Your wedding day is one of the greatest milestone moments of your life. It's the occasion when all attention is focused on you, your love and creating a beautiful memory that is intelligently unique. At A GOOD AFFAIR that's where we focus our sensibilities – towards you and turning your wishes into reality. We feel privileged to be a part of making your dreams and personality blend together into a personalized style that captures your happiness in a joyous day of celebration.
With a personal approach we connect with each couple to create a wedding that genuinely represents individual personalities and traditions. Unusual weddings are our specialty; in fact we thrive on them. From a rustic wedding in the beautiful countryside to the look and sophistication of modern glam and everything in between, your wedding day should be reflective of the qualities that define exactly who YOU are.
With many years of experience and hundreds of successful events to our name, our expert design and production team will take the burden and stress off your shoulders. From artful photographers, and beautiful venues to exquisite invitations and breathtaking cakes and floral, we take care of each and every detail so you can truly breathe in the experience of your day.
Can't seem to find the venue of your dreams? With a catalogue of local venues to international dream destinations, we can help you find the perfect spot. In addition, we are proud to be a preferred wedding planner at beautiful wedding venues such as Disney Fairytale Weddings, Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club, Surf and Sand Resort in Laguna Beach, Coto de Caza Golf Racquet Club, Franciscan Gardens in San Juan Capistrano, and the Westin South Coast Plaza.
From fully executing your vision to elemental wedding management, we are here to provide you with stylish design and impeccable planning. Isn't it time to have A Good Affair and fall in love with your wedding?
Working with awesome couples who are kind, genuine people and helping them incorporate their personalities into their wedding design is what inspires Natalie to set apart her company, A Good Affair, from the competition. Had she been able to see into a crystal ball, she would have seen herself exactly where she is today, ten years into a love affair with the world of planning weddings and special events.
As a child, Natalie always found any reason she could to bring friends together for a party, so it was no surprise when it came time for college that she headed to Cal Poly Pomona for a major in Communications and Public Relations. Soon after graduating, an opportunity arose to become Director of Catering and Events for a top-rated Orange County catering and event company. Successfully producing hundreds of weddings, corporate, and social events not only gave Natalie a plethora of experience, but also have made her a planner and coordinator with great insight and expertise.
After spending some time learning the ropes while gaining a repertoire of valuable event skills, she decided to strike out on her own focusing on doing what she loves the most – weddings and social events. Enter – A Good Affair!
With nearly a decade in the business of weddings and special events, Natalie has garnered a strong standing in the industry, great vendor relationships, and a superb track record for well-planned, beautiful events. She has earned distinction as the 2010-2011 Planner of the Year by Meeting Professionals International (MPI - OC), chosen to design and plan The Knot - OC Market Party as well as having her work featured on Style Me Pretty, Grey Likes Weddings, Green Wedding Shoes, Ceremony Magazine, Wedding Wire,Wedding Compass, Brides Magazine, Wedding Channel, Project Wedding and Broke Ass Bride. She is also in the forefront of the industry as a Certified Wedding Professional, a Member of Association of Bridal Consultants as well as sitting on the Board of Directors for MPI Orange County, (Meeting Planners International) for the past three years and as the Director at Large for ISES Orange County (International Special Events Society) in 2009-2010.
Great passion for her work isn't the only thing about Natalie that's interesting, if asked, she will tell you that she secretly craves guacamole almost everyday, loves to sing at high volumes while driving alone in her car and is obsessed with The Real Housewives and COACH handbags. She has a soft spot for animals and cries during ASPCA commercials. If she gets her way, one day she hopes to be able to rescue animals and give them safe, loving homes.
When she is not busy planning amazing weddings with her couples, she loves spending time with her husband, Jason and their fur babies Maggie and Piper, reading, painting (another true passion), and planning someday to cross a couple adventures off her bucket list with trips to Australia and Antarctica. One thing is for certain, with the passion that Natalie has for making a difference in people's lives - success is her destiny!
Creativity and joy of discovery are two major inspirations in the world of Jennifer Chen. She's a detailed and focused artistic personality combined with an ability to look at things from a logistical side. With a background in the events and hospitality industry, if you're looking for a well-rounded wedding planner – well - world meet Jennifer Chen!
With a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Studio Arts as well as a Minor in Management, Jennifer literally sees a wedding from every angle.There are no cookie cutter ideas with her – she loves creating the mold too much. Seeing her concepts and ideas come to life in joyful celebration, feeds her passion for brilliant creativity. Starting in the industry as an assistant venue manager for three years, Jennifer has produced all types of events, but found she's especially drawn to wedding planning and decided to make them her specialty.
Jennifer realizes the importance of her role as a planner and how crucial going- above-and-beyond the standard is in a creating the perfect wedding or event. She appreciates how precious love is and is intrigued by how it is expressed differently by every couple she meets. It is that insightful recognition of individuality that inspires Jennifer to create weddings reflective of each couple's special expression of love.
Now, life to Jenn is not all work and no play. If you ask her there's never enough time to accomplish everything she wants to do - and given the chance at a super power, she'd choose to move at supersonic speed. In quieter moments, you'll find her baking something delish, browsing the web for inspiration or cleaning (yes, we said WOW, too). She loves penguins and one day hopes to go to Antarctica and see them in their natural habitat.
Until then, you will find her at her messy desk (which she insists is the sign of a very creative mind) designing weddings that will make your dreams come alive with all the passion and romance you have ever dreamed of.
