About this vendor
Located in Overland Park, KS, Belle & Bows is a wedding planning business offering full, partial, and day-of planning packages for couples. Whether you want assistance with every aspect of your event, or just a helping hand on the big day, this friendly team can help.
Belle & Bows is owned by Jennifer Pestinger, who is also the lead planner. She leads a team of three skilled planners who have over 25 years of combined experience. Together, they have helped with over 150 weddings, making them well-equipped to make any vision a reality. Their laid-back approach will help you to relax and enjoy the process as they plan your big day.
Belle & Bows offers full planning, partial planning, and day-of coordination packages, allowing you to select the one that best fits your needs and budget. With the full planning package, they'll organize of every detail of your event, while partial planning allows you to choose your level of involvement. If you opt for day-of coordination, you can do your own planning while the team takes care of logistics on the day itself. A-la-carte options are also available at an hourly rate, including budget management, design meetings, timeline creation, and more.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
- A la Carte Wedding Planning
- Budgeting
- Day-Of Coordination
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Full Service Wedding Planning
- RSVP Tracking
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Bridal Luncheon
- Bridal Shower
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2023.
Best of Weddings
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Libby was absolutely incredible as our day-of coordinator for both our rehearsal and wedding day. She was completely in tune with what I needed and made the entire experience feel ...
seamless and stress-free. She checked in on my husband and me, making sure we had food and drinks, keeping us on track with timing throughout the night, and being flexible when I wanted to extend certain moments by a few extra minutes.
She effortlessly handled all of the behind-the-scenes details. She set up our venue so beautifully and captured my vision, kept everything moving smoothly, and made sure every part of the day stayed on track without ever making us feel rushed. Multiple members of our wedding party and family commented on how amazing she was and how much she contributed to the flow of the day.
We truly cannot recommend her enough!
Jennifer and her team were very nice and friendly, but unfortunately we did not have a good experience with them and cannot recommend that others book with them.
I had to initiat...
e all the planning calls and what to cover during those meetings prior to the wedding - I was expecting a much more proactive approach from a planner/coordinator.
Ahead of the wedding, I had shared that someone to help keep us on schedule throughout the day was a big priority. Despite this, no one from the team was with us until the ceremony.
I had shared a chart with table numbers a week prior to the wedding. I got a call in the middle of wedding photos because the team could not find it. My bridal party helped share it then, and the table numbers were still placed incorrectly, which resulted in our family members sitting in the back of the room and some tables not having enough chairs for our guests.
There were other smaller mishaps like the hotel bag being forgotten, issues with deliveries that the groom had to jump in to handle on wedding day, guests having to help with clean up given a miscommunication and not having enough staff to get it done in time, etc.
While the team was really nice and friendly, we did not have a good experience with them and cannot recommend that others book with them.
Jennifer was fantastic to work with! She really made things so much easier. She knows nearly every vendor in the area, she works with cost in mind, and she made sure everyone was...
where they needed to be. Thank you for all you did to make our dream wedding possible!
Libby is the most incredible day of coordinator in KC. I got to see her in action at my friends wedding back in June 2023 and fast forward to October 2024, Libby was coordinating f...
or my wedding. I put my full trust into her and she executed the whole day perfectly. She worked so great with all my vendors and the whole day was seamless. It makes me want to get married again and again with her in charge! Thank you so much Libby!
We were lucky enough to have Jennifer as our day of coordinator for our wedding in July, and hiring her was absolutely one of the best decisions I made in the wedding planning proc...
ess. Jennifer is extremely knowledgeable, organized, and has such a calming and positive presence (which is exactly the energy that you want to be around on your wedding day)! We had a very large bridal party, which Jennifer handled with ease, and actually several members of my bridal party pulled me aside to say how wonderful my planner was! I would highly recommend any bride hire Jennifer and her team for their special day.
I met Jennifer at a Bridal Show and immediately connected with her. I reached out to her a week or so later to connect again and she remembered our initial conversation and vision...
! I was immediately impressed. I booked their Wedding Event Management Package ( I regret not booking a higher package because they were so amazing!). I met with Libby about 3 months out from the wedding to discuss timeline, plans for the day and my vision. I immediately had a great feeling about working with Libby as it was like grabbing coffee with an old friend. She knew exactly what I wanted and helped me execute my vision. I can tell your from someone who has a hard time delighting and asking for help... Libby calmed all my nerves and helped me organize the last bit of the planning. When it came down to the week of the wedding, Libby reached out to all of the vendors finalized the timeline and took all the pressure off of me. I felt a sense of calm the day of knowing Libby had it all covered. Libby and Emily took my vision for our venue and turned it into reality. 10/10 would recommend Belle & Bows! I couldn't be more pleased with their professionalism and friendship throughout the wedding planning process.
Hiring Jennifer was about the first thing we did...she had come highly recommended from several friends and did not disappoint. She really helped ease the stress from this Type A m...
other-of-the-bride. She was organized, professional and it was just such a comfort to know she was there to oversee everything. She helped ensure everything ran on schedule and no detail was forgotten. 100% recommend!!!
When people ask me about my favorite part of our wedding, it was by far working with Jennifer. She provided the best advice and guidance from day 1 and I was so grateful to have he...
r on my team. She made sure everything was so easy and smooth both before our big day and during it. If you want a wedding planner for a KC wedding, you’ll be making a mistake not having Belle and Bows behind your big day!
Hiring Jennifer and her team was the best decision I made in selecting a wedding vendor. She helped plan our entire day from start to finish and made sure that everything went so s...
moothly. She went to all my wedding vendor meetings with me! She made sure to inform our other vendors of everything that was happening and kept them all in the loop about everything that was goin on. I had absolutely no worry or stress on my wedding day thanks to Belle and Bows!! Hiring a wedding planner is worth every penny!
Jennifer made my life so easy and relaxed before the wedding! We booked her for day of and had one meeting with her before where she alleviated a ton of my stress. We had a problem...
with our caterer about 2 weeks out and Jennifer took care of it. I couldn't even tell you what the problem was because Jennifer was immediately solving it. If you are questioning whether to book a planner or not, do it!! She took all the thoughts that were in my brain and made them a vision. She fully let me enjoy the wedding day because she had it all under control. Belle & Bows is absolutely worth it!!
Absolutely incredible! They made our day so special and made organizing/planning a breeze. I would highly, highly recommend hiring them to take care of your special day so you can ...
have a worry-free celebration!
Jennifer was so wonderful to work with! She is very well respected and has great relationships with vendors. She is organized and always a pleasure to talk with. She is such a go...
od listener and really comes up with great ideas—amazing ideas! She planned the wedding perfectly! But my favorite part of using her as our wedding planner was her ability to please both the bride and the mother of the bride! She kept my daughter and I on the same page and both of us so happy! She is truly the best!
We had a wonderful experience using Jennifer and her team at Belle & Bows to help with day-of planning. She was efficient, easy to get ahold of, and had tons of great ideas we woul...
d have never thought of. The entire team was lovely, and our families both commented several times how easy to work with they were. They were so good, one of our sisters is planning to use Belle and Bows for her upcoming wedding. Highly recommend!
Jennifer and her team are more than amazing! She was a great communicator via emails and as we got closer to the wedding day, it was easy to reach her via text or call for minor th...
ings that were needed. When I procrastinated on getting flowers for part of our ceremony, she took care of it. On the day of, our families, myself, and now husband, were able to go through the day, enjoy it, and not worry about a single thing. Once the reception was done, her team packed everything and had it ready to pack into the cars without our family having to do any of the work. My husband and I cannot recommend Belle and Bows enough.
Jennifer and her team are amazing! She made me feel so comfortable throughout the whole planning process and single handedly kept me sane the two weeks leading up to the wedding. S...
he dealt with all of my meticulous questions throughout the process and never made me feel unprepared or stupid for asking. On the day of I was able to walk into our reception with no worries knowing her team had setup handled. Can not recommend Belle and Bows enough.
Jennifer and her team are wonderful. I have been involved in many weddings and their planning over the years, and have experienced some organized weddings and some that were a nig...
htmare! When this team shows up, you can be sure it will be seamless! Jennifer is so very calm, kind, professional and caring. She gives you the confidence to know that she is handling all the details and she handles them perfectly. It’s hard to put a price tag on being able to really enjoy the big day with a child, but getting to be present without having to constantly “direct traffic” during the rehearsal, wedding & reception was fabulous. It also helps that she’s acquainted with vendors and is well respected by them so that they all work so well together. Highly recommend Belle & Bows!
We purchased the 'day of' coordination package. Jennifer & Libby were available in the last few weeks to help me make some of the final design/detail decisions and ease my mind as ...
the anxiety ramped up. On our wedding day, Libby was a BOSS!! She helped set things up, kept everything on schedule, and stepped in when our ceremony had to move indoors due to inclement weather to still make our dreams come true! It was a PERFECT day and Libby was a major part of that!
Jennifer and her team are one amazing group that handles everything with ease that allows you to lay back and enjoy your day. While we were at the church our cake fell on the floor...
back at the reception venue. Jennifer jumped into action leaving the church and allowing my family to enjoy our ceremony, taking care of everything and ensuring that we still had something to cut and for our guests to eat. I was not concerned at all because I knew Jennifer would handle everything with ease and grace!
She has a personality that makes you feel like you are an instant friend and can ask her for anything.
As a venue manager, I cannot say enough about Jennifer's professionalism, calm demeanor and expertise. We had a wedding cake collapse before the bride and groom could even cut it. ...
Jennifer sprung into action and within a few hours time, we had an entire new wedding cake that looked just as good, if not better, than the original.
What could have been disastrous situation was handled with grace and a smile.
I would highly recommend Jennifer to any bride looking for an outstanding planner.
Jennifer helped me to have the absolute perfect wedding day of my dreams! Although I did most of the planning, I was SO thankful to have her expertise and experience to ensure I wa...
sn't missing or forgetting anything, that I stayed on schedule, and that I didn't stress about details that didn't matter in scheme of everything! In the midst of planning, Jennifer had a baby (a month before my wedding) and didn't skip a beat, she was extremely professional throughout the whole process. She also arranged to have extra assistants available on the day of the wedding so that there was no chance of a glitch or hiccup to keep it from being perfect. I would definitely recommend Jennifer and Belle and Bows! THANK YOU!!
Can't say enough great things about Jennifer and her team. We did the "Day of Plan" but Jennifer was available to answer questions and give advice every step of the way. She even...
had a fantastic vision for our venue setup that had not been tried. Made a huge difference in accommodating all our guests while making a stunning impact for the decorations. We had some hiccups with our venue on the day of the event, which we were totally oblivious of due to Jennifer and her team being on top of it. They went over and above that day to make it a fabulous wedding and reception.
Jennifer did an amazing job making my winter wedding vision come to life. Her price is reasonable, her service is beyond compare, and her demeanor is sweet as can be. If you want s...
omeone you can trust to make sure your wedding day is a smooth one- go with Belle & Bows.
We hired Jennifer as a day-of coordinator and it was definitely one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding! Jennifer is very organized, friendly and made sure ever...
ything about the day was taken care of. It was a such a relief (and one less thing to worry about), knowing that there’s someone helping to set everything up, keep you on time throughout the day and pack up belongings at the end of the night. Jennifer is amazing and I highly recommend her for all your planning needs - you won’t regret it!
I hired Jennifer to plan my entire September 2018 wedding. Even though the planning process was still stressful, Jennifer made it so bearable. She took a lot of the stress and an...
xiety out of the whole long process. She was so fun to work with and had so many great ideas. Jennifer not only helped plan my big day in September but quickly helped me throw together a small wedding ceremony and reception within 1 week in April when my mother's health took a rapid decline. Jennifer was such a blessing to me and my family and gave us so many great memories of not one but two weddings. I would recommend her to anyone getting married. She is not just a great wedding planner but an amazing person.
Jennifer nailed my dream wedding...with minimal guidance! While I lived in St. Louis finishing grad school, with no time to plan a wedding that would take place in Kansas City (4 h...
ours away), I gave Jennifer a few colors, a general theme, and a date to work with. I trusted that she would make our day perfect and felt so at ease knowing my wedding would be in good hands. We were not disappointed! She planned nearly every detail, both big and small. She took my place at any necessary appointments with vendors and gave me a rundown of their options and expectations. It was every bride's dream. The morning of, I was able to wake up, get ready, and show up without a single mishap! There were no pages left unturned and she was respectful of the opinions that I had. Jennifer also worked with my (now) husband and parents to make sure ideas were heard and everyone had a great time. She included little surprises that made the day even more fun and exciting. Months after the wedding, friends and family are still raving about the amazing celebration that we had! Whether you are a bride who knows exactly what they want, or one that barely has an idea, Jennifer will be there to help you every step of the way!
Jennifer was such a great help with the planning and execution of my daughters wedding! She is professional and easy to communicate with. She handled all of the details, so that ...
we did not have to worry about anything. I will definitely use Belle & Bows for all of my future events!!
This review is long overdue. Jennifer was our month of/day of coordinator for our wedding on new year's eve 2017. Jennifer was a lifesaver multiple times throughout the day! From a...
missing veil to a small stain on my dress from my bouquet, she was always there with a solution! She also did a wonderful job setting everything up in our venue and making it look picture perfect. If you are on the fence about hiring a coordinator - do it! It is well worth the money for the peace of mind and I can't imagine anyone doing a better job than Jennifer. Thanks again!
Jennifer with Belle and Bows does and awesome job. She has such a wide array of wedding planning experience from event planning and design, to bride and groom/wedding party attire ...
selection. Jennifer had the resources and connections to make our special day flawless. Thanks Jennifer!
Belle & Bows is wonderful! Jennifer did an amazing job coordinating my daughter's wedding and ensuring that everything ran smoothly. From helping select vendors, to coordinating e...
verything day of, she kept us on track and allowed us to enjoy the planning process without any stress. Jennifer is creative, organized, energetic, and fun to work with! We absolutely recommend Jennifer whether you are looking for someone to plan your entire wedding, coordinate day of, or anything in between! Thanks Belle & Bows for making our special day even more special!!!
"Jennifer with Belle and Bows does and awesome job. She has such a wide array of wedding planning experience from event planning and design, to bride and groom/wedding party attire...
selection. Jennifer had the resources and connections to make our special day flawless. Thanks Jennifer!"
"Jennifer was absolutely amazing! She helped me plan my perfect wedding from start to finish, giving personal attention to details that I would have never even thought of! She is y...
oung and energetic and so fun to work with. She helped me select a venue, plan the menu, select the perfect florist, find musicians for both my wedding ceremony and reception, and so much more! Everything was exactly as I dreamed it! I could have never pulled it off without her expertise. Thank you so much, Jennifer!"
"Jennifer with Belle & Bows did a great job for my wedding. I did most of the plans on my own, but knew that the day of I would need help on the execution so my friends & family co...
uld relax and just enjoy the day.
Jennifer took plenty of notes and everything went off without a hitch! Just like I had envisioned for the special day. Jennifer went above and beyond dealing with my DIY attitude and helping put together my floral arrangements for my centerpieces. I would absolutely recommend Jennifer to anyone needing help with making their vision come to life."
I initially hired Jennifer back in November 2014. I knew that I didn't need any help with the actual planning, I just needed help with the day of logistics as well as the rehearsal...
dinner & whatnot. Jennifer was fantastic, helped me in ways that I never knew someone could help me & truly eased my mind. I didn't stress about anything at all on my wedding day. It was magnificent. She and I had met & talked multiple times prior to my wedding day, so it was nice that she understood what all I wanted in my day. I planned so much & I just truly wanted to enjoy myself. I would tell anyone to hire Jennifer- she was incredible & I truly would hire her again for any type of help.
WONDERFUL!!!!
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