9 months before my wedding I contacted Loretta to hire her to officiate. Over the next 9 months we…read morewere in contact three more times to confirm the chosen vows, time and place of wedding. On the day of my wedding, Loretta was no where to be found. About 10 minutes after the ceremony was to begin, I called her cell phone to ask her where she was. She responded that she was just coming out of a meeting and stated that my wedding was not on her calendar. She said that she needed to get dressed and would be there in approximately 1/2 hour. That would have delayed my wedding by over 40 minutes with all of my guests waiting. Fortunately, a wedding guest who was ordained and could perform the ceremony was available. I called Loretta back to let her know her services would not be required. At no time did Loretta take responsibility or apologize for her scheduling error. This could have absolutely ruined my wedding.

Loretta was wonderful to work with! She really worked with me to create a ceremony that reflected…read moreour personalities, and helped make our day more special. Would highly recommend!

I wish there were two rows so I could give Whitney 10 stars! She is absolutely fantastic. Whitney…read moreworked with my daughter, my wife, and I in planning our daughter's wedding for over a year. She was with us every step of the way.....bringing creative ideas, recommending vendors who could best provide what my daughter wanted, managing the budget and plan to ensure we were making the best decisions. Most importantly, the wedding was spectacular! Whitney took care of everything and ensured it exceeded all expectations....DJ, catering, floral, lighting, linens, ceremony.....all were terrific. My daughter was over the moon and many guests talked about it being the best they had ever attended. Much of that credit goes to Whitney.....and she is a joy to work with. If you need a wedding planner, I can't imagine one who would be better.

A second-person review, but valid, I believe. My nephew and his fiance just (two days, as of this…read morewriting) finished their wedding event. Having engaged Whitney from overseas, and having the added logistical complication of attempting to plan and coordinate the component wedding events via email, it's insufficient to say that Whitney managed to produce what turned out to be the perfect wedding. From planning through execution, the event was executed beautifully. Communication was excellent, any "hitches" were dealt with swiftly and with zero issues. All involved parties - and there were a LOT of us - were calmly managed by Whitney and because of that, we knew our roles to a "T". I don't know what her services cost but whatever they run, I've got to believe that they're worth it. For an event of this importance in your life, you can't go wrong working with Whitney.

Sabrina and the J29 team were THE special sauce in delivering our multi-day, "Old…read moreHollywood/Bollywood meets PNW cozy" Indian-Western fusion wedding that dazzled every guest. We are STILL getting cards and notes from guests that it was the highlight of their year. Originally I was looking for a planner that was organized, reliable, and could help bring my vision to life, who would ensure things went off without a hitch. Did I get those things? Absolutely. Sabrina had every detail covered, helped me delegate each task, and created the most comprehensive planning doc for every vendor. Thanks to her, we were 10000% present on our wedding day. All things that the How-To-Pick-a-Planner articles say you should look for - we got them in spades. But man, it's the things you don't realize you need that had me floored about working with Sabrina / J29. One was network. Sabrina, Shauna & J29 are clearly well-known in the community for doing what they do with zest, gusto, and style. Every vendor we interviewed had amazing things to say about J29 or was expressly eager to work with them. When we couldn't get responses to outreach emails, Sabrina had the connection that helped get things booked. She knows the industry expertly and saved us HOURS of research, giving us the perfect vendor recommendations. (I finally stopped asking for 5-6 recos because we always ended up narrowing to her original top two!). The team that we assembled was sheer perfection. We got a room block at a hotel that generally doesn't do them. The list goes on. All this to say, Sabrina and J29 are well-known, well-respected, and can get you the team you need and want while saving you time, stress, and headache AND making the process fun. What blew us away though - Sabrina herself. She is Superwoman. Kind. Funny. Endlessly energetic. Did I mention funny? She will get sh** done on your behalf. All my little neurotic worries -- Sabrina had already foreseen the details & had solutions up her sleeve. Whenever we worried we were being too fussy, she would lovingly remind us that WE were "the pie," and we deserved this day. Her energy is infectious. She was the perfect salve to my procrastination - I couldn't not pick up the phone because every conversation was so fun. Sabrina was also committed to making sure that both my personality and my partner's were well represented in the details, from napkin color to DJ choice. She talked us through our opinions, getting to the heart of what mattered to both of us and offering creative, beautiful compromises that felt greater than the sum of their parts. We felt like our wedding was truly ours and nobody else's. A final thing: cost, only because I found similar comments helpful in my own search. Hiring Sabrina and the J29 team was THE best investment in our wedding. We'd do it again in a heartbeat. We had no idea the incredible creativity, knowledge, and execution that we were signing up for, and it was worth every penny we paid and then some. If you have the budget and are waffling at all on hiring a planner, I am telling you that the ROI on J29 is huge -- you will not regret this choice. I could go on about Sabrina & J29 for hours (and my bridesmaids are probably sick of hearing me gush), so I'll simply end: I could never imagine our spectacular, multicultural celebration without Sabrina, her heart, and know-how. She really is the ride-or-die planner/friend that people ache for. She is our dear friend, she has our hearts forever.

Words can't describe how grateful and fortunate we were to come across Sabrina and have her as our…read morewedding planner/coordinators. My now wife and I had a vision to create a weekend getaway in Hood River for our guests, including ones that had never been to the Pacific Northwest and have multiple events that included a day of Indian wedding festivities (Mhendi and Sangeet), followed up a day of western wedding while still paying homage to Indian culture. Sabrina took on the challenge, coordinated, designed and planned events across the weekend and delivered above and beyond our expectations. Sabrina's strength is carefully listening on her client's vision, learning our communication style, problem solving in high stressful environments and bring proactive. Sabrina is easy to get along, very approachable and each time we meet with her made us more excited for the big day. Sabrina was great at getting early inputs from us on the vibe and feel for the weekend and events we envisioned, and brought her own design inputs which uplifted the theme of our wedding to create an incredible experience for us and our guest. This resulted in her recommended us to do the Indian events at the Society Hotel around hood river and helped us secure room blocks for accommodating our guest. My wife and I, being very literal, needed more visual cues to better understand how different designs would come together. Sabrina understood that and was quick at putting together design boards/decks to simplify brainstorming but then to see the final vision. Sabrina made herself available when we need and quick was taking out feedback and turning things around. After our initial meeting, Sabrina had a compressive plan in place, including a budget planner we followed that allows us to stay within our budge. As a groom, I was very much involved in the design process and what I appreciate about Sabrina was balancing inputs from my wife and I who at times had different design aesthetic. Instead of favoring one design input vs another, Sabrina was patient with us, dove into understanding what specific were important to us and figured out design blends that in the end were exceptional and satisfied both my wife and I. Her ability to turn a boring and empty gym at the Society Hotel into an incredible space with Indian wedding astatic was incredible to experience and more importantly was significantly better than we would have imagined. Something I really appreciated about Sabrina was having periodic check-ins that were quick and to the point to continue to make progress on items that required our input. She gently nudged us when needed to close on decisions and kept us on budget and found great alternatives when something we wanted would exceed our budget. Instead of given us too many options, she would curate vendor and design choices to 2-3 items that helped us avoid being overwhelmed with choices. Sabrina's problem-solving skills, coupled with her knowledge about the wedding industry, her designing skills, and network of vendors is an asset. For example, when we weren't satisfied with the existing lighting at our venue, she was able to put together a plan with one of her vendors even though initially it appeared that adding more lights would be difficult. Similarly, as we struggled to find an Indian caterer, Sabrina worked with the catering team for the non-Indian event to work with us to put together an Indian menu that was impressive. The pool of recommended vendors that J29 has in its portfolio is an important asset. Because of Sabrina's personal connections to various vendors, it felt that the entire vendor team was in-sync and knew each other's rhythm. Another strength of Sabrina is how well she is organized to where my wife and I were never aware of all the work happening behind the scenes during the events and everything were smooth and according to the plans Sabrina laid out well in advance of the events. Sabrina and her team managed and coordinated with all the vendors and it and ensured the event went on as planned with all the backup plans in place just in case they were needed without hassle. It was quite impressive to see them all curate each event. I would highly recommend Sabrina and the J29 team and will looking for more excuse to require their service in the future. Throughout this process my wife and I became great friends with Sabrina and were really grateful to have made the choice to work with her and the J29.

Ernie Claeson was exceptional as our wedding officiant for our August 30th wedding at Rocky Hill…read moreEvents in White Salmon. From our very first call with him, we felt a warmth and kindness that put us at ease and made our decision to hire him so clear and easy to make. Ernie was organized, communicative, punctual, and on top of everything leading up to our wedding. On the wedding day, he delivered a heartfelt ceremony and message that resonated with us as the couple and our families. Our planning meeting in his office in Beaverton was so helpful and detailed. He asked a lot of questions and really sought to better understand us as people and as a couple. He really captured our story in the ceremony script and allowed us to shine on such an important day. He was a calming presence and voice, and you can tell he truly loves his job and cares about working with his couples. Would 10/10 recommend him and we want to sincerely thank Ernie and EC Matrimony for giving us the wedding ceremony of our dreams!

Ernie officiated our marriage ceremony on September 1, 2022, and he was incredible to work with…read more First, he was very communicative via email and text. He took the time to discuss our wedding over the phone, educating us on different nuances, like handfasting, and walked us through what to expect on the big day step by step. He also prepared a wedding script for us to follow during the ceremony and sent it to us in advance. Lastly, he was open to our suggestions about the wedding location (the beautiful Jenkins Estate) and arrived there on time. Even though it was a small reception, Ernie, being a popular choice in the area, still agreed to participate and made us feel well cared for. We wholeheartedly recommend hiring Ernie for your wedding, big or small. His attention to detail and exceptional oratory skills will undoubtedly make your day even more special.

Dee was amazing! Exactly the person I wanted to perform my wedding ceremony. So gracious and able…read moreto work with all settings and personalities. I feel truly blessed to have found Dee- I felt her ceremony was both warm and filled with moments of delight. I also felt so much ease with her!- seeing her face on my wedding day put me at ease. Highly recommend.

Reverend Dee Richardson was simply amazing!!!! The words she put together resonated with our hearts…read moreand sprits. Dee truly made our experience one to remember for a lifetime. we fully enjoyed how Dee personalized our ceremony and made us feel comfortable as we opened our hearts to each other. If you want a reverend that cares for your special day, Reverend Dee Richardson is the one we recommend.

I just called to see if they had the supplies that I needed and when I got Toni she let me know…read morethat she did not have what I was looking for and let me know where to get it and the ins and outs of how to use said supplies. It was refreshing to deal with a true professional and I am confident that we will be using her services in the future. In the meantime if you are considering using this company and have any reservations, I can assure you that Toni is someone who cares about her clientele.

Toni from Purple Lily Events is THE wedding planner you should ever go with. When she did my…read morebrothers wedding, we were so impressed that we hired her too! We hired her for the whole package from planning, working with vendors, and organizing the day of the wedding. WORTH. EVERY. PENNY. She works super hard to keep things stress free, and her super sassy attitude made me feel super at ease, almost like just hanging out with a friend... a very talented friend! Purple Lily Events has worked extensively with many of the local vendors, and always knows who to call, regardless of what you want. Every vendor we chose told us independently that Toni is their favorite wedding planner to work with. If we ever plan another event, this is the ONLY planner we will call.

Pro : Delightful layout, friendly staff…read more Con: Not much rain cover for Oregon outdoor location. Parking lot to event location could be a wet walk. Came here to attend a wedding around June, was lucky that it was a dry afternoon and evening. The ceremony site is pretty much directly below the reception location, so easy to get around. Bathroom is a 1 minute walk from the reception site but also not covered.

We love this venue. We attended a wedding a friend hosted by The Abernathy Center. They have a…read morechapel and a reception fall. Both venues are close but not in the same building. They are directly across the street from one another. When you drive into the area there are signs for parking that are close the reception hall. If you're attending a wedding it's going to be in the chapel. So the walking from the parking lot to the chapel isn't super convenient if you're wearing your best formals. Anyway lovely place. Spacious enough for a mid sized event.

My husband and I hired Julius, AKA "DJ Juice," for our wedding this past weekend and it was one of…read morethe best decisions we made! He truly went above and beyond and exceeded our expectations. Julius is so warm, kind, professional and just an overall delight to work with. He really took the time to understand our taste in music, played all our "must play" songs, honoured our "do not play" list, and did a fantastic job navigating requests. We gave him some direction on what type of music we wanted and some must play songs and Julius absolutely nailed it when it came to filling out the rest of the playlist with songs that fit our taste and the vibe. During the planning process, he asked us lots of questions, was willing to provide detailed answers to our questions and even helped point us to other potential vendors. He is a great communicator and always responds in a timely and thoughtful manner. Julius did an amazing job of reading the room and kept the dance floor packed and bumping all the way until the end of the night. All our guests keep raving about the music and how much fun they had dancing at our wedding. All of that is thanks to Julius. We could not have asked for a better DJ. If you're looking for a DJ for your upcoming event, we cannot recommend Julius enough. He's a total gem. I would give him more than 5 stars if I could.

My daughter, who is from Southern California, booked Juice for her destination wedding in…read moreBrookings, Oregon. We had an absolutely amazing time dancing the night away! Juice did such a wonderful job keeping the energy high with seamless music and no dead spots. The entire experience was incredible, and the music truly made it even more special. Thank you, Juice, for helping make this event so magical!