Belles & Whistles

Where to start....Jennings was in so many ways, a godsend! My daughter was in graduate school and living away during most of the planning so we depended so much on Jennings vision and expertise. She was always available and very quick to answer any questions. She completely took over 6 weeks before the wedding so we could all enjoy the experience rather than stress over details. Who knew how many details there would be! We are so thankful for Jennings and her team for listening, and gently guiding us through. With her gentle nudges, we ended up with a wedding my daughter and now husband describe as the best night of their lives! It doesn't get better than that and it would not have happened without Jennings. We will be forever grateful and cannot recommend her more highly!

Jennings and her team brought the fun and joy back to wedding planning. Jennings worked with us tirelessly, took on things we didn’t even know had to be taken on, and was supportive and helpful every step of the way. We absolutely loved working with Jennings and her team and could not have pulled of the best weekend of our lives without her!

Jennings and her team were so helpful leading up to and during our wedding! Jennings made sure everything was planned ahead of time, and that all of the details matched the personal feel that we wanted for our wedding day. Everything ran smoothly, and so many guests commented on what a great time they had! I would definitely recommend Belles & Whistles!!

Jennings and Shannon are absolutely amazing!! They made the planning process and wedding day so easy and smooth for me. Having them confirm and coordinate with each vendor the weeks before the wedding was so helpful and took a major cause of stress off my plate!! On the day of the wedding they handled all the logistics and kept everything in order. I could go on and on about how amazing they are. Do not skip a wedding planner for your big day! I promise you need them!

Jennings and her team are phenomenal and better than we could have ever imagined. They are incredibly thorough and detail oriented and want to make sure your day comes together exactly as your imagine it! The day-of could not have gone more smoothly in our eyes. We would not have been to able to have had such an amazing wedding with out Belles + Whistles and will definitely be looking for any excuse to hire them for other events down the road.

Jennings and her team were beyond great! I would recommend them to everyone in Richmond and beyond. We had to push our wedding back due to COVID and she was so flexible and understanding. She and her team also helped coordinate our Rehearsal Dinner the night before our wedding and everything ran so smoothly, especially when a guest had an accidental spill and ended up with a broken knee cap! Can you imagine?! On the wedding day Jennings and her team showed up on a time and were very attentive. They kept us on schedule and even had extra snacks for when I got hungry. You know, can't get hangry on your wedding day! Throughout the evening, Jennings and her team were virtually invisible, but I knew where to find them in case I needed them. My husband and I could not have been happier with her and team!

A special Thank You to Belles and Whistles, for helping make planning a wedding less stressful. Anyone that has planned a Covid Wedding AND had to change the wedding venue in 17 days will understand how important it is to have a wedding coordinator! Jennings and her Team pulled it together; planning the vendors, permits, contracts, transportation and the ever important “ rain plan” -which she put in place hours before the reception. She may not be able to control the weather, but she can do just about anything else! I so wish I could relive the celebration one more time! It was absolutely perfect! Thank you B&W! ❤️🍾🥂

Jennings and her team were the absolute best, and I would not have been able to get through wedding planning without Belles & Whistles. We had to make many changes with our wedding due to Covid-19, and Jennings was so helpful throughout this process. She is extremely responsive and has excellent recommendations. She and her team are very easy to work with, and she offers different packages based on your wedding planning needs. I highly recommend using Belles & Whistles for your wedding planning needs!

If you are looking for a wedding planner, Belles & Whistles is the one! Jennings and her team were AMAZING leading up to the wedding and on the day of. My husband and I had a large outdoor wedding in my parents backyard and she was able to help us transform it into the most magical space ever! As a COVID bride I never once had to stress because of how organized, detailed and prepared she was. On the day of, even with it raining, it was absolutely perfect. Book Belles & Whistles...you wont regret it!

Jennings was absolutely the BEST for our wedding from start to finish even during COVID and the rain that arrived on the wedding day for our backyard wedding under a tent. She made this process so easy and helped find us the perfect vendors to make it so easy. All of the vendors she connected us with worked together as well. I highly recommend Jennings and her team to help plan your special day. She went above and beyond what I expected as our wedding planner

Belles and Whistles are THE BEST! Jennings was on top of everything through all of the evolving changes. From the first time we met with them they were in close contact with a time line that kept us on track. With Covid, we changed our date and venue. We had torrential rain the day of the wedding and had to change the venue again. Jennings was always one step ahead with her impressive organization, so we could just enjoy our special wedding day!

Jennings is absolutely incredible. She made wedding planning (which I personally was dreading) so easy and seamless and we even had some fun! My husband, Kevin, and I would not have wanted anyone else by our side throughout this process. She and her teammate, Lauren, didn't miss a single detail and were always so positive and thoughtful. Kevin and I were thrilled with how our wedding day turned out, wouldn't have changed a thing, and now understand the true value of having an amazing wedding planner. Book Jennings!!

You HAVE to book Jennings and her team for you wedding. Jennings thought of every little detail and was nothing but gracious during the entire planning process. She made our wedding dreams come true and answered every question we had no matter how silly we felt. She was on top of everything from bridesmaid dress malfunctions, to bustling my gown, to getting every vendor up to date and in place. She is beyond perfect!

This past weekend we had the pleasure of working with Belles & Whistles Wedding Planning Service. Of course the planning process started almost a year ago and B&W kept us informed through the entire process. As the entertainment company, we work very closely with planners and know how important timeline, room layout and the general desires of our clients can be. B&W was spot on through it all and provided everything we sometimes have to ask for. Jennings was a joy to work with on the day of and kept us aligned with updates and changes. Timing can be critical in making sure the evening goes as planned, and we were very impressed how B&W kept everything on track! We highly recommend them for your event!

Jennings, Lauren and all the Belles & Whistles crew helped make sure our day was flawless this past weekend. I can't recommend their team enough! Jennings was so thorough in her communication prior to the wedding weekend, and accommodated all of our requests. If we ever felt flustered during the weekend, they swooped in and assuaged our fears with ease. They were seriously so patient, and made our day perfect. If there were any vendor issues, we didn't know about them. I can't recommend them enough!

Jennings and her team are amazing. I am so happy we were referred to them. My Mom, fiance, and I felt more and more confident in our decision when EVERY vendor we spoke to, whether they were recommended by Jennings or not, told us that we were with the best in the business. It was every person we met with and I now completely understand why. Jennings was enthusiastic and patient with us. She offered advice, but her skill comes in her listening...she mostly let us talk through our vision, would quietly assess, and then offer the perfect solution. Unfortunately, we had to make a tough decision around postponing our wedding due to Hurricane Florence. Jennings was right there with us in the trenches of a pretty emotional week, watching the storm's path and providing us with every possible option. We already loved Jennings and her team at that point, but when we decided to postpone the wedding, Jennings felt like a family member offering a shoulder to cry on and a listening ear. The day after we made the decision, she immediately gathered all vendor information, dates, and started planning for our second day....and it was PERFECT. Everything was seamless and, despite obvious differences due to the postponement, it was exactly the day we had described to her on our very first phone call. There are not enough words to describe how great Jennings, Lorin, and the B&W team are. They were the best decision we made throughout the entire planning process!

Jennings and her belles were absolutely amazing to work with and they made everything absolutely seamless for our big day. I literally didn't have to worry about a single thing because I knew they had EVERYTHING covered. And I mean everything. Jennings was not only helpful during the final days leading up to our wedding and the big day, but also she was a game changer during all of our planning. I must have asked her hundreds of questions over the course of the year of planning and she handled all of them without even batting an eye. Simply put - she is incredible and I don't think I would have had a successful wedding without her :)

Jennings and her team were amazing! She is one of the most organized people I have ever met; obviously a fantastic quality for a wedding planner! Jennings gave us great directions throughout the planning process and was very prompt in responding to our questions or concerns. She communicated extremely well with a our vendors and frequently updated us with our wedding and reception timeline. I can't say enough wonderful things about Belles and Whistles! Would 110% recommend to friends, family, and strangers!!

Jennings and her team from Belles & Whistles did an amazing job tying up loose ends and pulling together our vision for our wedding day! She is incredibly kind and professional and fun to work with. My meetings with her were always productive and fun, as she is just a pleasure to be around. I was so relieved to have someone jump in those last couple of months to handle timelines and scheduling, something well worth spending money on, in my opinion! She helped take a lot of stress off of my shoulders so I could enjoy the time before our wedding. I would hire Belles & Whistles again and again and would recommend them to anyone!

We booked Jennings & Jodi for the month of coordination at Fairview Farm. They were such a joy to work with and made everything stress free. They made the perfect timeline and reminded me of all the little details that I would have never thought of. Thank you for making our big day run flawlessly!

My experience with Jennings at Belles & Whistles was incredible! We worked with Jennings for an entire year before the big day. From the very beginning she was quick to help us understand the overall process of planning a wedding. She always made sure to give us options of different details and aspects of the wedding, and she was quick to follow-up when we needed anything. Jennings met with us whenever we needed, and she always came prepared with monthly tasks. She was extremely organized, and her outline of the big day was WAY above our expectations. On the wedding day, she had all her ducks in a row and her team was so AWESOME that came to help out! I could not rave any more about our experience with Jennings Whiteway. I will forever recommend her to anyone getting married if you are looking for a smooth, easy, and FUN wedding planning experience!!!

Jennings and Shannon of Bells and Whistles were simply amazing to work with. As a bride planning my wedding from across the country, they took the reigns and executed the most perfect event. The two of them were flawless on the coordination of all the vendors and timeline for the day of. The whole Bells and Whistles team went above and beyond every step of the way. I did not have to worry about a single thing on the day of my wedding because they thought of everything. I could not recommend their services enough to any bride or anyone planning and event.

There are simply no words to describe how phenomenal Jennings and her team are! We hired Belles & Whistles to help plan our wedding in September and to say our expectations were exceeded is an understatement. After first meeting with Jennings I knew she would be the perfect fit. She is enthusiastic but has a calming spirit about her- which is just what every bride needs! Her organization throughout the entire process was impeccable, making me feel remarkably calm on my wedding day. I sincerely did not feel worried about a single detail. The wedding had lots of moving parts. The vendor list was long—lighting, generators, multiple venues, parking, busses, florist, furniture rentals, bands, cake, choirs, hair, makeup, photographer, tent rentals, just to name few— yet, Jennings was able to work with every vendor to make sure that they were all on the same page and that they worked together seamlessly. The wedding went off without a hitch, all thanks to Jennings and the B&W team. We are so thankful for their help throughout the process and highly recommend them if you are looking for seamless event.

Jennings and her assistant were absolutely wonderful. We knew going in that we needed a planner since we both work quite a bit and I can honestly say it was the best money we spent throughout the entire process. Her organization and calm kept things on track and heading towards the wedding we had envisioned. She gladly helped us navigate vetting vendors, getting costs within our budget and knowing when to push us on the things we told her were important to us. The day of was flawless which I didn't expect after being in 8 weddings, but it was just so great! We didn't have to worry about a thing and really got to enjoy ourselves and our guests. Instead of being a spectator, I got to be present and an active participant in my own wedding and didn't have to worry for a minute about things getting done the way I wanted.

Jennings and her team were absolutely incredible. During the planning process my fiancee (now hubs) and I were living in 2 different cities, neither of which were close to Richmond and we have very challenging work schedules. Our wedding was EPIC and exactly how I imagined it. I came into the process not really having a clear plan about what I wanted but knowing what I did not want and Jennings provided the perfect outlet to bounce ideas back and forth until a clear vision materialized and then she brought that vision to life! She never made me feel pressured when I asked for additional quotes to bring down costs and was always ready to reach out to more vendors to find exactly what I wanted. Hiring Jennings was the best money we spent by far and we could not possibly imagine this process without her. The wedding day was incredibly smooth and her team was ready for any contingency though thankfully there were almost none! Do yourself a favor and HIRE THIS TEAM ASAP :) you won't regret it.

Jennings Whiteway will take all your stress away. She thought of everything, was a wealth of knowledge and if there were any issues the day of, we had no idea! She really went above and beyond. I think my most used phrase the month of the wedding was "Jennings is amazing. I'm so glad we hired her."

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Jennings and her team. We used them for coordination (versus full planning) and they were such a dream. Jennings is completely attentive to your needs, and she has the answers to literally everything (I promise - she knows all!!). The team kept my mom and I so calm throughout the day, and we never felt uneasy. Rather, we felt completely at ease thanks to Belles & Whistles and were able to fully enjoy such a special day. I would (and will) recommend Jennings and her team to anyone who asks. They are fabulous, and any couple would be lucky to work with them!!!

Jennings was our fabulous wedding coordinator! She helped us have the most perfect wedding ever! We seriously could not have done it without her. I am a very organized person and did a lot ahead of time, but we definitely still needed Jennings help. She helped to coordinate all of the details, with all of our vendors, that we would never have thought of. Leading up to the wedding, it was so nice to not have to worry about all of the little details because we knew Jennings was taking care of it! She brought us such peace of mind. Jennings is also such a caring person that she truly felt like your close friend and was such a joy to work with.

Jennings had her work cut out for her when we hired B&W to do our day-of coordination. I was an out of town bride who wanted to incorporate a ton of DIY details for our reception. Jennings was flexible and accommodating with all of our requests- and even made some tweaks to the timeline at the request of my groom. We also ran into an unexpected issue at the end of the night, which B&W handled gracefully. My parents, who were initially skeptical about hiring a coordinator, were blown away by how helpful, professional and hardworking Jennings and her team was. In the end, both of my parents agreed that Jennings did a tremendous job and was well worth every penny spent--and I couldn't agree with them more. Hire her!!

From the moment I had my initial chat with Jennings, I KNEW i had to have Belles and Whistles as our wedding coordinator. She was so easy to talk to and made me feel at ease while talking about the stresses of wedding planning. We chose the month of package as Carroll and I did the majority of the planning ourselves. It was such a relief to know that Jennings and Shannon were taking over! I sent them our contracts the month before our wedding and didn't have to worry about anything! They are THE dream team. Shannon contacted all our vendors and ensured that all deliveries and arrivals were on time and *if* something went wrong, I, to this day, do not have any clue about it! Jennings and Shannon took care of EVERYTHING...they are so incredibly detail oriented and it is because of them that we were able to have the most spectacular day of our lives! They are worth their weight in gold and i would HIGHLY recommend their services!!! Actually, do yourself a HUGE favor, and HIRE them...my now husband was skeptical at the time and thought that we could save money by handling it ourselves...he has been happily eating crow ever since and has thanked me numerous times for hiring them. Out of all our vendors for our wedding day-Belles and Whistles was his favorite! As you can imagine, the day of the wedding is incredibly stressful...having Belles and Whistles to ease that stress was PRICELESS. These two fantastic ladies went above and beyond for us and I truly credit them for pulling our vision together and giving us peace of mind to allow us to enjoy our day!!!!! You will be in good hands with Belles and Whistles!!!!!

Belles & Whistles was the best choice I made during the whole wedding process. I am a teacher, my husband is a Deputy, &my mom planned a lot of the wedding; there were crazy scheduling conflicts, opinions, & so much other stuff. We all agreed that Belles & Whistles was perfect; we decided we needed day-of coordination. We met with Jennings in early Spring, & nailed down the needs, for the most part, we had the wedding planned. There were a few hiccups along the way, such as our Florist dropping out just before the Bridal Portraits! Belles & Whistles was Johnny-on-the-spot about providing suggestions for vendors, not just any suggestions, but the RIGHT suggestions. Also, B&W made the recommendation IMMEDIATELY, which is, yknow, important when you're in bride freak-out mode. They recommended Flowers Make Scents, &I couldn't have been happier with how everything turned out. The month prior to the wedding was an absolute dream. Jennings & Shannon met with us 4 weeks out. I turned over all the contracts; they gave me a list of stuff they needed. Over the course of the next two weeks, B&W checked back periodically & sent several drafts of our timelines; they even provided a snapshot, which was perfect for parents, wedding party members, & vendors! We met a few days before the wedding to hand off essential items, remaining payments-- basically everything for the day of. It was hassle-free, comfortable, & they even took care of collecting the last minute stuff that wasn't ready on the first date. The rehearsal & day of the wedding went along seamlessly. Jennings & Shannon brought their intern Marie along, & she was great, too. They checked in at both venues; they checked in with us. I got to tell my mom, "Ask B&W!" & most importantly, I GOT TO ENJOY MY WEDDING DAY & BE PRESENT. Honestly. Weddings are such a big event to put on, as a bride, & even as a parents... You owe it to yourself to enjoy the day. Don't worry anything else. BOOK 'EM!

Jennings and her team are incredible! After debating at first on whether or not we needed a wedding coordinator, we hired Jennings for month-of wedding coordination, and it was so worth it!!! Jennings went consistently above and beyond the call in so many ways, consulting with us prior to the month of and providing advice and support throughout the final preparations for the wedding day. I live in Boston and my wedding was in Richmond, Virginia, so wedding planning from afar was difficult. Jennings made everything easier by talking my Mom and I through every little detail. She is personable, professional, a great listener, and very organized. It was a perfect fit for us and allowed our wedding day to be stress-free. Even with some transportation glitches on the day of, Jennings handled everything so we knew we didn't have to worry. She took care of all the coordination with other vendors, making calls to ensure that everything was all set for the wedding day. Her team made sure we stuck to the timeline on the wedding day, and thanks to Belles & Whistles, our wedding was one of the first I've ever been involved in where everything was on time, or even at times ahead of schedule. They made sure our reception was set up just the way we wanted it, with signs and pictures placed perfectly. Many people in our bridal party commented on how impressed they were on the schedule of the day and how everyone knew exactly where they needed to be and when, thanks to Jennings help with clarifying this to everyone at our rehearsal. I highly recommend Belles & Whistles to anyone looking for a wedding planner or event coordinator. They will help ensure you enjoy your special day goes off without a hitch!

Jennings and her team were fantastic. Seriously, Jennings was incredibly polite, well organized and incredibly helpful. I rarely write reviews, but I felt I had to for her. My husband and I never had to worry about a thing the day of the wedding. We live in KY, but our venue was back home in VA. My mom sought Jennings out. She and her assistants made everything go so flawlessly, and not a single detail was forgotten! My parents and I agree that hiring her was one of the best decisions we could have made.

Jennings and Shannon were an incredible team for our wedding at a private residence. We used them as our coordinators in the month leading up to our wedding. However, they were always available for questions and advice through the whole process! They made sure that every detail was covered, and everything looked perfect! I was not stressed at all knowing they had everything covered. We couldn't have done it without their help!

Jennings is incredible!!! She worked with us throughout the entire process, and I have no idea what we would have done without her! She led us through the entire process of planning the wedding. She gave us a monthly to-do list to keep us on track, and she was always willing to help in any way she could. As the big day drew near, there was no detail untouched including how coolers were going to get from where the bridesmaids and I were getting ready to their final location to how the pens for the guest book were going to be held. Jennings has a great eye for design and helped me (an extremely indecisive person) make decisions that gave us a stunning product within budget! She was also very helpful to my mom, who is a bit type-a. She calmed my mom down and reassured her better and more times than I have seen anyone ever do. Best of all, I worried about literally NOTHING on the day of my wedding. Jennings had everything coordinated and laid out down to every detail. My wedding was perfect, and I think a lot of it had to do with Jennings! She is the absolute best, and I would whole heartedly recommend her to anyone. She is incredible and very very good at what she does! Thank you for everything you have done, Jennings!!!

As a picky, detailed-oriented mother-of-the-bride, I can tell you to stop looking around/interviewing other wedding planners and just hire Jennings and her Belles and Whistles team. My husband and I hired Jennings for the Complete Planning and Design package. The value for the cost was immeasurable--peace of mind throughout the entire process and flawless wedding day coordination. We had two venues with a church wedding and then a separate reception location, so there were a lot of moving parts. We included a lot of personal details at the reception and every last little thing was just right. Jennings and her team handled it all seamlessly, coordinating with all vendors. We were able to enjoy the whole weekend. During the planning process, Jennings kept us on track and on budget. She helped us establish a budget early on and then recommended vendors within our price ranges. She sent us monthly task lists and followed up regularly, with e-mail, phone calls, and face-to-face meetings. She was always diplomatic, attentive, and calm in any circumstance. I look forward to working with Jennings again!

Jennings is not only an absolutely phenomenal wedding planner but also exactly the type of person you would want to be surrounded by on your wedding day. She was patient, kind, BEYOND helpful and 100% genuine throughout the entire process- an absolute joy to work with. In addition to her professionalism and the way she was able to flawlessly execute a stress-free, perfect wedding day for my husband and I, Jennings went out of her way to give us a second to reflect on what we had accomplished as a couple and truly soak in a moment or two as husband and wife – something you just can’t put a price tag on. We wholeheartedly recommend working with Jennings as the genuine investment she makes in you, your soon-to-be husband and your wedding day will be the BEST gift you receive by far!

A Gem! Jennings was the month of coordinator for my daughter's wedding. Her help in the last month (and advice/referrals prior to that) were a life safer - or a sanity saver anyway. Jennings impressed me the skills and talents she brought to her task. She was personable, able to listen, and be responsive to our wishes but also give helpful advice, considerations or suggestions, She was very organized, worked diligently on creating a reasonable time line and making sure all the pieces were fitting together. She followed up with vendors to ensure they were on board and in sync with the program. Jennings had a keen ability to take charge as needed to make sure everyone knew where to be when and did so in a very professional and positive way. The day of the wedding, she and the Belles and Whistles team rather invisibly made sure everything happened when it was supposed to and magically at the end of the evening had everything sorted to go with various individuals and vendors. We were out of there with boxes packed in our car within ten minutes of the guests leaving! I didn't realize how much was involved to see that the ceremony and reception went off smoothly. We could not have kept an eye on transportation, the caterers, the DJ etc etc but having all that orchestrated so effortless made it so successful and allowed us all to enjoy the moment. We would highly recommend Jennings as a wedding coordinator - she brings many talents to the job.

I can't say enough about Jennings Whiteway and the Belles & Whistles team. I contracted with Belles & Whistles for day-of-coordination for my Charleston, SC, wedding. Jennings met with me prior to the wedding to develop a timeline, review all vendors and contracts, and finalize the plans for the wedding. Once in Charleston, I was able to spend all my time and energy with family and friends. Not once did I have to worry about the details - Jennings had everything covered. The ceremony and reception were flawless and Belles & Whistles helped to make it the wedding of my dreams!

Jennings with Belles and Whistles is a true professional. No one in my family had any experience with weddings and Jennings kept us on track and organized throughout our entire 9 month engagement. The wedding went off without a hitch and we could not have pulled it off without Jennings and her Belles and Whistles team.

We were a couple months into our wedding plan and realized we needed some help. Jennings with Bells & Whistles was great. She was so adept and skilled at balancing all the details of our wedding while remaining so positive. We knew that whatever tasks and responsibilities she took on that she we come through not just 100% but 110%, above and beyond. The time leading up to the event and the event itself was totally seamless. She provided a updates and a timeline with items she took care of and items only we could take care. So we always knew where we were in the process and what we had to get done. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone for their wedding or any other event. It takes a special skill set and talent for this area of work and Jennings definitely has it.

Belles & Whistles (Jennings) helped my daughter plan for her special day at The Tredegar Museum in Richmond. My daughter lives in Richmond and I live in Connecticut, so communicating with vendors and coordinating their contributions with our approval was a daunting task. Both my daughter and I work full time and needed someone who could keep us on track. Jennings was amazing. She created timelines and emailed constantly to all involved. She was present whenever we requested her to participate. Her opinion and professional knowledge was invaluable. She attended the wedding rehearsal so she could commandeer the ceremony. The day of my daughter's wedding, she was everywhere she needed to be. I cannot recommend Belles & Whistles (Jennings) more highly. What I haven't mentioned thus far is that Jennings is a class act; warm, friendly, intelligent...most importantly, she truly cares!

I was referred to Belles and Whistles by a friend, and let me say, we could not have made a better decision to hire Jennings to help plan our big day! My whole family lives out of state, so we were really doing the majority of the planning on our own. After meeting her once, my husband and I just knew immediately. Besides being one of the sweetest and genuinely nicest people I've ever met, Jennings is just an absolute pro at what she does. The girl does not miss a beat! She made recommendations and helped us find almost all of our vendors (staying within our budget), which all turned out fantastic! She is so organized and thorough-- giving us monthly To Do lists, and always keeping us on track in respect to every deadline. Jennings is also so creative and helped me pull together a lot of the DIY components of our wedding (invitations, fan programs, favors, decorations) that helped us stay within our budget! She was so incredibly patient with me too as I went back and forth with her a zillion times on every detail. All in all, Jennings was a godsend. She was on top of every detail, and was there for us every step of the way! Our wedding turned out absolutely beautiful... it was just the perfect day. The whole night went off without a hitch, and I cannot stress enough, that we could not have done it without Jennings. Hire her, and you will NOT be disappointed!!