" Deciding to work with Jennifer was the BEST decision I made when wedding planning. She was so knowledgeable with recommendations for every aspect of the wedding and she relieved so much stress throughout the process. "
— Kerry, 2024 Bride
Fête du Jour Events is a full-service, luxury wedding and event planning company serving the DMV region, Richmond, Charlottesville, and beyond! We take your stories and intimate details and turn them into a bespoke experience you and your guests will treasure forever. We specialize in European touches interweaved with bits of your love story. Small, yet personal details help make your event more meaningful, and we can’t wait to be a part of it.
Fête du Jour is French for ‘party of the day’, and our passion is to make your special day the perfect jumpstart to the rest of your lives together. Whether you’re newly engaged with a wedding vision in mind, or you’ve taken care of the details and just want to enjoy the last few months stress-free, we are here to cater to your specific needs.
Our Specialty
At the heart of Fête du Jour Events is Jennifer, a visionary planner whose journey from fashion and beauty editor to luxury wedding planner brings the perfect blend of design sophistication and meticulous attention to detail. A one woman show has since transformed into a powerhouse trio with the addition of Michelle and Elise! Whether you're planning an intimate elopement or a grand celebration, the Fête du Jour Events team brings years of experience, creative vision, and genuine care to make your special day truly unforgettable.
Meet the Team
angie & tucker
She set up every detail so perfectly, and made sure we felt absolutely no pressure throughout the day.
rashmi & peter
She in many ways kept me calm, cool and collected as I planned my wedding in 90 days and I cannot recommend her enough.
Nora & Sam
I hired Jennifer after I'd already done some planning and my only regret is that I didn't hire her immediately.
Nicki & Brian
Jennifer is an incredibly happy woman who wants her bride to be happy and stress-free!
paulomi & Sam
She kept me calm throughout the entire weekend.
Sarah & kenny
She made sure the entire day went exactly how we wanted to and somehow always made sure each of us had a drink in hand!
Dana & David
She had great vendor recommendations and suggestions for making our wedding more sustainable.
Olivia & Alex
Fete du Jour Events was hands down my favorite vendor.
madeline & will
If you want someone to hold your hand through this process, and make you feel as though your friend has you covered, Jenn is the girl for you!
Robin & will
There is organized, very organized...and then there is Jennifer.
martha & creighton
Jennifer is simply the best and her enthusiastic personality just makes wedding planning all the more the fun!
michelle & doug
Throughout the process she served as an important confidant and constantly reassured me that we were making good decisions.
michelle & matt
She was always available to bounce ideas off of and ensure no detail was overlooked.
torrey & john
From the beginning, she truly made an effort to get to know us as a couple and ensure our vision for our wedding became a reality.
nicole & matt
Hiring her was the best decision I made for my wedding by far!
Annie & stew
There are just so many details that have to fall into place, and Jennifer will make sure they all happen.
lily & philip
My whole family loved her because she's warm, funny, and a true professional.
josie & denny
She not only helped me plan and coordinate but fought for me when my other vendors weren’t pulling weight.
