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Fête By Janina is a full-service wedding planning company based out of the New Jersey area. Fête was founded by Janina Paula Villanueva, who moved from the Philippines to New York to pursue her love for helping couples celebrate their wedding day. Janina and her team will be with you every step of the way, from the initial planning to the day of the wedding. She’ll make sure everything runs smoothly on your wedding day so that you and your family can relax and enjoy each special moment.

Services Offered
Janina and her team can provide planning assistance for a variety of celebrations, including civil unions, cultural weddings, elopements, non-religious weddings, and religious weddings. She’ll help you plan everything, from the moment you walk down the aisle to the reception. Some of the services that Fête By Janina offers include:

  • Day-of coordination
  • Guest list creation
  • Partial planning
  • Timelines
  • To-do lists
  • Asian-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Reviewers rave that Janina and her team provided exceptional, organized wedding planning and day-of coordination, anticipating needs, handling setup, timelines, vendors, and last-minute issues so couples could relax. They added personal, thoughtful touches and cultural sensitivity, treated guests warmly, and executed events flawlessly. Highly recommended.

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Reviewers rave that Janina and her team provided exceptional, organized wedding planning and day-of coordination, anticipating needs, handling setup, timelines, vendors, and last-minute issues so couples could relax. They added personal, thoughtful touches and cultural sensitivity, treated guests warmly, and executed events flawlessly. Highly recommended.

Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 07/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The peace of mind they deliver is priceless

Out of the many decisions that we made for our wedding, hiring Janina and her team was one of the best. We were very much taken care of by Team Fete, not just on the wedding day, but in the weeks leading up to it. They went above and beyond demonstrating what it really means to be a wedding planning team.

Our wedding day was perfect thanks to Team Fete. They accounted for even the smallest of details and thought about things we did not even think of or foresee. Everyone was taken care of, the details and set up were perfect, and you just knew that everyone was on top of it. They are pros in the business and would highly recommend anyone who is reading this to book them for your wedding or any other life event. The peace of mind they deliver is priceless.
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Joana Sent on 01/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Most Meaningful Day, Planned with Love

Not to sound biased, but my sister is truly the best wedding planner anyone could ever dream of having. From the moment we started planning, she poured her heart into every detail, making sure our small, intimate wedding felt as special and beautiful as the biggest celebration. She understood exactly what we wanted — and somehow made it even more magical than we imagined.
Everything about the day reflected her incredible eye for design, her kindness, and her passion for creating meaningful moments. The atmosphere, the décor, the flow of the day — it was all just perfect. There was such warmth and elegance in every detail, and I know that came from how much she genuinely cares about the couples she works with.
Her amazing team deserves every bit of praise, too. They worked so hard with such grace and positivity, making everything run seamlessly and allowing us to simply enjoy the day. I’ll always be grateful to my sister and her team for giving us not just a beautiful wedding, but the most heartfelt memories we’ll cherish forever.
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Karen Sent on 12/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding team ever! (And Asian-owned business)

Janina and the Fete team (King, Bianca & Tin) were absolutely incredible in coordinating my wedding. Janina also served as our officiant, and from start to finish, they executed everything flawlessly. I had a lot of decor and they had very little time for setup, but they took full charge and brought my vision to life without a hitch. My husband and I put our complete trust in them, and they truly delivered.

Our guests adored the team as well—they were engaging, fun, and made everyone feel comfortable. One team member took Polaroid photos of our guests, while another captured ceremony footage and guest “interviews” as part of their new content creator package. These personal touches made the day even more memorable.

Even with our small wedding (
Denise
Denise Sent on 11/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

An Amazing Team to Work With!

Janina and her are team were amazing and I highly would recommend her for all wedding planning and day of coordination! My husband and I were getting overwhelmed with all the planning leading up to the wedding, so we ended deciding we needed some help. I honestly don’t know what we would have done without Janina coming in and helping us out! Janina was on top of everything leading up the wedding. She made sure we stayed on top of all the things that needed to get done and she was very organized and experienced with the whole process! We were still missing a hair/makeup artist and florist at the time, and she had the recommendations all ready to go and contacted them immediately. The communication and organization was everything we needed and more to help plan our special day!

There was also absolutely nothing for me to worry about during the day itself because of Janina and her team handling it all! Her team was just as a passionate and organized as she was! The whole team made us feel taken care of and it was like they were on a mission to make sure we had nothing worry about! Our bridal party and parents also had so many compliments with how great they were and they knew exactly where they had to be and when!

Janina and team exceeded all expectations and I highly recommend working with this amazing team!
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Elizabeth Sent on 07/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Crossed Keys Estate Wedding

Choosing Janina as our wedding coordinator was one of the best decisions we made in the entire wedding planning process. As a day-of-coordinator she was spectacular, able to predict what we needed before we asked, and had ample staff to help make sure our dream wedding went perfectly, and it did! Janina and her team were able to be everywhere at once, and do everything we needed, and we hardly even realized the extent to how helpful they were.

Having her start three months before our wedding day was also massively important, and incredibly helpful. From tedious but necessary tasks like collecting certificates of insurance, getting vendor head counts for meals, to helping make a perfect wedding schedule, it’s difficult to imagine how we would have gotten the wedding together without her. We cannot recommend her highly enough, and appreciate the amazing work that her and her team did to make our wedding dream come true.
Yasmine
Yasmine Sent on 06/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Professional & compassionate

If I could give Janina and her team 1 million stars...I would. From the very beginning when my now husband and I had our consultation with her, she made us feel so comfortable, like a friend we'd known forever.

We always had prompt responses from Janina along the way, whether through text or email! She answered our hundreds of questions and eased our worried minds, and even encouraged us to vent to her if we needed to! SHE IS THE BEST. The processes was 1000x more organized and less stressful with her guidance.

As for the wedding day, Janina and her team simply blew me away and exceeded our expectations. I knew that Janina, Sasa, and Bianca were there to help but I truly did not realize just how much they would be doing the day of. The level of organization was incredible. They allowed my family to really be present and enjoy the festivities as they handled the timeline for the entire day, including setting up our reception decor and taking them down at the end of the night.

Story time! Sasa rode with my family and I in the limo to the church, I began to get nauseous from the nerves and Sasa reaches in her backpack and hands me plastic bag lined with tissue AND anti nausea medication!!! LIKE WHAT?! Wait it gets better... as I'm about to drink from a water bottle, she hands me a straw so I don't ruin my lipgloss!!!

These ladies CARE. Kind is an understatement. They are compassionate and really want to make this day so special for you. You can feel the love and passion for what they do. We could not have asked for a better team to have by our side on our wedding day. I recommend Fete by Janina and her team to everyone I know getting married or anyone who needs an event planner! They are truly professionals with the biggest hearts.

Dom and I are so appreciative and blessed to have met the team and know we have friends for life :)
Mike
Mickael Sent on 05/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Peace of Mind

When searching for a wedding planner, you yearn for a steady hand to guide the ship, allowing you to immerse yourself in the memories and savor the day. Our decision to choose Janina Villanueva was not just a professional one but a personal one. Even before the ink dried on the contract, we felt a deep connection, a sense of trust that assured us we were in the best hands. Janina is not just another "vendor." She is a true friend and a confidante with your best interests at heart.

 As a Filipino-American couple, finding a planner who could grasp the intricacies of our cultural dynamics was essential. Janina and her team not only met this requirement but exceeded it. Their authentic concern and dedication to making our day extraordinary were evident in every interaction. Janina's unique understanding of our cultural nuances, gleaned from her experiences and practical solutions, reassured us that our vision was in the right hands.

Janina's professionalism and organization are not just commendable, they are unparalleled. She worked tirelessly behind the scenes, coordinating with our vendors, drafting timelines, and executing the run-of-show. Her ability to anticipate and address our needs before we even realized them ourselves was a testament to her expertise. With Janina at the helm, my wife and I could relax and be secure in knowing that every detail was handled with the utmost care.

In short, our wedding was more than we could have ever imagined, largely thanks to Janina's professional acumen and genuine desire to make our day feel magical. We are forever grateful for the memories she helped us create. Janina, we can't thank you enough for your hard work and dedication. We would wholeheartedly recommend her to couples seeking a wedding planner who delivers excellence and brings warmth, understanding, and cultural sensitivity.
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De Sent on 11/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Cheers to Janina: The Mastermind Behind our Wedding!

We were initially uncertain about hiring a wedding coordinator, but Janina has repeatedly demonstrated why having her on board was crucial for both the wedding day and the entire wedding process. Janina's exceptional skills as a wedding coordinator became evident in her meticulous creation of the perfect timeline. She ensured that our day flowed seamlessly by orchestrating not one, but two wedding ceremonies with grace, guaranteeing that each moment was flawless and filled with joy. Janina's expertise was particularly evident in her ability to adapt and coordinate last-minute surprises, adding an extra layer of magic to the celebrations. Her commendable collaboration with various vendors showcased her organizational prowess, as she had everyone on the same page, resulting in a cohesive and well-executed event. Janina's attention to detail, coupled with the invaluable assistance from her dedicated team (Bianca, Sasa, and Janis), made our day stress-free and truly unforgettable. (They even checked us into our hotel room during the wedding!) We wholeheartedly recommend Janina for anyone in search of a wedding coordinator who not only meets but exceeds expectations in making dreams come true.
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Dawn Sent on 01/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding investment!

Simply put, hiring Janina and her team was the most important and BEST decision we made for our wedding. On your wedding day there are so many moving parts, so much happening, and unexpected things both big and small are bound to come up. Janina and her team handle everything with exceptional professionalism and care. They will go out of their way to make sure you do not have to think about anything other than enjoying your wedding day. Janina would do monthly check ins with us and as it gets closer to our day, it would be more frequent making sure that everything is ready and that our vendors are all aligned. Her and her team think about every little detail and cross-check things that you never even think of. While I was getting my make up done, Janina's team double checked every item we needed and when one of the team opened my wedding shoe box, they noticed I was given two left shoes! Without a moment's hesitation, the team ran to Neiman's and swapped out one for a right shoe just in time for our scheduled photos.

During cocktail hour they prepared a plate of our hors d'oeuvres and a drink for us in the bridal suite so we could have a moment to ourselves. The team checked in with us from time to time making sure we are good and if we needed anything. They took care of timelines, assembling groups for various photos, vendor coordination, and more to make the day as stress-free as possible.

To top it off, they are genuinely wonderful people. They care and are attentive throughout the entire day. They even stopped by our hotel the next day to say goodbye. I'm not sure if we've ever met such wonderful people who are so great at what they do in the entire hospitality industry!

It can be overwhelming to choose from so many vendors for various things. This is a no brainer. Janina and her team are truly the best and we gained genuine friends after the wedding! I'd recommend them over and over again!
Suz
Suz Sent on 11/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding with zero stress!

Janina is very professional and she was always there for me and my now husband throughout the wedding planning process.
She has a whole to do list with detailed timeline, so all we needed to do was to follow her guideline and everything went smoothly.

On the wedding day, Janina and her team were taking care of both of us and making sure everything was running well.
It was so nice to have them- we could truly enjoy our special day with zero stress thanks to Janina and the wonderful team!
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