4.9 out of 5 stars and 104 reviews
4.9
(104)Best of Weddings (4x).Events by Jesse serves local and destination clients
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Events by Jesse is an award-winning wedding and event planning company based in New York City, NY, offering services in upstate New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. With over a decade of experience, we are dedicated to creating unique and personalized weddings for all couples. We specialize in creating fierce and luxurious weddings that tell your unique love story that exceeds your expectations.
Whether you're planning a large multicultural wedding, an intimate ceremony, avant-garde, rustic, or a Harry Potter-themed wedding, we will help you plan a celebration that feels authentic to who you are as a couple. Our approach to planning your wedding feels like collaborating with a trusted best friend rather than taking over and planning the entire wedding for you. We call ourselves your wedding planning BFF because we are here to support you, recommend the best venue and vendors based on your preferences, and help you stay on budget and schedule. When you work with us, you'll have access to planning tools like Aisle Planner and Timeline Genius so you never have to worry about staying organized or falling behind on wedding planning. With us, you'll have a planner with you every step of the way to your wedding day.
Our services include day-of, partial, and full-service coordination.
Pricing Structure:
• Flat Fee Full Planning: 15% of the total wedding cost, with a minimum spend of $75,000.
• Partial Planning: Flat fee of $7,250.
• Day-Of Coordination: Flat fee of $4,250.
Note: Prices do not include additional mandatory staffing fees for weddings with over 200 guests.
We offer a complimentary wedding planning consultation with one of our planners to help determine which option is best for you and your partner.
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- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
- Destination Wedding Planning
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- A la Carte Wedding Planning
- Budgeting
- Day-Of Coordination
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Full Service Wedding Planning
- Honeymoon Planning
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Honeymoon
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Bachelor Party
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Clients had exceptional experiences with Events by Jesse's wedding planning services. Dave demonstrated outstanding communication skills and attention to detail, understanding and executing couples' visions seamlessly. Reviewers appreciated the team's professionalism, organization, and the calm presence they brought on the day of the wedding, ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable experience for the couples and their guests. From meticulous timelines to adept coordination, Events by Jesse received high praise for exceeding expectations and creating unforgettable weddings.Review photos
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Over the 6 months leading up to my October 2024 wedding, "Deadweight Dave" Adamick earned that nickname for always being 3 steps behind instead of 2 steps ahead, plus 1 star for making himself easily available and 1 star for being there on the big day. He was the worst part of my wedding experience, and his lack of preparedness botched the most important, sentimental parts of the day. I trusted Dave to do his job, and he failed. I do not recommend working with him nor anyone from Events by Jesse.
My primary motivation for hiring Dave was "Taking over point-of-contact for all vendors following the 6 week timeline meeting" because my father-in-law got sick in April 2024. He ended up passing away four weeks before the wedding (which Dave never acknowledged). Unfortunately, Dave's communication with vendors was woefully inadequate. Early on, it was noticeable that he cared more about brown-nosing with our venue, The New York Botanical Garden, than he did about following through on critical planning tasks. He often accepted half-answers instead of asking basic follow-up questions (e.g. after two months of asking which other beers the venue could get, they asked for a list and I shared 17 options I'd be happy with, and then Dave accepted their response of "Pilsner +$2.50 pp".... Which pilsner, Dave?!?!). This wasted our time, further delayed the planning process, and was a reoccurring issue.
The worst infraction of incompetent communication was never confirming details with our Florist. This caused them to arrive 60+ minutes late, and they forgot to wrap my father-in-law's tie around the bouquet. This broke our hearts and shattered the timeline, neither of which Dave tried to mend. His failure to take ownership and control of his responsibilities led to an incredibly chaotic day. Luckily, I warned our DJ that Dave was awful and unreliable, so the incredible DJ Dom (www.CNTEntertainment.com/Dom-Moura/) kept us on track once the reception began.
Reflecting on my wedding day is painful, mostly because the missed moments weren't bad luck. Accidents happen -- I stubbed my toe and scuffed my shoe immediately after leaving my hotel room, the suburban I hired broke down at the hotel, etc. -- But I missed half a dozen moments that mattered the most due to Dave's inattention, not by accident. That hurts a lot.
I deeply regret hiring Events by Jesse.
We stumbled upon Dave accidentally but what a clear meet/cute - stars aligning moment. We were lucky enough to have Dave work with us for a little over 2 years to make our dream wedding come true.
He was great about staying in contact even when we were far out from making big decisions, as we creeped closer and closer to the big day we began meeting monthly or bi-weekly. I never had one moment throughout the entire planning process where I had concern for his bandwidth or frustrations that either I or my other vendors may have caused.
What I think I loved most, was his understanding of my vision. He took the time to understand what my husband and I both wanted and envisioned.
On the big day, Dave was like the wind - he was EVERYWHERE but NOWHERE. I didn't have one person (vendor related) speak to me and when issues did arise, they always will no matter how hard you plan, he was able to make executive decisions without a hesitation knowing I had full trust in him.
I couldn't imagine having done the wedding without him and am forever grateful for these past 2 years. I can't wait to hire him back in 15-20 years for a renewal ;)
We had the best experience with Events by Jesse! Our friend referred us to work with Dave and our friend did not steer us wrong!! We used Events by Jesse for Day of Coordination services and it was the best decision we could have made. About six weeks out from our wedding is when we really started to work with Dave. He helped us create a timeline which ensured that no small detail went unaccounted for (down to what drink we wanted waiting for us after the ceremony!). Any time I was feeling stressed, we would have a call with Dave and I would immediately feel more relaxed. He also ensured our dream team of vendors had all the necessary information which took a huge burden off of us leading into our wedding weekend. On the day of, we had Jesse on site with us and she was a dream to work with. She kept us on schedule and made sure everyone and everything was in the correct place. I felt I was able to enjoy my wedding with her in our corner! A planner is not something you should overlook if you want to have a stress free wedding day. We highly recommend Events By Jesse and their whole team!
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The entire team was incredible from start to finish. They got the job done and we couldn't have asked for better planners. They even went above and beyond for us by brining a tv for the grooms suite. HUGE shout out to Dave and Billy.
I wish I could give Events by Jesse 20 stars out of 5! Looking back at my wedding planning I laugh at how I thought I was capable of planning my big day solo; thank goodness for Jesse and her team! After sending out an inquiry I was instantly contacted by Dave, the Director of Event Services, and it was truly love at first chat! He totally understood my vibe and my vision for my wedding from the get-go. All of my planning anxieties disappeared! He truly made my planning journey and wedding day seamless. He was on top of everything throughout the entire process and I am still blown away at just how organized he is! He got along with all of my vendors impeccably and was so easy to work with; it was as though my best friend was planning my wedding for me! Thanks to Dave and the rest of the team at Events by Jesse, my wedding was set up for success and I walked into my wedding calm, cool, and collected as bride should! They truly made my wedding day complete- it wouldn’t have been the same without them!
Jesse was a phenomenal wedding planner, she is patient, organized and extremely accessible and knowledgeable. The day of the wedding she was a pleasure and we are so grateful for our experience with her!
We hired Jesse halfway through our wedding planning, and we could not be happier that we did. Jesse swooped right in and made our lives so much easier. We instantly trusted her and knew she had everything under control. She was always an email, call, or text away to help us deal with anything and everything. She never said no to us, and made all of our crazy requests happen!!
Day-of, we knew everything was under control with Jesse there. She knew exactly what we wanted and did everything exactly as we discussed. Jesse made sure we didn’t need to make any decisions day of, she took care of everything and left us to completely enjoy our day. We truly could not have had our perfect wedding day without her and are so grateful for her commitment to making our dreams come true.
Jesse did a wonderful job planning our wedding! We came to her with a half baked idea and quick engagement and she enthusiastically embraced both. Jesse has an encyclopedic knowledge of vendors in the greater New York City area. Importantly, vendors LOVE working with her which made it especially easy, in turn, for us to work with all of our vendors. On the day of the wedding Jesse was friendly, professional, and warm. She made sure all of our guests comfortable and made sure the wedding looked beautiful. We loved how she shielded us as the bride and groom about any last minute bumps in the road and let us fully concentrate on feeling the love. We would highly recommend Events by Jesse!
Was a great wedding! We had some major hiccups with weather but Jesse did an amazing job handling everything. Great communication leading up to. A+
When my husband and I began our search for a Wedding Planner, I googled NYC planners and Jesse's name popped up. I checked a few other planners and decided to set a call with Jesse. Within a few minutes on the call, I said she is exactly what we are looking for. I hired Jesse within a week and began the wedding planning process. Jesse is by far one of the best event planners I have ever worked with. Her knowledge of the wedding market in NYC is perfection. Every single vendor she has worked with and recommended to us was amazing! Our event was perfect and we are so pleased that Jesse was our planner. She is not only a fantastic wedding planner, but she is now our friend!
I can't even begin to tell you how helpful, professional and fun the coordinators are at this firm. Dave was amazing, helped us plan everything down to the last detail, helped us alleviate any concerns we had about vendor relations and kept us laughing during it. Billy, our day-of-coordinator, was like a ninja, helping out the vendors when needed, making sure my husband and I knew where to go and when, and just generally being a rockstar. I would absolutely recommend this team whether you are looking for full service planning, day-of-coordination or something in between
I was so relaxed and had an absolute blast at my wedding, and it's all thanks to Dave. He understood my vision perfectly, was so kind throughout the entire process and and got the job done without being too overbearing. I could not recommend Events by Jesse enough!
Lost in this wedding planning mess and need a wedding bff that will help you along the way never letting you down?
Creative, patient, knowledgeable and professional. I could think of more adjectives but then I’ll just get lost in the list. Dave was our wedding bff and he killed our wedding! 2 months later and guests are still raving about the wedding and the superb orchestration of the event. My husband and I knew one thing, we wanted a non-traditional memorable wedding and from the moment Dave found us Garnerville Arts Center (worth looking up) I knew it was meant to be. From then, on to the day of our wedding ( a rainy day with lots of moving pieces) Dave and his crew used their magic.
And when I mean crew I mean CREW. Through Dave we met Billy, and Ruthie who gave it their all to make our day feel special. And we will always be thankful for them :)
If you need someone who’s ready to think outside of the box with you, no judgement just genuine support work with this team! I promise you won’t regret it ;)
Working with Dave Adamick for the 6 weeks leading up to our September wedding was SUCH a good call. Dave was organized, accountable, and thoughtful in his approach to wedding planning. He helped us iron out the perfect timeline for our wedding day, and he was available to answer any question we had no matter how small. Dave also ended up being our day-of-coordinator, and he handled flood-related emergencies like an absolute pro. He helped keep us sane through all the wedding stress and inclement weather we faced on our wedding weekend. We loved working with him, and he was a dream to have on-site - all our guests were raving about him too! We cannot recommend him highly enough.
From our first consultation with Dave at Events by Jesse, we knew that it would be a great fit! The decision to work with Dave and Events by Jesse was the single best decision we made when it came to planning our dream wedding. Dave is a consummate people-person and knows the ins and outs of the event planning business. He supported our vision from the very start, but was also there to offer sage wisdom and thoughtful guidance when necessary without ever overstepping. We trusted Dave 100% and knew that he had our best interest in mind every step of the way. Dave’s calm and easy-going demeanor along with his good sense of humor and overall chill vibe make him the ideal person to plan an event as stressful as a wedding. He is professional, easy to talk to, non-judgmental, a quick thinker/problem-solver and an overall joy to be around. Each and every vendor we worked with commented on how WONDERFUL it was to work with Dave and this was so evident at our wedding as it flowed seamlessly. Dave flawlessly coordinated every last detail making it such that we had nothing to worrry about the day of our wedding except having the time of our lives. We will remember our wedding as the best day of our lives and are so grateful to Dave for all he did to make our dream a reality.
Working with Dave and Christina was the best thing that could have happened for our wedding. Dave immediately set us at ease with how thorough and efficient he was when explaining their day-of program and this continued as he gathered every detail for the big day and set up timetables with our many vendors. Since this was a destination wedding for us (traveling from WA), being able to trust Dave with logistics was the biggest weight off our shoulders.
We also appreciated how well he matched us with our Coordinator, Christina. We clicked really well and her meticulous ethic bolstered our confidence that the day would go smoothly. Having her with us on the big day let us breathe and enjoy it 1000x more than if we had to check in with all our vendors to make sure everyone was where they were supposed to be at the right time (I was already nervous that I'd trip and fall on my face). Everything went SO smoothly and we're so grateful for her.
We had the pleasure of working with Dave Adamick from Events by Jesse for our recent wedding, and we cannot emphasize enough how incredibly helpful and responsive he was throughout the entire process. Dave's wealth of knowledge in the industry, coupled with his excellent communication skills, truly set the tone for a seamless and stress-free wedding planning experience.
From the onset, Dave demonstrated a remarkable understanding of our vision and preferences, utilizing his extensive network of vendors to provide us with top-notch recommendations. His attention to detail was evident in every aspect of the planning, and he went above and beyond to ensure that even the smallest elements were executed flawlessly.
One of the most impressive aspects of working with Dave was his ability to save us a significant amount of money on decorations without compromising the elegance and beauty of the venue. His creative solutions and cost-effective strategies transformed our space into a breathtaking setting that surpassed our expectations.
On the day of the wedding, Dave's coordination was nothing short of perfection. He orchestrated every aspect seamlessly, ensuring that the day unfolded effortlessly and according to plan. His calm demeanor and quick problem-solving skills were invaluable, allowing us to truly enjoy every moment without any worries.
We would highly recommend Dave Adamick and Events by Jesse to anyone seeking a dedicated, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented wedding planner. Dave's passion for his work and commitment to creating unforgettable experiences truly sets him apart in the industry. He not only met but exceeded our expectations, and for that, we will be forever grateful.
We worked with Dave for 5 months for partial planning our Upper West Side wedding and our only regret is not finding Events by Jesse sooner. We had a meeting every couple of weeks and Dave kept us updated on all the hard work he was doing.
On the day of the wedding, Billy was our coordinator and he handled every last-minute curveball with the utmost grace and professionalism.
We got compliments about our wedding from pretty much every one of the 120 guests who attended. And as a couple with full time jobs, planning our wedding would’ve been impossible without Events by Jesse.
So first of all, Jesse is a god-send!! I messaged her at 2am less than two months away from my wedding and Jesse got back to me by 7:30am that same day and by 1pm we had a call scheduled. She was extremely helpful- all of her advice was on point! Her prices are fair-she will honestly set you up with a package that fits your budget and her staff was top notch!! But more importantly she took on my wedding as if it were her own! I can not express how grateful and happy we are to have met and worked with Jesse and her staff. They left no detail to chance and were very attentive to what we wanted. Just amazing!! Thank you Events by Jesse!!
I can't say enough about Jesse. She took a crazy vision in my head and made it reality. Jesse and her team think about every possible scenario and prepare for it. Not only does she have the big stuff covered but the small details are also included. She does it all and has an incredibly warm disposition throughout it all. The best and most crucial decision you can make is to hire her and her team. Planning a wedding is stressful but when you have this crew working on it, it feels like a breeze. Thank you so much for making my party be the most epic thing I have ever done! She was super communicative and incredibly organized I loved working with her and would for sure so it again!
We hired Dave from Events by Jesse for our September wedding and could not recommend him more. Dave is the perfect personality for wedding planning -- he is calm, friendly, personable, kind to all, never flustered, very confident and capable, and manages all the moving parts of the wedding expertly. He is also just a wonderful person to talk to about all our wedding fears, anxieties, nerves, as much as our vision. He never gets bothered and helps make sure we are comfortable with everything every step of the way. He was the perfect person to be with us and make our big day happen exactly as we envisioned.
Dave was extremely helpful and eased my stress from our very first phone call. I would not have been able to plan a NYC wedding without him. He was very professional and knows the industry very well. Highly recommend!
We really enjoyed working with Jesse and her team! We had a relatively quick backyard wedding planning timeline (5 months), and even with family supporting the process, a wedding planner became important to make efficient decisions. From our first meeting with Jesse, she made it a point to get to know us and prioritize our individualized style, asked the right questions (which we didn’t even know to ask), and had helpful vendor connections (including the photographer, DJ, and makeup artists that made our day smooth and special).
Jesse continued to share her knowledge via email through busy wedding season prior to our coordination call. She continued to help us make many detailed adjustments that we did not foresee for a wedding at someone’s home (and not at a venue where logistics are built in). Billy was a great on-site coordinator, as was the last minute additional staff Jackie that helped a smooth setup including our livestream that we added in the final 3 weeks. We could not have pulled off this beautiful day without them!
Jesse and Dave are the best! Jesse built in ample time to meet with us in preparation for the "day of" planning services on Zoom, where we talked through details, timelines, and loose ends. We felt very prepared going into the big day. The day of the wedding, Dave was excellent. He was on it from the moment he came in until the reception was over. He made everything go smoothly and everything was flawless!
My now-husband and I weren't going to get a wedding planner. We thought doing it ourselves would save money and we are organized enough to execute the day. Hiring Jesse was the best decision we made. Any question we had, she found an answer. Traveling to Florida for our special day, always making us laugh and encouraging us to just be ourselves. Having Jesse by our side felt more like having a best friend who knew exactly what to do, and less like an event planner there to do a job. We know things went wrong on our day, but we never knew until sitting down days later. I can't recommend her company enough. But truly I can't recommend her enough. Jesse and Melody are kind, funny, engaging and incredible at their profession. I can't wait for my little brother to get married now just so we can hire her again! ☺️
I'd be happy to update this if I get a response back which explains the situation, but I set up a zoom with this vendor only to get no-call, no-showed. I emailed them 7 min in to ask if they would still be joining and (when it was obvious they would not), emailed them to ask if they would like to reschedule. I have yet to hear back in response to either of those emails. Of course, things happen, but this type of behavior is a big red flag for me for a business whose services are centered around coordination & management.
Response from the Vendor on 09/05/2023
Hi Allison, we appreciate you giving us the opportunity to explain why we missed our call. We're glad we could address your concerns. Our services revolve around coordination and management, and our other 5-star reviews reflect the level of ser...
vice our clients can expect and the trust they place in us to plan their wedding day. We sincerely apologize for missing our call with you on the 18th, and we genuinely apologize for the inconvenience it caused. This was not typical for our company. We did explain why we missed our call in the email we sent you on the same day, at noon, expressing our apologies and asking to schedule a time to meet. However, we acknowledge that our message may not have reached you in a timely manner, and we understand that our clients have busy schedules. We can see how your initial interaction with us raised concerns. Thank you for hopping on a call with us and offering to change your review. We appreciate the opportunity you've given us to explain and make things right.
I wish I could get married again!! Jesse did a great job answering my questions at first and then when Dave was assigned to my wedding he took everything I did, polished it and made it come to life the day of!
I had the best time thanks to all your hard work.
We hired Jesse as a month of coordinator for our wedding. Jesse worked closely with us to put together a detailed itinerary for our wedding. Admittedly, we did not think this service was necessary and were hesitant to hire a wedding coordinator, however when it came to wedding day we quickly found that this took a ton of stress off of us and we were able to enjoy our day. Billy was our day of coordinator who we could not say enough great things about. He was very detailed and genuinly made sure that everything from floral setup to music and so much more, went exactly as we had discussed. Looking back on our wedding we would have hired Jesse and Billy much sooner.
Jesse got my design vision completely and helped me execute it in every way I wanted to. She was instrumental in making the day run properly and the way I envisioned it. She made the process easy!
Events by Jesse and Day of Coordinator Dave Adamick made our wedding magical, organized, and fluid.
They went above and beyond before during and even after the ceremony. We couldn't imagine doing our wedding without them, they were an absolute godsend.
Highly recommend!
My wedding day would have never been what it was without Jesse and her team. Our wedding was a DIY tent wedding in the middle of a hay field. No joke, my husband transformed the field from farm land to a wedding venue in less than 6 months. As a type A bride, I was very particular with what I wanted and had my hand in every single aspect of the planning. The one thing I DIDN'T want to do was be at the tent the day of setting tables, coordinating vendors, etc. I wanted to enjoy my morning getting ready. And that's where Jesse comes in! I worked with Jesse for a few weeks leading up to the wedding and she helped me iron out all the reaming details for our wedding. She asked me questions and coordinated things that never even crossed my mind! The day of she made sure everything went off without a hitch. She made my wedding dreams come true and I felt so relaxed knowing she was there to handle all the little details, while I enjoyed the morning with my family and friends. I cannot recommend her enough to help coordinate your wedding. She is the BEST!
We cannot thank Dave enough for all of his hard work! Our wedding day went so smooth and anything we needed Dave was right there jumping in so we didn’t have to worry about a thing. I used to work in the field and I am very particular about a lot of details. Dave understood and never fell short. Thank you for making our day so special and so perfect!
We cannot recommend Events by Jesse and specifically Dave Adamick enough for your special day. Dave consistently went above and beyond on our wedding day, but long before that he was consistent in communication, organized, patient, and kind. Dave was always there to lend a hand, jump in to roles / tasks that no one else wanted to, manage chaos, and ensure that we knew very little about the things that went wrong . We had a strong vision for what we wanted and Dave helped us clarify, condense, and focus on the things that mattered most. Before our initial meeting with Events by Jesse, we went back and forth on whether hiring a coordinator was worth it - a debate that is laughable at this point. We would not have enjoyed our wedding half as much without Dave there.
Jesse & her team were absolutely amazing. The planning process can be incredibly overwhelming, but Jesse was able to streamline and made everything efficient. She got to know us and her recommendations and vendors fit our style. Each step of the way, she was very organized and helped us with making sure decisions were thoughtful and made on time.
On the day of the wedding, she was great as well. She took all of the chaos out of our hands so that we could relax and enjoy the day. Any issues that came up during the day were quickly resolved and she was available at a moment's notice.
10 out of 10 would recommend Jesse.
Jesse was such an important part of our wedding experience. We hired her during the initial stages of our planning and she was a constant, positive, knowledgeable resource throughout.
She was always available and listened. She would hear our ideas and either agree or provide suggestions to improve. All of the vendors we work with love her. We came to love her. I am sure she will be just as important for you and your wedding planning - good luck!
Jesse was amazing from start to finish. We wanted a themed wedding (Harry Potter) and after getting recommended from a previous couple, we had a consultation with Jesse. She was super knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable right from that first phone call. Over the course of our planning, Jesse connected us with vendors and met with us to iron out details as we went along. About a month before our wedding, one of our vendors had an emergency and could no longer work with us. While I was a nervous wreck for a couple of days Jesse moved swiftly and got us a new vendor and worked us closely to ensure that all of our decor would be just as we envisioned. In the end it really was a minor setback that didn’t change what was originally planned.
Our wedding day was fantastic! She worked with our venue and dj to ensure the timeline was right and we had a smooth amazing night. Anytime I had a question I knew she could help or find someone to help troubleshoot.
I highly recommend hiring Jesse and her team!
Dave was INCREDIBLE! Super easy to communicate with and everything really came together like magic. I'm sure some things went wrong behind the scenes, but I had no idea about any of them because Dave just handled any issues as they came in. He had a calm yet fun vibe that really added positive energy into the whole day. He felt like a friend by the end of the night - it was hard to say goodbye!
We had an amazing experience working with Events by Jesse! We hired them about four months before our wedding after booking a venue and basically nothing else. From then on Dave was with us every step of the way guiding us through the planning process from vendor selection to the minute-by-minute schedule of the event. I honestly have no idea how we could have pulled off our event without him. He was extremely organized, easy to communicate with, and, importantly, a lot of fun to be around. With the level of stress the wedding was placing on my fiancée and me, it was crucial to have his calming, friendly presence to reassure us that it was going to turn out okay. Between his connections to vendors and excellent taste, we had an easy time choosing a caterer, photographer, band, etc. that we loved. When the day came, everything went off without a hitch.
We truly had the wedding of our dreams thanks to Events by Jesse!
Dave, our day of coordinator was fantastic.
He was very professional yet very easy to get along with and talk to.
We were able to enjoy our wedding knowing that Dave had things covered. The few hiccups that did happen, he presented to us calmly with solutions to choose between. We never felt overwhelmed or over-stressed during the day.
Communication was great througout the process starting 6 weeks out. By the day if the wedding he had put together a well tuned event schedule. Highly recommend Dave and Events by Jesse.
Events by Jesse was amazing. Every single aspect of working with them was great!
My first calls were with Dave, who was immediately helpful. He was so great to talk to, and made me excited to begin the wedding planning process. I went with the "month of" coordinator option, because my fiance and I were choosing the vendors and making the decorations ourselves. So when the time came to meet our coordinator, I was so excited to meet Jesse!
I am absolutely convinced that our wedding day was perfect because of Jesse. She planned everything down to the minute, was so prepared, and anticipated every need to make sure everything was taken care of.
As a Type A person myself, I have pretty high standards in regards to organization and communication. Jesse surpassed all of my expectations. The calls we had scheduled were always on time, efficient, informative, and yet she also made us feel relaxed and excited o celebrate our wedding! Jesse also always made herself available to answer our other questions at any time of day (my frantic texts never went unanswered!) and she joined all of our calls with other vendors.
Her support, guidance, and expertise really pulled our entire wedding together perfectly. Hiring Jesse was by far the best decision we made in the wedding planning process to ensure that we had the perfect day and actually got to enjoy our own wedding instead of worrying about any of the details.
I probably gave Jesse the most work to do in the littlest amount of time to go over things, but she got it ALL done!! Thank you for helping us on our big day. She worked so great with my other vendors. It was like a match made in heaven with the wedding coordinator at the venue and her. The venue was at first worried that they would step on each other's toes, but every now and then I would see them walking side by side like they work together everyday. You can tell that is the type of person Jesse is, falls into place everywhere.
Where do I begin?? Jesse is AMAZING!!! There’s no way we could’ve pulled off our incredible glam NYC rooftop wedding without her and her wonderful team and network! Jesse is professional, extremely organized, and very well connected with the best vendors in the business. Every vendor she found for us was exceptional and perfect. When we came up with unorthodox ideas for our wedding (because we’re pretty non traditional) she was supportive and helped us figure out how to make it work. She was also part of a plot to prank my husband the day of the wedding and the photos for that are pretty hilarious! We worked with Jesse for almost a year and felt we were in the best possible hands to bring our wedding vision to fruition. We really love her as a person as well!! Hiring Jesse to plan your event is one of the best decisions you’ll ever make, trust me. She and her team will make all your wedding dreams come true. Plus, you will have a blast working with her. Jesse and her team helped relieve my stress enormously by handling all the things I was so worried about. Even when we were getting close to the day and I was getting pretty nervous, she put me at ease by handling the tiny details and letting me focus on fun stuff. Jesse is simply the best!!
We worked with Dave at Events by Jesse for our wedding and had a lovely experience! He helped us with all of the small overwhelming details which allowed us to have a fun relaxing day. we highly recommend!
We cannot recommend Events By Jesse enough! Dave was our wedding coordinator and was so lovely to work with from start to finish. He had thoughtful suggestions, was always open to hearing our ideas and helped keep us on track all the way to our wedding day. He was always happy to hop on a call and make time for us. At our wedding, he kept everyone organized and on schedule, as well as dealt with any issues which allowed my husband and I to truly enjoy the day. You'll be in great hands with this team!
I cannot speak highly enough of Events by Jesse. Our wedding coordinator, Dave, made us feel at ease, communicated effectively with our venue and other vendors, and kept our wedding night running smoothly. We don’t know what we would have done without him, and we strongly recommend Events by Jesse!
We worked with Dave and Ryan for our wedding day coordination. Planning with both of them helped make our wedding day go so smoothly! It was such a relief to have Dave & Ryan to take in all of the details ahead of the wedding, be our sounding board during planning, and to keep up with the changing details at the last minute!
Ryan was with us on the wedding day - his positivity, patience, and calm on the day-of helped keep us grounded and let us know that we were being taken care of! We seriously could not have pulled off this day without him there!
Jesse is a great person but it was ultimately a mistake to hire her for our wedding day. She missed key aspects of our contract that ended up costing us thousands upon thousands of dollars, very unexpectedly, and we had no way out of paying for them. Certain things she knew were very important to us, and they were not translated to our big day (floor plans, aesthetic details, etc). Furthermore, she kept telling us to trust her on her knowledge of different vendors, some of which ended up being an absolute disaster. In some ways she was great (friendly, personable, had some amazing connections) but in so many ways she dropped the ball on our wedding and then assumed no responsibility for having done so. Many of her mistakes, quite frankly, ruined our day. I think if your wedding is sort of simple/cookie cutter (e.g. ceremony/rehearsal in one spot, you want the reception to be a big dance party, etc.) you could safely choose Jesse but for our day, I do wish we had gone in a different direction. The terrible vendors and multiple miscommunications and mistakes with contracts led to a lot of stress, disappointment, and, again, thousands of dollars, totally unexpectedly.
We worked with Dave and Events by Jesse for our April 2022 wedding and couldn’t have been happier! Their day-of-coordination made every part of our vision come together seamlessly. They were professional, friendly, and amazing to work with!
Jesse was an absolute pro at planning and organising something a little alternative for us, and was always very flexible and willing to change things around in ways we hadn't thought about to make it all work. And Dave made sure it all ran super efficiently on the day. We had the best time: thank you!
Tl;DR - Hire Jesse!
My partner and I have hectic schedules and stressful jobs, we knew early on that we absolutely needed a wedding planner to make our big day happen. We are so grateful for finding Jesse! From the very beginning, Jesse made all the overwhelming pieces of a wedding feel so manageable and easy.
We worked with Jesse under a full wedding planner, she found us all of our vendors and the process of choosing was so simple. We had an ambitious plan to have 3 outfit changes to represent different aspects of our cultures and Jesse made it all happen with seamless execution. Jesse is incredibly organized, detail oriented, and experienced. She made our vision come to life and because of her we only have the happiest memories of our wedding day.
On the wedding day, Jesse executed like a boss. Though there was a few hiccups along the way, she pulled through and fixed each flawlessly.
Jesse and her team are the best of the best in the business, you will be so thankful for having her on your side for your big day. - Jackie & Rayan
Dave, at events by Jessie, was the best money we spent for our wedding. Alex and I were trying to manage our entire wedding ourselves. After we hired Dave, all the wedding stress went away. He managed the vendors. He thought of details we did not even consider. He was with us every step of the way. Daves most amazing quality is his ability to think on the fly and handle stressful situations. He is a very big reason we were able to fully enjoy our wedding. I would recommend Events by Jesse and Dave to anyone.
During wedding planning for our 11/26/21 event, especially with a full time demanding job and Covid restrictions, I quickly became overwhelmed by what I might not be thinking of. I had a huge "worry" list of little loose ends. We were all set with our vendors and had a good vision for décor. Our venue was wonderful and provided a coordinator for things related to the venue. My fiancé (now husband) suggested talking to someone about getting some help for the "day of " - help with all the last minute things I might not be able to do myself the day of the wedding and someone to share my worry list with. After an initial call with Events by Jesse - we knew it was going to be exactly what we needed and we secured "day of" support about 8 months in advance of the wedding. About 6 weeks prior to the wedding, we started working with Dave to share our vendor info, vision and plans for our big day. He was wonderful in getting to know us and in asking lots of questions. His experience was clear and he was incredibly friendly, organized and insightful. On our wedding day - Dave arrived mid-morning and met all the vendors. He quickly became BFFs with my sister and best friend trouble shooting together in the event space and helping me take pictures. His help gave me incredible peace of mind and confidence that things were going smoothly. I didn't even hear about any hiccups until after my honeymoon where we did a debrief call - which resulted in a credit from one of my vendors. We planned our own wedding but help on the wedding day was key to truly being able to be present, enjoy the day and focus on each other. I highly recommend Events by Jesse and will always remember Dave as a special part of our wedding day!
Jesse was exactly what we needed for our wedding. We hired Jesse to originally plan our wedding on Sept 5, 2020, and then the pandemic happened... when we realized we had to postpone the wedding by a year, she not only was calm, but she also contacted all the vendors, and got us FULL refunds or credits from everyone. So we re-planned everything, at a completely new venue, and not once did she complain or cause issues. (Just to be clear: she basically planned one and a half weddings for us!).... fast forward, she found us the most perfect new venue, negotiated incredible discounts, and then proceeded to find us incredible deals on each and every vendor after (including catering). I even remember that she wasn't thrilled with the catering venue's price for this one dessert we wanted, so she walked around the neighborhood of our venue, found a bakery, and convinced them to make the dessert for us at a lower price. YES, she's that good! I absolutely recommend working with her. She helped me on every call with the caterer, florist, photographer, and so on, and just was always there to make me feel supported. The only note that I'd just mention is that she does have a team under her, and so I really pushed for her to be our day-of for the event (which I'm so happy about, because she kept me so calm + sane) but I'd just make sure you have your expectations set, because she obviously can't be the day-of planner for 100% of her events, so it's important to understand who you get for your day of.
Jesse was an incredible day-of coordinator, and we couldn't have made our wedding work without her. She helped us as soon as we hired her, connecting us to a fantastic caterer who was in our budget, and was really there for us as we navigated a million little decisions in those weeks just prior to the wedding. On our wedding day, Jesse had a very calm presence in the background. I'm sure she was doing a million things, but she and her staff (including all of our servers, whom she provided at a great rate) were on top of every little detail without intruding on our experience. As a result of their diligence and professionalism, we were able to relax and enjoy without worrying at all. The whole event went off without a hitch or a single problem, and we were in great hands with her.
Jesse and her team are amazing !! Cannot recommend enough !!! After saving us from our previous Disaster of a wedding planner Jesse was a saint !!!! From day 1 she completely understood our vision and made it come to life x1000000, more than we could if ever hoped for , she created a 280 custom tent/outdoor wedding for us on 10.30.21 , all the vendors she recommend were amazing , she always presented information in a timely manner with explanations, options and back up plans. No detail was left unnoticed . Communication was a top priority for us and Jesse checked all the boxes . The entire day went without a hitch , from the year of planning to the three day set up, all the way to the next day clean up, everything was perfect . Another Stand out moment was that the morning of the wedding she came to where I was getting ready to check in on everything including making sure my mood was on point , even my hair and makeup artists there that morning said out of all the weddings they have done they never seen such an amazing wedding planner that stopped in to check on the bride morning of. I love Jesse and words cannot thank her enough or explain the amazing work that she is able capable of . If you are looking for a right hand (wo)man during this process Jesse and her team should be your first stop. Since Jesse was part of our team there was never any stress or worry about the big day. Do yourself the favor and book Jesse weather it’s for the whole event of the day of ! I could of never done it without out and I wouldn’t of even wanted to try! Some more bragging points that Jesse was able to pull off for our event were coordinating a continuous cocktail hour style dinner with various stations and three food trucks !!!! Jesse is the planner of all planners and she is a joy to work with , very approachable, realistic, great communication, organized, and just overall a great person!
WOW! My wife and I went with Events by Jesse for our wedding day coordinator a month ago, and I'm sure we could not have made a better choice! From our first phone call, Jesse listened closely and understood our needs, and it was clear she was extremely organized and thoughtful. As the wedding neared, Jesse handed us off to one of her expert staff, Dave, who matched, if not exceeded, our expectations. We vibed with Dave immediately. We could tell that he understood our vision, shared our taste, and was personally committed to ensuring that our event went well. From day one through the wedding day, he was 100% on top of things. No detail went overlooked. Other vendors and even guests literally told us what an AMAZING job he was doing. We can not thank Dave and Events by Jesse enough!
Jesse and Dave are an absolute dream to work with. We hired Events by Jesse for day of coordination and my gosh was it such a relief to have them on our special day. They made sure everything ran as smooth as could be and went above and beyond for us. My aunt’s shoe broke and Dave rode his bike to TJ Max to get her a new pair- talk about going above and beyond the call of duty. These two are such a delight and I look forward to maintaining our relationship for years to come.
Jesse and her team made sure our day felt seamless! We didn’t have to worry about a thing besides having fun our day of. We were looking for a smaller staff for our casual wedding and they were totally game to help us out when other vendors quoted us through the roof prices. Their can do attitude made the day great. Thank you Jesse and her team!
We were both anxious about absolutely everything. Jesse helped us pull everything together, answered so many questions, thought of everything and most importantly, made our day run seamlessly. We cannot thank her enough! THANK YOU JESSE!!
While I am a very organized person, I knew that hiring a day-of coordinator would probably be helpful. Little did I know that it was one of the best decisions we made in the wedding planning process. I spoke with Jesse at first, and she paired me with Dave, who I began working with a few months before the wedding to talk through the day-of schedule. He was extremely helpful - bringing up things that I hadn’t even thought of and giving advice where needed. He is very easy to communicate with - email or phone call. On the big day, Dave stayed with us for the whole day and into the evening, and was able to keep the flow of the day on track. He not only knows exactly what he is doing, but is very funny. I would highly recommend hiring Events by Jesse (ask for Dave!) to help with any wedding planning or day-of coordination.
We hired Jesse as our day of coordinator, and I am not exaggerating when I say we could not have done it without her. Our wedding was a big DIY affair, but when the day of came, handing off the logistics to Jesse absolutely freed us to relax and enjoy the day. She jumped into table arranging, flowers, assisting the Dj, corralling our guests and wedding party into the right locations, and even ran out for supplies when our dessert plates didn’t arrive in time. She kept it cool and calm, and her expertise allowed for an absolutely smooth and wonderful day for us. We would absolutely recommend Events By Jesse for your big day, her planning and in the moment improvisation made for an unforgettable wedding for us. Thank you!!
Jesse was exactly what we needed for my wedding. She and Dave (our wedding coordinator for the day) took care of everything and made our lives easy the day of our wedding. Dave coordinated my day hour by hour and made sure all my vendors understood what I pictured for that day. I highly recommed "Events by Jesse" for your wedding. You do need a wedding planner, is just a piece of mind! :)
Jesse and Dave were absolutely amazing to work with throughout our wedding planning process and the day of! We had to push our wedding due to Covid and they were so helpful with answering any questions throughout that stressful time! Dave was our day of planner and was the best and such a pleasure to work with. He answered any questions, handled anything that came up that day and it ran so smoothly. Dave helped make our wedding day a dream!! highly highly recommend him!!
I can't speak highly enough of Jesse. She was incredible through all of the ups and downs of planning and execution of my daughter's wedding. She knows exactly what's needed, how to make it happen, and I honestly don't think I could have managed without her cheerful expertise. The wedding was a HUGE success and I owe her a tremendous debt of gratitude.
Jesse was Amazing. We needed to plan a destination/micro wedding and since the beginning of the process we trusted Jesse and her recommendations. She listened and captured exactly how we envisioned our day and connected us to great vendors. The day of the wedding everything turned out Great thanks to Jesse's attention to detail, friendly approach while keeping the professionalism. We can't thank you enough Jesse.
My husband and I worked with Jesse for partial wedding planning for our June 2021 wedding. When we had first started planning our wedding, we thought we could coordinate everything on our own without a planner. We quickly realized that not only was that not the case, but no one should plan a wedding without a planner or coordinator! Jesse helped to connect us with different vendors that were absolutely perfect for our day. Her role in scheduling and coordinating was pivotal in making the day run so smooth. Jesse and her assistant Kiana were outright incredible on our wedding day! Having them there to run the show took all of the stress off my husband and I so that we were able to enjoy our big day! We would absolutely recommend working with Events by Jesse!
Jesse was a pleasure to work with. She recommended some amazing and reasonably priced vendors that we otherwise would have never known about. We also had a lot of twists and turns with COVID protocols and restrictions that she really helped us navigate. On the day of the wedding, I did not have to think or make one decision. Jesse took care of everything and made sure everything was perfect. I don’t know how I would have been able to plan our wedding without her!
Jesse and Events by Jesse are awesome planners.They totally get it,the experience
of what brides and grooms go through, leading up the the wedding and also on the wedding day,making us comfortable and relaxed while Jesse 's kicking you know what on all the details so that we experienced a free flowing, modern elegant,exciting and fun
21 st century wedding w all the trimmings and yes a day we will cherish for the rest of our lives.
Jesse made us feel like royalty!
They are also fabulous working with our other vendors to provide a
seemless, very professional elegant, and modern event.
We had a wedding which required many details,including multiple locations and getting guests to all the right places at the right time.
Jesse is one awesome planner that I recommend with the highest of approval.
Jay
Jess was the most professional, punctual , warmest, thoughtful person my kids could have hired. Leery initially because I’m the mother of an amazing son and now fabulous DIL. Who loves to control and oversee parties at our home, which is where the wedding was. Thankful now that JESS Took control. It was a love fest and Jess was right in the middle of it.
Love her!!!! KZ
Super helpful in creating a detailed schedule and helping execute the day of my wedding successfully. Easy to work with and great communication!
Jesse and Dave were THE BEST! They were always available and always supporting us. We did the wedding in times of covid-19 and they were always there to adapt and support us every step of the way. Dave was there the day of the wedding and he was of so much help. I recommend them both 100%!
I don't normally write reviews but wanted to recognize our day of planner, Dave. He was helpful, professional and just an overall pleasure to work with. He helped with the most random of tasks (including having to clear out my fiancee's-now husband's hotel room-because we didn't think about needing to do that!), to ensuring the small details occurred seamlessly. Overall I was very happy and would recommend Events by Jesse to everyone!
Jesse was the best day of planner I could have hoped for. At the last minute I realized I needed a planner for the day of my wedding since I hadn't considered who would make sure the ceremony went off without a hitch (or, with a hitch, but only the desired one ;) ). I messaged everyone on this stupid site and Jesse responded FROM COSTA RICA where she had just planned an event and said girl I got you. She talked with me about what I would need her to do and gave clear instructions about what I should have prepared before our wedding day. she reassured me that she would help to make sure the set up would go as desired (wedding was basically DIY), the right people would walk down the aisle in the right order, and she would keep track of time, deal with any in-the-moment glitches, and be as available as possible without being in the way - she was all of those things and more. she kept it all together effortlessly (or seemingly so) and didn't ask for lots of instructions from me, just got to work and made it all beautiful with decorations I wanted and coordinated the flow of things. she dealt with table arrangements and numbers, which I thought was going to be a last minute headache. everything that might have gone wrong did not go wrong at all and it was all thanks to Jesse. I'll also add that she never tried to upsell me on what she was going to do - she was willing to be there at a set time but had out if it seemed like her work was done, and was very up front about her pricing. Her service and expertise was worth every penny, and didn't break the bank. THANK YOU JESSE!!!!!
I don’t usually write reviews but I had to acknowledge what a fantastic wedding was planned for my daughter by Events by Jesse.
Jesse assigned her Event Director, Dave, to plan and execute the entire wedding. He was meticulous in every detail and respectfully met all of our requests and needs. He did so in a very affable , courteous and professional manner.
Kudos to EVENTS BY JESSE!
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I cannot say enough about what a wonderful and professional job Jesse, Dave snd her entire staff did to make our son snd new daughter- in- law’s dream come true!! Her creativity and attention to detail were spot on. And... we loved the vendors that she recommended!!
Hopefully, my other son will be getting engaged in the near future and we will absolutely use EVENTS BY JESSE!!
Jesse was exactly the planner we were looking for and needed! She went above and beyond to make our day run smoothly. Hiring Jesse was one of the best wedding investments we made and allowed us to fully enjoy the day without a worry in the world! In addition to being exceptionally organized and on the ball, Jesse's personality was the perfect mix of fun and professional.
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2019
Thank you so much, Tory! You and Patrick made things so easy with your fun-loving, kind personalities! So glad your marriage is off to a beautiful start!
Jesse is the absolute best planner in the business. She made our lives so easy, I don't know what we would have done without her. She was hands on throughout the entire planning process and even stepped in to help resolve some light family drama. Jesse was also able to provide design services for our ceremony - she provided drinks, decorations and set up the entire welcome/drink table on the day of the ceremony.
I truly don't think we would have been able to pull this off without Jesse. Honestly, I was very reluctant to spend money on a wedding planner when we started the process but I am SO HAPPY THAT WE DID. Jesse is a rock-star, I would HIGHLY recommend her to help you with your wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2019
Hi Jared! Thank you so much for the kind words! You and Danielle are TOTAL rockstars and I am honored to have been part of making your big day so special. So much luck to you and your marriage! Xo
Wonderful! Thank you for all the help leading up and day of. Was great to have someone on point so me, my husband and the bridal party could enjoy the day!
Jesse is amazing!!!!! Worth every penny!
She was there every step of the way and helped us find an amazing venue, phenomenal caterers, everything. She was extremely responsive throughout the whole process, whenever my husband and I texted she was on it. She thought of things I never would have. (A pretty hanger for my wedding dress so it looks extra special in pictures? Who would have thought? Not me! But Jesse did!) She kept us calm and moving forward and helped us create the magical wedding we wanted.
My husband & I told all our friends and family over and over how lucky we were to have found her & how we couldn't have done it without her.
My wedding was absolutely perfect, and it was all thanks to Jesse! She did an amazing job sourcing vendors, handling all of the venue to-dos big and small (there were a lot!), and making sure we all stayed on track for the big day! She really listened to what we wanted and was super careful to make sure that everything was exactly right. Her day-of timeline also included plenty of padded time for little mishaps, which we really appreciated because it kept everything on schedule. THANK YOU Jesse!!
Jesse was our day-of planner, and so important to our wedding. When our original wedding venue went out of business, Jesse was there to help us brainstorm new options on short notice. When our actual wedding venue had issues to address the morning of the wedding itself, she was ready to call new vendors and contractors to the venue. She was so good at keeping us on schedule during the ceremony and the reception. We would absolutely recommend her.
Because of Jesse my wedding day was everything I dreamt it would be and more!
A warm, thoughtful and friendly lady who listened to exactly what we asked for and made it happen!!!
We live 2,000 miles from New York so put our total trust in Jesse and she did not disappoint!
Jesse also recommended the most amazing celebrant Sarah Gutman who she knew would be perfect for us and she was right!!!
We got married in Central Park, had champagne at The Plaza and dinner at Hardings!!!
I would recommend Jesse, Sarah and all of the places we found ourselves on our perfect day!!! Xxx
Jesse is an absolute GEM! We started working with Jesse about 8 months before our wedding and she made a world of difference. Her professional manner and experience ensured that we were not only on time with decision making, but also confident in our decisions - and she really pushed for our personality to shine through in our wedding.
Jesse was so helpful in coordinating with our other vendors, as well as having an e