Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Bay Area Wedding Planner
Founded in 2000, Cora Bella Weddings & Events is a Bay Area-based wedding and event planning company dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences with meticulous attention to detail. Named after founder Kristan's beloved grandmother, Jean Cora, the business reflects a legacy of love, organization, and creativity cultivated since childhood. With expertise in full-service wedding planning, month-of coordination, and corporate event management, we specialize in transforming visions into flawlessly executed events across Northern California and beyond. Our approach combines logistical precision with personalized service, ensuring clients enjoy stress-free planning while benefiting from our extensive vendor network and industry knowledge.Committed to inclusivity and equality, we pride ourselves on building authentic relationships with clients and partners, advocating for their needs while maintaining calm professionalism under pressure. Our services extend to destination weddings, virtual planning for out-of-area couples, and customized event design, all grounded in a philosophy of partnership and trust.
Services
Full-Planning Package
Wedding Management
Corporate Event Planning
Event Design
Social Event Planning
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized wedding planning with 20+ years of industry experience
- Our team provides 30-45 days of dedicated month-of coordination
- We maintain strong vendor relationships across Northern California
- Our services include inclusive planning for LGBTQ+ couples
- We specialize in destination weddings with global experience
What people say
Attention to detail
Flawless execution
Calm under pressure
Creative solutions
Inclusive planning
Services
Full-Planning Package
Our Full-Planning Package provides end-to-end wedding coordination from initial concept to final execution. This service includes vendor selection, budget management, timeline creation, and complete day-of oversight. Clients receive personalized guidance throughout the planning process while we handle all logistical details, ensuring a seamless experience from engagement to 'I do'. The package is ideal for couples seeking complete planning support with unlimited access to our expertise.
Wedding Management
Wedding Management focuses on final-stage coordination starting 30-45 days before the event. This service includes timeline finalization, vendor communication, and execution planning while clients enjoy reduced stress during their final month. We provide email and phone support, monthly planning meetings, and complete day-of leadership to ensure flawless implementation of all pre-arranged details. Ideal for couples who prefer self-planning with professional oversight during critical final stages.
Corporate Event Planning
Corporate Event Planning services create memorable professional gatherings including employee events, client meetings, and travel experiences. We specialize in transforming business objectives into engaging environments through strategic planning and creative execution. Our expertise spans from small meetings to large-scale conferences, combining logistical precision with innovative design to deliver impactful events that align with organizational goals and brand identity.
Event Design
Event Design services focus on creating visually stunning environments that reflect clients' personal style or brand identity. This includes color palette development, floral arrangements, lighting design, and spatial planning. Available as a standalone service or integrated with other planning packages, our design approach combines artistic vision with practical considerations to create cohesive, memorable experiences that exceed aesthetic expectations while maintaining functional excellence.
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding services cater to couples planning ceremonies in remote locations. With a current passport and extensive travel experience, we coordinate logistics for weddings across California and international locations. Our expertise includes navigating local regulations, managing long-distance vendor relationships, and creating culturally appropriate designs while maintaining the same high standards of service and attention to detail as local events.
People
Kristan
Owner & Lead Planner
Founder of Cora Bella Weddings & Events with 20+ years experience, specializing in stress-free planning and flawless execution. Known for exceptional organizational skills and creative problem-solving, bringing personalized visions to life since 2000.
Questions
Where do you plan events and do you travel?
We primarily serve Northern California (San Francisco to Tahoe, Napa to Carmel) but travel internationally for destination weddings with proper planning.
Do you work with LGBTQ+ couples?
Yes, we fully support LGBTQ+ weddings and believe in creating inclusive celebrations for all couples.
What's the difference between a venue coordinator and your services?
Venue coordinators manage venue-specific logistics while we provide comprehensive planning support from initial concept through final execution.
Do you offer month-of coordination?
Yes, our Wedding Management package provides full oversight starting 30-45 days before your event with ongoing support during planning.
How do you handle virtual planning for out-of-area clients?
We use video calls, email communication, and digital planning tools to support 30-45% of our clients who live outside the Bay Area.
What's your minimum budget requirement?
We typically work with weddings starting at $80,000 for 100 guests, though we also plan smaller intimate celebrations.
