Simcha Sisters
שמחה /ˈsimkə,ˈsimKHə/ Celebration
Simcha Sisters is a full-service company specializing in Jewish life cycle events in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2008. Our services include managing the best caterers, bakeries, photographers, videographers, rentals, linens, event themes, customized prop design, site location, tenting and much more. Simcha Sisters will manage every part of your mitzvah moment – from the lighting of the candles – to the cutting of the mitzvah cake. We will make the event worry free, so that you and your family can enjoy your guests and the event!
Oy vey!
Event planning isn’t for everyone.
The Simcha Sisters will take the stress
out of the party.
Call Simcha Sisters and we will help guide you.
Once you have your date set, start creating a guest list.
Choose a venue that will work well with your guest list in a location that is convenient.
Book your vendors
Send out a save the date
Pick your theme and plan your decor
Choose your menu
Send out the invitation
Purchase your decor, favors, personal items
Plan your Shabbat Dinner and Sunday Brunch
Get ready for the big day
Enjoy your day with your guests!
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Tanya's expertise and knowledge enabled us to throw an amazing celebration, we got incredible feedback from our guests on every aspect of the event and we owe it to Tanya and her awesome party planning skills. Tanya even helped solve an unforeseen last-min issue the night-of the event; reliable, trustworthy and professional every step of the way.
– SHANE
Temple Isaiah,
Lafayette, CA
Meet the Team
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Jennifer Salvago-Keyes
Jen has been working with the jewish community for the past 16 years. Jen has worked as a preschool teacher and assistant director for Gan Mah Tov Preschool. Throughout those years Jen planned many events for the children, families and staff. She then began working with Beth Jacob Congregation as their events manager, helping to plan events within the Shul, mainly b’nai mitzvah.
She also enjoys using her creativity to create beautiful floral arrangements for special events.
In her spare time, she enjoys listening to audiobooks, paddle-boarding, cooking and relaxing at home. She looks forward to helping our clients create beautiful events.
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Tanya Shore
Tanya has a passion for working in the Jewish Community. Her past work experiences include Hillel, Jewish Community Federation, and Beth Chaim. She prides herself on creating unique events and making the clients feel like a guest at their own event.
When Tanya isn’t working, she can be found hiking, playing with her dog, or cheering her kids on at a soccer match.
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Kirtina Ocampo
Kirtina Ocampo joined the Simcha Sisters family in 2021. She brought with her an extensive knowledge of large-scale catering with Bon Appetit at Stanford University, sales and event planning expertise from Toll House Hotel, and concierge, sales, catering and marketing experience with the Rosewood Hotels brand.
Kirtina has had a passion for coordinating and organizing events her entire life; and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management from San Jose State University. One of her strengths is to work efficiently while maintaining a high quality of work. Kirtina loves to meet new clients and see their vision come to life!
Kirtina is born and raised in the Bay Area and lives with her husband, and two young daughters in the South Bay.
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Jessica Lenz
Jessica joined Simcha Sisters as an Event Planning Specialist with over 10 years of professional experience. She obtained a Master's Degree in Fine Arts from the Academy of Art University in SF. This has helped her realize her passion for events and design while developing a keen eye for detail. Jessica prides herself on customer service and making the client's event vision become a reality. Her creativity will bring your event to the next level.
Jessica lives in the east bay with her husband, two young kids, and two dogs. When she isn’t working, Jessica can be found with her kids in the garden, watching Disney movies, or crafting!