A Monique Affair

A Monique Affair is an Oakland-based wedding and event planning collective founded in 1999 by Chanda (Eddens) Daniels, offering full-service planning, design, and event production in the San Francisco Bay Area. The team takes a multi-person approach to each event, assigning a dedicated planner, an on-site concierge, and a production team to cover logistics, decor, and transportation; the studio is known for colorful, inclusive celebrations and has been committed to marriage equality since its founding. Founded in 1999, the collective brings over 45 years of combined industry experience, has worked in 25 cities, accommodated events of up to 500 guests, and accepts only 25 weddings and events per year. Based in Oakland, serving the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding regions, with documented work extending to Los Angeles and Miami. Co-vendors and clients consistently highlight the team's organizational depth, calm problem-solving under pressure, well-regarded vendor relationships, and a planning process that clients describe as feeling heard and well-supported.