Filling Your Day With Moments to Remember
$2,800 starting price
San Diego, Riverside, Orange County and Los Angeles County
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Elicia Marshall
ASSOCIATE LEAD PLANNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (9X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Moments Remembered Events is a full-service wedding planning company operating out of San Diego, CA. Owner LyKai Johnson is a passionate events coordinator who loves bringing once-in-a-lifetime celebration visions to life. Together with her close-knit team of talented planners, she dedicates herself to crafting stress-free coordination experiences that result in unforgettable occasions.
Happily married for over 13 years, LyKai understands how important it is for your wedding festivities to flow smoothly. She makes it her mission to take care of every detail and craft an event that truly reflects your unique romantic bond and personality. From the very first consultation, she will make your vision her top priority and provide you and your guests with a day truly worth remembering.
Moments Remembered Events is available to orchestrate celebrations throughout Southern California, including San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles County. Offering full and partial planning options, LyKai and her team will tailor their services to craft a personalized package that aligns with your specific needs. Their selection of wedding coordination services includes budget analysis, event design, to-do lists, timelines, vendor referrals, and many more.
Black-owned and Woman-owned Business
+10 years in business
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Couples usually spend $3,000
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Destination Weddings
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Destination Wedding Planning
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A la Carte Wedding Planning
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Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
Honeymoon Planning
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Website
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Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bachelor Party
Bachelorette Party
Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
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- LyKai JohnsonOwner/Head PlannerMy name is LyKai Johnson and I am the proud owner of Moments Remembered Events! I want you to completely enjoying your wedding and to not be concerned with details. That is where Moments Remembered Events comes in. Moments Remembered Events can assist you in making this day a wonderful and memorable one. As your wedding planner, I can come in and make your wedding fun and worry free. I take all the pressure off you, your friends and family. My role as a wedding planner is to relieve the stress of planning your wedding and assist you on making this day a moment to forever remember. I have many years of event planning experience dealing with contracts, budgets, vendors and décor. I also have a Bachelors of Arts in Communications with an emphasis in Media from California State University, San Marcos. I can be that person who can guide you through your decision-making of your wedding and alleviate some stress. I am a whole hearted, dedicated individual and will fully focus on making your day one to remember. I am a genuine person who pays attention to detail, truly cares about her clients and their special day and I absolutely love planning weddings and events. I truly believe if you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life. Always remember: A wedding is a celebration, not a performance. If at the end of the day, you are married to the one you love, then everything went perfectly! Fun facts about me: I have been married 12 years and been with my husband for 18 year. We met in college and have been together ever sense. We have two little girls and love to travel. Before I worked in the wedding industry, I worked at an English as a second language school in La Jolla, CA. I got to do a lot of traveling and learn a lot about cultures and languages. One of my all time favorite things is traveling and seeing new places, especially new countries. I also love wine, meeting new people, of course planning weddings and quality time with friends and family.
- Amanda JohnsonAssociate PlannerHi, nice to meet you! I'm Amanda. I am born and raised in Oceanside, CA. I am a beach girl and heart and love what I do. I have always loved attending any party she throws! I love working with this team. I have earned my Master's Degree in Organization Management for the Forbes School of Business and apply that to my role. In this position, I bring a Growth Mindset, enthusiasm, and dedication. I have been with Moments Remembered for about 2 years now. I enjoy serving others and helping create precious memories that last a lifetime. I also work as a Salon Manager which keeps me on my feet. I was also on an Event Committee for a local school. I helped plan and execute their 20th Anniversary Party which was a blast! I also have a son who I adore and definitely keeps me busy! Fun Facts about Me: In my free time, I enjoy the great outdoors, reading, puzzles, and working out. I do love a cup of coffee and a glass of wine! I love Asian and Mexican food. I am currently addicted to the Words With Friends app where I play scrabble online with friends and strangers!
- Elicia MarshallAssociate Lead PlannerHi Ya'll! I am a go-getter who loves a good country song and camping. I am originally from Las Vegas, NV but lived all over the US as a military child. I have been in San Diego, CA for the past 12 years. I enjoy wedding planning and events. Looking forward to meeting you
- Daniella BaldeonAssociate Lead PlannerHi, lovely to meet you! My name is Daniella and I can't wait to meet with you in person and make your special day one that you will never forget. I have been on the team for over two years now and love to see our end product come together in the most beautiful way possible. I am originally from Orange County, earned my Bachelor's at the University of San Diego and earned my Master's in a small town near Madrid, Spain. I love traveling and learning about different cultures; in fact I lived in Spain for about 7 years where I taught English. I bring a unique perspective to any event that you may be planning and will work tirelessly to make your big day memorable. Fun Facts about me: I met my husband almost 10 years ago and we now have two beautiful and energetic boys together. I love spending time with them at the beach, parks, mountains, and even at home. No matter where we are, it is always an adventure!
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5.0
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LyKai from Moments Remembered Events receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for her exceptional wedding planning and coordination services for diverse cultural weddings. Clients praise her creativity, professionalism, organization, and attention to detail. LyKai's ability to execute flawlessly while maintaining a positive, supportive attitude stands out. She is commended for being accommodating, communicative, and for going above and beyond expectations. Clients appreciated her assistance with vendor recommendations, budget management, and flawless day-of execution, making their wedding days stress-free and unforgettable.Review photos
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Umaiyal S
5.0
3/25/2025
LyKai is an amazing wedding coordinator! We had a fusion Sri Lankan Hindu/American wedding and reception in San Diego and requested her day-of/month-of services. She was always eager to help and communicate with us via call and email before our month mark and once the month mark arrived, she quickly took charge of all the logistics, timeline, and vendor details. The rehearsal, ceremony, and reception all ran so smoothly and many of our guests complimented how seamless the event was. LyKai kept us calm and guided us throughout the day, leading to one of the best, most organized days of our lives. We would definitely recommend her!
Janae C
5.0
2/18/2025
Lykai was more than a wedding planner for us, she felt like family. I am so thankful we had her by our side. I hear wedding planning is stressful but I believe having Lykai made it fun. Not only is she sweet, she has creative ideas that you would never think of. Best wedding planner ever.
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Kristin M
5.0
12/31/2024
LyKai is amazing! We had a destination blended wedding (Indian Hindu with western Christian) in San Diego, and she was so knowledgeable and helpful, both in the planning lead up and especially on the day of! She handled any and all vendor issues quickly and discretely, and made sure we felt supported and at ease the entire day! Our guests were so impressed with our wedding, thanks in no small part to the efforts of her entire team - we couldn’t recommend Moments Remembered more!
Yoselyn L
5.0
12/31/2024
Lykai is the wedding the planner you need to have your team. Our wedding theme was definitely not easy to work with which essentially was a multi-cultural carnival to represent our diverse ethnic backgrounds. She has incredible creativity and vision. She is an absolute professional and pays attention to details that most couples including ourselves would never had caught. She worked closely with our vendors to make sure everyone was on the same page. The day of the wedding was a complete breeze and we truly enjoyed every minute. Her prices for services are VERY reasonable for what she does and provides to your wedding planning. We paid for her "partial planning + day of wedding coordination" service in which she was available via email + phone. We already had our main vendors we needed help with design, decor, details, and of course day of wedding coordination. She went above and beyond for us and would recommend her for any big events.
Sandy Y
5.0
9/16/2024
Our experience working with LyKai was so effortless. From our first zoom meeting, we had hit it off instantly! She took the time to explain the services she provides and answers any questions or concerns you may have. She provided us with a website that helped organize budgets, guest count, recommendations, and so much more! LyKai was great about scheduling meetings and checking our progress or any changes we made. She was so helpful with recommending alternatives in order to help stay within our budget. Day of the wedding was a breeze! We had communicated so much beforehand that she handled everything day of the wedding like a boss. She understood my vision and executed it flawlessly! Thank you so much to Lykai and her team!
Anisha M
5.0
8/02/2024
Choosing to work with LyKai was the BEST decision we made for our wedding! We hired LyKai as our month-of coordinator for our Indian wedding for 350+ people. From the get-go, LyKai was an absolute dream to work with. She immediately put us at ease when taking over coordination of all the details and she proactively offered suggestions and ideas rather than just being reactive to our requests (the latter is something that other planners often do). Her communications and follow-up actions were always so timely. And she took care of truly everything, from all the big stuff all the way down to things like making and framing the signs for our welcome table. She went above and beyond, and I always knew that we were in such good hands with LyKai. I never had to worry!
At the reception, we had 350+ guests and LyKai and her team handled every single part of the event with the utmost professionalism and grace. Starting with when I arrived at the venue and realized I forgot a steamer, LyKai immediately procured one (she also had a wonderful welcome package waiting with a sweet card and all the emergency items a bride could need!). We hosted our wedding at a museum where the guests were spread out throughout the museum during the cocktail hour, and LyKai and her team were able to get everyone into the main pavilion for us to start our program in a timely manner. At the reception, we wanted to take pictures with every table, which is quite a feat with so many guests, and LyKai said “no problem at all!” and handled it perfectly and kept everything moving so efficiently.
What stood out to us, and what distinguishes her from other planners, is that that not only does LyKai execute FLAWLESSLY, but she does so with the BEST energy and attitude - she is kind, warm, encouraging, supportive, and always stays calm under pressure and puts everyone around her at ease. She truly truly cares about the couple and their families (as well as the guests and all the vendors), and she continually demonstrates that through her words and actions.
If you’re looking to plan your dream wedding…do yourself a favor and hire LyKai!
Evan T
5.0
7/20/2024
Lykai is amazing! We hired her as our day-of coordinator and helped with much more than that. 10/10 would recommend.
Angela T
5.0
4/21/2024
We have only great things to say about our experience with LyKai from Movements Remembered Events. From our first conversation a couple months out, she made us feel at ease and made sure every detail of our wedding was taken care of. The wedding day itself was stress free thanks to her guidance. Hire her for your wedding and you will not be dissappointed!
Gwen C
5.0
3/26/2024
LyKai made our wedding day happen! She put out so many fires before the wedding and the day of and because of her, we had the best day of our lives. She was honest and helpful throughout the planning process and put up with our extreme type-A personalities. We could not have asked for a better person in our corner when it came to making everything happen. If you want your wedding day to run smoothly and look beautiful LyKai and her team are who you need!
Kathryn C
5.0
12/29/2023
LyKai was our coordinator for our October 2023 wedding and we could not recommend her highly enough! We both work full-time hours and live across the country from our venue, and LyKai accommodated our time and distance needs perfectly. The online planning tool account was very useful and made table and timeline planning quick and easy. LyKai was highly organized, went above and beyond what we expected, and helped wrangle our big families and big guest list. Our families were so happy that she freed them up to be guests and not have a million wedding day chores, and the two of us were really able to relax and enjoy the day. Thank you LyKai!! We regret we didn’t get a picture with you :D
Sophia R
5.0
12/22/2023
I knew LyKai was the right fit for my wedding from the moment we had our initial phone call. She is professional beyond belief and helped to traverse every obstacle the planning process through our way while keeping my budget in mind. She had creative solutions and outstanding vendor relationships that made my wedding the fairytale I’d never realized I could have. You get to learn a lot about someone after working with them for a whole year, and I can confidently say looking back on this process that partnering with the LyKai was the best thing I did!
Ashley M
5.0
11/09/2023
I cannot say enough wonderful things about LyKai and her team. I feel like I was a very organized bride and definitely more minimal in terms of what I wanted. However, LyKai was so helpful throughout the entire planning process and made sure I didn't feel any stress during my day (as well as leading up to it). Her recommendations for vendors were great and she helped me out by providing some of the smaller decor herself. She is very responsive and organized herself- the programs that she uses make planning super easy!
Overall, I would recommend LyKai for any of your party planning needs!!
Julie C
5.0
10/04/2023
First off. A wedding is an intimate moment in your life, so having that special wedding coordinator has to just make sense! LyKai's talent beyond belief, and so full of life and energy, she brightens up the room when she walk into it. She listened to the vision I had for my wedding, and provided me with an absolutely perfect day. The flowers and decorations were breathtaking, and we have gotten a ton of compliments on how everything looked. Having LyKai meant that I could be a relaxed bride instead of fretting over every tiny detail. I knew she would take care of everything! She & her team kept the guests dancing and laughing all night long, all the while making sure I and my groom had everything we needed.
Glenn I
5.0
9/30/2023
If you are reading this right now to get an idea of if you want to hire LyKai and the Moments Remembered team, my immediate feedback to you is do it.
LyKai worked with us the 11 months before our wedding and felt like a credible guiding light the entire time. Not only that, but like a friend and wedding mentor the entire way through. She has a jovial personality, great sense of humor, and strong insight that make her a person you can't wait to talk to again. We never felt that she imposed her opinion on us, if anything, she makes it a strong point to ensure that the couple are empowered to have a vision and leave her to execute it. If you are really at an impasse, you can rely on her to give feedback that will steer you in the right direction.
We were a couple that weren't the easiest to please. We also wavered on a lot of decisions, through it all, LyKai had the patience to always be on our side and never show any semblance of frustration. If you are low maintenance, medium maintenance, or high maintenance, you have found a home with Moments Remembered Events.
As we got closer to wedding time, we really felt the ramp up in effort and sense of urgency that is necessary in this timeframe. LyKai was a true PM, crossing everything off the list, and adding what we weren't thinking of. It should also be said that she was willing to take on so many extra tasks to ensure that we were ready for the big day. Whether it meant last minute quotations, hauling up items in her own car to our event that are from her personal archive, or hopping on a call spontaneously just to hear us out, all of our concerns were addressed. As I reflect on our wedding day and all the chaos that it entails, I truly could not imagine being able to enjoy the day I would have wanted without LyKai and team being there to handle everything. My wife and I had the best day of our life and LyKai was a huge part of that.
Additionally, even though she is San Diego based, she managed our event in Los Angeles seamlessly. Coordinating with vendors in LA, OC, and SD all at the same time to find us the most competitive options available. If you are in any of these markets, do not hesitate based on her location, just make the call.
The hardest part of it all is realizing that this wonderful person is no longer part of your week to week life anymore. I have the utmost respect for LyKai and admire her work ethic, passion, and genuinely fun personality that she has. If you still have questions at the end of this review, I would happily answer any that you have. But I assure you that this is the right person to help you on your journey.
Richard N
5.0
9/02/2023
Phenomenal, outstanding, incredible, one woman army. Words are hard to find to describe LyKai's excellence and our experience with her as our wedding coordinator.
Initially, friends and family members of ours were very skeptical from their own past experiences with coordinators. Only suggesting day of coordinators due to the venue's requirements and nothing more. By the end of our reception, those same people were praising LyKai's work and wishing they had hired her themselves.
From the beginning before we even signed her, LyKai's passion, knowledge and ability to transition concepts/ideas into reality were so evident. Those never waivered at any point. She is also kind, patient, personable, extremely hard working, efficient, organized and an excellent, prompt and efficient communicator.
Our wedding would have not been possible or nearly the same without LyKai. Her fingerprints were all over the entire process. She helped facilitate and streamline the planning process. She contributed her own ideas and built off of our own as well, converting both from concepts to reality. We booked our venue, hired her and every vendor afterwards was a recommendation from her and we were thrilled with all of them. Her day of execution was flawless.
We legitimately cannot say enough good things about LyKai as both a person and a coordinator and you will not regret hiring her. We couldn't have asked for a better coordinator.
Monica S
5.0
7/18/2023
My husband and I just got married 3 weeks ago after working with Lykai since November 2021. Lykai's services were by far one of the BEST things we paid for in our wedding budget and fully worth every penny. We had a long engagement because I was in grad school and my husband was starting a new job so we got the pleasure of working with Lykai for almost 2 years and every step of the way she was always prepared, resourceful, full of thoughts & ideas, easy to communicate with, and responsive. As two very busy people, we were looking for someone who could not just execute but also be a thought partner and help us clarify some of our ideas and really bring the vision we had in mind to life. There were countless moments where my husband or I would shoot Lykai a quick text about an idea or question we had and she'd always respond so quickly with her thoughts or expertise, a couple of options for people or designs, or sometimes with a quote because she got that good at predicting whether we'd love someone/something.
My husband is Ethiopian and I'm Black & Filipino so we had 3 cultures that we were mindful of and wanted to have an active presence at our wedding. We had a lot of visions for what we wanted and Lykai and her team executed flawlessly. From a multi-cultural wedding perspective, there were different traditions and design elements we wanted to make sure were incorporated and Lykai always came with great ideas for how to make things work logistically while also making things apart of our overall guest experience.
Additionally, my husband and I were very intentional in specifically wanting to support minority-owned businesses and Lykai's rolodex for black, brown, female, and LGBTQ vendors is truly unmatched. Part of what made our wedding day so special is that every vendor we worked with (all of whom came through Lykai's network) looked like us, represented our values, or was just an incredible human/business to work with.
We could not have been happier with the day Lykai & Moments Remembered brought to life for our wedding and the incredible work her and her team did. Highly recommend!
Mansi P
5.0
5/02/2023
We hired Lykai for Day/Month-of-Coordination and it was a great decision! She checked in with me regularly throughout the wedding planning process to make sure things were going smoothly and even helped save some costs by suggesting alternate vendors, and reading contracts. Having her help was crucial during the last two months as she took over all communication and coordination between all the vendors and the venue, and I could trust that everyone would be where and when they needed to be there. Everything ran smoothly on the day of as well!
Rachel P
5.0
4/28/2023
Lykai went above and beyond and helped make our last minute planning in the few months before the wedding go very smoothly. She and her team were very helpful on the day-off, handling hiccups, and adjustments with ease and relieved a ton of stress off of us on our wedding day.
Rachel A
5.0
12/31/2022
Hiring Lykai as our wedding planner was the best decision we could have made! The only thing I would change about my wedding would be to have hired her SOONER! She literally saved me. I started planning my wedding on my own and I was so overwhelmed. Thank God for Lykai!!! Again, if I had known better back then I would have hired her from the start!
Planning my wedding with her was the best experience ever. She has so many amazing ideas and thinks of things I never even knew were a possibility. She knows so many vendors and just handles everything with such ease and so quickly! I only hope to answer texts and emails as quickly as her one day! Lol. She gets it DONE!
The day of my wedding couldn’t have been more amazing. Lykai and her team think of everything and truly took care of us and our guests and vendors. Everything went so smooth and we could just enjoy the day as her team handled all the logistics so amazingly. I didn’t have to worry about a thing. Lykai’s execution was absolute perfection and then some. Lykai/Moment Remembered Events are the BEST and I’m forever thankful to have had her as part of our wedding journey.
Marissa H
5.0
12/30/2022
Thank you, Lykai for a smooth wonderful day! Lykai has many contacts with different vendors. She is experienced in her field and knows what she is doing. Flowers are her special :) Our day was beautiful and it was everything we wanted.
Monica S
5.0
12/13/2022
Couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner. From day one, everything was thought of, explained and executed flawlessly. Lykai and her team truly made the wedding of our dreams happen. I can't thank her enough for how smoothly everything ran and how special our wedding day was.
katherine s
5.0
10/03/2022
LyKai went above and beyond helping us with our wedding. She pays attention to every detail and truly cares about making your wedding perfect. She spent so much time talking with us and helping make the day seamless. Booking LyKai for our wedding was the BEST decision we made. If you are on the fence about hiring a coordinator, just do it, it will make your wedding so much better! Thank you for everything LyKai!
Brenda A
5.0
9/23/2022
Before I even got engaged, I knew that I wanted to hire a wedding coordinator because I had seen and experienced the stress of planning a large family event. I did as much research as I could and, after speaking to multiple coordinators and comparing prices, I decided to go with Moments Remembered Events. LyKai is one of the kindest people I have ever met. She is calm and reassuring, which helped me during moments of stress. I do not know how I would have made it through the planning process without her. Prior to my wedding, I was a full time student and I was also working full time. The number of unknowns in every aspect of my life was overwhelming sometimes. However, having LyKai there to help me through wedding planning was the best. She informed me of details I hadn’t even thought of, she reminded me of some wedding traditions that I incorporated into my wedding (which made it even more special), and she seamlessly planned every aspect of my husband and I’s wedding day. In addition, LyKai was there to help our wedding party and I through the photography process, which ended up being longer than planned. She brought us some of the appetizers and drinks so we could refuel before we all went to the reception venue for the first time. I could not be more grateful to LyKai for all of her help and support. I highly recommend Moments Remembered Events for all of your wedding coordinating/planning needs!
Asmara M
5.0
9/14/2022
If you want some peace of mind, helpful tips and a wonderful person - hire Lykai and Moments Remembered to help with you wedding! Lykai actually was the day of coordinator for a wedding I was a bridesmaid in year ago and I'm so happy we hired her for our wedding. She smoothed over so many stressful moments when our vendor's coordinator quit a month before the wedding, she found black owned and local businesses for us, and booked things we didn't have time to book. I don't know what we would have done without Lykai - she's so wonderful to be around, respectful of your budget and knows so much about the industry and design! If you are getting married, and you want peace of mind on your wedding day/month/year (for us), hire Lykai!
Thank you so much LyKai!
Jessica T
5.0
9/05/2022
BOOK HER! No need to look any further. LyKai is the best of the best. She helped create my dream wedding on a small teacher budget. She is communicative, professional, knowledgeable and ORGANIZED! She works so hard and deserves all the recognition in the world! On top of all of that, she is kind, compassionate and loving! I love you LyKai! Thank you for everything! <3 Jessica and Trevor
Jessica E
5.0
8/18/2022
LyKai was a dream to work with! I could not have asked for a better wedding planner, because LyKai is the absolute best. I was a COVID bride, so I worked with LyKai for almost 2 years planning my wedding. I hired her for month of planning, but she was so generous and patient, answering all of my questions whenever I felt stressed or confused. She is literally one of the nicest people ever. Whenever I felt overwhelmed and stressed out, she was there to lend an ear and help calm me down. Even sometimes late at night when something was bothering me, I'd text LyKai and she's always have an answer either immediately or within a few hours. All of my friends and family commented on how top notch she was before and during the wedding. Keep in mind, I'm very Type A and have high expectations in general, and LyKai far exceeded mine. She is always on top of things and such an expert at what she does. My wedding day was more than I could have dreamed of and it was all thanks to her. I'm going to miss chatting with her now that my wedding is over, but I'll still be dreaming of my wedding day forever! Thank you LyKai!
If you're looking for a planner, don't waste your time interviewing anyone else- hire LyKai and I promise you'll love her too!!
Adriana O
5.0
6/30/2022
LyKai was absolutely amazing as our month of coordinator. She helped us find all the perfect vendors for our wedding, helped us figure out our layout since we live out of town, and helped make our wedding day go off without a hitch. Our whole wedding day was stress free thanks to her and her team. We would and WILL recommend her to everyone we know!
Tamra B
5.0
4/20/2022
We weren't planning to hire a wedding coordinator, but our hotel venue required it for the wedding day. We followed up with a few recommendations, and LyKai won our hearts from the first Zoom call. She really took the time to get to know us and make sure we were comfortable with her. And we were almost immediately. LyKai was beyond a Day of Coordinator. The communication began months before just here and there to keep us on track. She was there for the venue walk-thru, to answer any questions we had. She's super responsive. And maybe most importantly, LyKai had a super calming effect on my high anxiety level. She is just a sweetheart who will take care of making sure your special day goes just as you imagined. Thank you, LyKai!!
Zoe D
5.0
4/14/2022
LyKai was such an incredible blessing to our entire wedding process. First of all, her professionalism and proactive nature made the planning, execution, and task list so manageable and Fun! She replied to inquiries immediately and always took as much time as needed to assist us with ideas or to completely answer any question we had. LyKai on wedding day cleaned, organized, packed and assembled everything. She did so almost without being seen. Somehow through all the excitement and energy, she managed decorations, the processional, last second changes, handling the music, and coordination with all our vendors (and much more) all in the background on wedding day. Incredible. I just had a ball and could enjoy every minute because I knew how “on it” this woman was. The most important thing for me was that by the end of the process I felt so close to her and was inspired by her gentle calm demeanor when so much was going on. My wedding went better than I even imagined. All the details and the love was so far beyond my expectation and I attribute a lot of that to LyKai. My best friend also used LyKai and we are both project managers. We are detail oriented and then you meet LyKai and it is a whole new level! My new husband and I are so blessed to have crossed paths with her and to have had her help through our 20 month engagement. If you are on the fence about hiring a coordinator, think no further, this was the best decision of the wedding.
Ron C
5.0
2/16/2022
My wife and I used Lykai as our wedding planner back in July of 2021. I cant say enough about how amazing she is at her job. Everything about our wedding was perfect! My wife was going through her masters program and full time job when we planned our wedding, so the planning was really put on my shoulders... After meeting with Lykai I immediately opted for the full time planning package and it was worth every penny! We are so grateful we found Lykai and if you are looking for a amazing planner who is deeply connected in the wedding industry look no further!
Eliza V
5.0
11/19/2021
Absolutely the best wedding planner. Lykai and her team made my wedding day seamless. I always heard you become very stressed while planning a wedding and I'm pretty sure that would have happened if I didn't have her by my side. Lykai is very detail oriented and does it so gracefully.
Ashley N
5.0
11/09/2021
We are forever grateful for LyKai! She made our dreams come true plus more. We hired her as a month of coordinator. She is really easy to communicate with, always there early or late, and is very responsive. We appreciate her so much and we’re SO HAPPY with the final result. I have already recommended her to all of my friends who are just starting to plan their big day! Thank you LyKai!
Marlee T
5.0
10/26/2021
My husband and I hired LyKai as our day/month of coordinator, and she is the BEST! We were a month out from our wedding last year when the pandemic hit, and then we had to postpone it for a year and a half. By the time the new date came around, LyKai was on top of getting us back on track. We had to find a new photographer and florist, and she had great recommendations for both! My husband and I both lack any kind of decorative eye or details for party planning, so we appreciated all of LyKai’s ideas for what we could do to make the wedding beautiful and completely us. She also has all of these great lists to make sure we thought of everything needed for the wedding, and they were SO helpful! We would have forgotten and/or not thought of so many things if it weren’t for her! When we first started planning for our wedding we really didn’t know if we needed a coordinator and if it would be worth it, but LyKai really went above and beyond all of our expectations! Our wedding would not have been as fun and stress-free if it weren’t for her! Thank you so much, LyKai! You are awesome, and we were so lucky to have found you! Knowing what I know now, I would hire LyKai again in a heartbeat!
Craig M
5.0
10/17/2021
Lykai is by far the best wedding planner ever. She was the light to covid nightmare darkness. We had to postpone our wedding 4 times and Lykai never gave up hope for us. She was our constant strength during some really hard times. She kept everything together with our wonderful ceremony and reception. She really has become part of our family. For anybody looking for the best wedding planner, Lykai is the one!!
Mya B
5.0
10/05/2021
LyKai is an amazing coordinator! We had 5 months to plan our wedding and she was everything we needed. Her ideas and suggestions helped to make our day extra special. She was flexible and always available and worked so with all our vendors. We didn’t have to worry about a thing! Thank you LyKai for being a part of our day and helping to make it perfect!
Stephanie B
5.0
9/09/2021
We hired LyKai as a day of coordinator and it was the best investment we made on our big day. We now wish we hired her as a planner. She’s SO experienced and good at what she does, there was many times she mentioned things I needed that I totally wouldn’t have thought of on my own. Our wedding went SO smooth and we had the best time because she was on top of everything. She is 10000% worth hiring. I can’t recommend her enough. You will be so relieved.
Marie
5.0
8/29/2021
My husband and I were so lucky to work with LyKai for our dream wedding! We had to postpone our wedding twice due to the pandemic. All the while, she was patient and understanding. She helped us navigate this crazy world of wedding planning and was there every step of the way. She was caring, kind and professional. Also, she was available at any time which was so helpful! She helped us execute and celebrate our dream wedding. I honestly don’t think we could have done it without her! We love LyKai and moments remembered events and highly recommend them
Linda L
5.0
8/20/2021
My son and daughter in law had the pleasure of working with Lykai Johnson to plan their wedding. I was so anxious to finally meet Lykai on the wedding day. I had heard so much about her. During the months leading up to the big day, Lykai took on all plans that were in process, connected with all vendors and gave my son and daughter in law such a comfort level. The wedding day went off flawless! Having someone there to pull everything together and take care of every little detail, is a gift for every bride and groom. Thank you Lykai for all you did to make this special day so memorable.
Gabi L
5.0
8/16/2021
LyKai was simply incredible since the first time we spoke. She was so on top of EVERYTHING regarding our big day. Despite selecting the month-of package, she went far and beyond. She went through each of our vendor contracts with an eagle eye, and ended up saving us $1,000 by negotiating one of our contracts (even after we had signed it). She made the whole planning process extremely pleasurable and was so on top of it throughout our big day. She gave me such a piece of mind because I knew she was taking caring of everything. I wish I could give 10000 5 stars reviews because she was THAT amazing and really made our special day something we could completely enjoy!
Angelo L
5.0
8/16/2021
My wife and I feel like we just had the best wedding of all time, and it would not have been possible without LyKai Johnson. LyKai went above and beyond to make sure that not only the day-of went perfectly, but also that every little detail leading up to the big day was completed. She took control of every piece of organization and allowed my wife and I to fully enjoy our wedding day. If you want to have your special day go smoothly with everything taken care of, then you need to hire LyKai! I can't say enough GREAT things!!
Sarah R
5.0
7/08/2021
I cannot say enough to thank Lykai for making my wedding the most special day of my life. My husband and I had to postpone our wedding due to Covid-19 multiple times, and although Lykai was only hired to be our "month-of" wedding planner, she went above and beyond to reschedule all of our vendors over 3 times! She is kind, organized, professional, and always responsive. I would recommend her to any of my close friends/family for any special event.
Uriel O
5.0
7/08/2021
Lykai is a phenomenal wedding coordinator! I can't say enough good things about her and her assistant. Lykai recommended wonderful vendors- hair dresser, DJ, florist, venue, and photographers- and saved us a ton of money! All of the venders were professional, competent, and very affordable. Lykai is very knowledgeable, efficient, organized, and caring. She has a sweet, helpful spirit. She is quickly responsive to emails and calls. She and her assistant work extremely hard to make sure that your wedding goes smoothly, and the details are taken care of. We appreciate her so much, and thank God for her.
Danielle E
5.0
5/18/2021
My husband and I got engaged in May 2020 and hired Lykai shortly after. Planning a wedding isn't easy, but planning a destination wedding during Covid was incredibly stressful. Lykai and Daniella were our MVP's (Most Valuable Planners.) They were with us every step of the way. We hired them for Month of planning, but it felt like they did so much more than what was required of them. Throughout the planning process, it was comforting to just talk to them and get advice on Covid wedding planning. They also kept us informed on the Covid situation/guidelines in San Diego, since we were not from the area. I also had one wedding emergency where I needed a new photographer just 3 weeks before the wedding(!!) and they immediately helped me find a new one! I wasn't anxious at all the day of our wedding, because I knew we were in good hands with Lykai and Daniella. On top of all that, they are so kind-hearted, easy to work with, affordable, and true professionals! You can't go wrong with them!
Marissa L
5.0
9/27/2020
Planning a wedding during COVID is no easy feat but you CAN have the wedding of your dreams with vendors like LyKai. Due to a busy career, I had most of my wedding planned in November of 2019. But when you make plans, God laughs right? I was unsure if we needed a wedding planner but decided a "month of" wedding planner to be the best to fit our needs. We hired Moments Remembered in December of 2019 for her "month of" wedding planning package. Once COVID hit, I knew that my wedding plans would have to dramatically change. LyKai was with me every step of the way. LyKai was constantly coming up with ideas to make my new intimate wedding safe and fun. She went above and beyond her role to reach out to all of my vendors when we initially began making wedding changes. She is truly an expert planner with a lot of experience and I felt this in the months leading up to 8/22. She thought of all possible scenarios, plans A/B/C and so many things I did not even think of. I am a very type A personality and felt like I was "on top" of the wedding but truly, I could not have held it together with my career and DURING a pandemic without LyKai. She did so much magic behind the scenes to execute my perfect day. She was responsive to each early morning email and flexible with plans and changes. She created a wedding day packing list which was crucial I had all the decor and items we needed to have our wedding including our wedding license. The weekend of my wedding she surprised me with a wedding survival box of items, including a wedding dress hanger with my new last name. My wedding day was magical and she did an incredible job setting up the wedding/reception with all of my decor. It was exactlly how I had envisioned. Thank you LyKai!
Lindsay A
5.0
6/15/2020
This review is hard for me because I have so many nice things that I can say about Lykai. Basically, she is the best. Wedding planning is stressful but Lykai made the whole process so much easier. She reassured me the whole way through, guided us, and helped calm me. After meeting her for the first time I knew she would have my back and she did. She took such good care of us. The day of the wedding, I knew I didn't have to worry about anything. Just having her around made me feel at ease. Lykai didn't treat us like clients but more like family which I loved. We love you Lykai!!!!
Alta F
5.0
6/13/2020
LyKai was a wonderful wedding coordinator. She was very friendly and positive, responsive, well-prepared, and worked very well with our other vendors! Our other vendors commented to us that LyKai was really great to work with and were impressed with how detail-oriented she was. LyKai also did a fantastic job setting up decor at our wedding, and everything looked beautiful.
Perry O
5.0
12/05/2019
LyKai was fantastic as our day of coordinator. We had the "big stuff" figured out, but she was crucial in helping us piece it all together. She was also on top of every detail, helping us have an issue free wedding! Our wedding was everything we dreamed it would be and we can't thank LyKai enough for helping make that happen.
Samantha M
5.0
11/22/2019
Words can't express how much we LOVED LyKai! She went above and beyond with planning our wedding. Every time we had a question or concern about anything she was on top of it and made sure everything was taken care of. Even when we had a small emergency with my bridal bouquet - I texted her about it and she had a solution the same day! Would highly recommend her for planning your event. :)
Sarah A
5.0
11/13/2019
LyKai at Moments Remembered Events was absolutely amazing. Because of her, our wedding process was so much smoother and less stressful - we were able to really enjoy our big day as opposed to stressing about everything! LyKai is also hands down one of the nicest people I have ever met, so we really enjoyed working with her.
My husband and I both have hectic schedules due to personal activities and work, so hiring LyKai and Moments Remembered was one of the best moves we have ever made. We both agree that our number one piece of wedding advice for engaged couples is to hire Moments Remembered as at least a month of coordinator. It makes such a huge difference. There are so many coordination things that come up in that last month that we would not have been able to handle on our own nor known to do. LyKai created our timeline, coordinated with our vendors, and handled all of the last-minute details. Because we had Moments Remembered Events , we were able to actually enjoy time with family who had traveled for the wedding – LyKai took care of things while we were sightseeing!
On the day of, Moments Remembered handled all of the décor set up and made our reception and ceremony sites look amazing. When I saw them, I was absolutely stunned at how beautiful they were – she had gone above and beyond what I was expecting. LyKai also handled the timeline on the day of – I was able to focus on soaking in the day instead of stressing about all the moving pieces.
I think the best evidence of LyKai’s skills and dedication is the fact that I don’t know of a single thing that went wrong at our wedding. I was warned by many couples (most of which did not use a coordinator) that at least one thing will go wrong on the big day, but nothing bad reached myself or my husband. LyKai took care of everything. We felt very blessed to have LyKai for our wedding, and cannot recommend her services enough!!
Alexis G
5.0
10/30/2019
Lykai was the kindest most organized dream of a wedding planner! She was on top of the entire wedding throughout our process together. She made having a wedding for me as stress free as possible & I am extremely happy with her services and professionalism!
I would recommend her to anyone I know getting married in San Diego
Love,
Alexis
Amanda B
5.0
10/30/2019
At first we were a bit hesitant to hire a wedding planner because we didn't know if we really needed one since we wanted something small, intimate and, most importantly, affordable. However, we are so happy that we did decide to go for her. From day one at the first consultation she gave us the assurance and confidence that she would help us create the wedding that we had always envisioned with the right price tag. It was an even more beautiful and wonderful event thanks to LyKai, her planning and execution on our big day. Thank you, LyKai!
Angelina T
5.0
10/26/2019
I can't say enough about how great Lykai and her team were! Her attention to detail, customer service, positive attitude, calm demeanor and overall ability to execute on everything we had planned truly made our wedding that much more unforgettable! All of our vendors were so impressed with her level of organization and planning. Without a doubt we highly recommend Moments Remembered for all of your wedding planning and needs!
Pablo T
5.0
10/26/2019
We had an amazing wedding and I could not be more grateful to this amazing team! Our wedding was perfectly executed and Lykai was there every step of the way!
The small things you don't even think about, the attention to detail, the amazingly positive and reassuring attitude that they projected and the hands on work they did, made it all come together on our big day!
Our other vendors (photographer, DJ, Catering, Venue) where all impressed and let us know how good the follow up and organization was.
I highly recommend them for your wedding or event!
Sakura J
5.0
10/26/2019
Working with LyKai was an absolutely perfect experience. It was a flawless event! We hired her for our outdoor January wedding and she arranged everything for us from the cake to the flowers to the menus and the seating chart, which worked like a dream because my husband and I lead very busy lives and that way we were able to fully enjoy the day of the wedding with the peace of mind of knowing that LyKai had taken care of everything. She organized such a lovely and memorable wedding day that we recommend her to all our friends and family.
Lisa T
5.0
10/17/2019
Lykai is a dream to work with!
I hired Lykai to be just my day-of wedding coordinator for my wedding last month In September. We met her at a bridal show in February or March and she was utterly charming and sweet then, and remained that throughout our whole wedding planning process.
She is extremely organized, patient, creative, and helpful. Lykai not only helped coordinate our actual wedding day to be the most perfect day we could imagine, but also went above and beyond in the weeks leading up to it. She kept us on schedule with our vendors and other wedding tasks, and even suggested ideas that we never thought of. Our family and bridal party loved her during the rehearsal and wedding.
I would highly highly recommend others to hire Lykai for wedding planning and day of coordination. She truly loves what she does, and will make your day better than you could imagine. Thank you Lykai!!! 😊
Kaitlin H
5.0
8/19/2019
We hired LyKai to be our day-of coordinator, and she also helped out the entire month before the wedding! She was, in a word, phenomenal. She was incredibly responsive via text/call/or email; she offered suggestions when asked and kept me so organized; she kept track of everything so that I didn’t have to; she communicated with all vendors; she gave me the sweetest gift basket on the day of containing an adorable hanger for my dress with my new last name on it, as well as a ton of emergency items (like deodorant, bobby pins, etc.); and she has the kindest, warmest personality that always made us feel so comfortable. I HIGHLY recommend LyKai. You cannot go wrong with her, and I cannot imagine a better experience!!
Becky H
5.0
8/11/2019
As a mom ( who lives in WA) helping plan my daughter’s wedding (at Brick in San Diego), words cannot describe how GREAT it was to have Lykai (Moments Remembered Events) as our day of (month of) wedding planner!!! Lykai was so organized, efficient, and professional! She was also the kindest, sweetest, most positive person who really got to know us and who truly loves planning and putting on weddings! She had so many great ideas and helped us stay on budget. She planned a very workable timeline in advance, kept us on track, and handled all the vendors.
I got to spend the day of the wedding with my daughter and her bridesmaids while Lykai handled the entire setup. When we arrived at the venue it was an incredible feeling to walk in and see everything set up perfectly!!! Lykai masterfully orchestrated the ceremony, the flip to the reception, the timeline throughout the evening....everything went so smoothly!! She also managed the entire cleanup, including loading a groomsman’s truck with everything that had to go home! I cannot rave enough about how WONDERFUL Lykai was!! We LOVED having her.... she was AMAZING!!!
Xenia F
5.0
3/12/2019
I can never say enough amazing things about LyKai! We booked her as a day-of-coordinator but she was in constant communication with us for more than a month before the wedding. From the beginning she was one of the most positive upbeat people I have ever met and it was such a joy to get to know her. I didn't have a super clear vision of what I wanted my wedding or reception to look like but I described the elements that my now-husband and I had decided on and she was able to pull all of those together to create a seamless look. She even loaned us numbers for our tables and 'reserved seating' signs for our ceremony when she heard that we hadn't gotten any yet.
I honestly don't know what we would have done without her. Getting married in San Diego we figured we were safe with a fully outdoor venue (the Martin Johnson house) and literally had no plan for rain up until the week ahead of our wedding. This was despite the fact that the forecast had been predicting rain on our wedding day a full month out and refused to change. While doing the walkthrough with LyKai she helped us overcome our denial and come up with layouts for both sunny and rainy days and then did a ton of hard work contacting our rental company and others to get quotes for tents and figuring out how to make everything work. On the day of, she was the first to arrive and completely coordinated all of our vendors setup so that my bridesmaids and mom could focus on relaxing and getting ready with me. When we arrived at the venue everything was all set to go for the ceremony and looked better than I could have ever imagined. Because we were using our rain day plan that had only part of the deck covered with a large tent she had to coordinate flipping the ceremony spot to dining and then flipping it again to a dance floor a few hours later. This was a ton of extra work since our original plan had all three of these occurring in separate areas which meant it could have all been set up ahead of time. Despite this, LyKai never seem flustered or rushed and I don't think any of our guests even noticed that anything was going on in the background while they enjoyed the cocktail hour or were asked to step inside the house for a video presentation made by my mom. The entire evening just flowed absolutely seamlessly and that would not have been possible without LyKai. The only question I got asked by any vendor was when our bartender asked if I'd like a drink or one of our waiters asked if I'd like some of the cocktail hour appetizers brought to our table. My husband and I could truly just enjoy the reception with our guests which was amazing. She also prevented me from accidentally using my own bouquet in the bouquet toss since I'd told her earlier I wanted to keep it and use one of the smaller bridesmaid ones instead but then forgot in the heat of the moment. At the end of the evening, LyKai also stayed to pack all the decorations we had brought into a car for my brothers to drive back and supervised as our vendors packed up their equipment and left. I'm sure she was the last one to leave the venue.
I give LyKai my highest recommendation, she is an absolute professional, has a true eye for design, is so sweet, and will exceed your expectations in every way! If you are planning a wedding, book LyKai!
Amanda D
5.0
12/19/2018
Lykai helped make our wedding day perfect! From day one, she was so helpful and responsive. I felt like she truly cared about our wedding and our wishes, all the while keeping our budget in mind. She was also helpful with informing me of things I didn’t even know I needed to think about! She was able to accommodate a room flip as we had both the ceremony and reception at the same venue, which was a lot of work! Without a doubt, our wedding day would have been a disaster without her there to help keep things organized and on schedule!
Jenna T
5.0
11/01/2018
We were referred to LyKai with Moments Remembered Events from a friend for our wedding. We heard nothing but great things about her and were excited for her to do our wedding. She did such a great job organizing our wedding and making sure everything went smooth. I was so worried about something going wrong but absolutely nothing went wrong. We really appreciate her and all the many questions she answered and her help all around. We will continue to refer her to anyone we know getting married.
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