Elegant Holman Ranch wedding reception in Carmel Valley featuring refined design, warm California tones, and outdoor vineyard ambiance
Holman Ranch wedding ceremony in Carmel Valley, California planned by Leilani Donnan Events with vineyard views and historic adobe setting
Sunstone Winery wedding ceremony in Santa Ynez, California planned by Leilani Donnan Events with vineyard and European-inspired estate views
Elegant Villa Montalvo wedding reception in Saratoga featuring refined tablescape design and romantic garden ambiance
Villa Montalvo wedding ceremony in Saratoga, California planned by Leilani Donnan Events with historic architecture and garden setting
La Playa Hotel wedding reception in Carmel-by-the-Sea showcasing curated design, garden surroundings, and a relaxed coastal California
La Playa Hotel wedding ceremony in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California planned by Leilani Donnan Events featuring coastal gardens and historic
Sonoma California wine country wedding featuring vineyard surroundings, and thoughtfully planned celebration by Leilani Donnan Events
Bride and groom portrait at Villa Montalvo in Saratoga, California during a thoughtfully planned wedding by Leilani Donnan Events
Wedding design details at Villa Montalvo in Saratoga showcasing European-inspired architecture and curated floral styling
Evening celebration at a historic stone building with string lights and gathered guests.
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San Francisco Wedding & Event Planner

design + production studio

Our ethos centers on discernment, ingenuity, and intentional execution.

We plan, design, and produce weddings, events, and corporate celebrations that span San Francisco, Napa Valley, Carmel, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and destination locations worldwide.

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Villa Montalvo wedding ceremony in Saratoga, California featuring formal gardens, historic architecture, planned by Leilani Donnan Events
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THE LDE EXPERIENCE


Our services are designed for discerning clients who value hospitality, appreciate exquisite design, and revel in intricate details, whether minimalist or maximalist in style. We welcome and celebrate individuals and families of all backgrounds, cultures, traditions, and love stories. At our core, we believe that curating a meaningful celebration is an art form, one that requires thoughtful orchestration and purposeful execution.


Every event we produce is approached with an innate emphasis on style and design and a steadfast commitment to ensuring no element is ever compromised for another. Inspiration is drawn from everywhere, from haute couture and architectural design to cutting-edge technology and even your great aunt’s vintage record collection.


Above all, we create celebrations that are welcoming, inclusive, and reflective of the people they honor. With over 20 years of combined experience, our team approaches each gathering with a client-centric mindset, placing our clients’ vision at the forefront of every decision and prioritizing the guest experience above all else.

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MEET OUR TEAM

At the heart of our work is a team grounded in care, experience, and intention. With years spent planning and producing weddings and corporate events, we approach each celebration with a steady hand and a thoughtful eye, ensuring every detail is considered and every moment unfolds with ease.


Our process is collaborative and holistic, shaped by curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to look beyond the expected. We are drawn to ideas that feel fresh rather than formulaic, and to design choices that quietly challenge convention. For us, pushing boundaries is less about spectacle and more about intention, crafting celebrations that feel personal, purposeful, and distinctly our clients’.


Every detail becomes an opportunity to create connection, evoke feeling, and shape experiences that linger long after the day itself.

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