with valerie is a boutique wedding planning company located in Queens, New York founded by NC-native turned fellow New Yorker Valerie Leung. Specializing in Month-of Coordination Plus (MOC+), a slightly extended version of the Month-of Coordination package, she believes in a comprehensive planning process that starts out around 11-12 weeks prior to your wedding date, instead of the commonly seen 4-6 weeks ("month-of") mark. With this extra time on hand for her to step in and oversee every single detail and to tie up all those loose ends as you near the end of your wedding planning, it allows for a more easy-going, yet thorough, coordination approach where her clients can truly breathe and also breathe a huge sigh of relief from the start.
Giving you more than two and a half whole months of coordination coverage, she prides herself in crafting an experience that is authentically you, and one where you efficiently take the time to do so. It's all in the process of creating an unforgettable event for you and your guests, while also making sure any problems that arise are completely controlled and taken care of. After all, it's your own love story to tell-- your event should be both a reflection and celebration of your life, your love, and your happiness, and you want it and the planning prior to it to be as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Do not worry, you are with Valerie!
*** Kindly note that I do not offer full-service planning at this time. If inquiring about my MOC+ package, please reach out to me at least 14 weeks prior to your event date! Otherwise, there might be a high chance of me not being able to accommodate it. Thank you!
Services Offered
with valerie mainly offers Month-of Coordination Plus (MOC+) services for weddings, as well as planning for other types of special events (proposals, elopements, engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners or welcome parties, after parties, post-wedding day brunch, anniversary parties, and vow renewals) on a case-by-case basis, depending on your needs and her availability. A general list of her services include:
Wedding Consulting
Month-of Coordination
Special Event Coordination & Planning
Day-of Styling
Vendor Referrals
Asian-owned
Woman-owned
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Valerie was, without a doubt, the reason our wedding was so successful. From the very beginning, she was diligent in working to understand our vision for the wedding. Throughout the planning process, she balanced our (sometimes extravagant) ideas with her years of experience, and her attention to detail is completely unmatched. The day of our wedding, we were so calm and relaxed because of the confidence we had in Valerie. She so flawlessly enmeshed herself with our vendors, the venue, and our families. Valerie handled questions, snags, and set up coordination so my husband and I could just relax and enjoy the day. We are so grateful for Valerie and all her hard work. She is caring, reliable, communicative, and the person you should trust with your wedding.
Tina Sent on 07/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
The Perfect Partner
Valerie was just incredible. The wedding planning process can be so stressful, and in the beginning, when it was just my husband and I, it felt overwhelming. The moment Valerie stepped in, a huge weight was lifted from our shoulders. She was so meticulous, taking care of every detail down to the inches—literally the width of the aisle we walked down. Her support during this time was invaluable. I have no idea what we would’ve done without her.
Her communication skills are top-notch, and her attention to detail is incredible. She coordinated with all our vendors seamlessly, ensured timelines were adhered to, and managed unexpected hiccups with grace and efficiency. Valerie’s dedication and passion for her work shone through every step of the way and she went above and beyond to make our day special.
Valerie’s organizational skills are unparalleled. She created detailed schedules and kept us on track with deadlines. Her calm demeanor and problem-solving abilities made the entire planning process smooth and enjoyable.
If you want a wedding that runs like a well-oiled machine, where every detail is perfect and you can relax and enjoy your special day, Valerie is the one you need. Her expertise, professionalism, and genuine care for her clients are unmatched. Trust me, hiring Valerie was the best decision we made for our wedding. She was our perfect partner.
Camille Sent on 05/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Valerie planned the most beautiful wedding for us!
I cannot speak highly enough of Valerie. Due to my busy schedule I was absent/could not take part in most of the wedding planning process, so I was concerned about how everything would come together. However, Valerie exceeded all expectations and delivered the most beautiful wedding we could have ever imagined.
She is extremely organized and responsive, often working around my hectic schedule to ensure every detail was perfect.
Our wedding day was a dream come true, and it was all thanks to her dedication, and expertise. To this day our families and friends still talk about our wedding day. Thank you again Valerie for making our special day absolutely perfect!
Carmen Sent on 09/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Amazing Wedding Coordinator!
Our experience with Valerie was such a joy from when we had our first consultation to the very end of our wedding reception! She is a dedicated professional, and such a talented person.
After our initial consultation, we met with her two months before our wedding day, which was extremely helpful because of all the components that we needed to put together. This is where we learned about how very organized and detail-oriented she is with every step of the coordinating. She knew exactly which questions to ask and when to ask them. She had a stepwise approach to her planning, asking about each component of the wedding on week-by-week basis, which helped planning not feel so overwhelming. She was patient with us, but also knew when to give a gentle nudge whenever it was needed!
On the day-of, she was there bright and early to start coordinating. Not only did she take on the responsibility of speaking with our vendors and arranging the decorative items, but she also handled the tip money we provided to our vendors. Furthermore, she made sure that everyone (myself, my wife, our bridal party, and our families) were doing great, despite how overwhelming the day seemed. She had such a calm demeanor and was super friendly with all our vendors, hotel staff, and our guests! We had a minor hiccup during our processional with the music, but Valerie made sure to rectify the situation the moment she learned of it. Despite this, we did not care much because of how great the rest of the night turned out.
We cannot say enough about how superb and talented Valerie is at what she does. I would recommend her to family, friends and anyone who is in need of a top-notch wedding coordinator!
Valerie, we love you!!!
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Juliana Sent on 07/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Wow, valerie is incredible.
We started working with Valerie in 2021 when we were beginning to plan our May 2023 wedding. Over the course of nearly 2 years of planning, Valerie was our rock every step of the way. She went above and beyond in all aspects and ensured that not a single detail was forgotten. She was super responsive and thoughtful, extremely organized and best of all, incredibly kind. Wedding planning can be a very stressful process - her meticulous process and calm demeanor kept us stress-free as we knew we were in the perfect hands! Our wedding was amazing and was everything we dreamed of and Valerie helped us bring it all to life. We cannot thank her enough for helping us plan and coordinate our wedding to perfection. I would recommend Valerie to anybody and everybody!!!
Nicky Sent on 12/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Absolutely Amazing!!
It was such a pleasure working with Valerie on our wedding day! I truly don't know how we could have done it without all her help. Valerie helped us navigate the whole wedding planning process and went above and beyond to make sure we had the wedding day we dreamt of. She is incredibly responsive, organized, thoughtful, and truly one of the kindest people.
Valerie helped coordinate all our vendors, reaching out to all of them ahead of time and bringing so many important aspects to our attention we would have never though of. She beautifully set up our venue- I couldn't believe how stunning everything looked. We cannot recommend Valerie enough! Please do not look any further for a wedding planner-Valerie, is the absolute best choice!!
Kate Sent on 10/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Valerie is AMAZING!!!
Wow, I don't even know where to start. We had read good things about Valerie before we hired her but she went above and beyond and totally exceeded any expectations we had. Her attention to detail is totally unmatched, she is on top of EVERYTHING! Not to mention, she is the nicest person you may ever meet.
We really cannot thank her enough for everything she did for us at our recent wedding. Not going to lie, we had some difficult vendors to work with and the day of there were a few setup snafus (none due to Valerie) but she did an amazing job at wrangling everything together. We didn't even realize there were any hiccups until we heard about them later because that's how good Valerie is! She kept the show going on and nobody even batted an eye, guests had no idea and we all had an amazing night. She gave us so much peace of mind and provided the sense of calm we needed on the big day. If you are looking for a coordinator, seriously, stop looking right this second and hire Valerie right now! You absolutely will not regret it.
Alexandra Sent on 10/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Amazing time with Valerie!
We are so happy we worked with Valerie to coordinate our September wedding. She was wonderful to work with, helping us navigate the difficult months of wedding planning. A few months before the wedding she stepped in and provided a sense of calm and level of detail and organization we never could have achieved on our own. Similar to other reviews, we had a completely blank space that required everything to be brought in! Valerie helped us understand options and trade offs and made the logistics happen without missing a beat. Arriving to the venue and seeing all of those choices come together was pure magic
Eric Sent on 08/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
We were in good, capable hands with Valerie! Highly recommended!
At one point in our planning process, Valerie noted "sorry for asking to go over this again, I'm kinda OCD about details." That's exactly what you want to hear from someone managing the biggest day of your lives! It was music to our ears, and as a control freak who like to plan to the last detail, it was like finding our match. We felt completely in safe hands from that point to the end of the wedding as she more than delivered on it. We're UK based and had to plan a destination wedding in NYC, all remotely online. Valerie made this process easy. We hired Valerie to be our Month-of coordinator. She was always quick with replies, or status updates if she was still working through for answers. Even when we thought we had something figured out, she would often be one step ahead, sometime with creative solutions we never saw coming. An example is when we were concerned with a pole in the line of sight at the ceremony. Proactively, Valerie offered up a surprising floor plan that surprised even the venue handlers themselves. In all, we felt Valerie was sincere, personable, detailed and thorough. But most of all, she managed and helped deliver a perfect day for us that we'll always look back on with fond memories. With 2 locations between the day time ceremony and evening reception, a guest list that consisted almost all of international arrivals, and us control freak grooms planning an international wedding thousands of miles away in a different time zone, we couldn't have asked for a better wedding coordinator. Thank you Valerie!
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Elena Sent on 05/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Best Decision Ever
Valerie was the BEST decision we made! We really went back and forth about hiring a coordinator, but in retrospect we cant believe we wavered for a second.
From minute one, we felt so relieved having Valerie by our side. She gave us a ton of advice, told us all the things to anticipate that we hadn’t considered, and made our wedding run smoothly from start to finish. The devil is most definitely in the details when it comes to wedding planning, and Valerie is the most detail oriented person we’ve come across.
Our wedding day was a bit chaotic as the venue was a blank canvas, and we only had about 4 hours to set every single thing up. This was a total breeze for Valerie to handle. She was so sharp, organized, and thoughtful. As a bride, I felt incredibly at ease to not worry about all the chaos that was likely going on behind the scenes. Amazed at how she managed to somehow be everywhere at once. She also balanced that line of recommending what works best based on her expertise and making our vision come to life beautifully!
Outside of all of that, Valerie just a wonderfully kind human being. She was a JOY to work with. Thank you, Valerie, for everything.
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