Fête by Janina Reviews
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Yasmine Sent on 06/29/2024Professional & compassionate
If I could give Janina and her team 1 million stars...I would. From the very beginning when my now husband and I had our consultation with her, she made us feel so comfortable, like a friend we'd known forever.
We always had prompt responses from Janina along the way, whether through text or email! She answered our hundreds of questions and eased our worried minds, and even encouraged us to vent to her if we needed to! SHE IS THE BEST. The processes was 1000x more organized and less stressful with her guidance.
As for the wedding day, Janina and her team simply blew me away and exceeded our expectations. I knew that Janina, Sasa, and Bianca were there to help but I truly did not realize just how much they would be doing the day of. The level of organization was incredible. They allowed my family to really be present and enjoy the festivities as they handled the timeline for the entire day, including setting up our reception decor and taking them down at the end of the night.
Story time! Sasa rode with my family and I in the limo to the church, I began to get nauseous from the nerves and Sasa reaches in her backpack and hands me plastic bag lined with tissue AND anti nausea medication!!! LIKE WHAT?! Wait it gets better... as I'm about to drink from a water bottle, she hands me a straw so I don't ruin my lipgloss!!!
These ladies CARE. Kind is an understatement. They are compassionate and really want to make this day so special for you. You can feel the love and passion for what they do. We could not have asked for a better team to have by our side on our wedding day. I recommend Fete by Janina and her team to everyone I know getting married or anyone who needs an event planner! They are truly professionals with the biggest hearts.
Dom and I are so appreciative and blessed to have met the team and know we have friends for life :) -
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Mickael S. Sent on 05/07/2024Peace of Mind
When searching for a wedding planner, you yearn for a steady hand to guide the ship, allowing you to immerse yourself in the memories and savor the day. Our decision to choose Janina Villanueva was not just a professional one but a personal one. Even before the ink dried on the contract, we felt a deep connection, a sense of trust that assured us we were in the best hands. Janina is not just another "vendor." She is a true friend and a confidante with your best interests at heart.
As a Filipino-American couple, finding a planner who could grasp the intricacies of our cultural dynamics was essential. Janina and her team not only met this requirement but exceeded it. Their authentic concern and dedication to making our day extraordinary were evident in every interaction. Janina's unique understanding of our cultural nuances, gleaned from her experiences and practical solutions, reassured us that our vision was in the right hands.
Janina's professionalism and organization are not just commendable, they are unparalleled. She worked tirelessly behind the scenes, coordinating with our vendors, drafting timelines, and executing the run-of-show. Her ability to anticipate and address our needs before we even realized them ourselves was a testament to her expertise. With Janina at the helm, my wife and I could relax and be secure in knowing that every detail was handled with the utmost care.
In short, our wedding was more than we could have ever imagined, largely thanks to Janina's professional acumen and genuine desire to make our day feel magical. We are forever grateful for the memories she helped us create. Janina, we can't thank you enough for your hard work and dedication. We would wholeheartedly recommend her to couples seeking a wedding planner who delivers excellence and brings warmth, understanding, and cultural sensitivity. -
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Suz Sent on 11/09/2022Wedding with zero stress!
Janina is very professional and she was always there for me and my now husband throughout the wedding planning process.
She has a whole to do list with detailed timeline, so all we needed to do was to follow her guideline and everything went smoothly.
On the wedding day, Janina and her team were taking care of both of us and making sure everything was running well.
It was so nice to have them- we could truly enjoy our special day with zero stress thanks to Janina and the wonderful team! -
Dawn Sent on 01/11/2023
The best wedding investment!
Simply put, hiring Janina and her team was the most important and BEST decision we made for our wedding. On your wedding day there are so many moving parts, so much happening, and unexpected things both big and small are bound to come up. Janina and her team handle everything with exceptional professionalism and care. They will go out of their way to make sure you do not have to think about anything other than enjoying your wedding day. Janina would do monthly check ins with us and as it gets closer to our day, it would be more frequent making sure that everything is ready and that our vendors are all aligned. Her and her team think about every little detail and cross-check things that you never even think of. While I was getting my make up done, Janina's team double checked every item we needed and when one of the team opened my wedding shoe box, they noticed I was given two left shoes! Without a moment's hesitation, the team ran to Neiman's and swapped out one for a right shoe just in time for our scheduled photos.
During cocktail hour they prepared a plate of our hors d'oeuvres and a drink for us in the bridal suite so we could have a moment to ourselves. The team checked in with us from time to time making sure we are good and if we needed anything. They took care of timelines, assembling groups for various photos, vendor coordination, and more to make the day as stress-free as possible.
To top it off, they are genuinely wonderful people. They care and are attentive throughout the entire day. They even stopped by our hotel the next day to say goodbye. I'm not sure if we've ever met such wonderful people who are so great at what they do in the entire hospitality industry!
It can be overwhelming to choose from so many vendors for various things. This is a no brainer. Janina and her team are truly the best and we gained genuine friends after the wedding! I'd recommend them over and over again! -
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Chanitz R. Sent on 08/30/2022Beyond expectations!
Absolutely the best! Janina and her team put us up above and beyond. They took care of everything for us. She gave us to-do lists and reminders prior to the day of and even though we still forgot some details on our wedding day, they still worked it out and created a beautiful wedding! I, the bride, had a last minute change during the reception and they still pulled it off. The vision of the decorations were executed more than what I have expected as well. From the beginning of the day and from time to time they will check on you and ask you how you are feeling, if you need to go on a break/touch up, or if you need a drink, they literally take care of you!
We really didn’t feel overwhelmed at all. They were amazing! Planning with Janina and her team made it so much easier. We enjoyed our wedding day and we are very thankful for them. Highly recommended! -
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Raymond Sent on 06/24/2020Thank you so much!
I highly recommend Janina and her team! She was recommended by a friend and we quickly realized why. From the start, Janina was ready to dive in to planning. She's detail-oriented, professional, flexible and most importantly, very kind and outgoing. She uses technology to her advantage, creating a Google Drive and communicating through WhatsApp. Because of this, we were able to check-in to where everything stood with vendors without necessarily checking in with Janina.
We were then affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We ultimately performed our Civil Ceremony this year, and will have our Church Wedding and Reception in 2021.
It was during this time that Janina and her team shined. This presented many different logistical challenges: updating contracts, transitioning to our parents' backyard, smaller guest list for the ceremony/reception, having a drive-by meet and greet with extended family, ensuring everyone's safety, etc.
Not only did Janina and team rise to the challenge, they knocked it out of the park. In the last minute, we were able to hire Janina's photobooth services! Everyone that attended our outdoor wedding complimented how beautifully everything turned out, and how much fun they had (especially the photobooth)!
We are really happy with Janina and her team's execution, and are excited to be working with them again for our church wedding and reception in 2021! -
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Raya Sent on 12/21/2019Excellent Wedding Day Coordination Services!!!
Janina and hear team provided fantastic, professional, and detail-oriented wedding-day coordination services!! From finalizing logistics to implementing all details the day of our wedding, Janina and her team were impeccable in ensuring our special day went as smoothly as possible!! Janina was such a calming and encouraging presence throughout the entire planning and execution process and completely reliable. During moments of stress and uncertainty, she remained grounded, optimistic, and completely supportive. Thanks to her and her team, we couldn't have been happier with our big day!!! We received so many compliments from our guests on how well-organized and elegant our wedding was. If you want a stress-free, joyous and dependable team, Fete by Janina is definitely the way to go!!! Their light and energy brought a remarkably special touch to our memorable day!! -
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Vanessa S. Sent on 01/06/2019Blessed work of art
After our engagement, it just occured to me that we don’t really have a dream wedding. All we wanted was to be united and to celebrate this blessed union with the people we love. With less than 3 months of planning, we feared that there wouldn’t be enough time, but FetebyJanina proved us wrong.
Janina embraced everything in stride, with a smile on her face, words of positivity, and excitement. Her optimism radiated through us and everything felt as if they were falling into place.
The way she planned and coordinated our wedding was like painting. She took both our colors and carefully brushed each one until our blank canvas became a work of art.
Our words of gratitude and these photos will never be enough to define her work. FetebyJanina and her team (Sasa, Bianca and Warren) gave us not only a wedding, but an unforgettable first day of our marriage. -
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Kat Sent on 10/22/2019Amazing team! Caring, professional and detail-oriented! Just superb!
(This is a long-overdue, one-year late of a review but here goes).
I was hesitant to hire a wedding coordinator outside of Chicago for my October 2018 wedding, but my older sister, who has seen Janina work on a wedding a year before mine, highly recommended her. After a few discussions, my husband and I took a chance with hiring a "long distance" day-of coordinator.
It was the one of the best decisions we made!
Janina exceeded our expectations!
About 1.5 months before the wedding day, apart from emails, our main communication were thru phone calls, that had become weekly. Those calls were very helpful, and as my husband and I would jokingly tell Janina then, were very therapeutic. She is one of the sweetest and warmest people we know. She has thought of every single detail possible; details that my husband and I were sure was why we needed a coordinator, because we were kind of clueless. (There will be details you might want/need for your wedding that most of those wedding planner books do not include, so ask you wedding planner/coordinator!)
On the day of our wedding, her team was exceptional! Janina and her team of 2 thought of the things that we forgot to do or did not factor in on the day of, and quietly worked on them without adding stress to my husband and I. All day and night, they kept big smiles on their faces, they were laughing with us and giving us (maybe just Me) reassurances on the few times they caught me looking worried or stressed or anxious. My husband and I don’t really know what it is but, we instantly felt like they were our friends. We only met the 3 of them the day before our wedding! Some of our family and friends still speak highly about them too! They were very professional, trustworthy and very organized but still exude optimism, warmth and comfort that I felt relaxed in their presence (as a Bride, that was super important!). I highly, highly recommend Fete by Janina to any Bride-to-be as their planner and/or coordinator. Not only did they help make the first day of our marriage perfect and beautifully memorable, but we gained a friend in her, Warren and Mares! Kevin and I are forever thankful! You guys have etched your places in our hearts! -
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