About Us

Inspired by her mother's affectionate nickname and her favorite motto "C'est la vie," Vera Devera founded Va de Vie Events, which means "It's about life!"

Vera has over 5 years of special event planning experience, including 3 years at San Francisco Opera, where she was part of the team that brought 80 events annually, as intimate as a dinner for 10 to as large as a gala for 400 guests.

Vera is a featured blogger on the award-winning bridal sites, Weddzilla.com, WeddingChicks.com, the Bay Area Bride Guide and also blogs about her October 10, 2010 wedding on a $10,000 budget at My $10,000 Wedding.

She also believes in doing good and supports Smiley Dog Rescue, Kiva.org and the YMCA of the East Bay.

Buzz

11.17.10 Snippet & Ink: Shenna and Owen

"We hired a day-of-wedding coordinator because I wanted to make sure everyone in the wedding enjoyed that day (especially me). Our 325+ guest event would not have gone as smoothly without Vera Devera. It was hard to coordinate our wedding from a distance (we live in Southern California) but she went above and beyond our expectations. She had a lot of ideas and even made a "Photo Tour" for our guests to take part in between the ceremony and reception. She was flexible with her schedule and always made herself available through phone, email, and meeting in person. She was both professional and very easy to get along with. She coordinated everything with the vendors so that I would not have to deal with them on the big day."
- Joanne Frisco

04.22.10 San Francisco Style Unveiled.com: Bride in the City

"I am a natural project planner so a wedding planner wasn't necessary. But we hired a month-of-coordinator, Va de Vie events, to take care of the details for the Big Day. We want to enjoy the big day and not have to worry about the little things. We are really glad that we hired Vera from Va de Vie because she is very easy to work with and has great ideas. She really goes above and beyond."
- Joanne Frisco

04.21.10 My San Francisco Budget Wedding: Why We Hired a Wedding Coordinator

"We met with our day-of coordinator over the weekend, the lovely Vera Devera of Va de Vie Events and Canvas Underground. I’m gushing about Vera because after our meeting, and based on our phone calls and emails, I am excited to get to know her. She’s our kind of people, and I am thrilled we found someone who I think will make such a nice addition to our little party."