A La Francaise Events
French-inspired wedding planning in San Mateo with 5-star ratings and Bay Area expertise.
A La Francaise Events serves couples in the San Francisco Bay Area who want European sophistication without the transatlantic logistics. Based in San Mateo, they specialize in French-inspired celebrations for mid-scale to upscale weddings. With a 5/5 rating across 16 reviews, they've built a reputation for detail-oriented planning and cultural authenticity.
Save A La Francaise Events, and it's on your wedding.
Everything you save lands on your own Aisle plan, a private page for the two of you. Send the link to your partner, your parents, your maid of honour, and they see the same shortlist, the same photographs, the same dates. No forwarding screenshots.
Booking one wedding planner is easy.
Booking a whole wedding abroad isn't.
This wedding planner sits beside your venue and the rest of the team, one page you own.
Send the same dates to several vendors at once. Replies land in a single thread.
A real person checks availability and chases paperwork while you enjoy the good part.
Services
Hiring a wedding planner in San Mateo, CA
What a local planner can help with
Ask a planner about work in the area, languages, supplier relationships, and the tasks they can handle. Compare that scope with what your venue coordinator includes.
What to budget
Ask whether the fee is fixed, a percentage, or based on services. Confirm travel, taxes, extra events, supplier commissions, and payment dates.
Questions to ask before booking
How many weddings have you planned in this specific area? Do you handle legal paperwork and permits? What's your vendor network like? Will you be present on the wedding day? How do you handle communication across time zones? What's your contingency plan for weather or vendor no-shows?
When to book
Contact planners early if you want help finding the venue. If your venue is booked, explain which decisions you have made and where you need support.
Questions couples ask
Do you work with venues throughout the Bay Area?+
Yes. Based in San Mateo, A La Francaise Events collaborates with venues across the Peninsula, South Bay, and San Francisco area. They maintain established relationships with venues that complement their French aesthetic.
What does a 5/5 rating from 16 reviews mean for my planning experience?+
Consistent perfect ratings indicate strong client satisfaction across multiple weddings. It suggests reliability in execution, communication, and problem-solving, backed by actual client feedback.
Can you work with smaller budgets or intimate weddings?+
Contact A La Francaise Events directly via their website to discuss your budget and guest count. Their service flexibility should be confirmed during initial consultation.