I worked with Janice at Rue 29 to plan my husband's 40th birthday dinner, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From start to finish, she was incredibly detail-oriented and thoughtful, always coming to the table with smart suggestions that elevated the evening and made the guest experience so much more special. Communication with Janice was a dream--she is responsive, organized, and on top of every detail. All the vendors worked together seamlessly, which speaks volumes about both her planning skills and her professionalism. Janice is also extremely well-connected and has relationships with the most talented vendors--musicians, cake designers, calligraphers, florists, and more. She curated a team that worked beautifully together and truly brought the event to life. Above all, Janice is incredibly thoughtful--she thinks of everything and goes out of her way to help in any way possible. One of the things I also appreciated most was how budget-conscious Janice was--she focused on getting true value and never suggested spending money where it didn't make sense. That gave me a lot of confidence in every decision we made together. Thanks to her, we had an unforgettable celebration that felt effortless for us as hosts. If you are looking for someone who will treat your event as if it were her own, and who has the talent, connections, and dedication to deliver an extraordinary experience, Janice is the one. Rue 29 is simply exceptional! Thank you Janice and Rue 29 for an event to remember! read more

Our wedding venue required a month-of coordinator and they highly recommended Janice and Rue 29. We got Rue 29's "Wedding Day Management Coordination Package" which included day-of coordination and up to 30 hours of work before the wedding day, but we got so much more value than that! Unlike other month-of coordinators who won't talk to you until a month before, Rue 29 made sure to set us up for success from the beginning. As soon as we signed our contract Janice shared her list of preferred vendors and introduced us to everyone we needed to know. She seems to know everyone in Napa! She was then so helpful with any questions we had while we were booking vendors and coordinating with them over the intervening months. By the time we got to a month out from the wedding everything was pretty much already set! Janice was so incredibly helpful, super responsive, detail oriented, and extremely professional. When the wedding day came our day went off without a hitch! We were completely relaxed all day because of the trust that Janice had already built-we knew she would move whatever mountain needed to be moved to make the day perfect. During the day she was the perfect amount of attentive to verify a few last details with us but mostly left us to just enjoy the day while she took care of everything else. She was also so attentive to our families during the day, always making sure they had food and drink and everything they needed, which was such a sweet level of service and care. If you want a coordinator who truly supports you through the wedding planning process and will make you feel completely at ease on your wedding day then hire Rue 29! read more

My husband and I got married at Auberge Du Soleil in May of 2021! Auberge listed Janice (Rue 29) on their approved vendor list which is how I first contacted her. I actually sent out a mass email to all of the wedding coordinators/planners on that approved list with a strict budget I wanted to stick to! Janice happily responded saying that she would be glad to help me! We talked over the phone and I honestly fell in love with her. She's so kind, detail-oriented (she even knew how the moon would be set on the night of our wedding), and of course, she was very professional! Working with her, especially through COVID was such a dream. She helped us with our day-of coordination (I did 95% of the planning). She took all the plans that I had, made some recommendations about things I would have NEVER thought of on my own, hosted communication with all my vendors, and on the day of, she was honestly a point of calmness and safety for me. Janice is so passionate about what she does, and it honestly makes her so happy to be a part of all of these couples' days... but I didn't realize how important it was for her to be there until the day of. I'll honestly never forget her and how special she made the whole day. Of course there's drama and things that go wrong at every wedding (it's inevitable) but she kept me away from all of it, not to mention handled all of it, and I was entertained to hear a bunch of stories of all the things she managed to fix at the wedding, way after I got back from my honeymoon! She's the best, honestly, and I couldn't have imagined better. THANK YOU JANICE! read more

As a fellow wedding vendor, I have loved working with Janice of Rue 29. She is incredibly communicative, attentive, detailed, a great listener, cares immensely both about her clients but also about her fellow vendors, and is down-to-earth. She is truly a planner I trust and respect immensely, and I know the couple is going to be well cared for by her. She keeps client experience, vision, and needs at the forefront. I can't wait to work with her again! read more

Janice was absolutely wonderful!! My partner and I were very organized with our wedding plans and honestly didn't think we needed a coordinator but we were required to by our venue which was a blessing because we hired Janice! She thought of all the little things we wouldn't have ever thought about and was incredibly helpful, professional but also friendly and sweet, responsive, kind, extremely organized, and goes above and beyond. She genuinely cares about your day and your experience and is available to help you with whatever you need. She was awesome and I cannot recommend her enough! If you need a wedding coordinator, which you do, go with Janice. We love her. read more

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My husband, Justin and I, hired Janice Twomey as our wedding coordinator the fall of 2019 for a July 2020 wedding. Little did we know that the world would turn dark 6 months later due to the pandemic. As a result, July moved to October 2020; October 2020 moved to May 2021. Weddings are difficult to plan; a pandemic makes it 100x more difficult given the extra logistics. For us, it was most important we walked away with a wedding where the guests felt safe. We worked very hard with Janice to ensure this happened. Janice went beyond achieving that--she made our dreams come true. At the very core, Janice has the heart of gold. She is devoted to her clients' big day. Given the situation of our world today, you need a planner like Janice--a superwoman. Together, we dealt with the pandemic. (I believe fall weddings are in danger of fire season given the lack of rainfall this year; Janice has been in the industry for years and understands what couples need to know when having a fall wedding). Here are snippets of her dedication: * Vendor Search: Janice has her selected top vendors. I believe all 3 of our vendors--Sabine Scherer Photography, Soulflower Floral Designs and Rion Designs were all on her list. When I had issues finding a floral designer, I remember fondly Janice texting me after her yoga class (PRE-COVID) brimming with ideas to help me find one I was truly happy with. * Contract Review: Janice helped review our contracts prior to signing. She helped us negotiate our contract with our venue the Harvest Inn. Throughout the movement of the dates, Janice stayed on top of the venue and all my vendors for not one but two wedding date changes. * Creativity: Janice thinks on her feet and is brimming with ideas on photography, cocktails, food, and fashion, given her experience working in the luxury hotel and restaurant business. I had a Bridgerton theme for my wedding and she put in all those elements where she could into my day to the point where guests could guess the source of my inspiration. * Passion: Janice has the greatest love and passion for what she does. Even though she was just our wedding coordinator, she somehow was able to help pick up smore ingredients and decorative flowers for my cocktail arrangements; she drove me around nail salons to help me fix a chipped nail on the same day as my rehearsal dinner; she always asked how I was feeling/doing when I had issues getting into a dress after being in sweats all year long... the list goes on. It's these little moments that truly show just how much she cares and that she is there for you, through and through. I would recommend anyone looking for a wedding coordinator/planner to hire Janice Twomey. read more

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So I actually didn't get to use Janie for our wedding, but I really wish I would have gotten the chance. I contacted her as we needed a month-of-coordinator to help out with some of the logistics, and unfortunately she was booked. What really sets her apart in my opinion compared to other planners I spoke with, was that even though we weren't able to work together that didn't immediately end our relationship. She emailed a bunch of ideas and made recommendations for us without us even asking, and they were very helpful. One company that provides entertainment we didn't even know about, and because of Janice we are able to add a little extra flare to our wedding. I would definitely recommend anyone who is considering hiring a wedding planner to consider working with her! read more

Janice Twomey is as good as it gets! My husband and I booked with Janice for our day-of-coordinator and I have to say that I'm glad we did!!! However Janice was there for us every step of the way especially 5 months before our wedding in August. One of the BEST things about Janice is that she is KNOWLEDGEABLE, ORGANIZED, AND RESPONSIVE. These are important qualities to have as a wedding coordinator. We learned about Janice's excellence in wedding planning from word of mouth in the Napa Valley/Sonoma community particularly from our venue wedding manager at Calistoga Ranch. At our first meeting, we discussed our hopes for the big day. One of our big concerns was budget and she really focused on keeping within the budget! Janice was open and honest about this, which we will always appreciate. Over the next several months, Janice helped us by sending us to-do lists, and helping us maintain composure as we planned. She frequently reminded us to have fun and enjoy the process, which we certainly did! As the day drew closer, Janice put in an amazing amount of work as she worked on the wedding weekend schedule. Janice was always available and punctual. She was especially helpful dealing with our vendors since she is well-connected in the wedding industry in the Napa/Sonoma region. She knows her vendors well!!! More importantly, I was impressed at how well she dealt with vendor issues. When the wedding weekend finally arrived, Janice was there every step of the way. She orchestrated a fun wedding rehearsal and on the day of the wedding, she checked on the bridal party and was off to take care of every imaginable detail. My guests also gushed all night on how delightful and professional Janice was! Our wedding was truly perfect. Over three months later, we still can't stop talking about it. Janice was one of the main reasons why everything went off without a hitch. Do not think twice about booking Janice for your wedding! I was definitely one of those brides who stayed in the moment with guests, danced a ton and had the best day of her life. read more

STOP WORRYING & HIRE JANICE. Our wedding could not have been as memorable without her. She was able to really pull everything together from the ground up. Like most people, you don't have any idea what you don't know yet, so you really need an expert to help guide you. 1. KNOWLEDGEABLE. Not only does she know Napa inside and out, she also knows the best vendors around. From wedding flowers to photographers, she can point you solidly in the right direction. As it turned out, our DJ, Photographer, Hotels, Officiant and Flower Vendor - all of them from her and all of them simply fantastic! 2. EFFICIENT. No fuss no muss. This lady gets it done. Communicate well with her and let her do the rest. That's why we hired her and nothing went wrong. 3. NO NONSENSE. Look, if you don't want to be the hammer, she'll be the hammer for you. She is awesome at helping others keep on track. Sometimes, it's hard to say "no" or you don't "want/like" x, y or z. But let Janice know and she can handle even the most difficult situations (ie: 2 year olds in the wedding are rough, rougher when they have meltdowns right before they wedding starts) - having a separate play room for the kids was just what we needed and we NEVER would have thought of that without her! 4. PERFECT. Not a single item went awry. She was so on top of it. The entire wedding went off without a single hitch. She had everything handled. From special dinner plates for the Vegetarians to the special alcohol required for the wedding party - NOTHING went wrong. 5. PRICELESS. We've all heard horrible stories about poor Wedding Planners and things that went wrong (wrong food, beverages, etc.) but I can say, when everything goes RIGHT on your very special day, there really isn't anything else that you can ask for - and Janice delivered! Long story short, we'd recommend her to ANYONE, especially if you're having a wedding in the Napa area. her expertise is phenomenal and her approach is pragmatic and efficient. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for making our day go absolutely perfect! read more

It is my pleasure to recommend Rue 29 Napa Valley (Janice) as your wedding planner. I am a wedding videographer and I had a wonderful experience working with Janice for a beautiful wedding. The wedding was flawless from top to bottom and the entire day ran perfectly! We always knew exactly what the plans were due to the organization and dedication skills she obtains. If you are looking for a trustworthy helper who can support your every need in the kindness way possible, Rue 29 Napa Valley is the way to go! read more

Janice is the epitome of what makes a wedding planner stand out. She is beyond knowledgeable, honest, prompt, helpful, and courteous. Of all the coordinators we spoke with, she stood out and for good reason. She was detailed in her emails and knew everything about everywhere- her knowledge and information is extensive. Thank you , Janice, you are a gem and I appreciate you more than you know. I am the most indecisive person and you were able to help guide me to figure the most important (and stressful) time of my life out. read more

Just say yes to Rue 29 Napa Valley. No really, you'll thank me later when they save you lots of money, time and stress. My now husband and I were somewhat irritated when our wedding venue required a wedding coordinator. I run logistics for a living, I thought to myself, why would we need to pay someone to run the day? I have to write our venue and thank them for this requirement because man, even when it's something you do for a living you can only do so much in a day and I cannot tell you how many times over the year+ that we worked with Janice Twomey that I thanked my lucky stars that we had found her. I spoke to four wedding coordinators before we decided on Janice as our day-of-coordinator. She was so much more. She was that resource at the end of the line (via email or phone) that always knew what came next and was ready to bounce ideas. She has a fantastic sense of design and really listens to what the couple wants, advocating fiercely for that with vendors and mitigating potential family drama well before it even has a chance to surface. My husband and I don't like pushy people and from the first moment we met her, we knew she was on our team. We were super grateful for her expertise in the areas of advance (and itemized!) planning, detail orientation, conflict mitigation, budget advice and brainstorming, vendor contacts and green wedding plans. We were also grateful for her pricing!! In discussions with Janice, we voiced our wish to make our wedding more eco-friendly. She proposed integrating succulents and airplants, which can we repurposed, donating any cut flowers to the local veterans home after the wedding so that they can continue to be enjoyed and arranged with the kitchen to have any leftover food packaged and taken to the local homeless shelter. She and her team were fantastic throughout the entire planning and wedding event. We couldn't be happier with our choice and hope you will enjoy working with Rue 29 as much as we did. read more

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Janice was able to bring our vision to life and create a magical day for everyone in attendance. We were told by multiple guests that this was the best wedding they had ever been to. We built our wedding from the ground up, and her experience, knowledge and foresight was integral to the success of our day. She is honest, ethical, supportive, detail-oriented and always two steps ahead on any issue that could potentially arise. She was budget-conscious, full of ideas and inspiration, and accommodating through the very last detail. She made sure that we were punctual on our end of the planning and kept us accountable, which was extremely helpful. She far surpassed our expectations! Maddie was a fabulous assistant at the wedding as well. If you do not hire Rue 29, you are missing out on having your perfect day come to life. read more

Janice is the epitome of organization. She is on top of every detail and thinks of things that you would have never considered. Ask her about traffic for the day and she gives you a breakdown for all nearby areas. Mention weather and she will give you a ten day forecast. Ask her for recommendations on vendors and she will not only suggest fantastic professionals but additionally, they are better priced than the more well known ones, saving you a lot of money while still delivering top notch services worthy of a five star resort. If you want everything perfect for your big day, you cannot go wrong with Janice and I highly recommend her planning skills. read more

Janice was our wedding planner when my husband and I got married in summer 2010. She was a pleasure to work with. She is genuine, hardworking, and trustworthy. She is truly talented and puts her heart into what she does. She has very high standards of excellence and will never do a mediocre job. She saved us so much time, money, and stress, and I strongly believe that hiring her as our wedding planner was the best wedding planning decision we made. I highly recommend Janice to everyone planning a wedding or a very important event! read more

Janice at Rue 29 Napa was more than I could have ever asked for in a wedding coordinator. I knew she was the one for me during our initial exploratory call. In my email to her I'd told her what date and location we were thinking of for our wedding, and she came prepared with details like the exact minute the sun would be setting that evening, average temperatures and rainfall, etc. She supported the goals and ideas I had while adding her own touch of finesse and experience to make them perfect. She listened, understood, helped, worked SO hard on our behalf, and was in general just the absolute best. I thought I was a detail-minded person until I met Janice, which is just about everything you could want in a coordinator. I've said to my now-husband a thousand times since we've been married, "There is no way we could have pulled that off without Janice." If I could give 100 stars I would! read more

We cannot give enough praise for Janice. From the first phone call to assisting with vendor issues after the wedding. Janice is a class act. We do not know what we would done without her! The initial phone call: like most weddings, the bride takes the reigns. We were skeptical of using a planner but because our venue required one, we thought ok, let's find the cheapest one and call it a day. I called around and gathered some quotes. I had my initial phone call with Janice and found her to be super professional. She asked how far along we were with the planning, if we had chosen vendors yet and so on - I told her all we had was the venue and just started looking into everything else. We spoke about what we envisioned, what I thought we needed - I had a million and one questions for her about the process - at the end of the call she said she'd send me a follow up email of what we talked about and provide me her vendor list (can I say well-connected and I wasn't even a client yet) to assist with our planning. We had two more phone calls before my fiancé and I signed with Janice - she was not the cheapest option but she was the one who we thought would manage our wedding the best. Site visit: Janice had assisted with over 40 weddings at our chosen venue. During our site visit with the venue coordinator, Janice was helpful taking our vision and walking/talking us through what she thought would work best in terms of decor placement, cake/dessert bar, photo booth set-up, seating, menu selections, etc. We probably spent close to 3 hours in total at the venue (we had two venue visits - initial walk-through upon venue contract signing and walk-through/menu tasting) with Janice discuss all the nitty-gritty details. Vendor contract review/vendor interactions: As our wedding planner, Janice required a copy of all vendor contracts. She reviewed these in detail to ensure we had fair pricing and good contract terms. There were a couple times when we shared hotel block rates with her and she provided her opinion on pricing and required deposits (food & beverage minimums of $1,500 for room blocks - not reasonable for that specific hotel). Vendor details would ultimately be included in the wedding timeline and contacts. Janice called all vendors the week prior to the wedding to ensure timelines were accurate and obtain confirmation on details. Wedding Timeline: Janice provided a timeline template which we filled out with our initial thoughts. She adjusted the timeline based on her professional judgment (traffic, photo times, etc.) - she even added a mini break directly after the ceremony so we could have some newlywed alone time before the craziness. Janice ran the draft by us and then took sole custody of the document until the wedding. Wedding Rehearsal: With a million and one things to do before the wedding, of course our family and the wedding party ran an hour late to the wedding venue. Janice was very accommodating with her time and waited for us to arrive (coordinated our late arrival with site coordinator). During the rehearsal she walked through where everyone should sit, stand, and start. She was a drill sergeant - making sure everyone understand what needed to get done to ensure we had a perfect wedding day. Wedding Day: Janice and her assistant made sure that everything was on schedule down to the minute (a guest told me after that they had never gone to a wedding that ran that much on schedule - ceremony started exactly at 5:30 pm, dinner started exactly at 7:15pm, last song to be played at 10:45pm). They set-up the venue with our personal items just as we had requested and also re-purposed floral arrangements from the ceremony site to the reception site. Any issues that my husband or I had during the wedding (missing utensils, warm wine, shuffling early leavers onto the shuttle buses, etc.) - Janice took care of. All personal items and gifts were taken with care and provided back to the wedding party at the end of the night. After the wedding: Janice followed up with us shortly after the wedding to check in. We were so happy to hear from her, but was sad to report to her that our wedding did not happen without a hitch - I mentioned to her the issues we had with the rehearsal dinner venue (bad service) as well as the wedding venue itself (food and service not meeting expectations). Janice took initiative and contacted both venues and provided our feedback to them. After multiple calls with Janice and the venues - she assisted in negotiating an account credit. This action was greatly appreciated as no one likes to deal with conflict (and extra money back in our pocket). Overall: We could not have had our wedding without Janice's assistance - she was worth every penny! We found her to be super helpful, organized and professional from beginning to end. If you're planning an event (any event) - you need Janice! read more

Janice is the epitome of what it means to be a true expert and professional. Her thoughtfulness, precision, and impeccable taste goes beyond what my now husband and I could have expected! Janice has tailored recommendations, a bullet-proof timeline, manages and keeps all other vendors accountable, and provides a tier 1 level of service. She knows every wedding vendor and location in wine country, and will help you navigate what feels like a chaotic number of choices to ensure you have the personal, unique and beautiful wedding of your dreams. Janice helped make our vision a reality and kept everything running so smoothly. Shockingly, we were both so relaxed and were able to enjoy our wedding day with zero crisis or worry (I hear this is very unusual from all of my friends!!). Further, she pointed out corrections and adjustments in wedding contracts where, simply put, she paid for herself. If you don't think you need a wedding planner, you just don't yet realize you need Janice. She is truly a rare find. So, if she is available, book her immediately! read more

My wife and I used Janice and Rue 29 as a partial and day-of wedding coordinator for our wedding in Calistoga. Janice was fantastic, super responsive, and very knowledgeable about weddings, timelines, style, and venues. We both loved working with her- she is amazing at what she does and is very personable and helpful. Janice advocates on our behalf with all of our vendors, helping us get the best service and value. Given her experiences in the broader Napa and Bay Area, Janice has a wealth of contacts in the wedding industry and can provide very tangible suggestions that still fit within our vision. We loved working with Janice (and am so glad to have had her on our side) and our wedding was executed perfectly largely due to her. Without hesitation, we definitely recommend Janice and Rue 29 for any couple! read more

We knew Janice was the perfect wedding planner for us from our first call. Within the first 30 seconds she told us that it would be a nearly full moon and was already giving us advice on logistics. If you're getting married in the Napa Valley area, there is no planner that knows the area as well as Janice. All of her recommendations were spot on, she helped us build a great vendor-team and we knew that with our wedding in her hands that everything would be flawless. She regularly went above and beyond to answer questions we had and to help us navigate planning the wedding with the least amount of stress. Maddie on Janice's team at Rue29 helped make the day of the wedding run absolutely smoothly and together they always anticipated anything we could need before we realized we needed it. Rue29 was an absolute pleasure to work with, we couldn't recommend them enough! read more

As suspected, Janice went above and beyond every step of the way! She ensured that the wedding day was absolutely perfect and it was! Janice was phenomenal! We only wished we had found her sooner. We contacted her about a month prior to our wedding in Napa and she is the most wonderful planner we could have asked for. She was easy to work with, truly worked to see our vision and understand our concerns, she ensured everything went off perfectly the day of the wedding and was also just a wonderful and delightful person to get to know! Several of the other planners started with price but Janice ended with price during our first conversation. She got all the details and information first and then we discussed what we really needed. I felt like I was working with a friend that knew me and my dreams for this perfect day. She kept me calm throughout the day and kept everything on schedule and flowing beautifully. I really just can't say enough about her! No matter where you are in your wedding planning, Janice will be perfect! read more

We hired Janice to help plan our Napa wedding and it was the best wedding planning decision we made. Janice sure knows how to put on a wedding! I am good at planning/organizing things so we considered not hiring a planner until I spoke to Janice - she had such a flexible/reasonable package and immediately showed her value-add with great advice and contacts. She saved us some money through great vendor referrals and saved us from missing/forgetting some big / less obvious things early on that would have made it difficult. If you are considering having a planner, we'd highly recommend Janice and if you aren't sure if you need a planner, we'd still highly recommend Janice. Janice is who you want on your wedding team for sure! read more

My daughter Amanda was married last June in the Napa Valley. Since Amanda and David lived on the East Coast and I live in Sacramento, I met with Janice to get the wedding plans started. Not only was she incredibly professional, she was warm and wonderful and a joy to spend the day with. The wedding was BEAUTIFUL, a large part due to Janice's hard work. I wish we could do it all over again, but only with Janice as Amanda and David's wedding planner! read more

We can not imagine what our wedding experience would have been if we had to do it without Janice. With 5 months to plan a Calistoga wedding from our home town in Buffalo , Janice was our eyes and ears in every sense. She created a plan and guided us through it, ensuring every little detail had been considered. And because we couldn't just "stop by" to check on things, she took care of everything. Her relationships with top vendors in the area gave us access to the best in the valley and she held us to (in fact below) our budget. Janice did everything we had hoped and then went above and beyond. And besides her well organized mind and efficient approach, she is an absolutely lovely woman and we enjoyed our time with her. Janice was a superstar and earned our highest recommendation. read more

Janice is amazing... I don't know how else to put it! I hired her for a day-of wedding coordinator for my July 5th wedding in St. Helena and she far exceeded my expectations. In fact, after (now) knowing how much work goes into planning a wedding I would probably have hired her full-time! She was very willing to work with my budget and even gave me great ideas on where to save money without taking away from the wedding. She is a great negotiator and knows how to get a job done right. One thing that I loved about her is that she answered my emails and calls super quick (which I found out that not too many of my other vendors did). I felt like she was always there ready to help, even during the planning phase, which was not what I originally hired her for. There were even a few times I asked for extra help on things (rehearsal lunch, 4th of July party, etc.) and she was willing to do this (outside of our day-of contract). I have told everyone I know how great she is and I know she would do an incredible job for every wedding she gets the opportunity to work. Look no further, Janice at Rue 29 rocks! read more