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Once Upon A Time Wedding Services, Inc.

Full Planning
Partial Planning
Day-of Coordination
Destination
Kristina
Perla
James
Claire
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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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La organizadora y la oficiante fueron muy profesionales, puntuales, respetuosas y flexibles, mostrando gran dedicación. La coordinación del evento fue fluida, mantuvieron todo en orden y permitieron a la pareja disfrutar del día sin estrés. La ceremonia resultó emotiva y bien ejecutada; el equipo respondió dudas y ofreció un servicio muy recomendable.

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La organizadora y la oficiante fueron muy profesionales, puntuales, respetuosas y flexibles, mostrando gran dedicación. La coordinación del evento fue fluida, mantuvieron todo en orden y permitieron a la pareja disfrutar del día sin estrés. La ceremonia resultó emotiva y bien ejecutada; el equipo respondió dudas y ofreció un servicio muy recomendable.

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.
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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Jahir Sent on 10/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful last minute wedding!!

My wife and I needed someone to marry us ASAP, we called Sussie who was professional, accommodating to our needs, and extremely flexible.

She not only guided us through the whole process of filing our marriage intentions but planned and delivered a simple and beautiful ceremony on extremely short notice (3 days).

It was honestly above and beyond anything we could have expected and were pleasantly surprised and more than satisfied with everything. 1000% recommended to anyone looking for someone to make their special day extra special.

Thanks again for everything!

-Jahir and Virginia
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Elisha Sent on 08/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Say Yes to OUAT

I was a bride that was trying to do it all. I wanted to be married by June 2022. I had reached out to vendors, but then life would happen and I became stuck in the same cycle. So, I reached out to Once Upon A Time Wedding Services and I got connected to Sussie. I almost cried out of relief when we had our initial conversation. When I told her that the wedding was in nine months, she gave me practical timelines and also assured me that with God’s help we were going to get it done.

Throughout the months leading to our wedding, she provided To-Do lists broken down by months. She gave us strategies on how we can organize ourselves for the wedding. When we were stuck she gave us vendor recommendations which we definitely took. Each meeting always started with her cheerful greeting and conversation and then we got to business. Closer to the wedding, she helped us tie up all our lose ends. A week before the wedding can be extremely stressful for the bride, but Sussie was very considerate and always allowed me to tell her what I needed.

During the bridal rehearsal, Sussie created an itinerary for the bridal party and made sure everyone knew where to go and what to do. She continued to assure me and worked to make sure all items/decorations for the church and reception hall were dropped off at their locations. The day of the wedding felt dreamy and organized. As a bride, everything happened like a whirlwind, but Sussie kept me grounded, on time, nourished and happy.

I can continue to say more about how much Sussie and her team helped us. There were times were we had to problem solve (like vendors falling through two months from the wedding) and last minute decoration changes. There were many moments were she displayed leadership and guidance. Sussie and her team worked so hard and professionally to ensure that our vision came true for our wedding. If you want a wedding planner, who truly considers you as a bride, but also as a person going through a stressful time in their life, I highly recommend Sussie Figueroa.
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Paola Sent on 06/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

My wedding

Sussie is exceptional. She is very committed and profesional. Also very flexible and willing to work with us with any changes needed. I %100 recommend Sussie for your wedding needs.
Claire
Claire Sent on 04/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Huge Thank You to Sussie!

We cannot thank Sussie enough! We feel so extremely lucky that we found her - we hired Sussie for day-of-coordinating, because we had a good sense of what we wanted and were planning the wedding ourselves, but little did we know that Sussie was going to be such a huge asset in helping us figure out details we had not thought of even in the months leading up to the wedding. She asks for a lot less compensation than she could given the amount of work she puts in, compared to other coordinators I spoke with. She has a wonderful personality, incredibly caring and positive, which she brought to the entire planning process as well as the day of the wedding. She really wants to get to know you and make the day special for you. Many people complimented us on how perfectly the wedding went, and we ourselves were able to relax and enjoy ourselves, all thanks to Sussie's amazing coordination skills!
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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

Media Surge Media Surge Wedding Videographers

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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