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Leila James Events is a luxury event planning and design company based out of Newport, Rhode Island, committed to creating one-of-a-kind, extraordinary events. Our team is devoted to providing and designing personalized experiences that are authentically “you” and speak to your personality as a couple. Every couple deserves a stress-free and enjoyable planning process that is fully customized to their needs and style.

Services Offered

At Leila James Events we offer a full-service timeless approach to your customized experience throughout your planning and design. We offer two Collections: Full-Service Wedding Weekend Planning and also Full-Service Wedding Day Planning.

We are here to guide you through every phase of your planning and guarantee a fun and stress-free experience. We specialize in designing a custom aesthetic and experience for each and every one of our couples that let’s their personalities shine. We curate unforgettable celebrations that guests will remember and rave about for years to come!

What You'll Love About Leila James Events

The team's professionalism, kindness, and organizational skills are indispensable. They focus on the details so their couples can truly savor every moment. Check out their images to see how many beautiful celebrations they have been a part of.

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FAQ

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?

Day-of Coordination
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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Reviews of Leila James Events

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LJE, particularly Sarah Heaney, stands out as a top-tier wedding planning service in Newport, highly praised by multiple reviewers. Clients commend Sarah's exceptional organization, creativity, vendor network, and calming presence throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Reviewers highlight her ability to create a seamless experience, handle last-minute challenges effortlessly, and make the event truly special. Sarah's attention to detail, responsiveness, and passion for her work make her a standout choice for couples seeking a stress-free and beautiful wedding experience in Newport.

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LJE, particularly Sarah Heaney, stands out as a top-tier wedding planning service in Newport, highly praised by multiple reviewers. Clients commend Sarah's exceptional organization, creativity, vendor network, and calming presence throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Reviewers highlight her ability to create a seamless experience, handle last-minute challenges effortlessly, and make the event truly special. Sarah's attention to detail, responsiveness, and passion for her work make her a standout choice for couples seeking a stress-free and beautiful wedding experience in Newport.

Brian
Brian Sent on 10/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding Delivery and Peace of Mind

As the parents of the bride we could not have been more thrilled and thankful with Sarah Heaney and her team at Leila James Events. Planning a destination wedding in Newport is a multi-dimensional undertaking that typically begins 12-18 months before the event. If you're looking for peace of mind with someone who can seamllessly help orchestrate your daughter's wedding, then look no further than LJE. They were incrediblty professional, resourceful and fun! They stayed on top of every detail so you could we could focus on our family and guests. Sarah and her team are simply the best!
CathyLee
Cathylee Sent on 09/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best!

Working with Sarah was the absolute best decision my now husband and I made during our wedding planning process. She created the foundation for everything! Heading into planning a Newport wedding from out of town, we knew we needed someone who could both recommend vendors and be our local point person throughout the planning and during wedding weekend - Sarah was that and SO much more. She has such an eye for a bride's or a couple's personal style and vision for their wedding, and she was able to confidently match us with the best vendors for our big day. We had almost everything booked over a year before our wedding day because Sarah was so on top of it and wanted us to have our first choice of vendors and venues. She was patient and flexible with us - yet kept us on track! - as we approached various deadlines during the planning process, and she negotiated with vendors on our behalf to get the best prices for us. Throughout all this, she was just genuinely FUN to work with - so kind, always energetic, and so clearly in love with the work that she does. When friends of mine would ask me about how wedding planning was going, I would always respond how I wasn't worried at all because my planner was so on top of everything. This was the total opposite reaction that a lot of my friends had during their wedding planning! And finally - Sarah and her team ensured that our wedding weekend couldn't have gone more smoothly. We had a few small mishaps during our wedding weekend - last-minute additions and subtractions to the guest list, my husband's contact falling out during the reception, a misplaced check from a guest - and the LJE team made sure these weren't even blips on our radar. Sarah made sure our venue got the updated guest list, even with the changes, in time and perfectly correct for the wedding day; she had a new contact picked up from our hotel room for my husband in 5 minutes; and the missing check was back in our room the day after the wedding. There was nothing Sarah and her team couldn't' solve! If you're planning a Newport wedding, it would be a no-brainer to work with Sarah.
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 07/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Planner

Sarah is absolutely incredible!! Throughout the entire wedding process, she made the experience feel calm, organized and fun. Planning a wedding can be a very stressful process, but Sarah's amazing attention to detail, honest and compassionate expert eye, and overall fun and warm attitude made the process a breeze. She will forever hold a very special place in my and my family's hearts, and we will absolutely be keeping in touch. I would recommend Sarah to anyone as she is truly the best in this industry!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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