Meet THe Team

Jennifer describes her planning style as approachable, personalized, and intuitive. With a trained background in fashion and beauty journalism, Jennifer not only has an eye for design and a taste for the finer things, but she also knows a good (love) story when she sees one — she did meet her husband in Paris, after all! In her free time, you can catch her trying to keep up with her son, Noah and his kitty brother, Napoleon.

Creative Director & Lead Planner

Michelle’s journey with Fête du Jour Events began as Jennifer’s very first bride, and she has been part of the team since 2022 as a wedding planning assistant. She loves helping couples bring their vision to life and making sure every detail runs seamlessly. When she’s not reviewing timelines, you’ll find her poolside with a book or planning dream honeymoons through her travel planning company, Archer Escapes.

Lead Assistant Planner

Elise started with FDJE in early 2025 and she immediately fit right in. An office manager by day, she is also planning her own wedding (!!), so she can really relate to the decision fatigue of wedding planning! On wedding-free weekends, she loves hiking, catching an F1 race, and relaxing at a winery or brewery with her fiancé! 

Assistant Planner

Michelle

Elise

Jennifer

Living an eco-friendly, low impact lifestyle is very important to us, both personally and professionally! We pride ourselves on being one of only a few wedding planning companies in Virginia who keep sustainability top of mind with our clients. If you are wanting to learn more about hosting a low-waste event, please let us know and we can connect you with like-minded vendors! 

Sophisticated & Sustainable