the approach
If you ask any LVE couples my most said phrases, they'll tell you one of two things:
"You don't have to do anything."
or
"Take a moment to celebrate this."
Here at LVE, we ensure our clients live by each of these.
Our top priority beyond planning an exquisite event is that our couple's truly enjoy the planning process and allow the journey to feel natural for them to move through. We always work to anchor our couples in the knowledge that this event is about them and their expectations.
My only rules are that your spirit is at the heart of this all and that you enjoy every second of this process.
ABOUT JESS
Behind every LVE event is owner, Jess Duncan, an experienced event planner and designer.
Jess' eye for detail, methodical organization, and love of stylish aesthetics ensures that every element of every event is nothing less than perfect.
Her creativity, style, and attention to detail has become the staple essence of La Valse Events. Having worked at some of South Florida's most sought after venues and with outstanding vendors, her experience equips her to guide each client with a lens only a pro can offer.
a peek into LVE
La Valse Events is the stuff of dreams.
I consistently feel honored by every couple that puts their trust in me and that this is how I get to spend my days.
For the majority of my life (what feels like a past life now), my dream was to be a professional ballet dancer. The elegance, grace, and athleticism behind the art that is ballet still inspires me in my current career. That's where the name La Valse Events comes from. La Valse is French for The Waltz.; the traditional first dance at a wedding and the language ballet movements are spoken in. While my day-to-day looks different than that of a professional ballet dancer, I still spend my day with choreography. Only now, it is your incredible events that I have the honor of choreographing.
In my free time, you can catch me doing a number of things. Most of the time, I can be found reading fashion and travel magazines for inspiration or reliving the comforts of my favorite classic romance movies with a glass of red wine & bowl of popcorn.
I am forever grateful that you're here & I can't wait to meet you.
xo-- Jess
"Jess handled my complexities with grace and made the wedding planning parts truly the most enjoyable"
I cannot recommend Jess & La Valse Events more than enough. I am very fortunate that my best friend knew Jess and made the introduction because I cannot imagine how our wedding would have gone without her. Jess went above and beyond for my family and I. We have extremely demanding jobs with busy schedules and she worked outside of normal hours and was so flexible to make this as easy and seamless of an experience as possible. Moreover, the wedding planning season of my life was more stressful than I hoped or imagined due to other personal circumstances and Jess handled my complexities with grace and made the wedding planning parts truly the most enjoyable. I wish I could have a wedding every year so I could have an excuse to work with Jess every day again. Her attention to detail, organization, level-headedness, and willingness to pursue the very best for clients is unmatched. She made sure all of our vendors were the best of the best. She is truly amazing. Even all of our guests have told us our wedding was the best day of THEIR lives and the manager of our venue told us that out of the 3-500 weddings he has overseen at the venue, ours was the best he’s ever witnessed. None of it would have been possible without Jess. The most special part of it all is that Jess became more than just a wedding planner to us, but rather, a friend. We love you Jess and La Valse Events!
"HER ONLY CONCERN IS MAKING HER COUPLES' DREAMS COME TRUE"
Jess is unbelievably good at her job and the world needs to know how wonderful she is. First, Jess is incredibly kind, patient and honest. It was clear from our first meeting through to our wedding, that her only concern is making her couples' dreams come true. She took the time to really get to know us, and because of that she was able to truly hone in on exactly what we were looking for and provide open and honest feedback in the process. She gained our trust very quickly.
Most incredibly, she was able to manifest our vision of hodge-podge ideas into truly the most amazingly beautiful ceremony and reception we've ever attended. This also extended to not only creating something gorgeous and selecting the best vendors, but being exceptionally thoughtful about our budget.
We feel eternally grateful to have worked with something as truly exceptional as Jess and couldn't thank her any more for our perfect day.
"SHE IS EVERYWHERE AND EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY"
La Valse Events is a MUST! Hire Jess at La Valse Events if you want the most relaxed wedding day of your life!!!
Jess at La Valse Events was one of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning process! Her & her team are ELITE! They are organized, professional, kind, caring, thoughtful, creative, and willing to go the extra mile.
Jess took the stress out of wedding planning and made everything so enjoyable! At our initial meeting with Jess we knew she was passionate about wedding planning and was going to be a perfect fit for us.
She truly takes the time to understand what you want for your day and will provide suggestions on how to enhance it within your budget which is so important! She did not miss one detail and is BEYOND prepared when it comes to vendor meetings, budget conversations, and day of operations.
She took our vision and turned it into reality! It was nothing short of elegant and colorful (exactly what we wanted)!
I did not coordinate a single thing especially the day of our wedding and it was fabulous. She took care of every detail from setting up place cards, to being the liaison between vendors, to music queues, to ensuring I was hydrated & my shoes weren’t hurting! She is everywhere and everything you need for your wedding day! She takes everything off your hands so you can be present and enjoy this time in your life.
I couldn’t recommend her more!!! Do yourself the best favor and book her before it’s too late!!!!
"Knowing she was there to take care of things on the day gave us the biggest relief "
We had the pleasure of working with Jess for our destination wedding in Fort Lauderdale.
She helped from the beginning with finding a venue all the way through the smallest details on our wedding day. She is so organized and this process would have been extremely overwhelming without her.
She helped us find the best vendors and have the most amazing wedding!!
Knowing she was there to take care of things on the day gave us the biggest relief and we couldn't have done it without her. She is so creative, responsive, organized, professional, and helped keep me, the bride, calm- all year!
So thankful for her and it was the best day and chapter together!
"Jess turned our wedding into a dream come true"
Jess turned our wedding into a dream come true—elegant, relaxed, and full of love. Her incredible taste and attention to detail brought our vision to life perfectly, making every moment feel intimate and meaningful. Even with us planning from out of state, Jess was the ultimate local resource, ensuring everything flowed seamlessly and that we felt completely at ease throughout the entire process.
"YOU CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON JESS TO BRING A STYLISH EDIT"
Having Jess plan and design our wedding was an exceptional experience! She thoughtfully combined my fiancé and I’s cultures into a beautiful celebration. Jess reassured us throughout the entire process and was able to troubleshoot any unexpected circumstances along the way. Jess worked with both of our families to bring everyone's ideas into fruition.
Through her research and connections, she pulled together a stellar group of vendors within our budget all dedicated to their respective craft. This made our wedding day extra special.
You can always count on Jess to bring a stylish edit to every decision made in the wedding planning process.
We are forever grateful, Thank you Jess!
"Her talent, professionalism, and genuine warmth made our wedding day truly unforgettable"
My husband and I had the absolute pleasure of working with Jess at La Valse Events to coordinate not just one, but two extraordinary events for our special day: an intimate and heartfelt ceremony followed by a spectacular disco lounge-themed wedding reception a day later. From start to finish, Jess demonstrated an unparalleled level of expertise, dedication, and passion, ensuring that every moment was nothing short of perfection.
First and foremost, Jess's impeccable attention to detail truly set our experience apart. She meticulously orchestrated every aspect of both events, seamlessly integrating our vision with her creative flair. Our ceremony was an intimate affair, filled with love and family, precisely as we had dreamed. And without missing a beat, Jess transformed our venue into a dazzling disco wonderland for the reception, complete with glittering lights, beautiful florals, and a band that kept everyone on their feet all night long.
What truly impressed us about Jess was their ability to balance professionalism with genuine care and enthusiasm. From our very first meeting, it was evident that Jess was not just a wedding planner but a trusted confidant, dedicated to making our dreams a reality. She listened attentively to our ideas, offered invaluable advice, and worked tirelessly to ensure that every detail was executed flawlessly. Her passion for the craft was infectious, and their unwavering commitment to our happiness was evident in every interaction. Jess not only managed to find the perfect caterers, photographer, and videographer for our events but also ensured that they seamlessly aligned with our vision. The caterers delighted our guests with an exquisite menu, the photographer captured every precious moment with artistry, and the videographer crafted a cinematic masterpiece that we will cherish for years to come. It was evident that Jess had carefully curated a team of professionals who shared their dedication to excellence.
Moreover, Jess's organizational skills were nothing short of exemplary. Coordinating two events in the same weekend could have been a nightmare, but Jess handled it with grace and precision. She liaised seamlessly with vendors, managed timelines with ease, and ensured that everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Jess's remarkable ability to accommodate our last-minute requests with ease and grace, despite the inevitable surprises that come with wedding planning, Jess remained unflappable, going above and beyond to ensure that every detail was executed flawlessly. As a result, my husband and I were able to relax and savor every moment of our day, knowing that we were in the best possible hands.
I cannot recommend Jess at La Valse Events highly enough. Her talent, professionalism, and genuine warmth made our wedding day truly unforgettable. If you're looking for a wedding planner who will exceed your expectations in every way, look no further than Jess. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for making our dreams come true.
"super trustworhty!"
Jess made the entire wedding planning process so much fun and
definitely stress free!
She handles every detail, both small and big and lays it all out in a way that is so manageable and enjoyable! She helped us find the best vendors and had an answer to every single question or concern I had.
She was able to take the vision I was going for and created the most beautiful design concept for our day while keeping all of
my needs in mind.
Jess had our best interest throughout the whole process, super trustworthy! She handled every obstacle and stressor on the day of with grace and professionalism.
The absolute best, couldn’t recommend her more!!
"WE WERE SO HAPPY AND STRESS FREE ALL BECAUSE OF LVE."
Jessica was the BEST investment we made for our wedding! As an event planner, I thought I could do it all by myself. It was getting closer to our wedding day, and I was not even close to finalizing the details of our dream wedding. That's when we decided to hire Jessica. She is such a joy to work with. She pays extra attention to details, loves adding special touches to create your vision, and is beyond organized. From having her sharing her checklist to weekly phone calls, Jessica provided EXACTLY what we wanted our day to be, and stress free! I wish we had hired her from the beginning, as she made our planning process easy and fun. Beyond happy with her services!
"she MADE EVERY PART OF THE PROCESS A BREEZE."
Jess was the absolute best during our wedding planning! She made every part of the process a breeze, and our special day couldn’t have been any more perfect! She took all the details and ideas we wanted and brought them all to life,
and we couldn’t have been happier.
Jess is so organized and it was so amazing to go through the process stress-free, knowing that everything was taken care of!
Above all else, Jess was a pleasure to work with. She always had a smile on her face and was always willing to help with absolutely anything when needed.
"SHE OVER-DELIVERED ON EVERYTHING"
Jessica was absolutely amazing. Hiring her was the best decision of the entire wedding. She is so talented at planning your wedding. You can tell she truly cares about her clients and she treats you like family. I looked forward to our planning meetings because they felt like I was just hanging out with her and planning my wedding with a close friend. She held me accountable on my budget and recommended vendors we felt most aligned with. She was there every step of the way, which I was so grateful for.
On the day of the event she absolutely killed it. She kept everyone organized and on time so I wouldn’t have to and so I could enjoy our special day. Hiring her is a game changer. She over-delivered on everything. Thank you Jess for making a very overwhelming process a fun one and for executing the wedding of my dreams!
"SHE BEAUTIFULLY CHOREOGRAPHED MY DREAM WEDDING"
Jessica is absolutely AMAZING! Without her, my wedding would not have been at all manageable. From our very first conversation, she truly set me at ease. Jessica quite literally took all the responsibility off my plate and placed it onto hers. Her kindness, professionalism, and incredible knowledge were invaluable at every turn.
No detail was too small or overlooked—and she added her own unique style and flourish to my vision. She took in every word I said and beautifully choreographed my dream wedding.
All my vendors told me what a joy it was to work with her.
Working with Jessica at La Valse Events was quite honestly one of, it not the BEST decision I made during this process.
I cannot recommend her enough!
