Wish Social Events

04/04/2022

Gimmie all the blush blooms, spring is here alright 😍

04/01/2022

Showing love to a wedding from the archives! Our friends Nicole and Eric’s wedding had a number of special touches, though I do have to say, the taco feast inspired by their weekly Tacolicious date nights was the best of the best!

Photo: Wilson Lee Photography (IG @wleephoto)
Catering: Tacolicious

04/01/2022

One of the most memorable moments of Brooke and Isaiah’s wedding was the reception reveal for guests. We had custom arbors built that were covered in vines and hung with twinkly glass bulbs that, once lit created an absolutely magical space.

Behind the scenes though was all of the members of the Wish team vigorously clicking their lighters to get all of them lit in time for the reception! Luckily one of our team members had a mini torch in his car which saved the day! A mini torch is now officially part of our event packlist.

03/31/2022

It’s like you GET ME 🥺

03/29/2022

When I first started Wish, I knew I wanted to work in weddings. Well, the wedding jobs didn’t exactly start rolling in right away. I remember wanting to have my hands in flowers so bad, I would put them anywhere anyone would let me, and before I knew it I was designing interior florals.

Back then I was so focused on growing in the events space that I didn’t even realize how much I was enjoying my day to day!

It’s funny, recently some opportunities to design interior florals have come my way again, seems pretty full circle. And I feel lucky to have these opportunities again. Florals circa 2012.

03/24/2022

We’re always bummed when we can’t accommodate a wedding date, but overjoyed to refer clients to other talents in the flower community!

Below is a list of our go-to’s in no particular order:
Nicole Ha Design - Everything Nicole creates is absolute perfection. I have a flower crush on everything she does!
Flowers by Edgar - No one delivers drama like Edgar, no one. @raresparrow - Shannon has a true passion for flowers with an eye for unique and colorful floral palettes.
Hunt Littlefield - Custom welding skills, plus the most skilled and experienced floral team. Neil and Trina are a flower power couple.
@baldocchianddaughters - Terri will thoughtfully curate the look of your wedding with the same love she puts into her own daughters wedding. She has great taste and style.
Wallflower Design - I love Eleanor’s natural ease with florals. And if you want to know who does the gorgeous florals at Foreign Cinema, it’s her. Next time I am going to treat myself to flowers, I’m calling Eleanor.

03/23/2022

Composed of hundreds of delphiniums in shades of crisp white and baby blue, each 3-4 foot tall stem was imported from Holland and arranged by expert hands. The most memorable part of this grand sea-inspired wedding was the ceremony aisle. Handcrafted by our floral dream team—Pico, Manuel, Yumi and David—every inch of the 25-foot-long aisle was given the highest level of design attention. It was, by far, one of the most magical floral moments the Wish team has ever created—a fitting promenade for an exquisite love story.

03/22/2022

Client Testimonial

Hanging with clients during planning sessions is one of my fav parts of the job. Thank you for the kind words Megan and Josh!

Video Text: "Hiring Wish was the smartest investment we made in our wedding. They saved us every penny of their fee while delivering a better while delivering a better experience than we could have had on our own -making our San Francisco wedding and reception beautiful, memorable for all, and ridiculously fun." -Meghan and Josh

03/18/2022

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Growing up, my mom would always make a corned beef and cabbage dinner on St. Patrick’s Day to honor my Dad’s Irish heritage. But since she’s filipino, there was always rice. So, while I know some people will be scratching their heads at this, corned beef and rice is what I’ll be eating today — my childhood on a plate.

03/15/2022

Looking for a less structured more whimsical wedding vibe?
The answer is in the baby's breath! Don’t count it out as “filler.”

Baby's breath is heavily featured in Brooke & Isaiah’s wedding. The micro buds makes it feel frothy and more airy. More organic than a manufactured experience, baby's breath makes the florals but also gives it secret garden vibes that are whimsical and soft.

03/15/2022

As we embark on another busy wedding season, we’ve been thinking about what is on trend for 2022 and what is timeless.

For 2022: White will always be traditional and classic for wedding floral selections, but more and more brides are choosing to include color in their florals. Stay tuned for bright reds, corals, oranges and pink in the year to come!

Always Timeless: Greenery! Adding in greenery makes the space feel fresh and earthy. Plus, it always compliments your flowers 😉

03/11/2022

I give you — Modern Secret Garden
And yes, it turned out more magical that we could have ever imagined!

03/11/2022

Any wedding that Stacy from They So Loved Events calls me for, I just know is going to be stunning! Her designs are always tied together in the most elegant and editorial ways, I’m constantly surprised and delighted by her selections. Cue the luxe black velvet lace from La Tavola, it was cool, romantic and edgy — absolute perfection.

03/08/2022

This coastal wedding could not have been more stunning for childhood sweethearts: Brooke and Isaiah. The seaside setting, provided by Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, paired perfectly with a lavish 10 foot tall arbor adorned with lush greens and an assortment of white florals.

03/05/2022

How it started…

My second wedding of all time was my best friend Tina and her now husband Tim. Circa October 2, 2011 Hotel Valencia.

Tina is the resident fashionista in my world so naturally everything was very chic with a black and white palette. Tina wore a silk ivory gown that felt luxurious and effortless. To compliment her bridal look, we selected a hand tied bouquet of black calla lilies.

The floral design inspiration came from the fountain that was front and center of the ceremony space. I had a vision of floating a floral burst out of the fountain, and wow was it stunning. Tina and Tim’s wedding is still one of my favorite floral projects of all time.

I still don’t know why Tina trusted me without any prior experience, but I’m so glad she did. The florals ended up being beautiful, but what the pictures don’t show was a stressed out me running around like a chicken with my head cut off! Every event I learn something new and I certainly don’t feel like I’ve learned everything, but looking back at this makes me realize how far I’ve come in my knowledge of flowers, weddings and events.

03/02/2022

Not that anyone asked, but if someone asks…
Yes my inspo board for Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly’s wedding has been ready for weeks. 💅

I’m thinking the sexy boudoir ambiance of the Kiki de Montparnasse meets the offbeat vibe of the old supperclub with beds all around.

03/01/2022

I always talk about how much I love my team, and today I want to talk about my Flower God Mother — Yumi. Yumi is a 2nd generation florist, whose family owned a floral shop right here in San Fran off of Fillmore. She worked with her mother and sister on everything from events both big and small, to celebrity interior florals, museum installs and event retail floristry.

Yumi and I first met in 2013 when our respective David’s were walking our dogs out on Rollins Road. They chatted and learned they both their significant others worked in florals AND whose studios were located across the street from each other. (I love that part of the story!) We had been neighbors for months, flowering away, none the wiser. When we finally met, it was flower love instantly. From then on, Yumi has dropped some serious flower knowledge on me. Everything from mechanics to conditioning flowers to the nitty gritty details of wiring blooms, I’ve learned it all from her. And I’m so incredibly grateful that she has passed her knowledge down to me. I won’t ever know everything, but I’m looking forward to one day paying it forward and sharing all that I have learned from her with someone else.

Picture - Yumi on the left and her daughter Mika on the right, at my baby shower in December 2014. Photo: Brandon Aquino

03/01/2022

Newly engaged challenge!
Ok grab a piece of paper and a pen, jot down your answers and have your fiancé do the same (no sharing answers till the end!)

Close your eyes and picture your wedding day, what colors do you see?
What 3 words describe your personal style?
Write down something you absolutely want and one you absolutely don’t!

Now share with your fiancé to get the convo going. Before you run to Pinterest to plan your day, dream together! Communicating your personal style, likes and dislikes to your vendor team goes much further in helping them personalize YOUR wedding day, not the one you pinned. 😉

Planner: Alex Barranco
Photography: Duy Ho Photography
HMUA: Jasmine Chan
Floral: Jen and Mike Design Board
Bridal Gown: Stella York from BoLee Bridal Couture
Bridal Shoes: AQUAZZURA
Stylist: The Wedding DeTailor
Signage: BESPOKE
Stationary: Hyegraph Invitations and Calligraphy
DJ: DJ Linh Ngo
Lighting: The Lux Productions
Rentals: Encore Events Rentals
Cake: Bouchon Bakery
Entertainment: Aces Up Casino Parties
Transportation: Alta Wine Tours
Venue: Vintage House