Jackie is one of the most responsible and reliable people I've ever worked with. I truly don't know how anyone plans a wedding without someone like her. I'm forever grateful for her help and unwavering support throughout the entire planning process. She was always quick to respond and went above and beyond to bring my vision to life. What sets Jackie apart is how genuinely she cares. She doesn't treat you like just another client--she sincerely invests in you and your wedding journey. As a bilingual planner, she was also able to communicate seamlessly with my Korean parents, who absolutely adored her for her grace, professionalism, and thoughtful mannerisms. I also rented my dress and arranged my flowers through Wedding Story, and everything exceeded my expectations. Thank you, Jackie, and the entire Wedding Story team, for making my wedding experience so smooth and special! read more

Whether it's a wedding outdoors and indoors, whether you want white flowers or pink flowers, Jackie makes it happen. She kept us updated and was so quick on getting things done. When we asked her to get something she had it done within days. I felt so confident and was less nervous about wedding planning with her. I truly had the most perfect day because of her and her staff. They are professional and straightforward. Trust her in the process. She doesn't sugar coat to please, she gives her honest advice using her expertise and experience as a wedding planner. When I wanted to do something or wanted something for the wedding, she made sure she gave her two cents so that I could make a better decision for the wedding and it turned out to be flawless. I couldn't recommend her services more to someone looking for a planner. Truly went above and beyond. 100/10! read more

Hiring Jackie and her team was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, it was clear how much knowledge and expertise she brings from years of experience. She guided us through the planning process, gave us advice we didn't even know we needed, and helped us feel confident in every decision. She has such great relationships and connections in the wedding world, which made booking some of our vendors so much smoother. Thanks to her recommendations, we ended up with an amazing team who all worked together seamlessly on the day of our wedding. Beyond the logistics, what really stood out was how organized, reliable, and attentive she was. On the day itself, she handled every detail behind the scenes so flawlessly that we were able to enjoy every moment. If you're looking for someone who not only knows the industry inside and out but also truly cares about making your day stress-free and beautiful, Jackie is the person to hire. We're endlessly grateful for all she did for us and can't imagine our wedding without her. read more

It's been an absolute pleasure working with Ms.Jackie & the Wedding Story team. Wedding Story was recommended by a friend of ours- and their recommendation definitely did not disappoint! Ms. Jackie was our full-time coordinator, and she made our wedding planning process stress-free and seamless! Our wedding planning timeline was short, and we definitely wouldn't have been able to book the venue & other vendors without Ms. Jackie's help. She has connections to pretty much every vendor in the area, and she helped secure the best vendors at a great price!! Thank you Ms. Jackie & the Wedding Story for taking care of every small details of the planning process & making our once-in-a-lifetime moment memorable and stress-free. We now recommend Ms. Jackie to ALLLL of our engaged friends! Working with Wedding Story was the best investment and decision we've ever made!! read more

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We used Wedding Story for flowers, hair, makeup, dress alterations, planning, and other services. We originally wanted to do all the planning and simply use a day-of coordinator (hired through another company before we met Jackie) to handle logistics on the day. We got a referral for Jackie to do hair and makeup. I went in for a trial, and we discovered WS offers lots of wedding services. We loved the flowers they did for other weddings so we hired WS for flowers too. Jackie went above and beyond what we'd hired her to do, such as helping us with our hotel room block even though we hadn't yet hired her for planning. Although we already hired our day-of coordinator elsewhere, Jackie gave us a planning package to ensure we got our money's worth. She helped communicate with other vendors, and she worked with the day-of coordinator so there wasn't conflict. She responded to every email and phone call quickly, and she showed up on time to every meeting. On the wedding day, I felt assured that everything would still go smoothly even if some things went wrong behind the scenes--which they did! The weather threatened rain during the ceremony, which we'd hoped to have outdoors. Upon Jackie's advice, we moved the ceremony indoors--and it was still beautiful because of her floral arrangements and the flower arch that she brought last minute, free of charge. Bridesmaids, mothers of bride and groom, and a few others did hair and makeup. One bridesmaid wishes she could've brought her own foundation to use, because she thought her makeup was too light for her skin, but she still loved how she looked. Bridesmaids complimented the makeup artist for being super gentle. Bridesmaids all loved their hair. Everyone got a different style that suited them. One bridesmaid has curly hair and did not want a flat iron anywhere near it. As promised, Jackie didn't use a flat iron, and she checked whether supplies and tools were OK to use. I loved my bridal hair and makeup. My eyes water easily, but the makeup artist mitigated that. I didn't need any makeup touch ups during the day, other than lipstick here and there. I usually don't wear makeup but I still felt like myself, just more glamorous. I loved how my hair turned out, and I don't think I needed hair touch ups either. WS did alterations for my dress (purchased elsewhere), and it fit me perfectly on the day. They made it so I could wear my veil like a cape after the ceremony. Because the wedding moved indoors, I had to walk on carpet. We soon realized that the lace hem of my dress HATES carpet. Within minutes, Jackie's team did alterations so my dress wouldn't snag on the carpet. Everyone was impressed with how quickly the alterations were done. WS also provided a petticoat, and it helped my dress look amazing when I twirled during the first dance. For the flowers, I originally wanted blue to match our wedding colors. Jackie advised that based on flower availability, it would be better to do mostly white flowers with blush and blue accents. We trusted her expert vision, so we deferred to her--and we are glad we did! All the flowers were spectacular. So many guests complimented them, and a lot wanted to take flowers home. I am working on preserving my bouquet so I can keep it forever. Some things did go wrong. There was rain, miscommunication, and overly enthusiastic guests being where they weren't supposed to be. Jackie helped mitigate the issues as best as she could. When I felt overwhelmed by guests coming down to the getting ready area, she politely ushered them away. With Jackie, I knew that if I had a problem, I could hand it to her to resolve with minimal stress on my part. After the wedding, there was a significant issue with the honeymoon suite that Jackie helped us book. When I informed Jackie of the issue, she immediately contacted the hotel and ensured that we were compensated for our troubles. We greatly enjoyed our experience with WS. If anyone asks us for wedding advice, one of our first tips will be to contact Jackie. read more

I only have the highest praises for Jackie and her team. I had my wedding at 2941 Restaurant in Falls Church and found Jackie on the list of preferred wedding planners/coordinators. I picked Jackie as my planner and day-of coordinator, and that was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. Jackie has so much experience and so many connections. She helped me find many of my vendors. She helped turn my wedding visions into reality, while giving great advice and keeping us on schedule. I'm amazed at how little stress I had in the month leading up to the wedding because she had helped me solidify so many details. Jackie is also super responsive, which I greatly appreciated (and needed) from my wedding planner. In addition to Jackie's services, I ended up using Wedding Story for my flowers and hair/makeup, which all turned out beautifully. Jackie, being multi-talented, even did my hair! On the day of the wedding, everything was so smooth - if anything went wrong, I don't know about it because Jackie handled it. Jackie coordinated all logistics communications with my external vendors, like cakes and favors. She and her team set up the whole venue so beautifully. And at the end of the night, she had all of my things packed up and ready to load into my friend's car. I honestly had so many guests come up to me to give their compliments to Jackie and her team, because they were so impressed by how organized they were. Can't recommend Jackie and Wedding Story enough! read more

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I absolutely adore Jackie and her team! They were able to pull together the vision James and I had for our wedding even when we weren't entirely sure what we wanted. I was looking for a wedding planner who could do a multicultural wedding and she was able to deliver! We wanted to include my husband's Korean culture, it was definitely the talk of all our guests! They loved how we blended western and Asian cultures in our wedding. Thank you again for everything! read more

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Couldn't have had my dream wedding without Wedding Story!!! I loved working with Jackie and I don't know what I would've done without her. She catered to all my requests and helped carry out my envisioned style so perfectly. I appreciate how professional and thorough she is in planning, which helped alleviate a lot of stress and allowed me to actually enjoy my engagement period and also the wedding day. I would recommend Wedding Story to all my friends and family! read more

I'm the type that likes to do everything myself, but I am very happy we decided to have Ms. Jackie and her team take care of our October 2023 wedding. They were absolutely wonderful. We had contacted Ms. Jackie a few months after getting engaged, and at the time we already found a venue. I wish I had found Ms. Jackie first thing before signing anything, because her experience and knowledge around contracts would have likely saved me more money with our venue and vendors from the start, but she was still able to push them for things even after I had already signed a couple contracts which I really appreciated! The day of the wedding was perfect - I really appreciated her detailed timeline and her handling all of our vendors. I couldn't imagine having to deal with all of that myself. Our flowers, hair, makeup, DJ, and photo booth were also amazing and they were vendors connected to Ms. Jackie. Our guests couldn't stop talking about the flowers! And just her handling the table numbers, name cards, etc. and all those small details was so helpful. She is very thoughtful too - making sure I ate, giving my photographer appetizers... she really knows her way around weddings and what everyone will need. I would highly recommend her and her team! read more

I can't recommend Jackie and her team enough! I thought I could plan my wedding on my own, but I was in way over my head. I wish I used Wedding Story sooner! Jackie has been in the business for years, so has many connections. She was able to find better deals than what I could on my own. Not only is she and her team highly professional, but they are also so knowledgeable and kind. Planning a wedding is not easy, but thanks to Jackie, my needs were always met and she was quick to reply to all of my questions or concerns. After starting with Jackie, I became much more calm and so were my parents. All I can say is: don't wait - contact Jackie! (Ps. she is completely fluent in both English and Korean, so she has an even wider selection of vendors she can connect you to for cakes, clothing, etc.) read more

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My wife and I just had our wedding this past Saturday and writing a review for Jackie is the first thing we got to once we recovered from the best weekend of our lives! Where to start? From the very beginning, Jackie was incredibly thoughtful, well planned out, and organized. She listened so attentively to our intial vision and needs (including our budget!) and laid out a plan of attack to meet everything we could dream of and more. As our wedding date came closer, she was always super responsive to our questions and ensured that we had a near stress free experience heading into the wedding. On the day of the wedding, she was flying around making sure that every single detail was perfect and that the timelines were 100% met. I've attended many weddings where so many things went haywire at the last minute, and we felt so blessed to have a wedding planner like Jackie (and her amazing staff!) who pulled the whole thing off without a hitch! She's a fantastic choice and we can't imagine a better choice! 10/10 would recommend! read more

Jackie and her team at Wedding Story were phenomenal! With so much to consider, planning a wedding can be a daunting task. She took the stress out of the process with a streamlined approach to our wedding. Her insight, guidance, and vast network or resources and vendors made it so all we had to do is choose which options we liked best. From the flowers to the invitations, the photographer to the Dj, even the officiant and the venue, she really had everything covered. On the day of the wedding, the professionalism of their team ensured everything went beautifully. We have received so many compliments from all of our guests. My husband and I are very pleased with our wedding and reception, and so grateful to Wedding Story for making it happen. read more

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Jackie and her team at wedding story couldn't have been more of a help to our wedding. Worth every penny and then some! We had everything set and secured early on. We could relax until the next meeting knowing we weren't going to miss anything. She made it easy for us to get married without any hassle. Professional and cares for their clients. We built a relationship with them and they truly were a part of the wedding and not just on the sidelines. We had full trust in Jackie and her team and I recommend anyone who wants a smooth and perfect wedding to use Wedding Story. We have recommended all our friends as they were all also impressed at the dedication and attention to detail as Jackie and her team provided us with the best wedding we could ask for! Thanks so much! Hagen read more

Jackie and her team are very experienced wedding planners and listened to every detail in what I wanted for my dream wedding. I found her a week after I got engaged (Apr 2021) and worked with her for a year to plan plan out my wedding (Apr 2022)! She was great at multitasking and being the middle man for all my vendors (photography, catering, pipe and draping, quartet, etc.) Jackie was also my day of coordinator and did an amazing job at making sure we were sticking to the schedule and moving along smoothly. Her team also did my flowers and my bridesmaids' hair and make up and it couldn't have turned out better! I also rented my beautiful ceremony dress from her selection which was really great at helping me cut down the cost of having to buy another dress. All in all, my experience with Wedding Story was wonderful and I would choose them again if I had to go back! read more

The first wedding planner we contacted said she couldn't possibly do the wedding we wanted on the budget we had. The second we contacted was Jackie, who delivered on the wedding. There was a lot we didn't know about weddings and she guided us through the whole process and handled nearly every part of the wedding. That included the venue, flowers, DJ, makeup/hair, tuxedo/dress rentals, and tons of small touches to make our wedding even better. She aggressively negotiated with the venues/vendors to get extra discounts and add-ons. Our wedding was beautiful and went smoothly and it was in large part due to Jackie's work. read more

It was wonderful working with Jackie for my wedding. I was one of the many unfortunate brides who had to postpone their wedding for covid and she helped me navigate through it all and reschedule with all my vendors multiple times. She helped make my vision come true and she did SUCH A GREAT JOB with the flower decorations. She's very great at negotiating and bringing the prices down when looking for a venue. She helped me navigate this world of wedding planning and she was my shield against all the other vendors that try to overcharge. I love having things be luxury but at a low price. (Who doesn't?!) Jackie helped me elevate the luxe and elegance at my wedding and figure out which details of my wedding are unnecessary to splurge in and which areas are worth the splurge. I would recommend her to everyone. Just make sure you always have clear communication and if you ever have a question don't hesitate to ask because that's what she's there for! :) read more

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Jackie and her team are absolutely amazing. Our wedding was a great success, exactly what we envisioned. We were very busy with work, but Jackie helped us bring on a fantastic team - photographer, videographer, florist, and DJ. She made sure everything was done timely and properly. We are impressed by Jackie and her team, and would not hesitate to recommend her team to others. read more

Jackie and her team did an amazing job for our wedding, including searching, planning, booking, and everything. Without her, my husband and I wouldn't have a clue what to do. Because of her, we could've had our wedding at an amazing place with great food. On the day of our wedding, she was most certainly awesome for leading her team and welcoming our guests. Not only that, she did the hair and makeup really great. My mother and my husband were delighted with her skills. I wouldn't wait to recommend my friends to hire Wedding Story. read more

Jackie is in the business b/c she is passionate and truly wants the bride+groom to have the best wedding they envision. She delivers what she promised and more. My wedding deco with flowers were so beautiful that I still want to cry thinking of it! It was such an elegant wedding :) Jackie respected my taste and understood exactly what I wanted. She supported and delivered what I asked for in terms of design, deco, ambiance, while working with us on our budget. She made my wedding painless and stress-free. My husband and I could easily trust her. Great staff too! Thank you x 100 for making our wedding day so special and beautiful!! read more

Jackie did such an amazing job for my wedding this weekend. Not only did she go above and beyond organizing things; she was able to get discounts from some vendors to lower our costs. She was also on top of everything on the actual day of, from making sure I got cocktail hour appetizers delivered to my getting ready room while I was changing dresses to making sure guests with specific allergies had plates they could eat. She was great - I highly recommend her for any bride who needs a planner read more

Jackie lives and breathes weddings. She knows her stuff when it comes to planning large events and would definitely tell you what things you can cut back on (less expensive invitations) and what things you should not cut (number of hors d'oeuvres trays). She's responsive by email and especially texts and doesn't mind meeting you late in the evening if you want to see her in person. While, at times, because she has so many weddings going on, we felt like our planning was sent to the back burner, she still made sure everything would get done. She was very detailed oriented and provided a very useful minute by minute schedule for the big day. While planning a wedding is still very stressful, Jackie made it more manageable by doing a lot of the legwork. I'm pretty sure that if we did not use her, I would've been the bridezilla that made the local news. read more

My friend recommended Wedding Story to me because they had done her hair and makeup a few years ago and she said they were really good. "Really good" is an understatement! THEY'RE FREAKISHLY AMAZING AT WHAT THEY DO! During the hair and makeup trial, all the staff were extremely friendly and makes you feel like you are the only person in the world getting married! And I looked freakin amazing! They really put a lot of emphasis on details and think about how the flow of the wedding can effect the hair and makeup on the day of and we talked a lot back and forth in person, over emails about various details. The attention to details really REALLY made a difference and I was so comfortable on the day of the wedding. My makeup stayed in place, my hair stayed in place, I cried and my makeup still stayed in place... it was just a fairytale! I also did my flowers through them. I gave my budget for my flower and we got what I wanted, and we stayed VERY close to my budget! On the day of the flowers looked so beautiful and the staff came in, put everything together very smoothly. Our conversations about the flowers also made the day of extremely smooth. They taught one of our groomsmen how to take the flowers from the arch and inside to use for other things. The whole experience with them was just very unexpectedly, extremely welcoming, professional and just very well done! THEY KNOW THEIR $h!t!! read more

Renting a bridal dress & Tuxedo experience: Problem of this place: 1) They do not ask you what kind of dress/tuxedo style you want. 2) For the bridal dresses: they only bring out 3 dresses to try them on and expect you to make a decision. There are a lot more dresses in the back room but they won't let you try them on. For the tuxedo: they'll put you in ONE tuxedo that they have and expect you to decide. 3) You cannot take a picture unless you sign the contract and pay 50% of deposit which is not refundable. 4) You have to read the contract very carefully and make sure to put in writing whatever item they said was inclusive. The owner, Jackie just gave me the contract and told me to sign and pay the 50% deposit WITHOUT explaining the content of the contract. Jackie did not let me know the break down cost per item; you don't have any idea, how much it cost to rent a tuxedo or a dress and what is included or not. It was very vague what we agreed on. make sure you're on the same page about every little details. Bottom line: Limited options available in both dresses & tux - the sales person will push you to decide on 3 dresses that you've tried on. They are not expert on bridal gowns and they don't give you honest opinion if the dress looks bad on you. This is not a place for you if you have specific needs and non-traditional wedding gowns or tuxedo. read more

My wife (fiance then) and I were planning to take on the wedding planning ourselves, and we faced a lot of bumps/issues along the road. Per our friend's recommendation, we decided to stop by Wedding Story, and it was the best decision we made. Jackie took care of everything, and we literally had to just show up to our wedding. Weddings can be chaotic with so many people's interests involved, and Jackie's best trait is to successfully navigate through those issues and manage people and procedures from start to finish. She also has great reputation and relationships with local vendors and can provide you with great pricing. I would certainly recommend Wedding Story to anyone. read more

I got a full wedding and reception planning service from Wedding Story (March 2014) so I know whatever listed here before my review is not accurately representing what Jackie (master wedding planner of Wedding Story) is capable of... She speaks Korean and English fluently and she deals with so many couples with different ethnic backgrounds. She is very talented and knows how to make every bride's wedding very beautiful. I got a wedding package that fits my budget. Especially, I am very happy with flowers, photographers, decorations and DJs that Jackie chose for me. I decided to rent one wedding dress and one reception dress there and oh my goodness they are much much better than other dreamy wedding dresses from some reality TV shows. Wedding Story's dresses are stunning and wedding specialists who work there take good care of them. The only thing I didn't like very much was that my wedding video wasn't very good. The videographer made a couple of mistakes and my video came in 4 months after my wedding. When I finally got mine back, it kind of looked like he didn't spend enough time to edit my video. I hope Wedding Story gets a better videographer. But my video is less important than other things (wedding photos) so I'm not too upset about this. If there is anything you don't like while you are planning your wedding with Jackie, you just need to talk to her. She is willing to listen and she will fix it for you. Yes brides are busy and so is she.. she deals with lots of brides every week. I waited 2 years to plan my own wedding and I gave up eventually as I had no idea what to do with my wedding. I'm glad that I chose Wedding Story. Jackie really does know how to execute a beautiful wedding. In the end, my wedding went pretty well so I'm happy. Guests were super satisfied and and complimented how elegant and beautiful my wedding was. In my opinion, Jackie is the best wedding planner (5 stars) in DMV area for Asian-influenced weddings. In general, she is still as good as 4 to 4.5 stars. I would be a liar if I give 5 stars to Wedding story. But I would give her 4.5 stars if I could. Feel free have make an initial appointment with Jackie and figure out if you want your dream wedding to come true. :-) read more

Mrs. Jackie and her team did an amazing job for our wedding. She is very professional and helpful. Having only two months to plan the wedding, I was worried that things wouldn't get done in such a short period of time. However Mrs. Jackie helped me find the perfect venue, flowers, cake, videographer, DJ, hair and makeup artist for the wedding. Everything was wonderful and perfect. Thank you for making our wedding day so special and beautiful! We greatly appreciate everything you did for us read more

Good place to consult your wedding. Well experienced staffs. Options for tux and dress, purchase or rental. Venue search could get you better deal through the planner. Just make sure you have something specific in your mind. If you dont, it can take hours. read more

Wow Jackie and her team is amazing. We couldn't have asked for a better coordinator for our wedding. Jackie is very experienced in the wedding industry and you can really count on her to make sure your wedding day is not only beautiful but also flawless. She had our best interest and really took care of us. Once Jackie became our coordinator, we had a peace of mind going into our wedding knowing that we were in good hands. And when it came to the day of our wedding, Jackie and her team worked in perfect sync together. They know how to blend in the background and not hinder the wedding, but they also make sure that everything goes smoothly. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding coordinator. Thank you Wedding Story! read more

We booked Wedding Story's flower and photography services for our June wedding and they did an amazing job!!! The photographer, James Kang, worked tirelessly to make sure we had a good product for our engagement photos and wedding photos!! He always went the extra mile, is very artistic and we could tell he really cares about his work. We gave Jackie our color theme and floral preferences, and she knocked it out of the park!! Once we saw the floral arrangements, our jaws were on the floor. We cannot recommend Wedding Story enough. They are a lean, well-oiled machine. Thank you Wedding Story!!! read more

Jackie will spend enough time as much as you need to find dress style you want. She is very detailed and professional in this field. She made me feel comfortable to ask if I can try other more dresses. read more

This was a big wedding with 350+ guests expected. We were looking for experienced vendor that knows in and out of big weddings and is able to handle my stress. More than my high expectations, the Wedding Story was able to pull it off with superb perfection. First of all, the Wedding Story was FLEXIBLE. I thought I was an easy-going girl but closer to the wedding date I could hardly keep my words about almost everything I said. I called to reschedule appointments, complained here and there about my personal life, even asked last minute to change my rehearsal dinner dress. Yet no complaints or extra charges for those hours of me on the phone. Thanks to Jackie and her staffs, I survived and I am happily married. Second, the Wedding Story knows it all. As you can see above, I had my flowers & decoration by other vendors who had personal relationships with either me or my mom. Well, things happen at the last minute and I had to look for another vendor to do my flowers at affordable price. Of course, I was stressed and called Jackie for help. She was able to give me a list of affordable florists who are in the area and I had beautiful flowers for my wedding! I've asked millions of questions and they answered it ALL. Third, the Wedding Story has beautiful dress and jewelry selections for different body types. I have a long torso so I was concerned about picking out the dress. Well, I have to say it took us about 2 hours trying on different dresses but found the one that I got complimented by every guest on my wedding day. It was one of a kind and all loved it! I can go on and brag my experiences with the Wedding Story here but you should definitely make an appointment for a consultation. I would do another events with the Wedding Story in the future. Highly recommend this vendor for not just the wedding but other events including Baby's 1st year birthday, anniversary, and parent's birthdays, and more. read more

Jackie and her team were amazing for our wedding. It's hard to put into words what Wedding Story did for us. Jackie really made our dream wedding come to life in the budget we proposed to her. Jackie was amazing. She really took my ideas for my wedding and transformed them into something I never would have imagined. She took away 90% of the wedding stress. We booked most of the vendors through her so that made it easy, but there's no pressure to do so. You easily can bring in your own vendors. We met with her frequently and she was always available via email or text. She had amazing recommendations and was very organized. She is so talented. I was able to enjoy my wedding day as Jackie took care of everything. The day of the wedding I realized my bustle of my dress was too long, Jackie had her team quickly adjust it and off to the reception I went! She made the wedding perfect! I was so pleased with everything...from the help with the ceremony to the breath-taking reception. Jackie and her team saved us so much money and time by finding us invitations that were almost identical to the ones we found elsewhere, among other things. Her and her team put together all of the invitations for us by hand so we didn't have to. She set up the dessert table and all the reception decor even better than I could imagine. I just told her what I wanted and she went to town! She is incredible and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a planner. We would not have been able to have our big day without Jackie and her team!! Wedding: 10/11/2014 read more

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Just wanted to say day of wedding coordination provided by Wedding Story was the best. My husband and I hired Jackie and her crew to oversee and coordinate our Korean (Paebak) ceremony and reception. They were absolutely delightful to work with and were extremely professional. Their staff is very knowledgeable about Korean customs, being Korean themselves, and how to manage a large reception party. I did not have to worry about the reception at all because they did all the work, including coordinating with vendors when they arrive, setting up everything, and gathering all of our wedding decorations so my family and I can bring it home. Anytime I asked something from the team, they would immediately act on it. Jackie made sure we stayed within our timeline by letting us know when and where we had to be. She even gathered the wedding party and family members and made sure they lined up in the correct order a head of time so we can start the reception on time. Wedding Story truly made our day relaxing and enjoyable and I highly recommend them if you are planning a wedding! read more

I cannot stress enough how crucial Jackie was to our wedding. I had planned on not having a wedding planner, since I had oversimplified the whole process and doubted how hard it really could be. I am so glad I didn't go down this route and went with Wedding Story instead. I wanted the least stress possible in wedding planning, and Jackie picked everything up for me. She was the point of contact for all my vendors, of which she has a large network, and organized everything from beginning to end. She was very responsive, understood what I wanted, made great suggestions, and executed everything very efficiently and very well. She knows how a wedding works and smooths out all the kinks before and also during the event. She goes out of her way to do extra. On the day of the wedding, Jackie did hair, organized the makeup, vendors, setup, and seemed to be everywhere with everyone (and I'm sure she did a lot more behind the scenes that I don't even know about). When I discovered that I hadn't gotten the ribbon for my reception dress back from my dry cleaner's, Jackie took off the ribbon from my bouquet, ironed it out, and made an impromptu (but lovely) ribbon for my gown. She works quickly, has a lot of energy, and has good taste. Her staff is also super helpful and friendly. Additionally, if you choose to do a Korean traditional ceremony (paebak), Jackie and her staff will do very well. Really and truly a lifesaver. A few points - I LOVED the florist Jackie recommended (Christine Chung): she does beautiful bouquets, boutonnieres, and everything else (including floral archway for my outdoor ceremony). Artistic and not at all tacky. Second, I didn't find a wedding dress with Jackie, but all the men got classy tuxes from her that fit them great. Third - the harpist Jackie recommended (Kate Rogers?) is also amazing. Whether you're hands-off with set tastes like me or hands-on and involved, Jackie will save your life. Go with her - you won't regret it! read more

My experience with WS was excellent. (1) Dresses: they had various high end styled dresses to choose from. Ask for their package deals! I was able to rent 3 beautiful dresses for engagement/ceremony/reception and I was able to try on as many dresses I wanted before making my final choices. They were very patient with me. (2) Photo/Video: We enjoyed all our photo sessions with our photographer, Mr. Lee. He will make sure he gets enough pictures by staying over time. Make sure you dont rush him and give him enough time especially on your wedding day. Video is a MUST! We got our videos turned around real fast, and it captured all the main moments of our wedding day. Highly recommend it. Again, ask for their package deal. (3) DJ/MC: Eddie and his team was just awesome! Best investment we made out of all~ Our guests enjoyed 4 full hours of our reception thanks to these guys. Thanks Jackie and her entire WS team for our successful December wedding :D read more