Jenna Culley Events Reviews
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Katie Sent on 12/10/2025A Dream Team!
First, there is a true and very present reason why Jenna Culley Events has a 98% 5-star rating: they genuinely care about you and your event. JCE puts you first—always—and if something isn’t right, they will make it exactly the way you want it. They are with you every step of the way, through thick and thin.
My team of planners started with me when I had almost no concrete ideas and stayed with me all the way to the last song…and even getting wine out of my wedding dress. They are a full-service team who quickly begin to feel like family. Communication is quick, kind, and incredibly helpful. You can tell that the entire JCE team wants everything to be exactly as it should be.
During wedding week, my planner, Sara, and I were completely ready to rock and roll, and on the day-of she had every single detail handled. My only job was to be the bride, and Sara and her team took care of everything in sight—right down to having a drink ready for me the moment I walked in. They checked in not only on me, but also on my husband, my bridal party, my family, and even our other vendors. They truly are a super-team, and they made the day absolutely wonderful. I honestly wanted to take them all home with me!
There are not enough words to describe how phenomenal the JCE team is. If you are looking for a wedding planner who will make your day stress-free, fun, seamless, and filled with support—as well as someone who becomes your personal cheerleader—this is the team you’re looking for. You will not regret it. -
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Julia Sent on 09/03/2025Best decision to hire JCE!!!
Jenna and her team went above and beyond our expectations, not only on our wedding day but throughout the entire planning process. We were fortunate to work with many of the staff, including Heidi, Erin, Breeyen, and of course, Jenna. I truly cannot recommend Jenna Culley Events enough!
Jenna surrounds herself with the most talented people and the best vendors in Minneapolis, and every single one of her suggestions exceeded our expectations. The team’s dedication, creativity, and attention to detail brought our dream to life in a way we could never have imagined.
As out-of-towners, my husband and I never felt stressed during the planning process because Jenna and her team had everything under control. With a guest count of over 350, it was so important to stay organized and on top of all the moving pieces and the JCE team ensured we stayed on track every step of the way. They were always available to talk through the process and find solutions that worked best for us.
I still look at our photos daily, in awe of how they took my Pinterest boards and transformed them into something even better than I imagined. Thank you, Jenna and team, for creating the wedding day of our dreams, an experience we will cherish forever! -
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Edward Sent on 12/28/2024The BEST wedding I could have ever dreamed of
We hired Heidi at Jenna Culley Events for our October 2024 wedding. This review is a little delayed because I am still in disbelief and awe at the event they helped to create for us. I was never someone who had a "vision" of what I wanted and even had a hard time articulating my desires for the event. Somehow, Heidi was able to understand what I was trying to depict to create the most beautiful event possible. It was genuinely more beautiful than I could have imagined. During the day of the event and for months after, our guests have given very high reviews of our event and were so amazed by the work of JCE on that day. If I had known my wedding could be as stunning as what it was, I would've been dreaming about it from day one. The process was so fun and EASY! Heidi absolutely saved our life in the process and helped manage even last-minute issues, so that my wedding week was relaxing! I couldn't have been more calm during the planning process and I owe that all to Heidi and the JCE team. My husband and I are out-of-state and never had to worry about a single thing. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend JCE to everyone I know and I wish I had another event in the works just to get the opportunity to work with them again. Thank you guys so much! -
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Zack Sent on 10/14/2024Our July Wedding
We had the pleasure of working with Jenna Culley Events, and specifically Liz, for our wedding day, and we couldn't be happier with our experience! Liz went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was perfect, making our day truly special. From the initial planning stages to the final moments of our celebration, her dedication and expertise shone through.
She was incredibly organized, attentive, and proactive, handling everything with ease and grace. Liz’s creative ideas and calming presence helped us feel relaxed and confident throughout the day. We received countless compliments from our guests about how seamlessly everything came together.
If you're looking for a wedding planner who genuinely cares and delivers exceptional service, we highly recommend Jenna Culley Events and Liz. Thank you for making our wedding day unforgettable!
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Janet Sent on 08/06/2024Flawless Start to Finish
I work with a lot of vendors and suppliers in my day job, so I know exceptional customer service when I see it. Jenna and her team were FLAWLESS start to finish and made the process of planning a wedding fun! Our wedding was very complicated and unique - Jenna's team really listened and got to know us as people. We felt like their only client. Their stellar reputation also assures you get the best of the best treatment from everyone they work with. Just go with Jenna Culley, you'll thank me. -
Mandi Sent on 08/05/2024
Highly Recommended
Jenna and her team rocked out 80th Anniversary Party! They made our event so memorable down to the smallest details. Jenna and her team were easy to work with and very responsive. I would recommend them to anyone!! -
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Julia Sent on 02/17/2024The best of the best!
Heidi and the JCE team are the absolute best, would choose them again and again! They were extremely professional, on top of everything, Heidi picked up and took on tasks before we could even think to do them, and the full staff the day of made sure every detail was perfect down to making sure we got to try the appetizers and dessert. If you are thinking about going with a wedding planner it's JCE or bust! -
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Courtney Sent on 08/02/2023It could not have been done better!
It took me a while to write this review because I needed to meet the character limit, and I could write an entire book about our fantastic experience with Jenna and JCE! First of all, I am that bride. I am a perfectionist, and usually in control, but didn't want to plan a wedding, but also wanted to be involved with decisions. My husband and I also decided it would be great to change jobs, start planning an out of state move, and maybe throw in some egg freezing during our two year engagement. While we lived our crazy life, Jenna and her team handled the logistical nightmare that was our request to have our wedding on a private island in the middle of a lake in a state that neither of us lived in. Not only did Jenna and I immediately connect in our first conversation, but it was SO easy to tell she is just a DOER. I never once felt like a ball might be dropped, or something overlooked. (This includes but is not limited to set up and take down of an entire different tent, a flooring solution, placing glitter on flower petals, fogging the grass for bugs, dealing with a brand new venue staff...you name it--she had to deal with it). She catered to our many very specific requests, found me the perfect vendors who also were wonderful, and helped my vision come alive in a better way than I even imagined! (Who thought it was possible ;) ) There were road blocks (big ones), and all sorts of things that came up and Jenna and her team handled them with professionalism and complete cool. She had a solution for everything, and I could trust that she had our best interests, and budget, in mind. It felt like she was just as invested as we were. On the day of, Jenna helped me into my dress, rode with me to my first look, and cooled me off when I was hotter than I've ever been in the heatwave we had. Most importantly she helped us keep our perspective throughout the whole process. The entire JCE team really embodies the "above and beyond" sentiment that is hard to find these days. I really don't know how we got so lucky! While having a formal wedding started out as just a reason to have a big reunion/party after COVID--JCE gave us an intimate, beautiful, super special day that we will remember forever and are so glad we did it. We cannot recommend JCE enough! Jenna, Justin, Erin, everyone--we miss you already! -
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Josh Sent on 12/02/2022Fabulous Wedding Planners
We had an incredible experience working with Jenna and her team for our wedding! They were on top of every single detail, were impressively proactive, easy to talk to and communicate with, and very clearly cared about both doing the job well and making sure we were happy the entire way through. We could not recommend them more! -
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Michelle Sent on 09/12/2022Best wedding planner and team ever
Throughout the year and a half until our wedding, the JCE team enabled the smoothest transition anyone could ever request. Jenna and the team provided a variety of options for vendors, locations, designs, and other aspects that allowed my visions as the bride to be brought to life. I truly never became the “bridezilla” most brides become due to the immense assistance to make our beautiful day become a reality.
On the day of our wedding, the JCE team worked seamlessly with the vendors at our venue and went above and beyond to have the best wedding the venue had ever seen. For me, trust and honesty are components of a relationship that is sustainable and Jenna and her team became our family and more. Her team remained transparent through the entire year and a half and took initiative to get to know my husband and I.
We are sad that our relationship for wedding planning has come to an end, however, we are elated to have the JCE team our family, and lifelong partner for any other parties or events we desire to have. 10/10 recommend Jenna and her team!
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Sophia Sent on 06/15/2022
Hire Jenna Culley Events!
Jenna Culley Events is absolutely top-notch. If within your budget during wedding planning, I wholeheartedly believe that a wedding planner and day of coordination services through JCE is the best decision you can make (besides getting married, of course!). After my initial consultation with Jenna, I could feel the excitement and passion she had for her business and the wedding industry. At the time, the services did not align with my budget, and we selected another planner. After a sub-par experience with that different planner, I outreached Jenna again, who had remembered our conversation and offered another free consultation- I was floored! We compromised on portions of our budget and started our journey with JCE and we could not be happier that we did.
After selecting a package with partial planning and day of coordinating services, we were then connected to our lead planner, Heidi, who is phenomenal! Jenna and Heidi helped to curate beautiful design ideas, connect us to reputable vendors, and got us set-up on their wedding planning software, Aisle Planner (which provided tools to stay organized). Heidi managed all of the communication with our selected vendors and even created 3 different timelines for our big day- a family timeline, a groom/groomsmen timeline, and a bride/bridesmaids timeline. Our wedding was everything we could have hoped for and we owe a lot of credit to Heidi and the JCE team. If you are looking for kind, passionate, and effective event planning, look no further than Jenna Culley Events! -
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Angelica Sent on 02/23/2022So grateful for Heidi and the JCE team!
We worked with Jenna and Heidi from Jenna Culley Events, and from our initial consulting call to the very end of our reception, working with the JCE team was amazing. My husband and I had a shorter engagement, and both of us were incredibly busy with work during the majority of that time. We wouldn't have been able to pull off our wedding without JCE! Working with Heidi made our wedding planning process and the wedding day itself so smooth. We are incredibly grateful for and appreciative of Heidi, Jenna, and the JCE team! -
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Sarah Sent on 10/20/2021Best Decision
We had the most beautiful, perfect, and smooth wedding. In short, I cannot recommend Jenna Culley Events (JCE) enough. I would choose JCE over and over again and would recommend to my friends and family.
We chose to use JCE's partial planning service. The team at JCE worked hard to turn our 8 month engagement into a stress-free time. Their comprehensive planning efforts and professionalism shine through. First, the comprehensive online planning tool that JCE uses is amazing and covers EVERYTHING. The planners are responsive, caring, and helpful. Even all of the other vendors we worked with noted how much they love working with JCE.
I wish I could write more, but my review is already lengthy. If you need a wedding planner, look no further. -
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Katie Sent on 04/27/2021AMAZING team to work with!
All I can say is WOW! Jenna and her team were so organized and on top of things I cannot say enough good things about them. They took away all the stress of my wedding weekend and I felt relaxed knowing that everything was being taken care of and the day running so smoothly. Each of my other vendors commented to me about how great it was to work with them and how they also made their jobs easier. Would highly recommend to anyone and would love to use Jenna Culley Events again in the future! -
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Katie Sent on 10/21/2020
No on better to have on your team!
Jenna is simply wonderful. I was a COVID bride and I was so thankful to have her walking through all the uncertainty with me. She stayed up to date on all the changes as they happened and communicated with me regularly. Jenna was a source of encouragement when I was disappointed or frustrated and she always had a new idea to help us towards our dream. Ultimately I had to cancel my big wedding and replace with an outdoor micro ceremony. Jenna was kind and accommodating the whole time. On my original wedding date she showed up at my front door with a beautiful flower arrangement, a gesture I won't soon forget. If you're a bride planning a wedding I highly recommend working with Jenna. You don't know what unexpected situation will pop up while you're planning. I certainly wasn't expecting a worldwide pandemic! You'll be glad that Jenna was on your team, I definitely was. -
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Jenna Sent on 12/21/2019The Perfect Day
Working with Jenna was the BEST thing we could have done. Her services were actually a gift to us from my mother-in-law. I didn't really want a wedding coordinator, but since she was a gift, we used her. She really proved her worth, though, and made everything run as smoothly as possible.
Before the wedding day she was in contact with our church, our reception venue, and all of our vendors, and she made sure we had a master schedule with all of their details and contact information. And then, the wedding day itself couldn't have gone more smoothly. Jenna was on top of everything from the beginning. For example, our reception venue messed up and put the wrong number of chairs at each table, which would have totally thrown off our seating chart. Thankfully Jenna was there and made sure it all got fixed, so we didn't even know about it until after the day was over. She ordered and picked up sandwiches to make sure we ate something before the ceremony, and she even picked up a last minute print order we had. Then there was a change with the bakery and they wouldn't deliver the dessert, so she took care of that, too. At the ceremony, she helped us manage our time and cued everyone in appropriately. Later at the reception, while we were busy dancing and chatting with family, she got everything gathered together for us to take at the end of the night. She made it so simple!
I truly, honestly can't say enough good things about Jenna and her event planning. I was blown away by her skill, professionalism, and positive energy, and am forever grateful to her for helping our day be the most perfect it could have been. Thank you, thank you, thank you Jenna! -
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Katie Sent on 12/21/2019Our wedding day felt like a dream!
From our first meeting, we knew that Jenna would be a great fit. She is friendly, professional, and organized. One of her greatest strengths was listening to what we wanted, picking up on our sense of style, and recommending amazing vendors who made it all happen for a great price. She translated our dreams into a reality.
Jenna was always available to answer our questions and also knew what decisions to prioritize. Although I was very busy with work and living in a different city, she managed to take most of the stress out of the wedding planning process. And we loved that Jenna offers customizable planning packages. For instance, while I felt comfortable picking photographers, I knew I could rely on Jenna’s expertise when it came to other vendors.
We also asked Jenna to coordinate day of and were so thankful we did. Jenna, and her assistant Erin, made sure every detail came together so that we could focus on enjoying our day. She has such a light touch, it truly felt like magic!
We could not recommend Jenna and Jenna Culley Events more! -
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Gifty Sent on 03/11/2025A Rocky Start, But Worth Every Penny
I originally wasn’t planning to hire a wedding planner—I thought it sounded nice but didn’t seem like a wise way to spend my budget. But after a friend recommended her planner, I decided to look into it. I cannot overstate how crucial it was to have a wedding planner guiding and spearheading the entire process. There were so many questions, logistics, and moving pieces that I wouldn’t have even known to consider, and having an expert in my corner made all the difference.
At first, things were going really well. My planner helped me stay on track with contracts, deadlines, and logistics, which was exactly what I needed. But then, things took a turn. For about four weeks, I heard nothing. No updates, no responses, and vendors were reaching out to me because they couldn’t get in touch with her. I gave a lot of grace before finally escalating to Jenna, who immediately stepped in, apologized, and reassigned me to Heidi.
Heidi? An absolute badass. I wish I had been working with her the entire time. Her energy was “get sh*t done” in the best way—she was always 3 to 5 steps ahead, made sure vendors were aligned, and truly took the stress off my plate in the final six months. She gave me confidence in the process, peace of mind when things got overwhelming, and the ability to actually enjoy my wedding day without worrying about the details.
I would absolutely recommend this planning team—especially if your venue doesn’t include a coordinator or if you’re working with newer vendors. My venue didn’t provide a coordinator role, and my vendor team was kicking off their first full wedding season, so I truly cannot imagine having done this without a planner. There were so many behind-the-scenes details I wouldn’t have thought to ask about, and having this team in my corner made my entire planning experience more organized, efficient, and manageable.
Additionally, the partnership between the planning team and my rental company was another huge bonus. Though they were two separate vendors with different contracts, their overlap in ownership made for a seamless process that I really appreciated.
In the end, despite the initial bump in the road, this was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding, and they were worth every single dime. -
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Kelly Sent on 12/30/2019Very happy with my decision.
I hired Jenna A Events for planning assistance and day of coordination. Overall, I was very happy with my decision to do so. Jenna has such an upbeat and positive attitude. She is so down to earth and friendly, making me, my husband and family feel really comfortable working with her. When I had questions throughout the planning process, she always had helpful advice. She provided some great referrals for several other vendors I worked with as well.
The thing I probably valued the most working with Jenna, was having her handle all of the wedding day setup. Jenna and the florist did an amazing job bringing to life my vision. It turned out better than I ever imagined! And it was so nice that we could drop off our décor with her a few days before the wedding and not worry about any setup on our big day.
There were a couple of hiccups on our wedding day, which everyone tells you will happen. It's hard for me to say whether or not those issues would have happened with another planner. Maybe there would have been more, maybe there would have been less. But Jenna took care of any issues that came up with as little involvement of my husband and I as possible so that we could enjoy our day free of stress.
I feel that Jenna A Events was worth the investment. I’m sure that both the planning and day of coordination would have been overwhelming for me and not nearly as well executed without Jenna’s help!
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