Jen Neal Event Design

detailed notes and asked specific questions to ensure that she could deliver on my vision- esthetically and logistically. Shes incredibly professional and a pleasure to work with. Our wedding couldn’t have been more seamless. Her efficiency and organization skills- impeccable; but what makes Jen so special is her kind nature and cool air. She understands the assignment and makes everything a breeze. She’s simply the best.

rector of operations and logistics professionally. So we were generally of the mind that, with her go-getter-ness and litany of google sheets, plus wells on wells of likes and dislikes from past weddings, we’d be in a good place. Fast forward, we were not in a good place. Granted, our wedding was nontraditional and we had 5-6 months to plan it, but we were running into logistical hurdles that were just over our (her) head. So after a quick google search, we found Jen, who responded to our inquiry within the hour. We immediately hopped on a call and emitted a massive exhale. Jen was exactly what we needed—a coordinator with loads of experience who could be a sounding board for my wife, reality check, and general executor on our behalf. She took care of us. So responsive to emails, to us and on our vendors (she got on our vendors). So generous with her time. In fact, we initially connected with her to simply be a “Day-Of” coordinator, but she ultimately did so much more than that. On the actual day, everything went extremely smoothly, which was not easy given the size of the restaurant, timing constraints with the band, and everything else that comes with doing a wedding relatively nontraditionally. It’s incalculable the amount of stress that Jen Neal relieved/prevented for us. We are so indebted to her and couldn’t speak highly enough about her!

dgeable, attentive, and so very helpful! I initially intended to hire someone to work behind the scenes to help keep wedding events on track, things like - cue our speakers, escort guests to and from cocktail hour. But it quickly became apparent in planning that Jen does so much more! Right from the start, Jen listened to my thoughts and intentions. She understood my vision and took the time to really know me, so the end result felt totally aligned with me and my husband. In planning, Jen was always just an email or text away. While she is titled the “day of” coordinator, she was involved in our wedding planning for months before! Jen attended my venue walk through with my (now husband) and me, so she could learn about the space and my preferences. She offered helpful suggestions like which type of microphone to purchase and a smart idea on how to set my hightop menus. She helped me to think of questions other vendors could ask to help me prepare. She also provided wonderful recommendations for vendors which I felt was helpful because they were already vetted and trusted. At many points throughout planning, Jen checked in to make sure that my vision was being held and that I felt heard. Jen has wonderful communication and sets clear expectations which I loved. She also contacted all of my vendors in advance to check on their arrival time and asked them what they needed to be successful. Jen put together a timeline that my vendors and family followed perfectly to the hour. The timeline ensured we kept to schedule and didn't miss anything. I'm organized by nature, and Jen’s additional tools really set me up for success. Jen set up our table top decorations and cake table that looked better than I could have dreamed- simply by referencing screenshots and inspiration photos that I sent her. I arrived at my venue and Jen was welcoming and already in motion. She worked with my florist to save a bit of money for me, and set up the flowers and my decorations perfectly. During the ceremony and reception, Jen's work was felt but she was very delicately behind the scenes. She somehow always showed up when I needed her. Jen actually provided my husband and me with water throughout the day, making sure we stayed hydrated which was so nice!! And she answered some questions that came up literally during our reception. I told Jen that I was going to return an item I purchased to Amazon, and she packed it up beautifully in original packaging to make the return a breeze! I didn't even ask her to do that, she just went above and beyond. It was Jen who saw me before I walked down the aisle, Jen who helped me and my family pack up before we left the venue. I trusted her so much on my wedding day and I am thrilled that she was a part of it. In the end, Jen feels like a friend I've known for years. She feels like my sister who happens to be a wedding planner. I feel so lucky that I found Jen, and I wish the same for all of you. She helped me feel calm and in control on the best day of my life.

we wouldn't have known to ask the venue, and took meticulous notes. She also helped us put the floral arrangements together which looked great and took some stress off our plate. Thanks so much Jen!

ght she put into absolutely everything. She went above and beyond to make sure my husband, myself and each of our vendors were properly supported from the month of to the day of. There were so many things I had never even thought to think of and Jen always knew what to ask, took diligent notes and created a timeline that even our vendors were raving about. Our family also noticed how smoothly everything went and even they raved to us about her!! She carved out moments for our parents so they always knew what the next steps were and whenever anyone needed something on the day, she was on it. I think back to that day and it makes me so emotional because she truly was the best and took all my worries away so that we were able to enjoy every second. Jen helped to ensure we have such happy memories of the day and for that we are forever grateful. I never thought I needed a coordinator but I definitely needed Jen Neal and you do too!! She’s so amazing.

ticular case, she managed to make sure all of the disposable cameras we'd left scattered for guests were returned to us at the end of the night (how!), she noticed no one was recording my dad's speech and jumped in to record it and sent it to us before we'd even realized the oversight (miracle!) and when we had an unexpected guest turn up she solved the problem before I even knew it existed. Oh, and we had planned our wedding in 2 months and yet somehow Jen made it feel like we'd spent years getting every detail right. Hire her!!

sure our day went smoothly (it couldn't have been better!) she also helped out when we were stressed about our venue not responding and when we needed help defining roles with our eager-to-help family members. Her checklists helped guide us, so together we could create the most perfect day. We cannot recommend her highly enough!

tion, and helped make it a fantastic celebration.

r being so incredible. I know Karen already made it clear how special you were to our day, and how you went above and beyond for us. You were an absolute pleasure to work with and we’d recommend anyone to you. Thank you SO MUCH Bride: Jen - as my mom said correctly yesterday… “we would have been seriously fucked without you.” Apologies for her italian mouth!!! Lol. Obviously the last month took some unexpected turns. It wasn’t for more than a second, that I thought wow, after a year and a half of trying to curate the perfect wedding…this is how this is going to end.. with me not being able to help and get everything done that needs to get done to put on a perfect wedding. Like I said, it was only a moment and then you jumped in and I wasn’t nervous, I wasn’t worried, I actually was able to take the wedding pretty much off my mind and focus on my health. I just can’t thank you enough for letting me (us, my family) take that time to focus on what matters most. As Dillon said, I know my mom already made it clear through her payment. But thank you again. And you should charge more!!!!

execute our vision. She did a walk through with us at the venue and made sure we felt comfortable about the full run of show. On the day of, Jen handled all of the details and decor that needed to be set up as well as welcoming our families and making sure we were ready for our ceremony. I highly recommend working with Jen as she is everything you would want in a coordinator.

tely set up our decor across all our dinner tables & was always gracious with our guests, nudging them along where they needed to be and when. Jen matched our vision & energy, made sure we were clear on every detail leading up to our wedding & kept us calm the day of. Stop scrolling, stop searching — go with Jen!!

er communicative, responding to questions shortly after I sent them. She was attentive to details that we didn't even think about. Hiring a day-of coordinator was the right move and choosing Jen was the even better move. It was great to have a point person on the day we just wanted to enjoy and not worry about, and it was comforting knowing that Jen would be able to attend to any issue that arose. Highly recommend her to anyone!

h instructions and a suitcase of meticulously organized essentials like table/seat names. Jen effortlessly orchestrated everything, seamlessly setting up decorations and ensuring the smooth flow of events, all while allowing us to focus on family photos. Her knack for calming nerves was invaluable during the practice ceremony, providing multiple run-throughs until my partner and I felt completely at ease. Jen's professionalism and support made our special day truly unforgettable.

d communicating with the vendors on their needs and how to make it all happen. Saved us through the chaotic last couple of weeks before our wedding. And just happy that it all came together as well as it did with last minute changes from our parents.

lagging anything else that came up throughout the night. Between our two huge families, she made sure that everything was able to run smoothly. Jen did a fantastic job. She made sure that everything was set up correctly, and without her we could not have had a successful wedding where we could focus on our guests and having fun! We cannot thank her enough for really making our day special. Thanks again Jen!

took care of all vendor coordination and decor, and was always prompt when it came to emails, texting, and back and forth before the big day. We ended up having the most beautiful, memorable & stress-free wedding night. Thank you Jen!!

n a PhD program, working full time, all while planning this wedding- needless to say I was constantly feeling chaotic and scattered but meeting Jen eased a lot of that stress for me. We met at the venue about a month before the big day and went over my vision/plans for everything. Jen took detailed notes, sketched out the venue and seating plans I had communicated and executed all of the above seamlessly on the day. Not once during my wedding was I worried or stressed- Jen handled it all (including making sure I was eating and had a drink!). I highly recommend Jen for all your planning needs!

eep looking around because affordable full-service caterers do exist. Without Jen’s advice we would have either blown our budget or created big headaches for ourselves with a complicated drop-off catering scheme. There were several other times during our planning process where Jen’s expertise kept us grounded. With a lot of DIY aspects to our wedding I was nervous about how it would all come together, but having Jen on our team was so reassuring. We were pretty organized and hands-on in planning our wedding, so we didn’t originally budget for a day-of coordinator. But Jen’s very fair pricing model didn’t require us overpay for services we didn’t need, & working with her was worth every penny. During our walk-through with the reception venue (which was not a typical wedding venue & came with a lot of unknowns), she asked great questions and helped everyone get on the same page. From there, everything came together beautifully & we were able to fully enjoy our wedding day without worrying about logistics day-of. If there was anything that went wrong, we didn’t even hear about it. She also organized our grand entrance beautifully—getting 100 people to line up & throw confetti at the same time can’t be easy but, based on the smiles on everyone’s faces in the photos & our own vivid joyful memories of the moment, she pulled it off perfectly. Thanks again, Jen!

an absolute superstar. Our wedding day was nothing short of magical, and it's all thanks to her incredible skills and dedication. Jen was professional, responsive (probably the most responsive vendor we’ve had, you will NOT need to chase her at all), calm yet warm. We hired her as our day-of coordinator for our wedding at the Wythe hotel in Brooklyn, NY. Even though she was only supposed to cover the wedding day, Jen got involved weeks before the wedding to make sure she has all the details covered. Jen's communication throughout the planning process was outstanding. She was always just a message or email away, promptly answering our questions and offering valuable suggestions. I consider myself a very proactive and responsive bride, but there had been multiple times when Jen jumped on cases already before I even saw the email threads. She also really listened intently to our vision and made it her mission to bring it to life. Her attention to detail was impeccable, ensuring that every aspect of the day was flawlessly executed. The bottom line is — Jen was ALWAYS there for us, and that’s probably the most important thing you’ll need from a day-of coordinator. On the day of our wedding, Jen was a true hero. She orchestrated the entire event with finesse, ensuring that everything ran smoothly. Her calm presence was what every couple needed for their special day. Because of her, we were able to fully enjoy our day, knowing that everything was in capable hands. Throughout the night, Jen was there, but not in anyone’s way. My MOH texted me the next day just to tell me how impressed she was by Jen’s work (and note, coming from my MOH, the bar is HIGH). We had brought a lot of personal items and decorations to the wedding. And let me tell you — Jen did NOT miss a thing. From our seating chart (which she later wrapped in cardboard box to ensure it wouldn’t be damaged), to candle holders, to numerous small signs, and etc., Jen packed everything for us after the midnight. We didn’t need to answer a single question and were able to enjoy our after party thoroughly. Our wedding day was a dream come true, and we owe it all to Jen. She went above and beyond in every way possible, and we can't thank her enough. If you're looking for a day-of coordinator who is not only incredibly talented but also genuinely cares about making your day perfect, Jen is the one. We wholeheartedly recommend her, and we are forever grateful for the unforgettable memories she helped create. Thank you, Jen, for being the superstar behind our perfect day!

mm, wrong. Jen handled everything we needed to have done, reviewing my (perhaps overly-detailed) instructions and making sure they were executed as I had hoped they would be. She handled a few last-minute almost disasters and was incredibly kind and compassionate throughout it all. You won't regret hiring her. it's a no brainer so just do it!

long with. I'm super Type-A and wanted someone who would keep us on schedule, which is exactly what she did. She made sure everything went smoothly, from making sure the venue was set up exactly as we pictured, to ushering us from event to event. She even stuck around to help us clean up since we couldn't leave anything at the venue after our wedding. I felt like we really got to enjoy our wedding - she was a great addition to our team and we really appreciated having her on our team.

. This made it super easy when it came time to ironing out all the details. A few weeks before the wedding we met up for a walk-through and went through a bunch of details I wouldn’t have even thought to think about. Jen guided us through a lot of the last-minute decisions we needed to make about timelines & vendor arrivals. On the day of the wedding Jen took care of everything so we didn’t have to stress about things like vendor arrivals & set-ups. I am a bit of a control freak but I’m so happy I trusted Jen’s expertise because everything turned out perfectly. During the ceremony & reception Jen was always there when we needed her - to ask a question or make a last-minute request. She made sure the evening ran smoothly but was also flexible when we changed things up a bit here and there on the fly. She was really the perfect behind-the-scenes-but-always-accessible coordinator we could have asked for. We are so grateful we had her by our sides on our wedding day!

zed, funky, bubbly and conscientious. Also she was prompt, goes above and beyond, kind and so fun. She got us and our style and made sure that we were able to enjoy our day fully. We could not have been happier. HIGHLY recommend. love love love christiana and max christiana and max

ently dealt with them, made sure our guests were taken care of, and let me enjoy my day. Jen gave very helpful advice in planning the layout of the venue during our walk-through two weeks before the wedding, and she even found three people we hired to help with setup. We can't recommend her enough!

eded professional help. I hired Jen based on the great reviews from different wedding sites and had a great gut feeling about her. We communicated over email and her response rate is amazing. Jen answered all of my questions however silly or anxious or super-stressed-sounding they may be. She kept me organized and helped streamline the “day of” timeline. She contacted some of the vendors that hadn’t confirmed delivery or arrival time the week of the wedding. And on the big day, she took care of payments, tipping, corralling our families for photos, kept us on schedule, helped us cut the cake because somehow we didn’t know how, fixed my bustle!! (yes, she can sew too!) and helped gather our personal things for next day pick up. We were able to enjoy our wedding and soak everything in. Thanks to Jen, our special day was stress-free, and even the day after too!

we made during the planning process. From the moment we connected through email I know we were in good hands. Prior to our wedding we were able to walk our venue with Jen, and the care and attention to detail she had, put me so at ease. The day of our wedding I was so overwhelmed by how perfect everything looked! It was such a relief to just be able to arrive to our wedding and have my entire vision come to reality, and just be able to take it all in. Jen set up everything exactly how I had always planned, and even brought her own touch to things, and made the decor shine better than I could have thought. It was so comforting to have her in our corner throughout the night as well, and know everything was in control. Thank you so much Jen!! xoxo

ator as my fiance and I are really hands on and wanted to do a DIY party, but honestly I could not have done it without Jen. From the start she got my vision and let me be as weird and nontraditional as I wanted to be without judgement. She helped me with the venue and other vendors and asked questions I didn't even think about asking. Honestly, working with Jen was like having the best Maid of Honor but not having to force one of your friends to do it. She went above and beyond before and during the party. I cannot speak highly enough about her! Great experience and wonderful person.