Reviews of JBK Weddings and Events (Event Planner)

Nieka Moss

Hiring Jelena to create the flower arrangements for our wedding was such a fantastic decision. I had very rough ideas about what I wanted, but Jelena was able to hear those ideas and create something tangible from them which really speaks to her talent. She understood the overall vision for the wedding and was able to put together arrangements that really spoke to that vision. Firstly, communicating with Jelena was very easy. She was always prompt, always informative, and always happy to make changes and answer questions. She took a lot of care to understand exactly what we were looking for. Secondly, and I cannot recommend this enough: let her have creative freedom. I gave Jelena a color scheme and a shape for my bridal bouquet, but that was basically it. She knows SO MUCH about flowers and their season, what price they'll be, how long they last, whether they'll pop in photos, what textures and colors work together etc. etc. that letting her pull from her knowledge and taking advantage of that really set our flowers apart. Thirdly, she stayed in our budget and was very clear about pricing for each piece. We didn't have a huge flower budget, but she made sure to stay within it and never pushed to increase it. Fourthly, her knowledge and experience as a wedding planner and coordinator really came in handy. We got married at Thornewood Castle, and she already knew the space very well and knew what she could do to make both the ceremony and reception areas full and beautiful. Initially, I wanted to have candelabras on our tables along with the flowers but Jelena brought to my attention that Thornewood doesn't allow open flame. Instead, she recommended floating candles which turned out to be so dreamy and so beautiful. It's things like that that I wouldn't have known to ask about had it not been for her knowledge (and the floating candles idea was genius...so much better than candelabras). Lastly, her work is just beautiful. Really, we had so many people commenting on our flowers and asking who did them. The quality of her work is outstanding. I've never seen more beautiful arrangements in my life. All this to say, we are so glad we found someone as talented as Jelena. And on top of all her talent, she is a wonderful person who was a joy to work with. I would highly recommend her.

Shannon Giannetti

I met Jelena at The Seattle Wedding Show and happened to win her day of coordinator services from the raffle she was offering at her booth, which was the best thing I could have possibly won. Jelena was completely organized, detailed, professional and calm. Every time I felt like I was going to lose my mind she was right there helping me put it back in its place. I had an inebriated wedding guest who took it upon themselves to swing me around like a rag doll and pop the back clasps of my wedding dress off (yes, yes, this happened friends!) Jelena was right there with her wedding toolbelt pinning my dress back together so I could enjoy my night. When I was busy at work rushing from meeting to meeting while having an appointment at my venue with Jelena and some other vendors in the middle of the day - I completely forgot to bring my wedding files/binder, Jelena was there prepared with a notepad and all the details without me even having to ask. Jelena was always one step ahead of the situation being thrown at her and it was just the best lifeline a girl could have ever asked for. Jelena also has an excellent book of vendors that she works with who are also extremely helpful. Her connections in the industry made it easy for me to book rentals, work with lighting specialists, DJ’s, Photographers, Videographers…etc. She truly has an extensive knowledge base of all things weddings in the Puget Sound. The owner of my wedding venue loved working with Jelena so much that she took the time to write me the nicest email after the wedding was over to let me know how much Jelena helped the venue staff out and what a pleasure it was to work with her. Jelena also did all my floral needs for the wedding. Her floral work is spectacular and reasonably priced. I had so many compliments throughout the wedding about how beautiful the flowers were and people wanting to know who did my bouquet. Working with her on flowers was so simple and painless. She made everything a breeze and knew exactly what I was looking for more than I even knew. I really can’t give enough love to Jelena and all the work she did for our wedding – she was the best partner to have throughout the entire process. I would gladly use her again and again for any floral or event planning /event executing needs.

Cristina Nicole

I worked alongside Jelena of JBK Weddings & Events at a recent wedding. Because of her efforts, the wedding was impeccably smooth. She sewed a bridesmaids dress, fixed a broken cake, did all of the flower arrangements, setup all of the decor, all while making sure every guest enjoyed themselves. As a photographer, I can say that Jelena is a true GEM. Any couple and any vendor would be lucky to have her as the event planner/florist.

Samantha Aw

We worked with Jelena for our wedding three weeks ago and she was such a joy and a great person to work with! She has great expertise in event planning and it helped that she was very familiar with our venue (Swan Trails Farms at Snohomish) because everything went so smoothly and I couldn't ask for more on my wedding day. Also our wedding had a lot of DIY involved and I shared that I wanted to bring back everything from the wedding and once the wedding ended, everything was so efficiently packed by Jelena by the time everyone started to make a move. Also, she had great advice especially when it came to the ceremony procedures and even when I didn't know what was the exact way to do things, my husband and I could count on her for advice - that meant a lot to is. Thank you for making it so easy for us on the day of and it was so great having you be a part of our celebration! We highly recommend JBK Weddings and Events if you need someone who knows her stuff and will get things done :)

Marta Gorczyca

Jelena helped us plan our wedding and took care of the decor and flowers. She really got things off the ground for us - we did not know where to start! She was generous with her time when we met and very good at getting a sense of us and what we needed. She pointed us to a venue we absolutely loved. She went over things we didn't even know to ask about. Right away, you know she is a professional and that she has done a large number of these events. She knows the ins and outs of the whole industry. At the same time, you feel that she really cares about you and your wedding day. She was always very prompt when answering questions over e-mail. Everything went very smoothly the day of. She was so on top of it! From helping with bow ties (who knew they were so tricky!?) and missing belts to directing the flow of the whole affair, Jelena was indispensable. And, with regards to the decor... we could not believe how she made the venue look even more beautiful and elegant! We were blown away. And all the flowers were perfect. A coworker of mine had recommended her, and we are soooo glad we followed her advice. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

suzanne and dave seo

Jelena was such a joy to work with! She was always warm and professional and truly went above and beyond to make our wedding day (wedding week really!) run smoothly. We had some inclement weather and had to change our plans for the ceremony and reception, but it didn’t even feel stressful with Jelena in charge! I was so happy I found her and felt so lucky that she was so committed to helping us have the perfect day.

Kristy Bolsinger

I hired Jelena after finally listening to all of the other brides say it was the best money they ever spent. They weren't wrong. My only regret is not hiring her sooner. She had her finger on the pulse of every detail of my wedding. I'm sure things went sideways here and there but I never knew about it. I never had a single vendor come to me with questions, issues or problems. I never felt bothered by details or minutia. I was able to enjoy every single second of the best day of my life because she was there to make sure it went smoothly. Every other vendor I worked with was thrilled when they heard I hired her and now I know why. The consummate professional - it will be the best money you spent on your whole wedding.

Tara Wingo

What are you waiting for? The reviews speak for themselves. Her work and attention to detail was worth every penny and we could not recommend Jelena enough. She absolutely went above and beyond for our wedding and made sure the day was anything but stressful for us both. Our wedding was everything we wanted and if something went wrong, we didn’t know about it. From the minute we met her, we knew she was the right planner for us. She’s easy going and fun but this woman gets stuff done. Once we handed over contact info for our vendors and wedding party, Jelena completely took the reins and made sure everything was handled. And, she’s super cool and prepared for everything- we needed some last minute dress fixes as well as had a guest that needed some outfit repairs after dancing too much. Jelena was there and took care of things fast and discreetly. She’s a rock star and I will definitely use her for my next wedding!

Betsy Dell

Jelena Krzeszowski of JBK Weddings and Events provided the perfect floral design for my daughter’s wedding, creating the desired look and feel while respecting our budget. Jelena was also the ideal day-of coordinator. She spoke and met with my daughter and the on-site event coordinator repeatedly, ensuring that all planners were on the same page and that the bride’s wishes were clearly understood. Jelena also produced an easy to understand timeline for the bridal party and the families. During the rehearsal, Jelena lent her expertise to the flow of the ceremony. Then, on the day of the wedding, Jelena masterfully managed the floral arrangements in the ceremony and event spaces, including “curtains” of greenery that required a ladder and some level of gymnastics. Her expert timing ensured that she would be available to the bridal party, supplying encouragement and assurance, as well as Band-Aids and moleskin for blisters caused by new shoes. Throughout the wedding day, Jelena impressed me with her ability to accommodate the schedule shifts that take place because folks will be folks with confidence and grace. At the same time, she kept everything moving along so that key moments, such as the cutting of the cake, toasts and first dance, occurred without hurry. The balance she achieved allowed the bride, groom and their families to simply enjoy the day. Thank you, Jelena! You are truly great at what you do!

Ellie L.

JBK flowers were amazing! Jelena did my wedding bouquets and boutonnières as well as the flowers on the archway, that once at the venue, she set up and did beautifully. She delivered the flowers on a Sunday and the price for all the flowers was very reasonable! Highly recommend if you need flowers for your day going with Jelena!

Stacie Gesell

Jelena was amazing and made sure our day went off without a hitch. Highly recommend and worth the money!! She was extremely attentive and even helped do a last minute hem for the grooms pants and set up all the center pieces. She was a joy to have and her energy was great. There were so many details that she made work with no stress at all. again, HIGHLY recommend.

Creighkett Smith

Jalena is very professional and great to work with. Plus excellent at planning and floral. Such unique work and will showcase your event! You wont be disappointed.

Holli Rosenberger

Jelena is absolutely amazing. She set up exactly how I wanted, she syitxhes my sister's dress which wad a size too big, fixed my cake which tipped overnight, my family all said how nice she was. I could go on and on nothing but great things. She also did my flowers and they were stunning!