Jenni was incredibly awesome and helped us plan our wedding in March! Several months before, we had already chosen a venue that was perfect for what we wanted but involved a long contract with a lot of rules and regulations on how we could use the space, and we also needed to get a permit with the city to be able to hold our event outdoors on city property. This (and the rest of wedding planning) was more than a little overwhelming, so my fiance and I decided we definitely wanted someone to help us plan and double check all our planning work, handle a lot of the communication with all of the vendors, help us stay sane and not too stressed, etc. We set up a Skype consultation with her, and her experience with event planning in a lot of different spaces and experience with getting permits from various cities made us feel we'd be in good hands. We agreed it made the most sense for her to help as at the Partial Planning and Consultation level, and so while it meant we still planned the wedding and made it our own, she helped us out whenever we had questions or wanted advice. Some highlights of what Jenni did leading up to the wedding: - put together a checklist of what needed to happen and things we could consider doing, which was very helpful - visited the venue for walkthroughs with us and the facility manager, both at the beginning of planning to get a sense for the space and at the end of planning for figuring out final details - helped us get the required insurance paperwork for the venue and the rehearsal dinner venue - helped us figure out the paperwork with the city for the outdoor event permit - booked rentals with an event rental company for the extra tables and chairs we needed - was responsive to email and all my random queries about what we should be doing - generally made it much less stressful, and handled things gracefully whenever I got panicked about something On the day of the wedding, Jenni - helped provide some props that we didn't get around to doing anything special for (e.g. a card bowl for the gift table, and some tulle to help decorate the ceremony area because we didn't get flowers) - handled all the chair setup and teardown for the outdoor ceremony - coordinated the rehearsal and actual ceremony (she was totally open to running the rehearsal on a different day, but not all of the wedding party could make it so we just did it the day of) - handled our dog during our portrait session when he wasn't going to be in the photograph (and even picked up after him!) - handled all sorts of details when I wasn't looking - when I realized I really needed to give her all the escort cards and party favors to set up, she anticipated this and spontaneously appeared and asked if she could help out with those - handled the thank you card and final payments to the vendors - generally just made things run smoothly and with less stress In the end, the wedding went beautifully, and a big part of that was because of Jenni's hard work and timely anticipation of our needs. read more

Jenni Grubba was a truly phenomenal wedding planner (including logistical support, efficient coordination of vendors, design and implementation of pretty things, and emotional support)! We chose the full wedding and design package and the only regret of our whole wedding was not adding on Jenni's full weekend wedding planning services. From our first conversation I knew that she would be fun and easy going yet also thorough and able to successfully create the wedding we envisioned. She made herself immediately and continuously available from small text questions, lengthier email discussions, to comprehensive phone conversations depending on our needs. Our most important choice was the venue, as we wanted to create a weekend of wedding events for our family and friends to gather and celebrate together onsite. She listened to our ideas, clarified with questions when needed, and set off to find the perfect spot. She completely understood and found us the most magical venue that was above and beyond our expectations! Then, based on our descriptions of our ideal wedding, she made personalized vendor recommendations. After we had explored their websites and such and picked our favorites, she reached out individually to connect us to vendors. Overall, Jenni made the vendor coordination process smooth so we could focus on the fun aspects of wedding planning. She then designed truly EXACTLY what we were hoping for to create our literal dream wedding that was beautiful beyond belief, completely stress-free and comfortable for guests, without a single mishap or catastrophe, amazingly well coordinated, and just a complete blast! The decorations were stunning, the food was delicious, and the DJ + musician combo was insanely awesome. Our guests raved throughout the entire weekend that it was the best wedding they had ever been to. Because Jenni had taken care of everything wedding related with ample time to spare, during the whole weekend we were able to focus on being with our friends, family, and each other. Being emotionally present was hugely impactful for us and enabled us to truly treasure all the details and moments. Now three months after the wedding family and friends continue to randomly text about how fun and beautiful it was. Jenni's vendor recommendations could not have been better, her logistical planning and designing were superb, and her dedication and hard work ensured that we had a truly incredible experience. We will be forever infinitely grateful for Jenni! read more

For planning: Jenni was nice and accommodating in setting up the first meeting. We felt like she understood the vibe & style we were going for. She helped us figure out what we needed to book and had recommendations that we used and loved. We decided to postpone the wedding due to COVID-19, and she took care of rebooking/rescheduling literally everything. At times she wasn't super responsive but that is understandable given how busy everything got and nothing was missed or dropped - only our stress was impacted. In the final few months leading up to the wedding, we felt like she made us a priority and held our hand through food choice, seating charts, and preparation for the big day. She took care of so much behind-the-scenes that we don't even know everything. She coordinated with the vendors and handled signage. For day-of: Jenni was the absolute best! She made sure all the vendors were where they were supposed to be and made sure everything was ready on time. She knew the perfect pacing throughout the day and moved things along smoothly - our friends said it was the best-paced wedding they'd been to. The guests also stated that they knew her and other vendors were there but never made their presence known enough to disrupt from all the attention being on us. She helped fine-tune things when we asked her to adjust things as we saw them; for example, we had a bridesman get COVID the morning of the wedding so she helped fix the seating, notify catering, and coordinate with the DJ. Every wedding isn't without its problems, and for us, the bride's dress's zipper was broken before even putting it on. Jenni helped calm her down and made sure it looked okay for the ceremony. Before the reception, she already had a needle and white thread on hand and spent 20 minutes (and many holes in her fingers) sewing her dress together. We had a lot of fun at our wedding and enjoyed ourselves, which we've heard is uncommon, and owe that to Jenni. read more

We had the perfect wedding (for us) and we have Jenni Grubba to thank! We approached the weekend totally stress free. In the lead up, Jenni had an easy approach to the decisions that needed to be made and a great feel for what we wanted. She became a trusted friend in the whole process and, because of her attention to detail and firm handle on all the particulars, we got to be amazed and even a little surprised about how it all came together. The design, the florals, and all the vendors were perfect because of her. Our wedding was a full destination weekend for 100 guests in Northern California and we worked with Jenni for about a year in advance. We live in Chicago and didn't have much time to plan details. But, we also have a pretty particular design aesthetic. So, it was important that we find someone who understood our vibe and had taste that we trusted. We knew we couldn't be too hands on and finding and hiring Jenni was the first, most important decision we made. Her taste is amazing, her manner is easy-going and her confidence is totally calming. Every decision after hiring her had an easy pace. She gave us options to explore when we wanted them (the venue and the photographer) and, as we got to know each other better, made strong recommendations where we wanted something particular (the DJ and sound design and hair/make-up.) She focused us on the stuff that we needed to do and took care of lots of details that we didn't need to focus on. The result was the weekend we had dreamed of with (almost) no stress along along the way. It was a once-in-a-lifetime event and we are incredibly grateful that Jenni made it happen so gracefully and easily. read more

Jenni is the truly the most amazing wedding planner, I could not imagine putting my very complex wedding in the hands of anyone else and having it go has smoothly as it went. I very highly recommend you book her ASAP because she will make your wildest wedding dreams come true. My husband and I wanted a festival wedding in the woods for three full days so its safe to say there were a lot of moving parts and complexities involved in planning. Jenni got our vision from the very beginning and worked hard to make it happen exactly the way we wanted it to. All of her vendors are amazing and easy to work with which is important in the process. When it came to the wedding weekend, she worked incredibly hard to make sure everything was in it's place and all the pieces flowed smoothly. She even ran after my flower girl to help her take her shoes off before she walked down the aisle which avoided a possible flower girl melt down. She addressed issues quickly as they came up and even reminded me multiple times to eat and drink water, which trust me, you'll need the reminder. She also designed the place settings which were stunning, and even more beautiful than I could have imagined. Throughout the weekend she had a positive attitude which helped me feel at ease and most importantly, I felt that I could completely trust my special weekend in her hands. I very rarely like to use this word but honestly my wedding was perfect, and so much of that is thanks to Jenni. Beyond being incredibly good at what she does, she's an all around awesome and fun person to be around and both my husband and I now consider her a friend. You'll be incredibly lucky if you get her as your planner! read more

It has taken me a while to write a review for Jenni because I am having the hard time to find the words to express how INCREDIBLE Jenni was not only as a planner, but as a friend, throughout the entire wedding planning process. I am truly SO grateful to have worked with Jenni for my wedding. She was organized, helpful and creative throughout the planning process. I can be indecisive and I really appreciated that Jenni was honest and open with me and helped me stay focused to make decisions. Jenni also designed my wedding, which I would do over and over again. Not only does she have an incredible taste level, but she knows exactly how to make a wedding unique and special, which is exactly what I told her I wanted when we started working together. Even months after my wedding, I still hear from friends & family how unique and beautiful my wedding was and I owe it all to Jenni. I was told by peers to be ready for something unexpected to happen on my wedding day, but not with Jenni! Everything on the wedding day was seamless and smooth! Even when my strap on my dress unexpectedly broke, Jenni was there to sew it right back on (she even secured the other strap to make sure it didn't happen again!). She kept me calm and collected throughout the entire day! I also want to shout out Taylor, Jenni's assistant, who is just as wonderful as Jenni. The two of them are a dynamic duo and I am so lucky to have worked with them! I would 1000x work with Jenni again and recommend her to anyone & everyone I know! Thank you to Jenni and her incredible team for making my dream wedding come true!! read more

If you're reading endless reviews searching for a wedding planner that is intelligent, hard-working, tasteful, organized, funny, and an all-around great human being that will make your wedding unforgettably seamless and stress free - well, meet Jenni. My wife and I hired Jenni for full-service wedding planning one month after our engagement. We found her on a wedding website along with a few other planners with strong reputations. We reached out to all planners at the same time. Who was the first to respond? Of course, Jenni. This initial experience is a micro-chasm of who Jenni is. She has her **** together and pro-actively makes things happen. That what you need in a wedding planner. We knew immediately she was exactly what we were looking for. I won't go into the hairy details, but like many weddings we experienced some unexpected problems the week of. Whereas if we had hired another planner or done things on our own we'd be drowning in anxiety and stress...Jenni simply took care of things. Quietly, professionally, and always with our best interests first. Her ability to navigate stressful or unexpected situations with a collected and calm mind brought peace to us. Jenni allowed us to focus on what actually matters - marrying the one you love and celebrating the moment with people who love you. We give Jenni a whole-hearted, 100% recommendation. Getting married is a deeply personal, intimate, exciting, and scary life event. When you make the leap, you will never regret having someone like Jenni at your side. read more

Jenni is truly an extraordinary event planner. She planned our engagement party as well as our wedding on March of 2015 in Madison, WI. She has an incredible attention to detail, and took so much pride in every aspect of our big day, and every piece of the planning process. When you get married, you hear so many opinions, from so many people; it was nice to hear Jenni just tell us to listen to ourselves, and focus on OUR vision for what our big day should be. She took our vision and ran with it, and we couldn't be happier with how our wedding turned out. Everything about our engagement party and wedding was so well organized and mapped out, it really eased so much tension for us. We felt like we were in such great hands the entire time which allowed us to really enjoy every moment, and be fully present during the most important day of our lives. She is great at dealing with all of the things that you either don't want to deal with, don't have the time for, or simply don't think about! All weddings/events have unexpected incidents that occur that you simply can't plan for, where quick thinking to form a solution is necessary. I'm sure a few incidents arose on our big day, however we never heard about them - Jenni handles it like a ninja behind the scenes making sure to not let anything wreck your special day vibes She truly is a master event planner. We would highly recommend Jenni for any event you are planning! She's a gem! read more

There is No Planner in the World Quite Like Jenni Grubba Nearly 3 months out from our wedding and I finally have the head space to fully articulate the magic Jenni helped us create for our 3-day wedding weekend. It wasn't just a wedding, it was a spiritual, emotional, boogie-filled festival! Jenni makes your vision happen. She is enormously helpful in the months and weeks leading up. Where Jenni really shines is making things happen on the ground. She is direct, creative, professional, intuitive, and a jack-of-all-trades! She was handing our officiant tissues to hand my husband and I at the exact moment we needed them mid-ceremony. She was behind-the-scenes making magic happen to making not 1 but 6 (!!!) events and locations come to life in a way that completely blew us away. This included a celestial space cowboy evening, solar eclipse viewing party, the most gorgeous ceremony site I've ever seen (word to the wise: use Jenni's incredible parasols to make your ceremony the most magical), a string light dinner straight out of a woodland fairytale, disco reception, and epic desert rave after party. This woman is incredible. Also her assistant Taylor is just as on it as Jenni. Jenni + Tay are the most loving, warm, talented and exceptional humans. Hire them. They will so easily become family. read more

Jenni will have your back! Imagine trying to plan and execute a wedding in 2020...impossible, right? Not if Jenni is on your side. When we originally started thinking about planning our wedding it was before the pandemic hit. We did our best to find a location and get the ball rolling but quickly realized we needed some help. When we found Jenni's website online, read about her, and saw the images of the amazing weddings she'd done before we were hooked. There was something so personal and lovely about each of those events that we knew she was the right planner for us. When the pandemic took hold, she was right there keeping us calm and assuring us that she would be our planner no matter when our wedding took place. Jenni helped us come up with a Plan B...and that Plan B was amazing! Our wedding was very personal to us. It was beautiful and elegant in a non-fussy but still stunning kind of way. I can't tell you how many compliments we received from the small group of family and friends that attended. We heard over and over that the wedding was beautiful and intimate. We wanted everyone at the wedding to see and feel how much we loved one another, and Jenni created the perfect setting to let that shine through. She had every detail covered. It was magic! read more

Jenni put together the most magical wedding we could have imagined. We went into our 2019 engagement feeling completely unsure about what we wanted beyond a "low key fancy" event and operating with a slimmer budget than most Northern California couples (aka not six figures). Through countless Zoom calls, Jenni helped us build out our vision for a one-of-a-kind wedding ceremony and reception. She connected us with some of the best vendors in the business (Annamae Photo, Beauty on Set, Sounds Elevated and the So Good Photobooth, and Park Ave catering) and the dreamiest venue (thank you John and Laura!) to create a seamless event - even in the tumultuous backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. Every detail - from the breathtaking arbor, bouquets, and florals, to the typesetting on the menus, and cheeky cocktail names - captured our vision for a stunning, fun, and grown-up wedding that didn't take itself too seriously. Thanks to Jenni and her team, we were able to fully enjoy our party without ever once worrying about the details. Everything was truly perfect, and countless wedding guests told us it was the best wedding they've ever attended. We will be recommending Jenni Grubba Events to anyone who is planning a wedding in the future. Thank you, Jenni, you are a marvel! read more

When I started to plan my wedding I was initially a bit reluctant to get a wedding planner but I am so incredibly glad that I got to work with Jenni for my big day! Our wedding was in San Francisco this past August and had approximately 65 people in attendance. There were a lot of moving parts to the day: a ceremony at SF City Hall, a second line brass band parade, a multi-stop city tour followed by dinner and a reception at an antique store. Amazingly everything went off without a hitch and I have Jenni to thank for coordinating everything behind the scenes. From the very start of planning Jenni made sure that everything was taken care of: timelines were set, insurance was sorted out and potential vendors and rentals were identified. She provided useful spreadsheets and guided me trough the process of budget tracking, venue research and even seating charts. She has a wonderful vendor list and I was extremely impressed with every vendor she recommended. On the big day, Jenni was kind enough to print our wedding signage and even made a beautiful frame out of reclaimed wood for our welcome sign (it's currently hanging up in our house!) Overall, Jenni blew me away with her abilities and was an overall pleasure to work with! Thank you, Jenni! read more

Jenni was fantastic to work with! She helped us plan our wedding, provided us with day-of coordination, and more! My husband and I really thought we'd be able to plan and coordinate our 70-person wedding ourselves, but realized we needed help only a couple months before the wedding. We were super lucky to find Jenni as our wedding date was approaching quickly and we still needed to nail down several details. Jenni was a dream to work with, exuding calm and confidence (despite being so close to the wedding!), providing excellent service and advice on what we asked of her, and also going above and beyond to make up for the shortcomings of other vendors. Jenni smoothed over issues with our venue that we weren't able to resolve after months of back-and-forth with our venue's on-site coordinators; she made insightful suggestions that helped us perfect our day-of plans. Jenni is also a very talented calligrapher - we weren't sure we had time to add in a welcome sign, but Jenni personally created the beautiful calligraphy signage for us! Not only did Jenni do a fantastic job, but we also loved every interaction we had with her. She's a great person and loves what she does. Highly recommend for any of your wedding planning needs! read more

I've had the pleasure of working with and knowing Jenni for just over 2 and a half years. I've worked a few events with her, and we have worked dozens of weddings together. She is with couples every step of the way and always goes above and beyond the call of duty. She is organized, caring, and VERY good at what she does. Jenni takes charge and assures each event she works runs smoothly and that everyone is happy. She truly cares about not only her clients, but also those who are working with her; everyone is a friend to her, and when you hire her, you WILL get the care and attention that anyone would give to their friend. I have seen her transform a venue from a cluttered concert aftermath into a beautiful, majestic wedding wonderland. She can adapt to each couple's unique personality, she can anticipate what her client's needs are, and she creates a very stress-free and fun environment. She is a woman of many talents, and often becomes Wonder Woman on wedding days. Honestly, there are not enough words in the world to describe how extraordinary Jenni, her dedication, and her events are- it is something you definitely need to experience first-hand. You absolutely could not possibly be in better hands when it comes to Jenni Grubba. read more

My husband and I had the delight of working with Jenni to plan our wedding at Majestic Theater in Madison, Wisconsin in December 2015. Jenni was our wedding coordinator (aka the glue that held it all together). Charlie and I were living in NYC at the time and had to plan/coordinate our wedding from afar. Jenni was incredibly organized, responsive, and accommodating in the year leading up to our wedding day. She helped us communicate with all of the vendors and was invaluable to us for day of set-up and last minute changes. Jenni went above and beyond the role of a wedding coordinator - I remember flying into Madison on whim to wedding dress shop and we wanted to show the beautiful Majestic Theater to my future mother-in-law who had never been. I called Jenni that morning to ask if we could meet her in an hour to walk through the venue. She was more than happy to do so! I could go on and on with other examples of her mindfulness, integrity, and professionalism. Simply put - Jenni gets it done - and on the day of your wedding you want someone who gets it done all the while staying completely calm and poised. We could not recommend her enough!! read more

This past August we held the most epic wedding and Wedding Festival Weekend for 150 guests. The venue was remote and that required the services of a top notch wedding planner. We hired Jenni Grubba and all of our wedding weekend dreams came true. I have never met a more hard working creative 'can-do' woman, than Jenni. She kept us on track with planning throughout the year that we worked together, culling, interviewing and contracting all of our vendors through her relationships. She kept positive when inevitable challenges arose which was so helpful. When the wedding was upon us, she was all calm exterior and high energy interior. She's capable of handling a remarkable amount of details, individuals and situations, with an easy-going confidence that puts bride and bride's parents at ease and allows them to enjoy the important weekend along with their family and guests. And besides all of her strong capabilities of working with budgets, families, venues and vendors- she's a fun person! We looked forward to our planned calls and missed her when the wedding was over and we were reminiscing over the beautiful images! read more

I'm so glad that I found Jenni! My husband and I are from Utah. We wanted to have a very small, casual ceremony on Baker Beach, San Francisco and thought we'd just hire Jenni to be the officiant. However, as I started to figure our chairs, finding the right spot on the beach, corralling my family, meeting the photographer, etc I started to worry about how all these pieces would fall into place. I reached out to Jenni about being our wedding planner and thank goodness she took over. It made all the difference having her manage the details, that way I could just focus on the exciting part of getting married. Jenni really can do it all because she did the flowers for the beach and my bouquet and they were absolutely perfect but what really set her apart was the ceremony that she wrote for us. My husband and I weren't interested in writing our own vows but in just a few conversations back and forth Jenni managed to write and perform an unforgettable ceremony that truly captured who we were, our relationship and our love. Again, I'm so glad that I found Jenni and I would recommend her to anyone. read more

We worked with Jenni for our wedding on August 16th, 2014 at the Majestic Theatre, and she was absolutely AMAZING‼! She's a rock star! Jenni coordinated all of the day of arrangements for our venue and made sure that everything ran smoothly so that we could focus on our special day. During the entire process, we felt so relaxed and calm. Jenni was wonderful to talk with about wedding planning and just getting married in general. The event went so smoothly, we were just in awe. The caterer, beverage service, and other vendors moved around seamlessly at the event. Jenni handled guests and sought our input when needed, which was very minimal ;-) She was extremely professional, and our entire family loved having Jenni be a part of our event. We highly recommend hiring Jenni to plan and coordinate your special day! It is a decision you will not regret. We cannot think of the countless times over the past two-ish years we have recounted how wonderful she was with our family and guests. Jenni is truly talented and will help make your wedding day magical and relaxing. read more

We couldn't have been luckier than having Jenni as our wedding planner. From the moment we had our first conversation, her energy and enthusiasm convinced us we'd found a gem. Jenni took the time to understand our vision for the wedding and executed on all planning and creative design from there. She exceeded our wildest expectations by turning our vision into a breathtaking reality. Her creativity, detail-orientation, and seamless execution ensured our day was flawless. Communication with Jenni throughout the planning process was impeccable; her rapid response time made us feel like a top priority. Our guests have been raving about our amazing wedding, and we owe it all to Jenni's expertise. Her industry connections, creativity, and genuine care for her clients set her apart. She's a wedding magician who turns dreams into reality. We wholeheartedly recommend Jenni Grubba to anyone in need of a planner. Jenni, you made our special day more beautiful than we could have ever imagined, and we can't thank you enough! read more