Belle Occasion



Barbara Thleiji has been planning parties and celebrations in San Francisco for over fifteen years. Her exciting career has taken her through a luxury hotel, yacht club, television station, and a prominent management consulting firm. Throughout all of her experiences, Barbara has always thrived on the event planning aspects of her job which led her to launch Belle Occasion in 2004. With her warm and calm demeanor, Barbara combines sophistication, style, polish, and expertise to bring her fresh ideas to life. Her degree in Art History from U.C. Berkeley lends to creating a sense of drama in each celebration she touches. Barbara has earned the designation of Professional Bridal Consultant™ from the prestigious Association of Bridal Consultants, and is a distinguished graduate of their program. She is also a member of the International Special Events Society.