Note: this is a review not for the actual services provided, but for the process of inquiring. I found this place through a friend's referral who noted that the people here are really on top of everything and had great experiences. I excitedly emailed them through the website. 2 days passed with no response. I decided to copy the email from the website and send it directly. Mind you that I had called them in between these days only to get no one on the line. By the 3rd time I left a voicemail. A couple of days later someone finally responded to my email asking these questions about my wedding. I gladly responded within an hour of receiving the email. I asked if I could get a breakdown of services provided and general pricing. It's been over a week and a half since I sent that email. Still no response. It's been over 2 weeks since I initially reached out, but still no response. I didn't even get a phone call back from the initial voicemail I left. I understand that times might be busy, but if you can't even reply to a simple email or phone call, you probably should rethink how you treat the customer. If this is a preview of the type of service I would get if I hired this vendor, I would gladly pass. It's sad that I was referred by a friend who had great experiences and yet I was not treated in the same manner. read more

I had the opportunity to work with Reychel and Jayne as my day of coordinators for my wedding and they were amazing! Reychel helped me with my planning and she was so easy to work with. She helped answer all my questions, reached out to my vendors and made sure she had all the information necessary for the day to run smoothly. I thought Reychel and Jayne would start their day with us at our ceremony location. Because we got ready at our house, they came earlier so they could help in making sure my husband and I didn't see each other before our first look which turned out to be a big help! They even offered to pick up food for us since it would be a long time before we got to eat at the reception. My reception was at an Airbnb so there was a lot of extra work to be done as opposed to being at a venue. They helped transport all the floral arrangements, our cake, the alcohol, dinner plates and favors and had everything set up perfectly when we arrived. They even made a stop to get ice for us which was one less thing we had to worry about. My family was so impressed by them and how on top of everything they were. Everything I envisioned came to life thanks to them and I can't thank them enough! I would highly recommend Your Day by J &K!!! read more

Kim and her team were absolute perfection! We were so taken care of from the very first meeting, to the very last detail of execution. Every single one of them went above and beyond, anticipating our every need. The level of professionalism was coupled with warmth and love. They really saw our vision too. They believed in the fullness of what we wanted and helped to make our imagination a reality. I truly did not have to lift a finger or worry about a thing on my wedding day. We are so so so grateful that we hired them. read more

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Simply put, Joseph is an angel!!!!! He was our day-of coordinator for our wedding a couple of weeks ago and he was a life saver. I literally didn't have to worry about a thing the whole day. He came with high recommendations from a family friend and every little bit was true. He created my entire day of timeline and organized all my vendor insurance etc. The day of the wedding he kept everyone in line and on time and managed all vendors for me. He was incredibly detailed oriented to the point where he stuffed tissues into my bridesmaids' bouquets in case they cried during the ceremony and when I had a headache, he was next to me with Advil in his hand. I seriously couldn't have asked for a better person to support us that day. Thank you for everything! I will always recommend Your Day by J&K!! read more

We first heard rave reviews about Joseph Fong from several of our married friends. He was one of the first vendors we knew we wanted for our wedding of 180 guests. He was available and responsive throughout the planning process to answer any questions as well as to provide advice and support. He recommended and researched vendors and even negotiated on our behalf if necessary. The actual wedding day played out without a hiccup. He kept us all on time, and we never had to lift a finger! I cannot thank Joseph and his team enough for coordinating our fabulous wedding. Throughout the anxiety and stress before the wedding, talking to and meeting with Joseph always reassured and calmed me. I highly recommend booking him before someone else does! He is in high demand and with good reason. read more

I was looking for a Day Of Coordinator for my wedding when my sister in law to be referred me to Hayashi Events. Kim and her team went above and beyond our expectations. She communicated with us in a timely fashion. You could call, text, or email her anytime and she would be available to answer any of your questions. She communicated and followed up with all my vendors. Out of all the vendors I worked with, she was my favorite. She was one of those people who completely understood what we wanted our wedding to be, which made her so easy to work with. My wedding was pretty hectic since we had over 400 guest, not to mention a huge wedding party filled with 8 bridesmaids, 10 groomsmen, 5 flower girls, 4 ring bearers, 10 primary sponsors, and 6 secondary sponsors. I don't know how they were able to get all those people organized but they were able to do it. In addition our wedding day schedule was even more hectic because we got ready at the hotel our reception was at by LAX, then had to drive 45 minutes away to the church near Glendale, then drive to a different location for pictures in Downtown LA, then back to the hotel for the reception, so we were on a strict time line. Through it all, her and her team remained cool, calm, and collected. Not only were we on time but we were always ahead of schedule :) Here are a couple examples of the little extra things they did for us that really made them stand out: 2 days before the wedding Kim and her team picked up all our wedding stuff so we wouldn't have to drag it with us the day of the wedding. This included programs, candles, decorations, favors, and a bunch of other random stuff. During our wedding ceremony one of her team members stopped by Mc Donalds to get food for the wedding party so we had something to eat on our drive back to the hotel for the reception. At the cocktail hour a guest accidentally spilled red punch on the back of by wedding dress :( Kim and her team immediately came to my rescue to get the stain out as fast as they could. Unfortunately there was nothing that could be done about my dress, but at least they were able to bustle that back so you couldn't see the stain at all. Hayashi Events and Joseph Fong Events are really as good as it gets. Kim is very professional and patient. I couldn't have asked for a better day of coordinator. On my wedding day Kim and her team was amazing. Their service is top notch. I was able to stay clam and not stress out at all. They took care of everything! If you hire Kim and Joseph, I promise you will not be disappointed! read more

First off I want to say that my husband and I never once thought of hiring a wedding planner or A Day of Wedding Coordinator. We had planned our wedding rather quickly , within 5 months, and knew exactly what we wanted. Little did we know that something we thought so simple would involve so many complicated formalities. Our wedding was set for the end of September of 2016. We had all elements in place but one: who would run the show? Family? Friends?? OMG!! Thank the gods we found Your Day by J & K. Not only were they phenomenal but they agreed to the job 3 weeks away from wedding!! Talk about commitment to excellence. Jayne was our first contact and she was very professional, stating that if she didn't have 3 people, it would be a disservice to our wedding. But she told us not to loose hope and that she would call us as soon as she could. Of course we scored when she took the assignment. And we got a wonderful gal Reychel, who made the day happen. Reychel was always there for us and made it a habit to reach out to us everyday. Not just for questions but the personal stuff like: how were we doing? If we had any concerns? Anything she needed to do to make things better? This was a way over the top personal touch. Happy to say that our special day went off without a glitch and our celebration was a complete success. I can't recommend J & K enough. Professional and personable. They have all the right attributes to make your day the best day ever. Thanks Jayne and Reychel!!! read more

Your Day By J & K - Some of the help we contracted for the day. Reychel and Jayne did an awesome job coordinating their duties. Thanks! - Party & Event Planning Near Me

Everyone wants their wedding day to be "perfect." So brides find the perfect venue, perfect dress, perfect flowers, etc. All those things don't matter if you're stressed out. Let me tell you, the only true way to achieve a "perfect" wedding day (besides the obvious of marrying the perfect person) is to hire the perfect day-of coordinator. Kim and Joseph are rock star-quality professionals. I'd recommend them to everyone (I already have!) and would work with them again in a heartbeat. Big event or small, simple or complex - doesn't matter. Hire them. Don't even consider asking that super-organized friend(s) who has coordinator-like qualities. As guests, they should be at the bar. Let them have a good time. Seriously. Leave it to the professionals. Paid professionals. Don't hire someone who's willing to do it for free or on the cheap because they're trying to break into the biz. You get what you pay for. And, you say your venue comes with a coordinator? I promise you that person (no matter how great they are) will only do a fraction of the magic (yes, magic!) that Kim and Joseph will pull off for you. The site coordinator makes sure you get down the aisle and the food is served. Kim and Joseph take care of EVERYTHING ELSE! They met with us in person a few months before the wedding and immediately made us feel at ease. I relayed all of my logistical and day-of concerns and immediately felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. We felt that after just a lunch meeting, they had a true sense for the "vibe" we wanted on our wedding day. I reached out to them many times over the months leading up to the wedding. They were responsive and never made light of the seemingly silly details I felt they needed to know. One of the best logistical parts of engaging a day-of coordinator: handing over all of our stuff (favors, programs, table numbers, slideshow, etc.) during the rehearsal dinner. I've told everyone this is the trick to a stress-free night before the wedding. No last minute rearranging seats, printing junk, fixing stupid bows or packing up. You're forced to finish everything the day before and you have no choice but to be ready to go, and then you can go to your rehearsal dinner and enjoy a glass of wine (or five). Awesome. (And of course, they executed everything perfectly). An effective wedding coordinator takes certain qualities. Kim and Joseph possess all of them. They are each leaders who will take charge when necessary, but have the intuition and grace to stay in the background when it's appropriate. We loved this! Anyone can be organized and coordinate logistics, but managing a wedding day takes a special demeanor, patience combined with a sense of urgency, and really, a sixth sense. They're discreet and can navigate potentially sticky situations. They're tactical and one step ahead of all of us the entire day. Double sided tape (because it seems on your wedding day there's nothing that double sided tape can't solve). Color-coded straws for water bottles so you don't mess up your lipstick. Pepcid AC in the groomsmen's pockets (because unfortunately I inherited the Asian gene). They don't even tell you what they're going to do, they just do it because they know it will make life easier. Oh yeah, and they are FUN. Fun, classy and professional. After the wedding, family, friends and vendors alike raved about Kim and her team. A groomsman - who is also a wedding deejay and has seen many weddings - said that he had never seen a coordinator so "on point." How many single straight guys do you know who compliment your wedding coordinator?! Two of my bridesmaids want to hire her. Our family members commented they felt very much taken care of. You can't put a price on your sanity. People spend tons of money on weddings, yet somehow professional day-of coordinators aren't always allocated for. Like many couples, we were on a tight budget and cut back in a lot of areas, but there was no question about day-of coordination: we knew we wanted to hire competent, personable and trustworthy professionals. Kim, Joseph and team were worth their weight in gold. read more

I randomly found Hayashi Events when I was looking for a coordinator to help with just the wedding. Since I was on a budget it was hard but Kimberly got me in contact with Jayne Shim. Let me tell you this girl was WONDERFUL and saved me from going crazy!! She was easy to communicate with and all I had to do was tell her what I wanted and she coordinated everything for me. She truly went above and beyond for me! It was hard for me since my bridal party wasn't really active in helping and Jayne did everything for me..Being 5 months pregnant i'm sure i was not easy to deal with! She was great and I definately have her in mind for other future events. Thank you Jayne for keeping me sane and making my day great! read more

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My niece and I were recently asked to be guest book/gift receptionists at 2 weddings. The wedding of 2 nieces who just happen to be sisters. We had to work closely with the wedding coordinators and got to know Joseph very well at the 1st wedding. We had never met him prior to our arrival but he approached us and said "You must be Auntie Joyce and Katie" with the hugest smile ever. He showed us what we had to do and was always there to guide us and answer any questions and never without his smile. He was very calm and professional through the whole wedding process up to an including gathering the gifts and guest book from us. A few months later we were at the next wedding and there was Joseph with his smile, once again. He showed us where we were to set up and made sure we had everything we needed. At this wedding we were introduced to Jayne. Jayne was on top of every little detail. She even made sure that the appetizer waiters did not forget us and she even took our drink orders and brought us our drinks. She checked on us often to see if we needed anything. Between Joseph and Jayne they made our duties very easy. Although we were just guest book/gift receptionists, we could tell that they took their jobs to heart and made sure that the entire wedding process was running as smooth as possible. Very professional, polite and always had smiles on their faces. read more

My wedding last month was absolutely spectacular and I owe it all to Joseph Fong and Hayashi Events. Was it more than I was expecting to pay for wedding coordinator? Yes. Would I pay double that amount if I had to do it all over again? In a heart beat. After attending several weddings that were coordinated by Kim and Joseph, I felt confident that they would provide me with the professionalism and organization that I knew was necessary for my special day. When Kim said she was going to be unavailable for my wedding day, I must admit that I was a little bit hesitant to have Joseph take the lead without Kim, however, I had absolutely nothing to fear... Joseph and Jayne were both incredible! From the moment of our first email correspondence, I knew that Joseph was going to be an awesome day of coordinator. He always responded immediately, and was always courteous. And even though I only hired him for "day of" services, he was constantly asking if I needed help with anything. Kim was amazing in that way as well. Even though she was not going to be there for my wedding day, she helped me find Japanese drum performers, and she did everything she could to assure me of Joseph's competent skills as a coordinator. At our first meeting with Joseph, I immediately took a liking to him. He was 15 minutes early and greeted me with a big smile and lots of friendly eye contact... Good start! (Subsequently, he was early for every meeting we had thereafter). At our meeting with the banquet manager from Queen Mary, Joseph diligently took notes and made me feel completely at ease. I came equipped with a pen and paper, but I don't think I even lifted my hand to take any notes because I could see Joseph furiously scribbling away! He was extremely prepared for the meeting with copies of the schedules and layouts for everyone in the room. Very impressive! When the big day finally arrived, I felt completely relaxed and at ease. All of my bridesmaids commented on how relaxed I looked, and I jokingly told them I had taken a few muscle relaxers. But seriously, the only thing that was keeping me from being nervous was knowing that Joseph and Jayne were there to take care of every last detail. We had arranged seating, which is a big pain in the butt, but Joseph and Jayne were on top of everything! They laid out all the seating cards, and kept us running on schedule the entire time. Even when I threw in some last minute changes to the schedule, Joseph took it all in stride, making adjustments here and there to ensure it all ran smoothly. From the vendors to the guests, everyone commented on how impressive my wedding coordinators were. Even the supposed day of coordinator from the venue mentioned that she would like to have Joseph at every single one of her weddings (probably because she knows Joseph will handle all the work that she is supposed to do herself). After viewing all the pictures from the wedding, I know everyone had an amazing time, and I owe it all to Joseph and Jayne. If you are hesitant about paying the price (as I admit I was in the beginning), I can only tell you that you that they are worth every single penny. I've been to many weddings before that were either a crazy disorganized mess, or were run by a militant coordinator barking orders at all the guests. Not fun. Take my advice and hire someone who knows what they are doing and who will make sure you have the wedding of your dreams. read more

Wedding coordinators exist for a reason and it is because planning/coordinating a wedding is NOT easy. Thankfully, Joseph Fong was the solution to all of our wedding planning/coordinating woes. From my first email inquiry to the last moment of our wedding, Joseph exceeded our expectations and never ceased to impress us with his preparedness and professionalism. If you need any assistance at all, don't hesitate to give Joseph a call. I would gladly hire Joseph again! read more

Keep in mind, I only give 5 stars for the deserving.... When looking for a day-of wedding coordinator, we wanted someone with professionalism, great organization skills and tons of experience. A friend referred me to Kim & Joseph and we got more than we could ever ask for! This dynamic duo made our wedding day enjoyable and worry free. Pros: 1) They were ALWAYS early to every meeting. 2) They ALWAYS called me back, answered my phone calls and returned emails promptly. The last thing a girl needs is the added stress of tracking people down. 3) They have great personalities which makes them great at handling large crowds. Polite, yet still direct. 4) They are knowledgeable and resourceful. 5) They're worth every penny! Cons: 1) None They think of everything! They wear hip pouches (aka fanny packs) filled with everything and anything a bride might need for her special day. Safety pins, lip gloss, oil blotters, etc. While we were taking photos in the warm Cali sun, Joseph made sure everyone was well hydrated. Not only did he have the water ready, but he also made sure there was a straw in the bottle so the girls wouldn't mess up their lipstick! They asked the bridesmaids & I if we thought we would cry. If you answered yes, they pinned a Kleenex into the bottom of your bouquet. Genius! On one of our first meetings with them, they asked us questions to get to know us. I thought this was a nice personal touch because they really want to know you outside of the big day. One of the questions was, "What is your favorite drink?" We didn't realize that this was an important question for the day of the wedding. From the minute our ceremony ended to the final hour, Joseph and Kim handed us and refilled our favorite drinks! Coordinators aka personal bartenders! They made sure we always had a drink in hand...and sometimes two for my husband! Hubby and I wanted to take photos with every table, but we weren't sure if we had the time. We told Joseph and Kim that we had to take it out of the timeline, but they had a great suggestion. On the day of, we finished 15 table photos within 30 minutes! Also, I was having trouble with my photographer. About 2 weeks prior to the wedding, the photographer wouldn't respond to my emails or commit to a time for the timeline. I mentioned it to the coordinators and they took care of it for me! At the end of the night, gifts, guest book, flowers, etc. needed to go to our parent's hotel room...across the street. Somehow, Kim and Joseph got EVERYTHING back to the correct rooms. They even made a list of things that were in each room. The best surprise was when we got to our Bridal Suite. They decorated it and had everything romantically set up in the room. I could go on about this fantastic pair! But I'll spare you the smaller details and recommend that you try them out for yourself. They recently did my sister's wedding too and were just as amazing as when they did mine! read more

If I could give Your Day By J & K a million stars I would! My husband and I hired Jayne and her team to do day of coordination for our wedding this past Saturday and I can honestly say it was by far the best decision we made throughout our entire wedding planning process. There is absolutely no way we could have pulled off the wedding without Jayne. Let me first start out by saying you get way more than just day or coordination, Jayne and her team really go above and beyond. We meet with Jayne in person more than once to go over details and to make a very detailed timeline which was such a relief because we felt like we had no idea what we were doing. She really helped us feel at ease and took away all of our stress. The day before the wedding Jayne ran our rehearsal which was so helpful. On the day of the wedding Jayne and her team were so on top of every little detail. They were at the venue, at the hotel checking in on me and my bridal party, picking up flowers, etc. I feel like she and her team did the work of 20 people, truly amazing. She was so on point not to mention she is very calm which helps keep you (the bride) calm! Our wedding was absolutely amazing, perfect, and magical. Jayne had every little detail perfectly executed, I cannot think of one single thing that wasn't exactly the way I hoped and dreamed it would be. My husband and I had a thank you sign that we wanted to take pictures with to use on our thank you cards, I don't even remember telling Jayne about it and of course I forgot about it when it came picture time, but then out of nowhere here comes Jayne like superwoman with the thank you sign! I was in owe! I remember thinking, is she psychic?! I could go on and on about how absolutely AMAZING Jayne and this company is. I will forever be grateful that we made the decision to hire Your Day by J & K and I could not recommended them more. Jayne thank you sooo much for being the most amazing wedding coordinator ever, you helped make the most important day of our lives absolutely perfect!! read more

Jayne, Sierra and Kim are so awesome! We hired Your Day by J & K as our day of coordinators for our wedding, and they totally went above and beyond. Our wedding had so many moving pieces and was far from your traditional hotel or restaurant wedding. From a bar trailer for signature drinks, to custom tables, to 2 different photography companies, to 2 catering companies, a non-traditional wedding venue, and Popeyes Chicken (yes Popeyes Chicken) as part of cocktail hour, it was a crazy vision that Jayne helped pull together. Our family and friends loved the ceremony and reception (which took place at different locations), and we owe it all to J & K for taking our ideas and making it into a reality that ran so smoothly. Jayne was always prompt with emails leading up to the big day, and kept us on schedule with the craziness that is wedding planning. And her attention to detail and ability to shield us from the craziness of the day made it so enjoyable and stress free for us. We are truly thankful for all that they did for us and for going above and beyond. We would highly recommend Your Day by J & K for any event planning needs in Southern California :) read more

Joseph and his entire staff are the A-TEAM! They made planning our LA wedding for 200 people a breeze...or a lot more manageable than it would have been without them! From the moment we inquired about their services (he was referred to us from another couple) Joseph was prompt, thoughtful, detailed and SUPER ORGANIZED! My husband and I both have busy careers and Joseph was always accommodating with scheduling calls and reading contracts to help us catch anything important. He created a master google doc that was fantastic for keeping us on task and always had the right answer to whatever complicated wedding problem/person/vendor we threw his way :) The week before our wedding we had a meeting with Joseph where he walked us through our entire schedule (minute by minute!) and collected a list of items (such as my dancing shoes, tips for vendors, specialty cocktail napkins for the venue, etc). He and his amazing staff made sure every detail was perfect from the rehearsal dinner through the end of the wedding. We would not have felt as comfortable as we did having a big LA wedding if it was not for Joseph and the entire Your Day By J & K crew. Rest assured they will run your wedding and every related detail flawlessly! read more

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After researching and contacting a couple dozen wedding planners, I found THE ONE. My husband and I couldn't have picked a better wedding planner than Jayne! From the first email exchange, she was very responsive, professional, sweet, caring, organized, understanding, everything a bride and groom would hope for on their big day! She went absolutely above and beyond. We highly recommend Your Day by J & K. On our wedding day, the other staff members also made sure our day flowed smoothly from prep to finish. As a bride, it was stress-free! Jayne: Thank you for everything! Our "perfect day" couldn't have been possible with you!!! read more

I just got married on July 5th and it was beyond perfect, I have no one to thank but Joseph Fong. I hired Your Day by J & K a few months before my wedding because I needed a coordinator and it was the best decision I ever made. He was so detailed and beyond organized, always prompt to emails, calls, and texts. I was always in the loop and was never stressed at all. Everyone told me up until the day before that I am the most calm bride they had ever met, this is 100% because of Joseph. Literally all I had to do was show up day of, everything was planned out perfectly.We received so many compliments afterward saying that it was the most organized and beautiful wedding they had ever been to. I was kind of sad to say bye to him the night of my wedding, he was less of someone you hire and more of a friend, it's an amazing experience and I wouldn't hesitate using them again for any other event!! read more

Joseph is such a pleasure to work with!! He was the coordinator for my clients' wedding at the Skirball Center in LA this past weekend. The day went so smoothly, everything was beautiful, and Joseph was super responsive and organized from start to finish! As a caterer, I can't tell you how much I appreciate a coordinator who knows what he/she is doing... it takes so much stress out of the day! I highly recommend Your Day By J & K and I look forward to working with them again! - Jessica, owner of Best Coast Creamery (www.bestcoastcreamery.com) read more

We honestly cannot say enough good things about Your Day by J and K. Jayne coordinated our reception on October 25th, 2014 at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, and she and the whole staff made the process a breeze. Jayne's nature--warm and friendly, extremely organized and detail oriented--made her a tremendous partner in planning, and she ensured that the event reflected what Drew and I wanted at every turn. She routinely brought up issues we'd never have considered, and her experience and cool head took a lot of weight off of our shoulders leading up to the big day. When the day finally arrived, Jayne and her team were incredibly attentive and thoughtful. They seamlessly guided us through a tight schedule that included numerous toasts, multiple song performances and 20+ table visits, gracefully navigating every potential obstacle along the way. There wasn't a moment when we felt like we had to worry or stress--we never even had to think about freshening our drinks. They were almost telepathic in their prediction of our needs and those of our guests. If you're feeling overwhelmed by pre-wedding stress, hiring Jayne and co. is the best decision you could make. read more

This is one of those instances where I wish I could give a 10 out of 5 stars review... Joseph and his team coordinated our wedding at the Richard Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, CA on Feb. 14, 2015. It's hard to know where to start, without getting overly emotional on how much I love and appreciate Joseph for everything he did for us throughout the wedding-planning process. Although we only hired his team for day-of coordination, Joseph met with me multiple times months before the wedding to go over all the details. He was incredibly organized, providing us with documents pertaining to timeline, decor inventory, vendor information, and even budget tracking. From the get-go he was incredibly kind, flexible, and helped us work out details we didn't even think about. :) The week of the wedding, Joseph took the initiative to help us take all of our decor (which included 21 centerpieces we did ourselves!) to the venue. He also contacted each of my vendors well in advance to confirm load-in/out times, schedules, and any other details we might need a second pair of eyes on. He took charge of the rehearsal and completely organized everything, which I didn't ask or expect him to do. The day of the wedding, him and his team set up EVERYTHING--flowers, runners, candles, ceremony decor, reception decor...my family and I didn't have to worry about setting-up a single thing, and were able to enjoy every second of getting ready in our hotel rooms. The wedding itself went flawlessly...Joseph and his team helped wrangle family members and our wedding party for photographs, made sure catering and our other vendors were setting-up as planned, and even followed me with water so I wouldn't get dry mouth during photos! At the single mention of my feet starting to hurt, Joseph darted down to the bridal room and grabbed my ballet flats so I could go on through the day without pain. :) If all of that wasn't enough, Jospeh and his team stayed late to help clean-up EVERYTHING, which was no easy feat with all of the DIY decor we had throughout the venue. He organized everything perfectly back into their boxes, and had everything arranged for us to pick up the next day. I hired J & K because I didn't want to worry about setting-up decorations with a limited time span the day of the wedding...little did I know, I would receive more than I could ever ask for. Every tiny detail was taken care of by Joseph and his team, and I couldn't be more thankful for all of their incredible kindness and hard work throughout the ENTIRE wedding-planning process. To top it off, I'm still getting phone calls from wedding attendees who said that Jospeh and his team were the "nicest and most helpful" coordination team they had ever met...and that our wedding was the most fun and beautiful one they'd ever been to! My fiance both agree that Joseph and his team were single-handedly the BEST decision we made during the entire wedding process. THANK YOU J & K for making our day the most perfect, beautiful, and spectacular day of my life!!!!!!!! read more

We had Reychel as our Day-Of Coordinator for our milestone anniversary last 9/30. She was awesome! I can't be happier with our choice. She was in communication with me and my vendors from the moment we signed the contract, and (thankfully) had me checking off boxes that I didn't even know about. Reychel has that "Don't worry; I'll take care of it" attitude that just allowed me to relax. On the day itself, Reychel made sure my vision was followed to the detail by all the vendors, while at the same time, taking care of us (and our entourage). She assigned someone to serve only us (food and beverages), and was checking on us throughout the evening. She was in charge of everything, keeping everyone on schedule, and efficiently making everything work as it should in the background. I'm so glad I got Reychel; she went above and beyond! read more

My sister's wedding was perfect because of Kim and Jayne. They were 10 steps ahead on every aspect, on top of every detail, and they anticipated my entire family's needs. They made everything so comfortable and everyone so relaxed during a very emotional day. They are simply amazing and I wouldn't want anyone else to be apart of my wedding or any special event in the future. I honestly couldn't recommend them more. Even the guests were commenting to us on how great the wedding coordinators were. People were asking me at the wedding- "Who are those ladies? They are so on top of everything!" You have to use J & K. They know what they're doing. read more

If there was a way to rate someone as 10 stars, I would do so without hesitation for Hayashi Events. Kim and her team served as the day-of planners for my July 2012 wedding and I can say with confidence that although I do plan events as part of my profession and had worked diligently to put the key pieces in place for the big day, it absolutely would NOT have happened without Kim and her team. A few examples: - Perfectly coordinated transportation - Made sure the timing of the day was PERFECT... from pictures to coordinating kids and adults, to the wedding party introductions and group portraits at the reception - Stepped in to do bridesmaids' hair when one of the stylists was a no-show - Walked us through the rehearsal step by step - Assembled the flowers/boquets when we realized it was a little much for the wedding party to actually do! - Coordinated a webcast of the wedding when my grandmother fell and broke her hip 3 days prior to the wedding - Mysteriously appeared by my side throughout the wedding, hot water with lemon in hand to combat my wedding-day cold - I could get ahold of Kim at ANY time in the months leading up to the wedding. Additionally, she provided a remarkable template to help us put all of the details into one place. Above all, Kim's presence was an absolute calming force and kept both my parents and I calm and relaxed throughout the entire two days. (I can only imagine how amazing it would be if she planned your whole wedding, seriously!). I know without a doubt that her influence and support is the main reason that we were all able to relax and truly enjoy the day. I recommend her to anyone, and would happily provide any referral needed. She is simply amazing. read more

These 2 were day-of coordinators for our wedding of 300 people at a huge venue where we brought in EVERYTHING ourselves. no kidding, everything. Kim also helped me prior to the day-of with little tips and reminders here and there, which were extremely helpful, as well as attending all vendor meetings as mandated by the venue and the logistical madness of the day of. And as a perfectionist, it was hard for me to trust anyone with this big event, but I knew they would be amazing as I'd been to other events they'd done, and sure enough, they were terrific. Always professional, prompt, calm, friendly, and best of all, effective at their jobs... I wouldn't recommend anyone else. They're truly the best. read more

My husband and I recently got married in Los Angeles and Joseph Fong was our day of wedding coordinator. We had an Indian fusion wedding with ~50 guests and found his company through Indian wedding blogs and Yelp. We would give him more than 5 stars if it were possible! We HIGHLY recommend him and can't imagine having planned our wedding without him! We felt at ease knowing Joseph had experience with Indian weddings and the various customs involved. He is very organized, caring, thoughtful, thorough, professional, and responsive. He is so knowledgeable; since we had never planned an event before, he was so helpful guiding us along the way and suggesting ideas of what to do and what to buy. Upon first meeting, he provided detailed spreadsheets, shared via Google, we could edit throughout the process. These included timelines, vendor contacts, inventory of supplies, action items, etc. We fined tuned these over the several months we planned and during our various in-person meetings with him at our home. He reviewed our vendor contracts, reached out to all the vendors prior to the big day, and chased down a couple of vendors that were being unresponsive. He negotiated on our behalf with the venue and our vendors; he had our backs. He was always available through email or text. We even had a couple conference calls Joseph set up with one of our vendors. The day of our wedding, we knew we were in good hands, Joseph was so on top of everything! He had picked up our boxes and boxes of supplies from our home. He unpacked and organized everything before we knew it. He laid out all our items per our drawings and sketches (we're architects) with no hiccups. Since we had a small wedding party, we didn't have a rehearsal, but Joseph was reassuring and made sure everyone knew where to stand and what to do. Joseph wasn't pushy about things going exactly per our timeline, even when I got lost and was late arriving to the venue! It's so easy to not have time to eat or drink on your wedding day with everything going on. He always made sure I was hydrated and had a drink in my hand :) Our guests and families even expressed their appreciation for him. He made us and our families priority. We needed to be out of our venue by midnight and Joseph had everything packed and boxed, again, before we knew it. I feel like I could go on forever about how great Joseph is... my husband and I will always remember what an amazing job he did. Thank you, Joseph! read more

My wife and I hired your day by J and k for our wedding. We had a 350 person guest list and a 17 person bridal party. We could not have asked for a better wedding day. Everything went smoothly and they went above and beyond what we expected and needed for a perfect day. To handle such a large guest list and wedding party with such ease amazed us. The day ran smoothly and my wife and I had the time of our lives. We can't thank your day by J and K enough for making our wedding dreams come true. read more

J & K was absolutely amazing! I cannot say enough good things about them. They are dedicated, professional, caring, responsive, meticulous, and efficient. Our wedding would not have been possible without J & K. They really did make our wedding enjoyable for everyone! My husband and I recently got married at the Richard Nixon Library. We had an Indian wedding ceremony in the morning, followed by lunch, and we had a Persian wedding ceremony in the afternoon, followed by a cocktail hour and reception -- all in one day. To top it off, we had 10 bridesmaids and 10 groomsmen! We had a complicated wedding with many moving parts, to say the least. Hiring a wedding coordinator was essential, and we are so glad we chose J & K. Despite the complexity of our wedding, J & K did a superb job making sure everything went smoothly! They really did go above and beyond what we expected, and they made sure that everything was in place from the start and right up to the very end. We received so many compliments from our guests about how smoothly our wedding went and how well organized our wedding was. This of course is all credited to J & K. They graciously invited the challenge of our demanding wedding and immediately set out to make sure it nothing short of fantastic production. Throughout the entire process, the J & K staff was exceptionally professional. They responded immediately to every email; they always took my calls and responded to my texts; and they provided great advice and guidance. Most importantly, they stay calm! They truly are an A-team, and I would recommend them any day! read more

This is such an overdue review, but a much deserved one! My husband and I got married July 5 and after stressing out over planning for months before the wedding, we finally decided to look into wedding coordinators to keep our sanity. After researching and interviewing many coordinators, we felt most connected with Kim from Your Day by J & K. We have to say it was THE ABSOLUTE BEST DECISION EVER MADE throughout the ENTIRE WEDDING PLANNING PROCESS! We had such a great experience with Your Day by J & K, and Kim was great with keeping us in tune with all the details of wedding planning and put together a great timeline. She is the absolute sweetest person, is super understanding of our needs/desires/dislikes, and is so well-organized. She brought up issues and concerns that we wouldn't even have thought of, which was so helpful! She and her team contacted all of our vendors and helped to coordinate their arrivals. On our wedding day, we really did not have much to worry about, as the team of Your Day by J & K literally took care of everything - starting with gathering the items (i.e. food catering, flowers) from the wee hours of the morning until the end of the evening when they packed our belongings for us to head back home. Kim and her team would periodically make sure we ate and drank, even bringing me some water and my husband his favorite drink, "Twilight Rising," and they kept us on track with our timeline. On top of all this, there were apparently some major issues that came up on the day of, and we (nor our guests) had any clue about them until maybe 2 weeks after the wedding when we heard it from another vendor! Had we known that same day, we would've had a huge fit! This is all thanks to Your Day by J & K for taking on the stress for us so that we could enjoy our day 100%. Thank you so much again for all of your hard work and dedication! We definitely recommend them for all of your planning/coordinating events! read more

Five stars isn't enough! Jayne was so clutch! Selecting her as my day of coordinator was by far one of the best decisions I made during my wedding planning. The day went off without a hitch and I can't thank her enough for making the day fun and stress free. And among all the coordination she some how managed to always keep a drink in my hand! Jayne really went above and beyond the call of duty. She even dropped my mom off at home and helped unload gifts after the night was over. I would HIGHLY recommend Your Day by J & K for your wedding. Thank you Jayne! read more

Joseph and the J & K team were outstanding from the beginning of the planning process and up until the end of the wedding night. There are so many little details that go into planning an event with two different venues (church and reception) and the logistics of it all. Joseph thought of everything. I was 100% confident in the team's ability to pull off a day to remember. I questioned myself whether I wanted to hire a wedding coordinator, and I am so glad that I did. It was well worth the money spent! Joseph is a charismatic individual who shows genuine interest in the couple and their likes and dislikes and wants to make sure that you are happy, given how stressful the day is. He was very courteous and cordial with the bride and groom, and our families and guests on the day of the wedding. I honestly can't think of anything that J&K could improve upon. They took care of handling the gifts, setting up, informing my husband and I of what was coming up, etc. He was wonderful in returning phone calls and emails in less than a 24 hr. time period. He contacted all our vendors prior and made sure that everyone was informed of the day's events. In addition, the bride, groom, and Joseph were in three different cities over an hour apart from each other, yet he was so flexible and worked around our schedules to meet with us when were all in town in the vicinity of our wedding site and coordinated our phone calls between our meetings. My wedding went so smoothly, and my husband and I, as well as all of our guests have wonderful memories for years to come, due to the wonderful coordination service provided by Joseph and his staff. read more

Ive worked with Jayne at Your Day By J & K for about 5 or 6 years. She is the only person that I can refer people to for event planning because I feel so confident that the person will be taken care of like I would take care of them. Your Day is organized and professional and always on top of everything, which is key when you have a million little details to take care of. I highly recommend them. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Jayne & Kim last night at a wedding I was shooting. OMG... These ladies are ON IT!! I've never had a better team to work with at any of my weddings! If you are getting married or planning a big event, do NOT pass these ladies up. They're fun to work with and they dont let anything slip through the cracks! I plan to refer ALL of my brides to them for sure. read more

Jayne (at Your Day By J & K) was the best! Hiring them for our wedding was one of the very best decisions we made. Both my husband and I have worked in the hospitality industry for years and wanted to make sure that we found someone that knew what they were doing, understood our vision and that we could trust would take care of everything on our big day. Jayne and team were absolutely phenomenal! We had a multicultural wedding. Lots of different cultures, personalities, languages, generations, etc- and everyone agreed- Jayne was great to work with. She has a great personality and easily handles anything that comes her way. I super highly recommend them to anyone looking for a Wedding Coordinator. read more

I could sit here and write paragraphs about the great work Jayne and her team did but instead - all you need to know is that there is a reason these guys have 5 stars. Everything about their communication, coordination, attention to detail and attitude was perfect. I'm beyond impressed with how well they managed back to back, 2 day events with 500 guests! I was especially worried about a specific vendor who no one should EVER use (Picture Perfect Party Rentals) but Jayne was able to manage and delegate tasks to get everything done. If you're uneasy about spending $ on coordination, know that peace of mind is priceless and this would be the wisest investment you can make. Sit back and enjoy while Jayne and her team do what they do best - LET GO =] - Shumaila read more

After our engagement, I was set on planning our own wedding. I felt confident in my own planning and organizational skills. After finding a few vendors on our own, my now husband recommended that a day-of-coordinator would help relieve stress on the BIG DAY. I agreed, and based my search on YELP reviews. Your Day By J & K came up with wonderful reviews and they were exactly what we were looking for. I am NOT a "yelper" and this is actually my first review ever, but I thought I could pay it forward to someone else that is looking into wedding coordination. After the first inquiry, I immediately was contacted by Joseph Fong. He was very well spoken, professional, and knowledgeable upon our first phone conversation. Our wedding was a destination wedding, and Joseph assured us that he would be available to help us every step of the way. He maintained constant email communication with us throughout the process and even would promptly answer late night emails (and even late night worry texts the night before the wedding!). He was very eager and open to meeting all of our vendors (caterer and venue coordinator) in our absence especially since we were not California locals. This was EXTREMELY helpful, and he would give me immediate updates after he met with them! Also he has great contacts and recommended an amazing MC/DJ service (shout out to PK and Procreation Productions) for us! Joseph also was a GREAT problem solver. We had our wedding ceremony on the Santa Monica State Beach with the reception in the courtyard of the Annenberg Community Beach House. The beach ceremony was tricky. He helped to figure out amplified sound problems being that there would be crashing waves and sound can get easily lost outdoors. He walked the beach with our caterer, who was handling the ceremony set-up as well, to figure out the best configuration for the ceremony. He took into account the beach walk-out and sunset time, planning THE BEST place to get married. He also had back up plans for rain (we were married October 29th--it rained the day before and after, but not the wedding day). I think that's what I liked about him the most! He is very proactive in back up plans and also ensuring the flow of the night was on point! For example, we had a totally different idea for our reception layout. He took into account our venue restrictions such as no amplified sound outdoors (where our dinner was) and made sure that there were positive solutions (we kept the speakers in doors to meet the restriction requirements and blasted the sound through the open windows which could be heard outside in the courtyard where our reception was. Then he turned the speakers around in doors when the dancing started to create a lounge/club effect). It was truly a great solution! Joseph really listens to your individual needs and executes the best plan for every one of your small or big ideas. Honestly, although I consider myself an organized, DIY bride, Joseph and his team were a huge part of the planning and execution. Every minute of the wedding day was planned out (thanks to his very detailed schedule). His team helped to set-up and assemble our flower arrangements (purchased flowers from the LA Flower Market). He took all of the DIY decor off me hands the week of. He really made sure that the only thing I worried about was getting ready and getting married! Joseph ensures the number one priority is being present and being in the moment at your wedding! I honestly can say that I did not worry about a thing on my wedding day with Joseph and was fully present and ready to get married! Isn't that what every bride should want? I really enjoyed myself and was able to focus just on my husband and I. I can't recommend Joseph and Your Day By J & K enough! From beginning to end, Joseph handled every detail from the help with planning to the wedding rehearsal to packing your family's car with decor at the end of the night! Thank you Joseph for making our day perfect!!! read more

Kim planned our wedding. She coordinated everything. She worked with the caterer, florist, DJ, and production company...all we had to do was say "yes" or "no". Her onsite team was awesome and kept things running. Our home was transformed into part wedding chapel (the non-cheesy kind), part lounge. Our friends are still talking about how cool it was. We would not have done anything differently, so 5 stars all around! read more

Ivan and I could not have dreamed of a better experience with Jayne and her assistant. Seriously the best investment into our wedding was hiring Jayne! Her calm composure was something I heard my family and friends speak of before, during and after the wedding. There was so much stress relieved for Ivan and I once we knew the capable hands we were giving everything to. Everything was perfect the day of. She implemented our requests perfectly, was attentive to us, and always kept us at peace. There were so many times she went above and beyond our expectations: Jayne held my lunch for me to eat before the wedding, cleared out the area around the bathroom so I could use it, and even stayed late loading up cars of all our valuables so we didn't have to organize anything! Our vendor who was providing the lighting was MIA the day before the wedding, so Jayne took the initiative to find us another company to use and booked them for the next day seamlessly! Beyond all her hard work, Jayne was pleasant, joyful, and friendly to all our guests - and always so reassuring to us. The customer service she and her assistant provided was so delightful. I seriously could not imagine our wedding day without Jayne!!! So extremely grateful for her and her team! I recommend any bride and groom to hire Your Day by J & K! You will not regret it! read more

Before I really understood the role of a wedding coordinator, I would think to myself.. what are we paying them for again? Then came all the intricate details of planning a wedding, the task of having a rehearsal, and of course, the 3498249 details to be attended to on the actual wedding day. When we met with Jayne during our planning process, we were impressed by how personable, friendly, organized, meticulous, and helpful she was. She was always available by text/email/phone calls- and responded to me so quickly and thoroughly each time I had a question or concern. She directed our wedding rehearsal very smoothly, and managed each of our vendors like a boss. I already felt really glad and grateful that we hired her. THEN came the actual wedding day, I honestly felt like I could enjoy my day because I could trust Jayne 100% to take care of all loose ends/emergencies/guest needs/etc. For example, my florist forgot to send over one of our parents' boutonnieres- and Jayne called the florist, had one made, and had it picked up. No sweat. I would highly recommend Your Day By J & K, and would especially vouch for how awesome Jayne is! read more

We got married last month, in mid November. Jayne was our coordinator. Let me just say, I'm glad our venue required a coordinator because i don't know what we would've done without one. And I'm so glad that I picked Jayne to help. A friend of mine got married just a few weeks before I did, but she was extremely unhappy with her coordinator. She was inattentive, unconcerned about the brides wishes, forgot what she was there for, spent most of the time trying to set up photos for her portfolio. So naturally I got really nervous. But when we had our first meeting with jayne about a month before our wedding, she made such a great impression with us. She asked all the right questions, and questions and suggestions we never even thought about. We set up our wedding rehearsal really last minute on a Saturday morning, and she was able to make time to come. When it came time for our wedding, I felt like jayne was like my big sister! She made sure everything went smoothly, didn't forget one single detail, did everything I requested, and more. She made sure I was eating, made sure I was feeling good, happy and comfortable. Jayne and her team were incredible, they made our wedding day possible & I am forever grateful! Thank you soooooooo very much jayne!!!!! read more