House of Joy Reviews
Reviews
4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
21 Reviews
97% recommend it
Awards
-
![Karen]()
Karen B. Sent on 12/07/2021Mother of the Bride Loves Samantha Joy Events
We hired Samantha Joy Events to help us plan my daughter's December wedding at the University Club of Chicago. I am a detail oriented perfectionist and it was such a relief to turn over the management of the big day to Samantha and her staff, and they did a MAGNIFICENT job! Samantha coordinated and communicated with vendors, provided a detailed timeline for the day, and spent the entire day with us to see that everything ran smoothly. When my daughter ripped her dress shortly before the ceremony, Samantha swooped in with her tool box and saved the day by repairing the dress. Having Samantha and her team with us enabled all of us to thoroughly enjoy the day and let go of any stress. I highly recommend Samantha Joy Events. -
Mallory Sent on 10/15/2018
Mallory M.
In the beginning I had no desire to hire a wedding planner, but boy was I SO glad that I did! I honestly don’t know how brides get through all of the wedding planning and especially the month-of/day-of coordination without their own Samantha! Choosing the partial-planning package option allowed for me to take the reigns and still be present during the planning process, while Samantha helped to get all of the logistics squared away and stepped in when my indecisiveness got the best of me to ensure that my romantic, dusty blue dream wedding came to life! From providing decor suggestions to creating the timeline of the ceremony, reception events, and rehearsal, etc. Samantha’s attention to detail and her talent for design and styling is just impeccable!
Samantha was with me every step of the way through the wedding planning process: From narrowing down design elements including linen and stationary selections (she even customized reception menus for each place setting!) and floor plans to the dreaded seating charts and table assignments, she also helped to handle issues that popped up with my venue just one month before my big day. Trust me ladies, you’ll want Samantha in your corner to get things done the right way, the first time!
Having her at the venue the day of the wedding allowed me to just relax while getting ready and enjoy the day with my bridesmaids, while she took care of literally EVERYTHING: Decor setup, minor hiccups (which there weren’t any besides one that I was made aware of, all thanks to Samantha’s premeditations), vendor coordination, etc. This girl also literally sat on the floor at my feet to hide behind the head table just to sew my broken bustle (which I had no idea whatsoever) back in place following the first dance and while salads were served at the reception! 😂 Seriously, what would I have done without her?!
My wedding day was seriously PERFECT and it was with great thanks to Samantha’s amazing work and day-of execution!
And don’t let Samantha’s “get it done” attitude and skilled determination scare you! Samantha isn’t just another one of those strictly business vendors that consider you as just a client; Samantha’s bubbly and personable demeanor makes you feel more like you’re just planning your dream wedding with one of your life-long girlfriends!
BRIDES! Would you rather be running around and stressing to the max to finish up last minute details the day of your wedding or sipping on mimosas, relaxing with your bridesmaids while being pampered in preparation to marry the love of your life? Do yourself a favor and hire Samantha Joy Events to help put your mind at ease so you can enjoy your wedding planning process every step of the way! Let SJE handle all of the “dirty work” while you create memories that will last a lifetime! ❤️ -
-
![Kate]()
Kate Sent on 11/22/2017I loved working with Samantha - she was a huge part of making my big day the best day ever. I thought she was helpful BEFORE the event, but on the day of, she was my go-to person for making sure every detail was perfect. The little things: helping me with my shoes, making sure my dress was laying/fitting the best it possibly could (many layers of fabric), putting all of our stuff back into the hotel room across the street night of and helping me out of my dress at the end of the night all made me so happy with the choice I made to hire Sam. She is a rockstar and I am grateful I had her on my wedding day. -
Katie Sent on 09/19/2017It is hard to capture in words how grateful we are for Sam. She was extremely professional, responsive, and helpful in every sense of the word. We felt so confident that our day was going to be perfect with Samantha as the point person and she delivered. She was involved with all of the details and kept our requests and needs at the forefront of everything she did. Samantha helped us coordinate the rehearsal and then ensured that the day of went off without a single issue. We seated about 260 people and had a unique venue - multiple vendors working together: Florist, Caterer, Venue staff, Band, Photographers. Samantha handled challenges without issue and executed flawlessly. Our day would not have been nearly as successful as it was without Samantha and we would recommend her to everyone.
-
-
User2864841 Sent on 11/15/2016Samantha was spot on in helping us plan our customer event. She knew how to work with a variety of vendors to build a unique day for our customers. The whole day was outlined and she was on hand to facilitate each event, from kayaking, our lunch scavenger hunt and evening dinner. It such a unique event that our clients will remember. Best part was how flexible she was in working with our budget and changing needs. -
![Patrick and Julie]()
Julie Sent on 08/25/2017Samantha went out of her way to make sure that our day was nothing short of perfect. I am glad we chose to work with Samantha, and I would do it all over again. She was quick to respond to ALL of our emails, texts, and calls leading up to the big day. She helped me organize all my thoughts leading up to our big day so I could see that it all made sense and was even possible. She offered ideas and insight on details we wouldn't have ever even thought of on our own. She even picked us up from the airport for our final walk-through of the venue:) She communicated with the rest of my vendors leading up to our big day to make sure everyone is on the same page. She ran the show at our rehearsal to make sure everyone involved knew what they needed to be doing and when. With all the rain we had leading up to our big day her/our list of things to accomplish was huge and she helped get everything in order with a smile and special attention to details. She dealt with a few difficult vendors, with professionalism and made sure we got what we asked for. She made contact with all our vendors the day of, allowing us to enjoy and get ready with our loved ones. She also ensured an easy clean up the morning after, as she picked up and organized our decor in our room following our reception.
-
Debra Sent on 11/14/2017Samantha is worth her weight in gold! She executes her responsibilities flawlessly! We wouldn’t consider any other planner!
-
-
![Sana]()
Sana Z. Sent on 11/19/2018Samantha Joy is the embodiment of her name...a joy to work with
Planning your wedding is never easy. My wedding on Labor Day weekend 2018 was a three-day multicultural event and we were fortunate to have Samantha every step of the way.
I had initially hired Samantha to perform a design session for 1 of the days of the wedding. Soon, I realized I needed her full planning package. Samantha easily and quickly switched the packages and services. She sends a wedding task list which is catered to white Christian weddings (it has items like tanning services) but I just ignored those, and focused on the relevant items. We had a clause to add on any additional hours needed. Which I took full advantage of!
I added services for Samantha to track and handle the wedding budget, which fell to the wayside. Nor did she really take on managing. When it became clear we would need additional hours for the weekend due to the magnitude of the events, Samantha was mindful of our costs without sacrificing value.
She is well versed on the wedding etiquette and despite never having planned an Indian wedding before, she pulled it off with minimal hitches. I am sure has she gains more experience in various weddings and cultures, she will grow and be even better than she is. When my cousin offered to help coordinate the events, she gladly accepted the needed help.
Samantha went out of her way to help me at the end of her reception night, when I fell sick. She is vast in her connections with local vendors and on how to get a bang for your budget. Her creativity on how to reuse decorations and flowers saved so much stress and costs.
My biggest concern on the wedding weekend was the DJ. I wish I had explicitly expressed to Samantha to feel empowered to take control on handling him, and had been on a conference call with her and him to ensure things ran smoothly. But throughout the wedding, Samantha was cool and calm and took charge on the situation.
Her business is growing and is well deserved. There are times when she was not able to answer emails right away because she was out of town for another wedding, workshop or vacation. As the wedding approached, vendors would ask for a timeline and conference call to go over the details. We were able to coordinate those requests with Samantha - she does get back to her clients and vendors, even if it means a conference call at 8:30 PM or on her way to the airport.
I wish I booked her full services at the get-go. However her full package does not always equate to hours needed. Hence our purchasing additional hours, after purchasing the full service package.
At the end of the day, Samantha wants her couples to be happy and she tries her best. And is focused on that, despite the noise from family input.
I regret on not utilizing her skill and creatively fully. In my need to not want to bother her, or stress her out on chaos of an Indian wedding, I didn't involve her in designing the cake or cake-topper, and wish I had. And not worried about putting her off. She is capable if not short staffed. Definitely book her for your wedding.
Are you interested?
Send a message
Are you interested?
Send a message