Event Management  ·  San Francisco Bay Area

Event Planning That Truly Gets Out of Your Way

Full event management services for your personal celebrations and corporate functions.

Flawless Execution  ·  Strategic Planning  ·  Creative Design

White rose and hydrangea floral arrangement at a wedding

18 years

Experience in events

One planner

From start to finish

Weddings, milestones, corporate

and other events

Wedding reception room with sage linens and blue chair sashes

About Debbie

My Story

Event planning isn’t just my profession. It’s been my calling since I threw my first party at age 10. While that first attempt didn’t go exactly as planned, it sparked a passion that has shaped my entire career and life.

For more than 18 years, I served as an event planner at Stanford University, where I had the privilege of creating memorable experiences for diverse audiences. But my journey began long before that. Throughout my career, I was consistently the person employers turned to when they needed someone to bring their company events to life, because even then, I couldn’t help but infuse every gathering with creativity and care.

The turning point came after planning my first wedding, when friends and family unanimously encouraged me to pursue event planning professionally. Though life had other plans at the time, that dream never faded. Now, I’ve finally taken the plunge to dedicate myself fully to what I love most.

What drives me isn’t just the logistics or the details. It’s the joy I witness when an event exceeds expectations. There’s nothing quite like seeing the delight on people’s faces as they experience something I’ve crafted especially for them. That moment when everything comes together and guests are genuinely enjoying themselves is what brings me the greatest fulfillment.

I’m excited to bring decades of experience, passion, and dedication to making your next event extraordinary.

Debbie Gordon  ·  Founder & Lead Event Planner

Services

Event Planning Services

Full-service event management for personal celebrations and corporate functions: strategic planning, creative design, and flawless execution.

Wedding ceremony

Personal & Life Events

Business dinner ballroom set up

Corporate Events

How It Works

What Working With DG Events Looks Like

01

Consultation

We talk through your event, your goals and your budget.

02

Planning

I build out the timeline, vendors and logistics, and keep you in the loop at every step.

03

Execution

I coordinate everything on site so you can actually be present at your own event.

What’s Included

Full-Service, Start to Finish

Vendor coordination, budget management, timeline development, logistics, on-site execution. One planner handles it all, not a team you have to keep re-explaining things to.

Recent Work

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Testimonials

What Clients Say

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Something not covered here? Email debbie@dgevents.net and I’ll answer it directly.

A full-service event planner manages every part of your event, from vendor coordination and budget management to timeline development, logistics, and on-site execution. DG Events handles concept through completion with one dedicated planner.

DG Events is led by Debbie Gordon, who spent eighteen years planning events at Stanford University before founding DG Events.

Yes. DG Events plans personal and life events, including weddings, mitzvahs, milestone birthdays, retirement parties, and celebrations of life, as well as corporate events, including conferences, receptions, dinners, retreats, and community programs.

DG Events is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and serves clients throughout the region. Destination events are also welcome.

Reach out through the contact form below with your event date and a bit about what you’re planning. I’ll follow up to schedule a consultation.

Contact

Let’s Plan Something Worth Showing Up For

Once we talk, I’ll put together a few options for your event, each with transparent pricing.

Or reach out directly

Event Inquiry