About Kristina Oo

Meet Kristina Oo,
Your Wedding Planner & Coordinator

Every unforgettable celebration begins with a meaningful connection. With a passion for hospitality, thoughtful organization, and personal details, I help couples bring their wedding visions to life while enjoying every moment of the journey.

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Meet the Planner

A Passion for Planning, A Heart for Celebrations

I began my career as a day-of coordinator, grew into leading events for multiple planning companies, and now bring that experience to my own couples as a seasoned planner and coordinator. Long before I did this professionally, I was the friend everyone called when they had a party to plan. It is something I have always done, long before it became my profession.

I studied hospitality and event planning in university while working for other companies and running events for my department. Those years shaped my understanding of service, logistics, and the kind of thoughtful coordination that makes a celebration feel effortless.

Travel has always influenced my perspective. Experiencing different cultures, traditions, and aesthetics sparked my love for creativity and continues to inspire the way I design meaningful, personal celebrations.

My favorite part of a wedding day is watching everything come together. Seeing a couple’s vision transform from paper to reality and knowing they trust me to execute the wedding of their dreams is something I never take lightly. I have a genuine passion for making people happy, solving problems with calm clarity, and bringing harmony to even the busiest moments. Being the steady presence behind the scenes is exactly where I’m meant to be.

English & Russian

Fluent Languages

Education
California State University of Northridge

B.S. in Tourism, Recreation & Hospitality Management

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A Little About Me

A Wedding Planner's Own Love Story

Having planned my own wedding celebrations, I understand how meaningful it is to create an experience that reflects your personalities, honors your families, and celebrates your story.

We had 3 wedding celebrations

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A Civil Wedding

A civil wedding held online during the pandemic

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A Burmese Wedding

A Burmese wedding in honor of my husband's culture

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A Traditional Wedding

A celebration with Jewish traditions to honor my heritage.

The Journey Behind the Planner

From a Passion for Celebrations to a Career in Wedding Planning

My approach to wedding planning has been shaped by professional experience, hospitality education, and a lifelong appreciation for different cultures and traditions.

A Natural Passion for Organization

Long before wedding planning became my profession, I found myself helping friends organize celebrations and manage the details that bring an event together.

A Foundation in Hospitality

Studying hospitality and event planning while gaining industry experience helped me develop a deeper understanding of service, event logistics, and the importance of creating a welcoming guest experience.

Inspired by Travel & Culture

Travel continues to inspire my creativity, introducing me to different traditions, aesthetics, and ways of celebrating life’s most meaningful moments.

Bringing It All Together

Today, I combine my professional experience, creativity, and organizational skills to help couples enjoy their celebrations without becoming overwhelmed by the details.

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Welcome & Philosophy

Thoughtful Planning, Meaningful Celebrations

Your wedding day should feel intentional, effortless, and deeply personal. My role is to bring clarity, calm, and structure to the planning process so you can stay present in every moment. I believe that thoughtful coordination is what transforms a celebration from beautiful to unforgettable, the kind of experience where every detail feels aligned, every transition feels seamless, and every guest feels cared for.

My philosophy is rooted in hospitality, organization, and genuine connection. I approach each event with the same goal: to honor your vision, elevate your ideas, and create a wedding day that feels like you. Whether I’m guiding you through logistics, refining your timeline, or managing the behind-the-scenes details, my priority is always the same: to make your planning journey feel supported, stress-free, and beautifully intentional.

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What Mattered Most

Our Wedding Priorities

Our wedding priorities were:

High-Tech Meets Handmade

To make the wedding high-tech and incorporate handmade touches to show off our creative side

Photography & Videography

A photo and video team whose style we both loved, with experience photographing mixed skin tones.

Great Food for Everyone

Great food, and plenty of it, able to accommodate different palates and all of our picky eaters

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The Personal Touches

How We Made Our Wedding Special

We really wanted the event to celebrate us, so that when our guests entered, they could say “That is so them!” Here are some examples of how we made it special for ourselves:

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Custom Newspapers

A newspaper that told our story

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Handmade Centerpieces

3D-printed, handmade, rotating centerpieces

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DIY Ceremony Backdrop

Made by us, with origami cranes

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A Personal Note

My Tip as a Bride

"Don't stress! Things will go the way they go. At the end of the day, you want to remember all the great parts. Planning our wedding during the pandemic meant understanding that people would cancel last minute and not everyone would be willing to attend. While getting my hair done, I sat there on my laptop notifying my coordinator and the venue of the guest count changes. I then received a phone call from the venue saying the waterfall we really wanted photos by was broken. The photos still came out great, and the night was amazing. Enjoy the celebration, because it goes by so fast!"

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