Hillary J Events

know how this woman pours herself into your wedding day the way she does. It feels truly impossible. Her attention to detail, her care for that detail, and the thoughtfulness behind that detail will blow you away. She’s always thinking of you, including your partner, and making sure all families feel comfortable and present. TRULY SHE’S THE BEST. One word of advice to all her future brides– let the woman work! She’s a true to God professional, has the best ideas, and I can PROMISE you will love your wedding even more if you defer to Hillary’s professional opinion/idea/suggestion. Trust me, she’s on top of it.

amless but genuinely enjoyable. Her passion for what she does shines through in every interaction, and her calm, confident presence was exactly what we needed. What truly sets Hillary apart is her incredible attention to detail. Every element, from the big picture down to the smallest finishing touch, was thoughtfully curated and perfectly executed. She anticipated our needs before we even realized them and brought our vision to life in a way that exceeded all expectations. Our wedding day was flawless, and that is 100% thanks to Hillary and her amazing team. If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond, who will treat your day with as much love and care as if it were her own, look no further than Hillary J Events. We are forever grateful! ♥️

el zero wedding planning stress. They included us in the “fun” decisions while taking care of the behind the scenes tasks that no bride wants to deal with. From a design perspective, the HJE team took my initial ideas and turned them into something beautiful I couldn’t imagine in my wildest dreams. I had nothing but wonderful experiences with each vendor that she recommended. Me and my Groom had the best night ever and owe it all to the HJE events team! Weddings & events aside - Hillary is a wonderful person who I feel blessed is now an honorary member of our family! If you reading this review to help you decide - this is your sign to use Hillary and the team! You will not regret it!

ty, sparkle and personal touches, and execute it so flawlessly so that you can enjoy the entire process and weekend, look no further. Even better, and most importantly, Hillary and the entire team became family to us over the 12+ months of planning our wedding. They recognize that building a genuine relationship with their clients is the cornerstone of what differentiates their work. They got to know me, my fiancé, our families, and our friends incredibly well, so much so that every aspect of our wedding truly reflected who we are as people. This would have been impossible to accomplish had they not spent quality time getting to know us. Having a team that I knew cared so deeply about our hopes, dreams, and vision was incredibly impactful throughout. I had so much faith and confidence that they would do everything in their power to ensure we had the most spectacular weekend (and we did!!). I know they will be in our lives for a lifetime, which I can’t imagine many can say about their wedding planning team. Yes, they can do everything exceptionally well that most wedding planners do (they know all the BEST vendors, they can design the cutest cocktail napkins, they make epic timelines, etc.), but my biggest take away from our experience was the Hillary J Events team’s intentionality in getting to know us. The importance of that cannot be underscored enough, and made our “dream wedding” one that was intentional, sentimental, unique and personal to us, and a day that we will cherish for a lifetime✨

rst happy hour conversation I knew she would not only plan the wedding of my dreams but also would be a sister for life. She got me right away and everything she designed was me to a T! She went above and beyond to add touches of personal details no one else could have ever thought of that were so special and specific to us as a couple and to our families. Every meeting and the entire year + of planning was magical. It was full of laughter, love, sisterhood and creativity. She helped keep me on track, organized and was transparent about my vision from the get go. I could not imagine planning my special day without Hillary or Emily, they have truly become family. Hillary was the visionary and everything she touches turns to gold. Our destination wedding in Colorado was overwhelming at first but once we started working with these girls the stress and unknown turned into a calm excitement and I trusted them 10000% every step of the way. Emily is a logistics/organizational genius and took care of every detail for the away wedding weekend to ensure our guests were well looked after and taken care of. Everyone says “it will be a day you’ll never forget, it all just falls into place” and that couldn’t be more true because of Hillary and her team. Our wedding exceeded my expectations and truly blew my mind because of Hillary. I love her and Em tremendously.

and was that she never more than a text away for any question big or small. She helped bring my design ideas together perfectly to create the most spectacular wedding day I could’ve ever imagined and truly brought my vision to life She made sure we we’re always kept on track, perfectly organized and never stressed. Don’t even get me started on the wedding day!!!!! I literally had a MASSIVE SMILE on my face from 6 AM until the after party ended because Hillary‘s team was there with me to make sure I had the absolute perfect day and I did not have to think about a single deal. Hillary took overall communications with my vendors a few weeks out so that I never even knew about any logistical challenges only had to answer when I was needed. She made a perfect timeline for the day so that we were never rushed or stressed and we truly had the most seamless day I could’ve ever imagined!!! More than anything, Hillary treated me like a best friend rather than a client. She established trust all along the way, so that on wedding day I was able to totally step out of the details and be fully present and focused on my family, friends, and my groom. Literally everyone I spoke with told me that I was the happiest ride they had ever seen, and it is all things to Hillary and her amazing team (shout out to Caroline and Emily who were both with us on our special day…. Even rushing me to the bathroom one minute before I walked down the aisle!!!!!). I am so lucky and immensely grateful that I got to work with Hillary and her team and would recommend her to ANYONE. HANDS DOWN THE BEST DECISION I MADE ABOUT MY WEDDING DAY!!!!!!!!!!!

ding, Hillary and Emily listened to every thing that made my then fiancé and I tick and helped us curate an unforgettable weekend. As a bride who wanted to be very hands on with the planning, Hillary and Emily were gracious in letting me be involved. However, I would completely trust in letting them work their magic if I was not looking for a high level of involvement. Hillary was able to help match us to a vendor team that best suited our style and goals and was very open to collaborating with new vendors! It is safe to say that any wedding planning process will come with difficult conversations, tough decisions, and obstacles, but the Hillary J Events team helped navigate and focus on the outcome… the start of a marriage! Each and every detail that Hillary and Emily planned and executed (with the help of Caroline weekend of!) was spectacular from special surprises to ideas dreamed of in meetings over cocktails. The best compliment I received from a guest was that it was incredible to be in a room that reflected our personalities and emulated the love and happiness my now husband and I feel for each other. It was an honor to be a Hillary J Events bride, it’s more than a planning process, it’s a lifestyle!

ivity turned wedding planning into a joyous and stress-free process. On my wedding day, I felt completely relaxed, and I owe it all to their exceptional efforts. If you're looking for a wedding planner who will make your day truly special, look no further than Hillary J Events!

is remarkable. They are the best navigators through all of the crazy details that go into a wedding. Totally worth it!

dding 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 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!!

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.

ke 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!

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.

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!

o 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.

ary 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.

so 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.

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.

s! 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!

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!

rvice 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!

lways 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.

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:)

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.

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!

nality 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.

eme 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!

oked 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.

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!

essionalism, 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!

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!

ly 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!

d 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.

nals 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!

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!

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.

ng 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!!

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.

dynamic and collaborative planning experience. We are grateful for all she did.

llary. 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.

azing! 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!

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!