Overall, amazing experience with TDE and highly recommend!…read more We needed a Cantonese-English bilingual day-of-coordinator and MC for our wedding in Sacramento, and we decided to go with Carina (coordinator) and Jackson (MC). Although we did not purchase a full package from TDE, Carina and Jackson worked seamlessly with the rest of our chosen vendors. They (and the TDE team) were extremely organized, communicative, and supportive. One thing I really appreciated was that my husband was cc'd on every single email so that I wouldn't have to play middle man to relay every message to him as well. On the day of, Carina and Jackson went above and beyond to make sure our needs were met. They were so thoughtful and considerate throughout the entire process. We got so many compliments from our family members about Jackson's MCing. Our wedding party also really loved how Carina kept everyone organized and on schedule. She was also able to seamlessly communicate with our Chinese restaurant venue to make sure our requests were met. Thank you so much Carina, Jackson, and Jessica!

I had a very positive experience working with TDE. It was easy to schedule a free consultation,…read morewhere we first spoke with Otis, and could ask many questions up front before deciding to move forward. Otis was kind with great attention to detail from the start. Ultimately, we decided with the glam package and our contract was very clear to understand with cost breakdown for removal of specific services / add-ons. I updated it many times with Jessica, our planner, as we made changes throughout the months, and she was always so patient and clear. Our MC Otis did a wonderful job with maintaining flow of the program. Otis was also working as DJ for a good portion of the evening, so props to him! We had closer to an hour compared to 1.5 hours of open dancing because we were behind schedule, but everybody was on the dance floor and he kept the party going seamlessly. Weddings are hectic and there are so many moving parts; we did get behind schedule but we were still able to do everything we wanted to do. Our photo & video services were set to end, but Otis was very professional in discussing with us if we wanted to extend our video services, communicative on additional cost, at the moment. Our photographer, Ben, along with the team Stanford and videographer, Christina, were so fun to work with. Ben was great at providing direction, which is especially helpful since we were not used to posing. I have not received photo & video yet as it has only been a week, but from an experience standpoint, they were attentive to detail, communicative, and glided effortlessly through the event. My makeup artist, Vivi, is the sweetest person. She was super attentive to detail and my particular skin type. I was worried about makeup because I don't wear heavy makeup often. I ended up paying for a make-up trial, and I was so happy working with Vivi that I had no worries for the wedding day. We also added-on make up for our mothers, which Vivi did the morning of. The reception decor turned out so pretty! Everything was set-up as scheduled. I was really happy with the welcome backdrop and name sign. It was also great to take pictures with guests with the backdrop since we had time during cocktail hour. We asked TDE to incorporate a large screen as the backdrop of our sweetheart table, so we found an example from a previous wedding they did, and it turned out exactly as expected. We added the photo-booth, which was so popular with the guests! There were so many cool props and our guests were having tons of fun with it. I also sent TDE a custom drawing that I wanted for the photo strips- and it turned out just like I imagined. We chose Grand Dynasty as our reception venue, and TDE communicated set-up details with our restaurant event manager, Esmond, in the days leading up to the event. I highly recommend TDE and the team that we worked with! Thank you for making it an unforgettable experience.

We hired SESE Wedding for our City Hall ceremony photo shoot. The turnaround time for the photos…read morewas extremely fast & the photographer captured City Hall & Legion of Honor perfectly. The package included a driver, make-up artist and a photographer. The entire day went very smoothly. The driver took us to both destinations. The make-up artist (Lisa) and the photographer were both very experienced: teaching us how to pose & showing us the best spots to take photos within City Hall!

The overall photography experience and digital photos were good, but they never gave us our photo…read morealbum. I've tried contacting them for over a year, and most times they don't even respond to me. The couple times I did receive a response they said they would look into it and then never responded back. This happened 2-3 times. I never received the photo album that I paid for.

I could not say enough good things about working with Genevieve. From the very first meeting we had…read morewith her, she put our worries to rest, was extremely organized and worked with us to make an extremely magical wedding happen on a tight budget. She made our wedding dreams come true, and made the process of planning our wedding enjoyable! Not only does she have impeccable taste, she is also a wonderful person that you want to surround yourself with when planning your special day. She is honest, clear, well connected and will always point you in the right direction. If you are asking yourself should I work with a wedding planner for my special day, the answer is absolutely. Is Genevieve and the Lily Spruce team the ones you should go with? They are worth every penny.

If you are on this page reading reviews and debating whether you need a wedding planner, I am…read moretelling you that it's worth every penny with Lily Spruce! I've attended weddings that chose to forgo a wedding planner and you could see the difference when it came to organization and keeping folks in order. Genevieve and her team was a dream come true for our wedding during the pandemic. I was those brides who had to postpone our wedding twice. She took good care of us during that time of uncertainty and I didn't feel alone at all. Our wedding was at California Academy of Sciences. I loved seeing her take my Pinterest inspirations and bring it to life at the venue. Genevieve and her team took all the weight off my shoulders when it came to scheduling with all the vendors and decoration placement. They were very attentive to my emotional needs on the day of the wedding as well. Genevieve and team, ya'll hold a special spot in our hearts for making it a wonderful wedding day that we will never forget. Thank you so much for all you've done for us. Sending lots of peace and love to the team at Lily Spruce.

If I could give 10 stars, I would!…read more At Romance made our City Hall wedding photoshoot truly magical. We flew in from New York, and planning from across the country could have been stressful -- but May made everything feel effortless. She was so organized and responsive, and during our consultation she completely understood my vision of feeling like a princess with a gown and veil that would flow beautifully down the staircase while still flattering my petite frame. The second dress she pulled was the one, and I instantly felt stunning. Highly recommend also reserving San Francisco City Hall for two hours on a Saturday if you can to avoid the crowds and everyone else also taking pictures in the prime locations. At Romance's City Hall package covered absolutely everything: dress, veil, tiara, professional makeup, and two photographers -- all at an incredible price. Not having to coordinate multiple vendors was such a relief. The photographers reached out ahead of time to go over details and on the day of made us feel completely comfortable, guiding us through poses and capturing breathtaking shots on the grand staircase. From start to finish, the experience was seamless, romantic, and unforgettable. I would 100% recommend At Romance to anyone wanting a true one-stop shop and a dream City Hall wedding experience.

Absolutely amazing experience at AT Romance Bridal Studio! From the moment I made my appointment,…read moreeverything went so seamlessly. Franny helped me during my visit and she was incredibly kind, patient, and made the entire process feel so easy and stress-free. May, the owner, was so welcoming and truly made me feel valued and excited throughout my appointment. I also said yes to the dress on the very same street where my fiancé and I first met, which made the moment even more special and meaningful. The dress rental includes alterations and a veil, which was such a huge plus, and the return process is super convenient with a 4-day window. This place is professional, kind, and exceeded all of my expectations. I'm beyond excited to continue this journey with them and highly recommend them to any bride-to-be!

2 Friends Events made it possible for our wedding day to go exactly to plan and exceed expectations…read morein every way. It was an absolute pleasure working with Carissa after booking the month-of coordination package. She went above and beyond from our initial meeting all the way to load out the night of the wedding. She took the time to understand my vision fully and provided invaluable insight throughout the process. She worked seamlessly with our other vendors, taking the weight of all the logistics so we could enjoy the weeks leading up to the wedding. When we got to wedding weekend she brought a calm and competent energy to the rehearsal and day-of that really set the tone and allowed us to relax and enjoy. We are so grateful for her collaboration and can honestly say booking with 2FE was one of the best decisions we made. If you're looking for a coordination team who will lead with professionalism and translate your vision to reality, look no further!

We are so happy with how our wedding went thanks to Rachel at 2 Friends Events! Rachel helped us…read moreplan and prepare for our big day, coordinating with us and our vendors to ensure every detail was in place. She was so thoughtful and enormously helpful in setting up the venue before the event as well as making sure we kept on track with the timeline throughout the party. She was so professional and thought of details we might otherwise have missed. We truly appreciated all her wonderful help so much. I highly recommend 2 Friends and Rachel to help make your wedding both special and organized.

We cannot say enough good things about our DJ Winston (DUBYANG), Thien, & his team at Bilo Events!…read moreOur dance floor was LIT! So hyped. MY advice: definitely get the handheld CO2 cannon gun! Our friends were speechless and have never seen anything like it. It kept the vibes up the whole night (just look at the photos). We were having a hard time finding a relatively younger DJ in the wedding industry that would understand our music tastes and came across the Bilo Events page. When I saw DJ DUBYANG in the lineup, I knew it had to be him! We know that he used to play at Arena SF, and that's exactly the vibe I wanted at my wedding -- club/EDM music. We were totally right because he mixed the music sooo seamlessly and felt out the crowd. No notes!! 10/10. Fire set. Everyone had the best time. We keep getting compliments from people telling us about the excellent music choices. He also had a great pool party playlist he recommended for cocktail hour that was perfectly curated. It was giving Vegas day club. :-) We wanted to change the timing on our processional and grand entrance songs and they were able to loop and cut those no problem, even when we asked the day before the wedding. They use a custom wedding planning & music curation app that easily allowed us to upload the exact version of music we wanted from Spotify/ Youtube/ SoundCloud for all parts of our ceremony and reception and write notes that we wanted them to pay attention to. It was really easy to navigate! Winston checked in on us multiple times throughout the wedding planning process and had a few meetings with us. So easy to work with and so nice! He was able to understand the vibe we were going for quickly. Wedding day, everything went smoothly, sound was great, and he was a great emcee as well. We would recommend him over and over again to everyone! Also, they offer a lot of other services, such as photobooth and studio-esque photography. If I had known they offered this beforehand, I probably would have booked some of these services through them as well to make life easier.

We had the pleasure of working with Thien for our special wedding day! From day 1, Thien…read moredemonstrated his professionalism. He did a great job ensuring we were aligned and on the same page. On our wedding day, he definitely engaged the crowd and executed all our special requests. We also used Bilo for their photobooth services. The staff was so friendly and on top of it! Highly recommend the Bilo team for their services! Thank you Thien and team!

We loved working with Carol! She was extremely professional, organized, easy to work with, and…read morehelpful in coordinating our wedding. I would highly recommend working with her and couldn't imagine going through the wedding process without her! Haeun and I were impressed with your prompt replies to other vendors and your attention to detail. Thank you Carol for all your help. Our wedding decorations, timeline, and day was perfect thanks to you and your team. Sincerely, Haeun and Mitchell

If I had only found Carol and her company before I started planning...I would have saved myself…read moremonths of agony and stress! Her company plans the ENTIRE wedding so you don't have to worry about anything except what you want and how you want it. Coordination: Carol is extremely professional, thoughtful, communicative (we exchanged many many emails while I was on the other side of the US), and patient (she had to explain many things to me and did so with tact)! She was there with me every step of planning, reassuring me the night before, encouraging me on the day of, and making sure both my husband and I were having fun and staying hydrated. Decorations: The wall drapings and lighting transform your venue into a mini wonderland. Highly recommend it though it can be pricey! Table decor was a mix of my DIY and Carol's expertise - what can I say but simple and elegant? DJ/Emcee: Guests really loved the 2 bilingual emcees and wanted to know where I found them - through my coordinator! They made sure the banquet flowed at a good pace (of course with Carol's guidance) and everyone was entertained. Guests also loved the tasteful mix of music the DJs played. Makeup/hair: Kelly stayed with me the whole day and made me into a very beautiful bride. She took my comments during the trial session seriously and made amazing changes on the day of. I had a total of 4 dresses accompanied by 4 different hairstyles and makeup. Cake: Carol's company also handles your cake - please let her! Coincidentally, I found the same bakery before hiring Carol though I wish I hadn't. I had my own cake tasting after I arrived back in the Bay Area; my husband had already tried a slice. The baker wouldn't let me try the flavor my husband had and only let me try one. I'm sure Carol would have pulled out her awesome negotiating skills and made the cake tasting experience better. More bizzarely, the bakery called me on the day of the wedding asking why I hadn't picked up $200 worth of cookies...suffice it to say, the baker is amazing with cakes but not so good with organizational skills.

As we set out on our wedding planning saga, we were looking for something wildly unique when it…read morecame to our decorator. We are happy to report that we found just what we were seeking in Mayra! While there are options aplenty for amazing florists, we were looking for very minimal florals, with the main role of our decorator to bring to life our vision for some highly specific, unique, quirky custom centerpieces. We were blessed with many remarkable vendors, but the determination and sheer number of hours Mayra dedicated to bringing our décor vision to life was unparalleled. She made long commutes throughout the year to share her progress, and each time we were blown away with the beautiful new additions she had created. Each little detail came together flawlessly on the day of the event, and her team worked with our coordinators to make the set-up and take-down a breeze. We were left with gorgeous and priceless mementos of our day to cherish for the future. If you are looking for event décor and have unique needs, if you appreciate the nostalgia of an old-fashioned business pro who loves to build relationships with your family members and have meetings face-to-face, if you're seeking creative visionary paired with detail expert, Mayra is your clear choice!

I had the opportunity to work with Mayra for my daughter's quinceañera and could not be happier…read morewith her services and professionalism. After months of indecisions, we decided to go to through with the party just two months before the event. With nothing planned, not even a theme, she stepped in and "saved the day" without breaking the bank. She brought our vision into reality and exceeded our expectations. She is trustworthy, reliable, organized and amazingly talented. We wholeheartedly recommend her for any special event planning/coordination.

This is an overdue post, but I really want to thank Aggie, her team, and the external vendors that…read morehelp my husband and I plan our wedding day! My wedding day wouldn't have been a success without their help! A while back, my friend told me that she used One Plus One Wedding Services (OPOWS) for her wedding in 2019. She had good things to say about them. My SIL's friend also used OPOWS, so I figured that if a few of my mutual connections have used this vendor, then I should work with them as well. Since I didn't have a wedding planner, going with a one-stop shop wedding services package was definitely a big help. It made my wedding execution seamless! I reached out to OPOWs about a year before my wedding date. Aggie is the main person who runs OPOWS. Aggie was super responsive with our conversations. She informed me about the wedding service package options. I decided to go with the Plus Package option which includes: photographer, videographer, wedding dresses (which I didn't use), Emcee, DJ (I gave the DJ our custom playlist since my husband and I wanted to pick our songs), hair and make-up artist, reception decorations, and chair covers. We scheduled to meet a few times before my wedding. Aggie was super helpful with providing recommendations and tips. I could tell that she really cares about her clients and wants to leave a good impression. Nearing my wedding date, she provided me with a run down schedule so that I could coordinate with her team and the external vendors that she partnered with. We made sure that my wedding day itinerary made sense. On the day of my wedding, I met most of my vendors in person. I was definitely stressed out because I always have this fear that something will go wrong. But to my surprise, all of my vendors did an excellent job on my wedding day. I could tell that they really enjoyed their job and tried to help me make the most out of my wedding day. Throughout the wedding and after the wedding, I received so many compliments from my guests in regards to the wedding decorations, the vendors we used, and etc. I made sure to advertise OPOWS to my guests in case they want to work with a one-stop shop vendor haha. Thank you again Aggie and team! My wedding day was very memorable and filled with happy memories! NOTE: If you're Chinese and can speak some Cantonese, this would make communicating a lot easier. Aggie, her team, and the external vendors that she works with are Chinese. There was a slight language barrier when communicating with Aggie and the external vendors since my Chinese isn't that great haha. But overall, we were able to communicate and get through the wedding planning!

One Plus One did an amazing job planning and executing our wedding! We booked the highest package…read moresince I was really interested in a package that included engagement photos and OPO had the most competitive prices. We paid extra for our photographer (Tang) and my MUA (Hera) was amazing. Hera was my main point of contact regarding any upgrades, questions, or changes to our package. While Hera was on vacation, I worked with Aggie to discuss and finalize the decorations of the venue. I picked out my potential dresses months in advance and Hera put them on hold for me as another bride was interested in one of the dresses I picked out. The MC and DJ were assigned a month before the actual wedding to discuss a song list and anything the MC needed to confirm and know in advance. Our MC was Jason and he was very lively and made the night more fun with his enthusiasm. The entire team was very patient and worked with me throughout the whole planning process as I had many questions and requests. I'm really glad I booked OPO because I didn't need to deal with additional vendors and could focus on what I really wanted for my wedding that OPO didn't cover. Everything came out amazing and I would highly highly recommend their service for anyone debating on booking a package for their wedding.

Becca and her team are a huge reason why my wedding went so smoothly…read more I booked Becca for a 2020 wedding, but she was super accommodating when we had to move our date to late 2021 due to COVID. Becca's communication, organization, and calm demeanor gave me peace of mind throughout the whole planning process and on the wedding day. We touched base via phone every weekly starting a month out from the event, and Becca was always very prompt in responding to my texts and emails. There were quite a few adjustments that happened the week before the wedding but she stayed on top of it. She communicated all details to our vendors starting a few weeks prior to the event and all my vendors raved about how organized and communicative she was. Becca's team helped set up the decor for my gift table + small items on the banquet tables. Everything looked exactly as I requested. The entire day was on schedule and stress-free so we were able to really enjoy the entire event. At the end of the night, her team packed up all the decor for us. The caterer ended up leaving without completing some responsibilities and her team took care of it so that we'd get 100% of our deposit back. I'm so grateful that Becca really took care of us throughout the day. I highly recommend Becca to coordinate your special day!

We're so blessed to have Becca on our wedding day. I thought I was going to be stressed out but she…read morewalked me through everything. She was really detailed and organized. She helped us one month before our wedding and that was a crucial time for us because we were planning our wedding from out of state. She was really responsive to our emails, calls and text. I don't think I could've kept it together if it weren't for Becca. Our wedding day was smooth and flawless and we were ahead of schedule! We knew that our venue was really strict and had to end on the dot. Becca and her assistant was really professional and kept us on schedule. People say that your wedding day goes by fast, and it does. Becca and her assistant did everything behind the scenes so my husband and I could enjoy our day. We can't thank Becca enough, she's truly the best!