Curating Celebrations for the Soulfully Unashamed
$5,000 starting price
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JESSICA RUSSELL BLACK
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AWARD WINNER (7X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
PLAN PREP PARTY curates events that are memorable, rich in texture, and reflective of our couple's character and distinguished taste.
Inclusive, multicultural, and outside-of-the-box, Jessica is anything but traditional — sophistication and style are evident in all that she does. The lead wedding planner, Jessica has a heart for celebrating the details through her work. She provides a truly personal partnership as Wedding Planning is an intimate collaboration, and her goal is to curate your dream celebration and to bring the best part of planning to you and your partner!
PLAN PREP PARTY is a Black Woman-founded and led wedding planning + design firm based in California -- producing weddings and celebrations throughout all destinations worldwide.
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JESSICA RUSSELL BLACK
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I am the founder, creative director, and executive designer and lead wedding planner behind PLAN PREP PARTY. My goal has always been to create unforgettably unique weddings for couples seeking celebrations as authentic as their love. I am driven by the importance that comes with designing moments that exist in a day, but last a lifetime.
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Plan Prep Party, led by Jessica, receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from multiple couples for their wedding planning services. Jessica's exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to bring couples' visions to life are highly praised. She is described as calm, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with, making the wedding planning process seamless and stress-free. Clients appreciate her professionalism, communication, and ability to handle challenges effectively, ensuring that weddings run smoothly and beautifully. Jessica's creativity, expertise, and supportive nature make her a standout choice for couples seeking a dedicated and reliable wedding planner.Review photos
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5.0
7/27/2024
We knew after our first call with Jessica that we wanted her to be our wedding planner. Risky to not shop around but when you know you know! Me and my husband knew we'd get easier overwhelmed with the planning process and we wanted someone calm, organized, and knowledgeable to lead us through this process. Jessica was THAT GIRL. Not only did she have great vendor recommendations and helped us stick to our budget, she was able to assure me when I was anxious about whatever detail was stressing me out that week.
We wanted a small, intimate wedding that was beautiful but also relaxed and unfussy. Jessica was able to help us figure out what was necessary and what wasn't, and truly made our wedding feel like "us". One comment we heard again and again from our guests was how smoothly everything ran. From our ceremony to cocktail hour to reception, everything was on schedule and felt effortless, and this is all thanks to Jessica. It really was the most perfect, beautiful day. I can't recommend Plan Prep Party enough!
Response from PLAN PREP PARTY on 08/13/2024
You are the sweetest! Thank you for being so kind and gracious and an absolute dream to wo...
rk with from beginning to end! I could not be happier that you two had the most beautiful and perfect wedding day to kick off the most beautiful and amazing marriage! Congratulations on forever and Thank You for having me a part of this chapter.
Lauren W
5.0
9/09/2024
In the leadup to our wedding, one of the common things we heard was "something will inevitably go wrong, you just need to ignore it and move on." Well, thanks entirely to Jessica, we didn't have that experience, as everything was perfect. Jessica was with us every step of the way, from helping us pick vendors, thinking through every detail of our wedding no matter how large or small, and then to ensure that the day itself went off without a hitch (where she managed a ton of details flawlessly while being incredibly cool, calm, and collected).
We had a vision for what we wanted our wedding to look like, but didn't really know how to articulate it, and Jessica did an amazing job of making it come to life.
Through all of this, she kept us on track, made us feel confident and comfortable in the decisions we were making, and was just generally a pleasure to work with. Even a few months later, we miss our weekly calls with her!
Response from PLAN PREP PARTY on 09/12/2024
🤩Thank you so much M + L! It was such an unbelievably special process working with you bo...
th and bringing this stunning day to life! I am truly honored to have been your guide + support every step of the way. I am so happy for you both and grateful our paths have crossed! Excited to see what adventures marriage brings your way! Congratulations! xo
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Kasmira N
5.0
4/30/2024
I apologize for the delay in writing this review; I tend to procrastinate when overwhelmed, which is precisely why Jessica was such an incredible asset throughout our wedding planning process. From our very first call, Jessica's amazing energy was palpable, and I knew immediately that we wanted to work with her. I even joked with my partner, "Can we be friends with her??"
Jessica began assisting us in winter 2019, and shortly after, when COVID-19 brought the world to a halt, her support became invaluable. She expertly helped us manage our next steps with our already booked vendors. We faced particular challenges with one vendor over postponement and potential cancellation issues, and Jessica stood by us every step of the way.
When we finally decided to proceed with our wedding in 2022, Jessica effortlessly picked up where we left off and regained the momentum. Although we hired her for partial planning and design, she consistently went beyond the expected scope. Her communication was clear and transparent, and she was incredibly adept at aligning our desires with our budget. One of the aspects I most appreciated about Jessica was her creative direction. I bombarded her with a myriad of ideas about how I envisioned our wedding, and she not only listened but managed to integrate all my suggestions into something truly spectacular. To this day, I still receive compliments on how beautiful everything turned out.
On the day of the wedding, Jessica ensured everything ran smoothly—any issues that arose were handled so seamlessly that I was blissfully unaware of them.
Thank you, Jessica, for making our dream wedding a reality, especially after everything we went through together. You are not only a fantastic wedding planner but also an incredible person. I only wish we could get married again just to work with you one more time!
Response from PLAN PREP PARTY on 05/02/2024
I would do this all over again in an instant for you two! Thank you, thank you for being s...
o wonderful and allowing me to guide you on the most special journey to your wedding day! I appreciate your kind and gracious words and grateful to have been such a support for you both! 🖤
Kirsten V
5.0
3/23/2024
Jessica served as our planner and designer for our recent wedding and I cannot recommend her enough. She was the utmost professional, quick to respond to all of my emails and phone calls, and a joy to work with! She brought my vision to life and was there whenever I needed anything at all. She was a lifesaver in the weeks and days leading up to our wedding, as there were details I know I’d never have even thought about but for her flagging them for us. Seriously – hire her! You won’t be disappointed.
Response from PLAN PREP PARTY on 03/24/2024
I am so grateful to have been able to guide and support you through this beautiful and spe...
cial process! Thank You so very much!
Julia B
5.0
3/22/2024
Jessica was amazing to work with! We had 2 months to plan our micro-wedding and she made the whole process very seamless and fun. We picked the partial planning package, and she recommended great vendors that fit our vision to a T and gave us tons of advice. The online platform that is included with the package is also super easy to use and has cool tools. She was super communicative in the weeks leading up to the wedding and on top of it on the day of. Literally nothing went wrong on the day of the wedding, which was an amazing relief (and surprise since you always hear crazy stories). Our decoration/design looked amazing! I plan on recommending her to everyone I know!!! Thanks Jes!
Response from PLAN PREP PARTY on 03/23/2024
🤩It was my honor and a joy to bring your wedding vision to life! Thank you so much Julia!
Lauren W
5.0
12/20/2023
Plan Prep Party is a 'True to you' experience and an absolute gem in the sea of event/experience planners. Jessica was fantastic to work with and ended up being a one-woman wonder on the day of our wedding. For anyone else thinking about cultural celebrations of all kinds, representation, and hiring BIPOC vendors with depth and breadth to cover your vision - call Jessica!
Plan Prep Party is a brand experience team I would recommend to anyone who wants to feel that their uniqueness and priorities are valued and that on the big day, the vision will be executed flawlessly. If you're going to invest in the benefits of a planner, Jessica is best in class and we fully endorse referrals her way.
Thank you for helping us feel heard in the planning process and like we were designing our wedding with a real person, instead of trying to fit us/our wedding into a template.
Response from PLAN PREP PARTY on 12/23/2023
I am overjoyed and honored that I was able to bring your wedding to life! Thank you so muc...
h for allowing me to share in this process and guide you through such a beautiful time in your lives! Forever grateful!
Zachary M
5.0
11/25/2023
Hiring Jessica was the best decision we made. Before we worked with her we were stressed and bickering and worried our wedding would never come together. Jessica transformed the process from our greatest source of stress to a joyful positive. She honored our vision at every step of the way, helped us find vendors that matched our style and fit our budget, and made sure everything went perfectly on the day. If you are considering hiring her, DO IT!! And if you’re not, you should be!
Response from PLAN PREP PARTY on 11/30/2023
So thrilled an honored to have been able to alleviate the pressures of planning and allow ...
you two to truly enjoy your wedding day and the process leading to it! Thank You for trusting me with your Wedding!
Avery C
5.0
11/14/2023
Jessica was an awesome wedding planner and was just what we needed! Thank you for all your work and support leading up to the day and on the day. Highly recommend her if you're looking for an event planner!!
Response from PLAN PREP PARTY on 11/14/2023
Thank You Avery! So grateful to have been able to bring your special day to life with the ...
most beautiful details! Wishing you and V every happiness!
Sarah K
5.0
9/27/2022
Jessica is basically a part of our family now, she created the most magical day and we always felt like she had our backs. She also pushed back on things which we were getting out of hand on, and always ended up being right. We were lucky to have her!!!
Response from PLAN PREP PARTY on 09/27/2022
Thank You so much Sarah! Yayyy! I am more than honored to be a part of your incredible Fam...
ily! 🖤 I am beyond grateful for our partnership and so thankful for you two finding me and trusting me with your spectacularly unique, stunning and breathtaking wedding celebrations! Wishing you two every happiness in abundance now and always! xo
Myan T
5.0
9/19/2022
Jessica was an essential part of our wedding, from start to finish. Our first call with her sealed the deal! We love her energy, professionalism, and attention to detail. She is an excellent listener and makes sure she has a full understanding of what you envision for your wedding day. If you don’t know what you want, she will ask the right questions so you figure out your vision.
During the planning process, she was our counselor, negotiator, hypewoman, and oftentimes - therapist. Her kindness and down to earth nature really helped guide us through the intensity of planning. It’s inevitable that drama occurs during the process, and we were so grateful Jessica had our back on all fronts. She is someone you 100% need on your team.
Our wedding day was perfect, and we got so many compliments regarding not just the beautiful wedding, but compliments for Jessica herself! Several of our wedding party mentioned that they would have loved to hire her for their weddings. She was a beacon of calm and serene (on the outside :P) during the crazy hectic day and made sure we were our own priority, which is a difficult task when everyone wants your attention!
Thank you for taking care of us Jessica - my only regret is that I only plan to be married once, otherwise, I’d get to work with her again and again. Run, do not walk, to get Jessica on board for your wedding! Xo, Max + Myan.
Response from PLAN PREP PARTY on 09/20/2022
THANK YOU MxM!!!!! I would relive your Wedding any day, any time! I am so grateful our pa...
ths have crossed. Thank you so very much for bringing me along this incredible journey and allowing me to craft your most special day! Congratulations on forever!
Shalon K
5.0
8/19/2022
My wife and I knew Jessica was the right choice for us from the very beginning. She is an exceptional planner with a brilliant & creative mind. She took our vision and made it look and feel 10x as better than we could have ever dreamt! She is truly a great planner who streamlines what could be a stressful process and makes it a fun and enjoyable process.
Response from PLAN PREP PARTY on 08/19/2022
Thank You so much Shalon! I could not be happier that you Christine found me and allowed b...
e to guide you on this journey! Partnering together and bringing your vision to life was beyond incredible and a wonderful highlight. Wishing you two every possible happiness now and always! xo
Lindsey S
5.0
8/02/2022
10000 STARS/5! Of all of the vendors we hired, Jessica was far and away the most vital member of our wedding team. We were scheduled to get married March 28, 2020, and as you can imagine we very quickly were forced to postpone our wedding due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Jessica had been great up to that point with helping us plan a wedding from across the country, but where she truly shined was in helping us navigate the uncertainty of postponing our wedding in an unprecedented time with all of our vendors. We ended up postponing not just once but twice, and Jess was so helpful to my husband and I in keeping our sanity and walking us through the best next steps. No one plans to get married in a pandemic, but with Jessica on your side it will make it 100 times easier! When our big day finally came Jess was such a pro and everything went so smoothly! We were able to fully relax and soak in the day knowing Jess had all of the logistics fully taken care of. Seriously cannot recommend Jessica enough, she is the BEST!
Response from PLAN PREP PARTY on 08/02/2022
Thank You so much Lindsey! It means everything to me knowing that your Wedding was all tha...
t you wanted and more! I am honored to have played a role in your most special day. You two handled all of the uncertainty with such grace, and you both deserve every happiness. Congratulations on Forever! xo
Erin C
5.0
5/31/2022
HIRE HER!!!!!! We wish we could give Jessica at Plan Prep Party more than 5 stars. She is the absolute BEST. Choosing her as our planner was BY FAR the best decision we made in the planning process. We live on the east coast but decided to get married in California, and we without a doubt could not have done it without her. She is incredibly responsive and her attention to detail is super impressive. We explained our vision to her on day one and she hit the ground running making it a reality (and then some)! She works behind the scenes with other vendors so you don't have to, making it so you can focus on the fun part of planning. And she is a design genius. We couldn't believe how amazing the venue looked on the day of our wedding - she thinks of absolutely everything. And on top of it all, she is SO SO much fun to work with. Her positive energy is contagious. By the wedding day, she felt like another friend/wedding guest (a very, very helpful and organized one). We are so jealous of anyone who is just getting to start the planning process with her now!!!
Response from PLAN PREP PARTY on 08/02/2022
Wow, wow, wow! Erin you are are so kind and I could not be happier that you and Frank foun...
d me! Being a part of your Wedding Weekend and creating such an incredible atmosphere and unforgettable celebrations will forever be a highlight for me! I miss our time together; but I am so grateful our paths crossed and that I was able to be a part of your beautiful beginning together! EFGH! :) xo
Emma C
5.0
5/16/2022
Jessica was so amazing - she helped us plan the most MAGICAL wedding day and I will forever be grateful to her for being such a superstar.
Response from PLAN PREP PARTY on 05/17/2022
Thank you so much Emma! The Magic of your Wedding Day will live on forever, so thrilled to...
have helped you and Sean celebrate your most special day after all of these amazing years of planning!
Danielle M
5.0
1/04/2022
Jessica was so amazing!! Her work is perfection. She’s well organized & takes your vision & turns it into reality. She’s very easy to get along with & has great communication from start to finish. We had to push our wedding date a few times due to covid & was so nervous, but she put my mind at ease & kept me calm. She also helped us find a new venue when our 1st one bailed on us & to be honest, the venue she selected was absolutely stunning! We couldn’t have had the wedding we did without her. She truly brought everything to life & I can’t thank her enough! We’ll be forever grateful & so glad we got the chance to meet & work with her!
Response from PLAN PREP PARTY on 01/04/2022
Thank you so much Danielle! You both handled everything with such grace and although you h...
ad to wait for your perfect wedding day, it was well worth it and such an unforgettable celebration!
Laura M
5.0
11/29/2021
Jessica with Plan Prep Party is simply the best! Where can we start with how incredible she is? We met Jessica in March of 2019 and immediately we knew she was the perfect fit for planning our wedding. Every single detail and idea was incredibly thoughtful and exactly what we needed. Jessica helped us with every facet of our wedding, spending many more hours on the phone with us than she probably ever imagined. When Covid hit and our April 2020 wedding could no longer be, Jessica stood by us and supported us every step of the way, liaising with our venue and vendors through it all. When we decided to forego our larger wedding and elope in 2021, Jessica once again put in so much time and effort to get us married. Every single detail was perfect and the day turned out far better than what we ever could have imagined. Jessica was truly our light through it all and became so close we asked her to officiate our elopement-- and she did so perfectly. We are forever grateful and have a lifelong friend in Jessica. Thank you again for being an extension of our family and responsible for the most incredible journey of our lives.
Morgan S
5.0
11/19/2021
There is no one I trusted more with planning my wedding than Jessica. She is a rockstar in every meaning of the word - from planning recommendations, her preferred vendors, and just general way of conducting business was exceptional! I found a lot of wedding vendors to be very "fluffy" and that is not Jessica. She loves what she does and her goal is to get the job done well and to ensure that the couple's expectations are exceeded. Jessica's energy on the day of our wedding was bar none, she literally had a bag of tricks to accommodate any random request/need of the wedding party and guests - it was amazing. She made our vision come to life and then some and I am forever grateful to her for such an incredible job! Thank you so much Jess, for giving us the perfect day that we can talk about for the rest of our lives. BRIDES - HIRE THIS WOMAN!!
Kasey P
5.0
10/16/2021
Let me just start off by saying, if I could give more than 5 stars I would! Jessica was EVERYTHING. From the very first conversation with her I knew she would be the one to create my wedding vision and she did just that!! Our day was one of the best days of our lives and completely exceeded my expectations. That would not have been possible if it wasn't for Jess being there along the way. Not only was she my planner/coordinator, but I truly feel like I gained a new friend and family member. She's responsible, stern, and puts you first; which is ALL you can ask for on your wedding day. I felt in such good hands and I seriously cannot thank her enough for everything. I'm so saddened it's all over, but I need to find any excuse to plan an event so I can hang with Jess again lol! Do yourself some justice and book Plan Prep Party right away, you WON'T be disappointed!!!
Vicky O
5.0
6/26/2021
Hiring Jessica was one of the best decisions of our lives, hands down. She put together the most magical two-day multicultural microwedding of our dreams in less than ten weeks. Her taste is impeccable, her enthusiasm is contagious, and her organizational/planning skills are out of this world. She works with such grace and style that you don’t realize how much work is going on behind the scenes until you start having last minute panicky anxious thoughts, text her to troubleshoot ideas, and realize she has already anticipated EVERYTHING. She took care of all of the complicated logistics, which meant we got to focus on the fun parts of wedding planning and actually enjoy the event. She connected us with the most incredible vendors. She truly listened to what was important to us as a couple, which made our wedding weekend so special and authentic to us. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Aaron S
5.0
3/28/2021
THANK YOU for ALL you have done for us over the last couple years. You have been absolutely incredible every step of the way. You were always responsive. You always provided your best advice, yet you were more than happy to proceed however we wanted. You always had our back when it came to disputes with venders, even though it was very rare given your amazingly kind and friendly personality. Bottom line, you always got the job done, and done right. I can go on and on about how our perfect, albeit unconventional, wedding was almost entirely because of you and all your amazing qualities, including your creativeness to make the house-venue perfect.
Anyone lucky enough to have you in their life - whether as a wedding planner or daughter (the devotion to your father is absolutely heartwarming) - is extremely blessed.
Stephanie V
5.0
2/18/2021
I literally could not have imagined a more perfect wedding day, largely because of hiring Jessica with Plan Prep Party to be my wedding coordinator. I was looking forward to planning my wedding and picking some details, but Jessica thought of literally everything and was so prepared to help make my vision a reality. She helped make every single part of my day seamless and went above and beyond to make sure that I had the best day of my life. She was so easy to work with, great at communication, great at working with my vendors, recommended vendors to work with, thought of things I completely forgot about, and she was amazing with my family and wedding guests. Jessica made sure every little detail was perfect and put my mind at ease completely. On top of all that, Jessica is so friendly and sweet - I honestly felt like I had an extra friend around to help. I often say that the wedding coordinator fee was the best money I spent on our wedding! Cannot recommend Plan Prep Party enough.
Adrienne R
5.0
11/27/2020
Having Jessica to plan our wedding during a pandemic was a godsend! We went with her full-service option. There were so many twists and turns throughout our planning and I can't imagine not having her help. She really had to do two jobs considering all of the added elements compared to normal wedding planning. Despite the world's current situation, I truly had the wedding of my dreams! The day of the wedding I had zero stress, and Jessica had everything covered. She also recommended awesome vendors that brought our vision to life!
Katy K
5.0
10/19/2020
If I could give Jessica 10 stars I WOULD. Book her before someone else takes your date. you wont regret it. Words cannot describe how amazing Jessica was through this whole process. I immediately booked her after our initial phone conversation; she was so down to earth and I really felt like I could trust her with the planning process. I unfortunately was one of the covid brides and had to switch our venue twice before eventually moving our wedding back from San Diego to Nebraska. She stayed with my every step of the way and even came OUT TO Nebraska to finish our wedding. Her ideas and budget saving tips were fantastic and she is a genius with a dessert bar. I could truly go on and on but I am SO thankful that she was with me every step of the way through the wedding process. Weddings can be stressful and this year was truly something else. I think her constant positivity and understanding was more than I could have asked for. Thank you, thank you for making our night better than we could have possibly imagined <3
Jeremy B
5.0
7/01/2020
Words can not express how impressed my husband and I enjoyed working with Jess. She has a calming presence and is the most efficient person we have ever met. She made our big day everything we wanted and more. She guided us through every step in the process. (Didn't even know some steps existed) We can not thank her and her team enough. Expectations were exceeded!
John J
5.0
5/30/2020
We worked with Jessica Nielson as a month-of wedding planner and I could NOT have asked for anyone better or have done it any other way. Jessica was amazing and helped me fill the blanks on things we hadn't thought of yet or planned. I lived in the bay area while planning my wedding in San Diego, and having her as our wedding planner really helped offset a lot of the stress that came with that. We are so thankful for her and the way she helped plan/coordinate day-of! She did amazing taking care of us day-of and even providing things last minute that we had forgotten (such as buying a garter, can't believe I had forgotten that haha). Thank you for making our wedding day so special and being such a big part of it!
Jessica V
5.0
5/08/2020
I am so glad we went with Jessica to coordinate our wedding in November 2019! We had some pretty difficult vendors to work with, which we booked before booking Jessica. Jessica was empathetic, yet straightforward. Her follow up with vendors was appreciated.
She helped turn our vision into reality and make it even better than we imagined! She took on the decorating the morning of at our venue, which is basically a blank canvas. She made sure that my husband and I had a few minutes to ourselves in our venue before guests could enter, which we really appreciated!
At the rehearsal, she was organized and really did a great job.
There were only a couple of times that I had to ask Jessica about the status of something, otherwise I would absolutely hire Jessica again!
Annelise B
5.0
3/19/2020
Jessica was beyond amazing. I was initially looking for just a day-of coordinator to meet the requirement of my venue. However, from the moment I first chatted with Jessica, I knew I wanted to work with her immediately!
I am a native San Diegan living on the other side of the country, and I can't even begin to explain how crucial Jessica was to my positive wedding planning experience. Not only did she help me by identifying key deadlines, but she did so much behind-the-scenes communication with our other vendors. Besides being amazingly capable, Jessica is just the type of person you want running your special day. We laughed together, shared frustrations, and she just really, truly cared about me and my now-husband.
If you need a wedding planner/coordinator, you truly cannot go wrong with Jessica.
Response from PLAN PREP PARTY on 04/06/2020
Annelise your words are just as gracious and loving as you are! Thank You for bringing me ...
in to collaborate + coordinate your wedding+celebration. Your vision of Downton Abbey in California will forever be one of my favorite design styles. I loved our planning process and cherish every moment we got to spend together, both remotely + personally. Wishing you and Gustavo endless health and happiness!
Lauren E
5.0
2/13/2020
Jessica is the best. I can’t imagine my wedding and all the great vendors she recommended without her. I had a couple friends with wedding planner horror stories and was skeptical during the search. Jessica put me at ease and always had great suggestions. As generally a planner myself, she was always 1 step ahead of me. I didn’t have to worry about anything on the wedding day, she took care of everything. Throughout the planning process, I maybe had some parent-zilla issues but she wasn’t phased at all. On the day of the wedding, she even took all the stuff I brought for the wedding and put it in her car the night before so I didn’t have to. We’re so grateful we had her as a “partial” planner throughout the process although her work was much more than partial lol. Thank you Jessica for giving us the most beautiful wedding we could have ever thought of!
Response from PLAN PREP PARTY on 03/05/2020
Sweet Lauren - thank you cannot begin to capture how appreciative I am to have shared in y...
ours and Alex's wedding. Thank you for trusting me with your most special day. I am so grateful to have been a part of such a heartfelt celebration. I will forever remember every single DARLING detail! :)
I can guarantee there were no 'zillas a part of your planning process & I would do it all over again in an instant with you and your families.
Congratulations and wishing you, Alex and Muncie endless happiness as you rise + level up on the "Escolater" of life!
Michelle Y
5.0
10/31/2019
I've been a bridesmaid over 20 times and have been to easily a hundred weddings. I've met many planners and I've seen how STRESSFUL a wedding can be for a bride. I can truthfully say i did not feel stress at ANY point of my wedding. I had THE BEST day of my life and did not have to worry about the little details. I was able to enjoy and see everything for the first time at the same time as my guests.
Jessica is personable, knowledgeable, and the hardest working wedding planner I have ever met. I was horrible at organizing and made changes til the very end. She was patient, understanding and helped me make decisions when I was wishy washy.
I blindly booked my venue and it really turned out to be a quite a monster as it was completely DIY. I'm sure it was not what she expected when she signed on, but she had a positive attitude and made miraculous things happen.
Tons of my guests have told me this was one of the best weddings they've been to. I did not have a huge budget, but I think we really did throw an amazing party and I mostly have Jessica to thank for help with styling and budget restraints.
I am FOREVER grateful and if you are looking for a planner...HIRE JESSICA!!
Danielle G
5.0
10/29/2019
PlanPartyPrep did a fantastic job helping me plan and execute my wedding vision! Jessica was always very prompt to meetings and always helpful with any questions I had. And I had a lot! I was a bit of a anxious bride while planning and every time I spoke to Jessica she eased my fears immediately. She never rattled, she kept me calm, and I could always trust her to take care of whatever I was worrying about. Best of all, she was so positive and upbeat. It really helped me to enjoy the wedding- and even the planning! I was always very happy and excited after a planning sesh with Jessica. Furthermore, her professionalism was top notch. Always kind, always courteous and super capable and obviously experienced. She knew exactly how to handle every situation on the big day. I was completely at ease with her at the helm. And everyone in the wedding party loved her too! Thank you for everything Jess, it was truly amazing and we couldn’t have imagined such a great wedding without you!!
Sydney D
5.0
10/28/2019
Jessica is AHH-MAZING. I can’t explain the amount of stress she took away from me. Because of her, I was able to genuinely enjoy my wedding day start to finish (I got to even enjoy some of the planning thanks to Jessica making it flow so easily!). I would recommend Plan Prep Party to everyone I know!
Danielle S
5.0
10/28/2019
I can not possibly say enough great things about Jessica. She was INCREDIBLE throughout the entire wedding planning process from start to finish. From the very beginning, she was always available and willing to jump on calls and answer any questions I had about vendors, pricing, contracts, rentals, etc. and she took the initiative to always make my life as easy as possible. From moving around her schedule to make last minute meetings with our chef and rental company to several trips to LA for venue walkthroughs, she was honestly the best and most important decision I made for my entire wedding.
Jess is super organized, relatable and willing to listen to your dreams and offer ways to bring it to life. She was always great about sticking with my budget and not pushing me to extend myself in places I wasn't comfortable.
Our wedding was unique in that our venue was an event space with nothing included so we brought in all vendors/items. With a million moving parts and my scattered brain of thoughts and ideas, Jess made sure absolutely nothing slipped through the cracks and made my vision a reality on my wedding day. She kept us on schedule, all my vendors in line and always made sure my husband and I had a drink in our hands and were enjoying ourselves. The actual day of the wedding, I found out the Fire Marshall showed up to do an inspection of all my candles in the space to ensure they were to code..... this could have been an absolute nightmare... THANK GOD for Jess! She handled it flawlessly and meanwhile, I didn't have any clue any of this went down until after he left and we got the stamp of approval for our set up.
Immediately following the wedding, the venue required a full load out of every single item we brought in that night - Jess literally handled this with a smile on her face and went above and beyond to make sure my family and I didn't have to worry about a thing.
My husband and I were so thankful for Jessica through the entire process and I literally can't say enough about how wonderful she was to both myself and my family. I can't recommend her enough. She will work her ass off to ensure your day is absolutely perfect and she will do it with a smile. I consider Jess a friend, not just my wedding planner, and someone that I am SO proud of to see be successful. I am a huge fan of hers and can't wait to see all the amazing weddings she's able to put together throughout her career.
Laura M
5.0
10/24/2019
Jessica is amazing!! She helped us to organize perfectly our intimate wedding in San Diego.
We live in Colorado and we went to San Diego only once for see some venue and for meet Jessica.
She is very energetic and positive person.
We loved her immediately.
The wedding day was perfect. Everything was professionally coordinated.
We will be forever grateful.
Caitlin G
5.0
10/20/2019
Jessica was absolutely amazing! She was so professional, prompt, and stayed on top of things from start to finish and made my wedding day as relaxing as possible for me. I highly recommend Jessica and Plan Prep Party, 110%!
Sharmin K
5.0
9/11/2019
How do we love thee, Plan Prep Party (and Jessica!), let us count the ways!
Jessica and Plan Prep Party was one of the first decisions we made during our wedding planning process and it was definitely one of the best. We were planning a 2-day wedding for 215 people in San Diego within 4 months, while living in Los Angeles, starting a new job and planning a couple of cultural wedding events in LA. Needless to say, we had a lot going on and Jessica really acted like our partner along the journey.
In our search for planners, we interviewed over 10 companies and Jessica / Plan Prep Party was the obvious and easy choice. From our first conversation, we hit it off and she really understood the vibe we were aiming for with our wedding weekend. Many of the planners we interviewed wanted to focus on their packages, costs, offerings, etc. But not Jessica. Jessica wanted to know about our vision, our love story, what this wedding meant to us. Shortly after our first phone call (and weeks before hiring her) she started Pinterest boards for our wedding weekend. This really sold me on Jessica – her willingness and desire to bring our wedding to life even before we signed a contract. She was just as enthusiastic and excited about our wedding as we were and really wanted to bring our ideas to life.
Jessica was always working behind the scenes without us ever having to ask her. She had meetings scheduled before I could ask about the status. Our venue’s Catering Manager was let go about a month before our wedding and Jessica stepped in like the boss she is and made sure the Catering Director was brought up to speed on all the special requests and nuances of our wedding. She never missed a beat. She was always pleasant and excited during all of our interactions. She heard everything we said and really worked as our ally with our vendors. She also has a great arsenal of vendors that she has great relationships with – we loved and hired her florist (AHR Florals), photography (Jami Laree) and videographer (Shutter & Sound) recommendations.
During our actual wedding weekend, we barely saw her because she was busy creating wedding magic – literal magic. Everything was what we had hoped for and more, and everyone thought the entire weekend was intimate, love-filled and fun – the three main adjectives we used to describe our wedding vibe. Thank you, Jessica! We love you so much for helping us have the wedding of our dreams and more.
Sarah S
5.0
2/26/2019
THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH WORDS! Jessica is amazing in every way. She helped us plan our day from the beginning and has been there as a guide (and a friend!) through the process. She dealt with us going back and forth on venue before finally choosing the one we first picked. She came to all our tastings with us and offered candid opinions on everything. She handled my continuous texts every day for the past few months. She was always in tune to the vision we had for our wedding and carefully led us to through the details to accomplish it. And she did it all with a smile!!! I honestly can't tell you enough good things about her!
Both sets of parents and the bridal party all commented on how helpful she was, how easy she made the day for everyone, and how incredibly hardworking she is. I couldn't agree more!
Brittni R
5.0
2/14/2019
WOWOWOWOW! Jessica was a DREAM to work with! We connected with Jessica based on the recommendation of our photographer. My fiance and I were about 3 months out from our wedding and looking for someone to help bring together the design and details. I knew Jessica was a perfect match for us after one phone call and, as they say, the rest is history! Jessica helped make our wedding everything we ever dreamed of without us even being able to pinpoint what that meant! She worked closely with us to create a cohesive design for our Groundhog's Day wedding that was simple, sweet, and personal (without being kitschy). IT WAS PERFECT.
What I appreciate most was Jessica being an absolute SUPERSTAR the week of our wedding, and particularly the day of our wedding. I got a little anxious the week of the wedding because the forecast called for rain, but Jessica eased my worries and created a "Plan B" in case the rain disrupted our plans for an outdoor ceremony and reception. Spoiler alert: there was rain, and lots of it. Before I could even think about how this would affect our wedding, Jessica coordinated with our photographer, trolley, and florist to make sure everything went off without an issue. Jessica even sacrificed herself to the rain to make sure me and the rest of our wedding party made it from the trolley into the venue without getting wet, despite the torrential downpour.
I honestly cannot say enough good things about Jessica and her company!! We loved working with her and would recommend her to anyone :)
Caitlin F
5.0
1/22/2019
Jessica is HANDS DOWN the best out there. I knew I was excited when I first met with her and that the wedding process would be fun and easy with her by our side... but I didn't know at that time how lucky I was and forever grateful I would be for her. From the second we met, she took all questions, ideas, and vendors contacts and created an entire detailed spreadsheet to keep all info together. Our planning became a constant streamline process of communication that would be driven by how much time I had to put into the planning process when I was able to, and she continued to make progress when I was busy with my own regular work life, celebrating, and spending time with family. She has an incredibly creative mind that can decorate a blank space into your dream wedding that you couldn't even imagine on your own and she also can take a fully decorated venue and put your personal touch on it with her attention to detail. Throughout the entire process and especially a month before, my friends would say "You're so calm!" and I kept telling them that with Jessica, I could turn my phone off now and show up at my wedding and I know it will be perfect. I introduced her to my friends who are getting married and every person that has talked to her has immediately booked with her and has thanked me over and over again for the recommendation. Jessica is the best decision you can make in your entire planning process.I can't wait to see her at all of my friends weddings this upcoming year!
Response from PLAN PREP PARTY on 07/18/2019
THANK YOU Caitlin! I could not be more grateful to have been a part of your Wedding! You a...
nd G, and all of your family and friends were beyond wonderful! It was an incredible celebration and I thrilled I could bring your vision to life for you! :) Wishing you every happiness now and always!
Ali F
4.0
1/16/2019
Jessica was great! So affordable and so helpful in helping plan our day especially with making comparison sheets and budget options for us. We were both so busy at work at the time and having her handle the behind the scenes work of contacting a bunch of vendors to compare prices and details was crucial. She made sure our vision matched through Pinterest pictures and meetings with her so that I knew she would make my day how I imagined it! Everything came out beautifully in the end. She also wasn’t too pushy with anything. She just facilitated things which was helpful. I think I jumped the gun on some things before she even told us to start on it so maybe if you’re type A get someone a little more pushy but she worked for us :) thank you again Jessica for a perfect wedding day experience!
Response from PLAN PREP PARTY on 01/16/2019
Thank you Ali! The time we got to spend together on all of your wedding details and planni...
ng elements was beyond a joy! Wishing you & David every happiness now and always!
thx.xo
Cindy C
5.0
11/01/2018
Jessica was on point from the moment we had our first email exchange to our first phone consultation to our post-wedding follow up!
As our day-of wedding coordinator, she provided more than coordination. She was our month-of advisor and emotional support! :D
Leslie H
5.0
10/31/2018
Jessica went above and beyond to give us such a special weekend. I originally hired her to handle the saturday events only and after a few months of planning we easily decided she should take over our entire wedding weekend. Jess was in charge of A-Z for our rehearsal, welcome party, wedding day and Sunday breakfast. Even though she was so busy she still made time to speak to me when i was feeling anxious or uncertain about some planning elements. I didn’t understand the hype around getting a planner but WOW did it make every difference!!! I didn’t have to worry about a thing all weekend long and Jess did an incredible job of running the show and dealing with all the vendors. There was a payment mixup with our main vendor and they were chasing me and my mom down, AT THE WELCOME PARTY!?! If they had actually bothered me during the event i would have been furious but Jess stepped in like a boss and handled everything without having to involve me. I didn’t even know about the mishap until after the event which is how it should be! Jess did what she had to do to make sure we enjoyed our evening. I would hire her again in a heartbeat and give her SIX stars if I could!!! Thank you Jess for giving us such magical wedding memories!!
Alex H
5.0
10/31/2018
Jessica is the absolute best. She works incredibly hard, is always encouraging, never complains, and is all around just a wonderful person. She made our planning immensely easier and more enjoyable. She eagerly tackled every issue that arose and having her was a total life saver for us. I’m still amazed at how smoothly our wedding went. I honestly don’t see how she could’ve done a better job for us and hiring her was one of the best wedding decisions we made. If you need a wedding planner who genuinely cares about your wedding and who you can trust to do their job at the highest level, look no further, you found her.
Zarah O
5.0
10/30/2018
First of all, my husband and I would like to thank Jessica for making our wedding preparation smooth and easy! We got her "Day of Coordination". But along the way even before our wedding day itself, she was willing to help us in any way she could especially when we need to look for a good vendor that is just right with our budget. She did recommend a lot of great vendors. We got our florist and photographer through her help. She executed well during our wedding day. All our guests love our wedding! Brides, I highly recommend Jessica as your wedding coordinator!
Sarah G
5.0
10/30/2018
Jess has really been an unexpected blessing in my wedding planning process. I found her on Instagram because she set up a styled shoot with a photographer I was scoping out. I loved the work she did on that shoot and immediately thought about messaging her. I was hesitant because my fiancé and I did not budget for a long-term planner of any kind, and I was extremely nervous about the cost of that type of planner. After thinking it through, I took a chance and messaged Jess with a slightly odd request – I asked if I could contract her at an hourly rate to put together vendor lists (primarily focused on women and people of color owned business) that me and my fiancé could use. She was completely understanding of my predicament and happily said yes! We have booked multiple vendors from her lists (and are still going!), and everyone raves about her when we mention who recommended them. Even though I only used limited services of hers she still takes the time to check in with me on how things are progressing, and she can always be counted on for the best hype-woman comments on my wedding related posts. I’m very grateful we found her, and hope other brides and grooms take that same chance that I did, and reach out her. You won’t be disappointed!
Lexie S
5.0
10/30/2018
Jessica was referred to me by a close friend that works in the bridal industry so I immediately knew she would be a great coordinator. I plan athletic events for a living and originally thought I would just need a day of coordinator. I was totally wrong. The assistance she provided me with handling all the vendors was worth every penny. Not to mention her management onsite was calm, smooth and incredibly comforting for my husband and I. In a matter of 3 months, we planned a 200 person outdoor wedding in a venue that had never done a wedding before and it went off without a hitch. Jessica does a brilliant job with all the tiny details and I would recommend her to anyone.
Sarah Y
5.0
10/26/2018
Jessica is AMAZING!!!! Without her, I truly don't believe that my wedding would have been the same. From the first time I spoke with her on the phone, I knew that I had selected the right person for the job. She suggested the best donuts for our dessert table that I would've never even found, along with our table lines and chairs that we rented for the reception. She was always so gracious and answered all of my texts, regardless of how silly or ridiculous I may have thought it was. I was planning my wedding from out of state, so having someone actually in San Diego to help me was a lifesaver. And more importantly, she was able to help us deal with a pretty unprofessional catering manager at the resort where our wedding was being held. I've already thanked her a million times, but I truly believe that she is the epitome of a wedding planner/coordinator. If you haven't already, message her IMMEDIATELY and BOOK HER IMMEDIATELY. You will not regret it!
Meryl H
5.0
10/25/2018
We had the most amazing wedding weekend earlier this month in San Diego. Logistics might have been challenging with the bride and groom living in LA and the families living in Dallas. However, thanks to exceptional planning and research by the bride, she found Jessica for us which was a real game-changer! Jess’ ability to focus on both the big picture as well as the little details made all 3 of the wedding weekend events smashing successes! We loved that all the small touches created a vibe that was very personalized for my son and his wife - we’ve all been to weddings that seemed pretty cookie-cutter-ish. An added plus is that Jess was a delight to work with! She is calm, yet has a sense of urgency and is accessible, positive and upbeat no matter what obstacles surface that could not be anticipated— and there will always be some of those! I can’t thank Jessica enough for helping us create a wedding experience that our guests couldn’t stop raving about. I’m still basking in the afterglow. Thanks, Jess!!
Samantha B
5.0
10/21/2018
Even though I am still in the midst of planning the wedding with Jessica, I couldn't wait until after the wedding to leave a review. She has gone above and beyond with any and all prep work for this day. I get her input on everything and she has not led me wrong! She is so talented and knowledgeable about the wedding industry which has been incredibly helpful. I had no idea what I was getting myself into with planning for a wedding and she has made this such an easy process and has been completely transparent with what I should expect... from costs of different wedding things, day of events and timelines of when to start booking vendors. She has been awesome at finding the right vendors that fit within my budget, and still getting me the wedding of my dreams. I could not have asked for a better wedding planner... thank you Jess!
Samantha B
5.0
9/05/2018
Booking Jessica as our day of coordinator was a great decision! She was nothing short of essential in getting those final details in place. When we originally met Jessica we were all over the place in terms of our vision for the day - after chatting with her for just a little she was able to take those random thoughts and ideas I had and turn them into reality, making stressful wedding planning a little less stressful! She was responsive, attentive, and so so sweet. I highly recommend Jessica to anyone who needs that extra set of hands during wedding planning! Thanks Jessica!!!
Monica V
5.0
8/14/2018
Jessica is an exceptional event planner! She was very attentive to my needs as a bride, listened to every idea I had and offered great suggestions to help us achieve our dream wedding. I completely enjoyed planning my wedding and credit such a wonderful experience to Jessica's high attention to detail. She truly is an artist when it comes to planning your perfect day and is a memorable individual to work with. I loved my wedding reception and appreciated how every detail turned out exactly as I had imagined!
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