Reviews of Gemini Event Planning and Design (Event Planner)

Matthew and Bizzy Barry

Jeni and the Gemini team made the wedding process seamless. I was so intimidated by all the things I needed to do, and Jeni broke it down into month long "homework assignments" that seemed so small and do-able! By the time the wedding came around, I was prepared for the few things I needed to complete, but everything else was taken care of beautifully! Highly recommend!!!

Kelly Fuller

By far the BEST wedding/party planner!! We absolutely could not have done it without Jeni! Jeni was always professional and friendly, yet kept us moving forward. She took time to listen and get to know us and was able to recommend incredible vendors that suited our tastes perfectly. She took the lead on EVERYTHING and managed all items in great detail to ensure our event was EXACTLY what we wanted. We had very busy schedules and Jeni was able to interface with our vendors and advocate on our behalf which was a huge benefit to us. Jeni takes great pride in her profession and worked tirelessly to make our event perfect. We could not provide a STRONGER RECOMMENDATION - use Jeni - this will be the BEST decision of all that you make!

Bria Barker

We could not have asked for a better wedding planner than Jeni Pletcher and Gemini Events! She is absolutely fantastic and was crucial in helping bring together the greatest wedding, and weekend, ever. I remember when we first started planning and decided to work with Jeni, she gave us this calendar of all the small decisions we needed to make month-by-month. At that point, I knew we had made the right choice to hire a wedding planner, and Jeni specifically! Since I grew up in Vail, I thought my family had a good sense of the wedding vendors available to us, but Jeni brought so many new ideas to the table about how we could support local businesses AND have a stunning wedding. Gemini helped us stay on budget, on our timeline, and most importantly, kept planning fun for everyone! So many of our wedding party have commented that Jeni ran the best wedding they’d ever been to (which says a lot…our wedding party has been to hundreds of weddings put together) from the wedding rehearsal to getting ready to navigating the stress of a last minute rain storm at an outdoor wedding. You will not regret your choice to work with Jeni and Gemini Events on your Vail wedding!

Erin Wise

I can't even describe how wonderful and EASY our wedding day was! Jeni did such a fantastic job helping us plan our perfect day! What mattered to us was to make our day stress free and fun...and we couldn't have done that without Jeni's help! We planed our wedding in Vail, Colorado while living in Las Vegas. And myself never living in the Vail Valley before (my husband is from there), I didn't know where to start for vendors. Jeni recommended some perfect people to help us with photography, cake, flowers, the venue, lodging...and when you are trying to get family in from out of town, that makes all the difference in the world to have that off your plate as a bride! Everything was exactly how we imagined and we can't recommend Jeni and Gemini Event Planning enough!

Elizabeth Byrd

Simply put, Jennifer Pletcher at Gemini Events is incredible. As I bask in the afterglow of what was truly the wedding of my dreams, it's hard to put into words just what a difference Jeni made. The level of communication and support she offered in the months and weeks leading up to the wedding, to her meticulous attention to detail and professionalism on the day-of was world class. Going into wedding planning I was 100% skeptical that spending the money on a coordinator was worth it, because I was feeling like, 'what is there to coordinate?' The answer is SO MUCH you guys, so. much. to. coordinate. From the expert execution of our wedding timeline, to coordinating timelines with every vendor, picking up BOXES of decorations from Bachelor Gulch, executing tablescapes and seating charts, keeping us relaxed and on time throughout the night, and ensuring our glasses were always full and our hearts happy... Jeni delivered on every front! My husband and I are from Austin, TX so choosing the top of Beaver Creek Mountain (ceremony) and Saddleridge (reception) meant undertaking a destination wedding from a few states away. I am very type A and had a clear and concise vison of EXACTLY what I wanted, so handing that over to someone was difficult, but Jeni navigated the day with the grace of a planner that had thrown a wedding there a dozen times over... and if there were any hiccups along the way, I certainly didn't notice. If you're someone like me who has a clear vision for your wedding but needs someone to help execute all the intricacies on the big day, you can rest assured that Jeni will nail it. If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't do a thing differently, and I know it's in large part because I picked the perfect groom and a stellar vendor team that included Jeni/Gemini Events. If you're planning your wedding and considering Gemini as your "day-of," you can check that item off your list. I would also like to mention that my guests chanted “Jeni! Jeni! Jeni!” at the end of the night as we waited for the final shuttle. She made such an impact! Everyone was coming up and complimenting what a fantastic planner we had. I have been in many weddings where the planner is nice to the bride/groom and a total witch to guests and bridal party. What a sigh of relief that the Jeni we have come to love is the same Jeni my guests got to see!!!

Sophie Sunderland

Jeni is hands down one of the most amazing people I have every had the privilege of meeting. Working with her was the easiest/ best thing I did throughout the entire wedding process. There is absolutely no way I could have pulled off a wedding in 5 months without her. She helped to layout everything that needed to be done each month and went out of her way to make sure that I had the winter wedding I had always dreamed of. She recommended amazing vendors and took the time to get to know both of us and understand our style. Jeni took care of everything which allowed us both to relax and celebrate with family and friends with nothing to stress about. There is no one I could recommend more. She will help you create the wedding of your dreams and will do so effortlessly and organized.

Nicole Ewing

Words cannot describe how amazing Gemini planning is. Over the course of five minutes from meeting Jeni, she transitioned from my wedding planner to my best friend. She was available at all hours of the day for over a year for truly anything that we needed. We had a vision for our wedding that we couldn’t articulate but she somehow knew exactly what we were envisioning. Jeni found us the best vendors that executed exactly what we wanted. Our wedding day went seamless and was more than we could have ever dreamed of because of her. If I could give one piece of advice to a couple planning their wedding, it is to have her be a part of it!

Kandis Welch

Even with the rainy weather, our wedding in Vail was absolutely perfect thanks to Jeni at Gemini Event Planning! My husband and I were living in Houston during a majority of the planning, so it was difficult for us to meet with vendors, etc. After being referred by a friend to Gemini, we had our initial phone call with Jeni and Meg and immediately knew we were in good hands. I would not have been able to get through the planning process without Jeni! She was by our side every step of the way, and I am so thankful for her. She understood our vision and personalities and referred us to vendors who were a perfect match for us! Jeni is always positive; she knew exactly how to calm me down when I was feeling stressed. She talked me through ideas and provided suggestions but was never pushy; she made sure that we had the best wedding day possible. I’m grateful for Jeni and the amazing wedding experience that Gemini provided!

Kayla Gannon

Last December my daughter, Cameron, got engaged to her fiancé, Vince, on Christmas Eve in Vail, Colorado. The day after Christmas I called Gemini Event Planning and received a call soon after from Jeni. My daughter, Cameron, lives in Vail, and I live in Texas so I was helping to plan from afar. Jeni was able the find the perfect venue at The 10th on Vail Mountain for Cameron and Vince. Jeni was always in contact with us by texts, emails and conference calls. Her relationships with Vail Vintage Magnolia Florists, Nate & Jenny Photography, Sherri Innis Videography, Sugar wedding cakes, Front Range Strings, LMD Productions, Weston Schroeder, Beauty on Location, Colorado Tents & Events and four13designs, allowed Cameron and Vince to have the most beautiful and authentic wedding ceremony and reception! Jeni is not only professional and courteous, but she really gets to know the client and allows the event to reflect what they want in the most original and beautiful way. The best money spent was securing Jeni at Gemini Event Planning as Cameron’s wedding planner. She not only did her job with excellence, she also became a friend for life.Read Less

Erin Kurtz

I have so many feelings about Jeni and my experience working with Gemini, so this is going to be a long one. I can easily say that she was the best investment we made on our wedding, and she has become such a dear, life-long friend in the process. Her planning services are invaluable - honestly I would have been so lost without her! Jeni is truly a visionary, and an expert in planning and executing beautiful and grand weddings, with unique and personal touches. Planning a wedding can be extremely stressful, but with Jeni, the process was nothing but FUN. As someone who didn't really have a vision for their dream wedding, Jeni helped pull that out of me. What we created together was so above what I ever could have done on my own, and having her by my side allowed me to really be present and enjoy my own wedding. I knew she had our backs and every detail was handled. After meeting with Jeni, I knew quickly that she was my girl. She was so thoughtful, and above all the other planners I met with, I could tell how much she cares about her clients and the work that she does. She went so above and beyond for me before I was even a client of hers. Throughout the planning process, Jeni and I grew to become such close friends - she is not only an amazing planner, but the most wonderful and genuine person. She has executed so many beautiful weddings, and as an expert in her field, I knew I could trust her opinions and recommendations. Every vendor that she recommended to me were top notch - she helped me assemble a team of only the best! Because she has such a strong rapport with all the best vendors in the Vail Valley and Denver areas, she was able to help us negotiate significant price discounts, additional services and preference over other potential clients that were inquiring about the same date. Your wedding day will be the most hectic but amazing day of your life. Jeni will make it more amazing and easier to enjoy. It was evident to me how valuable she was throughout the planning process, on the creative side, the organization side and the execution side. My husband was less involved with the details, so I don't think this was as clear to him until the day of our wedding when he everything that was going on at a once, how she managed the execution, and that she had our backs no matter what. Going in to the day, we knew Jeni had every single detail organized and ready to execute on. But there are so many things that happen on your wedding day that you don't anticipate, and Jeni was there to manage all of those. Like our backup plans had backup plans. My husband and I got stuck on the mountain during our first look due to rain and the ceremony was delayed an hour plus - this is a situation that could stress out any human being. We felt none of that because we knew Jeni had our backs and would help execute our vision no matter what. Literally every detail in human control was planned and executed perfectly by Jeni and the team we assembled, and she mitigated the impact of those events that were out of our control so we were able to enjoy every moment of our wedding day. Seeing everything that Jeni and I had envisioned and planned together over the course of a year come together in real life, on the day I was marrying my love, was one of the most emotional experiences I've ever had. I can't imagine doing it without Jeni by my side, and I can't recommend her enthusiastically enough to do her justice.

Cameron Lubresky

If anyone is looking for someone to make sure you have THE most special wedding day, well, you found her! Jeni Pletcher was not only my wedding planner, but she is my friend! Jeni, thank you for making the day I have dreamt of as a girl even better than I imagined in my dreams. Jeni is the most thoughtful, patient, kind, fun, awesome person to have in your life but to have her as your wedding planner is another level of amazing. I really cannot put into words how grateful I am for Jeni and for all the hard work she put in to making mine and my husband’s day the best day of our lives, truly. Jeni, thank you for being YOU! You are a rock star and I wish we could plan it all over again. All my love, Cameron (& Vince). :)

Holly Finchem

Of all the expenses that come with a wedding this was the best money we spent! I can not overstate the value of the service provided by Jeni and the team at Gemini Event Planning. We hired Gemini as we needed local experts and were connected to an array of wonderful vendors that suited our taste and budget. Working with Jeni was a dream. Her organization, positivity, calm nature and pure joy in participating in the planning for our wedding made this experience one we will always remember with a smile. She became like family as she celebrated and shared in this momentous event with all of us. It was a bit sad to say goodbye at the end. I will definitely call upon them again should either of my next two daughters choose to be married in the Vail Valley.

Kayla Wieck

I, like most people who get married in Colorado, had a destination wedding in Vail. When we originally went out to Vail to check out some venues, it was actually the people at the hotel, multiple venues, and Vail staff that recommended her to us. So not only is she loved by her clients, but the people who work with her love her as well! Planning a wedding is A LOT of work and I would not have been able to do this without Jeni! Our wedding day was literally perfect, no hiccups! My bridesmaids and even photographers were shocked at how wonderfully the day flowed. I never felt stressed or overwhelmed (which is unlike me!). She planned everything so well. And throughout the planning process she really was great to work with. Her attitude and personality made our phone meetings so easy and enjoyable. And she's actually cool, which goes a long way with someone who you regularly communicate with to plan your wedding. Because she was a Colorado local, she was able to save us money in a lot of areas too, which was a nice bonus! She kept everything very organized throughout the process. She was also very easy to communicate with. Whenever I would think of something or had any questions (which was pretty often), I would text or call her and she would get back to me very quickly. Planning a wedding from afar can also be difficult when trying to go over the design aspects of your wedding (choosing bits and pieces of just part of a photo and trying to explain and just hope she gets what the heck I am saying), but she managed to turn my vision into a reality! She had great suggestions and was honest with what would be best for the space. I would give anything to relive our wedding day, it really was the BEST, and I think Jeni is the main reason that I feel that way!! She nailed it. CHOOSE HER AS YOUR PLANNER!!

Madeline Ford Ryerson

I would give 50 stars if I could, and another 50 to Jeni herself! tl;dr — Go pick up the phone, hire Gemini, work with Jeni and you will be in the absolute best of hands!!! I’m not exaggerating in the slightest when I say that Jeni MADE our wedding — she’d deny it because she is simply the nicest, humblest and most down-to-earth woman in the industry, but it’s true. In the beginning there were vendor recommendations, and Jeni made sure we were fully exploring our options and choosing a rock-star team. She always gave her honest opinion and did extra research on our behalf. I couldn’t have been happier with all the amazing vendors we ended up with! Up next there were contracts. Endless contracts, and endless payments — if you’ve started planning yourself, you know the struggle. That struggle disappears with Jeni on your team. Seriously! She went over every contract with a fine-toothed comb, bubbled up any questions or concerns to me and my mom, and make sure we signed everything on time. She also helped us put together a payment tracker, and helped us work with vendors to sort out payment schedules that worked for us. I could go on about her rock solid organization leading up to the event for DAYS but let’s jump ahead to our wedding weekend… Jeni CRUSHED it. From the minute we arrived in Vail, we felt taken care of. She picked up LOADS of decorations/favors/paper goods, etc. from our house, made sure everything got where it needed to go, crafted a last minute rain plan, brought us coffee in the morning when we realized we didn’t have any, made sure everything was executed to perfection up at our reception venue, plus a million other things I can’t even remember, and probably a million more I didn’t even know about!! She was basically our fairy godmother, and made our wedding day more perfect and beautiful than I could ever imagine!! We are SO beyond grateful we chose to work with Gemini — they are hands down worth the $$. I know they do a bunch of weddings, but I *always* felt like their only bride, and I couldn’t be happier with how everything went!

Kelsey Bergfelder

Jeni was a great addition to our wedding team, mainly because she is responsible for hooking us up with the best vendors ever! Not only was Jeni awesome, but she suggested every single one of our vendors and we couldn't be happier with all of them. It was amazing to not only hear that she loved working with each of them but also when we told each of the vendors that Jeni was our coordinator- they were equally excited to be working with her and us. Jeni made the organization between everyone and all the moving parts seamless because she made a team of people that were just as excited about our wedding and we were...and that makes a huge difference! We succeeded in having the ultimate dream wedding the whole day went on without any hiccups, that was in a huge part to Jeni!

John Semko

Where do I start!?! Jeni was easily the SMARTEST money we have ever spent. She saved us money on OTHER things when possible. She broke down all our tasks into easily manageable line items. She reminded us of due dates. She worked up ALL vendor contracts. She basically does EVERYTHING. She was so nice and personable. After all, said and done, I am now proud to call her our friend. We are forever grateful for everything she did. Of all the reviews I have done, this is the HIGHEST recommendation a person can give. Don't think twice about it. Hire Jeni.

Georgia G

Jeni Pletcher is hands down the most amazingly supportive and helpful partner we could have asked for on this journey that was my daughter’s wedding. I live in New York City, my daughter and her now husband live in Denver, and the wedding took place in Vail. Needless to say, I felt like I had boots-on-the ground the entire time - really capable ones. Jeni kept us on track in a way that never felt rushed or overwhelming. She was a constant calming and reassuring voice and she was there with us every step of the way. She understood our vision and she did everything in her capacity to help make it happen. Nothing was ever too much for her and she honestly made it look easy (from our end!) Having Jeni in your corner is like having a team of five people. I honestly don’t know how she does it, but she is nothing short of a miracle and I am grateful beyond to have met her. She is so much more than a ‘wedding plannner’ . . . She truly cares about making your wedding as special as it should be and she does that with grace, fortitude and an truly giving heart.

Patrick Miles

Where do we even start with Jeni and Gemini Events? She's just so amazing! From the very beginning, she heard out all of our thoughts and got to know more about who we are on a personal level. Jeni took time to understand the vision of our wedding from arrival of the first guest through the send-off brunch. She connected us with the A-team of vendors, who also shared our same vision, and she always communicated professionally and timely, which really reassured us coming from out of state. Jeni kept us organized and on-track with great timelines, tools, and spreadsheets throughout the planning process. We constantly felt a deep level of trust with Jeni, such that we never worried about something going wrong or any details getting missed. The wedding day itself went off flawlessly, thanks to Jeni and her team, and we couldn't be happier with the level of excellence, hospitality, and grace we felt from her and were able to share with our guests. We constantly felt like Jeni was a part of our team - and really, now more a part of our family!