Yoj Events, a Semper Signature Co.

n, and reassurance. Her communication and organization skills were best in class, making the planning process feel seamless. BIG thank you to Jessica (& YOJ Team) for helping curate such a special day and the wedding of my dreams!!!

r and her team. She was on point with returning calls and emails promptly. Was helpful and answered any questions we had. The whole weekend ran so smoothly. If you are getting married in the Charleston area, and need a planner. I highly recommend Yoj Events. It was such a pleasure working with Monique and her team.

cried at how beautiful every detail was. It went beyond my wildest dreams. Putting aside the day of, which truly blew my mind, Monique was a dream leading up to it. She is incredibly communicative, responding to every e-mail almost immediately. She has a wonderful vision as to what the day of should look like, but also solicits your input and makes sure that the wedding reflects exactly what you want it to be. Monique was patient, fun, and an incredible sounding board throughout the entire process. Our guests are still raving that it was the most beautiful wedding they've been to. From the get go, Monique was on top of hiring the best and most cost effective vendors in all of Charleston. If I could continue to write about Yoj and Monique and sing her praises, I would. I can't put into words how fortunate we feel that we were able to work with Yoj & Monique for our special day.

ould not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. All planning and details were handled seamlessly. Both events were perfect and I received many compliments from my guests. I really appreciated that deference was given to me in areas I wanted more involvement in and in the areas that felt overwhelming, Monique took control to take it off my plate. I have also attended several other events planned by Yoj which were great as well. I felt so much peace of mind knowing that the team at Yoj was handling the planning of these events.

ton --and had less than 8 months’ notice to plan our daughter's wedding. This is not for the faint of heart and we worried that it would be an impossible task. The solution?Monique Semper at YOJ Events. A good friend in Charleston referred us to Monique and it was the best referral we could ever have received. Our daughter and new son-in-law’s wedding was just about 2 weeks ago - early September 2023 - and it was absolutely lovely and everything went off without a hitch! Why? Because of Monique--she is incredibly knowledgeable, resourceful, flexible, responsive, great communicator, friendly, patient, thoughtful, empathetic, had phenomenal suggestions, and on and on. If we had a question, Monique had the answer! Moments of panic? Not to worry, Monique knows how to manage it. She has literally "seen it all." She was also open to ideas and was willing to explore anything the future bride and groom wanted-- ready and willing to find a way to implement their dreams. She knows everyone in the area, knows the best wedding vendors, and was able to get the best prices for absolutely wonderful vendors. She was the contact/lead on every issue and detail that needed to be implemented! Best aspect, and possibly the most important – she is absolutely calm and reassuring throughout the process. She stays with you every step of the way, from opening discussion to the wedding day and was there at the very final moments at the close of the reception. Bottom line: there is NO way that we could have pulled off our daughter and son-in-law's spectacular wedding in 8 months without Monique and YOJ. She worked tirelessly to make a wonderful and memorable day. We recommend Monique whole-heartedly and if 20 stars were available on a scale of 1 to 10, then we would give her 20 stars! Do not hesitate to retain Monique—she is the best!

ade regarding our wedding!!! She goes so above and beyond, I have no idea how we could’ve had our wedding without her. She was the glue to it all!!! We had an unexpected move cross country throughout the wedding planning and Monique made sure we didn’t miss a beat! No detail was ever missed throughout the entire process. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about our wedding, saying it was the best one they’ve ever been to, and it was all thanks to Monique. A complete bonus that it’s also an absolute pleasure getting to know Monique. My husband and I say how we miss chatting with her now that the wedding is over! I can’t emphasize enough how YOJ Events is the absolute best at what they do. There’s no comparison at all. Thank you Monique!!!!!

ng in Charleston that wouldn’t have been possible without YOJ. To start, we ended up parting ways with our wedding planner four months before our wedding. We weren’t hitting deadlines and given the attention we deserved so was on the hunt for a new wedding planner. When I tell you my husband and I instantly fell in love with Monique, it was INSTANT. She is so wildly attentive, hits the ground running, and on top of her game. Our wedding was handled by Monique and Jordan who were the complete dream team. Jordan hit the literal nail on the head with my vision. I asked for quite a few alterations to stay within budget, hit non-negotiables, food and liquor dreams, etc and she made every revision so quickly and better. Monique and Jordan are truly advocates for what you want and with vendors. In four months they completely learnt what had been planned so far, finished planning, getting vendors, making deals, and executing our dream four day event. They handled every little request with a smile on their face – even with requests and vendor additions the night before. They also were the voice of reason between all the parties involved with the multi-day event when it came to my wants, my husbands wants, and our parents wants. They find a way to always find the happy and best solution. There aren’t enough words to describe how wonderful this team is and I am so sad my wedding is over because it means I don’t get to talk to Monique and Jordan everyday anymore. Hiring YOJ will be the best thing you do – PROMISE. From a once formerly stressed, sad, and upset bride-to-be due to bad wedding planning to a fulfilled, appreciative bride because of YOJ!!

eren't exactly sure on the process to start, but Jessica took us through one step at a time & offered great vendor recommendations. As a clarification, just because you hire a wedding planner, doesn't mean you're off the hook for everything - you still have to review & make all the decisions, which I wasn't fully aware of the commitment I'd still have to make in the process. However, the last month before the wedding, while some brides are scrambling, Jessica made it seamless & handled all the final details, so I didn't have to worry. She gave helpful advice & was very accessible for questions during the year we worked with her. With her help, the wedding ended up being everything we wanted & we received compliments all night on how well planned it all was.

l to work with. I am someone who asks a lot of questions and they were always quick to respond with an answer for me. They helped design the reception space which turned out beautifully! Day of everyone was super organized, made sure everything went according to plan, and were a delight to work with. Yoj truly saved our wedding when we were in a bad place and made our dream become a reality!

all at once! Her ability to match our personalities to vendors was also very intuitive. We loved working with her and highly recommend her!!

cing with our choices. The day itself was excellent, I never felt it spiraling the weather was chilly but sunny and it was an indoor/outdoor reception. She had a blank canvas and made it so much fun. Monique coordinated all the vendors the day before and day of. She was with us at the church guiding and organizing, and kept the group on track. There are so many details to think about and you can become overwhelmed very easily. After the wedding she stayed to supervise the breakdown until 1am. I would highly recommend Monique she was easy to work with, responsive and firm when she needed to be.

ughter and her now husband live in Atlanta full time and very busy jobs did not have the bandwidth to be on top of all of the details. But Jessica certainly was. Her professionalism, knowledge, and take charge attitude left us very confident that we were in very capable hands. Did I mention that the wedding day was the day after Hurricane Ian? Jessica's grace, tenacity , and quick contingency planning kept us all calm. We are enormously grateful for Yoj and Jessica's expertise to turn an incredibly stressful finale into a beautiful and well organized wedding.

Jessica was a complete 180. I selected the partial planning service with YOJ and it was exactly what i needed. Jessica immediately connected with any vendors that I needed along with the agency that handled my room blocks. She always responded to emails within 48 hours and did any additional research needed. She informed me of any changes that needed to be made. On the day of the wedding, she made sure that the wedding party was where they needed to be. One of the concerns the I had for the ceremony was whether or not my mom should walk down the aisle bc she has physical challenges. Jessica made sure that my mom got that experience by making subtle changes. I highly recommend using YOJ for their wedding planning services.

oint! During our wedding planning, we lived in California and needed the help of a wedding planner to plan a wedding from across the country. We researched wedding planners in the Charleston area, and from the very first phone call with Monique, I just felt like she just ‘got me’ and my vision, even throwing out cool ideas and possibilities even from the very first phone call (which I loved and was so impressed)! Additionally, Monique and her team are some of the sweetest people we had ever met. They were more than willing to bend over backwards for their clients, and Monique and her team truly make you feel like they care about making your big day special! Working with Monique was incredibly easy. You get that one-of-a-kind boutique service that is extremely personalized. Monique and her team were always available for calls, even with the big difference in time zones, and responded to emails in a timely manner- many times even within an hour or two. YOJ Events has many contacts in and around Charleston, whether it be for venues or vendors, so we felt like we always had a lot of options. Their recommendations were always on-point, with vendors who were well-known and with excellent reviews. If something was out of our price range she would either negotiate, or look elsewhere, often coming up with even better plans or designs. Also, I really appreciated Monique’s organization. My husband and I have extremely busy work schedules, so it was great that she was able to keep us on top of deadlines. Throughout the wedding day, Monique and her team stayed behind the scenes, but were always nearby in case of any questions or problems. She was busy coordinating music, food, photography etc. to ensure a seamless day. Monique is extremely professional, courteous, and polite with an awesome sense of humor. It is apparent that Monique loves her job, because it shows through in her beautiful work. I’ve never seen such attention to detail. YOJ Events really outdid themselves. I felt like my wedding was nothing like anyone else had ever seen, and I loved that it was so personalized and unique. Monique and her team were able to make my wedding day even more beautiful and fabulous than I had imagined in my head. My husband, myself, and all our guests said they'd never seen anything so amazing!! YOJ Events made our wedding the most magical day of our lives. If anyone is planning on getting married in or around Charleston, you will not go wrong with hiring YOJ Events!

n our budget & worked with countless separate vendors coordinating all aspects. This created such an easy & stress free planning & event. Our day was very smooth, she even played bartender briefly to help with a backlog as the receptin started to keep our guests from having to wait. Every special request she managed perfectly. Thank you so much to Monique & your amazing team at Yoj Events for making our wedding so special!!! HIRE HER!

ttention to detail and ability to field many questions about wedding day logistics, as well as her expertise and knowledge of vendors in Charleston, were amazing. No request was too big or too small for her to handle. She was also friendly, professional, and flexible throughout the entire process. I felt like she went above and beyond throughout the planning process and truly exceeded my expectations of what a wedding planner could do! Thank you Monique!! Would love to work with you and Yoj again for any event!

demic, neither of us had ever been there! But, we found the most amazing venue and just needed help planning the rest! From the first phone call, Monique took the time to learn about us and the vision we had for our special day. We were impressed by her professionalism, easy-going personality and attention to detail. We clicked with her right away and knew she would do a wonderful job planning our wedding. Monique recommended high-class vendors and her attention to detail in putting together the wedding day itinerary was amazing. She did a great job communicating with us, both on our wedding day and in the weeks leading up to our wedding. She made sure we were timely with our decisions and that we knew the items we were responsible for… and she also made sure everything stayed on time and flowed smoothly the day of our wedding. Our wedding was even better than we could have imagined and we truly got to enjoy our day. I would highly recommend Monique and Yoj Events to anyone… they were a pleasure to work with and we couldn’t have pulled off our wedding without Yoj Events. Our guests are still talking about the food, music and ambiance. It was the most perfect day!

and made the entire planning process stress free. The day of, the team was on top of it all working behind the scenes to make it a perfect day. They were an absolute dream to work with and were so kind and fun to be with all day. I highly recommend working with then for any event!

ep of the way and I went to them with every question I had or if I needed some advice and they responded promptly every time. They made my dream become a reality and during the weekend they made sure everything ran smoothly. They were there and anticipated my every need before I even asked, whether that was making sure I had some water or needed something to eat. I can’t recommend them enough and thank you both (and Ruth) so much for making the weekend so special and beyond anything I could’ve dreamed of!!

nd beyond! From the very beginning she was nothing but kind, honest, and considerate of all our wishes. She had the best recommendations on vendors, and the best ideas on making our wedding stick out. From helping us pick vendors, manage budget, creativity and design, working through all the “what if” scenarios and making it all come together. And when it absolutely poured on our wedding day, she absolutely nailed it. Everything was so beautiful. Guests raved about every detail. Jessica and Yoj are who you need to plan your special day, don’t even give it a second thought!!

had my wedding at my grandparent’s home in the Old Village. They did not have anything to accommodate a wedding, but it had been my dream since I was young to have it there. Monique /her team were able to figure out a way to work around the unfamiliar venue. Monique made the wedding of my dreams come true. She had great suggestions and also was very familiar with the vendors around town. We were able to save money by using her because of her connections. Monique/her team and the people at Event Haus were able to bring in tents, chairs, generators, lights, etc in order to make the venue feel like a wedding and not just an average backyard. I could not recommend YOJ events more. They are all amazing.

, patient and accommodating throughout the entire process. We are so incredibly grateful for her and her team’s support and initiative through our wedding process. She was so organized, thoughtful in detail and provided wonderful recommendations when we needed them. Thank you Monique and team! We couldn’t have pulled off our big day without you!

dget. They had deep knowledge of all the venues in Charleston, SC and had excellent recommendations for vendors. Including florists, tuxedo rentals, wedding photographer, caterer, limo transportation, etc. The entire team was very responsive and was there every step of the way so that our family did not have to worry about details. The wedding and reception went by flawlessly thanks to YOJ Events' expertise. Would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding planner in Charleston.

ely communicative and gave awesome recommendations along the way. She made our wedding vision come to life and we did not have to worry about a single thing on our big day. We cannot recommend Yoj and more specifically Kendall enough.

ul, and I did not have to worry about one logistical thing. Would highly recommend, no matter your wedding size!

loths, you name it! She contacted vendors making sure everyone was on the same page and kept us to a timeline for the day. I would highly recommend YOJ Events ☺️

get married. We are from Ohio, and had visited Charleston on vacation a few years back. We immediately fell in love with the city's charm, food, and most of all, the people. While having all of our family and friends with us for our special day would have been ideal, we decided to 'elope' ... yep, just the two of us! This would be a second marriage for each of us. We struggled with having that typical wedding. In the end, let me just say, we would do it all over again, the exact same way. So, we began the infamous Google Search regarding Charleston Weddings, filled out the 'online forms' and who responded immediately? Jessica Lasko from Yoj Events. The tone of her email was very inviting so we decided to connect via phone conference. There are seriously not enough adjectives in the dictionary to describe Jessica's magical touches. From the moment we spoke with her, it was quite obvious that she is beyond passionate and fully committed to making sure our special day was just that, SPECIAL! Over that next year, we exchanged emails, and spoke periodically. The 'big' items had been decided on and deposits made. With Jessica's guidance, we selected Magnolia Plantation for the wedding (with access to the bridal suite and an absolutely BREATHTAKING setting), Erin Turner as our Photographer (FABULOUS FABULOUS FABULOUS photos by the way!), Kim Findlay as our Florist (OMG! Absolutely stunning bouquet and boutonniere) and Kasey King as our officiant (HIGHLY recommend Kasey ... we spoke with him about one month prior to our wedding and completed a couples questionnaire .... he was SPOT ON with his message during the ceremony...brought us to tears). Since we never actually met these most important people that are helping to create such a special memory for us, we had to completely put our life in their hands. And can we say, it was the BEST decision ever!!! We are beyond blessed and truly grateful for Jessica's expert and professional guidance as we eloped to Charleston, SC for our special day on July 11, 2020✨😘🎉💍🍾! We have relived that day, every single day since then, and would do it all over again tomorrow! Our most sincere gratitude to Jessica and everyone who made our day so special....WAYYYY beyond any expectation we could have had. Every single individual was AMAZING. If there is one regret, it's that we wish we had more time to spend together with Jessica and the rest of these very special and beautiful individuals✨ We can’t express our appreciation enough💕 Thank You💕 Thank you 💕 Thank you 💕

do" to our final toast, everything was considered. Their expertise added details we never would have thought of. The magic touches they brought in to the weekend set everything off. Plus, it could be one of the most stressful and overwhelming times with all the choices, but they made it so fun and exciting. Best decision working with Yoj. When we renew our vows, we will definitely have them by our sides.

he most, that is when you find out what the character of a person really is. Monique, and the staff at YOJ stood by us through the replanning of our daughters wedding three times, with compassion, encouragement and thoughtfulness. Throughout the process, her advice on what to expect from, and how to deal with numerous vendors was invaluable. Countless phone calls, texts, that where answered almost immediately, and numerous emails later, there was Monique guiding us through the day at Cannon Green. I could write several pages on how well they did and how hard they worked, but I just want to relay how we hired YOJ. My daughter had interviewed several planners and then had an appointment with Monique. At this point she was just not connecting with anyone. Then she called me and said, “Dad this is it! Monique is who we need, trust me on this.” I wrote a check that day and never looked back. I know Monique and YOJ will have continued success In the future and can not recommend them enough for anyone looking for an event planner. Thanks Monique!

. I heard back from Yoj right away while many other companies took weeks to respond. I connected with Jessica for my consult call, and knew when I hung up the phone that she would plan my wedding. She listened to everything that I had to say, and brought my vision to life. A normal review would probably end here, but then COVID-19 happened. The panic and heartbreak I felt from across the country would have been entirely too much without her. She navigated the postponement of our wedding while helping us to keep our vendors and avoid losing deposits. She fought for us more times than I can count. Days before our postponed wedding, a travel ban caused us to cancel. Knowing that we still wanted to be married, Jessica pulled off an elopement four days in advance with all of our original vendors. Without any bridesmaids or friends able to attend, Jessica stood in to put on my jewelry, shoes, and veil, and hold my bouquet. When the world fell out from under us, I had Jessica. With the uncertainty in the world today, you need Jessica and Yoj in your corner. My now husband and I have a motto as we work with Jessica to plan a reception next year.. In Jessica We Trust. She always makes sure we are taken care of, and that our dreams come true. You should trust in Jessica and Yoj aswell. No wedding planner can compare. We love Yoj! End your search now and make the investment. You will not regret it!

s as we had to make changes to our original wedding plans, and when the day came, they made it beautiful and seamless. I couldn’t recommend them more!!

so much better than we could have ever imagined! With Monique's years of experience, they were always a step ahead. She was able to give us so many great, original ideas that made our day extra fun. They both gave us so much guidance and support, especially in this stressful time. There are so many things that we now realize that we never even had to think of during the wedding weekend. Looking back, their touches, that they often did without any prompt, made everything so beautiful. They worked so closely with all of our vendors, which made the week and day of so smooth and stress free! We highly recommend their team for any couple who wants to enjoy their day to the fullest! They are very professional, friendly, and prepared for anything!

edible! Planning a wedding is stressful, but planning a wedding during COVID19 felt impossible without the help of the Yoj team. They were supportive, creative, fast to reply and come up with solutions and ideas, no matter time of day. The day of the wedding they were flawless. Kept us on time and made sure we were taken care of the entire time! My guests loved them and we were beyond thankful for them! We could have not pulled off our perfect wedding without them! Thank you!!!

one above and beyond. From coordinating directly with vendors, to creating timelines, to general advice, Monique and her team are there for you. This was hands down the best investment we spent when it came to wedding planning. Our wedding has been affected by the coronavirus and Monique went out of her way to send messages of support and offer to help any way she can. She’s professional, yet feels like your best friend. We’re so appreciative of Yoj!

dall to everyone who ask!

led the days events, and her assistant at the rehearsal could not have been better. The wedding ceremony ran smoothly and beautifully. The entire evening at our lovely venue was guided wonderfully with kindness with a professional yet personal way in coordinating each and every detail. My daughter and son in law have been gushing over everything and my husband is a happy man. What was so nice for me is she allowed me to just enjoy the evening from the first to the last moment. Jessica could not have done a better job. I highly recommend Yoj and Jessica

up. Her team works well together from the planning phase through the event. Having lived in the Charleston area all of her life gives Monique the advantage and makes her a reliable source for recommending venues and vendors. Yoj Events is reasonably priced and is highly recommended – Thanks again Monique …

sed the partial planning service. Monique was highly attentive from the start and helped me really figure out my vision. She kept track of all of the vendors that I picked and the never ending checklist of things! From start to finish she was amazing! She and Kendall helped with coordination on my special day, and not only did she run interference with a family member’s significant other, but she made sure that everyone was happy and content and knew what they were doing! She kept track of our timeline, our setup, and made sure that I was able to eat! (I stated at the very beginning that this was one of the most important things to me - the food at our venue was AMAZING) Not only did she make sure I ate, she coordinated cake, toasts, and even a picnic for us when we got home. Monique handled all of our rental orders for us, which was a huge relief and made our day of so much easier and enjoyable! She made sure that I had all of the contracts in order and that all of our vendors were taken care of. I’m pretty sure that she and Kendall also made batteries magically appear for our LED candles and they found sparklers after we forgot to bring them over from my in-law’s house on Mount Pleasant! No detail was too small for them. They kept our timeline realistic and also made sure that our guests had everything that they needed, and that they were having fun as well! They truly made sure that my wedding day was everything that I ever dreamed it would be. If you’re on the fence, don’t hesitate - have Yoj events help you make your wedding incredible!

the vendors were punctual and everyone was incredibly professional throughout the entire planning process. My wedding couldn't have been more seamless and I can't recommend this team enough!

ilable to answer my questions and help plan certain parts of our day. They handled our rental order which was SO helpful and were in communication with the venue and our other vendors to make sure everything would go smoothly! The day of was very windy and our wedding was outdoors - they were able to plan around it the best they could and it was still wonderful and beautiful! They are very sweet and thoughtful - would definitely recommend them!!

had! She perfectly executed my vision of what I wanted my ceremony and reception to look like and I could not have been happier :) I would highly recommend Monique to any future bride to be!

between! It was a magical evening. I would highly recommend Yoj for any girl’s fairy tale wedding and reception!

A true pleasure to work with! Being an out of-town mother-of-the bride, I was so anxious about planning a Charleston SC wedding. YOJ relieved my worries and coordinated a beautiful event! I can highly recommend them without reservation!

lives so much easier and we have recommended her to everyone!