Particular Planner

imagined. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and calm presence made the entire planning process feel effortless. On the day of the wedding, she handled everything with such grace and precision that we—and our families—were able to fully relax and just enjoy every moment. She helped facilitate us having eight young children in our bridal party— even holding a baby at certain times when we needed an extra set of hands. Jodie brought joy, FUN, and so much heart into her work, and it showed in every single detail. We would recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for a planner who truly cares and delivers an unforgettable Wedding Day!

ular Planner for her wedding in June 2021 and immediately after I got engaged my mom said we have to work with Jodie again and I had zero hesitations. We officially started working with Jodie 3 to 4 months before our wedding and she is one of the most organized, professional, proactive, and motivated people I’ve ever met. I always looked forward to our calls because I knew we would accomplish so much, and whatever worries I had that day would immediately fade away because Jodie always had a solution. She kept me on track with all aspects of planning, introduced thoughtful details I would never have thought of, and made me even more excited for what was shaping up to be the best day of our lives—with Jodie leading the charge. She was also happy to join our calls with vendors, making sure we stayed on track and had any questions smoothed out by the end of our conversations. I truly cannot fathom the amount of work Jodie puts in behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly. For us, the day was flawless, and while we recognize how perfectly it all came together, we know it was because Jodie worked tirelessly to make sure that was the case. I also loved how responsive she was throughout the entire planning process. I always knew I could reach out to her at any time and would get a quick, thoughtful response. The day before, she ran a great and much needed rehearsal for us and our wedding party and then, on the wedding morning, she came to my parents’ house where we were getting ready. She organized all our dresses, made sure everything was perfect, and took care of all the little details so we could relax and enjoy those special moments without feeling rushed. Then, at the venue, Jodie was a superstar (no surprise there) making sure we were having the best time, supporting our vendors, and ensuring our guests were so happy. Her energy, direction, and attention to detail made the entire day so incredible for us and allowed us to focus on what mattered most. I could go on and on about how Jodie made the wedding planning process enjoyable, how her leadership shaped all the decisions that led to our dream wedding, and how grateful we are to have had her as part of two of the most important days for our family. If you're looking for a wedding planner, especially down the shore, Jodie is your person, and I promise that having her on your team will be one of the best decisions you can make.

e! There is no way I could have planned my wedding and enjoyed it as much as I did without her. She helped me craft my vision and execute with confidence. She really “tied the bow” on the day – from day of coordination, which she is phenomenal at – the day literally just “happened” it felt so seamless and I was not involved or even made aware of any mishap at all (and I’ve been in enough weddings to know there is always a snafu lol), to the level of detail and cohesiveness of the design (which was exquisite, if I may) to the ease and flow and just overall vibe of the weekend for my guests, family and wedding party. She is exactly what you are looking for to alleviate a lot of the stress of planning, guide you through the industry and really elevate your wedding!

ily loved her. It was a pleasure working with her and I highly, highly recommend Jodie as the best planner EVER. She went above and beyond our expectations!

ng. She has great working relationships with all of the local vendors and invaluable knowledge of the wedding industry. We cannot recommend her enough! Not only did she receive rave reviews from our vendors day of but she was also such a pleasure to have with us on our big day! Jodie truly made our big day so special!!

so so so glad this connection was made. Whenever planning anything, I believe it is so helpful to build a team of people who have worked together or share a similar ethos/ working style. Since our first call, it was evident that Jodie was organized, structured, even algorithmic in nature in that she shares templates, forms and charts that are immensely helpful when planning. Every vendor and professional I worked with commended the way Jodie created her timeline, as it was truly all-encompassing. Jodie is the ultimate effective communicator, offering prompt and honest responses. Jodie is calm. She makes you feel like everything will work out. And it will. Jodie goes above and beyond. I said I was going to pick up florals the morning of the wedding for details photos and completely forgot. Jodie was in communication with my bridesmaids and immediately had a solution and brought the flowers herself. Jodie keeps you on target, whether it's ensuring that vendors are booked in the appropriate timeline or keeping you moving on schedule the day of the wedding. Jodie is knowledgable about the industry, and her years of experience are evident in the way she moves in her business. Jodie also has other wonderful people working with her on her team that are just as on point as she is. We have had other friends who had negative experiences with their wedding planners, stating that their planner was inflexible, not on their side, and difficult to work with overall. Our experience could not be more opposite. Jodie has truly been a lifesaver on tens of occasions. We couldn't have imagined the day without her. You will not find a better event manager/ planner than Jodie. We can't wait to work with you in the future. Love, Lori and Andrew

f our lives and we have Jodie to thank. From the moment we first met, it was clear that we were in the hands of a true professional. We cannot recommend her highly enough. She is helpful, intuitive, knowledgeable, efficient, honest, and kind. She brought the vision we had for our wedding to life and made it all come together perfectly, even down to the smallest detail. We are so over the moon with how everything turned out! We can't imagine what our day would have looked like without her assistance (nor do we want to). Jodie was, and is, absolutely wonderful at what she does, and we are immensely grateful for everything she did for us. Our wedding day would not have been the same without her.

uly allowed me to let go of the reins, be in the moment, and enjoy. I worked with Jodie over the course of several months to perfectly plan each and every detail of our day. Jodie was always punctual, organized, so polite, and professional. She effortlessly took my thoughts, ideas, and vision and turned them into the most PERFECTLY cohesive day. She served as the middleman between me and my vendors, helping with communication along the way and filling vendors in on all the important details so I could focus on what I needed to do. She stuck with us and provided support and solutions when anything unexpected or disappointing happened in the planning process. The major standouts from my time with Jodie were here infinite knowledge, her organization, and her trustworthiness. I cannot even fathom doing this without her. I couldn’t have. She helped make our day truly, truly perfect. I will sing her praises always and recommend her to ALL my engaged friends. We love Jodie so much!! Thank you!!!!

undone. I would highly recommend Particular Planner for your wedding or any big event.

have her plan their whole event!) Jodie was there on the wedding day, making sure everything went smoothly. Beyond that, she worked with me months before the event to determine a timeline for my (rather tricky!) schedule. She confirmed all of my vendors, checked my planning work, and allowed me to be a fully-present bride on the wedding day, and let my mom be at the center of it all without having to worry about a thing. She really jumped in when our band had some demanding requests, being the liaison with the venue especially towards those final days when all the details pile up. Further, Jodie helped me figure out my hair day-of when I was struggling to articulate what changes I liked. She made everything a solvable, manageable problem, and found the quiet time for private moments on the wedding morning for my family. She also ran the whole rehearsal for my rather large bridal party/groomsmen (making us all feel very prepared!) Any concern I had, she addressed it head-on and directly, and I truly loved how "particular" she was. She really cares about details, and is specific. I loved that, and the guests could tell we really thought about all details. Jodie's a true professional, answers really quickly, is as calm as she is particular about making the couple happy. Most important, Jodie is a supportive hype woman on a really special day who made us feel like everything was covered and taken care of. I loved our wedding and am SO grateful for Jodie and her team.

page which made the whole process less stressful! When trying to articulate our vision, Jodie took the time to meet with us on many occasions and executed exactly what we wanted! Especially leading up to the wedding and day of, we so appreciated Jodie staying on top of all the vendors and orchestrating the whole day so everything went seamlessly!!

und judgement. She made the planning easy and the result was amazing!

ght I just needed someone for the "day-of" logistics and support, but what I got out of working with Jodie was SO MUCH MORE. I felt like a very organized bride, but Jodie brought so much expertise, advice, and guidance to the planning process. She brought up things that I would have never even thought of, considered all of my concerns and questions, communicated directly with my vendors and set up any necessary meetings, and created timelines for everyone involved in the day. She even joined me at an in-person meeting with my florist. On the wedding day itself, Jodie was such a calming presence, and really handled everything -- she worked so well with our venue, photographer, and all our other vendors to ensure the day flowed seamlessly. She really pulled the day together from a big picture perspective, but also helped with all the little things that came up. Looking back, I don't know how I would have gotten through the planning process OR the day itself without her. Our parents and wedding party are still talking about how impressed they were with Jodie -- any time they brought something up to her that may need to get done, it had already been taken care of hours before -- she is just on top of it all! When Jodie is by your side on your wedding day, you get to truly enjoy the day and not worry about a thing! Working with her was easily one of the the best decisions we made for our wedding!

Over the last year and 8 months, Jodie has dedicated countless hours and care into planning my dream wedding. I often forgot she was planning other weddings because of her constant communication and time working on my event. She is extremely organized - ensuring we met all vendor timelines, scheduled reoccurring meetings, and created design decks to help make the planning process stress-free and enjoyable. I truly do not know what I would have done without her guidance and expertise. On the day of the wedding, Jodie and her team handled everything from start to finish. My mom and I didn't have to worry about one thing, other than cherishing the day! I will never forget the moment I walked into my wedding tent for the first time - Jodie made my dream a reality. I cannot recommend Particular Planner enough - best decision I ever made!!!

-of/ day-of coordinator as we had a lot of our "big" details planned, and we were hyper-focused on making sure we had someone reliable to ensure our wedding went off without a hitch. However, Jodie exceeded our expectations tenfold. From our first call with her (which was months before the wedding, by the way!), she helped us get organized and think through all of the details of the big day, many of which we never thought to consider. She was always available whenever we needed her, and her expertise was truly invaluable throughout the planning process. Jodie was just as amazing during our actual wedding week, from the walk-through the week of, to the rehearsal at the church, to the entire day of the wedding (which started at 6:00 AM and lasted well into the evening!). Jodie allowed our entire family to truly enjoy every moment while she took care of the details, and for that, we will be forever grateful. THANK YOU JODIE!! <3

ew that she was already booked the day of our wedding so she would send a colleague instead, but we still went with her because we liked her so much. She has all the qualities you want in a planner, she's meticulous, friendly, organized, and is not afraid to take charge in any situation. The wedding management services package is way more than just “day-of”. We had an initial call when we first booked and Jodie made it clear that we could contact her with any questions leading up to the wedding. She also emailed us some helpful timely advice along the way (invitation tips, ideas/recommendations for specialty vendors and wedding favors, etc.). Around two months before the wedding, our planning got into full swing as we started working on the timeline and following up with vendors. Jodie joined us on most vendor calls which was incredibly helpful. She is so knowledgeable and would ask questions I wouldn’t have even thought to ask. She’s good at leading phone calls and making sure all points are covered. She also coordinated a lot with vendors apart from us so we didn’t get bogged down with unnecessary details, which I loved. The timeline was a back and forth project for our wedding, and Jodie was so patient every time we changed our mind. Ultimately our timeline was very similar to what she initially proposed, so trust her judgment! Her attention to detail is amazing and I would have been much more stressed during the planning process without all of her hard work. Rebecca was with us on the day of our wedding and she was incredible as well! She was so helpful and attentive and had things ready for me before I knew I needed them. She kept us on schedule, kept me calm, dealt with any issues that came up, and was also just so pleasant to be around the entire day. I know the day would not have gone as smoothly as it did were it not for Rebecca and Jodie. Hiring them was well worth the money! The day exceeded our expectations and we could not be happier!

tremely timely with responses, so helpful in getting the process started as early as possible, and executing on every level to make everything perfect for our wedding. We were impressed with the attention to detail pertaining to our day-of timeline and all the small details that you really don't want to have to think about as you approach your wedding day. Jodie took control with vendors and made our lives so much easier (i.e. we almost weren't able to have special glasses we ordered months in advance for our wedding, due to a vendor inventory issue the day before our wedding...Jodie saved the day and got these for us within hours!) We don't know what we would have done without Jodie and our day really wouldn't have been as special! If you're contemplating using a wedding planner, definitely call Particular Planner. You won't regret it :)

cess. I initially thought she would help with mainly day of coordinating, but instead she helped me with every detail of my wedding. I am not someone who enjoys planning or even knows where to begin, so Jodie was an amazing resource who had a solution for any issue that arose or area where I did not know how to proceed. She was incredibly responsive and travelled far to do walk throughs multiple times. The month prior to my wedding was really hectic. The last thing I wanted to do a month before the biggest day of my life is coordinate timelines and deal with logistics, etc. I had so many other things to deal with! Jodie had everything covered and I didn't have to worry about a thing. Not to mention she is the absolute sweetest and my mom, husband, family, and bridal party absolutely loved her! I don't think my wedding would have been as incredible as it was without her and for that I am so grateful. 10 out of 10 HIGHLY recommend. :)

gave us an extremely detailed timeline with all of her timely recommendations and things you would never think of which helped keep us on track. From our initial consultation, I knew I wanted to work with Jodie to help us plan our wedding. Her personality and attention to detail are absolutely perfect for her role. We held our wedding at The Asbury Hotel and needed a lot of vendor coordination. Jodie was so organized, insanely helpful and really is the most “particular planner.” Even though we initially hired Jodie for day of coordination, we quickly realized we wanted Jodie to be even more involved with our planning and increased our package. She just made it so simple! We are so happy we did. I was so comfortable knowing that Jodie and her team had everything handled. She thought of every detail, made suggestions and respected what we truly wanted to give us the best possible day. Two weeks prior to the wedding, my work schedule became hectic. Jodie had no problem coordinating with my mom and sister and even did the venue walk through with them! They were in constant coordination, always checking in and made it so easy. Everyone kept saying they have never seen a bride so calm, and my response was “Jodie.” I knew I didn’t have to worry. Our friends and family were in absolute awe of her ability to know your every next move. Jodie was tucked away with eyes constantly on you and what was going on around her. She always had a plan B up her sleeve. I could not imagine planning my wedding with anyone else. She is calm, collected, kind and a truly kind hearted person that wants you to have the best day. It honestly felt like you were planning your wedding with one of your best friends. Jodie truly is the reason we had the best day.

attention to every detail. Jodie's creation and coordination of the wedding timeline for all vendors and family members took an enormous weight off our shoulders and allowed us to really enjoy every moment of our wedding, while ensuring behind the scenes was running smoothly. Jodie was that person for me throughout the process to ask questions and run through different details/scenarios. Jodie has a calming presence about her and even when things didn't go as planned (and they will!), she was able to quickly resolve without us even knowing there were potential issues. Highly recommend Jodie even if your venue has a day of coordinator, we could not imagine our day going as perfectly as it did without her. Thank you so much for everything!

onalism. She is very organized, has wonderful people skills (so needed in this industry) and gets things done! One guest at our party commented, “Oh! That’s what an event planner is supposed to do.” \A few months before the wedding date, we were looking for someone to assist with the final details and logistics of the wedding day. We chose Particular Planner because of their Wedding Management Service package, which was so much more than day-of-coordination. Jodie hit the ground running months before the wedding date -- contacted and maintained communication with all our vendors, created spreadsheets to keep track of all the details, responded to all our emails and texts in a timely manner and made a detailed timeline to make the day run smoothly. She easily pivoted to take on last-minute needs like making welcome bags for our guests staying at hotels or guiding us when our outdoor ceremony needed to move indoors because of the rain. I could go on… do yourself a favor, stop researching wedding planners, listen to the wonderful reviews and hire Jodie for your special day!

in July of 2020, and planning a 30 person intimate wedding in NJ at a family home, we knew we needed some help. Jodie came to the rescue. She helped us plan a backyard wedding in about 4 weeks, during a pandemic. This was uncharted territory, even for wedding planners! I was so overwhelmed with planning a new wedding but Jodie was able to stay organized and focused. Not only did Jodie seamlessly help us contact all of the vendors, she also helped us to implement Covid guidelines to help myself, guests, and vendors to feel safe attending a gathering. The wedding day was a huge success thanks to Jodie. Throughout the whole process she stayed so calm and positive and was also really fun to work with! I cannot recommend Jodie enough and look forward to working with her again in the future!

ed, organized, and full of vision, Jodie and her team made wedding planning a breeze. Planning a wedding is a lot of work and it's even harder when you and your spouse are both attorneys with limited free time. Though it's easy to get lost in google reviews and advertisements, Jodie directed us to the most amazing vendors. Jodie ensured that each vendor understood our vision and worked to create a cohesive and amazing event. In addition to understanding our vision, Jodie worked to elevate it to a level that was unexpected. She suggested things that we would not even think about which ended up being huge hits. Jodie always gave us the attention and focus we needed to feel comfortable even when it was almost impossible for us to do a walk through and be on every call. We truly appreciate the time and effort it took to pull off the wedding of our dreams.

sider hiring a planner. But looking back, I know I couldn't have planned and rescheduled a wedding without Jodie! She was on top of it all! Jodie is amazing at her job, and super sweet nonetheless. We never felt overwhelmed or lost throughout the process. While out on maternity leave, Jodie made sure to leave us in the very capable hands of Amanda on our wedding day. Amanda was incredible!! There was not a detail missed and the whole day ran so smoothly. And she did it all while smiling and making sure we were having the best day ever! I would 100% recommend hiring Particular Planner - it will make your wedding so much more enjoyable knowing you are in great hands!

get advice from experts (that you trust!) so that you are using your time and money, wisely! Even with expecting her second child and being a mom and wife (oh and COVID!) Jodie still gave us the attention and focus we needed and we truly appreciate the time and effort (and sacrifice) it took to do that! Her team was great leading up to the wedding and really made us feel at ease during the wedding with handling all the elements and curve balls thrown their way! Now save yourself some time now and just HIRE HER!

w and when things would get done. She was very clear about the expectations. Jodie also was attentive to detail, accommodating to the bride/groom preferences, and graceful under pressure. The wedding was planned in 3 weeks but Jodie took all the planning in stride. A week prior to the wedding, we were so happy with how the wedding planning was going that we also hired her for rehearsal dinner planning. She was so organized and took this on too like a true professional. Jodie also helped connect us to some amazing vendors during the planning process. The day of, Jodie made sure everything ran smoothly and kept us on schedule without being obvious. She went the extra mile and was attending to small details even when everything was fully underway. Overall, Jodie set our family free to really enjoy the weekend. She saved us from immense stress and expensive mistakes for sure. It would be our pleasure to work with Jodie on future events. Thank you, Jodie!

a lot of planning/communication that I didn't want to deal with. I really wanted someone there the day of to handle all logistics of every vendor who was going to look out for my best interest. Jodie did just that and beyond! We had several emails/calls all throughout the process and the day of went as smoothly as I could imagine. Jodie handled everything so perfectly and is your voice on your big day so you can truly enjoy it. I wasn't someone who is too savvy on details/timeline of weddings and Jodie had every little detail planned out so perfectly; she even comes up with things you won't even think of! The other thing that really stood out about Jodie was that she wasn't this large company where you are just a number in her book. She's very personal and I really liked the solo aspect of her business. Steve and I could not be happier we hired Jodie! BOOK HER NOW! :)

as it did without her efforts. When I had a few hiccups with vendors, she had the amazing ability to make me feel like I wasn't crazy for having the concerns I did but immediately went into problem solving mode on what to do next. She also had a great mix of calm but down to business about her that was super helpful in vendor meetings. She spent time with me to really understand what I wanted my wedding vision to be down to every last detail and felt like my #1 advocate all along the way. The day of went so smoothly, I hardly spoke to any vendors :) and I can honestly say that I wouldn't have had the stress free day that I did if we didn't hire her for our wedding. I would highly recommend her for your next event! Thanks a million, Jodie!!

oroughly comb through every detail of our day is beyond impressive. Jodie allowed my to enjoy my day as she attended to all the vendors and timelines. She did everything from making sure contracts were up to date, helping me use the bathroom while in my dress (lol), making sure deliveries were on time, to confirming everything was packed up at the end of the night. I seriously cannot imagine my day without her, if you are up in the air about a wedding planner or a day of coordinator, DO IT!! And look no further, Jodie is amazing. It was one of the best decisions we made.

coordinated the many vendors involved in our outdoor/tented wedding with ease. I truly could not imagine my wedding without Jodie’s help. Jodie is extremely organized. She would take meticulous notes during our calls and meetings with vendors. And kept us on track with her google docs and update calls. After hanging up from our update calls, my mom and I would call each other to discuss how much we loved Jodie! We instantly felt less stress after every conversation and confident in her organization and attention to every detail. But what differentiates Jodie from other wedding planners is her calm demeanor and ability to execute on our vision. We spoke with a lot of wedding planners when making the decision of who to hire. A lot of other planners we spoke to were pushy on their own agendas for the vision of the wedding. Jodie fully embraced our vision and was able to make helpful suggestions on the many details. And when decisions got overwhelming, she was always a calming source of knowledge. When my mom, my fiancé or me disagreed on a decision, she was able to pragmatically help us come to a solution that made everyone happy. (I can’t stress how helpful this was!) Jodie was able to handle the many personalities involved in wedding planning; vendors, family, bridal party with class and ease. Not only is Jodie unparalleled as a wedding planner, but she is also an amazing person who is fun to work with. We will truly miss our group texts with Jodie!

to be able to handle and manage it all. Six months into planning I realized I was wrong and was going to need some assistance for the day-of (after all - I wanted it to be the ONE DAY people did not go to me for questions! :) ). When I first spoke with Jodie, I instantly connected with her and realized she was the right person for my (now) husband and me. She instantly jumped into all aspects of planning and went above and beyond. Her willingness to roll up her sleeves and get into the details, her ability to juggle personalities (us, in-laws, our vendors), and her thoughtfulness and kindness was more than we could have ever expected. Booking her was one of the BEST decisions we made and honestly - look no further than Jodie and Particular Planner!

y, which we were initially nervous about, but once Jodie came into the picture, things were easier than we could've imagined. She met with our vendors, Facetimed us while she toured our venue (which we booked sight "unseen"!) and thought of every little detail before anyone else. On the day-of, she effortlessly wrangled all of our family and friends for photos, made sure things were set up correctly, and always checked in with us to make sure we had everything we needed. My husband and I can't thank Jodie enough! You will not regret working with Jodie for your wedding!

rly clueless. She provided me with a wedding timeline, a spreadsheet to help stay on budget, and invaluable advice throughout the process. I am so thankful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone who is planning a party.

dinating with vendors, and making sure I didn't forget any small detail. I highly recommend Particular Planner!

he logistics became overwhelming, Jodi stepped right in and took over the final plans and took the stress off us. She is calm, polite, and well spoken and that really helps her achieve the brides vision both with the family, and with vendors and caterers. Last minute changes don’t fluster her, she handles them with grace and good humor. The job gets done. We couldn’t be happier with her advice, direction, and the coordination and setup she did for us....she was 8 months pregnant and was bustling dresses and coordinating the floor. Her eyes were everywhere! We wish her all the best with her new little one and much well-deserved success with her business!

ding day running as smoothly as it did. Jodie's professionalism, responsiveness, creativity, and attention to detail made her a joy to work with and completely put us at ease as the wedding approached. Jodie understood our vision for our wedding from our first meeting and made sure that every part of our day lived up to what we wanted. She brought to our attention ideas and alternatives that we would not have thought of ourselves and that improved our day-of timeline immensely. Jodie proactively liaised with all of our vendors, ensuring that everyone was on the same page the day of the wedding. We have said again and again how happy we are that Jodie was our day-of coordinator and we would recommend her to anyone getting married in the area. Working with Jodie is an absolute pleasure!!

to the timeline on our wedding day. The day goes by fast enough as it is, it was so nice not to have to stress about what we needed to be doing and when. Jodie made sure all of my decor was set up to my liking and made sure that all of my items made it into a family members' car. She was on top of everything! Truly a pleasure to work with Jodie!

ttle did we know, the decision to work with Jodie was by far the BEST decision we made throughout the planning process. Jodie used her years of professional event planning and personal experience with her own wedding to ease the process for us and bring a new perspective to the decisions we had to make. Jodie was incredibly helpful working and negotiating with all of our vendors. She thought of things that we never would have thought to ask ourselves and always had our best interest at heart. The week of our wedding there was a major snow storm that brought on about a foot of snow. Our ceremony was to be in a tent with clear walls outside on a farm field. The week prior to our big day, we were running around like crazy people- picking up stuff here, dropping off stuff there... Just crazy. Jodie manned the entire tent rental installation as if it was her own tent, her own farm, and her own wedding. Extremely PROACTIVE! She worked with Parkins Tent Rentals and our venue, Lauxmont Farms, to have all snow removed so the ground could be ready for the tent installation and to make sure our guests would not be trekking through mud. There was no need to worry about the weather with Jodie on our team. Jodie's attention to detail, organizational skills, and thoroughness greatly exceeded our expectations. Our wedding was a destination with many DIY elements and moving parts. Everything was a la carte. We had over thirteen vendors that required coordination the day of our wedding. Prior to our wedding day, Jodie completely wrapped herself around the timeline, vendor roles, and our expectations to make our vision a reality. There was not one moment that prevented us from enjoying every minute of our special day with Jodie on board. Our dreams came true and we just cannot imagine our special day being as smooth and painless as it was without Jodie on our team.