Renny
Wedding: 4/14/12
As a groom, I didn’t think that I’d be writing any wedding vendor reviews. However, Jessica and Mike went above and beyond any expectations that we had of a day of coordinator, I felt compelled to be the first male perspective on this review list. From the moment that Jessica became engaged in our planning process, you can tell immediately that she is incredibly efficient, assertive, detail oriented, attentive, and caring. My wife and I picked out all of the vendors prior to hiring Jessica, but when she entered the process, she immediately came in contact with all of them, put together a fantastic and detailed timeline for all parties involved for the wedding day, and ensured that everything would run smoothly and executed accordingly. In addition, she offered invaluable advice and input on various aspects of the event, assisted us with creating seating arrangements for the reception and rehearsal dinner, provided referrals for last minute items, and remained pleasant and calm throughout the entire process. In the days leading up to the wedding, Jessica even helped us put together gift bags for all of our guests, even going so far as stopping by Costco to pick up items for us (We are from NYC and had several items shipped to her office and Jessica went the extra mile to not only gather a few items for us, but she even delivered the gift bags to the respective hotels that our guest stayed at.)
On the day of the wedding, even though we had a possible weather scare (incredibly windy for an outdoor wedding), Jessica and Mike executed their plan to perfection, and our wedding day was absolutely magical. So for all of you prospective grooms out there, imagine an offensive coordinator putting together a vision, a game plan, lining up all the players in the correct places, and effectively performing at a championship level so that my wife and I could relax and enjoy our day. We couldn’t have asked for a better day of coordinator. Jessica and Mike truly added tremendous value, and if that weren’t enough, they are the nicest and easiest people to work with. We couldn’t recommend JCG Events enough!!
Fernanda
Wedding: 3/25/12
I live in Costa Rica and needed a Wedding planner to help me with the big day planning in Miami. When I first met Jessica I had no doubt she was an excellent professional and would do a very good job planning my wedding; with her experience, sweetness, positive attitude and excellent relationship with all vendors, my wedding was beyond what I have always dreamed of.
Jessica and Mike exceeded my expectations in every way. Chris and I could not be happier with the final results. Everyone is talking about the wedding and complementing us and JCG Events for all the hard work.
Because this is such an important day in a couple's life and it takes a long time to plan and a significant financial investment, my expectations were very high and I was very anxious for the big day and because of Jessica's excellent job I was able to enjoy every single minute of my wedding and it was simply PERFECT, way beyond I've always dreamed of.
I am extremelly happy to have meet you both and will always be for having you planning my wedding.
THANK YOU once more for your patience, peace of mind, kindness, professionalism and EXCELLENT JOB!!! THANK YOU for making our dream come true!!!
Wishing you all the best and hoping to work with you again on our 25th anniversary!!
Thank you!!!!
Fernanda and Chris
JenniferDz
Wedding: 3/17/12
We hired JCG Events for our destination wedding in Miami Beach and we really cannot say enough about the wonderful job they did. Jessica made planning everything from Boston easy & convenient by working on most everything via e-mail and phone, and we really felt like we had an advocate for us when we couldn't be there to meet with vendors in person. From helping us select excellent vendors that were in line with our aesthetic and budget to letting us ship down welcome bag items and decor to store at her offices, Jessica consistently went above and beyond in terms of our expectations.
In terms of the day-of, Jessica and Michael literally worked from 7am to 1am the next day to ensure that our wedding day was just as we had imagined - and it was, thanks to their hard work, event management expertise, and creativity with design. They did an absolutely unbelievable job to make it the most spectacular day possible. We cannot say enough about their services and would highly recommend JCG Events to anyone looking to plan a wedding in the Miami area! They are the best!
Marlena
Wedding: 2/4/12
How do I even begin to write this recommendation... Thanks to Jessica Masi, and Michael Masi, our wedding turned out EXACTLY the way we wanted. Jessica is extremely patient and hears out all your ideas (no matter how odd they are) and is always prompt with a reply. JCG Events goes above and WAY beyond to ensure that whatever vision you have for your wedding becomes a reality. Jessica's patience and understanding is crucial for planning and actually makes the whole process quite enjoyable (it helps tremendously that she is easy to talk to, too). Thank you, JCG Events, for the super hard work you put into making our wedding perfect! We are forever grateful!
Islamorada
Wedding: 1/29/12
We had decided on a NY wedding and were about to sign a contract with a NY wedding planner when my husband’s father fell ill. I knew that changing direction and choosing to have a destination wedding (closer to the in-laws) was going to be challenging for me as I had to rely on the advice and expertise of a planner in that area, and be less hands-on. I felt relieved when we met Jessica because I was confident that she could do the job. She was very professional, courteous, extremely organized and very responsive. She would contact me immediately if she needed me, and kept me informed (and sane) along the way. Her calming demeanor helped to settle my nerves when things outside of our control posed an issue (such as a celebrity photographer scheduling a high end photo shoot at the same venue as ours). Jessica is very personable and works well with vendors -- everyone that works with her speaks very highly of her and her work!!
The one piece of universal advice that I was given in regard to my wedding night was to stop and enjoy the moment - because the night is a whirlwind and goes by so fast. I can honestly say that thanks to Jessica and Mike, my husband and I enjoyed each and every moment without a care, because the event was so well planned out and executed. They made sure that the evening went off without a hitch (and if there was a hitch, I didn’t know about it :)
I can’t say enough about the fabulous work that Jessica and Mike put into our wedding day. We really wouldn’t have been able to pull off our dream wedding without them. I can't recommend anyone more strongly as I do as JCG Events. Thank you for everything Jessica!
VnF Rey
Wedding: 1/28/12
Jessica is the absolute best wedding planner in South Florida. The professionalism and the ability to be prepared for anything was second to none. Hiring her was the best investment since she took care of everything and we were able to sit back and enjoy our special day. She made sure that our special day went flawlessly. Â You can really tell Jessica and Mike love what they do and are really great at it!! Thanks again for everything. All your hard work and advice was very much appreciated!!
haleyjanern
Wedding: 12/10/11
Jessica is truly amazing at what she does. She gave my husband and I the dream wedding that we did not think we could have. I don’t think you can find a more professional or organized event planner out there. The vendors that she recommended were all top notch and easy to work with. The day of our wedding we saw Jessica in full force, working from morning to night making sure everything was a fairytale. My wedding was a beautiful success because of her and her husband’s hard work and experience. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!
~The Doherty’s
MrsRico
Wedding: 11/19/11
I hired JCG Events for full-service wedding planning. With my busy work schedule and my lack of creativity and knowledge about planning an event, I knew that I needed a professional to help me create the wedding of my dreams. I needed someone who could help me choose the perfect venue, design and execute a jaw-dropping and completely unique look, and take care of all the little details that help make a wedding magical. Jessica saved me hours upon hours of time and work, but more importantly, she was able to achieve a concept that went far beyond my reach of expertise. Her creativity and knowledge about the industry is unbelievable! Many wedding guests kept saying the same thing, “This is the best wedding I’ve ever been to.” JCG Events took my direction and was able to push the envelope and take it to the next level all the while staying within my budget. They completely exceeded all of our expectations. Thank you Jessica! I can’t thank you enough!
alinares
Wedding: 11/6/11
Thank you JCG Events for making my wedding absolutely unforgettable. From beginning to end, Jessica was extremely helpful. She recommended various vendors for other services which I hired and were also amazing. She always went over and beyond her scope of work and made sure everything was exactly as I wanted it. Jessica is the type of person that truly pays attention to detail. She makes note of everything and truly takes a burden off the bride. JCG Events is the company you want to hire to plan your next wedding or event. Whenever I was stressed or worried about the weather for my wedding day, Jessica was always calm and composed and remained positive...which was perfect. My wedding day turned out absolutely beautiful. The decor was exactly as requested and everything was in the right place thanks to JCG Events. Thank you for being part of such a special day for my husband and me! We will never forget everything you did for us!
Mehoppmeyer
Wedding: 5/7/11
After interviewing several wedding planners over the phone ,I decided on Jessica. She was so friendly, had great ideas and was extremely organized. She really understood my vision and gave me great advice to make my vision a reality My wedding was amazing everyone is still talking about it and it would not have happened without Jessica.
Being from out of town and working full time, I was worried about being able to get everything done. However, Jessica made everything easy. She had a easy to follow schedule and was flexible with my busy schedule. I never felt overwhelmed or stressed out because I knew Jessica was just an email or phone call away. She was on top of the budget, vendors and my father!!
The vendors she suggested were amazing and a pleasure to work with. They all loved working with Jessica too which made it easier to make sure everything was done to perfection.
There was nothing about my wedding planning experience or my wedding I would change and that is because of Jessica. My husband and I had an amazing time. If I had to do it all again I wouldnt change a thing.
Choosing Jessica as my wedding planner was the first and best decision I made, after choosing my husband of course!!!
bridgette
Wedding: 4/16/11
I have an abundant amount of love and gratitude for all that the Jessica and JCG events did to make our "special day" a dream come true.
Jessica is not only an amazing person inside and out, but her professionalism is truly a gift. She carries with her an air of tranquility and the ability to bring calm to any circumstance. She was there from the very beginning of the planning process to the midnight hour on the actual day.
No amount of words could completely express how much I, along with my family & husband, have enjoyed working with Jessica and her team at JCG Events. I recommend every bride do themselves the favor of hiring Jessica to make their day better then they could have every imagined.
GoombaGal
Wedding: 4/2/11
Jessica was amazing! She was able to work and negotiate with vendors to make our wedding dreams possible and was very flexible and easy to talk to. She understood and resolved any concerns I had along the way. She took all the stress and worry off of us so that we could truly experience, enjoy, and remember our big day without having to worry about the logistics. She was worth her weight in gold! thank you so much!
Stephanie
Wedding: 2/19/11
Jessica was UNBELIEVABLE. I don't know what I would have done without her while planning my wedding and especially on the day of.
I had originally hired her as my Day of Coordinator. But after working with her for a few weeks I realized that I needed more help during the planning process so I upgraded my package with her accordingly.
One of the things that I like most about her is that I had several of my vendors tell me what a delight she was to work with. They told me that some wedding coordinators can be pushy or unprofessional, but I always got feedback that Jessica was one of the best. Jessica was the go-to person for all of my vendors, and I am glad that she represented me the way that I would have wanted.
She also always went above and beyond her job description. She was available 7 days a week via phone or email and she never missed a beat. I never had to wait long for a response if I emailed her and she was always on top of all of my requests and questions. I must've thanked her 100 times for always quickly getting back to me and following up with anything I may have needed.
I absolutely with all of my heart recommend Jessica of JCG Events to anybody planning their wedding. She is so organized, professional, and knowledgeable, I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat!
tristessa829
Wedding: 1/15/11
Jessica was by far the best thing that ever happened to my wedding! We planned our entire wedding by email and phone from across the country. My husband and I had never been to Miami, and I didn't have this grand plan of what I wanted my wedding to look like. She walked me through every step, and connected me to amazing vendors in the area who were able to produce the most amazing wedding I could have asked for. It was elegant, low-stress, and beautiful. My only regret is that I do not live in Miami to refer others to her. She's the best!
tiffanybrie
Wedding: 1/1/11
Jessica is amazing! She helped me find my wedding venue and was extremely helpful with narrowing down my options. She really listened to what I was looking for and in the end we found the perfect place to hold our wedding! She will work with you as little or as much as you want. Initially I just needed help finding a venue and she had no problem showing me options. She also assisted with budgeting the wedding which was really helpful! It's TBD whether I'll be able to use her for full coordination depending on schedules since she is already booked for one of the dates I have in mind but I will definitely use her if I can and would highly recommend her to any south Florida bride!