I would have actually dropped dead without her... Jen was our partner in crime, bestie, & beyond
Okay, so where do I even begin? To be fully transparent here, my now-husband was the one who wanted the wedding. I knew from the get-go that the stress of planning one would send me straight into meltdown mode, so I wasn’t exactly jumping for joy at the thought of all the details. Enter Jen, the absolute wedding fairy godmother we didn’t know we needed!
Let me make this crystal clear: If you’re hiring a wedding planner and it’s NOT Jen, you’re making a MASSIVE mistake. Like, this is the kind of mistake you’ll look back on and wonder, “Why didn’t I hire her sooner?! Was I braindead?” From day one, Jen assured us that she could be as hands-on or hands-off as we wanted. She was there for everything—whether it was giving me a calm, reassuring pep talk, guiding us through tough decisions, answering the dumbest questions (seriously, there were some real gems in there), teasing my poor fiance because I'll just say, he was a fun prop for us all planning long LOL, or sharing all the hilarious wedding memes that kept me sane.
But here’s the kicker: Jen is a master at keeping you cool during what feels like wedding emergencies or any shitstorm scenario. She is a true mama bear, ready to protect you from any drama or last-minute disasters that might pop up (but in the most demure, mindful, and cutesy way). No joke—Jen knows everyone in the wedding world. When it came to choosing vendors, she nailed it. She handpicked people who got our vibe, respected our budget, and made the whole process feel like a breeze and such a fun time. Honestly, the way she works with vendors is like magic—everyone loves working with her, and it doesn’t feel like work at all.
I honestly never thought I’d have fun at a stationary or floral appointment… but then again, I didn't have a Jen in my life. I'm telling you I was laughing myself to tears until I could not breathe at appointments with Jen. Every moment felt personal, special, and (most importantly) fun. Nothing felt like a chore—Jen made sure of that. She knew that stress was a big fear of mine, and every step of the way, she kept me grounded, prepared, and excited for what was to come. (Even shit that came out of left field- she had a plan in place and was ready to assure me!)
And here's the thing: Outside of planning the wedding of our dreams, we gained a forever friend. Jen’s energy, heart, and commitment to making you feel not just great on the big day, but incredible long after, is beyond anything I could have imagined. She checked in on us constantly—not just about logistics, but also to make sure we were feeling good, staying on track, and enjoying the ride that is planning a wedding. There was never a “too busy” or “too much” moment and some of my questions were just outright ridiculous. Jen made sure every single thing—whether it was timelines, meetings, vision boards, or just checking in on my emotional well-being—was handled without any stress. I genuinely looked forward to our Zoom calls.
I swear, 90% sure that my husband misses Jen too. Granted he's probably happy we're done making fun of him, but he loved her too. He knew she was my person and kept me sane through what could have been a very stressful year for us. There’s a strong chance that he called her at 3 AM on our wedding night, just to make sure she was still hanging out with us LOL
So seriously, hire Jen. Hire her for the experience. Hire her to make your day everything you’ve ever dreamed of. Hire her to be your sounding board, your emotional support, and your friend through it all. Hire her to be your wedding BFF (but, uh, she’s mine, and I'm not willing to share!). If you have the budget, do yourself a favor and get yourself a Jen. You won’t regret it. Promise!!