Hiring Shirley as our day coordinator was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We had a big wedding with 250 guests and I was anxious all the way up to the day of the wedding, but I was surprised by how much fun we ended up having at our wedding. I would say one big reason is because of Shirley who was there with us every step of the day. I knew I wanted a day of coordinators who are not only bilingual, but also know the Chinese wedding customs. We had many Chinese guests and family members who did not speak English, and this was the first wedding of parents from both sides. I wanted to make sure we have a good time, and our parents are also well taken care of since we will be too busy to tend to them. We had all our vendors booked before hiring Shirley so we booked the classic package. For this package, Shirley started working with us about 6 weeks before the wedding. She introduced herself to our vendors and made sure they had the itinerary before the wedding, attended zoom meeting with us when requested, and she was quick to respond to our requests and questions. Our wedding included elements from both Chinese and Western weddings, it was a 14-hour day including getting ready, gatecrashing, two tea ceremonies, photoshoots, a first look, ceremony, a quick first dance practice, receptions, and three dress changes (7a-11 pm)! With so much to do, we had a tight itinerary, and Shirley made sure the right people was at the right place at the right time so we are on schedule. She communicated with our wedding party on what's next on the itinerary, and guided our parents through the itinerary. Shirley did a mini rehearsal with our parents for the ceremony and reception introduction on the day, and made sure they were there to see our first look through the window without interrupting our own moments. We highly recommend Shirley to anyone who is looking for a wedding planner or day-of coordinator. read more

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Shirley is an amazing wedding planner! She had so many connections and knew what would work with our's and our families' vision. We did not know exactly what a Chinese and Vietnamese wedding fusion would look like and Shirley had some valuable experience to guide us. She was very honest and told us right off the bat if something wasn't going to work and how we could work around it. She did not pressure us to use her floral and decorating company, Jelo, but we did because it was so beautiful and flexible. She is very accommodating and knowledgeable about the wedding industry. Without her, we could not have planned our wedding so beautifully and although it was mentally draining to plan the wedding, Shirley definitely took a load off! Definitely consider hiring her if you are planning an Asian wedding! read more

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We just finished having our wedding in Nov 2023 and hired Shirley back in January 2023 to help plan our wedding. Shirley offers 3 different packages: 1. Masterpiece Package: Full wedding planning (suitable for 7-11 months prior to wedding date) 2. Marvel Package: Partial wedding planning (suitable for 4-8 months prior to wedding date) 3. Classic Package: Month of Planning + Day of Coordination (suitable for 4-6 weeks prior to wedding date) Because I had already booked my venue, photographer/videographer, & photbooth in advance, I only needed Partial wedding planning help so we decided to go with the Marvel Package. I'm already a super type-A meticulous planner, so I didn't need too much help with finding all of our vendors and planning timelines/checklists, but I really needed help with some of the smaller details and expertise of someone who's in the industry. I also wanted to make sure everything fell into place on the day-of so I could just relax and enjoy the moment. But most importantly, it was super crucial for me to get an Asian Wedding planner, particularly one that spoke Cantonese. My husband's family was Toisan/Cantonese speakers with limited English speaking abilities and my family was Korean but spoke English. As you can imagine, communication was a bit of a challenge for us, and to pull off something as large as a wedding, we definitely needed a translator/interpreter to be on our side. *Enter Shirley Chau from Genesis Weddings.* Most of our timeline and details were falling into place, but I needed Shirley's guidance on finding an MC/DJ, hiring Flower & Decor services, and locking down a Limo/Shuttle Bus Driver. Shirley provided all of her recommended vendors with pricing options and we ended up going with all of her recommendations - most of which had very reasonable prices and beat out the vendor prices I had come across in my own research. Shirley was friendly and accommodating, remaining flexible as needed, and offered meeting times that suited our work schedule. As the days got closer to the wedding date, Shirley really kicked it into high gear and her true colors truly shined the week of the wedding - especially on the big day! I was truly able to relax and sit back while Shirley handled all of the little details as she gracefully coordinated all of the vendors and bridal party members. Shirley went above and beyond to make my husband's family feel comfortable, communicating along the way and catering to their needs throughout the day. She even took the lead and helped us run the Chinese Tea Ceremony, which we were super grateful for because neither of us really knew what to do. She really made sure all of the flowers and decor were top-notch, ensuring the team at Jelo Flower & Decor was placing items in the right places, and even going above and beyond to add a few extra decorative elements and surprises free of charge that we were super grateful for! If you book Shirley for event planning services, I highly recommend also booking her partner company, Jelo Flower & Decor, as it makes for an incredibly seamless interaction and one less random vendor to have to rally and control. I can't recommend Shirley at Genesis Weddings highly enough. Make sure you book her as early as you can as she only takes a few clients per year and the spots fill up fast! read more

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Shirely was an absolute dream!! My husband and I come from two different backgrounds so we wanted to really mix our two cultures as best as we could. On our own, I am sure that would never happen. BUT with Shirley's help, it did! She was beyond incredible, so kind, helpful and organized throughout the whole planning process. We hit her with a very short timeline, planning within 5 months or so. And she knocked it out of the park! I do not speak Cantonese or Mandarin (and my husband sometimes forgets to translate in real time for me lol) and Shirley always made sure to include me in the discussions at the restaurant. She was very informative about a lot of the Chinese traditions that I am not familiar with, and at our tea ceremony was so helpful in assisting me of the proper and respectful customs. Shirley took care of everything and truly worked hard to make sure that even though we wanted to be respectful to both our sides, that at the end of the day it was our wedding. The wedding reception was beautiful! Many of our guests later on raved about it and we are so glad they all had a good time. Shirely is beyond kind, helpful, genuine and truly will make sure you get the day you and your partner want. Thank You So Very Much Shirely for absolutely everything you did! We appreciate you more than we can explain . read more

Highly recommend Genesis Wedding Planning!! First and foremost, Shirley's organizational skills were impeccable. She effortlessly managed every aspect of our big day, from coordinating vendors to creating detailed timelines, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and seamlessly. What truly set her apart was her personal touch. She took the time to get to know us as a couple, understanding our vision and priorities for our wedding day. She listened attentively to our ideas and concerns, offering invaluable guidance and expertise every step of the way. Her creativity for turning our vision into reality exceeded all of our expectations. On the day of our wedding, we were able to relax and enjoy every moment, knowing that Shirley had everything under control. She went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was executed flawlessly, allowing us to focus on celebrating with our loved ones. Our wedding day was nothing short of magical, and we have Shirley to thank for that. Her dedication, professionalism, and genuine care for her clients truly set them apart. We are forever grateful for Shirley for making our special day the best day of our lives. We cannot recommend Genesis Wedding highly enough! **Bonus points for Shirley for being able to lead our Chinese tea ceremony and for speaking Cantonese to our older guests for us! read more

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"Do I need a wedding planner?" I asked the same question to myself before I got Shirley. Getting married is full of happiness and excitement. But planning a wedding is not that easy, and kind of stressful if you were doing that by yourself (or even with your partner). We all want the best services (photography, videography, decor, etc.) which could also stay within our budget. I used The Knot at the beginning but I found it was not that helpful. The Knot won't tell you how much the vendors will ask for until you contact the vendors. You don't know what you need to do, what you need to get, what is the priority, etc. So I did lots of research for wedding planners and I contacted Shirley from Genesis Wedding. Shirley is very professional and helpful. She helped us to create the budget lists and provided a vendor list according to our budget. We chose the vendors and she helped us to contact the vendors. She also gave us the list what we need to do/get for the wedding, reminded us what need to be done. Her service included unlimited emails/texts and several personal meetings. With Shirley, planning a wedding became much easier ;) Due to the pandemic, our wedding was postponed for 2 times. As you can imagine, postponing a wedding is very stressful - you have to contact the vendors, your guests, blah blah blah. And Shirley helped us to communicate with all vendors and re-plan everything, and she DID THAT TWICE!! Shirley is not just a wedding planner. Her most important role is the wedding coordinator for your BIG day! She's the one who plans your wedding, she knows all the vendors, and I will say she know the details of your wedding more that you - the whole schedule for the day and everyone's position for that day. She coordinated with all the vendors, your family, you guests - everyone who get involved into the wedding! With Shirley, me and my husband just need to enjoy the wedding and had no worry about anything. Everything was running right on schedule!! Do you need a wedding planner for your big day? My answer is definitely YES!! Shirley's service is worth for every penny that we spent!! read more

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One of the best decisions we made for our wedding was having Shirley at Genesis as our wedding planner! She went above and beyond and was attentive and thoughtful with guiding us throughout the process, curating vendors, sticking to our budget, and answering any random questions we had. The day of the wedding ran smoothly and it couldn't have happened without her. She coordinated with everyone including the vendors, family members, and wedding party. Shirley runs a tight ship so we were able to enjoy the day and not worry about anything! She's truly a gem and we feel so lucky she was with us on our special day. read more

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Shirley is the best!!!! I literally couldn't have done it without Shirley. She paid attention to all the small details that I did not think about. Our schedule was packed and if it wasn't for Shirley guiding us, it would have been impossible. She is so attentive and patient to all of our requests. She helped us create our vision and would advise if a certain detail didn't match. I used her as a full time planner and am so happy I did. She not only was our planner, but our emotional support, and friend. I truly could not thank Shirley enough. read more

Shirley at Genesis Wedding was truly the glue that connected all the pieces of our wedding together. We had a packed schedule and Shirley was able to professionally and calmly communicate with all the different vendors, guests, bridal party, etc. It also really helped that she knows how to speak multiple Chinese dialects. I am so thankful for Shirley! read more

Shirley at Genesis Wedding Planning is extremely skilled in planning our event as well as directing it the day-of. We heard about her from another vendor and we're glad we found her as our planner. She is very flexible and works professionally with our venue, vendors, and even our guests on the wedding day! Wedding planning is very difficult to engaged couples and having Shirley guide us made everything perfect. She is knowledgeable of traditional Chinese weddings as well as modern or custom wedding themes. We highly recommend her for your wedding occasion, so contact her team right away! read more

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Shirley is personable, reliable, organized, and a great listener. For the first in-person meeting, Shirley met my husband and me at the venue. She went beyond the appointment time bracket chatting through details at the venue. Shirley took the time to answer any questions and get a feel of what our needs are, allowing time for us to gather thoughts. For the second appointment, Shirley gave us an option of doing a zoom call or meeting at a cafe. When we suggested we meet at a cafe so it's easier to share diagrams and talk through, Shirley suggested she come to a place in our neighborhood so it's easier for us. On the day of I just realized she took an hour to get to the restaurant we picked in Astoria. My husband couldn't make it in time so it was just us two, but Shirley didn't mind. We ordered drinks, bar food, and chatted casually until I was ready to pull out papers to talk through the timeline, table layout, rentals list, etc. I also showed Shirley images of the stationery I was working on and she was open to reviewing it all. Shirley was quick with drafting out a timeline based on the ceremony time and ensured there was adequate buffer time in case there were any delays with traveling from place to place. She also ensured the rentals list had a fair number of extra napkins and utensils in case guests needed more (something I didn't think of myself.) Shirley worked hard on ensuring a rain plan we're happy with was drafted out. What I'm most impressed with is how Shirley managed to handle communication with multiple vendors to align on changes with schedule, guest count, and weather. We changed our guest count up until two weeks leading up to the wedding and Shirley didn't hesitate to make the adjustment with the caterer. She also pointed out costs that could be lowered in our updated catering quote and negotiated with the caterer via multiple calls. It is true that Shirley believes in the importance of the bride being the bride the day of the wedding. I was able to enjoy the day and had the best day ever eating a full meal, hanging out with friends, and taking all the photos I wanted to take without worrying about vendors or set-up. read more

Thank you Shirley for a wonderful wedding! She was with us from the beginning to the end and without your help the day would not be as great as it was. She make sure everything runs smoothly, I don't have to worry about a thing on my big day. It was a stress free wedding. Shirley is organized and creative in helping us obtain our dream wedding while keeping in step with cultural customs. She is great with people, very easy to work with. She follows up personally with all the vendors to ensure quality and the day of she had the unenviable task of keeping everything running and in order. I recommend her without reservation. read more

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Shirley is the best !! She is very organized, responsive and dedicated. As a bonus, her team can do florals, stationary and photobooth, and if you hire her for all of the above, it all comes out stunning and cohesive!! She truly creates pinterest worthy weddings! We wanted to have but didnt know anything about a tea ceremony, and she popped right in and ran it for us! Our day was super smooth, on schedule and perfectly executed, all thanks to her! Even our photographer complimented her on how organized she was :) Would highly recommend !! read more

Shirley from Genesis Wedding did an amazing job as our wedding coordinator. She made the whole day run so smoothly with her wealth of experience and I barely had anything to worry about as the bride. All our parents and wedding party were so impressed by her. She's especially suitable for our wedding because she can communicate in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin so everyone felt at ease in the rehearsal and during the day. read more

The first thing I did for my wedding plan was searching for a wedding planner, who could make my big day uniquely with my personal style. And I found Shirley! I thought we still had enough time when we first met, but when the date was approaching, seems every dealing was driving me crazy. Luckily, I got Shirley! She and her designer are patiently fulfill all I want, and gave out wonderful ideas. It makes decision making much easier. They were helping to make the most organized and keep up with all of your deadlines, so the last 60 days will not be a blur! IF I COULD GIVE OTHER BRIDES TO BE ONE PIECE OF ADVICE...For your wedding day, do your very best to live in the moment. Don't worry or think about what happened minutes before, or what is supposed to happen next. Savor each second of the day because it passes in a flash. For these all, becuz you got a great planner on your first hand. read more

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We hired Shirley as our wedding planner after realizing that there was no way that we would be able to plan a wedding in New York while living across the country. Shirley guided us throughout the entire process and was a big help with navigating through cultural traditions, vendor selection, scheduling, and everything in between. She was constantly in communication with us from beginning to end, which was a huge relief for us since we didn't live in the city. She really took time to get to know us, and knew exactly what we wanted even when we didn't know ourselves. She also put us in touch with excellent vendors that just "got" us and our vision. Our wedding day was above and beyond anything we could have hope for. She masterfully coordinated everything during the day of our wedding: multiple tea ceremonies, multiple dress changes throughout the day and night, western ceremony, pictures with the wedding party, setting up the reception. She also speaks Cantonese which was a huge help with guiding both sides of the family through the tea ceremony. It was a very busy day, but we were able to enjoy our wedding without any stress thanks to Shirley. All we had to do was show up and she took care of everything and kept everyone on schedule. My parents (who were nervous about pleasing families from both cultures) were so impressed with the entire experience that they enthusiastically recommended Shirley as a wedding planner to a newly engaged couple that happened to tour our venue the day after our wedding. We are so grateful to Shirley and her team, our wedding wouldn't have been the same without Genesis Wedding Planning! read more

Shirley is amazing! We basically gave up on having anything we wanted for our wedding but she helped us maintain our sense of identity throughout the entire process!! Professional coordination while keeping cultural traditions in mind. Great for ABCs that want to make their parents happy. Bonus: she picked out the most beautiful flowers for my bouquet. read more

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When we start planning our wedding, I know right away I want to hired a wedding planner because I want to enjoy planning my wedding. Shirely was recommended by my MOH and that definitely was one of the best decisions I made for our wedding. Shirely took part in our wedding since the beginning and she helped us with picking our vendors and cater that fitted our wedding vision. I'm a lucky bride that I do not need to worry a bit on the actual wedding date disparate our crazy rundown. Our wedding was a combination of eastern and western traditions. We started off with tea ceremony at my hotel room to 2nd tea ceremony at our house. First look then western ceremony and reception. Shirey was able to coordinate everything and kept schedule tightly. Throughout the planning process, there had been multiple times that I had panic moments but shirely always reassured that I have her and everything will be okay. Throughout the six months of planning, Shirely was not only being a professional wedding planner but she also feels like a sister to me, as she always have my best interest in mind. I cannot thank her enough for making our dream wedding came true. read more

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Wedding is expensive, so as brides we look for where we can cut cost. At first I was hesitant to hire a wedding planner. I felt like I didn't really see the need for one. I'm one of those people that really enjoyed planning and handling things myself, but thank goodness I listened to my now husband and hired Shirley. It honestly made my wedding day so much more enjoyable and less stressful. On your wedding day, you are going to have a millions things to worry about, you do not need to be worrying about coordinating with the other vendors and directing guests. That's what Shirley did for me. She was my person of communication with the florists, photographer, DJ etc. She made sure we were on on schedule and coordinate the guests on where to go. You might say "Well my mom, my sister, or my maid of honor can do it." No wrong because they themselves will be super busy, as well. So unless you have a really trustworthy best friend or family member who somehow did not want to be part of your bridal party, it is really hard to make it work. Shirley has 3 different packages depending on much help you need. I just picked the day of since I knew I could do most of the other planning myself. Honestly, it was the best decision I could have made for my wedding. Shirley is organized and is very good at coordinating and making sure the event runs smoothly. So glad she was there for my wedding! read more

I had my wedding in NYC in August. Shirley was our wedding planner and the day of coordinator. She did an absolute amazing job. Her price is totally reasonable given the quality of her work during that five months. I would recommend every couple hire a planner for their wedding considering the amount of time and mental stress that a wedding planner can take off by making sure the timeline, reminding us on detailed small items and helping with selecting and contacting the vendors. What Shirley does particularly well is that she truly listens to the clients' need and customized the entire plan, from allocating budget based on what we cared the most, to giving us her honest and professional opinions on decor/stationary/dj/program etc. She speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese and knows quite a lot about Chinese wedding traditions, which is always a big plus for couples from China/HK/Taiwan. Shirley has such a positive attitude and is always willing to help. I really enjoyed working with her. She doesn't complain at all about having calls and meetings with us during the evening/weekends. I really appreciated that. During the wedding day, she took care of everything. All we did on that day was to enjoy the moment and celebrate with all our loved ones. read more

Our wedding was on 9/5/15. Working with Shirley was a great experience! We wanted to serve Chinese food family style for the main reception meal. Shirley contacted several restaurants, arranged multiple dinners and meetings, and helped us choose Fu Run. The whole experience went so smoothly and all of our friends and family raved about the delicious food. The day of, Shirley did a great job of working with all of our vendors. We met a week in advance to review the day of plan and the list of vendors. She made sure to follow up and everyone arrived without any issues. She worked with everyone behind the scenes, so we could enjoy our day and spend extra time with our friends and family. We feel so lucky to have found her! We highly recommend her to anyone who is planning a wedding in Flushing, Queens or the NYC-area. read more

Where do I begin... I won't consider Shirley a wedding planner. She is more like a close friend to us. Allow me to explain... From the first day til the end, Shirley is on top of our budget, design, deadline, vendors, schedule and etc...She will give us recommendations and advises for all our purchasing....so what make her different from other? Shirley went to wedding dress picking no less than 5 times with my wife. She went with our wedding shoot at Bar Harbor (9 hours from NYC) for 3 days!!! This wasn't her job duties at all. On our official wedding day, all our guests and family gave her a thumb up with everything she did. She would provide you a stress-free wedding day. What else can I ask for. (Btw my wife was pregnant which we needed to change our day to 2 months earlier than our original day. Shirley had everything done without a sweat). read more

Honestly, I was not sure if I wanted to get a day-of coordinator. I really thought that we can handle all of the logistics ourselves. But my wife seriously wanted to get one, and I really couldn't be happier with that decision. We had a typical Chinese banquet in Flushing, New York. The only problem is that I don't speak a single word of Chinese. Not only Shirley coordinated with the vendors to make sure everything ran smoothly, but she acted as an informal translator between us and our Chinese vendors. When it came to wedding day, everything ran smoothly. She made sure that the food came out on the right time, the DJ played the right music, the guests are happy, etc. My wife also had an emergency wedding dress situation - no one knew how to bustle her dress! We needed the dress bustled right before our first dance, or we would be tripping all over each other. Shirley and her assistant were super helpful and were able to successfully help my wife bustle her dress. Saved the day! Thank you so much! read more

I never thought I would ever feel inclined to hire a wedding planner on our big day. I always believed that I could manage and handle everything myself...but no, I completely underestimated the amount of workload this job requires. As the day drew closer I began to panic as I barely have anything done. I felt completely loss and hopeless until my friends and relatives introduced Shirley, the wedding planner of Genesis Wedding to me, only then did I finally have a peace of mind. Shirley was like a lifesaver, she patiently sat down with me and went over all the basis and overview of the wedding plan with me. I considered myself to be a picky and hard-to-satisfy type of person but despite this, Shirley was able to fulfill all of my requests and offer professional advice that is specifically tailored towards the type of style I want for my wedding. The level of customer service and detail orientation in Genesis Wedding makes you feel like a royalty. Everything went well and smooth and definitely exceeded my expectations. To give all those who are about to step upon their ceremony of their life, I highly suggest you to give Genesis Wedding a consideration. It will save you a lot of time and headache and you will definitely get your money's worth and more~! Shirley allowed me to experience the moment of my life and I am sure she could help you achieve that as well~! read more

Shirley is amazing! I hired her to coordinate on the wedding day. She's immensely thorough and super detail-oriented. I wish I had hired her from the get-go, that would save me so much time and energy! I simply can't say enough good thing about her. I'd recommend her to everyone who wants a peace of mind on your big day. You won't go wrong with her! read more

Shirley was a big help for our Asian fusion wedding! I thought we could have gotten everything done ourselves/bridal party/parents, but my husband wanted a day of coordinator and we found we definitely needed her. There were multiple times people asked us questions throughout the night and we were able to steer them towards Shirley. It also was easy to just order flowers and photo booth through her. She took care of the details that day and guiding us through the process (esp etiquette for Chinese restaurants). She helped take care of our guests with allergies and also those who weren't familiar with Chinese menus. Thanks for helping everything go smoothly, Shirley! read more

Shirley is amazing! I wish we'd found her earlier in our planning process. She made sure everything was done properly and on time! Such great attention to detail. She's also a lovely person- so kind and considerate! I would 100% have Shirley as our planner again except I would have hired her the day I got engaged! read more

I recommend Shirley without reservation. We worked with her for a hybrid chinese/Western wedding that she coordinated masterfully. She understood the family traditions and had the ability to carry out our vision. She is very easy to work with and detail oriented. I cannot thank her enough for her help. The wedding day was seamless , stress free and beautiful read more

Our wedding was on 2013-09-07. Genesis Wedding made our wedding special and unique. From the preparation to the wedding day, Genesis Wedding oversaw every aspect. They were professional, but very personable when dealing with our desires and we appreciate every detail. We loved our wedding and it was great to have Genesis Wedding to be our wedding planner. read more

I used Genesis for both my wedding and baby shower and couldn't be happier. Unlike those wedding studios out there that offer cookie cutter services and very little personal attention once they've convinced you to sign up, Genesis on the other hand provides much more attentive and personalized services. They truly are passionate about what they do and are also creative and resourceful. Not many brides see the value of hiring a wedding planner, thinking why incur an extra expense if they could do all the planning, budgeting and logistics themselves. The truth is they probably can but the amount of time, money and headache they end up investing in this biggest project of their lives, it might just be more cost effective to hire a planner like Genesis. read more

Our wedding was on 5.2.15. Genesis Wedding provided us with excellent services since day one till the wedding day. They are very cooperative and creative. We had several meetings to discuss our wedding theme and ideas. They brought our wedding ideas into reality, and it came out very unique and memorable. I LOVE MY WEDDING SO MUCH! Genesis Wedding is the best choice!!!!! I will definitely recommend them to friends and family. My husband and I are grateful to have Genesis Wedding to be part of our special day! **THUMBS UP** read more

Trust me, going with Genesis Wedding will be the best wedding planning decision you make, period! I knew from the beginning that I would want a day-of coordinator to make sure our wedding day goes smoothly. Unfortunately, Shirley was already booked for our date by the time I found Genesis 9 months before our wedding, but we decided to go with Genesis anyway for the wedding design package which included stationery and reception decor. We seriously loved literally everything that Shirley & BK produced for us, and our guests raved about everything they did as well, not knowing that it was all Genesis' work. Compliments poured in months before our wedding about how unique and personalized our invitations were, and we're still hearing about how impressed our guests were when they saw our logo and theme tied into our beautiful reception decor. Every detail was absolutely perfect and we've received requests from our guests for referrals to Genesis. I think that alone speaks volumes about Genesis' work -- other people liked it so much, they want it for their own weddings! Shirley truly goes above and beyond to make wedding planning easier on her brides and grooms. Even though we didn't hire Genesis for wedding planning, she gave us advice about our seating chart and table arrangements, and helped us with some questions we had about Chinese etiquette. Shirley even helped us look for chair cover rentals a couple weeks before our wedding when we realized the venue's chair covers wouldn't work. We ended up booking with a vendor that we found ourselves, and Shirley still generously offered to pick up and drop off the covers all the way in Brooklyn so that we would have one less thing to do before the wedding and could immediately go on our honeymoon. Working with Shirley is more like working with a friend than a vendor. She really cared about making our day the best that it could be. My only regret is that I didn't find Genesis sooner, so that I could have had Shirley be our coordinator too! read more

Shirley did a good job on our wedding. I'd recommend you to hire her on your big day! :)

Shirley has done a fantastic job during the whole 5 month planning for our weddings in long island area of New York State! we are glad that we chosen her as our wedding planner since whatever she has done for us made us feel very confident that our wedding was going to be an awesome experience! We started from the first step of picking wedding venues and ended with the busy big day during which she has done well in understanding what we really want for lots of details including color theme, flower preferences, wedding cake toppings, etc. We ended up successfully kept the expenses in the loop of our budget and this could be attributed to her ability to negotiate with vendors. The communications between us and her has been multilevel from txt messages, emails to phone calls according to situations and her responses are always in time, sometimes even very late in night for urgent questions. We are also satisfied by many vendors recommended by her such as photographers, hair style designer, DJ and wedding officiant. All of them are professional and good at what they are doing. This is one important reason we appreciate what Shirley has brought us. On our wedding day, Shirley is responsible to make sure everything happens according to plan so I saw her busy all the time. She has a great idea about what is the highest priority at the moment and what things should be delegated to vendors or other staff so that she could focus on orchestration for all events that day. What is more important is that this made my bride feel very good that day since she does not have to worry about anything else but being a beautiful bride and we really trust Shirley and are grateful about what she did. After the wedding many of my guests told us they really enjoyed the wedding and how do we handle that that well. For some of them the answer is not important since they are already married however for all of my friends who are planning to have a great wedding in New York area I would definitely suggest them to contact Shirley. The last thing to note is that her pricing is very reasonable :) read more

From the design, to choosing vendor, following-up on scheduled events; Genesis wedding looked after me in every single aspect throughout the planning thru execution. They did an amazing job making sure products meet what we wanted (and often going above and beyond w/ pleasant surprises). We saw a lot of hearts and thoughts putting in to make everything run as smooth as it can. Thanks for calming my nerves and being accommodating all the time! We are grateful to have you - thank you once again! read more