About Jennifer Taylor
I founded Taylor’d Events by Jennifer in 2005. After 12 years in corporate management, I made a personal choice and decided to utilize my organizational skills in the venue of event and wedding planning. Since that time I have orchestrated numerous events ranging from small intimate gatherings to large weddings with over 300 guests in attendance.
The locales of these events were as diversified in nature as the events themselves, from a farm on Whidbey Island, to a private residence on Mercer Island to banquet facilities throughout the Seattle area. In addition to weddings and receptions, I have spearheaded events such as the 2011 Emerald City Applause Awards presented by the Seattle Chapter of the International Society of Event Specialist, which awards the Event Industry in Seattle.
I have been awarded from Wedding Wire the Brides Choice Award for 2010 and 2011 and Best “Day of Wedding” coordinator by Seattle Bride Magazine in 2010 and in 2011 was named one of the top 3 in the same category.
Please take a moment to read a quick interview with Jennifer Taylor of Taylor’d Events by Jennifer
How long have you been doing what you do and how did you get to be a wedding planner?
I have been planning weddings and celebrations since 2005. After helping friends across the country, the problem of being the organized friend, and then getting engaged myself and going through the planning process with one of the best wedding planners in the area. I thought “I could do this”.
After sitting down with her and many others in the wedding industry I took the leap. After getting my business license and website going, the company I was working for was sold. So I took that as a sign to go out on my own, and have never looked back!
How are you different from the other wedding planners out there?
With a background in inventory and material management, I am very organized and have a get down to business work ethic. I even have other planners come to me to help them with events they are working on because they know I will get the job done. Some call me a task master, but I would rather be known as someone who focuses on the details so you focus can on the moments and joy that your wedding day brings.
I have a team approach to my planning; I work with the team of vendors as a collective whole so that we all work towards delivering the vision of your wedding.
This all sounds so wonderful. But, it also seems expensive. Are we going to be able to afford this?
I researched how many hours it takes a bride to plan a wedding. Anywhere from 400 to 700 hours of planning goes into the average wedding and 48% of brides said they wish could take time off from their job to plan their wedding. This is a time to be celebrating and enjoy being engaged, not spending your weekends planning and definitely doing it at not at work.
I can save you time, money and energy in researching vendors that will fit your personality and budget. I know the vendors and know what will work for you. I have had clients tell me that it took a lot of pressure off of them knowing they had an expert around and that I was a great investment and well worth the cost.
Wedding planning should be fun, let me help you make decisions in a more manageable fashion and take the pressure off of planning your celebration.
Who do you work best with?
Over the years I’ve met many brides, who, despite having different budgets, traditions and backgrounds, all really want the same thing: to have a wedding to remember and have fun planning it.
If you know what you want, but have no idea how to get there or are not sure where to start, then you’re the perfect candidate.
It’s wonderful to be able to pass along tips and expertise and watch what brides create with the information. And at the same time, I enjoy being part of the big day and ensuring things go as smoothly as possible.
Where do you work?
I’ve done weddings all over the country, but I keep coming back to Woodinville. There’s so many great venues and wedding professionals in the area, but my main reason is that my family (great-grandparents, grandparent, ect.) have lived in the Woodinville area since the mid-1930′s and no matter where I was growing up my summers were spent here. I have seen my town grow up and I am always excited to show off where I live and what it has become. I am proud that we have world class wineries and top Zagat rated restaurants 5 minutes from my office. So with that my primary area is the Woodinville Wine Country, but I will happy to help you plan your wedding in Seattle, Maui, Napa Valley or wherever you decide.
Will I lose control of my wedding?
No, I work with you and you can either go with the great team of vendors on my reference list or find new wonderful vendors that I have not yet worked with. But I listen to you and what you want and never push anything that you are not comfortable with. I try to get from you the feel/mood of your wedding and incorporate you and your groom’s personality into the wedding.
Do you take credit cards or do you have a payment plan?
Yes, I do take all major credit cards and also provide a payment plan. At the time the contract is signed I do request a retainer fee for my services, and then we work out a plan for the remaining payments.
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes. We have liability insurance that allows us to work confidently everywhere. We have never needed it, but we are protected to help you feel more secure and safe for your peace of mind knowing that we’re fully covered.
Do you take more than one wedding per day?
No, I usually don’t take more than one wedding per weekend. This allows me to focus on your wedding and the events surrounding it the entire weekend.
This sounds exactly like what we’ve been looking for. So how does this process work?
Wonderful! I can’t wait to meet! The next step is for you to either call me at 425-587-1507 or email me to set up a complimentary meeting. I want to hear about your vision for your wedding and what you see your wedding day to be like.
We will go through the packages and see which one is the right one for you, look at my portfolios so you see more of the weddings I have done and talk in more detail about our process.
May we contact some of your former clients to see what it’s like to work with you?
Yes, at our complimentary session you will get a list of referrals, but in the meantime head over to our Testimonial page to read what they have to say about Taylor’d Events by Jennifer
We have a few more questions before getting started. Can I call or email you to discuss this further?
Yes, feel free to call me at 425-587-1507 or email me with any further questions you may have about your wedding
Looking forward to meeting you! Congratulations on your engagement!
Best wishes!
Jen Taylor
17401 135th Ave NE, Suite 2A – Woodinville, Wa. 98072
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