Denise Lillie Engagements

y magical. Denise and her team's attention to detail, creativity, and organizational skills are excellent! They took the time to really understand our vision and worked tirelessly to bring it to life, offering suggestions that fit our style and budget. Every vendor they recommended was top-notch, and their timeline management was flawless. On the big day, everything ran so smoothly and can not recommend her enough! Denise was the wedding planner for both of my cousin's weddings which went flawless as well. She's very knowledgeable in regards to Indian weddings and for our mixed Indian/Korean wedding. If you're looking for a wedding planner who is not only professional but also genuinely passionate about making your day perfect, look no further than Denise Lillie!

edding feel seamless and stress-free, creating an experience that is as smooth for her vendors as it is for her couples. What sets Denise apart is her dedication to excellence. She doesn’t just look for vendors; she seeks out true talent that’s the perfect fit for her clients. I’ve always admired her integrity—she’s never asked for a commission and instead focuses entirely on what’s best for her couples. Every event I’ve worked on with Denise has been flawlessly coordinated, and her calm, luxurious approach ensures everything runs smoothly. She’s the kind of planner who elevates every wedding and makes the experience unforgettable for everyone involved. If you’re looking for someone who is professional, caring, and exceptionally talented, Denise is the one you want by your side.

could have imagined. Denise took on the challenge of organizing a multi-day, multi-venue celebration and delivered! On top of that, it was a multicultural wedding, which required an incredible amount of thoughtfulness, sensitivity, and attention to detail. She handled it all beautifully, and every single vendor she brought on board was not only professional but made us feel like family. Our guests were absolutely blown away, saying it was the best wedding they’ve ever attended—and likely ever will. And trust me, they have high standards! Denise’s impeccable taste really shone through as well. She went above and beyond to add so many special touches that made the celebration uniquely ours. One of the things my husband and I were most worried about going into the wedding was not being able to fully enjoy the day, as we'd heard so many couples say that happens. But thanks to Denise, we were able to be fully present and savor every moment. It was such a gift.

l feel so very full and overjoyed from the weekend. The memories will truly last a lifetime. <3 All of our events went so smoothly and we got so many compliments from our guests about you and your team's organization, kindness, and professionalism throughout the weekend. Everyone was so impressed with how everything was so on time! We especially appreciated how much you advocated for us to have quiet moments throughout the weekend to truly take it all in and live in the moment--it was just what we needed, thank you. We initially felt intimidated by the planning process and feel so lucky to have found you. From the beginning of us working together, it was clear how thoughtful and intentional you were in hearing and listening to us, our story, and our vision for the wedding. You were so helpful and supportive throughout the entire planning process as we weighed several options every step along the way. We will never forget how you took our vision of wanting something different to heart and led with that part of our vision every step of the way. We were floored by the decor at our reception - it was all sooo beautiful and perfect!! We also really appreciated your Ascension Planning framework to get and stay organized throughout the process--thank you for the sweet gift bags! And at the core of it all, it was such a joy and pleasure to work with you. Your energy is infectious––you are always so enthusiastic and optimistic and your calm energy throughout inevitable bumps along the way was just what we needed. Thank you for being you!

ride and groom , family and friends. She is extremely professional, experienced, skilled and smooth in the days around and during the wedding. She was attentive to all our multiple and varied needs…which included Chinese lion dancers/acrobats, Persian dancers, beautiful flower arrangements, timing and smooth flow of events, special needs of our elders in their 90s and in wheelchairs, her vendors, etc, etc, etc. I would recommend Denise and her team to anyone wanting a beautiful, custom and heartfelt wedding and weekend.

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with how smoothly the events flowed, and it was all thanks to Denise. She helped us bring our vision to life! Denise has all the connections with Bay Area vendors! Denise assisted us with selecting all of our vendors, managed the communication with them and ensured they made it to the venue on time. Denise also has incredible time management skills - our timeline was planned down to the last minute. We’re so grateful to have been able to work with Denise. I would 10000% recommend hiring her as your wedding planner.

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huge part of making sure that happened. All the little details were executed to a level BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS and we are so glad we trusted you and the process :) The wow factor of entering with the lion dancers and transitioning to the champagne tower was so memorable for all our guests and we were so impressed with how much the lion dancers leaned into the photo op! Your design vision was absolutely BREATHTAKING and we loved how the flowers created such a romantic ambiance. Walking into the reception with all the candles lit and the flowers transitioned was AMAZING and so much more beautiful than we could have imagined. Many of our guests went out of their way to comment on how well everything flowed on the day of the wedding and we couldn't agree more. We never felt rushed and it allowed us to simply be present with those that are most important to us. Knowing that you and your team were so on top of everything allowed us to simply focus on having a great time with everyone. Over the last month, we've been reminiscing on that day and it always ends with the same conclusion; it was one of the best days of our lives.

lose any of my deposits and they honored the original price. Denise helped us navigate the stressful wedding planning process. Thank you Denise!

n September of 2022. Denise was willing to take on a project with little time to execute. She incorporated both cultures into all aspects of the event and encouraged us to embrace some important traditions that would allow both cultures to be represented. Denise handled the logistical challenges like a true professional! She was critical in ensuring we were able to secure vendors and meet all the location requirements. Denise is a delight to work with. She was reassuring, punctual, and communicative throughout the entire process. On the day of our event, she went above and beyond in executing our vision in the most beautiful way. Her creativity and design ability are impressive. Lastly, her effervescent personality makes her an asset to making your wedding one for the books! Overall, we had a positive and unforgettable experience working with Denise Lillie Engagements!

mandates rolled in. Denise helped us pick up the pieces and planned a smaller, yet more intimate wedding which ended up being the most magical, special, and unique wedding week (during a pandemic) than we ever expected. Denise provided structure and organization which are key factors in planning for a wedding, allowing us to be fully immersed in every event and to enjoy the special moments with our loved ones.

th options and gave us all the info we needed to make an informed decision. It made our lives so easy! She’s also incredibly creative and can work wonders to make the event beautiful (check her insta). I highly recommend Denise for you event!

ent smoothly for us and made our design vision came to life! We wanted a neutral themed wedding that still highlight elements of our vibrant culture- And she nailed it. An added bonus, all of our guests LOVED her. Many mentioned that they never had seen a planner that not only make sure the bride and groom were doing well, but all 300+ of their guests too. She really understood how much community means to us and went above and beyond to create a welcoming and fun environment. Would 100% recommend Denise. In fact, our family loved her so much she’s planning my brothers wedding coming up in summer of 2023.

’s work ethic, personality, organization and vision really helped guide our wedding planning and achieving our monthly goals. On top of that, all of the planning was done virtually because we lived out of state! We only met once in person prior to the wedding. This just shows the level of commitment and quality she brings to each client. She accommodates and tailors your request and she doesn’t serve you anything, but the best. We highly recommend Denise for all wedding types and couples!

cision. I think the planner is the most important wedding vendor, the one who makes it all come together and guides you through the whole process. We had great chemistry with Denise which made the whole planning process so much fun even with all the stress that can come with it. Denise perfectly understood our vision, taste and preferences, and made us great recommendations, even for other vendors. She also designed the decor at our venue so beautifully, it was beyond anything we imagined! Detailed planning, flawless execution and our schedule running exactly on time if not slightly early - all characteristics of a 10/10 planner. Above everything, from the first time we spoke to Denise, we knew that we could put all our trust in her, which she proved right countless times throughout the planning process. She holds herself to a much higher standard than we as clients do, and that is clearly visible in her work. Thank you so much for everything Denise, we love you!

n and we wanted our wedding to be a blend of both our cultures. When I explained my vision to Denise, she immediately proved that she understood my ideas and assured me my California style wouldn't get lost in the sea of Indian traditions. She was so easy to chat with in that first call - understanding, caring, funny and obviously knew her stuff - and I knew right away that she was who I wanted to work with. Over the next few calls and meetings, Denise took time to explain the Indian marriage customs and traditions to me (as I had never been to an Indian wedding) and gave me lots of ideas for how we could create a unique and lovely fusion wedding. We originally hired her for a three day Indian extravaganza wedding in Carmel Valley and then... pandemic. Denise was in touch with us the entire time (and also knew when to give us space.) She was flexible and encouraging throughout the process of canceling that wedding, working with the vendors to recoup our deposits or agree upon new terms and help us plan a "covid wedding." She had our back 100%. What we ended up with was absolutely perfect - intimate, dreamy and unforgettable. She made sure everything was special and perfect for us. She went above and beyond to make our vision come to life - from the details to the timeline to the vendor team and more, Denise created a magical event that made all of us forget we were in the midst of 2020.

e impact to events (and all of the events industry) that happened this year, but Denise was instrumental in guiding us through it and helping us navigate constantly changing plans. We originally had a 2 day event planned for our Indian wedding and she helped us find vendors, come up with ideas, and was incredibly helpful with negotiations. She has vision and knows how to make events beautiful. We had to transition to a small family only ceremony in our backyard and she single handedly corralled vendors together (within ~1 a week), and put together beautiful finishing touches to our decor to make the event extra special; she even joined us that day to ensure everything went smoothly and on time. Our families got to just enjoy the day and pay attention to the actual ceremony instead of worrying about coordinating. We can't say enough good things - Denise is the key when it comes to planning your dream wedding!

e had to replace our big Indian wedding plans with a backyard (SIP), immediate-family only wedding. Throughout all the changes and uncertainty in the world, Denise was my rock through it all. She was on top of it all - talking to vendors, changing contracts, decorations - every single thing related to our wedding was taken care of (all during a literal pandemic). Considering how much our plans changed seemingly overnight, we were not stressed at all and that's honestly all thanks to Denise. She even showed up the day of to make sure everything went smoothly and checked in with us after as well. I could go on and on about how incredible Denise is (and how far our mutual love for purple goes), but if you are looking for someone who is extremely knowledgable, punctual, and overall incredible at what she does, Denise is it. Thank you for everything, Denise. We couldn't have done it without you!

ding school full time, the groom working full time, and families in different states, Denise helped coordinate between us all. Denise helped develop day-of timelines, and very calmly addressed stressful issues leading up the the day of the event. We recommend Denise if you are throwing any big event, particularly in the Bay Area! She is filled is filled with joy, sunshine, and the kind of energy you want during wedding planning.

rsonalities, and Denise embraced that from the get-go. She helped us execute a Rock Show themed sangeet and stunning enchanted forest reception. She made wonderful recommendations and was always available as a sounding board, or to follow up with vendors. When the venue's coordinator was frankly slacking, Denise went way above and beyond to ensure our event was in good hands. She took on tasks the venue was responsible for, just because she is so passionate about her clients having a wonderful wedding day. Denise understands cultural nuances, will keep you high energy throughout the planning process and the day of your wedding. It would not have been possible without her tireless energy on the day of our family's event.

se well in the months of planning. She listens carefully and builds a good sense for the kind of wedding you want. She has a valuable network, good negotiation skills, and you can trust her to keep her promises and keep you on track. I would definitely recommend Denise

Indian & Danish fusion wedding in Tahoe. We had a specific vision of each event, and a vendor team that was traveling from all over the state. We interviewed quite a few planners, but Denise stood out because of her energy, excitement, and commitment to helping us plan this wedding. Denise was always (and I mean always) available when we had questions or concerns. She never told us we were contacting her too much, and made sure we always felt good about the direction of the wedding. She was available to come to every vendor meeting we had. When we had ideas that were a little too lofty, Denise would never say it wasn’t feasible, but she would always help us find a compromise. Denise also extended this level of service to our families, and this made everyone feel included in the planning process. She always made sure the wedding focus was on what the couple preferred, but always took into account what was important to other family members as well.  Another benefit of working with Denise is her extensive vendor network.  She was able to tailor-select vendor candidates based on our vision and supported us through the entire vendor selection process. Since our wedding was in Tahoe, Denise planned a couple ‘power planning’ trips for us, which were incredibly helpful and allowed us to work with a majority of our vendor team on site before the wedding. I can’t stress enough how much of her planning before the wedding made our weekend go so smoothly. Her day-of contributions were also amazing.  After the wedding she gave us a download of a few mishaps that occurred ranging from minor to major in magnitude.  She handled them so effectively during the events that we would never have known if she hadn't told us after the fact. To add to this, our guests raved that our wedding was the most organized wedding they had ever attended, and the guest experience was unparalleled. As a couple, we were actually able to enjoy our wedding because of all the hard work from Denise and her team. I can continue to rave about Denise and her team. The bottom line is if you want a planner who will care about your wedding just as much as you do, just work with Denise. There is going above and beyond, and then there is Denise's level ... which no other planner can match.

ions we made. First of all our wedding was a luxury wedding that lasted a week long including two big Indian Sikh Punjabi families. She was responsive, creative, very respectful to what everyone wanted, and most importantly fun to work with. Very easy going and easy to talk to. The best part was she included unlimited text communication. I felt like I was constantly texting her on WhatsApp and Instagram every time I got inspired about a new wedding idea, not only did she keep track of it but she was always excited to hear for me. The most complicated part about our wedding she handled with ease And grace. A week before our wedding week we had to postpone ...Denise handled all of our vendors and closed everything out leaving us in a good place to pick up our wedding six months later, keeping most of our deposits to be reused with many of the same vendors. Since then we have had her plan and decorated my baby shower and daughters first birthday party( which was like another mini reception(125 people)-Indian style). Definitely will continue to use Denise and Denise Lili engagements for all of our family events and functions. I couldn’t imagine working with anyone else. book her! You won’t regret it!

ful. I was really impressed with how she treated our 3 year old son throughout the whole process. She went above and beyond for my family. We had a few hiccups with a couple of our vendors but nothing she couldn’t handle. One of our guests who is super critical when it comes to weddings said it best...”Your planner was on point and had her sh** together!”

ith Denise, we immediately clicked. She was assertive, had opinions, was full of laughs, excited about our vision, and came with a deep cultural knowledge of Indian folks (even specifically down to Gujaratis…more so than some of my own Indian family..wut). We worked with her team to plan both our wedding and our welcome event. FUN FACT about Denise: she is so passionate about her work that she LITERALLY flew to India as several of her brides (myself included) happened to be there at the same time. So she joined all of us on a trip for her own education / exploration of Indian wedding practices in the motherland. While we were there, she helped me go through dress fittings which was SO helpful and she invited us to do a photo shoot with her. All of this was just gravy – I hope this illustrates how much she LOVES her job and how she pours her heart into her craft. We live in NYC and most of the planning process was done long distance via phone calls as well as ONE whirlwind planning trip that Denise arranged. This included two tastings, a hair and makeup trial, rental selections, floral discussions etc. From the get go, Denise immediately directed me to book the high demand / high priority vendors. Her recommendations were ON POINT and I would not change a single vendor. We were able to get most of our vendors under contract well before the wedding with her guidance. These are overwhelming decisions and having an assertive yet encouraging planner that has extensive experience with certain vendors got us comfortable in pulling the trigger asap before they were booked up (especially since we booked most without even meeting them). Denise was extremely helpful in “value engineering” our big day by providing items from her own inventory at no cost (such as vases, LED candles, gift box, photo frames, ALL of the décor for our welcome event) and by completing some items herself (such as pick up of flowers and arrangement of simple flowers rather than hiring an expensive florist). I should mention our wedding aesthetic was completely the opposite of many of her usual indian weddings (we wanted minimalism and dark/gothic vibes). She listened to us and helped pull off a unique vibe and aesthetic. I recommend involving Denise in your planning process BEFORE you lock in a venue (unlike us) as she’ll be able to provide realistic expectations of costs (as well as will reveal many hidden items at certain venues that only an expert planner would know). She has a deep knowledge of all possible venues in the area and may suggest one that you have not found that’s a better match! And you’ll have an absolute blast while venue hunting. Denise was such a pleasure to work with. We are hoping she branches out into couple’s therapy as we found our time with her extremely helpful in processing our overwhelming feelings during the emotional rollercoaster that is wedding planning. She even offered to handle our parents for us! But I would not wish that upon anyone so we shielded her from that. If you’re looking for a bad ass FAIRY GOD PLANNER who can help execute your vision and go ABOVE AND BEYOND, look no further and pull the trigger as soon as possible as she books up well in advance!

o is she, therefore we both know we get stuff done! :) I did partial planning with Denise and having her guidance was so helpful through my whole wedding planning process. She a great listener, super sharp, solution provider and is always there when you need her at anytime. Through stressful times, she kept us calm and made us realize that things were not as bad as them seemed! She also has great taste and has great expertise in design and built great relationships working with other vendors. The day of our wedding, we had some last minute situations that came up and she and her team handled everything so well. My husband and I got to enjoy every moment of our wedding stress free and we got to eat everything! I truly miss working with Denise, but now we have became friends and I'm so glad I picked her to be my wedding planner. Denise and her team are one of a kind, I would pick them all over again in a heartbeat!

y days and for each event, there are decorators, photographers, caterers, hair and makeup artists, drivers, dress makers, and so on. Denise Lillie and the Royal Engagements team were a tremendous help to us in the final month of our wedding. When we hired Denise, we were only one month away from the wedding. Even with such a limited time frame, Denise was willing and able to take over most aspects of the planning, which was a huge relief to us. The bride, I am white, from an Irish-American Catholic family; the groom, my now-husband, is Punjabi Sikh, he and his family from Northern India. Our wedding could be described as interracial or intercultural, although our events were of the Punjabi Sikh and Indian traditions. Denise Lille and her team were able to manage many events and vendors, and many to-do lists, schedules, accommodations, cars, houses, salons, shipped packages, guests traveling. My goal as the bride was to relax; I did not want to deal with planning, last minute errands or phone calls. My now-husband and I wanted to enjoy our wedding and enjoy hosting family and friends. This is where Denise was very sympathetic; she came and took all the burden away from us, so that we could just relax and enjoy our wedding. Denise is very skilled at respectfully interacting with individuals of all types of personalities, cultures, religious faiths, races, ethnicities, ages, and attitudes. In traditional Indian culture, where --at least in my experience -- it is expected that the bride's and groom's family members do everything. There were disagreements about how the wedding should be, and how the bride and groom should act. Sometimes, my now-husband, and some of our Punjabi Indian family members would challenge Denise or confront her (which they were never supposed to do); other times, some of our Punjabi family members wanted to take charge of certain aspects of the wedding (like ladies' henna) and were reluctant to work with a professional wedding coordinator. During such times, Denise was able to skillfully navigate through these difficult interpersonal situations, to reassure everyone with positive and helpful responses, and, all the while also, to focus on the to-do items for the wedding events. Denise and the Royal Engagements team were able to prepare the South Hall for the wedding ceremony breakfast and lunch at the Sikh Gurdwara Sahib San Jose. For our wedding ceremony breakfast and lunch, we wanted the South Hall to be converted into a traditional Sikh Langar Hall. We wanted white sheets covering the floor and atop the sheets would be long strips of carpet for the guests to sit and eat the meals. In the Sikh faith, the religious participation in "Langar" is done with everyone sitting on the floor to eat. The preparations for the South Hall included clean up and moving of furniture, then hanging a huge curtain conceal the furniture and clutter. The morning of the ceremony, Denise and her team were arriving at my house at 4:30 AM to get the hair and make up started for me, my mom and sisters, and then they went to make sure that the South Hall was ready for the decorators and caterers. They completed the transformation of the South Hall into a beautiful Langar Hall.

ce point, kept us on budget and on task, and executed our vision perfectly. I cannot thank her enough for putting together an absolutely perfect day!

ride or groom’s dream wedding. She doesn’t waste any time and she is brutally honest and direct, in a good way! 🙌

, and, as a HUGE bonus, you will get to plan your wedding with hilarious, sweet, and kind Denise. PLEASE benefit from the extensive research, vetting, phone interviews, etc etc etc that I already did and that all led me to Denise!! Our beautiful, seamless, dream wedding was three months ago, and it still feels impossible to try to put into words how grateful we are to her. We worked with Denise to plan our multi-day, blended Hindu/Christian destination wedding in the Bay Area. We live on the east coast and our parents are in the midwest and the south, so we really relied on Denise to be our major point of contact and coordination in every way. We also had three separate events at two locations: our Friday night Sangeet/Mehndi was at a hotel venue (where all of our guests were staying), our Saturday morning wedding ceremony (with 2 officiants) was at a vineyard about 45 minutes from the hotel, and finally our Saturday night reception was back at the hotel. If that sounds complicated, it's because it was! I promise you - nothing is too much or too complicated for Denise. First, Denise put together the very best vendor team for us and for our wedding. Her recommendation is all you need, and it's impossible to overstate how comforting and how much time you will save when you know that you can trust your wedding planner implicitly. Denise is honest about each vendor's strengths and weaknesses - even the ones she loves and works with all of the time. In the end, Denise matched us with the absolute best people for our specific vision (not just a cookie cutter wedding) drawing on her extensive experience, contacts, and instinct. Second, we had to get a lot done during the few times we were able to visit San Francisco leading up to the wedding. Denise put together amazing and efficient power-planning weekends. It is hard to imagine planning a destination wedding without Denise’s organizational prowess. Third, Denise did so much more than help us plan our wedding, she was also a coordinator to make sure all of the wedding components came together seamlessly during the weekend itself. We were able enjoy the events as they occurred, confident that Denise was running everything behind the scenes. With Denise, you seriously don’t have to worry about anything. Fourth, because of the scale of our wedding, it was very important to us to get the best price possible for each aspect of the weekend. Denise doubled as a skilled negotiator in helping to get prices down whenever possible by leveraging her relationships with vendors and deep knowledge of what the market rates are. When Denise told us we had gotten the best deal possible, we knew it was true. And when Denise told us something or someone was worth splurging on (always with a recommendation for how to accommodate that in the budget), we trusted her opinion. We could not have been more pleased with Denise and the role she played in making our wedding perfect. She has an eye for design, a talent for learning what her clients like and what they don’t like, an incredibly friendly disposition, and the strength of personality to bring together dozens of vendors, hundreds of guests, and a VERY type-A couple. We recommend Denise without reservation. We love and miss you Denise!!

bie apocalypse questions) and her genuine interest in still ensuring that she got to know us continued throughout the duration of the relationship! She helped us plan a wedding that seamlessly incorporated our cultural traditions while ensuring that there was always some sort of fun included. Denise was always there for us and made herself available whenever we had questions. Never once as a bride did I feel panicked or lost because Denise had everything under control. On the day of our wedding, my husband and I felt like royalty she ensured that we always had some time to ourselves to recharge. We also managed to pull off a surprise for our family (lion dancers!!!!) thanks to her connections and support. We are so grateful and lucky to have worked with her! She was such a pivotal part of our special day!

at it was time to bring in the experts! I had worked with Denise and her team before at a corporate event and her work was impeccable. Just as expected, Denise dropped by the house one evening for a consult with the bride (my sister) and our parents and they loved her just as much as I do! She helped us make two large decisions on that same evening and set my sister up with the resources she needed to make all the small decisions. She checked in every few weeks and as we got closer to the wedding events, she started taking over the responsibilities and took over all communication with the other vendors. She confirmed and re-confirmed all the details and kept us in the loop throughout. She even went out of her way and checked in on the events that were at our house to make sure everything ran smoothly. Suffice it to say, all of our events went smoothly and with little to no hiccups. My sister said hiring Denise was the best decision we made! What's great about Denise is that she gives her honest opinion and will give you her expert advice on everything you bring to her. If you want to spend $1000 on something extravagant and she knows she can get it done in $500 - she'll tell you! She'll also tell you when it's necessary to splurge and when it's ok to hold back. Her years in the industry have definitely brought her all kinds of situations and experiences and it makes her an all-rounder! If you're looking for a wedding coordinator/designer who you can TRUST with your vision, who can help you ENHANCE your vision, and who can truly work WITH you, look no further! Trust me, you won't regret it!

all, she does so much more than just coordinate the month before the wedding. As soon as we signed with her, we started having monthly check-in calls to review what had been done the previous month and what needed to be done the next month in order to stay on track. This is super helpful for brides with demanding jobs. Secondly, she is happy to make time for you any time you need it and help in any way she can – her main goal is to make sure you are happy and you love every minute of your wedding. Denise has a full team on the day of the wedding to make sure all goes smoothly and events happen on time – if there’s a hiccup, the team will take care of it! I knew from the start that everything would go perfectly – Denise is so organized and detailed, which I loved. I love that Denise is super bubbly and has a positive outlook – no matter how crazy either of our schedules might be. I really enjoyed working with her and had the wedding of our dreams thanks to Denise and her team. We are so grateful for the beautiful memories we’ll cherish for years to come – thank you d. Royal Engagements!

ng up to the wedding. Denise went far beyond that, meeting with us regularly to make sure our vision for the wedding was on track. One amazing thing about Denise is that it is clear she can work with all types of people. However, for us, it was very necessary to have someone who is not afraid to say what she thinks and not afraid to take the lead for the big day when the time is right. Denise was so supportive of everything we wanted, but she also gave us great ideas and suggestions when we weren't certain about some aspects of the wedding. She and her team were very, very professional throughout the whole experience. When it was time to pass the vendors on to Denise, she made us feel perfectly comfortable letting her handle everyone and everything. When our wedding day arrived, she and her team once again exceeded expectations. She anticipated our questions, solved potential issues before they even came up, and went out of her way to make us, our wedding party, and all of our guests feel wonderful. We knew we wanted to use Denise at our first meeting, but by the end of our wedding day, it was obvious that she was the perfect choice for us. If you meet with Denise, you will want her for your wedding! And if you haven't met with her, you should!

hing from start to finish she had it covered!! Planning is the most important part and she was not only extremely knowledgeable and helpful she was amazingly organized. She was responsive to my many calls, text, and emails. I even called her one time when she was out of the office to ask her questions regarding the timeline. She let me know that she was not in front of her computer at the moment and would get back to me if she had to... BUT!! She had everything memorized without event looking at the timeline and was able to get all my questions answered. IMPRESSIVE right! Day of: Wow! Everything came together so seamlessly. She designed every little detail of the wedding and it was a dream come true and the lighting that she recommended was definitely worth every penny.

one of the most important things we did! With such big families, many many vendors, and complex logistics over the course of the week, there was no way we’d do this alone, and Denise made sure it all happened seamlessly while making sure we were able to actually enjoy our wedding. Denise understands the complexities of planning marriages and taking on a marriage as complex as ours is a testament to her skill. We didn’t worry once during our wedding week and had a blast actually enjoying what we spent so much time planning for. We were able to enjoy time with our families all week long, instead of worrying about all the event details. Denise pays attention to small — albeit important — details while maintaining the overall picture and vision of what we as a couple wanted, making sure that core focus was never lost. It’s hard navigating difficult relationships with vendors and families but Denise made it so we didn’t think about that once and simply gave us our happy families and friends to enjoy during our wedding week. Contracts, timings, details of what goes where — none of it ever crossed our mind because Denise simply made it happen by incorporating our vision and design. We essentially shared with her what we wanted, and she made it happen! And because she knows what she's doing, we trusted her wholehearatedly, something that's really hard for a Type A like myself to do usually! We couldn’t have been happier to have worked with Denise. She has the perfect blend of professionalism and friendliness, and continue to keep in touch long after the wedding!

am wedding and made it a reality - it was everything I had ever hoped for AND some! She has some of the best connections in the wedding planning business and has a ton of beautiful props you can borrow from her as well. Denise handled every situation, both positive and negative, with grace and professionalism. She has a way with people and made bonds between the vendors to form this wonder-team on our wedding day. If there were any hiccups along the way, Denise took care of them immediately without a second thought and never let me stress out about anything. She made wedding planning process such a pleasure and exceeded every expectation I had since day 1. Denise goes above and beyond for her clients, and she felt like family once it was all done and over with. Everyone throughout the planning process and on our wedding day could not stop raving about how AMAZING Denise and her team are! Major plus - one of the members of her team sewed my dress in the bathroom when I broke my strap. Overall, I cannot recommend her and her team enough. Denise ensures everything goes smoothly in the months before and the day of. She let me know when it was time to let go of certain things and gave me her honest opinion every time. I trust her with everything and would recommend her to anyone looking for an amazing, flawless wedding planner! Huge thanks to Denise and her team for making our day so special, so beautiful and so memorable!

anning a move to leave San Francisco and join me before the wedding! Our photographer recommended we meet with Denise of d.Royal Engagements, and we absolutely loved her from our first meeting! She was ready with a binder and a bunch of Google Drive files and folders from the get go. I was definitely an type A bride, and was nervous about the loss of control I might feel, planning a wedding from so far away. Denise absolutely catered to this, and regularly checked in on us. Not only did she have a comprehensive plan and timeline we should follow, but she also regularly checked in on how we were feeling and just the whole emotional aspect of getting ready to take such a big plunge. Denise absolutely loves her job, and it shows. Her dedication to her clients is incredible. She clearly loves all her clients, but she will make you feel so special when she’s taking care of you. She had great ideas and contacts for vendors, and always welcomed our ideas with enthusiasm. Her #1 goal is that we be happy with our big day. When the big day finally came, having her around felt completely indispensable. We didn’t have to worry about any of the minor details. We were simply carted off from one part of the wedding to the next. The day went off without a hitch, and it unfolded even better than we were expecting. If you’re looking for someone that’s not only an amazing wedding planner, but also an all-around amazing woman and human being, Denise is your lady!!! If we could, we would definitely give her 6 stars, maybe even 7!!!!!

make ends meet. She ended up being the best coordinator ever. EVER. Though we contracted her for just a day of service, she provided a number of quality vendor recommendations and kept us on track for planning our wedding. We were happy to let her take over correspondence with our vendors the month prior to ensure a smooth coordination for the event. Here's the kicker: she doesn't take kick-backs from 'preferred vendors' and passes the savings onto you. We were really quite surprised by the number of wedding items she was gracious to let us borrow for the day of the event - e.g. Mr & Mrs signs, a cake topper, etc. We also contracted her to do some center pieces which were HOLY SMOKES REALLY AMAZING AND BETTER THAN ANYONE COULD HAVE ANTICIPATED. The day of our rehearsal she helped herd the family/friends and set expectations for the wedding day. The big day itself she was very on top of it ensuring the event proceeded smoothly without a hitch. Someone knocked over a glass? No problem, Denise had it handled. My wife broke out in hives when she realized all the planning and coordination that goes into play for planning a wedding. Denise was there to coach us and alleviate the whole process. She gives you her time to make sure it'll be a stellar event and you can tell she has the wisdom and expertise into knowing what works. So do yourself a favor and hire Denise.

nything we could expect. She took the lead and managing all of our vendors, picking up our cake and bouquets, keeping us on our timeline....and she did it all while remaining extremely professional. Denise is reliable, an expert in her field, detail-oriented and solution-driven. We were extremely lucky to find her when we did. Thank you, Denise!