About Us
Welcome to Master Plans Events, where your dreams for the perfect event become a stunning reality. Founded in Los Angeles by Yingka Chou, we specialize in creating unforgettable weddings and dynamic corporate events that speak to the luxury needs of our clients. Our team, with decades of combined experience, ensures every aspect of your event is crafted with precision and personal touch.
meet our team
Principal Coordinator & Designer
Yingka Chou
Yingka has over 20 years of professional experience in producing and coordinating over 1000 distinctive events and weddings personally designed and managed. She thrives under stressful situations with grace and patience as these skills were further enhanced when she graduated from USC with a BA in Interpersonal Communications and Business Organization. In addition to being an impeccable and obsessively organized planner, her passion for flowers led her to become a floral and event designer thus establishing Master Plans Events & Designs as a full-service company since 2009. Her list of events and designs include high end weddings and social events, celebrity charity galas, gifting suites for red carpet events.
Photo Credit: Ether & Smith Photography
Hair and Makeup Credit: Kohnur Beauty
Client Services
Samiyah Rankins
Meet Samiyah, graduate of Cal State University of Channel Islands with a bachelor’s degree in Biology turned event planner, who is passionate about encouraging couples and clients to explore their creativity not only during event planning but in their everyday lives. Although Samiyah works in a systematic way, she is also a bit of an exciting risk taker who isn’t afraid to try anything at least once. She believes that life is short, and there are no rules to what you ‘should or shouldn’t’ like or enjoy. Her goal is to leave her clients feeling more like themselves and confident in their choices.
Samiyah aims to create planning experiences that feel stress-free, fun, and unconventional. Her detail-oriented and thorough approach ensures that every aspect of the event is accounted for, while her unorthodox, free-spirited, and individualistic personality ensures that the event reflects the client’s unique personality and interest.
Client Services & Design Coordinator
Savannah Jooste
Born in South Africa, Savannah has a unique multicultural perspective having lived in China and the US. As a graduate of Boston University, Savannah brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to her role in the events and design industry. Her experience comes from having interned at a PR event company, hands-on experience working with multiple well known and luxury wedding planners, and earning her Wedding MBA Certificate. In her role as Client Services and Design Coordinator at Master Plans Events, Savannah ensures meticulous attention to detail and assists in transforming our clients’ dreams into stunning realities.
Client Services
Fei Wu
Fei’s journey began in the vibrant landscapes of Taiwan, where her passion for animals bloomed. Graduating with a veterinary medicine degree, she initially pursued her love caring for creatures big and small. Alongside her studies, she showcased her organizational prowess and passion for bringing people together by hosting various events while studying at school. Her adventurous spirit led her to Los Angeles in 2017, where she embarked on a new chapter. Fei delved into the world of wedding planning, initially as a part-time endeavor for several different planning companies and now a full-time member of Master Plans Events. Her innate flair for design and dedication to helping couples to bring their vision to live quickly became evident in her work. With each experience, she continues to carve her path, leaving a positive impact on those around her.
Master Plans in the Media
Explore a curated selection of features and mentions of Master Plans Events from various industry publications and major media outlets. Our innovative approach and impeccable execution have caught the eye of editors and journalists alike, earning us spots in some of the most respected publications in the event planning and lifestyle sectors.
Client Love
“Master Plan Events made our wedding unforgettable!”
Our experience with Master Plan Events was incredible! Yingka and her team were organized, responsive, and truly dedicated to bringing our vision to life. They flawlessly incorporated every detail, even making sure our dog was included in the festivities and well taken care of the day of the event. From start to finish, the team worked seamlessly, allowing us to enjoy every moment of our day as stress-free as possible. Every detail including making water (with a straw) readily available at every moment to fluffing my dress the team worked tirelessly to ensure my husband and I were the top priority. If you’re looking for a team that treats your wedding as their own, I highly recommend Master Plan Events. They made our dream day a reality!
Marianne H.
“MPE are truly the best planners I have ever met”
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 envisioned 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 decore/rentals. MPE are trule 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.
Danielle H.
“Master Plans exceeded our expectation in every way”
We literally could not have had a wedding without Master Plans. 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 wer 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 on 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 Plans exceed our expectation 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 Plans truly make the wedding!”
Heidi S.
“I will never throw another party without them”
Master Plans helped me throw my husband’s 50th birthday party over the weekend, and I will never throw another party without them! From beginning to end, they were organized, diligent, communicative, and effective. The two team members that were on site with me at the party took SO much stress off my plate! Thank you Yingka and team!!
T. S.
“Our wedding was elevated because of Master Plans, and everything could not have been smoother”
Yingka, Samiya, 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 that 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.
Jessie C.
“Best Wedding Planning Team!”
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, Master Plans 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, Samiya), 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.
Kathie