When we got engaged in December and decided to shoot for an August wedding, I knew I would definitely need some help planning the wedding. Jubilee was the perfect fit, and I couldn't recommend them enough. I don't think of myself as a traditional wedding kind of person, and I wanted our day to feel very personalized and fun. From the get-go, Kristen was communicative and did an excellent job helping my now-husband and I flesh out our ideas. Julia took over for day-of coordination, and she was just as helpful and friendly. I especially appreciated how strong the communication with Jubilee was; the use of spreadsheets on google drive made it really easy for everyone to know exactly what was going on throughout the process. All of the vendor recommendations they made were excellent as well, and I definitely never felt pressured to go super outside our budget or spend money where it was unnecessary. The decor we used through Jubilee was beautiful and really helped tie everything in and fulfill our vision. On the day of the wedding, Julia was SO helpful and really made the day as seamless and stress-free as possible for me. Which is impressive, because I am 100% a perfectionist with control issues. Jubilee was the perfect pick for our wedding, and I'd highly recommend them for anyone looking to have a fun, personalized wedding that truly expresses you as a couple. I will 100% work with them again next time we have an event that needs planning! read more

This is long overdue, but Kristen helped us plan our 10 year anniversary, which essentially was our "wedding." We didn't realize how much we needed an event planner until doing a consultation. From there, we ended up buying one of her packages because her value and contributions were an absolute must. We could not have done this without her. She helped us create the perfect event and was with us every step of the way. You shouldn't do a large event without her! read more

My wife and I hired Kristen to plan our 10/5/13 in the Methow Valley of Eastern WA. We could not have done it without her! I don't even know how much or how hard she worked the day of because I was able to just get ready and enjoy the build up while she was out making everything happen. She would just casually drop in to the cabin and run things by me then disappear to the event site to direct vendors and friends, deal with issues that I'm pretty sure came up (but I didn't have to stress about) and generally orchestrate the event. She was a inconspicuous bride buffer, checking in with me throughout the event on timing, how we were feeling, if we needed anything. She worked late into the night after the event was over, making sure our presents and keepsakes were safe and cared for. We consistently heard compliments from family and friends that they can't believe how we pulled off such an amazing wedding, how no detail was missed and how perfect the weekend was. They didn't realize so much of it was Kristen! We were told an event planner should make you feel like a guest at your own wedding. We felt like we were absolutely able to enjoy the day, had minimal day of stress, felt respected and totally got to feel like more than guests at our wedding. Additionally, Kristen was invaluable in the pre-wedding planning sessions that the day of package includes. She helped manage our expectations, was realistic and practical while still encouraging our creativity and visions for our wedding. We technically had a DIY wedding, I suppose but it was really a DIYWYWP wedding (do it yourself with your wedding planner). Kristen was so worth it! Hire her! read more

Kristen provided full-service coordination for our September 2014 wedding with a guest list of about 130 people in Seattle. From the start she did an unbelievable job making a collection of what we thought were wild thoughts into a cohesive reality. During the process Kristen was super-organized -- the schedules, budgets, and spreadsheets she shared (via google docs) helped us to always feel that we had a grasp on all of the many, many details. Kristen has a strong network of vendors that she works with, and she always knew which ones would be best for us to look into, kind of like a matchmaker; once we showed her our vision and she got to know our personalities she presented us with the right set of options. She even had us interview the especially important potential vendors like photographer, florist and caterer. Once we made our choice all of the 'nitty gritty' just magically happened, allowing us to focus on the important stuff and still have a pretty normal life that wasn't totally dominated by 'wedding planning'! During the day of the wedding we had full confidence that everything would go smoothly, and lo and behold it did! Many of our family & guests raved about how all the details were perfectly executed. Kristen was even aware enough at the end of the night to have her assistant drive our car back to the hotel, since we certainly were in no shape to do so. ;-) Bottom line: Kristen coordinated and executed the the wedding of our dreams, all the while we remained (relatively) sane. We would suggested Kristen and Jubilee Event Engineers to our closest friends with confidence. read more

Kristen was the partner we needed to bring our special celebration to life. From two time zones away, she guided us for 14 months helping us focus on what mattered along the way. When I was searching for a wedding planner what initially caught my eye was the name of their company, Jubilee Event Engineers - looking back, this name is a perfect characterization of Kristen and her team. They are spirited experts gifted in both the art and science of events. So perfect. I have so much to say about Kristen. First, she cared to know us as individuals and a couple. This effort allowed her to design a day with us that was a true reflection of me and my now-husband. Taking time to know us also meant that she came to us with ideas and vendors that actually suited our style and personalities. She has an ability to take in big ideas and run with them or get into the details to execute a specific vision. I had so much fun brainstorming with her. One other thing I truly appreciated was that since I've never been a bride before, she would casually prep me on what to expect. She would say things like, 'at this point in the day after xyz, you might feel like this or need that.' This was extremely helpful advice. And because at this point in our relationship, she knew me pretty well, she was right. We actually added alone time to the schedule for me before the ceremony where I could be by myself with no moms or bridesmaids. And on the day of, after spending the morning getting ready and the afternoon on a party bus, that is exactly what I needed. Kristen is patient and a gifted listener. She was also very respectful of our budget and my schedule for our planning sessions. Kristen has an easy way about her, but don't let that fool you - she's got everything under control. Her laid back personality made her so lovely to work with, but then this other side she has made me trust that everything would be taken care of, and it was. From the rehearsal on Friday to the send off Saturday, all I had to concern myself with was my soon to be husband, our guests, and having fun. Kristen had it all under control, but was so considerate, gentle and kind. Sunday morning on our way to SeaTac to go on our honeymoon, my husband and I both agreed that Kristen and her team took such good care of us and that we had the best weekend of our life! read more

Patient, perceptive, organized, creative, well-connected, tireless, reliable, kind, unflappable, efficient and effective. Just a few of countless positive adjectives we have for Kristen's outstanding work to plan and orchestrate the happiest day of our lives in Seattle on 8/9/14. Lynn and I live in Ohio, and our 40 guests came in from all over the country to enjoy the most joyous celebration imaginable. The wedding, pre-reception, dinner, music, dancing, and all of the details were simply beautiful and flawless and perfectly suited to us, thanks to Kristen's masterful planning, outstanding vendors, and on-site execution -- almost like an invisible magician! We did not have to worry about a thing that day but were free to enjoy all the exceptional moments. Kristen has our strongest recommendation to anyone planning a wedding or special event in the Seattle area. read more

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I loved Alex and her assistant Taylor. As the Caretaker at Washington Hall that rents out venues and at times worries about renters contracts. They paid attention to detail during the venue orientation and I was surprised to find them finished with all their task 30 minutes before the time allotted for leaving the hall. Their decorations were simple and elegant and fit this historic venue well. They engaged all parties: caterers, cleaners, the people getting married, guests, sound technicians, and everyone else. They rolled with the hiccups and changes of plans and feathers were never ruffled, because they were so smooth. They left Washington Hall better then what they found it. I hope more weddings and events hire people like them to plan and execute their events, here at Washington Hall and at other venues. read more

The easiest five-star review I've ever given. Alex was our day-of wedding coordinator and did a fantastic job. During our pre-wedding meetings she made sure we were on track and offered many great ideas from her experiences. On the big day she was there first and set everything up exactly like what we imagined. She took care of every vendor and we were able to enjoy our day. It was perfect! Thank you Alex!! read more

Kristen, Alex and Meera all worked to provide us Day-of Coordination for our wedding and we could not be happier with our choice of Jubilee Event Engineers. The bottom line is they they pretty much removed all stress the day of the wedding and made us feel like guests at our own event. The three consulting sessions with Kristen that came prior to our special day were invaluable as we worked from one corner of the country to plan a wedding in the opposite corner. Kristen helped us organize our thoughts and brought up dozens of considerations that we otherwise wouldn't have even thought about until it was too late on our wedding. We had lots of little intricacies and ideas we wanted to integrate to make our ceremony and reception special and Kristen ensured that everything came through. Leading up to the wedding, Jubilee took care of all final coordination with the venue, vendors, decorators, etc. and also ran a professional and fun rehearsal. As mentioned before, the wedding day itself went flawlessly and whatever coordination and moving parts were going on in the background were transparent to us. We truly recommend Jubilee for any event and what they brought to the table was more than worth what we paid for their service. read more

Kristen did an amazing job coordinating our event-We honestly had the perfect wedding! I know there was at least one crisis that I only learned of well after the event as she had solved it with no one ever knowing. We have had so many comments as to how perfect our wedding was. read more

Alex and Sasha ar Jubilee are the best! I'm one of three staff members of a super small nonprofit arts organization, and Jubilee has been the best investment in our annual gala and awards ceremony, two intertwined events that can be complicated for some, but a welcome challenge for Alex and Sasha. They're super organized, forward-thinking, come with all the best practices, and are always super stoked about the work we're doing. Give em a try! read more

We worked with Kristen for a full year planning our big gay wedding, about 100 guests. She listened closely to our needs, helped us think through all the options from venue to place settings, and nailed innumerable final details including a last-minute addition to our flower order. She also helped us keep costs down by carving out some of the planning we could do ourselves, like booking the band. She was great with using Google Docs as a way of collaborating and coordinating our planning. On the day-of, she worked her tail off to make sure everything was set up. The ceremony and reception both went off without a hitch! Everybody said that it was the most beautiful and unique wedding they had ever attended, and I believe them. It was perfect. read more

Alex thinks of everything. She is grace under pressure. She is forgiving when I (the new kid thrown in to her mix mid-planning) step on toes or miss a beat. Her ability to see the view from well above the clouds - and good grief there were clouds and monsoon rains and winds - as well as the fine details down to the ripeness of the bananas made all volunteers and event attendees feel considered, appreciated and important. It was a pleasure and a huge learning to become the "inside" contact for an event Alex was hired to create and produce. I became the more visible face to the staff at SHAG and am getting many of the "WOW that was amazing" email s~ yet I know who really made this happen so fabulously due to her framework, research, planning and panache. Thank you Alex! We did it! read more

Kristen helped us plan and provided day of service for our August 9th wedding. My partner was a bit skeptical b/c Kristen doesn't come cheap - but Holy Wow - you get what you pay for! She was instrumental in carrying out our vision and her work on day of stuff was absolutley flawless! My partner and I were able to fully enjoy our perfect day b/c Kristen took care of everything. HIRE THIS WOMAN FOR YOUR WEDDING PLANNING! read more

Kristen and team were amazing. My daughter was new to Seattle and Kristen helped her efficiently and the wedding was really beautiful and memorable for everyone! read more

Alex Martin helped us with our wedding this summer. In the months leading up to the wedding, she consulted with us and helped with us figure out logistical and creative details. We did most of the leg work finding vendors since we had only hired her for her day-of services. The week before and the day of the wedding, she did a great job coordinating with all of our vendors to make the day go smoothly. And it did! We didn't have to worry about a thing and she made sure we were doing well through the event. She really helped our wedding dreams come true! read more

Alex at Jubilee Event Engineers did a wonderful job organizing our wedding within the budget and according to the "feeling" we wanted for the party. She came up with creative ideas that fit well with the theme we were trying to achieve. She worked extremely well under pressure and managed the sometimes challenging personalities involved in the wedding very well. The people she engaged to help her were outstanding. We had a few challenges booking the food and DJ but Alex had excellent alternatives. It all came together well and created some wonderful memories. read more

I am the Development Manager for a local non-profit and had the pleasure of working with Alex and Sasha at Jubilee this past summer while planning our annual dinner. My organization has worked with them for a number of years, but this was my first time as the chief event planner- and I was quite nervous! There is absolutely no way our annual dinner would have been the tremendous success it was without everything both Alex and Sasha did to guide, create, execute, motivate, and challenge me/us in the ways that they did throughout the whole process. They are so practiced at seeing the big picture, as well as all of the very important and endless details. They are creative in helping us to create a vision, while working within the unique specifics of our organization and audience. On the night of the event itself, it seemed like they were these amazing angel-beings - always seeming to be everywhere at once, always there helping every time there was a question or a glitch. As an organization, we are so very lucky to receive the expertise Jubilee offers - and to me personally, their savvy and patient mentorship was priceless all the way through, from beginning to end. Thank you, Jubilee! read more