The Downey Experience: What our Clients Value Most
Over the years, we’ve been fortunate to work with couples who value the same things we do: care in the process, discernment in the details, and generosity in the experience they create for their guests.
Calm Under Pressure
“We worried about planning a wedding from 3,000 miles away, but Kelsey quickly became our expert on the ground. She introduced the right vendors, coordinated everything seamlessly, and gave us confidence every step of the way.”
— Jenna Levy, bride
“Shaley was such a calm and creative partner throughout the planning process. She helped bring me back to earth whenever I felt overwhelmed and kept me focused on what truly mattered.”
— Hailey Wasser, bride
“As mother of the bride, I knew from the first meeting that we were in good hands. Kristen’s professionalism, creativity, and calm leadership made us trust her completely.”
— Susan Howard, mother of the bride
Structure Without Overwhelm
“Downey Street understands the needs of busy professional women planning a wedding — meticulous organization delivered with sophistication. Working with Shaley felt like a master class in event management.”
— Masha Cresalia, bride
“Kristen took so much stress and decision-paralysis off our plate. For every choice she presented three clear options with pros, cons, and pricing, which made decisions incredibly easy.”
— Alex Pigott, bride
Design that Clarifies the Vision
“While we could somewhat articulate the ‘mood’ that we were going for, we didn’t know the specifics of how to achieve that aesthetic. Kelsey took our abstract ideas and translated them into detailed, high quality plans and worked with our vendors to steer the project toward our vision.”
— Melanie Plageman, bride
“My husband and I had a general vision for the day but struggled to put it into words. After one meeting and a flood of rambling ideas, Shaley created a design board that captured exactly what we had been trying to express. ”
— Caitlyn Upton, bride
“It was no surprise that when Kristen presented us with a design board based on our vision and inspirations, she absolutely nailed it on the first try — we literally did not have to make any changes.”
— Addison W., groom
Trusted Vendor Guidance
“Kelsey handled all communication with our venue and vendors from the beginning. Watching her negotiate and advocate for us gave us incredible confidence in the process.”
— Carly Seguin, bride
“Her ability to source and communicate with vendors saved us days of stress and research. We knew we could trust every recommendation.”
— John Sullivan, groom
“Downey Street’s reputation in the industry opened doors to some of the best vendors in the Bay Area.”
— Jordan Dietch, groom
Seamless Execution
“I actually felt like a guest at my own wedding! Every moment was planned so seamlessly that everything felt natural and effortless. Even our friends and family couldn't stop raving about Kristen throughout the weekend.”
— Holley Beasley, bride
"Kelsey and her team were like a well-oiled engine, operating professionally and with ease and grace throughout the day. Perhaps the greatest gift of all time is knowing you are in great hands on your big day. We could just enjoy the moment and they handled the rest."
— Sarah Beckman, bride
“The Downey Street team operates seamlessly as one cohesive unit. Everyone is organized, on the same page, and working together to create an effortless experience.”
— David Kory, wedding videographer
Share Your Plans
Couples often describe their experience with Downey in strikingly similar ways. Their reflections above offer the clearest picture of what it feels like to plan a celebration alongside our team. We take on only a select number of weddings each year so we can remain closely involved in every celebration.
