Your Special Day by Joni Reviews
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Dani Sent on 01/29/2023No Wedding without them!
Over the 11 months after we booked our venue, we went through four different venue reps. Technically, our venue had not hired a rep at the time of our wedding, but you would not have even known because Joni's team was on top of every moment. Sonia was the lead for our month-of planning and day of, and I genuinely think the entire day would have fallen apart without her. She was on top of everything, and her organization and documentation were BEYOND impressive. The entire team was so professional and skilled! -
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Margo J. Sent on 04/25/2022Joni treats you like family and knows her stuff!
Joni and her team are our guardian angels - simply second to none! Our wedding at Vizcaya in Miami was magical and went exactly according to plan. We were extremely demanding and detail oriented (e.g., my husband wanted all the salads to be on the tables in less 25 seconds and she got it done!). You know your team is the best when you get to enjoy the day and worry about NOTHING leading up to it.
Here's the difference when it comes to working with Joni:
1) Joni's years of experience and close relationships with vendors ensure that you get the best value and service. She has her trusted go-to people that never let her down because her word carries weight. When she works with anyone new, she is sure to vet them thoroughly. She attended our tasting with us to make sure the food was to our liking. She knew the items (e.g. table clothes and chairs) that were best to order from the caterer vs. event stylist. And when a vendor wasn't responsive, Joni took care of business.
2) Joni has seen it all and has a solve for anything that could potentially go wrong. The circuit blower in the hotel room went down a few times with so many hair blowers and curling irons going. Sonya and Laura knew who to call and made sure it was fixed in seconds. You can't do this without years of experience and familiarity with hotels, venues and vendors...relationships are everything!
3) She knows South Florida venues like the back of her hand. She cautioned us to get heel covers for women at Vizcaya so they wouldn't sink into the ground or wobble when they walked. She knew we needed a bathroom attendant and exactly what we could and could not do at this historic property.
4) She's courageous enough to tell you what you don't want to hear if it means perfection on your special day. For instance, we did NOT want a tent and if it rained, we would have been in trouble! Also, we were going to spend money in areas that wouldn't have contributed to the wow factor. She led us in the right direction.
5) Organization is key! Joni's team is buttoned up with their run of show and seating chart. They provides copies to all vendors and keep the wheels moving. I think she could have her own reality show!
We absolutely loved working with Joni. Despite her professionalism, we really felt that she cared about us as people and went the extra mile to ensure we were cared for. -
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Yesenia Sent on 02/13/2022Professional, trustworthy, exceptional
Joni was everything I needed in a planner and more. All my guests were wowed at her attention to every detail at the wedding. She was extremely patient and understanding throughout the planning process and recommendations on vendors were 100% on point. An elegant and beautiful woman. Thank you Joni. -
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Tricia S. Sent on 09/08/2021Could NOT have done my at-home wedding without her!
Joni did a fantastic job helping plan our at home wedding when we realized we were in completely over our heads. I didn't think I'd need a planner at first and then a month went by and I hadn't made a single decision because I felt overwhelmed. This was WELL worth the price, at at a much better rate than most others I looked at. Joni coordinated communications and meetings with the many different vendors we were dealing with, reviewed contracts, gave constant advice and suggestions, provided tons of vendor recommendations, kept the entire process on track, and was available at any time to talk me off a ledge! Her and Brigette were both amazing the day of the wedding as well and made everything happen so smoothly so I never had to lift a finger on my wedding day! I was really nervous once I realized how much more difficult it was to plan a wedding at home with 100 people (especially when I live in Chicago and the wedding was in Florida) but Joni and her team absolutely crushed it and relieved a TON of stress. I even texted her for opinions on some things instead of my friends and family and she was constantly available and happy to help (even when I was definitely being crazy). We absolutely could not have done it without her and our day turned out beautiful because of them!! -
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Alyssa L. Sent on 05/05/2021Thankful for Joni in navigating our COVID wedding
I am so thankful to have found Joni to help us have the wedding of our dreams. I'll never forget my first call with her almost two years ago - I explained the not-so-great experience I had speaking with another wedding planner, and I could immediately tell that Joni was truly listening to me. Her calm demeanor and consultative approach made me feel comforted and assured that I would be in good hands by working with her.
As an out-of-state bride, I had no idea what to expect especially when trying to select vendors. Joni always gave several amazing options for us to choose from and I always appreciated her honesty. As if planning a wedding wasn't hard enough, COVID of course made it even harder - with all the challenges we faced (1st reschedule, then the original venue telling us they were canceling all weddings in 2021 due to renovations, which left us with the 3rd date), I always felt like Joni was in our corner and ALWAYS there to support us getting through these emotional times we faced.
Joni was with us literally every step of the way of planning this wedding, and she really has become like family to us and our families. Our wedding weekend turned out to be everything we had envisioned and hoped for - it was FLAWLESS, FUN, and BEAUTIFUL!!! Her team is extremely professional and on top of it, and I am so happy that we were finally able to have our celebration.
It is sad to think that my time, after almost two years of planning with Joni, has now come to an end. Joni made the wedding planning experience FUN, and I truly couldn't imagine going through that process without her.
Joni - from my family and Derek's, we are so appreciative of everything you have done for us. You made us feel so special, and I know we'll stay in touch and get some drinks next time we're in FL.
To other brides who are considering Joni, rest assured you're in good hands. -
Chelsea C. Sent on 06/04/2021
Absolutely amazing
Joni is absolutely amazing! I was a very confused bride, I knew the overall picture I wanted, but had NO idea of details to make that happen. Joni held my hand all the way and made it so easy. Also, my wedding turned out ABSOLUTELY amazing. Joni has all to credit. Love her and no one will be disappointed choosing her to help you along the way. -
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Jessica T. Sent on 05/02/2021
Exceeded Expectations
I feel so lucky to have had Joni plan my wedding. I had a vision in my head of exactly how I wanted my wedding to look and she was able to capture my vision perfectly. She did an absolutely amazing job creating the wedding of my dreams. She helped keep me on track through the entire planning process, and was so accessible every step of the way. She made me feel like I was the only wedding/bride that she was working to organize. I highly highly recommend Joni, her services are worth every penny. -
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Christine Sent on 02/04/2021Absolutely Amazing!!
Joni is a dream to work with!! She was there for me every step of the way even when we needed to reschedule our wedding date due to the pandemic. Joni & team were so professional, so knowledgeable & made planning a wedding a lot less stressful! I would 1000% recommend Joni for your events! She never disappoints!! -
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Kristina Sent on 11/13/2012Joni did an awesome job with my wedding. She helped me stay organized during the planning stages. On the day of, I didn't have to worry about a thing. I cried when I saw how perfect everything came together. I don't know what I would have done without her. -
William G. Sent on 02/28/2020
Joni and her staff exceeded our expectations.
We cannot say enough about what Joni and her staff did for our daughters wedding at the Vizcaya Museum. There is no doubt that her efforts were way beyond what we could hope for. We realized after trying to manage the process ourselves that being a destination wedding and with our daughter in school outside the U.S., we desperately needed help. We found Joni and she was a godsend. She has the unique ability to make you feel that everything is under control, and indeed it was. She also has so many contacts and excellent relationships with the all of the vendors that were involved with the wedding and they all love working with her. Joni and her staff, especially Brigette, really made the event run so smoothly and when it was all over, we felt like they had become part of our family. We could not imagine that there is a better wedding planner and staff in the South Florida area. -
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Joakim O. Sent on 01/05/2020My special day with Joni
Joni is one of those few people who goes the extra mile. she makes you feel comfortable under any circumstances both during and under your special day. -
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Hayden E. Sent on 01/22/2020Best day of my life!
Joni was awesome to work with and our wedding day was absolutely perfect! There are so many things that you don't even think about when you're planning a wedding, and Joni makes sure that everything is taken care of and runs flawlessly. Highly recommend! -
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Danielle Sent on 02/16/2020Wonderful wedding planner
Joni was absolutely wonderful with planning our wedding! We went back and forth about whether or not we wanted to use a wedding planner, but I am so relieved and happy we made the right choice. She did so much to help the process go smoothly. She found and communicated with the vendors, sent reminders so we stayed on top of our to-do list, offered ideas all along the way, had an amazing team, and created a detailed timeline that made the day so much easier. She is so knowledgeable and detailed-oriented. We have nothing but amazing things to say about her and would recommend her to anyone. -
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