8583 Irvine Center Dr #376,Irvine,California
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Review for Helayne - Wedding Planner Extraordinaire When it came to picking a wedding planner, our top priorities were finding someone experienced, knowledgeable, and reliable. We needed someone we could trust to bring our dream wedding to life. That's why we chose Helayne. From our very first meeting, it was evident that Helayne was the right choice for us. Her professionalism and dedication gave us the confidence that we could depend on her throughout the entire process. She listened attentively to our ideas, understood our vision, and offered valuable insights that helped shape our perfect day. Our experience leading up to the wedding was nothing short of amazing. Helayne was with us every step of the way, providing guidance, support, and peace of mind. She meticulously handled all the intricate details, ensuring that everything was taken care of smoothly and efficiently. We truly felt that we could relax and enjoy the journey, knowing that Helayne had everything under control. For those just starting their wedding planning journey, our advice is simple: Take the time to do your due diligence in finding the right person for the job. However, if you want to save yourself the stress and uncertainty, we wholeheartedly recommend working with Helayne. Her expertise, professionalism, and genuine care for her clients make her an exceptional wedding planner. With Helayne by your side, you can trust that your wedding will be nothing short of perfection. Thank you, Helayne, for making our special day unforgettable. We couldn't have done it without you.
Helayne helped my sister plan and then re-plan her wedding many times during Covid. When I got engaged I didn’t entertain the idea of using another planner as I knew my sister had a fabulous experience working with her. Helayne once again did a fabulous job helping me and my husband plan our wedding! Helayne helps outline all the steps in the planning process, remains open to answering questions and provides professional advice along the way. Helayne was extremely available throughout the process. She met with us monthly, and answered all questions very promptly. I almost forgot she has other client because of how much support she constantly provided us. Helayne’s commitment to her clients far exceeds the price of her services. Our actual wedding day was even better than I could have imagined. We were completely relaxed and got to enjoy our day. We owe so much of that to Helayne. We are so appreciative of her hard work. If you are looking for a planner that’s organized, easy to work with, and loyal, we cannot recommend her enough!
When we first started this process, my husband wasn't entirely sure about a wedding planner. To be frank, on paper it can seem like a large line item cost and there will be a temptation to just want to do it yourself. I am going to be blunt and recommend you spend on a wedding planner. The LAST thing you want on your own wedding day is to deal with every small logistical issue under the sun. It's a stress that is not needed on your big day. When looking for a wedding planner, it was really important that we find someone who would be a fit for our blended family and backgrounds, someone who could treat our cultures with respect. And so thank goodness for Google, we found Helayne. A few details about our wedding, we had 220 people attend and wanted to have the wedding feel as customized to our personalities and who we are. Additionally we had a Chinese Tea Ceremony and Welcome Party. Helayne made this all happen. And it wasn't easy. To ensure we got a wedding that felt in every part like our wedding, we had to work really hard (all of us). Wedding planning is always going to be stressful. So it's not a matter of askign if a wedding planner takes away the stress and more about finding someone who can be on this journey with you and ensure that (stress or not) your vision comes true. Below are some of the amazing things Helayne and The Road to Marriage brought to the table. 1) Eye for detail. Helayne truly made us feel seen and heard in what we wanted - from the vendors she matched us up with (shoutout to Lady Buggs Flowers who was an amazing connection made) to the consultative advice she provided. For example, she recommended to our stationer that it might make more sense to have the table seating chart be lsited by start of last name (alphabetical) vs by table grouping. Such a seemingly small suggestion that ended up being a game changer. 2) Efficient execution and operational excellence. If you're looking for a strong operator who can ensure an event as important as a wedding actually gets done correctly, then Helayne is the right person. Her strong skills in logistical planning, vendor execution, and operational planning kept us on a solid schedule and resulted in what I can honestly say was the best weekend of my life thus far. 3) Day of crisis management. I expected this but was still surprised by how many things the day of the wedding didn't go 100% as expected. Not because Helayne or we couldn't control it but because things happen when you have 220 people in the same room and different vendors working together! Helayne handled everything with grace. I never felt one minute of stress or anxiety. I wanted to specifically call out Helayne's work on the Chinese Tea Ceremony. This is an event that was not necessarily in her cultural wheelhouse, but the level of respect and care she took to work on this was outstanding. Every moment of this ceremony was deeply impactful and resonating and she helped make this happen for my family. We would be remiss if we did not mention Helayne's biggest bonus asset which is her personality. She is genuinely a kind and caring professional, with a holistic eye for design. She cares about her clients at a level that is rare to find. We genuinely loved working with her, and would recommend her to the moon and back. - Michelle and Brandon Scott
Helayne was our wedding planner, she did an excellent job the day of the wedding. She is incredibly organized and she has lots of connections to the San Antonio wedding network. Our wedding ended up being incredible but it did go over our budget. I would recommend Helayne but I would suggest you make sure she understands that the budget is the budget, I felt like I had to look for cost savings opportunities when I thought that she should have been doing that type of work. She is very knowledgeable about what would work, how to do things and when to do them. She is very responsive, most of the time she is almost immediate.
As the groom, I participated a lot during the planning process, and I could not imagine planning this wedding without Helayne’s help. If a bride does not have support from their fiancé or family members, it would be especially helpful to hire Helayne. Planning a wedding can be an overwhelming task, but thanks to the exceptional services Helayne and her team provided, our big day was an absolute dream come true! From start to finish, she exceeded our expectations in every possible way. Throughout the planning process, Helayne demonstrated exceptional professionalism and efficiency. She coordinated with vendors, managed timelines, and ensured everything ran seamlessly on the wedding day. We appreciated that she always gave us options to choose certain vendors and helped us weigh the pros and cons of our decisions. Lastly, we must mention the unparalleled level of communication provided by Helayne. Helayne is responsive, prompt, and proactive in addressing our questions and concerns. We always felt well-informed and reassured throughout the planning process, contributing to a stress-free and enjoyable experience. We wholeheartedly recommend Helayne to couples seeking a wedding planner who will make their wedding dreams come true!