We invite you to be a guest at your event!

We are sincerely humbled that you stopped by to witness our passion.
Bella Vita Events is an award winning, full-service wedding and event planning company celebrating 17 years of business. With a boutique approach to innovative planning and design, the experience with Bella Vita Events will be fun, fresh and always on budget.

Our Promise

To listen, to be inspired & serve your vision with a happy heart!

“In every decision I made, I felt like they put themselves in my shoes and guided me throughout the process. I was so lucky to find them!”

– Kelsey B.

Offerings

Since your event is as unique as you are, we take great pride in getting to know you on a more personal level so that we can better guide you with our expertise.

Our goal is to create a package customized specifically for your individual needs.

The three packages are general guidelines for you to determine which grouping best describes your desired level of service. Consider this menu à la carte and create your perfect package!

All packages include wedding day services. Details of our services included in the drop down menu below.

  • Personalized Budget
  • Customized Vendor Recommendations
  • Bespoke Wedding Design
  • Pinterest Collaboration
  • Personalized Vision Doc
  • Negotiate Vendors
  • Collect & Submit COIs
  • Tailored Stationery Design
  • Menu Guidance & Attend Tasting
  • Wedding Attire Guidance
  • Assure Family Comfort
  • Guest Management
  • Final Vendor Confirmations
  • Final Timelines
  • Final Diagrams
  • Final Venue Walk Thru
  • Wedding Rehearsal
  • Wedding Day
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  • Projected Budget
  • Customized Vendor Recommendations
  • Partial Wedding Design
  • Pinterest Collaboration
  • Personalized Vision Doc
  • Wedding Attire Advice
  • Final Vendor Confirmations
  • Final Timelines
  • Final Diagrams
  • Final Venue Walk Thru
  • Wedding Rehearsal
  • Wedding Day
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  • Projected Budget
  • Customized Vendor Recommendations
  • Final Vendor Confirmations
  • Final Timelines
  • Final Diagrams
  • Wedding Rehearsal
  • Wedding Day
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    • Begin communication as early as hair & make-up begins, or first vendor arrival.
    • Early arrival at the venue to ensure that set-up is placed accurately.
    • Receive deliveries and greet vendor upon their arrival.
    • Set up guest seating place cards, wedding favors, etc.
    • Assist family with their needs & questions throughout the day.
    • Line up & cue the wedding party to walk down the aisle.
    • Facilitate guest’s questions and ensure overall guest comfort.
    • Coordinate Reception formalities as grand entrance, first dance, etc.
    • Assist DJ and/or MC in guiding guests & making announcements.
    • Supervise and communicate with catering manager.
    • Coordinate & communicate with transportation.
    • Secure and store any valuable items, including gifts & envelopes.
    • Available & alert to take care of any unexpected concerns.
    • Distribute gratuities and final payments to vendors on your behalf.
    • Final walk-thru to ensure the location is returned in order.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many years have you been in business and how many weddings and/or events have you planned and designed?

A. 2021 marks our 17th year in business, and we are here to stay! Deborah has coordinated and designed upwards of 300+ events under Bella Vita Events, and closer to 500+ events over the course of a 30-year entertainment production career.

Q. Why do you elect to not cold quote your service fee and how do I determine which package is right for me?

A. Our service fee is based upon projected billable hours and staff to successfully execute your wedding or event. Your total budget does not influence our fee. We pledge to never collect a commission or backend incentive on any of your products or services, and all monies are exchanged direct between you to the vendor. To best determine the right package for your needs, we suggest a discovery call with our team!

Q. I know what bottom line budget figure I am comfortable with, but I have no idea how much everything should cost … can you help?

A. Absolutely! Deborah is a “budget guru,” and she has a gift in projecting figures. As a courtesy to our inquiries, we offer real, itemized budgets to help understand real industry numbers and educate our potential clients to be. Before we sign a contract with you, we have already provided a personalized projected budget to you. Throughout our journey together, we treat your pocketbook as if it is our own. We protect you, and we promise to lead you to the “best deals” in town!

Q. I need help finding vendors. How do I go about the search?

A. BVE has created the 3 P’s vendor vetting process for our clients. We will never send you a generic referral list, but rather a specific list for you based upon price, package and personality.

Q. I understand you are the coordinator, but who is the designer?

A. YOU are the designer, and we simply pull the vision out of you! We have crafted a tried and true design process to translate what is in your head into reality. Beginning at our partial package, design assistance is part of our services. We assist in Pinterest collaboration, creation of a vision doc, and attend/facilitate design sessions with florist, rentals, and beyond.

Q. I am really busy, and I won’t be able to reply quickly. How do we keep the momentum going?

A. In general, our clients are busy, professionals with limited availability. We have composed an agenda track sheet that is supplied to you upon booking. This sheet is meant to spoon feed doses of the process in a manageable and enjoyable time frame. We ask and abide by your “communication style,” which may vary from pushing single question, itemized topic emails to lengthy and plentiful drafts with many questions and updates. You determine the speed, while we supply the resources.

Meet the Team!

Deborah James

CEO, Principal Planner & Event Visionary

Deborah is the creative visionary behind BVE’s acclaimed and award-winning design work. Through her trusted vendor collaborations, she has earned the respect as one of the industry’s leading event producers… “it’s one thing to create a great vision, but it needs to be executed… flawlessly.”

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“It’s all about the client, I have planned hundreds of events, and I’m not interested in cookie cutting out another one. Our job is to make your event a reflection of you… and your unique style in a fun, fresh and personalized way!”

Graduating from the University of Denver with a double BA in Communications and Musical Theatre, Deborah began her work in the bridal merchandising industry, catering, and then eventually moved to LA, where she continued her planning journey through NBC & Production, performing and eventually releasing two albums. She studied at the Kings Seminary of Theology and finds that her biblical counseling classes come in handy with the pre-marital journey.
Deborah has the superpower of being able to stay focused, logical and strategic with a broad outlook. As a visionary you recognize you are only as good as the people you surround yourself with so I embrace an elevated style of management!

Deborah has an incredible eye for detail, endless patience, and has a calm serenity that makes her unique personality shine through. She possesses a strong and fearless leadership and is a quick problem solver. She approaches each event as a visionary, with the acute big picture ability of a director, the organization of a producer, and the broad skill set to manage a “team” with respect & precision.

Deborah resides in Westlake Village with her family and loves the high-energy lifestyle that she juggles between busy mom life & Bella Vita (beautiful life) Events on the weekends.

“I would consider it an honor to work with you and would love to earn your trust. If you want to partner with a fun, highly motivated and detailed visionary, please read on to see the services that we offer, so we can create a Bella Vita Event with you. I look forward to hearing from you …”

credentials

• Multi-award winning designer & planner
• Top 10 wedding planners in LA- Ceremony Magazine
• Certified Wedding Planner – IWCA
• Double B.A. Earned from University of Denver
• Seminary Associates from the King’s Seminary -Biblical counseling

“The meaning of life is to discover our gifts, the purpose of life is to give them away…”Pablo Picasso

Valentin Clerc

Client Liaison & Production Specialist

Valentin, also known as Valentine, hails from France with a blend of French and Italian heritage. Having spent over a year at Bella Vita Events, he navigates the diverse realms of event planning. His role encompasses a myriad of responsibilities, from handling initial inquiries and crafting proposals to refining contracts and overseeing the seamless execution of services on Event Day. Valentin’s tasks also include coordinating vendors, understanding clients’ needs, creating timelines, liaising with venues, managing logistics, and ensuring clients’ expectations are met. In the dynamic and fast-paced world of event planning, Valentin finds solace in the constant challenges that come his way.

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Valentin’s unique Bella Vita Event superpower is being an advocate for the clients supervision. Valentin’s strength lies in his logical thinking ensuring he makes decisions that serve the best interests of the event, clients, vendors, and venues. His European background, accent, and distinct thought process make him a captivating and affable presence in any setting. At Bella Vita Events, Valentin, along with Deborah, wholeheartedly dedicates himself to ensuring clients receive exceptional value and a flawlessly curated event. His spirituality shines through in his signature mantra: “Today is a great day, and I am very grateful in this very moment.”

credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, English Cultures and Languages focusing on linguistics, history, geography, politics, arts, literature, and lifestyle.
• Master’s degree in French as a Foreign language, delving into pedagogy, management, and psychology related to teaching French to foreigners.
• Since age 17, Valentin has had a diverse work experience in hospitality, logistics, and food & beverage. Alongside Bella Vita Events, he also serves as a private language tutor.

Life Quote

When I need motivation, I tell myself: “Let’s go, I got this. I am my own engine”

Isabella Capozzi

Social Media Marketing Manager

Isabella, in her role at Bella Vita Events, oversees the management of the company’s social media platforms. Her journey with Bella Vita Events began as a Production Assistant and Day-of Event Specialist, gradually evolving into her current position as the Social Media Manager. She skillfully managed Bella Vita Events’ presence on platforms like Pinterest, The Knot, and Wedding Wire. Currently, she contributes to the redesigning efforts of the company’s website and Instagram.

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During her travels abroad, Isabella takes pride in developing Bella Vita Event’s destination wedding and event portfolio. Her focus lies in updating and presenting the finest options for clients’ special events, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience with Bella Vita Events.

Isabella’s educational background includes a BFA in Theater Performance from San Diego State University. In her university years, she served as the Vice President of Pi Beta Phi, overseeing safety and planning for large-scale events within a 500+ member sorority. She furthered her expertise with courses in Luxury Marketing and Social Media Management, accumulating over six years of experience in the social media marketing industry. Her journey led her to Revamp Agency, which eventually paved the way for her role as Bella Vita Event’s social media manager.

Isabella’s superpower within Bella Vita Events lies in her ability to balance intricate logistics while emphasizing all aspects of the events. Her dedication and passion drive her to create impeccable end results, and she finds immense joy in the process of designing. Isabella’s commitment to her work is rooted in her love for creating unforgettable experiences, making her an invaluable asset to Bella Vita Events.

When clients choose Bella Vita Events, they are choosing to become guests at their own events. With Isabella’s expertise, clients can relax and enjoy every design meeting, trusting that they are in the hands of true professionals. Isabella and her team at Bella Vita Events handle the details, allowing clients to immerse themselves in the celebration, experiencing the happiness and satisfaction that come from being a guest at their own event.

credentials

• BFA in Theater Performance at San Diego State University with specialized courses in Social Media Marketing and Luxury marketing
• Head Event Coordinator and Vice President of Pi Beta Phi
• Social Media Marketer for over 5 years

Life Quote

“Design is not a thing you do. It’s a way of life” Alan Fletcher

Julie Dacascos

Senior Event Associate

Julie brings her years of experience in television production and the culinary arts to lend her unique touch to Bella Vita Events. “Creating magical moments is my passion. Whether it’s on a set or in the kitchen.”

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Julie began her acting career as a teenager staring in numerous television shows and feature films including “Nixon” and “The Wonder Years”. She later received her culinary certification from The Academy of Culinary Education and is the founder of the food company Culinary Champions where she works with the country’s top chefs.

Julie, with her wealth of professionalism and years of experience, brings an unparalleled shine to every Bella Vita Event she touches. Her Bella Vita Events superpower is illuminating the occasion, gracing it with her magical touch. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for perfection, Julie transforms ordinary events into extraordinary experiences, leaving a lasting impression on everyone involved. Her commitment to excellence and creativity make her an invaluable asset to Bella Vita Events, ensuring that each event she handles becomes a truly memorable and enchanting affair.

credentials

• The Academy of Culinary Education culinary certification
• Founder of Culinary Champions here she works with the country’s top chefs
• Culinary Champions is available for sale in Ralphs stores

Life Quote

“Logic will get you from A to Z; imagination will get you everywhere.” Albert Einstein

Lily Danziger

Event Specialist

Lily, a dedicated individual, is a vital presence during events, ensuring smooth setup and operations. Bella Vita Events, the embodiment of organization and efficiency, transforms visions into reality seamlessly. She is present on the day of events by helping set up and make sure everything runs beautifully and smoothly.

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Having graduated from Chapman University, Lily currently serves as a kindergarten teacher in Los Angeles. Before her teaching career, she spent 2 years in the realm of home staging and interior design, fueling her passion for creativity.

Lily’s unique superpower within Bella Vita Events lies in her meticulous attention to detail, a superpower that contributes significantly to the company’s success. What sets Lily apart is her genuine authenticity, adding a personal touch that defines her character.

Bella Vita Events stands out not only as a fantastic workplace but also as a top-notch service provider. Bella Vita Events treats every individual with kindness and professionalism, ensuring that they transform dreams into tangible realities.

credentials

• Graduated from Chapman University
• Teacher
• Expertise experience in home staging and interior design

Life Quote

“Whatever you are, be a good one.” Abraham Lincoln

Noah Eubanks

On-site Day of Event specialist

Noah, in his role as an on-site specialist at Bella Vita Events, is dedicated to crafting unforgettable moments for clients, transforming their visions into reality during their dream weddings or special events. His expertise extends too assisting with the company’s social media presence, where he contributes to creating an engaging online experience for Bella Vita Events’ audience.

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One of the reasons working with Bella Vita Events is so exceptional, as Noah observes, is the consistently positive attitude exhibited by everyone on the staff. Each event presents a unique challenge and opportunity, turning every occasion into an adventure. This dynamic environment keeps the team inspired and fosters a sense of excitement and creativity in their work.

Currently pursuing a degree in Business Finance at San Diego State University, Noah juggles his academic pursuits with his professional responsibilities. Notably, he holds the position of CEO at a Social Media Agency, showcasing his leadership skills and entrepreneurial spirit.

Noah’s standout superpower or quality within Bella Vita Events is his exceptional work ethic. His unwavering dedication and commitment to delivering high-quality results make him an indispensable asset to the team. Whether he is ensuring the seamless execution of an event on-site or managing the online presence of Bella Vita Events, Noah’s work ethic shines through, leaving a lasting impact on both clients and colleagues alike. His relentless drive for excellence contributes significantly to the success and reputation of Bella Vita Events in the industry.

credentials

• Business Finance Degree at San Diego State University
• CEO of Revamp Social Media Agency

Life Quote

“Who’s gonna carry the boats?” Goggins

“They are truly the behind the scenes magic. The whole process of planning our wedding was a dream come true.”

-Sandy H.

WEDDINGS

Erin & Carson

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Kristi & James

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Amanda & David

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Jaimee & Adam

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Krislyn & Joe

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Jessica & Paul

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Victoria & Will

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Rachael & Alex

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Nancee & Mike

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Melissa & Branden

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Ashley & George

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Sophie & Brandon

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Cassidy & Paul

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Azadeh & Giovanni

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Jenna & Brian

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Ellie & Alfie

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Tania & Dean

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Liz & Ethan

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Milestone Birthday Celebration

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Golove Mitzvah

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Wedding Welcome Dinner

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40th Birthday

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Wedding Welcome Dinner

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50 Shades of White

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EDITORIALS

Styled Shoot

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“A wedding is a journey, and these women will be there every step of the way with you.”

-Laura B.

You Are Cordially Invited