Vanessa Pence Events - Fairfax, California

J Chung

Vanessa was spectacular from start to finish! It was the best decision to have her as our wedding planner. My husband and I are busy people and we were not stressing at all throughout the whole process (except for maybe the weather which was out of our control — but even then she put in all efforts to mitigate that!) My main goal for the wedding was to feel like a guest and enjoy every aspect of it myself — and Vanessa delivered. We gave Vanessa creative freedom and her design & planning was immaculate. Vanessa executed a flawless wedding that was detailed and colorful to represent us and connected us with the best vendors to provide the best experience — guests did not stop talking about it afterwards! If there is one thing to do truly invest in for your wedding — it’s a professional & experienced wedding planner like Vanessa. We absolutely would not have had this experience without her — and we are still trying to relive that perfect day!

Lara Owen

I HIGHLY recommend Vanessa and I'm SO glad we hired her as our wedding planner. She took the time to get to know us as a couple and understand our vision for a laid-back, eco-friendly wedding with a high/low dining concept. She helped us find the perfect venue in wine country (given our laundry list of requirements) and had amazing vendor connections. She provided a shortlist of 2-4 vendors she thought would work for us which made picking out flowers, a photographer, catering, tableware, etc. super easy and enjoyable. She and her team also handled all the day-of coordination so we could be present with each other and our guests throughout the day.

Vanessa is extremely professional and organized, but also brings a calming vibe to a planning process that feels high-stakes and overwhelming at times. Vanessa's attention to detail and her ability to handle any situation is truly impressive. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner or a more perfect wedding!

Kailee Wright

If you're searching for a wedding planner, look no further than Vanessa Pence Events. From our very first meeting, Vanessa brought our dream wedding to life with a level of professionalism and warmth that exceeded all expectations.

Her deep knowledge of the Napa area was evident as she guided us to the most breathtaking venues and top-notch vendors. She took the time to understand our vision, style, and budget, curating options that were perfectly tailored to us. Every detail was thoughtfully considered, from the exquisite floral arrangements to the seamless timeline of the day.

What truly set Vanessa apart was her impeccable attention to detail and her calming presence. Planning a wedding from across the country can be overwhelming, but she made the entire process enjoyable and stress-free. On the day of the wedding, we were able to fully immerse ourselves in the joy of the moment, knowing that she had everything under control.

Our guests are still raving about how beautiful and smoothly run our wedding was. We owe it all to Vanessa’s dedication, creativity, and hard work. Hiring her was the best decision we made, and we can't recommend her highly enough!

Thank you, Vanessa, for making our wedding day the most magical and memorable experience of our lives.

Lucas and Paola Nash

Vanessa is the the best choice we made our entire wedding planning process. She brought to life our vision, exceeding every expectation, and gave us a fun and relaxing planning process to look back on. Her eye for design is really unmatched. She listens very intently and pays attention to detail so you don’t have to. Our entire wedding day was so fun, absolutely gorgeous, and completely peaceful thanks to Vanessa’s amazing work. We wish we could get married again so we could keep working with her!

Danielle Shalavi

Five stars does not feel like a good enough representation for what Vanessa is not only capable of, but what she does. My husband and I could not, absolutely could not have had the wedding we did without Vanessa. We initiated the planning process on our own, even had both the ceremony location and venue booked. We then wrongly assumed those were the biggest tasks at hand and that it would be “easy” from there. We couldn’t have been more wrong. We decided at that point to look into hiring a wedding planner. We had gotten referrals for a few planners through friends of friends and met with multiple people. All of which were a no, for one reason or another. Then, my husband found Vanessa through Google and the rest of the process became a completely different experience. I knew within two minutes of being on Zoom with Vanessa that I wanted her to be a part of our day. Vanessa is very kind hearted and will make you feel so excited about your wedding while she takes on the stress and responsibility for you. Not only did Vanessa bring our version to life once, she did it twice. Vanessa completed floorplans, attended multiple meetings with us to the venues we had booked, spent months and months bringing our vision to life, only for us to change our minds a few months before the wedding. What was initially planned as a nearly 200-person wedding in SF was turned into less than 20 people in our backyard. When my husband and I approached Vanessa about the change we wanted to make, we were certain we would have to part ways. Not only didn’t Vanessa completely support our decision, she was willing to stay on as our wedding planner and see our day through. She recreated our vision, sought our additional vendors, and transformed our home into our dream venue. Besides every detail of the wedding being perfected and accounted for, the other thing Vanessa contributes is vendors who are just as talented as she is. Every single vendor that played a part in our day was so lovely to work with and saw their portion through to the fullest. I cannot recommend Vanessa enough; she truly is one of a kind. XO

Amy Thomas

When my now husband and I first got engaged we knew right away that finding the perfect wedding planner would be an invaluable investment towards our big day. Little did we know at the time just how much the word – Invaluable – would prove to be an understatement.

From our first call with Vanessa, we knew she was the perfect fit to lead our team! She was born for events planning. Never batting an eye at our wild ideas - Vanessa went above and beyond to make magic happen. From matchbox save-the-dates to a violinist playing Frank Ocean, Vanessa’s imagination pushed the boundaries of the mainstream wedding industry – creating a day that was uniquely and impressively us. Moreover, Vanessa’s impressive list of industry connections made for endless possibilities. Florists, stationers, and MUAs alike – my husband and I didn’t meet with a single vendor who failed to sing Vanessa’s praises (and for good reason!).

Now, more than four months since, our wedding is still a constant conversation among family and friends – speaking volumes of the work produced by VPE. In planning our wedding together, we gained a lifelong friend, of which we are so thankful.

Hannah Simon

Vanessa was my wedding planner and she was the best choice I made in all wedding planning. She is very professional, calm and collected at all times. She has incredible taste, and has made some very strong vendor relationships resulting in a high quality, experienced network of contacts. She was my right hand gal, and helped me create the wedding of our dreams. Do no more research - contact her if you’re looking for a planner!

andrea thornton

Working with Vanessa on my sister's wedding was the best decision we ever made! Not only is Vanessa extremely professional, she also has great taste and goes above and beyond your expectations. As you may know, planning a wedding during COVID is very stressful and intimidating- but Vanessa has a way of making you feel relaxed and at ease so that you can actually enjoy process! Vanessa is not only a kind hearted individual, she also takes the time to get to know you and your needs. We truly could not have done this without her and I look forward to using her services for all and any events in the future!