Dee Lee Designs

our vision and turned it into a reality that far exceeded our expectations. Dee went above and beyond for our floral arrangements and it was truly a work of art. She transformed our entire venue into a dreamscape. Every guest was stunned by the decor and we couldn't have been happier with the overall aesthetic. Dee and her team worked seamlessly with our venue and vendors to ensure every detail was handled with precision. On Wedding Day, her team was immaculate in their execution from logistics to timing where everyone in our party and family didn’t have to lift a finger. They really took care of EVERYTHING! Dee is worth the investment! She was with us every step of the way during the planning process and provided valuable insight and guidance. Whenever I had any doubts or uncertainty, Dee was always a text or phone call away and provided reassurance and helped me trust the process. I couldn’t have asked for a more dedicated and caring planner. She is incredibly kind, thoughtful and takes the time to truly get to know you. She went above and beyond for us. We cannot thank Dee enough for her amazing work!

e wanted our wedding to be except good food, vibes, incorporating our Chinese/Vietnamese culture, and memorable moments within our budget. With Dee living in California and my husband and I living in NY, we made it work to meet in each other’s respective states a few times. Dee was able to guide us to create an event that our guests still talk about to this day. I.E, we had fireworks at our wedding in Cabo! Even when some pieces did not seem to fit, we joked Dee is like a fairy godmother. She was able to deliver and frequently exceeded our expectations. She always made sure the numbers made sense and was not afraid to DIY if it meant getting us what we wanted for our esthetic or experience .There were times when as a bride, you may feel frustrated or impatient, however, you have to 100% trust Dee that everything is going to work out (likely better than expected). Her vision is what helps bring all the big moving parts together. Her experience, connections, and grit help pull these memorable events together. Choosing the “Dee Lee experience” was one of the best choices we’ve made so far as a couple. If we were to do it all over again, choosing Dee as our planner is a no brainer. She understood us as a couple and treated us like family. We love you Dee!

eline would be so crucial until Dee and her time brought it to our wedding. The designs were flawless, and the timeline ensured that we captured every critical moment of the wedding. I'm grateful to Dee and her team; they did an excellent job. My wedding day, 10.4.24, was transformed into a day I will never forget thanks to Dee Lee Designs and her love and vision for events and weddings.

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of venues based on what we asked and we narrowed down on a venue where she could really utilize her network and resources. Wedding planning can be very stressful but Dee was there with us every step of the way even when unexpected complications were happening. Dee and her team were transparent and supportive and we gave them our full trust for making our destination wedding dream come true! Her exceptional organizational skills and proactive approach meant that everything ran smoothly for the wedding weekend. Dee managed every aspect with grace, allowing us to fully enjoy our celebration without worrying about logistics. Dee’s personal touches and thoughtful surprises made the day even more special. Her and her team's dedication, enthusiasm, and professionalism were unmatched, turning our wedding into a truly memorable event for us and our guests. We are incredibly grateful for Dee’s exceptional work and highly recommend her to anyone seeking a unforgettable and personalized wedding experience!

d ideas. Personalization was a top priority for us, and Dee's commitment to incorporating unique details aligned perfectly with our vision. Dee's creativity shone through as she presented numerous ideas to make our special day both distinctive and beautiful. She offered us many vendors and options, and truly has the best connections in the industry. We adored every vendor and they did an incredible job! She was endlessly kind and patient with my indecisive husband and I throughout our wedding process, as well as our opinionated families. She was always available to answer any questions or concerns, and to offer guidance and support when needed. There were so many moving pieces to our wedding and I am still in awe how Dee and her team handled all of the vendors and paperwork! Also, after picking out flowers, rentals, linens, etc., I had an idea of what my wedding would look like, but to see what Dee had dreamed up and created for us the day of our wedding was absolutely breathtaking. More beautiful than I could have ever imagined! We put our faith in Dee and I am so thankful that we did. She produced the most stunning event and I was truly blown away. We felt so taken care of and knew that our wedding was in great hands with Dee Lee Designs.

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ook care of everything. To describe her team in one work, it is "family". Her and her team ( especially Judy) were so detailed oriented and made sure my sisters wedding ran smoothly! They were prepared for any type of situation possible! Not only did they make sure the bride and groom were taken care of, they made sure the family members were good to by offering us drinks/snacks during family portraits. I loved working with their team that I will also be working with Dee Lee Designs for my upcoming wedding next year! <3

ng. 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.

e 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!

ded 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.

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.

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!

had to find someone to help bring my vision to life. I found @deeleedesigns through a FaceBook group called “Subtle Asian Weddings” and scheduled a free consultation. We set up a phone call just to chat about what I was looking for and gave me general advice. It wasn’t until months after that initial call that I messaged her again ready to commit – she was very patient and never pressed me or pressured me to book with her. Once we signed the contract, I felt like everything fell into place so effortlessly. Dee is very well known and respected in the wedding industry, and without her and her connections I don’t think I would have been able to have the amazing vendor list that I did. With her help, I was able to enjoy the planning process without stressing about it. If there was something that I did stress about, she was literally always a phone call or text away. Dee always made herself available and you can tell that she really cares about not only your event, but you as a person. We had so much fun together throughout the process. When the big day came, I was nervous for the execution but @deeleedesigns definitely delivered!! My husband and I had the best day of our lives because Dee made sure to carve out time for us to enjoy all the little moments throughout the day. The room reveal was epic. We are so appreciative for everything that was planned for us. 100/10 would recommend having Dee and her team plan your special day.

emic 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!

w 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!

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.

eting to speak with me and my husband over zoom for a free 1-hour consultation. We immediately bonded over the fact that we are both Cambodian and she was quick to understand my wedding vision which included a mix of all my family cultures of American, Vietnamese and Cambodian elements. Within that first hour, I was convinced she was going to be our wedding planner because she was clearly very knowledgable and passionate about all things wedding. She made planning our wedding so effortless especially when it came to the big day. I felt like she truly cared to make our wedding experience as beautiful, memorable and most importantly stress-free as possible. Dee did so much work behind the scenes, provided the best guidance and vendor recommendations that made the whole planning process seem like a breeze. She was so quick to respond to our questions and was very efficient in all of our meetings. I could not have asked for a more beautiful wedding. There were plenty of tears, not from things going wrong, but from just how happy we were with how everything turned out so right. My husband and I felt like Dee went above and beyond. We cannot express enough how grateful we are to have her help for planning every single detail to perfection. I wish I could experience our wedding day all over again. There were definitely hiccups along the way, especially on our wedding day, but Dee made sure to take care of everything allowing us to enjoy our special day to the fullest!

o 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!

and 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, who are also from California, 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). 🌸

ffective, 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.

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.

s 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.

viness 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 with Dee!

owed us the time to enjoy all the special moments while you both took care of all the behind the scene tasks. You ran around making sure everything was in place (a huge plus for the bride and us bridesmaids since we were all wearing heels). You communicated well with guests and I appreciate that you did it with smiles on your faces. You truly made me see the value and importance of wedding planners.

re absolutely on point and the wedding itself was beyond anything we had imagined. She takes everything you want into consideration while also being conscious of your budget. She genuinely cared about making our special day even more special and something we will always remember. Dee, there are absolutely no words to express how grateful we are to you and your team for making our day so amazing and going so above and beyond what we imagined our wedding could and would be! Thank you so much!

ections and works with the most wonderful vendors you can possible have. She even went above and beyond in having a cake topper made for me last min two days before my wedding when I told her I didn’t have one. It’s sad because people will ask me how I planned my wedding and my legit answer to them has been the same, “I did nothing. My wedding planner did it all!!”

talent for creating the wedding of your dreams and she did that for us. Our tropical chic wedding went off without a hitch and our friends are still raving about it weeks later. Thank you Dee and your incredible team for making our wedding wishes come true.

Dee! She made planning a breeze and allowed us to focus on the fun part of wedding planning, while she took care of everything else. She not only ensured that myself and my husband had the best wedding experience, but she also made sure our family and guests were taken care of as well. Judy was Dee’s assistant that was with myself and my bridal party the morning of the wedding, and she was so incredibly sweet and attentive. I highly recommend Dee to any brides looking to have an easy wedding planning experience!

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. 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. My family and friends raved about how they just showed up and had fun. 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. 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.

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’.

e 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!

usly put together and thoughtfully designed. Everything day of the wedding ran like clockwork under Dee and her team’s gentle guidance. She was able to seamlessly plan my friend’s big day to include not only a church ceremony and reception but also a traditional tea ceremony along with photoshoots, hair and make up, transportation, and everything else in between. With Dee, you know you are in good hands!!!

o smoother than expected. Leading up to the event, there we a few lapses in communication, but, Dee being who she is, always accepted our feedback and adjusted. When the day came my (soon to be) wife was trying to get involved with a lot of last minute tasks. Dee took control of the situation and quarterbacked the day so we wouldn't have to worry. I will be recommending her to any couples that are planning to get married.

eflect that : ) Plus, Dee has really had to put a lot of thought/effort into designing weddings during covid. For us, she definitely created a safe but fun environment so that we could continue with our wedding plans. 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 the bride make sound decisions throughout the entire wedding planning process.

mattered a lot to us since rules and regulations were constantly changing. She has a large network of vendors, extended team members, and provided us pros and cons around design or financial decisions we needed to make for our wedding. When we decided to change our wedding to a destination wedding, she was open and managed through all of the uncertainty with us. She truly emphasized the need to make sure we had the wedding of our dreams and our wedding was executed in a way where we could fully be present and have fun! If you’re looking for a Los Angeles or Orange County Wedding planner or someone who has experience with wedding planning in Hawaii during these trying times, you should give her a call. If you’re Teochew, it would be hard to find Gaginang in the wedding industry that could vibe well with the parents!

very step of the way. Dee went out of her way to make sure that on the day of our wedding everything went smoothly, she didn’t leave anything to chance by constantly supervising every aspect of the event. Despite the COVID pandemic, She was present at all our meetings with the vendors, gave valuable tips and recommendations, listened to our desires and paid attention to our vision of what we wanted our wedding to be. Her attention to Detail and wedding design really complemented the theme and vision we wanted. Everything about our wedding day was spectacular! We highly recommend Dee Lee to many future couples planning their wedding celebrations.

ade. 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!

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!

on her prior experience at the venue. Dee was helpful in recommending and arranging meetings with various vendors. She also took some of the best candid pictures of us at the wedding!

ng, bringing in all my own decor, linens, and a Uhaul. Dee and her team were able to execute exactly what I imagined, following our plans to a T, and help me map out our wedding day for success. Dee kept things running very smoothly and ensuring all the vendors were in line. It was the most beautiful day ever. Thank you so much Dee!

ll thanks to Dee. She truly makes you feel like a real life princess. She helps you take care of every small detail that most of us brides tend to forget. I couldn’t imagine going through this whole process without Dee by my side she truly is a fairy godmother sent from the weddings Gods above. Dee, I truly can’t thank you enough for being by my side on the biggest day of my life.

months before our destination wedding, leaving us scrambling and stressed. Fortunately for us, Dee came to our rescue and she was a blessing. Every little detail was taken care of and she made everything a breeze. I couldn’t have been more pleased with her work and team. I will always be grateful for her!!!

g life events exceed your expectations & dreams! Many wedding planners possess the same skills of event management, perhaps maybe even design – but what sets Dee apart is her ability to connect with her clients, learn about their hopes, desires, constraints. From our initial call, our first in-person meeting to our ongoing communication– Dee asked questions and got to know not only me, but my now husband. Especially this year, given all of the uncertainty and gloomy climate, Dee not only inspired hope in us as a couple trying to get married, but she empowered her fellow industry colleagues, and reminded us all that #loveisnotcancelled. Dee truly took what we wanted, along with practicalities of budget, time, and safety, and executed a beautiful, intimate wedding that not only won us & our loved ones over aesthetically, but the intimate details and vibes truly made it a magical event. She reminded me that, even in tough times like these, life's precious moments are to be cherished even more, with those closest to us - in a safe, anticipatory manner. Dee’s just one of those people I know I'll be calling upon as I have major life celebrations, because she is always. on. point.