I completely understand. My wedding planner journey began with a book. It was a wedding book that wanted you to pick a theme and colors and as I was looking at it, I was appalled! Why were they trying to fit me into a box? You are independent, non-traditional, worldly, fun, smart, and totally weird in your own way.
You love to travel, eat, read, hike, explore and spend time with your family and friends. You want a destination wedding, one that is intimate, simple, fun, relaxed, and most importantly, personal. You haven't dreamt about this day your whole life and you don't need or want an over the top wedding, but you do care about style and making the wedding yours.
You love to travel, eat, read, hike, explore and spend time with your family and friends. You want a destination wedding, one that is intimate, simple, fun, relaxed, and most importantly, personal. You haven't dreamt about this day your whole life and you don't need or want an over the top wedding, but you do care about style and making the wedding yours.
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Do you find yourself thinking, "I'm really excited about getting married, but I'm not excited about planning the wedding"? The truth is that destination wedding planning is hard; it takes time, money, effort, brain-power, life-power! And if you've had any friends or siblings who've gotten married, you've seen how it takes over their lives.
We want wedding planning to be joyful no matter what your budget is, so we promise to make the process easier and happier through the Passport to Joy wedding planning program. As your virtual wedding planner, we can help you no matter where you live or where you're getting married.
We'll walk you step by step through the entire wedding planning process and guide you from the very beginning all the way to your wedding day (and yes, we'll even help you figure out how to handle the day of).Don't worry, we got your back! You'll get to benefit from our years of experience, knowledge, and expertise making planning your wedding easy, simple and joyful.
We'll walk you step by step through the entire wedding planning process and guide you from the very beginning all the way to your wedding day (and yes, we'll even help you figure out how to handle the day of).Don't worry, we got your back! You'll get to benefit from our years of experience, knowledge, and expertise making planning your wedding easy, simple and joyful.
We're working with a collection of awesome wedding partners here in the San Francisco Bay Area and together we're going to help you create your wedding day. So you don't have to worry about the planning, the coordination, the logistics or having to be a cake baker, a floral designer, a DJ, a host and an IT guy.
We are destination wedding planners, which means we're not location specific. We have clients all over the country and world and we plan destination weddings all over the country and world. Our home base is the San Francisco Bay Area, but we're a global company able to help you where ever you are and where ever you want to go.
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Lauren Siegel
Oct 28, 2021
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Jamie of Mango Muse Events helped me to plan the wedding of my dreams in just 4 months! I am so glad that I hired Jamie to be my wedding planner. I had a vision for my wedding that was kind of hard to articulate but she was able to listen to my thoughts, describe them more coherently and help me to bring it to life. She was extremely organized, responsive, and had a ton of insight into how to avoid pitfalls and be prepared for anything. I was definitely thrown curveballs throughout the planning process, but she either handled them so that I would be none the wiser or she supported me as I worked
Manda Stolpa
Jul 20, 2021
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Jamie and everyone at Mango Muse Events were magnificent! After Jamie and her team helped with my sister's' wedding, I saw the outcome of their work and as soon as I started my planning process I gave them a call.
Jamie is not only efficient, hard working, responsive and knowledgeable in the planning field, but she is so kind and a pleasure to work with.
She helped me over just 5 months pull together a destination wedding that ended up being absolutely perfect.
From the beginning of the planning process she helped me stay organized and created a timeline for me. She did all the research and
Jamie is not only efficient, hard working, responsive and knowledgeable in the planning field, but she is so kind and a pleasure to work with.
She helped me over just 5 months pull together a destination wedding that ended up being absolutely perfect.
From the beginning of the planning process she helped me stay organized and created a timeline for me. She did all the research and
Kat Zack C.
Jan 04, 2020
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We found Mango Muse through a friend, and Jamie planned our wedding in Mariposa, CA, in the fall of 2019. We got married at the AutoCamp "glampground," which wasn't even built when we booked it. That meant it was the first wedding on the site, and absolutely everything had to be organized and set into motion--tables and chairs, drinks, music, signs, guest arrivals, and every other little thing that you would never think about had to happen.
In our opinion, this is where Jamie really shines. She's a master of organization (Google docs for days, communications customized to
In our opinion, this is where Jamie really shines. She's a master of organization (Google docs for days, communications customized to
Brooke Pfretzschner
Dec 20, 2019
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We worked with Jamie throughout our 2 year engagement to create an experience for our guests, it was so much more than a wedding. From the first meeting with Jamie we felt heard and understood with our list of demands: Caribbean, no shoes, rad band, good drinks. Together we elevated that list into the best weekend we could have ever dreamed of. Working with Jamie was a dream. She is incredibly professional, pays attention to every single detail, super responsive and very realistic with expectations. The day of the wedding, I didn’t worry about a thing. Everything was perfect. We successfully
Haley Harrison
Nov 11, 2019
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Jamie didn't just help us plan our wedding - she helped us create memories of our special day that will last a lifetime. A year after our wedding, our parents, family and friends are still talking about what a beautiful event Jamie helped us pull off and how the wedding was so fitting of our personalities. Jamie is 100% the reason everyone is still reminiscing. She is a visionary in the wedding planning world. She takes the time to listen and brings creative ideas that represent what you want your wedding day to be but could never have thought of yourself. For example, we had a relatively small
Brooke P.
Jul 12, 2019
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How do you write a review for someone who successfully created your all-time biggest fantasy??! My husband and I always knew we were going to get married in the Caribbean. We weren't sure what beach or what island, but we knew it was going to be a barefoot celebration in the sand with great tunes, twinkly lights and cold drinks. We got engaged in Dec 2016, and after a little digging for "Bay Area destination wedding planners" I stumbled on MME. We met with Jamie in March 2017 for the first time and finally had the most dreamy Caribbean wedding celebration you could imagine this past
Arianne K.
Apr 27, 2019
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Jamie is FANTASTIC.
During our initial call, she helped us figure out what level of support would suit us best and was open to hearing the specific areas of guidance (event design, vendor coordination, budget management, etc.) that we felt we needed most.
She pushed us to reflect on what was most important to us and helped us keep that overarching vision in mind throughout the many decisions we made over the course of a year. In what could easily be an overwhelming process, she helped us prioritize our to-do lists and track both long-term and short-term milestones.
We definitely dragged our
During our initial call, she helped us figure out what level of support would suit us best and was open to hearing the specific areas of guidance (event design, vendor coordination, budget management, etc.) that we felt we needed most.
She pushed us to reflect on what was most important to us and helped us keep that overarching vision in mind throughout the many decisions we made over the course of a year. In what could easily be an overwhelming process, she helped us prioritize our to-do lists and track both long-term and short-term milestones.
We definitely dragged our
Erin G.
Feb 08, 2018
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When it became apparent that we were looking to move forward with a destination wedding (and would likely be trying to plan a wedding in the Caribbean from California!) my head started spinning with all the options. I truly didn't know where to begin. What island should we focus on? And then beyond that, should we do it at a resort or rent a house on the beach somewhere?? I was overwhelmed, to say the least. So when a co-worker recommended Jamie to help with wedding planning, I was eager to enlist her help. From our first meeting with Jamie, she brought a sense of calm and "we'll
Patrice A.
Sep 25, 2017
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My husband and I cannot say enough good things about how amazing Jamie is! She truly made our wedding everything we dreamed of. In fact, I know everyone says you shouldn't expect your wedding day to be perfect - but with Jamie, it actually was!
I first worked with her when I was maid-of-honor at my best friend's destination wedding in Hawaii, which went off without a hitch. As soon as I got engaged, I knew we had to hire Jamie - and that very first decision we made was by far the best decision we made throughout the whole wedding planning process.
With Jamie, we never felt stressed
I first worked with her when I was maid-of-honor at my best friend's destination wedding in Hawaii, which went off without a hitch. As soon as I got engaged, I knew we had to hire Jamie - and that very first decision we made was by far the best decision we made throughout the whole wedding planning process.
With Jamie, we never felt stressed
Ghee K.
Feb 27, 2017
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Jamie helped us plan our destination wedding (in Hawai'i) from the bay area. She was an old classmate of mine so I knew she would know the ins and outs of weddings in Hawaii. She also helped plan some of our other friend's wedding and they all had nothing but good things to say about their experience with her.
Our experience was the same. From the very first meeting we had, she was very organized and focused on guiding us to create the wedding that we wanted. She took the time to get to know what we wanted, our style and how she could do the best job to make our perfect day happen
Our experience was the same. From the very first meeting we had, she was very organized and focused on guiding us to create the wedding that we wanted. She took the time to get to know what we wanted, our style and how she could do the best job to make our perfect day happen
Jessica L.
Aug 20, 2015
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Jamie was a gift from heaven in helping us get through the final stretch of our wedding. We'd resisted for awhile in hiring someone, but once we realized we were in over our heads, she came highly recommended by a trusted friend. Not only did she dive in to fix things that were already issues prior to the day, she managed and executed on the day of masterfully -- in the end, I was able to enjoy every moment of that day and night she had everything under control. We could not recommend her more sincerely for anyone looking for planning services!
Lauren O.
May 12, 2015
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If you need a wedding planner, hire Jamie. I am a type A person who wants everything to be perfect. Jamie made sure that happened. From start to finish she assisted with contracts, vendors, vision and day of the wedding services. We had our wedding in Hawaii and she was so helpful in planning from SF. Her knowledge of island vendors was very helpful. However, the best part about using Jamie was her attention to detail. She truly made my vision come true for our wedding. I walked into our reception area and was speechless. It was breathtaking. Everything I could have ever wanted. And
David P.
Feb 05, 2015
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My wife and I hired Jamie to help plan and coordinate our wedding, and outside of our decision to marry each other, hiring her was the best decision either of us made.
We had a challenging wedding to plan - we wanted to have it during wedding high season in September-October, do it outdoors but still have an indoor option in the off chance it rained, have it be uniquely San Francisco, and keep to a budget and still be nice. Additionally, both of us were living overseas and needed Jamie to arrange everything for us remotely. So basically we were asking for the impossible.
Well, impossible
We had a challenging wedding to plan - we wanted to have it during wedding high season in September-October, do it outdoors but still have an indoor option in the off chance it rained, have it be uniquely San Francisco, and keep to a budget and still be nice. Additionally, both of us were living overseas and needed Jamie to arrange everything for us remotely. So basically we were asking for the impossible.
Well, impossible
Scott N.
Aug 05, 2014
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We decided last minute to get a wedding planner -- best decision ever. Jamie was a great partner in the (very short) lead-up to our wedding, and she REALLY shone during the wedding day itself.
Because we got married at a friend's house in the sticks, we had a ridiculous number of vendors. Jamie helped us source everything from forks to lights to power to toilets. We only found out after the wedding that there were a few hitches: the rentals people didn't deliver a table and that the staffing agency sent too few people. No place to sit and no people to serve the booze? That could have
Because we got married at a friend's house in the sticks, we had a ridiculous number of vendors. Jamie helped us source everything from forks to lights to power to toilets. We only found out after the wedding that there were a few hitches: the rentals people didn't deliver a table and that the staffing agency sent too few people. No place to sit and no people to serve the booze? That could have
Karen J.
Jul 29, 2014
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I highly recommend Mango Muse Events and Jamie to anyone interested in a wedding planner.
We worked with Jamie for well over a year and she guided us from concept to execution of the entire wedding. We didn't have a crystal clear viewpoint of what we wanted from the start, so she helped us determine the look and feel we wanted to create, explore venues, decide catering, florals, you name it.
She is is extremely organized and professional. She was patient (because goodness, we definitely took our time on some things) but also persistent when we really needed to make some decisions. I love
We worked with Jamie for well over a year and she guided us from concept to execution of the entire wedding. We didn't have a crystal clear viewpoint of what we wanted from the start, so she helped us determine the look and feel we wanted to create, explore venues, decide catering, florals, you name it.
She is is extremely organized and professional. She was patient (because goodness, we definitely took our time on some things) but also persistent when we really needed to make some decisions. I love
Pamela H.
Jul 20, 2014
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Jamie was amazing, and we are extremely glad we decided to work with her!! Initially, we were not sure whether or not we even wanted to hire a professional wedding planner, but we are so glad we did and that we chose Jamie!! I don't know what we would have done without her. Throughout the entire planning process, even as I started to feel overwhelmed, I would simply discuss with Jamie, and then I wouldn't be stressed anymore! One thing I especially appreciated about Jamie was how amazingly responsive she is - we always got a very prompt reply, sometimes even within minutes!! That helped
Rosers M.
Jul 30, 2013
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Jamie is a rock star in the world of wedding planners...like an Adam Levine (minus the falsetto and moves like Jagger) in a world of people that didn't make the cut on the Voice. We came to Jamie relatively late in the wedding planning process, having already signed most of our vendors and just looking for someone to "bring it all together" on the day of the wedding. Sigh...we were so naive back then, not knowing that "bringing it together" was 95% of planning our wedding!
Jamie is simply amazing - energetic (but not overly so), creative (but relevant), organized
Jamie is simply amazing - energetic (but not overly so), creative (but relevant), organized
Kimo S.
Nov 11, 2012
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Jamie is awesome and on her game. She helped my wife and I to make decisions even when we didn't want to haha. The most admirable thing is that she will work her butt off for you and will always be calm, professional during the craziest times. After going through the process, I can't imagine not having not having a wedding planner like Jamie!
Michael K.
Oct 15, 2012
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Thanks to Jamie, our wedding was a huge success! She made a point of infusing our personalities and the things we like into our wedding, while making sure it all tied together and worked. She guided us through the zillions of decisions that need to be made, with an eye towards what's modern, or traditional, or what have you. Short of eloping, our wedding planning was as painless as possible, and when the time came, she followed through and it went off perfectly!
Save yourself the time learning about all the things that Jamie already knows. You'll be stressed enough deciding who
Save yourself the time learning about all the things that Jamie already knows. You'll be stressed enough deciding who
Jenny J.
Feb 18, 2012
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Jamie was an awesome wedding coordinator to work with. We hired Jamie for her partial planning and day of coordination services. At first, we were not sure we were going to hire a wedding planner, but it turned out to be best decision we made! We could not have done it without her. We had some idea about what we wanted but we had no idea how to bring it all together. Jamie pulled it all together and more. She took the time to get to know us as a couple, our personalities, and what our vision for the "big day" was. Jamie went above and beyond our expectations. Without her, we would have
Tami Y.
Apr 22, 2011
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Hiring Jamie Chang of Mango Muse Events was honestly the best money I spent for my wedding. She helped me through the whole process from start to finish and I could not have done it without her. I can get kind of stressed out and everyone told me that wedding planning would be crazy and stressful but, because I could rely on Jamie, I was able to relax and actually enjoy the process.
Jamie was always super responsive to all my crazy emails and she met with me a ton of times over the course of the planning process. She really puts in a lot of time and love into each event and I always felt like
Jamie was always super responsive to all my crazy emails and she met with me a ton of times over the course of the planning process. She really puts in a lot of time and love into each event and I always felt like
K. K.
Jun 19, 2010
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Jaime of Mango Muse is extremely talented and you would be lucky to have her coordinate your wedding. She has impeccable taste. I worked with her in the beginning stages of planning my wedding. She has a bubbly personality which makes wedding planning fun. At the same time she is extremely organized and focus, and takes your wedding very seriously. What I love about Jaime is that she doesn't have a formula or provide cookie cutter service; she is about total customization and making sure you get the wedding of YOUR dreams.
Brian C.
Jun 14, 2010
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