Wedding Hero

ets shit DONE but also has fun along the way. Jana helped us secure a November date at my dream venue - South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island. I had dreamed of a wedding at South Seas ever since I vacationed there with my family many years ago. My wedding vision was centered around this venue and island, and we spent most of 2022 planning together. Less than two months before my wedding date, Hurricane Ian came barreling toward Southwest Florida. Captiva was evacuated and the causeway, (the one road onto the island) was completely destroyed, so we had to wait patiently until staff could reach the grounds to assess. It caused historic damage. Jana was incredibly composed, realistic, and professional through this entire tragedy - even though her own neighborhood suffered greatly from the storm as well! At first I could not even begin to fathom having my wedding anywhere else, Captiva was my dream! Changing our date seemed near impossible - everything was planned, travel was booked, and we had no idea when South Seas could reopen. We felt lost. I was very hesitant, but after a week or so, I gave Jana the go ahead to seek out other venues available on our date. Since much of SWFL was harmed by the hurricane, this was no easy task… especially with the standards that South Seas had set. I was devastated and needed a FABULOUS venue with a similar tropical vibe to get me excited about my wedding again. Jana sprung into action and miraculously found a stunning resort down in Islamorada (Florida Keys) that was available. The Islander resort is as tropical and beautiful as it gets! Six weeks before my wedding date, I gave Jana the green light and she got to work. She had to do quite a bit of coordinating with our previously secured vendors, who were willing to travel down to Islamorada. We worked together to somewhat redesign the ceremony and reception. Figuring out the room block and accommodations for 130 guests was a challenge so last minute. There was an enormous amount of work to be done in just six weeks - but Jana did it! By the time wedding week came around, I had pretty much gotten all the stress out of my system. I was just thrilled that it was all finally happening! I was able to enjoy my wedding week so much more because I knew Jana had everything under control. After all we went through, I could not have been more happy with the outcome. It was truly the best day of our entire lives, and we wouldn’t have changed a thing looking back. The entire time we were there, we kept saying “this feels like Plan A” Jana and her AMAZING team brought my design vision to life and made it better than I could have ever dreamed. Her staff is incredible - so on the ball and professional. I was able to be so present and enjoy every minute of my big day because I knew everything was handled. My wedding was everything I could’ve wished for and MORE, and if you want the same for your day, I recommend working with Wedding Hero. Jana will not only save the day, but take your wedding beyond your wildest dreams.

ana is all the above ... and then some!! We are from Cleveland, OH and found Jana through researching BEST wedding planners in Fort Myers/Naples, FL. There was something about Jana when we first spoke that really resonated with us. We felt a connection and we were confident that our wedding would be in good hands. Our daughter's wedding was going to be on Captiva Island, Thanksgiving weekend, 11/26/22. Little did we know that Mother Nature had other plans in mind for Captiva Island. On September 23, 2022, just 2 months before our wedding week, Hurricane Ian destroyed Sanibel & Captiva Island, specifically our dream wedding venue, South Seas Resort. After 2 weeks of many tears, much frustration, and the unknown of whether there would be a wedding, Jana sprung in to action and found a little resort in the Florida Keys that miraculously was available and had enough rooms for our 125 guests. With little more than 6 weeks to flip our wedding, Jana, The Wedding Hero, picked us up (mentally) and was able to mobilize our vendors who were all on board with the shift to the Florida Keys. With so many new challenges and so little time, Jana was able to help us pull off the wedding of our daughter's dreams. Nothing can replace beautiful Captiva Island, but we fell in love with The Islander Resort, Islamorda, FL, and Jana, together with her amazing staff and dream team of vendors, pulled off the BEST wedding we could have possibly imagined. If you are on the fence about hiring a wedding planner, just remember that you NEVER know when you will need a HERO to save the day! MOB

ghly recommend Wedding Hero. I was allowed to enjoy my daughters wedding as much if not even more than the bride herself. It was pure delight to watch may daughter enjoy her special day knowing that all was being tended to by Wedding Hero. Our 3 day weekend event from rehearsal dinner, day of wedding, to the breakfast the day after was perfect. Wedding Hero is the top notch wedding consultant you want for your special day!

process, Jana checked in with us, answering any questions or concerns we had regularly. Wedding Hero kept the wedding day running smoothly and stress-free, everything was organized and Jana was prepared for anything. I am so thankful that we found Wedding Hero. Anyone looking for a wedding coordinator, look no further!

from a family friend, and will be recommending them to any and everybody who is looking.

he was incredibly professional, detail-oriented and educated on all things wedding. Meeting her in person was even more wonderful because she's so insightful and SO fun. She made making decisions easy due to her great relationships with all vendors in Florida. As someone who lives in Chicago, without much insight into the right photographer, music, hair, flowers, she put me in touch with the right people to make my vision come to life. She was always super thorough and understood what my vision was and brought it to life beautifully. I truly did not have to worry about anything because I knew she would have my back if needed. Her energy was so soothing yet energized leading up to the day and that eased my mind as the day approached. The day of, NO WORDS. Jana had everything handled. South Seas Resort is not an easy place to get around, given the size and the different spaces we were using but she executed everything flawlessly and it's amazing to see how much the vendors TRULY enjoyed working with the Wedding Hero team as well. Our guests were left speechless yet raving about every detail of our wedding and I almost felt like a fraud saying thank you because there was a real hero behind it all! A fariy god mother if you will :) I'm not sure how I'll ever be able to thank Jana enough for creating the most special, beautiful day of our lives, one that felt like us. THANK YOU JANA!! Can't wait to team up for other big-life events!! xoxo Courtney + TC

2nd daughter’s wedding that we were putting on in 14 weeks) we knew exactly what we wanted for this 2nd wedding – a beautiful, fun and stress-free day. Admittedly, we were on wedding overload and needed a “wedding hero” to take over and execute our vision. And there is no question that Jana made that happen. There aren’t adequate words to describe the feeling of relief knowing that Jana was in charge. In one sense she becomes part of the family as you work closely together on every detail. And I mean every detail - including the little things you’d never think of which make the day extra-special. Jana has the experience, the personality and the professionalism it takes to implement your wedding vision. One significant observation noted almost immediately is that Jana is highly respected by those in the wedding industry. When we informed our vendors that we had hired Jana as our wedding planner, a resounding positive response was received from each of them stating “you are in great hands.” This in turn has your vendors bringing their “A” game which in our opinion is priceless. We could go on and on as to all the reasons to hire Jana as your wedding planner. But, if you want to enjoy every second of your wedding spending it with each other, family and friends, rather than stressing over details, than you have found that planner!

tentive, organized, and resourceful. Jana helped to alleviate any additional stress leading up to the wedding by providing helpful tips and resources that kept my husband and me on track for our big day. On our wedding day, I knew I had absolutely nothing to stress about because Jana and her team were on it. Every little detail, every step of the way! Words cannot express my gratitude for Jana and her team! If you’re thinking of hiring a wedding planner, hire Wedding Hero. I can assure you that you will not be disappointed!

ment to all of the hard work that Jana and her team put in. There wasn't one moment throughout the entire planning process when I didn't feel like I was in capable hands. Our friends and family still comment on how our wedding was "the best they'd ever been to," and I think we owe that all to Jana & team. If we had to do it all over again, we will absolutely choose Jana again!

stressful. She executed my vision and beyond which I changed multiple times but she made sure she listened to everything I wanted! I couldn't have put the design together without her. She helped manage all the vendors on the day of the wedding and made sure everything went seamlessly. She made sure that I was stress-free and able to enjoy every moment of the big day. She is very detail oriented and so am I, so it worked out perfectly. I couldn't have been happier with my choice to hire Your Wedding Hero.

couldn't trust to handle the task. After a few days of talking to venues and making numerous spread sheets to track the information we came across Jana The Wedding Hero, I was not expecting to hire her prior to our conversation but once we spoke to Jana the Wedding Hero my daughter and I were blown away by how amazing she was and how much knowledge she had. Jana spoke our language and really understood what we needed. We knew right away we needed her! Jana has over a decade of experience in high end hospitality, client experience, and wedding planning. This experience sets her apart from the rest. She was the first decision we made and she is truly the BEST! While I could have done a lot of the work myself there is no way I could have done all that she did for us not to mention its like have having a second full time job planning a wedding. We hired Jana for FULL wedding planning and I am so glad we did. I realize we could of done just the month of the wedding or the day of the wedding, but why do that? This was the biggest day of my daughters life and as a mom I wanted to enjoy every minute, life is short I really wanted to be present. We paid to make the overall experience for the bride, groom, family and bridal party extraordinary!!! Jana took the burden of researching, contacting, and interviewing MULTIPLE venues, Decorators, Florist, Photographers, DJ’s then she took care of the negotiating to save us a ton of $$$. Once we booked a vendor she was the primary contact with them, she spoke on our behalf and made sure everything was perfect. Time is money, my daughter and I were able to continue our normal lives without being filled with stress and frustration through out the planning process. All the time she spent would have been the time we would have spent It was so worth it to pay so that we could be stress free and enjoy the months leading up the wedding, month of the wedding, the week of the wedding and especially the wedding day. Jana the Wedding Hero has been a life saver and truly our hero she handled everything and became more like family and someone we have been able to completely trust. If you are engaged the first thing you should do is hire the wedding hero. She will find the best vendors that fit your dream wedding she will negotiate for you! Jana stayed in contact with all the vendors and planned the evening and timeline with them so we didn't have to. Jana was with us all day and all night the day of the wedding. Staying in communication with me while taking the lead and making sure everything was perfect. I have been to many weddings where the bride and groom and parents and even guest are setting up, trouble shooting, fixing problems and pouring blood sweat and tears into the wedding and don't get to enjoy it. Yes it's an extra cost but we wanted to make it a day and an experience we will all cherish forever and enjoy because of Jana that is exactly what we got. Jana is the BEST so glad we hired her!

prior experiences to anticipate my faux pas. For example, I mentioned that I did not want "detail photos" of my rings, the invitations, etc. Jana had no issue telling me that I may regret that decision based on what she had seen from previous brides. I'm so glad I had someone who could be honest with me, rather than a "yes" man. Additionally, Jana had no issue being honest with others, like when she made the guys setting up our reception take out tape measures to make sure everything was exactly right. If you want a wedding planner who has your best interest in mind and the skills to execute that interest, hire Jana.

. She took my daughters dreams and made them reality. I couldn’t be happier. Another plus was that she was wonderful to have around during the process. There are no words for her attention to detail and execution. I don’t think I could have been happier. If you could have seen the smile on my daughters face all night long you would know why I’m so happy with her. Now I just wish we had found her with our oldest and not our baby of 5. I would put my trust in Jana every time.

we imagined! Originally, we planned a traditional wedding in Florida and last minute decided to elope in Park City, Utah! Jana welcomed the change of plans. She coordinated every detail of our new day, which was less than 8 weeks away, with ease. Jana made the planning fun and not stressful. She is patient and thorough. She even coordinated with my mom for a few elopement day surprises for us, including a special guest and amazing videographer. Jana is pleasure to be around. She has great energy and made us feel like family instead of just clients. I highly recommend Jana for an unforgettable, beautiful and most importantly, stress free wedding!

y part. That is something you can’t put a price tag on. Jana was truly a class act and I would recommend anyone to have her plan their wedding.

e been more beautiful. Her vision and creativity is unmatched. We let go of the reins and trusted the process and we could not be happier.

o attentive and kind through the entire process. I didn’t think I needed a planner when I got married. I was so wrong. And anyone other than Jana I would have been selling myself short! She thought of the smallest details that ended up being my favorite parts of our wedding day. There wasn’t a person there that wasn’t in complete amazement when they walked in. She turned an outside pool and made it something out of dreams. Honestly she’s just AMAZING and an actual hero in the wedding planning game!

he’s been there and done that...just ask and she has the perfect solution...trust me...she did just that! I highly recommend her time & talent! #janatheweddingplanner will surpass your expectations and create unforgettable memories for you and yours. Sincerely, rose m.o.b. 2.27.21

between she never missed a beat. Jana has a passion for wedding planning and it showed amazingly. Jana thank you for making our Dream wedding come true.

organizing. Jana made the day go as smooth as possible and sincerely without her, I the bride would have been a stressed mess. She coordinated all of the details from the beachfront design, the dinner table, letting us girls know if we needed more lipstick, keeping the photographer on time, changing curtains, raking the beach and smiling the whole time. She added in designs for the photographer as well with our rings and jewelry. Her Mom Jan helped steam dresses, check on the men with their suits and needs etc. , Jana kept the timeline in order and made it to be an absolute dream day for all of us. A “Wedding Hero” that is a true professional is who Jana is. She gets things done. We will recommend her to everyone! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Jana ❤️🥰

and beyond to ensure our dream day was flawless, easy, and we could celebrate rather than stressing over each detail. She came to my final dress fitting and helped me be assertive in what I needed to feel and look my best! She also took a video of my bustling so we knew how to do it at the reception. She helped my husband pick out a gorgeous suit, got him a deal, and ensured it fit him perfectly the day of. Jana took our dream day and ideas and perfected it, used her vendor resources and creativity to make our ideas bigger and better than we could have imagined. When our reception venue didn’t work out, she immediately took action and found the most beautiful venue with the most amazing caterer - all three weeks before the wedding! When our cake didn’t look quite right, she was assertive with the bakery to fix it, requested additional icing and worked the night before she left for our destination wedding to ensure it was within our vision and perfect. Jana created a schedule that included every vendor, aspect of the wedding, and made sure everyone was where they were supposed to be when they were supposed to be there. It alleviated so much stress for us on our big day and allowed us to enjoy every aspect of our day without wondering what was going on outside of our control. As a couple, we let Jana run with our theme and she created the most beautiful reception table and room. I shed many happy tears when I walked into the room completely in awe of what she accomplished. If you are overwhelmed with planning, day of, how to turn your vision into reality, or just want to sit back and enjoy your day, do not hesitate to hire Jana to make your day perfect and stress free. Not only is she an amazing planner, she is now a valued friend!

Everyone needs a Wedding Hero!

ven there to do the dirty work of saying “No” if needed, which relieved so much stress for me. We absolutely adore Jana and if she hadn’t helped us we would still be staring at each other at our rehearsal not knowing what to do! Thank You, Jana!