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Event Coordination
Professionalism and Attention to Detail
Understanding the Couple's Vision
Stress-free planning

About this vendor

Jessica Schmidt
Jessica Schmidt
Owner

Woman-owned

4 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

Based in Carmel, California, Cork & Vows offers professional planning services for weddings and other special occasions. Founder Jessica Schmidt combines her decade of experience in the wine industry with her expert coordination skills to create memorable celebrations. She and her team aim to design an event as exquisite as a fine vintage wine.

Services Offered

Cork & Vows offers several packages that allow you to be involved in the process as little or as much as you want. Month-of execution is an excellent choice for couples who want to do most of the heavy lifting but need an extra set of hands as the day approaches. If you want to handle choosing your vendors and let someone else take care of the rest, partial planning is ideal. The full-service package is a fantastic option for clients who want to attend their special day as guests. You can also customize their services if you have specific needs you would like met.

FAQ

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$8,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$12,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

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Cork & Vows receives glowing reviews from multiple couples for their exceptional wedding planning services, particularly highlighted by the outstanding performance of Jessica, the planner. Reviewers praise Jessica's professionalism, attention to detail, communication, and ability to bring couples' visions to life seamlessly. Her organization, kindness, and ability to create a stress-free experience on the wedding day are highly commended. Couples express gratitude and recommend Cork & Vows for a flawless and magical wedding experience.

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Cork & Vows receives glowing reviews from multiple couples for their exceptional wedding planning services, particularly highlighted by the outstanding performance of Jessica, the planner. Reviewers praise Jessica's professionalism, attention to detail, communication, and ability to bring couples' visions to life seamlessly. Her organization, kindness, and ability to create a stress-free experience on the wedding day are highly commended. Couples express gratitude and recommend Cork & Vows for a flawless and magical wedding experience.

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Flavius Sent on 09/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

BEST wedding coordinator

Hiring Jessica was one of the very best decisions we made for our wedding. Simply put, she is just good at her job. She gets it done… and does it all with grace, professionalism, kindness, empathy, and a sense of urgency.

Even though they were hired as a “day-of” coordinator for our wedding in Carmel, CA. It was clear they were invested well before the big day. They were SUPER reliable. She checked in with us beyond the anticipated regular check in calls and always gave us extra attention, advice, time, or direction when we needed it. She never made us feel like we were asking too much of her. Beyond being able to rely on her, I just felt so comfortable with her.

People love her, listen to her, and respect her. Especially other vendors. This makes her stand out amongst other coordinators. My wedding party, friends and family also loved her. She was great at giving direction, helping people know where they needed to be & when, as well as what they had to do. She can be stern when needed, which is really appreciated amongst the complexity of a wedding day.

She can work independently, especially on the day off. I didn’t have to micromanage her. She understood our vision and just executed. Because of Jessica, we were able to be fully present, savor every moment, and not worry about logistics for even a second. I’ve had multiple guests tell me how flawless & smooth everything felt, and I know that’s thanks to Jessica’s work happening quietly and expertly behind the scenes.

Just hire Jessica, you will be happy you did. I cannot recommend them enough! Thank you Jessica!!!!
Xin
Xin Sent on 09/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely loved working with Cork & Vows!

We cannot recommend Jessica enough! We hired her for month-of wedding planning, and she went above and beyond. A month before our wedding, our venue had a complete change of staff, and suddenly we were left without any communication. Jessica immediately stepped in, personally drove down to the venue, met with the events team, and made sure everything was sorted out—while keeping us updated every step of the way. When our original DJ/emcee had to cancel and a substitute stepped in, Jessica wasted no time—she got on the phone with him right away and made sure he had everything he needed. She also created detailed timelines and layouts for all parts of the wedding, which made the day flow seamlessly. Her meticulous attention to detail gave us so much peace of mind.

For the wedding day itself, Jessica made sure our day-of coordinator, Emily, knew exactly what to do to ensure everything was executed smoothly—from coordinating with vendors as they arrived, to guiding us (the couple) to where we needed to be.

Together, they made our special day feel effortless and stress-free. We’re so grateful for Jessica’s (and Emily’s!) professionalism, dedication, and care and can’t recommend Cork & Vows enough.
Emily
Emily Sent on 10/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!

I have simultaneously too many and not nearly enough words to describe the sunshine and joy that is Jessica. We knew from the moment we met her a year before our wedding she would make it the most incredible day of our lives, and she exceeded every single one of our expectations.

Jess is a true professional, and somehow manages to be on top of every element without a single misstep. She is confident, clear and concise with her communication, and her organization skills are unmatched. We had the pleasure of working with Jess for an entire year, and while she was impressive enough in that time alone, she truly shone on the day of our wedding!
Jess took care of everything- steaming the dresses, making sure every vendor arrived on time and placed with everything they needed, keeping us true to our timeline, getting us to every photography spot, setting up all of our decor, taking behind the scene pics, brushing my hair so it looked perfect in every picture?!? Name it and she was on top of it with a smile on her face. If anything went wrong, I genuinely have no idea because she took care of every detail. I still think back to the grand reveal of our tablescapes with tears in my eyes from how overwhelming it was to see how beautifully Jess had brought our vision to life.

It is so rare to reflect back on your wedding day with nothing but positive memories, but I am lucky enough for that to have been my experience and that is largely due to the talent and expertise of Jess. She works tirelessly to curate a beautiful event for not only her couple, but every guest/vendor/employee involved.

I promise you will not find a better wedding planner elsewhere. Not only is Jess incredible at what she does, she is unbelievably kind and unfailing caring.
We cannot recommend her enough!!!
K
Katelin Sent on 06/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend amazing jessica!

Jessica was absolutely fantastic with planning our wedding. She is incredibly organized, detail oriented, super friendly, experienced, knowledgeable and so so kind. She guided us through the wedding process with ease and we felt so comfortable enjoying our big day knowing that she was taking care of everything behind the scenes. On the week of our wedding, some fires came up and Jessica handled them all calmly and gracefully. She also worked with all the vendors at our wedding seamlessly, and it was amazing to see the community come together for our event. Our families absolutely loved meeting Jessica and we are all so grateful to her for making our vision come to life!
Omni
Omni Sent on 11/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Jessica is so knowledgable and professional! Thank you for helping make our client's day amazing!

Jessica is an expert in all things wedding related and is so dedicated to ensuring the couple is well take care of and plans everything flawlessly. It was a pleasure working with her and we look forward to doing so again!
Megan
Megan Sent on 08/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Just book her!!! You won’t regret it!

From the moment I met Jessica, I knew our search for a planner was over—I immediately stopped talking to anyone else. She’s not only incredibly professional, but also one of the kindest, most genuine people I’ve ever met. Her warmth, energy, and passion for what she does shine through in every interaction.

People always say your wedding day is the happiest day of your life—but for us, it truly was thanks to Jessica. From the early planning stages through the final moments of our celebration, everything was seamless. She and her team were beyond organized, calm under pressure, and fully in control in the best way.

Guests even commented on how flawless the entire day felt, noting that you could clearly tell this wasn’t just a "day-of" coordination but that Jessica and her team run a tight ship and created such a special day for all. Jessica offers a variety of packages to fit different needs, and no matter which one you choose, you’re in the best hands.

If you’re looking for someone who will treat your event like her own, look no further. I couldn’t recommend Cork & Vows more—you absolutely won’t regret it!
Holly
Holly Sent on 08/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best decision we made

Our wedding day was truly magical, and we owe much of that to Jessica. From our initial meetings leading up to the event, she ensured that every detail was meticulously planned, working with us to develop a timeline that reflected our priorities. She took the time to get to know our important family members, bridal party, and speech givers by name, which added a personal touch to the entire experience.
Jessica’s understanding of our aesthetic was remarkable. She executed every decision flawlessly, bringing our vision to life in a way that exceeded our expectations. Her attention to detail was exceptional, allowing us to remain stress-free on the big day. If anything did require attention, we were completely unaware, as Jessica handled it seamlessly with a designated point person authorized to make decisions.
Her professionalism, organization, and kindness were evident throughout the entire process, and we received numerous compliments on her work throughout the night. Without a doubt, hiring Jessica was one of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning. We highly recommend her services.
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Aundrea Sent on 01/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding planner

Besides marrying my husband, hiring Jessica as our wedding coordinator was the best decision I made. She knows the industry in and out, is very organized, punctual, has amazing communication skills, professional, and also feels like a good friend. You can tell she puts her heart into every wedding she plans and really cares about making the day as special and beautiful for her clients as possible. Cannot recommend her enough.
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Alex Sent on 10/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Far and away our best decision was hiring Jess!

If you’re debating whether you need a planner... a) you do, and b) you should ABSOLUTELY hire Jess. As a type A bride with 50 spreadsheets and the (naive) belief that I could plan everything myself, I am so, so eternally thankful that we hired Jess. She went above and beyond, far earlier in the process than she needed to, helping us with details and decisions that didn’t even cross my mind. And then came the big day, and this is where Jess really, truly shines (not that she’s not fantastic the rest of the time, too, obviously!). She keeps everything light and fun, but she’s insanely prepared and organized. I swear she was in five different places at once, coordinating vendors and DIY efforts alike, making sure everything went to plan. She didn’t just bring our vision to life, she made it better than we ever could’ve imagined. And everyone who got the chance to interact with Jess immediately saw how great she was — both as a professional and a person. Our parents loved her, our friends loved her, and we love her — and you will, too.
David
David Sent on 12/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding planner you could ever hope to find!

I am not speaking in hyperbole when I say that Jessica was the heart and soul of our wedding. From early on in the planning stage, it was clear how much she genuinely cares about her couples. She made us feel seen, heard, and completely at ease throughout the entire wedding, often offering moments of respite we didn’t even realize we desperately needed. Her incredible attention to detail, tireless dedication, and sincerity kept us grounded through the most stressful moments. Her care and preparation came through in every little detail and every perfect moment. Jessica brought our admittedly scattered vision into focus so seamlessly, and made our day feel magical and effortless. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to guide us. She is simply the best.
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