Weddings by JDK

g, she was at the venue and was so sweet and encouraging. I can't begin to fathom how she keeps everything running so smoothly, but she did it without any issues! I cannot recommend her enough to any bride and groom! JDK is definitely a cut above the rest and COMPLETELY worth every penny!

er left stressing about the details. They took care of so much more than just the food. We were really blown away at how much planning and extras were put into our day. The staff that was at the wedding was also fantastic. We received so many compliments on the great service and excellent food. JDK really thought of every detail to go with the "vision" of our day and it was perfect!

i for food and drinks and Erika for flowers. They really helped with the whole planning process! They were prompt to answer any questions we had and did annual phone calls to check up on us which was very helpful. The food was delicious. The flowers were beautiful. We even went through JDK for our linens and rentals. Our guests loved our unique menu and I still dream about our food from that day. JDK went above and beyond (Lexi even ran out to pick up razors for my husband the morning of) and I could not rave about them enough!

r exact menu selection, but everything we tried that day was phenomenal and we had no doubt our wedding menu would be just as fantastic. We were not wrong! Definitely consider them for your next wedding or event, they are awesome!

the planning. They really take the time to get to know you as individuals and also as a couple to help you really envision your dream day. I still remember sitting down with David the first time and he asked me some random questions about my style/home decor, etc. I knew from the start that he is the best at what he does and I had no doubts about working with him to make all of our wedding dreams come true. There really are not enough thank you's for us to truly show our gratitude for all that WBJDK have done. We have gotten so many compliments about our food and hors d' oeuvres at our wedding with so many people telling us it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. We could not have asked for anything more and we will never forget that aspect of our big day. Individuals who work at WBJDK are all hard working, dedicated, and personable, which makes working with them a pleasure - they are the BEST!

ng was set up beautifully, and my guests were all raving about the food! I've been to so many weddings where the food was subpar, but the food from JDK was a huge hit! Would definitely recommend.

ks to the dedication JDK showed towards us. David was so responsive, understanding, and genuinely excited to be a part of our day. It makes a world of a difference when you have vendors that you actually enjoy being around and working with and we had such a fun relationship with him and his team. As soon as our guests arrived to the reception venue, our guests were greeted by JDK servers with our signature cocktail and appetizers so guests didn't have to worry about finding the bar or food station. As soon as my husband and I and the whole bridal party arrived to the cocktail hour, we were instantly fed and handed drinks. Waited on hand and foot! David personally made sure I ate throughout the night. The food was incredible. The service was so professional. They hold themselves to a very high level of quality and it showed time and again. Thank you David and JDK team!!!

urs from my mom's house and in an area that she had no idea about. She was only successful because of David and team's willingness, communication and complete professional yet personal nature. My fiance and I were planning a 9am brunch wedding in the middle of a field and JDK caught the vision and grew excitement with each conversation to make our wedding beyond what I could even dream! Starting at the initial communication point and all the planning, changes, challenges- nothing became too much for the team. David was a true joy to communicate with and work alongside. I am so grateful for how he made us feel so personally cared for throughout the whole planning process. David came out to our venue to talk over things and help envision and prepare for our wedding day- he went through every detail and it was amazing! We had the tasting and it also blew us away! The setup and the food were so good and the chef worked with us to make the food what we wanted! We also appreicated how David worked with his staff as a team and he seemed to really respect them and work well together. Then when it came to the final implementation, it was beyond perfect- I could have burst, it was so so lovely! The staff was so kind and helpful and professional. The wedding guests commented to me about how they found the catering staff to be so helpful and kind. The major challenge that we encountered was that my fiance is from a conservative background and they are not used to having catered wedding, but after the wedding, they talked on and on about how amazing the food was and how grateful they were to have the wonderful catering team that we had! My wedding would not have been what it was without the hard work and support of JDK team. There was no stress on me, my family or wedding party because David's team was on time, organized and professional. I would hire them again in a heartbeat and I recommend them to everyone who needs to reliable, flexible, communicative, organized, kind, dream enabling wedding caterer. My parents, fiance and all our wedding attendees are absolutely grateful for David and the team's hard work! Thank you thank you!

David is a visionary, a perfectionist and truly the best of the best. He became not only our caterer, but helped guide us at every turn and was available every time we needed him. He cared about our wedding as if it was his own daughter’s. The night before the wedding, we had a serious family medical emergency with my father and having David facilitate the wedding day, allowed me to not stress or worry but most importantly, focus on the most important thing of the day, my daughter. I knew he would be sure everything was exactly how it should be and not only am I and my husband beyond happy with his services ((along with his amazing, hard working staff ) but I feel I made a forever friend. He was there every step of the way on what will forever be one of the most special days of our lives. And oh yes, the food... simply amazing. If you are looking for an elegant, fine dining experience for your family & friends, this is the caterer for you. The minute the speeches & prayer were made, the salads were served. The filet and salmon were amazing, all our guest raved over the extensive hor’dorves during cocktail hour and all this was created under a tent for over 200 people at the beautiful Moonstone Manor. Thank you David & JDK for a night we will never forget! Jack & April Trego

eir events. They do not simply cater delicious food, but also contribute to the overall feel of your wedding according to your vision. We hardly had to bring any decor ourselves because they were able to provide all candles and other decor items that perfectly fit our vision. Even our geometric centerpieces came from JDK! The finesse of the decor (so many small touches) and professionalism of the staff are unparalleled. The hor d’oeuvres and entrees were all simply delicious and we received so many compliments about the food. It was not your mediocre surf and turf but high quality and TASTY food. Our signature cocktail Peachberry Mojito was a hit too! We worked with Emma and Sarah, who were very organized, helpful and communicative. We also highly recommend booking your florals through JDK. While it is a separate contract, the departments worked seamlessly together and there were many extra flowers thrown in here and there. Erika (florist) was immediately able to grasp our floral vision after just one meeting and was upfront about cost with us. Our bouquets and the floral decor at the church and reception looked magical, and all within our budget!

team away. I am a wedding planner based in NYC and of course we hold our events to an extremely high standard with the constant pressure to make each event even more perfect than the last. Well I had 0 stress when working with David and what was delivered on the wedding day was well beyond the perfection that I already expect. In addition, the clients and guests, who were all also from NY with very high expectations, were just as overwhelmed with the impeccable and professional service provided. Catering can truly make or break an event. I will forever highly recommend JDK Group to all of my clients near and far because they will exceed every expectation, are knowledgable, professional and overall genuine people to work with!

h they enjoyed their meals, it was by far the best food we have ever had at a wedding. David was on site to make sure my husband and I ate before getting up to talk with our guests, we absolutely loved his attention to detail! Would 100% recommend JDK for any of your catering needs!

rk with us long distance. JDK, led by Senior Event/Wedding Planner David Everett, more than met that challenge. They were amazing in their organization of the day, how they honored the dietary restrictions/preferences of the guests, & their diligent attention to us. Our daughter's wedding theme was "Enchantment in Literature in a Garden Theme, " & JDK worked with our daughter to create that "vision." David & the staff of JDK made it a beautiful and memory-filled day for us. We need to find another family/friend event to hire them again. I want more lobster rolls!! Thanks, David, Molly, Lindsay, Lexy, and all the team for a wonderful time! Celeste & Jim C.

them apart. The team at JDK will get to know you personally, your likes and dislikes, and what makes you unique. They use that information to help design your day as a reflection of you as a couple instead of just focusing on what hors d'oeuvres you’d like served… You owe it to yourself to hire a catering company that you can trust and depend on. After all, there are enough moving parts on a wedding day. Don’t let your catering company be one you have to be worried about.

olutely DELICIOUS. All of our guests complimented us on the food and the amazing staff from JDK that were serving at our wedding. Sarah and Emma also helped with planning every little detail for our wedding, and made or dreams come to life. Sarah made sure to keep us on track and acted as a day of coordinator, which we never would have survived without. The decor and insight that the JDK team brought to our wedding was out of this world. They bring so much more to the table than the food, and you will not be sorry if you hire them!

t all of our decorations and details went well with their table clothes and even brought extra things for us in case we rang out of anything. She came out to our venue and did a final walk through and made sure everything was just how we envisioned it. We had a little hiccup at our wedding (our fault) and Emma immediately took care of it for us and kept everything running smoothly. The food was delicious. We highly recommend JDK and Emma for everyone!

s and desserts. The Buttermilk Fried Chicken is a MUST! Our wedding dinner was a bit more formal, but our guests loved the dual entree option. The passed hors d'oeuvres were also phenomenal. The staff was exceptional - very friendly and helpful. The girl assigned to us made sure to always have our drinks and food within arm's reach, no matter where we were or who we were talking to. JDK helped make our wedding a truly phenomenal experience, both for us and our guests. Thank you!!

ign, the food, and the exceptional service (and I have a feeling they will continue to talk about it for years to come). We mainly worked with David through the planning process and he is exceptional. He always responds to emails in a timely manner and lays everything out perfectly so that I was never a stressed bride. He took many of my ideas to the next level and always knew what I was looking for when I didn't even have the words to describe it. I would have been lost without him. I would highly recommend JDK for all of your wedding planning, catering, bar-tending, and even floral needs. They do it ALL flawlessly!! Wish we could use them again and again!! Thank you JDK for executing the wedding of our dreams!

d someone there waiting with drinks and hors d'oeuvres ready just for us! The food was top notch! Everyone kept going on about how delicious the food was and how it's so hit or miss with weddings. Well, not with JDK! You will feel taken care of the moment you choose them.

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re perfection. We got an endless amount of compliments on the presentation and the delicious food at our wedding. They made the planning process easy and stress free every step of the way. You are sorely missing out if you don't use this sensational team.

Everett. He came to our reception venue to meet us, and helped create a vision for what our event could become. Molly Unagst helped to coordinate the details from start to finish, was professional and patient with our questions, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Upon hiring JDK, our choices for Florist, Day-Of-Coordinator, AND Photographer all resulted from the amazing network that JDK has in the event industry. I would highly recommend JDK for your next event, they made our special day perfect from start to finish.

to describe how much David went above and beyond for our special day. We had numerous meetings with David, and even a private tasting with our families in which he set up a beautiful dinner so we could have our tasting. He offered his professional opinion which we always appreciated, and we loved getting to experience his unique creativity to make our day that much more special. David got to know my husband and I as individuals and as c couple, to make sure our personalities shined throughout the day. The amount of work and extra touches he put on our day, had our guests talking for weeks after the wedding, and even to this day. The food was OUT OF THIS WORLD, and his presence on our day made us feel at ease that everything would go smoothly. David even took us aside before our guests entered the reception so we could see our vision put to life. There aren't even words to describe how amazing David was, as well as his team. We will forever feel greatful that David came into our lives to help plan the most special day for my husband and I. DAVID - THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS. If you are looking for a caterer, who does so much more, look no further. JDK and David are the best decision you will make :-)

nitial proposal was a spot-on interpretation of our vision for the day. This made us confident in our decision to work with them from the start. We had a great time, they made working out the details so much fun, the food was fantastic, and the service was perfect. Our guests has a wonderful evening and we would recommend them for any event.

owers for my wedding and that is exactly what she did from the start to the finish in everything from our bouquets to our centerpieces. I cannot thank Erika enough and if you are a bride looking for a florist, I would highly recommend this company because they will provide you with exactly what you want. Thank you again Erika. You are your team are some of the best florists around. I am thankful I had the opportunity to hired Weddings by JDK to do my wedding.

n flowers was extremely easy, even from a distance, and they executed my vision perfectly. I was so happy to have a good wedding photographer in part because during the celebration we missed so many small, thoughtful details included by JDK, such as the perfectly matched settings and namecards they used for setting up appetizer tables. Flowers were very important to both me and even more so to my husband, who grew up on a multi-acre space with a flower field and has a background in design. Every single flower arrangement, from the corsage to the specialty arch Erika crafted (for free) for our namecards display was exquisite and the quality of the flowers was impeccable. We would recommend JDK to anyone.

tion venue into my dream gorgeous wedding location. Their team was professional and extremely organized. I literally cannot say enough about them. And I haven't even gotten to the food, which was just out of this world delicious. Thanks to them for making my wedding perfect!

were in love with the food. We also worked with Erika at JDK on florals and they also were simply amazing. HIGHLY recommend to anybody getting married in the area.

riented, and flexible with our (very short) time frame, budget, and guest count. On the day of the party, the dinner was well-staffed, and the food was served promptly and without error. But, with JDK, the service goes above and beyond catering. David orchestrated all the details of our day that an event planner normally would, offering input on all those pesky details I was oblivious to, particularly as we do not live in the area. The event was a huge success. Big thanks to David and the rest of the team!

husband signed me up for yoga classes to calm me down. Food and service are very important to my family. Three of my uncles are chefs and the rest of us are just old fashioned Italians from New Jersey. Trying to choose a caterer that they would be happy with was a daunting task. From the moment we reached out to JDK, David was incredibly responsive. He spent hours on the phone with us, learning not just about our tastes and style, but also about our relationship. Before we knew it, he felt like a friend. However, we still weren’t sure who we would choose. The moment I decided on JDK was when David described his own standards for service. He walked me through his expectations – guests would be met with lemonade when they got off the shuttle, he would make sure that our vegan/vegetarian/gluten free/allergic guests had meals catered to their needs. “Southern hospitality” was the phrase he used. Lots of people can talk a good game, but I could tell that David meant it. While other caterers kept me waiting days or even weeks to hear back from them, David always made us feel like a priority. Even when he was busy, he would let us know when to expect a response, etc. When we came for our tasting, we met with Molly. We hadn’t been communicating with her, but she was so organized and so on top of everything we had discussed with David. We were impressed by how well their team worked together and knew they would do everything they could to make our wedding what we envisioned. Leading up to our wedding, David and Molly continued to be a pleasure to work with. We went through rounds of revisions and David gave us so much advice and guidance. He truly treated our wedding like his own and we felt so taken care of in his hands. The day of our wedding, seeing David was such a joy. He continued to give us advice and the best tips. His staff was fantastic – he even had two servers assigned to me and my husband while we took our photos. Walking into the barn actually took my breath away. I’m not the girl who grew up dreaming of her wedding, but David helped our wedding become so personal to us. He helped us coordinate getting a cake from our own neighborhood bakery (3 hours away) and serve cookies (3,000+ cookies) made by my grandmother that we transported to the farm. David, you are amazing! Our guests raved about the food and we could not have been happier to have chosen JDK. Erika – When I mentioned to David that I didn’t have a florist, he suggested I speak with Erika. From our first conversation, Erika felt like a great fit. I had specific visions for our wedding, but knew very little about flowers. Erika worked with me to create the most gorgeous designs. She gave me great guidance and is so, so talented. When the flowers showed up in the bridal suite, I was so stunned. They were exactly the size and style I envisioned, but were more beautiful than I could have imagined. Erika simply knocked it out of the park. I could not recommend her more highly – she is amazing!

ring - they really helped bring our vision to life with their added decor and creativity. If you work with JDK you definitely want to have Erika do your floral arrangements. We debated working another florist, but we are so glad we decided to work with JDK directly. So many people at our wedding commented that we had the most gorgeous flowers they've ever seen. The planning process was really smooth and organized (and fun!) which helped alleviate any pre-wedding stress. The staff that worked the day of our wedding was amazing- everyone was professional and personable! They also were extremely careful in handling dietary restrictions - one of our guests has very severe food allergies. We highly recommend JDK!!!

y'd ever been to. David was fantastic and JDK really went above and beyond to make it absolutely perfect. HIGHLY recommend!

short list”. Immediately upon meeting Molly, JDK was the only name left on the list. From our first meeting, it was obvious not only that JDK was creative and would present a beautiful Welcome Dinner prior to my son’s wedding, but more importantly, I knew Molly and her team at JDK would be a group I could work with remotely. I hired them without ever tasting a morsel of food or seeing one of their events. Let me first say that the quality of the food was exceptional! During the course of the weekend I had guests constantly telling me what they ate and how fantastic it was. The presentation was exceptional! JDK finds ways to elegantly present their food in such creative ways that you can’t help but smile when you see it. The JDK staff on site for the event was professional and charming. But that is just where JDK starts. They went so far beyond that! It was the small details which others may not have noticed, but were instrumental in knocking this event out of the park. In our first meeting, it was noted that we had some guests with food allergies. On the night of the event, not only were specific foods labeled appropriately, but we were asked to point out those guests so the staff could steer them appropriately. And speaking of food label tents – Molly had them designed to match my invitations – nice touch! Throughout the evening, staff kept checking on me to not only make sure everything was perfect, but they brought me plates of food knowing that I had not sat down to eat. And those plates had the food items which I had been most excited about during our planning. And at the end of the evening, leftover food was packed up, and divided amongst the bride to be and groom to be’s party so they could continue eating later in the evening. At the end of the evening, I thought long and hard to see if any detail had slipped, were there any disappointments, would I have done anything differently? The answers not only are no, no and no, but JDK exceeded every expectation I had and delivered a SPECTACULAR event. Molly gave me a sense of comfort and excitement that my event was the most important thing to her. I also chose to utilize the JDK floral team for my centerpieces. Again, I had a vague idea of what I wanted, ad Erika took my idea and brought it to life. The centerpieces were beautiful and when I walked into the room on the night of the event, it took my breath away. Erika also made arrangements to pick up the centerpieces at the end of the evening, freshen them up and then redeliver them to be used at my post wedding breakfast 2 days later. They looked as beautiful 2 days later and were set up well in advance of my breakfast guest arrivals. Again, I had nothing to worry about and the plan was executed flawlessly. I recommend them without a single moment of hesitation or caveat. Thank you Molly, Erika and the entire JDK team. I only wish you would expand into South Florida so I could do another event with you.

ing process, and his expertise gave us exactly what we wanted for our reception - and then some. Erika in JDK's floral department helped us get exactly the floral arrangements and bridal bouquets we wanted while staying within our budget. Ashley from JDK was on hand during our reception and executed our year's worth of planning flawlessly. We have received so many compliments following our wedding. It was one if the best day's of our lives. If you want a night to remember, look no further than JDK!

ests and wow, the food was phenomenal. After receiving our proposal, we decided to book them. I cannot stress how happy I am that we made that decision. We served 5 awesome apps- cheese display and butlered-maple chicken waffle cones, (my fav!) pork belly tacos, basil watermelon skewers, and shrimp and grits. Our duet entree was crab cakes and braised short ribs (tons of guest compliments!) They are professional, accommodating, fun, and friendly. I highly recommend you work with JDK, you will not be disappointed. They also provided quite a few wedding decorations and filled in the empty spaces so that helped with budget; I didn't have to buy a bunch of stuff that we'd never use again. Beautiful, it was the nicest wedding I have ever been to so I am thrilled that it was our wedding!

all the face to face meetings, phone calls, and emails. He always got back to me in a timely matter too which when planning a wedding is key. When planning the wedding and going over my own style and vision, I would say what I would think and David would take it to a whole other level that I didn't even know was possible. When I walked into our cocktail hour and reception, I could not believe it was "my" wedding. Everything was done to a T. There was so many little details everywhere. The staff at Weddings by JDK that worked my wedding was amazing. I had so many guest come up to me stating how amazing everything was and how nice and professional the people were. I am so happy that guests were able to enjoy themselves. As for the food....that was definitely the most talked about thing at our wedding. The way it was presented to guests, the favors it had, and the portions! We selected the Family Style meals for our guests and they absolutely loved it. All the bars at the wedding were serviced very well too. There was never really a line and we always had 2 bars open so guests could always get a drink if they wanted one. David was with me every step of the way through my wedding. If I had a "little break down" he would promise and ensure me that everything would be perfect. (and coming from a person that needs control of everything that was hard to hear but I trusted him). I am so sad that my wedding planning is over. It was truly an honor to have worked with Weddings by JDK. If you are reading this review, I would highly recommend booking them or at least schedule a time to meet their staff. They are truly an amazing team and my wedding wouldn't have been perfect without them.

idance we needed, from the vision, to the planing, the execution and finally, the EXPERIENCE..

pful considering I had no idea how to plan a wedding! Everything was just perfect and they went above and beyond in terms of service and food quality. I wish I lived closer to the Harrisburg area so I could use them again!

JDK, I never questioned our decision again. From the tasting, to the planning, to the "styling" the day of - David and his team had everything under control. Sam was a gem to work with the day of the wedding - he was on top of everything, stayed organized and had such a wonderful demeanor. One of the best parts of hiring JDK, the price never changed from the original pp quote. No matter what we asked for, what "extra" things they needed to do, i.e.; fill 90 mini vases with water for escort card table, repurpose ceremony flower arrangements into the reception room and style them in several different areas, etc., the price never changed. You have to love that when many other caterers would start nickel and diming you! This team is so professional, so buttoned up, so AMAZING! Thank you JDK for an awesome wedding!

food and flowers would be an understatement. Those services were of course phenomenal, but they went above and beyond with every little detail aiding in our big day running smoothly. If I could give future bride's one piece of advice it would be to the hire The JDK team!

the entire reception, and executing the wedding of my dreams. He is SO incredibly nice and an absolutely pleasure to work with. He went above and beyond to make sure we were happy, and every request was met with, "we will figure it out and make it happen!" JDK is definitely not the cheapest caterer, but they are more than fair in their pricing and worth every penny. They don't nickel and dime you- everything is included from the napkins and silverware to the stunning decor. They even brought extra decor for the gift tables and place card tables. Finally, the food is outrageously delicious! They take so much pride in food presentation as well- everything was gorgeous. I could go on and on... I'm so pleased with their work, and I whole-heartedly recommend them. David is an absolute genius, and if I ever need a caterer- he's the first person I'm calling!

ons we had. The day of had a few hiccups, but overall it was perfect. The staff was very friendly. The food was out of this world. We constantly have wedding guests, and some of our vendors, raving to us about how delicious the food was, which isn't always the case at wedding. We also thoroughly enjoyed getting a to-go bag to take home everything that was served. It was really nice to have a little time together and enjoy again all of the great food we had on our day. If you are looking for an amazing caterer at a decent price, JDK is the way to go!

ly yet commanding presence, an eye for presentation, and a deep passion for delivering your vision on your big day. David and his team created several proposals for us, making sure that every detail was updated as we made more decisions during the year-long process in which we collaborated. The team was incredibly responsive to calls and emails, and worked seamlessly with our wedding planner, DJ, florist, and photographer to ensure that the wedding day was executed perfectly. As other reviewers have written, David and his team also have a few small, welcomed "extras" ready for you-- such as making sure your glass is always full, serving food to the bridal party during photos, and (at the end of the night) packing up quickly to get extra meals and cake delivered to the bride and groom to enjoy in the days to follow. We had a few people with food allergies and also a few children at our wedding, and almost immediately upon dinner being served, we saw David personally making the rounds to ensure that everyone was completely satisfied with the plate in front of them. Additionally, each and every one of the JDK servers and bar tenders were extremely friendly and professional. You cannot go wrong with hiring David and Weddings by JDK. They will not disappoint-- on the contrary, they'll make you extremely grateful for their services.

three specific reasons: - The quality of the food. Both our hors d’oeuvres and the main course were exceptional, and our guests are still now remarking about the taste and the creativity of preparation and presentation. I can’t tell you how many times we’ve heard “this is NOT your everyday wedding food!” - David’s personal touch. We were treated with such class and respect, both leading up to our event and throughout the evening. David made us feel as though our evening was the only thing he cared about in the world, and his attention to the bride and groom, and our whole family, was accentuated with warmth and professionalism. - Their staff attitudes. I can’t say enough about how David’s serving staff added to our evening. We were striving to create an elegant yet warm and fun experience for our guests, and his team played a big part in achieving that objective. Our guests gushed about “they all smile, look you in the eye, and look like they’re having fun, too.” Hats off to David for creating an environment where his people reflect his style. We had a great feeling about David and Weddings By JDK when we were shopping for the wedding’s caterer. That feeling was more than confirmed by their performance on the big night, and we are grateful for them. (FOB)

ting session we were just blown away by the quality, quantity, and presentation of the food! We decided to have a tapas style menu and were expecting tapas style servings-but oh my, it was practically like a full serving! My now-husband is a bit of a foodie and had his opinions, the chef in turn listened intently and really produced an entirely scrumptious dinner! For one of our courses, we had beef medallion tips, which we could have our guests indicate what grade they would like that cooked. On the day of the wedding, the food was divine and plentiful, the presentation was impeccable, and the atmosphere was phenomenal! There were ample serving staff and the bar kept the wine flowing! What made it especially special, is that my now-husband and I were given servings of two from the meal (dessert, plastic serving ware and cups, and napkins) home to enjoy by ourselves. Wedding by JDK really is the best of the best! Thank you for making our wedding day beyond perfect!

etc...) My wedding was absolutely stress-free and it was a joy to work with every individual who helped that day and with the process leading up to it. If you want great help from detail-oriented, wonderful people (and why wouldn't you?), contact JDK. Best. Wedding. Ever.

was amazed at how smoothly everything went. I'm getting hungry just thinking about the edible spoon bruschetta. Any event in the future I will use JDK.

! They are simply the best and would recommend them to everyone!

They were all professionally dressed, friendly and did great job setting up the plate passing around drinks everyone had a drink in hand at all time . All my guest appreciated the night and had nothing but compliments. The owner David was present at the wedding and made sure all went smoothly. They made my wife dream decor come true,they were punctual and did not hesitate to recommend any minor details that we may have overlooked. He was easily accessible for any and I do mean any questions. I felt like I was in great hands and truthfully they managed the entire wedding and all went extremely well. I really enjoyed our multiple meeting and I will miss him and his personality. Claudel

that we would have the best day imaginable. Every little detail added its own element of charm and romance and really made my wedding vision come to fruition. From our entryway displays, to our menu cards... and of course, the delicious food, JDK made it happen for us. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We will definitely be using JDK again in the future, and we will continue to recommend their services for years to come!

ly understand my vision and made it come to life WAY BEYOND my expectations. Our wedding was absolutely perfect and the JDK team is not only a catering service! David's team made sure that everything down to the napkins was perfectly suited for my theme/vision, which was extremely important to me. My guests were very impressed with their attention to dietary concerns as well as the quality of food. It was SO good and every specific request was met. They even packed my groom and I several to-go boxes for our hotel after a full night of dancing! Thank you so much David and JDK for being a part of our wedding planning process. I wouldn't change a thing!!! :)

u guys so much we will never forget the part you played in our special day!

pt track of all of our needs for the wedding day. She was always available for phone or email conversations, even to answer a minor question about a small detail. You can tell with JDK you are getting a seasoned company who knows how to successfully provide services for a wedding, but they don't make you feel like you are getting a cookie-cutter package. Everything was very personal and connected back to our vision of what we were looking for in our wedding. Overall, the cost of JDK's services was good. We were slightly surprised about the service costs for JDK. We felt the food and bar costs were fair and reasonable, but there was a high cost for service and travel (we did get married about 50 miles outside of Harrisburg). That being said, we were very happy with the company and would pay it again. On the day of the wedding, JDK seamlessly came in, set-up, and provided delicious food for the wedding. The servers and bartenders were respectful and helpful and provided excellent service to our guests. The food was delicious and presented beautifully. We were extremely happy with JDK and would 100% recommend them to you!

ght! Highly recommend!

under $x amount for food, and they told me that in order to maintain their standards/brands, they had to charge a certain amount....and basically told me to go elsewhere...without trying to work with me. I found that off putting.

complimented our styles. I worked with David and Molly for Catering/Design and Bill for flowers. I know they likely had help, so it’s is a great pleasure to say thank you to them all! David worked with us throughout the whole planning stages. They are really a nice one-stop-shop, and well worth it if you are a bit of a worry-wart, like me! Our first meeting David instantly read me, and he reminded me that the wedding day is about me, and it needs to match my personality or everything won’t flow properly. It was great! He worked with me to find the right style and color to match who I am. He was always timely to respond to questions, and if not him, Molly would answer. Bill also worked with us quite nicely, he was flexible with pricing and if you knew flowers, would put anything in your design! (I almost had Cherry Blossoms, but just a month or so too late!). Overall, on the day-of, the flowers looked amazing, hand-delivered and set up by Bill. David made sure to come by and make sure everything was in order. He worked flawlessly with my reception/ceremony vendor even when he weather took a turn for the worst. When he had to leave, Molly took the reins no problem and was able to handle, probably one of the most unpredictable weddings yet this year. My wedding was a huge hit and I loved every minute of it!

nfortunately, due to our budget we decided to pick another company to do our catering. JDK certainly has a prestigious reputation that follows them and their pricing is appropriate to this. Based on the many good reviews, I would say that we would have definitely gone with JDK had it not been for this fact. However, if you do have the type of budget that enables you to work with this top-of-the-line business, I highly highly recommend choosing them!

ay it was a dream come true! Emma and JDK took all my visions, ideas, and thoughts combined with their own creative genius and made our wedding dream a reality. We had many guests say it was the most beautiful wedding they've ever been to, and that it should have been in a magazine. JDK provided the meal, the decor (my mom and I also assisted with this), set up, tear down, bartenders, etc... they do it all! on the day of the wedding I didn't want my parents to have to worry about a thing, and no one had to worry at all, JDK took care of every little detail and knocked it out of the park! They are more than worth every penny spent! Emma constantly told me not to worry, she will take care of it, and she was true to her word. When I saw the final product on our wedding day, I cried because it was nothing short of magical. If I could do it all over again, I would, and I wouldn't change a thing!

oup. We were completely blown away from the attention to detail, the interest David took in our wedding day, the plans we had made thus far, our past history as a couple and the future we were building together. David had so many great suggestions, ideas and thoughts that he infused into our conversation that really made it feel like he was listening to who we were as a couple. Throughout the entire planning process, David was responsive, and never made me feel bad for asking a thousand questions. I always felt like each and every need of ours was taken into consideration and no detail or small item was left to the wayside. JDK helped us stay organized and offered guidance and advise along the way. He took copious notes, so by the time our last few meetings came around, we felt so confident that JDK had everything under control. We were truly able to enjoy our wedding day and relax and relish in the whole day because we were calm knowing JDK was running the show. The food was also out of this world – I wish we could eat that well every day of the year, but I can’t remember being disappointed about any of the food. However, there were 2 big disappointments that I guess fortunate to us, we did not find out about or truly realize until the day after. First, we learned after the fact that JDK was at least an hour, (if not more) late getting to our venue to begin the set-up. This caused our day-of-coordinator to have to jump in and take on many more responsibilities than what we hired her for – including setting up a lot of the decorations and items in JDK’s system of “the box list” (detailed lists of all items that are included in a box and where they are to be placed/used in the ceremony/reception). While our DOC did a great job making sure everything was done on time, it may have interfered with JDK’s system and how they typically set up and break-down for an event. Another disappointment was the fact that one of the services JDK had sold to us was that their staff and coordinators would be available at the end of the night to pack up all of our decorations and personal items from our “box list” into our boxes so we can take them home. This was extremely important to me as obviously my husband and I would not be around after our send-off to help clean up and we did not want this responsibility to fall on the shoulders of our family – who would be exhausted from the days’ festivities. Unfortunately, this is exactly what happened. Again, our DOC stayed an hour and a half longer than the time we had her booked for to help clean up to the best of her ability. While I can’t say that JDK didn’t help clean up or pack up any items, from the testimonials of my husbands’ and my family from the end of the night, it seemed as if the entire JDK staff was more focused on packing up the kitchen and ensuring their personal items were cleaned up than helping with the box list and the decorations and items we had brought. As I mentioned, this is only second hand accounts, but our parents were certainly not pleased with how the end of the night clean-up had gone, as my father said, “it was a disaster.”

ive to everyone and thoughtful and accommodating.. We had a short time frame to get this together and they made it painless and even fun to do.. If you want a perfect wedding you should seriously check these folks out..

etails that needed to be coordinated. The Team truly made our wedding so amazing. All of our guests were raving about the food (both hors d'oeuvres and meals), and they appreciated the attentive service the JDK Team provided to them. We used JDK for our floral arrangements too; and, the reception table flowers looked stunning and the entire reception tent (we were married at Moonstone Manor) was even more beautiful than we anticipated. Kudos to David for leading a fabulous Team and ensuring the event went off like a well-oiled machine. Our wedding was beyond our expectations and was enjoyed by us and by our guests.

hole wedding process. I surely would have missed some important elements if it weren't for him. The day of the wedding, the staff was amazing and attentive to our every need. Anything I needed, they were on it right away. Not to mention our guests raved about the food and how delicious it was. We had a ton of things that we brought to the venue that needed to be set up (furniture, decorations, etc.) and JDK did it all. I didn't have to worry about a thing and was able to just enjoy the day. Everything came together and flowed flawlessly. They were awesome!

ositive manner. He seemed to "get me" and knew exactly what I wanted. He executed every single detail flawlessly on the day of our wedding, he was invaluable. The food tasted great and all of our guests raved about it. JDK set up as well as tore down our entire ceremony and reception and I couldn't have asked for it to be any better than it was!

munication and everything was always spelled out for me in paper and if I had any questions they were always quick and thorough with their answers. There was nothing I asked that they couldn't do. If you want a painless planning process go with JDK. They take care of everything so you can relax. It is worth every penny.

u want for something like this. He is also creative and artistic with a keen eye for details. Any ideas we had, he would add to it and step it up another notch. After our big day was over, David even sent us home with a goody bag of champagne, leftovers, and bottle waters - how thoughtful! We were really happy working with David. He was the reason that we chose JDK. We would recommend David and JDK to anyone interested in a caterer who thinks outside the box, is unique and innovative, and wants actually good tasting catered food! Tip 1: The initial quote we received was over our budget but David worked with us, taking out unnecessary items and changing our menu to lower the costs. If the initial price is too high, don't be alarm. There are ways to make it work. Tip 2: What we didn't realize was that JDK also provided rentals - furniture, tables, chairs, linens, glassware, etc. - and handles a lot of the decor. JDK helped to decorate the dessert table with candles, wooden crates, and other knick-knacks free of charge. I gave David spools of ribbon and his team went to town with it decorating a bare part of our venue that was pleasing to the eye. Tip 3: We didn't know that changing the time of the event changes the total price. When creating the timeline, changing the start time by 30 min can mean a $150 difference so be sure to make any changes before the quote is in place. Also, squeezing 10 people to a table that seats 8 means renting a bigger table altogether and bigger table means more money. Be sure to communicate everything thoroughly. When they say any changes to the contract costs money, they mean it! So try your best to be sure that the first initial write-up is what you want.

promise and exceeded expectations. We were all cared for in exceptional ways and looked after very well. People were served drinks and appetizers graciously. The staff were professional. Everyone was accommodating. All the guests commented on how delicious the food was--ALL of it. David (JDK catering) the caterer was always there but not there--if you know what I mean. David was smoothly overseeing everything and making sure all was well but not making a spectacle of himself as if he was the point. He was great. As was Penny the owner of Moonstone. They were there making sure everything was running smoothly-- but you didn't know they were there because they weren't obtrusive or in the way. And they are fun and kind. The perfection of the day was high-lighted for me because my rehearsal event the day before was a disaster at a high-priced Middletown restaurant. Everyone did their job at JDK as close to perfection as this side of heaven gets. Our friends told us it was the most beautiful setting for a wedding they have ever attended and that they were overwhelmed with how wonderful everything was--setting, food, service. On one of the most important days in someone's life-- and with all the stress involved-- it helps to know there is a caterer you can go that will look out for you to the last detail. And deliver on promises. THANK YOU, DAVID!

have special plates and feel like they were missing out. From tiny grilled cheese to venison, perfectly cooked flank steak to s'mores, it was a dream meal come true. They took our loves and ran with them. When we threw them curveballs, they adapted and came up with unique ideas that had our guests commenting on the special touches. They decorated our cigar bar for us, and set up our unique placecards in such a way everyone thought was adorable. The staff was courteous, proactive and positive. I almost wish we had an excuse to do it again, just to have the party all over again.

of working with extremely organized and professional, they are nice, fun, and work together as a team to make you feel as if your day is the only project on their radar. The chef, Josh, was amazing and was even willing to work with me one-on-one to create a dish that met my dietary restrictions (vegan/gluten-free)... They never made me feel like I was being a pain or asking for too much.. It was always, "Oh absolutely! We can definitely make that happen!" There is no better feeling than going into your special day than to know that everything behind the scenes is taken care of by an awesome, well-trained staff that seems to care as much as my husband and I do. The only thing that was a TAD (and I do mean a tad) frustrating was the responsiveness category. At times it was tough to get a response from certain people there. However, we quickly learned who was best to communicate through;)... and there was never a time that things didn't get done in the end or when they were needed. Specifically, the individuals that headed my wedding (Amanda & Kevin) were nothing short of EXCELLENT in every single category. They kept things organized and knew my taste inside and out. Kevin always got back to me immediately. JoAnn, the florist, exceeded my expectations in execution; the arrangements were simply breathtaking and exactly what I envisioned and described to her. Everything was beyond perfect on our wedding day. Thank you, thank you JDK!! I would recommend them over and over again!!!