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$5,000 starting price
All of California and Beyond
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Yingka Chou
OWNER
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Master Plans Events & Designs, Inc. is a full-service wedding planning business based in Torrance, CA. We service all of California and beyond. Our team specializes in creating personalized experiences by intentionally knowing our couple to tailor their wedding day.
Asian-owned and Woman-owned Business
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Couples usually spend $12,000
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Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
A la Carte Wedding Planning
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Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
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Wedding Design
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower
Couples Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
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Meet the team
Yingka Chou
Owner
I'm all about small details while still keeping an eye on the big picture. I run my events as the main project manager when it comes to being organized and crossing off that checklist. When working with me on designing and adding personal fun and flair to your wedding, I treat each couple like good friends chatting openly over coffee. That's the best way to find out what is most important and how to incorporate those details. My goal for your day is to have you and your guests walk away with an experience they can't stop talking about.
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5.0
out of 5.011 reviews
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Master Plan Events, led by Yingka and her team including Savannah and Fei, received glowing reviews for their exceptional wedding planning services. Multiple reviewers praised their professionalism, meticulous planning, and dedication to creating unforgettable weddings. From detailed communication to design selections, vendor referrals, and seamless execution on the wedding day, the team ensured a stress-free and beautiful experience. The network of top vendors, responsiveness, and personalized attention stood out, making Master Plan Events highly recommended for weddings and other events.- Top reviews
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5.0
3/10/2025
Working with Yingka was an absolute dream! They brought our wedding vision to life with ease, professionalism, and a personal touch that made us feel truly heard. Their network of top vendors and meticulous planning ensured a seamless and stress-free experience from start to finish. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day, and we wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for a dedicated and exceptional wedding planner. Their attention to detail, flexibility, and warm demeanor made all the difference. We are forever grateful for their hard work and dedication to making our wedding day unforgettable!
Danielle L
5.0
11/04/2024
A thank you is not nearly enough to express our gratitude for all of the hard work they have done for us. We had the honor of having Yingka, Savannah, and Fei a part of our wedding planning team and they exceeded every detail and dream we had envision for our wedding. From quick and detailed communication to ensuring all of our contracts with other vendors were secured, they did an amazing job. The entire team was with us through every step of the selection process with vendor referrals such as DJ/Cake/Rentals/HMU/Florals/Strings, design selections, and wedding day timeline. Yingka was also by my side the entire day from the bridal pictures to making sure my husband and I got back to our room with all of our gifts, and Savannah was with my husband ensuring he was following his timeline as well. Fei was incredible with securing all of my design dreams and reaching out to our coordinated rental vendor to make sure we had the exact count, best price, and best quality of decor/rentals.
MPE are truly the best planners I have ever met and all of my guests at my wedding agreed - everyone still talks about the efficiency and professionalism they exuded the entire day!! I cannot recommend the MPE team enough - they are an excellent choice for your next upcoming event whether it is a wedding, corporate event, or other celebration. Thank you again to the entire MPE team for all of your hard work - we truly value and appreciate you!
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Heidi S
5.0
10/22/2024
We literally could not have had a wedding without Master Plan. They were the perfect wedding
planners, and we couldn’t have asked for more. The team struck the ideal balance between
being present, knowledgeable, and supportive, while also respecting our preferences. They
were always available, whether we needed phone calls, emails, or Zoom meetings.
When I was anxious and overwhelmed, the staff provided support, reassurance, and calm. Their
20 years of expertise and passion for the work were evident every step of the way. The entire
team made my wedding day seamless, and I felt surprisingly calm because I knew they had
taken care of everything. Their warm, positive energy made the experience fun and light.
I was amazed by how they thought of every little detail—things I couldn’t have even imagined!
We had specific needs and requirements, especially when it came to our budget, and they
made it all happen. We consider ourselves non-traditional, and they accommodated all of our
preferences with acceptance and respect. Financial concerns can be one of the most stressful
parts of wedding planning, but every time we worried, they worked within our budget and
reassured us that we would get the wedding we wanted. In the end, we got so much more than
we ever imagined.
Master Plan exceeded our expectations in every way, from always being available to offering
thoughtful suggestions and expert insights. We highly recommend them and wouldn’t look
anywhere else for an event planner. They kept us calm when things got overwhelming, and as a
fun pun: “Excellent wedding planners like Master Plan truly make the wedding!”
Kathie W
5.0
6/26/2024
I cannot recommend Master Plan Events enough for their exceptional wedding planning services. From the very beginning of the wedding process, Yingka and her team were an absolute delight to work with. They made every step, from designing the wedding to planning it, an enjoyable and stress free experience.
When it came to the design aspect, I provided them with all of my inspiration pictures, and they went above and beyond by creating various mock-ups for me to choose from. Their ability to capture and execute my vision for the day was truly remarkable. The end result was a wedding that was everything I had ever imagined and more. It was breathtakingly beautiful in every way.
On the day of the wedding and leading up to it, Mast Plan Events ensured everything went off without a hitch. Every detail was meticulously planned and executed to perfection. They took care of aspects I hadn't even considered, like the color of the lights. They really ensured that every element of the day was flawless. I was able to just enjoy the day and soak everything in.
Thank you to Yingka and her incredible team (Fei, Savannah, Samiyah), my wedding day was smooth, stunning, and utterly unforgettable. If you're looking for a wedding planner who will exceed your expectations and create the wedding of your dreams, look no further. They are truly the best in the business.
Brian C
5.0
4/30/2024
Never having been married before, I had no idea what a wedding planner did and to this day I am not sure all the work they did behind the scenes. That said, these guys were CLUTCH leading up to the wedding. To start, they had knowledge of and relationships with multiple vendors that we actually did end up going with (including our florist) and because they knew what it was we were looking for, they were able to personalize the offerings to us. As we started getting closer to the actual wedding date, they slowly started assembling all the necessary stuffs including the vendor contracts and contact numbers, and they helped me navigate a situation with a vendor that was potentially fraudulent. Their impact was especially evident in the days leading up to the wedding, where they had entire timelines created, and come our wedding day, they were essential in ensuring everyone was where they needed to be and when they needed to be there, even helping our photographer get shots after the ceremony. Yingka and Fei were tremendous throughout the entire process, responding exceedingly quickly to any questions we had and ensuring everything was as we imagined it at the start of planning. For the price, the services they offered was extraordinary and we are super happy to have gone with them.
Marie O
5.0
9/04/2023
Yingka went above and beyond just in preparing to give us a quote :) We could tell Master Plans Events & Designs puts a lot of thought and care into everything they do.
Jessica C
5.0
7/12/2023
Yingka, Samiyah and the whole team was amazing and created a wedding that ended up being beyond my wildest dreams at Terranea. Yingka (and her team) responds to any call, text, or email within minutes or very soon after! As a starting point, my venue provided several "preferred" vendors. When I reached out to many of the vendors, Yingka was the first to respond and was so open and welcoming. She made me feel comfortable and wanted to know what I envisioned for my wedding and what she could do to make it happen. Throughout the process, I received many recommendations, including which vendors to use for photography, videography, florals, etc. I am so grateful that I worked with vendors Yingka was familiar with and recommended, because everything was perfect. Our wedding was elevated because of Master Plans, and everything could not have been smoother!
The entire team displayed kindness, professionalism and positivity. While wedding planning might be stressful, the whole team made me feel like everything was taken care of from beginning to end.
Aaron C
5.0
5/08/2023
Master Plan Events is a fantastic choice if you're looking for a wedding planner/coordinator. Our coordinator Alyse was great and really helped take so much stress off my wife and I in the months leading up to the wedding. This allowed us to just enjoy the day rather than worrying about all the small details. Whenever we had any issues or questions, the team was very responsive and helpful. I highly recommend using them for your weddings.
Cameron T
5.0
4/06/2023
Yingka and her team (Samiyah, Alyse, and Lauren) were good partners in wedding prep and resourceful for us throughout the process, particularly in the final 6-8 weeks.
The day of can be very chaotic, so not having to worry about all the little details going on is super important. Having the Master Plans Events team there to handle everything was invaluable.
I will say, though, we had their help in vendor sourcing 6-8 months out and felt like we had to do some chasing for their referrals and answers to our follow-up questions. But once we ticked over into 3 months before the big day, they became incredible partners and took the lead on everything, sharing timelines and templates, driving the process, and running the show in a very proactive and organized manner, making the planning process very smooth and much easier for us.
After interviewing a handful of 5 star wedding planners and having had a very successful wedding, we have zero regrets going with Master Plans Events.
Haruka S
5.0
1/27/2023
I whole heartedly believe that finding Master Plans (Yingka and her team) was a blessing for my wife and me, given all that we had been through.
Short backstory - we hired another wedding planner prior to Master Plans and that was a disaster from the beginning. We ended up terminating that contract but the damage had been done. Planning a wedding in general is stressful but it was also supposed to be fun. That first wedding planner really sucked all of the fun and excitement up to that point. Honestly, we were both down in the dumps because we are very trusting people and we felt betrayed and lied to.
By some miracle, I was on IG and saw an old classmate following Master Plans. I reached out to her and she had nothing but positive things to say about Yingka and her team. My wife and I spoke to Yingka and since that initial consultation, the energy, optimism, and FUN came back.
Things I appreciated about Yingka and her team:
- while my wife and I were stressed at different points in our wedding planning, Yingka has a quiet confidence about her and she was always calm and reassuring. An example - my wife was indecisive on the florist leading up to 3 weeks before the wedding so I was freaking out. Yingka kept cool and got us through it
- Yingka and her team were always REALLY responsive. I am detail oriented and a little nit-picky, but her team was nice and answered all of my questions (and let me tell you - there were a lot of questions since I am 1) a man and 2) very unfamiliar with the whole process)
- they really have the whole process planned out to a T. Leading up to the wedding, there was constant communication between Master Plans and the wedding party. On the day of, everything was planned in 10-15 min increments to make sure EVERYTHING WENT ACCORDING TO PLAN
- they went above and beyond their scope of work with all of the assistance that they provided, leading up to the wedding and the day of
- Yingka's network of vendors is expansive. She provided recommendations regarding vendors that she has worked with and we ended up choosing a photographer that she was familiar with. That photographer did an absolutely amazing job and my wife and I were thrilled with how the photos turned out
- they have a treasure trove of wedding day knick knacks that they can provide to enhance the look and feel of your wedding
- she is a preferred vendor at Terranea! Definitely the best one on the list.
Overall, I really can't fully express how happy I am that we chose Master Plans and how grateful I am for all the work that Yingka and her team put in to make sure that my wife and I had our dream wedding.
Robert D
5.0
9/30/2018
They were on top of the details for us, it ran so smoothly without any of our attention. We couldn’t have asked for anything more, when we did they were right on it. Melinda I’m pretty sure was this her name she was awesome
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