Jessica made every aspect of planning and attending my own wedding an absolute dream. I am NOT a planner-- in fact, before I hired Jessica, the thought of planning anything larger than a just-the-two-of-us elopement made me break out in stress hives. I contemplated other planners in my area, but friends urged me to meet with Jessica, promising that only she could assuage my fear of planning and take the wheel. They were all right: Jessica was a breath of fresh air, willing to listen to my biggest and smallest worries and able to plan around all of them while still making this fun. Each meeting with her put me at ease, largely due to Jessica's serene demeanor. It felt like I'd met my "person" (aside from my husband). I was armed with a Pinterest board and a theme that didn't scream "wedding" (Eloise at the Plaza, but in the 90s, but with the vibes of a beloved neighborhood restaurant). Jessica took that and delivered a night that included everything I could have wanted-- an over-the-top cake, tinsel and roses in a life-size swan planter, and the special moments with my husband and close family away from the crowd. It turned out I didn't need to worry at all, because Jessica understood my vision at once, handled communications and quotes with vendors, and delivered exactly the night we needed, along with a LOT of emotional support along the way. She could have started charging me a therapy fee, and I would have gladly paid for her services!

The timeline she created for our families and wedding party was so helpful. Our parents and bridesmaids could enjoy the weekend without handling last-minute responsibilities because Jessica and her fabulous team handled it all, including a day-before chair fiasco. We're so lucky we didn't experience any emergency or weather troubles, but if we had, Jessica and the team would have fixed it before we even knew about it. They delivered drinks, coordinated the whole night's timing (including several outfit changes), and kept us fed and having fun!

There is no one else I would have trusted to pull off such a fun night while maintaining the personal elements that were so important to all of us involved. Jessica worked until it was absolutely right, even if that meant scouring fabric shops and the entire internet to find the perfect fringe trim for a tablecloth. I was so impressed with her attention to the smallest details and to the entire vibe of the reception. My only regret is that I cannot plan a wedding with her again!

I highly recommend Jessica Rourke and her wedding planning team! I stumbled upon Jessica’s Instagram account after my now-husband and I got engaged and booked our venue, and I cannot imagine working with anyone else! She understood my vision before I could describe it, and she brought it to life. Her calming and confident energy permeated our wedding planning process, which reassured me, a Type-A bride. She is poised and comforting, and she knows when to crack a joke to lighten the mood. Her vast experience working in the wedding industry meant she helped me through every step of the planning process. Her attention to detail was unparalleled: she recommended the most stunning bridesmaid dresses; worked with our florist to design spectacular arrangements and bouquets; and even selected a particular lace overlay for our tables to accomplish the dreamy, classic vibe we envisioned. She also coordinated the unglamorous details like renting transportation from three separate vendors, managing the chair and linen rental orders and deliveries, etc. She knows the best vendors, and she works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure her weddings run smoothly. Our wedding was truly breathtaking. I know Jessica and Shana are to thank for our magical, perfect day going off without a hitch. I absolutely recommend Jessica Rourke for all your wedding planning needs!

I think it's rare for a bride to have the opportunity to see their future planner's work ahead of time. For me, I was lucky enough to see Jessica's work at one of my best friend's weddings. Her wedding was stunning, but more importantly, it was executed flawlessly, from start to finish. My friend's entire family RAVED about their experience working with Jessica, so when we had the opportunity to work with her, it was a no brainer.

When planning a wedding, there are a few things that are key factors to keep in mind when finding your perfect planner: 1) someone who will collaborate on the design, and bring unique ideas to the table, 2) someone who respects your budget, 3) someone with a strong working relationship with amazing vendors, 4) a hyper-organized person, and sometimes overlooked 5) someone who can navigate the stresses the bride often endures with grace and patience. Jessica exhibits all of the above listed qualities and so many more. She's responsive, creative, organized, and kind. She has formed strong relationships with amazing vendors and works well with all involved parties. Jessica worked to keep us on schedule and my mom and I looped in at all times. As we got closer to the wedding, we had weekly meetings to go through remaining action items and talk about any late-breaking changes. When we had last minute guest changes/cancellations, she handled the updates efficiently and made sure to update impacted vendors (like food and beverage). Even after the wedding was over, she would email us to make sure we’d seen the email from our photographer with our sneak peek photos! Day of, we ran on-time (even ahead of schedule sometimes!) and it was cool, calm and carefree for both me and my mom. She had everyone in the right places, kept us all on track, and had full control of the day.

The last thing I’ll mention is her kind spirit, which I already touched on briefly. Jessica is legitimately so, so kind and exudes a calming yet confident energy about herself. We always knew that she had things under control, and if there was a point where she felt stressed, I literally never would’ve known! Like Marie Kondo says, find the things that bring you joy; it was an absolute JOY and pleasure to work with Jessica on our wedding.

Jessica is truly an incredible planner and I will always recommend her to any newly engaged couples. She went above and beyond. Her passion for weddings and helping to create special moments for her couples is so apparent, and it translates in to how she executes weddings. She’s the best!!!