Run, don't walk, to hire Shi as your event planner! Shi is an absolutely incredible human and phenomenal at what she does. She made our wedding day better than anything we could have possibly dreamed. In every stage of planning she is very organized, communicative, professional, and kind. She has such wonderful ideas and her execution of the plans is top-tier. It was such a relief to have her as our guide, cheerleader, and friend throughout the entire process. We can't imagine having gone through the planning and wedding without her. Truly, she is so reliable and talented. She works so hard and is very detail-oriented. She is collaborative and adaptable. When we needed her direction and guidance, she was there. She anticipated our needs and suggested date nights and relaxation breaks. I can't emphasize or speak highly enough about Shi as both a person and as our wedding planner. A few of our guests may or may not have proposed to her as well (that's how wonderful she is)(: We had guests from all over the U.S. and from Norway, and the ones who aren't married yet said they want to fly her out to plan their weddings, because that's how great she is. We love Shi so much as are so eternally grateful for all she did for us. Hire her for your event planning, it will be the best decision (besides marrying your partner) you will ever make!!!

Michelle & Jason
St. Irene’s Event, OR | 2024

We were so fortunate to have Shi as our day of coordinator! From our initial video call to the end of the night on our wedding day, we felt Shi’s warmth and care and genuine desire to make our wedding day just perfect. Shi is not only passionate about weddings, but extremely professional, communicative, and enthusiastic. Although we researched and booked all of our vendors, Shi was always available able to help give advice and recommendations since we are from the Bay Area and were planning remotely.

We really leaned on Shi for things like consulting on our timeline, asking about our venue specifics (Blockhouse & Pomarius Nursery), running the ceremony rehearsal, and obviously managing the entire wedding day! It was such a relief to hand over our contracts, layouts, and decor plan to Shi and know that everything was in good hands. Our wedding day was incredibly smooth, stress free, so much fun, and we owe it all to Shi! The cherry on top was that she shared the photos and videos she took on the wedding day.

Emily & Kevin
Blockhouse/Pomarius Nursery, OR | 2023

In the beginning of wedding planning, I was certain that I could plan my whole wedding on my own. As I got deeper into planning, I realized that I did need some extra help. That is when I found ‘Event Planner Shi’ on the wedding app, ‘The Knot’. My husband and I met with Shi over video chat to discuss our vision and what we were looking for. From the beginning, Shi was personable, & professional. We chose to book Shi as our day of planner, but this also included help over the course of several months leading up. Shi even offered advice via email from the time we booked her which was a year in advance. She was one text/call away throughout the whole thing. I felt calm and prepared the month leading up to the wedding simply because of Shi. On our big day, Shi worked so hard to make the day run smoothly. From being point of contact to all vendors, working behind the scenes to communicate with everyone, setting up the venue, tearing down the venue at the end of the night, making sure she understood our vision, including small details, before the day. Shi is amazing at what she does and is so friendly while doing so. If we were planning our wedding all over again, I would absolutely have Shi with me on my big day again.

Macey & Leo
Bridal Veil Lake, OR | 2023

We had so many issues come up including non responsive vendors, unorganization, and temper tantrums from vendors and guests. Shi handled every hurdle with stern patience and grace. She helped us with firing two vendors that tried to take advantage of us with no money loss on our part. AND found us two excellent replacements with only 3 weeks before our event. When it came to the day of, she was on top of making sure everyone was in the right spots and even took pictures that our photographer didn't! Shi is an amazing person with such a great talent for her work. Our day never would have happened if she hadn't been there.

Crystal & Mike
Horning’s Hideout, OR | 2023

She met with us over lunches and toured the venues with us even when it took her an hour to drive there. When we needed help with ideas for DIY fantasy theme, she also lent us a whole box of decoration materials so that we could play around with DIY ideas.

Shi is a very good communicator and works well with crowds. For example, at our ceremony, she would project her voice and say "Hi! How is everyone doing? We have a lovely wedding to celebrate"...and then tell folks exactly what needed to get done." It was very effective and well received. Shi is very fast to respond to text and emails. We were the ones slow to respond, never her!

Shi is kind and creative and efficient, all great traits for a good event coordinator! I felt that Shi is authentic and truly passionate about weddings, whereas other coordinators we interviewed seemed like they were just going through the motions trying to make money.

We would highly recommend Shi!

Junzi & Nick
HOH/Crystal Ballroom , OR | 2023

Shi has a gift for her craft & positivity that is infectious. We had the incredible privilege of working with her as our wedding planner, and we cannot emphasize enough how she exceeded our expectations and made our special day truly unforgettable. From the very first meeting to the final moments of our reception, Shi's dedication, professionalism, and attention to detail shone through.

One of the qualities that set Shi apart was her ability to truly listen and understand our vision for the wedding. She took the time to get to know us as a couple, understanding our preferences, style, and personalities. With this invaluable insight, Shi curated a wedding that perfectly encapsulated who we are as individuals and as a couple. Shi's creativity and eye for detail were evident in every aspect of the planning process. She presented us with unique & thoughtful ideas, ensuring that our wedding would be one-of-a-kind. Her meticulous planning and organization were evident, as each part of the event flowed seamlessly. From the stunning arrangement of our décor to the exquisite table settings, every detail was thoughtfully considered and executed flawlessly… Read more

Ami & Zach
Blockhouse/Pomarius Nursery, OR | 2023

I thought I would be anxious on our wedding day, but knowing the exceptionally capable and thoughtful Shi was orchestrating the behind-the-scenes allowed me to be fully present and immerse myself in the magic of the day. We had a large and lively wedding party and Shi worked closely with our officiant to ensure our rehearsal and ceremony ran smoothly. Shi’s strengths include organization, attention to detail, problem-solving (cannot emphasize this one enough!), communication, advocacy, and team management. She saw our vision for the aesthetic of our reception and set the scene gorgeously. The best bonus of working with Shi was that we truly felt how deeply she cared about our relationship and our day. It’s priceless to work with someone who genuinely loves love and loves what she does.

Katie & Jake
Blockhouse/Pomarius Nursery, OR | 2023

Shi’s attention to detail is extraordinary, (so evident as she helped choreograph a unique expression of the unity ceremony) and she has an exquisite sense of design and style. Her “day of” role included flipping a garden-nursery space from ceremony to reception area in under an hour, and it was vital that I trust her to make on-the-fly visual adjustments in the décor, dessert table set-up, etc., as needed to accomplish that tight timeline – and, not surprisingly, every single thing she touched was absolutely gorgeous!

My only regret is not meeting Shi sooner, as I’d have entrusted her with the entire wedding event in a heartbeat. Way beyond her working role, Shi is such a deeply caring individual, even making sure that, in the last hectic days, I was making time for self-care (insisting my son schedule a pre-wedding massage for his mama!), and following up after wedding to share precious candid photos that she had captured. I couldn’t be more sincere about recommending Shi, whom I engaged as a “day of coordinator” but has now become a very dear friend… Read more

Baer Wedding
Blockhouse/Orangerie, OR | 2023