It's been two months since our wedding and I have been trying to find the right words to express how grateful I am for Helen and her day-of assistant Michelle-- and here's my attempt. Helen truly is incredible. Her guidance and support throughout our wedding planning process is invaluable. From our initial call to our monthly check-ins and in-person meets leading up to the big day, she has shown true professionalism and patience. Her communication (updates and prompt responses), organization and attention to detail (love the excel sheet and planning folder!) helped us stay on track and kept stress at a minimum. During the planning process she listened to what we value and want to convey all while making sure she connected us to vendors who are aligned with what we hold most dear. Our big day was absolutely magical and she executed the vision we were hoping for. She made sure all the elements came together perfectly so that we can relax and enjoy our wedding. Her assistant Michelle was so helpful as well as she stayed with me during the big moments (coming out of the bridal suite, waiting before I walked down the aisle, ensuring I have my shoes, etc). Both of their calm presence, grace, and patience whilst everything happening (and all the behind-the-scenes work that I will never know) made for a fully-present, memorable day. Thank you Helen and to your team for such an enjoyable experience. We are so lucky to have had you as part of our wedding! With all our love, K&S read more

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I cannot recommend Helen and her team at Ah Love enough! We had our wedding this past September, and it was truly the most incredible day. We spoke with so many coordinators during our planning process, but the moment we met Helen, we knew she was the one. She was warm, genuine, and so easy to talk to. She truly took the time to listen to our story and understand the vision we had for our day, and you could immediately feel how passionate she is about what she does. Her enthusiasm was contagious and made us even more excited for our wedding. She built our timeline, reviewed our contracts, communicated with our vendors, and checked in with us every step of the way. She thought of details we would've completely overlooked and helped us stay organized and calm during a time that could've easily felt overwhelming. It honestly felt like having a knowledgeable, supportive friend guiding us through everything. While Helen was our main point of contact during planning, Jerica was our day-of coordinator, and she was an absolute godsend. We were so anxious going into the day because there was rain in the forecast, but Jerica handled everything with such grace, confidence, and positivity. She ran the day flawlessly! We didn't have to worry about anything, not even for a second. She anticipated our needs before we could even voice them and did it all with the warmest, kindest smile. She kept us calm, reassured, and fully present, which is something we'll forever be grateful for. Helen, Jerica and the rest of the team genuinely made our wedding day feel magical. We love you both so much - thank you for everything! read more

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Helen felt like meeting with the enthusiastic, organized cousin / sister I have always wanted! She cares about executing your vision as if she is family, and shares the excitement of the big day with you. Her warmth, and attention to detail made all the difference as she coordinated our big day. With the coordination package, she helped streamline all of the moving parts of our big day. She even answered all of my random design questions too when I had a hard time making decisions about table layouts/ colors / floral design. It was a pleasure to work with her! :) read more

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Helen is amazing!!! First, she was the only wedding coordinator that we talked to who wanted to have an initial VIDEO meeting with us (rather than just a phone call). During that meeting, she immediately impressed us by taking a genuine interest in us as a couple. With other coordinators, it always seemed like it was strictly business - with Helen, we felt like we were being seen, heard, and celebrated, as a couple. Her passion for this industry is infectious and we knew immediately after that initial meeting that we needed her behind us. Helen is also so kind, detailed, and INCREDIBLY responsive! Even while on maternity leave and in the midst of peak wedding season, she never took more than 24 hours to respond to us. She answered all of my annoying questions and handled all of my weird specifications and last minute changes with grace, ease, support, and kindness. She was even there to calm me down when my makeup artist cancelled 2 days prior to the wedding (thank you, Helen). Because of her, our day was executed FLAWLESSLY. When we started getting off track on our timeline, she would consult us first on whether we wanted to make any changes or continue with the day as planned. We truly appreciated that so much. Thank you for everything Helen. You are a gem and we were so blessed to have you during our 10 month planning process. If you want a coordinator who genuinely cares about you, Helen is your girl. Hire her!!! read more

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Helen is such an amazing wedding planner. From the moment we met on a video call, I was impressed by her attention to detail, her confidence, and her wealth of knowledge. She is a great communicator which was something we really valued in our vendors. We could tell immediately that she knew what she was doing. We wanted someone who understood our vision and could help us execute it. Plus she is just so sweet and personable, which is just a plus. If there was one thing I could highlight about her, it would be her attention to detail!! She has the most detailed planning timeline that she provided which helped us stay on track. Our day of timeline was broken down to the minute, which was so clear and concise. Even our other vendors said that after emailing with Helen and seeing our timeline, they knew the day would go so smoothly... and it did! Our day could not have gone more smoothly. If there were ever any issues, we didn't notice at all! She truly put our minds to ease many times. She was always quick to respond to our questions and gave great recommendations. You could tell that she is definitely an expert in this field. Truly, it was such a pleasure to work with Helen. She brought such a calm and gentle energy to the whole process. It really brought us peace of mind knowing we were working with someone who knew what they were doing and would help bring our vision to life. Honestly, that's all you could really hope for in a wedding planner. If you want to work with someone who is a great communicator, very organized, very experienced, and just all around a sweet person, Helen is your girl. Trust me, you won't regret it! :) read more

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Helen is a rock star! And has a perfect 5-star review track record! She's so friendly, kind, and thoughtful and has an amazing memory for small details, which really helped with wedding planning. She's so personable - from the very first phone call with her, she was interested in hearing about our first date, relationship, and proposal. We were trying to plan a wedding in CA from out of state, and she made our lives so much easier. She drew up an amazing minute-by-minute timeline for our vendors and wedding party. She is super organized, great at listening, and responds to all of our communication within like 5 minutes. We had an outdoor garden wedding during the spring, and the thing about weather forecasts is that they are not posted until 7 days beforehand....and for our wedding, it was predicted there would be rain. She figured out a rain contingency plan with all our vendors, making the wedding day flow smoothly and remained upbeat and supportive all the way. She even sent us some photos and videos so we would have something before our photographer finished his edits. My bridesmaid was so impressed with her that she also asked Helen to be on her wedding team. I can't imagine there's anything she can't handle. Thank you, Helen and team for your support and making our wedding day beautiful! read more

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Helen was highly recommended to us through a friend. When we were interviewing wedding planners/coordinators, we felt immediately that Helen was going to be our wedding coordinator. She was so kind & warm, and you could tell she is very experienced through her responses & questions. I knew I could trust her to handle all the things without having to worry on my wedding day, which aligned with our priorities. Though we hired Helen for coordination, I reached out to her occasionally before she officially came on board, and she was super helpful in her responses. Once she officially started working with us, she was thorough in gathering what we had done so far and prepared us on what the next steps were. Her resources were organized and easy to follow. I was so relieved that she took care of all communications between vendors and people involved, leading up to the wedding. It really allowed me to stay stress free as the wedding got closer. On the day of the wedding, we fully enjoyed the day, knowing that Helen and her team had everything under control. I am so thankful that she was willing to take some creative freedom for the little details because it looked even better than I could have imagined. Her support and guidance were one of the biggest reasons why we could have the best & most perfect wedding ever! Thank you so much, Helen!! read more

My husband and I officially tied the knot and I can wholeheartedly say that working with Helen has been an absolute dream. We highly recommend Helen and her Ah, Love team. I found Helen by chance when I reached out to her to ask a few questions about a venue. From the moment I spoke to Helen, her energy stood out to me! She is warm, reassuring, and so genuine. I worked with her for partial planning, but she helped me beyond that. Even before our official eight months together, she went above and beyond, sending me a list of trusted vendors I should book prior. That kind of initiative and thoughtfulness set the tone for everything. Helen was there for me every step of the way even while on maternity leave! Her dedication and presence, even during such a personal time in her life, speaks volumes about what an incredibly committed professional she is. I'll miss her energy at our monthly check-ins! Now that my wedding has passed, it is even more apparent that Helen was the perfect choice again and again. My guests cannot stop raving about how well planned the wedding was and how smoothly everything went. One of my biggest priorities was a good guest experience, and while I was focused on guests, Helen made sure not to forget about us, the bride and groom. The thoughtful details on the big day, really made a huge impact on mine and my husband's experience. I felt completely present during the wedding, which so many brides say is rare. Not only was I able to soak in every moment, I also ate a lot! From the thoughtful hors d'oeuvres right after the ceremony to a full plate waiting for us at our sweetheart table, Helen made sure we were cared for on our special day. These small yet significant touches really showed her expertise and consideration for all her clients. Helen is a seasoned professional with a true heart for this work. I am so grateful to have had her by my side and cannot recommend her enough. You will not regret trusting Helen and Ah, Love with your special day. read more

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Helen and her team did an incredible job coordinating our wedding- I wholeheartedly recommend her. Helen helped us have our family-oriented wedding with 200 guests and made sure we felt at-ease through every part of the process. When we first met her, we loved how energetic, warm, and truly caring she was. This was evident throughout the entire coordinating process, as she was extremely responsive, professional, and handled all requests in a timely and effective manner. We also appreciated how meticulous and attentive to details she is. She got to know us as a couple over multiple meetings, and both her attention to detail and flexibility showed in the timeline she especially created for us. She was able to customize our timeline to accommodate certain requests, such as doing visits/toasts at every table, guiding us with her experience while making sure that we were able to accomplish what we wanted! She was very easy going, flexible, and wonderful to work with. We couldn't have asked for a better day, and were able to be fully present because of how well Helen and her team handled everything! The morning after our wedding I realized that I did not have to handle any hiccups or details on the day of our wedding, and that is 100% thanks to her for handling everything! She also had so many thoughtful touches during the day - saving us food and drinks, packing food home for us if we weren't able to eat it, taking photos and videos for us, and making sure we didn't lose anything at the end of the night! Thank you SO MUCH Helen!! read more

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Helen is everything you're looking for in a wedding coordinator -- she's kind, attentive, extremely organized, encouraging, prompt and responsive, and not afraid to take initiative and ask questions. We had met with several planner/coordinators and when we met Helen, we knew she was the one. Her energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism really set her apart.. and she was willing to do so much more than other coordinators (be the point of contact for ALL family and wedding party, sent personalized emails to each person with their specific roles, etc.). Throughout the process (before the 2 months out mark began), she was so understanding and flexible with us. We had several unexpected things happen throughout the planning journey (mom got cancer/passed away... husband got laid off...) and Helen replied to all our situations with empathy and care that really made a difference. When the wedding came near, our contract with her finally began and she was on top of everything. During our final walkthrough, she had questions all ready for our venue coordinators and after we got home, she had a recap email with outstanding questions listed out so clearly. Whenever I would reply to one of her questions at midnight, she was right there with a reply at 1am LOL I don't know how she does it, but she's QUICK and thorough which I really appreciated. I feel like a wedding coordinator is one of those roles where it's easy to see what they do wrong because you notice when things go wrong, but you can't quite see all the things they do right because things just run smoothly (this doesn't sound eloquent, but hope it makes sense). Basically, our wedding day was stress-free, so smooth, and not rushed (from our POV and our guests!).. and I think it in large part due to Helen's coordination! All in all, if you're looking for an incredible coordinator with a big heart, Helen's your girl. read more

Helen is the BEST! I wholeheartedly believe she saved me from going insane this year with wedding planning. My fiancé and I booked our wedding venue about a year ago...then quickly realized we did not know where to go from there. I booked one or two vendors after that, but had no sense of where I should be in the wedding planning process and if I was on the right track or not. I knew I needed help and a lot of it. Enter Helen! I had been quietly following her work online for several years. To this day, I have no idea how I found her and when I started following her, only that I'm glad I did. We reached out to her and had an initial video meeting in January to discuss her wedding planning packages. We immediately loved her energy and vibe, and really appreciated how detail-oriented she is. We booked her that same day for full planning services. From there, wedding planning became so easy! I had been so overwhelmed and Helen really helped break down the process into pieces. She first set up an entire digital planning book to help keep us on track, with monthly to dos for each step of the way. She offered advice on everything you could think of (and even things you wouldn't even think of) - vendor referrals that fit our vibe (plus direct coordination with those vendors), designing the wedding according to my vision and then helping to execute it, and helping us breakdown the budget by category. Then the big day finally came, and wow!! If our wedding was a big orchestra of moving parts, then Helen was the conductor. She RAN the show and she did it with grace and calm. Helen coordinated the vendors and venue and made sure the day ran smoothly. Of course we ran behind because life happens, but Helen would quickly pivot as needed and make sure we were okay according to the overall day's timeline! My family was also over-enthusiastic during the day, but Helen helped to offer assurances to them as needed, and even better, she wasn't afraid to gently and kindly push back when they would overstep. :) There is literally so much Helen helped us with over the last 9 months that I could probably go on and on, but I'll just say this: Helen is an absolute lifesaver and my hero! I never could've done this without her! read more

We cannot recommend Helen enough. She was so thoughtful and communicative and hardworking throughout the whole experience and it made not only our day so special and enjoyable, but the planning leading up to it too. Whether you use her services for the wedding planning itself, or just day-of coordination, she really takes so much care in getting to know us and our community and executing a vision to such a wonderful caliber. Check out some of the photos below to see how wonderful everything turned out (photographer - Flower & Pine)! We trust her with our lives! So thankful I found her randomly on Instagram. If you're reading this and still shopping for wedding help, you will not be disappointed with Helen on your side, TRUST us. read more

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My now husband and I wanted everything quick and simple for our wedding, since we went with a venue that had most things in house (beautiful area and food). As a bride, I cared little aside from my makeup person and the lion dancers we hired; both Helen and Jerica understood that. Helen and Jerica were extremely organized and able to go with the flow. Jerica coordinated for us on the day of the wedding and was able to accommodate minor last minute changes efficiently. Organized and can do things on the fly. Highly recommend if you are considering a coordinating service for a wedding or private event. Thank you Helen and Jerica! read more

We can't recommend Helen and her team at Ah Love enough! From our very first meeting, we felt Helen's warmth, organization, and genuine care--and she brought that same energy throughout our wedding day. She was incredibly responsive and professional, handling every question and all vendor communications seamlessly so we could truly relax and enjoy the experience without worrying about any of the logistics. The day-of timeline Helen created was clear, detailed down to the minute, and so easy for everyone to follow. Our wedding party, family, and vendors knew exactly where to be and when, which allowed the day to flow effortlessly. Helen and her team are true experts at what they do, and we're so grateful we had them by our side to help make our wedding day even more special. read more

From the moment we started working with Helen, we knew we were in great hands. She took the time to truly understand our vision and helped us coordinate with everyone to make the day special. Helen was incredibly organized, professional, and responsive. When I had questions months before the wedding, she provided her expertise and shared recommendations. Helen took a lot of weight off my shoulders when she worked with all my vendors by coordinating times and obtaining proper documents for my venue. On the day of the wedding, she made sure that I was able to enjoy the day by handling all decisions and last second changes. Her ability to juggle all the moving parts while keeping us calm and excited was beyond impressive. Everything flowed seamlessly - I cannot express enough how thankful I am for her support and guidance. If you're looking for someone who will bring your dream wedding to life while making the whole process enjoyable, I highly recommend Helen! Thank you, Helen, for making our wedding day unforgettable! read more

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This review is long overdue, but I just wanted to find the right words to express how incredible Helen and her team are! If you want a worry-free wedding, Ah Love is the way to go. When I walked into our venue, I was floored by the way all the details were coming together. The place was running like a well-oiled machine, each vendor knowing exactly what they were doing, her team gently guiding me through the schedule. Her A+ ability to prep, organize, schedule, communicate, and execute -- all while being so sweet and warm -- is exactly what you want in a wedding coordinator. One of my vendors commented on how nice she is, which, I guess, might not be as common as you would think. Helen listened to our vision, wants, and needs, and coordinated all the pieces to make them happen seamlessly. If you don't have a vision, she will help guide you through the daunting process of wedding planning and will answer every question you have with wide expertise. She takes the time to get to know her clients, and you will feel so comfortable talking to her. When Helen took the reins a month before the wedding, I told my vendors they would be hearing from her and they replied saying they already did! What a relief it was to have Helen take over. We had a blast at our wedding, and I didn't have to worry about a thing. Thank you Helen and team! read more

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We couldn't have found a better coordinator. Helen is the best at what she does. From the initial inquiry and introduction video call, we knew we would be lucky and so grateful if we could work together. She's warm, kind, supportive, and extremely organized. Wedding planning is a beast in itself but I kid you not after we signed the contract with her, we sighed of relief just trusting that she would make it come all together at the end. Also shout out to her team and Jerica who executed our vision on the day of the wedding. Everything was set up even better than we could imagine and they were both sooo sweet throughout it all. Even my tiger mom was impressed. I'm so sad it's all over but if you're reading this review, please enjoy this moment and time with Helen and her team! read more

Ladies and gentlemen, if you're reading this, you're likely swamped with numerous vendors, references, and reviews to check out but just save yourself some precious time and LOOK NO FURTHER for your wedding planning and coordination needs. Helen provided a phenomenal service experience from beginning to end. She listened to the ideas we were looking for in our wedding, provided honest advice, and was patient with the inevitable fickleness with all soon to be newlyweds. Helen was absolutely crystal clear in what to expect in the timeline and details of our partnership. She took the time to be available virtually on numerous occasions which made us feel comfortable leading up to the big day. On the actual wedding day, Helen and her team executed everything to perfection. We even got comments from family members on how sharp Helen was throughout the evening. We are incredibly grateful to have met Helen and was honored to have her be an integral part of special day! Helen is THE BEST! read more

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TL;DR, enthusiastic, meticulous, well organized, easy to work with. Whether you should hire a wedding planner: if they can help you envision and design your big day + if they can execute the plan well to your expectations. Envision/design: look at their portfolio. Execution: interview them for how experienced they are, how they will work with you and how they handle emergencies. Luckily we found Helen who meets all the criteria above! And it turned out to be the best decision we've ever made! We had a very non-traditional wedding which was K-pop themed (BTS, Blackpink). Although she was not super familiar with K-pop, Helen helped us fuse all the K-pop elements into our wedding including decorations, songs, first dance, send-off etc. Not only us but our guests had so much fun during the wedding and it well reflected our love and enthusiasm into K-pop! I thought it would be super stressful on the wedding day because I would need to worry about everything from coordinating vendors to entertaining guests. However Helen made it care-free! All I needed to do was to look good and have fun! Please don't hesitate to reach out to Helen, talk to her about what you have in mind, and book her before her schedule is full! read more

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Like many other reviews here, we were initially drawn to Helen because of her kindness, enthusiasm, and professionalism. She answered all of our questions and put my project-planner mind at ease with the millions of details and moving parts involved in weddings. Logistically, Helen was a true gem. Even our venue manager remarked on how impressively organized she was. She also went above and beyond in executing our wedding vision, creating a collaborative design document with sketches that I could easily comment on and adjust right up until three weeks before the wedding. Overall Helen's coordination shined throughout the entire process. She definitely has a clear system in place that allows her to be efficient with her time and energy, and ensure that everything stays on track. Despite a couple of hiccups the day of the wedding, we couldn't be more grateful for the thought she put into helping make our day beautiful. If I could change one thing, it would have been to ask more specific questions during our consultation about how she navigates relationships with her couples as well as family dynamics and sensitivities throughout the planning process. Some couples may prefer a more hands-off, high-level approach, but we realized we would have honestly loved a more hands-on, interpersonal experience with our planner where our partnership could have been not only tactical but also personally meaningful. Planning a wedding is one of the most special journeys you'll ever take, and having the right balance of support makes all the difference. read more

Helen played an absolutely essential role in the success of our wedding day! As someone who has never planned a wedding before nor plans on ever planning another one again, Helen was the perfect event design and day of wedding coordinator for us. She helped us stay on track with every design and detail of our wedding day! Helen is so genuine and positive in her approach to wedding coordination; she wants you to have a successful and memorable wedding day! The planning process was so straight forward and definitely eliminated much stress that comes with wedding planning in general. On the day of the actual wedding, I didn't have to worry about anything! Helen and her team organized and set up all the decor and made sure the day went smoothly and according to plan. I got to enjoy the day without any stress at all! Helen is AMAZING at what she does and I could not recommend her more!! read more

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We absolutely loved working with Helen! She was our month-out (day of) planner and we couldn't have asked for a better coordinator!! Her organization skills are probably the best I've seen. From several months out, she sent over a monthly planning sheet that broke down each month's task for us to keep in track of. It was so helpful throughout the entire planning process thanks to this sheet!! She was always attentive to any questions I had and I can feel that she genuinely LOVE planning our weddings. She really felt like a friend I've known for a long time, who truly cares and wants to help as much as she can. Due to the pandemic and having moved our wedding date for the third time, our planning had been halted repeatedly and it was hard to get back on track. But Helen was always there to help us adjust the planning process each time the date moved. We ended up having a July 2021 wedding and once the real planning started, Helen shared more Google Drive folders to help organize all my inspo, decorations, guest list, vendor information, and etc. She took charge of all communications with my vendors and the venue to make sure everything is accounted for so that we won't have to stress about the details. Her day-of timeline is probably the best one I've seen so far ( I've seen a few of my friends') and it is broken down so precisely that we had absolutely no uncertainties about what's going to happen on our day-of. Everyone who saw my timeline (family and wedding party) were so impressed with how well it was broken down and easy to understand. Not only is she a phenomenal planner, but she also did an amazing job making my visions come to life. My table settings and details were not very simple and quite complicating but she made sure everything was put where I wanted and made sure my vision looked perfect in real life. We got so many compliments on our wedding decorations and settings, thanks to Helen and her team! She made our wedding day a breeze so that we can enjoy every moment of it. I'm so thankful to have had her as our planner and would recommend her to anyone!! Thank you Helen!!! read more

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Helen is detailed and meticulous in narrating and sketching out the vision. It's so easy to execute, we had a fantastic time choosing the flowers to bring such a beautiful vision to life. Helen is so sweet, cheerful, and earnestly enjoys what she does! She's amazing!!! read more

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I would give Helen six stars if I could. My now-wife and I are so glad we chose her to coordinate our wedding, which would not have been as amazing as it was without her. Helen's superpower is making you feel completely at ease. She has amazing attention to detail and always follows through with any requests or questions we had. I really appreciated that she was calm and composed the entire day, even when unexpected things bubbled up. Helen was also an amazing partner to our vendors and ensuring everyone had what they needed on our big day. Everyone played their part so well, and I'm confident Helen made everyone's jobs so easy. I'd recommend Helen to anyone without hesitation. read more

I found Helen through her instagram page and right from that moment, I wanted to work with her. Her portfolio is amazing so I had high expectations from the start but she managed to exceed them! She is absolutely incredible at what she does. From meticulously planning every detail to her sweet demeanor and positive energy, she effortlessly guided us through our special day. Her professionalism and expertise were evident as she ensured everything ran smoothly, from start to finish. She also played a key role in helping us realize our design vision, providing invaluable feedback to see that everything was beautifully cohesive. We couldn't have asked for a better coordinator and highly recommend her services to anyone planning their big day!! read more

Right off the bat 11/10 would recommend Helen for all your planner/coordinator needs. You don't even need to think about it, just do it. As a former event planner, I knew I would be most critical with our day-of coordinator partner. Type-A me would have wanted to coordinate my own wedding if I could. I knew immediately after our initial video call that Helen was going to be our choice. (Honestly it felt like meeting me in wedding-event form). Helen was genuine, took time to learn about our story, explained her process in meticulous detail, and was able to answer all our questions confidently and thoroughly. You could tell she knew her stuff. What drew me most to Helen was her energy - she will be your biggest hype girl for your special day! Throughout our time together, Helen was extremely prompt, professional, so so organized, and a great resource to have. (She helped us navigate through a last minute rain plan pivot). Day-of, Helen and her team executed the wedding vision of my dreams. Literally no issues came to me day-of, which means Helen & Michelle had everything under control! She kept us on track and the night went flawlessly. We were so happy to have found Helen and we HIGHLY recommend anyone considering her to book her. Thank you again Helen, we love you!! read more

Helen was such a joy to work with for our wedding! My wife met with her for a consultation and was immediately confident that Helen was the person we needed to hire to be our coordinator. Helen made communication so easy and convenient for us, and she's GREAT with a spreadsheet. She's very attentive, responsive, and detail-oriented, and she handled communication with all our vendors very well. Our friends and family who had wedding roles, and our vendors, all had very positive interactions and experiences with Helen. Our wedding day was so beautiful and Helen was so comfortable with the craziness of the day, which put my wife and I at ease. If there were any hiccups that day, we certainly didn't know about it, but either way it means Helen did her job very well! We highly recommend Ah Love to anyone who's looking for a wedding coordinator. You won't regret it! read more

Helen was an absolute pleasure to work with and--I say this next part full-heartedly joking because I'm not trying to jinx my current marriage lol--if I were to get married again, I would most look forward to working with Helen for a second time as my wedding coordinator! Early on in the wedding planning stages, I had consultations with a few other coordinators, and while most were great, what instantly stood out in our meeting with Helen was that she was instantly curious about our story and seemed personally invested in getting to know us. I appreciated her genuineness and how she saw us as real people about to embark on this huge life journey instead of as just a number to add to her clientele. I also loved that we could connect on the Gospel as we really looked forward to our wedding day as a reminder of the fulfillment of the Gospel covenant. While we didn't hire Helen for the full wedding planning package, she was available anytime for any and all questions we had, which as a first-time bride was so helpful. We appreciated her willingness to help every step of the way! When we came time to hand off all our vendors to Helen, she made it so easy for us. She was incredibly patient with us, answered our late-night frantic texts (sorry Helen!), was well-organized, on-top of reaching out to our vendors, and though she didn't have to, we really appreciated how she encouraged us with our true hope and joy in Christ as we went through some tough life transitions throughout our wedding planning process. Thank you Helen for being a light of Christ for us! It truly was a joy working with Helen! It's so apparent that she's so passionate about wedding planning but even moreso, connecting with and helping couples as they go through a major milestone in their life. We honestly could go on and on about how great it was getting to know her and having her play such a huge role on our big day. Thank you Helen for making our wedding year and day so memorable, and for shining Christ as we step into this new journey as a married couple! read more

All the 5-star reviews are true!!! Helen is incredibly organized, detail-oriented, and gifted in event planning. She has excellent artistic sensibilities and was able to execute our vision with minimal input/supervision. We planned our wedding in 4 months and Helen kept us on track and organized us effectively so that we not only could do everything we wanted but do it in time without feeling rushed/anxious. She brings so much clarity to the planning process and provided all tools, inspiration, checklists, guidelines, etc. we needed to be successful. We ran into a few hiccups at our wedding (circumstances beyond our control) and she was able to pivot quickly and seamlessly make adjustments that honored our preferences and our style/vision. She did all that and more, always with her encouraging spirit & her warm smile! Wedding planning can be a stressful & chaotic experience and it is so important to choose an experienced, proactive, personable wedding planner. Helen was the best vendor decision we made and we can't recommend her enough! She is simultaneously a true friend and a consummate professional, and we are so thankful she was available for our wedding. If you're looking for a planner, search no further and book Helen so you can move on with your planning! read more

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WE LOVE HELEN! Our wedding was just one month ago, and I still feel giddy thinking about it today! We hired Helen for her month of coordination services, but we wish we had her from the very start of planning. From our first FaceTime meeting with her, we knew she would be the one! Helen is bright, sweet, efficient, and effortlessly meticulous with everything she does. She takes her time to get to know her clients, and we immediately felt in safe hands with her expertise. We were so overwhelmed without her, but after our first coordination meeting with her, she helped us get organized and made the process fun! She guided us through creating the timeline so efficiently and with so much attention to detail. Things like having designated photo leads and an end-of-night point person for taking home all decor--we definitely wouldn't have thought about those details. Upon hearing that Helen was our coordinator, our event contacts at Millwick had nothing but praise to share, and that put a lot of concerns at ease. After our walkthrough meeting at the venue, Helen took the reins and began contacting all our vendors and ironing out the day-of details. She even coordinated with our wedding party to make sure they were ready for the big day (including delegating a snack point person). It was such a relief to have her, and we could not be happier with the wedding day results. She made our vision come to life and coordinated the event day with so much ease and grace. We felt confident in leaving the details in her hands, and everything happened so smoothly because of her and her team. She also speaks Cantonese and is familiar with Asian customs like tea ceremonies; it was a bonus relief to know that she could express any needs or concerns with our relatives on the wedding date. I would 100% recommend her to any of our friends getting married next. :) THANK YOU HELEN! read more

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We had a great experience working with Helen and Ah, Love Events! From the start, she was supportive, positive, knowledgeable, and helped us create an amazing vision despite not having a clear path ourselves. She is extremely organized, and we felt like we were in good hands during the entire wedding planning process. During the unexpected rainy forecast on our wedding day, she came to our rescue and everything flowed smoothly, and our guests still had the best time. They raved about her organization and attention to detail. She was very flexible with us as we made last minute changes to the wedding day timeline. We highly recommend working with Helen! Helen, thank you for everything! Thank you for helping us create the best day of our lives. We are so grateful :) read more

Helen and her partner Jerica recently helped coordinate our wedding and they were absolutely amazing! My partner and I are both very busy but she helped make the process so organized and was so patient with us! The day would not have gone so smoothly if it wasn't for them! They made sure to advocate for our preferences with the venue and were so supportive! They really helped bring our vision to life and I would recommend them to all of my friends and family who are planning weddings! read more

If you're looking for a coordinator or planner just stop browsing and hire Helen. I decided to hire her for coordination since I planned my own wedding & I'm proud of myself for making such a good decision :) Wedding planning and coordination come naturally to Helen due to years of experience and an amazing work ethic. My family and friends really appreciated her leadership all week from the detailed emails to the day-of guidance. Also.. she placed all of our decor and executed our aesthetic PERFECTLY. I was absolutely shook by how good everything looked with minimal instruction. Helen has an incredible eye for design. It was an extra hot day & it was so easy to get cranky but Helen did not drop her can-do attitude and positivity even once. Trust me, you want your vendor team to have only the greatest vibes. It makes the biggest difference in your day. Thank you Helen & team! read more

Without a doubt, Helen was the most important and BEST decision that my husband and I made to make our wedding amazing!! Helen was referred to us by not just one, but THREE different people that we knew, so we knew we couldn't go wrong with her. From the very beginning, we clicked with Helen and she immediately was on the same page with us on what we needed from her for our wedding planning process. Helen was super communicative, responsive, and wonderful the entire way through. We got her design + coordination package because my husband and I wanted to select all the vendors ourselves, but Helen also provided a bunch of great vendor recommendations to us that helped us narrow down our choices. Overall, we would recommend Helen 1000000% to anyone looking for an amazing wedding planner and coordinator. We can't think of a single thing that went wrong on our wedding day (which is so crazy to say!) because Helen and her team had it all covered!! We are so happy we went with Helen, and she did so much to help calm us through the entire wedding planning process and give us the confidence that we were on track. She also had such cute and creative ideas that really gave our wedding a special touch, like having a Scavenger Hunt table and adding decorative elements throughout our wedding venue. THANK YOU Helen again for making the day so perfect for us!!! We can't thank you enough for all your help!! read more

Helen is everything that you need and want in a Wedding Coordinator. Right after we got engaged, I had met with several coordinators, and none of them had the same attention to detail, warmth, thoughtfulness as Helen. During our rehearsals, Helen made sure that everyone knew exactly what they needed to do, and was very helpful and organizing everything. Even my whole family was impressed by her experience and leadership. She always was so cheerful and responsive whenever we needed help with anything and was so organized and calm on our wedding day. Even when I was nervous about our timeline, she kept on reassuring me that everything would be OK and that we were always on time. Helen made sure that there was enough time for us to eat and drink on our wedding day and made sure that we had everything that we needed and that we had fun. I couldn't have imagined going through my wedding day without Helen. Anyone getting married in the future would be so lucky to have her as their Wedding Coordinator/planner!! read more

Helen is a thoughtful, organized, detail-oriented, and extremely reliable planner/coordinator. My husband and I worked with Helen for the last few months leading up to our wedding day and she handled coordination and design brilliantly. We felt so relaxed and at ease for our entire wedding day knowing that Helen had our backs -- stress in those areas wasn't even a thought! We truly don't know what our day would've been like without her (more stressful, for sure!). With so many years of experience, Helen knew exactly what questions to ask, exactly what timeline makes a wedding day flow seamlessly, and she always had wonderful solutions to any problems/concerns that came up. Helen is also extremely responsive -- she throughly and kindly answered any and all questions that we had throughout the entire process. On top of all that, she is an extremely kind, warm, and considerate person. Highly recommend! read more

Helen was SO amazing to work with. She was always positive and quick to offer solutions. The last month of my wedding would have been impossible without her. If I could go back in time, the only thing I'd change would be to hire her from the very beginning of planning. read more

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Helen is an incredible planner and will work so hard to maximize her time and your budget. She was the best coach through the whole process. I left every meeting feeling proud and better about myself. She nailed our aesthetic and had great ideas on how to arrange our space. On top of that she is also a great business owner and all around A+ woman. Totally happy we went with her! read more

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From the very first interaction I had with Helen, I knew I wanted her on my team. Helen is the perfect blend of soft, but sharp and patient, but assertive. As soon as things were handed off to her, we stopped worrying about what needed to be done because we knew she had it under control. Not only did she take charge with all vendor communications, she quickly became the trusted point-of-contact for the family and wedding party. She sent out a detailed timeline to all of us ahead of the big day, and it's what we referenced throughout the night. Second to "happy wife, happy life," "Ask Helen" was the most used phrase of the night. Thanks for making our big day a success! read more

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I'm so glad I found Helen and even more glad that I hired her as my wedding day-of coordinator. The wedding planning process can be so stressful but here's why you should hire Ah, Love Events: Her positive attitude From our initial call to the wedding day and everything in between, Helen's attitude towards everything is so positive and uplifting! Her can-do attitude really shows in the way she communicates and how she's always so excited during the planning process. This definitely made me feel that she truly loves serving her clients and will go above and beyond to make your day stress-free! Impeccable organization When I signed with Helen, she sent over this spreadsheet that not only made inputting information so easy, but it was SO detailed and organized! Everything from the decoration list, bridal party info, seating chart, vendor info and so much more were so neatly and cleanly organized it was insane. She was so on time for our rehearsal and made sure everyone felt welcomed! A friendor More than just my vendor, she's truly become a friend during the planning process. She's mentioned that I can reach out to her anytime (especially when I'm stressing out/worried about something) and has been extremely patient with everything. She asks meaningful questions to really understand your vision and to make sure you have an enjoyable wedding day. I wished I had another event just so I can work with Helen again. And no I'm not saying that lightly. I'm recommending her because she brings so much value and dedication in her work for her clients. Who wouldn't want a coordinator/planner that's professional, has a great attitude, organized, on-time and someone who's kind and approachable? Trust Ah, Love Events to deliver all those and more. You won't regret it. :) read more