Sonal J. Shah Event Consultants

sh ideas, and were incredibly helpful in terms of communicating with vendors to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. During the actual event, we were absolutely blown away with how attentive the SJS team was. They were dedicated to every single aspect of the event, paying attention to every possible detail and process. Me and my husband, and each of our families, had specific team members assigned to us - we felt really cared for. Whenever we needed something, they were right there to help. We were both really stress-free throughout the weekend, which was SUCH a gift. Thank you, SJS team!

m that made the entire process feel effortless. Every detail, big or small, was handled with care and precision. Sonal took the time to understand our vision and then elevated it in ways we could never have dreamed of. Their vendor recommendations were top-notch, their communication was prompt and clear, and their ability to troubleshoot in real-time was amazing. On the day of the wedding, Sonal and her team orchestrated everything perfectly. We didn’t have to worry about a thing. We were truly able to be present and enjoy our day, knowing we were in expert hands. If you’re looking for someone who is not only incredibly talented and organized but also genuinely kind and passionate about what they do, Sonal is your person. We are forever grateful for the role SJS played in making our wedding day the best day of our lives.

ss and stress-free. From the initial consultations to the final execution, they went above and beyond to ensure every aspect of our wedding was beautifully curated and flawlessly executed. They delivered a production none of us could have even dreamt of. The vendor team they referred and put together was beyond the best in the wedding industry. Their expertise and organization allowed us to truly enjoy our special weekend without any worries as they took care of every single detail and hiccups. We can't recommend them enough for anyone looking for wedding planning services! There are many reasons why they are the best in the industry Thank you Sonal & Ginny for making our wedding an epic celebration!

agined. Many guests said it was not only the best wedding they'd ever been to, but it was the best weekend of their lives. Everyone tells you planning a wedding will be stressful and hard, but that frankly wasn't our experience. Sonal, Ginny, and the rest of the SJS team took care of every single detail. Could not recommend them more. It's the best money you will spend on your wedding.

ad always been to get married in Lake Como, Italy and we had no idea of how to even go about planning a 300 guest Indian wedding there. We reached out to Sonal; we had attended a few beautifully executed and memorable weddings that the SJS team had planned. It was the best decision we ever made! Immediately, we felt at ease that we can do this and we are in good hands. They guided us through the whole process from start to finish. Sonal, Ginny and the SJS team worked diligently to help us find the right venues and vendors that fit our bride's vision for the wedding weekend and negotiated on our behalf tirelessly. It took almost a year and a half of meticulous planning, including changing the timeline for the wedding one week prior because of weather concerns and what all that entailed for them! We had 300 guests, multiple hotels for guests, multiple events at multiple venues and logistical challenges in navigating Lake Como. The SJS team though found solutions. They met all the challenges head on and then some! Sonal and Ginny's attention to detail is impeccable. They are efficient and organized and think fast on their feet when an unforeseen hiccup occurs. They understood the bride's vision for her wedding and made her dream come true! We will be forever grateful to the SJS Events team for creating a magical wedding weekend in Lake Como that will be remembered forever by those present. Best of all, they took care of everything and we could relax and enjoy ourselves! "Fairy tale wedding" and " wedding for the ages" has been the feedback from our guests!

edding planner in the industry) when it comes to the level of expertise, knowledge and perseverance of Sonal and her amazing team!! A little over a week ago, our dreams came true. Actually, what happened last week far surpassed what our wildest dreams could have ever even imagined. Sonal and Ginny, having you by our side was hands down the best decision we made. The unbelievable magic that took place last week has been the talk of the town and every single guest that attended. We had a very large destination wedding and literally everyday since we got back, we are getting HUNDREDS of messages of being blown away from the experience and the meticulous and perfect planning from our guests but also from people who were watching via peoples posts and stories all over social media. We have complete strangers reaching out to us saying they were blown away by everything as they watched stories being posted online. Every single person has thanked us over and over again for giving them an experience they have never had and probably never will again. We have people begging us to have a vow renewal (every year) so they can experience similar events again. Every single one of our guests have made comments on the planning and execution of every event and took notice of every single detail. We were blessed with rain (yes, I love rain that much) on our wedding day but you can imagine the chaos this creates with everything when this happens. The seamless step in and step up when all things could have gone wrong was impeccable. You know it was an amazing weekend when not just us as the bride and groom and our families are dealing with post wedding blues but almost everyone who attended has reached out to us saying how much fun they had and how indescribable the experience was that coming back home has nothing short of sucked and there is a level of sadness everyone has that it’s over. We are so thankful for you and all of the SJS Angels for making our wedding one for the books. It will be talked about for ages and it most definitely was the wedding of a lifetime!! Sonal, Ginny….you are a gift to this industry. You are fierce strong women who leave countless impacts on peoples lives. Single-handedly, this industry is a better place because of you two!! There is NO BETTER TEAM in this industry to make your wedding dreams come true!! You are a force to be reckoned with!! Thank you will never be enough for all did 💙 you will forever have a place in our hearts!!

most valuable dollar spent was on SJS Events. They are extremely detail-oriented and make the planning process and managing of the entire weekend so seamless. Neither us nor our families had anything to worry about over the 2-3 days of events - everything was coordinated so well and taken care of by Sonal and her team. Aside from managing the process, they have great vision when it comes to each of your events. From decor, lighting, food setup, etc. and making all of that work within your budget - SJS does a fantastic job. Our family and guests kept saying this was the best wedding they had ever attended. Would highly, highly recommend - no need to contact any other planning team.

rtise. She and the team will not let you down and you will actually get to enjoy your own wedding!

ils to the small - her team looked after everything with such care and focus. They were so kind to us and our families during the whole planning process. I remember everyone telling how relaxed we were during our wedding weekend and i think that was only possible because of the SJS team. The ultimate complement was everyone was telling our parents how well run, organized and beautiful everything was...and that is because of SJS...they took the stress out of wedding planning for our whole family and delivered in a BIG way! It really made both of us super happy to see our parents have an amazing time and not worry about anything. In short..SJS is the BEST personally and professionally and we could not be more thankful to have them plan our wedding. She was the first vendor we hired and i'm so thankful for it - we are forever grateful to Sonal and Ginny!! LOVE YOU BOTH!!! <3

nd it was clear right from the beginning that Sonal and SJS were the only planners we wanted to go with. We feel very PROUD and GRATEFUL to have worked with Sonal and her entire team (Ginny, Neeti, Mia). Their vision, professionalism, quality and Talent is beyond anything we have experienced here in the United Kingdom or anywhere else. The wedding planning on the event days turned out to be spectacular, flawless and all our guests are still talking about it. We Cannot Thank you guys enough!! Best planners!! Sonal and the SJS team truly worked their magic.

ng industry, we immediately felt at ease knowing that we were in the best hands to plan our wedding in NYC. From the vendors she regularly works with, to her professionalism, and advocacy for her couples, Sonal and SJS are second to none. At the start of wedding planning, we had a vision of what we wanted our wedding day to look and feel like, and with the help of Sonal and her team they tailored and refined our initial vision to something more beautiful and magical than we could have imagined! They listened to me, my husband, and our families to understand what we value. We absolutely recommend Sonal and SJS to future brides/grooms as her attention to detail, lovable yet professional personality, and industry expertise shines through her work.

lot of great connections which made the planning process easier. Her team executed so well on our wedding weekend (the timeline was everything) and we truly miss the team now!

with Sonal. She was a stalwart through multiple planning hiccups and was an incredible resource. Not to mention, Sonal and her team made the actual wedding weekend an absolute breeze! Best decision we made for our wedding.

planning exquisite Indian weddings! Her extensive experience, top-notch vendor connections, and keen negotiation skills are just the beginning of the endless reasons to hire Sonal and her team. If Sonal is not available for your wedding date, that is a sign for you to change your wedding date. Our destination wedding in Montreux, Switzerland was the most magical weekend of our lives. Every second was planned immaculately and went better than we could have ever dreamed. Sonal handled each and every single one of our events flawlessly ensuring that each detail was up to her meticulously high standards! Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion that you will never be able to experience again and hiring Sonal ensures that you will have the absolute best time of your lives. She, along with every member of her incredible team, is exceptionally diligent and when she is your wedding planner she will move mountains to make every detail complete perfection. We hired Sonal as our wedding planner and we walked away with a very dear friend! Thank you endlessly for the countless hours spent to make our dream wedding a reality - we will treasure these memories for the rest of our lives!

nd kept us organized and on time with all our wedding planning. It was also a huge help to have them the day of our ceremonies.We were able to relax and enjoy our special weekend knowing the event would be in good hands! I want to give a special shout out to Ginny who was the lead planner for our wedding and holud ceremony. She's such a joy to work with. I would recommend them highly to anyone looking for a wedding planner.

n't wrong! Throughout the entire planning process Sonal & Ginny made us feel at ease; whether it was recommending the right vendors, giving advice on decor, budget planning sheets, wedding weekend timelines, they were so thorough, we knew we were in good hands. We had a decor issue right before our wedding reception but Sonal, Ginny, and the rest of the team were right there hustling to make sure everything looked perfect. All of our wedding guests came up to us at the end telling us what an amazing, organized, and memorable wedding we had. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding planning team to guide us through such an important time in our lives!

d lots of visions, which I never thought would be able to come to life. Sonal and her team were with my family and I every step of the way to ensure a flawless execution. Her punctuality, responsiveness, accessibility, weekly and daily calls/emails, and detailed timelines blew the stress of wedding planning out the window. I always knew someone from the SJS team was working hard to make our dream wedding come true. She helped us choose INCREDIBLE vendors including (but not limited to) the decor team from Mexico, photo/video team from Boston and our chef who came from NYC to make our Persian, Indian fusion culinary dreams come true! We had the most professional, hard-working and passionate vendors by our side to help make our wedding weekend nothing short of perfect. While in Mexico, one of her assistants, Isabella, was by my side the entire weekend; she was one of the sweetest people I have ever met and the weekend would not have felt the same without her. She felt like a friend I have known for years! Sonal's execution was breathtaking and this would not have been possible without her drive and insane attention to detail. My family and I had the best weekend of our life and we would NOT have been able to do it without the SJS team!

produced with Sonal and her team. Exquisite taste and design collaborations, outrageous attention to detail, and overall commitment to providing the highest quality value to each and every client, and working with the very best vendors in each category creates events that are above and beyond. I would highly recommend using SJS event consultants for your special event.

ious event SJS will give you your dream wedding.

, and all vendors enjoy working with her and her team. She is simply the best!

al day ran so smoothly and we could focus on what really mattered, enjoying every moment of our special day stress free! Everyone said our wedding was a “dream”. I think that says it all!

sults are always happy couples. If you're looking for the best, your search ends here!

l and her team. We held a jam-packed destination wedding weekend in the Caribbean for 250 guests from around the world, and Sonal's team went above and beyond to make our ambitious vision come to life. Each of our guests were well taken care of from the time they received the invitation, to landing on the island, to boarding their flights home. Most importantly, Sonal and her team were "on it" the day-of, handling any of my last minute requests and concerns seamlessly, so as I bride, I could enjoy the weekend, without worry of any of the logistics. Sonal's team is extremely organized, efficient, responsive, detail oriented, positive, comforting, great at negotiating on your behalf, and simply a delight to work with. She's the best of the best.

ing touches to make our multi-day celebration a unique and luxury celebration. She was never pushy, even if I disagreed with some recommendations or wanted something different. Instead, Sonal worked in the background and interfaced with all of our vendors, put together extensive timelines to ensure everything ran on time, and double-checked every detail to make sure my vision came true. During the wedding celebration, the SJS team was readily available onsite to help me (and my family) with anything and everything and all my husband and I had to do was show up! Everything ran so smoothly, it was truly one of the best days of our lives. I have received numerous compliments from guests who were in awe about how everything was done. I would definitely recommend SJS to any bride and groom.

nk pretty different from many traditional weddings that they have done, and they executed it perfectly. Every detail was thought of. As the bride, I didn’t know where anyone needed to be at any time, they took care of all the coordination and I felt like I just had to show up to certain things on time and everything would be taken care of. They are truly the definition of experts and I was impressed in every conversation we had with them. If you’re lucky to have the chance to work with Sonal you’ll be mindblown by what she’s able to do. Thank you all for being so fantastic and we hope to cross paths again soon!

tiple days, events and ceremonies; all were completed seamlessly and with ease. Our wedding planning experience was not stressful nor was our wedding week thanks to SJS. They handled every single thing down to the smallest detail. We highly recommend going with the "Full Service" package as that is the most bang for your buck. Hiring SJS will leave you with ZERO regrets and we would do it again in a second. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

task throughout the process without being pushy. Sonal always listened to our ideas, we were able to incorporate everything we wanted, and she was a very big reason why everything was able to come to fruition. Our wedding day was an absolute dream, my parents cannot stop raving about how everything went without a hitch, and we cannot thank Sonal and her team enough for everything they did. It truly was the best day every for us.

e in good hands. In the first meeting, it was clear to us that Sonal listened and had intentions of making our dream wedding a reality. As we started looking for vendors and venues, Sonal and her team made sure Sam and I were involved in the whole process. We weren’t looking for a conventional venue or wedding, and we had certain criteria. Keeping all that in mind, we managed to find the perfect location. Sight unseen, Sam and I took a leap of faith and signed our venue on Sonal’s recommendation. The leap paid off, it was a dream resort/venue. All the recommended vendors were so easy to work with and willing to cater to our wedding vision and add their experience to make it even better. About 2 weeks before the wedding, we decided to redo all the décor. As a nervous bride, initially, I lost my mind and couldn’t believe we were changing everything. I couldn’t manage it all and handed all the reins over to Sonal and her team. It wasn’t blind faith, but it was trust in knowing they would deliver. And deliver they did. Our wedding and events were amazing. Throughout the entire planning process, Sonal and her team made sure Sam and I along with all our vendors had a detailed timeline of all the events and important factors. The attention to detail was astonishing. I truly felt as though they listened and Sam and I mattered. All the vendors had their marching orders and Sonal made sure everyone was on the same page. As we approached the day of, Neeti was my lifeline. She made sure I was taken care and there was no task she didn’t do. I had to ask her to eat and take a moment, she was an absolute delight. If it wasn’t for Neeti, I would definitely have been a bridezilla. She saved my sanity! Neeti made sure my entire family was comfortable and taken care of. She even helped my mom put on her sari! The creme de la creme was her ability to make sure I always stayed calm and had a smile on my face. My wedding was one of the hardest days, not having my father with me, but Neeti made sure I focused on how much he was there with me, in every part of my wedding and family. She was my saving grace. All in all, Sonal and her team are an absolute must if you are looking for a visionary to bring your dream wedding to life.

enomenally punctual to make sure that everyone is happy and everything goes as planned. Thank you Sonal ji.

been possible without Sonal's consulting, planning, and coordinating services. It's hard to remember everything that the SJS team contributed to our special weekend. They were understanding and sensitive to our families' needs, they shared their wedding wisdom and advice freely, even if it wasn't always exactly what we wanted to hear - and thank goodness they were honest, because they were always right. I wish I had been keeping notes on everything they did for us, but I was busy enjoying the party! It was completely stress-free. Every vendor they recommended was a superstar; and every other vendor, they brought up to their level. I have never seen my entire family on-time, much less early, for anything, but the SJS team made it happen with solid planning and great communication. They were laser-focused - no detail was too small or too large for them to handle. There are a hundred things more that I am forgetting and probably a hundred things more that we will never know they took care of. I have never heard of a wedding where literally nothing goes wrong, until I was part of this one. If you are considering Sonal and her team, reach out to them! They will be the best decision you ever make (and they'll make sure every decision after that is a good one too).

cross the city of Atlanta. There were a lot of details to say the least. I still get comments on how well run and how well organized the whole event was. Being able to manage that many details and people is truly an amazing talent of the SJS team. All of the team was super friendly and approachable to all of my family members and guests, and for that I am forever grateful. Everyone felt like they were treated like a celebrity and that’s how I wanted everyone to feel. I definitely felt at ease during the wedding time that they were there to take care of everything so I didn’t have to worry about it or feel stressed. SJS is amazing and I highly recommend them!! I couldn't have done it with anyone else.

ch ideas and hands on planning, Sonal looks out for her bride's best interest while also understanding hotel operations and being very flexible. I highly recommend Sonal and her team to anyone looking for the luxury experience.

providing brides with an easy, comfortable, and stress free experience while creating the perfect day. You will not be disappointed with booking with SJS events.

ier and could not stop raving about how amazing the wedding was. Thank you for managing every possible detail, being available whenever we needed you and even deftly managing the most unexpected stuff that we never could have anticipated. Love, Shaifali and Aasif

had numerous guests comment on this to us afterwards. Their referrals to local vendors were also helpful. Sonal and her team worked hard and were instrumental in helping us plan our wedding in just 4 months. We enjoyed working with Sonal and would recommend her to other couples looking for a dedicated, personable and well connected wedding planner.

ecause of the execution by the SJS team. After spending an entire year together with SJS team planning our dream wedding in Miami, our wedding was cancelled due to Hurricane Irma and in short 4 days you were able to recreate everything we wanted at the St. Regis in New York. So basically you helped us plan 2 weddings :) We really don’t know what we would have done without you!!!! All of our guests had a wonderful time and were extremely impressed how you were able to pull of such an event in short 4 days. You had everything under control and created a miracle in such a short time. Thank you all for all your hard work and attention to detail over the past year and the magic you provided in the last 4 days! Sena & Dhrubo September 16th 2017 St.Regis New York

ecause of the execution by the SJS team. After spending an entire year together with SJS team planning our dream wedding in Miami, our wedding was cancelled due to Hurricane Irma and in short 4 days you were able to recreate everything we wanted at the St. Regis in New York. So basically you helped us plan 2 weddings :) We really don’t know what we would have done without you!!!! All of our guests had a wonderful time and were extremely impressed how you were able to pull of such an event in short 4 days. You had everything under control and created a miracle in such a short time. Thank you all for all your hard work and attention to detail over the past year and the magic you provided in the last 4 days! Sena & Dhrubo September 16th 2017 St.Regis New York

ng and it's all because of them. The SJS team always made use feel as though they had everything 100% under control. The day of the wedding ran so smoothly. Everything, every person & every moment was perfect. I couldn't have asked for a better planner and I am so grateful that we picked SJS to help us throughout our wedding planning. We are forever grateful for the work, commitment, passion and enthusiasm that her team demonstrated for our wedding. Our guests are still talking about it being the best wedding they have ever been to. Thank you once again!!!

knew we were going to be in great hands. From your “Weekly To Do” Monday morning emails to your 3 am follow up messages, we knew we had picked the perfect wedding planner for our event. Although we had signed up for day of coordination thinking we had mostly everything covered, we soon realized how much work was actually involved, a lot of which we couldn’t do due to our busy work schedules. We firmly believe that you went over and beyond to make sure we were taken care of, not just as your clients but as your friends. Thank you for always keeping us on track and taking things upon yourself when you noticed our hospital schedules were too demanding to plan a wedding. ​The wedding weekend went by so seamlessly and it’s all because of the numerous edited timelines (15 to be exact) that you created leading up to the wedding. We were so fascinated to see how not only the various vendors but also our bridesmaids and groomsmen had their own pocket itinerary. Aside from the emails our bridal party received, you also went out of your way to personally call our bridesmaids and groomsmen to make sure they were taken care of. I honestly don’t know of any other planner who is so willing to go out of their way to accommodate the needs of others. Given that we had so many ceremonies and events packed into the 2 day event, we were afraid that things may not go according to time; however due to your impeccable planning, all of our events actually started BEFORE the given time which everyone, including guests, were impressed with. If anyone is considering SJS Events, we would be happy to help them with their decision. Worth every dollar! With love, Pooja and Rajiv Narula

and that defines our attitude. You and your team have that in plenty to achieve results for people you work for. I must thank you from the bottom of my heart for making Simi and Anish's wedding as one of the most talked about weddings in the state of NJ. We can very well say that this is one of the BEST Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions we have ever seen, and it is not because it was our event. Thank you so much for all the hard work, team work, and efforts for making this the most memorable day of our lives. Dr. Satish Bhutani (Father of the Bride)

ng from contract negotiations with vendors to flower arrangements for our wedding reception and are so glad that we went with SJS. The whole team really delivered and helped make our wedding weekend incredible. Sonal and Ginny were always available whenever we had any questions and were there to offer their expertise when we needed advice. They helped plan out every detail of our wedding weekend before arriving in Aruba – so when we actually arrived, everything went flawlessly and we were stress-free. Of course, every bride & groom is stressed the weekend of their wedding, but we were actually able to enjoy all of our events because we had the SJS team looking out for us and handling any issues / concerns on our behalf. It was such a pleasure to work with the whole team and we hope we can work with them again in the future!

a great night working with her. To put on an event the magnitude of this and have absolutely no snafus and no problems is quite a feat, and Sonal and her crew made it easy for everyone. Nothing was overlooked! What a great event!!