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J2R Events is a group of expert wedding planners based in Glenview, Illinois. The company takes a top-to-bottom approach to create unforgettable big days that show their passion for events. Owners Rumi and Jalpa have over 25 years of industry experience. They thrive under pressure and enjoy dealing with the day’s details no matter how big or small. The duo prizes the relationships they build with clients and strives to let the personalities of couples shine on the day of their celebration.

Services Offered

J2R Events presents couples with a wide range of services that make planning events easy. These services are offered as part of packages and include options such as vendor management, budgeting, and design consultation. They offer comprehensive planning services, as well as partial planning and day-of services.

  • Asian-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Religious

Reviews of J2R Events Inc

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Rumi and her team at J2R Events received glowing reviews for their exceptional wedding planning services. From demonstrating remarkable foresight, exceptional attention to detail, and fostering a collaborative team dynamic among vendors to creating seamless, stress-free, and memorable wedding experiences, reviewers praised Rumi's professionalism, organization, and ability to bring couples' visions to life. Whether handling logistics, anticipating needs, ensuring cultural details were honored, or going above and beyond to ensure flawless execution, Rumi and her team were commended for their dedication in making each event truly unforgettable. Highly recommended for their expertise, creativity, and personalized care throughout the wedding planning journey, Rumi and J2R Events were described as instrumental in realizing dream weddings.

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Rumi and her team at J2R Events received glowing reviews for their exceptional wedding planning services. From demonstrating remarkable foresight, exceptional attention to detail, and fostering a collaborative team dynamic among vendors to creating seamless, stress-free, and memorable wedding experiences, reviewers praised Rumi's professionalism, organization, and ability to bring couples' visions to life. Whether handling logistics, anticipating needs, ensuring cultural details were honored, or going above and beyond to ensure flawless execution, Rumi and her team were commended for their dedication in making each event truly unforgettable. Highly recommended for their expertise, creativity, and personalized care throughout the wedding planning journey, Rumi and J2R Events were described as instrumental in realizing dream weddings.

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Krina Sent on 12/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Krina / Neil 2025

Rumi played a truly instrumental role in maintaining structure and calm throughout what could have been an overwhelming, multi-day wedding process. From the very beginning, she demonstrated remarkable foresight, anticipating countless details we didn’t even realize we needed to consider as a couple new to wedding planning. Her ability to think several steps ahead made all the difference.

She was consistently communicative, approachable, and exceptionally detail-oriented, which allowed us to fully enjoy a beautiful and seamless wedding experience. Rumi has a refined and thoughtful method of prioritizing a couple’s wants and needs, ensuring that our vision was not only heard but clearly reflected on our wedding day. From the intricacies of our ceremony to the layout and flow of the food stations at our reception, she combed through every detail to ensure it aligned with our preferences.

Beyond logistics, Rumi also fostered a genuine sense of family among our vendors, many of whom she has longstanding relationships with, creating a strong, collaborative team dynamic that served as the foundation of our entire event. Overall, we can confidently and wholeheartedly recommend Rumi and her team at J2R for the personal, passionate, and attentive care they provided throughout our entire wedding planning journey.
Anubhuti
Anubhuti Sent on 09/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best planner ever!

Can’t say enough good things about our lead planner at J2R, Rumi Shah!! She took time to totally understand our vision, had patience with our indecisiveness, and immediately familiarized herself with our market as a destination wedding! We never felt one hitch as she seamlessly handled every logistic before, during, and after the wedding. The best planner one could ask for!
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 08/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Seamless & Well-Coordinated

From the moment I got engaged, I knew without a doubt that working with Rumi of J2R was essential. Her calm and composed demeanor was a breath of fresh air amid all the wedding planning chaos, and that calmness effortlessly rubbed off on me, keeping me relaxed and stress-free throughout the entire process. She was incredibly organized and always thinking ahead, often anticipating needs before I even did. Looking back on the events, I am so glad we went with all of the advice she provided - she knows exactly what she is talking about! Guests kept commenting on how seamless and well-coordinated everything was, which is a true testament to her hard work behind the scenes. I honestly don’t know how I would have survived the planning and wedding weekend without her—she was an absolute lifesaver every step of the way. I’m so grateful for her support and couldn’t have asked for a better planner to guide us. Thank you, Rumi!
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Usha Sent on 06/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our Perfect March Wedding

A huge thank you to our head planner Rumi Shah and the entire J2R team enough for the incredible work they did in bringing our wedding vision to life. From start to finish, they were organized, attentive, and incredibly thoughtful in every detail. We had multiple events, each with its own vibe and style, and somehow they made each one feel seamless, personal, and absolutely unforgettable.

Rumi took the time to get to know us—not just as a couple, but as a family. She made it a point to learn who our immediate family members were, and ensured that the people we wanted closest to us were always present during the most meaningful moments. That level of attention meant everything to us.

On the day of, it seemed that Rumi was prepared for anything and was always one step ahead. Whether it was hemming the groom’s pants or fixing the bride’s jewelry right before walking down the aisle, figuring out how to tie a bowtie, or sending food up to our room to make sure we ate—she thought of everything. Rumi came up with an umbrella veil contraption to keep the bride hidden as we moved through the hotel. She even captured a moment on her phone when we unexpectedly caught a glimpse of each other during the Baraat. It’s these little moments that made it clear that this was not just a job but that she was excited to celebrate us and make our day unforgettable.

The J2R team was equally amazing—professional, responsive, and always a step ahead. Every detail was executed flawlessly, from decor and logistics to timelines and vendor coordination. We were able to fully enjoy our celebrations knowing everything was in the best hands. We can’t recommend Rumi and J2R highly enough. Thank you for making our special moments truly magical!
Sunny
Sunny Sent on 01/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Dream Wedding Come True!

Working with Jalpa as our lead planner was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! From our very first meeting to the big day and various wedding events, she brought a high level of professionalism, creativity, and care that exceeded all our expectations.

Our wedding was a traditional Gujarati celebration, and Jalpa truly went above and beyond to ensure every cultural detail was honored and seamlessly executed. Whether it was coordinating the intricate ceremonies, managing the tight timelines, or balancing the needs of multiple vendors, Jalpa and J2R handled everything with such grace and precision.

What stood out the most was her ability to turn our vision into reality. The decor was stunning, the logistics were flawless, and the energy throughout the weekend was joyful and stress-free—all thanks to Jalpa and the incredible team. One thing about Jalpa we loved was she was always a step ahead, offering solutions before we even realized we needed them.

We received so many compliments from our family members and guests about how well-organized and beautiful the wedding was, and we owe it all to Jalpa. If you’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented, creative, and genuinely passionate about making your wedding unforgettable, look no further! Everyone needs a Jalpa in their life!

Thank you, Jalpa and J2R, for giving us the wedding of our dreams. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Ruby
Ruby Sent on 12/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Planning & Seamless Execution with J2R Events!

For our wedding, we decided to go with J2R Events, and Jalpa was our lead planner- and she was absolutely amazing!!! From the start of the wedding planning process to the final moments of our big day, she went above and beyond to make everything seamless. Indian weddings are no small feat, and Jalpa handled every detail with such ease and professionalism.

Everyone raved about how organized and on-time the wedding was, and it’s all thanks to her meticulous planning. She made what could have been a stressful experience feel effortless and enjoyable.

On the wedding day, Jalpa truly outdid herself. From ensuring we were well-fed to making sure our outfits were perfect, she was there for us every step of the way. It was wonderful working with Jalpa, and we’re so grateful for her dedication and expertise. If you’re looking for someone who will make your wedding dreams a reality, Jalpa is the one to call!
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Sanchita Sent on 11/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Could not have gotten through the most important day of my life without them!!!

We had our wedding in August 2024 and signed Rumi as our head planner in July 2023! We only have positive things to say about her and our experience with the J2r teams. From vendor selection, to venues, to food tasting and decor design sessions. Rumi was there with us every single step away. She had meetings with us on a weekly basis and was great with our parents who joined all meetings!! She was so insightful and had the best advice through the entire process and always had the best recommendations based on our taste!! She really took the stress out of wedding planning and took the burden on herself. The week of the wedding was incredible. Our families were able to be in the moment and had the best time because she took over and ran the events with her team !! Tarak and Jiya really took care of us - Rumi and the team made sure we ate and tried all the food, helped me go to the bathroom in my dress, fixed my makeup, put my veil on, held my lip gloss and jewelry, made sure we got all the pictures, made sure all family members were in the right place and having fun, made sure we got to dance ! Because of them we had so much fun at every single event! I truly can’t thank them enough!! Our wedding would not have been possible without them!

Tom
Tom A. Sent on 11/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

J2R is the absolute BEST in the game!!

Working with Rumi and her team was an incredible experience! She was organized, prepared, and so kind. She was also very fun to work with where at times we forgot she was our planner and felt more like a good friend and part of the bridal party! Her positive attitude and detailed execution made our wedding experience so much better. Thank you for everything, J2R❤️
Riddhi
Riddhi Sent on 09/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Planners!

If you are looking for an organized, talented, and amazing coordinator for your up coming wedding, look no further! We heard about Jalpa from my brother who has worked closely with her before. Our first interaction we knew that Jalpa would be the perfect wedding coordinator for us. She made the whole wedding planning process feel stress-free. From the very beginning, she was attentive, organized, and truly understood our vision. She gave really good recommendations that fit within our budget. Every detail was handled with care. Our multi-day wedding went very smoothly and we were able to fully enjoy ourselves knowing we were in good hands.Her professionalism, creativity, and dedication made our wedding unforgettable. We are beyond thrilled with Jalpa and her team with the incredible job they did for our wedding! We couldn’t recommend her enough!
Ajay
Ajay Sent on 09/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

J2R Review

Rumi, our lead coordinator exceeded every expectation. Highly recommend!!!!
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