Working with Kaci always feels like you're in good hands. I've had the privilege of working with Kaci and her team for nearly 20 years, and every wedding reminds me why she's one of the most respected planners in the industry. Kaci has a beautiful ability to bring a couple's vision to life while making the entire planning process feel personal, thoughtful, and surprisingly at ease. She feels more like a trusted friend than a planner. She leads every wedding with empathy, grace, and kindness, while staying on top of every little detail without ever making you feel overwhelmed. That is a rare gift. Kaci and every planner on the XOXO Weddings team are a joy to work with, and I genuinely look forward to every opportunity to collaborate with them. I wish I could give them 10 STARS!!! read more

I have the pleasure of working alongside Mel and the fabulous XOXO team as a vendor on multiple events a year. They are always the most incredible team when it comes to clear and direct communication, elevated design, timely responses and the best energy on site the day of the event. They take such incredible care of their clients and vendors. It's truly a honor to be able to partner with them. read more

My husband and I feel so lucky to have Mel from XOXO weddings in our life! Working with Mel to plan our absolute dream wedding was, well, a dream. She took our ideas and helped us make them reality with professionality, humor, and grace! We appreciated her organization and communication, she made sure we all stayed on the same page and our day went as smooth. Her day-of execution was on point, the weather forecast for the wedding changed several times in the weeks before our set date, the threat of rain was so stressful with it being an outdoor event. And it did rain! But, we were so prepared, and it was whimsical! Mel and her team coordinated everyone, the vendors, the guests, the performances while still checking in with us the bride and groom to make sure we did everything we wanted to do! She even made us the coolest pocket timelines for the wedding party and VIP's! Thank you for being a part of our special day, Mel. 10/10 hire XOXO weddings for your celebration read more

XOXO Weddings - Wedding Planning Near Me - Granada Hills, California

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XOXO weddings helped us plan and execute the perfect wedding! We worked with Alli, who was a true joy and total professional throughout. Can't recommend enough. read more

We are very thankful to have had XOXO and Kehau as part of our wedding planning experience. Overall, Kehau was extremely helpful in coordinating, especially in thinking about things that I would never have thought of. During our meetings with vendors, she let me take the reins because I'm type-A so I generally took control of a lot of aspects of the wedding, but when she needed to step in, she did and had meaningful comments and questions to add. I highly recommend a wedding coordinator as well as XOXO, even if you are a type-A bride. I never thought I would need a coordinator, but Kehau showed me that I did lol. She gave us many recommendations for different vendors, was in all the meetings, helped with all questions and was pretty speedy to answer. While the months leading up to the wedding were quieter, once it was the month/week before the wedding, Kehau really stepped up. She coordinated with all the vendors and with the venue without involving me, which I really appreciated so I would not be so stressed. Pretty much everything went according to plan (there's always something -- but not Kehau's fault). For the rehearsal, Kehau was on top of everything and made sure everyone knew their place. She helped take all the items I purchased out of my hands and store them before the wedding so they could be arranged without me. Day-of wedding, everything was decorated as I wanted. Everything looked beautiful and went smoothly. She was always there, making sure everything was timed well and whatever I needed. There was one hiccup with the menus, but she handled it calmly and it was fixed quickly. Post-wedding, we realized there were a few hiccups that were under Kehau's oversight that should have been clearer or better communicated. Some things were lost, others placed in wrong cars, and ultimately most things were fine, but just wish they were communicated better. Overall, highly recommend Kehau and XOXO. She was always upbeat, friendly, happy and kind. Thanks!! read more

Choosing XOXO Wedding as our wedding planner was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We hired Kaci for full-service planning, and she was absolutely amazing. We got married at the Ebell of Los Angeles, and Kaci's extensive knowledge of the venue and her strong connections with local vendors made a huge difference. Kaci and her team are incredibly organized, detail-oriented, and professional. They made the entire planning process feel smooth, stress-free, and even enjoyable. They handled everything, from vendor coordination, contracts, timelines, and layouts to all the small details that truly matter. Kaci provided amazing recommendations for photography, videography, photo booth, officiant/MC, DJ, florist, lion dance, and everything in between. She even helped with our first dance choreography, and her colleague Natalie created a beautiful and unique choreography for our first dance and the mother-son and father-daughter dances. It was such a special highlight of the night. As the wedding day approached, Kaci made sure we had a clear and finalized schedule, and she coordinated closely with all vendors so everyone was aligned. On the day of the wedding, everything ran perfectly. Kaci and her team ensured everything flowed seamlessly and always guided us on where to be, so we could fully relax and enjoy every moment. The decor was absolutely stunning, and so many of our guests told us it was the most beautiful and fun wedding they had ever attended. My husband and I are incredibly grateful to Kaci and her talented team. They are truly the best in the business, and they made our dream wedding a reality. XOXO Wedding deserves more than five stars. Thank you, Kaci, Natalie, Giselle and Natalli! read more

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We worked with Kehau and Kelly and loved our experience. They were so helpful and organized through every part of the process. All of the vendors they referred to us through their network were incredible to work with as well. The day of our wedding, they were on top of all of the little details that we had forgotten about and kept things moving without a hiccup. This is a quality team that knows what they are doing. read more

I first met Kaci when she was the wedding coordinator for my best friend's wedding and could see immediately how efficient, professional, and kind she was! When it came time for my wedding I knew that we would love to have Kaci as our coordinator and lucky for us she was available on our date! Kaci is an amazing coordinator -- always listening to the things that were important to us and making it happen, helping us decide on tableware and providing helpful feedback patiently without ever rushing, helped us find a bakery that had the obscure cake flavors we loved, and was so understanding during the death of a loved one that resulted in some last minute planning. She would gently remind us when things were due, make herself available through text, call, or email for various tasks, and did it all with a smile and a great attitude. On the day of our wedding I'm certain there were multiple fires that we never even heard about because she swooped in and dealt with them in real time. The day before our wedding, her connections saved us from a last minute fiasco (all the wine for the wedding was not going to make it in time). All of her vendor recommendations were top notch quality and easy to work with. She is now going to be the coordinator for a total of 4 couples in our friend group -- cannot recommend her enough. thank you Kaci for everything you did for us, and for helping make our wedding truly the happiest day of our lives! read more

I had an absolutely amazing and smooth wedding day thanks to XOXO weddings!! We absolutely loved the help of Sarah and Kelly. These two ladies are so extremely organized and communicative. They handled all my little worries and moments of confusion with grace. The day of could not have been better thanks to Kelly and her assistant running around like crazy making sure everything got done and was executed perfectly. I would recommend XOXO weddings to anyone getting married. They are simply fantastic. read more

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Kelly Pruner for 19 months to plan our wedding in September 2024. Kelly is an absolute superstar - she's kind, open-minded, thorough, timely, and extremely helpful. She took the time to get to know us right off the bat so she could understand the vision for our special day. She gave us tons of tips and encouraged us to explore some of our less-traditional ideas. When we had no idea what was next, Kelly was quick to assure us that all couples experience certain challenges with planning and that she'd be there to guide our next step. As queer brides, it was extremely important to us to not only find a wedding planner (and planning company) that was open to working with queer couples, but also someone who was an ally and understood the nuance of our wedding day. She consciously provided gender-neutral / appropriate documents, asked questions instead of assuming anything, and communicated with openness the whole way through. Kelly was awesome on our wedding day. Her calm nature kept us calm, and she celebrated our excitement with us too! She thought of literally everything and kept our value to have a fun and stress-free day top of mind. She interacted incredibly well with our vendors, the venue, and our friends and family. We would recommend XOXO Weddings, and more importantly, Kelly Pruner, to help any couple planning a wedding. She is a total professional and is as open-minded, calm, direct, kind, and attentive to detail. We love love love Kelly and miss our regular chats with her! She's the best. read more

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Kehau and the entire team at XOXO Weddings were absolutely incredible. She came highly recommended by our friends, and now we completely understand why. From the very beginning, Kehau was extremely responsive, organized, and thoughtful. She took the time to understand our vision and truly planned every detail with care, making the entire process feel smooth and stress-free. Throughout the planning, she was always available to answer questions, offer guidance, and keep everything on track. On the day of the wedding, everything came together seamlessly because of her preparation and attention to detail. A huge thank you as well to her amazing assistants, they went above and beyond, especially with picking up last-minute items and handling anything that came up without us ever having to worry. Their support made a big difference in keeping the day running perfectly. We're so grateful to Kehau and the XOXO Weddings team for making our wedding day everything we hoped for and more. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a coordinator who truly cares and delivers. read more

Kaci Johnson, XOXO Weddings We don't think we could give a more raving review to Kaci Johnson, owner of XOXO Weddings! We were fortunate to discover Kaci Johnson through a recommended vendor list of a venue we were considering. There are numerous compelling reasons to hire XOXO Weddings as your Wedding Planner/Coordinator. Firstly, Kaci possesses a profound understanding of budgeting, even when we may not! She demonstrates exceptional organizational skills, even when we lack them! She meticulously evaluates all options and scenarios, even when we do not. The Bride and Groom had a short engagement, and we hired Kaci six months prior to the wedding. From the first meeting, we knew her communication style would be a fit for us. Kaci handled our large Wedding seamlessly and with little to no stress to the Bride and Groom. She is communicative, listens to the Bride and Groom's wants, and enlists the vendors to not only crate the vision, but produce the mood they wanted to provide for themselves and their guests! We had many turns and changes in the plan. Kaci handled them seamlessly and had option B and C ready to implement for every scenario! The end result was spectacular! Her vendors were great, and our expectations were more than met, they were blown out of the water! As a final note, our family hosts numerous parties and events. The key to identifying the right person and team is when unforeseen issues arise in the days leading up to the wedding, and your response to the team is, "Kaci, you have full approval on any decision that needs to be made from here on out!" Thank you, thank you, thank you! read more

We are so grateful for Lexi for making our wedding day perfect and stress-free. We first met Lexi virtually in January of this year (our wedding was in October) and immediately connected! My partner and I had a vague vision for our wedding but through our every other month meetings (which became more frequent as we got closer), Lexi provided us guidance, support, and advice to help us refine our vision. Lexi really went above and beyond and was the single best investment we made for our wedding. She made us feel so comfortable, was a great communicator, supported us with all of our decisions, and offered the best advice. While Lexi's support leading up to the wedding was amazing, her support the day before and day of the wedding was even more amazing, as it allowed us to hand off all of the logistics and just enjoy the weekend. Lexi managed all the moving parts with grace and truly set the tone for a stress-free wedding. Our families cannot stop raving about how great Lexi (and also her assistant Cassidy) were and we are so grateful! They really gave us the greatest gift - feeling completely at ease on the wedding day and that is truly priceless. I would highly recommend Lexi and the XOXO team to anyone and would be happy to provide more details to anyone curious about the experience. Thank you, Lexi, for being so great and being a huge part of our amazing day!! read more

Hi all! I found XOXO weddings after a not-so-great experience with another planner and I'm so happy I ended up where I ended up because XOXO paired me up with Barb... and everything was great. She was there with and for me, every step of the way. I had most of my vendors picked out by the time I signed on but anything I didn't have picked out already... she had suggestions for and saved me a ton of time. Barb was quick to respond, always prepared, and kept everything (including myself) in check and on time. And did so in a way that was really appreciated by all involved. I believe everything she suggested and did, was to help me have the wedding I wanted to have. Evennnn when it came to things she might not choose for herself! :D So yes, I recommend Barb with XOXO weddings to any bride (or someone planning an event) who needs any kind of support from planning all the way through to just enjoying your special day. read more

We had Kelly as our planner through xoxoweddings and we cannot say enough good things about working with her and the company as a whole. From day 1 we knew we were in good hands with Kelly. She was incredibly responsive, helpful, and was on top of everything. We had a particularly eventful wedding as we had a Sangeet, a Baraat, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Kelly crushed it all. She made sure every detail was seen to, and even checked in during the madness to make sure we ate! Her vendor recommendations were top notch and also budget conscious without skimping on the final product. We can say in all certainty that our wedding would not have been the seamless success that it was without Kelly and xoxo weddings. Thank you!! read more

Mel was fantastic! She was referred to us by a friend and I'm so glad that we found her. Our wedding was in May 2025 and we agreed to a contract with her in January 2025. We had booked our major vendors by then - reception and ceremony venues, hair and makeup, photography and videography - but there was so much left to do. From the moment we signed with her, Mel set up monthly meetings to make sure we were on track to do everything else we had to do. From first dance choreography, wedding signage, the linens for the ceremony, so many details I never would have thought I needed. As the wedding date got closer, she took a more direct role in contacting and coordinating with the different vendors. She created a detailed timeline that was incredibly helpful considering we had two bridal parties and 3 different locations. She ran the rehearsal the day before, making everyone felt confident about what they had to do. When things came up last minute, as they inevitably do, she was there to help, and that made a huge difference. On the day of the wedding, she had told us that she would be one of the first people we would see that day and one of the last. She was right. She was there at the end of hair and makeup to make sure we were settled. She was there when we arrived at the ceremony venue, helping to set it up with her assistant, and she was in charge of the timing for us to walk down the aisle. Even when the mic fell off the stand and lost its battery and battery cover, she was able to swoop in and assist. Then it was off to the reception. The reception had several components, including our grand entrance, our first dance, the lion dancers, the speeches, 2 wardrobe changes, the cutting of the cake, and an 8-course banquet. And we pulled it off. She was there from beginning to the end, and we had a fantastic time. Our friend said Mel was one of the hardest working wedding coordinators she had ever met. I fully agree. Thank you, Mel! Our wedding was everything I could have asked for, and I am so grateful to you for helping make it so. read more

Kehau was great. She made the wedding planning process and wedding day very easy. She has very good relationships with many of the local vendors and worked seamlessly with them. Highly recommend. read more

Kaci and the XOXO Wedding Team were the absolute best to work with for our wedding! As a couple living on the East Coast, Kaci accepted us right away (via Zoom) and confidently took up the challenge of helping us plan from afar. We felt the warmth, expertise, and diligence she would bring to our event right away and throughout the planning process, where Kaci was available and communicative. She was stellar at prioritizing what was important for us while incorporating additional activities and logistics as they came up during the year-plus process. Wedding planning is stressful, but our virtual and in-person meetings felt just as lighthearted as they were productive. Their suggested vendor options were outstanding - tailored to our needs and not overwhelming in the number of choices. Most of the vendors we hired had worked with Kaci before, so the rapport they shared made everything run smoothly up to, and throughout, the big day. Thanks to Kaci's planning and day-of orchestration, every vendor and staff was on time, equally friendly and within our budget! Multiple family members and guests told us how impressed they were with her abilities. We cannot recommend Kaci and her team enough to anyone who wants an expert wedding planner as much as a dear friend to take them up through the wedding planning journey. Thank you again to Kaci for being a phenomenal planner and person - our wedding was so special because of you! read more

Taylor was a phenomenal wedding coordinator and we whole-heartedly recommend her to anyone getting married in the Reno-Tahoe area! It was evident in every meeting, phone call, and email correspondence that Taylor was passionate about her role in ensuring our wedding day was executed to our vision as seamlessly as possible. She was easy to work with, had a positive attitude, and was well-known and well-regarded by all of our vendors. Although we chose the "month of" package, Taylor provided us with a framework, timeline and budget tracker that guided us through the process of planning and executing our wedding from a year out to the big day. We had monthly email checkins that provided encouragement and advice, as well as vendor recommendations and contract reviews. All of which was very helpful, and her knowledge of the industry and local vendors was self-evident. About a month before our wedding, we met with Taylor to go over everything that would happen the day before, the day of, and the day after our wedding day. From here she took on total communication with vendors, working with them to create our timeline and ensuring everyone was on the same page. On the day of our wedding, Taylor expertly managed everything from set up to clean up, including small details like making sure we had drinks and apps in hand while signing our marriage license. At one point in the night, we had told her that everything went so smoothly and on-time, not even knowing that at one point she had to personally scare off a bear! Needless to say, she is an expert at making sure the bride and groom are at ease and handle any hiccups discreetly along the way! If you want to work with a coordinator with a positive, can-do spirit who will bring you and your fiance's vision to life, we highly recommend hiring Taylor! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Kaci and her team. We got to know Kaci because she planned a family member's wedding - and when it came time to planning our own, it was a complete no-brainer that we had to work with XOXO Weddings. Kaci was organized, set out a clear plan for how we'd partner over the year+ planning process, and always kept the trains moving forward. We loved the vendors that she recommended and had so much trust in her ability to execute the wedding of our dreams. We most appreciated that Kaci always gave us options, checked in on what was important to us, and also guided us through making the inevitable traadeoffs. It felt like we had a special partner who had our best interest at heart. Thank you Kaci for such an incredible experience, and for making our wedding planning process a breeze. read more

We had the pleasure of working with Kehau as our Day of Coordinator. But "Day of Coordinator" doesn't fully explain the extent of the work Kehau put in; even in the months leading up to our wedding, we met for multiple zoom calls each of which lasted between 1-2 hours. During these calles Kehau was very professional and helped make sure the logistics around our big day were just perfect! We went through multiple rounds of small scheduling and table placement changes and Kehau was more than willing to record the changes and ensure our venue and vendors could accommodate. On the wedding day, Kehau made sure that me and my wife were taken care of incredibly well! She was present for everything while making sure things ran smoothly in the background. Kehau and her team made us feel very calm and taken care of. We can't recommend her and the rest of the XoXo team enough! read more

XOXO Weddings - Wedding Planning Near Me - Granada Hills, California

10/10 we had the pleasure of working with Mel as our Wedding Coordinator! She had such great communication. She provided me with amazing tools to help plan my wedding day and a very customized experience! You can tell she has lots of experience, she handled my wedding day with love, authority, and organization! I am a very DIY person, I'm so glad I booked a wedding coordinator! I was able to plan and create the wedding of my dreams with her help. On the day of my wedding, I truly had to worry about nothing! (: read more

Kaci is a godsend!!!! We started working with Kaci about a year out from our wedding and, from the very beginning, she was organized, optimistic, perseverant, and kind. We loved our venue, but they were truly horrible communicators and Kaci handled it all in stride. Our wedding went off without a hitch-- and if there was one, I never knew about it! I never expected our wedding to be perfect, but it really was just that... perfect. I cannot recommend XOXO Weddings highly enough. Thank you Kaci and team for allowing me and my husband to enjoy every aspect of our day! read more

XOXO Weddings was the best investment we made for our wedding. Kaci was a dream to work with! She introduced us to our all star vendor team, guided us with care through the planning process, and made us feel so taken care of on the big day! If you are just starting to plan your wedding in Souther California, I 100% recommend XOXO Weddings to be your first call! read more

XOXO Weddings - Wedding Planning Near Me - Granada Hills, California

Outside of choosing the partner you'll marry, hiring Mel will be the best decision you make for your wedding day. She has truly mastered her craft. With her unmatched organization, execution-first mindset, and deep passion and empathy, she is the most caring and dedicated person you could have by your side. You simply won't find this level of commitment anywhere else. Mel leads with genuine care, but delivers with a rare combination of expertise, flawless execution, and urgency. Her emotional intelligence is extraordinary, making her not just a planner, but a trusted friend throughout the process. She ensures you feel your best and are able to focus on what truly matters during your wedding day. We cannot recommend Mel enough. She is not only a phenomenal wedding planner, but also an incredible human being. We feel so fortunate to have had her guiding us every step of the way. Mel you're the best, Love, Michael and Taylor read more

My husband and I got engaged in March 2023, and within one week, I was too overwhelmed by the prospect of planning a wedding and handling the pressure of my overly demanding full-time job. Fortunately, my husband's sister had an excellent recommendation for XOXO weddings. We opted for the comprehensive wedding package and were rewarded by working with the owner of XOXO, Kaci! Kaci immediately put my mind at ease. From the first call we had, we bonded over so much. She makes you feel safe in your decisions but also has a keen sense of when and where to guide you to make the right calls for you. One of the most significant game changes was her list of what to worry about when. It made me realize I didn't have to take it all on at once; we could break each thing down into individual steps per month. Additionally, she didn't overwhelm us with options, she listened to our requests and presented us with three options at a time. If we didn't like any of the three, she brought three more. The wedding took place in Palm Springs in April 2024, and it was gorgeous. Every one of her recommendations was so kind and professional. From the venue to the flowers to her team that was on hand the weekend of to assist - it was everything and more. read more

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We worked with Kelly from XOXO form our wedding at The Ebell of Los Angeles and she was fabulous! Super responsive, always on top of it, great vendor recommendations, great advice, and overall just so nice and pleasant to work with. She made the wedding planning process easy and stress free and for the day of- she was a beast! On top of everything, I seriously didn't have to think of anything or life a finger. Kelly helped make our wedding so beautiful and so magical and I can't thank her and XOXO enough! read more

Taylor Hicks was the best decision I made for my June 2025 wedding at Valhalla Tahoe. There was about an 18 month period between the day we hired her to be our day of coordinator and our actual wedding day, however, Taylor was with us every step of the way. From the moment I first met Taylor, there was a sense of calm, organization, and love for Taylor Swift that I knew I wanted for my wedding day. She thought of every detail and handled them seamlessly. From managing the timeline to dealing with all vendors, setting up decor, keeping wedding party members and family in check, she made the entire day flow effortlessly. Anytime a problem occurred, she handled it quietly and efficiently so we never even knew there was a hiccup. As a Type A person that stresses a lot, this was especially important for me as a bride on my wedding day. Plus, everyone loved her at our wedding! From our wedding party members to our family and even guests, we got so many compliments on how great Taylor was! Because of Taylor, we were able to enjoy our wedding day and not have to worry about a single detail. If you're on the fence about hiring a wedding planner - go with Taylor!! You will not regret it and she is a rockstar! read more

I knew I wanted a planner for when I eventually had to plan a wedding, and woo boy, I had no idea how critical one would be. I found Kaci at XOXO Weddings through a law school classmate who planned her wedding. Kaci was bubbly, bright, friendly - qualities I sometimes lack - and it was so appreciated for the many zooms, calls, emails, and texts we had. I'm stubborn and type A, and I know there is a lot of the process that I could have done, but I'm glad that I chose not to and let Kaci handle and manage. Having her on top of everything gave me space to focus on the design and details - things that took our wedding from great to amazing. I used Kaci for the whole package which included helping us find a venue. She nailed it with what we eventually chose. I will say that if you're anything like me, you will still look at the venues' reviews, photos, etc before making a choice. Same with the various vendors. Kaci always came equipped with the best, but again, because I'm type-A, I would still do my own googling and research all to just come back to one of her suggestions. OR if I found one that I liked better on my own, she would still swoop in and handle communication and all the "admin." It felt like we were part of the same team when approaching vendors. I had a budget and Kaci would give me ways to make it work and would help me come up with ways to make it work with the vendors. If there was ever a snafu, she would be our representative and get it worked out. You can tell vendors love working with her. Which is what you need, because then vendors will want to work with you. I always worried, what if I change my mind? What if we do alllllll this, set the design book, and I wake up and have a different idea - well that happened and Kaci was great at communicating that I could change things up until x date. Kaci was always responsive. I'm a lawyer and being responsive to emails is part of my job, but I didn't expect it to be a part of hers, yet she would always respond if not right away, just a few hours later (I should note that I never expected her to get back to me so quickly and it was not something I demanded). I feel like this review is all over the place because how can I put our working relationship for the past year into one review?! Here's some more things though, she had a designated binder for my wedding. She kept track of when payments were due and how much had been spent. She helped create a budget at the outset and helped us stick to it --- though we strayed. She held a 4 hour design meeting with me that got the juices flowing. She attended vendor meetings with us. She was receptive to my suggestions and took them on. She helped run our rehearsal dinner and welcome party. When it came to day of stuff, I felt like a baby when I realized I had to deal with my family and their schedules and their parking and all that. Because she had taken such good care of everything else, I was like, I can't possibly handle this haha. Day of, she was everywhere. Had a walkie talkie and her two assistants from the company. They were everywhere too. Making sure I was where I needed to be. Making sure vendors were in and out appropriately. I'm sure she saw things and handled things that I'll never know about, and that's fine because I had a good day. Surprising to me is that we got our own attendant during dinner who was on top of getting us anything we needed. I wish I could relive that day again and again. I wish I could've attended my wedding as a guest! It just went so smoothly. I'm sad it's done, largely because we won't be working together anymore. If you're considering XOXO weddings, just do it. Save yourself the stress. read more

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Mel and Kaci are magicians. I've worked in corporate America as a personal assistant, executive assistant, project manager, operations... and I didn't want to be one on my wedding day. If you are a bride and the most organized person in your life/friend group/family, you especially MUST hire a wedding coordinator!! Mel is so strong, people went to her and not me with issues which was such a godsend to keeping me serene on my big day. Unbeknownst to me, we booked a very high maintenance venue (with rather insane rules like "you can't provide tampons in the women's restroom for your guests because the two female children at the wedding might think they are candy and eat them...") and Mel dealt with them so well. And we provided the dang tampons. Her experience is also invaluable when choosing vendors. I went through some of the most stressful once-in-a lifetime events I've ever gone through in the year leading up to my wedding (major car accident, insane job situation, death of my father, etc) and Mel was so helpful directing me to where to point my flashlight when I was trying to make my way through the forest. XOXO was the best money spent on my wedding. I would have literally cut budget anywhere else if it came to that or having to go without Mel, truly. If you're reading this and call them and she's booked for your date I'm already sorry, but honestly seeing how high Kaci's standards are, you're in good hands with anyone at XOXO. read more

Kaci was a great planner, very organized and kept everything on time. With out her, we would not have been able to have such a great day. Highly recommend! read more

I could not say enough great things about my wedding coordinator Kehau (Kehaulani Gabriel). I chose the hugs package and I really liked that it was not just a "month of" coordination which is what most planners/coordinators offer. From the moment we had our first meeting, she was ready to jump in and start drafting a timeline. I originally planned to do all the coordination and planning myself but halfway through the planning I realized that I really needed help, especially on the day of. Now, I could not imagine going through the planning process without Kehau! Since we was able to put together the timelines, communicate with vendors, and set up all the decor, I was able to focus on enjoying the wedding itself without worrying about things going smoothly. Because of this, I really had a lovely wedding and I owe this unforgettable day to Kehau and xoxo weddings. read more

We had the pleasure of working with Mel for our wedding that just happened this weekend. I rushed to write this review while everything was fresh in my head. I worked with Mel for 1.5 years leading up to our big day and she did not disappoint. Despite the fact that Mel had to deal with a traumatic family event in the weeks leading up to my wedding, I never felt like she dropped the ball once with my wedding planning. She was always available to respond to my messages, and never once made me feel like I was bothering her. I felt prioritized and confident in her ability to execute. I'm a type A bride, and had so many vendors and things that needed to get done on the big day. It was a lot of moving parts. But Mel and her team executed it perfectly. I couldn't have asked for a better planner and team to have executed my vision. All my guests were also so impressed with Mel and her team, with how professional they were and how they accurately and efficiently handled everything. They say every wedding has some unplanned hiccup, but I feel like thanks to Mel and her team, the night went seamlessly and perfectly. We stayed on schedule, and my vision came to life exactly how I wanted it. Big shoutout to Mel and her team once again. read more

Mel made our wedding spectacular from start to finish, and helped keep us on budget in the process. We worked with her for months to hone our vision, and she was helpful and available every step of the way. On our wedding day, Mel was truly incredible. She worked seamlessly in the background while we enjoyed the best day of our lives. We cannot recommend Mel and XOXO enough. read more

From our very first Zoom call with Mel at XOXO Weddings, we knew we were in great hands! We couldn't have pulled off our 110-person wedding without her. Mel is experienced, organized, communicative, and just an all-around amazing person. We signed our contract with XOXO about six months before the wedding, and Mel was there to help every step of the way. From suggesting vendors to setting up monthly catch-up calls, everything felt so much smoother once she came on board. She was a great point of contact for the vendors we had already booked and handled all the communication with the new ones we hired. Mel even helped us through a tough situation with our original photographer, who ghosted us a few months before the wedding. We highly recommend XOXO Weddings and Mel to any couples getting married in SoCal--they made our wedding planning experience so much easier! read more

We worked with Kelly to coordinate our big day and she was absolutely amazing! She was calm, organized, and always smiling. One of our guests even had a shoe break and Kelly was ready to help her put it back together. We truly felt so supported from start to finish. Could not recommend the XOXO team more! read more

We truly couldn't have had as perfect of a wedding if it wasn't for Kaci. At the beginning, it seemed like we wouldn't need a planner or coordinator. We had a long window and our own personal experience coordinating teams and events. It quickly became apparent that our lives would be exponentially better relying on Kaci at every turn. There are so many things to be grateful for, like the big stuff of scheduling visits to venues and providing lists of trusted vendors. But we think so much of the little stuff is what saved us: sending an email after a day when we were just not up to it or chasing down answers when we might not understand a vendor's process. And we're sure there's three times as much stuff to be thankful for that we never even heard about because of her work. But maybe most of all, we have to acknowledge her positivity and energy. We have to imagine that not every day is a good one. But she never let on that any task was a burden or that we were another number on a spreadsheet or that she needed a moment to just be in a bad mood. It's rare to find that quality in a person, let alone someone who has dedicated their life to making sure other people have one of the best days of their lives. We can't stress enough how perfect our wedding was. And she is one of the main contributing factors in that perfection. read more

This is the second wedding we did with xoxo. Both of our sons worked with Kaci. She was so efficient and calming. She kept us on schedule and on budget. She made a stressful process smooth and enjoyable. read more

We had Mel as our wedding coordinator. For over a year, she made sure we had all the tools and information necessary to prepare for the wedding. We appreciate her organization, humor, honesty, and energy. We couldn't have done it without her! We researched/interviewed many coordinators and she was one we connected with right away. She will go above and beyond what most coordinators will do and we felt like she genuinely cared about our wedding. We had 10 bridesmaids and 10 groomsman, big families, and some crazy personalities. You can imagine that is hard to work with, but she has the right balance of understanding and management to keep everything going smoothly. As both a person of integrity and as a one of a kind coordinator, we cannot recommend Mel enough. She will always be a part of our special day. read more

We HIGHLY recommend Kelly and XOXO Weddings for anyone's wedding if you want it organized to a tee!! We actually found Kelly because she was coordinating some of our best friends' wedding and by the middle of the night, we were asking for her business card. She is so extremely hard working and goes above and beyond for you. She's perhaps the most organized person I've ever seen and she prepared us for things we never would have thought of. Every time we started to get any anxiety about the wedding, we reminded each other about Kelly and immediately felt at ease. Because of her diligence, our wedding day went off without a hitch! You won't find a better wedding coordinator than Kelly and the team at XOXO Weddings!! read more