Just wanted to sing praises for the amazing support Alexis provided for our wedding dinner at Bar Chelou. My husband and I wanted to plan something of a wedding celebration dinner, and we knew we needed some help because we live on the other side of the country and also none of our family and friends were available to provide much support. JM Events came recommended to me by my photographer who had been in the wedding industry for over a decade. I set up a call with Lilian and we went over my vision for what kind of event I was envisioning and she discussed what kinds of services JME could provide for our event and also shared that they had planned and coordinated similar type events in the recent past. After our call, I also had meetings with other event coordination companies and it was clear to me that JM Events would be the best fit for us as they seemed the most competent and professional. I also liked that JM Events was based nearby our venue. Two months ahead of the event, Alexis began working with us. We tossed around a lot of high-level ideas we were considering and Alexis provided insight on whether or not or how they would work within the constraints of our venue and timeline. Alexis and Lilian also had vendor recs at the ready at different price points whenever we needed them as well. Over time we narrowed down which ideas we wanted at our wedding and Alexis provided invaluable insight on wedding logistics and restaurant service ops that we should consider in our planning. She attended our venue walkthrough with us so that we could begin to visualize placement for different "stations" at our wedding and also served as our advocate with the various vendors we had hired. She also checked in with us and the vendors over increments in time so that we met all of our venue deadlines and to ensure that all of the vendors were in lockstep with what we were planning.  The week of the event, Alexis worked to make sure to send out event confirmations with all of our vendors so that each vendor was prepared to arrive on time and any accommodation our vendors needed were provided. This was so impressive that my make-up artist asked me where I had found Alexis! Alexis and Lillian were consummate professionals through and through, I felt supported the entire time and any question I had was met with a very considered response that only a very experienced events planning professional could provide.  Our wedding celebration was one of the best days of both my husband and my lives. We also received so many compliments on our event, like "best wedding ever" and "can I copy your entire wedding?" I was on cloud nine the whole night and in watching some of my friend's video footage I saw Alexis working in the background making sure that our timeline was executed exactly as planned.  I know certainly that without JME and Alexis, our night would not have went off as seamlessly as it did and I am so grateful for JME and their team. I am already plotting on when I can plan another party and hire JME :) read more

Lilian and her team are TRULY amazing. I know everybody says that, but I hope that really goes to show the truth as to how incredible they are. My (then) boyfriend and I got engaged in February 2021, and I always knew I'd want a slightly longer engagement, just to push things out so I'd have more time to decide on what I wanted and how I wanted it. From the start, however, we already knew we wanted to work with Lilian and her team. Given that I had more time, somewhat wanted the challenge of planning a wedding, and felt pretty prepared, we opted for the month-of services. Once we started working with Lilian, our wedding-planning life honestly became sooo much easier. I feel like we had a pretty good idea and plan for everything we needed, yet, Lilian still, easily, made things even better. There were so many things we didn't know we needed. She was so thorough, organized, and thoughtful and knowing she and her team would be by our side to finalize the details and (basically) walk us down the aisle, really put us at ease. Her communication was spot on - not just with us, but with our vendors, and with handling any (not unexpected) last minute changes. She was so easy to reach and communicate with, and was always so patient and efficient. She knew what we wanted, what we needed, and offered suggestions along the way. On our big day, her team was just as great - from the pre-wedding set up, making sure our bridal party had everything we needed, even helping us order boba - Lilian had everything all thought out. She checked in with us throughout the busy night, and helped wrap things up seamlessly. We truly couldn't imagine a more perfect day, and would not have had it any other way. I'd recommend her to everybody I know - for any event, big or small! Thank you JME team! read more

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We hired Lilian for partial wedding planning and day of coordination and I couldn't be happier with the services we received. I was pretty oblivious to the whole process going into this. My wife - who is a type A planner felt a little overwhelmed at the start, especially being paired with a guy like me who struggles to plan anything. We heard about Lilian from our friend. We spoke to a few planners but we felt that Lilian not only provided specialized business/financial insight - she provided us with a practical and comfortable approach for starting a process that seemed too intimidating to start. She sent us timelines for when vendors should be booked and and soft deadlines for us for follow about deciding the smaller details so we knew when what vendors or items needed to be secured and when they needed to be. She also sent us a budget form for our wedding which allowed us to get a sense for what everything would cost. We had a meeting where we went over what was important to us and set budgets accordingly. This turned out to be one of the most important things she did for us and feel the effects of this immediately post wedding. I got married last friday - 11.3, I don't feel entirely broke, but still felt like my wedding was a dream - if not the best day of my life one of them forsure. Lilian also did day of coordination for us which worked amazingly because she knew all the details for our wedding so well. She brought her team who was also amazing, shout out Jess and Iris for being so accommodating and helpful on the day of the wedding. Thanks to Lilian and her team: I didn't have to focus on logistics or anything having to do with the guests or the venue which as the groom was amazing to be able to really immerse myself in our wedding and really be present. A couple days after the wedding I hear that the men's restroom was absolutely trashed. Someone had a few too many to drink. But Lilian, concerned about any deductions to our security deposit, cleaned the mess up herself with a mop. She went above and beyond to save the bride and groom a headache when collecting their security deposit back and we are so grateful. From beginning to the end of this process, my wife and I agree that Lilian was the best investment for our wedding. She coordinated all the paperwork and brought all the vendors together to create one cohesive service which is all you can ask for on your big day! Lilian was definitely MVP for the night and I recommend her for any sort of event coordination. Amazing job.. my wife and I are still on a high from our special day. Thank you Lilian. You really helped make our day so special and we cannot thank you enough. read more

Lilian & Alexis were without a doubt the best investment of our wedding. Aside from being genuinely kind and caring people, they conducted themselves in the most professional manner. Offering only solutions and informed suggestions. We leaned heavily on their expertise and they made the planning experience an absolute joy for us. Had we known what this team what capable of we would have booked them day 1. We will be singing their praises for years to come and recommending them to everyone we know! Thank you guys for making our day so special. We are forever grateful and will always look back on our experience with warm hearts. read more

If you're wondering why I stopped writing reviews on Yelp, well, it's because I was busy planning my wedding! But now I'm back to tell the stories! Get ready for it. I was introduced to Lilian from a friend whose wedding we attended shortly after we got engaged. I loved that Lilian was assertive and did not get bullied by the Asian aunties. I needed that for my own wedding! However, when we booked our venue, it was inclusive of a day-of coordinator. I spoke with Lilian several times, and she was always willing to give her advice, about whether it was still worth it to get my own outside coordinator. Lilian connected me with Leslie Ann on her team and after our first conversation, I told my fiance I need to have her be a part of our wedding. It's no surprise to most I'm crazy about organization with my excel trackers and many, many Google Driver folder. But, having Leslie Ann made a world of a difference. Leslie Ann immediately began help me put together a timeline, began collecting all my vendors information and contacting them. I also got a new job a month before the wedding and the planning itself became too overwhelming to manage. Leslie did everything and I was just cc'ed in all the emails. She was on all the calls with the vendors and our last appointment with our venue. She even met up with us to go over the final details the week before the wedding. I loved that she knew I would get nervous to not hear from her and she always updated me. She suggested many ideas which we ended up using on the wedding day and I honestly think Leslie was the glue that made our wedding day perfect. Let's talk about the wedding day. When the day finally came, we arrived to the venue with everything in place as we imagined. Leslie and her team even went the extra mile to add their own JME touch to decorations which I was so fine with because I suck in that field. AND she still had time to check in on us and asking if there was anything else we needed. Every single one of my other vendors said this was the most smoothest wedding they've ever been a part of. After hearing so many horror stories of how things go wrong on the day of, it was so surprising our day went by the way it did. We had only two small hiccups out of our control. One being from last minute cancellation due to Coronavirus scare and the other being the weather of will it rain or will it not. Leslie remained calm as I freaked out. I loved that I just got to enjoy the day rather than trying to hunt down people or remind someone of anything. So if you're sitting on the fence of getting a coordinator. Or if your venue also includes a day-of coordinator and you're wondering if it's really necessary to hire your own. I'm here to tell you, yes. Yes, you need your own coordinator because wedding planning is a lot of work! And you already know I got to recommend Leslie!!! read more

We hired Lilian through a friend's referral. What's crazy is that the wedding vendor network is very tight, and everyone knows everyone. When we mentioned that Lilian was our coordinator, several other vendors proclaimed, "Lilian?! Omg, your wedding is going to be super well-managed. Lilian's got it! I've never seen Lilian stressed out." We loved hearing this feedback! It's always a good thing when vendors have worked together, understand each other's vibes and styles, and ultimately say good things about their experience. True to what we heard; Lilian definitely got it. We met and spoke over the phone several times, and each time, she listened to our questions and introduced new and creative ideas. My favorite part about our experience, was that Lilian thought of several aspects that had not even crossed my mind. For example, placement of items, logistics, other wedding crap, etc. She also helped provide some small items to complement our big day (signs, frames, etc.) It was such a pleasure working with her and I would def recommend her to plan anything. I hope our paths cross again one day thru a friend's wedding! Love, Janny & Alex 10.19.19 read more

We were so happy when we finally connected with Lilian and her team. From our first conversation, it was very clear that she was not only a consummate professional but also just a wonderful person and very easy to work with. She was very helpful in planning out the entire wedding day schedule and gave us a lot of tips that we otherwise wouldn't have known. She also contacted all of our vendors and gave timely updates and instructions. She and Alexis were both on top of the schedule and I always felt that they were on top of things and that my wedding was a priority to them. Another perk was that she even offered to lend us props and items for the wedding so that we could save on expenses! When COVID-19 struck in March and it looked like our wedding would be postponed, Lilian was very understanding and supportive throughout the whole process. Even though we were not able to hold the actual wedding reception, we were thankful to have the opportunity to work with the Just Merried team. We highly recommend the for any new couple looking to book a planning team. Do it now! You won't regret it! read more

Out of all of our wedding vendors, Lilian and her team at Just Merried Events, yielded the biggest return on our investment! We hired the team for day-of coordination and are so glad we did! If you are searching for a wedding or event planner, here are the top three reasons why you should hire this team: 1) Thorough and organized From start to finish, Lilian and her team were incredibly professional, easy to communicate with, and hyper-organized. Lilian ensured that every detail of our wedding (even ones we hadn't initially thought of) was discussed and executed day-of. I felt at ease during my wedding day knowing that we were in goods hands and nothing was going to fall through the cracks with this team. 2) Access to a great network of other vendors JME also has great relationships with other vendors in the LA area. Our wedding venue had no other services outside of the space / lighting so we had to search and source everything else ourselves. When I needed recommendations for certain vendors, Lilian had names / contacts of tried and true vendors in her rolodex which helped narrow my search. Her network particularly came in handy when we had a snafu with our initial choice for a florist and decided to stop working with them. She jumped in right away to help me find a new, incredible florist just a month before the big day. 3) Calm, cool demeanor With all the things happening during my wedding day, Lilian and her team remained calm and cool throughout it all. As much as we planned for our big day, some things went wrong due to external factors and Lilian and her team triaged it all. Not one of our guests noticed! For example, my husband lost his wedding shoes the morning of (long story that I won't get into here) but Lilian was able to calm him down while his groomsmen found the perfect replacements before the ceremony. Finding a planner who has seen it all and can remain calm and collected while fixing issues is incredibly important because it helps everyone involved stay the same. JME is a best-in-class event planning service. You can sleep easy at night knowing that you're in good hands and enjoy yourself day-of no matter what. Thank you JME for making our wedding day one for the books! read more

My wedding was back in December and our venue was in Orange County. I am so glad I got had Lilian and her team helping me organize our wedding, especially since we had 350 guests. We had a weekend wedding and knew I would have been a mess if I didn't have Lilian and her team assisting and reassuring me that everything was running on schedule and as planned. Before my bridal party arrived at the venue, Lilian and her team arrived early and made all vendors and bar was ready for cocktail hour. Her team was extra sweet on ensuring my husband and I had something to eat and drink since we both so busy running around and talking to all the guests. At some point, our open bar ran out of certain liquor and her team offered to help run and grab more so that my guests can keep enjoying themselves. Talk about relief! Our friends and family talked about how much fun they had at our wedding. If I have any friends or family that are looking for coordinator for an event, I would highly recommend Just Merried Events. They are extremely professional, helpful and some of the kindest people to work with! You definitely won't be disappointed. read more

Lilian and her team was the absolute perfect match for us!!! I learned about JME from my good friend who had also worked with them for her wedding a few years ago. My friend's wedding was absolutely beautiful and well planned out, so I was not hesitant at all to reach out to Lilian when it was time to plan my own wedding!!! It was probably one of the best wedding decisions we made lol! Lilian was there with us for support and guidance 100% of our wedding planning journey whether by phone, email, or in person. This was really helpful for me because obviously I have never had a wedding before and had absolutely no clue where to even begin! What we loved about Lilian and JME: 1. Many years of experience. She provided so much insight and recommendations and wasn't afraid to let me know when one of my crazy ideas might not be the best idea, and then let me know her recommendation and her reasoning. I would say we went with her recommendation over my own crazy idea every time, and our wedding day was perfect! 2. Strong networking skills. This is especially helpful because she was very familiar with our wedding venue and had connections with the team there and was able get us the best deal and work with them closely to make sure everything goes smoothly. She also has past experiences with all of our vendors, and was not hesitant at all to help us negotiate pricing and make sure we got the best deal!! We loved that! 3. Open minded and patient! Planning a wedding is stressful! I think every bride wants her wedding day to be perfect and will tend to review the details over and over again and change her mind back and forth and back and forth. As for me, I tend to repeat things many times to make sure nothing gets missed. Lilian was so patient throughout the whole process and totally understanding. 4. Calm, cool, and organized. This was especially important for the day of our wedding. Weddings are hectic! I was a bit worried because we had limited set up time for our reception but Lilian assured me not to worry.. and that her team has it under control! Also there were unforeseen circumstances like guests arriving late for our ceremony and cake delivery guy being late... but Lilian was so calm and had the situation under control that it even helped calm my nerves a lot too! It wasn't a stressful day for me at all because I had so much trust in Lilian and her team. There are so many more great reasons that I would recommend JME. But most all, working with Lilian was such a joy and I truly felt like I was working with my good friend. So is so professional, but we also laughed and joked a lot which I loved and made wedding planning so much fun! read more

Absolutely recommend! Lilian is personable, professional, attentive, well-organized and super detailed about everything. She thought of things that I didn't even know to consider and was super communicative throughout my entire wedding planning process and on my wedding day. She truly made me feel like she cared and wanted my wedding day to be as perfect as possible. Plus, her network of vendors are amazing, and they all worked so well together to make my vision for my big day a reality. If you're getting married and am feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the planning, hire Lilian. She is well worth the reasonably priced investment! Trust me, I was a bit hesitant and debated if I really needed a wedding planner, but I'm so glad I went with her. Planning a wedding would've been a lot less enjoyable and 100 times more stressful without Lilian and team. I'll absolutely be recommending her to all my family and friends. Thank you Lilian for being such a pleasure to work with! read more

It has been a week since our dream Palm Springs wedding and I'm still floating! I wanted to write this review for Lilian and the Just Merried Events team because they were just spectacular. The best advice I got for wedding planning was to get a coordinator! Hands down best decision we made. Initially I had planned to just hire for day of coordinating but after realizing how much DIY involvement was required for our venue I knew I needed more help. From the beginning it was clear Lilian was extremely pleasant to work with and very detail oriented! We started the process in 2019 for our April 2020 wedding but of course the pandemic put a major damper on that. The shut down and the surges caused us to postpone our wedding twice. I cannot tell you how great Lilian was with each postponement. She literally took care of everything and even when our final date fell on her birthday she never once mentioned it or fussed over it! She has great relationships with vendors, and has great recommendations for everything. Sometimes this even got us discounts with the vendor! She recommended our florist who really brought our wedding aesthetic to life. We had a long wedding weekend with Friday rehearsal dinner, Saturday wedding, then Sunday farewell pool party. Out of all the events the wedding was the least stressful because Lilian was there! I had the time of my life because all my energy was focused on having fun and actually enjoying all the details we worked so hard on. Everything went so smooth and Lilian kept us on track with everything we packed the reception with including three outfit changes! At the end of the night I didn't have to think about anything because everything was taken care of. My best advice to any couple planning is to book Lilian now! read more

Can I give a million stars because Lilian and her team truly deserves them! From day 1 to the actual day, Lilian was always on top of things. She took the stress out of the entire planning process. She made sure I stuck to my budget and timelines. And when we interviewed vendors, she asked questions I didn't even think of. My wedding was the best and most memorable day ever thanks to Lilian. A lot of things could've gone wrong but there she was running around (very calmly of course) in sneakers with a fanny pack and a clipboard in her hand. On top of everything else, Lilian was/is so sweet and caring. The first time I met her, she gave me a big hug and congratulated me on my engagement. I knew then and there that she was my person! And the entire time, it really felt like a friend was helping us with the planning. I could go on and write a book on how awesome Lilian is but to save everyone some time, I'm just gonna end with this: IF YOU ARE STILL LOOKING FOR A WEDDING PLANNER, YOU CAN STOP NOW AND HIRE LILIAN BEFORE SHE'S BOOKED UP! IF YOU DON'T GET HER, THAT'S YOUR LOSS. read more

This review is long over due but as mentioned by previous brides, Lilian is FANTASTIC! She is professional, friendly, responsive, patient, understanding, and very knowledgeable on all things wedding. We hired Lilian and her team to assist us with our wedding planning a year+ in advance. I was overwhelmed with where to start and after our initial meeting with Lilian I knew we had to hire her. She provided great recommendations and advice in terms of budget, party size, venues, etc, and reassured me that there was no reason to be stressed so early on. Throughout our wedding planning process, Lilian made sure to always check in via email or text to ensure that we had everything on track and whether or not we had concerns or needed additional help with vendor contacts. Where Lilian really excels is her communication and ability to be your go to person with vendors. We had a minor hiccup in regards to a ceremony venue that we had already booked and paid a deposit for. They decided to cancel on us because there was a conflict of dates, and of course I had a minor break down. But, Lilian was a lifesaver and she helped us find an even better venue that I loved even more. It was definitely a blessing in disguise that our initial venue canceled on us. A few weeks prior to our big day, Lilian checked in with us and made sure that we had everything in order. We had a decently sized ceremony with 150+ guests and a larger reception with 300+ guests. With two different locations for our big day, there was definitely a lot of logistical planning that had to be dealt with. But because we had Lilian and her awesome team, we knew we could remember and enjoy every moment of our special day. I can't thank Lilian enough for all her help, she truly loves what she does and it certainly shows in her work. :) read more

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Thank you so much Lilian for helping us put together our DREAM wedding! We felt very overwhelmed before meeting you. You helped us find our venue, introduced us to all the right vendors, and even negotiated prices for us. The day of, you and your team worked exceptionally hard to make sure everything was perfect. We can't thank you enough! read more

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Lilian and her JME team were amazing throughout the whole wedding planning process and wedding day. We hired Lilian for day of/month of coordination. I cannot say enough about what a great decision it was to work with them. Lilian was super organized, patient, and supportive. She quickly responded to all of my e-mails/texts and her experience in wedding planning was super helpful as she thought about things I had not considered during the planning process. She was also able to provide a list vendors when I needed them, and also able to coordinate with all the other vendors I found. She was super helpful during the rehearsal and was able to help us stay on task. My family noticed the team's attention to detail the day of the wedding to ensure everything ran smoothly. If you are looking an awesome wedding planner, look no further! We would recommend Just Merried Events to anyone! read more

We love Lilian, of Just Merried Events--we don't know what we would have done without her, and we HIGHLY RECOMMEND her to everyone we know. We hired Lilian as our wedding planner, after she planned and orchestrated my sister's wedding the year prior without a hitch, all the while with a smile on her face. After seeing her in action at my sister's wedding--poised, patient, organized, responsive, and just on top of everything--it was a no-brainer to hire her for my wedding too. Our wedding was a destination wedding in Maui, Hawaii. We were procrastinators and were super busy with work, so we hired her 6 months before the wedding. She did a ton of research for us, gave us a bunch of great options for the venue and vendors, and basically set up everything within ~1 month. She found a fantastic venue for us and negotiated with all the vendors with consideration of our budget. She really went above and beyond, and completely surpassed my expectations--and anyone that knows me, knows that I'm pretty picky. Lilian and I went on a separate trip before the wedding to Maui to see the venue and meet the vendors. That trip was so organized--she set up meetings with all the vendors, including tastings for our reception and cake, which both helped me feel at ease, as well as helped the vendors know what preferences and style I had. She was constantly on top of things, and even had all my preferences written down in advance, questions to ask the vendors, and she took notes during the meetings. She stayed on top of all the vendors via phone and email in all the days leading up to the wedding, kept track of due dates for payments, and even kept on top of us to send our videographer the DVD's and hard drives a month after the wedding was over. We ended up purchasing all our linens (because renting is Maui was even more expensive than buying!), and she took care of steaming and setting up the venue on the day of. She had even gone to Target, etc. to get vases, etc. as some supplemental decor (since we couldn't bring a bunch with us on the plane), and picked up some of our wedding guests from the airport. We have some high-maintenance family, so we often used her as the middle man, to help keep our stress levels down--THANK YOU, Lilian--that in itself was invaluable, and we love her for that! Besides seeing her in action exhibit all the great qualities you need in a wedding planner (super detail-oriented, organized, responsive, patient, etc.), she's also qualified. She went to school at UC Berkeley I think, and you can tell from working with her that she's super smart. Oh, and if her going above and beyond in her work is not enticing enough, her pricing is also very affordable! Eliminate your wedding stress, and hire Lilian! read more

I have so many amazing things to say about Lilian and her team at Just Merried Events, I'm sure this review won't even do them justice. I found Lilian through 2 co-workers who also hired her. We booked for the full wedding planning service and that was the best decision we made!! We were engaged for 1.5 years and throughout that time, Lilian and I have just vibed really well and I now consider her a friend :) I loved getting to know her and her team. I did have some phone calls with other planners, but felt the most connected to Lilian instantly. She was genuine, honest, sweet, and didn't push! When we had our first meeting at the Pie Shop, we knew she was our gal - someone who enjoyed good eats just as much as we did. She was super organized and wrote down a bunch of things in her notebook, surprising me throughout the process as she remembered so many things about us and what we said from that first meeting. We were planning on a Palm Springs wedding & that did make things a little more difficult, especially since we actually moved away from So-Cal during our engagement period. She made trips with us to Palm Springs twice, once even just 1 month post-partum and in 100 degree weather!!! That level of dedication is unreal. On our final trip to Palm Springs before the wedding, I felt so at ease with Lilian and Alexis (her lead coordinator) - we were able to laugh, joke, but still be super productive. We booked the Cree Estate, which is a gorgeous, photogenic venue & has the benefit of being very flexible with no vendor restrictions- however that did make the logistics difficult, as we had to build in a kitchen, bar, lighting, lounge furniture, etc etc. We loved it because the Cree was a blank canvas & we were able to create exactly what we wanted, but organizing all that would have left me with a headache. Thankfully I didn't have to deal with ANY of that because Lilian and Alexis kept all of it behind the scenes. I felt like such a bride-chilla because Lilian made the process so easy for us. Lilian and Alexis (her lead coordinator) were so responsive to emails and always thought about crucial details that honestly would not even occur to me. On the wedding day, we got to wake up at a leisurely time and relax because we knew we didn't have to worry. They took our vision and made it reality - even better than we could have imagined. Seriously our wedding was so magical! I remember during a point when the sun was setting, my husband and I just sat in awe admiring the reception set up. In addition, all the vendors she recommended were just incredible. My husband and I keep saying how we had the best team ever, from florists to photog & videographer to catering to DJ. Lilian also had so much resources on hand, from cake stands to little props. She also took on the task of calligraphing our escort cards onto marble tiles. She did an insane job and did this in less than a week. Our guests loved those little tiles! So this turned out longer than I wanted & I can ramble on with more good things to say. Bottom line, don't look further than Just Merried! The planning team is beyond incredible. Even my Asian mom was super impressed & that says a lot :) read more

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TLDR: look no further for your wedding planning needs! Working with Lilian and her team was the best wedding planning decision I ever made. I stumbled upon Just Merried on Yelp (ironically enough), and hired them for a full-service type of planning. This was the most ideal choice for us since we were living out-of-state, not to mention, the groom and I were also long distance for the whole planning duration. Admittedly, it was difficult to find open times for all us to meet in person, but Lilian was always more than willing to accommodate to our schedules. We even Skyped/Facetimed throughout the planning process. Let me just say that I also know nothing about wedding design/planning/timelines/etc. So as part of the full-service planning, Lilian would send timely, organized, DETAILED emails with multiple vendors that I could review + select at once. She would then contact each one, and do all of the grunt work for me. She executed so much of the work that I literally did nothing but say which vendors I liked and which ones I didn't. If that doesn't speak to efficient work ethic, I don't know what will. As much as I was impressed with her quality of service and organization skills, all of my friends were equally dazzled. Some of them are already asking how they can contact her for future weddings. Hands down, I would recommend Just Merried to anyone I know. And you know its a good sign when your groom agrees too :) read more

I would consider myself pretty organized and on top of things, which is why I didn't think I needed a day of coordinator when I first began the wedding planning process. I've had a lot of experience putting together sorority formals and felt confident enough to take on my own wedding. But trust me when I say no matter how much experience you have, hire Lilian and Alexis! They exceeded all my expectations from the day I hired them to our wedding day. Even though I only hired Just Merried Events for Day of Coordination, they were with me through the entire planning process. They kept me on track and suggested ideas I never would have thought of. I was blown away by how much Lilian and Alexis truly cared about us. Even though they are a vendor, they truly are wonderful people above all else. I danced all night and did not worry about a thing. When our wedding was over, our venue valet staff lost a guest's car keys. I was too tired to deal with it and most vendors would have just gone home, but Lilian helped us figure out what to do. And when we all realized there was nothing we could do that night, she drove the guest home. The next day, while my husband and I were recovering from an amazing night, Lilian called our venue to help look for the missing keys. She even took the time to write our venue an email explaining what happened. This is probably the most difficult review I've ever written just because I didn't know where to start. Lilian and Alexis truly made our wedding the best day ever! read more

I can't thank Lilian and her team enough! Our wedding was just a few months ago and we are so happy with the way it turned out. Everything went smoothly and it was all because of JME. Lilian was detail oriented and super patient, which is what you need in a wedding coordinator! read more

As previous reviewers have mentioned, Lilian is AMAZING. My husband and I were fortunate to have her as our day-of coordinator and she did such an outstanding job. From our first conversation to our wedding day, Lilian checked in at multiple times throughout the process to ensure all of our bases were covered. Having her attend our final venue walk-through was super helpful as she asked questions I wouldn't have even thought of asking, and I like to think of myself as an over-preparer. The week of our wedding, we were so appreciative that she was following up with our vendors while keeping us in the loop. Fast forward to the big day, my husband and I were able to soak in every moment not worried about the little things because we knew Lilian and her team were executing everything to a tee. I brought so many specific decor items and props that could have easily frazzled someone, but not Lilian. She made sure everything was in its place and it turned out better than we could have envisioned. She kept everyone on schedule and did it with a smile on her face. If there were any hiccups during the day, you would have no idea by looking at her because of how calm she looked and how genuinely happy she is. We were so appreciative of how often she would check in with us during the day and ensure we had what we needed. You can tell she loves what she does. Now, whenever other couples ask us for wedding planning advice, we always say without hesitation that you should hire a day-of coordinator and highly, highly recommend Lilian because she is that good. Beyond her amazing coordination skills, she's just a great person! So easy to talk to and get along with, and not just for us as the couple to be married, but also with our families, our wedding party, and all of our vendors. Lilian is worth every penny (if not more). ;) P.S. She designed and made this epic LOVE sign that is available to rent (we rented it for our wedding!) Looks amazing in pictures! read more

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It's been 2 weeks since our long awaited, postponed wedding and we're still on cloud 9 and having major withdrawal! One of the top reasons why is because Lilian and the JME team are SO amazing and ran the day smoothly without any snags...I don't understand how they do this while making you feel like you're their only client even though it's clearly the opposite. The wedding day is a big deal but I honestly believe it was the care that Lilian took leading up to it (and we had reschedules and several challenges) that was truly impressive and we're so thankful! Due to the pandemic and other personal things happening, I interviewed several planners but immediately connected with Lilian because of her sincerity, positivity, and support. I found your Yelp page myself so if you're reading this-Lilian and Alexis thank you for taking such amazing care of our creative vision, personal details, surprise guest (omg), and being just as amazing to our family and guests as you were to us throughout! Everyone, hire Just Merried Events, you will not regret it. read more

We are so glad we had the JME team led by Lilian and Alexis as our month-of coordinator! Just as it started to get stressful in the month leading up to the wedding, Lilian and Alexis stepped in and asked our venue and vendors important questions that I didn't think to ask, and they really covered every detail to ensure that our day went smoothly. As I am not very assertive, it was really comforting to have Lilian and Alexis work diligently on getting our venue and vendors all on the same page. They both went out of their way to secure extra space and time at the venue for us to get ready and take photos. They offered great photo-op ideas and important reminders during our rehearsal that I would have never thought of, and they just took the lead so gracefully. Also, they were always available and happily answered all of our last minute questions. Lilian and Alexis are both very organized, detail-oriented, assertive, and caring, which are all qualities that you'd want in your wedding coordinator. On top of that, Lilian has years of wedding experience, so you'll never feel lost with her by your side. With so many things to remember to do, I felt that Lilian and Alexis were like my calmer second brain leading up to the wedding. If you want to be stress-free on your big day with caring coordinators by your side, you should hire Just Merried Events! read more

Still interested in planning a beautiful and organized wedding after COVID-19 becomes a distant memory? Hire Just Merried Events! They are the one-stop shop for anything related to weddings. We got married last year in October 2019, and Just Merried Events was there to help us through one of the busiest times in our lives. Since we both worked full-time in industries where working eight to five is bare minimum, Just Merried kept us organized and helped us focus on major milestones for our wedding. A little back story: we had originally planned to get married at the end of 2020, which would give us 1.5 years to plan our wedding, but after discussing with family, we changed the wedding date to end of 2019, which would only give us approx. 8 months to find a venue and plan our wedding. This change was actually very stressful but, in comes Lilian and her team in May 2019 (since we finally realized that we needed help), and all the burden was lifted off our shoulders. Lilian is awesome! During the planning process, she had a list of vendors; she knew exactly what we should focus on when; she stood up to vendors (that we had chosen) that were not following protocol; and she was willing to listen to what we wanted for our wedding while giving thoughtful alternatives/ suggestions. So overall, we highly recommend Lilian and her team! She was phenomenal and a huge stress relief! read more

We booked a wedding through Lillian and her client Sue this past weekend and we couldn't be more happier to be able to work with her and her team. They made sure everything was perfect and checked with us to see if we needed any help. We hope to work with 'Just Merried' again in the future. - Amit (mint bartending) read more

I cannot say enough good things about Just Merried!! Lilian and Alexis make a stellar planning team and I could not have pulled off my wedding without them! I used them for the month of/day of services and I truly believe my wedding day went so smooth thanks to them. Throughout the months leading up to the wedding, they were always quick to answer emails and questions and were both so calm, it helped to make me less stressed on the day of! They set up all my DIY decor which came out beautiful and I'm so happy I had them to help make everything look amazing the day of. They also helped assemble the bustle onto my dress (which was NO easy task!) and made sure everything was packed up and on the shuttle back to the hotel at the end of the night. I wish I could get married again so I could work with them again! LOOK NO FURTHER and go with the Just Merried team, you will not be disappointed! read more

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I had the pleasure of meeting Lilian last year to have her coordinate an event for my clients! She is warm, endearing, detailed oriented and such a joy to work with. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a planner or coordinator! Thank you Just Merried Events! read more

We cannot recommend Lilian and her team enough! We interviewed several planners before deciding to work with Lilian and chose her because of her energy, honesty and enthusiasm. Working with her was absolutely the best decision - her dedication, work ethic, and hustle brought our vision to life, and we could not have made this day happen without her. Lilian worked closely with us for 10 months during COVID to plan out our wedding, and we were so impressed with her organization, patience, guidance and constant communication - easing much of the stress that comes with planning a wedding. She often made us feel like her only clients despite knowing she was planning multiple events throughout our planning season. My husband and I are designers and we both wanted every detail to be absolutely perfect - and Lilian certainly delivered. She recommended many wonderful vendors, and was completely onboard when we decided to add more scope and complexity to our event. Our wedding went even better than we had hoped, with every bit of the day going seemingly smooth - exactly what you'd want from a planner! Our family and friends still cannot stop talking about the memories and how much fun they had. We cannot thank Lilian and her team enough for helping us pull off one of the most epic days of our life! read more

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Working with Lilian was by far the best decision we made in our wedding process! She was sooo organized and did such an amazing job communicating with us and making sure we were on top of our wedding planning. We had all our vendors selected prior to meeting with Lilian but then our florist fell through less than two months before the wedding. Lilian immediately helped us find the best florist that fit our budget and our vision. Our venue needed a lot of documents and coordination with all our vendors and Lilian took care of it all. We ordered our wedding cake from a vendor that couldn't deliver to our venue. My husband and I stressed for days to figure out who could pick it up for us and handle the transport. When we told Lilian about it, she answered immediately and said that she and her team would take care of it. She literally took away any stresses we had throughout the whole wedding planning process. We couldn't do a rehearsal at the venue because it was too far away, so Lilian suggested a convenient park location for our entire wedding party to rehearse at. It worked out perfectly. She told everyone exactly what they needed to do and where they needed to stand. She literally thought of everything that could possibly happen during the ceremony so that everyone was prepared and knew their role. After the rehearsal, she loaded up her own car with all of our photos, props and signs that we needed for the wedding! It was seriously so kind of her! We had a jam packed schedule for our wedding day and Lilian made sure everyone was on time and moving along with the timeline. She thought of all the small details and made sure we had everything for the big day. She constantly checked on us and made sure we were enjoying the big day and not stressing over anything. Everything turned out perfectly and we honestly couldn't have done this without her. She was such a blessing to work with and we would recommend her and her team to anyone! read more

Best money spent on my wedding, no joke! I cannot thank Lilian and her team enough for all that they did, and I know I sound like all reviewers, but seriously... hire them. period. Lilian came recommended by a friend who knew her since childhood, so the background info I had on Lilian was that she always had good notes and did well in school, lol. But that's great groundwork for organization and being able to think on the fly, right? I'd say I was a pretty laid back bride. At the start, I really had no big theme or inspiration, I just wanted to get married and wanted everything to look nice! Throughout the whole process and with Lilians guidance, everything came together so well, I literally still think back at the whole day and am amazed at how all the pieces fit so well together (It's probably because she and her team had taken care of so much behind the scenes!!!). With Lilian's familiarity with all the vendors in the area and all things wedding, I basically followed her to-do lists advice on so many things. When I mildly considered having a hexagon arch for my ceremony, she suggested a florist who already had a hexagon arch in her inventory that could easily be used. When I wanted to have boba tea for after my ceremony, she and her team did all the research (and all the due diligence) of finding 5 places, compared prices and large order discounts (duh always gotta ask for the discounts) and let me decide. When I was setting up seating charts for the reception she kindly suggested we keep out the number 4 because it's bad luck. When I texted Lilian at 10pm the night before the wedding to add in a tea ceremony to the reception (at my family's request) she added it into the schedule and figured out the logistics (teacups etc) without even thinking about it for a second. And when the day of the wedding came, everything went so smoothly, if anything went wrong, I had no idea. Literally the only decision or command I had to give on the wedding day was the "ok" for the additional hour for a photographer. So basically, thank you to Lilian and her team for all that they did! You guys rock! read more

Lilian and Alexis are world class! We hired Just Merried Events to help us plan and coordinate the reception portion of our wedding day. Our reception was at my MOH's family's home in PV, so there were many moving parts and vendors to coordinate (since everything was essentially "from scratch"). I should also mention that we live out-of-state, which meant an additional layer of complexity/communication/coordination that the JME team navigated with grace and professionalism. I'll never forget the moment we arrived at our reception venue on our wedding day! There truly were no words - it exceeded all expectations of what I envisioned for our celebration, and Lilian & Alexis are to thank. As the night continued, Lilian, Alexis & the Just Merried team worked hard to ensure the order of events flowed smoothly. They managed every little detail so we didn't have to; from planning, to arrival, to departure (even to clean up the following day), everything was flawless. They are truly amazing: professional, knowledgable, communicative, timely, organized, hard working, creative, problem solvers...and just lovely, fun people to be around. You will not regret hiring Just Merried Events for your wedding day. You might even miss them once it's all over. I know we did :) read more

This review is long over due! I do not even know where to begin! If you are on the fence about hiring Lilian and her team.. DON'T BE! JUST DO IT! I PROMISE YOU IT'S WORTH EVERT PENNY! She and her team are so professional and executed every little detail! I was planning a wedding while working, going to grad school and having to go to clinical rotations! Not once was I ever stressed or felt unorganized! Lilian is the sweetest! She makes sure that she keeps you on budget but also provides the best of the best! She is always researching the best deals for you and making sure you get the best bang for you buck! She takes the time to listen to all of your needs, wants, and desires and tells you what is feasible and what is not. She was so organized, easy to communicate with and was on top of every detail. She replies back to all emails and text messages (yes text messages!!!) so quickly that you feel like you're her only client. She makes you feel that important! She plans out a whole excel worksheet to keep you on schedule. She never ever bombarded me with emails and made me feel overwhelmed. The days leading up to the wedding she made sure to communicated with me every day to keep me and my husband at ease. The day of our wedding it RAIN!!! Her and her team helped transform my planned outdoor wedding to an indoor wedding in less than 10 minutes! They are amazing! I honestly cannot recommend them enough. After the wedding was done and over she and her team cleaned up and made sure my husband and I got to the hotel safely. She is amazingly patient, considerate, and always one step ahead of any disaster. ALSO this woman is so damn stylish! She has a keen eye for style, decor, and fashion!!! You definitely want her planning your wedding! read more

Lilian and her team were key in making our wedding day a success! Flawless execution on everything we've discussed and made sure we were on timeline (and our day was packed!). Lilian and Alexis are so sweet and amazing at what they do! Even though we decided on the month-of package, they answered all questions we had during the planning process and provided great recommendations. They made sure the day of the wedding had no hiccups and everything was smooth-sailing even with 250 guests - their attention to detail is impeccable! They also worked so well with all our vendors. We are so grateful for Lilian and her team, they truly care about making your special day a dream come true! Highly recommend them :) read more

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We found Lilian on Yelp.com for our April wedding. Although she has fewer reviews on her yelp page compared to other wedding planners, her reviews are all very in depth and the reviewers spoke very highly of her. What impressed me the most are her genuine passion for the job and her helpful personality. During our consultation meeting, she gave us ideas for the wedding venue and offered us the contact info regardless if we're hiring her or not. We were so impressed that we hired her on the spot. Fortunately, what I read in her yelp reviews is all true. Lilian was very helpful and accommodating throughout the wedding planning process. We wanted a simple wedding without losing the necessary formality and Lilian helped us achieve that. We've gotten quite a few positive feedback from our family and friends about what a good job Lilian did in facilitating a smooth wedding. It was really nice to not have to worry about what goes on next on the big day and all we needed to do was look at Lilian and she'd give us direction. Even the assistant she brought was very helpful and friendly. Another thing we really like about Lilian is her helpfulness. Whenever we needed suggestions or ideas, Lilian would respond promptly and help us stay on task. Lilian also lends us items that we'd only use once such as table numbers and cake stand. Borrowing these items from her save us money and the environment! Lilian knows great vendors and we hired our florist, invitation designer, DJ and MC through her. Lilian works well with her vendors and helps facilitate communication and arrangements among all of them. We have gotten many compliments for our invitation, flowers, and MC. Last but not least, Lilian is reasonable with her fees and the vendors she referred to us are the same way, which really helps given our small budget. Lilian really took to heart what we have envisioned for our wedding and we felt respected and supported throughout the planning process. For example, when we needed help with making decisions, she'd give us helpful tips but at the same time allowed us space and time to make decision that we feel comfortable with. When we really have no idea about something such as how big of a stage is needed, she'd take charge and we are satisfied with her decision. I have interviewed quite a few wedding planners and could tell whether a planner is treating us as another job or truly seeing us as unique individuals with different set of needs. Lilian is definitely the latter one. I know this is a lengthy review but I don't wanna miss any good things about Lilian. I think a lot of people can do the job well but if you want someone who does a good job and treat your priorities as her own, then don't hesitate to give Lilian a call for a consultation. read more

Lilian & her team were a dream to work with and saved our day in so many ways. I cannot imagine what our day would have been without them. Originally my husband and I didn't think we would need a coordinator since our wedding was pretty small. As the day drew closer though, I realized I would need some help if I wanted to be able to breathe & enjoy even a single minute of the day. We actually met with 4 other wedding coordinators before discovering Lilian & Just Merried Events. To be honest, I was slightly skeptical about reaching out originally because their rates seemed too affordable. Even 2 months after our wedding now, we still can't believe how much we got out of having them be a part of our experience. I can definitely say that they delivered at least double to triple the value of the package I actually chose. From the very beginning, Lilian was extremely easy to talk to & open to all of our crazy ideas. She guided us gently and never shut anything down. We really felt like she was someone we could be honest with. We were so comfortable chatting with her & she really listened to us. Both my husband and I were very involved in all the decision-making and Lilian effortlessly took into account all our perspectives & concerns. We could tell she was extremely experienced, had a lot of know-how, easily came up with creative solutions & could get down to business & deliver. & more so now, we can sincerely say that not only is Lilian is a phenomenal wedding planner, she's just truly a terrific person. I was reluctant to ask for vendor recommendations at first, but I can easily say that Lilian has the most amazing working relationships with the best people. I could tell from all her interactions with them that they loved working with her and that definitely showed when they worked with me. The 3 vendors that I went with that were recommended by Lilian really took the time to understand what I was looking for in order to execute my ideas perfectly (unlike the previous vendors I had been struggling with). They were easy & stress-free to work with, extremely responsive, & open to endless numbers of e-mails about feedback & tweaks. Their patience with me was superhuman. In the days leading up to our wedding, Lilian did a phenomenal job getting in touch with all our vendors, keeping track of outstanding questions & paperwork & getting everyone on the same page. After our venue walk-through, I ended up having some frustrations with the venue management, as they were changing some conditions we had already signed on. Through it all, Lilian stepped in, kept a cool head & helped us maintain perspective. She worked with the venue to come up with alternative solutions for us and gave us her recommendation based off her experience. In the end we were perfectly happy with our venue & the service they provided. She's truly able to work with anyone in any situation and get the best outcome. Lastly, on the actual day-of, Lilian & her team truly shined. Our wedding was extremely specific and many aspects of it were DIY. We procured a lot of our decorations ourselves or asked Lilian to bring some & had specific ideas about how some of them should be arranged, but also had no real direction about other parts. I was expecting to have to put a lot of it together myself on the day-of & figure out any hiccups on the fly, since so many of these ideas were just in my head. I had done a quick "back of the napkin" sketch-up of some of my ideas for Lilian, but expected there to be some loss in translation there..but by the time I came out of getting my make-up done, everything was miraculously done. & even more so, they were just as beautiful as I had wished, if not more. When it came to any hiccups in executing what I had drawn out, Lilian & her team somehow always came up with a brilliant solution without any compromises. At one point a small emergency came up with a food delivery that never arrived, but Lilian & her team sorted it out so quickly that the guests never noticed. Throughout the remainder of the night, they just continued to take care of every little thing, from arranging table set-ups, props & amenities, to transitioning spaces, to shepherding guests & keeping us on schedule, to so much more! Every time we looked around to see about what needed to be done next, & even things I didn't know needed to be done were magically executed beyond expectation. In the end, what it really did was allow my husband & I to really enjoy the beautiful environment & evening & really have the time talk and laugh and have real & full conversations with our family, friends & each other We cannot recommend or praise Lilian & her team enough. They did everything they could to pull off the vision that we had & didn't miss a single beat or detail. In the end, their team & our night surpassed expectations in every way & honestly could not have been any better. read more

We found Lillian through a friend who is getting married soon too. And boy am I lucky I got such wonderful coordinator. We had a decent sized (over 200 guest) outdoor wedding reception at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana based on 4 traditions - Vietnamese, Catholic, Buddhist and American. That's a lot going on. We also wanted it to be memorable and fun for all of our guests (coming from all those backgrounds..) It was a planned 14 hour day! Because of lots of family things going simultaneously we didn't end up planning until 5-6 weeks before the wedding which was insane on our side. Actually we had 2 other wedding plans we had to cancel because of family issues (and two other coordinators/planners which came with venus we worked with)... Thank God we got Lillian. Lillian was spectacular every step of the way. She is organized, thoughtful, and really did more than just coordinate our wedding day... without her I don't think we would have had such a magical time. Many of the guests commented on how this was one of the most enjoyable weddings they attended ever! Packed but organized! To say the least, I think she just loves to do what she does. I think any lady or guy looking to get hitched should take take some time to talk to Lillian. You will be impressed! read more

I wish I could give JME more than 5 stars! Lilian is beyond amazing! We hired her for our day of coordination, but she was pretty much with us for the entire process. She also recommended a wedding photographer to us, who we ended up using and loving as well! Lilian is extremely experienced and responds to ALL of your questions SO QUICKLY! It is amazing how quick she is! She gathered all my vendors and made the day of the wedding the smoothest day ever! A heat wave came through on my wedding day and I almost passed out after my ceremony. She made sure everything was okay and that I got enough rest before the reception started; ensuring me that everything was great and as planned. Trust me, a great coordinator is so important for your wedding! I trusted Lilian and that was one of the best decisions I made in my wedding planning process! Look no further, she is the one! read more

Lilian and her team were the best! I was not into the idea of wedding planning at all and the process seemed really intimidating. I hired Just Merried Events for the full planning package and would do it again if I had to! Lilian made the planning process so easy. Anything I needed, she was quick to respond and easy to work with. She also had many great recommendations for various vendors to work with (honestly vendor research is the biggest time suck in terms of wedding planning). She's super organized and provided helpful tips throughout the process. Day of, she and her team were indispensable! Since she was so on top of everything, I felt like I really got to relax and fully enjoy my wedding day. Overall, Lilian and her team were so nice, it really felt like having an awesome friend plan your wedding for you. I would (and have) highly recommend Just Merried Events to anyone! read more

I am so grateful to Lilian and her team for helping me create the wedding of my dreams. Everything turned out even more beautiful than I had imagined. My criteria for the wedding was pretty tricky to start: Chinese banquet food but not in a Chinese restaurant. Lilian found venues that allowed outside catering, which is no small feat. Multiple guests asked where we found the amazing garden venue and it was all due to Lilian's recommendations. On top of finding all the vendors, like makeup, photography, and catering, Lilian managed all the vendors during Covid, as we had to change dates multiple times. She didn't let any challenge phase her. Lilian was calm, empathetic and reassuring. I didn't have to worry about anything on the day of. I knew Lilian had it covered and I could sit back and relax. Thank you Lilian for this amazing experience. read more