Where we begin
Make the moment yours.
Birthdays, surprise setups and gatherings at home.
The look we design for
See what a celebration can be.
The rooms, traditions and details we plan.
How we help
Choose your support.
From full planning to the final details.
FULL PLANNING
One team, from idea to event day.
Design, vendor sourcing, timeline, guest experience and event-day execution.
Hosts who want one team responsible for the whole experience.
PARTIAL PLANNING
You have started. We carry it home.
We bring the structure, the expertise and the execution, and take over the complex parts.
Clients who have made some decisions but want a pro on the hard parts.
DESIGN & STYLING
You have the plan. We make the room.
Concept, styling, florals, rentals and onsite setup.
Clients who need visual direction and a beautifully finished space.
DAY-OF COORDINATION
Your plans, professionally run.
We manage the timeline and the vendors so the day unfolds without you working it.
Clients comfortable planning who want a pro running the day.
Weddings · Celebrations · Cultural Traditions · Corporate & Community · Seasonal & Holiday
Why Only Once
You enjoy it. We handle it.
Karina brings the standard of luxury hospitality to every celebration.
Meet Karina- 01
Run like a studio
The timeline, vendors and recovery are handled behind the scenes.
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Bilingual and bicultural
Chinese and Korean traditions. Mandarin and Cantonese.
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Every detail intentional
Color, flowers, light and place settings, each with a reason.
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Truly yours
A celebration that reflects you, rather than a template.

The studio behind Only Once
Meet your lead planner.
Karina · Lead Planner
Karina leads the planning, with a team of stylists, coordinators and trusted vendors behind every event.
She plans fluently in Mandarin and Cantonese and is at home in Chinese and Korean traditions.
Design. Hospitality. Cultural fluency.
More about KarinaThe process
From first hello to event day.
Inquire
Tell us about your celebration. We reply within one business day.
Consultation
The feeling, guests, budget and culture of the day.
Proposal
A tailored plan, with clear scope and pricing.
Event day
We produce and run it onsite, so you can be a guest.
References & reviews
In their own words.
Karina is one of the most organized professionals I've worked with. She anticipates problems before they happen and always arrives with thoughtful solutions. It made the entire planning process enjoyable.
Read more words from clients and collaborators
Karina has an incredible eye for detail. She took our vision and elevated it into something far beyond what we imagined. Every vendor was coordinated perfectly, everything stayed on schedule, and our guests couldn't stop talking about the experience.
Emily Chen · Luxury Real Estate Advisor
I've worked with many event planners over the years, and Karina stands out because she listens first. She understands the purpose behind an event and builds every detail around it. Professional, organized, and always one step ahead.
Daniel Kim · Technology Executive
As someone who works behind the scenes, I can immediately tell when an event is well managed. Karina keeps vendors aligned, communicates clearly, and creates beautiful spaces that photograph effortlessly.
Sophia Nguyen · Wedding Photographer
She introduced ideas we would have never considered ourselves, and every single one made the event stronger. Our guests are still talking about the experience months later.
Christopher Martinez · Private Event Client
Every recommendation Karina made ended up improving our event. Her creativity never felt excessive. Instead, it aligned perfectly with our vision and elevated the entire experience.
Kevin Choi · Financial Advisor
Investment
Your celebration. A clear proposal.
Your guest count, vision and priorities shape the plan. One clear proposal, with everything itemized.
Discuss your celebration- 01
Designed around you
Guest count, vision and priorities.
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One clear proposal
Everything itemized.
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One point of contact
Your lead planner, from first hello.
Let's begin
Tell us what you are celebrating.
Share the occasion and what matters to you. Karina leads the planning from there.

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