What they said about us

Leire and her team from 20eventos brought Josh and my wedding dreams to reality. When we initially had the idea to have a destination wedding in San Sebastián, we were not sure where to begin. After finding 20eventos online, we scheduled an initial video call. After talking to Leire, we knew immediately that we had found the right planner for our wedding and welcome event.

Leire made planning our wedding all the way from Los Angeles as easy as possible. Over the next year and a half, we had countless calls with Leire and visited San Sebastián twice to visit venues and do our tastings. Leire always made herself available to talk when needed, took time to understand our aesthetic and what was important to us, and provided input when needed.

What sets Leire apart is that she is not only a great planner with the best vendors, but she is also an incredible designer with attention to detail. For aspects of the wedding that Josh and I did not have a clear vision for, Leire provided several creative ideas to use as a starting point. It all came together perfectly, and our wedding was even better than we could have imagined. It would not have been possible without Leire and her team. We absolutely loved working with Leire and would recommend her and 20eventos to anyone that is considering having a wedding in Basque Country!

Working with Leire was without a doubt one of the very best decisions we made throughout the entire wedding planning process. Since we were planning from the US, having someone in Spain who not only knew the logistics but also understood the culture, the vendors, and the little details that make a wedding feel effortless was absolutely invaluable. I cannot overstate how reassuring it was to have her as our planner.

I would consider myself a very type A person, someone who likes to be on top of every detail, and going into the process I was nervous about how much I would be able to let go. From the very first meeting, Leire put me completely at ease. She anticipated my questions before I asked them, she communicated clearly and quickly across time zones, and she never once made me feel like I was asking too much. She has such a calming presence paired with an incredible ability to stay organized and on top of everything.

We asked her to help us plan not just one event but three different wedding celebrations, and each one was executed flawlessly. Every single space looked incredible, and her attention to detail was beyond what I could have hoped for. The flowers, the lighting, the flow of each event all came together in a way that felt seamless and intentional. Because of her, I was able to relax and truly be present during some of the most important days of my life. I laughed, danced, and enjoyed myself in a way I honestly did not think I would be able to as a bride who usually worries about every little thing.

What stood out to me most was the joy and compliments we received from our guests. So many people went out of their way to tell me how beautiful everything was, how smoothly the events ran, and how thoughtful the little details felt. I know that was all thanks to Leire’s vision and hard work behind the scenes.

If you are considering hiring Leire, do not hesitate. She is professional, talented, and incredibly kind, but more than that, she becomes a true partner in making your vision a reality. Our wedding would not have been the same without her, and I will always be so grateful for the way she turned what could have been a stressful process into something joyful and exciting from start to finish.

We were a little hesitant about planning a wedding abroad specially after seen firsthand how a bad wedding planner can affect the overall experience of a wedding. For us, it was important to have someone who instill confidence and could help ease our anxiety as we went on the planning journey. We interviewed a couple of local wedding planners before meeting with Leire and the one thing that stood out immediately with her was her warm and proactive attitude. I remember expressing interest during our first call in our venue and she immediately let me know that in the month of June, there were two weddings already booked but she could easily check on the dates and place a hold on the date I wanted even before we even hired her. We didn’t expect an answer quickly as we met with her right around New Years, but at 6 AM on Jan. 2, we had an e-mail from her confirming that the venue was available on the date we wanted and placed a hold for us. It was at that moment, that we knew she was the one 😉

Throughout the process, Leire remained close to us and was always happy to schedule a call if we shared that any anxiety around anything wedding related. She was able to bring my Pinterest board to life and even found the perfect flower vendor to do the bouquet I wanted and do the hanging calla lilies (which I thought was so not possible).

We had the most amazing wedding almost a month ago and Leire, the vendors and all her team made sure it went smoothly. From the cocktail hour to Juantxos for a late-night snack, the evening was perfect, and it was all thanks to her. During and after the wedding, we kept getting compliments from our guest about how it was one, if not, the best wedding they had attended. We cannot thank Leire enough for everything she did.

We had the absolute joy of working with Leire to plan our wedding in San Sebastián, and we truly couldn’t have done it without her. From the very beginning, she took the time to understand our vision and then brought it to life in the most thoughtful, seamless way. Her deep connections with the best local vendors made the whole process incredibly smooth, we felt completely taken care of, even from afar.

Leire handled all the coordination and on-the-ground visits, so we could focus on the fun parts and trust that everything else was under control. Thanks to her, our wedding day felt effortless, beautiful, and completely us. It was truly more wonderful than we ever imagined. We’re so grateful!

We found Leire and her company 20eventos on Instagram and we’re glad we did as our wedding was a massive success.

Leire has plenty of vendors across all categories she works with and if you ask any of them during the interview process, they will say she is one of the best and very good at what she does. They also continue to say that as you move through the process, and likewise all of her vendors were so great to work with. She keeps good company which is good for you :).

If you’re expecting someone to just bend to every request, Leire isn’t the right person for you. However, that’s a really good thing because she also brings a healthy dose of reality in certain situations even if it’s not you want to hear sometimes because she is very experienced and knows what are the do’s and dont’s from a wedding scheduling and timing perspective. You need that when you’re planning a wedding in another country. Like when she said suggested we not take gobs of group photos after the ceremony during the cocktail, I’m glad we listened to her because otherwise we would have not found time to enjoy the day had we done what we originally wanted to do photowise. Trust her – she knows what she’s doing.

That being said Leire did entertain so many of our crazy ideas and asks for personal touches and accommodated our indecisiveness at times. All the while she kept the plot going and planned and designed a beautiful wedding for us. The floral design was extraordinary and beyond our wildest imagination. Thank you so much as our friends literally said it was like a fairy tale and we are forever grateful for that.

Not only that Leire was a bevy of knowledge and help for certain things on the side, going beyond her scope (which were so grateful) such as helping us finding a local laundry place to steam our wedding clothes, finding a last minute nail salon by calling a friend to helping us extend the shuttle company for one of our pre-wedding events.

And then let’s talk about the day of. Pretty great experience and the support was great between helping us navigate the schedule and moving through the day with gentle nudges here and there, coordinating with the whole squad of vendors. Our wedding day seriously went off without a hitch and she expedited and corralled everyone. Her team including Jon and Marta were really great and you can see how well she works together with all of the vendors.

TLDR: If you’re planning a wedding in the Basque Country you should absolutely go with Leire and her team.

As the first gay men in our families to get married, it took quite a while for us to finally tie the knot. For us, with our story, we knew our wedding didn’t have to be perfect, but everything had to be right. Not only did the stars align in 2024, including finding the perfect city and venue in San Sebastian for our destination wedding, but we also found an amazing wedding planner in Leire who executed our vision above and beyond what we had imagined.

Leire captured the essences that were important in our story and that we needed to share with and convey to our loved ones, from our struggles and inspirational journeys coming out as gay and Asian to our love of travel and exploration to our deep connection to our Asian American roots and traditions to our love and appreciation of life’s lessons in the children’s book The Little Prince. But we also wanted it to be simple but elegant. We got all of that and more: radiance. What Leire executed was a dream realized, not just for us, but for our family and loved ones. You know it was a special, extraordinary event when your guests continue to talk about the wedding months later and saying it was the best wedding they had ever attended! Our wedding truly was a magical experience for all of us.

Of course, there was the tremendous work and planning to get everything right, to get every detail count, and to make it all seamlessly come together. Behind that work, behind the creativity, was Leire. She was a great listener and thought-partner throughout the process. She was resourceful as she needed to be without compromising on our vision. Her creativity and artistry shone through clearly with the amazing results, from the decorations for the wedding ceremony to the cocktail hour and tea ceremony to the resplendent regal banquet hall to the unforgettable afterparty. Everyone stayed to the end and more importantly, walked away with luminous joy. For us, our wedding was not just a celebration and a testament of love, our love, but also became a work of art, a masterpiece, Leire’s masterpiece, in its own right.

We found a true friend in Leire and she made our dream wedding a reality!

Planning a destination wedding (or planning a wedding in general) seemed like an overwhelming task, but when we discovered 20eventos and met Leire, we knew we had made the right decision! From our very first virtual call, Leire made the wedding planning experience feel personable, comfortable and stress-free . Through regular FaceTime calls, she bridged the distance effortlessly, making us feel like we were right there every step of the way. Her attention to detail and genuine interest in our vision shone through in every conversation.

What truly set Leire apart was her ability to take our ideas and enhance them with creative, unique touches that made our celebration both personal and unforgettable. Despite the time difference and physical distance, she was consistently responsive and attentive to our needs.

Leire has an INCREDIBLE network of vendors and partners in Basque Country, who all worked together to bring our wedding vision to life. We enjoyed working with everyone Leire brought on board for our wedding.

Most importantly, Leire became a true friend throughout the process. So much so, we asked her to officiate our wedding. Her warm personality and friendliness transformed what could have been a stressful planning experience into a joyful collaboration. From the initial consultation to the final moments of our celebration, she exceeded all expectations.

If you’re considering a wedding in the Basque Country, we highly recommend Leire and 20eventos. You’ll gain not just an exceptional wedding planner, but someone who truly cares about making your special day perfect in every way.

Kurt & Ali

Elegir a Leire como nuestra wedding planner fue la mejor elección que pudimos hacer. Su carácter y pragmatismo demostraron ser la clave para que nuestro día fuera perfecto. La eficiencia en la gestión con los proveedores se tradujeron en una organización impecable y un gran servicio. Gracias a su experiencia y su control en cada etapa, pudimos disfrutar del día de nuestra boda sin preocupaciones. ¡Recomendamos 100%!

I couldn’t be happier with my decision to choose Leire and her incredible team, to bring my dream proposal to life ! I wanted to do something out of the norm for my (now) fiancé ! I knew I wanted to do it while we were on a long euro trip, but fell in love with the San Sebastián area. Only being there for a couple days and not knowing anyone, I decided to google planners in San Sebastián. As soon as I messaged Leire and she promptly replied, this secured my decision. She was quick to offer inspiration, listen to my ideas, and offer great advice, utilizing her contacts in the area. She was able to make a bachelor proposal look sub-par to what she created for us. The most serene location, with the utmost attention to detail. Many of my friends are very happy that they’re already married as they say this ruined engagements for everyone else, and raised the bar to a whole other level. Leire made this so easy. Her communication was quick and thorough, and the execution absolutely flawless. Words can not explain our happiness. I wish there was 50 stars available to give. Thank you again !

El mejor equipo. Sobre todo Leire, rápida, resolutiva y capaz de hacer los sueños realidad. Supera las expectativas, con un trato muy cercano y cariñoso consigue que te olvides de la organización, gestión y puesta a punto de TODOS los detalles que conlleva una boda. Trabaja con los mejores proveedores y es un acierto seguro. Volveríamos a elegir a Leire, sin duda alguna.

From our very first call, Leire and the 20eventos team made planning an international destination wedding between two *very* high-strung individuals incredibly easy. Leire was super well-organized, very responsive to our many texts and emails, and constantly reassured us that we were on track and everything would be fine.

Leire did an incredible job finding fantastic vendors for every element of the wedding. She provided great options and had brilliant ideas that meshed perfectly with what we envisioned. When we had to pivot and make significant changes to our wedding, she barely blinked and helped us find alternative solutions that wound up being exactly what we were looking for.

During the final days leading up to the wedding, Leire was in constant contact with us and made sure that everything, including the small things we overlooked, were taken care of. She coordinated with all our vendors and helped to turn all of our visions into reality!. All our efforts and planning paid off with an unbelievable day, with multiple guests commenting afterwards that this was one of the most unique and stunning weddings they’ve been to, while also noting how very “us” the wedding was.

Matt and I will continue to take trips back to San Sebastián, which will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we will be sure to meet up with Leire to catch up on her new weddings and reminisce about ours. If you are looking to have your own destination wedding in the Basque Country, we strongly recommend hiring Leire and her team at 20eventos to make your day come to life!

Chris and I found Leire and 20eventos online while researching wedding venues and planners in Spain. From our very first call, we knew right away that we were in expert hands.

Leire is truly the ‘Queen of Weddings’ in San Sebastián. She knew every single possible vendor, helped navigate all communications and plans leading up to the wedding, and continued to bring incredible ideas that made our wedding weekend so magical.

The entire process from start to finish was seamless and easy to manage. Leire’s ideas were brilliant and spoke directly to our wants and desires for the wedding. Even when coming up against ideas and requests that have never been done before at our venue, Leire made it happen without any added stress or worry.

Everyone who attended our wedding had the absolute time of their lives, Chris and I included. We will continue to take trips back to San Sebastián and soak up all the beauty the bayside town has to offer. Each and every time we go, we will be sure to meet up with Leire and catch up — and to hear about all the fun weddings she’s been planning!

Working with Leire resulted in our dream wedding, but also a blossoming new friendship in our favorite city in Spain.

Chris & Michael

I highly recommend working with Leire and 20 Eventos for your wedding and for any event planning needs. Leire is an absolute delight to work with and a pure professional. She took the madness and the many demands of wedding planning and turned it into something fun that we really enjoyed. She also made our jobs much easier and took care of dozens of things that we never had to think about.

From the beginning, 20 Eventos helped to keep us on track and proposed many creative ideas to help us come up with our vision for our wedding. They then executed on it flawlessly. You can tell Leire knows what she’s doing. Again, she’s a pro! Big thank you to the 20 Eventos team for helping us to create such a fun, joyous, beautiful event with our friends and family. We’ll always cherish it. We’d work with you again and again and again.

Our wedding was the most incredible experience thanks to Leire. She is everything you could want in a wedding planner: creative, responsive, kind, professional, and detail-oriented. At first, planning a destination wedding all the way from San Francisco seemed daunting, but Leire handled every detail flawlessly.

I will never forget our first video call with Leire. We started by sharing our vision for the wedding, and without hesitation, she began showing us venues that perfectly matched what we had in mind. From that moment, we knew that Leire would create the wedding of our dreams. Through each step of the planning process, every vendor she provided was of the highest quality, offering top-notch services and products, from the food and flowers to the entertainment and photography. These connections were invaluable to us, especially when planning a destination wedding from such a far distance. Throughout the process, Leire was there every step of the way and always made herself available to us, ensuring that every detail was taken care of and that our questions were answered.

Having family in Spain made the country an easy choice for us, and knowing how special San Sebastián is, we wanted to share the unique culture, food, and experiences of the Basque region with all our guests. With her guidance, Leire helped us plan not just our wedding day but also an incredible pintxos tour and welcome dinner. She took the time to get to know us as a couple and created unique experiences for each event that touched on both of our cultural backgrounds.

Our wedding day was absolutely a dream come true. Every detail was meticulously planned and executed. Even when it rained the entire morning, Leire was quick to make adjustments to our ceremony and cocktail hour, ensuring everything ran smoothly. To this day, our guests cannot stop raving about how amazing the wedding was, saying it was by far the best wedding they had ever attended. We are forever grateful to Leire for making our dream wedding a reality. If you are considering a destination wedding, do yourself a favor and hire Leire.

We have just had the wedding of our dreams in Donostia, San Sebastián. We were looking at Donostia because we have been several times and loved the city. But planning a wedding from London seemed impossible without some help. We found Leire of 20Eventos in Brides magazine, and after just one conversation, we knew we had found the person to arrange it for us. She liaised with all the various vendors, the florist, the caterers, photographers and suggested venues. As guests were flying in from many different countries, the logistical planning had to be spot on. She delivered. During the week before and the actual weekend she worked tirelessly to make sure everything was in place.
The Friday evening welcome dinner was at The Hika Bodega, a stunning winery which hosted us all for a traditional Basque dinner. Leire went up the day before and persuaded them to let us have the dinner al fresco under an awning. The big day was at the Palacio Miramar, overlooking the La Concha bay, it could not have been more perfect.
pSince then, we have had so many compliments on our big day with many people not wanting the weekend to end. We will be forever in her debt and consider her a friend.

Kyle and I are are a couple from Boston. He is originally from Boston and I am from Spain. When we decided we wanted to get married in the North of Spain, we did some research and set up different interviews with different wedding planners. Leire was the first call we had and after talking to her, we were so impressed by her experience and herself that we decided to cancel all the other calls and hire her. We got married almost 2 months ago and all I can say is THANK YOU. Leire made the wedding of our dreams come true. Planning a wedding in Spain from so far away is not easy and we couldn’t have done it without all her help. She understood our vision from minute one and she made everything possible. We are extremely grateful to her and if you are reading this because you are trying to decide if you want to move forward with her service, trust me when I say stop looking and say yes to Leire. You will not regret it!