Shannon saved our wedding over and over again -- we couldn't have asked for a better wedding planned. From the beginning, she was amazing. She describes herself as a "mellow Type A", and that's really true. She's not in-your-face and intense like some of the planners we considered, and yet she gets the job done beautifully, is super on top of her stuff, and shines when obstacles arise (before and during day-of). We had a relatively complicated wedding, for ~130 guests, 2 completely different locations for ceremony and reception, and a lot of customization. Shannon was incredibly patient with us all the way, and truly understood what mattered and what didn't, and helped us create a day that truly looked like us. She also calmed us during the entire process, even when we hit major snags (like having the bar company cancel on us the week before the wedding) -- her expertise and know-how really came to shine during those times. All throughout, she was a pleasure to work with. We'd hire her over again and again. Thank you, Shannon, for your amazing work! read more

Shannon helped us put together the most beautiful backyard wedding for 130 guests. ***She is truly talented at creating elegant and whimsical touches on a budget ***Made our gorgeous bouquets and boutonnieres, saving us a huge amount of money by not hiring a florist ***Took over the day of the wedding so my family and I could relax ***She has a ton of experience with events so she knew what to do while we were feeling overwhelmed with everything that goes into a DIY wedding I plan to use Shannon again in the future for other events. Highly recommend!! read more

Shannon managed our wedding in October 2012 and I cannot say enough about how wonderful she was. I had worked with Shannon for several years before she decided to open J Jasper, so I already knew how event-savvy and detail oriented she was. And, after planning events myself for years, I knew I would need someone really good if I was going to enjoy the wedding without worrying about the details. We planned the whole wedding on a budget in about four months, so as soon as we got engaged I called Shannon. Hiring Shannon was hands down the best money we spent on the wedding. We specifically wanted her to help us with two things: day-of coordinating, and thinking about the look and feel of the wedding, because we were getting married in a space that needed help to look festive. Shannon spent hours with us in the space, on the phone, and over email thinking and talking about how we could make the space and wedding special. She is incredibly creative and has TONS of ideas on how to make things look good without breaking the bank. She also scheduled regular check-ins, developed an extensive timeline for us, and worked directly with our vendors to develop relationships and review plans before the wedding. Best of all, on the day of the wedding Shannon had everything completely under control. She managed all of our vendors (very complicated because of the space) as well as the whole flow of the wedding and reception. I literally did not have to ask her once about where something was, when something should happen, etc. She came to me only if she needed to check in on something and then went off and did it. Shannon is cool under pressure, quick to respond, and also just has a great, fun personality. In addition, her rates are incredibly reasonable for the amount of work she does, and she really knows her stuff. I highly, highly recommend her for any wedding or event planning needs. read more

I have worked with Shannon for multiple events over the past year, and in each instance, she has proved invaluable. First, I enlisted Shannon's help for my wedding last August. It was a tiny event--8 guests on a hill overlooking the ocean at Point Reyes and a small party at our home the night before the ceremony with 30 or so friends and family. Yet even for such a small event, it was incredibly helpful to have Shannon involved. In my conversations with Shannon before the wedding (face-to-face, email/chat, and phone), she immediately understood this was essentially a DIY event. She offered to do as much or as little as I needed. We brainstormed decorations and food ideas. She even loaned me books on DIY weddings for inspiration. The night of our party, Shannon arrived a few hours early to help set up. She brought an array of beautiful platters and serving dishes and took charge of getting the food table ready. She really took the pressure off of me, allowing me to relax and greet friends and family as they arrived. For the ceremony, itself, Shannon created a gorgeous bouquet for me and a boutonniere for my husband. She chose native California flowers and succulents, inspired by the ceremony location. They were perfect. Just last weekend was our official, full-blown wedding party at Joaquin Miller Community Center. Again, we could not have pulled it off without Shannon's guidance, expertise, and organizational magic. As she did for our small wedding party, she again made herself available as much or as little as we wanted. I made many of the decorations myself, but Shannon was the one sending me tutorials and ideas when I needed guidance. She even set up a Pinterest board a few months before the party and pinned ideas for me to consider as she came across them. On top of all the help preparing, Shannon's "day of" coordinating was seriously impressive. She came to town early and made all of our flower arrangements. Then she just stepped in and took charge, delegating tasks to family who arrived early to set up. All her decorating ideas and suggestions were perfect. Joaquin Miller looked beautiful. And even a little mishap with our food truck was taken care of before I knew what was happening. If you are looking for a full event coordinator, a "day of" person, someone to do your decorations, or just a consultant to help you brainstorm for your DIY wedding, get in touch with Shannon at J Jasper. She will make it easy! read more

My partner and I called on J. Jasper Events this past July for Day-of-Coordination of our commitment ceremony. Being that I'm a major planner, it was hard to imagine finally letting go of all the details of such a big day. However, Shannon came to the rescue and allowed me to take a deep breathe as soon as we arrived at the venue to decorate! Shannon arrived prior to the set time, gave a helping hand wherever she could, added great little touches, and was a creative resource to bounce last-minute ideas off of. In fact, she even came prepared with this amazing kit of "all possible things I/we could need," which of course, came in VERY handy. Once decorating was complete, we sat down and went over the remaining itinerary of the day--noting any changes/requests/reminders. While my partner and I left to get ready, Shannon stayed to keep an eye on things and provide any assistance to our caterer. I could go on and on, yet what's clear is that Shannon is committed to an event from start to finish and making sure it's a success. Thanks J. Jasper Events for allowing me to fully enjoy the BEST day of my life!!! read more

Shannon rocks! She was our wedding planner for my wedding at the end of September. We met with her when she was down in LA for work, which was great because we were able to see if our ideal wedding ideas meshed well. She was extremely helpful with our "destination" wedding up in the Bay Area. I believe we starting working with her in March and from the beginning she got us on track with the important details first and made sure we stayed on track. She was extremely helpful with making decisions and always gave her opinion without pushing it on us. Her advice was always sound and she really knows what she's talking about. She helped us pick out our vendors and gave us some great ideas to work with. The month before the wedding we were talking to her at least once a week. Once it got really close to our wedding date she took over all contact with vendors which was really amazing since my mom and I needed to start focusing on our mental checklist. On the day of the wedding she was on top of it! It was absolutely wonderful knowing that she was in charge of everything and I was able to enjoy family and the special moment with my husband. :] There's no question in my mind that our wedding was as prefect as it was because of Shannon. She really worked hard on our wedding, as if we were family. read more

Shannon is a godsend. The success of our wedding is due in large part to her efforts. I hired Shannon for day-of coordination for my October 2012 backyard wedding. She helped me to realize my vision for a beautiful, whimsical, and lighthearted backyard celebration. At my own parties I often run the show (planning, cleaning, serving, getting ice, taking out the trash, delegating). I realized quickly, I would not be able to stage manage my wedding. I called Shannon several months before the big event, decided to hire her, and immediately felt at ease. Shannon's organization, dependability, efficiency, quick response to issues, positive/fun/witty personality, eye for detail, and style, allowed me to let go and enjoy this day with my husband, our family, and our friends. After talking with Shannon on the phone a few times, she checked out the venue in person and helped us really think about turning this yard into an accommodating space for 130 guests. She totally got it and was so encouraging, which was just what I needed. We discussed my vision and the festive and fun feel we were aiming for. Shannon shared her opinions, creative ideas, and ideas for efficacy without being pushy or judgy - I really valued that. We set up regular check-ins over the phone. Shannon was readily available to answer my questions over email and phone and provided *a ton* of moral support. With her I perfected my timeline for the wedding. With a sigh of relief, at least a week prior to the wedding I passed all contracts and communication with vendors to the effective hands of Shannon. The wedding itself was the pretty and fun event we had hoped for. Thanks to Shannon, we were able to simply be the happy bride and groom. Also, it should be noted that everyone loved Shannon (my mom, my dad, my in-laws, the bridal party, the two neighbor girls I hired to collect trash and hand out parking permits - everyone). When recently engaged couples ask for my advice (and my husband's advice) my most emphatic suggestion is to hire Shannon and J Jasper Events. read more

I can't say enough good things about Shannon. We had her help us with month-of planning for our wedding. First off, she has the perfect personality for her job. I was a little stressed (and a little anal) about things and she was so calm and relaxed about everything. We got off each of our calls and felt comfortable again, like everything was taken care of. And on the day of the wedding, she had everything under control and managed to not seem stressed at all which just made us feel better. Secondly, she does her job well. I am an extremely picky and detailed person and Shannon not only entertained my ridiculous requests for things to track, but she did it to a level of detail that I didn't need to change (which is not normal). And everything on the day of went off without a hitch. Thirdly, she went above and beyond on multiple occasions. We had no one to watch our 3 month old niece since both her parents were in the wedding party and Shannon's assistant happily played the role of babysitter during the ceremony. Then after the reception we had an elderly grandmother who needed to get a cab home from the hotel we were at and she not only took it upon herself to get one ordered and there but took her out to the cab stand herself and made sure she was tucked away and all set. Above all that, last but not least, she was so much more reasonably priced than everyone else out there (literally less than half their price) and it's not one of those you get what you pay for situations because I can't imagine one of the $2000 or $3000 planners doing a better job. I would recommend Shannon to everyone I know and I will! read more

I love Shannon! She saw my vision for my son's baptism reception and she executed it very nicely! Very personable, easy to work with, and accomodating. First time we met, we clicked! When I first came in to see the restaurant I was very pleased...esp how she did the backdrop and tables...just how I pictured it in my head. I would definitely work with her again and I will highly recommend her to my friends and family. She's just awesome! read more

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Shannon planned a baby shower I hosted for my sister at my house. The weekend was crazy...my sister got married on Saturday and the shower was Sunday. I was overwhelmed to say the least. Shannon and I met once and had a few email exchanges to review the theme, ideas for decor, timing and budget. The next thing I knew, food was ordered, tables/chairs and linens delivered and set up, the house and garden were tastefully decorated with a mix of store bought and original Shannon-made art. And all done within budget. I was beyond impressed. I trust her completely. She listened to my ideas, was enthusiastic, offered her creative ideas, made the decisions but checked in when necessary. She's great, personable and went above and beyond my expectation. I don't think I can have another party without her! read more

You could not find a more creative, enthusiastic, realistic and exceptional event planner than Shannon. When I explained how I wanted the flowers to look for my son's bar mitzvah (rustic and natural), she took that direction and did the flowers perfectly. She made certain that the tables were set just as I'd wanted them to be. She also made certain that our table sign holders (actually logs) were able to hold their signs, a little detail I'd not figured out. Who knew what a little moss could do? read more

Shannon has successfully helped me and my family put on so many events now I have just about lost count... For both my sister's baby shower and a welcome to the USA celebration for my fiance I was blown away by her ability to take my visions of what I wanted the events to be and provide me with the essential crafting ideas and decor that made for impressive celebrations - guests loved both events, and I have Shannon to thank for her assistance. Her innovative touches, ability to keep events beautiful yet budget friendly, and overall passion for this work are unmatched and I HIGHLY recommend her for any event-big or small! read more

Shannon is simply awesome! She was our day-of-wedding coordinator. Shannon was a machine on the day of the wedding, getting things done that we probably didn't even know that needed to get done. Before the wedding, she talked with us every week for a few weeks to ask us questions that we hadn't even considered. She was very cheerful on the wedding day, even though we had multiple unconventional things going on. Our families liked her aura and trusted her judgement, a big bonus. In the end, many friends said it was one of the funnest weddings they've attended (well, one's friends WOULD say that anyways perhaps) - it was in great part due to Shannon. We are so so so so happy we got Shannon for this crazy, wonderful day. read more

We hired Shannon as our wedding coordinator for our September 2016 wedding, and we are so glad we did! Hiring Shannon was one of the best wedding planning decisions we made, hands down. Shannon offers an awesome service called "month of" coordination, which was perfect for us. Basically, we did most of the planning ourselves (hiring vendors and such), but then about six weeks before the wedding we handed off all the vendor contracts to Shannon and she took over communicating with all the vendors. This was INCREDIBLY helpful in terms of keeping us sane in the last six weeks of planning. Shannon created the timeline for the wedding day and made sure all the vendors knew when and where to show up, worked out last minute details with the caterer, helped us figure out how to rent cocktail tables at the last minute, made several key recommendations about how to arrange the ceremony and reception areas, communicated effectively with the disorganized staff of our venue, and made sure to schedule regular phone check-ins with us to make sure everything was on track. She really helped us stay sane by helping us feel like everything was under control. On the day of, Shannon managed all the logistics (greeting all the vendors and showing them where to set up, arranging tables and chairs, setting up and operating our rented speaker system, showing guests where to go, making sure everything stayed on schedule, packing everything up at the end of the day and making sure it went home with the right people, returning the rented speaker system for us, etc.). This meant that we didn't have to worry about ANY of this and could focus on enjoying the company of our family and friends. It was fabulous. And on top of all that, Shannon was also really lovely to be around and to work with. We highly recommend her for all your event coordination needs! read more

We hired J Jasper to plan and put on our rehearsal dinner, and they went above and beyond to create an event that was more than I had ever imagined. I gave Shannon the guest count and the general theme and she ran with it. We didn't have to worry about a thing, it was all taken care of. Even though we had a small budget, she was able to put together the most beautiful event that was so "us". From finding the perfect location, to the amazing food that everyone still raves about, to the gorgeous flower arrangements and decor, I am so grateful to Shannon for creating this event for us on such an important day in our lives. I highly recommend J Jasper for any event that you are panning. read more

Shannon is amazing. Not only is she super-efficient at what she does, she was a blast to work with. We were planning our wedding remotely and hired Shannon for her month-of coordination package. In those last stressful weeks, it was such a relief to have someone step in and help us. I was being a little controlling with the wedding planning (i.e. we had not really asked any family or friends for help), but after a few phone calls I felt comfortable letting Shannon take over. Her experience was evident in that she was able to give us really good advice on things we were going back and forth on, and letting us know things we hadn't thought. She was very organized, and she works in google docs, sheets, etc... Since we were already using the google system for all our wedding planning, it fit in seamlessly for us. For the day-of-coordination, Shannon was perfect. Everyone commented on how friendly and in control she was. She didn't take over our day, but she had taken the time to learn what we wanted and executed it for us. We were able to completely relax and enjoy the day because we knew that she was taking care of everything! One of my favorite (silly) moments of the night was when I was standing totally still on the dance floor, struggling to order an Uber for our ride back to the hotel (we knew neither of us would be able to drive). Shannon must have seen me struggling with the phone, because she swooped in, grabbed the phone, let me get back to dancing for those last few songs, and the next thing I know she's telling us the Uber was there. She also came very prepared. My dad was tasked with taking home all the decorations, extra booze, etc. My dad said that she had a wagon to help her bring the stuff out to his truck so he could keep loading. After a long day, he was grateful to be able to just concentrate on loading the stuff and not running around the venue gathering it all up. Shannon stayed until the end to make sure my dad was set, and all the other vendors were wrapped up. We would love to work with Shannon again and would recommend her to everyone. read more

I wish I could give Shannon six stars!!! Without Shannon, our wedding would have been a disaster. But fortunately, I had Shannon as the day-of-coordinator, and she really saved the day! All of our friends and family told us they had a great time, and some even said it was one of the best weddings they have attended. I have no doubt that Shannon had a huge part to do with their positive experience. I cannot recommend Shannon highly enough. Her rates are very reasonable and she is super friendly, organized, and remains calm in the midst of wedding chaos. Thanks so much Shannon!!! read more

Shannon helped us plan and execute our backyard wedding in Napa, and she was a true godsend! She helped us envision the space and flow, hooked us up with great recommendations for vendors and a caterer, and did a lot of last minute things to help us pull it all together. She has a great personality that kept us relaxed and at ease, but she also took care of business. Highly recommend this company! read more

Shannon successfully planned our American wedding on June 30th at a winery in Healdsburg. Please read my earlier review for everything she helped with leading up to the wedding. During the few days prior to the wedding and the day of, Shannon helped me finalize design ideas. I made numerous shopping trips for decorations, some of which Shannon accompanied me to and others during which she was available by phone/text for feedback. She handled all the vendors with ease, aided my communication with them, and took over many of my other responsibilities to help ease my load. She even brought in an extra person to help at the wedding which was super helpful. I was an easygoing bride who had all the time to mingle with friends and family because Shannon took care of everything. Also, the day before when I had my traditional South Asian ceremony, Shannon came in with a friend and helped set up and take care of logistics even though it was not part of the contract. Overall, Shannon was very professional, helpful, and pleasant, and I'm extremely pleased with how beautiful the wedding was. read more

Shannon helped to coordinate my sister's wedding back in July. She did an awesome job. Always well composed, calm and on top of everything. She's very easy to get along with and made the wedding much less stressful. Definitely recommend her to any of your party planning needs!!! read more

Shannon came to the rescue when I found myself completely overwhelmed by the thought of planning a birthday party for my two year old daughter. She first shared with me several websites which gave me lots of inspirational ideas to flair around and then spent time with me on the phone to focus our efforts. She even introduced me to pinterest where I found myself oohing and aahing through her many boards. She had the best creative ideas & even helped me figure out how to keep costs down without sacrificing any quality of the vision i had in mind. On the day of, she was truly amazing! While I busy preparing the food , she transformed our club room into the most beautiful party setting ever! She not only picked out all the decorations but also brought her own beautiful sets of everything - serving platters, mason jars, etc etc! i received so many compliments on the party, would not have been possible without her dedicated and detailed help. I would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat!! read more

My daughter's wedding was on 9/29. Shannon was with us through months of brainstorming, choosing vendors, visiting the venue, emailing, skyping, conference calls, the rehearsal and finally the wedding. I find that I like to be in control, but I had every confidence that on that big day I could hand it all over to Shannon so I could enjoy myself, watch the newlyweds soak it all up, and receive praise from family and friends about how fun and special the wedding was. It was wonderful to know I could count on her and she pulled through wonderfully! She coordinated everything with the caterer, musicians, photographers, dj, venue staff and the bridal party. Shannon was with us through it all and helped us so much with her expertise, suggestions, guidance and calming words. She was my go-between. She is a professional and has a lovely demeanor. I really enjoyed working with her. She was worth every penny in our tight wedding budget. I really believe the wedding would not have been such a success without her. We were lucky to find her (through Yelp)! read more

Shannon is THE BEST!!!! She helped with month-of planning for our wedding and I am so happy I hired her! From my initial interview over the phone, to our first meeting and then check in's up to the wedding, Shannon was always on top of things, always thinking of the littlest detail, and always so wonderful to work with! My mom tends to be a stresser, and Shannon was able to handle her multiple emails the day before the wedding with so much grace and patience. The entire day ran sooo smoothly, and there wasn't even a hiccup when our photographer got in a car accident. Shannon called me to let me know what had happened and what she was doing to take care of the situation (and that Allison Andres, the photographer, also absolutely amazing, was okay!!). I didn't worry about a thing since I knew she had everything under control. I highly recommend Shannon to anyone planning a wedding or any big event! I had the perfect wedding and I have Shannon (and I guess my husband) to thank for that! Shannon was easily one of the three key hires I made for the wedding (along with Allison and Shana Astrachan of Fox & Doll hair & makeup). read more

Shannon is the absolute best - I have no idea how my husband and I would have made it through wedding planning without her. We hired Shannon to be our 'day of' coordinator for our wedding in the summer of 2013. When we met Shannon in person (at a brewery that we all love) we were immediately put at ease with her laid back personality as well as her creativity. She helped us come up with solutions for problems big and small that arise when planning weddings, from simple things such as accounting for cold food storage to more delicate affairs like handling difficult guests. Shannon always kept her cool (which was especially hard considering it was over 100 degrees on our wedding day) and we never worried about what was going on behind the scenes because we were confident that Shannon was handling it. When we think back to my wedding day we don't have any regrets and that is due in large part to her excellent management skills. Shannon really goes above and beyond for her clients - and we all adore her for it! read more

We hired Shannon for month of coordination and we could not have been any happier with our decision! As two working professionals with hectic schedules, we were starting to feel overwhelmed with all the planning the wedding entailed. When things became complicated or stressful, Shannon was always calm, thoughtful and reliable. She responded to our emails promptly (and toward the end there were a lot!). I looked forward to our planning conversations. On the day, she did a wonderful job behind the scenes managing the iPod playlists, keeping things on time, and communicating with the other staff. In general, she was just a pleasant person to work with! We would highly recommend her to anyone planning an event. Her help allowed us, our family and our friends to enjoy our special day to the fullest. Many of our guests gave high praise for the event, and that wouldn't have happened without Shannon. Thank you Shannon!! read more