NJ Event Collective

nately the original planner was unable to see our wedding to completion so about 3 months out we had to figure out what to do. My photographer Brittany Nemec recommended NJ Collective and I reached out to Niki right away. Our whole event was absolutely seamless and we are forever thankful for the quick response and support from NJ Collective. They made the day so fun, they were literally so attentive leading up to the weekend and during the weekend. I didn't know anything "went wrong" at the event as something inevitably always does because their sole focus was just handling everything behind the scenes for us. We had such an incredible experience, you would be seriously missing out if you didn't at least meet with Niki! Our expectations were exceeded beyond words!!!

from our photographer, Niki immediately stood out. She was approachable, professional, and brought a wealth of experience—particularly with weddings at the Desert Botanical Garden. Her deep familiarity with the venue, its layout, and staff gave us tremendous peace of mind from the very beginning. We chose NJ Event Collective’s “Day of Coordination” package, as I wanted to handle much of the event design and DIY elements myself. I’m incredibly thankful that Niki’s team was our coordinator as they were absolutely instrumental in making our day run smoothly and stress-free. Throughout the planning process, we primarily communicated with Jaime, Niki’s lead assistant, who was outstanding—organized, efficient, and always on top of every detail. She ensured that nothing fell through the cracks. Our in-person meetings were with Niki, who was always well-informed and seamlessly aligned with everything we had discussed with Jaime. Although Jaime was unable to be present on the wedding day due to maternity leave, the rest of the NJ team stepped in effortlessly. Their communication and coordination with the other vendors too were impeccable; we were only approached with two or three quick questions during the entire reception, which allowed us to fully enjoy the day without distraction. One of the standout tools they used was a shared drive, which housed our timeline, vendor details, setup instructions, and more. This centralized system made it incredibly easy to update and access information without relying on endless email threads. The greatest gift Niki and her team gave us was the ability to be fully present on our wedding day. We never had to worry about logistics, vendor coordination, or last-minute decisions—everything had been thoughtfully planned and executed. If you’re planning a wedding at the Desert Botanical Garden—or anywhere in the Phoenix area—I cannot recommend NJ Event Collective highly enough. Their professionalism, experience, and calming presence truly elevated our wedding experience. (Photography by Matthew Wheeler Photography)

have been like without them. From day 1 Niki was providing helpful advice, guidance, setting us up with vendors that were the perfect fit for us, and building a cohesive vision out of our random fragments of ideas. Her team was so professional and so on top of everything on our wedding day. As far as I know, our day was perfect from start to finish. We ran into trouble with our room block hotel and trying to get a getting ready space so early in the morning (Catholic wedding). She was on it, finding solutions that worked better than our initial plans. I can’t and won’t stop recommending Niki and her team.

anning in ‘22 until the end of the wedding day, I didn’t have to worry about anything. I consider myself organized, but she takes organization and attention to detail to a whole new level. If you’re looking to be “worry free” on your wedding day, look no further then hiring Niki and her team. Niki holds a special place in my heart after our planning process, and if I could give her a 6/5 stars, I would. She’s the best.