Jodi and her team took all the stress of wedding planning away. There wasn’t a moment on my wedding day that I had to worry about—they had it covered. So much of the fun of wedding planning gets overshadowed by the stress and pressure. Having CES allowed me to stay in the “fun” place because I knew everything would be perfect. Jodi made it happen!! Not only that—Jodi and her team are kind, fun, and a joy to be around. My dream wedding day with my dream team. I cannot recommend them enough—worth every penny and more.

To know Jodi is to love Jodi. Before I personally KNEW Jodi, I loved watching her serve our hometown community from afar. For a little back story, I have my degree in Recreation, Hospitality, Parks Management with an emphasis in Event Management. Prior to COVID I was an events/wedding coordinator and loved every second of it! I still work in hospitality, but I always day dream about going back into the event industry. My (now husband) and I had planned every detail of our Tulum, Mexico destination wedding, but I would lie awake in bed at night stressing about not having a day of coordinator that I knew would protect our vision and joy.
To bump into Jodi in the buffet line at a community event at the peak of this worry was fate. We connected quickly and made plans to meet to discuss the possibility of her traveling to Tulum with us. With only a couple months away from the event, I am beyond grateful that Jodi trusted me enough to jump aboard and agree to travel with us!
Just like that I was able to sleep again and re-found joy in the planning process! In the months leading up to the trip Jodi had given me access to Aisle Planner (which is like playing Sims for a wedding planning adult - adding bushes and chairs to venue maps - so fun!) and had met twice to go over logistics.
Let me pause for a moment and explain something about Jodi before I continue - Jodi HAS to have a Time Turner (from Harry Potter) because this woman is MAGIC! I have never seen someone so active in their community, active in their home-family life, present in their commitments, and still responds to your emails, texts & calls quickly and with LOVE. Nobody needs to be that responsive, BUT Jodi lives and breaths LOVE, PASSION, and GENUINITY in all things. She gets excited with you, celebrates with you, cries with and for you, and always finds a moment to come dance with you.
In Tulum, she was loved by all of our friends and family. Everyone commented on her beautiful communication style which was warm, clear, transparent, calm and loving. To direct a room of 45 adults that have been consuming mezcalitas for several hours is probably like hearing cats, but Jodi guided everyone with bold and kind confidence. It was true leadership. Her tone never sounded frustrated, but I knew she was serious about protecting mine & John's timeline & joy. UGH - she literally saved my world! Our wedding was a DREAM and I am so grateful for Jodi - because of her, John and I were able to be emotionally present all day.
Jodi is detailed, passionate, accomplished, invested and genuine in all things! I admire her deeply and hope to find a million excuses to continue being connected to Jodi. Do yourself a favor and let Jodi into your world.

As the groom, my primary concern is ensuring my wife’s happiness and stress-free experience. From the moment we began planning our wedding at the Estate Hotel in Yountville with Jodi, I felt confident that she was the right person to guide us through the process. Her expertise ensured hotel services, vendor selection, and even price validation, making her invaluable in supporting my wife’s wedding planning. Jodi truly understands the importance of balancing the needs of both the bride and groom. For instance, she ensured that all my groomsmen had refreshments while waiting to take pictures after the wedding. Beyond her practical assistance, I was also deeply impressed by Jodi’s ability to navigate our planning process with ease. If your fiancé is considering Jodi, I highly recommend her services. She will transform the wedding planning experience into a pleasant and enjoyable journey for both you and your bride. .

Jodi and her team at CES made the wedding planning process amazing and made the wedding weekend even better. This whole team went way beyond the extra mile, they treated our wedding like it was their own. Every detail perfectly thought through. Every vendor contract negotiated to fit our budget. Every crazy idea we had executed. Jodi and her team became much more of a family to us than a wedding planner. They are all class, always available, respond at all hours and always come through on what they say they will deliver. If I had it to do over, I’d hire them sooner. 10/10.

Please do yourself a favor and hire Jodi and her team at whatever level is most appropriate for your event. Jodi is the utmost professional and class act, managed every detail for us, and made the entire wedding planning process simple and straightforward. No decision fatigue here! The best part about Jodi is that she wants you to be taken care of, in whatever that looks like for the specific couple at hand. We’re so proud to have worked with her, and can’t wait to find a reason to work with her again!! 10/10!!!

To Jodi and the CES team, we are so thankful for you all. We cannot recommend this incredible team enough! Jodi was thoughtful, kind, professional, and present with us throughout our entire wedding planning process. Our family and guests raved about how amazing Jodi was and continues to be! She moved through every conversation and dynamic with professionalism, kindness, and grace. To the whole CES team, thank you beyond words!

Below is an excerpt from the Thank you we sent Jodi and team, which we believe captures aspects of their objectively excellent execution, but also the positive emotional outcome. We feel we have a unique perspective when it comes to evaluating wedding planners, because we had the unfortunate experience of needing to part ways with our original planners. The stark contrast in performance and accountability can be understated - Jodi and her team rocks! We honestly don’t even know where to begin—you are a lifesaver. Saying yes to us just five weeks before the wedding? That alone deserves a standing ovation. You jumped in with grace, got up to speed, and somehow made sense of our chaos like it was nothing. But your impact went far beyond showing up on short notice. You brought structure, clarity, and care to every step of the journey—transforming what could have been a scramble into something fun and grounded. You are incredibly talented at what you do. From the big-picture logistics to the tiniest details, everything felt seamless. Our wedding was beautiful and full of love, and that is thanks in large part to you. We felt so taken care of—Alissa still talks about how you checked in to make sure she was eating and drinking throughout the day, which didn’t go unnoticed. Mike and I actually joked that we started functioning better as a team once you came into the picture – you literally made our marriage better before it started - LOL. You helped us communicate, prioritize, and actually enjoy the process. Your project management was masterful. Nearly every call came with a clear agenda: what we accomplished, what needed discussion, and what was next. That structure may sound simple, but it requires disciplne and organization, and established structure that provided clarity and forced alignment, and which ultimately helped us move forward with confidence. You never let perfection slow us down—but you also never made us feel like we were sacrificing it either. And when you offered a different perspective, you did so with warmth and grace, always guiding us to better decisions with your experience and steady hand. You were a rock for us—even when we hit a literal speed bump, or two! You commanded the room when it was necessary and made space for celebration to unfold around you. We woke up the next morning (after celebrating until 4:30am—a good sign, right?) and looked at each other thinking: How do we move forward without Jodi as our full-time life planner? We’re beyond grateful for your patience, your poise, and your heart. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. We already miss you. Please stay in touch—and if you're ever passing through Tahoe, you better let us know. With all our love and gratitude,

We cannot say enough about how much we loved and appreciated our experience with Jodi, Mea, and the CES team. After we got engaged, we called our family and friends - and then Jodi. She had planned one of my best friend's weddings about 10 years ago and after working with her then, I always thought to myself, "If I ever get married, I want HER to be there!" She brought so much fun, joy, professionalism, expertise, and calm to the wedding planning experience.

We threw her many strange curveballs along the way, and she handled them all with enthusiasm and grace, and helped all the logistics fall into place. For example.... we started this adventure by telling her we wanted to get married on our property which at that time was just a giant mud pit. She was undeterred! She visualized the space with us and helped create a layout and flow that worked flawlessly, cheering us on as the grass finally began to grow. When we told her we wanted to have a mini petting zoo as part of cocktail hour complete with baby goats and a fancy chicken? She was thrilled and correctly predicted that the guests would love it! I told her I had always dreamed of having In n Out as a late night snack... she and her team made it happen!

With 270 guests, 3 food trucks, a band, a dj, and more, we were SO grateful to have Jodi and Mea there to make sure everything ran smoothly. Another surprise was that after a month of gorgeous weather, it rained the day of the wedding. She and her team never slowed down - she kept our spirits high, made adjustments where needed, kept all vendors in the loop, and the result was just magical.

From the first phone call to the last items packed up and driven away, Jodi went above and beyond. We felt cared for, listened to, and are forever grateful for helping make our wedding dreams come true!

Jodi, Mea, and the entire CES team were truly exceptional. From the moment we began working together, they made every step of the planning process feel seamless and stress-free. Their coordination with vendors was flawless, and their meticulous attention to every detail brought our vision to life more beautifully than we imagined. The day flowed perfectly thanks to their hard work and professionalism. Without a doubt, hiring them was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We are beyond grateful!

Jodi and her team were absolutely phenomenal. We truly could not have done it without her. She helped us make final decisions, attended vendor meetings, and kept everything running smoothly and stress-free from start to finish.

There were a few times leading up to the wedding day when family offered to help with little things, and it felt so good to say, “Nope, we’re totally covered—you get to just enjoy yourself!” That peace of mind was everything. Hiring Jodi and her team was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. 100/10 would recommend!