CREATING MAGIC

Khanh P. Duong isn’t your typical sit-still, brick-and-mortar girlie. Sure, we’re based in sunny Orange County, but our vibe? Totally borderless! Khanh’s a wedding whirlwind—part nomad, part logistics genius—zipping around the globe with her passion in tow. Fueled by matcha, dedication, and a downright obsession with crafting epic love stories, she’s not boxed in by addresses or zip codes. Nope, she’s all about chasing the magic of “I do,” wherever it takes her!

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  • Leo. One of the most extroverted people you’ll ever meet. USC alum. Forever hopeless romantic. Front row at live shows. Fine dining Michelin lover. Travel aficionado. Fearless negotiator. Non-emotionally involved third party. Recovering perfectionist. Slow morning, pumps, and a hot pink suit kind of girlie. Your future #1 super fan.

    Meet Khanh P. Duong: Your Global Wedding Planner Extraordinaire

    Khanh P. Duong isn’t your average wedding planner. Born in Vietnam, raised in Orange County, and sharpened in LA at USC, this bilingual wedding pro is rewriting the rules of epic celebrations. She’s a multihyphenate maven: a top-tier entrepreneur, a sought-after wedding coordinator/planner, and a proud boy mom with a knack for nailing multicultural weddings. Based in Orange County but rocking events worldwide, Khanh’s all about authentic vibes and jaw-dropping creativity.

    The Wedding Queen You’ll Wish You Booked Sooner

    Haven’t heard of Khanh yet? You will! She’s the self-made “wedding queen,” a powerhouse bilingual emcee fluent in Vietnamese and English, and a destination wedding coordinator who’s taken the industry by storm. With collabs alongside major brands and a rep as a next-gen digital pioneer, she’s planned over 400 events across four continents. In under a decade, this Orange County wedding expert has carved her spot as a go-to visionary, blending sophistication with serious fun.

    A Dream Born in LA, Rocking Weddings Worldwide

    Started in Los Angeles, now she’s your global wedding planner phenom. With ten years of experience, Khanh makes couples feel like rockstars from start to finish. By day, she’s a senior healthcare project manager, bossing multimillion-dollar biotech and pharma portfolios. By wedding day? She’s your dedicated event planner, emcee, and event producer, delivering multicultural magic with heart and hustle. Her success isn’t luck, it’s pure wedding-planning wizardry.

    USC Roots, SOCAL Babe

    First in her family to snag a college degree, Khanh graduated from USC’s Annenberg School with a Communication degree and a spot among the Wallis Annenberg scholars. She kicked off in entertainment, got curious, and jumped into the wedding game. Building her boutique wedding business from scratch sparked her storytelling passion. Now, this bilingual emcee and destination wedding coordinator jets globally, crafting authentic “I do” moments that shine. From Orange County to anywhere love takes her, Khanh’s your wedding MVP!

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  • From whimsical weddings to corporate conferences, catch me at all of life’s events, finding creative ways to help make everyone’s experiences turn from great to EPIC. I’m an undergraduate student at UCLA who’s passionate about human connectivity and driven by a zest for the power of storytelling. Most importantly, I’m your newest fav member of Gen Z, who’s always down to stay up past 3AM with you to talk about relationships, food, weddings, live music shows, and everything in between.

Lightning Round ⚡️

  • Go-to Drink: An iced matcha green tea latte or a lavender honey latte is the way to my heart.

  • Morning Ritual: Guided meditation, Vitamin C, and SPF 50, always.

  • Evening Wind Down Routine: Retinol, hydrating moisturizer, red light therapy, eucalyptus essential oil, and linen spray

  • #1 Comfort Movie: Legally Blonde, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (Anything rom-com)

  • Dream Wedding Destination: Lake Como! Anywhere in Europe 🥰

  • Must-haves: Korean BBQ, red lipstick, favorite YSL perfume, or a book

  • In another universe, I would have been: A family attorney or dating and relationship coach! What? Like it’s hard?

  • Simple Pleasures: The color pink, snuggling with my cutie baby dragon son

  • Life-Changing Book Reco: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective by Stephen R. Covey

  • Featured On: The Ellen DeGeneres Show, KTLA5, ABC7, Wongfu film, Steve Aoki’s Netflix documentary

  • Next Wedding Destinations: Denver, Seattle, and Miami!

My two cents…

I firmly believe that people can be multidimensional, unapologetically impressive, results-driven, and still be empathetic, vibrant, and empowering. Just as I am a daughter, sister, partner, friend, colleague, I am equally a mastermind, do-er, strategist, and speaker who finds inspos through telling real-life stories – be it socially, creatively, professionally, or personally.

Q&A Series

What have been some of your career highlights?

Traveling to the South of France for my first destination wedding, planning a wedding at the Ritz Carlton resort, and being in the same room as Stan Lee, Ellen Degeneres, Chris Pratt, Mila Kunis, Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Michael B. Jordan.

What is the coolest thing you've ever done?

I've stood next to Nick Jonas at the 2018 MTV Movie & Television Awards.

After a challenging day, week, or month, what keeps you motivated?

I am a lifelong learner, and much of my motivation comes from the places I've traveled, the people I've met, the podcasts I've listened to, and the books I've read.


What advice would you give to someone who wants to follow in your footsteps?

I grew up very far from the life I'm leading today. From an outsider's perspective, it might seem like my life is all glitz and glam. But let me tell you, juggling a full-time gig in the healthcare realm while also playing quarterback for brides and grooms can get pretty tricky. Pre-pandemic, I was always on the go. One golden strategy that's been my saving grace is setting up solid boundaries between my career and some well-deserved downtime. On the rare weekend when I have time off, I do not take client calls/meetings to be present with my loved ones.

Now, when I'm in my groove, I'll confess—I become a detail-obsessed maestro. Every aspect, whether it's big or small, gets my full attention. Let me tell you, pulling off a shindig that oozes class, unleashes fun, and radiates extravagance takes heaps of meticulous planning.

What's the party you're most pleased to have planned?

I flew all the way to the South of France and planned the most beautiful summer wedding with an oceanfront view in a private villa!

What's the best part about your job?

I can rave about my clients for hours. I am deeply fortunate to work with the kindest, considerate, and most generous clients. To this day, I still get invited to baby showers, family reunions, birthday parties. I like to hang their holiday cards on my fridge as they are now an extension of me. 

Which famous wedding in history would you have most liked to be a part of?

So many! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's, Justin and Hailey Bieber, and of course, Chuck Bass’s recent wedding!

Any other fun facts you’d like to share?

I am a proud Bay Area native, TEDx speaker, alum of Delta Phi Kappa sorority, and at USC I was the Vice President of Communication of the USC’s Asian Greek Council.