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For a wedding journey like no other, look no further than Joyful Events By Jade, an event management firm located in the heart of Pittsburgh, PA. Meet The Girls in Green, the masterminds behind this successful planning & design company, who've dedicated the last 11 years to curating high-quality experiences for couples in the ti-state area. From your first consultation to the final preparations, you can count on these experts for "I dos" you'll never forget.
What sets Joyful Events By Jade apart is their ability offer custom stationary & signage, and their incredibly laid back planning style. The most memorable milestones are not only flawlessly planned but personal, too, and with a down-to-earth, you-inspired style of planning, they make sure your event matches your vision perfectly. They're also happy to manage your budget, so you can savor every second of your celebration without breaking the bank.
Joyful Events By Jade offers full-service, partial, and day-of planning, catering to the needs of all couples. Custom, handmade stationery and décor are also available, and with the keys to your very own online planning portal, you can access important info on your vendors, venues, and contracts anywhere, anytime.
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Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
A la Carte Wedding Planning
Budgeting
Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
Honeymoon Planning
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Design
Wedding Website
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Honeymoon
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bachelor Party
Bachelorette Party
Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower
Couples Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Jade
Owner & Principal Planner
I am so excited you 're here and to plan with you! A little bit about me, and then I can't wait to learn more about you!
After an extensive time in radio promotions and assisting my own friends & family for years with their own personal weddings & events, I decided it was time to launch Joyful Events by Jade in 2018.
My planning style is laid-back, overly organized, and realistic. At the end of the day, I'm going to do what's best for you, and I'm going to help you achieve your dream vision. Wedding planning in particular is one of the most rewarding jobs I could have ever asked for , and I would be so thrilled to be apart of your big day , too.
When I'm not busy planning, you can catch me hopping around all of the incredible craft breweries this city has to offer with my husband, Jason, and waving my terrible towel at Steelers games.
I was born and raised in Pittsburgh and proudly bleed black and gold through & through.
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Customers raved about their exceptional experiences with Joyful Events by Jade, especially praising the planner, Jade, and her team for their invaluable help in wedding planning. They commended Jade for her calming presence, problem-solving skills, organization, and meticulous attention to detail. Reviewers expressed gratitude for the stress-free and smooth wedding day, emphasizing Jade's role in ensuring everything ran perfectly. The team's professionalism, helpfulness, and ability to keep the day running flawlessly were highlighted, with many noting that hiring Joyful Events was one of the best decisions they made for their wedding.
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Abbie B
5.0
2/17/2025
My mom and I hired Jade after we quickly realized that planning a wedding can be super overwhelming. From the very first phone call that we had with Jade my mom and I were immediately relieved and felt so grateful to have Jades help planning my wedding. Whether it was her calming presence or her problem solving skills Jade was truly such a God send! She helped contact vendors who were not responding, she laid out the entire wedding day schedule and itinerary, she organized every little detail on the day, and she made sure the vendors had all of the Information they needed. On the day she was with me from the very start to the very end making sure everything ran smoothly. The feeling of everything being taken care of on your wedding day is invaluable. She just went above and beyond and my wedding would not have looked the way it did or been so stress free if it were not for her!!
After hiring Joyful Events by Jade to plan my wedding I would 100% say hiring a wedding planner like Jade is essential if you want a stress free, well planned thought out smooth wedding day! I’m so so grateful and I cannot recommend @joyfuleventsbyjade enough!!!
response02/17/2025
You and your mom are such wonderful people, Abbie! I am so honored to have met you both an...
d to be a part of your special day. Thank you for having me 💚
Kassia J
5.0
11/26/2024
We worked with Jade as our Day Of Coordinator, and also booked the design package through her! Jade was amazing and it was the best decision we made for our wedding and organization :). The design package was so helpful because we knew what we wanted, aesthetically, but didn’t know where to start or how to land on a cohesive look. Her designs helped us narrow down what we wanted, and also she included links that made ordering so easy! I didn’t know about some of the cute stuff we could get (custom napkins with our cat’s face on them; custom drink stirrers), and I wouldn’t have known without Jade! They made the day so special. We never felt pressured or stressed when we were working with Jade – she made sure everything was done when it needed to be, but the process was so smooth and not anxiety-inducing. Leading up to the wedding, Jade took a TON of work off our plates with all the coordinating she did. Endlessly grateful for that! Day of, Jade was even more amazing!!! I didn’t worry about a thing, because I knew she was on it. Seriously, people even asked me how I was so calm lol. The day was PERFECT and I know a lot of that was because of all the work Jade was doing behind the scenes. I’m sure there are things that she solved that I don’t even know about, because I wasn’t asked about a single detail or issue! When our after-party location was unexpectedly closed, Jade had a solution when I called her not knowing what to do. Hire Jade and her company for peace of mind! It was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. Would recommend her to any bride!
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Sarah T
5.0
11/08/2024
If you are even slightly considering an event coordinator, I HIGHLY recommend booking Joyful Events by Jade! Our wedding day went perfectly and we couldn’t have done it without Jade and her team. Whether it’s planning the timeline, communicating with other vendors, or just making sure we were cared for on the big day - we’ve never been in better hands. We can’t thank Jade enough for making our wedding day perfect 💚
response11/09/2024
Sarah I appreciate you so much!! I’m so grateful to have been able to be a part of your bi...
g day, thank you for having me 💚
Anna H
5.0
11/06/2024
Joyful Events by Jade was a fantastic group to work with, and Desiree was an amazing coordinator. She was detail oriented and kept wedding planning fun. We feel like we got incredible value and our wedding day was stress free!
response11/09/2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your positive feedback, Anna! Desiree just ...
adored you two and had the best time planning with you! Thank you for trusting us to be a part of your big day!! 💚
Lindsay D
5.0
8/06/2024
Jade and her team did a great job. I really enjoyed working with Jade through the process. She helped me so much with different ideas and guiding me in decisions that I needed help with. The day of went smooth as well. I highly recommend Jade and her team!
response11/09/2024
You're the best Linds thank you! We loved being a part of your day! 💚
Rosalea W
5.0
7/24/2024
Jade and Desiree helped us plan, coordinated our vendors, and ran our my wedding like a dream. The day ended up being extremely hot (95-100F) and they kept their cool so we could keep ours. They handled the details that start piling up in that week before the event and only passed along specific questions and tasks for us to complete. This allowed us to work on our part of our DIY wedding where we did flowers, cake, and decor. We wouldn't have enjoyed the day nearly as much without their behind and in-front of the scenes help!
The day of the wedding, I can't say enough about the work they put in to make our day smooth and lovely. They know what needs done, they do it. They know you're stressed, they got it.
Do yourself a favor and hire Joyful Events. Their pricing is insanely affordable compared to other planners, and I have no idea why.
Thank you Desiree and Jade!
John M
5.0
7/01/2024
When our daughter came up to us with tears in her eyes and thanked us for "giving her the wedding of her dreams", that made it all worthwhile. We could not have done that without Jade's help. She provided expert advice in all aspects of the wedding. Thanks so much.
response07/02/2024
I thoroughly enjoyed all the time we spent together planning this special day!! To see eve...
ryone's joy on the day of was just the icing on the cake. I can't thank you all enough for including me in this planning process 💚
lexie a
5.0
7/01/2024
We had an amazing time working with Jade for our June 2024 wedding! She ensured we felt supported and organized the planning process. We hired her for design and coordination and she took so much off our plate. I tend to be a perfectionist so I was nervous about getting everything just right for my big day. Jade's approach made everything feel so manageable, while also allowing me to enjoy the process. When there was a hiccup with another one of my vendors, she worked so hard to rectify the situation and I truly appreciate all of her hard work!!! If you are thinking about investing in a planner, you won't regret hiring Jade!
response07/01/2024
Lexie I had SO much fun planning with you!! I can't thank you enough for your kind review ...
and for allowing me to be apart of your big day 💚
Lauren P
5.0
6/06/2024
The entire Joyful Events Team was so great to work with! Everyone was so helpful at every consult. I worked a lot with Adrieanna, and she hopped on even the last minute vendor consults. I can’t actually imagine if I would have been orchestrating the behind the scenes, and it was a great relief knowing Adrieanna and Desiree were on top of it. My personality clicked with all of the Joyful Events team - Jade, Adrieanna, and Desiree. They also are the best hype gals, and I love all of the social media posts that made us feel even more like the Star of the show!
response06/06/2024
Lauren, your kind words mean the world to us 💚 Thank you so much for taking the time to w...
rite this and thank you again for trusting us to be apart of your big day! We all had a blast and will FOREVER be obsessed with your theme! Wishing you & Eric a lifetime filled with lots of love and happiness!
Kaylee K
5.0
12/29/2023
Jade and Adrieanna are an absolute must have for your big day! They were professional, organized, detailed oriented and experienced. They went above and beyond to make our big day absolutely perfect. I cannot thank them enough for everything they did for us ♥️
Heather P
5.0
12/28/2023
From the very first phone call - we knew we made the best decision choosing Joyful Events by Jade! From her down to Earth personality, calm and informative demeanor, her honesty, her sense of humor, & the experience and confidence she shared - there was no way we could look any further. Jade & team did an absolutely phenomenal job and were with us every single step of the way to help create our dream wedding. Jade and her team are so passionate about every little detail and it was truly HANDS DOWN the BEST decision we made (aside from finally tying the knot ;) )
response12/28/2023
Your kind words and feedback mean the world to me!! Thank you for being so fun and a frien...
d in the end 💚 My full service couples always have an extra special place in my heart! Everything turned out BEAUTIFUL! I can’t thank you enough for allowing me to be apart of it
Kristi T
5.0
12/22/2023
Jade and Adrieanna are amazing at what they do. Let them take care of your special day - you will not regret it!
response12/22/2023
Kristi thank you so much for allowing us to be apart of your big day 💚 We had a blast pla...
nning with you!
Brianna P
5.0
12/17/2023
Super happy with how everything came out for our special day. I loved being able to bounce ideas off of the girl and having a guide to help me through everything. Super grateful for their attention to detail.
response12/20/2023
Brianna we are so grateful to be apart of your vendor team 💚 Thank you for your positive ...
feedback and for allowing us to be apart of your special day!!
Claudia S
5.0
11/06/2023
I don’t even know where to begin, I have so much to say!! When we started wedding planning so long ago, it quickly became soooo overwhelming. I was quick on a wedding planner hunt and soon came across Joyful Events by Jade. An IMMEDIATE feeling of relief came over me when we had our first meeting. Jade was there every step of the way. She was literally available anytime I needed her, for any questions, idea changes, anything I threw at her. She was confident, reassuring, kind, professional, a true life saver. When wedding day came, she was calm and on top of it. I was busy losing to my nerves, and she held me together. Her assistant Adrienna was amazing as well. She had all our decor packed and organized, everything we came into the venue with was ready to leave the venue in orderly fashion within the hour after our reception was over. The two of them are a dream team and I would highly recommend them. If you’re on the fence about a planner, get one. And if you’re unsure of who to look into, look no further. They were worth every single penny and then some. Thanks Jade for everything, you were a fast friend and I’m so grateful to have had you be a part of our special day.
response11/07/2023
Claudia it has TRULY been such an honor getting to know you & Richelle and to be apart of ...
your big day! Your kind words mean the world to us. We appreciate you more than you know! 💚
Julee B
5.0
10/25/2023
Jade and I first met about two years ago when I was looking for a “day of” wedding coordinator for my wedding which was Nov 12, 2022! She offered me “month of coordination” which I had never heard of and thought was pretty awesome and very affordable— so I’d get to know her atleast the month leading up to my wedding, right?. Well, I was wrong.. I got to know jade literally over the entire last two years as she was there for me whenever I needed her, day and night, and for any and all questions. She always had myself and my husband’s best interests when it came to the perfect wedding day and was willing to give advice or answer questions even if it wasn’t “included in the contract.” Jade is a wonderful person and professional and is thoroughly organized. We met multiple times over the two years, in person and via zoom, to plan things. Shortly after every call, even with her own wedding being planned and executed, she would follow up with a formal email and organized document entailing all the details. I could go on and on about jade and her services, but at the end of the day my wedding would not have been possible without her. Sadly, my wedding coordinator at the venue was less than helpful and jade stepped it up doing the job of many to make my wedding go off without a hitch. So, don’t think twice; if you are getting married and want your day to be worry-free and perfectly executed you need joyful events by jade in your life. I promise you won’t regret it! ❤️
response10/26/2023
Julee it was the BEST time being a part of your wedding day and truly awesome able to call...
you a friend afterwards, too 💚 I can't thank you enough for your kind words!
Taylor H
5.0
10/24/2023
I hired Jade to plan both my bridal and baby showers. And I’m SO glad I did. Her attention to detail, constant communication, and creativeness put me at ease and I knew I had the perfect planner for the job. She hand crafted custom favors for each guest and created custom stationary for all of my shower games, too. I can’t thank Jade enough for everything!!
response10/24/2023
Hi Taylor! It was such an honor to not only be there for you from Miss to Mrs, but to also...
be apart of your next big life moment of becoming a mom - it truly meant the world to me 💚 Thank you for your kind words & for trusting me to be apart of your showers!
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