5.0
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David and I had nearly 300 guests, hundreds of little details, and almost two years of planning behind us, and somehow, Yvonne helped it all come together beautifully! Looking back, we honestly couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner.
If you know me, you know I'm VERY Type A when it comes to planning. I like getting things done yesterday, and I definitely had a habit of coming up with new ideas, booking things on a whim, and telling Yvonne afterward lolol. Through all my antics, she was incredibly patient and supportive, helping us navigate changes, last-minute ideas, and all the little details without ever making us feel like we were asking too much.
One thing I especially appreciated was how well Yvonne kept our wedding day on schedule. With almost 300 guests and table photos with everyone, we knew keeping things on track would be a challenge. Somehow, she made it happen without us falling significantly behind, giving us more time to enjoy the day and celebrate with the people who came to share it with us.
She also went above and beyond with the personal touches. We had an escort table with nearly 300 individually named bunny soaps, and Yvonne personally helped set them all up and arrange them alphabetically before the ceremony! We had put so much thought into this detail, so seeing her jump in and help bring it to life meant a lot. It really showed how willing she was to go the extra mile, even with the little things happening behind the scenes.
Beyond the planning, one of my favorite parts of this journey was getting to know Yvonne as a person. Over the past two years, she became so much more than our wedding planner. I genuinely looked forward to our conversations, sharing my excitement, random ideas, and occasional stress with her. Now that the wedding is over, it's bittersweet knowing I no longer have an excuse to message her about another wedding detail! I'm really going to miss our conversations and hope we can stay in touch and catch up over food or boba sometime.
On our wedding day, having Yvonne there gave us so much peace of mind. We knew we had someone who understood our vision and would help everything come together, which allowed us to be present and enjoy the day rather than worry about what was happening behind the scenes.
If you're looking for a wedding planner who is organized, patient, adaptable, and genuinely invested in her couples, I cannot recommend Yvonne enough! She was wonderful at helping us bring our ideas to life, and I especially appreciated having her support throughout a wedding with so many moving pieces.
Yvonne, thank you for putting up with my Type A tendencies and being such a big part of our wedding journey! David and I are so happy with how everything turned out. I hope you've gotten some well-deserved rest after all those back-to-back weddings, and that this isn't goodbye just because our wedding is over. We're so glad we found you and hope to see you again soon!
Leonne C.
5.0
We interviewed at least 7 coordinators, but we knew Yvonne was the one. We knew we wanted to work with a local Bay Area planner, but from our first call, Yvonne just felt like someone who got us. She brought such a natural comfort level and also understood cultural traditions. When I almost cut our traditional Money Dance to save time on the schedule, she enthusiastically encouraged us to make room for it, and it ended up being one of our favorite parts of the day!
Because my husband and I DIY-ed our planning, we needed someone to bring it all home. At the 4-5 week mark, Yvonne took the reins seamlessly. She took over vendor comms, served as an amazing sounding board for my design ideas, and built a detailed, minute-by-minute timeline that made our multi-location transitions feel smooth.
On the wedding day, she was nothing short of pure magic:
Emotional Support: Right before I walked down the aisle, when my nerves were high, Yvonne was fanning my face, rubbing my arms, and keeping me calm. She even got teary-eyed listening to our vows!
Execution: When we walked into our reception, we were in total awe-she executed our design mockups even better than we had imagined.
Pure Peace of Mind: Our guests loved her. She was fun, personable, and completely in control. My husband and I got to fully celebrate without a single vendor interruption or worry, and at the end of the night, she ensured all our decor, card box, and personal belongings were safely delivered to our hotel room.
If you’re planning your own wedding, do yourself a favor and hire Yvonne for the final stretch. She made our entire day stress-free, felt like a friend celebrating with us, and was worth every single penny. We couldn't recommend her more!
Nikka C.
5.0
AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Perfectly Planned is a wedding planning business in Daly City, San Francisco, CA. Yvonne Lau is the owner and operator of the company.
Perfectly Planned is here to seamlessly plan every step of your wedding celebration. Yvonne has over a decade of experience, from catering at venues to working at event planning companies. She has gained valuable knowledge in many aspects of the event industry. As an avid traveler, food enthusiast, and entertainment lover, Yvonne likes to incorporate many innovative pieces into her events to make them unique to you.
Perfectly Planned is based out of the Bay Area but will travel all over California and beyond. The team will assist with various things on your wedding day, including but not limited to vendor sourcing, logistics, coordination, bespoke design work, and managing the day of. Feel free to contact Yvonne and the Perfectly Planned team by phone, email, or social media.
Asian-owned and Woman-owned Business
4+ years in business
Speaks Chinese, English
Small team (2-10 members)
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
Budgeting
Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
Honeymoon Planning
Wedding Design
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Honeymoon
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bachelor Party
Bachelorette Party
Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower
Couples Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.
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Reviewers rave that Yvonne/Perfectly Planned is exceptionally organized, communicative, and calm, making even large, complex weddings flow smoothly. She handles vendors, timelines, last-minute changes, and thoughtful personal touches, giving couples peace of mind. Many call her personable, responsive, and worth every penny.Review photos
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Leonne C
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5.0
David and I had nearly 300 guests, hundreds of little details, and almost two years of planning behind us, and somehow, Yvonne helped it all come together beautifully! Looking back...
, we honestly couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner.
If you know me, you know I'm VERY Type A when it comes to planning. I like getting things done yesterday, and I definitely had a habit of coming up with new ideas, booking things on a whim, and telling Yvonne afterward lolol. Through all my antics, she was incredibly patient and supportive, helping us navigate changes, last-minute ideas, and all the little details without ever making us feel like we were asking too much.
One thing I especially appreciated was how well Yvonne kept our wedding day on schedule. With almost 300 guests and table photos with everyone, we knew keeping things on track would be a challenge. Somehow, she made it happen without us falling significantly behind, giving us more time to enjoy the day and celebrate with the people who came to share it with us.
She also went above and beyond with the personal touches. We had an escort table with nearly 300 individually named bunny soaps, and Yvonne personally helped set them all up and arrange them alphabetically before the ceremony! We had put so much thought into this detail, so seeing her jump in and help bring it to life meant a lot. It really showed how willing she was to go the extra mile, even with the little things happening behind the scenes.
Beyond the planning, one of my favorite parts of this journey was getting to know Yvonne as a person. Over the past two years, she became so much more than our wedding planner. I genuinely looked forward to our conversations, sharing my excitement, random ideas, and occasional stress with her. Now that the wedding is over, it's bittersweet knowing I no longer have an excuse to message her about another wedding detail! I'm really going to miss our conversations and hope we can stay in touch and catch up over food or boba sometime.
On our wedding day, having Yvonne there gave us so much peace of mind. We knew we had someone who understood our vision and would help everything come together, which allowed us to be present and enjoy the day rather than worry about what was happening behind the scenes.
If you're looking for a wedding planner who is organized, patient, adaptable, and genuinely invested in her couples, I cannot recommend Yvonne enough! She was wonderful at helping us bring our ideas to life, and I especially appreciated having her support throughout a wedding with so many moving pieces.
Yvonne, thank you for putting up with my Type A tendencies and being such a big part of our wedding journey! David and I are so happy with how everything turned out. I hope you've gotten some well-deserved rest after all those back-to-back weddings, and that this isn't goodbye just because our wedding is over. We're so glad we found you and hope to see you again soon!
Nikka C
5.0
We interviewed at least 7 coordinators, but we knew Yvonne was the one. We knew we wanted to work with a local Bay Area planner, but from our first call, Yvonne just felt like some...
one who got us. She brought such a natural comfort level and also understood cultural traditions. When I almost cut our traditional Money Dance to save time on the schedule, she enthusiastically encouraged us to make room for it, and it ended up being one of our favorite parts of the day!
Because my husband and I DIY-ed our planning, we needed someone to bring it all home. At the 4-5 week mark, Yvonne took the reins seamlessly. She took over vendor comms, served as an amazing sounding board for my design ideas, and built a detailed, minute-by-minute timeline that made our multi-location transitions feel smooth.
On the wedding day, she was nothing short of pure magic:
Emotional Support: Right before I walked down the aisle, when my nerves were high, Yvonne was fanning my face, rubbing my arms, and keeping me calm. She even got teary-eyed listening to our vows!
Execution: When we walked into our reception, we were in total awe-she executed our design mockups even better than we had imagined.
Pure Peace of Mind: Our guests loved her. She was fun, personable, and completely in control. My husband and I got to fully celebrate without a single vendor interruption or worry, and at the end of the night, she ensured all our decor, card box, and personal belongings were safely delivered to our hotel room.
If you’re planning your own wedding, do yourself a favor and hire Yvonne for the final stretch. She made our entire day stress-free, felt like a friend celebrating with us, and was worth every single penny. We couldn't recommend her more!
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Colleen J
5.0
We had Yvonne for my month-of-coordinator and it was the absolute best decision we made. She executed our vision to perfection, guided us with some decision makings, and discussed ...
a minute to minute timeline of our wedding day. Even our vendors praised her highly and regarded her as the best wedding coordinator they've worked with. She also made sure I ATE and even cut my food as I was yapping away to make sure I can chew better (and faster). We had some surprise speeches that she was able to execute seamlessly even with our tight program schedule. A lot of our friends and family thought our wedding was perfect, and if things did go wrong, we honestly had no idea because Yvonne handled it all. If there's anyone who you should trust to handle one of the most important days of your life, let it be Yvonne!
Noelle S
5.0
Perfectly Planned truly lives up to its name. Yvonne deserves far more than five stars for her exceptional organizational skills, creativity, and strong relationships with vendors....
I’m writing as the mother of the bride for a March 2026 wedding at the University Club, and I can say with complete confidence that Yvonne was outstanding throughout the entire process.
She was always patient, responsive, and consistently one step ahead, handling details and solving issues before we even realized they might arise. Her guidance made the planning process feel calm and manageable, and the entire wedding weekend came together beautifully. Everything was coordinated so seamlessly that it allowed our family and guests to simply enjoy the celebration without stress.
If you want a wedding or event that is truly perfectly planned, Yvonne is the one to choose!
Amanda S
5.0
Yvonne is the best in the business! She will give more of her time and heart than many others in the industry. She was very positive, energetic, and punctual. She is organized and ...
good at taking charge of vendor communication. She made my family and friends feel cared for so the groom and I could relax and enjoy the day. I was especially happy with how she orchestrated the clean up at the end of the night and organized our belongings. The next day was a breeze because everything was clean and our things were in one place. She brought amazing energy to the planning process and I would fully trust her with any of my future events!
Daniel S
5.0
We were incredibly fortunate to work with Yvonne. She played a huge role in creating a seamless and memorable wedding day—not just for us, but for our guests as well.
From start ...
to finish, she ensured that every detail was handled smoothly, allowing us to truly relax and be present on our wedding day.
Yvonne was always available to answer our questions and guide us through decisions with her deep knowledge and experience. Knowing she was there advocating for us and managing the logistics gave us so much peace of mind. Her calm, organized approach made a meaningful difference, and we’re so grateful for everything she did to make our wedding such a wonderful experience.
Mika L
5.0
We were on the fence about hiring a wedding planner, and we’re so glad we chose Yvonne. About a year before the wedding, she helped us create an overview and detailed schedule so w...
e knew what was coming and how to pace ourselves. She connected us with great vendors and made decision-making easy — never pressuring us, but always offering thoughtful, well-informed advice. As the date got closer, she took on so much of the mental load, checking in and managing our to-do list with bite-sized next steps. The week of, she handled last-minute changes with total calm, fixing things quickly and without needing to loop us in. And on the day itself, everything ran flawlessly, exactly according to her master plan.
We could not recommend Yvonne more!
Leena Y
5.0
People talk about how finding the right planner is like finding a therapist, it's important that they're qualified but also important that you feel the "fit." I didn't believe them...
until we interviewed multiple planners and I immediately felt comfortable with Yvonne the second we started talking! She was so fun and easy to chat with, and didn't make us feel judged about how we didn't have a strong vision for our wedding initially, instead helping us talk through our priorities and offering ideas without pressure. Throughout the process it was so easy to stay connected with her - she was accessible by text, email, phone, and for virtual meetings, which was so helpful since we planned our wedding remotely. I felt like I could ask her anything without feeling silly. Of course she was also impeccably organized and knowledgeable, communicated clearly with our vendors, and ran everything with calm competence during our wedding weekend. As a Type A girl myself, I was really able to let go with her by our side. My husband repeatedly said "we'll just do whatever Yvonne says" throughout the day. We could also just really feel that she was actually invested in our day and our relationship, which makes such a difference. If we had to do it over again, we would 100% hire Yvonne, no question, no notes. (As a bonus, she speaks Cantonese which was really clutch with our dimsum restaurant venue!)
Billy L
5.0
We absolutely loved having Perfectly Planned as our wedding planner & coordinator and would highly recommend. After settling on our venue, my now-husband and I knew we were going t...
o need some help to keep us focused & on-track for the big day. Neither of us is the alpha-planner type, nor did we have any bold convictions about wedding planning, so we needed some help. From the start, Yvonne brought a level of organization and experience that made the whole process feel manageable and exciting. With PP’s help, we molded & crystalized our vision for the event, what was important to us, and how we could make it feel genuinely us. We didn’t want to just go through the motions for a cookie cutter wedding.
PP provided a well-structured timeline of tasks, checked in frequently, made tons of great vendor intros, and kept all the balls in the air in the lead-up week. It was super useful to have someone as experienced and detail-focused as Yvonne in our corner to answer our questions & explain different options without biasing our decisions. Outside of our video call checkins, I appreciated the casual texting for one-off questions & ideas, especially in the final 2 weeks. During the big day, she kept the show running smoothly & on-time as inevitable hiccups came up. We were able to completely remove ourselves from the logistics and just focus on being present as the night went on.
The whole weekend turned out even better than we’d hoped and a lot of that credit is due to Perfectly Planned. We heard so many nice comments afterwards about how smoothly everything went and how cohesive the night felt. PP made us look like rock star party organizers!
Ason
5.0
I can’t say enough about the fantastic job Yvonne did on my daughter’s recent wedding. She seemingly thought of everything and always with a calm smile. She listened carefully to t...
he wishes of the bride and groom and made many helpful suggestions. We got the beautiful fairytale wedding we were all hoping for. Thank you, Yvonne!
Ruby S
5.0
Where to even begin- Yvonne was a huge part of why we went with the U Club as our venue. It’s no mystery why most of their reviews on the knot mention her by name. The club will ha...
ve big shoes to fill when she moves on! She’s experienced and knowledgeable but never pushy. I trusted her to give feedback on our ideas based on her experience without ever telling us what to do. A true pro. She truly cares about executing your ideas, not changing them to her tastes which really allowed our day to feel like an authentic reflection of us. She’s confident and competent but approachable and friendly. I never felt like she was trying to upsell us. I ended up hiring her for additional coordination and month-of support and she answered every tiny question we had throughout the process. She was truly the glue holding everything together on our actual day. Emotions and andrenaline run so high on your wedding day I cannot imagine pulling such a big event off without someone level headed and organized like Yvonne in your corner behind the scenes! We were able to actually enjoy our wedding because we knew she had a detailed itinerary and we trusted her to make sure everything ran smoothly. We cannot thank her or recommend her enough!
Sofia Z
5.0
Yvonne took on the job of coordinating our wedding seamlessly. Her years of experience and confidence put us at ease and resulted in both a wonderful day and beautifully produced e...
vent. She is authentic, responsive and patient, and overall a pleasure to work with. I recommend her without any hesitation!
Indigo W
5.0
Yvonne was an absolute pleasure to work with as our month-of planner and venue coordinator! She played a key role in keeping everything organized during the busiest period of our p...
lanning and ensured our wedding day went off without a hitch. On the big day, everything ran like a well-oiled machine! She seamlessly coordinated with all of our vendors and made sure to carve out time in the schedule for my husband and me to eat and enjoy a few private moments together. Working with Yvonne was such a joy, and I would definitely recommend her to anyone planning their special day!
Alejandro A
5.0
Yvonne was an amazing coordinate for my our wedding. She was highly communicative and always there whenever we had any questions. We would schedule calls with one another to go ove...
r any details and she would put us at ease when we would feel a little overwhelmed with the wedding. When it came to the day of, we didnt feel any stress at all and it went off without a hitch. She thinks about all of the little details before and during, like when get gathered all of the little snacks during cocktail hour and scheduled a time for us to just relax with each other with some of our signature cocktails. I cant recommend her enough, she was amazing, attentive, and best of all she felt like a close friend just wanting to be there for you. Hire her, she'll be the best decision you make when it comes to planning your wedding.
Lauren L
5.0
Words can’t describe how grateful we are for Yvonne . She made our special day so amazing and we couldn’t never have asked for anything better. Yvonne is super detail oriented and ...
is always checking in to make sure that we are happy with the whole planning process. She provided us with some great suggestions for vendors that were actually cheaper options than what we found and so she helped us save a good amount of money for our wedding. Not only that Yvonne, has an amazing personality, and she felt like family right from the get-go. On the day of our wedding, she made sure all the details were perfect and that all the vendors were there and coordinated everything perfectly. We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding coordinator.
Erika Joy O
5.0
If I could give more than 5 stars I would for Yvonne. We hired her as our day of coordinator and are soooo grateful we had her. She exudes so much experience in this industry and f...
or me being new to having a wedding, Yvonne really relieved my partner and I from many stressors that could’ve occurred. She really served us as a month of coordinator since she got in touch with us a month prior and helped us with developing a timeline, contacted our vendors for deliveries or services, and even did an amazing job checking in with us to just see how we were doing and feeling prior to the big day. She is very personable and easy to reach out to - whether that is in person, via text, or phone. When it came to the day of, she explained and guided me (the bride) on where to go and what to do. A wedding can be such a chaotic day and she helped orchestrate so many people and myself in a calm and easy manner - I really don’t know how she does it! I am absolutely so grateful for her and give her so much credit to how flawless my wedding turned out at the University club of sf. I would recommend her to all my friends and family!
Tannis B
5.0
Yvonne was beyond our expectations! We truly could not have imagined our wedding without her help. Her ability to anticipate needs, ask the right questions, and organize was so ext...
remely helpful. If you're considering a wedding planner, Yvonne is the absolute best.
K H
5.0
I hired Yvonne has my day-of coordinator after planning everything. Little did I know that I did not, in fact, plan “everything”. She took my plans and compiled everything into ...
an organized e-doc with multiple questions and details I never thought of. I’m so glad she took over a month before because she dealt with every vendor and all those small and big details and timeline structures that made a huge impact day-of. She was absolutely invaluable and I would definitely recommend Yvonne to help with any and all wedding needs.
Sheila J
5.0
Yvonne was such a joy to work with. We clicked as soon as we connected at the U Club and my husband and I knew we wanted to partner with her for our wedding. She was incredibly rec...
eptive to our questions throughout the year and gave us some great recommendations on vendors and nearby hotels. The day went by so so smoothly and it would not have been possible without her support. We can't thank her enough for helping make our wedding the best weekend ever!
Megan F
5.0
Working with Yvonne to plan my wedding this past April was the most seamless experience! Yvonne took all of the stress out of planning and made it fun and far less daunting then I ...
could have imagined. Yvonne is incredibly knowledgeable and exudes a calm energy that instantly eases your concerns as you know you are in the hands of an expert! On top of all of that, Yvonne is funny and incredibly friendly so it's like you are planning your special event with a friend. I can honestly not say enough good things about my experience, if I could give 5K stars I would! Thank you so much Yvonne for making my planning experience and wedding day such a breeze and dream!
Chris R
5.0
Yvonne is an absolute all star! From the initial planning stages to our big day, she turned our ideas into reality and never batted an eye at any of our requests. Her attention to ...
the atmosphere was spot-on, creating a vibe that perfectly matched what we had in mind. Our guests raved about the venues and Yvonne really helped capture the classic San Francisco we wanted to share with our friends and family.
What really stood out was Yvonne's commitment. No matter how many emails we sent her way, she handled them all with patience and a positive attitude. It was clear she cared about making our day special and stress-free. Her responsiveness and adaptability made the planning process way smoother than we expected.
Yvonne is the kind of wedding planner who brings professionalism and a personal touch together effortlessly. She’s reliable and down-to-earth, and her incredibly positive attitude never wavers. We're so happy we chose both the University Club and Yvonne for our special day.
Cand C
5.0
We are exceedingly blessed to have had the good fortune of working with Yvonne for our wedding. Upon our initial meeting, Yvonne welcomed us and we immediately felt as if we were o...
ld friends, kicking off with witty and jocular banter. She displayed nothing but kindness, understanding, patience, and the utmost professionalism throughout our planning, and her guidance and expertise the day of the wedding was invaluable. Stylish, intelligent and full of charm, Yvonne will make sure your wedding day is an enjoyable and truly magical experience. Thank you, Yvonne!! You’re the best!
With much gratitude,
C&C
Tristan W
5.0
Yvonne is simply the best. When we worked with her, she put us at ease during every aspect of our wedding. She was responsive, attentive, and made sure our day went smooth. She del...
ivered an incredibly beautiful and memorable wedding for us that our guests still talk about almost four months later! Thank you Yvonne for everything. -Tristan&Dave <3
Rafy C
5.0
Exceptional Wedding Vendor
This is a well overdue review from us - my husband and I recently had the pleasure of working with Yvonne for our wedding, and we cannot express how gr...
ateful we are for her exceptional service. From start to finish, Yvonne went above and beyond to ensure our special day went off without a hitch. Here's why we highly recommend her for your wedding:
Punctuality and Time Management: Yvonne played a crucial role in helping us stay on track with our wedding day schedule. She meticulously coordinated with all the vendors to ensure everything happened on time, from the ceremony to the reception. Her attention to detail in this aspect alleviated so much stress, allowing us to fully enjoy our day.
Outstanding Responsiveness: Communication was a breeze with Yvonne. She was incredibly responsive to our emails and questions (within 24-48 hrs.), making us feel heard and valued. Her quick response time and willingness to address any concerns or inquiries put us at ease throughout the planning process. To be honest, responsiveness is one of the things I value most even at work, so was grateful that Yvonne alleviated the stress of having to follow-up or wait for responses.
Thoughtful Extras: Yvonne truly understands the ins and outs of wedding planning. She brought up aspects we hadn't even considered, helping us think of aspects we wouldn't even had thought about (e.g. suggestion on how to manage our timeline and keeping dinner not too late into the program, etc.). Her expertise ensured that we didn't overlook any important details, ensuring a seamless and memorable event.
Creative Decorations/Ability to Get Hands-On: One of the standout moments was when Yvonne took charge of our welcome table when we just didn't have the time and mental capacity to do it ourselves (we didn't neither a wedding planner nor groom/bridal party to help out). We provided minimal instructions, but she transformed our vision into a stunning reality for the welcome table we saw on the way to make the entrance.
Calm and Composed: Throughout the day, Yvonne remained calm, composed, and adaptable. Her ability to handle any unexpected challenges discreetly and efficiently was a testament to her professionalism and experience. She allowed us to savor every moment without worrying about the little things.
In conclusion, Yvonne played a pivotal role in making our wedding day an unforgettable experience. Her dedication, responsiveness, attention to detail, and creative expertise were invaluable. We wholeheartedly recommend Yvonne to any couple looking for a wedding vendor who will not only meet but exceed their expectations. Thank you, Yvonne, for being part of our planning and execution of our big day!
Gail C
5.0
While planning a wedding can be stressful, having Yvonne with us throughout the process made things much more easier. Yvonne is friendly, warm, responsive, communicative and well e...
xperienced with all the wedding related stuff, which helps a lot. She guided us though the whole process, set up a timeline, budget, floor map and so many other details that came with her tons of experience planning so many weddings and events before. She knew how stressful the process can be, so she was always trying to help, coming up with suggestions, reminding us with what needs attention on a timely manner, to make sure everything stays on course. We had to make so many changes with our plans, and not only was she always very flexible and tried to accommodate such changes and needs, she was very supportive and tried to propose alternative whenever needed. On the wedding day, Yvonne and her stuff were working non stop to make sure every thing went according to the plan, they helped us set up extra decorations that we got, help with setting up the wedding theme, guide our guests, vendors and the bridal party. It was a long and memorable day, and Yvonne did a great job in helping everyone sticking with the plan and timeline, coordinating between the vendors, communicating to us clearly to help us and the party sticking to the plan, and taking care of any situations that might need attention. She did an amazing job, the day went according to plan, she tried to make the process as stress free as possible, everyone left with great and happy memories, and above all, it was always assuring to have her around throughout the day. We knew we were in good hands. Thank you very much for everything Yvonne.
Adam K
5.0
Yvonne was a phenomenal partner to help plan and execute our wedding! We got married September 2023 at the University Club and things went flawlessly! She has a keen sense of what ...
is important and what is not. She was easy to communicate with - she was direct and up-front about important things like cost and rules and timelines, which alleviated stress and cut through ambiguity. She worked with our specific requests without any kind of judgment or nudging to increase the cost of the wedding, something inherent to lots of aspects in the wedding industry. Yvonne clearly had a lot of experience with hosting weddings, and was able to manage many little details for us (i.e. how the space should be arranged for dinner, how much time is needed for a speech or first dance, whether our officiant should use a podium or a folder, etc etc etc). When you don't know what you don't know, Yvonne could be relied on. Lastly, Yvonne was really cool so having her around throughout the process was a fun little bonus!
Lydia B
5.0
Yvonne did a great job helping my fiance and I with our wedding at the University Club!
Kelley C
5.0
Yvonne was so spectacular! She made our wedding day easy and seamless! She was so kind and understanding with wedding day stresses and helped keep us on track for the day. Highly r...
ecommend!!
Caroline H
5.0
Yvonne is an absolute gem! She has a way of connecting with her couples instantly and makes your vision for your wedding her own. She is unbelievably organized, hard working, and c...
ommunicative, while somehow keeping you calm throughout the planning process and on your wedding day. I don't even want to think about how the entire process would have gone without Yvonne - thank goodness I don't have to. She's the best!
Laura G
5.0
We had our wedding at The University Club in April and Yvonne was our event coordinator. The moment we met Yvonne we knew that the University Club was the right venue for us, mainl...
y because we loved Yvonne so much. She is so friendly, knowledgeable and relatable. Every conversation we had we walked away knowing she understood exactly what we wanted and would make it happen. We knew that she was going to make our wedding wonderful with as little stress to us. Yvonne handled everything with ease and worked well with all our other vendors so our wedding day went flawlessly. She checked in with us throughout the day and kept the timeline moving all without us ever feeling stressed or wondering what time it was. She made sure we had private time with appetizers before dinner and had food and drinks brought to our table during the reception. I know that Yvonne can handle anything thrown her way and I would trust her completely to plan my wedding. Thanks for everything, Yvonne!
Lisa L
5.0
Yvonne is the BEST! She is an absolute pleasure to work with and helped make our big day run so smoothly. When issues arose, Yvonne proactively solved for the problems so that I di...
dn’t have to even think about it (and could actually enjoy my wedding day). She also was extremely thoughtful—helped guide us through the day and made sure we had time to ourselves/got an opportunity to eat in between photo sessions. Throughout the process, Yvonne was responsive, easy to work with, and hilarious! You will not regret working with Yvonne and her team!
Marie R
5.0
Yvonne was such an amazing day of coordinator for our wedding day. She's so much fun to work with and is very personable. She makes wedding day coordination easy and comfortable fo...
r the client. Leading up to the day of, she was very clear and communicative in setting expectations for both us as the couple as well as herself the venue. It was helpful knowing those expectations because we knew exactly what to do and felt supported whenever we had questions. We were very fortunate to work with her for our wedding.
Alyssa H
5.0
We were so lucky to work with Yvonne when we were planning our wedding in San Francisco. It felt as if we were working with a long time friend. She truly got to know us as a coupl...
e and made sure she understood what was important to us for our special day. She is detailed oriented and made sure everything was perfect on the day of the wedding -- from the welcome sign to the cake cutting and the last dance! We knew we were in good hands on our wedding day and could focus on enjoying celebrating with family and friend instead of stressing about the little details. Yvonne handled it all and our wedding day turned out to be one of the most memorable days of our lives.
We can't speak more highly of Yvonne. She is professional, thoughtful, personable and just a wonderful person. A year after our wedding, she invited us back to the wedding venue to have dinner and celebrate our one year anniversary. It was an incredibly warm gesture!
We highly recommend Yvonne for planning any special occasions! She will go above and beyond to make sure your event will be Perfectly Planned!
Monica S
5.0
Working with Yvonne at The University Club of SF was a phenomenal experience! Yvonne is a true pro: she knows exactly what works at and what does not, but she's also accommodating ...
and wants to ensure that you have the best experience possible. No detail is too small for her to notice and take care of. She approaches wedding planning and design with thoughtfulness, kindness, intelligence, and fun. This approach was consistent during our 2.5-year experience with her and the club (our wedding was initially March 2020 and was rescheduled to March 2022).
Tiffany K
5.0
Where do I begin? When I first initially got engaged, I knew right off my wedding would not be your typical traditional wedding. We needed someone to understand both Chinese and V...
ietnamese culture. And I have to say Yvonne did just the job!
Yvonne understood our wants/needs on the big day. Her attention to detail was superb. To ensure we had enough time for everything she carefully planned out our day knowing there were certain items we needed done on the day of.
To start doorgames! Yvonne knew this would be the start of the day and generally may take some time of the games to finish, so she perfectly planned out various tasks/challenges that best suited the groom/groomsmen in addition to staying on track for our packed scheduled. Examples of some of the games: 1st round “How well do you know your wife” for every question wrong, each groomsman would have to carry the groom in a different “child” position since I used to be a babysitter. There were a few other rounds in between, but the last game was having them “sing” to me while the groomsmen either danced or was backup singers. Because Yvonne took the time the get to know the parties, she assigned dancers knowing some groomsmen wouldn’t, and preferred singing vice versa to make it fun and interesting.
After the doorgames was the tea ceremony on my side (the brides) family. If anyone knows it gets very chaotic during the first few hours, with many family members crowding around, and having to have a new set of teacups and tea poured each time. Thankfully Yvonne knew ahead of time what was needed and was able to assign tasks for the bridal party to get ready. From the pillows on the floor, to the flow of tea being poured, we were able to go through each family we had to pour tea for in a timely manner.
We had quite a lot of travel day of so Yvonne really helped our vendors keep on track. She was able to plan out the timing so that when we arrived at my husband’s side of the family the photographers were able to capture the first and last moments.
Lastly our wedding reception. We had our celebration at a restaurant, so décor was something challenging to work with as the space couldn’t be changed too much. During this process Yvonne really helped captured what we both enjoyed/like. For starters the centerpieces. We didn’t want too much floral but also didn’t want empty tables. She came up with the idea of having fishbowls in every other table with goldfish to capture my husbands love for fishing, and we can raffle off the centerpieces.
All in all, Yvonne was very organized and thoughtful throughout this process for my husband and I. She reminded us of what certain tasks needed to be done, even if we couldn’t make those deadlines, she was able to make it work for us. She ensured that we didn’t have to worry about the backend of things, and that we just needed to be present. I entirely trusted the process with her and thankful she took the time to sit with me to understand the wants and needs ahead of time and asked for my input as needed. The best decision for us was working with her and being open to her ideas.
LJ L
5.0
Yvonne was SO SO great to work with for our wedding in 2022. She immediately made us feel comfortable and at ease - it almost felt like we were friends before in planning our speci...
al day! I highly recommend working with Yvonne. She is honest, genuine, and she helps you to understand all the details and costs that you may be anxious about. Hire her!!
Ariel L
5.0
There are no words to describe the perfection of our wedding. We were unfortunately affected by the pandemic and had to postpone our wedding. We chose to push it one year out and Y...
vonne was a saint! Her communication was prompt, supportive, and always looking out for me and husbands best interest. All the changes went to the new date smoothly and everything leading up to the event was properly adjusted. When 2021 finally came around we were so excited to start the planning process again and with the help of Yvonne and the team it was perfect. The menu tasting was delicious and gave us a full scope of the evenings options. Yvonne provided great suggestions that allowed us to adjust our choices without having to taste them. She helped with my reception arrangement and all the decor. It was a true blessing to be able to explain my vision to Yvonne and have her bring it to light! The night went off without a hitch…she knew what to do and when to do it all at the perfect moment to ensure the day went perfectly. Beyond blessed to have had her by my side through this process.
Christine E
5.0
Yvonne is a powerhouse. Underneath her petite exterior is a force that can manage hundreds of people at an event, smoothly. Seamlessly. I've watched her make quick decisions with ...
confidence, all the while with a smile that reassures not only her clients and their guests, but also the staff and vendors working with her. Her knowledge and experience, along with her unstoppable energy, ensures that your event will be everything that's "perfectly planned."
Heather K
5.0
Yvonne was absolutely instrumental during the planning and day-of wedding activities. She helped us through the process, making sure we didn't miss anything. She was professional, ...
punctual, organized and so kind! She made sure everything ran smoothly and she remembered every small detail. She kept the event moving along seamlessly. We love Yvonne and we were so happy that she was part of our special day! So much so that we returned for our Anniversary just to say 'hi'. Highly recommend her for event planning!
Irma O
5.0
I had best experience with Yvonne as the wedding coordinator for my daughter's wedding in San Francisco, CA . First of all she was very professional and courteous at all times an...
d also very thorough on everything my daughter had asked for. My daughter was living in Washington DC and I live in southern California so we could not just pop in and see Yvonne, so she was very responsive to our needs. The wedding went off without a hitch and she was there throughout to ensure everything went smoothly. The day was perfect and so many guests raved about the food and the service. I thought after the reception that we had to pack up all our personal items we brought for the wedding (chargers, easels, guest table items) Yvonne packed up everything for us and stored it in a safe location so that the next morning we loaded them into our vehicles. I would not hesitate to use her again. She was great!!
Sara C
5.0
Yvonne was fantastic to work with and helped make our special day at the University Club easy and fun! She walked us through the entire catering process and made sure that all of o...
ur venue needs were met for the wedding day. On the day of our wedding, everything went so smoothly and we were able to fully enjoy the day. Highly recommend!
Peter F
5.0
My wife Vani and I got married in October. We decided to plan the wedding ourselves. At first it was fine, but as time went on, anxiety reared it’s ugly head. Lucky for us, when th...
ings got overwhelming, Yvonne Lau came in and guided us.
She was able to ease our fears about different wedding details, so we could focus on others. An example of this is our wedding menu. We explained to Yvonne we were looking for a menu to accommodate our Indian and Italian families. We threw a bunch of ideas at her and she ran with them. After our tasting, I wasn’t nervous any more, about anything. The food was amazing; I’ve never been to a wedding where so many people talked about how good the food was. She was extremely easy to work with, very professional and down to earth at the same time. We had a fantastic wedding that exceeded our expectations and Yvonne was a big reason why.
We highly recommend her.
Nick and Kim G
5.0
Yvonne Lau was wonderful to work with! She is truly an incredibly kind and thoughtful person and made the planning process for our wedding seamless. She was easy to communicate wit...
h, responsive to our input, personable, and professional. The day of our wedding, she coordinated all activities seamlessly and made the day super special for us. We highly recommend working with her!
Lorraine Y
5.0
Yvonne made our wedding day such a breeze! Whenever my husband and I reminisce about our wedding day, we often talk about how smooth it went and how we didn't have to ask either of...
our families for much help because we had Yvonne taking care of everything. She was very accommodating of our wishes from the smallest details like how we wanted our table setting to look like and how the welcome table should look to big things like the food options and making sure our spread was bountiful. Yvonne would also offer her expert opinions on things we weren't sure about like mixing table sizes to fit all our guests, general timeline for the day, and even built in time for hiding and resting to not feel overwhelmed day-of. You and your special day will be in such capable hands with Yvonne at the helm!
Wendy B
5.0
Since living out of the area and hosting our daughter's wedding in S.F., we were concerned about the logistics. We worked with Yvonne and every single detail was flawless. She took...
all of my calls and replied to my emails almost immediately. She always made me feel like I was her only client and her first concern. The week leading up to the wedding and the day of went off and not one single issue came up. If there was a problem, I never knew, and Yvonne handled it. Yvonne will be the first call I make when my other daughter gets married.
Meghan P
5.0
Where to start! We fell in love with the University Club because of its history and old San Francisco charm, but chose it as our venue because of the incredible wedding coordinator...
, Yvonne. From start to finish, Yvonne was organized, responsive and full of helpful advice and recommendations. We'd 100% recommend Yvonne's services and felt she was an integral part of executing our perfect day; coordinating with vendors while making sure we were clear on timelines (even managing questions from family!). She really had a vested interest in ensuring we enjoyed the event, as did our wedding guests.
Jason L
5.0
We had a chance to work with Yvonne at the University Club and she just made the whole process so easy and straight forward. She brought a vibrant energy and made us feel really un...
iquely cared for. From our first meeting, through the email exchanges, tastings, rehearsals, and wedding day itself, she dedicated herself to executing on our vision, and providing guidance and advice where needed.
Yvonne is a joy to be around with an infectious energy that we immediately connected with. Her emails back and forth were incredibly responsive and thorough. On the day of the wedding, she was super proactive and made sure all the pieces of the day moved like clockwork. At no point in the planning process or the wedding day did we have reason to worry about the items under Yvonne's direction, which allowed us to enjoy the day and be more present for each other. We're so thankful that Yvonne was our partner and cannot recommend her more.
Ammie G
5.0
Yvonne was my planner and fairy godmother throughout the wedding planning process for my wedding in 2019 (hard to believe it has already been 4 years!). From the moment my fiancé a...
nd I toured our wedding venue in the month we got engaged (September 2018) to her comforting words and presence just seconds before I walked down the aisle to my now husband (July 2019), Yvonne was right there. Any questions I had or just needed to run an idea through, Yvonne was there via phone, text, email, in person-you name it. Wedding planning is just plain stressful and you need that go to person there by your side (aside from your partner of course!) to help carry out your vision. Yvonne was there through all the good, the bad and the ugly to keep me sane through it all. I still get emotional thinking about her role as my wedding planner and how she went above and beyond for me every step of the way. These lasting memories, I will never forget. I highly recommend hiring Yvonne as your wedding planner for your upcoming wedding. She is an expert in her field and I can’t express how comforting it is to know you will be in good hands throughout this exciting chapter in your life.
Daniel S
5.0
My husband and I had our wedding at the University Club and worked with Yvonne directly. The process was GREAT! Yvonne acted as both our venue point of contact as well as a day-of-...
coordinator, which was SUPER helpful. She was so timely and responsive via email about our questions, our 1million google docs, helped organize tastings with the kitchen, work through our selections and choices, and was just generally really great leading up to the big day. On the big day itself, the process went SO smoothly that I had EXTRA TIME to just hang around with my bridesmaids! Yvonne made sure that my husband and I got a special plate of hor d'oeuvres to make sure we didn't miss appetizers, and she was on point all night to make sure things happened on time. We were so glad that we got to work with Yvonne.
Sofya K
5.0
Yvonne was so great! Our experience was so seamless. we were able to just relax and enjoy our time, we knew our day was in great hands.
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