, are still uncertain of when events of all sizes will resume as well as what regulations will be in place when the time comes. However, we are taking steps to remain proactive, so we are ready to resume celebrations safely when the time comes.

This includes implementing new procedures for our staff, as well as our vendors to ensure the safety of all involved from set up to tear down, and everything in between. From additional disinfecting protocol, to creative seating solutions we are making health a top priority, in addition to bringing you the latest in corporate events and popular wedding trends. We will continue to update these procedures as we learn more and receive new information.

Additionally, we have taken extra steps within our office, including working with our landlord, to ensure the cleanliness of our space where we conduct a majority of our planning and event preparation before arriving on site the day of an event.

Smaller events and parties will be a major focus in the months to come, as we continue to offer the same high end service with exceptional attention to detail.

In addition to taking precautions to ensure the health and safety of those attending physically, we are also providing resources to clients who may want to offer virtual attending to any of their guests. This has become a popular “omit” trend in 2020 as life has continued to prove worth celebrating, even while sheltering in place.

Life is not canceled! Do you have a celebration coming up? We are here for you and ready to safely provide exceptional service in event planning and design.

While we anxiously await the day we can once again cozy up in our favorite cafe corners, and day dream of sampling hors d’oeuvre at a luxurious event, we thought we’d share this list of iconic menus to order out eats (& drinks) in the meantime.

Betty Zlatchin

Offering a meal delivery service which resumes Monday June 1. They are already sold out for the upcoming week if that tells you anything!

Café Primavera

Stock up for the family with free delivery of a variety of market and pantry boxes with instructions on how to prepare included. They are also offering an upcoming wine pairing menu on June 5th. A minimum of four meals are required for purchase.

Charming Fig

Order a cheese box with free hand delivery for Pleasanton, Livermore, and Dublin.

Fraiche Catering by Patrick David

Offering free delivery to your home with Front Door Fraiche. Menus vary by the day with specials available Friday-Sunday.

Long Meadow Ranch

Order delivery between Calistoga to Napa or stop by to pick up a selection of items. You can order items off the menu, traditional farmstead meals (which change weekly), grocery staples, produce boxes, and/or beverages including beer, wine spirits, and mixed cocktails.

Melons Provisions

Elevate your take out experience with a gourmet touch. Perfect for date night they are offering a cheese and charcuterie box for two complete with a bottle of wine.

Paradise Catering

Prepared meals for four are now available for take out and delivery on Mondays and Thursdays.

So, what’ll it be?!

While there is still some uncertainty in the air, particularly regarding mass gatherings and large scale events, one thing is for certain: life does not stop.

Babies are born, mothers and fathers are celebrated, as well as graduates, people fall in love and they commit to a lifetime together. Just because we can’t bring together everyone we know and love given current events, there’s still plenty we can do in the space of intimate events; think elopements, dinner parties, and exceptional guest experiences.

Not convinced by the idea?

We’ve gathered some inspiration and insight to help you celebrate life’s big moments with intention and care, considering the health and safety of all in attendance, as well as those who are not.

Having an intimate event does not mean you aren’t honoring life to the fullest.

Photo: Meg’s Marvels Photography

A small guest count does mean more budget for details.

Photos: Augie Chang Photography

It is also easier to achieve a fine dining experience when caterers are not committed to a large guest count.

Photos: Augie Chang Photography

Served catering is going to be the safest option going forward, and this applies to intimate events as well. A great option is preset, individual portions that a server can hand directly to guests so there is less contact among guests.

Photos: Augie Chang Photography

Here is one example of how you may achieve safe guest seating for an intimate event.

Photo: Danny Dong Photography

You can also create intimate seating in a less traditional fashion.

Photo: Joshua Rose Wedding and Elopement Photographer

Photo: Joshua Rose Wedding and Elopement Photographer

Photo: Ali and Garrett

Photo: Ashley Maxwell Photography

Additionally, a smaller guest count allows for more possibilities when selecting a venue.

Photos: Shannon Righetti Strom

Photos: BellaLu Photography

As you can see, downsizing the guest count of an event does not equate to downsizing in detail, location, care, or the love that goes into it.

So, are you ready to plan an intimate event this summer? We are here to help!

about us

Crystal Lequang - CEO and Founder of Amazae Events

Amazàe Events

Amazàe Events is your boutique event production company. With two decades of industry experience and accolades, we succeed in offering so much more than event production services. We ensure professional, elegant and enjoyable execution of all your wedding, corporate, social and/or destination event visions.