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    Linda T. Sent on 10/09/2023
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    Excellent, sweet, on point with everything we needed on our wedding day !

    Dee was on point with everything, she made sure to bring dream wedding to reality. Also made sure everything was on time to run smoothly. We didn’t have to stress about the wedding planning. That’s was very sweet and truly kind of her. If you are planning on getting married anyone , I recommend you hire this woman!
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    Josephine M. Sent on 09/17/2023
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    Dee Lee Designs - The Best of the Best!

    We could probably write a novel on our experience with Dee, but we’ll try to keep it “short”. We got engaged in December 2022 and were a bit lost when it came to planning our wedding. My now husband, Joseph, wanted to get married in the latter half of 2023, which gave us less than a year to plan and with the amount of information there was on the internet about weddings and timelines, I was overwhelmed. After extensive research on wedding planners, we found Dee and reached out to her. Prior to our first meeting with Dee, we were very positive given the reviews, but once we talked with her and went into detail on our planning process, our confidence shot through the roof.

    After dreaming about my wedding since I was a little girl, you would think I had more of an idea of what I envisioned, but I realized I actually had no clue. Dee spent so much time getting to know us as a couple, our vision (even though we didn’t quite have one initially), budget, our preferences, and more in order to curate what became one of the best days of our lives. By being so engaged with us, Dee became like family and the whole process was so enjoyable. In addition to wedding-related things, we would frequently discuss family, faith, stories from our past, the future, and so much more. One specific example I remember so clearly was regarding florals. Since I had no idea what florals I even liked, she showed me multiple examples, designs, and themes that I might have liked and one in particular stood out. Without even saying anything, Dee said my eyes lit up to the one that caught my eye and that just shows the magic touch she has in being able to curate a love story for who you are as a person and together as a couple.

    Another thing we’d like to speak on are our vendors. All of our vendors were recommended by Dee or have previously worked with her. During our initial meetings, whether it was for a makeup trial, vision board set-up, etc, they all asked how we found them. Once we mentioned Dee, every single one of them started with, “OMG I love Dee so much” or “Dee and her team are amazing” or something along those lines. That spoke to us in volumes because we believe that people are reflections of the company they keep and it became clearer over time to see how and why Dee is the best of the best. We loved every single vendor and created a wonderful foundation and friendship with them all. We didn’t expect to build these types of relationships, but by doing so, we had a wedding day that far exceeded any expectations. During our wedding day, we were fortunate enough to work with Dee’s wonderful team members: Judy, Savannah, and Carolina. We definitely knew they put out hundreds of fires behind the scenes that we weren’t aware of, but that’s why they are so amazing - because they didn’t want us to be aware of the fires so that we could fully enjoy our day. Judy was the main coordinator for our rehearsal and wedding day and she always checked with us to ensure we were comfortable with something and went above and beyond during the day of the wedding. We always told my family and friends that Dee and her team are like fairy godmothers and it’s true because our family fell in love with them. We can’t even tell you how many positive comments of adoration and respect we received from wedding guests towards them, but it was a lot (that might end up being a second novel lol).

    Lastly, we’d like to speak about Dee’s character. To say that Dee is a blessing is an understatement. Words cannot truly describe how grateful we are for her and her team. It has been our pleasure and absolute honor to work with Dee and I pray that we continue to cross paths throughout life. As I mentioned before, we discussed various topics outside of wedding planning, which showed Dee’s character as a friend, educator, family woman, businesswoman, and SO much more. I could also list all the great characteristics about her such as punctuality, professionalism, kindness, communication, dependability, but again, that could be a novel. As we kept in touch throughout the months leading up to the wedding, it was so inspiring to see DeeLeeDesigns continuously grow every week from partnerships, destination weddings, Disney weddings, and well-deserved awards and recognition. She inspired us individually and as a couple and taught us so much about life in general. I know they will continue to soar and we will be right there cheering them on in anything and everything they do. Since we became like family and admired Dee with everything she did for us, it was mandatory that our photo shot list included a picture with Dee, her team, and the vendors (see photos). Dee also did a room reveal with us for the reception and we were absolutely blown away when we opened our eyes; it was more than we ever thought possible. Dee, Joseph and I love you very much and will forever be thankful that it was in God’s plans for our paths to cross. Thank you for creating an absolute perfect day with all the pieces falling into place.

    Just like someone finds “the one” in a life partner, we believe that’s how it is for finding a wedding planner too. Trust us, Dee is THE ONE.
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    Christina Sent on 05/11/2023
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    Fairy Tale Wedding Come True

    I recently had the pleasure of working with Dee, who is an outstanding wedding planner and person. From the start, her communication and dependability exceeded my expectations. She was always prompt in responding to my questions, addressing any concerns I had, and providing insightful guidance. She was not afraid to give you her true opinion in a respectful way, which showed me her expertise in the industry as well as true care she had for me as a client. She was dedicated to understanding my vision and turning it into reality was evident in every conversation we had. (Even if I thought what I was wanting was a big ask!) With Dee’s work and her connections to amazing vendors, my wedding was TRULY a dream come true and fairy tale wedding.

    I think what truly sets Dee apart is her down-to-earth personality. Despite her exceptional talent and expertise, she made me feel truly heard and valued as a client. She was always there to chat even if it wasn’t directly about wedding planning. She was not only my wedding planner, but also a supportive friend throughout the process. She is someone I hope to keep in contact with for a lifetime.

    Dependability is another trait that deserves special mention. I never once had to worry about a single detail slipping through the cracks—from the early stages of planning to every single detail on the day of the wedding. There were so many conversations she had with vendors on the back-end that I did not need to worry about knowing that I could trust her 110%. She was always one step ahead. Her reliability gave me, my husband, family, and bridal party the peace of mind, allowing us to fully enjoy the entire wedding planning journey and actual day of event.

    Coming to the actual execution of the wedding day: the beauty and elegance of my wedding were beyond words. Every aspect was meticulously planned and flawlessly executed. From the breathtaking floral arrangements to the delicious catering, incredible live band, carefully curated lighting, each vendor was handpicked with utmost care and attention to detail. The level of craftsmanship and professionalism exhibited by these vendors was a testament to the strong relationships they have with Dee. There is so much that could not have come to life if it wasn’t for her.

    On my wedding day, I was able to fully enjoy every aspect of the celebration. Her team was so experienced and professional. For that, I am forever grateful for. She made my wedding truly an unforgettable night not only for my family, but also my guests.
    I wholeheartedly recommend Dee to anyone seeking an unforgettable wedding experience. She is like a fairy-god-mother in the wedding industry! Trust me, you won’t be disappointed.

    THANK YOU, DEE!
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    Reinardus O. Sent on 06/26/2023
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    Dee Lee Designs - Pure Awesomeness!

    My wife and I recently had the pleasure of working with Dee Lee Designs for our wedding, and I cannot emphasize enough how incredible the experience was. Dee Lee and her team exceeded our expectations. Her friendly demeanor and attention to detail truly made our wedding planning journey a breeze.

    Dee Lee is a true friend when it comes to wedding planning. From our initial meeting, she warmly welcomed us and was willing to listen to our vision. Her friendliness and positive energy immediately put us at ease, turning the sometimes-stressful planning process into a joyful celebration.

    Dee Lee isn't just about good vibes—she's also a master of the timeline! She kept everything on track, ensuring that no flower wilted or guest wandered off into the sunset. Her organizational skills made us feel at ease during the planning stages and on our wedding day.

    Lastly, with her extensive network and experience, Dee Lee was able to negotiate pricing with vendors to ensure we got the most out of our budget.

    We 100% recommend Dee Lee Designs without hesitation!

    Rei & Victoria.
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    Tian J. Sent on 07/04/2023
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    Dee Lee Designs

    What an incredible experience that Dee Lee and her team created for us! Planning a wedding could be a daunting task. My wife and I are so grateful that we found Dee Lee Designs.

    We still remember our first consultation call. She spent over an hour getting to know us, our visions, and asking thoughtful questions that helped guide us in the right direction. We felt that Dee deeply cares about her clients and has so much experience and expertise to make our vision into reality.

    After retaining Dee Lee for our wedding, she provided us with detailed milestones, to-do list, and a team of amazing local vendors that worked so seamlessly with her. She was always just a call or text away and communicating with her was so easy. It saved us so much time and back and forth because we’re based in San Francisco and our wedding was in Los Angeles. My wife being French, we wanted a French inspired wedding in Los Angeles and Dee nailed it! She found the perfect venue that fits our vision and budget. We never could’ve done it without her guidance.

    On our big day, Dee and her team went over and beyond to make sure that every single detail was on point and that we didn’t have to worry about a thing but to enjoy our big day. She periodically checked on us to make sure we had food, water and what we needed. We couldn’t have planned it any better and we had an unforgettable evening with our family and friends. Every one of our guests still raves about what a gorgeous and beautifully planned of a wedding it was.

    We cannot thank Dee enough and would recommend her to anyone who’s looking for the most professional, caring and easy to work with planner. We love you, Dee!
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    Best designer and planner

    Dee Lee is an incredible wedding designer. She is so experienced, pays attention to the smallest detail, and works so hard for her clients. We didn't have to worry about logistics at all and could just work on the personalized details for the best night of our life. Best of all, she's cost conscious and will make your vision happen within your budget. Eventually, my wife and I would just tell each other "listen to Dee" when deciding on anything! Could not recommend Dee more highly.
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    Michael V. Sent on 12/24/2022
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    Wedding Planner Review

    Dee is an amazing person which reflects 1000% in her business. If you need someone to run your event/wedding perfectly, Dee Lee Designs is the way to go. She is basically family now because of how well we got along during this entire process of wedding planning. She is meticulous and a master at what she does! Usually the groom and bride (mostly the bride) start stressing out about many aspects of planning a wedding, then the family starts stressing and gray hair comes out. However, with Dee she made sure to update us on the process and kept in line with our budget. The most important to keep sane is the bride, Dee reiterates constantly how the bride should not need to stress about anything because she has full confidence in herself and her team to deliver a flawless event.



    Dee’s team is no different, all of them are held to the highest standard and are some of the best people we have ever met. Judy, you have performed and impressed all of us with your ability to communicate with both sides of our family and get everything stitched together throughout the entire day. Lynda, although we were not able to talk much, you had been going around the event making sure all the repurposing and layout was executed properly and timely. This gave us a seamless wedding experience for the guest as they had no idea some things were being re-used and still had the wow factor. And Kendall, oh Kendall you have taken off so much stress from the bride, my wife, that day by being such a wonderful, humorous, and relatable person. You catered to her so well and made sure she was taken care of. Everyone loved your humor! The three of you made our day so special and wonderful and for that, we thank you all so much.



    When I woke up the next day with my beautiful wife, I said to myself.. that was a perfect and beautiful day. Not even just the banquet.. but the tea ceremony and western ceremony that Dee and her team had also executed for us. My guests and family who are not easily impressed are still talking about how amazing our wedding was.



    Dee and Team, Thank you so much for creating our dream wedding and making it a reality. We love you all!
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    Elizabeth T. Sent on 01/10/2023
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    One of the Industry's Most Knowledgable and Resourceful

    It’s been 2 months since our wedding, and we’re still receiving so much praise from our family and friends for such a magical night! We got engaged in 2020 in the midst of the pandemic and knew we most likely wouldn’t be able to have a wedding celebration anytime soon, so we decided to plan for a 2022 wedding instead. Since we had so much time (2 years!) before the wedding, we thought it’d be possible to plan everything ourselves, but about 4 months in to the planning process, we knew we were in way over our heads! After talking to our wedding venue’s sales manager, we were introduced to Dee. From that moment on, everything just felt so much easier because Dee was there to lead us through every step!

    Dee is extremely knowledgeable and resourceful, and she is also very well-connected with some of the wedding industry’s best vendors. From the beginning, Dee asked about our budget and our vision for the wedding, and with those important details in mind, she tried her absolute best to help us choose a selection of vendors that fitted our price range, while not sacrificing quality. Dee also attended a handful of our vendor meetings with us, to ensure that our vision for the wedding was aligned, while also still making sure that we were staying within budget. Over the course of our 2-year planning process, Dee made sure to check in with us periodically to let us know about any industry changes, such as fluctuations in prices, which vendors we need to lock down, changes in COVID-19 safety protocols, and so much more! It was so reassuring knowing that things were being taken care of, even if the wedding wasn’t happening for a while.

    2 months before the wedding, the stress really started creeping in, though it was mostly due to a lot of last-minute questions/additions/changes from our families. All of that took so much of both my husband’s and my energy, so it was such a comfort knowing that Dee was helping us in the backend to make sure all of the vendors and details were taken care of. Dee texted or called me at least twice a week leading up to the wedding, and she even scheduled calls after her working hours to help answer the questions that our families had and to offer her suggestions. I don’t think we could’ve gotten through those 2 months without her help!

    On the day of the wedding, we truly felt taken care of by Dee and her team. Huge shoutout to Judy and Savannah! They were the absolute best! Prior to actually planning a wedding, we never really thought about all of the logistics that actually need to be taken care of in the backend in order for a wedding day to go smoothly, but after getting married, we definitely understand the sheer amount of pressure and stress that it can be. Imagine worrying about floral deliveries or lighting issues, while also trying to actually take part in the wedding ceremony and remembering your vows or first dance. With Dee and her team coordinating everything on the day of the wedding, we were allowed to truly be present and enjoy all of the festivities with our family and friends! Thank you so much Dee, Judy, Savannah, and the rest of the Dee Lee team for all that you’ve done for us!
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    Wai L. Sent on 11/11/2022
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    You Would Be Lucky to Book Her

    Dee & her team knocked it out the park. I am so happy with the work she's done for me & my husband. When first interviewing with her, she asked a lot of important questions that I never thought about. That gave me the confidence that not only does she deeply care about the result of the work, but also about the experience of my guest and I would have.

    Dee is so good at her job. She is responsive and reassured me. She also was willing to call me on her off hours to let me know the progress or reassure me with the questions I had. I made sure to be considerate of her time since I know she's also giving the same excellent service to many other lucky brides.

    Dee is heavily connected to the wedding community which gave me more options of choosing talented & trustworthy vendors that can execute my bespoke wedding. When I disagreed with the presented vendors, we would have a discussion of what didn't work and she would come back with a new ones.

    What I love about her is that she's not a yes woman. She will tell you her opinion if she thinks it's not going to work. She also kept me within my budget and let you know the estimate cost before you make your decision.

    On the day of the wedding, I felt taken care of. While Dee was handling the big boss things, her team took care of my bridal & groom's party. I literally did not have to think and allowed me the space to be present. Her team knew exactly what to do with me and guided me to every scheduled event as if I was a performer. They also made sure to check in on me if I was comfortable, fix my dress or hair, and gave me breaks whenever I needed them.

    I am beyond happy with Dee's work and all the vendors she hand picked for me (Two Fourteen Photography, Leta Verbena (florals), the Grey Orange Creative (Lighting & DJ), Seafood World (Chinese Catering), Fete the Venue, and Kate Leung (English & Cantonese MC). When I think back to my wedding, I can't help but to smile about it. The event was full of cheer, love, laughter, and dancing. So many of my guests complimented on how fun and beautiful the wedding was.
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    Jarrah Sent on 07/14/2022
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    Treats you like family!

    I hired Dee 18 months prior to our wedding. It was during a difficult time of the pandemic when Hawaii implemented strict restrictions on gathering. The wedding industry of the island was hurt, and was recovering from the previous year. I contacted local planners and waited days or even weeks to get a reply. I got anxious and decided to search beyond the island. And viola! I found Dee! Dee is so cheerful, easy to talk to, replies on my inquiries asap, assures me that weddings are easy (who says that?) LOL 😅 Dee and her associate visited Hawaii 3 times prior to the wedding. Talk about customer service!!

    Fast forward to the day of the wedding. It was romantic and beautiful just as we envisioned! Her team that includes our photographers and videographers were outstanding. They know how to make us relax and pose for the camera. Dee checks on me from time to time to make sure I was doing alright.

    We fly Dee’s team to Hawaii because we believe in their work and professionalism. Thank you so much for being there from start to finish, bringing in your own supplies so we can have a unique celebration, and for being very flexible for any last-minute changes. Mahalo nui loa from the bottom of our hearts! A hui hou kakou (until we meet again). 🌸
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    Joi C. Sent on 06/27/2022
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    Dee will be one of your best wedding decisions!

    I started working with Dee about three months before my destination wedding in Aruba. I was overwhelmed and wanted to work with a wedding planner that had my back, has industry savviness and close network with other vendors, and most importantly, bring my vision to life! Fast forward to now a week married and having time to reflect on our experience, and I can whole heartedly say, I would hire Dee again and again if I could for all my life events!!

    She is not only fantastic and passionate at what she does, she truly cares for her bride and groom, and the entire bridal party. She counseled us on what was worth spending, what are creative options to stay within budget, and she worked hard to build a great chemistry with all the other vendors and resort staff on our team.

    As soon as we all arrived in Aruba, Dee and Judy were on-call, foot on ground, ready to support me regardless of the ask - whether it was the rehearsal dinner plans, put together welcome bags, last minute re-designs, healing a finger wound, or just checking in to make sure I was breathing, staying calm, and just enjoying myself instead of worrying.

    You will love working with Dee and her team. You will be taken care of, and you will laugh, cry, and love every moment! We got our dream wedding because we made one of the best decisions to go wit Dee!
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    Mei L. Sent on 07/16/2022
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    Magic in May

    I was so nervous planning this wedding. Such a huge event with so many eyes that would be scrutinizing everything. They are definitely the master planners! They made it all look so simple, but of course I knew so much more was going on in the background.

    Planning a wedding always terrified me. So much work goes into planning such a special event and knowing all eyes would be on you didn’t help either. I don’t think I ever could have pulled off such a beautiful without Dee and her team. Dee and her team make things seem so easy! Dee helped me source out every vendor and made sure we stayed on track. We stayed organized and shared ideas via the Aisle Planner website. Dee really makes planning a wedding look so simple. She has so many great connections to vendors that she literally could connect you to any vendor for anything. For example,my (then) fiancé and I were struggling for weeks to find a boba vendor. After feeling so discouraged with boba vendors either not responding to us or not being able to give us what we wanted we told Dee and like a fairy God mother she emailed us a boba vendor she had worked with before in 2 seconds flat.

    Once all of our vendors were locked in we stated working with Agnes. She’s like the big sister I never had. I could reach out to her day or night with any questions or concerns. She definitely helped keep the stress to a minimum. Day of wedding she and her team were like magicians behind the curtain. They made sure the day ran smoothly and everything was just as we had planned. They even had emergency plans in place. For example, minutes before we were supposed to get ready to walk down the aisle I accidentally got make up on my dress! A member of her team was right there and whipped out this magical stick and was able to get the make up off my gown! Talk about crisis averted!

    I really can’t recommend a better event planning team to work with. Dee and Agnes always made sure things went according to plan and they took the utmost care to plan this wedding as if they were planning their own. I am truly blessed and honored to have been able to work with Dee and Agnes and the whole team. Thank you so much for making my wedding so amazing and even better than anything I dare dream of!
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    Dee and her team were amazing

    Dee is a Godsend - she went above and beyond to make sure our day went like we dreamed. She and her team were able to fulfill all of our requests, including last minute ones. She is a true professional. Her vast experience and connections help make everything possible, and she is able to adapt to change. We were very lucky to have her on our side as our wedding would not have been the same without her.
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    Cathy R. Sent on 07/13/2022
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    Our Dream Wedding

    My husband and I will always be grateful to Dee and her team for giving us the wedding of our dreams. Dee is an incredibly talented planner with extensive connections, a designer’s eye, years of experience, intense organization skills, and a teacher’s patience (she used to be a middle school teacher). She was able to walk us through planning every detail of our wedding, from the type of flowers to the color and fabric of the napkins. We really enjoyed how collaborative the planning process felt--Dee really listened to our feedback and never pressured us into anything we didn’t want. The wedding felt personalized to us and uniquely ours, but we were so glad that Dee was there to guide us through the planning process and execute our vision.

    Dee is also extremely hard-working and dedicated to her clients. She puts in a ton of time into planning, and on the day of the event, she got up early and stayed up late in order to ensure that everything went smoothly. We definitely threw Dee some crazy curveballs the week of the wedding, but she and her team helped us through those challenges and did it with a smile. If you are looking for a creative planner who is mindful of your budget, who is calm under pressure, who can answer any and all questions you might have, and who genuinely cares about her clients, you can’t go wrong with Dee.
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    Smooth sailing!

    Dee and her team were absolutely amazing! She has several assistants to help on your special day, which is much needed. Dee and her team are also communicative and assuring. You can't go wrong with booking Dee! :D
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    Francesca L. Sent on 07/13/2022
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    Dee is fantastic

    I hired Dee near the beginning of my wedding planning process. I wanted a partner who would listen to all my creative input, help me understand what was practical, what was cost-effective, and what else could be achieved, and then execute our plan. And she definitely did all that and more! Covid was tough to navigate, from contracts to changing city and county mandates, and she was always on top of the information and what venues and vendors were doing. It's her connections throughout the industry that made the difference, of course including finding the best deals and the right vendors for every job. Her honesty and keen eye were crucial to bringing all my ideas to life in an organized and beautiful way. If something came up that I didn't understand or stressed me out, she would calmly explain what was happening and why. The planning process was so much fun, and how could it not be when you're both foodies and have a planning session over noodles and mochi dounts! There were a few little things that went wrong on the wedding day, but that's to be expected with such a huge event, and mine surely was. But one of my top priorities was "guest experience," and all my guests continue to remark on how seamless everything felt and how all the details (that Dee and I spent hours creating and hammering out) made the wedding feel so special and unique to me and my husband. They ate great food, danced to great music, felt taken care of, and therefore think my wedding was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. And it was the most incredible wedding I could ever have asked for. I really truly couldn't have done it without Dee. Her specific knowledge, connections, cultural insight, organization, aesthetic, and communication made the process smooth, fun, exciting, and I wish we could do it all over again.
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    Cindy H. Sent on 01/05/2022
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    Hire Dee Lee and thank me later

    We had set out to look for a coordinator, however, during our research we found that they really only come in and assist a month prior to the wedding and day of. The assistance was also quite limited with xx number of meetings for set times, and most of what they would do was confirm vendors and ensure logistics and timeline were followed day of. When we put together a pros and cons list of hiring a coordinator or hiring a planner, we decided to go with a planner. It was important to us that no one in our family or none of our guests would lift a finger to help. They would show up and enjoy the day with us. You know the movie 27 Dresses? Well, that was me. I have been a part of my fair share of weddings and while they are lovely, they are also tiring when you are tasked to help with everything. I understand that planning for a planner (hehe) requires budgeting, but when you think of your day, keep in mind the people involved, and most importantly, yourselves! I have seen brides and grooms argue, stress and panic over DIY details, and unfortunately that gets passed on to the family members and guests.
    So then came Dee Lee. She came highly recommended, and after our first phone call, I knew she was the one. I just knew, and I had spoken with about 6 other planners at this point. The call lasted an hour and not once did she rush me off the phone or make me feel like I was not a priority – and I was not even her bride yet! The passion and commitment from her confirmed my feeling that she was going to do everything to give us the day we wanted. And she did that, and then some (insert tears streaming down my face). My husband and I showed up that day and did not have to worry about a thing. No one in our family helped set up anything. Instead, Dee and her team helped all of us get ready, zip up dresses, fix hair, get our pad (lol) whatever it was – they handled it.
    In our initial chats, Dee interviewed my husband and I to see what we wanted out of the day, what do we envision, and what was important to us. Everything, and I mean everything we listed, Dee and her team delivered. We look back on the day a lot and honestly cannot pick something that did not go as planned. I know things happen and the day is not perfect (Dee was honest about that too, so she is not all clouds and roses, she gives it to you real), but we honestly cannot think of anything because Dee and her team managed it all so well that we were never bothered with it. We were not stressed, we did not argue or get angry at each other for some detail forgotten, we did not put anyone to work. In fact, my family and friends raved about how they just showed up and had fun. I literally can write an essay on all the things Dee and her team did for us that day. If you are looking for a planner – hire Dee. The cost will be worth it when you look back on your day and can’t find anything wrong because whatever did go wrong was taken care of by Dee and her team. I was also a COVID bride and it is stressful! Dee took so many late-night calls of me panicking, us changing things, verbiage for invites, everything! Dee was there for us and held our hand through it all. We are so thankful and appreciative for Dee and her wonderful team! She is now a forever friend. Oh, and one last thing, because like I said I can go on and on, I was a corporate planner at one point in my career and I am super OCD and Type A, and let me tell you, Dee and her team had me impressed! I have recommended them to all the future brides I know because they are THAT good. Dee and her team are worth it, just do it, and you can thank me later.
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    Charlie T. Sent on 09/23/2021
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    Affordable Wedding Planning

    Los Angeles and Orange County based wedding planner with experience that includes destination and Hawaii wedding planning during a pandemic
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    Michael C. Sent on 01/02/2022
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    Mahalo and Aloha Dee!

    Hiring Dee was one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding. We were 3 months out from our scheduled wedding date, and had gotten to the point of being overwhelmed, we desperately needed help fine-tuning the details. At the advice of family and friends we started looking for a wedding planner who could help us through to the finish line. From the beginning consultation call (for an hour!) Dee impressed us with her knowledge of the industry, her wide network of industry contacts, and especially the numerous creative ideas she gave us (for free!) to help make our wedding even more magical. She was always available for a phone call, text, email to talk through our event and made us feel like a part of her team’s ohana.

    Dee gave us a ton of ideas to make our wedding more personalized to us, such as being from Hawai`i and having live hula performances. She helped us get in touch with what made us, US and bring our personalities and interests into the wedding . Not only that, but she was able to get us thinking about aspects of our wedding we would never have come up with on our own (i.e. creating and printing menu cards and having the wedding party florals sent to the hotel for pictures).

    Our love of food came through to our guests in our choices of catering (she accompanied us to the tasting) and our mochi/Krispy Kreme donut wall (big thanks to Dee for the inspo). At our tasting after hearing our feedback, she requested to speak with the chef and venue coordinator to respectfully share our opinions and requests. This wasn’t just specific to the tasting, as Dee had the same approach to every aspect of our wedding. She also helped source additional vendors for us including a floral lei maker and photobooth (which was a big hit for all our guests).

    We absolutely loved the rest of the team who also helped us leading up to and during the day (shoutout to Agnes and Judy for being absolute stars and helping us feel prepared and calm throughout it all). We had our event for a set period of time, and she helped our typically late Filipino and Hispanic families keep to our time table. We honestly worried about absolutely nothing on the wedding day, and we owe that totally to Dee and her team. Thank you guys for everything! Mahalo and Aloha from the Cubas’.
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    Alfred Sent on 12/01/2021
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    Five stars!

    We had such a great experience with Dee! Her and her team made our big day so special and stress-free: when I say I did not once think about logistics the entire day, I mean it! She made the venue look beautiful beyond our wildest dreams. The vendors that she recommended were all fantastic and really delivered. She thinks about things you had no idea you should be thinking about. Five stars - she made our wedding day perfect!
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    Amanda B. Sent on 05/02/2021
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    Expert wedding planning

    Dee and her team were amazing. I got engaged and had no idea what to do to plan my wedding. I’m so lucky to have found Dee. She walked me through every decision that needed to be made. I feel like I made a couple choices and then just walked into my dream wedding. Her preferred vendors, resources, and experience made this bride’s stress disappear!
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    Rita G. Sent on 09/27/2021
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    Dee lee is exceptional

    Dee Lee is exceptional at what she does in the wedding industry. She was very attentive to all of my needs, wants and hopes! As expected, we had to make some adjustments the night before our wedding (because of weather) and Dee was quick to pivot and still make our dreams a reality. Dee is also the queen of multitasking so she was able to answer calls, field questions and help make sound decisions thorough the entire wedding planning process.
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    Nina L. Sent on 03/08/2021
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    Design Genius and Excellent Wedding Planner!!

    If you’re looking for a Los Angeles or Orange County wedding planner, Dee is the one for you. Words cannot express how grateful I am to have had Dee as my wedding planner. She is a top-notch planner and I was incredibly lucky enough to have her plan my dream wedding. With having two postponements due to the pandemic, Dee has been there for me and my now husband every step of the way. She is not only a wedding planner but she is also a friend and confidant. Regardless if it was early mornings or late nights, Dee was there to answer all my questions and concerns. If I didn’t have Dee as my wedding planner, I would have had a nervous breakdown every day and I probably still wouldn’t be married. She goes above and beyond in everything she does.

    Dee is a design genius. I told her what I liked and dis-liked then I let her work her magic. I trust all her ideas because of her superb work. She gave me my elegant wedding without having to break the bank. All my wedding guests kept complimenting on how captivating the wedding was. They told me they wish their wedding can look just as beautiful as mine. If you want a gorgeous wedding, hire Dee Lee Designs!! She will not disappoint. Her and her team made the wedding day run so smoothly. I can’t recommend her enough.

    Thank you so much, Dee!! Can’t wait for more future party plannings with you!
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    Johnny D. Sent on 11/16/2020
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    Great planner = Smooth sailing as a Groom

    I just had my micro-wedding literally 2 days ago after writing this review, which shows that Dee's work is so amazing that I just have to put in a good word for her.

    Dee and her team have done such an amazing job of surprising us. My wife and I trusted her with everything with only minor input of what we envisioned in our own wedding and turned it into a dream come true. She has great recommendations for every vendor that you need and works very well with your own preferred vendors that you want to personally bring in. From a groom's perspective, having Dee as your planner is worth every penny especially if you are having difficult times managing a work, life, wedding planning balance. A planner is definitely a need. She handled my "Coronabridezilla" wife extremely well and a lot better than I could have done. As a man, you kind of take the back seat when planning and just let the planner and your wife to take care all the business. She created such an amazing relationship with my wife, which made my life 100% a lot easier. Happy wife, happy life. On a serious note, Dee really considered my specific needs. ie. budgets, Djs, event logistics.

    If you are in the Los Angeles or Pasadena area and beyond and in need of a wedding/event planner, then Dee is your go-to planner.
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    Dianna K. Sent on 12/21/2020
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    Real Life Fairy Godmother

    What a year it’s been, but Dee made our micro wedding come to life. Not the wedding we originally planned, but it was the wedding of our dreams. That you Dee
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