"Elevate Your Wedding – Start Your Luxury Journey
DFW
Service area
Barbara Bernal
PLANNER/OWNER
AWARD WINNER (8X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Your wedding day should be nothing short of extraordinary, and the journey to get there should be just as enjoyable. Planning your wedding should feel as magical as the day itself—but without the stress and overwhelm. That’s where we come in. As expert wedding planners in Dallas, Texas, we take care of every detail, from envisioning your perfect day to coordinating timelines, vendors, and décor. Our team turns your vision into a flawless celebration, so you can focus on what matters most: creating lifelong memories. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a grand affair, we’re here to ensure your wedding is not only beautiful but truly effortless. When you hire us, "Consider it Done!"
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Planning
A la Carte Wedding Planning
Day-Of Coordination
Full Service Wedding Planning
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Design
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
Rehearsal Dinner
Wedding
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Barbara Bernal
Planner/Owner
Welcome, and congratulations! I look forward to taking this journey with you. As the owner of Joined By Love, I nurture and embrace each couple and their wedding vision as if it were my own. I dwell in organizing the details of your celebration to help your day run efficiently and beautifully. Whether you desire a little love (check out our Coordination Package) or a lot of love (Full Planning is right for you!), my team and I are ready to work by your side to help your vision truly come to life.
Reviews
4.9
out of 5.099 reviews
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Reviewers rave that Joined By Love’s planner and team provide exceptional organization and day-of coordination, handling vendors and last-minute issues so couples can enjoy a stress-free wedding. Communication is prompt, professional, and reassuring. They consistently go above and beyond and come highly recommended.Review photos
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Isabel F
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5.0
3/04/2025
When I got engaged, I knew I wanted a "Day Of" Coordinator to help with making sure the day ran smoothly and I could enjoy the fruits of my labor. I made the right choice with Barb...
ara. During out first conversation, she brought her expertise into the conversation and helped me realize what I would need to do and how I would need to organize my vendors. As we got closer to the wedding day, she was absolutely amazing and easy to get a hold of. I am so incredibly happy I hired Barbara, she was so organized and timely. She is extremely professional and I tend to be more particular and she helped me make sure all the wrinkles were smoothed out for the big day. I can honestly say that without her my wedding day would not have been nearly as fun and care free as it was. I recommend her for any bride to be.
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 03/04/2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and kind review! It was truly an honor to be part of...
your special day and help ensure everything went smoothly. I’m so glad I could provide the support and organization you needed to fully enjoy all the hard work you put into planning your wedding.
Working with you was an absolute pleasure, and I appreciate your trust in me to bring your vision to life. Your kind words mean the world to me, and I’m beyond grateful for the recommendation. Wishing you and Julian a lifetime of love and happiness! Barbara
Brianna S
5.0
3/31/2026
Joined By Love was partnered with our venue (Towering Oaks) so I didn’t personally pick them but after our experience I would absolutely recommend you do. Barbara and Carlee did an...
amazing job on our wedding.
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Itohan I
5.0
3/26/2026
Any and everything I have to say about Barbara is amazing! Her planning literally made the whole process feel smooth. When I was overwhelmed she helped with tasks and even did task...
s that I didn’t know existed. She is super knowledgeable and extremely kind. As someone who knows nothing about weddings, Barbara is definitely someone who can guide you and keep you on track. Even after all my research she still has insight that someone would only know if they went through it.
The actual day was fun because I didn’t have to think about a single thing. She has been responsive and my other vendors even said working with her was great. Totally recommend!! Plus she had an assistant Jessica who was the sweetest person ever. Thanks again!!!!!
Samantha O
5.0
8/22/2025
Barbara is the best of the best!
She is amazing at what she does and goes above and beyond to ensure everything is to perfection! And outside of her job she does everything in her...
power to ensure that you, as a person/couple, are taken care of and are feeling okay!
I couldn’t have asked for a more generous, compassionate and caring lady to work with and be there on my wedding day!!
Definitely would recommend this company to anyone planning a wedding!!
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 09/03/2025
Thank you so much Samantha! You were such a joy to work with during the planning process....
I enjoyed working with you and your family! You were absolutely stunning and I can't wait to see the photos! Barbara
Madi M
5.0
7/07/2025
I cannot put into words how incredible my day-of coordinator was — she was truly the glue that held our entire wedding together! From the moment she stepped in, she brought a sense...
of calm, confidence, and flawless organization that made our special day absolutely extraordinary.
She managed every detail with such precision and grace, from keeping the timeline on track to handling last-minute hiccups without us even knowing they happened. Her communication was crystal-clear, her presence was warm and reassuring, and she genuinely cared about making sure everything went perfectly — and it did.
Because of her, I was able to be fully present, soak up every moment, and enjoy the best day of my life without stress or worry. If you're on the fence about hiring a coordinator — DO IT, and hire her! She’s a true professional, a wedding wizard, and worth every single penny. My wedding would not have been the same without her.
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 07/08/2025
Thank you Madi, your day was beautiful an filled with so much love! I enjoyed working wit...
h you throughout the planning process and getting you down the aisle! I wish you and Spencer the best in your future! Thank you for trusting me with your big day. Barbara
Catherine R
5.0
5/19/2025
I cannot thank Barbara enough for helping my dream wedding come to life. She went above and beyond during the months leading up to my wedding and she executed the day perfectly. I ...
was able to truly enjoy my wedding day without worrying about any logistics because I knew she had everything covered. She is organized, professional and strict when she needs to be. She kept me on track and calmed my nerves when I needed it. She worked with all my vendors to create a perfect timeline and the entire day went so well. I could not have done it without her. I would highly recommend Barbara and her team to anyone!
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 05/19/2025
Thank you Catherine! It was a pleasure being a part of the planning process and be there ...
on your big day! Everything was so beautiful. Your hard work paid off! Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience with us and I wish you a blessed marriage! Barbara
Bryant C
5.0
4/23/2025
We couldn’t have asked for a better team to help bring our wedding day to life! Barbara was absolutely incredible throughout the entire planning process. From the very beginning, s...
he went above and beyond to make sure every detail was covered. Her organization skills are unmatched—she kept us on track, made planning feel so much less overwhelming, and truly thought of everything before we even had to ask. It was clear how much she cared about making our day perfect, and we’re so grateful for the time, energy, and heart she put into it all.
On the day of the wedding, Christy stepped in as our lead and absolutely nailed it. She was calm, focused, and made sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish. We didn’t have to worry about a thing—she had it all handled, and that allowed us to just be present and enjoy every moment.
Both Barbara and Christy were such a huge part of what made our day feel effortless and joyful. We truly can’t thank them enough!
Anne W
5.0
4/20/2025
Barbara was an absolute dream to work with! From the moment we first chatted (1.5 years before the wedding), I knew she was the right wedding planner for us. Her attention to detai...
l, communication, and passion for what she does made our wedding day on March 8, 2025 truly wonderful & unforgettable.
She listened to our ideas, brought her own expertise, and worked diligently to bring our vision to life. Her calm and assertive demeanor on the wedding day was a godsend, ensuring everything ran smoothly and stress-free.
We cannot recommend Joined By Love Wedding Planning enough! Thank you, Barbara, for making our wedding dreams come true! You are the absolute best!
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 04/21/2025
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It was such a joy and true privilege to ...
walk alongside you both throughout this journey — from our very first conversation to the moment you said “I do.” Being entrusted with your vision and helping bring it to life on such a meaningful day is something I will always treasure.
Your trust, thoughtfulness, and love for each other made the planning process a dream, and seeing everything come together so beautifully on March 8th was truly unforgettable.
Thank you again for choosing Joined by Love — and for allowing me to be a part of a celebration so full of heart and joy. Wishing you both a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories. You’ll always hold a special place in my heart! Barbara
Collin P
5.0
4/01/2025
A Five-Star Wedding Coordinator!
Barbara was an absolute lifesaver for our wedding! From the very beginning, she was incredibly organized, knowledgeable, and always available to a...
nswer any questions I had. She met with me regularly, responded to emails quickly, and made sure every little detail was covered leading up to the big day.
But what truly sets Barbara apart is how she handled everything seamlessly when things didn’t go as planned—because let’s be real, something always does! As the bride, I had no clue when anything went wrong because she took care of it before I even had a chance to notice. I got to fully enjoy my wedding day without a single worry, and that peace of mind is priceless.
Barbara is the definition of a seasoned professional. She keeps everything moving, stays calm under pressure, and makes sure you feel supported every step of the way. If you're looking for someone who will have your back and make your wedding day as smooth and stress-free as possible—Barbara is the one!
Martee D
5.0
3/28/2025
Where do we even start with Barbara? From the moment we reached out to her, she was nothing short of amazing. Originally, we had a year to plan our wedding, but when we found the p...
erfect venue (thanks to her stellar recommendation), we had to make a major shift—suddenly, we were planning our big day in just four months. One call to Barbara, and without hesitation, she was all in.
She took every TikTok inspo video, every idea we threw her way, and every feeling we had about our wedding and turned it into reality. Every single vendor? She made it happen exactly to our liking. And let’s talk about the day itself—absolute perfection. Throughout the night, we were flooded with compliments from our guests, and we owe it all to Barbara’s expertise.
What we loved most is that she means business—she’s upfront, honest, and realistic about what can and can’t happen, which made the entire process so much smoother. Honestly, it felt like she had been planning our wedding for a year, even though she pulled it off in just a few months.
And if that wasn’t enough, she even helped us plan our honeymoon sorta—something that wasn’t even in her job description! When we sat down for our post-wedding exit interview, we struggled to come up with a single improvement because she truly nailed every aspect of the planning process.
If you’re looking for a wedding planner who knows how to get things done flawlessly, Barbara is the one. We’d recommend her in a heartbeat to anyone looking for a stress-free, perfectly executed wedding day!
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 04/01/2025
Quaid and Martee! Thank you so much for trusting me to be a part of your big day! I enjoye...
d every conversation and moment of working with you two! I appreciate the time to do a review and I am so happy that you both were pleased and stress-free! Keep in touch!
Barbara
Marissa D
5.0
10/15/2024
We are so pleased with Barbra!!
Planning a wedding can be extremely overwhelming. When we hired Barbra, it became a breeze. She found all our vendors, got us the best prices, and...
set up everything for us. All we had to do was sign! It was a dream to have someone with as much experience as Barbra.
The day of the wedding, her and her team were on the go and everything flowed so easily.
She surely did out do herself and over exceeded our expectations.
Thank you so much, Barbra. I will always remember our special day with you included!
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 02/20/2025
Thank you so much Marissa! Sorry for the delay in responding, this just came through to m...
y email! You two were such a pleasure to work with and I wish you many blessings and the best in your future!
Barbara
JANA B
5.0
8/13/2024
Our daughter just got married and I am so very thankful that we had Barbara as our planner. I was hesitant at first about spending money on a wedding planner, but it did not take ...
long for me to realize that she is worth her weight in gold!!! She is awesome!! Easy to work with and made the day of the wedding go so smooth, it was a very stress free day. I highly recommend using Joined by Love, you will not regret the decision.
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 08/22/2024
Thank you Jana! I enjoyed working with Madyson and yourself! The wedding was so beautifu...
l and I felt honored that my team and I were able to be there to witness all the love and celebrate with you and your family!
Madyson M
5.0
8/13/2024
Barbara and her team are truly incredible to work with. Barbara was with me every step of the way as I juggled PA school and planning a wedding at the same time. She remained patie...
nt with me, answered every question, and tackled so many things that I hadn’t even thought about. She truly made it such a special day for us. If there is a problem, Barbara and her team will find a way to fix it! We were short one bouquet for the wedding party and Barbara made a bouquet from all of the other arrangements. She kept to our schedule and made sure everything was done in a timely manner! 10/10 would recommend this team. They truly go above and beyond.
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 09/08/2024
Madyson, thank you so much for the review! You managed a lot during your planning process...
and I was so proud of you and the way you handle the stress of doing it all! I appreciate your time to write the review and I wish nothing more than the best for your future with Collin
Stacey P
5.0
8/13/2024
This was a bit of a destination wedding for us so finding the right person who knew the area and knew several vendor options - the ones to use and the ones to stay away from - was ...
important to us. We visited with a couple of wedding planners and something about Barbara gave us all the right feelings. Then we go to know her and she felt like family. She’s easy to talk too, listens, cares, and works hard to make our dream day happen. During the wedding things happened - and Barbara handled everything. Our day went smoothly and was so fun because of the work Barbara did. She probably doesn’t get paid enough for what she puts up with lol! We are so glad our paths crossed and we miss chatting with her so often. She is the best - we are so glad we hired her - we would recommend her - and we miss her 💕
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 08/13/2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this review! I enjoyed every minute of the pla...
nning process and watching you go down the aisle and celebrate with all your family and friends! I really enjoyed getting to know you two and I also miss our conversations! Getting to know you two was such a pleasure and I hope that our paths cross again! Again, thank you so much for trusting me and allowing me to be a part of your big day! Much happiness and blessings to you both! Barbara
Grace C
5.0
6/09/2024
Barbara and her team was the best! She met with me once a month on zoom and was SO fast at responding to my emails. The day of my wedding, it ended up raining and she came up with ...
the BEST way to do the most special inside wedding. She will be your biggest cheerleader!! I HIGHLY recommend her!!
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 06/12/2024
Thank you Grace! I enjoyed working with you during the planning process and I appreciate ...
the time you took to do a review! I am glad that you were happy with us on your big day! Barbara
Blair W
5.0
5/24/2024
I can't recommend Barbara and her crew highly enough! From the moment we hired her I knew I wasnt' going to have anything to worry about. She took charge and kept us on track. The ...
vendors that she recommended were all top notch and did an amazing job. She was always available throughout the planning process for phone or zoom calls and was never hesitant to answer questions and steer us in the right direction. On the day of the wedding, she and her crew took care of every single detail. I was able to enjoy the day with my daughter and savor every moment. Thank you Barbara for helping us create so many beautiful memories!
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 06/18/2024
Thank you so much for the kind words! We really enjoyed working with you through the plan...
ning process and on the big day! Everything was so beautiful, including all of you!
Barbara
Beth O
5.0
4/23/2024
We were very happy with Barbara's Day of Coordinator services. She started working with us well before the actual wedding day, clearly has years of experience, knows many vendors w...
ell, is patient with MOB nerves & anxiety, and managed every detail at the wedding. We enjoyed working with Barbara and would definitely recommend her!
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 04/24/2024
Thank you Beth! It was a pleasure working with you and your family! Everything was so be...
autiful and I can't wait to see the photos! Thank you for sharing your experience with Joined by Love Wedding Planning! We appreciate it! Barbara
Kayla D
5.0
4/16/2024
Barbara was an integral part of our wedding! She was there with us through planning, selecting vendors (making excellent recommendations) and knocked it out of the park on our Wedd...
ing Day. If anything went wrong, I am not aware of it because she managed everything and made it look effortless. We had an amazing team of vendors and our wedding was a dream! She was there whenever I needed to talk to her to bounce ideas off of, or to calm my stress. We did not want a traditional cake, so she went above and beyond to pick up our cheesecake from the bakery, and decorated it for us the day of! Barbara not only knows exactly how the day needs to go, she is full of wisdom and helpful information along the way. We can’t thank you enough Barbara! ❤️ Huge shoutout to you and Tina for making our day such a success.
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 04/19/2024
Thank you Kayla and Mike! Your wedding was beautiful and I enjoyed working with you throug...
h the planning process! I am excited to see the photos and hope you will keep in touch!
Jennifer B
5.0
2/25/2024
My daughter's wedding was last weekend, and it was AMAZING due to the help from Joined by Love Wedding Planning. Barbara and her team made the planning of the wedding and the day ...
of the event a magical day to remember for the rest of our lives. When my daughter first got engaged, I thought I could handle everything myself, keep it simple, etc. However, even with a simple wedding, there were too many moving pieces and parts, and without Barbara and her team, I would not have been able to enjoy my daughter's day. The team took care of all of the big and little details that I would not have thought to consider. They gave me cost saving tips that helped our budget. The little things that made a BIG difference...helping with napkins, rehearsing with the guys over and over until they "got it right," and making sure the bride and groom immediately had a drink and bite to eat as soon as the ceremony was over made us feel so cared for and special. Barbara knew the special family at the event and made sure the photographer captured unique moments. I have such and appreciation and gratitude for Barbara and her team and highly recommend them. My second daughter will be engaged soon, and I will be signing up with Joined by Love again! Thank you for making our day so special! We love you guys!
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 02/27/2024
Thank you so much Jennifer! Working with you and Hannah was great and I just loved the fa...
mily! We appreciate the detailed review and are so happy that you were pleased! I miss you all already! I am excited for the next up to get married! I wish for Hannah and Christian the happiest future!
Barbara
Michael M
5.0
1/13/2024
My wife and I hired Barbara to take on the day-of-event coordination but she went above and beyond. She helped coach us in the months, weeks, and final days leading up to the big d...
ay and put our minds at ease that we were not forgetting something important. Looking back at the reception live streaming recording we can see Barbara and her assistant buzzing around the room making things happen. In the moment, we were blissfully unaware that there was anything that needed “doing”. ❤️
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 01/18/2024
Thank you Michael and Mandi! Your day was great! I really enjoyed your family (wedding p...
arty). They were so respectful and polite. Thank you for trusting me and for taking the time to write the review!
Emily A
5.0
11/18/2023
The number one advice I'd give anyone recently engaged - HIRE A COORDINATOR! and if they're in DFW? Hire Barbara!! I went into the wedding planning process terrified. I'm not very ...
organized, I get easily overwhelmed, and I hate confrontation. Not to mention that we were planning a wedding in Dallas while living in Chicago. From our first meeting with Barbara, we knew we found the right coordinator. She was kind and friendly, but had a no-nonsense attitude. She walked us through our planning timeline, answered all my many questions, and was able to make us feel much more comfortable with the whole process.
Any time we had an issue with a vendor, a last minute problem, anything at all - Barbara was able to handle it. Then the day of - Barbara and her assistant Patience had our event running smoothly all night. They coordinated vendors, guided guests, and anticipated needs so my husband and I were able to just relax and take it all in.
Thank you Barbara - we wouldn't have been able to pull this wedding off without you!
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 11/27/2023
Thank you so much Emily and Matthew. I loved working with you two during the planning pro...
cess and the wedding was a dream! I appreciate all the time you took to do this review and I am very happy that you were pleased! I will miss our zooms!
Barbara
Darren B
5.0
10/13/2023
Barbara was absolutely amazing from every single detail of getting the perfect vendors for our wedding to the minor small details on our wedding day. She is always available, on to...
p of everything and will make sure you stay on track yourself. I would recommend her to anyone planning their wedding day.
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 10/18/2023
Thank you Darren and Khris! It was a please working with you two as we prepared for your ...
big day! Everything was so perfect for you two and you had a fantastic group of vendors! Barbara
Jessica R
5.0
7/27/2023
Barbara and Joined by Love Wedding planning is amazing and I couldn't have had the wedding of my dreams in April without her and her stellar team. I originally tackled wedding plan...
ning myself, thinking I could save money and put that budget elsewhere. As time went on I realized I could not do it all myself without losing my mind. Enter Barbara and que the angelic chorus! I initially reached out to her for Day-Of-Coordination, since I had made decent headway on my own and had most of my vendors booked. After taking me on as a client Barbara helped me figure out all the planning items I didn't even know I was missing. She is extremely on top of things and communicates well. She is to the point and knows what she is doing. Every planning meeting made me feel less frazzled and more in control, with a clear path forward. Her knowledge and familiarity with the Wedding Industry were very helpful in keeping me on track. She truly cares about each and every one of her couples. On our wedding Day, she sent out Patience and Macarena as our coordinators and we could not be happier with them. They are professional, dependable, and really worked well with our other vendors for a smooth flow of the day. They even thwarted a potential issue without even batting an eye or letting us know there was a problem - we had a donut wall and the donut vendor cancelled on us while we were getting married at the church. Patience & Macarena were aware of our donut wall plans and went ahead and found another vendor on the spot to supply donuts when they realized the original donuts were not showing up and we were due to be at the reception venue soon. Joined by Love Wedding planning was amazing to work with and I would highly recommend them to any couple!
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 08/22/2023
Thank you so much Jessica. Patience and Macarena were excited to be a part of the big day ...
and you were great to work with throughout the planning process. Thank you for taking the time to write this review. It is greatly appreciated! We wish you the best that life can offer! Barbara
Chinny V
4.0
7/07/2023
Barbara is professional and very knowledgeable with wedding planning. I chose her for her expertise and years of experience. The service I chose was the coordination package for $...
1,800, and I liked the support 6 months out. We had meetings monthly via Zoom. Barbara is communicative and honest with reception, design, and ceremony recommendations.
Chelsea G
5.0
5/17/2023
Barbara was our first vendor we hired and I am so thankful we did because I was not the type of person to enjoy the planning process. I really appreciate that Barbara has good conn...
ections to vendors who offer high quality services. She was there to guide us through the selection process and choose the best vendors for us. This made me feel so relieved and I enjoyed planning! Our vendor team turned out to be amazing! Barbara was there with us every step of the way to answer questions and guide us through the complexities of planning.
Barbara is dependable and organized. She saved us so much energy and headaches by coordinating with vendors, scheduling, providing suggestions on services to use, and organizing the moving pieces of the event .She consistently communicated with us whether it was a phone call, zoom call, email or in person which made me feel taken care of and kept me sane. If I had any questions at all she would be sure to answer them gladly( I had many questions regarding decisions: colors of florals, linens, table set up, you name it). She went above and beyond!
Barbara and Patience were there on our wedding day and they handled absolutely everything from decoration setup to vendor coordination (to even making sure we had a to-go plate for the day after our wedding) so that we did not have to think or worry while we were getting ready. Our families and wedding party got to have fun and enjoy the day.
I cannot thank Barbara enough for making our wedding planning experience and our wedding day easy and fun! She gladly reassured me when I was worried and helped me focus on the important tasks. She fostered a space where my spouse and I had fun and bonded while planning opposed to planning being a stressor for us. Barbara has an innate ability to read people and situations very well. This characteristic is something that cannot be taught so to have this in a wedding planner was priceless. Barbara`s attention to detail, organization, communication, proactivity, commitment are unmatched. Barbara is extremely personable, reliable, and really advocates for her clients. She takes the time to understand what is meaningful to us on our big day.
We seriously could not have done it without Barbara and her team Joined By Love truly who ensures their clients are taken care of and executes their job professionally and passionately! I would highly recommend anyone planning a wedding to use Joined By Love Wedding Planning, Barbara is incredible! Joined By Love was truly worth the investment!
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 05/20/2023
Chelsea and Kevin, I don't even know what to say. Thank you so much for taking the time t...
o write this. I enjoyed working with both of you and I hope to stay in touch and watch as your family grows! You both were absolutely stunning on your big day and I was so honored to be a part of this journey with you! Barbara
Jennifer O
5.0
5/08/2023
From the moment I hired Barbara in mid-November for my April 2023 wedding, I knew that I was in the best possible hands. I had attempted to start planning my wedding in July 2022, ...
but quickly realized that there was far too much for me to handle on my own. Barbara came to my rescue and I can confidently say that her services are worth EVERY penny.
One of the things I appreciated most about Barbara is that she has good connections with many reliable vendors, giving me a vetted list of high-quality services within my budget. Initially overwhelmed by the abundance of vendor options available online, I was relieved to have Barbara’s expertise to guide me through the selection process. Her experience working alongside various vendors made it easy for her to provide us with the best options to choose from.
Barbara's talent for keeping the peace during wedding planning was genuinely remarkable. She effortlessly took charge of dealing with relatives who had last-minute demands for menu changes and attempts to override decisions we had already made. Her sweet but firm approach made it clear that it was our wedding and any changes must be approved by us first. She helped me feel secure and unworried about being pressured.
Barbara's organizational skills are truly impressive. She reached out to vendors for price quotes, helped me keep track of the payment schedule and read over contracts. She regularly communicated with the vendors, ensuring that they were ready; she created a day-of timeline for everyone involved to guarantee that everything runs smoothly. Her ability to look at the venue and visualize all of the various components together (including floral displays, table linens, decorations, placement of tables, DJ, photo booth, cake, etc.) was extremely helpful.
She is available 99% of the time and provides regular email communication, phone calls, Zoom calls, and even in-person meetings. She provides bi-weekly and weekly meetings to touch base (and to keep your sanity intact). If I had any questions at all, she had the answers and was always happy to fill me in.
Barbara’s thoughtfulness and consideration for our wedding were out of this world! She made me feel like I was her only client, providing an impressive amount of time and energy to ensure our wedding was perfect. She was planning and coordinating six other weddings at the same time, but I never would have guessed it!
I cannot thank Barbara enough for making my wedding planning experience and special day a breeze. She eased my anxieties and helped me focus on the important tasks. Her dedication, attention to detail, and organizational skills are unparalleled. She delivers 110% on every service she offers. I highly recommend Barbara and Joined By Love Wedding Planning to anyone in need of a wedding planner. She is absolutely worth her weight in gold, and was truly my saving grace for the last six months; I am forever grateful for her services.
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 05/10/2023
Jennifer, I don't even know what to say! Thank you so much for taking the time to write th...
is review. It was my pleasure to be a part of your big day and through the planning process. You were awesome to work with. Your day was perfect and you and Jonathan were stunning! Thank you again for allowing me to be a part of your big day!
Victoria B
5.0
4/04/2023
I have nothing but praise and appreciation for Barbara and her company Joined by Love. We booked Barbara for Month of Coordination and she began communicating with us and doing che...
ck ins far in advance from that. She would schedule time for us to hop on calls, answer any and all of our questions, updated us with the vendors and tasks she was working on, and overall remained very productive with our time together. She was always available to answer my questions and was very honest with us about her previous experience working at our venue. Despite previous challenges, she stepped up to the plate and discussed how she would approach our wedding to be as prepared as possible. She set reasonable expectations with us and went above and beyond on her services. She was so timely with everything and was very detail oriented when it came to all of our contracts, day of timeline, and communication with our vendors. Barbara and Maca serviced us on our wedding day, showed up early, and worked their hardest ALL DAY. The amount of work they both put into making our day the best for us is something we cannot thank her enough for. Even with working with a difficult venue coordinator and our officiant not showing up, she remained the utmost professional and problem solved so quickly. I had no clue any of these stressors or problems were happening and Barbara and her team are who I owe for navigating these and allowing me and my husband to enjoy a stress free day. Hiring a wedding planner is a vendor I would highly encourage to help your wedding day run smoothly, and Barbara with Joined by Love is a MUST. I am recommending her to all my friends and family members who would be getting married locally because she is dependable, trustworthy, and the hardest worker.
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 04/05/2023
Victoria and Rob, I don't know how to respond. Thank you both so much for taking the time...
to detail your experience with us! It really helps other couples looking for the details and commitment that we like to give our couples. You and Rob were great to work with and Macarena and I enjoyed every minute of being a part of your big day!
Daniela N
5.0
2/18/2023
August 2022 wedding!
If you’re looking for a wedding planner don’t look any further Barbara is the absolute best! She was our day of coordinator and always made sure to check on u...
s and keep us on track without the added pressure. She is very knowledgeable, organized and flexible. Our wedding was a well oiled machine from start to finish. Finally unpacking all the wedding things almost 6 months later and still thanking her for keeping everything so well organized and neatly packaged. Thank you so much Barbara and Joined with love. ❤️ The Padillas
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 02/19/2023
What a wonderful way to wake up this morning! Thank you so much Daniela and Jonathan! Yo...
u two were so great to work with! I enjoyed every minute of planning with you! I am so happy that you were pleased with us and I appreciate the time you took to share your experience! I wish for you both the most happiness in your marriage together! Barbara
Brighton C
5.0
2/02/2023
Barbara was absolutely amazing! From the very first day we started planning my wedding she always made sure I was happy and everything was perfect! I couldn’t have asked for a bett...
er planner!!
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 02/02/2023
Thank you Brighton! I enjoyed working with you and seeing your day come together! You we...
re absolutely stunning and I wish you two the best life has to offer! Barbara
Emily L
5.0
12/31/2022
I honestly do not have enough words to express how much we love and appreciate Barbara! We started working with her in February 2021 until our wedding in November 2022. She was bey...
ond helpful when it came to making sure we were on track with the planning process and recommending vendors when we needed help. Each and every vendor that she recommended was top notch and we were so grateful to have her input. She was caring and encouraging during the planning process but also realistic and budget conscious. Overall we wouldn't have had the amazing day we did without her! We highly recommend her for all your planning needs! Thank you Barbara!
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 02/02/2023
Thank you Emily for allowing me to be a part of your big day! I enjoyed working with you ...
through the planning process with you and Dan. You had a great vendor team and they all made your day the best ever! I wish for you two the best for your future together! Barbara
Molly S
5.0
11/22/2022
I am so glad I hired Barbara as my wedding coordinator. Even though I hired her for month of coordination, she really stepped in from our very first phone call! Barbara was a wealt...
h of information and was extremely responsive to emails throughout the planning process. She offered helpful tips and advice, and I took comfort knowing I could rely on her. Thanks to Barbara, the day went so smoothly, despite an unexpected 20-degree temperature drop and rainy and windy conditions that caused a change in plans and moved the ceremony indoors. I am truly grateful to her for making my day stress-free. I highly recommend you hire Barbara and her team to make your special day a stress-free success!
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 11/24/2022
Thank you Molly and Trevor! Your day was absolutely beautiful and you two were stunning! ...
I enjoyed being a part of the planning process and getting you two down the aisle! The weather did do a flip flop on us, but the backup plan was beautiful and you got married! Thank you so much for trusting me to be a part of your special day! Barbara
Sydney S
5.0
10/29/2022
We booked Barbara roughly 15 months before our wedding day. She was the third vendor we booked behind the venue and photographer. From the beginning, I knew I wanted a wedding coor...
dinator so that our families could truly enjoy our wedding day. From the first minute I started talking to Barbara I knew she would be my wedding coordinator. Barbara is organized, has great communication, is well-connected in DFW, and goes above and beyond to help her brides. Even though I booked Barbara for “Month of Coordination” she was there beside me as soon as I booked with her (15 months before wedding day). She helped me find amazing vendors, kept me calm through all the wedding stress and madness, provided guidance through my MILLION questions, and met with me several times in person and on the phone prior to our wedding day. I added two full-day assistants and a tear-down crew for the wedding day through Barbara. Our wedding day went flawlessly – Barbara took all the stress away and there were no glitches (at least that I knew about). I would HIGHLY recommend Barbara to any future bride. She will take care of you and treat you like family. My only regret is not getting a picture with Barbara on the wedding day.
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 10/30/2022
Thank you so much Sydney! Your day was so wonderful and you were absolutely beautiful! I ...
appreciate the time you took to do the review!
You had a great team of vendors that made the day run smoothly and we all worked together as a team!
I enjoyed being with you through the planning process and I am so happy for you and Rigo and I wish you two the best life has to offer!
Barbara
Makayla H
5.0
10/27/2022
Barbara was incredible!! I could not have asked for a better wedding planner. She is knowledgeable, organized, and so professional! Thank you, Barbara, for coordinating the most sp...
ecial day for us! We are forever grateful!
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 10/27/2022
Makayla, it was my pleasure! You made the planning process so easy and were great to wor...
k with! I enjoyed being a part of you and Andrew's big day! It was an honor to be by your side on your big day! Barbara
Hollee M
5.0
10/26/2022
I don’t know how to even put into words how PHENOMENAL Barbara and her team were through the entire wedding process. We were taken care of from the moment we got started planning u...
ntil the wedding was over. From finding vendors and handling all the contracts to conducting every small detail on our special day, we didn’t worry about a thing with Barbara’s team in charge. I HIGHLY recommend working with Joined By Love.
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 10/27/2022
Hollee and Sydney! Wow, your day was spectacular and being a part of the planning process...
was the same! I enjoyed working with you two and it was an honor to witness this day! Thank you so much for including me in your day and sharing your experience! Barbara
Taylor S
5.0
10/25/2022
Barbara was absolutely amazing. She handled everything with grace and ease. I was able to keep calm all day and not worry about minor details that usually go wrong the day of. She ...
always responded quickly and met with me any time I needed her. Even my bridesmaids made comments after the wedding how amazing she was. Barbara made it happen and made my day even better than I could have imagined!
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 10/25/2022
Thank you Taylor and Jimie! I loved working with you two during the planning process and ...
it was such an honored to get you down the aisle! Your wedding party was so helpful and you had a fantastic support team! Thank you again, the pleasure was all mine!
Robin H
5.0
10/24/2022
Barbara, of Joined By Love Wedding Planning, was absolutely AMAZING! She was very prompt to respond to my request for more information for our daughter's wedding. As a matter of fa...
ct, she was the first... on the very day I sent the request! She offered me a plethora of knowledge/useful information over the phone, long before we met in person to see if we were a fit for one another! I loved her straightforward personality, and the fact that she was a true expert in her chosen field ~ which made it very easy to decide to hire her! If you are looking for someone who can help you plan your special day, from start to finish, and keep you on track, look no further! Or do! I think you will be pleasantly surprised at her professionalism and the attention she will give you in answering all your questions, being available when you call and making sure that your day is the best day of your life... that you will decide right away that SHE's YOUR GIRL! She definitely makes you feel special! You don't know, what you don't know... and Barbara has planned so many weddings, she will think of things to ask you that you may never have thought of! And for that, I am very grateful!
The venue couldn't have been set up more beautifully! It was like a fairy-tale come true! Thank you again, Barbara, for all you did to make our daughter and new son-in-law's wedding day magical!! We couldn't have done it without you!
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 10/24/2022
Wow, I don't know what to say....thank you so much for taking the time to write this revie...
w. I really love what I do and reviews like this keep me going in a positive direction! You were great to work with and I hope to hear more about their future together as husband and wife! Thank you again! I loved working with you! Barbara
Matt M
5.0
10/11/2022
I cannot explain how amazing Barbara was as our wedding planner. From the very first meeting, she understood our vision and carried that vision out until the wedding day. More impo...
rtantly, she genuinely cares about her clients and makes sure they are getting absolutely everything that their heart desires, while also bringing in sound logic and with her years of experience. You'd be a fool not to hire her for your special day.
Rachel C
5.0
10/11/2022
Barbara is incredible! From helping coordinate vendors and timeline perfectly to making sure all the details of our decor looked just right. We could not have had such a stress fre...
e and fun wedding without her! Thank you Barbara for your hard work and making our wedding a dream!
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 10/11/2022
Thank you Rachel! You did a fantastic job with creating your vision and it was an honored...
for Macarena and I to be a part of your big day! You were stunning!
Naomi M
5.0
10/03/2022
Barbra from Joined by love is an excellent wedding planner. Joined by love was efficient, kind, well organized and able to be stern with people when it was needed. Thanks to Barbra...
and her team everything went along smoothly and we were able to enjoy the wedding with no worries at all.
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 10/10/2022
Thank you Naomi and Brandon! Your day was so beautiful! I enjoyed working along your sid...
e through the planning process and appreciate the time you took to do a review! I wish the best to you both in your future! Barbara
Chevy J
5.0
9/26/2022
Barbara with joined by love wedding planning was absolutely AMAZING! She’s kindhearted, cares about her couples while also being stern when needed. She helped me with not only my b...
udgeting & vendors but also with any additional décor items I needed. I HIGHLY recommend having her for your special day!
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 09/27/2022
Thank you Chevy! You are a gem! Thank you for taking the time to include me in your big ...
day! I am always here for you! You were beautiful and your day was amazing!
Hadlie T
5.0
8/11/2022
Barbara is simply the best wedding planner. She has gone above and beyond for us as clients. We did the partial planning package, and she helped to make our day perfect. In additio...
n, she has been by our side past the 30 days guarantee to help us with vendors. She is super knowledgeable, and will help you find and pick all the right vendors to fit your dream wedding. She makes sure all the vendors have a timeline and know what time they should arrive day of. She makes sure everything goes as planned and on schedule. Highly recommend using her for your wedding!
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 08/13/2022
Thank you Hadlie for taking the time to leave a review! I really enjoyed being a part of ...
your day and witnessing you and Jonathan saying "I Do". I enjoyed meeting your family and watching your vision come to life with all their hard work! I wish you and Jonathan nothing but the best life can offer! Keep in touch!
Jordan A
5.0
6/27/2022
Barbara made sure that I was as stress-free as possible during wedding planning. Everything was organized on the day of, all I had to do was show up and get ready. I could not reco...
mmend her enough!
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 07/15/2022
Thank you Jordan! I enjoyed every moment of the planning process with you! Best of Love ...
to you as you start your new beginning as one!
Barbara
Leslie D
5.0
6/26/2022
Barbara is amazing and such a pleasure to work with. It is obvious she loves what she does and wants to ensure the special day is perfect. Barbara is so organized and stays on to...
p of all the vendor communications. She maintained control of the reception to the point that our venue invited her to be on their preferred list. As the MOB I didn't realize just how much pressure this took off of me on our daughter's special night. The reception went off without a single hitch, and I was able to enjoy myself!
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 06/26/2022
Thank you so much Leslie! I loved being a part of your daughter's wedding! I am so glad ...
that you enjoyed the day! Everything was beautiful and the night was full of dancing and laughter! Thank you for trusting me to be a part of Anne and Riley's wedding day! Barbara
Sara K
5.0
6/06/2022
Barbara was amazing and SO helpful during my wedding day. Highly recommend!
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 06/07/2022
Thank you Sara, you were a beautiful bride and I enjoyed being a part of your day! Best t...
o Jason and you in your future together!
Angela M
5.0
5/25/2022
Barbara Bernal, with Joined by Love, gave my daughter the most perfect wedding! From start to finish, she was with us every step of the way! We only had 5 months to plan this, and...
Barbara guided and always led us in the right direction! She started out by listening to our ideas and vision for my daughter’s moody fairytale wedding, and then she helped to create for us what that day would look like. She came up with suggestions that complimented the theme. One idea she had was for a horse and carriage, which ended up being one of the most special and memorable parts of the wedding!
Barbara vetted and sent us all the vendors, and there were many. This was so important, because it would have been very time consuming had we done this. She spent hours upon hours finding the best vendors for us in a short period of time. All the vendors she found for us were amazing! For example, the florist designed the most beautifully themed flowers, and the caterer was excellent! Guests said it was the best wedding food they ever had! She kept updated timelines for all the vendors, including when signatures were needed and when money was owed. She made it so easy!
Barbara was a joy to work with! She was thorough, detail oriented, upbeat and supportive! She called every week to keep us up to date on everything, answer questions, make any changes, and basically keep everyone and everything moving along. She also emailed us several times a week, and she was fast with getting back with any questions or concerns. She was always there for us, and there didn’t seem to be anything she couldn’t handle.
On the wedding day, we arrived at the venue at 10:00 that morning, and Barbara and her staff were already setting up. She directed all the vendors, and Barbara and her staff worked so hard the whole day! Only an experienced, dedicated and passionate wedding planner could have so effortlessly put this together and then flawlessly executed this once in a lifetime event! She designed the most beautiful outdoor cocktail and sitting areas, because she knew that was important to me! The sofas, chairs, tables, rugs, tablecloths, flowers and plants all came together so beautifully in such an elegant yet eclectic way! The inside reception area looked like something out of a magazine! The flowers and table settings were absolutely stunning the way it all came together!! She designed the layout of the inside and outside areas!
We had a dj, cocktail tent, inside dinner, an artist, a hot air balloon, 2 dessert tables, after hour food, and more. Barbara designed the perfect timeline for the wedding, reception and the activities. Everything went smoothly, and nothing overpowered or interfered with the other. Nothing went wrong, and if it did, Barbara handled everything! The guests all had a wonderful time, and everyone raved about the food and activities. Barbara and her devoted staff spent the day tending to every detail small and large. She was so in control of everything, and the wedding was as perfect as it could be! My daughter and her husband said it was the most beautiful and perfect wedding they could have had! My husband and I thought the same way, and all the guests we talked to enjoyed themselves immensely! Barbara was worth every penny and way more! There’s no way we could have done this without her! She gave my daughter and her husband the most special, lovely and memorable day! Thank you Barbara and staff!! 🥂
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 05/28/2022
Angela, Thank you so much for the review. My staff and I loved being a part of your daugh...
ter's big day! You and Catherine were great to work with and the planning was so much fun making all the visions come to life on the big day! You had a great team of vendors and we all enjoyed getting to know you and your family! Barbara
LilieAnn W
5.0
3/07/2022
Barbara and Macarena are worth their weight in gold! Their help in planning and running our wedding was invaluable. Their recommendations, networking, and wedding industry knowledg...
e saved us so much time, effort, and money; we already had some vendors picked out when we contacted them, and their alternate referrals saved us more than we paid for their services. Knowledge and experience in this industry is everything, and these folks know their stuff.
We felt that Barbara and Macarena really cared about our wedding as much as we did. It was obvious their first interest was to make sure everything was perfect for our big day, and their commitment and professionalism spoke to that. Barbara, even though she wasn't the main planner day-of, even stopped by on her off time to see how things were going. That's dedication.
Their communication is top-notch. We never had to chase them down, they were always proactive in setting up calls and meetings. They stayed on top of every vendor, and were instrumental in the day-of coordination. Without Macarena to wrangle everything at the rehearsal and the big day, our hair would have been grey by the end of the weekend. But thanks to her, all we had to worry about was repeating the vows correctly. Even now, after the event, they're following up with photographers to make sure we get our photos and handling any loose ends with vendors.
We can't recommend these folks highly enough. Let them do the heavy lifting, you enjoy your day. Joined By Love should be your first call for planning your wedding; thank us later.
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 03/07/2022
Thank you so much Lilie! It was a pleasure working with you and Drew. Your wedding was so...
much fun! You were very detailed and organized and made our job easy! I am so glad your day was everything you dreamed of! Thank you again! Best to your future together!
Martee H
5.0
11/07/2021
Highly recommend Barbara, if you're looking for a coordinator who will go above & beyond. Barbara was incredible from start to finish. Extremely responsive and very professional. I...
needed her throughout my entire journey and I was so grateful to have her.
Lauren S
5.0
9/03/2021
Barbara is truly a gem! Originally, we were not sure if we needed a coordinator, but our venue contract required one and I am so happy they did! Barbara was so much more than “day ...
of” and has so much industry knowledge and wedding planning/coordinating expertise. She helped recommend vendors that were great to work with but most importantly, within our budget. She made our entire wedding planning process run smoothly. On the day of, she took care of coordinating all vendors, kept everything on track, ensured that everything looked absolutely perfect! She went above and beyond, even helping to cut our cake! I absolutely recommend Barbara and her services! I do not know what we would have done without her.
Alyssa B
5.0
5/03/2021
Where do I even start! Barbara and her team were absolutely amazing!!! When my husband and I first interviewed Barbara, we knew within the first five minutes that we wanted to work...
with her. Her knowledge of the process, vendor connections and care for her clients really showed through and we let her know right away we wanted to work with her. During the entire planning process, she was extremely detailed, followed up with us on deadlines and coordinated with vendors so we didn’t have to. Any time we had any questions or concerns or needed to change anything, she was quick to take care of it! When it comes to the actual wedding day - Barbara and her team showed up promptly, checked in on us, and worked their magic the rest of the entire day and night! I was able to truly focus on getting ready with my bridesmaids while they took care of EVERYTHING!!! I knew exactly what to do, where to go, and didn’t have to stress about any details other than my own nervousness for the wedding itself lol. All in all, I will always and highly recommend working with Barbara/Joined By Love Wedding Planning and all team members!! We truly had a wonderful and perfect experience and it wouldn’t have been possible without them :) <3
Response from Joined by Love Wedding Planning on 05/03/2021
Alyssa! Happy tears this morning for me! Thank you so much for taking the time to review...
us! We love what we do and you and Alex were a dream to work with! Your vision came to life with an awesome vendor team! I can't wait to see all the pictures! The sneak peaks were so beautiful! Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience! We were so honored to be a part of your big day! Barbara
Charity B
5.0
4/19/2021
Barbara and her team were so helpful in preparing for our wedding day! She had great knowledge of vendors and we were very happy with everyone she suggested. We needed someone we c...
ould trust as we were not in town to meet with multiple vendors. Barbara really went above and beyond to find me a great caterer and baker who would be gluten friendly. as I am Gluten Intolerant. This was a difficult task and she worked hard to make sure we found someone great!
I found her most helpful when it was time to make decisions. She helped me prioritize what to do next and kept me on a timeline to get everything accomplished.
On the wedding day she was efficient and made sure things ran smoothly. She was great at listening to my concerns and adapting as needed. Barbara and her team were there to help set up and take down which was extremely helpful. I highly recommend Joined by Love Wedding Planning to help you plan your big day!
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