Yoj Events Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
164 Reviews
98% recommend it
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Lisa Sent on 04/11/2024
Yoj Events review
Monique and her team at Yoj Events did an absolute fantastic job at my son and his brides wedding this past weekend. From start to finish the wedding and reception ran so smoothly. This was a destination wedding and they truly could not have done all this without her. She was on point with returning calls and emails, was helpful with any questions that came up. If you are getting married in the Charleston area, I highly recommend Yoj Events! Such an absolute pleasure to work with.Yoj Events's reply:
Lisa!
Thank you for your kind words! Sarah and Matt are such a special couple and a pleasure to work with - thank you for trusting us with such a BIG celebration, we truly love what we do so to hear such wonderful feedback makes our day, thank you again!
Best,
Monique -
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Pooja A. Sent on 07/18/2023
The best decision I made!
This is truly the most overdue post of my life but I wouldn’t ever forgive myself if I did not give YOJ Events the praise it deserves. I had a four day American/Indian fusion wedding in Charleston that wouldn’t have been possible without YOJ. To start, we ended up parting ways with our wedding planner four months before our wedding. We weren’t hitting deadlines and given the attention we deserved so was on the hunt for a new wedding planner. When I tell you my husband and I instantly fell in love with Monique, it was INSTANT. She is so wildly attentive, hits the ground running, and on top of her game. Our wedding was handled by Monique and Jordan who were the complete dream team. Jordan hit the literal nail on the head with my vision. I asked for quite a few alterations to stay within budget, hit non-negotiables, food and liquor dreams, etc and she made every revision so quickly and better. Monique and Jordan are truly advocates for what you want and with vendors. In four months they completely learnt what had been planned so far, finished planning, getting vendors, making deals, and executing our dream four day event. They handled every little request with a smile on their face – even with requests and vendor additions the night before. They also were the voice of reason between all the parties involved with the multi-day event when it came to my wants, my husbands wants, and our parents wants. They find a way to always find the happy and best solution. There aren’t enough words to describe how wonderful this team is and I am so sad my wedding is over because it means I don’t get to talk to Monique and Jordan everyday anymore. Hiring YOJ will be the best thing you do – PROMISE. From a once formerly stressed, sad, and upset bride-to-be due to bad wedding planning to a fulfilled, appreciative bride because of YOJ!!Yoj Events's reply:
Pooja!
I read this yesterday but it took some time to fully absorb all the wonderful things you said. I can say for the whole Yoj team that you, Matthew and your parents were an absolute joy to work with and we are so thankful you trusted us after the rough start you had with your wedding planning process. We all jumped in feet first and were delighted with how it all came together. From the smallest detail to the largest, it was just beautiful! The group of guests were all thrilled to be there celebrating and it was just heartwarming to be a part of it all. Thank you for choosing Yoj and thank you for the wonderful things you said, it makes our day, truly. Thank you!
All the best,
Monique -
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Rachael M. Sent on 06/22/2023
Amazing Experience
To start off, Jessica Laskow did a fantastic job as our lead planner, not only leading up to the wedding, but the day of was such a stress -free & organized day thanks to her! We weren't exactly sure on the process to start, but Jessica took us through one step at a time & offered great vendor recommendations. As a clarification, just because you hire a wedding planner, doesn't mean you're off the hook for everything - you still have to review & make all the decisions, which I wasn't fully aware of the commitment I'd still have to make in the process. However, the last month before the wedding, while some brides are scrambling, Jessica made it seamless & handled all the final details, so I didn't have to worry. She gave helpful advice & was very accessible for questions during the year we worked with her. With her help, the wedding ended up being everything we wanted & we received compliments all night on how well planned it all was. -
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Jennifer G. Sent on 07/28/2023
The glue to our wedding!
I truly can’t put into words how exceptional Monique and her team are. My husband and I both agreed that after saying “yes” to each other, hiring Monique was the best decision we made regarding our wedding!!! She goes so above and beyond, I have no idea how we could’ve had our wedding without her. We had an unexpected move cross country throughout the wedding planning and Monique made sure we didn’t miss a beat! No detail was ever missed throughout the entire process. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about our wedding, saying it was the best one they’ve ever been to, and it was all thanks to Monique. A complete bonus that it’s also an absolute pleasure getting to know to Monique. My husband and I say how we miss chatting with her now that the wedding is over! I can’t emphasize enough how YOJ Events is the absolute best at what they do. There’s no comparison at all. Thank you Monique!!!!!Yoj Events's reply:
Jennifer!
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your experience working us, I really appreciate it! To share that day with you and Steig was very special and I thank you for trusting us with it. It was wonderful to see everything come together into the wedding day you described when we first began the planning process.
Wishing you a lifetime continued special memories and all the best,
Monique -
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Emma Sent on 12/29/2021Stellar team
Monique and her team are an absolute dream. They easily understood my apprehension with planning and decision making and didn’t skip a beat. Monique was always quick to think creatively to make the most of our budget and she thoroughly understood the energy we wanted for our big day. The day of our wedding, I was beyond impressed and thankful for the Yoj team’s precise skill. They made sure we were well fed, never without a drink, always enjoying ourselves and made sure we were calmly aware of the schedule throughout the day. Seriously. Don’t look any further, you found your event planning team.Yoj Events's reply:
Emma!
I have a soft spot in my heart for Miller weddings! You and PJ were so fun and never wavered on what you wanted - it all came together so nicely! The fun touches like the doughnut wall and the songlist the band performed punctuated by touching toasts and loads of dancing made for a fun night ....thank you for allowing Yoj to be a part of it! Wishing you all the happiness you can handle!
Best,
Monique -
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Charlotte S. Sent on 06/15/2022Incredibly Talented Wedding Planner
My husband I got married at Legare Waring House in Charleston, SC on May 29, 2022. We used the services of YOJ Events, owned by Monique Semper. Let me tell you, they did not disappoint!
During our wedding planning, we lived in California and needed the help of a wedding planner to plan a wedding from across the country. We researched wedding planners in the Charleston area, and from the very first phone call with Monique, I just felt like she just ‘got me’ and my vision, even throwing out cool ideas and possibilities even from the very first phone call (which I loved and was so impressed)!
Additionally, Monique and her team are some of the sweetest people we had ever met. They were more than willing to bend over backwards for their clients, and Monique and her team truly make you feel like they care about making your big day special! Working with Monique was incredibly easy. You get that one-of-a-kind boutique service that is extremely personalized.
Monique and her team were always available for calls, even with the big difference in time zones, and responded to emails in a timely manner- many times even within an hour or two. YOJ Events has many contacts in and around Charleston, whether it be for venues or vendors, so we felt like we always had a lot of options. Their recommendations were always on-point, with vendors who were well-known and with excellent reviews.
If something was out of our price range she would either negotiate, or look elsewhere, often coming up with even better plans or designs. Also, I really appreciated Monique’s organization. My husband and I have extremely busy work schedules, so it was great that she was able to keep us on top of deadlines. Throughout the wedding day, Monique and her team stayed behind the scenes, but were always nearby in case of any questions or problems.
She was busy coordinating music, food, photography etc. to ensure a seamless day. Monique is extremely professional, courteous, and polite with an awesome sense of humor. It is apparent that Monique loves her job, because it shows through in her beautiful work. I’ve never seen such attention to detail. YOJ Events really outdid themselves. I felt like my wedding was nothing like anyone else had ever seen, and I loved that it was so personalized and unique. Monique and her team were able to make my wedding day even more beautiful and fabulous than I had imagined in my head. My husband, myself, and all our guests said they'd never seen anything so amazing!! YOJ Events made our wedding the most magical day of our lives. If anyone is planning on getting married in or around Charleston, you will not go wrong with hiring YOJ Events!Yoj Events's reply:
Charlotte!
Wow - what a wonderful review! Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful, genuine summary of our planning experience together, I really appreciate it.
You have such good taste and style, it was a dream to create the wonderful wedding design with you and help create such a special day. You and Warren were so gracious and appreciative throughout the entire process - I really enjoyed it.
Thank you again - the photos are incredible and I have enjoyed looking at them! We wish you and Warren a lifetime full of love and laughter!
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Jamie P. Sent on 06/06/2022the absolute BEST wedding planner!
Monique is absolutely incredible! Our family friend is a wedding planner, but was booked on our date. They recommended Monique & she did a fabulous job. She helped us stay within our budget & worked with countless separate vendors coordinating all aspects. This created such an easy & stress free planning & event. Our day was very smooth, she even played bartender briefly to help with a backlog as the receptin started to keep our guests from having to wait. Every special request she managed perfectly. Thank you so much to Monique & your amazing team at Yoj Events for making our wedding so special!!! HIRE HER!Yoj Events's reply:
Jamie!
Thank you for your kind words - working with you, Autumn and your parents was so special. I was thrilled to be a part of such a special time. Thank you for trusting Yoj Events with your BIG day! We wish you and Autumn a life full of love and laughter!
Best,
Monique -
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Mark S. Sent on 08/29/2020
Great Job YOJ!!
I always believed that the true character of an individual, and for that matter, a company, does not present itself in ordinary times. In times of hardship, when they are needed the most, that is when you find out what the character of a person really is. Monique, and the staff at YOJ stood by us through the replanning of our daughters wedding three times, with compassion, encouragement and thoughtfulness. Throughout the process, her advice on what to expect from, and how to deal with numerous vendors was Invaluable. Countless phone calls, texts, that where answered almost immediately, and numerous emails later, there was Monique guiding us through the day at Cannon Green.
I could write several pages on how well they did and how hard they worked, but I just want to relay how we hired YOJ. My daughter had interviewed several planners and then had an appointment with Monique. At this point she was just not connecting with anyone. Then she called me and said, “Dad this is it! Monique is who we need, trust me on this.” I wrote a check that day and never looked back. I know Monique and YOJ will have continued success In the future and can not recommend them enough for anyone looking for an event planner. Thanks Monique!
Yoj Events's reply:
Wow, thank you so much for those kind words Mark! We really appreciate you taking the time to write a review. Our team loved working with you, Victoria, and your family throughout the planning process. We wish you all the best! -
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Hannah P. Sent on 11/12/2021Best Investment!
Jessica and the team at YOJ went above and beyond to make our special day the best day. And Jessica killed it!! Could not have imagined the day without her. If I could rate 100 stars to Jessica and YOJ it still wouldn’t be enough!!Yoj Events's reply:
We love y'all and had SO much fun making your wedding day dreams come true! Cheers to happily ever after xoxo -
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Doug Sent on 07/23/2021
Experienced, detail-oriented wedding planner in Charleston, SC
My daughter used Monique and YOJ Events as her planner for her recent wedding. They were wonderful every step of the way in working through all the details and working with our budget. They had deep knowledge of all the venues in Charleston, SC and had excellent recommendations for vendors. Including florists, tuxedo rentals, wedding photographer, caterer, limo transportation, etc. The entire team was very responsive and was there every step of the way so that our family did not have to worry about details. The wedding and reception went by flawlessly thanks to YOJ Events' expertise. Would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding planner in Charleston.Yoj Events's reply:
Doug!
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Yoj Events - we are so appreciative! It was so nice working with your family to create such a special day for Jenna and Michael - what a sweet couple! To see them enjoy their wedding celebrations so fully makes our day! Thank you again, Monique -
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Preslie Q. Sent on 12/29/2020
For a peace of mind, hire Yoj!
Our wedding venue required us to hire a wedding planner and I am so glad that we did. We worked with Jessica at Yoj Events and when we had to reschedule our wedding initially due to COVID, she was on the ball and I didn't have to worry about a thing. Her candor made it so easy to trust her judgment and let her make the calls. She allowed us to completely relax and not have to worry about anything with the wedding because we knew Jessica had it handled! Because we were not from the area, Jessica was also a great resource for finding the best vendors to work with. I'd highly recommend Yoj events and especially Jessica!Yoj Events's reply:
Preslie -
We are so thankful for your trust in us throughout the planning process. It was such a joy seeing you and John share your vows with one another. Best wishes to a happily ever after! -
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Lisa C. Sent on 09/14/2020Absolutely perfect!
If only our hearts and souls could talk! Wow Wow and Wow! We have been together 24 years and engaged for 20 of them. Late summer 2019, we had that 'ah ha moment' and decided to get married. We are from Ohio, and had visited Charleston on vacation a few years back. We immediately fell in love with the city's charm, food, and most of all, the people. While having all of our family and friends with us for our special day would have been ideal, we decided to 'elope' ... yep, just the two of us! This would be a second marriage for each of us. We struggled with having that typical wedding. In the end, let me just say, we would do it all over again, the exact same way. So, we began the infamous Google Search regarding Charleston Weddings, filled out the 'online forms' and who responded immediately? Jessica Lasko from Yoj Events. The tone of her email was very inviting so we decided to connect via phone conference. There are seriously not enough adjectives in the dictionary to describe Jessica's magical touches. From the moment we spoke with her, it was quite obvious that she is beyond passionate and fully committed to making sure our special day was just that, SPECIAL! Over that next year, we exchanged emails, and spoke periodically. The 'big' items had been decided on and deposits made. With Jessica's guidance, we selected Magnolia Plantation for the wedding (with access to the bridal suite and an absolutely BREATHTAKING setting), Erin Turner as our Photographer (FABULOUS FABULOUS FABULOUS photos by the way!), Kim Findlay as our Florist (OMG! Absolutely stunning bouquet and boutonniere) and Kasey King as our officiant (HIGHLY recommend Kasey ... we spoke with him about one month prior to our wedding and completed a couples questionnaire .... he was SPOT ON with his message during the ceremony...brought us to tears). Since we never actually met these most important people that are helping to create such a special memory for us, we had to completely put our life in their hands. And can we say, it was the BEST decision ever!!! We are beyond blessed and truly grateful for Jessica's expert and professional guidance as we eloped to Charleston, SC for our special day on July 11, 2020✨😘🎉💍🍾! We have relived that day, every single day since then, and would do it all over again tomorrow! Our most sincere gratitude to Jessica and everyone who made our day so special....WAYYYY beyond any expectation we could have had. Every single individual was AMAZING. If there is one regret, it's that we wish we had more time to spend together with Jessica and the rest of these very special and beautiful individuals✨ We can’t express our appreciation enough💕 Thank You💕 Thank you 💕 Thank you 💕 -
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Olivia S. Sent on 07/24/2020Wonderful team for a stress free wedding!
Monique and Hannah are an AMAZING team! I cannot say enough great things about this team. They are professional, smart and always on top of everything! If you are looking for a wedding team that will take so much stress out of the day and make everything they touch seem effortless and perfect, this is the team for you!
We got married in the middle of COVID. And that would not have been possible without their attention to detail, brilliant ideas to make everyone safe and comfortable and proactivity. We relied on their creativity and phenomenal experience, and it paid of with a perfect wedding day!
You will not regret hiring their team. They do an amazing, beautiful job and will allow you to really enjoy your wedding day to the fullest! They were always there for us and made us feel very taken care of. I highly recommend both of them to any couple getting married in Charleston!Yoj Events's reply:
Thank you so much, Olivia! We appreciate the kind words. Our team really enjoyed getting to know you and your family. We wish you all the best! -
Jennifer K. Sent on 08/21/2020
Pandemic Planning Perfection
I never considered using a wedding planner until I realized that most venues in Charleston required one. I started putting out feelers to planners whose style I loved on Instagram. I heard back from Yoj right away while many other planners took weeks to respond. I connected with Jessica for my consult call, and knew when I hung up the phone that she would plan my wedding. She listened to everything that I had to say, and brought my vision to life. A normal review would probably end here, but then COVID-19 happened. The panic and heartbreak that I felt from across the country would have been entirely too much without her. She navigated the postponement of our wedding while helping us to keep our vendors and avoid losing our deposits. She fought for us more times than I can count. Days before our postponed wedding, a travel ban caused us to cancel. Knowing that we still wanted to be married, Jessica pulled off an elopement in four days with all of our original vendors. Without any bridesmaids or friends able to attend, Jessica stood in to put on my jewelry, shoes, and veil, and hold my bouquet. When the world fell out from under us, I had Jessica. With the uncertainty in the world today, you need Jessica and Yoj in your corner. My now husband and I have a motto as we work with Jessica to plan a reception next year.. In Jessica We Trust. She always makes sure we are taken care of, and that our dreams come true. You should trust in Jessica and Yoj as well. No wedding planner can compare. We love Yoj! End your search now and make the investment. You will not regret it!Yoj Events's reply:
Jenn, thank you so much for your passionate review! "In Jessica we Trust" just might be something we add to our office lingo.. We are ecstatic that you are thrilled with our services so far. We look forward bringing your original wedding vision to life in June! -
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Lyn T. Sent on 09/02/2020
Two words: Memorable & Magical
Monique and her team at Yoj went above and beyond to help us create the wedding we dreamed of. From the initial meeting helping us clarify the vision to the very moment we said "I do" to our final toast, everything was considered. Their expertise added details we never would have thought of. The magic touches they brought in to the weekend set everything off. Plus, it could be one of the most stressful and overwhelming times with all the choices, but they made it so fun and exciting. Best decision working with Yoj. When we renew our vows, we will definitely have them by our sides.Yoj Events's reply:
Lyn,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We incorporated all of your creative ideas into a wedding weekend full of special moments and joy.....it was an absolute pleasure to share in that so I am thanking you again for allowing us to be a part. We wish you and Drew a life full of love + laughter! -
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