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

Pasadena Humane

Kids toys:

Toy Bank

The Toy Foundation’s Emergency Relief Play Grants program

December 24, 2024

A Few of Our Favorite Things in 2024

As the year comes to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on a year filled with joy, beauty, and unforgettable moments. Feeling inspired, we’re sharing a list of our favorite things from 2024. From breathtaking venues to cherished collaborations, and heartwarming memories, this year has truly been one for the books.

We had the privilege of planning and designing events at some of the most stunning venues, here are three that hold a special place in our hearts:

Castello Di Amorosa

This Tuscan-inspired castle in Napa Valley never fails to transport our guests to another world. Its old-world charm paired with modern amenities provided the perfect backdrop for timeless celebrations. Every event at Castello Di Amorosa felt like stepping into a storybook. Guests were consistently enchanted by its breathtaking views and unmatched ambiance.

1440 Multiversity

Nestled among towering redwoods in Scotts Valley, this serene retreat center offered a unique blend of tranquility and elegance, creating unforgettable memories for both intimate and grand gatherings. The peaceful surroundings seemed to inspire creativity and connection, while the state-of-the-art facilities ensured every event ran seamlessly. 1440 Multiversity has proved to be a versatile and beloved choice for our clients.

Villa Montalvo

This historic estate in Saratoga exudes sophistication and romance. The lush gardens and stunning architecture made every event we hosted there truly magical. From twilight ceremonies under the wisteria-covered pergola to lively receptions in the grand villa, Villa Montalvo offered an unparalleled setting for cherished celebrations. The estate’s timeless elegance left both clients and guests in awe, making it a favorite among our team and collaborators.

Tyler Rye Photography, Karina Santos Photography

Our Favorite Collaborations With Vendors

Enhanced Lighting

From intimate gatherings to extravagant stadium events, we’ve teamed up with Enhanced Lighting for some pretty amazing events! Their expertise in lighting transformed our events into extraordinary experiences. From dramatic uplighting to intricate chandelier installations, their designs added depth, warmth, and a touch of magic to every space.

Nicole Ha Design

Nicole has been one of our main collaborators for many years, and she continues to be a staple in our events, making them all the more gorgeous with her expertise! From lush bouquets to intricate centerpieces, her work elevated every celebration with elegance and creativity.

Amanda Wei Photography

Amanda has done many beautiful events with us and we have continued to cherish her partnership throughout 2024! She has a special ability of capturing not just moments, but feelings as well. The beauty of her photography is a reflection of her beautiful personality. We look forward to working along with her for more wonderful celebrations in 2025!

Team Moments We Treasure

Crystal

2024 was a special year for me with Amazáe; it was the first year after the pandemic that events really were planned and produced without worrying about any of that.

What made this year even more special, was the team we have here at Amazáe. For a favorite moment, would be hard, but definitely some very wonderful top memories.

Remembering the feeling when we nailed flip after flip after flip at one of our events. At the end of the night we were exhausted, but it was such a feeling of accomplishment together making that happen.

For sure up there was The Fur Ball, our annual animal loving gala. Working hard for 3 days to produce an incredible event that has so much meaning to a non profit was lovely. I will always remember that photo we all took as a team, with the whole stadium lights behind us. It was one of their best events they had, and it felt great putting it together.

Great memories and laughter were also had throughout one of our exclusive week of events for one of our clients. Every day was full of swag, events, rooms, production and entertainment. One moment stood out as it was a magical feeling when we finished setting up a castle for a night.

Probably could go on and on, but my favorite memory, was when the company was able to have our annual holiday celebration in Disneyland. Spending time with the team, enjoying a photoshoot, food, laughter and all the camaraderie; celebrating the year’s accomplishments was the best. An unforgettable experience.

Looking forward to 2025!

Deana

As we close on 2024 and reflect on the past year with the Amazáe Team, so many moments stand out in my mind.

I have to admit I have an incredible weakness for animals, the fact that our fearless leader is passionate about animals and we produce one of the most amazing fundraisers for the Humane society, watching how we transformed PayPal Park into this spectacular setting to raise money for the animals, everyone there for the same cause! Truly one of the most stunning events I’ve ever seen or been a part of.

The thing that stands out the most to me is how we all are there supporting each other! We all have our positions on events and in the production but WE ALL jump in where needed to help as we run as a team! No one is the center everyone has a part of the wheel!

Our SoCal holiday/end of season trip- I am not a joiner type person, I’m not usually comfortable personally, business I’m great, but this team, I wanted to make it to the trip even for a day. I felt so bonded and grateful for the group of ladies I’m surrounded with personally or business.

Marissa

As we wrap up 2024 I have reflected on some awesome memories with Crystal and the Amazáe Team, what a year!

Amazae Open House – it was so special to see our office come to life and full of people. We had worked so hard to get the office up and running!

The Fur Ball Gala at Pay Pal Park – This was a huge production unlike anything I have been a part of before. So empowering and exciting to see it all to come together, and with such a special cause.

Socal Team Trip – It was so fun to unwind and celebrate all of the years accomplishments together!

Looking forward to what 2025 has in store for Amazae!

Susie

2024! Where do I start?
Amazáe Open House was so special. Seeing all of our guests and vendors come out to support and celebrate with us.

Our Team SoCal Trip – amazing time with an amazing team! I felt it allowed us to connect and build a stronger rapport and help carry that spirit into the New Year.

Overall, my favorite moments are when we’re preparing for the main event where we get to brainstorm and really make our events successful. Watching all our hard work come together has been such a rewarding experience.

Thank you Team Amazáe!

Kaila

One of my favorite Events this year was a beautiful “on cloud nine” baby shower. As my work is more backend and not day of, getting to see that event come into fruition as beautiful as that one was is so fulfilling. The highlight of the year for me as to be being able to come together as a team, not for an event, but to create lasting new memories!

Sonja

My favorite events to work are the corporate events held at the Ameswell Hotel in the South Bay. This is a picture of my work buddy, Deana, and I celebrating a job well done! Another favorite moment was working the incredible Fur Ball with Crystal and the team. The design was amazing!

Kelsi

My favorite moment of 2024 would have to be our team retreat in SoCal! Since I work remotely, it was so fun to meet other members of our team in person and just have a great bonding time together! It reminded me how fortunate I am to work along with this wonderful group of women at Amazáe Events!

Looking Ahead To 2025

As you may know, the Humane Society of Silicon Valley experienced devastating fires to their facilities. Thankfully no humans or animals were harmed, but the fire has greatly damaged their facilities. If you are able, please visit their website at the following link to see how you can help! https://www.hssv.org/fire-relief/

Please note that our studio will be closed from December 23rd 2024 to January 3rd 2025 as we take time to recharge and prepare for another incredible year.

To our wonderful clients, vendors, and supporters: Thank you for trusting us to bring your visions to life. Your partnership and inspiration fuel our passion. Here’s to more beautiful memories and exciting new ventures in 2025!

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