Valentina Weddings & Events

Valentina Weddings & Events is a full-service wedding planner based in San Diego, specializing in destination wedding production and design. Founded in 2016 by Valentina, who was born in Switzerland and raised on Lake Como, Italy, the studio offers comprehensive planning for local and destination weddings. The studio focuses on full wedding planning and design for single-day weddings and extended wedding weekends, with a style described as understated elegance informed by European architecture, Milan's couture influence, and California's natural landscape. Valentina accepts a limited number of weddings each year to maintain a high-touch, boutique approach. Valentina's background includes working within luxury venues and catering operations, which she draws on to review Banquet Event Orders, build realistic production timelines, and identify logistical challenges during venue tours. The studio was established in 2016. Based in North County San Diego and Lake Como, Italy, with services covering San Diego, Rancho Santa Fe, Southern California, Lake Como, and destination weddings worldwide. Couples consistently highlight Valentina's attention to detail, calm on-site presence, and ability to coordinate vendors and navigate unexpected situations without involving the couple. Reviewers also note her support when planning from out of state, including virtual venue tours conducted on couples' behalf.