What People Are Saying:

“Bella Notte Events provided me the peace of mind that I needed to simply ENJOY the most important day of my life. I truly did not worry about one thing that day, and it is all thanks to the comfort I had in knowing that they had absolutely everything under control. (The ceremony was delayed slightly due to one of the shuttle busses crashing into a couple parked cars on the way to the ceremony…but I found that out afterwards…all I was told in the moment was that “we would be starting a few minutes late, as one of the shuttle busses took a wrong route!” This truly is a small testament to how much control Bella Notte Events had over the overall day, but a prime example of how I was able to enjoy the day, and not worry about a thing.)

My only regret is not involving them in my wedding planning sooner, as it would have saved me lots of stress from the start. I would highly recommend them to any bride looking to be able to enjoy their day to the fullest…and who also wants to ensure that their close family and friends can do the same as well.”

— Carolyn and PK

“I am still basking in the glow of the fabulous wedding that Cindy Danbom, of Bella Notte Events, planned for me last month. My husband and I approached Cindy very late in the game, with less than three and a half months until our wedding date, and we were planning an Oregon wedding from LA. She didn’t flinch at the distance or compressed timeline, and immediately made us feel at ease.

Cindy has an incredible vision and artistic eye. She didn’t just take a space and throw flowers on it. She created a wedding environment, incorporating pieces I never would’ve thought of and truly transformed our venue into something gorgeous. And best of all, she did it all UNDER BUDGET. It was such an incredible feeling to be able to look at all of her fantastic ideas and not have to worry if I could afford it, because I knew she was watching my bottom line.

But I think what impressed me most about Cindy was how much she had my back, sometimes without me even realizing it. The first time I met her in person, we were at a florist and I was feeling overwhelmed by choices. I didn’t realize it at the time, but Cindy was reading my facial expressions when I was presented with each item. She paid such close attention that she got a deep understanding of what I wanted, even when I wasn’t able to express it.

On the day of the wedding, Cindy had it all under control, which allowed me to be calm and enjoy each moment. She had such a natural way of keeping us moving from point to point without ever making us feel rushed or interrupted. When she wasn’t helping us, she was behind the scenes, making it all perfect. It wasn’t until watching videos later that I noticed her in the background of one, with towels drying off the dance floor area around the edge of the tent because it had started misting before our first dance. I never noticed a thing.

I can’t imagine my wedding without Cindy. She gave me my dream day, a day that far exceeded my expectations.”

— Christy and Kirk

“Cindy, of Bella Notte Events, has a gift for creating the wedding of your dreams. Our wedding day, rather our wedding weekend, was beautiful and amazingly perfect. Cindy had the best recommendations for vendors – everything from locations, the photographer, the music, down to the cake. What really made our event magical; however, were all her special touches – the wishing tree, the table settings, the candles (everywhere), the specially decorated reception room, even the surprises adorning of our private room post wedding. I was able to really relax and enjoy the process thanks to Cindy. She was patient enough to answer all my questions and listen to my special requests. She was with me every step of the way. Our guests had an amazing time and I still here comments about our wedding being the event of the century. If I had it all to do over again, I would do it exactly the same way. If you want your wedding day to be perfect, place your trust in Bella Notte!”

— Gretchen and Dave

“Seasoned pro – that’s Cindy. I hired her for the full package and she certainly delivered. She was forever patient and full of suggestions. I was a bit daunted in the beginning when asked for a vision (I’ve got no creativity!). But Cindy put together a wedding that was simply breathtaking. To the best of my knowledge, no major hiccups occurred the day-of. Come game day, Cindy’s got her game face on. Don’t let her laid-back nature and humbleness fool you – she’s totally on top of it and with some teeth-pulling, she’ll let you know which A-list celebrities she’s worked with.”

— Caroline and Tony

“Cindy was absolutely amazing to work with! She not only understood my style and vision for the wedding, but she also DELIVERED! My husband and I interviewed several planners, but Cindy was by far the most impressive. I quickly learned that a lot of the ‘planners’ out there are all talk, and take little action. She was so incredibly professional and PATIENT. Six months before the wedding, we completely changed everything – the venue, photographer, etc etc. Regardless, she makes everything so seamless for her clients! We had the MOST amazing wedding and it was the PERFECT day!”

— Nazy

A Classic San Francisco Wedding at City Hall

September 07, 2015 in Jennifer Skog Photography

As an iconic landmark in San Francisco, City Hall is on top of the list. The stunning architecture lures all brides wish to wed upon the landing at the base of the stairs. Our couple wanted to bring a fun modern touch, and balance it against the stunning detail of City Hall and the War Memorial. This afternoon soiree included a delicious mashed potato martini bar, a cigar bar, spiced pecans flown in by the groom grandmother in South Carolina ( for the southern touch) and live performances from many talented artist friends.

Photography: Jennifer Skog

Floral Design: Waterlily Pond