We truly cannot say enough amazing things about Jade and Desiree from Joyful Events by Jade—they were absolutely everything we needed and more.
Jade was with me through my entire ...journey… and let me tell you, it evolved quite a bit 😅 I went from not wanting a big wedding, to getting married at the courthouse, to deciding a year later that I wanted “just a celebration”… which somehow turned into a full-on wedding—with a dress, catering, photographer, seating, linens, drapery, and more. Through all of those changes, Jade was incredibly patient, supportive, and flexible every step of the way.
As we got closer to the wedding, Desiree stepped in without hesitation and truly took over in the best way possible—helping finalize details, keep everything organized, and carry us across the finish line. Her calm, confident presence made such a difference, especially during those final, high-stress moments.
The biggest challenge? Transforming our local fraternal society club into a wedding venue—and WOW, Jade and Desiree absolutely delivered beyond anything I could have ever imagined. They took a space that most people wouldn’t look twice at and turned it into something genuinely beautiful. You truly would never have known where we were.
Both Jade and Desiree were ALWAYS responsive—any time I had questions, hesitations, or needed guidance, they were right there. And as someone who doesn’t naturally have an eye for design or décor, I gave them very little direction… yet somehow, they created something that felt exactly like me. It was almost like they just got my style, even when I couldn’t fully explain it myself.
One of the biggest lifesavers was how they handled coordination—setting up vendor meetings, managing logistics, and completely running the day-of execution. They kept everything on timeline, handled payments to vendors, and made sure every detail was taken care of so I could actually be present and enjoy the day.
And when I say they go above and beyond—I mean it. I decided LAST MINUTE that I wanted flowers, and without hesitation, they found an incredible local florist who created stunning arrangements and greenery for the space. It all came together seamlessly.
On the day of, Desiree and her daughter even moved around 200 chairs and benches by themselves while we were taking photos—completely transforming our ceremony space into a beautiful cocktail hour setup with lawn games like cornhole and Jenga. That level of hustle and dedication is unreal. They truly made it happen.
For anyone like me who plans everything in life down to a T and thinks you might not “need” a wedding planner—I promise you, you do. And Joyful Events by Jade is it. They care deeply about their clients, offer packages that fit your needs, and execute at the highest level.
We are beyond grateful for everything Jade and Desiree did—from the planning phase to the flawless execution. They made our vision come to life in a way we never could have done on our own.