HJ Planners

At first, I had reservations about hiring a planner for my daughter's wedding. I was concerned about how much the wedding was going to cost, and wasn't sure a planner was essential. How wrong I was! HJ Planners did a fabulous job! They saved us enormous amounts of time by helping us narrow our venue search and finding terrific and affordable vendors for us (florist, printer, musician, DJ, photographer) that we never would have found on our own. Heather Sala and her team are a joy to work with. Now I realize that, no matter what venue and vendors you choose, and no matter how carefully you plan, unexpected things will happen. Heather and her team take it all in stride and are very effective advocates for their clients when the need arises. Your daughter's marriage is such an important milestone and such a joyous occasion. You want to get it right. Our daughter's wedding was perfect; our guests have raved and raved about it. It will be a wonderful memory for us for the rest of our lives. I'm convinced it would not have been the same without HJ Planners.

When we began planning our daughter's wedding, I was one of those who was skeptical about the need for a planner. I could not have been more wrong. We could not have done it without HJ Planners. Their budget advice was accurate and helpful. Their vendor advice and recommendations were invaluable. We never would have found the outstanding pianist/dj, the great florist or the wonderful invitation provider without them. Their quick and reassuring counsel on matters large and small was priceless. And, of course, their presence and guiding hand at the rehearsal and on the day of the wedding allowed us to fully enjoy the event. We knew everything was in good hands.

Heather and Maria from HJ Planners were absolutely fantastic. In the middle of our wedding planning, we suddenly moved to Switzerland and they took care of everything we needed abroad. They went above and beyond and made our day much less stressful and so much more enjoyable. Thank you again for such a great job ladies!

If you are searching for a wedding coordinator--seriously, stop your search and call HJ Planners. I had no idea how important a wedding coordinator would be until I became immersed in the reality of wedding planning. HJ Planners is the real deal and my husband and I look back and are SO glad we decided to go with them. Heather and Maria are experienced and very professional--it's obvious from day one. I worked mostly with Maria and words cannot explain how helpful she was. She proactively kept me posted on everything, met with me to go over every detail, and was always a few steps ahead of the game. Every email and phone call of mine was answered in a very timely manner (and I'm high maintenance!) and she worked non-stop on my behalf. In fact, there were several times that I'd call her with new matters and she had already beat me to it and was prepared with answers. On the big day, they had oversight on everything--from the daytime church ceremony to the end of the night in downtown DC, they ensured everything went as planned. They helped me with the big stuff and the little stuff, even bustling my dress 5 times during the reception. I seriously had ZERO stress on my big day because I knew they had everything under control. I have them to thank for being able to exhale on my wedding day, relax, and have fun. They are very affordable and take great pride in their work. Take it from a recent bride who successfully had a classy and elegant DC wedding, this is money well spent. You will not regret it!

HJ Planner listens to their customers' needs, their planner goes above and beyond to help us plan a surprisingly good wedding. Although we would not have another wedding, we would not hesitate to recommend this planner to anyone we know.

I used HJ planners for my September 2011, and am so thankful I did! I told Heather I was looking for "day of planning" at a responable price, and she did just that! By the time I realized I needed some help, I can most of the scheduling/planning finished. I just needed someone to do the work day of, and basically relieve the stress off my shoulders. Amanda did an amazing job! She was not only patient, but really took the time to make sure she knew exactly what I wanted. After meeting both Amanda and Heather, I knew I could trust them. They understand the modern bride, and are passionate about their jobs. I already recommended HJ Planners to my best friend, who will be using them next year. Thank you HJ Planners and ladies!! :)

Sally handled the details of my Daughter Caroline's wedding wonderfully. I was so happy with her organization and willing to help with those final details. Sally with Amanda's help made Caroline and John's wedding a wonderful event.

We were so glad to have found HJ Planners! From helping us find a venue to the last end of the night details, they were with us every step of the way. We didn't ever really stress because Maria had everything under control. She stayed in constant communication and was ready to go to bat for us if any issues came up. We were very lucky to have found such professional and knowledgeable people, who were able to put all of our ideas together and they ended up far exceeding our every hope or wish for our wedding day. Hire them! You will NOT be disappointed!!!

I can not begin to sum up all that these ladies can and will do for a couple!!!! Thank you Heather and your team for EVERYTHING!!!! We could not be more pleased with your service!

Outstanding service in every way. Thank you Maria, I don't know what we would have done without you. We worked with Maria for about a year in the planning and implementation of the wedding/reception. The day of the wedding/reception both Maria and Sally were fabuous in orchestrating the event from start to finish. I did not have to worry about anything because they were on top of all of the details. I actually enjoyed the process from start to finish. The wedding was fabulous and everything was perfect. Great job ladies.

We can't say enough about HJ Planners! HJ Planners were always attentive to our needs. What we particularly enjoyed was how Maria, our consultant, was constantly reminding us of important 'to do's'. There was never a moment we didn't feel like we were in good hands. From the moment we started working with Maria, we knew our reception would be fantastic, and it was! HJ Planner's services were priceless!

As mother of the bride, I was able to enjoy the day of the wedding without worrying about all of the details that would otherwise have distracted me from visiting with our guests and having fun! The timeline that was provided was so helpful and also eliminated stress between my daughter and I :-) The vendors were great- all of the people that were recommended by HP Planners were professional and easy to work with. Sally and Heather were always on top of things and kept us on track since my daughter is in FL and I am in VA.

I am singing my praises of HJ Planners to all of my friends and recommend them for anyone who wants a worry-free wedding. Thanks!

I cannot say enough great things about the entire staff of HJ Planners! They were courteous, understanding, caring and - most-important - hard working! There was not a single question of mine or my fiance's which went unanswered; not a single issue overlooked; and not a single aspect of our wedding not crafted to our liking and tastes.

Often, I find it difficult to delegate tasks and be comfortable that they will be completed how I would like them to be. That was not a problem with HJ! Heather, Maria and all the other employees were entirely reliable.

The best thing, though, was that they were not shy in providing advice when asked.

I'm going to miss these ladies! We found a true gem of a wedding planning company and are happy to recommend them to any other bride and groom -- and, in fact, already have to several of our friends!

We had a somewhat unusual request and Amanada made it all happen flawlessly! Thank you Amanda!!!

Heather and Jen did a wonderful job! I would highly recommend HJ Planners. They were very professional and made our day truly special, from remembering every detail to keeping the bride calm. Thank you, again, for all of your help!

It was so wonderful working with HJ Planners! I was totally anti-planner when I first began planning my big day, I didn't think a stranger would be able to help me envision the day I wanted. A couple months into planning and I realized it was more than I could handle! My Mom and I contacted HJ Planners and from the moment I met Heather I sighed a huge sigh of relief! They were able to take all of the stress of planning off of me and made it all an enjoyable experience! They dealt with all of my vendors, gave wonderful suggestions and most importantly created for us the day we always dreamed of! Our wedding went off without a hitch and I absolutely owe it all to HJ Planners!

I have never been so glad about getting involved with a company as I have been with HJ Planners!

As the Mother of the Bride I wanted a memorable and fun wedding for my daughter Megan and her wonderful fiance Stuart. HJ Planners were certainly instrumental in attaining this goal.

Heather was a wonderful point person working with Megan from the start. Megan had ever confidence in Heather at a time that was very stressful and busy.

As an assistant, Marie was wonderful...so cooperative and such a hard worker.

On the big day we did not have to "worry" about anything! Heather, Maria, Frank, and Homyra took care of every single detail. They met with us at about 9:30 a.m the morning of the wedding and were working their "magic" until well after midnight.

Even the day after the wedding when we had some questions they were most helpful. I have never worked with professionals who were so quick to call you back to answer questions or help out with some difficulties.

I can without a doubt recommend HJ Planners to anyone who has a event to plan. I would certainly go to them again without hesitation. They helped make our dreams for Megan and Stuart come true!

Hiring HJ Planners was the single best decision I made for my wedding! I hired HJ Planners soon after getting engaged--before any other vendors--and they navigated me through figuring out my budget, finding and hiring vendors, reviewing contracts with vendors to ensure that my wedding day went perfectly, and managing the vendors on my wedding day. In addition, the staff at HJ Planners was always professional, informed, and responsive whenever I had any questions during my engagement, and went above and beyond to provide great client service. They are the best value in DC, and the planning process and my wedding day went perfectly because of them!

I would highly recommend HJ Planners to any bride. The services that they provided were professional and efficient. The team made our day perfect!

Heather and Jen were fantastic to work with: professional, diligent, creative, and dedicated. They couldn't have made our wedding better. We hired them half way through the wedding planning process and my only regret is that we hadn't hired them sooner. They have fantastic relationships with some of the best vendors in the DC area and ended up saving us a ton of money. It would be hard to say enough nice things about them and I would recommend them highly to anyone looking for a wedding planner.

HJ Planners are great! I was the skeptical mother-of-the-bride who didn't think we needed a wedding planner. I couldn't have been more mistaken and my daugher could not have had such a beautiful wedding without their help. From dealing with vendors, to overseeing wedding transport of guests, to getting eveyone down the aisle, Heather, Jen, and Maria made everything go seamlessly. They are total professionals who are meticulous about details -- and friendly too.

I can't recommend them highly enough. They were a huge part of making my daughter's wedding a perfect day!

Wonderful planners. Would highly recommend--helped make the day flawless. Incredible attention to detail.

This was an exceptionally well organized and knowledgeable group of individuals. They were always available to answer questions, give guidance and recommendations and in general to calm the nerves. As a result of their good planning and oversight the "Big Day" was a great success. We received many compliments on how well everything turned out. I always answer by saying that the good results are thanks to HJ PLanners.
I would highly recommend this group of individuals to everyone who is planning a wedding. No matter how much you may think you know or have already planned and established, having someone like this group there on that last day is worth every penny paid. They pick up all the pieces and tie up all the loose ends--things you can't even think about at the last minute. I can't say enough good things about them--I wish I had them around me everyday.

We were planning our wedding in DC metro area when we were still living overseas and preparing for an international relocation at the same time. Having HJ Planners saved us a lot of leg work. Their key assistance included (but are not limited to) the recommendation and seletion of the venue, caterer, photographer, cake baker, DJ, florist, bridal hair and make-up salon, transportation options, hotel blocks, officiant.

Amanda was a pleasure to work with. She was understanding and very responsive to my detailed questions and requests. When she had to go on vacation for a week, she sent a detailed email summarizing status of various items and handing it over to her colleagues. A few days before the wedding, I was tied up entertaining family memembers who came into town and didn't respond to Amanda's emails timely. She called me just to make sure all is okay and I wasn't "MIA".

Maria and others at HJ Planners also provided help when needed. They helped us to get out of a sticky situation (our fault) with one vendor. On the day of the wedding, Maria also helped me sew layers of the train of my wedding dress so that it is easier for me to move around during the reception.

I appreciate their service and am happy to recommend them to other couples planning for their big-day!

HJ Planners has exceptional combination of personal and organizational skills that enabled them to work patiently with us to pull together our wedding in a very short amount of time. We only had about 3 months to plan a church and reception for 60 people in the busy holiday season. We had no clue of what we wanted or of how to put together a wedding. And we were totally overwhelmed by the details. Even with the short time frame, Heather and Maria, didn't flinch. They took us through every option step by step from venue search to flower selection and answered any concern or question in a professional responsive manner. They never made us feel like a bother or self conscious and I never had the feeling that they were planning any other wedding. Everything that seemed impossible to me - they seemed to make happen. We had a death in the family a month before the wedding and HJ was sensitive but marched forward with what had to be done. I was terribly picky about the dress and Heather was able to guide me to a decision and find someone to deliver a new one in time. Heather and Maria had all vendors organized and everything went off nearly perfect on the wedding day. I didn't spare a thought over the logistics. If not for HJ Planners, there is no way we would have been able to pull off our lovely day in such a short amount of time. Choose HJ if you want thoughtful - professional results!

Heather and her staff were very flexible and ready to do whatever was required to assist my daughter and I in wedding planning.

HJ Planners were instrumental in helping us plan our wedding, but it was not until the wedding weekend came did we appreciate their true value. As organized as we were, there were so many details that we needed last minute assistance with - all of which HJ Planners took care of perfectly. Our wedding was a success much to the hard work and experience of HJ Planners.

By and large Maria was great. She handled the vendors beautifully. We had some issues with details but over all she contributed to a beautiful day!

HJ Planners worked with us during the last two months before the wedding, and by then we had only booked the venue. It released a lot of pressure for us and they guided us through the steps. We were satisfied with most of the vendors that they set up for us, according to our budget. If it could have come with more choices, it would be better. Heather is both professional and flexible. She even taught us how to dance:)
On the day, their service was awesome! The layout was beautiful, beyond our expectation.They guided the guests, reminded us the next thing in line and answered to whatever was needed. The thing that could be improved is gift sorting and storage so that people do not need to come up to the couple asking for places to put them around.
Overall, we were happy to work with them, and would recommend them to our friends.

I first heard of HJ planners because I go to the same hairdresser as the owner and was given her card. When I emailed her from the website I was called back immediately and on a Saturday no less! This was very impressive to me because I had been getting the runaround from site vendors and was wondering what had happened to customer service. When we first spoke Heather made me feel so at ease and picked up on my easy going nature and sense of humor and even put one of our inside jokes into the contract. I usually decide with my gut and I had a good feeling about her company. The rest of our relationship was up and down. Her and her partners continued to be prompt when replying to our questions but they most turned the questions back to us and made us decide. We had hoped the point of hiring them was that they would take care of all that. My other complaints were that they did not direct, they did not take the reigns when I needed them too. I had explicitly indicated we needed step by step directions for the ceremony because we were asking a friend to marry us after being ordained online and she had never done this before. They were no help at all and my friend stepped up to determine who walked with who, pacing, where people should stand at the alter, the order of things etc. She was not getting paid for that. Multiple times during the wedding day I could not find a single representative from HJ planners even though 4 of them had shown up (we only paid for 2 but they felt 2 more would be of help for the size and scope of the wedding). I had no idea when and where I was needed for pictures or when to get ready for my entrance. I was a nervous wreck until one of the staff from the VENUE came to rescue me in my suite. That should not have happened. At another point before I was announced I told my main planner that I really had to pee and she told me to hold it for 45 minutes. At first I said ok but then my MOH's told me that everyone could wait for ME and that I should go so I did and felt so much better There were some more similar examples of how they slacked the day of and my wedding party or family had to do what I thought was in their contract. To be honest I did not pay for the most expensive, comprehensive package and maybe I should have to get the service I imagined in my head but this is just one person's perspective. The wedding had its blips as all do but over all it was amazing and truly memorable. The guests had no idea what was going on behind the scenes at all and I'm thankful for that. Bottom line this company does a good job in the planning department but could be improved in the execution.

Heather and company are amazing to work with! Every event I have performed at with them has been highly unique and extremely well organized. From the complex logistics and planning, to the smallest personal details, the HJ Planners team has consistently demonstrated impeccable taste and style. I can't wait for the next one!!

They are the best planners - organized, friendly, always go the extra mile for their clients.

We offer the clients of our preferred planners a 10% designer’s discount off our services - photography $750, videography $500, dance bands $1500 +

Hire them, you won’t regret it.

Best regards,

David Fletcher
New York - Washington’s Best Musicians, Photo & Video

I recommend the services of HJ Planners to make your Wedding Day a one-of-a-kind event that will be remembered and cherished by you and all your guests for years to come. ~~ Angela www.calligraphybyangela.com 214 957 2155
Dallas Calligrapher

Very professional, with excellent coordination and arrangements. Heather and Maria are easy to work with and made my job much easer and will add excellent additions to your wedding memories.
Highly...

Words can not express how impressed we were working with HJ Planners! Heather and her team took a complex wedding and made sure everything went smoothly. Not only did they make sure the bride, groom and their guests had a great time they made sure all the vendors had everything they needed as well. HJ Planners is sure to make any brides wedding day picture perfect.

They are young, vibrant, attentive to detail and ensure their clients are well taken care of! We love working with them and their clients.

Very professional and I look forward to working with them on an event!

HJ Planners are tops in their field. Our entire team of Event Designers enjoys working with them as they know all the details will be covered. A truly professional organization.

Very professional in their dealings with other vendors.

HJ Planners was wonderful to work with. From the begining of the process they kept in touch with us about everything the bride and groom wanted. They understand both sides of planning events and were very open to discussing all the options my venue could accomodate. I watched as they worked with the bride and groom to help dot the "i's" and cross the "t's" to make the event memorable. Heather, Jennifer and Maria were always professional when working with me and my staff. I would recommend HJ Planners to anyone looking for event planning assistance.

I have worked with both Heather and her staff on many weddings. They are enthusiastic, have wonderful ideas, and are very detail-oriented. They lend a calm influence to the brides they work with, and the brides have strong praise for them. I would highly recommend HJ Planners.

HJ Planners really go above and beyond for their clients. By building a special relationship, they can easily make that 'last minute' call no matter what issue surfaces. Thus preserving the client's unique vision for their big day.

Also, their strict standards are structured to keep vendors on their toes - something other planners can't or won't do.

Very pleasant and always professional, they are sure to make your event go as you envisioned w/o the stress.

Give Heather a call. You can't make a better choice for your big day!