Category: Reviews

Janice is the epitome of what it means to be a true expert and professional. Her thoughtfulness, precision, and impeccable taste goes beyond what my now husband and I could have expected! Janice has tailored recommendations, a bullet-proof timeline, manages and keeps all other vendors accountable, and provides a tier 1 level of service. She knows every wedding vendor and location in wine country, and will help you navigate what feels like a chaotic number of choices to ensure you have the personal, unique and beautiful wedding of your dreams. Janice helped make our vision a reality and kept everything running so smoothly. Shockingly, we were both so relaxed and were able to enjoy our wedding day with zero crisis or worry (I hear this is very unusual from all of my friends!!). Further, she pointed out corrections and adjustments in wedding contracts where, simply put, she paid for herself. If you don't think you need a wedding planner, you just don't yet realize you need Janice. She is truly a rare find. So, if she is available, book her immediately! own

Elizabeth, Bride

From our first phone call to the very last second of our wedding, Janice was amazing. As a working mom of 3 kids, I have to be extremely organized and prepared and Janice really impressed me with her attention to detail, organization, preparation, creative thinking and responsiveness. There are times when you meet someone and you know that when they say, "it's handled," that you can have total peace of mind that whatever the situation, it is in fact handled. Janice is one of those rare people. Being able to trust someone with the details and the overall success of an event as important as your wedding -- that is simply priceless.

Ivy, Bride

Janice is amazing! I was planning my wedding from across the country and with no idea where to begin, and she was so wonderful. She was always available by phone or e-mail and answered every question right away, and her list of contacts in the Valley set us up with the most gorgeous wedding we could imagine. She was also very good about keeping us on track with our planning, and made us think about issues that would never have crossed our minds but that made the event run so much more smoothly for our guests. Everything was perfect, we are still glowing from our wedding!

Ali, Bride

Janice was fantastic. She is a "no fuss, no muss", take charge kind of gal. She'll get you headed in the right direction and is very good about communication. Every vendor she recommended to us seemed hand-picked based on our personalities and knowing whether or not they'd be a good fit. From flowers, photography, DJs, Officiants and wedding rehearsal venues - she knows all about Napa and will make an excellent fit that really is built just for the two of you. She is also very good at letting you know what you really "need" in a wedding to help avoid extra costs. We highly recommend her. You won't go wrong! There's a reason she's called "Sarge" because come the day of your wedding, everything will be taken care of - top to bottom. Our wedding went flawlessly, her team made sure things went smoothly, we were able to make the most of the limited time we had to enjoy our friends and family who traveled from near and far to attend our destination wedding. Go with Rue 29 - you won't go wrong! She is worth every penny! We promise!

Kristin and Karin, Brides

Janice knows her stuff! The wedding she helped us with was wonderful and exceeded our expectations. Not only does Janice know all the intricacies of planning a wedding but her knowledge of vendors is superb. We were thrilled with each and every vendor which is a direct reflection on Janice. Not only is Janice organized while showing great attention to detail, her communications are excellent. Janice is prompt via email and clear and concise when writing or speaking. Her sense of humor can lighten a stressful moment. It was an honor to have Janice on our team. We recommend her highly and without reservation.

Adele, Mother of the Bride

Having Janice and Co. handle the details made the destination wedding not only possible but absolutely enchanting. EVERYTHING was taken care of par excellence. On wedding day, I the MOB, had my hair and make-up done, helped my daughter dress, watched while pics were shot, was handed champagne at every turn, was kept hydrated and had one of the best days of my life. While we had various vendors, Janice referred them all. If I were to make one suggestion, it would be...hire her now before she's booked!

Tereasa, Mother of the Bride

Get her before she books up! She is terrific. She is very experienced, has great sources for vendors (photographers, florists, venues, chalkboard artists, music/entertainment, transportation -- you name it) -- and she is very thorough and responsive. She is very proactive, but also very attuned to the desires of the bridal party. She gets things done. Janice takes care of things so you can enjoy the wedding. We could not have been more pleased with her and her services.

Mark, Father of the Bride

Janice was absolutely essential to our wedding. She knows an incredible amount about Napa venues, vendors and general do’s and don’ts. She helped us select the absolute best vendors and also kept us on budget while making recommendations that made all the difference in our day. And her day-of on-site presence gave us peace of mind and kept everything organized and perfect. Most of the compliments we received that night were related to something Janice suggested or handled. We planned our wedding from the East Coast and did not at all feel at a disadvantage having Janice in Napa - she made the experience absolutely wonderful. We would absolutely use her and her team again to plan an event in Napa.

Melissa, Bride

No words can express how appreciative we are of all of Janice's tireless efforts to make our wedding a perfect day. Without her guidance and expertise, our wedding would not have been possible. Our wedding not only met, but exceeded our wildest expectations. Thank you for helping us, listening to us, working with us and making our special day simply perfect. We are so happy with how everything turned out. We wanted to thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

James, Groom

My wife and I used Janice and Rue 29 Napa Valley as our wedding planner for our destination wedding at Calistoga Ranch. Janice was fantastic, super responsive, and very knowledgeable about weddings, timelines, style, and venues. We both loved working with her! She is amazing at what she does and is very personable and helpful. Janice advocates on your behalf with all of your vendors, helping you get the best service and value. Given her experience in the broader Napa and Bay Area, Janice has a wealth of contacts in the industry and can provide very tangible suggestions that still fit within our vision. We loved working with Janice (and am so glad to have had her on our side) and our wedding was executed perfectly, largely due to her. Without hesitation, we definitely recommend Janice and Rue 29 Napa Valley for any couple!

Jerry, Groom