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Cork & Vows

Boutique Wedding Production Combining Wine & Love
Carmel | Monterey | Carmel Valley
Service area
5.0
Praised by couples for:
Stress-free planning
Professionalism and Attention to Detail
Understanding the Couple's Vision
If you are considering hiring Jess for your wedding, DO IT. There truly are not enough words to explain how incredible she is. Jess exceeded every single expectation we had for our wedding weekend. There was not ONE hiccup — and if there was, my husband and I had absolutely no idea about it, which just proves how insanely good she is at what she does. 😂 Our entire weekend felt effortless, seamless, and genuinely magical because of her. I walked into our wedding and could not believe my eyes. Every single detail was more beautiful than I could have imagined. After a year and a half of planning, seeing everything we had talked about come to life was surreal. It was my absolute DREAM wedding and somehow even better than what I had pictured in my head. Jess’s tagline should literally be “ALREADY DONE.” Every single time I thought of something, needed something, or was about to ask a question, she had already handled it. I still don’t understand how she managed to read my mind that many times. 😂 Her attention to detail, organization, creativity, and ability to anticipate what you need before you even know you need it are unmatched. But what makes Jess so special goes far beyond how incredible she is at her job. Over the course of planning our wedding, she became so much more than our wedding planner. She was there for me through some of the hardest moments of my life. She listened, supported me, calmed me down when I needed it, and showed up for me in ways that felt incredibly personal and genuine. And I am speaking for myself, my husband, AND our entire family when I say: WE LOVE JESS. ❤️ Everyone was talking about her after the wedding. You could feel that she wasn't simply there because it was her job — she genuinely cared about us, our families, and making this weekend everything we had dreamed of. Jess makes dreams become reality. Truly. She gave us the best weekend and the best night of our lives, and I will never forget what she did for us. Thank you, Jess, for every email, every tiny detail, every “already done,” every time you talked me off a ledge 😂, every moment you anticipated what I needed, and every ounce of love and hard work you poured into our wedding. If I could give her 100 stars, I would. Hiring Jess was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, and I would choose her a million times over. ❤️
Morgan W.
5.0
Working with Jessica at Cork & Vows was, without a doubt, the best decision we made for our wedding! :) From our very first consultation to the final moments of our reception, her intentionality, warmth, and relentless attention to detail made the entire planning process an absolute dream. Jessica doesn’t just plan events; she curated an experience that felt genuine to us. Throughout months of coordination, she approached every decision—big or small—with extraordinary care and deep purpose. She has an incredible ability to listen to a vague vision or a scattered list of ideas and translate them into a cohesive, breathtaking reality. What stood out the most: Unmatched Intentionality: Every vendor recommendation, timeline tweak, and design detail was selected with purpose, ensuring our wedding reflected our personal story. Proactive & Calm Guidance: Jessica was consistently ten steps ahead. Whenever a potential logistical hurdle popped up, she already had two thoughtful solutions ready. Flawless Execution: On the wedding day, my partner and I—along with our families and friends- were able to be completely present. We didn't worry about a single detail because we knew Jessica had everything seamlessly under control. If you are looking for a wedding planner who brings equal parts creative brilliance, organizational mastery, and genuine heart, look no further. Jessica and the Cork & Vows team are truly in a league of their own! - Kimberly & Alonzo, August 8, 2026
Kimberly C.
5.0
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