Will the person I meet with at my initial consultation be the same wedding planner that I work with throughout the entire process?

Yes! At Perfectly Planned By Jess we make our clients our number one priority. We want you to feel comfortable with us which is why you will have the same wedding planner throughout the entire planning process and on the day (if you opt for day of coordination). I believe that by having the same wedding planner throughout it makes the whole experience feel more personal and special.

Can you create a custom package that is more suited to us?

Yes! I can create a custom package to suit your needs, I will work with you to design a tailored package to fit your vision and the wedding you’ve always dreamed of- Check out my Make all my dreams come true package. I am happy to provide as little or as much assistance as you need to help plan and coordinate your perfect day.

How early should couples start planning their wedding?

The moment that ring goes on your finger and you get engaged- just kidding... but also not really. Ideally couples should start planning their wedding at least 12 months in advance. This is because venues and other highly sought-after vendors book out extremely quickly. It is also important to set a budget early on in your engagement to ensure that you are on track to have an amazing wedding that will not break the bank (too much).

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OVERVIEW

“I can help throughout the wedding planning process, from deciding on an engagement party, gathering quotes from vendors, creating your wedding website, designing invitations, creating a weather contingency plan, guest list management and seating charts, timeline management, to day-of coordination. I will tailor a bespoke package to fit your needs and vision, making this process as uncomplicated as possible for you.” - Jess

What you can expect when working with Perfectly Planned By Jess for your wedding:

Multiple services. Whether you’re after on-the-day wedding coordination, help organising supplier arrival times, assistance sourcing vendors or need help choosing cake flavours (hey, someone’s got to do it), Perfectly Planned By Jess can provide exceptional assistance, guidance and coordination.
A stress-free wedding. Perfectly Planned By Jess helps take the stress out of wedding planning, ensuring couples have a relaxed, organised wedding day. Well, as much as is possible - we can imagine there will still be some wedding day nerves!
Attention to detail. Jess is meticulous when it comes to details! From booking accommodation for your bridal party to organising the set-up of your wedding, each task is completed thoughtfully and swiftly.
Passion. Jess just loves weddings! Couples enjoy the fact Jess is just as passionate about their wedding as they are, and is happy to discuss ideas, suppliers and logistics - just try her, she’ll be chatting all-things weddings for hours!
Flexibility. Perfectly Planned By Jess is based in Brisbane, but Jess is more than happy to travel to be with you on your wedding day! Couples based on the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast can also enjoy Jess’ exceptional talent.

What you’ll love about working with Perfectly Planned By Jess for your wedding:

Flexible packages. Perfectly Planned By Jess can create a custom wedding package to suit your needs. Not sure what you need help with yet? Jess also offers a range of wedding packages, including her ‘Peace of Mind’, ‘Walk Me Down The Aisle’ and ‘Make All My Dreams Come True’ packages.
Friendly manner. Jess is a charming, friendly wedding planner, and you’ll just love having her around on your wedding day. She is able to maintain a professional manner when communicating with suppliers but when it comes to her couples, she is relaxed, calming and full of passion - she’ll fit in like one of the family!
Exceptional organisation. Of course, this is a given, but Perfectly Planned By Jess offers so much more than just organisational assistance. As a former research assistant, Jess is exceptionally well-organised and used to being detail-oriented, so you know your wedding is in highly capable hands.
Engagement party planning. Jess would love to help organise your engagement party for you! Let her know what your prefect party looks like and watch her bring that vision to life. The options are limitless!
Hens/ bucks party planning. You don’t need to find a new planner to organise your hens or bucks night, Jess can take care of that, too! According to your wishes and specifications (tasteful high tea or fun night on the town?), Jess will plan a fun occasion for your bridal party to enjoy.

“Do you need inspiration on choosing the right photographer for you? Or perhaps which florist to select? Is a sit-down dinner, share-feast or cocktail party right for you? What is a wedding website and why do we need one? I can help answer all these questions and more.” - Jess

About

Hi I’m Jessica McDonald! I have worked as a research assistant for the past three years in the fields of international relations and human rights. I come equipped with extensive research and organisation skills, and would love to put these to great use for your wedding. I am hugely passionate about all things weddings, from engagements to bridal showers, hens/bucks days through to the big day. I love helping couples with planning their dream wedding and making it as amazing as possible!

Jessica McDonald

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FAQ

Why should I hire a wedding planner?

Planning a wedding can be a stressful and time-consuming experience. While some couples enjoy planning and the process of planning a wedding, other couples prefer to leave this up to a wedding planner so that they can simply enjoy being engaged and this time in their lives. By hiring a wedding planner, it saves you time and money whilst allowing you to bring your plans and vision to life. Perfectly Planned By Jess can assist with bringing your wedding day to life by providing you with piece of mind to deliver one of the most special days of your life.

Do you work with same-sex couples?

Yes of course! I am a strong advocate of marriage equality and passionately believe that love is love no matter whom you are marrying.

Can you assist us with planning a wedding outside SEQ or a destination wedding?

Yes! I can assist couples wanting to get married Australia-wide. I offer planning services and am happy to travel for day of coordination at any location (travel fees apply).

Will you work with our chosen vendors or do you have your own?

I am very happy to do both. I will work with any vendor you choose, and I do also have a great selection of vendors that I can recommend. One of the great bonuses about working with a wedding planner, like myself, is that I have access to great deals from suppliers which are not normally offered to couples.

My venue already has a coordinator, why do I need your help too?

One of the biggest misunderstanding with regarding to planning is that the venue coordinator and wedding planner do the same job- this is wrong. A wedding planner, like myself, is someone who you hire to advocate and represent your best interests in planning your dream wedding. Whereas the venue coordinator represents the venue and generally offer minimum involvement in planning your wedding outside of the venue. The venue coordinator should be able to assist you with inquiries and planning regarding the venue, food, and drinks, whilst leaving other vendors up to you to find and coordinate. By hiring an outside wedding planner, they can assist you with the entire process from start to finish including searching for and coordinating all your vendors.

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Which suppliers need to come to the wedding rehearsal?

What needs to be rehearsed at the rehearsal dinner? Do suppliers get involved or is it mainly for the wedding party?

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Hello, usually the wedding rehersal is a practice run for yourselves and your wedding party with your celebrant. As such, in most cases the only supplier at the rehersal is the celebrant, unless you want it photographed or videoed.

Kind regards, Jess (Perfectly Planned By Jess)