Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding Planner in San Francisco
Events By the Bay is a full-service event and wedding planning company based in San Francisco, CA. Founded in 2014 by Janette Najar, our team combines architectural precision with creative design to deliver unforgettable celebrations. We specialize in transforming client visions into cohesive themes through meticulous planning, floral design, decor, and coordination. With over 15 years of experience in design and event management, we offer personalized services including full-service planning, month-of coordination, and la carte options. Our commitment to collaboration ensures every detail reflects the client's unique story while maintaining seamless execution.From destination weddings to local Bay Area events, we provide comprehensive support for all aspects of event logistics, vendor management, and day-of coordination. Our expertise extends to custom graphics, rental coordination, and floral arrangements tailored to seasonal availability and budget considerations. Client testimonials highlight our ability to handle complex logistics, maintain calm under pressure, and deliver exceptional value through transparent pricing. We pride ourselves on combining artistic vision with operational excellence to create timeless celebrations that exceed expectations.
Services
Wedding Planning
Floral Design
Event Rentals
Custom Graphics
Day-of Coordination
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of architectural design expertise applied to event planning
- Our team provides personalized day-of coordination with proven reliability
- We guarantee seamless vendor management and logistics execution
- Our pricing includes transparent breakdowns with no hidden fees
- We maintain 5-time Best of Weddings award-winning service standards
What people say
Gorgeous florals
Calm and professional
Perfect execution
Affordable pricing
Creative vision
Services
Full-Service Wedding Planning
We provide comprehensive wedding management from initial concept to final execution. Our team handles vendor selection, timeline creation, budget management, and on-site coordination. Clients receive personalized guidance through every planning stage while maintaining creative control over their celebration's vision.
Floral Design
Custom floral arrangements tailored to seasonal availability and client preferences. Services include bouquets, centerpieces, altar decorations, and venue-wide floral installations. We offer budget-conscious options while maintaining artistic integrity and visual impact.
Day-of Coordination
Professional oversight during final event preparations and execution. Our team manages vendor arrivals, timeline adherence, contingency planning, and guest experience coordination. This service allows clients to relax while experts handle logistical details.
Rental Services
Curated collection of decorative and functional rental items including tableware, furniture, lighting, and specialty equipment. We provide coordination for setup, breakdown, and integration with overall event design elements.
Custom Graphics
Tailored visual communication materials including seating charts, welcome signs, directional signage, and decorative graphics. We ensure consistent design aesthetics across all printed materials and event elements.
People
Janette Najar
Owner & Lead Planner
Former architect with 15+ years design experience, specializing in wedding coordination since 2014. Combines structural precision with creative vision to deliver personalized events. Maintains active client collaboration throughout planning process.
Questions
What wedding planning services do you offer?
We provide full-service planning, month-of coordination, day-of management, and à la carte options tailored to client needs.
Do you handle vendor coordination?
Yes, we manage all vendor communications, contract reviews, and timeline coordination for seamless event execution.
Can you accommodate destination weddings?
We specialize in local Bay Area events but offer planning support for destination weddings through remote coordination.
What's included in floral design services?
Custom arrangements for bouquets, centerpieces, altar decorations, and venue floral installations with seasonal flower selection.
Do you provide rental equipment?
Yes, we offer tableware, furniture, lighting, and decorative rentals with coordination for setup and integration.
Reviews (4)
Cindy M.
Mar 01, 2022
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I did not end up using Events by the Bay for my event simply because I had already engaged another vendor just before reaching out. Janette was very fast to reply and her communication was clear and her work looks amazing. I will definitely reach out to her for future events.
R. P.
Nov 27, 2020
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What a life saver! Two days before pandemic backyard Thanksgiving, I realized I needed patio heaters. While I expected to find none available, using the Yelp request that goes out to multiple vendors, I found Events by the Bay who not only had two that worked like a dream, they arrived punctually and cheerfully on Thanksgiving day and were picked up 24 hrs later. All like clockwork. Now that I've discovered these wonderful folks, I look forward to hiring them again.post-Covid. for some serious partying.
Samantha B.
Oct 05, 2019
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This review is for the wedding decor items I rented from Janette in September 2019. I didn't use her for her wedding planning services. Janette has a good selection of rental items at a reasonable price. I was looking to rent some small items like candles, chalkboards, baskets, and other misc. decor that are not easy to find at the big wedding rental companies. Overall, her prices were reasonable and she was also able to do custom lettering on the chalkboards.
The reason for minus one star is because of the communication with Janette. Most of the time, she would respond fairly quickly, but other times I would go days without hearing from her and have to follow up. In general, I'd recommend her if you're looking to rent some wedding decor that the bigger rental companies don't offer.
The reason for minus one star is because of the communication with Janette. Most of the time, she would respond fairly quickly, but other times I would go days without hearing from her and have to follow up. In general, I'd recommend her if you're looking to rent some wedding decor that the bigger rental companies don't offer.
Kristen T.
Feb 22, 2019
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I got married this past weekend at the Outdoor Art Club and Janette is who I rented our ceremony arch from. Let me tell you, it's weirdly hard to find an affordable and simple wooden wedding arch in this town! A lot of the vendors I looked into required minimum fees and their arches were so expensive to rent. Janette's arch was extremely reasonable, and she offered to deliver and set it up as well as strike it down and pick it up at the end of the night. Her website shows the different arch options. She was very quick to respond over email and easy to work with. The arch looked beautiful the day of, and I really appreciated her service!
