j.starr wedding company

Client Reviews

These reviews matter more to us than all the pretty wedding photos combined.  These words are from our J.Starr clients, experiencing genuine heart felt moments... 

Sanctuary Camelback Resort & Spa,
February 15th, 2020

Ashley & Jeff

"Our Wedding Was Perfect"

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Photography by KSL Wedding 

Holly & Chris

"Five Star Treatment"

The Phoenician Resort
 January 4th, 2020

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Photography By Elyse Hall Photography 

"I called Jennifer with a tall order: to help me with my wedding in less than 90 days.  She really listened to my vision, helped me shortcut some potential issues with vendors, and gave me 110% of her time and effort the week before my wedding, and the day of.  I felt so much better with her help and expertise.  Her attention-to-detail was unparalleled and her project-management superior.  I couldn't have done it without her! I highly recommend you hire her and her team, no matter your budget level because you peace of mind on that special day is worth any price."    

"The Woman We Didn't
 Know We Needed!!!"

Seville Golf & Country Club
 December 31st, 2019

Alli & Ivan

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Photography By  Olivia Markle

"I would give her 10 stars if I could!  She is the most patient, thoughtful, caring person I've ever met and our wedding wouldn't have been anywhere near as perfect if it weren't for her and her team! 10/10 recommend!"

Ray the DJ 

Private Residence, Phoenix, AZ
December 14th, 2019

"Alicia is  a Real Pro!"

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Photography By: Shelby Lea Photography

"Alicia did an AMAZING job of coordinating the wedding of Andi & Connor!
It was a distinct pleasure working with her.

She sent a wonderfully detailed timeline well in advance and provided email updates as we got closer to the date. The day of the wedding, she kept all of the vendors well-informed of the upcoming events and had everyone squarely on the same page. Sort of like an all-pro quarterback leading our team :-) And she was kind enough to bring me one of those very tasty Aioli Gourmet Burgers--yummy.

Andi & Connor were all smiles the entire time. Alicia made it possible for them to simply relax, enjoy their guests, and have fun!"

"100% the best decision ever" 

Hannah & Mark

Royal Palms Resort,
December 21st, 2019

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Photography By Katrina Wallace Photographers 

"Quite simply put, our wedding wouldn’t have been as spectacular or loved by family without the support of Jennifer and her team. I have numerous examples of the thought and dedication they put in. I’ll give you a few to help if you are considering a planner (which you 100% should), why you should choose J.Starr:

1. They have Vendor knowledge! Photography is HUGE with weddings and there are literally 1000s to choose from. When I was discussing which photogs I liked Jennifer she pointed out to me different tricks and tips some photographers use that would have NOT matched my personal style. I didn’t even notice at first but after talking with Jennifer I couldn’t unsee the extra filters and edits that were used.

2. They know their Time-line management. I have never planned a wedding before and I was overwhelmed about what vendors should start when. I really wanted to maximize the bang for my buck. They seriously took the reigns with this and it was a huge relief to have someone I trust take over and make educated suggestions. Specially with the photo booth, which I had scheduled over the dinner. They caught that mix up and we were able to change the time to an hour later so more people would use it. (btw it always had a line!!!)

3. April Warner was my onsite planner. I love Jennifer and her TEAM! But April put out all the fires on my big day, literally. My favorite example involved a fire!!! I was just about to walk down the aisle and a candle fell and the glass broke right in front of my path. I was standing there with my bouquet and everyone staring at me and April Immediately went to work and put out the flame and cleared the glass. Later I requested the video of the glass breaking and I noticed that no more than 1 second after the sound of the glass shattering you can see April springing into action. "

"Just flawless"

Claire & Aron

Sanctuary Resort & Spa
November 16th, 2019

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Photography By Katrina Wallace Photographers

"I have gone to write my review for Jennifer multiple times and every time I feel like my review does not do her justice! There are just too many amazing things to say about Jennifer and her team.  Jennifer is genuine, creative, enthusiastic, poised  and so incredibly organized. My wedding planning process was a little over a year and half and through every minute I felt supported and energized by Jen.  The wedding planning process can be super overwhelming and every time I go off the phone with Jennifer I felt at ease.  I can definitely be a bit of a control freak but leading up to my wedding and especially on my wedding day I knew everything would be executed flawlessly with Jennifer.  And OMG was it flawless in absolutely every way! From her detailed timeline, descriptive diagrams, perfect communication with all my vendors..It was just perfect.  I wish I could do my wedding day over and over again and SO much of that is attributed to Jennifer.  I want to shout from the top of Camelback mountain that you should hire Jennifer and her team for your wedding! Jennifer, I truly cannot thank you enough for being such a rockstar for my wedding!!! It was everything I wanted it to be and more." 

Suzanne
Mother of the Bride

mother of the bride....

"Everything Was Perfect"

Sanctuary Resort & Spa
November 16th, 2019

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Paragraph

Photography By Katrina Wallace Photographers

"Jennifer I don't have enough words to describe how gorgeous everything was last night.  You were always there when we needed anything.  It seemed as though I would just needed to glance around and I saw you.  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, you took all the stress away and made everything perfect.  I loved the outdoor setting, the tables looked amazing, inside looked wonderful, and the father/daughter dance was so emotional, and the atmosphere was so charged as everyone tried without success to hold back the tears.  I wish I could do it all over again so we could have more time together, but please know you will be in my heart forever as the person who made my only daughters wedding perfect." 

Juliana & Paul

"AMAZING!!!"

McCormick Ranch Golf Club
November 8th, 2019

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Photography by Jenn Wagner Studio

"Jennifer was amazing. She went above and beyond in helping us plan our wedding.  Our day went flawless with no issues.  She coordinated all of our vendors and make sure they were all on schedule for our November wedding.  Hiring a wedding planner was a must for our busy schedules.  Having Jennifer being part of our day was the best decision we made will planning our special day.  We truly felt like guests at our own wedding." 

Kayla & Ryan

the glue to my special day!

Desert Botanical Garden
October 19th, 2019

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Photography By Acapello Photography

"How does anyone get married without a Planner!? There are so many details that go into planning your special day. Details I NEVER in a million years would have though about.  Having the ability to bring the vision alive while being in the background was a dream.  Juggling a full time job, child at home, and vendors with a billion questions was just not the stress I wanted.  Jen allowed me to enjoy my day, enjoy the process and helped so much picking out items and selecting items that would look the best or fit the venue best or fit the venue best.  If you can't afford to have a planner from start to finish I HIGHLY recommend at least having a planner for your final prep planning.  TRUST ME, not having to deal with 15 vendors and hunting them down for where you want this or that, is the best gift to give yourself and your family. Budget for the help!"

Cara & Jason

Unique wedding vibes

The Saguaro Scottsdale
April 27th, 2019

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Photography By Jenn Wagner

"I cannot recommend J.Starr Weddings enough! My husband  and I are eternally  grateful for Jennifer and Alicia's expertise, support and guidance throughout the whole planning process as well as the wedding day!  I called Jennifer countless times to "vent" and she listened without judgement and lovingly offered suggestions. Alicia literally saved our Welcome Party when we asked her to step in last minute.  I was a bride with a very unique vision, to say the least, and Jennifer was super supportive and encouraged my creativity (we had the BEST design-storming session).  My husband and I, our wedding party and family did not have to worry about a single detail the day of our wedding and were able to soak in and enjoy every second! A bride and groom could not ask for anything more!"

best decision I made

Hanna & John

Omni Montelucia Resort & Spa
April 13th, 2019

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Photography by  La Bella Vita

"I don't think I am able to put into words how grateful I am to have found Jennifer...But I'll try.  Planning a wedding in Scottsdale from Minnesota was no easy task, but Jennifer make it the most fluid, stress-free, fun experience for me. She is beyond organized, responsive and detailed, helpful (to put it mildly), and really made wedding planning enjoyable.  I din't meet her (in person) until the Ceremony Rehearsal but felt as if I'd known her forever.  She is so kind and so sweet and so attentive. She made my wedding day flawless and I have and the J.Starr Team to thank for that. Anyone who doesn't use Jennifer or her team is seriously missing out. "

desert dweller wedding

Nadia & Josh

I called Jennifer 20 days before my wedding in a panic desperately needing of coordinator. On the phone I explained our goal for our wedding. The big day was held at Lost Dutchman State Park at a group campsite with approximately 250 guests. We had all our vendors chosen, but no clue how everything was going to come together and we quickly realized we could not do this on our own. Jennifer was gracious, kind, and enthusiastic to take on such a massive project. Because our wedding was held in a state park, my husband and I were required to bring in all of our own equipment to put on a wedding. Tables, chairs, lighting, etc. Because of this we had a slew of different vendors coming together to make our day possible and our communication with them was mediocre at best. We were about to rip our hair out trying to make sure everything was going to happen smoothly. The minute we hired Jennifer, she took on all that stress for us. She made contact with all our vendors, created a timeline for when things were to be dropped off, picked up, and gave my husband and me simple tasks to complete. Finally, for the first time ever, my husband and I finally felt like our dream wedding was possible and i was all thanks to Jennifer and her team. I can say first hand that taking on our wedding was no easy task, there were a lot of moving parts and it was a complete DIY venue. However, Jennifer took it on without any hesitation weeks before the big day, making all our dreams come true. She was professional, kind, shared the joy and excitement with us, and made my husband and me her number one priority the day of. I would recommend her 100 times over. She is such lovely woman and her passion for love and weddings makes her the perfect woman to plan the biggest day of your life. 

DESERT DWELLER WEDDING

Lost Dutchman State Park
March 23rd, 2019

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Photography By: Jacy Hermes Photo 

I called Jennifer 20 days before my wedding in a panic desperately needing of coordinator. On the phone I explained our goal for our wedding. The big day was held at Lost Dutchman State Park at a group campsite with approximately 250 guests. We had all our vendors chosen, but no clue how everything was going to come together and we quickly realized we could not do this on our own. Jennifer was gracious, kind, and enthusiastic to take on such a massive project. Because our wedding was held in a state park, my husband and I were required to bring in all of our own equipment to put on a wedding. Tables, chairs, lighting, etc. Because of this we had a slew of different vendors coming together to make our day possible and our communication with them was mediocre at best. We were about to rip our hair out trying to make sure everything was going to happen smoothly. The minute we hired Jennifer, she took on all that stress for us. She made contact with all our vendors, created a timeline for when things were to be dropped off, picked up, and gave my husband and me simple tasks to complete. Finally, for the first time ever, my husband and I finally felt like our dream wedding was possible and i was all thanks to Jennifer and her team. I can say first hand that taking on our wedding was no easy task, there were a lot of moving parts and it was a complete DIY venue. However, Jennifer took it on without any hesitation weeks before the big day, making all our dreams come true. She was professional, kind, shared the joy and excitement with us, and made my husband and me her number one priority the day of. I would recommend her 100 times over. She is such lovely woman and her passion for love and weddings makes her the perfect woman to plan the biggest day of your life.  panic desperately needing of coordinator. On the phone I explained our goal for our wedding. The big day was held at Lost Dutchman State Park at a group campsite with approximately 250 guests. We had all our vendors chosen, but no clue how everything was going to come together and we quickly realized we could not do this on our own. Jennifer was gracious, kind, and enthusiastic to take on such a massive project. Because our wedding was held in a state park, my husband and I were required to bring in all of our own equipment to put on a wedding. Tables, chairs, lighting, etc. Because of this we had a slew of different vendors coming together to make our day possible and our communication with them was mediocre at best. We were about to rip our hair out trying to make sure everything was going to happen smoothly. The minute we hired Jennifer, she took on all that stress for us. She made contact with all our vendors, created a timeline for when things were to be dropped off, picked up, and gave my husband and me simple tasks to complete. Finally, for the first time ever, my husband and I finally felt like our dream wedding was possible and i was all thanks to Jennifer and her team. I can say first hand that taking on our wedding was no easy task, there were a lot of moving parts and it was a complete DIY venue. However, Jennifer took it on without any hesitation weeks before the big day, making all our dreams come true. She was professional, kind, shared the joy and excitement with us, and made my husband and me her number one priority the day of. I would recommend her 100 times over. She is such lovely woman and her passion for love and weddings makes her the perfect woman to plan the biggest day of your life. 

"I called Jennifer 20 days before my wedding in a panic desperately needing of coordinator. On the phone I explained our goal for our wedding. The big day was held at Lost Dutchman State Park at a group campsite with approximately 250 guests. We had all our vendors chosen, but no clue how everything was going to come together and we quickly realized we could not do this on our own. Jennifer was gracious, kind, and enthusiastic to take on such a massive project. Because our wedding was held in a state park, my husband and I were required to bring in all of our own equipment to put on a wedding. Tables, chairs, lighting, etc. Because of this we had a slew of different vendors coming together to make our day possible and our communication with them was mediocre at best. We were about to rip our hair out trying to make sure everything was going to happen smoothly. The minute we hired Jennifer, she took on all that stress for us. She made contact with all our vendors, created a timeline for when things were to be dropped off, picked up, and gave my husband and me simple tasks to complete. Finally, for the first time ever, my husband and I finally felt like our dream wedding was possible and i was all thanks to Jennifer and her team. I can say first hand that taking on our wedding was no easy task, there were a lot of moving parts and it was a complete DIY venue. However, Jennifer took it on without any hesitation weeks before the big day, making all our dreams come true. She was professional, kind, shared the joy and excitement with us, and made my husband and me her number one priority the day of. I would recommend her 100 times over. She is such lovely woman and her passion for love and weddings makes her the perfect woman to plan the biggest day of your life. panic desperately needing of coordinator. On the phone I explained our goal for our wedding. The big day was held at Lost Dutchman State Park at a group campsite with approximately 250 guests. We had all our vendors chosen, but no clue how everything was going to come together and we quickly realized we could not do this on our own. Jennifer was gracious, kind, and enthusiastic to take on such a massive project. Because our wedding was held in a state park, my husband and I were required to bring in all of our own equipment to put on a wedding. Tables, chairs, lighting, etc. Because of this we had a slew of different vendors coming together to make our day possible and our communication with them was mediocre at best. We were about to rip our hair out trying to make sure everything was going to happen smoothly. The minute we hired Jennifer, she took on all that stress for us. She made contact with all our vendors, created a timeline for when things were to be dropped off, picked up, and gave my husband and me simple tasks to complete. Finally, for the first time ever, my husband and I finally felt like our dream wedding was possible and i was all thanks to Jennifer and her team. I can say first hand that taking on our wedding was no easy task, there were a lot of moving parts and it was a complete DIY venue. However, Jennifer took it on without any hesitation weeks before the big day, making all our dreams come true. She was professional, kind, shared the joy and excitement with us, and made my husband and me her number one priority the day of. I would recommend her 100 times over. She is such lovely woman and her passion for love and weddings makes her the perfect woman to plan the biggest day of your life. "

Alicia & Greg

San Marcos Resort 
February 16th, 2019

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Photography By Acapello Photography 

"A Bride's Dream"


"As someone who thought I knew EVERYTHING about weddings, a "planner" was the last thing on my mind.. and budget. I was introduced to Jennifer and her team, and knew that I couldn't survive my wedding day without them.

The first thing she did was review previous estimates/contracts and helped us SAVE MONEY! (that part hooked my fiancé...) Communication is KEY for me, and she was always prompt to respond to my emails/phone calls and text messages, no matter the time of day. She was there every step of the way and was open to all of my crazy ideas. About two weeks before my wedding I was in crisis mode! I was so overwhelmed and do not know what I would have done without the support and LOVE from Jennifer. My fiancé planned a few surprises along the way and couldn't have pulled it off without her help. They BOTH managed to keep the surprise from me, which is nearly impossible!

Jennifer Starr & Team's insight along the way and on our wedding day was priceless. Hiring her was the best decision my now husband and I made along the planning process and if I could have changed one thing it would have been to find a planner FIRST and let the rest follow! (Hello, preferred vendors!!) I will never recommend a family member or friend get married WITHOUT one."

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