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Wedding Event Planner San Francisco

Since we’ll be the last people you’ll see before you walk down the aisle, we thought you might want to get to know us.

No.1 priority!

No.1 priority!

Not for Instagram or our portfolio, but for you and your guests.
And you can be as involved in the process as you’d like to be. 

Here’s Our Approach

When you partner with us, three things will be true:

Throughout the planning process and especially on your wedding day

We’ll have fun!

It will look great

You’ll have a true planning partner 

Katelyn & Max

“We knew that we wanted a wedding in nature with dancing until at least 12am. In the Napa area, this is a near-impossible task!” 

Riley Loves Lulu helped us find a venue that was absolutely magical and worked with us to craft a day that felt extremely “us”. Not only did we end up with the wedding we were hoping for, but also amazing food, music, and flowers. And we liked every vendor they chose so much that it was hard to say goodbye after the party! Thank you to the Riley Loves Lulu team who worked incredibly hard to plan such a special day, and then stayed by our side the whole time to make sure it went smoothly.

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Wedding Event Planner in San Francisco

Meet Your Planners

My ideal Sunday morning is...
01.

My Birthday meal request would be:
02.
a. An Italian restaurant in North Beach



b. Homemade pizza



c. Indian food all the way

The friend group role:
03.
a. THE PLANNER - always makes the reservations

b. THE MOM - always carries snacks and supplies

c. THE HISTORIAN - always taking photos & videos to remember the moment

d. THE THERAPIST - always has the best advice for any situation

Favorite past DIY Halloween costume:
04.
a. Britney Spears from I’m A Slave For You (with a plush snake!)

b. Kat Von D with arms and legs covered in temporary tattoos

c. Zombie child in a group Walking Dead Costume

d. All of the above

One thing you’d never guess:
05.

Jessica's passion for design means she can bring any vision to life, no matter the style! She’s all about making your wedding dreams come true and assembling the perfect team to make it happen. A vendor-client matchmaker with a 100% success rate! She’ll be the friend you didn’t know you needed, a true wedding hype girl. No surprise, she was the captain of her college cheerleading team. Let’s gooooo!

Jessica 

Co-Owner & Wedding Planner

On a day off you can usually find me:
01.

All-time favorite sport:
02.

Ideal date night:
03.
a. Catching a movie at the local theater


b. Watching the sunset with a good cocktail


c. Dinner & drinks at a fancy restaurant downtown


d. A picnic in the park


Go to Karaoke song:
04.
a. “Don’t Stop Believin” Journey

b. “Sweet Caroline” Neil Diamond (ba ba baa!)

c. “Mr. Brightside” The Killers

d. “Shoop” Salt-n-Peppa 


One thing you’d never guess:
05.

Lisa fell in love with planning events in high school "yep, it all started with prom". She’s got contagious optimism, unstoppable enthusiasm, and a desire to get every detail just right. She has wild ideas and loves the challenge of making them work. Plus, as the ultimate logistics queen, she’s always got a follow-up question to ensure nothing gets overlooked. Above all, a true caretaker, she will be your best advocate and total support system throughout the entire planning process.

Lisa

Co-Owner & Wedding Planner

If I wasn’t a wedding planner, I’d be:
01.
a. A Librarian


b. An Interior Designer


c. A Caterer


d. An Accountant 


IMO, the best form of communication is:
02.
a. Phone calls


b. Texting


c. Voice notes


Favorite coffee order:
03.
a. Americano


b. Chai latte 


c. Iced coffee


d. Flat white


Favorite person ever:
04.

One thing you’d never guess:
05.

Lili is a true Leo, full of creativity, confidence, and infectious energy. With a keen eye for style, she adds imaginative personal touches and uniquely designed details to every event. Unshakeable under pressure, she takes charge with ease. Her charm and optimism make her an instant friend to everyone, a quality that’s invaluable when working with your vendor team. Above all, her fierce loyalty means you can always count on Lili to advocate for your vision and ensure your day is exactly as planned.

Lili

Wedding Planner

My comfort TV show:
01.
a. How I Met Your Mother


b. The O.C.


c. Criminal Minds 


d. All of the above



Favorite breakfast order:

02.
a. Traditional - scrambled eggs, potatoes, & toast


b. Yogurt, berries, & granola


c. Grilled cheese 


d. Avocado toast



At happy hour you’ll find me:
03.
a. Ordering chips & salsa and a drink 

b. At a rooftop bar in the city 

c. Sipping wine & enjoying charcuterie 

d. Looking for a good Aperol Spritz



Can’t live without:
04.

One thing you’d never guess:
05.

Makena is the wedding planner you’ll wish you could keep around long after the big day. You might even want to get married again (to the same partner, of course!) just to work with her a little longer. Her warm, calming presence instantly eases any stressful situation, and she’s lightning-fast at responding, no need to worry about being left on read. She’s the perfect trifecta of talent, kindness, and intuition. Everyone needs a Makena in their life, and you’ll be so grateful she’s part of yours!

Makena 

Wedding Planner

My perfect day:
01.
a. Beach day with my family


b. Cocktails and apps at the chic new lounge in town


c. Movie marathon with all the snacks

d. Cozy cabin, warm fire, a good book and quiet.



my favorite thing:

02.
a. Pets! I love to volunteer at my local shelter


b. Books, books and more books!


c. Museums and art

d. Checking out the best restaurants in my favorite cities


Best trip ive ever taken:
03.
a. 2.5 weeks in Ireland

b. Alaskan cruise

c. Chicago food tour 

d. Christmas market boat tour



Can’t live without:
04.

One thing you’d never guess:
05.

Patty is the kind of wedding planner who makes couples feel like everything is handled…because it is! With decades of experience and an instinct for both big-picture planning and meaningful details, she anticipates needs before they arise and keeps the process calm, joyful, and beautifully organized. She brings a steady presence, a great sense of humor, and if a true rom-com moment strikes and the band doesn’t make it? Patty happens to be a semi-professional singer. Problem solved, the show will go on!

Patty

Wedding Planner

My Love language:
01.
a. Words of Affirmation


b. Gifts


c. Quality Time


d. Bringing fun treats to share



coffee order:

02.
a. Americano 


b. Coffee? yuck! Tea girlie here!


c. Iced vanilla caramel latte


d. Triple shot of espresso with cream



Bad Day buster:
03.
a. Blasting my favorite pop jams in my car

b. Dancing it out

c. Fries and cries

d. Going for a walk with a friend


Go to drink at a cocktail party:
04.
a. Hugo Spritz


b. Dirty Shirley


c. Corona with Lime


d. Spicy Marg



One thing you’d never guess:
05.

Becca is a fearless Scorpio with razor-sharp wit that comes in handy when facing any problem. Her background is in wrangling kindergartners, so she’s uniquely qualified to take charge of any wedding party, and reading a room is her wedding superpower, instinctively knowing what everyone needs to keep the day flowing flawlessly. Fiercely loyal and endlessly passionate, Becca will bring humor, warmth, and unwavering care to every moment. 

Becca

Wedding Planner

What’s the story behind our name?

Riley Loves Lulu represents the joining together of two people in love.

We picked two names close to our hearts and married them with the sweet newness we still feel for every wedding we plan. 

And we just love that the names are interchangeable with the names of all of our incredible couples!

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Are we wedding planning soulmates yet?! 

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