Aimee M.

“Wow - where do I begin? From the minute Jocelyn found out that I wanted to get married in 6 months she jumped right in! I explained what type of venue I was picturing and she researched a variety of places, called and made appointments and did all the behind the scenes work so all I had to do was show up and make a decision! She was great to talk to and bounce off ideas with and she gave me her non-bias opinion when I really needed one. She ended up finding me the perfect location that I had never heard of before and truly became the key part of making my dream a reality.
She kept in contact with me constantly and helped to keep everything organized. She continued to call and set up appointments for me and do all the "dirty work" so I could just enjoy the process that much more. She helped to keep me on top of what needed to be done and supplied me with a timeline to keep things moving along. She even calmed me down a few times when I started to stress out! We met often to talk about all the details of the reception and set up mock tables to make sure that she understood my vision. She really thought of every little detail and I felt so calm and prepared for my big day.
I was very anxious about the reception set up but Jocelyn assured me that everything would be fine. Honestly, she is the ONLY person that I trusted to do all the set up for me because I knew that she truly understood my vision and had my best interest at heart. I was so excited to see my dream come to life and knew that Jocelyn would make it happen!
All the details of the actual wedding day fell into place thanks to her - she thought of everything from emergency supply kits to keeping the little kids in line and entertained. When I walked into my venue that night I couldn't believe how amazing it looked! She completely surpassed every expectation that I had. Not only is she creative and detail oriented but you can see how much she loves helping other people and making their dreams come true. Jocelyn is very talented and I am so lucky that I had her as a wedding planner/coordinator. My day would not have been the same without her!”

Nicki R.

“Jocelyn is an absolutely amazing wedding planner. One might even call her a godsend.
Once I had a date and a venue picked out, we got to work. She helped me every step of the way from picking out invitations to finding a caterer, party bus, flowers, and so much more. She was always more than prepared and asked the questions that I never even thought to ask. She was by my side through all the hard decisions and she made a lot of them so much easier.
She is so personable and outgoing, it was so easy to communicate with her. She is such a positive and kind person and it was so enjoyable to work with her. She went above and beyond to make everything look perfect and run smoothly.
Jocelyn made my wedding day everything I ever imagined and more. I told her what I envisioned and she made it happen. She has such an eye for detail and made sure everything was exactly the way it was supposed to be. I gave her free reign to add her own little touches and everything she did was absolutely beautiful. I am so incredibly thankful for her help, guidance, planning, organization and execution. She is beyond amazing and wonderful at her job!”

Danielle P.

“Jocelyn was a game changer for us. I had for the most part planned our entire wedding by myself and than 3 weeks to go we realized a day of coordinater would make my life a lot easier. The moment I met Jocelyn I know I needed her by our side on our most important day. Jocelyn thought of things we would have completely missed and quite honestly our day would have had so many mistakes without her. She made my procession seamless, made sure the 22 people in our wedding party were where they needed to be and even helped us figure out what to do with all our wedding decor we completely blanked on at the end of the night. Hands down the Jocelyn made our day a day we could actually enjoy and we didn’t have to worry about something going wrong. Thank you!!!!”

Nicole O.

“So glad we booked Charming Soirees for our wedding! Jocelyn is so good at what she does and a wonderful person to know in general!

Believe it or not: This type A bride felt NO STRESS on her wedding day. I was able to let go and enjoy the day because she had everything covered! AND THE DAY WAS AMAZING. Everything went so smoothly and all the while she was constantly popping in to make sure all was well with me. I felt so confident that day and all the days leading up to it knowing she was leading the show. Jocelyn knew the right questions to ask and was always ahead of the game when it came to planning- I would have been lost without her. I highly highly recommend booking Charming Soirees for a stress free, beautiful event!”

Mark O.

“Thank you for all you did to make my daughter’s wedding day so special. Every planning step lead to an amazing event which reflected the beauty of marriage and we couldn’t have done it without you! I would recommend anyone getting married to have Jocelyn and her company work for you!”

Mallory T.

“I would absolutely recommend Jocelyn to anyone! With the day of event coordinator, she was there for the full day and made it run so smoothly. She met a couple times before hand along with the rehearsal, and without her we would have been lost. She helped meet other vendors throughout the day, be where I couldn't be (check on the men), and see that our desserts and reception were set and ready when everyone arrived! She was easy to communicate with, understood my vision, and worked great with the whole wedding party, especially my younger family members. I first questioned having help, but every penny was completely worth it. So glad we had her :)”

Kapau R.

“We initially were not too sure about hiring a wedding organizer and were doubtful how helpful the role could be, but Jocelyn was one of our best decisions we made in preparation for the wedding! She was such a key person who made the wedding day itself so joyful and stressfree for the bride and groom. Jocelyn managed and decorated the wedding as if she did it for her own family member. She went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time on the day and was such an easy person to work with. There were so many instances that she made us feel that our wedding wouldn't be as lovely without her help. A few of my favorites are:
- Jocelyn saw my dress is way too long and would be difficult for me to walk around / dance. She somehow managed to find a sewing kit and sewed my dress in a perfect way! Still pretty and much more comfortable to be walking around with
- Jocelyn paid great attention to detail. She prepared color books for the kid's table. Not only this made the kids very happy, the parents had more time to enjoy the dinner
- Jocelyn was extremely patient with our changes and demand. There were many changes that happened a few days just before the wedding. Not only Jocelyn was calm throughout those times (which was super helpful!), she would also help us find solutions for all.
I couldn't recommend Jocelyn enough! She really has the talent to turn your wedding into such a magical day! Thank you Jocelyn!!”

Katie

“My husband and I hired Jocelyn to coordinate our wedding (day of coordination) and it was the BEST decision we made. Jocelyn took the what ifs and stresses of the day off of our shoulders. We didn't have a worry in the world!!! She helped with every single detail of the day (picking up donuts, coordinating the day, taking down all the decorations, holding onto all my tip envelopes and passing them out at the end) AND she got our little flower girls to go down the aisle even when we didn't know if it would happen. Jocelyn also created a day of timeline and communicated with all of our vendors which was a huge help and another thing we didn't have to worry about. All in all Jocelyn is amazing! She is very professional and you also know that she truly cares about how your big day goes! Thank you so much Jocelyn! I will be recommending you to all of my friends!”

Melanie S.

“We hired Jocelyn to be our day-of-coordinator for our August 2020 wedding. She went above & beyond for us throughout the entire planning process. She was so easy to work with, paid such great attention to detail, and played a huge role in making the day the wedding of our dreams! She had so many great recommendations & truly helped make our day absolutely perfect. Not only is she an amazing wedding coordinator - but she is an amazing person! I'd recommend her services to anyone & everyone! We are SO thankful we had the opportunity to work with her & we can't thank her enough for everything she did for us!!”

Liz N.

“My husband and I hired Jocelyn to be our day of coordinator for our wedding! Let me tell you, she went above and beyond to make our wedding day great! She took all of my worries away. She made the day flow very nicely with creating a timeline for our wedding day! I recommend using her if you have a wedding or any kind of event coming up! Jocelyn definitely works wonders!!”

Brandi G.

“Jocelyn was absolutely amazing! We could not have pulled off our ceremony without her help. Because of Covid we only had a ceremony for now. She so kindly said she would split up her time and help us plan the reception next year. Highly recommend!! My day was so much more relaxed knowing Jocelyn had it under control!”

Destinee H.

”If you are looking for someone who can keep you organized and on track during the wedding planning process, look no further! Jocelyn helped us plan our May 2020 wedding which had to be rescheduled for fall due to Covid. My husband will be the first to tell you that hiring her was the best decision we made during all of it! The amount of time that Jocelyn spends between text, email, phone, and meetings blew us away. She set up our reception, helped our officiant run the rehearsal, kept our bridal party in line- all the details that help you breathe and enjoy your big day, she took care of. She’s professional and I know without a doubt she could tackle any obstacle that would or could arise! It’s been two weeks now since our wedding and Jocelyn has been brought up by so many of our family and friends who were so impressed by her services! If you are on the fence about hiring a wedding coordinator, my best advice would be to go for it. My husband and I found other ways to cut our budget and in return got to enjoy our wedding day all because of Jocelyn. Her talent and resourcefulness in the midst of these uncertain times were a God send to us!”

Eve K.

“About 8 weeks before my wedding I had a mini panic attack over all the details that had yet to be addressed. I scrambled to find a wedding coordinator at the last minute to help me manage it all. In comes Jocelyn to the rescue! Not only did she fit within our budget, she immediately got to work and made us feel at ease with the nightmare it was to plan a wedding during a global pandemic! She remained calm, consistent, and focused when I needed it most. Our event went off without a hitch and she was attentive and readily available at any moment we needed her throughout the evening. I highly recommend Jocelyn because of her personable demeanor, focus on detail, quick response time, and lastly, her passion for event planning. After all, what better service to clients is there than when it comes from someone who loves what they do?!“

Ashley C.

“Oh my gosh, where do I begin? Jocelyn and Margaret were the perfect pair to making our day so special. If it wasn't for these two, I wouldn't have thought of half the things that they did to make our day run so smoothly. When people ask me about the wedding day and if it was stressful - Bryan and I are both able to say that it was easily the most stress free day of our lives, and it was because of these two. They were both just a text away with ANYTHING I needed. Two days before the wedding I realized my seating chart was totally all over the place, and they took it upon themselves to totally redo it and make it so much more user friendly. My guests talked about how they were walking around with a condensed seating chart to help every one find their seat. They both really make you feel so special and make sure all your needs are met. Jocelyn was at my door on the day of the wedding picking up items that I had totally forgot to bring to the venue. Oh, and not to mention she helped me figure out the best way to cut the cake so I didn't totally destroy it during the reception. If you are even the slightest bit skeptical on a wedding planner - don't be - they are more than worth it and will make sure your day is absolutely perfect and stress free. Thank you both again for every thing!”

Maddie P.

“Jocelyn was INCREDIBLE. Honestly she was instrumental to our wedding being a success. Even my now husband (who was skeptical about hiring a planner) said to me afterwards “if there is one thing about this wedding that I am glad we spent money on, it is to have Jocelyn there”. The planning meetings we had before the wedding really helped me get organized and think about the small details that I had no idea I even needed to think about. And even with those little details, there were still a lot of details that fell through the day of- and she handled them all. Is losing the funnel for the hour glass for the sand ceremony? No problem, I texted Jocelyn and she found some funnels. We didn’t have the Wifi password password to stream the wedding 20 minutes before the ceremony? Jocelyn was all over it. Mom losing her shoes an hour before the ceremony? Jocelyn called the salon we got ready at to see if they were there. Stressed out because it’s 20 degrees outside and all your bridesmaids were cold and complaining? Jocelyn was waiting with drinks. She went above and beyond to make sure we had the best day. I’ve already recommended her to friends, and I want everyone to know what an amazing planner she was for me. Hire her!! She’s worth it!”

Allison F.

“Hiring Jocelyn was the best decision we made in planning our wedding! We made the decision to switch wedding coordinators from another planner (not associated with Charming Soirees) to Jocelyn and we couldn’t have been more grateful! Jocelyn and her team took care of EVERYTHING! I especially loved how easy they were to communicate with and how responsive they were to my needs/questions. We were married at our home, so there was a lot of work to do the day of-moving tables around, setting up chairs, florals, etc… Jocelyn and Margaret guided us through selecting our florals, dealing with rain, and everything in between. If you are looking for the perfect person to guide you through planning, with all the tools you need, hire Charming Soirees! You will not be disappointed!”

Maggie S.

“Jocelyn was the best investment in our wedding we could’ve made. She ensured our entire day would flow seamlessly-because, even when things are bound to go wrong, we knew she could handle anything. There are a million details that can fall through the cracks, even for the most organized of brides, and she thought of everything! With unlimited calls and meetings ahead of the big day, she’ll ensure you’re set up for success and will handle anything else. Her calm, cool demeanor also helps chill the nerves before asking down the aisle. Also, she had several items on hand (clear umbrellas for a rainy day, tea-light candles for added brightness, and greenery to boost the aisle decor) that brought our event to the next level. Hire her and let go of stress and worry!”

Lauren C.

“Jocelyn is the absolute best and it was so great to work with her! From day one, she kept me on track and asked all of the important questions that I hadn’t even thought of. She was available every time I needed something and helped me get all of my ideas together. As a bride living out of state, she made herself available and worked around my travel schedule to ensure we could meet in person as well as several facetime meetings along the way. She had great contacts that offered great relief for the logistics of the day and she had worked with many of my vendors which provided great insight for all of my concerns. She has a great eye for design and I felt I could relinquish a lot of control as she listened to all of my details and direction to ensure everything was how I wanted it! As a DIY bride, she took on a large undertaking of setting up our drapery, signs, donut bar, and cereal bar exactly how I had imagined it to look! The day of, she helped us stick to our timeline and make the day run smoothly which was a great feeling to have as a stressed out bride! Jocelyn was so personable and truly helped me through some stressful situations that came up throughout our wedding weekend. She was able to provide me with some much needed and amazing guidance from her experiences as a day of coordinator which put my mind at ease. My wedding day couldn’t have been the day it was without her!

When I was stressed about rain, she had umbrellas…when I was stressed about cleanup, she offered to stay and clean…when I was stressed about family drama…she would call and talk me through it…when I needed a design opinion…she was there! I could not have done any of it without her! So happy I hired her!! Thank you so much for everything!”

Lili

”Jocelyn is an experienced and exceptional wedding planner with reasonably priced packages. Throughout planning Jocelyn checked in with us regularly. Jocelyn was helpful throughout, including sharing etiquette and norms, ideas of affordable decor, vendor recommendations, printing the seating chart, and bringing supplies like the cake stand, etc. We had last minute issues with stains on the wedding dress and Jocelyn was ready to rescue the situation. Would recommend!”

Jackie

“I can’t even begin to express how incredible Jocelyn is. Our special day would not have happened if it weren’t for Jocelyn; from day 1 of the planning process until after the wedding was over, she was by my side making sure everything came together. She held my hand through tough and frustrating situations, she pushed me along when I didn’t have the motivation to make more decisions, she was patient when I was not, she took initiative with communication between me/us and vendors when we would hit roadblocks, but mainly she was the friend and support system I did not know I needed until I needed her. Our wedding day had A LOT of unexpected events; a sudden rain plan with no actual “plan”, flowers not making it to the ceremony, more rain, a missing card box, EMT’s being called, a drag show, a brass band parade, more rain, etc. - but Jocelyn handled it and did not allow any stress to make its way to me or my husband. If there is one recommendation I can make to ANY bride - HIRE JOCELYN!!!! She is the best wedding coordinator in the St. Louis area and she truly is what will make your day special.”

Madison

“Out of everything we planned for our wedding, Jocelyn was definitely the BEST part of it all! I truly can't imagine the wedding process without her! She is so professional, easy to communicate with, and very responsive. She was available by email, phone, text, and in person whenever I needed! Her attention to detail is amazing and she made sure every single box was checked before the big day! I can't say enough good things about her. I will definitely recommend her to ANY bride getting married in the STL-IL area. 10/10 stars!!”

Mary

“As I reflect on our daughters recent wedding, I can’t help but smile at the ease of the day. There isn’t a thing that I would change. Nothing seemed to go wrong. My husband and I were able to fully enjoy the day from beginning to end, with zero concerns. All of this was possible because of Jocelyn’s attention to detail, her timeliness and her very calm personality. If you’re looking for a coordinator, or know someone who is, you will not be disappointed with Jocelyn and Charming Soirées. Thank you again for such a beautiful experience!”

Olivia

“We truly could not have done this wedding without Jocelyn. She was the absolute best to work with!! She reached out to vendors, made an incredible timeline and made the day-of a BREEZE. It all went off without a hitch because of Jocelyn and her hard work. We had a couple meetings beforehand where we really ironed out everything and she left me feeling confident and ready for the big day. I cannot recommend her enough! She is the best!!”

Katherine

“Jocelyn was amazing to work with for my wedding in March 2022. My husband and I are from St. Louis, but live in a different state now, and it was so helpful to have Jocelyn working to coordinate everything from her end. Jocelyn was invaluable in the last few weeks before our wedding to coordinate and make sure we had all of the small details taken care of. Jocelyn was also able to field questions from our family members to take the weight off of us. Jocelyn was able to make sure nothing fell through the cracks!! I could not have done it without her!”

Nate K.

“Rebecca was essential to making our wedding go off without a hitch. We hired her a few months before the wedding and she helped us organize our ideas into a cohesive plan. She also stayed on top of our vendors to ensure everything detail was taken care of. When the day came, Rebecca kept all the relatives and wedding party in line for the rehearsal and ceremony. She made it easy for us, and solved problems so that we were free to enjoy the day. She also stepped up to the plate and took on any job that needed doing. We used a collection of antique glass from my great grandmother for centerpieces, and Rebecca said she would arrange them all without hesitation. She did an amazing job and they looked great, and then she carefully packed them all away after dinner. Highly recommend her services.“

Kara

“Jocelyn is an angel sent from above! I decided FAR too late in the planning process to hire a day of coordinator. She did not hesitate to accept the challenge. She jumped in and started helping immediately. Contacting vendors and introducing herself, confirming timelines and locations, she confirmed everything down to the smallest detail. The service she provides is truly exceptional. Joceyln made our day completely stress free, which allowed us to truly be present and enjoy our day. She is so kind, professional and beyond organized. Working with Jocelyn was a pleasure, and I would recommend her to anyone looking for coordination assistance.“

Christina

“Jocelyn is incredible. She goes above and beyond in making sure you have nothing to worry about the day of your wedding. The planning and support she provided was above and beyond. Things I never would have thought to do, she had it covered. We recommend her to everyone who is looking for a planner, even if it’s just for day of. She is extremely organized and truly was a breath of fresh air on the day of our wedding. Always cool, calm, and collected. We got to enjoy our day and not worry about a thing because we knew Jocelyn was taking care of us. Don’t hesitate to reach out to her; you won’t regret it!“

Niki

“I cannot say enough good things about Jocelyn. I truly feel that, without her, I would have not enjoyed my wedding nearly as much as I did. From the beginning of the planning process to the end of the big day, she was honestly one of the main people who kept me from stressing out about it all! She went above and beyond to make sure I was enjoying myself and made sure I did not have to deal with any of the little bumps in the road that came up during the big day. At one point, my hair stylist ran over on time of my hair and made me 25 minutes late for the ceremony and Jocelyn reassured me multiple times to take some deep breaths, that it wasn’t a big deal and that the ceremony couldn’t start without me, so I had no reason to worry. She truly made me feel SO much less stressed and made me feel like I was taken care of and I didn’t have to worry about a single thing. She even checked on me the following day to make sure I had a great time. Her planning, expertise, kindness and compassion was what kept me grounded when I started to feel stressed about anything at all. Thank you so much, again, Jocelyn!!!”

Holley

“Rebecca was amazing! She was kind, patient, and so helpful. I didn’t have to worry about a thing on the wedding day!”

Leah

“Jocelyn helped us so much during the planning process as well as on the day of our wedding and we could not have done it without her! She was always very responsive and timely which was always appreciated and her help with coordinating with my other vendors was crucial in getting me through the weeks leading up to the wedding. Cannot recommend Jocelyn enough!!!”

Clare

“Jocelyn was the absolute best to work with. The first time meeting with her I knew I would be crazy not to hire her as my day of coordinator. She goes above and beyond for everyone around.”

Cassidy

“I am so lucky to have found Jocelyn when I was looking for a wedding planner. She is phenomenal at her job, and felt like a second mom at times when my mom was across the state. Jocelyn is an excellent communicator, has brilliant ideas and is also a very good listener. I was on a tight budget and Jocelyn helped me work a realistic plan into what I could afford. Throughout the entire planning process, Jocelyn went above and beyond my expectations. I got married on my husband's family's farm with lots of moving parts and very atypical wedding planning. Jocelyn took on every task I asked of her with a smile, and she took on a few extra things that she could tell would be helpful for me. My wedding day was absolutely perfect, thanks to all of Jocelyn's hard work and dedication. I could not recommend her more!”

Allie

“Jocelyn is amazing!! A few months before our wedding, I realized I was a little in over my head with logistical planning and really needed some help. I am so thankful I found Jocelyn and that we were able to work together. She is so organized, flexible, and professional, and took care of even the smallest details (and was able to provide insight into things I had never even considered during the planning process!). She helped us create a very detailed and organized day-of timeline and communicated/coordinated with all our vendors to make sure everyone was on the same page. She regularly checked in on us, even outside our scheduled planning meetings. Most of all, when we had to move our ceremony inside the day of the wedding due to an unexpected thunderstorm, she made the entire process run so smoothly and allowed us to be completely stress-free. Jocelyn truly went above and beyond and we quite literally could not have done this without her. We are so grateful for her. Thank you so much, Jocelyn!”

Maria

“Jocelyn was the best wedding planner we could have ever had asked for! The other venders we had worked with even talked highly about Jocelyn they said she was one of the nicest and best wedding planners they have ever worked with. She helped us develop a timeline and always made sure everything was taken care of. She did a great job asking us about our vision and what we wanted every time we met up to discuss wedding details. We highly recommend choosing Jocelyn to plan your perfect day, as she made ours the best we could have ever asked for. We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding planner who truly is so passionate about her job! Jocelyn made our day run so smoothly she even bought cute clear umbrellas for our big day because there was a slight chance of rain, she made sure the rain wouldn’t ruin our day and made me feel better about the situation. I’m so glad we choose her because she was so thoughtful and communicated so well with all the other vendors for us!! We highly recommend Jocelyn to be your wedding planner she will make it a tress free day and make sure it’s everything you dreamed of!”

Tori

“I really do not have all of the words to describe how great Jocelyn is and how helpful she is throughout the wedding planning process. My wedding was the best day of my life and that has a great part to do with the work that Jocelyn does! I had to worry about nothing. I am not exaggerating when I say that, Jocelyn coordinates with all vendors and makes sure that they are on the same page before the wedding. Then the day of the wedding she ran the show so that my family and I could enjoy the day with absolutely no stress. She made my entire wedding planning process and the day of the wedding, totally stress free and so much fun!! She is the best decision that we made for our wedding and I cannot recommend her enough. She provides you with an extremely extensive check list that helped me stay on track and see what’s coming up. There were so many details on the list that I would have completely missed had she not provided that service! She also drew out the floor plan of my reception and we could put names to each chair to help make our seating chart decision so much easier. She is the most amazing person to work with and I recommend her to everyone I know!”

Sharon T.

“We are so glad Jocelyn was able to help us with our daughter’s wedding. My daughter lives out of the country, so it was a little more difficult coordinating the details for her wedding. Jocelyn was referred to me by a friend who had recently worked with her, for her daughter’s wedding – am I’m very grateful she did! Jocelyn was very easy to work with, very organized and very calm. She provided us with a checklist to keep things on track, was a great resource for wedding vendors and always responded to our calls/emails quickly. Her reception table layout software made it so easy to create the seating chart too! From her experience with weddings, she thought of things that I didn’t and had great tips/ideas to help. I really appreciated the fact that Jocelyn contacted all the vendors before the wedding, to coordinate and confirm all timelines and details. This really helped everything run smoothly. My daughter’s wedding was perfect. We had a fun, relaxing day because we knew Jocelyn was there to take care of anything that came up. She makes sure all the little details are being taken care of, so that you can just focus on enjoying the day. Thank you so much Jocelyn! You know we’re big fans – it was a pleasure working with you!”

Abraham

“Words cannot describe how grateful we are to Jocelyn! Without a doubt, she was the best decision we made when planning the wedding. Incredibly knowledgeable, efficient, and helped us put together our wedding celebration so well! She managed communication with all of our vendors and the venue, and seamlessly navigated our wedding day to ensure we could enjoy it! We are so happy to have worked with her. Any couple would be lucky to have her on their team.”

Jacob

“I can only describe Charming Soirees as a "beyond wonderful experience." I can honestly say that our wedding was almost entirely stress-free, largely due to the efforts of Charming Soirees. I would recommend them to anyone who asks. It is unlikely that any other service is as effective as them for the price point asked. If you need a coordinator with day-of presence (and trust me, you do) then I would look no further.”

Allie S.

“Jocelyn was nothing short of amazing and I am so glad our friends recommended her to us. A few months before the wedding, she would contact us regularly to check in on the planning process and connect us with any resources we needed. The in-person meetings were also nice to put my mind at ease with the planning process and also give myself a clear direction on what else needed to be done. And then the week/day of the wedding, Jocelyn was there for anything we needed. She resolved any issues that came up and was able to solve them quickly. Most of the time before I even realized there was an issue! It helped make the day go so smoothly and really put my mind at ease knowing I could just focus on enjoying the day. I can't wait to be the one that gets to recommend Jocelyn to all of my friends planning their own weddings now!”