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MMJ Events is a boutique, full service event planning company that specializes in unforgettable weddings and stylish social events. MMJ designs with the belief that your wedding day should be an extension of you as a couple. This allows us to take your vision, infuse personal touches and beautiful details, to create an exquisitely tailored, customized event.
MMJ opened in 2009, and since then has been recognized in top publications and blogs including Martha Stewart and Inside Weddings. We also have added destination services to our resume, designing and planning weddings in Nashville, Dallas, and Montreal thus far.
At MMJ, our team loves stories, details, and building relationships with our clients. We would be honored to talk with you about your big day.
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Couples love this planner for their excellent management and communication with vendors. They loved how smoothly they executed their big day and also praise their ability to adapt to any unforeseen challenges. To learn more, check out the reviews.
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MMJ Events received highly positive reviews from multiple customers for their wedding planning services. Reviewers praised the professionalism and helpfulness of the staff, particularly Rebecca and Meleka. They appreciated the team's attention to detail, communication with vendors, and ability to bring their vision to life. Customers were impressed with the smooth execution of their weddings, with some mentioning that MMJ exceeded their expectations. The team's creativity, organization, and ability to handle unforeseen challenges were also commended. Overall, customers highly recommended MMJ Events for a stress-free and unforgettable wedding planning experience.Review photos
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Christina K
5.0
1/10/2024
We absolutely LOVED working with MMJ events. We worked with Rebecca and she was the best!! She made everything amazing, stress free, and perfect during the planning process and the day of. I would highly recommend!
Logan B
5.0
1/02/2024
We hired MMJ for two different corporate events in 2023. One being a client facing event and one being an internal event. Both went very smooth with great feedback from everyone both times. Rebecca and Jesse were a pleasure to work with and I would recommend them over and over again.
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Jade H
5.0
12/31/2023
I can’t tell you how much I recommend MMJ! Everything was absolutely perfect. They are very professional & with you every step of the way. They think of absolutely everything.
Samantha P
5.0
12/31/2023
Destination weddings can be complicated but the team at MMJ made the process smooth and enjoyable. The day and experience was unforgettable for both of our families as well as our guests. Our event turned into more of an experience, one no one will forget.
Jessica F
5.0
12/31/2023
We decided to hire MMJ events for our wedding day and could not be happier. It was important to me that I was able to enjoy my wedding day without stress, and they made sure of that! I worked with Rebecca and Jessie and they were both absolutely incredible. They handled communication with all vendors and made sure the entire day went smoothly from timeline to decor and details. They really took the time to make everything perfect for us. I received so many compliments about MMJ from the wedding party and guests, I really could not have done it without them and cannot recommend them enough! They are amazing at what they do and so much fun to work with!
Brett H
5.0
12/31/2023
MMJ Events have planned our Kentucky Derby Day event for the past two year and delivered above and beyond our expectations. They are incredibly creative and talented and make a special event incredible!
Madi D
5.0
12/14/2023
A blessing from beginning to end!! Can’t stress enough how helpful hiring a wedding planner is!! Thank you for spending hours on the phone with me, vendors & anyone that required a call the entire process. Thank you for taking the design to a whole other level for our big day! The reveal of our space on our wedding day was something so special that I will forever remember, brought tears to my eyes with how beautiful our entire day was because of this team! I am so grateful for all the hard work these ladies put into our big day. You will NOT regret hiring this time for your special day.
Jenna F
5.0
11/09/2023
MMJ was an incredible planning team who took my vision and truly made it a dream wedding. Our wedding was in October 2023 and hiring MMJ was the best decision ever. Meleka is incredibly thoughtful, organized, detail focused, and truly provides guidance that you need as a bride. I would refer anyone getting married to them and will absolutely use them in the future for other events!! Thank you to my dream team!!!
Claire S
5.0
8/17/2023
MMJ events was literally the best decision we made for our wedding! They made all our decisions and planning so seamless. Rebecca brought our design dreams to life and took care of absolutely EVERYTHING leading up to the big day. I felt so at ease through the whole process and couldn’t have imagined our wedding without her and her team. Day of wedding I have absolutely no stress because i knew it was taken care of. 100000/10 recommend MMJ events!
Sydney S
5.0
7/26/2023
Can't say enough great things about MMJ Events! Rebecca and her team made our big day run so smoothly. Rebecca is so professional and had my mind so at ease about everything the day of. We brought in lots of different vendors and she wrapped everything up perfectly so we could actually enjoy the few weeks leading up to our wedding. I highly recommend using MMJ!
Halle G
5.0
12/26/2022
MMJ knows what they are doing. They put you first and make all your wildest.. and I mean WILDEST dreams come true! They made my day the most special ever and I don’t know what I would have done without them! By far the best of the best and highly recommend!
Aaron&Maria B
5.0
12/25/2022
We recently got married and fortunately found MMJ to help us out. It was not a small task with several vendors and an awesome but unusual venue. Rebecca was so wonderful to work with. Everything went perfectly to plan. We did not have to worry about a thing and got to focus on the special day. Rebecca walked us through each step and it felt like a friend was helping us vs a contractor. Would definitely recommend them.
Frankie T
5.0
11/26/2022
My husband and I were lucky enough to work with Rebecca as our full-service wedding planner. She worked wonders with our budget and was able to give us everything we asked for. She had me make and share a Pinterest board to add inspiration photos to, and our wedding looked just like the board. While we live in California, Rebecca was in Ohio, and planning our wedding in Texas. Even with all that distance, and Zoom meetings, she made everything happen! She was the one communicating with vendors, but would cc me on all emails to keep me in the loop. I’m a teacher so this was the best part--letting her deal with the stressful stuff. We are from San Antonio, where we celebrate “Fiesta” which is basically a 2 week long Mexican street fair, and that was the theme. She curated a Mexican candy bar, got us some chamoy straws for our signature cocktails, and used Mexican tiles as our escort cards. Now when we visit friends’ houses, we see those tiles on display or used as coasters, and it warms our heart. She even helped us incorporate our dogs who couldn’t make it by naming our drinks after them, and showcasing photos of them next to the drinks. I had so many people compliment all of the decor because even though it was inspired by a street party, it still looked upscale.
Tony T
5.0
11/01/2022
MMJ Events are hands down the BEST IN THE BUSINESS! If you are looking for a top class wedding planner who will make your special day unforgettable, don’t look anywhere else, MMJ Events are it!
My wife and I sifted through and interviewed a variety of wedding planners, but immediately locked in on MMJ. You could tell from day one, they were special. They were proactive in really getting to know us and understanding what would make the difference for us. They took extensive notes and planned every detail extraordinarily. From the catering to the flowers to the live musicians, hors d’oeuvres, and valet parking, everything was amazing.
Not to mention the DJ, the photographer, the videographer, the reception room reveal, etc., etc. I could go on and on. The fact is we cannot say enough praise for MMJ Events! I would highly recommend them! You will be astounded!
Thank you MMJ for making our special day so amazing and unforgettable. We still have guest telling us that it was the best wedding they’ve ever attended. We couldn’t be happier.
Sari M
5.0
10/30/2022
My husband and I hired MMJ for full wedding planning services and I cannot sing their praises enough. Right off the bat I was looking for someone with taste and who could navigate the Columbus vendors with ease, and that is exactly what they delivered in the planning phase. I didn’t want to have to sift through thousands of vendors per category. They really helped narrow down each vendor category for me which I cannot thank them enough for that. They had the top picks from flowers to catering…they knew the best options for my what my husband and I wanted! Rebecca and I instantly connected and she said as such a great support, really by my side the whole time!
On the day of, if the team hadn’t been worked enough for our wedding event, they were truly put to the test with weather throwing the day off. They quickly thought on their feet to make the day as true to how it was planned as possible. I cannot thank Maleka, Rebecca, and everyone else for taking over so I could get back to enjoying the day!
Julie F
5.0
10/28/2022
Meleka and her team were phenomenal. They took care of everything for us. We worked with them for an entire year and they were very patient, creative, organized and full of energy.
The vendors they have access to also did an amazing job.
We especially benefited from their creativity and ability to take our vision for the wedding and make it even more than we expected.
They took time with us the year leading up to the wedding and the week before worked so hard to make everything perfect.
With Meleka and Rebecca managing every detail,I, as the mother of the bride ,could enjoy every moment of the special day and the days leading up to the wedding.
I would use them again for any special event!
Emma Z
5.0
10/19/2022
We hired Rebecca for month of coordination & I absolutely can't sing her praises enough!! 30 days prior to the wedding is crunch time & your to do list will be a million miles long. Rebecca helped create a wedding day timeline, contacted all of my vendors, was present for our rehearsal & made sure everyone knew where they needed to be, and ensured that the day ran smoothly. Not only is she incredible at her job, but she is the warmest, kindest soul! She gave me peace of mind & the ability to be present on the day & soak it all in. Can't recommend her enough!!
Brad D
5.0
10/05/2022
It is not possible to say enough good things about Rebecca and Meleka! These ladies absolutely delivered on everything and made the big day run so smoothly. My wife and her bridesmaids were at ease knowing that they had everything under control. We were able to go into cruise control and enjoy the day without the worry of ensuring everything was on time and going as planned. 10 out of 10 would highly recommend to anyone looking for a wedding planner!
Jessica M
5.0
1/19/2022
We hired MMJ for our wedding. Meleka and her team not only brought all of our dreams to life but exceeded anything I thought was possible. She is a true miracle worker and we will cherish the memories forever!
Kristina H
5.0
11/04/2021
I hired MMJ Events for Month of Coordination. Meleka and Rebecca were amazing. Can't say enough good things about the whole crew. I DIYed all of my decor myself and I had such anxiety to let things go, but they were very reassuring and I was able to pass it to them so smoothly. They made everything absolutely perfect. Even when the problems popped up, they did their magic. I never had to worry about a thing.
Ellen L
5.0
9/27/2021
Can't believe it's been a year since Meleka and her crew planned our amazing wedding! We initially picked MMJ to help us plan an outdoor tent wedding, since we had seen the prior beautiful tent weddings she had planned at our venue. From the start, Meleka kept us on track and really took away from the stress of wedding planning, especially since our venue coordinator was frustrating to work with. We decided to move forward with the wedding once COVID-19 hit, albeit smaller than previously planned. She also worked with my mother-in-law's requests and helped us planned an intimate tea ceremony the morning of the wedding day. The day turned out perfectly, the tent and details were beautiful, and we received so many compliments from guests. MMJ really made our day memorable and we are forever grateful. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend MMJ to anyone who needs help planning!
Lauren S
5.0
10/23/2019
MMJ and her team worked SO hard to create a beautiful, stress-free day for me, my now husband and our parents. We came to her asking a lot- to have a big, beautiful wedding in central Ohio on a budget (AND over a holiday weekend). And oh boy, did they knock it out of the park! She was truly full-service in that she had every detail covered and recommended so many amazing vendors who all worked hard to make our day so memorable and a true dream. The design was so unique to us and so many little details were incorporated to make it all fit together. We would recommend her to friends and family a million times over!!
Taylor S
5.0
10/22/2019
Hiring a wedding planner was an idea I discounted from the beginning because I am a very creative person and thought I could handle everything myself. I have followed MMJ on Instagram for awhile and was fan girling over their work so decided to meet with Meleka and see what this wedding planning thing was all about. My parents and I were completely SOLD on MMJ and it was one of the investments of the wedding planning process, let me tell you! Aside from being the best of the best in Columbus, Meleka has close relationships with SO many vendors that created a seamless process of booking, questions & follow ups. We encountered several bumps in the road in planning our wedding (ie: original venue booked fell thru due to unfortunate circumstances 6 months before our wedding date...) and Meleka and Heather were so accommodating and went above and beyond to ensure our day was perfect at our new venue. I definitely had a vision for our wedding day which MMJ helped make possible and come to life with their own personal touches. The small details created a cohesive look and feel for our reception and could not have all come together without their blood, sweat & tears. It truly was a perfect day and it wouldn't have been possible without Meleka and Heather!! Thank you guys for everything <3
Bryn T
5.0
10/31/2018
Planning a wedding is stressful. The most important thing we invested in during the process was a great planner. MMJ Events delivered us the perfect wedding day, and made sure everything was beautiful despite my inability to make 68% of the executive decisions I was supposed to. She's a boss!
Andrew P
5.0
10/23/2018
Meleka was absolutely amazing throughout the entire wedding process! She handled all of the details with ease and gave us the wedding we always wanted to have. My wife always says that she never could have done it without Meleka, and I am so grateful she was able to take away the stress and let us enjoy the process. She is the best in the business and I would highly recommend her to everyone!
Hope M
5.0
10/20/2018
Amazing job!!!
Meleka Jolliff and her staff at MMJ Events did an exceptional job in creating a spectacular wedding event! From the beginning, Meleka worked diligently and patiently in taking our thoughts and ideas and transforming them into a clear vision for the tone and look of the wedding. She is extremely organized and has a tremendous attention to detail. The tracking software she provides kept us updated and no task was lost in the planning. Meleka has a very good relationship and reputation with her vendors and matched us well with those that could deliver the look we wanted. MMJ Events handled the task of executing an out-of-town wedding (2 hours away from Columbus, Ohio) with seamless efficiency. The transformation of the ballroom for the reception at the hotel was breathtaking! Guests were taking pictures and videos on their cell phones when they entered the reception room!! Meleka and her staff handled every detail of the wedding day and made it exactly what we hoped for and a absolutely wonderful event!
Lea M
5.0
10/12/2018
Meleka and her team gave my husband and I the wedding we never knew we wanted! She created a day we will never forget. Her planning and organization over the last 11 months alleviated all the stress that goes into planning a wedding. Her ability to transform a venue with her attention to detail and creativity goes unmatched. Meleka's relationship with vendors helped so much when decision and deadlines had to be made. Very detail from personnel to timeline was covered by her and her team which allowed for our guest and the bridal party to fully enjoy the day. I would highly recommend Meleka and MMJ for soon to be brides that want all their hopes and dreams to be met...or exceeded!
Kelsey P
5.0
10/02/2018
Where do I even begin with Meleka and MMJ Events. My day was an absolute fairy tale and Meleka was able to create all my thoughts into a beautiful masterpiece. The most beautiful thing I heard throughout my day, is that my personality showed through every detail, and that is thanks to MMJ Events. Not only did I have a wonderful experience planning my wedding with Meleka, I walked away with the most beautiful memories in my head and a new friend. Meleka takes wedding planning to a personal level. She gets to know the ins and outs of you and your partner's personality , so the couple can shine through during their day. Meleka took every single aspect that was important to my husband and I and put it into our wedding. Meleka kept me calm, made me enjoy the entire process and in the end truly created my husband and I's personal fairy tale. I am forever blessed by MMJ events and will speak of her brilliance till the end of time!
Samantha L
5.0
8/29/2018
June 23, 2018 Wedding – Day of Coordinator
We hired MMJ Events for our day of coordinating services and I truly cannot express how amazing our experience was. Heather was our go-to-girl from beginning to end and beyond. She was so kind and understanding of our needs and a super Boss Babe when she needed to get everyone in line. As expected, not everything went as planned, but trusting that Heather was there to make quick changes and decisions was such a relief. Our day was perfect in large part because of her. Thank you, again!
“Heather was worth her weight in GOLD” – my mom
Maggie P
5.0
8/21/2018
MMJ events made my dream wedding come true!!! I could not be more thankful for Meleka. She is genuine, kind, detailed and made sure every part of the planning process, as well as the day, was perfect! Meleka was so helpful in being able to make the vision I had in my head become a reality. She was so helpful in finding the perfect vendors and communicating with them. She was always on top of everything and uses an amazing wedding planning website called aisle planner that keeps everything organized for the bride. She also has so many of the perfect pieces from her own rental company that we were able to rent for the day of that I absolutely loved. The day of the wedding, she made sure that everything went smoothly, so that I didn't have to worry about anything!! She truly made it a dream day and I could not be more thankful!! Everyone should hire MMJ events because they will make your wedding day everything you imagined and more!!!
Molly M
5.0
1/21/2018
We highly recommend Meleka who did day-of coordination for our wedding and reception. Of course, “day off” is a misnomer because she did a lot of work before the day by working with our vendors to create a timeline, which was a lifesaver. And she came to the rehearsal
which was a big help! All of her recommendations were spot-on and I the big day she was always there when I needed her. She was a big help in getting my dress on. And later in
the day she was there with my comfortable shoes when I needed them. She also helped place items on the tables and ensured everything was packed up at the end of the night. I can’t imagine what all she quietly did that we didn’t know about. Hiring her allowed my Mom, sister and me to enjoy the big day!
Carey L
5.0
12/14/2017
We used Heather for day of coordination for our wedding last week and I truly feel blessed to have had her by my side. My guests keep commenting on how organized and perfectly timed the wedding was. I am so thankful to have Heather and the team help with the set up, tear down, vendor communications, and timeline. I highly recommend!!
Rebecca B
5.0
11/05/2017
MMJEvents should be every Bride and Mother of the Bride's first stop when planning a wedding. Our guests raved about the wedding! Meleka, Heather and Taylor attended to every detail!Outstanding team!
Julia C
5.0
10/31/2017
I only have one regret when it comes to planning my wedding and it's that I only used Meleka and MMJ Events to do day of coordination and not for the entire planning process. I was stressed leading up to the wedding but once Meleka took
over with my vendors I finally was able to enjoy myself. And I don't give these reviews lightly as I plan events for a living. I truly enjoyed my wedding day 10x more than I would have if not for Meleka. Also - using her sister company Aiden and Grace made the rental process a breeze. Overall I can't say enough positive things!
Natalie L
5.0
10/30/2017
I married my husband this year and didn’t have to hesitate on who I wanted to help me with my wedding planning. MMJ events and Meleka made my process so much better and gave me so many different ideas that I really loved! Meleka is wonderful to work with and always in happy spirits! I just love MMJ Events!
Jessica T
5.0
10/30/2017
I handle stress well so I felt good going into planning, but little did I know how stressful it actual would be. As soon as I hired MMJ it all melted away. Heather and Meleka were amazing. It was the best investment I made for my wedding. Highly recommended!!!
Brian S
5.0
10/25/2017
I can’t say enough good things about Meleka and MMJ. I was living in a different country while my fiancé Emily was in Columbus planning our wedding. Whenever she was overwhelmed about things that needed to get done, I knew I couldn’t be there to help but could trust that Meleka always would be. She took such a stress off of us when planning our wedding and has become a friend through the process! I would definitely recommend MMJ events!
Rebekah A
5.0
10/24/2017
Meleka is truly one of a kind!!!!! She has an amazing eye for design and pays great attention to detail!!!!! She planned and executed our big day to perfection! I cannot imagine working with anyone else!!!!!!
Katie B
5.0
10/24/2017
Meleka and MMJ Events are honestly the absolute best in the business. We faced the uphill battle of planning our wedding from another state and navigating a multitude of family issues that required us to travel frequently. Meleka was our saving grace. She walked us through each step, was always there when we needed her or had questions, captured every single detail and style for our big day, and made sure the day of went seamlessly. Thanks to Meleka and MMJ, We had the wedding of our dreams.
Sarah L
5.0
10/18/2017
We hired Meleka and MMJ Events to do the day-of coordination of our fall wedding. What a lifesaving decision!! When looking for coordinators, Meleka was by far the most responsive and answered every question I had - obviously knowing the vendors in town and how to best work with each of them. I knew we'd be in good hands with a seasoned pro. She came on board a month before the wedding and lifted my stress away. From contacting all of the vendors to make sure everything was good to go, to sharing our timeline to make sure we were all on the same page, to being a part of every detail on the day - she made the event run so smoothly and beautifully. Even when a few snags popped up during the day (which is bound to happen), I didn't even know or hear about it, she just fixed things on the spot and I was able to enjoy a truly stress-free day. For a borderline OCD bride like myself, it seemed scary to make so many plans and then put them in someone else's hands. Meleka took all of that fear away by being so professional, capable, and lovey to be around. I was truly able to let go on my wedding day and simply enjoy my groom, our family and friends, and all of the beautiful work that so many people put into it. I would hire her again in a heartbeat. She also has an amazing software program to offer to help throughout the entire planning process (Aisle Planner) which is TOTALLY worth the price and kept everything so organized. And, make sure to check out her event design/rental business Aiden & Grace - so many beautiful things that can be rented for wedding decor (and super easy to do), and so easy to work with her in that realm since she was already our planner. Thank you for everything, Meleka. Brides: she's amazing!!
Liz C
5.0
10/18/2017
We used MMJ Events for day-of coordination, and I'm so glad we did! I was skeptical that we would need to hire anyone for day-of, but our florist recommended Meleka and we couldn't have been happier with the way everything turned out. I and ( most importantly) my parents had peace of mind on the wedding day, knowing we wouldn't have to worry about the timeline of events during the day and small details during the reception. Meleka was a huge help in coordinating with vendors in the morning and week before the wedding. The Aisle Planner software she offers was a huge time saver in the planning process too - I definitely recommend it.
Jeremy B
5.0
10/04/2017
Meleka was an absolute lifesaver and rockstar when it came to planning, advising, and executing for our wedding. She helped us plan our wedding from out of state and I wholeheartedly believe that our event would not have been as great as it was without her. Her 5-star reviews are really an understatement for how awesome she is and I would recommend her services without hesitation.
Morgan P
5.0
10/04/2017
There really are not enough words for how thankful I am for Meleka and her team! Being a planner myself, I know how much work goes into planning a wedding...and I knew the challenge we were up against since I live on the opposite side of the country! I've known Meleka since high school and have been so impressed and inspired by MMJ Events. After we decided to get married in Ohio I immediately called to lock her in. While I'm familiar with the logistics of planning a wedding I was very unfamiliar with the vendors in Ohio. Every vendor Meleka referred contributed perfectly into my design and overall feel I was trying to create. Meleka, herself, was a dream to work with and her growing inventory of specialty rentals elevated my big day! When her team showed up day of, a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders and I was able to relax and enjoy. Thank you MMJ Events for everything!
Emily S
5.0
8/06/2017
I absolutely LOVED having Meleka as my wedding planner! As a bride that really hated making decisions, Meleka guided my through every choice and decision to make for the absolute greatest wedding I could have ever asked for. On the day of the wedding she was so calm and helped keep me calm, allowing me to enjoy every minute of the day. I would one million percent recommend MMJ Events!
Knottief54b9abe4c5c8921
5.0
10/24/2016
Thank you so much for your help!! And being with us on our big day. It wouldn't have been the same if you hadn't been there! You are the best planner in Columbus. I hope there is more chance to work with you in the future. Best wishes for you!
Kaylah T
5.0
10/24/2016
We used MMJ events for day of planning and I honestly don't think I could have done it without them!! Heather was FANTASTIC in calming me down the weeks leading up to the wedding. She confirmed the schedule and payment with all my vendors which was a life saver! She kept everyone so organized the day of our wedding. I didn't have to think about a thing but the great time I was having!!
HIGHLY recommend using MMJ Events!!
Sarah K
5.0
10/20/2016
Thank you Meleka and MMJ Events for creating the most incredible wedding day for us! Meleka was recommended by a friend and having her as our wedding planning from the start was the best decision we made throughout this process. We got married at the Ohio Statehouse on September 10th - I can't believe it has already been over a month since our special day. Each day that goes by I think about a different detail from our wedding weekend and am so thankful for all of the support and love we had from our vendors. Meleka and her team were outstanding! They were detail-oriented, creative, thoughtful and created a vision for our day with us that we will never forget. Meleka is an incredible wedding planner and one we would recommend to anyone. Her business philosophy is one that you won't find in other wedding planners - she is all in! She loves what she does and it shows in each and every one of her weddings. Meleka is very talented and someone that both Kyle and I are thankful to have had in our lives during our wedding and grateful to have met in life. We would highly recommend Meleka and her team and know that she would deliver on creating the best day you could ever ask for. Meleka, thank you for everything!
Eryn G
5.0
10/19/2016
We hired Meleka for our winter wedding at the Statehouse earlier this year. I had most of the wedding planned by the time I realized I didn't want to be stressed the day of by setting up tables, and making sure everything got there on time, etc. She came highly recommended by our photographers and I am so glad we had Meleka there for our big day. She put out fires before they became anything to worry out, she made sure everything happened on schedule, and did everything with such grace. Even though I had most of the wedding planned, I knew Meleka was the woman to ask for advice, so I set up 2-3 design meetings with her, to make sure I had picked the right table cloths, center pieces, etc. Our wedding was everything I imagined and I'm so grateful for Meleka and all that she did. I really wish I had another reason to work with her in the future! Meleka is kind, intelligent, and a total genius in her field - I would highly recommend her.
Bryanna R
5.0
10/14/2016
MMJ Events helped us plan our end of summer destination wedding in Nashville that ~220 guests attended. We absolutely could not have pulled off our wedding if it wasn't for these incredible women. They went above and beyond for us throughout the year and a half that we were engaged. This included ensuring that we had the best vendors in Nashville, keeping us organized, helping us with design, and pulling lessons learned from previous events, to help inform us when we were making big decisions.
Our wedding was not easy to plan. As I mentioned, we were planning a destination wedding, and on top of that, we switched our venue to a bigger space 5 months beforehand. MMJ Events was patient with us and helped us through the process of selecting and securing a new venue, although it cost them a lot of extra time. They also went above and beyond on helping us find the best vendors in Nashville and secure rentals, which we could have not done on our own. Leading up to the wedding I did not have to worry about finalizing anything with our vendors, which was a huge relief given all of the other things that take place leading up to the wedding.
Also, MMJ Events uses the best tools in the business for their full-serve wedding clients. They utilize Aisle Planner, a wedding planning application, which tracks all of your wedding information in one place including the guest list, guest contact information, response information, budget, seating charts, design boards, and an extensive to-do list with dates assigned to each task. This tool was invaluable to me, as I travel almost every week for my job, and needed to have all of my information digitally in one place.
MMJ Events was also accommodating to my busy and often unpredictable work schedule and was easy to communicate with. I appreciated their points of view when I asked them questions, and how they leveraged their past experiences to help us make decisions along the way.
They are also extremely talented at design and coordinating a unique and cohesive event. They take a vision and run with it, and you don't have to worry about any of the details.
The day of coordination was also wonderful. Meleka went outside of her scope to ensure the ceremony and reception went as smoothly as possible. For example, our band was not very prepared for some of the music they needed to play on the iPod for the mother/son dance, so Meleka jumped in, found the song on her phone, and hooked it up in place of the band. She really does it all, and she is all in to make your wedding the best it can be.
Thank you to MMJ Events for helping us plan the best day of our lives and being there for us throughout the entire wedding planning process!!!
Monika D
5.0
10/13/2016
We hired Meleka as our full service wedding designer after seeing pictures all over social media of other beautiful weddings she designed. After our 1st meeting I knew that we did not need to look any further for a wedding planner. From day 1, it was easy to see that she is passionate about wedding planning and goes the extra mile to make sure her clients expectations are exceeded. For example, when we couldn’t find a round wooden bar for our outdoor tented reception at any rental companies, she went 1 step further and found an independent contractor that actually built us a custom round wooden bar that was exactly what we dreamed of. Through every step of the process, her vision and creativity shined through. From a few simple pictures and a color palette she was able to bring what we envisioned to life.
On top of having excellent vision and creativity, Meleka also has relationships with the best vendors around and can find the perfect fit for any wedding and any budget. She recommended such amazing vendors that we were a joy to work with and get to know (especially Miam Cakes – her cakes-wow!) Meleka has a very friendly personality and is extremely easy to work with. At no time during the planning process did we feel like our ideas were not taken into consideration. Our wedding was beyond perfection and looked like it was straight out of a magazine due to Meleka and her team. The only thing we would have done differently is we would have hired her sooner!
Katie L
5.0
10/06/2016
When my now husband proposed in Puerto Rico in December 2014, I immediately declared we WOULD be getting a wedding planner because while I have big visions, I have zero creative bones in my body. We returned back to Denver where we were living at the time when I was perusing Pinterest for wedding ideas. I came across a photo of this beautiful ceremony space with chandeliers and big windows and thought to myself, "that is gorgeous!" It wasn't until I looked underneath the picture and saw it was in COLUMBUS, OHIO (my home town - hey!) that I started to really get excited. I then proceeded to stalk MMJEvents and Meleka for a solid two hours and decided then and there that her portfolio perfectly matched what I was envisioning for our wedding: creative, top quality, and uniquely personalized to the couple getting married. When I met her in person, I knew there was no other person who could make my dreams come to life. Through the process she was not only the most amazing planner, but truly became a confidant and friend. I can say, with full confidence, that I had FUN planning our wedding. I heard from brides these horror stories about how you just want to drop it all and go to the court house. Um, excuse me? Not for ONE SECOND. All I wanted was for our special day to get here and see our vision come to life. And when I say "come to life" I mean exceed my expectations beyond my wildest dreams. Our wedding was legitimately magical. I had zero concerns or stress the day of (except tripping down the aisle, but I realized I probably wouldn't be the first bride in history so didn't worry that much more). I loved every second of working with Meleka and her "say yes" attitude made me feel so important. She has extremely close relationships with her vendors and isn't afraid to tell you, "I think your idea is great, but what about..." and it usually ends up making your vision THAT much better. She's a professional and really goes above and beyond to make your day the best ever. Without a doubt, she's the best in Columbus. I have already recommended her to two of my bridal friends, and will continue to force my friends and family to hire her because EVERY ONE deserves to have the best experience of their lives planning their wedding and on their wedding day and Meleka and her team make that happen!
Karis I
5.0
9/09/2016
Meleka Did A Wonderful Job!
We used MMJ Events for our wedding this July and we couldn’t be happier! Meleka was a pleasure to work with, and we don’t know what we would have done without her. During the planning process she did a wonderful job helping us choose vendors that were both within our price range, and lived up to our standards. Her wealth of knowledge went so far in helping us compare different options, and know if a certain vendor was worth the extra cost, or if our money would be better spent elsewhere. When it came time to meet with those vendors she helped us relax, explaining anything we did not understand, and made us feel comfortable making decisions for the big day.
What really made Meleka stand out was her amazing attention to detail. Every little part of the wedding was planned out perfectly. We could tell that she worked hard to listen to us, look at our Pinterest boards, and do her research, and went the extra mile to make sure that every second of our wedding was what we wanted or better. Even with all of the different factors that go into planning a wedding, everything felt complete and harmonious, and felt like a dream.
On the day of the ceremony Meleka was phenomenal. She was calm and collected, and was able to effectively manage everyone in the party to ensure that everyone was where they were supposed to be. Her presence during the wedding - and throughout the entire planning process - took so much stress off of our shoulders.
We don’t know what we would have done without Meleka, she was an answer to prayer, and went the extra mile to ensure that our wedding was better than we could have ever dreamed.
Knottie1470274217
5.0
8/03/2016
My daughter first connected with MMJ at a “tasting event” (whatever that is!.) They chatted about what a wedding planner could do. My daughter came home and pitched the idea. Her main points were summarized by the statement, “This could eliminate a lot of stress.” She had me! We went and chatted with MMJ and found out what Meleka and her crew did. We signed up, and they did what they said they would do and much more. It is difficult to put into words the sense of competence and calm that Meleka brought to the process. Most of the things necessary to prepare for a wedding are not something one does every day. We didn’t know the options. We didn’t know a good price from a bad one. We didn’t know what would “work” and what would not. The MMJ team did know! Priceless knowledge! Meleka was very easy to talk to, and was very patient with all of our questions. She has an incredible work ethic and there were never any surprises. The website where “Dad” can track the spending or where “Mom” and daughter can be reminded of tasks and timelines is very valuable, as it puts hundreds of details in one place with easy access.
On the day of the wedding we all just “showed up.” We were free to enjoy every moment because Meleka and her team worried about all the details . . . right down to how to occupy the flower girl when she wasn’t “flower girling.” If Steve Martin had hired Meleka instead of “Frank,” I’m quite certain that “The Father of the Bride” would have enjoyed the meal at the reception and gotten to dance with his daughter. . . plus, and best of all, the wedding would have stayed in budget!
My wife and I both agree that the cost of MMJ’s services was the very best money we spent on what turned out to be a very beautiful and fun wedding.
Knottie1464290906
5.0
5/26/2016
I don't know how I would have been able to have the wedding of my dreams without MMJ events. Meleka is such a pleasure to work with! She literally made things so easy for me. We hired MMJ events as our day of coordinator for our wedding. This allowed our last month before the wedding to be stress free. Meleka took over contacting our vendors, making our timeline and running the show at our rehearsal and wedding. She also set up our decor and made sure we didn't get bothered on the day of our wedding with the little things. We honestly couldn't have done it without MMJ events. She was not only the cheapest vendor we hired but also the most valuable. I highly recommend MMJ events for any event or wedding you are planning. Being a bride and trying to do it all on my own was ridiculous, MMJ events was the best decision we ever made! I just wish I would have used the company for my entire wedding planning not just the day of!
a member
5.0
11/10/2015
After seeing MMJ Events all over Instagram and following them for several months before I got engaged I knew I wanted to hire them in some capacity for my wedding. I knew I wouldn't need assistance with the overall design and wedding details so we hired MMJ Events for our day of coordinating and I am so thankful that we did. We met with Meleka about 6 weeks before our wedding and went over important details. From there she worked with our vendors in setting up a timeline and making sure that everything would run smoothly. I was very glad that we had her, especially the week of when things get super crazy. It was nice to have the peace of mind that someone else was going to take care of everything and it put my mind at ease knowing I was going to be able to sit back and enjoy the day.
Rachel C
5.0
10/27/2015
We hired MMJ events for our day-of coordinators and could not have been happier with Rachel and Heather who helped make our day so special! We met with Meleka once in person to go over the details and then communicated via email the weeks & days leading up to the event. Meleka gave us some great ideas to help put the finishing touches on our wedding.
The day-of services started with a good morning text from Rachel congratulating me on the big day. It was so great that she channeled in on all of the excitement we had, but she also made me feel like everything was handled and under control. It was great having the day-of resource so my family and I could focus on soaking up all of the important memories of the day (and not stressing!). Rachel answered all of my questions and last minute texts, which was so appreciated. Everything felt like it all went perfectly according to plan! It wasn't until hours later that I found out there a huge mishap with our grooms cake, but Rachel contacted the vendor and communicated everything through my Maid of Honor, so I didn't have to even know about it. We laughed about how oblivious I was to the cake incident, but that's exactly how it should have been! I didn't fret once about how the day would turn out because I completely trusted MMJ events.
I definitely recommend their day-of services as a budget-friendly option for those brides who want the extra help with last minute planning and coordinating for the wedding day. Rachel, Heather & Meleka were all wonderful to work with and I couldn't have imagined my day without them!!
Knottie1445897498
5.0
10/26/2015
Before we got engaged I thought the idea of a wedding planner was a little ridiculous. Then I saw all of the details that go into planning and carrying out a great wedding. Meleka went above and beyond what me or my wife could have imagined for our wedding. I was blown away with the final product, and would recommend MMJ to any one who wants a great wedding.
Natalie H
5.0
10/22/2015
Meleka was recommended to me by a friend when my current wedding coordinater was dropping the ball on just about everything. Deciding to have Meleka come in and take over was one of the best decisions I've made! Every detail of my wedding was perfect, and I could not have been happier with the look, style and feel. I had countless comments on how beautiful the wedding was!
Hannah T
5.0
10/15/2015
Where do I even begin with Meleka and her team? My wedding was literally PERFECT thanks to her! When I say perfect, I mean it. She made all of my crazy ideas come to life without any hesitation. She kept butterflies alive for days in her refrigerator. She was on the ground cleaning dirt off of my wedding gown just hours before the ceremony. She assisted my dog down the aisle and I am pretty sure she even brought the sunshine as it had rained 21 days in a row - literally!! She does not skip a beat and her attention to detail is out of this world. She is by far the BEST wedding planner and I could not imagine choosing anyone else.
Tyler S
5.0
10/14/2015
My wife and I hired Meleka at MMJ Events to be our ‘day of’ wedding coordinator for our big day. I will admit I was skeptical if we needed a coordinator - given the venue had staff that could help out with odds and ends and we had both been in dozens of weddings so "we knew" the routine pretty well. I will also admit I was wrong…. Meleka was an amazing value-add to our event from the planning and coordination of vendors, rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, and everything the day of. She even helped diffuse a sticky situation that arose last minute with a vendor that really helped keep the focus on us and stress levels down. She is the ultimate addition to the wedding process and an even better person. 5 Stars it is!
emily j
5.0
10/14/2015
A mutual friend recommended Meleka Jolliff of MMJ Events and the moment I met her I knew she was the planner for us. Not only was her work amazing, but we clicked immediately. Meleka was there every step of the way with our planning process and she didn't miss a beat. All of my family and bridesmaids live in other cities and states so she really was my soundboard for each decision we had to make. She has great relationships with all vendors and did an amazing job getting each of them on the same page with the same image. For the reception, we had a vision of a clear tent reception and she helped turn it into a wedding masterpiece. It was better than I could have ever dreamed of. Every detail of the wedding design was extremely well thought out and personalized. She is also extremely organized and our wedding day went off without a hitch. I honestly cannot recommend MMJ enough. She is simply the best in the business!
Hailey M
5.0
9/18/2015
Where do I begin?
In August of 2014, my best friend asked me to marry him, and of course I said yes! The type A beast within me went straight into planning mode a few days later. My fiance (now husband!) is a dream, and wanted input on food and alcohol, so I (and my amazing mom) had free reign to do WHATEVER I wanted.
The private wedding Pinterest boards (you know you have them) moved to public, and mom and I started at it! My mom and I both work full time jobs, volunteer, and wanted to keep some sort of a social life during the year of wedding planning, so after about a week of thinking we could plan this wedding on our own, we quickly realized that we needed to hire a planner.
I met with several planners I found here on The Knot, and they were all lovely, but when I met Meleka (MMJ), I knew we had found the one! She was organized, her portfolio was amazing, and she seemed like someone I could hang with for the next year (brides to be, this is important that you click with your planner bc you will talk to her ALL THE TIME!).
Going back to the type A beast that I can be. I am organized, detail oriented, and I knew what I wanted my wedding to look like. I was a little scared to let go of the control, but Meleka was an amazing match for me. She was always one step ahead of me. When I had a question, she had an answer. When I found a problem, she found a solution. She had all of the details nailed down. Amazing.
Fast forward to the month of the wedding. Everyone I knew kept asking if I was stressed out or freaking out or if I had a million things to do. I kept calling Meleka asking why I wasn't stressed out. It was because she had my back. She was taking care of the details that I otherwise would have been FREAKING OUT over.
Fast forward to the day of the wedding. I was able to relax and enjoy the day without having to run around checking things off the list or tracking vendors. My mom was with me instead of setting up tables, my girls were with me instead of running a last minute errand for me, my husband got to play golf with with guys that morning. There was no stress.
Then, we got to the venue, and I couldn't believe how beautiful everything was. Meleka took my 5,000 pins, my crazy descriptions, and all of the emails of ideas and thoughts and put together exactly what we wanted. It was beyond gorgeous. Best. Day. Ever.
We could not have done this alone (or if we did, we would have been driven to the brink of insanity). I had the best experience with Meleka, and I would recommend her over and over again. <3
Lindsay D
5.0
9/17/2015
We hired Meleka with MMJ Events just over seven months before our wedding date, selecting the full event planning option. We had the ceremony & reception location set, but I did not know where to begin, in order to start pulling the rest together. I knew we would need help! I really appreciated Meleka's easy-to-use timelines and budget tracker. I am a control freak when it comes to logistical details, but my artistic creativity is quite lacking. I needed someone I could trust to organize all the planning logistics the way I wanted, but really help me start from scratch on the design aspect. She was able to take all of my ideas, from hundreds of Pinterest pictures and create a cohesive event design. Having someone help me negotiate with vendors, while sometimes receiving a discount, was a huge help. Almost every vendor we used was on her preferred vendors list, and they were ALL fabulous. One of the top reasons we wanted a planner, was to ensure everything ran smoothly on the day of our wedding, without having to task family members with additional responsibilities, or do it ourselves. As such, I woke up on my wedding day completely stress-free because I was 100% confident that everything would be handled. While I later found out about a few very minor mishaps, I never knew anything was amiss on the day of, because it was promptly handled. If nothing else, that made it worth every penny! I definitely recommend Meleka, especially for her event design. Our day was perfect, and just as I imagined it!
Knottie08378491
5.0
7/01/2015
We used MMJ Events for our wedding this past May. We were engaged last July- and even before we were engaged I knew I wanted to use MMJ Events. Meleka did my best friends wedding a few years back, and it was absolutely gorgeous.
From the beginning I knew I could trust Meleka with planning our wedding, but I also knew that I could express any opinion I was having, and wasn't afraid of hurting anyone's feelings. Her attention to detail is uncanny, and "Everything she touched turned to gold". I know it sounds corny but literally every detail she handled was done to a tee- small and big details, nothing went untouched. She also came up with unique ideas for the wedding that set our wedding apart from others.
If I had the ability I would have parties and renew my vows every year just so she could plan the event- because any event she does is magical! We had an experience with MMJ events that was nothing short of amazing, and I would recommend them to anyone.
Amy B
5.0
11/03/2014
I knew I would need assistance with my backyard DIY country wedding. Not only would I need the normal wedding support but I knew getting our farm ready for 200 guests would be tricky. Meleka was fully engaged in the process with me and was a tremendous help whether it was vendor recommendations, tent placement, guest gift bags, reception set-up, and the list goes on.
The day of the wedding was full of setting up and last minute details and if it hadn't been for Meleka's organization and keeping me on track, I'm certain I would have been late to my own wedding! She had everyone dressed and put together with flowers in hand, ready for the ceremony on time, and I didn't have to think about a thing. We had some rain on our wedding day and Meleka had Plan B ready to go before I could even start worrying about it. Luckily we didn't have to alter things because the rain stopped just in time, but if we would have, I was confident with her decisions, and I think any bride with an outdoor wedding would agree what a big deal that is!
Meleka and her team worked tirelessly behind the scenses to make things happen, making decisions and keeping me stress free so that I could truly enjoy my wedding day to the fullest. I wholly recommend Meleka and MMJ Events for your wedding or party planning. She will be a truly invested partner in your event and will work diligently to make your vision come to life.