Wedding Planning and Coordination
Chicagoland
Service area
Jessa Dewbray
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (5X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Wedding Company 817 is a wedding planning company based in Downers Grove, IL Owner Jessa is an avid planner and list maker who loves weddings and would be thrilled to help make your dream day a reality.
Jessa is excited for you; she knows that the start of the wedding planning journey is an incredible and thrilling time in your life. It can also be a little daunting. It's all before you, and that's a fantastic feeling, but it also means that there are decisions to make, people to call, and arrangements to finalize. That's where Wedding Company 817 comes in: Jessa and her team of coordinators can take care of the wedding day details and logistics so that you can spend more time enjoying the company of family and friends and making memories you'll treasure forever.
Wedding Company 817 offers a range of packages designed to suit various needs and budgets. You can choose partial planning and coordinating options. Jessa and her team of wedding enthusiasts can put you in contact with their network of vendors. They can even officiate your wedding! Your vision is their number one priority, and Wedding Company 817 can't wait to make it a reality. They look forward to meeting and working with you!
Woman-owned Business
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
A la Carte Wedding Planning
Budgeting
Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
5-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2024.2023.+2 more.
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Hall of Fame
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Meet the team
Jessa Dewbray
Owner
Hi! I'm Jessa, mom, wife and business owner here at Wedding Company 817! I love iced coffee (all year long), sandy vacations with my family and live music! I'm a planner & list maker in every aspect of my life. (I'm talking spreadsheets to pack for vacation! :) ) I love all things weddings! Now, add in my passion for helping others and we're off to planning your dream day! With six years in the business I have so much to offer. From vendor referrals to finding the right traditions for your day, to getting you down the aisle on time...We've got you covered!
Reviews
5.0
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Reviewers rave about Day of Divas' coordination team, calling them professional, organized, responsive, and calming throughout planning and on the wedding day. They handled timelines, vendor communication, setup and breakdown, and resolved last-minute issues so couples could relax and enjoy the day. Many said hiring them was worth every penny and highly recommend the team.Review photos
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Kelsey L
5.0
6/15/2026
Stephanie was the greatest addition to my wedding day. I could not have drawn up a more smooth running day and it’s all thanks to her. The week leading up to the wedding every rand...
om thought i had or was anxious about she easily took on and calmed me down. Morning of the wedding- the hydrangeas on my bouquet started wilting and before i even knew it was happening she was back from the store with refreshed flowers to help save my bouquet !! The rest of the night i didn’t even have to think about where i should be or what i should be doing because she and Ashley had it all covered. (Plus they always made sure i had a drink in my hand) lol if you’re on the fence about hiring this company as your coordinator, think no more and just do it! You won’t regret it.
Lauren A
5.0
2/19/2026
Stephanie was amazing and a lifesaver for my wedding in October! She ran our rehearsal the night before ensuring everyone knew where to be and when, she came when we were getting r...
eady on wedding day to check in and helped coordinate our first look, assisted with navigating some family dynamics, made sure we stayed on time and were where we were supposed to be with photography and wedding, not to mention she bustled my dress in no time, and did so much more! She helped our day go so smoothly so that we could truly forget about the logistics and enjoy the day!!
Wedding Company 817 was so easy to work with and I couldn’t have been happier with how it all turned out!
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Diana M
5.0
10/27/2025
We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding coordinator than Jessa! From the very beginning, she was organized, calm, and incredibly supportive. She made sure every detail of our d...
ay ran smoothly and went above and beyond to make sure we felt cared for and confident.
Even when unexpected things came up, Jessa handled everything with professionalism and grace, keeping us stress-free so we could fully enjoy our day. Her kindness, communication, and attention to detail truly made all the difference.
I highly recommend Jessa — she’s the best of the best!
Hanah F
5.0
10/25/2025
Working with WedCo817 was probably the best decision we made during our planning process. Jessa and her team executed our vision PERFECTLY, it was somehow even better than everythi...
ng we envisioned. Jessa truly made our wedding day the best day of our lives!
Madeline H
5.0
8/22/2025
Stephanie did an amazing job with our wedding. I was very stressed and naturally wanted to control a lot but knew I needed help both day of and before the day. She helped calm nerv...
es and help support late planning activities and helped to keep me organized before the wedding. But honestly I think our day would have looked much different and worse if she wasn't there. It's one of those jobs that you never really know how much goes into it if the job is done well and I didn't hear or think about a single thing other than enjoying the day. She had everything handled and helped herd all the cats. There were things that were taken care of that I never would have even thought of (even with all her help with planning) and even the small issues that were out of everyone's control she managed and I didn't even know about them until later. She made sure I had food and drinks and spotted a stain from across our reception hall to offer her help with. If I had to do it again I would pick Stephanie every time! (cross-posted to google)
Michael M
5.0
8/06/2025
Wedding Company 817 was the glue that held our wedding day together. Jessa is the best at what she does. Within our first call, she asked discovery questions that helped narrow dow...
n what details we wanted to prioritize most for the day, and helped us eliminate the details that weren’t necessarily important to us. We went with the 4 month coordinating package which helped tremendously leading up to our wedding. She combed through our contracts and provided reminders to keep us on track with any payments and deadlines to our other vendors. When it came to our day-of timeline, she laid it out perfectly to prevent any logistical issues. All we had to do was show up! She was so supportive, kind and empathetic from beginning to end. Knowing she had our back helped us stay so present during the day. She is a top notch professional and it is so clear how much she loves her job and champions her clients. We would unconditionally recommend her and her team for your wedding!
Lindsay L
5.0
8/05/2025
We loved working with Jessa! She made everything so much easier, and took out so much stress. From the start, our initial call was informative, friendly, but didn't last 2 hours....
It was refreshing to hop on a call, hear what we needed, ask our questions and enjoy the rest of our night. Although we hired her for month of planning, she was available for questions before that. Jessa was always very quick to respond and provided great feedback and information. She was also very patient with us, as we worked out a few things. My parents were very hesitant to have a day of coordinator, but after the wedding, they could not say enough great things about her, and how she was worth every single penny. If you're on the fence about hiring a coordinator, do it. She kept us on schedule, worked with everyone around us, and we were able to enjoy our wedding night without the stress of trying to solve any issues that came up. I still don't know what might have happened because Jessa and her team took care of anything that might have come up.
Melissa P
5.0
7/22/2025
Jessa did an amazing job with our wedding at the Hyatt Lodge. We hired her for day of coordination about a month out from the wedding and she really made a huge difference. I don't...
know what we would have done without her. From setting up our decor to managing the flow of the day, they really made our wedding the perfect day. Highly recommended.
Rebecca C
5.0
12/04/2024
Hiring Wedding Company 817 was one of the best decisions we made in the planning process. Specifically, our coordinator, Kym Ray. We decided to go with the 4 Month Out package and ...
it was more than worth it. Not only did Kym keep us on track and make sure we had all the details exactly how we wanted, but she really was there during the small moments (specifically of panic). Thank you for everything!
Kirsten C
5.0
8/17/2024
Day of Divas was the best money we spent for our wedding- hands down! We had the absolute pleasure of working with Kym and there aren’t enough words to describe how wonderful she i...
s. She works efficiently, tackles problems before you ever know about them, and does it all with a contagious smile. She is such a light to anyone she encounters and my only complaint is that I can’t keep talking to her everyday after the wedding! You will not regret working with them, ask for Kym!
Liz P
5.0
6/24/2024
Day of Divas was so amazing to work with! Working with Jessa in advance of the wedding was great - she was very professional and responsive to emails. We were matched with Kym as o...
ur day of coordinator and she was absolutely fantastic! She helped my husband and I navigate several vendor issues in advance of the big day, and made sure the day of was incredibly smooth! Highly recommend!
Mary A
5.0
6/03/2024
Stephanie was our day of coordinator and truly put my mind at ease! I am a classic over-thinker and wanted to make sure that I could put everything aside and enjoy on my wedding da...
y. Stephanie and Day of Divas accomplished just that! I highly recommend if you're looking for peace of mind on your big day!
Mia K
5.0
3/27/2024
We worked with Kym for our wedding and she was amazing! Worth every penny! She was so helpful the month before the wedding and the day of! I couldn't imagine how the day would have...
gone without her. Super kind and well organized. Thank you Day of Divas!
Alyssa C
5.0
1/28/2024
Stephanie was a superb day of coordinator. She handled everything so we didn't have to lift a finger. Professional, personable, and incredibly attentive - she knew exactly how we...
wanted the night to go and even went the extra mile to make sure all of our decorations and floral items were packed up and dropped at our hotel at the end of the night.
10/10 would recommend Day of Divas, and 20/10 would recommend Stephanie.
Delaney M
5.0
1/26/2024
Worth every penny is an understatement! I honestly cannot speak highly enough of Day of Divas. Their professionalism, organization, flexibility, and overall positive energy turned ...
what could have been a stressful day into the most beautiful and memorable experience of our lives.
My initial contact was with Jessa, and her support throughout the early stages of the planning process was incredible. She offered general guidance, vendor recommendations, shared insights, and helping me navigate all of that craziness with ease (sidenote: I booked with them in Feb. 2022 for our Nov. 2023 wedding).
Once our wedding got a bit closer, Kym was assigned to be our lead coordinator. And boy did we hit the jackpot with her! Not only is she incredibly organized, communicative, and professional, but you can tell that she genuinely cares about the couples she works with. Her knowledge of our venue (BRIX on the Fox) and fantastic relationships with our vendors was a game-changer. It made the entire process sooooo much easier knowing that we were in capable hands and didn't need to worry about anything. I cannot express how grateful I am for her - she was an absolute lifesaver.
Hayley B
5.0
1/18/2024
Aleks and Jessa were both wonderful! Aleks kept me calm throughout the process and was always so helpful. Our wedding day ran so smoothly thanks to her. She’s very o and great to w...
ork with. Highly recommend!
Morgan V
5.0
12/11/2023
Jessa was the biggest lifesaver to have at my wedding day. We opted for month of services and met for a call to go over the details of the day. She attended our final vendor walk t...
hrough to get a better feel for our vision. Her attention to detail at this meeting was impeccable. Not only did she make sure she understood our vision, but she also offered her expertise from the industry and voiced questions about details we never considered. Her communication leading up to the wedding was timely, detailed and professional. Jessa stepped in and pulled our run through together when it started to run off course. If anything went wrong at our wedding, I have no idea because she was there to handle and execute it all to perfection. Jessa made me feel like my wedding was just as important to her as it was for my husband and I. She went above and beyond what we hired her to do. I cannot recommend her enough!
Julia J
5.0
11/04/2023
Stephanie was our primary wedding coordinator and absolutely AMAZING! The other person with her on our wedding day was great too! Stephanie was so on top of everything and made our...
wedding day flow so smoothly. I didn’t even have to think of what the next thing was on our wedding day timeline since she was always a step ahead of it. She made our wedding perfect and we could have not done it without her!
Megan K
5.0
10/29/2023
Day of Divas (esp. Kym) was awesome to work with for our month-of wedding coordinating! We worked with Kym and Reaghann, and are soooo glad we booked Day of Divas to help relieve s...
ome stress during the lead up to the wedding. We filled out a thorough questionnaire from Kym to get on the same page with all our logistics, and used provided templates for our wedding decor and gratuity lists. That bit of work beforehand saved us because we knew we had provided all the necessary info, and Kym had it from there. She helped everything run smoothly during the wedding and reception. We really can’t say enough good things about Kym. She was very helpful, especially with creating the timeline, communicating with vendors, setting up the reception hall, and end of night cleanup. She responded quickly to emails and texts, arranged calls, took her time to understand what we were wanting, and checked in on us. There was a last minute scramble with our photographer having a family emergency and not being able to be present, but Kym helped calm us down. She attended our rehearsal, and even helped with handing out tip envelopes and bustling my dress. Overall, she did a great job and is so kind and professional. Personally, I think it is SO worth it to hire a month-of coordinator, and I can’t imagine how it might have been different had we relied on ourselves or a friend/family member for this. Things were SO SMOOTH and I was less stressed because Kym (and her assistant) had it all handled. For what they offer, the price is very reasonable. Highly recommend Day of Divas!
Emily B
2.0
10/10/2023
I am honestly disappointed. I hired Day of Divas for 4 weeks before the wedding day of coordination services. At first things started out okay and I had a great conversation with S...
hannon. I filled out her questionnaire in detail and we walked through it together. She seemed to understand exactly what I was expecting. Overall Shannon was very nice and was available at most hours to address any concerns (why there are two stars rather than one). However, so many small details were missed and the scheduling and communication skills were lacking. It didn't seem like there had been much preparation of coordinating with the vendors nor did it seem like she looked at the questionnaire in the initial vendor schedule.
I also think it would have been helpful to be copied on all emails to the vendors. I had feedback on the vendor timeline and didn't see an updated one. I didn't even know it was sent to the vendors until I called one and confirmed they had it. However, I was not sure what she sent. I know some brides may want to be kept out of the loop, but I figured I would have at least seen a final vendor schedule before it was sent.
I also wanted schedules for each relevant person for the day of including the photo schedule for relevant family members, friends, and wedding party (discussed in our kick-off off meeting). Shannon got this to me two days before the wedding. It was not well organized and there were typos, but I guess it was fine for me to update and pass along. At first Shannon offerred to send these schedules for me but then took back that offer. I was pretty disappointed.
It didn't seem like there was much experience in the day of timeline as there was little extra time built in for hair and makeup and we ran an hour late. This made us able to take fewer pictures at the venue.
I think asking for contracts as soon as engaged would have been helpful on her part so that she could have properly coordinated and ensured all expectations were met or we could at least come up with a solution together. I missed in the flower contract that they needed final timeline two weeks in advance. We could have worked together to make sure we didn't have to rush to pull together this info.
At one point in the night, I had planned to do a boquet toss and an anniversary dance. We were running behind in time and our photographers were leaving soon. I had hoped to get these captured by the photographers. We asked Shannon to approach the DJ to confirm this would happen in time. The DJ said in a few songs and at that point I knew the photographers would be gone. My maid of honor went up to the DJ and fixed the situation. We at least got the boquet toss captuded. I wish Shannon reminded us of the timing and coordinated as needed with our vendors to ensure this would all have been captured.
We also had one less person in the wedding party due to illness and there was no coordination done with the venue to inform them of the change.
We had a photo booth table where tape was supposed to be set out so our guests could tape their photos into the album. The tape was never put on the table. I had to tape about half of the photos after the wedding as the initial photo stickers ran out (why I brought the tape). The guest book and photo booth sign were also put on the wrong table initially and I had to tell Shannon it was in the wrong spot. Everyone had the Floorplan in advance.
While Shannon was nice, she didn't seem to handle my expectations well.
Almira F
5.0
9/24/2023
Jessa and Alex were very on top of things. They absolutely helped ease the stress of all the last minute changes for our ceremony location. Because our outdoor location got rained ...
out, they were able to work with our venue to relocate the ceremony and have everything ready by the time I walked down the aisle. They were a huge help with creating a detailed timeline that all my vendors worked off of. They were great to work with and wonderful people.
Debbie V
5.0
8/14/2023
Hiring Day of Divas was the BEST decision my daughter & I made for her wedding. My daughter was actually "against" hiring a wedding planner/coordinator but now realizes that there ...
is NO WAY her wedding would have gone so smoothly without Jessa & Day of Divas.
Jessa is unbelievably knowledgeable, professional and detailed oriented. She was an invaluable resource during the year of planning as we asked her questions, recommendations, etc.
She was amazing with communication and asking questions that we hadn't even thought of as the logistics and timeline were being put together.
Jessa communicated with all of the vendors so that everyone was aware of the timeline wedding day.
She has a calming presence and was such a source of comfort wedding day!
Jessa & Stephanie set up our decor in the venue and we walked in it took our breath away. Likewise, she was amazing during the breakdown/clean-up at the end of the night.
I truly didn't worry about ANYTHING during the entire wedding!! Therefore I was able to actually ENJOY the day with my daughter & her husband and all of our friends and family.
Wedding planning and finding vendors who you know will make your special day "perfect" can be stressful. I can guarantee you that using Day of Divas as your month/day of coordinator is the BEST DECISION to guarantee a smooth wedding day.
I would absolutely not hesitate booking Day of Divas. I can't imagine my daughter's wedding without having Jessa by our side.
THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS, JESSA (AND STEPHANIE)!! WE ARE ABSOLUTELY INDEBTED TO YOU FOR HELPING TO MAKE MORGAN & ZACH'S WEDDING EXACTLY WHAT THEY ENVISIONED.
Jenny H
5.0
7/30/2023
We had a wonderful experience working with Day of Divas. Kym was our primary coordinator, and we also worked with Jessa. Jessa ran our rehearsal, and she clearly knew what she was ...
doing. She gave helpful and direct instructions to get everyone on the same page. Kym was organized, responsive, and thorough. We were in constant contact for a few weeks prior to our wedding, and we always felt heard and supported in our questions or decisions. We went into the day confident everything would run smoothly, and it did. We highly recommend working with Day of Divas for your wedding coordination needs.
Response from Wedding Company 817 on 07/31/2023
Aw, Kym rocks! I'm so happy to have been there too! Thank you for leaving these kind word!...
Wishing you all the best!
Neal H
5.0
7/14/2023
My wife and I had the pleasure of working with both Chrissy and Jessa for two separate wedding events, and they were absolutely wonderful! We used Chrissy as a full day of coordin...
ator for our Wedding day, which included some vendor coordination, while we used Jessa as hourly support for the two events, including our Pakistani-American fusion event.
Both of them were extremely organized and helpful! They helped us identify possible issues with our schedule, asked questions that we had not thought of, and generally kept things on track for both events. The Pakistani-American event was a tough task as there are a lot of unfamiliar ceremonies and traditions, but Jessa jumped right in and was integral in keeping the night moving along and handling misc. questions so that we could stay on schedule.
For our traditional event, Chrissy was fantastic and had to manage a very large event (nearly 400 guests, with a 30+ person wedding party) and never seemed stressed or overwhelmed. She calmly managed every issue that arose, and the end result was a wedding day that allowed us to enjoy ourselves as much as possible!
We would highly recommend using both of them or anyone else from the Day of Divas team!
Response from Wedding Company 817 on 07/31/2023
Thank you for this wonderful review! We truly had THE BEST time at your events!
Wishing ...
you all the best! Congrats again!
Kristina C
5.0
6/06/2023
Jessa is an absolute MUST HAVE!!! From the moment of our first planning call I felt the stress melt away. She is so cool, calm, collected, organized, and so so helpful. I would hir...
e Day of Divas 1,000 times over!
Response from Wedding Company 817 on 06/14/2023
Ah Kristina! It was such a pleasure to be part of your big day! Thank you so much for th...
ese kind words!
Jill P
5.0
5/07/2023
Jessa was great! She handled everything so we did not have to worry about a thing on our wedding day. Would 100% recommend!
Response from Wedding Company 817 on 05/08/2023
It was a beautiful day! I am happy to have been part of it. Thank you so much for these ki...
nd words!
Lauren D
5.0
12/16/2022
As a highly organized individual, I initially did not consider seeking professional help planning our wedding. However, several life changes occurred after our engagement so I knew...
I would need another set of eyes to help me achieve my wedding vision.
Day of Divas came highly recommended by our venue, The BRIX on Fox. Jessa, the owner, was kind, and detailed, and promptly replied to all questions I had. She helped ease the stress of wedding planning by assuring me that they would provide the support I needed.
We were matched with Stephanie Beery and we began the planning process. Together we refined my day-of timeline and knowing I had a professional to look over my ideas helped ease my anxiety. Stephanie immediately helped me feel more confident in my decisions with her friendly, positive attitude and I very much enjoyed planning with her.
As for the actual day of the wedding, I speak on behalf of my entire family when I say that she was an integral part of making the day go smoothly. I was a ball of nerves the entire day but she ironed out each snag in the plan as the day went on without me even noticing. Her positivity helped me relax and actually enjoy the evening instead of me fretting over each detail. At the end of the night, my dad even said to me, "If only one vendor tonight receives a tip, it should be Stephanie. She was worth every single penny."
Day of Divas was a key part of making our wedding vision come true and I cannot recommend them enough.
Danielle L
5.0
10/28/2022
Jessa and Shannon were absolutely amazing and we are so thankful we had them to help us throughout the entire wedding planning process. Our day ran so perfectly and smoothly becaus...
e of their hard work and dedication.
Response from Wedding Company 817 on 10/30/2022
Aw! Thank you for trusting us with your day! We were happy to be there!
Adam R
5.0
10/18/2022
My wife and I will never forget stephanie asking us from the very beginning what we wanted out of our wedding, which was to feel like a guest. She came through on her promise and g...
uided us through our special day from start to finish, while making sure we had a drink in hand! Through her cool, calm, and collective behavior, she set the tone for what would be such a memorable day. We couldn’t recommend her enough!
Response from Wedding Company 817 on 10/18/2022
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! Stephanie is truly amazing and we ...
are so lucky to have her on our team. So happy she could be part of your day!
Alex G
5.0
10/13/2022
Thank you to Jessa for your help organizing our wedding day! Jessa did an amazing job at being both communicative and detail-oriented on our wedding day. I never once worried about...
how something was handled/what was going on. Jessa did an excellent job at moving everything along, and ultimately breaking down the wedding at the end of the night. I could not be more thankful!
Response from Wedding Company 817 on 10/13/2022
It was absolutely my pleasure! A beautiful day for a wonderful couple...and I was happy to...
be part of it! Wishing you all the best!
Laura S
5.0
10/12/2022
We can’t thank the Day of Divas (specifically Stephanie and Jessa) enough! We are so happy we had them on our special day! Stephanie was amazing throughout the wedding process and ...
was always there when we needed her for advice, ideas, coordination, and to hype us up leading up to the day. The best part was having her with some help from Jessa on the big day! They made the day go by so smooth. Stephanie really had our best interest in mind! She helped out with everything we needed whether it was and issue or a prior request. Not only did we love having her there but our family and bridal party couldn’t stop talking about how amazing having her was! If you are thinking about having a coordinator, the Day of Divas is the very best!
Response from Wedding Company 817 on 10/13/2022
Thank you for these kind words! We are happy to have been part of your amazing wedding day...
!
Wishing you all the best!
Shawna W
5.0
10/05/2022
We decided to hire a wedding coordinator and come across Day of Divas. I was in contact with Jessa, who was amazing with getting all of our details together and then choosing the b...
est coordinators for our wedding. Stephanie and Shannon were absolutely amazing, from being available to take calls and texts to answer questions, to helping make decisions or making suggestions on things that I had not thought of. They worked with all of the vendors to make sure schedules and our timeline was perfect! The night of the rehearsal Stephanie took total control and we were in and out in no time, and able to enjoy all of the family at dinner shortly after. Shannon went above and beyond in keeping me calm and to help pass the time. while I was tucked away before the ceremony. Her sweet and calming personality is exactly what I needed. I could not have asked for a better day and 2 better gals to get us through it!!!!
Response from Wedding Company 817 on 10/10/2022
Oh my goodness! Thank you for all the praise! So happy to have these amazing ladies on our...
team. I'm glad they were part of your perfect day!
Cait C
5.0
9/26/2022
We owe so much thanks and gratitude to Jessa from Day of Divas for helping make our day go so smooth! If you're on the fence about hiring a Day of Coordinator, I can't recommend on...
e enough (especially Jessa)! My husband and I had a two year engagement where we booked and planned most things within that first year. Having Jessa as our coordinator really helped when all of our Vendors started reaching out about 1-2 months out from the wedding. We were so overwhelmed and she helped ease our minds and take away my stress! Jessa had many conversations with our vendors without us even knowing which was very relieving! On the day of she helped organize everything and set up our décor at our venue and pack it up at the end of the night. Jessa was a rockstar!
we 100% recommend Jessa and Day Of Divas!
Response from Wedding Company 817 on 09/26/2022
Aw! I loved being part of your day so much! Thank you for these kind word. Wishing you al...
l the best!
Tyler B
5.0
9/09/2022
Stephanie Beery of Day of Divas was an integral part of our wedding day. Her involvement started about a month prior to the event, and it helped us feel secure in knowing someone w...
ould be quarterbacking the day for us. The night of the rehearsal, we unfortunately parted ways with our officiant and didn't know what we would do. She explained how it has happened before and helped us secure plans for the replacement. The day of the wedding she was on top of everything from morning until the end of the night. We never felt like things were being neglected or wondered whether the steps were being handled. She reminded us of several things we may want, and coordinated all of the vendors to work as a unified team. She made us feel comfortable and taken care of before and during the ceremony, and throughout the cocktail hour and reception. She shielded us from the various things that vendors would normally ask the bride and groom, which allowed us to relax and just focus on enjoying the night. We could not have done our wedding without Stephanie's involvement and we couldn't be more grateful to her. Day of Divas, and Stephanie, are a must!
Response from Wedding Company 817 on 09/10/2022
OH MY GOODNESS! Thank you for these kind words. Stephanie is a rock star and we are so for...
tunate to have her on our team!
Liz Q
5.0
9/07/2022
Hiring Jessa as our day of coordinator for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. Jessa was available via emails and phone calls leading up to the w...
edding to give suggestions and helpful advice. It was so nice to be able to run quick things by her before making decisions. The weeks leading up to the wedding, Jessa helped organize all of our vendors timelines into one full detailed timeline to coordinate all of the moving pieces of our day. She took over communication with our vendors to confirm their timings which took so much off of my plate. The day of the wedding I cannot say enough how helpful Jessa was. We did not have to worry about one single thing. Everything ran smoothly through her. She ensured everyone stayed on the timeline so that my husband and I could enjoy our day to the fullest. She also allowed all of my family members to enjoy their day stress free (i.e. she took care of my dress bustle so my MOH didn't have to). She is so organized and kind. I would HIGHLY recommend Jessa and Day of Divas for their wedding day.
Response from Wedding Company 817 on 09/07/2022
Aw! Liz, thank you for these kind words. It was such a great day; I am happy to have been ...
part of it! Congrats again!
Kelly E
5.0
8/24/2022
Hiring Day of Divas was the best decision I made during wedding planning! JESSA WAS TRULY AMAZING. From the very beginning, Jessa was there to help make recommendations for vendors...
and talk us through initial wedding details. A little over a month out, she stepped in and handled communications to my vendors, kept me on schedule and was there for me during my emotional moments, ha! On the wedding day, she was ON IT. I did not have to worry about a single thing! She managed all of the vendors, handled all the hiccups, kept us on schedule throughout the whole day. She did the absolute best job and I could not have imagined doing my wedding without her!
I would HIGHLY recommend using this service and requesting my girl Jessa if you want the absolute perfect day!
Response from Wedding Company 817 on 08/24/2022
XOXOX!
Angela R
5.0
8/17/2022
Day of Diva's was so helpful the day of my wedding. Stephanie had a detailed list with visual of all the things we dreamed about. She was able to look at pictures and make them com...
e to life. She was able to take our DIY venue and make it come to life. At the end of the night she packed up our car while we enjoyed our guest, party, and dancing. I didn't even know she was doing this!!
We had such a positive experience and happy to work with them!!
Response from Wedding Company 817 on 08/17/2022
Thank you, Thank you for these kind words!
Lindsay P
5.0
7/21/2022
Day of Divas was listed on our venue's recommended vendor list and we're so thankful they were. We initially thought that we could handle all the final wedding planning details our...
selves, but quickly realized that wasn't realistic. We started working with Jessa about 1.5 months prior to our big day and it was so helpful to have her coordinate day of logistics with our vendors, switch some events around in our timeline and talk through things we hadn't given much thought to. She handled everything flawlessly on our wedding day and we had virtually no one approach us to ask questions, as she was ON IT. We are beyond grateful that we were able to fully enjoy the day with our favorite people. Thank you, Jessa, for all your support leading up to our wedding and being a rockstar the day of!!
Katie C
5.0
6/30/2022
The Day of Divas team (specifically Stephanie and Jessa) were an absolute dream to work with. I hired them for Month of Coordination and they took so many logistical pieces off of ...
my plate the month before and day of our wedding. I did not have to worry about anything. Stephanie's positive energy was infectious and she made sure the day went off without a hitch. We got many compliments from our parents and guests about how great she was and how smoothly the day to went. Having a coordinator is a must, and I cannot recommend Stephanie enough!
Response from Wedding Company 817 on 06/30/2022
Aw! Katie, your kind words mean so much! Thank you for having us. It was a dream day for s...
ure! Wishing you all the best!
Rauqelle S
5.0
6/07/2022
I hired DoD for wedding day coordinating. They worked with me for the month leading up to the wedding and the day of. Basically they took care of the small details leading up to th...
e big day. I would not have made it through the home stretch of wedding planning without Wendy. She contacted all my vendors, created a timeline and kept us on schedule all day. The only thing i had to do was show up and have fun. Whether you do full wedding planning or day of coordinating I highly recommend Day of Divas to have a stress free wedding.
Response from Wedding Company 817 on 06/30/2022
Rauquelle, thank you for these kind words! I'm so happy out team could be part of your day...
. Wishing you all the best!
Andi B
5.0
5/31/2022
STEPHANIE IS INCREDIBLE! We hired Day of Divas for our wedding and Stephanie was our coordinator. She was unbelievable - she was hands on throughout the days leading up to the wedd...
ing and took care of any and every issue that came up. She made the big day perfect - if there were any problems that day, I was completely unaware because she seamlessly handled everything. Her assistant, Shannon, was also so great and so helpful! I cannot recommend Day of Divas enough - if you're considering getting a coordinator, DO IT! It's worth every penny!!!
Response from Wedding Company 817 on 06/01/2022
Love seeing these amazing comments! Thank you for taking time to share these kinds words!...
Wishing you all the best!
Brandi R
5.0
4/08/2022
Let me start by saying Jessa was god sent. You don’t realize how quick on your wedding day that time can get away from you. Jessa handled all of my vendors day of so I was able to ...
take in every moment. She kept our day moving making sure everyone was where they needed to be and on time.
When approaching the wedding day the week or two before, and you’re on an emotional roller costar it was amazing to hand the reins over to Jessa so if a vendor had a question she was able to independently answer it.
The best part about having Jessa was I don’t know if anything went wrong at my wedding. Not a single vendor came up to me asking what to do. Hiring a day of coordinator made my day go as smooth as I could have ever dreamed of. Hiring a day of diva is the only way to go!
Response from Wedding Company 817 on 04/08/2022
OH my goodness! Thank you for these kind words. It was such a pleasure being part of your ...
day! Wishing you all the best!
Dominique G
5.0
3/19/2022
Last year, I contacted Day of Divas to inquire for a wedding coordinator and they have recommended Jessa Dewbray. We are so thankful that Jessa was the one who helped us out to mak...
e our wedding day so stress-free. Thank you so much, Jessa, for all of your hard work and dedication on our wedding day. You are incredible and we cannot express how grateful we are for your kindness and understanding. We arrived an hour late at our wedding reception and Jessa handled our wedding timeline flawlessly. She is such an amazing person who can be counted on. From the bottom of our hearts, we are forever thankful to her. We wholeheartedly recommend her as a wedding coordinator. She is extremely kind and sweet and she will go above and beyond to make your special day unforgettable and beautiful.
Thank you so much Day of Divas and most especially Jessa Dewbray!
Jamie C
5.0
10/25/2021
I’m so glad I booked Day of Divas for my wedding on Saturday. Stephanie and Shannon were absolutely amazing and went above and beyond to ensure everything went smoothly. I was able...
to be fully present and enjoyed every minute of my wedding because of them. They are worth every penny, trust me!
Dena K
5.0
9/11/2021
We booked with Day of Divas for our wedding at the Brix, and we are SO glad we did!! Stephanie Beery was our planner and she truly went above and beyond to make our day perfect. St...
ephanie was detail oriented, professional, personable and kind! Our wedding party and vendors commented that they loved working with her. She was much more than a typical "day of" planner, and worked with us in the months leading up to the wedding to make sure the schedule for the day was figured out, and took care of all the details of the event so that we could truly enjoy our day. Stephanie took the time to get to know my vision for the day so that she could make it happen, As a bride, it was so nice to know that I didn't have to answer vendor questions and worry about things like set up and tear down because I trusted that even if something went wrong Stephanie would take care of everything. Thank you Stephanie, we love you!!!
Alissa S
5.0
7/22/2021
I honestly don't know what I would have done without Jessa and her team!!! I brought on Day of Divas only a few months before our wedding (really thought I could do it all myself) ...
and it was seriously one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Jessa provided amazing counsel throughout the planning process and was invaluable day of -- helping to work through a few kinks and making sure the day ran incredibly smoothly. Her team also helped me carry an umbrella when it started to rain during our first look, brought us appetizers when we were rushing to take post-ceremony family photos and brought us drinks when we didn't have time to get them ourselves. I can't recommend Day of Divas enough and know our day wouldn't have gone NEARLY as well without them!
Mandy H
5.0
7/21/2021
Amazing doesn't even seem like the right word to describe Stephanie and Day of Divas. Hiring them was easily the best decision that I made for my wedding, and Stephanie made my da...
y perfect!!! From my late night emails, to random text messages, Stephanie took care of everything!! She contacted venders, set up timelines, arranged the late night snack, ect.. literally the list goes on and on. We had a little bit of an issue with the photographers, and Stephanie jumped right in and offered way more support/help then she needed to... she literally saved the day!! Not only is she amazing at her job, she has the best personality and made it feel like I was planning a wedding with an old friend. Stephanie made sure every detail was perfect, and that I had the wedding of my dreams. If you are still on the fence about Day of Divas, do it now you won't regret it!!!
Tory K
5.0
7/12/2021
Wow – we cannot say enough good things about Wendy and her team! We were a COVID wedding and Wendy was an absolute Rockstar rolling with the punches of all our changes. From the fi...
rst time we spoke with her on the phone we just knew she was the coordinator for us. She has a vibrant, fun personality and her years of experience made us feel so secure having her run with so much of our wedding day. She was flexible when we changed not only our date, but our venue just 5 weeks before our date! She was so tuned in with us every step of the way – coordinating with vendors, keeping track of to-do lists, communicating with our wedding party and so much more. She kept the entire weekend and especially the day of running smoothly, on time, on track and if anything didn’t go according to plan, we never knew it! She took care of last minute changes that had to be made, kept us looped in and on schedule, and did so much behind the scenes that would simply not have gotten done had she not been there. Most importantly, she was a blast to work with – she was fun, happy, excited for us and someone we just want to hangout with now that the wedding is over! Trusting Wendy and her team with your big day is the best decision you’ll make!
Response from Wedding Company 817 on 07/12/2021
Omg you two are just so dreamy!! What a beautiful weekend I wish we all could re-live it a...
gain ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Ashley L
5.0
6/20/2021
Day of Divas was a recommendation to me from 2 other couples. They both said it was hands down the best decision they made when it came to planning, and my goodness were they right...
!! We had Jessa with us and I can not thank her enough! From the late night emails of me stressing, to her contacting all my other vendors for me - she was nothing short of amazing! I had a dress malfunction that could have easily ruined the entire day and left me in tears - Jessa went into action keeping me calm and getting things back on track.
I didn't really plan for reception decor other than the center pieces, but I had plenty extra. I told Jessa to decorate as she wanted and she ran with it and I couldn't have imaged it to look any better. The day was beautiful and thats LARGELY due to her. Thank you Jessa!!!!!!!
Allison T
5.0
3/30/2021
I have so many positive things to say I don't even know where to begin! We worked with Jessa for our wedding day and she was absolutely amazing throughout the entire process, inclu...
ding postponing 3 times. I am a very type-A person that loves a good detailed google doc and Jessa was so patient with me the entire time and just as organized as I am. She is extremely knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and knew exactly how to handle any situation on the day of. Not only did Jessa handle every detail before and during the wedding, but she was even waiting to take the veil off of me the second the ceremony was over because she knew I was over it!! I was unsure if I needed a day of planner or not and it was very worth it -- I would recommend them to anyone getting married! It is 100% worth it and it was the best money spent across the entire wedding process. Jessa and Wendy are just amazing!!!
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