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.

Erin created an amazing 40th birthday fiesta for us. From the initial planning stages to the very…read morelast detail, she executed everything flawlessly. I had a vision for what I wanted, but she truly brought it to life and exceeded all my expectations. We received so many compliments from our guests on the entire event. It was such a memorable and joyful occasion and I absolutely would recommend her to anyone planning a special event. Thank you Erin!

Erin of Your Event by Erin is incredible to work with! Her attention to detail, creativity, & calm…read moreprofessionalism make every delivery & rental process seamless and stunning. We always know it's going to be a great day when Erin's in charge. She comes highly recommended by our Trend team for any event planning needs!

From our very first call with Raman, we immediately felt her warmth and how deeply she cares about…read moreher clients. We originally came to her for decor, but as we continued to work with Raman, it became clear just how much she cared and how thoughtful and consistent her attention to detail was, making it an easy decision to also bring her on as our planner and day-of coordinator. She worked with us tirelessly, giving us an incredible amount of personal attention to ensure not only that we were comfortable with our decor and timelines, but that both of our families were as well. She coordinated multiple site visits to make sure the venues, vendors, and our families were all aligned. There wasn't a single concern, big or small, that we brought to her that she didn't help us navigate with calmness and reassurance. When it came to decor, we came to her with countless ideas that changed constantly, and R&R helped us organize everything into a cohesive and realistic vision we were genuinely excited about. Raman suggested themes and ideas we never would have thought of on our own and was always transparent about what was and wasn't possible. In the end, the team exceeded our expectations across all of our events. The team also helped with custom items like signage and photos, picking everything up earlier in the week while setting up our home decor so we didn't have to think about a thing. Having R&R as both our decorator and planner made the entire experience feel seamless and stress-free. We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. Raman, Raveen, and the entire R&R team made our wedding experience beautiful, smooth, and unforgettable.

I got married on 08/23/2025 and started searching for a decorator a year and a half in advance. We…read morehad Zoom calls and in-person meetings with almost every decorator in the Bay Area but none of them truly connected with us. It often felt like we were just another client, rather than a couple planning one of the most important days of our lives. Then I found R&R and met Raman, and everything changed. From our very first conversation, I could tell she genuinely cared. She listened to our vision, offered thoughtful suggestions, and truly made us feel special every step of the way. It was never just about décor it was about making our day magical. Raman's creativity, punctuality, attention to detail, and communication were all outstanding. She brought our vision to life even better than we imagined. On the wedding day, everything was absolutely stunning--we received so many compliments from our guests, and that meant the world to us. If you're looking for someone who doesn't just decorate, but puts heart and soul into your big day, I cannot recommend Raman and her team at R&R enough. We feel so lucky to have found her. Thank you for making our day unforgettable!

Working with Justina on planning our wedding was the best decision we made. We went and used her…read morefull planning service and it was SO worth the price. My husband and I had already found a venue prior to hiring Justina. After we found the venue, we were completely at a loss with where to start with the planning as it was overwhelming. But Justina removed this burden completely and she was so patient with us. One trait of Justina that we greatly appreciate is her transparency. Before we signed a contract with her, she was straightforward with us about her giving birth in the middle of the wedding planning process. Despite having to give labor in the middle of planning, Justina's continued to impress us with her clear communication on timelines and expectations. She only stepped away from about 2 weeks after labor and resumed with us; just WOW, we wanted to tell her that she should rest more. During the planing process, Justina handles all of the timelines, organization, and paperwork; which saved my husband and I so much time! Justina was especially a godsend for me, as I was working full-time and wrapping up my master's degree in the same year. We loved how she is prepared with templates for us to follow and takes notes of our every meeting. She is also extremely efficient and was conscious of our budget, and tries her best to help us stay within the budget range we specified. Justina has a lot of connections, so her recommendations were helpful and often helped us save time on researching more vendors. Furthermore, Justina is always willing to come out to meet in person when necessary, and she enjoys choosing fabrics and equipment for the wedding with you -- which we thought was so nice. One thing we also noticed is that all the vendors we worked with also had endless praises for Justina. When it came to actual wedding day, we were surprised by how smooth our wedding event ran. We were prepared to yolo things if things got out of handle, since we have heard a lot of stories from friends about how some of their weddings did not go as planned. Our wedding was a more complicated one as we crammed a lot of events during reception. As the bride, I had one outfit change, we had 7 toast speeches from family/friends, we played the shoe game, and had 3 musical performances prior to opening up the dance floor. Honestly, we did not expect to be able to go through with everything, but Justina made sure we were good on time and we were able to do everything we planned! We were so happy with our wedding and it was everything we expected. Thanks to Justina, we did not feel nearly as stressed out as we initially thought. Due to Justina's immense experience and professionalism, a daunting planning turned into a piece of cake. I would HIGHLY recommend Justina to everyone to plan their events. She is absolutely amazing and we felt so inspired by her work ethic and reliability. Once again, thank you so much for making our dream wedding come true Justina!

If you're looking for a wedding planner who's professional but easy to work with, look no further…read morethan Justina of JL Events! This review is seriously long overdue as our wedding was way back in October 2022 at Casa Real (my apologies for the delay!) Early on in our engagement, my husband and I were ambivalent on the idea of hiring a wedding planner. We had already chosen several of our main vendors and thought we could save money and handle planning our wedding on our own but we were mistaken.  We were soon overwhelmed with all the details and started to have decision-making fatigue so we decided to look for a wedding planner. After quite a bit of research we chose Justina/JL Events and we are so grateful we did! Her services were definitely worth the investment. We highly recommend Justina for wedding planning and coordination. She is professional but personable, trustworthy, and very easy to work with. She had great communication from the start and all throughout the preparation for our big day; her responsiveness was amazing. During our first meeting, Justina quickly identified our needs and vision and created a detailed timeline for our wedding planning. She helped us narrow down design choices and accompanied us to meetings with vendors. We were impressed by her organization and proactive approach! Having Justina as our planner helped alleviate much of the stress that comes with planning a large wedding (we had about 260 guests.) There were several instances in which we were frustrated dealing with unresponsive vendors but Justina was great at facilitating communication and even helped us find better companies to work with. Justina helped us stay on track during rehearsal day and was an expert problem-solver. She coordinated with our vendors and the staff at Casa Real with ease and was patient with us and our large wedding entourage. On the day of our wedding, Justina and her assistant Dana took such great care of us and we were able to enjoy our wedding celebration! Justina truly demonstrated her expertise with event coordination. We really appreciated her taking so many behind-the-scenes photos and videos, too! She also created our beautiful wedding cake topper and welcome sign. Thank you Justina for helping us have the wedding of our dreams! We are forever incredibly grateful for you!

We had an absolutely wonderful experience working with Saundra as our wedding officiant. From the…read morevery beginning, she was nothing but helpful and supportive throughout the entire process. All of our meetings with her were incredibly informative, she guided us step by step on what to expect when getting married and made everything feel smooth and stress free. Saundra was always available whenever we had questions, and her communication was excellent. We truly appreciated how responsive and reliable she was. It also meant so much to us that she took care of delivering our marriage license to the city hall clerks and even provided a tracking number for added security. The ceremony she delivered was absolutely beautiful. We loved her questionnaires and the way she used them to craft something so personal and meaningful. She really took the time to get to know us as a couple, which made the ceremony feel authentic and special. On top of that, she brought such a fun, warm energy while still respecting everything we wanted for our wedding. We highly recommend Saundra to anyone looking for an officiant who is caring, organized, and truly dedicated to making your day unforgettable. Saundra, thank you so much for everything you did for us. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for helping make our wedding day so special.

Saundra was recommended to us by our wedding planner and we were glad we choose her. We were…read morelooking for a more casual and non-religious officiant for our wedding and Saundra was more than willing to accommodate our preferences. Our first intro call was extremely informative. She laid out her process and her experiences with other couples and different types of weddings she's officiated in the past. It was clear she was an experienced officiant from the well-established process she had. Her communication was very effective. Her meetings were tailored toward new couples who have zero experience with weddings and she was always responsive to any questions we had through email or text. We received many compliments about the Ceremony that she officiated. Saundra had developed 90% of the script herself and personalized it based on our preferences. Her delivery and energy was less officiant-like and more casual/home-like which was what we were hoping for. I definitely would recommend Saundra as an officiant for any wedding. Her support and preparation for our wedding left no ambiguity during the ceremony.

I can't even begin to express how incredible our wedding day was, all thanks to Alma's Creations…read moreand the amazing owner, Alma! We recently got married on 02/01/2025, and with only a month's notice to plan everything, I honestly thought I was in over my head. But wow--Alma worked her magic and made everything come together perfectly in such a short time. The result was absolutely breathtaking! Alma did my quinceañera, so when I got engaged, I knew she was the person to trust with my wedding. Her creativity, attention to detail, and overall vision are unmatched. She planned and executed everything with only a month's notice, and somehow, she made it feel like we had been planning for months! Our wedding day felt like a fairytale, and I owe it all to her. From the moment I walked into the venue, I couldn't believe how she transformed the space. The decor, the floral arrangements, the lighting--everything was just stunning. It felt like she took my ideas and turned them into something even more beautiful than I could have imagined. She made our dream day a reality. But it doesn't stop there! Alma's Creations is a one-stop shop for everything wedding-related. I got my wedding dress, decor, catering, desserts, and even the cake from her! Every detail was perfect, and I didn't have to worry about a single thing. The cake was a work of art and tasted even better than I could've dreamed. Alma's service was beyond exceptional. She was professional, kind, and truly cared about making our day as perfect as possible. She made sure everything ran smoothly and stress-free, allowing us to enjoy every single moment. I would highly recommend Alma's Creations to anyone planning their wedding or special event. Alma is a true talent, and I am beyond grateful to her for making our wedding day so incredibly special. Thank you so much, Alma, for turning our wedding into the fairytale we'd always dreamed of! --- No puedo ni empezar a expresar lo increíble que fue nuestro día de boda, ¡todo gracias a Alma's Creations y a la increíble dueña, Alma! Nos casamos el 02/01/2025, y con solo un mes de anticipación para planificar todo, honestamente pensé que estaba en aprietos. ¡Pero wow--Alma hizo su magia y logró que todo encajara perfectamente en tan poco tiempo! El resultado fue simplemente impresionante. Alma hizo mi quinceañera, así que cuando me comprometí, supe que ella era la persona en quien podía confiar para mi boda. Su creatividad, atención al detalle y visión general no tienen comparación. Planeó y ejecutó todo con solo un mes de aviso y de alguna manera hizo que pareciera que habíamos estado planeando durante meses. Nuestro día de boda será como un cuento de hadas, y todo gracias a ella. Desde el momento en que entré al lugar de la boda, no podía creer cómo transformó el espacio. La decoración, los arreglos florales, la iluminación... todo fue simplemente impresionante. Parecía que tomó mis ideas y las convirtió en algo aún más hermoso de lo que pude haber imaginado. Ella hizo realidad nuestro día soñado. ¡Pero no termina ahí! Alma's Creations es una tienda todo en uno para todo lo relacionado con bodas. Compré mi vestido de novia, la decoración, el catering, los postres e incluso la torta con ella. ¡Cada detalle fue perfecto y no tuve que preocuparme por nada! La torta fue una obra de arte y sabía aún mejor de lo que imaginé. El servicio de Alma fue más que excepcional. Fue profesional, amable y realmente se preocupó por hacer que nuestro día fuera lo más perfecto posible. Se aseguró de que todo saliera sin problemas y sin estrés, permitiéndonos disfrutar de cada momento. Recomiendo Alma's Creations altamente a cualquiera que esté planeando su boda o evento especial. Alma es un verdadero talento y estoy más que agradecida con ella por hacer que nuestro día de boda fuera tan increíblemente especial. ¡Muchísimas gracias, Alma, por convertir nuestra boda en el cuento de hadas con el que siempre soñamos!

Very professional and attentive to all your party needs. Highly recommend her for any occasion!read more

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.

Adam was our photographer for both our engagement photo shoot and wedding day. He is easy to work…read morewith, fun, and can make anyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. We are generally shy and awkward in front of the camera but Adam put us both at ease during our engagement shoot. He was very reassuring too when my wife thought it wasn't going as well as she had hoped. During our wedding, Adam beautifully captured all our special moments with the people we love. We like his style and the different poses he had us try. We have enjoyed viewing our photo gallery so far. The only thing that could've been better was his promptness in communication (resulting in this 4-star review). Sometimes we didn't hear back from him in a timely fashion about basic but important information, and could go several days without a reply. A response often times would only come after a repeat message to him. Although, we understand things happen, being more timely with phone calls/appts certainly would've earned a 5-star experience! It may help future potential clients to know up front what sort of communication or timeframe to expect. Aside from this, we enjoyed working with Adam and are grateful for his skill and expertise to capture our special day. Thank you, Adam!

We love Adam! Our family has done two photo sessions with him and each time he has made us feel…read moresuper comfortable. He creates natural funny and warm moments that make for great photographs. My husband and I are not very photogenic and are pretty anxious in front of the camera. When we worked with Adam for our city hall wedding he helped us to warm up in front of the camera by building a relationship with everyone involved including our family. He makes everyone feel good about themselves and helped direct everyone into the best pose! When we did our second session we had our 11 month old daughter who's pretty anxious around strangers but Adam turns out to be amazing kids as she warmed up to him slowly. Thank you Adam for helping us to create and capture these precious moments!!!

I had the pleasure of working with Lindsay and her team (Kayla was leading this particular event)…read moreat my recent couple's wedding at The Club at Ruby Hill and they did such a fantastic job! As a wedding vendor, its always so helpful to have a planner on board who is so organized, communicative, and kind. Kayla was a breeze to work with before, during, and after the event. She even made sure the reception space was staged for me prior to prepping for dinner service so that I could capture some amazingly beautiful shots for the couple. The wedding itself came together perfectly! Everything went off with out a hitch and the wedding was a blast for the guests as well as myself. I highly recommend this team to anyone getting married and hope to work this these ladies again in the future!

This review is long overdue, but Lindsay and Kayla (who was my lead planner) did such a fantastic…read morejob bringing my wedding dreams to life! Kayla was so organized and took on the stress of planning, especially during the pandemic shut-down. We started planning back in 2019 and were about to decide on final details when COVID hit. She contacted other vendors about the new date and coordinated all the details before, during, and after my wedding. This team is simply amazing!

From the moment we began working with Li, we knew we were in capable hands. Her meticulous…read moreattention to detail and organized approach, primarily through comprehensive spreadsheets, ensured that every aspect of our wedding planning was seamless. In the months leading up to our special day, Li kept everything in perfect order, allowing us to enjoy the journey without any stress. On the wedding day itself, both my wife and I were able to fully immerse ourselves in the joy and celebration, knowing that Li had everything under control. Our wedding ran like clockwork, right on schedule, and the entire event felt effortless thanks to Li's exceptional coordination. We received countless compliments from our friends and family, many of whom remarked that it was one of the best weddings they had ever attended. Li's ability to incorporate our personal style and preferences into the wedding made it truly unique and reflective of us as a couple. Her creativity, combined with her organizational skills, resulted in a day that was not only beautiful but also deeply meaningful. We cannot thank Li enough for making our wedding day perfect in every way. If you're looking for a wedding planner who will ensure your day is stress-free, beautifully organized, and unforgettable, look no further than Li. She is simply amazing!

I found Li from Lovely Time after a year of stressing out from planning our wedding (i.e. a…read morespreadsheet of over 200 tasks) and booked the custom partial planning service in 2020. Immediately, I felt a sense of relief because Li quickly created a thorough design proposal for us to follow, communicated with the florist, and gave much guidance, which was something I desperately needed. Li has such great taste and vision. All the weddings she plans turn out beautifully. Li took what I had in mind and made it a reality. The only thing that could have been better was communication during the month of the wedding. Understandably, Li was juggling a lot of things because of all the postponed weddings in 2022. In the end, Li and Michelle (her coworker) pulled through and did an absolutely amazing job on the wedding day. On the day of, Michelle was our main day-of coordinator and she knew exactly what to do. All that needed to happen went seamlessly. If something went wrong, she took care of it and we didn't know about it. Li was also there for part of the day to help! They're both easy to work with and superb at what they do. I have no idea how they manage to plan and execute every wedding with such attention-to-detail and quality work! I just know I will never be a wedding planner. I highly recommend Li and Michelle from Lovely Time.