Insights From One Of Iowa’s Top Wedding Planners: Jade + Ivy Events

 

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Planning your wedding is exciting as you watch your dream come to life. However, this excitement can also be paired with overwhelming feelings when you lack direction and struggle to check things off your to-do list. The Jade + Ivy Events team understands your concerns and designed their business with you in mind.

As a full-service wedding and event planning company, they offer a range of packages, from complete wedding planning to design consultations, ensuring that your day is stress-free and joyful.

Meet Kayla and Kenzie

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If you have ever considered hiring a wedding event planner, Kayla and Kenzie would love to help you experience a stress-free process from the beginning of planning to the end of your big day. Kayla and Kenzie are best friends turned business partners, ready to plan your event that reflects your personal story.

Why is it called Jade + Ivy Events?

We spent a lot of time trying to find something that fit us, but the trickiest part was that we still had so much to learn about what we have now grown into. Jade + Ivy draws on a strong connection to our daughters; the meaning behind Ivy is eternity and fidelity. The growing ivy vine symbolizes how a marriage can endure and thrive in all conditions.” With this strong foundation, Kayla and Kenzie are passionate about creating unforgettable events and moments that will last a lifetime.

By keeping up with wedding trends and drawing inspiration from interior design concepts, they are experts in using different color palettes, textures, and mixed metals to help you plan and create your envisioned wedding. 

They are driven by their desire to bring your vision to life to ensure that your wedding day is everything you’ve ever dreamed of and unique to you. Their quick communication, transparency, and ability to build connections make the wedding planning process a memorable, fun, and stress-free experience. 

Services

Jade + Ivy Events offer various wedding services from design consultations, day of coordination, partial planning, full planning, and corporate event planning. They also have rental options for their clients. 

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I. Design Consultation

This consult is perfect for the couple who wants to go at it alone but just wants some direction to get started.

  • Ideal for those seeking direction and clarity in wedding planning
  • Conducted by Kayla and Kenzie

Purpose of the Consultation

  • Helps organize thoughts and refine your dream vision

Typical Topics Covered

  • What colors should I choose?
  • Should I have a theme?
  • Paper goods (do you really need RSVP cards?)
  • How do I design what I’m thinking?
  • How much decor do I need?
  • Is there really a difference in real or fake florals?

Pricing

  • $75 per hour

II. Day-of Wedding Coordination Package

  • Designed for couples wanting to enjoy their wedding day stress-free

When do Services Start?

  • 60 days before the wedding date

Includes:

  • Two planning meetings
  • Unlimited email communication
  • Venue walkthrough
  • Custom timeline creation
  • Two day-of coordinators
  • 10 hours of service
  • Gratuities distributed
  • Point of contact for any vendor or guest need
  • Rehearsal included

Pricing

  • Investment begins at $2000

III. Partial Wedding Planning

  • Most popular package
  • Ideal for couples with a general idea who need assistance in bringing everything together

 Services included

  • Top vendor recommendations
  • Creation and sharing of a timeline with all vendors
  • Development of a floor plan layout
  • Design of ceremony and reception layout
  • Theme and color scheme development
  • Logistics management
  • Correspondence with vendors
  • Manage communications + more

Pricing

  • Investment begins at $3000

IV. Full Wedding Planning

If you’re unsure where to begin or don’t have a specific vision, the Full Wedding Planning package is perfect for you! Let us handle every detail, ensuring a luxurious experience that exceeds your expectations.

Benefits of the Package

  • Personalized Assistance
  • Kayla and Kenzie will help you discover your unique style
  • Create the wedding of your dreams for a flawless and unforgettable day.

Comprehensive Services

  • Top vendor recommendations for all services
  • Review contracts and manage communications with vendors
  • Develop and maintain your budget effectively
  • Planning and Coordination

Timeline Management

  • Create and share an extensive timeline with all vendors

Design Elements

  • Ceremony and reception layout planning
  • Theme and color scheme development

Logistical Support

  • Book hotel room blocks for guests
  • Manage all logistics, ensuring a smooth experience

Additional Features

  • Includes everything from the Day-of Coordination package + More
  • Plus coordination of rehearsal logistics
  • Takes your personalized style and curates

Pricing

  • Investment begins at $4000

V. Corporate & Event Planning

Transform your next corporate or personal event into an unforgettable experience. Whether it’s a bridal shower, baby shower, team-building event, or speaking engagement, Jade + Ivy Events provide everything you need to make it a success. Pricing depends on the size and complexity of your event and begins at $500.

Package includes:

  • Two meetings
  • Venue walk through
  • Event design
  • Color palette creation
  • Decor sourcing
  • Planner onsite for 2 hours
  • Onsite coordination

Happy Planning!

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Take it straight from the owners, “Couples spend months, if not years, planning their wedding day. Having someone alongside to help guide them through the process makes it a more enjoyable time for everyone. Then, having our team there on their wedding day to execute those plans and make sure their day is all they ever dreamed of is huge for the couple and their families. Having a wedding planner means your friends and family get to enjoy the day without having to handle logistics or clean up.”

No matter which service best suits your needs, Kayla and Kenzie are dedicated to guiding you every step of the way and ensuring your Iowa wedding is a truly enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Don’t wait – head over to Jade + Ivy Events profile linked here to contact them today!

 

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