Hillary J Events

From the moment we began our wedding planning journey, Hillary and her dedicated team at Hillary J Events went above and beyond to make our special day unforgettable. Planning a wedding in St. Louis while residing in San Francisco presented its own set of challenges, but Hillary helped us navigate them with unparalleled grace and expertise. Her genuine approach to getting to know us on a personal level made us feel not just like clients, but like family. She is always in your corner, and advocates for you at every turn. Throughout the process, Hillary's warmth and dedication were evident, turning moments of stress into opportunities for creativity and collaboration. The wedding weekend itself was a testament to her unwavering commitment to excellence. Every detail was meticulously curated, ensuring that our day was one for the books. And even when the inevitable small hiccups occurred, Hillary was right there, guiding us through with kindness and confidence. We also had the privilege of working closely with Emily Kretchmar, a guiding star throughout the planning process and a wonderful member of the HJ Events team. Her joyful spirit and can-do attitude were infectious! If you're looking for a team that is thoughtful, creative, and truly invested in making your wedding day as unique and beautiful as you could only hope, look no further than Hillary J Events. Their passion for their work is evident in every detail, and we couldn't be more grateful for the memories they helped us create.

Hillary is the absolute best wedding planner ever that truly goes above and beyond! After our first initial conversation I knew I had to use her. Before I even signed any contracts, Hillary was already getting to work and contacting vendors for me. That’s how you know this isn’t just a job for Hillary, but it’s her passion to make dreams come true. My engagement was a quick six months, but she didn’t let the tight timeline get in the way because every detail was planned to a T and she even remembered little things I mentioned in our first few meetings and incorporated that into the wedding day. Going into wedding planning, I was so nervous I wouldn’t be able to let go and enjoy the process, but I quickly learned to fully trust Hillary and that she had my best interest at heart. My wedding week was truly stress free which is so important and I know that’s is due to Hillary and her team. Her assistant, Emily, was fabulous too! I cannot recommend Hillary J Events more!!

Hillary and team were also amazing when executing my dream wedding! The entire event was jaw-dropping from every person there. I could not recommend her more!!

Every time I think about my wedding, I think about how lucky I was to have Hillary as my wedding planner. From the very beginning, she was honest about what to expect through the process, even when she was learning on the fly as the pandemic continued to evolve at the beginning of our wedding planning journey. She was flexible working with my husband and I while we lived 3 different states, and listen to my families priorities and designed a wedding and team of all-star vendors one could only hope for. The greatest thing of all was how Hillary was the friend I needed on wedding day. She made me feel comfortable when I started to feel nervous and even taped up my foot when my husband of 30 seconds stomped on my foot walking back down the aisle. Hillary and her team are not just wedding planners, they are guides, and treat clients as family and the life long friends they turn out to be.

HJE was the absolute wedding planner! The Team executed every single detail perfectly and didn’t miss a beat. They make sure to highlight all the details that you want to see to make your day so special and memorable! Hillary was there to guide you through every step of wedding planning and ensure you were not stressed. She supported us as a couple during the planning process and handled all the management involved with planning a successful wedding. She has a great relationship with all the vendors in the St. Louis area that allowed for a smooth and effortless planning process. Not only is Hillary a detail- oriented planner, she is a great friend! Thank you so much for helping us have the best wedding! We are in awe of how effortless you made everything seem! It was such a joy working with such a professional and friendly team! Our friends and family even commented how great you are!

Words cannot express my gratitude for Hillary J Events. Hillary is organized, flexible, so creative, and simply a wonderful person. She introduced me to amazing vendors, organized visits, attended every vendor meeting, and above all ran everything perfectly the day of. I came to Hillary with an idea and she worked her magic and brought it to life. I was incredibly lucky to have had her help. Highly recommend.

I am so glad we hired Hillary as our planner - she executed our day flawlessly. Throughout the entire planning process, I felt very at ease knowing Hillary was in our corner and had all of the details under control. Hillary becomes a friend throughout the process and turns what could be a stressful time into a fun & delightful process! I felt so comfortable letting Hillary lead the way and even make decisions for me if something was outside of my arsenal. She always stepped up for us and ensured that our day was perfect!

Hillary is so amazingly talented at what she does. Our wedding day/night was easily the best day of our lives. That’s due to the lack of stress that we had that can be attributed to her and her team’s organized planning. Her guidance through the process was invaluable, and not to mention, we had so much fun planning with her. Aside from nailing every little detail, she goes above and beyond the job description by making everyone she works with feel so special. She gives you a built-in personal cheerleader along the way. We cannot recommend Hillary enough. You will be in the best hands with her.

Hillary is the best. We are still over the moon as to how wonderful the wedding was. Due to pandemic times, my daughter and her then-fiance opted for a 24 month engagement. Hillary was with us throughout. She is creative and has a style and positive energy that truly enhanced the planning experience. She is familiar with so many venues in St Louis and has phenomenal vendor relationships. I also appreciated her wedding planning/budget software. That was a bonus that kept us on track. And on the Big Day, everything flowed smoothly. Wedding guests noted that the ceremony and music were touchingly beautiful; and the reception venue sparkled and reverberated with a joyful energy. I attribute the success of the day to an incredible team effort among Hillary, the other vendors, the bride and groom and the parents. The family could truly enjoy the day, knowing that the guests were having a wonderful time and Hillary and her team had everything under control.

Hillary is amazing! She took care of everything for me from start to finish. She has a fantastic eye and always came up with creative ideas that were not only cost effective but also unique. Our day was so seamless and all of the vendors commented how much they enjoy working a Hillary J Events wedding. If you're considering hiring her, you absolutely should.

Choosing Hillary J. Events was the best decision we made when we began planning our daughter’s wedding. Hillary is an amazing, talented professional. She is supportive, friendly, and most importantly, fun. During the design process, she had great ideas for an up-to-date design that created the vision our daughter had for her wedding. We always felt Hillary was focused on our wedding. Together we worked through every detail. She was always available to address questions and challenges. She has a great team and knows the best vendors to recommend for your wedding. Our daughter’s wedding was beautiful, and everything was perfect. As we reflect on the day, we realize that we would not have changed anything.

The BEST! Still on a high from our daughters wedding at The Wild Carrot! There was not one thing we would’ve changed. Everything was perfect and it’s all because of Hillary J events! All of the vendors that Hillary suggested were amazing and top notch. With her sparkling personality and warmth, we can understand how she has such wonderful relationships with everyone she works with. Hillary J Events and her team ( Caroline and Emily) listened to our daughters vision and executed that with perfection. Hillary’s incredible attention to detail and experience with wedding planning made the planning process so pleasurable and eased our stress. We even called to thank her for feeling no stress leading up to the big day! Hillary was super patient with all our questions and she was always accessible and prompt to return calls. With all the decisions we made to create memories to last a lifetime, hiring Hillary J Events was the best decision we made!

Where do I begin? First, I was clueless about planning a wedding. My daughter Erin was my first. Second, I have a very demanding job, and so does my daughter so we did not have time to make the wedding planning our full time job. Third, Hillary is a delight. period. Finally - the details - Hillary is a pleasure to work with, no question was a dumb question (we had a lot). She immediately adapted to Erin's style, taste and Erin's vision. There were some "must have's" on my part- and Hillary made sure all were met! Her prompt replies to calls, texts, emails were perfect. She stayed within our budget. My husband (who wondered what even a wedding planner did) was incredibly impressed with how she helped him the day of the wedding in terms of her unbelievable itineraries and time lines (he even gave her a shout out in his FOB speech:)). I could go on and on and there is not enough space. Suffice it to say we met Hillary less than 2 years ago - she will plan any party/shower of mine moving forward and we are friends for life!

Hillary and her staff provided a most seamless organization of the my daughter Christina's wedding reception. The accolades we have been receiving is testament to the invaluable service HJE provided. Special thanks to Caroline who was there the whole evening, cueing is all in. Our special gratitude to Hillary and Caroline for the personalized service they have provided. If there is one wish we can make, it will be do the event all over again with HJE providing the personal touch!

We had the best experience with Hillary as our wedding planner! She made every meeting feel like a celebration & always listened to my vision. She cared about all the details and always was there to listen when I was feeling overwhelmed. Highly recommend Hillary as your wedding planner, she listens to your wedding dream and makes it happen.

There are not enough words to describe how amazing Hillary was to me and my family during the planning process leading up until the day! She doesn’t forget a detail, and goes above and beyond to ensure your day is unique and special to you. Now- the actual wedding day…. My wedding day was an absolute dream. I was able to truly enjoy my day- completely present and stress free because of HER! The day, the ballroom room, the details everywhere were so magical. EVERYONE was commenting about it! She doesn’t walk anywhere, she sprints everywhere to get sh*t done, and she even holds up your dress when you have to go to the bathroom:) Even though the wedding is over, the texts & happy hours will continue:)

We hired Hillary J Events after absolutely glowing reviews and photos from the weddings Hillary and her team had done. We were impressed that HJE were able to curate, tailor, and create weddings that felt so personal to each couple, and we were absolutely thrilled with the process and outcome of our wedding with HJE. Every detail, accounted for. Every possible hiccup, prepared for. Every step of the process was smooth and HJE tailored their involvement based on our involvement along the way. We truly felt like the most important couple in the world to her and her team. We would 100% do it all over again with Hillary J Events.

I told Hillary that I wanted the “wow-factor” for our daughter’s wedding … and she far exceeded our expectations! She didn’t just create a beautiful wedding— she truly got to know our daughter and son-in-law so that each detail would be personalized to tell their story. Her attention to detail, organization, professionalism, and positivity were top-notch. Hillary and her team created a sophisticated and memorable day that we will forever cherish!

Hillary was absolutely amazing. I truly don’t know how any bride could get married with out her. She is so well connected and her ability to match you with vendors based on personality and your wishes was spot on. There is no detail missed with Hillary and she goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect.

I cannot say enough great things about the level of service and care that Hillary and her team showed my family throughout our wedding planning process. Not only did they show extreme support to ensure the event was successful, but she showed attention to each member of the family personally – something that was very much appreciated! Hillary stepped in early on in our process to provide great insight into navigating the COVID wedding planning world, opinions on how to build out the best vendor team, and ideas to make our event one of a kind. Hillary took the time to learn how each of us operate and catered to those individual preferences. Coming from someone who likes to be in control, this was very valuable and important to me. She listened to the top concerns and priorities from my parents, as well as my fiancé and I, to be sure that those areas were more than covered. Hillary knew that logistics, band, and sound were of the top priority to us, therefore she did things like arrange for extra meetings with the band to be sure that these areas were successful. Hillary scheduled frequent touchpoints with both myself and my mom to jump right in on planning. Hillary set us up with options on vendors to give us a leg up on pre-vetted teams which she had worked with in the past. Our vendor team was truly top notch, which we owe to Hillary. During these frequent calls, Hillary would be simultaneously following up on action items, sending emails, and corresponding with various vendors so that we did not have to. Often, I did not even know that this communication was done until it was finished. If anything went wrong day of, I don’t know about it, which is a true testament to Hillary and her team, keeping calm under time crunches and solving issues quickly and quietly. The HJE event team took pressure off the entire family to allow us to enjoy the weeks and days leading up, as well as the full wedding day. Our guests continue to share with us that our reception was one of the most beautiful they had attended, which is something I can guarantee would not have been possible without the HJE teams’ attention to detail and design. From the floral, to the rentals, and coordination with the venue, the design and execution was seamless and beautiful. All in all, the HJE event team made our day what it was, and we are so thankful! Thank you, Hillary, Caroline and team!

Hillary was recommended to us by our photographer (Shannon Duggan) when we booked her. I was the person who wanted something simple and didn't think I needed a planner. After we booked the venue (Dogwood in the Grove) it became very apparent that I'm not good at planning anything or describing my vision. I then booked Hillary and it was an instant connection. She was kind, passionate and incredibly talented. We described our vision and had a few non negotiable requests but the rest was left to her and her team and it was the best decision we ever made. She became a friend during the year we worked with her. She consistently had the most amazing ideas. when the reception came and we walked into the venue, to say we were floored in an understatement. It was exactly everything we had hoped for and throughout the entire night she made everything work in the background that I didn't even notice. She made sure were fed, happy and had drinks the entire night. She is a gem and we truly feel so lucky that we were able to work with her. I could probably write a novel of how amazing her, Caroline and her team is but this is my summary.

I cannot recommend Hillary and her team enough! From our very first meeting, I knew Hillary was more than just a wedding planner. She hit the ground running, and not only made sure every item we wanted was present at our wedding, but came up with so many small, creative ideas that made our wedding feel like 'us'. On the actual wedding day, there was never a moment I worried or stressed over anything, I knew that Hillary and her team had it all worked out, and the day went off without a hitch. Hillary listens intently when you meet, and I always felt like she was one step ahead whenever an idea came to mind. I cannot tell you how thrilled we were to have her as our wedding planner!

Planning a wedding on short notice (and during a global pandemic) was stressful to just THINK about. However, I am so lucky that my life path brought Hillary into my life. Her professionalism, creative mindset, attention to detail, and her big beautiful heart helped me plan my wedding and gave me one of the best days of my life. What’s even crazier is that we were doing everything remotely….and it all fell perfectly into place the day of. Not ONCE did I stress about any details on my wedding day- because I knew Hillary already took care of everything and my big day was in the best of hands. I didn’t have an exact vision or plan, which wasn’t easy… but HJE allowed me to ‘brain dump’ all my thoughts, likes, desires and ‘Pins’ to them and they took it from there. I could not have had the wedding of my dreams if it wasn’t for HJE!

Hillary and her team were AMAZING! We had hired Hillary and her team about 6 months out from our wedding as a day-of-coordinator and it was the best decision we ever made! She went above and beyond her title of "day-of" and was helping in the planning process a few months out! She made our day so seamless and any hiccup we found, she was on top of it! We love Hillary and her team so, so much!

Working with Hillary J Events was easily the best decision we made for our wedding. Hillary’s excellent interpersonal skills with all parties involved, sense of urgency, and friendly outgoing personality are just a few of the many reasons why we are so glad we chose her. We are so grateful we met with her early in the planning process because she referred all of the vendors we used and we were so happy with each of them. She got to know us as a couple and truly understood what was most important to us. Hillary and her team took our wedding vision to the next level with creative ideas that were magical and best-in-class execution, all while maximizing our budget. We would have never been able to create our dream wedding without HJE. She truly is the best of the best!

Hiring Hillary and her team for our wedding was arguably the best decision we’ve ever made. I am a Type A, detailed oriented perfectionist and was concerned planning a wedding would take over my life and add unnecessary stress to what should be a beautiful and joyous time in life. Hillary ran (and I mean ran) with the entire vision and execution of our wedding weekend. Her attention to detail is unparalleled. She truly has a gift of getting to know a couple and ensuring their wedding festivities reflect that couple. Throughout the planning process I often wondered if she could read my mind. Not only is Hillary fabulous, but Caroline and Katie work perfectly by her side. I would hire Hillary and her team over and over again. Throughout this process we not only found an event planner for life but also a close friend and confidant.

I consider myself to be an organized person, but when COVID made us move our wedding at the last minute to an outdoor tent, I knew I had to call in the professionals. And professionals are exactly what I got with Hillary and her team. Within a few days, she had assembled of team of vendors, had a checklist of items I would have never thought of and most importantly she did it all with such ease and positivity. She got us EXCITED for our wedding, something that as a COVID bride had been hard to feel. Throughout the process, she was a source of knowledge, creativity, and support for not only me, but my mom, husband and in-laws. Having our wedding at my in-laws’ house, I wanted to ensure they didn’t have to worry about a thing. Hillary’s team and the vendors she selected made that a reality – everything ran so smoothly and stress-free! Hillary and her team transformed our “tent wedding” into something we could have never dreamed of. Her sense of style and vision is unparalleled. We had the absolute best day and we could have never done it without Hillary! Not only is Hillary amazing at her job, she is someone you want to be around and her positivity is contagious!

Hiring the HJE team was the best decision! Hillary made all of our wedding visions come to life. We were living in Florida and planning our wedding in St. Louis. I thought it would be extremely stressful, but Hillary made every part of the planning enjoyable. She is bubbly, positive, organized and direct. She made sure everything was done exactly how I wanted it, but also gave me choices based on my color scheme, vibe and thoughts to make my vision better. Hillary helped me pick the BEST vendors in St. Louis to make our wedding magical. On the weekend of our wedding she had my back with all the little details that I might have forgotten to do so that I would not be stressed. She helped us stay on top of everything ahead of time so that the weekend of our wedding we could truly enjoy every moment. Hillary was not only an amazing wedding planner, but became a good friend. I cannot express how much she exceeded our expectations and if anyone is considering a wedding planner, Hillary is your girl!

Hiring Hillary J. Events was the best decision we could have made - I only wish we would have hired them earlier in the planning process! From the moment we met with her, Hillary was enthusiastic, organized, and attentive. Her responsiveness was nearly immediate on every question or task (even when I sent her SOS texts at 1:00am), which made it easier for my husband and I to plan a big wedding with busy work and school schedules. Hillary untangled all of the random design ideas in my head and brought my vision to life. She helped me decide every little detail - from choosing my wedding day perfume and gifts for our parents to the color of my bridesmaid dresses and our table linens. And she is extremely well-connected in the St. Louis wedding industry, so every vendor recommendation was top-notch. Due to some extended Covid-19 restrictions, we had to change both our ceremony venue and our rehearsal dinner venue the day before invitations were scheduled to go to print - Hillary took it all in stride and never let me see her sweat. She worked out every single detail so that Plan B was even better than Plan A. Most importantly, I knew I did not have to worry about a thing on wedding day, and Hillary made sure that I always had a glass of champagne in my hand! We feel so fortunate to have worked with Hillary, Caroline, and Katie, and cannot thank them enough for bringing our dream wedding to life.

The team of Hillary J Events is nothing short of spectacular and other than saying "YES!", the best decision of our entire engagement and wedding! While pivoting from a large wedding and reception in St. Louis to a 30 person intimate week in Kiawah Island was challenging for me to manage as the bride, Hillary could see every important detail in the new setting with just a little southern charm added to it. Her focus and commitment to discovering each couple's "most important details" was reflected in the final design of the ceremony and reception that was everything we had dreamed of. She had a way of creating a unified vision from different thoughts and pictures that unburdened me as the bride. Anyone can pull down Instagram and other inso photos - it truly does take an expert in event design and planning to execute the dream on your biggest day! Every ribbon, every plate, every flower, and every linen was nothing short of perfection - without Hillary and Caroline, I do not believe this would have ever happened. Their vision, efforts, and just support in planning a wedding, in general, are an investment I would make over and over again. My gratitude to the team of Hillary J Events is genuinely endless for creating the most perfect Day One ever with my one and only! Cheers to you!!

It was a joy and a saving grace (boo, covid!) to work with Hillary last November. Toward the beginning of our planning process, Hillary was a helpful resource in connecting us to vendors, reaching out to others in the industry to help answer our questions, and giving us advice/suggestions from her past experience (while making sure they were unique and special to us as a couple). Under the most pressured of circumstances, Hillary and her team remained poised, handling each challenge and decision with grace. Aside from our gratitude for her expertise and guidance throughout the process, you just won't find a kinder, more caring person that truly loves what she does! Her passion for her work shines through in the level of effort, skill, and time she puts into it.

Hillary rolled with every punch during our COVID wedding. She stayed positive and gave us reassurance of having a beautiful wedding. Her staff was as impressive as she is. It was a dynamic and collaborative planning experience. We are grateful for all she did.

Hillary exceeded all our expectations. I was not sure we really needed a wedding planner as our venue provided one. However, I quickly changed my mind after our 1st meeting with Hillary. We could not have navigated thru all the details without Hillary’s guidance, contacts with vendors and her perspective from all the weddings she has been involved with. It was very obvious from all the vendors we worked with that Hillary was very well respected by her peers.

Hillary and her team really are the best ever. I knew before even getting engaged that I wanted Hillary to plan my wedding so when we started planning in 2019 the experience was amazing! Hillary adapted to every twist that planning and re-planning a wedding in 2020 threw at us and managed to pull of the most perfect day I could ever have imagined. Hillary’s vendor recommendations were spot on and every detail was taken care of. Hillary’s positivity and creativity never cease to amaze me. Not only is she a fantastic wedding and event planner but the most kind and thoughtful person as well!

Hillary was exceptional!! She made my daughter's wedding the most magical day ever!

A review really cannot convey how wonderful Hillary was to work with. We hired her for full service wedding planning and she was amazing. She was so creative and works with the BEST vendors in St. Louis. Our daughter's wedding had to be moved from a country club to a tent at our home due to Covid. Suffice it to say, this was no easy undertaking and plans changed on a weekly if not daily basis. It was stressful, but the end result was truly spectacular and having it at our home was so special and meaningful! We could never have done it without Hillary and her crew. They all went above and beyond anything we could have imagined and we are so grateful!

Hillary is THE BEST!!! Hillary can be as involved or uninvolved as you want. We originally thought we just wanted a planner for day of stuff in St. Louis because we had already found our "big" vendors. When we had to pivot to our "Plan B" wedding and have a micro wedding in Colorado I called Hillary in tears explaining how I couldn't imagine replanning a whole wedding three months out and doing this without her. She was quick to accept our invitation to Colorado and immediately started planning the entire thing and found every vendor (which was difficult in a tiny resort town in CO!) I didn’t lift a finger after our big STL wedding was cancelled which was a life saver and made the entire process stress free during this extremely stressful year! Every single detail of our Plan B wedding was absolutely perfect, and all the things I never knew I wanted! That's because Hillary makes sure to get to know the client for exactly who and what they are so she can make your wedding day reflect exactly what you want and need. It was an honor and a privilege to have Hillary as an essential part of our wedding day, and I wouldn't have had it any other way!!

Hillary at Hillary J Events is an incredibly thoughtful and intentional Wedding Planner when it comes to creating a wedding celebration to remember! My husband and I had a short engagement (3 months) and were able to have an elaborate and well-thought out celebration with all the best-in-class vendors at our disposal. Hillary's attention to detail and strong partnerships with vendors was impressive; which helped make our wedding memorable for our friends and family who attended. My husband and I were very thankful that Hillary enabled us to be creative with our wedding vision as she was able to bring that vision to life by offering suggestions, ideas, and creative tips to making our wedding intimate & beautiful! Having Hillary and her Assistant, Katie, facilitating & organizing the day-of events for us was the most impactful part that gave us (especially me the Bride) peace of mind! The wedding from start to finish, including the wedding rehearsal was well organized and timely. I am thankful my husband and I were able to enjoy our BIG DAY with our close friends and family and not worry about the behind the scenes "hustling" that made our wedding SPECTACULAR! I recommend Hillary J Events as your Wedding Planner and know that you'll be taken good care of throughout your engagement and wedding festivities!!

Hillary and her team made the entire wedding planning process so easy and seamless! Despite having to change plans multiple times during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hillary made sure to always communicate her plans with us and always gave us multiple options on how to proceed. Her wedding vendor recs were PHENOMENAL—they were all amazing to work with and super flexible. Hillary and team’s organizational skills allowed me to balance traveling full-time for work and wedding planning. I HIGHLY recommend Hillary and her services for all your wedding planning needs!

Mike and I aren't quite sure how to put in to words how much of an impact Hillary had on our wedding planning experience. Like most couples getting married in 2020 the global pandemic changed our original wedding plans. Our date was a grey area month since it wasn't early enough to be cancelled and not late enough to have our original guest count. Hillary was by our side every step of the way. She talked through multiple iterations of plans with us given the ever changing stipulations and rules, gave us options we didn't know we had because of her expertise and knowledge , maintained our vendor relationships, and made it seem... as easy as a covid wedding could be. Although she was able to adapt to the new normal of planning, she isn't just a great planner for pandemic times... her real strengths were obvious from our first meeting. She genuinely cares about every one of her couples and believes that everything they "think" or would "wish" to have should be their reality. Hillary appreciates and executes each intricate detail that makes your wedding planning experience as it should be, exciting. She communicated consistently and effectively with every vendor, had fantastic recommendations when we needed help, and truly was the expert that we needed in this process. If you are looking for a planner that gets to know you as a couple, invests all she can in you having the wedding of your dreams, knows when to say "stop planning I'll handle this, I'm sending you guys on a date night", and let's you and your partner focus on the exciting times in your engagement there truly is no other option, Hillary is your person. We can't thank her enough and hope that all couples can have an experience like ours. Best, M+A

You need Hillary in your life! I wanted a planner that not only would help me with the details, vendors and management of the whole process and big day but I wanted someone who had an eye for design and a passion to create events for her couples. I never thought I would be a bride that had a planner but I could not recommend it enough - big or small wedding - you need a planner. Hillary helped us navigate the emotional roller coaster of planning a wedding during COVID and took it in stride. We would not have had the wedding we did without her. Choose Hillary if you want someone to be in lock step with you during the design process. She assembled a fantastic team of vendors and helped make our day one that we will never forget. She is a true joy, artist and professional. She's that girl that is successful but revels in the connections and celebrates her vendor partners. She's simply the best!

Hillary was fantastic throughout the entire process! She helped us save a ton of time and money and made our wedding day seamless. Don't try and do your wedding alone. Hillary is a must have regardless of how big your ceremony will be!

From the Groom's perspective: Gentlemen there are very few moments through the wedding process that I would suggest you push your soon to be wife. Get yourself Hillary as your wedding planner. She is designer, planner, connecter, family relations specialist and a sanity checker that will allow your fiancé to have her dream come true. Especially during these times you need someone with experience that will navigate through vendors, contracts contingencies and most importantly the emotional minefield that is a wedding. This should be the first thing you spend money on and it will be the first investment that will allow the most important thing to happen... She will open the moment to allow your love to be present during her day. She will be able to take in every glorious moment for her memory on her day because you have the right planner.

If I could describe Hillary in one word it would be JOY. She was a constant joyful presence, a ray of sunshine, throughout our entire planning process. My husband and I were unlucky enough to have been planning our wedding during COVID-19, and we were endlessly grateful to have Hillary on our team. She quite literally was my shoulder to cry on. I knew that I could always could on her to both encourage me and be real with me. Throughout our entire engagement, Hillary was there to keep us on track, connect us with incredible vendors, and help turn all my wedding dreams into reality. I truly could not imagine planning our wedding without her.

I contacted Hillary to coordinate a baby shower for my Niece (and her friend). The theme was cherries and gingham and when I say it was AMAZING, IT WAS AMAZING! No detail was overlooked, from the gingham runners to the cherry crostini to the little jars of cherry marmalade. So look forward to working with Hillary on future events!

Hillary is truly one of the best!! She was recommended by our venue (Haue Valley), and throughout our wedding planning process, was always of immense help and positivity. We planned our wedding during Covid, and unfortunately had to end up calling it off, but in the months leading up to it, Hillary was there every step of the way. We had Facetimes when in-person meetings were not possible, and despite the fact that we were procrastinators, we truly felt all ready by the end and were able to make plans relatively stress free. After we made the difficult decision to cancel our wedding due to Covid, Hillary was gracious enough to offer us a partial refund and supportive of our process throughout. I have no doubt that she would have been an incredible helping hand on our wedding day. Highly recommend to anyone planning a wedding or event! Hillary is the sweetest person and is exactly the type of planner you need to feel organized, creative, and excited about planning an event!

I hardly have words to express my gratitude for my girl, Hillary! As many in 2020, my husband and I's wedding was affected by Covid 19. I was a ball of anxiety and full of tears. We initially canceled our large ceremony with hopes of getting married in October, but quickly realized we wanted to have a small ceremony on our original date in May. Hillary helped us every step of the way, and continues to as we plan a reception for ... who knows when. Hillary was there to help us throw together Plan A, Plan B, Plan C,... andddd Plan Z and did it all with a smile and positive attitude (which I did not have at the time). She answered my texts, phone calls, and facetimes no matter the hour and no matter how many times I'd already called her in the day. Now, we look back on May 30th with smiles, laughter, and SO much love for the simplicity. I cannot recommend this sweet but mighty positive force enough! Throw Hillary and challenge and she will exceed any expectations you may have.

Unfortunately, my fiancé and I had to reschedule our wedding due to Covid-19. Although we won’t be able to have Hillary there for our rescheduled date (it’s a small destination wedding), she has continued to check-in and assist with the planning. She has already done 12+ months of planning with us, so her continued support is really above and beyond what her contract required. We postponed less than a week before, so pretty much all of the planning had been done. Had we been able to have the wedding, there is no doubt in my mind that it would have been perfect. Hillary is extremely organized, professional and frankly just fun to work with. She has great taste and had so many fun ideas for how to make our day unique to us. She handled every issue with professionalism and always knew what to say when I was stressed. I was very lucky to have her, especially once everything with Covid-19 started. Whether it was sending us a date night gift or a care package when we had to postpone, we could feel that Hillary genuinely cared about us and our wedding. We are so appreciative of everything Hillary has done for us. I highly recommend hiring her for your event!

I was the mother of the bride and to be honest, I'm not sure my daughter and I could have planned a wedding by ourselves, let alone in the midst of a global pandemic. When forced to re-think plans due to COVID, Hillary was up for the challenge and quick to take charge! Throughout the planing process, Hillary was everything one wants in a planner- she was quick to respond to calls and e-mails (PLUS she was always up for meeting in my person which is my personal preference), she was professional in how she communicated with vendors, she brought up creative ideas that still honored my daughter's wants yet weren't ideas we would have thought on our own, and she respected our budget, which was incredibly important to us. We are looking forward to working with Hillary more in the future! We know her expertise will fit well with family events and special occasions. Please do not pass up an opportunity to work with her!

I would imagine each of us has been professionally impacted by COVID-19 in one way or another, however I've never seen anyone handle the pandemic quite like Hillary. Hillary and I had 14 months to plan a wedding, however we were left scrambling when the pandemic hit just three months out from our wedding date. She ensured we would not have to sacrifice anything and that our wedding could still be as sentimental and special as ever! I will be forever grateful for the vendor connections she made (flowers, photography, music, venue), the constant communication she delivered (online and via text), and her (champagne) bubbly personality that always brought me out of any dark days. She is a boss babe, an accommodating hostess, and an amazing friend who will not let you down!

Have you ever heard about people that feel like sunshine?? That PERFECTLY describes Hillary. I am a fellow wedding vendor and all of my couples who have used her as their planner/coordinator have nothing but good things to say. She has an amazing eye for detail and has incredible taste. I wish she could plan all of my clients weddings!

To put it simply - Hillary orchestrated the most incredible day of our lives. With so many details, decisions and coordination involved in the wedding planning process these days, it's easy to get caught up in the minutia and lose sight of your goals in the first place. Hillary put our minds at ease from our first meeting (over tacos and margaritas) and the rest was history! Her attention to detail, industry expertise and incredible vendor network mesh together to create a truly one-of-a-kind day. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding experience and I'm proud to say my wife and I gained a friend for life in the process. For any soon-to-be grooms out there who may be reading this - make your lives easier for the upcoming months and get Hillary on board now. Thanks again Hillary and team!!

My experience with Hillary was beyond what I could have imagined! We first met with Hillary prior to nailing down a date, a venue, etc. and had the most wonderful conversation about our goal. Our goal was we wanted everyone to enjoy themselves and just have a good time! We didn't want a single person to feel like they had a task to remember day of. Throughout the decision making process, Hillary was so helpful! We struggle with decisions, which she caught on to quickly, so she made our job so easy by providing simple, easy to digest tasks and decisions little chunks at a time. She made wedding planning FUN and not a chore for both my fiance and me! You can forget what your goal is throughout this process because there are SO many decisions, conversations, events, etc. leading up to the big day, but Hillary did NOT FORGET our main goal. The day came and everything went so smoothly! All the other vendors were shocked how calm, cool, and collected our entire group was! It is 100% because Hillary set us up to enjoy ourselves so we literally did not have to worry about a single thing! I know we found Hillary through a wedding website, but we already cannot wait to hire in the future for other special family events! We have found a life long friend and event planner that will make our events memorable and special. We cannot thank her enough!

I feel so fortunate to have found Hillary and had her as my wedding planner. I mostly needed help with details/decor and she transformed our wedding venue into a space more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. She is also very connected in the STL community. I loved each vendor she suggested for me and I ended up using every single one! Planning a wedding can be stressful, but with Hillary by your side I can confidently say you will feel like any mishap (big or small) is no big deal. She is there for you at every stage of the planning process and is always quick to respond to any question, request or concern. Not only did I throughly enjoy working with Hillary, I feel like I've found a new friend from this process. I know I will turn to her for help with any other event I am hosting in the future!

Hillary is Mighty Mouse in disguise. She was on top of her game throughout the entire process, was full of ideas and recommendations and stepped several roles to ensure that everything went perfectly. Her goal was to create the most relaxed and beautiful day for the bride & groom, our families and guests - and she delivered that experience 100%! Thanks to Hillary and her staff, I enjoyed every minute of my daughter's wedding! Hillary has weddings and the events leading up to the big day down to a science. I would hire her to plan and manage any event of any size!

Hillary was an absolute joy to work with. She helped me so much in every aspect of the planning process, and I know my wedding day wouldn't have been so amazing if it weren't for her. She is so connected in the St. Louis community and had so many great ideas and resources because of those connections. Her personality is an added bonus - you will gain a new friend throughout the wedding planning process!

Hillary will do everything she can to make your day go off without a hitch! She is a big believer in not sweating the small stuff which is so easy as a bride. She can handle any task big or small! For me what I needed was someone to coordinate the day of! Let me tell you though- she was there throughout the whole process still! We met on numerous occasions to make sure we were always on the same page. She was my own little personal wedding Alexa which was soo key! If I had a random thought & just needed a little insight I’d just txt Hillary & she’d have the answer I was looking for! It was so helpful to have someone who Actually has lived through it to answer all my little questions instead of having to google and read through everyone’s opinions. She went above & beyond what a day of coordinators duties were to make sure she was there for me & my groom! On top of it all she is as cute as a button & EXTREMELY sweet! I would recommend Hillary for any of the services she offers! She is a staple go to for all things party planning in st.louis! Your big day will be the most important party/ celebration of your life don’t risk it in anyone else’s hands but Hillary & her teams.

As the mother of the groom. Hillary was amazing. She was so organized and made the wedding day run so smoothly. Highly recommend!

Hillary is a dream wedding planner! She has a sense of style and dedication that cannot be matched. I hired her for her full planning package and it was absolutely worth it. She is a fun, positive, all around great friend, and the perfect cherry on top to your vendor line up. She had everything under control and was always the answer I needed for any details or decision making. She has great knowledge on the industry and performed perfect execution of our event. She was constantly the calming part of the wedding planning process while also providing such cheer and brightness to every meeting. An absolute easy 5 star rating!

Hillary was amazing! She put us together with great vendors - venue photographer makeup everything! We would not have had a clue who to contact for any of the above! Her attention to detail is amazing. Many many items we never would have thought of she was on it! Highly recommend!!

I hired Hilary during the final month before my wedding. She is an absolute sweetheart and it is very obvious that she is passionate about what she does. Not only did she help me with final details that I was missing that last month, but she was there the day of to bring us breakfast, help set up, and make sure the day went perfectly! My only regret is that I didn’t hire her sooner! She even brought me honey from her family’s farm the morning of because I was sick...so sweet!! Wish I would have had more time with her!

Hillary was unbelievable. We managed to plan a wedding for 180 guests in the fall in under six months together. She was a tremendous resource to a nervous bride to be with little to no experience in the wedding industry. Hillary was able to connect us with great vendors, both in advance and when we were on a time crunch. She also had multiple options which was nice. Always good to have a small pool of credited options when you’re making so many decisions at once. She is extremely timely with her turnaround regarding questions big or small, and I had a LOT of both! Hillary was also great at taking the reigns so to speak when tasks started to pile up, especially toward the final stretch. We couldn’t have had the magical day we did without her. She was calm and present and allowed my news husband and I to enjoy our day without worrying about any of the behind the scenes logistics. Could not recommend her highly enough!!

We had the pleasure of working alongside Hillary at the Hilton Ballpark St Louis and she was a pleasure to work with! Everything was planned down to the minute and the space was set up beautifully! We can’t wait to link up again and make another happy couple’s big day the best it possible can be!

From the very beginning, Hillary carried a passion and excitement with her that I knew I wanted the day of my wedding! When I first started planning our wedding, I did not want or think I needed a wedding planner. After my friends and family telling me it would be a good idea to have one (and I'm so thankful they did), I was late to the show to look around for a wedding planner and I was worried on finding the right person with only a couple of months left before my wedding. What a blessing it was that Hillary was available on my date! From our first phone conversation, Hillary made me even more excited for my wedding day and immediately took some weight off my shoulders. She keeps very detailed notes and asks all of the right questions for vendors and "day of" timeline so you have nothing to worry about! One of my favorite things that Hillary did...My fiancé and I (now husband) wanted to be apart of our cocktail hour with our family and friends. With all of the excitement and mingling we did not get a chance to enjoy our wonderful appetizers! When we got to our seats for dinner, what a wonderful surprise to see a plate of our appetizers right in front of us that Hillary had set aside for us! It's the little things :) Also, one of my min concerns was keeping to a schedule at the reception...making sure guests were seated at an appropriate time, speeches got started, first dances were performed, and there was plenty of time left for dancing. Hillary took care of it all and everything went according to plan! I, as a bride, was so relieved to not have to worry about this. (I could go on and on but I am running out of text room hehe) Overall, if you are looking for a wedding planner who is not just a planner, but feels like your best friend who truly cares about making your special day the best day of your life, then Hillary is your girl. You will not regret having her help you plan and celebrate your wedding day.

To sum it all up, most people have never been married before their first which leaves a lot of questions and anxiety about your big day. Hillary was always there to answer any and all questions while also being able to provide the professional experience of how to maximize each aspect of your day. Would recommend HJE to anyone considering hiring a wedding planner!

Hillary is the best!! She is so easy to work with, detail oriented, has an eye for design, and SO much more. We clicked from our first phone conversation and she was more than willing to work with me on my budget and make a personalized proposal just for us. She was able to connect me with other vendors that I would’ve never found on my own! She lended me some beautiful items of hers to use for our wedding. I knew I could trust and value her opinion and that was such a relief for me in the planning process! As an anxious bride I was so thankful that the day of I could truly relax and enjoy my day because I KNEW Hill would have everything handled. I am so happy I had her by my side and definitely recommend her to other brides!

Hillary was fantastic the day of the wedding! Took care of all the details which allowed me to be by my daughters side more and at the end of the night had everything very easy for us to get out of the venue!

Hillary was just amazing! I met her about halfway through the wedding planning process and knew we needed her to help us execute the details to perfection!! Through the whole process Hillary excelled at getting to know our taste and style, what was most important to us. From there all of her recommendations and timelines were absolutely on point. She really helped us find ways to personalize our reception and made everything stress free! Not to mention girl is always reachable and down for a "working brunch"! Couldn't have had done our day without HJE!

I attended an anniversary party produced by Hillary J Events. Each detail from the location, decor, food and music were spot on, not only for the celebrating couple but also for the guests. It was a truly lovely evening and I know the couple felt the love and attention Hillary put into the event. I plan to use her for our next event.

As a bridesmaid in a wedding that Hillary has planned, I cannot say enough wonderful things about her. She has an amazing eye for detail and did a beautiful job making the bride’s wedding vision come to life. Hillary handled everything so that our focus could be spending time with our best friend on the week of her wedding. She is poised and professional but also serves as the ultimate hype-girl that every bridal party needs. If you’re looking for a wedding planner that beautifully executes their job while keeping the couple’s best interest at heart, Hillary is your girl!

I am the mother of the bride and it is a pleasure to share my thoughts about Hillary. We love Hillary. She met all of our expectations and then some! She was our “day of” wedding planner. She accompanied us at our meetings at the venue and had great suggestions, very organized, amazing attention to detail and quick to respond to emails and text messages. Her personality is upbeat and always positive. I was blown away by her performance on the “day of”. Early in the day she reached out to us with good wishes and telling us not to worry about anything and kept us up-to-date as our "ToDos" on the check list were complete. During the reception she was non-stop attending to every detail. It was a perfect day, perfect reception and perfect performance by Hillary!

We were so thankful we had Hillary with us on our big day! Her attention to detail and creative eye were so helpful throughout the planning process. When I met with Hillary, it was obvious that she was passionate about her job, and that she was dedicated to going above and beyond to make our day extra special. No matter what ideas I discussed with her, there was never a task too big or small that she wasn't willing to tackle. Every time I met with her, she was always so excited to help in any way, and she was willing to do anything to make the day less stressful for me and my husband. Without her hard work, I know our day would not have gone as smoothly!

My wife and I got married in May 2019. Hillary did an amazing job coordinating and planning our special day. Her ideas, vision, and expertise were so helpful. The thing I appreciated most was the different options Hillary presented us, from catering, venues, floral designs, and etc. She made the whole process fun and exciting, as it should be. Family and friends were raving about how beautiful our wedding was. We are very grateful to have worked with Hillary. We would recommend her to anyone going through the process of choosing a wedding planner. Thank you so much Hillary.

Hillary was absolutely amazing.! I decided to hire a planner to help with last minute details. She eagerly took on multiple projects to help my big day run smoothly. I could not of done it without her! Hillary is sweet, professional and overall top notch!

What a gem this gal is! Hilary and I worked together executing an event this past March at the Main Street Abbey. Hilary was attentive to each and every detail throughout the entire evening. Hilary was so kind + so professional not only during the event but throughout the months leading up to the celebration as well. Hillary is not only wonderful to her clients but also wonderful to the vendors she works alongside of! You will not regret hiring such a thoughtful, talented + highly organized event planner.

From the very first day I met Hillary, I knew she was something special. Her positive energy and love for her job were apparent the momen