La Grande Fête Reviews
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19 Reviews
99% recommend it
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Morgan W. Sent on 05/28/2024Best Wedding Planner for Napa Valley and Sonoma Area
To say Jennifer is excellent at her job is an understatement. She was VITAL to our Wedding in Sonoma. She was always 3 steps ahead during our vendor meetings and was extremely knowledgeable about the area. She is well-connected in the wedding scene in CA. As a bride who lived two time zones away, I felt very comfortable having Jen take lead on items. She helped make my dream come alive all with keeping my budget in mind. Choosing her was the best decision we made for our wedding! -
Shannon Sent on 02/08/2020
Perfect planning even from afar!
I can't say enough about Jennifer Stone and the professional and personal service she provided to my family. Planning a wedding for our only daughter, from Florida was something I was a little nervous about until we met her. I had interviewed several planners when we first got started, and I'm so thrilled that we picked her. I had an immediate connection with Jennifer and felt confident that she could pull it off without me losing my mind in the process. Right away, she arranged a meeting with my daughter and her fiancee to get to know them and capture the vision from their point of view. They hit it off as well, and I knew this was going to be a great partnership.
Her outstanding reputation in the community stood out to me, and it proved to be an asset. Whenever I was in town for a visit, and I'd mention I was working with Jennifer, mountains seemed to move.
Jennifer really listened to what we were envisioning for our special day and was able to keep our focus there the entire time. She knew how to keep me within my budget, advising me on where my money was best spent and where it wasn't. My husband especially appreciated this.
Jennifers communication with the venue and the other vendors was the key to success. I loved not having to handle any of that. We hired them, and she did the rest.
Jennifer was so patient and so kind to me. I'd occasionally throw out some crazy ideas (that's the hardest part about not being close enough to the venue when you're a visual person **and a control freak LOL!), and she knew right away whether that was going to work or not. She was always very upfront and honest with us and always super respectful. It was so great to have her to talk things through with. We had a lot of laughs, a few cries (she's a mom too, so she gets our emotional state), and she was readily available to me from beginning to end. I would so highly recommend her if you need a wedding or any other kind of event planner. Don't worry if you live on the other side of the country like we do (we are Florida residents) she will not only make it happen, but you'll have fun in the process, and she will execute it all in a way you'll never forget. -
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Maddie S. Sent on 03/02/2020
Private Estate Wedding in St. Helena
Jennifer! It’s hard to put into words how grateful I am for all that you did to make my day sooo special. From a bride that didn’t really know what she wanted, you were able to run with a couple ideas and somehow created everything that I could have wished for! You paid attention to every detail and made the process so easy for everyone. Your creative ideas made the wedding unique, personalized and beautiful! Considering the wedding was at a private estate, you were able to take the blank canvas and put together every aspect of planning that needed to be done. You were timely and kept everyone in check during the process and day of (aka groomsmen). The night was magical and there was no stress! I would highly recommend Jennifer Stone to anyone!! We love you Jennifer! -
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David Sent on 12/02/2017Jennifer had no idea what she was getting into when she teamed up with us for our wedding. This was decidedly NOT your typical Wine Country Wedding! We wanted an outdoor ceremony NOT at a winery. We wanted a 1980s Prom for the party at an unexpected location that fit the theme. We wanted a country picnic reception. In hindsight, I guess we were pretty damn needy. But, boy, did she deliver! The wedding ceremony was in the amazing Jack London State Park (yes, THAT Jack London); the reception was under the oak trees and was replete with the most amazing fried chicken ever; the party was at the Sonoma Senior Center (boom!) and couldn't have been more perfect. All our guests were gushing. We couldn't have been happier. Jennifer is incredibly easy to work with. You feel like there is never a moment when she is just phoning it in with some cookie cutter program. If we asked for it, she immediately said "Let me look into it!" and then she delivered it. This is exceptional customer service that is wholly collaborative, but with a good point of view on what she knows will and won't work based on her experience. She has great relationships in Wine Country to get what you need and deliver it on budget. I plan big events for a living... like Coachella size events... and I am sure I drove Jennifer crazy, but damn if she didn't meet and exceed my expectations. Highly recommended.
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User1213775 Sent on 06/24/2013Jennifer swung into action with just 4 months to plan our wedding... and she was invaluable (that feels like an understatement!) She truly made my husband and I feel like guests at our own wedding. She managed ALL of the details that no bride wants to fuss over - setup and takedown, logistics, shuttles, *EVERYTHING* - so that we could enjoy quality time with our guests. We recommend her a million times over! -
User854283 Sent on 07/06/2012I don't even know where to start! Jenn was the best thing about my wedding (besides the groom). Without her, nothing would have turned out as perfect as it did. When we decided to use Jenn, I had no idea who she was or what work she had done but I was thrilled to have some help. Every recommendation she made whether it be for a vendor, decor idea, etc. was awesome. She got to know me and the groom and really worked with us and our personal style. The wedding party and family is still saying that we don't know how everything would have went had Jenn Stone not been there. We didn't realize how much we needed her... Now we know! If anyone is having a wedding in Napa or anywhere for that matter and Jenn is available - USE HER! You will not regret it - she knows what she is doing and is extremely knowledgeable and professional. You can work with her on budget and she will help you with whatever it is you need help with to ensure you stay within your budget! -
User975795 Sent on 10/16/2012Although my wedding was over two years ago, I find myself reminiscing on that special day quite often. I have to recognize La Grande Fete for their wonderful wedding planning services and providing me with the wedding of my dreams. Jennifer is a pleasure to work with on all fronts and provides many years of event experience with a keen eye to detail. The most important thing is that she listens to the bride and groom and provides recommendations, but does not overstep in any way. She is connected in the valley and has some great vendor relationships. I would recommend La Grand Fete for anyone getting married in Napa Valley.
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User2029869 Sent on 02/02/2015One of the best decisions I ever made, besides saying yes to my future husband, was hiring Jennifer to be my wedding planner. I did not stress over anything. Working with her was easy, simple, and just plain fun. She would know exactly what I was talking about, even if I had a hard time explaining it. She has an amazing "mental checklist" that keeps even the most minute detail planned out. During the reception, Jennifer would quietly remind us that it was time for pictures, a toast, cutting of the cake, etc. Everything was planned to perfection and there was not one thing I would change. All I had to do was schedule a few meetings with her and the rest just fell into place. Perfect planner......perfect day. -
Kally Sent on 07/12/2018Jennifer was such an amazing wedding planner! She found us the perfect venue and she gave us (especially me) such piece of mind throughout the whole planning process. She talked me off so many silly wedding-related ledges and was so responsive especially as the day got closer! She knows a ton of vendors in the area and was able to offer great recommendations while also working super well with the new vendors I had. On the day of our wedding it was super windy but if anything went wrong, I didn't see it! I was able to relax and enjoy the whole day because I knew I was in great hands with Jennifer and her assistant. I couldn't recommend La Grande Fete more!
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User1530591 Sent on 02/09/2014As we were planning our wedding entirely remotely, it was really important to us to have a wedding planner that we trusted. As I spoke with Jennifer, everything she said resonated with me, especially when she said that I should be sitting in my makeup chair drinking a mimosa while she ensures that the wedding ceremony and reception go off without a hitch. And that's exactly what happened. We were blessed with an absolutely perfect wedding day and Jennifer played a huge role in making sure the day ran smoothly and everything turned out exactly as we hoped. We never experienced any of those "wedding day issues" that others had warned can happen and we were never rushed getting ready or at any point that day. I can be described as a Type-A person who likes to manage things herself but never once did I feel that I needed to worry about any of the wedding details that day because I was confident that Jennifer had everything under control. We would highly recommend Jennifer for your wedding coordinator/ planner.
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