About this vendor
José Rolón, a nuptial maestro, specializes in bringing comfort to a process that’s famously filled with tough decisions and mounting stress. In doing so, he leaves his ego out, and gets the job done—step by easygoing step.
All of José Rolón clients perks include:
1. 3 one and half hours of dance lessons for your first dance by Juilliard-trained Ranardo-Domenico Grays.
2. wellness package with wedding wellness coach Melanie Kotcher.
3. an old-school shave for the grooms at New York Shaving Company
As a result, every José Rolón Event is a seamless wonder. Parents adore him, vendors respect him, and brides and grooms bestow their trust.
Details
Business Attributes
- Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
- LGBTQ+-owned Business
Planning
- A la Carte Wedding Planning
- Full Service Wedding Planning
- Se Habla Español
- Wedding Design
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Honeymoon
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Engagement Party
Awards and Affiliations
2019 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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I recently had the great pleasure of working with Jose Rolon and his phenomenal team to plan and create what can can only be described as a dream wedding for my daughter. From the...
very first consultation to the wedding day, every aspect of their service was nothing short of spectacular. From the outset, I set the bar high for what I envisioned for my daughter's special day, and boy, did Jose and his team deliver on all levels. Jose was incredibly easy to work with; his kindness, professionalism, approachability, and warmth were just a few of his outstanding characteristics, making every interaction an absolute delight! No matter the question or concern, they were always available, ready to offer support, solutions and guidance every step of the way. They ensured that every detail, was meticulously planned and executed flawlessly! His team possess a level of creativity that sets them apart from the rest. From truly innovative decor ideas to unique entertainment options, they always brought a fresh perspective that elevated my daughters wedding to another level. Their years of experience in the industry shone through, as they effortlessly navigated challenges and brought our vision to life with ease. From the grandest gestures to the smallest details, Jose and his team ensured that every moment of my daughters wedding was unforgettable. They truly are the best in the business, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. If you want a wedding that exceeds your wildest dreams, look no further than Jose Rolon Events.
José Rolón Events are AMAZING. We hired José and Natasha for our September '23 wedding at the Foundry and found their help to be invaluable. They were with us every step of the way...
, from vendor selection and negotiation, helping us crystallize what our design vision was, to making sure our priorities were addressed. They worked with both of our parents seamlessly. The wedding was better than we could have ever imagined because of all of their help. They helped us put together an amazing team of vendors who supported us at every stage of the planning process. They made the process FUN! Because of their help we were able to enjoy the wedding planning process instead of dreading it. THANK YOU JRE!
After all my conversations with potential planners I kept going back to my fiancé and saying, “I just feel like they didn’t even care to get to know US. It just felt so business li...
ke”. Cue…. JOSE!!!! The second I sat down with him his first comment was, “tell me about you and your fiancé”. After a few minutes of talking I knew right away he genuinely cared about getting to know us. I mean, he mentioned that one of his favorite moments from our wedding day was getting the opportunity to sit down and chat with my fiancé before the day started. Also, Jose came all the way to my hotel to pop in and see how I was doing the Friday night before my wedding. It is so obvious Jose is someone who truly cares about his couples.
I hired Jose as a “partial planner” because I already had all my vendors. Then, COVID happened. My wedding was supposed to be October 2020 with 250 guests at an indoor venue. That changed quickly. Although Jose technically (and contractually) didn’t need to step in at the time of my wedding cancelation, he did without any hesitation. He helped me find a new venue and the other contractors necessary. Thank goodness because otherwise, I am not sure I would have had a wedding let alone the incredible one that I did. Hiring Jose was the BEST decision I made in my planning process.
We had a crazy amount more COVID bumps along the road, BUT my point is that when you hit a crisis during your wedding planning process (and, sorry but, you will) I can promise you Jose will be there to clean up the mess. THATS what you need in a planner. The commitment Jose and his assistant Natasha both displayed to make sure our wedding day was nothing but perfect (while following CDC guidelines) was so honorable and not like any other wedding planning team you’ll ever meet.
Also, Jose handles tough groups amazingly. Does your family get overwhelmed and very involved? Jose can handle it. Does your bridal party get drunk before bridal party pictures? Jose can handle it. Does one of your vendors decide they don’t think they can get COVID tested in time before the wedding? Jose can handle it. Does your fiancé email a blank document of his vows to the venue to be printed? Jose can handle it.
Let’s chat about his assistant Natasha. Above and beyond is an understatement. At any hour of the day (or night to be totally honest) Natasha answered all my calls and addressed all my concerns. There is NOTHING this girl won’t do. I mean every time I sent a text to both Jose and Natasha her response was always, “ok no problem” or “I’m on it!”. There was even a time we chatted about bubbles upon exiting the ceremony and Natasha’s response (I kid you not) was, “I’ll gladly blow the bubbles if you need me to.” I mean there is nothing this lady won’t do.
I keep telling my friends and family that I truly thought because of COVID I was going to look back at my wedding and (though of course it would have always been the best day of my life) think, yep COVID screwed my wedding over. However SOMEHOW Jose and Natasha managed to make my wedding a day/night that I wouldn’t have wanted done any differently. How they managed to follow all CDC guidelines and still make me feel this way is beyond me.
If you’re looking for an iconic wedding planning team to make you feel good throughout your process, have fun with, execute all your aesthetic dreams perfectly, ensure the day and evening run effortlessly and genuinely become friends these are your people.
Jose and Lesley were simply a blessing to work with. First, they were very fair in pricing and helping us negotiate with vendors. Their shared experience and direction were invalua...
ble in the planning process. From the moment we met Jose and Lesley, we felt as if we could trust them fully and they absolutely delivered with class and professionalism. Could not recommend them more - if you need a planner, call Jose Rolon Events!!
Working with Jose Rolan Events made our wedding planning experience amazing. We leveraged the Partial Planning Package and Jose, Lesley and Team were so helpful in creating our dre...
am wedding! Can't thank them enough for making sure everything was perfect!
We could not be happier with our experience with Jose Rolon Events. We did the full planning package and are SO glad we did. Even if we hadn't been moving across the country 3 mont...
hs before our wedding, I can't imagine how we could have put all of these pieces together without Jose.
From our first meeting with Jose, we were so comforted to know that not only was he talented, he was a genuinely good person that we enjoyed spending time with. There was always a sense of pride in what he did. It wasn't just a job for him, he took it personally. The way he was able to mix his taste/suggestions with ours, without ever being overbearing or aloof, was always impressive. We'd give him an idea and he'd run with it, and vice versa. We ended up having the absolute perfect mix of vendors.
The day of the wedding was perfect. Lesley was so helpful and just really made us feel taken care of. Watching Jose be the maestro was a thing of beauty. He was able to conduct this whole crew of people without ever seeming stressed out or worried. We drew so much comfort from his calm and cool attitude.
We'd be hard pressed to imagine the whole process going any better and had the best night of our lives. Truly! Anyone considering working with them -- look no further, they're the real deal!
Jose was such a pleasure to work with. Without him our wedding would not have been the magical and unforgettable day it was. He kept us on schedule, dealt with our stress and remin...
ded us to have fun at every twist and turn.
We hired him for full service and every meeting we had with him and one of our vendors was seamless, to the point and fun.
The day of, his professionalism shown through and the only thing we had to worry about was finding the energy to keep dancing all night.
Our biggest regret is that we don't get to have our regular check ins with him anymore! He is highly recommended for the best experience possible.
After we found our dream wedding venue, we realized the kind of wedding we were looking to pull together required a little more experience than what we had. We hired Jose Rolon for...
a full planning wedding experience and that is exactly what it was, a wonderful experience. Jose isn't just a planner, he is a warm, kind, laid-back and understanding shoulder to lean on while putting together the biggest day of our lives to date. We had a very clear vision of what we were looking for and Jose was able to see that vision clearly as well. He provided recommendations for vendors based on our vision, all of whom ended up being incredible. He was always available to answer any questions or concerns we had and ready to go with great ideas. On the day of the wedding he really shone. He ensured everything ran smoothly and all details were attended to. When we walked into the venue and saw our vision come to life, we both were besides ourselves. Our wedding was better than we ever could have imagined and it was all thanks to Jose. We felt no stress on the day of our wedding. He took our budget and our ideas and brought our dreams to life. He was the perfect planner for our wedding and we were so happy to have worked with him.
I will never forget the first day I met Jose. I was running from work to meet him and was late and frazzled. Just a few minutes after I sat down, I found myself at ease, laughing a...
nd talking about my fiance, our families and our hopes for our wedding. This first encounter set the tone for the next few months of work together. We hired Jose as a partial planner--my mother and I had already secured the location and most of the vendors--and what I appreciated most was his ability to know when to step in and help guide the process. He gave me his honest opinions, and knew what questions to ask if I was having difficultly making a decision. He, like most people who know me well, made light of when I couldn't concede control of something, and took the reigns quickly when I was ready to pass the baton. On the day of the wedding, his team made sure that all of our wishes were carried through and they handled the small bumps that are certain to arise with calm and efficiency. All of the vendors worked seamlessly together, which is in no doubt thanks to Jose's efforts (vendors might love Jose more than brides!). In short, Jose and his team made planning a wedding joyous and they ensured that we had the time of our lives.
On the eve of our one year anniversary I feel it apropos to share with you all, our truly unforgettable experience.
As a couple who could self-identify as “high maintenance” thr...
oughout the entirety of the wedding planning process, believe me when I tell you that José Rolón was as integral a part to the resounding success of the event, as any ring or vow could be. José played the role of orchestrator, friend, and confidant from the first moment that we all sat to speak about the overall vision for the wedding, through the day of the affair itself, and still now holds a truly special place in the very fabric of our relationship.
It would belie the truth to attempt to extol José’s numerous virtues into a small box of written words. What you will quickly come to realize however, is that José is far more than just the guy who ensures the cake shows up on time, or that you don’t trip over yourself during your first dance. He is a man who genuinely cares for his couples, which is exemplified in each and every interaction you will have with him. A man who is passionate about bringing your dreams, however farfetched they might seem, from a thought in your head to a tangible reality. A man who fully understands the gravity and importance of every aspect of the day, and would move heaven and earth to ensure all the stars align for you.
Over the course of the wedding planning process, you will be presented with an infinite amount of decisions, both large and small in scope. Some will shape the ultimate direction the big day will take, and some you will wonder why you ever wasted a second with in the first place. There is without reservation no better person to help you navigate all of that, and everything in between than José.
There aren't any words I can write to express how happy we are to have met Jose and have him as part of our special day. Hired for full planning, Jose and his assistant Annie were ...
the perfect planners from start to end. They were completely on top of everything and listened to all our needs/wants to make sure we had the perfect day. They also had great ideas and added little personal touches we never could have thought of ourselves. They have relationships with the best vendors and put together a real dream team for the day of. Jose has an awesome personality and a very calming demeanor which was much appreciated during such a stressful time. Not only did we have the perfect wedding, but we gained a lifelong friend as well. Can't recommend Jose and his team enough!
To say that we wouldn't have had such an amazing wedding without José is an understatement. The truth is, we probably wouldn't have had a wedding at all if it weren't for José and ...
his incredible team.
José helped plan my brother's wedding so when I got engaged, hiring José was a no-brainer. Neither my husband nor I had any idea what we wanted for our wedding. Thankfully, José held our hands through the entire process. He understood that we didn't want too many options so he narrowed down the vendors for us. He gave us just enough choices to have a variety but not enough to overwhelm us. Our venue was a blank canvas so we had to bring everything in, which meant not only picking the vendors, the menu and the floral arrangements, but also the table linens, serving trays, utensils, etc. The result was a group of vendors that had a better sense of our tastes than we had ourselves and a wedding that suited us perfectly.
When we went to pick up my husband's suit two days before our wedding and the tailor had made the shirt out of the completely wrong material, José stepped in. I woke up the next morning with a text from José with a picture of potential fabric alternatives and by that afternoon, a courier was delivering a new shirt (made out of the correct material) to our apartment. People remarked how calm we were on our wedding day. The reason for that was José. We knew that we didn't have to worry about a thing because José and his team had it covered.
José became a member of our family and while we don't necessarily miss the wedding planning process, we do miss seeing José on a regular basis.
We are so happy that we decided to book Jose and his fantastic team for partial planning for our wedding on July 8th 2017 today The Foundry. Once the coordination of renting everyt...
hing with many different vendors set in and became overwhelming, we knew we needed help from someone who knew the venue best, and I couldn't think of someone that fits the bill better than Jose. He was more than an event planner, giving us advice, suggestions and answering any questions we had leading up to the big day. Not to mention he is a really cool guy that we all enjoyed getting to know and hanging out with. We received so many compliments from our family and bridal party on how smoothly everything ran thanks to Jose! Not to mention, I wasn't feeling well the night of the wedding which was upsetting to begin with, and Jose was right there with me with seltzer water and Tums making me feel better the whole time! And somehow still making sure everything went smoothly. He has everything in his magic "kit" including a Tide pen which did come in handy too :) All in all, thanks to Jose and his lovely team we were able to truly enjoy our wedding worry free. Trust is, it's worth every penny! This is your wedding, hire someone who is a true professional. Thank you Jose!!!! Love, Christina & Derek
I can’t say enough wonderful things about José Rolón and his amazing team! As the MOB living in Philadelphia while planning a NYC wedding, a full service planner was a must. My dau...
ghter and son-in-law had limited time and entrusted me with many of the details. José was great about working directly with me but keeping the bride and groom in the loop and involved. He is ALWAYS calm! He and his team are incredibly detail oriented and gave us fabulous recommendations for all vendors we used — caterer, florist, photographer, videographer, etc. José was particularly helpful in securing a block of hotel rooms for our out of town guests. I mistakenly thought at least that would be easy.
The best part of working with José, though, is José! He is kind, funny and a joy to be with. We didn’t just get a wedding planner, we got a wonderful new friend.
José Rolon and his team made every moment of our wedding the perfect experience for us and our guests. Leading up to the wedding, José was as helpful as can be, with the best advic...
e, constant availability and responsiveness, and such a great energy to be around that planning felt way more like a joy than a burden. I loved receiving José's emails leading up to the big day--he anticipated every moment and need and choreographed all of our ideas into the perfect timeline and setup.
Our wedding party loved working with José at the rehearsal, which set the tone for all of the fun that was to come. On the day of the wedding, José and his team were simply perfect and so lovely to be around. I will always remember spending the day with my bridesmaids and José, who always was ready with champagne, snacks, jokes, wardrobe help and whatever else we could need--my friends loved having him around and people kept telling me that I was the most relaxed bride ever--that's all thanks to José!
Throughout the wedding, my husband and I were able to have the time of our lives, and truly enjoy the wedding with our guests, because José left nothing to worry or even think about. He got along wonderfully with all of our vendors as well as our families and friends, all of which made for the most awesome wedding-energy imaginable.
José Rolon is the best wedding planner you could ever ask for, but, more than that, he is also a wonderful person, which I think is what really brought our wedding to the next level from great event to great experience. Thank you so much, José!!!
We hired Jose Rolon for full planning. Working with Jose was a wonderful experience. First and foremost, he is a very nice person who is fun to be around. He has a family and we lo...
ved getting to know him. We came to him with a vision of a slightly unconventional wedding that was still refined and heartfelt. He suggested vendors he knew and trusted, all of which were of exceptional quality and helped shape our vision closer and closer to a reality. His team kept us organized, on task, and on budget, all of which are extremely difficult to do when planning a wedding. On the day of our wedding, Jose was more than thorough, professional and everything went off perfectly. He was on top of everything, made sure all of the family members and guests were taken care of and that we (Ryan and I) had everything we needed! He was the best decision we made after picking our date! I am so glad we used him and only hope to have another event in the future, that we could have an excuse to hire him for!
Jose was absolutely amazing. We hired him as a month-of planner, and honestly I do not know what I would have done without him. He went so above and beyond what we hired him for - ...
sending me vendor recommendations and giving me advice months before he was even scheduled to fully take over.
When the month of the wedding finally came around, Jose seamlessly took control of all of my vendor contacts and I did not have to even think. He made an easy to follow timeline for me and my bridal party and coordinated everything for the whole day. On the day of our wedding I did not have to worry about a single thing, and the few requests I had on the day of were taken care of immediately. I could not have asked for better!
Most importantly, it was so great to work with such a kind, passionate, funny person who made me feel like our event was incredibly special and important to him. It is rare to meet someone who not only impresses you on a professional level but also on a personal level. Thank you, Jose!!! -Emma and Dave
Working with Jose was the best decision we ever made. My husband was nervous about the idea of working with a wedding planner but after our first meeting with Jose my fiance looked...
at me and said "I love him!" And from then on it was just the most incredible relationship. Jose is calm, collected, has incredible taste and always knows how to help, in every situation. He helped manage the incredibly overwhelming wedding industry - for every vendor we had to choose he gave us three options to choose from and I always knew that we could trust his suggestions. He helped us navigate our budget and helped make decisions when they seemed to be coming from all angles. But more than his wedding planning abilities - which are unparalleled - his demeanor is what makes him truly an amazing person to get to know and work with. He is just the type of person you want by your side every step of the way. He is warm, calming, even-keeled and loving. He is incredible with all types of personalities - from siblings to mothers to mother-in-laws. He is loved in the industry for good reason. He is just the BEST. We cannot recommend him more highly.
We did full planning with Jose for our wedding at The Foundry on June 25th, 2016. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Jose and Team from beginning to end. The Foundry is an am...
azing venue, but requires a lot of work and imagination since it is an open event space. Jose helped us turn our vision into reality and guided us along the process the entire time. He has great relationships with all the top vendors which made all the decisions we had to make so much easier. He is extremely well organized and made sure we were on time and on budget as worked through the process. On the day of, Jose kicked it into another gear -- everyone from bridesmaids to family members loved him and he made sure we were completely at ease, well fed and stress free on our big day. We were able to barely think about the logistics of a big event and just enjoy the moment. We can't recommend him enough - unbelievable planner and the best decision we made throughout our wedding planning process was picking Jose Rolon Events!!
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25 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY
José Rolón Events