About DUNCAN

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San Francisco, CA, United States
He began as a Corporate Event Planner until his tenure as Catering Manager for luxury San Francisco hotels, as well as the General Manager/Director of Events for the Julia Morgan Ballroom. Later became the Catering Manager for Weddings at the historic Westin St. Francis Hotel. Impressive accolades have given him credentials to recognize him as an Independent Food Editor, Restaurant Critic and a Contributing Writer for several media publications. Spanning over 30+ years in Wedding and Event Planning, his passion has taken him to create F. DUNCAN REYES EVENTS BY DESIGN and is renowned as the Event Industry’s most premiere Wedding and Event Planner Extraordinnaire! In January 2009, he was honored by the San Francisco Business Times as one of the Top 100 new businesses in their “Book Of Lists 2009”. Duncan is a member of the National Assoc. of Catered Events (NACE) and last April 2010 was voted “Member of the Year” 2010 and the 2013 Winner of Silicon Valley NACE's coveted Best of the Industry Award in Event Design. In January 2011, 2012 and 2013, received prestigious recognition with the WeddingWire Bride's Choice Award for Wedding Planning.

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: SYNCHRONICITY STRINGS


One of my favorite sayings is " ... Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breathe away! ".  Like so many others, Synchronicity Strings has always taken my breathe away with every note they play demonstrating true artistry at its best.  The beauty of their music permeates throughout, contributing to the mood and aesthetic of every Wedding I've planned.  Their quality, musicianship and repertoire are all so amazing.  Their professional approach taken from the time they first get booked through the planning process will impress you.  They offer a myriad of music varietals both modern, traditional and even inasmuch as learning a new contemporary piece, that always makes the flow of a Wedding ever so seamless.  They add an air of sophistication and elegance in a supreme demeanor, soothing to all the senses.  Exquisitely arranged and brilliantly performed, they add a special touch of class and romanticism giving a profound effect on the Bride and Groom's most memorable day.  Their love of music easily conveys in every string that's strummed, drawing the audience to a standstill, and applauding with endless raves and rants that continue to reverberate even after the Wedding.  If ever there were a Ceremony to take place twice, theirs would be a Concerto worthy of an "Encore".  

BRAVO, Rachel Turner-Houk and Synchronicity Strings ... your musical performances are forever flawless!

Synchronicity Strings     Rachel Turner-Houk     510.367.0979     booking@synchrostrings.com
www.synchrostrings.com

EILEEN and JEREMY with daughter SOPHIA


Wedding and Event Design:  Duncan Reyes and Mimi Renfro-Rodriguez with f. duncan reyes events by design


Photographer:  Wendy Yalom with Wendy K. Yalom Photography


Floral Design:  Lisa Taylor with Not Just Flowers


Hotel Accommodations:  Doubletree Hotel, San Francisco Airport


Limousine:  LimoRes


Officiant:  Rev. Rich Menefee


Printing & Stationery:  Mimi Renfro-Rodriguez with Creative Designs By Mimi


Rentals (Ceremony Chairs & Tablescape):  Amber Salmon and Emily 
Caughell with Hartmann Studios


Rentals (Ceremony Chair Sashes):  Beverly Yip with Especially Yours Chair Covers


Trolley Tour:  Luke Mester with Classic Cable Car


Venue (Ceremony):  Amanda Lee with Fuschia Dell Garden at Golden Gate Park


Venue (Reception):  Sheri Wooley with Gordon Biersch Brewery