Belles & Whistles

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!

e 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!

l 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!!

s 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!

ctly 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.

anding. 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!

ys 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! ❤️🍾🥂

g 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!

e 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!

e 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

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!

e 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!!

g 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!

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!

mmunication 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!

er 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!

ause 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 :)

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!!

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!

nded me of all the little details that I would have never thought of. Thank you for making our big day run flawlessly!

erstand 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!!!

fect 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.

ceeded 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.

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.

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.

e and beyond. I think my most used phrase the month of the wedding was "Jennings is amazing. I'm so glad we hired her."

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!!!

d 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 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!!

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!!!!!

ling 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!

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!

and 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.

ays 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!

ing 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!!!

. 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!

OND 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!

way. 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.

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!

onth engagement. The wedding went off without a hitch and we could not have pulled it off without Jennings and her Belles and Whistles team.

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.

ing 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!

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!!