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As of 2026, Preoccupied Bride offers digital wedding services to busy engaged couples to ease the stress of planning and get organized for the big day.

The world is a busy place. Careers, families and more (sleep is important too!) take over the 24 hours that are given to each person every day. That leaves little time for planning special life events and implementing the details. That’s where Preoccupied Bride comes in.

Preoccupied Bride understands the pressure couples experience when they are ready to start the wedding planning process. Our digital wedding services provide guidance and support to couples, whatever stage of wedding planning they are in—from newly engaged and don’t know where to begin, to part way through and want help to keep going, or on the last leg of planning and need a push to finish on a strong note.

Preoccupied Bride works best with couples who are organized (or want to be!), have a solid idea of the style and feel they would like for their wedding day, prioritize guest experience, and are most excited about marrying their best friend rather than having an Instagram wedding. They’re not too concerned with having everything be “perfect” on their wedding day but instead enjoy the moments that truly matter with the people who matter most to them. They trust Preoccupied Bride’s work and experience to bring it all together.

Preoccupied Bride believes in love and welcomes the chance to work with anyone and everyone.

  • Asian-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$125

What weddings do you have experience planning?

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

Reviews of Preoccupied Bride

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Maya, a wedding planner highly praised by multiple reviewers, is described as professional, attentive, and detail-oriented. She is commended for her expert guidance, seamless execution of events, and unwavering support throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Maya's wealth of knowledge and ability to predict timelines accurately lead to stress-free and flawless weddings, ensuring every detail reflects the couple's vision. Reviewers highly recommend Maya for her exceptional talent, genuine kindness, and ability to turn wedding dreams into reality.

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Maya, a wedding planner highly praised by multiple reviewers, is described as professional, attentive, and detail-oriented. She is commended for her expert guidance, seamless execution of events, and unwavering support throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Maya's wealth of knowledge and ability to predict timelines accurately lead to stress-free and flawless weddings, ensuring every detail reflects the couple's vision. Reviewers highly recommend Maya for her exceptional talent, genuine kindness, and ability to turn wedding dreams into reality.

Julia
Julia Sent on 01/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding MVP

We truly had the best wedding planner in the world. Maya handled every single step of our wedding with an incredible level of professionalism, expertise, and ease. From start to finish, she made the entire process feel smooth, organized, and completely stress-free.

Beyond her talent and attention to detail, Maya is genuinely kind, friendly, and pours her whole heart into her work. She consistently went above and beyond, always one step ahead and making sure every detail reflected our vision.

We could not have had the wedding of our dreams without Maya. If you are lucky enough to work with her, you will feel fully supported, cared for, and confident every step of the way.
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Shannon Sent on 12/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional wedding planner!

We chose Maya as our wedding planner after hearing my aunt rave about how flawlessly a wedding ran under her guidance. It was so seamless that you barely noticed she was there, yet everything behind the scenes was executed perfectly. We later referred her to a friend and saw her in action at their wedding, which only confirmed how exceptional she is!

Throughout the planning process, Maya was an absolute lifesaver. Venue selection was especially challenging for us, and she helped us navigate every obstacle with patience, clarity, and unwavering support. She is a true wealth of knowledge when it comes to what works (and what does not) during an event as big as a wedding. Every piece of advice she gave turned out to be spot on, from the flow of parent speeches to timing our entrance and first dance. She also has an incredible ability to predict exactly how long things will take, which made the entire planning timeline feel effortless.

On the wedding day, Maya was everything we needed and more. My husband and I got ready together without friends or family, and she helped me into my dress, which is a moment I will always treasure (Maya truly goes above and beyond!). The entire day ran exactly on schedule, every vendor arrived on time, details were placed perfectly, and any last-minute issues were handled quietly and gracefully. From our perspective, nothing went wrong, which is the biggest testament to her expertise.

Maya is calm, personable, detail oriented, and a fantastic problem solver. She has strong relationships with vendors and communicates beautifully, keeping us on track with big decisions and small tasks alike.

Our wedding day was truly perfect. We keep looking at each other saying, "We cannot believe that wedding was our wedding!" Our guests cannot stop talking about the ceremony, food, music, and venue. The only "complaint" we have is that the day went by too fast, but thanks to Maya, it was everything we dreamed of and more.

We are endlessly grateful for her and would recommend her to anyone planning a wedding!
Dana
Dana Sent on 09/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We love working with Maya!

After capturing hundreds of weddings over the last decade, I can attest to how impactful it is to have a good planner! Maya is always on top of the details and carries out the day with a smile on her face. Our brides love working with her and so do we!
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Porscha Sent on 04/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Full Service Wedding Planning

Maya provided full service wedding planning for our wedding in October 2023. Her vendor recommendations were spot-on for what we had envisioned for our wedding. She had recommended vendors for every category and ultimately we had selected Room 1520 for our venue and Liz Rae for our officiant per her recommendations. Maya also managed the communication with all of our vendors and did a great job ensuring that everyone was following through on next steps in the timeframes they needed to.

In addition, Maya helped allocate our budget towards different categories of expenses based on our priorities and built out a detailed timeline for the day of our wedding. She was very diligent in making sure that everyone was able to stay on track for our timeline and that all of our vendors delivered on creating a memorable experience just like we had envisioned.

Overall I highly recommend Maya’s full service wedding planning. She was a delight to work with!
Alexandra
Alexandra Sent on 10/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Planning Without the Stress

We had the incredible pleasure of working with Maya (Preoccupied Bride Events, Inc.), and we're beyond grateful for her guidance and expertise as she walked us through the process of planning one of our favorite days. With Maya's expertise we were able to turn our wedding vision into a reality. Her creativity, attention to detail, and organizational skills were invaluable in making the entire process stress-free and enjoyable. If you're seeking a wedding planner who combines exceptional talent with genuine passion, we wholeheartedly recommend Maya for a seamless and personalized experience.
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Abby Sent on 09/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A professional planner who delivers for you, and has fun along the way

When we started planning we knew we didn’t have the time or desire to do it all ourselves. Maya was one of several planners we talked to (all found on The Knot) and the choice to go with her was easy — extremely personable, interested in her couples, and balances her experience with a clear desire to get the job done for you.

We loved working with Maya. She gave us a great road map, held us accountable to deadlines, and was available for advice throughout, no matter how big or small the question, without being over-bearing. And while there’s no escaping the busy period right before your big day, Maya was right there with us — she thought of things we didn’t and took care of things we probably still don’t know about.

She was fantastic on day-of as well, and we loved getting to know her husband (who was with her) on our wedding day. They make a great team and we felt like we were in great hands the whole time.

If you’re looking for what we were, cannot recommend Maya enough!
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Nevin Sent on 12/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Maya is incredible!

Maya went above and beyond on our big day! She is a lovely person and an incredible coordinator. If you are planning a wedding, hiring Maya needs to be the first thing on your to-do list!
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 11/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding

When my husband and I were looking for a planner, we wanted someone who would help us navigate our way through the wedding process while still giving us the autonomy to choose our vendors. Maya was precisely what we were looking for in a planner. She provided a general direction for us and gave us a very helpful planning timeline to help keep us on track. She also frequently checked up on us and was super patient with our questions in the months leading up to the wedding. Whenever we needed vendor recommendations, Maya always gave us many options and advice on what to look for when choosing a vendor. I am so thankful for her finding one of my most important vendors—the seamstress. I ordered my dress late and only had a month to get alterations done before the wedding. Maya found a last-minute seamstress who was very experienced, inexpensive, and a joy to work with.

The month before our wedding, Maya took over, and we were so grateful because we had no idea about the logistical side of the wedding. She coordinated everything between our vendors and made an extremely detailed day-of timeline. Then, on the big day, Maya made sure that everything ran smoothly. Thanks to her, our day was perfect. From contacting and choosing vendors, walking through at the rehearsal, and making sure everything was on schedule on the day of the wedding, Maya did an excellent job of handling all aspects of our wedding, and she was so sweet and personable, too. I cannot recommend her enough!
Maggie
Maggie Sent on 08/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Planner We Could Have Imagined

Maya was incredible to work with! She helped us so much throughout the planning process from designing floral arrangements, selecting vendors, and creating an extremely detailed day of timeline. I usually prefer to handle things myself but had full confidence in Maya and she executed everything perfectly! There's no way our wedding day would have gone so smoothly without her.
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Af53470Da9Ec1834F4109D864266Ef1E7E06841E Sent on 09/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Maya is the best!

After rescheduling 3 times due to covid restrictions, our stress levels were at an all time high. We are so grateful for Maya as she took care of everything for our big day! From creating the timeline, contacting vendors, and fine tuning all the small details, we cannot thank her enough for being so responsive, helpful and kind! She made sure our wedding day ran smoothly! We did not initially even think we needed a wedding coordinator but cannot imagine doing it without Maya! Trust me when I say YOU NEED HER!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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