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Once Upon A Time Wedding Services, Inc.

Full Planning
Partial Planning
Day-of Coordination
Destination
Kristina
Justin
Perla
James
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Once Upon A Time Wedding Services, Inc. is a wedding planning company based in Watertow, Massachusetts, and also operating in Plaistow, New Hampshire, and Haverhill, Massachusetts. The team of expert staff includes professional wedding planners, travel agents, Officiant and other certified and trained professionals. The company offers day-of coordination, partial and full planning services. Once Upon A Time Wedding Services, Inc. offers services to Spanish-speaking clients and owner Sussie Figueroa and her team are familiar with subtleties of Latino culture and wedding traditions. The team of planners will work with you from beginning to end and embrace your needs and those of your family.

Experience

Owner and founder Sussie Figueroa was born in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up travelling between Puerto Rico and Massachusetts. Her culturally-rich upbringing gave her a greater understanding of family traditions, rituals and culture and how they all come together in wedding planning. She is a Certified Wedding Planner, Justice of the Peace and a Travel Agent.

Services Offered

Once Upon A Time Wedding Services, Inc. offers a wide array of wedding planning services, including but not limited to:

  • Budget analysis
  • Guest lists
  • Referrals
  • Timelines
  • Benchmarks
  • Day-of coordination
  • Partial planning
  • Full planning

Features

Hispanic or Latinx-owned

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 19 years in business

  • We speak English, Portuguese and Spanish

Links

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FAQ

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$1,550

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal
Premarital Counseling

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$1,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$4,000

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$250

What is the hourly rate?

$75

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$20

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling
Bilingual

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

MA
NH

What languages do you speak?

Spanish
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Reviews of Once Upon A Time Wedding Services, Inc.

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Reviewers praise the planner and team as organized, communicative, bilingual, and flexible, able to manage tight timelines and last-minute needs. They created personalized ceremonies and detailed itineraries, keeping the day running smoothly so couples could relax and enjoy. Attentive, professional, and highly recommended.

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Reviewers praise the planner and team as organized, communicative, bilingual, and flexible, able to manage tight timelines and last-minute needs. They created personalized ceremonies and detailed itineraries, keeping the day running smoothly so couples could relax and enjoy. Attentive, professional, and highly recommended.

Kristina
Kristina Sent on 11/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Sussie will make sure you are able to enjoy your own wedding

Sussie is a phenomenal wedding planner. We did a ton of DIY for our wedding and she made sure we stayed on track and kept us organized. But most importantly for us, on the day of the wedding, she made sure that we actually got to enjoy all the things we created and planned. I feel like so many couples (but mostly the brides, let's be honest) don't actually get to have fun and enjoy their own wedding because they're so busy dealing with all the last minute details or changes. We got to sit down and eat our food, we got to spend time with people, and we got to spend time with each other because she kept things running smoothly behind the scenes. Highly recommended.
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Ramon Sent on 08/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

An International Wedding & A Passionate Officiant

Sussie was always friendly and organized throughout our wedding planning process. Since we were planning our wedding in less than three months, she created clear benchmarks to help us stay on track and checked in with us during each meeting regarding our progress.

She also helped with itineraries for our bridal party and vendors and was flexible with our ideas and vision for the day. We wanted a stronger focus on the party and even added an hour at the end which she kindly accommodated for. Since ours was an international wedding, we also appreciated her ability to communicate comfortably in both English and Spanish. Her organization and structured approach helped us navigate the planning process within a short timeline.

Thanks,
Ramón & Stephanie
Justin
Justin Sent on 08/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Sussie saved our wedding!

After initially interviewing a few officiants for our wedding, my wife and I decided to pinch our pennies thinking any officiant would be okay. Boy were we wrong. After being ghosted for over a week we reached back out to Sussie who still had our file from our initial conversation and was able to pull off our ceremony with just a couple days notice! In addition, she did such a great job understanding our story, respecting family, and working with us to create a custom ceremony that was truly one of a kind. Sussie honestly saved our entire wedding and we can’t thank her enough for her support!
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Leza Sent on 08/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

“Once Upon a time is a Dream come true 👑


From the moment we began working with *Once Upon a Time Wedding services we knew we had found something truly special.

What could have been an overwhelming season of planning and details became such a joyful experience because of the incredible care, kindness, and dedication they poured into my son and daughter-in-law’s wedding.

Sussie was kind, thorough, enthusiastic, helpful, diligent, and incredibly attentive every step of the way. Nothing was too small, and no detail was overlooked. She was always willing to answer questions, offer guidance, solve problems, and step in wherever she was needed.
What stood out the most was that she didn’t simply coordinate a wedding—she cared about our family and about making this day everything our son and daughter-in-law dreamed it would be.
Sussie truly went above and beyond in ways we will never forget.
Her professionalism was matched by her genuine heart, and that made all the difference.

On a day filled with so many emotions, knowing that we could trust “Once Upon a Time” completely allowed us to be fully present and enjoy every beautiful moment!

**Once Upon a Time truly made this wedding a dream come true💫

We are so incredibly grateful for everything you did Sussie to make this precious day so beautiful, seamless, and unforgettable.
If you are looking for someone who will not only coordinate your wedding but will genuinely care, serve, encourage, and go the extra mile, we cannot recommend “Once Upon a Time” highly enough.

Thank you for helping create memories that our family will treasure for a lifetime. ❤️
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Hailey Sent on 07/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding planner

Sussie made the entire planning process feel organized, stress-free, and enjoyable from start to finish. She was attentive to every detail, communicated clearly, and ensured our wedding day ran seamlessly so we could truly enjoy every moment. We are so grateful for her professionalism, kindness, and dedication, and would highly recommend her to any couple planning their special day.
Perla
Perla Sent on 05/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Muy profesional sussie figueroa

Me encantó el trabajo y la dedicación SUSSIE FIGUEROA, es muy profesional y respetuosa, flexible a tus horarios, me encantó la verdad la recomiendo 100% si quiere vivir unas de tus mejores experiencias al lado de un profesional como ella.
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Diana Sent on 04/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Exelente Servicio

La coordinación fue suave y sin dificultad. La ceremonia, aunque sencilla por opción de los novios, fue sublime y llena de amor gracias al mensaje transmitido por la Jueza.
James
James Sent on 11/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beat Day Ever!

My wife and I had the pleasure of having Sussie Figueroa as our justice of peace for our wedding ceremony. From the rehearsal to the day of, Sussie was very punctual and thorough. She ensured that everything would go smoothly as it did! Thank you so much to Sussie!
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Anthoniel Sent on 12/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Professional and thoughtful

Sussie Figueroa and Comfort really know how to make a couple feel relaxed and happy. They were attentive to the smallest details and always answered all our questions. The day of the wedding was magical and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect duo on our big day! I would definitely recommend them to anyone!!! A+++++++ service
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Reyna Sent on 11/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding coordinator

I want to give a huge shoutout to Sussie and Comfort for making my wedding day the most beautiful , stress free day. From the beginning Sussie took care of us and helped us every step of the way. She made me make sure all the preparations of the wedding were getting done in a timely manner. Comfort did an amazing job with our day of itineraries and they both made sure the day went by as planned. All throughout the night they both made sure my husband and I were having the time of our lives and thanks to them we did just that. I can definitely say the wedding planning was my least favorite but with their help it went by smoothly. I’m very grateful and happy I picked Once upon a time to coordinate my wedding and I highly recommend anyone that is looking for a coordinator that Sussie is the perfect pick.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
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Team

Sussie Figueroa
Sussie Figueroa
Justice of the Peace & Certified Wedding Planner
Comfort Magba-Kamara
Comfort Magba-Kamara
Wedding Coordinator
Jorge S
Jorge S
Production Manager
Preferred Vendors
Preferred Vendors
Photo, Video, Catering, Florist, Hair & Make-up, DJ

Professional Network & Endorsements

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I have worked with Once Upon a Time Wedding Services multiple times and their service and experience is second to none! They know how to plan out and manage a wedding day while staying cool calm and collected throughout the entire process. If you are looking for a wedding planning service that will exceed expectations and go above and beyond for you, look no further, Once Upon a time is an absolute gem!

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Sussie was the most professional and accommodating wedding planner I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I DJed a wedding recently and was greeted immediately, followed by assurances that she would be there for me if I needed her. Not only did she have the entire wedding completely under control, she also had a lot of fun, doing a little dance here and there. This shows the ease and pleasure in what she does, which is to create and manage events that are aimed to produce positive memorable experiences. If you want to plan your wedding with the least amount of stress and the most amount of positive energy, then these are the people you need to work with.

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