Wish Wonder Dream

Michael Vega and the entire WWD team did an amazing job for our wedding! They are responsive, professional, organized and make the process SO much less stressful. While we had a relatively small wedding, we only had two months to prepare. Michael was there every step of the way — keeping us on track, providing excellent vendor recommendations and making sure our special day went seamlessly — which it did! WWD’s attention to detail is remarkable. We are so grateful and happy we chose WWD for our wedding planning needs and would highly recommend them for any soon-​to-​be bride and groom. Thank you, Michael and WWD!

Wish Wonder Dream is a must!!!
To all the Brides out there, do yourself a huge favor and choose Wish Wonder Dream. Michael exceeded all our expectations!!! He’s THE BEST. My Mother and my Husband agree, best money we spent! I honestly can not say enough. What a stress relief it is, on the biggest day of your life, to know that, come what may, they have got it covered. Michael was so on top of everything. So professional, so lovely.
Having him was a dream!!!

My husband and I hired Wish Wonder Dream for our wedding at the Vibiana in DTLA on June 27, 2015 and could not have been happier with Holly and the WWD team! We booked them for their «month-​of» type package which starts about 6 weeks prior to our wedding. They have different levels of planning packages for you to choose from, so you can choose the one that best fits your comfort level.
They were so responsive from the first time that we requested information about their services, we knew it was going to be a good fit. We had a great chat over the phone and we booked them right away. They provided a Dream Book, which gives you checklists of things that you need to do during every step leading up to the big day, as well as email communication in case we had any questions.
We had our first meeting at the Pasadena office with our principal coordinator, Holly, and she was awesome! We went over every single detail with her and she took over as soon as our 6 weeks started. She contacted all our vendors for us, got all their paperwork in place, clarified any loose ends, and went to our walk through with us. She was always answering her phone or email even up until the night before and morning of, and no job was too much to ask.
On the day of our wedding, she brought a large team with her since our wedding had 430 guests. With such a large guest count, it still felt intimate because the WWD team did such a great job of directing our guests and ensuring that every little detail that was planned was carried out. They even assigned someone to stay with us, so that she could address any concerns or needs that we had at any moment.
I can honestly say that the WWD team dealt with every issue that came up on our wedding day flawlessly. I had such a great time at my own wedding and did not need to worry about anything else but smiling and having fun! I would highly recommend them to anyone who wants to just sit back and enjoy their wedding day! We can’t thank them enough for making our wedding perfect!

My wife and I worked with Michael and Taylor at Wish Wonder Dream for our big day! We could not have found a better team to help us plan our wedding! Michael and WWD took us through the planning process step-​by-​step and were always available for help. He recommended various vendors, set us up with potential wedding sites, and even let us borrow some décor items last minute. Michael was organized and on top of all everything that needed to be done. And when required, he let us have our own spin on much of the décor and gave us space when we wanted to make decisions on our own.
Michael was professional, caring, and a warm individual. Plus, on the day of the wedding, he is oh so necessary! I couldn’t believe all that happened in the few days leading up to our day, and Michael tackled it without a problem. I will most definitively recommend this great crew to everyone!

We hired WWD 3 weeks before our wedding to handle day of coordinating and it was the best money I’ve EVER spent! Our planner, Holly, was FREAKING AMAZING! From the moment I met her I knew I would love her, the day after my wedding… I knew for a fact I did!
You know how people tell you «on your wedding day, things will be so hectic and crazy, things will go wrong, but it’ll be okay» … I was just bracing myself for that moment… and it never came! I can truly say my day was perfect from beginning to end and I totally give that credit to Holly. Holly, was a dream to work with. Her spirit, her energy, her joy… it just made our day that much better!
No matter what was going on, she was so calm, collected, and graceful. Holly and her team totally exceeded our expectations. She anticipated our needs, kept everything on track, and were there for every little request. We didnt have to worry about a thing. It was just phenomenal! Holly has no idea how much she meant to us. Planning my own wedding was the single most stressful thing I’ve done and I was so nervous with how everything would come out day of… I hoped and prayed my vision would come to life and it did in a major way! Holly and her team were just grade a fantastic. I look back at all these videos and photos and look at the fun we had… and I know that was only possible because she had our backs!
Our vendors couldn’t stop raving about her and the WWD team either, everyone commented on how professional and on point they were. Even my husband can’t stop talking about Holly… and he’s a man of very few words, lol! This was the man who thought he could have his aunt do the day of coordinating, so that has to speak volumes!
There really aren’t enough words to describe how grateful we are for Holly and the WWD team. Seriously, there aren’t… they are EXCEPTIONAL!

My husband and I are very happy with WWD. Taylor and Michael are both amazing! Taylor is a sweetheart and has such great style. She helped me choose the right vendors and advised with honest opinions. Michael is a great coordinator. He was effective in guiding me to the things I wanted. We trusted him 100% for running our big day, didn’t have to worry at all. Our guests are saying that our wedding was one of the most organized events they had ever attended. Every one of them had a great time, as did we. Thank you Wish Wonder Dream. You made my dream wedding come true!

Planning a wedding turned out to be so much more work than my new wife and I thought it would be. My wife and I got married on June 13^th at Calamigos Ranch. In the year leading up to our wedding we ended up making so many good decisions. Our wedding turned out exactly how would have hoped. One of best decision we made was choosing Michael Vega as our wedding coordinator. Michael and his staff at Wish Wonder Dream were truly amazing. As the groom, the only thing I cared about was that my wife would get the day she had always dreamed of. In order to get that, I found out that there are thousands of things to prepare and even more plans that have to be made. When I walked into that venue on my wedding day, everything was EXACTLY how my wife wanted it. It gave me such a sense of relief that I could just relax and enjoy; I knew everything was going to make her happy.
It was no accident that everything turned out perfect. Michael is a meticulous planner. For our wedding, Michael prepared a 15 page timeline that was incredibly detailed and well thought out. He was in constant communication with all of our vendors making sure everything was getting done exactly how we wanted it. In the weeks leading up to our wedding, I received numerous calls from my vendors simply to tell me how amazing Michael was and how much they appreciated his timeline. I am not kidding; this timeline was down to the minute!
On the day of our wedding (and our rehearsal), Michael showed up calm and confident. He knew exactly what to do to have a wedding go off perfectly. There was not one moment where my wife and I said «that wasn’t right,» or «I wish that had been different.» Michael had 4 other people working with him the day of the wedding. They were like a well-​oiled machine with their headsets on and running around working hard to make everything PERFECT! His staff was also friendly and courteous. They had somebody with both of us at all time making sure we had everything we wanted. Michael and his staff also set up everything, took everything down, and even loaded our car for us. I can’t give this man (and his company) a higher recommendation. A five star rating does not seem to be enough for how well Michael did his job! It can’t possibly get better than the service and attention we received.

I’ll start by saying that Michael Vega at WWD is truly a beacon of light in this adventure of wedding planning! He is a strong manager, advisor, and energizer. I would highly recommend him and WWD to couples who are planning a complex wedding like my wife and I did.
Michael brings clarity when there is doubt, bright ideas if you’re stuck, is laser focused to keep you on schedule, and brings the energy of the sun to keep you excited and in the right mindset when tackling such a gargantuan and complex adventure.
Michael was on point, organized, and responsive from start to finish. My wife and I are most certainly happy that we were able to achieve our goal to host a 1930s Shanghai themed outdoor wedding, and it was executed very smoothly with Michael’s help.
If there is anything to work on, I would say that there were some minor issues during the wedding, he could have brought more ideas than we did, and we were able to negotiate lower prices than the initial discount vendors gave us for being a WWD customer. To be fair, these are some minor things in which my expectations may have been too high since this is my first wedding (perhaps it’s not fair to expect my wedding coordinator to spend more time to plan my wedding than I did, or perhaps I could have hire additional manpower).
I do want to reiterate that my wife and I are super happy with the outcome of our wedding and the planning process. We interviewed dozens of wedding planners and we’re confident that Michael and WWD would be the best fit for us in terms of being very organized and creative.
Thanks again Michael and we look forward to recommending you to our friends who are planning to marry in the area!
Also, thanks to Taylor for your assistance and positive energy in the beginning of our planning process. Like with Michael, my wife and I were always excited to talk with you guys.

My wedding went absolutely perfect and it was due to the amazing job Taylor and her crew did. She had my wedding details down to a T on my master timeline. Even before my 6 weeks, she was always available for me to reach out to her if I needed to ask her a question. She was by my side the entire time before the wedding and on the day of. She made quick and sound judgments on the day of and made it so easy for me to enjoy my day as a bride. The evening went so well for not only my husband, myself and my bridal party, but guests loved the flow of the night! She was on point with everything. Not only does she know what shes doing, but she is super nice as well, very easy to talk to and is not too pushy on things. I HIGHLY recommend Taylor and the WWD team.

This review is for Holly Brown from the Santa Monica office. We hired Holly for our wedding planner/​coordinator. The 6 week package. We hired 6 months before the wedding and wow! Our first visit went amazing. I had met with other planners and Holly was the only honest one, i did most of the hiring and planning and she pointed that put and offered her help where i would need it so we went with her month of package which is 6 weeks before the wedding. I spoke to her via email throughout all of it and met with her 4 times in office and 1 time at venue and we spoke over the phone for the week of to stay on the page for the day of.
Well We love her. Shes amazing, sweet, positive person. My guest and family loved her at the wedding. She was my life saver for a lot of bumps i had with my vendors and venue. Im so glad i hired her. All our visits and venue visit went great and she completely knew what i was going for. She made my day much more easier and better than expected. Hire Holly and her team at Santa Monica office you wont regret it!

This review is for Taylor Tronson and Michael from Wish Wonder Dream:
We hired WWD for month-​of coordination — they were highly recommended to us by a friend who is in the wedding business and I am so thankful they did! We had an amazing experience working with Taylor and the entire team at WWD.
We first met with Taylor and her assistant Michael, about a month out from our date, and they developed our master timeline which was so detailed and extensive that there were things I didn’t even think of that were very critical to everything running smooth the day-​of (this is why you hire a professional!) *I must note, I was hesitant to hire someone because I’m the type of DIY individual.
They then coordinated with all of our vendors and on our wedding day everything ran so smooth! It was absolutely FLAWLESS! Their team of about 4 – 5 people were so professional and on top of it. I felt so relaxed the entire day. They made sure I was where I needed to be at all times, vendors were in place, and more importantly that I was hydrated and well-​fed! I was thankful for that since you are constantly running around on your wedding day and hardly have time to eat.
Bottom line: I highly recommend them for wedding coordination.

My husband and I first met with Whitney about two weeks we got engaged. We found Whitney through a blog and absolutely loved the style of that specific wedding. When we met with Whitney, we instantly fell in love with her! I told my husband as we walked out that we were going to go with Wish Wonder Dream for our weeding. Of course, we went with Whitney and the next year and half planning was not only easy, but fun! Whitney has amazing referrals for vendors. This allowed us to build an awesome team for our big day without the stress of going through countless vendors to find the right one.
Interestingly, we were able to see Wish Wonder Dream grow and add incredible staff. Towards the end of our wedding planning we worked very closely with Holly and Taylor. At first I was a bit hesitant because I loved Whitney! Not to worry though, not only was Whitney still available along the way, Holly and Taylor were just absolutely the best to work with! They are supportive and have all the answers you need. We left each meeting feeling more excited and prepared for our wedding.
Most importantly, our big day completely fulfilled our dreams. Holly truly listened to our vision for the wedding and executed everything beautifully. There were even some things my husband and I forgot to pick up. When I told Holly she came up with an awesome idea and it didn’t matter that we forgot to stop by Home Depot. Holly was there right by our sides for anything we needed– she also brought our signature drinks which was much appreciated! Not only were my husband and I impressed with Wish Wonder Dream the day of, our family and friends raved about how awesome everything looked.
The bottom line is this: if you are going to spend your money on a coordinator, go with Wish Wonder Dream. You will not only get fantastic people who are knowledgeable and professional, but you will also get someone who is as excited for your wedding as you are. (I already miss our meetings with the Holly, Taylor and Whitney).

When I got engaged I dreamed of having a big beautiful wedding but I knew I couldn’t plan it alone. I decided to look for a coordinator and after a few dead end interviews I noticed that a company named Wish Wonder Dream had a lot of awards. So my husband and I met with Whitney Wing Drake. She came to a location that was convenient for us and worked around both of our schedules. She made us instantly comfortable with just her warm smile. She was very professional and didn’t force us into feeling like we needed to book her that same day without thoroughly reading all of the packages. We talked about her and the company and what we wanted to see on our wedding day. As soon as we got in the car I told Howard she’s the perfect person to help us. So because I like to be hands on we decided on The Dream Package but when I seen how much work it takes to pull a wedding off we upgraded to The Wonder Package. Whitney was very hands on, and knowledgeable when it came to coordinating a wedding. She was quick to respond to my e-​mails and phone calls. She never made us feel like a client, matter of fact it felt like she was our friend who understood everything we were trying to accomplish. I also loved that when I asked her her opinion on a detail she gave me her honest opinion to ensure everything came out perfect. I didn’t want a coordinator that agreed with everything I said just because we were paying for a service. Whitney came with us with no hesitation to tour the venue even though it was a little bit of a destination, went over our contracts, interviewed vendors, and went cake tasting with us. Then unexpectedly 3 months before the wedding I found out I was expecting and extremely sick. Whitney and her staff made sure no ball was dropped. Whitney’s assistant Taylor was heaven sent as well. They both handled tasks that I wasn’t able to get out of bed and do. I was so nervous but they both made Howard and I comfortable reminding us that this was going to be the wedding of our dreams. So needless to say the wedding was absolutely gorgeous and perfect thanks to the Wish Wonder Dream staff. Taylor was there coordinating with her heels on and didn’t miss a beat. Taylor understood what we needed and if there was a problem I didn’t know about it everything was handled. My family and friends enjoyed the entire weekend and asked us can we do it all over again and I know it was due to an excellent coordinating job. I know my wedding wouldn’t have came to life without them which is why I call Whitney the «Queen of Weddings». The package and service we received was worth every cent. Whitney and Taylor exceeded our expectations. They weren’t just coordinators they were angels. We were truly blessed to find Whitney and Taylor and I would refer them to any couple. I can’t say thank you enough to the company Wish Wonder Dream for making my wedding a reality! Taylor and Whitney are amazing!

I had to write a review as my experience with Wish Wonder Dream was completely different than N.M.‘s.
We used Whitney Drake and her Wish, Wonder, Dream team’s «Month-​Of» services for our November wedding in Pasadena, CA. When my husband and I learned that our venue required that we hire a month-​of coordinator, we were very nervous as this was not something we had included in our initial budget. After interviewing several coordinators, Whitney was our top choice. She’s enthusiastic, fun, professional, organized and really tried to get to know us a couple and understand our vision for the big day. Whitney’s pricing is beyond reasonable for the service her team provides. Whitney was an invaluable resource in the weeks leading up to the wedding, and the thorough timeline she helped outline for us really kept everyone on track the day of. Her assistant, Stacey, ran our rehearsal and was absolutely wonderful! Our wedding party was so impressed with how she took charge of our unruly group and got us all organized. Stacey, Whitney and the rest of the WWD team were on time (which is big for me!) and ensured that everything ran smoothly on the day of. I was actually able to relax and enjoy the day knowing that they were on top of everything. When we entered the reception ballroom, their work took our breath away! The room was exactly as we had imagined it would be. The day could not have gone better thanks to their hard work and support! I would highly recommend Wish Wonder Dream’s services to anyone. You won’t regret it! Thank you Whitney, Stacey, and WWD for making our day perfect!

I wish wonder and dream about hiring a different wedding coordinator.
My wedding day was amazing, but I would say that is despite Whitney’s efforts. On my wedding day, I was very behind schedule. I ended up being so rushed that I didn’t have time to finish my hair. As a result I am very disappointed with my photos. Also, none of the groomsmen had their boutonierres delivered to them so none of the groomsmen have them in their photos. I also didn’t get to do my bridesmaids shots or romantics prior to the wedding like we had planned.
Whitney was supposed to arrive at 3. When I called her at 1 and told her that I was concerned about things getting done on time, she said, oh I do these all the time, don’t worry.
When I told her how upset I was that she didn’t check on me to make sure I was running on time, she said that it wasn’t her responsibility to manage the vendors (uhm, that’s exactly her job?) and that she was too busy herself to check on me. Isn’t that why I asked her to come early?
Also, for our first look photos we were supposed to have two bunches of helium balloons. On the wedding timeline that she herself prepared, it said ‘WWD to prepare balloons’. Guess what? No balloons for the first look. She then apologized and said she meant that I would provide them… I don’t even know what to say. What decently intelligent adult would say she was preparing balloons and expect someone else to know that she wasn’t bringing them? As a result, I was majorly stressed for the first look and of course you can tell in the photos.
I wrote an email to her stating all of my complaints and she basically lied and said all of the vendors, my mom, my groom, my MOH all told her what a great job she did. Every single one of them denies this. Also, the vendors I was able to speak to personally all complained about her. The hair and makeup team and photographer had to change her time line. Because her time line was unrealistic, we had to pay the videographer for an extra hour that we weren’t prepared for.
Also, she didn’t check our menu and she said she never got the correct order even though I cc’d her on my final order to the catering team. We received the wrong appetizer to our meal.
She did a good job of setting up the décor. I will give her that. The room was exactly how I wanted it.
Long story short, you hire a wedding coordinator to ensure a stress free day where everything goes according to plan. I had neither.