JPB Designs Reviews
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Jordan A. Sent on 10/24/2023Jenny Barkus at JPB Designs- Cinelli Wedding 2023
Words couldn't even begin to describe the value that Jenny brought to our wedding. From the first sit down with her, to the day of, she was completely on top of it, so organized, an absolute joy to work with, and will forever be apart of our extended family! We loved working with her and her team. Not only is she extremely professional but personable as well. As the bride I had no idea what I was doing half the time and she could not have been more reassuring and encouraging of me throughout this process. She promised that everything would work out and boy did she deliver! I will forever cherish the time we spent together bringing this vision to life! She is the best! -
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Kelsey M. Sent on 11/22/2022Wedding Coordinator
My husband and I can’t say enough amazing things about JPB Designs. From the first phone conversation I had with Jenny to the day of the wedding she was absolutely amazing. She helped keep us organized, answered ALL of my questions along the way, and gave vendor recommendations throughout, which many other coordinators I talked to wouldn’t do. She has a wonderful sense of humor, was amazing with our bridal party and little (nervous and high energy) flower girls and helped us and our families feel supported all weekend long. If you are looking for someone who is kind, has a get it done attitude and makes sure you don’t have to look at the clock on your big day - look no further. Our future family weddings will 100% be using Jenny. -
Susan S. Sent on 07/20/2022
A MUST HAVE Wedding Planner!
If you are looking for a hardworking, motivated, efficient, and kindhearted wedding planner, then JBP Designs is it! Jenny goes above and beyond in her role. We even threw Jenny some curveballs by wanting a jazz band to dance down the ceremony aisle and give each guest a personalized message on their placecards. She collaborated with the appropriate vendors and was able to get everything set up without any adjustments to our ideas. She is organized and keeps you involved every step of the way. We NEVER had a moment of stress when planning our wedding, since Jenny was always one step ahead of any fires that may come up. Our wedding day went forward without a hiccup. Everyone always says to expect one thing to go wrong at their wedding, but we didn’t! Jenny was on top of all of it, and we still don’t know to this day if there were any issues that happened that day behind the scenes because our day turned out perfectly! We kept to our wedding time schedule and never felt rushed, which is so important when you have 150 guests to maneuver. JPB Designs is a great team and will provide the support, brainstorming space, and realistic planning to make sure you don’t get in over your head. We highly recommend them for your wedding! Look at the pics to see how organized and beautiful everything turned out with JPB Design! -
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Mindy M. Sent on 05/25/2022Wedding Events
Jenny was so valuable during the planning of all of the events surrounding our daughter's wedding. She helped us plan a hip cocktail shower the October prior to Megan's April wedding. She kept us all on track and on budget as we prepared for the big day. We never felt rushed or panicked. The weekend began with a beautiful rehearsal dinner and welcome party orchestrated by Jenny. The wedding day was relaxed, calm and fun. Jenny and her team handled every detail with love and kindness. When we walked into the venue I was take aback by the florals and decor. The entire day far exceeded my expectations. The next day Jenny was back at the hotel for a farewell brunch. The entire weekend was stress free and I attribute that to Jenny and her team at JPB Designs and Co. Thank You Jenny. -
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Molly M. Sent on 09/08/2021HIGHLY recommend jpb and Erin!
As two very type-A people, my husband and I were nervous about giving up control over of all of the details of our special day. We had absolutely nothing to worry about.
We worked with Erin for our "month of" coordination, but it was so much more than the "month of." She provided us recommendations for vendors, helped us navigate COVID and an unfamiliar industry, was thorough in her follow-up in the months leading up to our wedding. On the day of our wedding, her and her assistant Gabe continually checked in on us and our parents to ensure everything was going smoothly, offering to help out where needed with setting up, making sure we had a drink in our hand at all times, and made sure our plans were executed perfectly down to every small detail. There was so much coordination, organization, and communication going on in the background that we were blissfully unaware of - we were just having a great time celebrating.
Thank you Erin and jpb team! -
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Andreas A. Sent on 05/10/2021Single Best Decision
Social media (esp those pinterest charts) have you believing planning a wedding just a longer checklist of plausibly simple tasks. However, given both our busy work schedules, we decided to spring for a planner to streamline the process. This was November 2019.
With Jenny's help we were nearly done with planning our September 2020 wedding before the pandemic hit. Jenny made each step fun and efficient. I didn't have to research 40 photographers, email them to find out who was available, and then figure out if they were within our budget. Jenny did all that. Then, emailed us 3 excellent photographers within our budget and available on our date. She did the same for every component of our wedding. She made sure we had the best value for every tiny detail/aspect -- whether it was the napkins, dress alterations, florist, transportation, or venue.
Without Jenny's wisdom, foresight, and organizational skills on our side -- we would not have been able to keep many of our vendors and get married in May 2021, despite our venue dropping us 2 months before the actual event as well as a host of other small disasters -- par for the course for most large events.
Having an excellent wedding planner was the single best decision we made for our wedding. I am a Costco-shopper, and I love a good sale. But, what you don't know is a good wedding planner knows ALL the sales and inside tricks. They have every detail covered, and are 2 steps ahead. They are worth every penny.
Jenny exceeded all expectations. Our wedding was perfect, and very much stress free. I even took a specialty board exam 2 weeks before the date!
Our wedding simply would not have been possible without Jenny. She deserves all the stars. -
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Faith Sent on 04/11/2023Calm, detail-oriented and thoughtful
For many, their wedding day is the most important day of their life (at least, up until that point of their life). You need someone who is going to make sure things go according to plan and have a Plan B, C, and D in mind for when things go awry. I've worked with Jenny for other weddings, and I can speak to her professionalism and poise. She is incredibly calm, which is so, so necessary on your big day. She is thoughtful and considerate. She will bring questions to you that you may not have even thought of yet–a mark of a seasoned pro who is paying attention to the details. If you're unsure, Jenny will present you with a few different options that others have done, and she will help you discover what the best choice for you is. Jenny's detail-oriented nature and calm demeanor make her an incredible planner with a lot to offer couples. I would highly recommend Jenny to any Chicago-area couples looking for a planner.
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