Windermere, FL 34786
(map) Phone: 407-296-4008
Reviews for Joie de Vie Weddings & Events, Inc.




My husband and I are overjoyed at how beautiful our wedding day went. Our coordinator did an outstanding job. She was very involved and hands on and was always had our best interest at heart. She truly made our event an unforgettable one as her mission statement commands. She was very thorough organized timely professional and precise. We would recommend her to anyone. We pray that her business is blessed beyond belief.




Kerline is AMAZING!! We didn't have much to work with but she was able to get us a wedding that looked like we spent a fortune- it was the most classiest event we could ever imagine and all of our guests kept asking how we were able to throw such an elegant wedding (complete with filet mignon and lobster on a revolving rooftop, by the way). Kerline was there every step of the way and the one thing we valued so much was having NOTHING to worry about the day of our wedding. We were able to enjoy ourselves the way we were supposed to without wondering if something was going to go wrong. We love that woman!




Kerline is sent from above. I was stressed out about our large Caribbean wedding, then I saw the Joie De Vie light! Professionalism is truly an under statement when one describes Kerline's work. I look at the pictures and want to do it all over again; our one year anniversary is right around the corner, and it is due to this wonderful person. Kerline's price is very reasonable, actually a little low in my opinion for the 150% that she gives. Her vendor list, creativity and eye for detail is hard to find; her time and work is worth so much more. I have told all my family and friends that Kerline's wedding planning will be my wedding gift; I just know a wedding is not the best if its not done by her. I will be calling her for baby showers and all of life's special moments; she is more than a planner, she is now a good friend. I truly know Kerline's work is hard to find. I am a very picky person and I can not say one bad thing about Kerline's work. I am speechless, she is truly the best of the best. I know one day her work will be in upscale magazines and her planning will be done for the elite; she makes you feel like royalty.
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Having a wedding planner has literally saved my life- literally! I don’t mean to be dramatic but there is no way that I could have planned my wedding without the assistance of the Joie de Vie event planning team. They turned my ideas from good to excellent. From my fabulous save the dates to my elegant invitations, Joie de Vie has been superb. The diligence and professionalism of the Joie de Vie is unparalleled. During our initial consultation, we added the Stationary and RSVP Tracking services without realizing its importance. While doing my RSVPs, my sister remarked, “if you didn’t think a wedding planner was worth it, I bet you do now. You would have gone crazy if you had to do this alone.” She is correct! With the RSVP Tracking service, I was able maintain my piece of mind. In hindsight, having a planner like the Joie de Vie team was priceless. Their service is exceptional. On my wedding day, I felt like a Queen, not a princess but a QUEEN. That day, I was carefree taking in every moment while the Joie de Vie event planning team worked meticulously and passionately behind the scenes. When my groom and I entered the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception rooms, we were speechless. My wedding was more than I could have ever imaged or planned for myself. Joie de Vie gave me priceless memories of a day I shall never forget. Family and friends say my wedding was the best wedding they had the honor and privilege of attending. Among the many compliments we received, my wedding guests said such things like: • Your wedding details were unbelievable!• The courtesy and professionalism of your wedding planner and her team was amazing! • The wedding reception was magical!• Your wedding was absolutely incredible, fantabulous, romantic, unprecedented, glorious, overwhelmingly amazing, magnificent, etc.!!!Words will never convey the appreciation my husband and I have for Joie de Vie Weddings & Events, Inc. My advice to make planning a simpler process for couples...Acquire the services of a wedding planner- it is PRICELESS. Yes, we know you can do it yourself but you can also pull out your wisdom tooth yet that is not advisable. Having a planner to coordinate your wedding is an essential professional service that cannot be substituted with your inexperience. What you can do is practice being a chef at home, making jewelry, or running marathon. HOWEVER, you should not practice being a wedding planner. The common denominator among the practice tasks that I listed is you will have the opportunity to do them again and again. On the other hand, you only get married once. There is no time to practice. Among many other benefits, an event planning team will handle all the intricacies you WILL overlook, serve as the contact source for your numerous wedding vendors, and electrify your creative process. The bottom line is hiring an event planning team can change your wedding experience from good to EXCELLENCE. I don’t know about you but I’d chose excellence over good any day! With the being said, choose Joie de Vie Weddings & Events, Inc.
Vendor response to review
We are humbled by this review! We love all of our brides and groom's and truly look to make their day an UNFORGETTABLE moment in time! Vanessa really took the time to understand the nuances of the wedding planning process and was very detailed. She was in our top package along with a few of our 'a la carte' options that help alleviate some of the stresses of dealing with the guest list. We were over the moon with how well every last detail came together for this couple. They were a joy to work with!
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BEST WEDDING PLANNER EVER!!!!!
Vendor response to review
Jasmine & Stuart were awesome to work with! They came to us in January with a very clear vision! We truly enjoyed helping pull their details together.
GUEST




Kudos to Kerline! She does an amazing job with planning weddings. Throughout the planning process she did a tremendous job with meetings, phone calls, text messages and emails. On the day of my wedding I was worried free, because Kerline and her two partners help everything go easily. I had the best vendors in town because of her and my decor at reception was breathtaking. Thanks Kerline ;-)
Vendor response to review
Dafnie & Thony were an awesome couple to work with. Our bride was creative and willing to tackle projects to make the day her own! We loved her "tropical but elegant" theme and loved that we were able to use seashells flown in from St. Thomas and Haiti in her decor.
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Kerline and her staff are amazing; all you have to do is show up for your wedding. She is able to handle anything and everything. I thank God for her.
GUEST




Joie de Vie helped us prepare in so many ways from the time we first met with Kerline. Her knowledge of the area and different vendors helped us save alot.
GUEST




Joie de Vie did a great job and i really enjoyed working with the staff. Our wedding day went off without a hitch and was shepherded through by the Joie de Vie team. They also managed our last minute changes professionally and with ease.
Vendor response to review
We loved Taryn's wedding at the Lake Mary Event Center! Her day was truly unique and she incorporated many great elements for her guests. We wish them all the best!
GUEST




I picked Kerline out of the three most popular wedding planners in Orlando from a web search. We are forever glad that we had picked her. We gave her many challenges. We were residing in Las Vegas and the wedding was in Orlando; we limited her to a small budget; we demanded a traditional Vietnamese ceremony and a mixed southern-Vietnamese theme. In addition to all of that, we were a busy couple, were only able to see her and the vendors for 6-7 hours before the week of the wedding. Did I mention we were quite specific about what we wanted? All her suggestions of vendors worked beautifully for us, from the flowers, to the cakes and specially the caterer. The best thing about Kerline and her group is their willingness to step out of their known paths to explore the new ways of doing things to fulfill our wishes. Our wedding was just perfect. My parents (especially my difficult Mother) were pleased. It was cozy, fun and with great foods. Our guests fully enjoyed a unique celebration of a lifetime.
Vendor response to review
Tina & Jeremy were awesome to work with! We planned this wedding via skype, email and phone. Prior to the wedding day we met the couple one time (they flew in from Vegas at 7am and were on a flight back by 6pm). We were able to pair them up with fantastic vendors that created unique elements to ensure that their day was reflected of their Vietnamese and North Carolina roots! Definitely one of our favorite weddings!
GUEST




Awesome person to work with! Thank you for all the creative ideas for and all of your patience with my needing to "visually" see things.
Vendor response to review
We loved working with this couple as they wanted to be different. Norman and Tahnee wanted to fuse their African-American, Filipino and Haitian cultures into the wedding day. We were able to incorporate elements that allowed their day to stand out and be extremely unique to their style and taste. We loved working with the vendor team as their were multiple elements that made this day stand out!
GUEST




Joie de Vie provided an excellent service from start to finish! Kerline and the Joie de Vie team helped turn my wedding dreams into my wedding reality and for that I will forever be greeatful!
Vendor response to review
Nikisha & Larry were die hard Gator fans! So much so, that the colors were the foreground in planning their fantastic day! It was a pleasure to have been a part of the team and to have helped ensure this day was a remarkable one!
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Being from out of state, I was unsure of who to trust to carry out the wedding of my dreams. I had a vision for my dream wedding and needed someone to carry it out. While looking at venues, I received a list of preferred wedding planners. Joie de Vie Wedding & Events, Inc. was one of the preferred wedding planners. I called a few on the list and out of all of the wedding planners, Kerline and her staff were the best. They answered all of my questions, helped me in deciding what venue to pick, talked over the pros and cons of some of the venders I was thinking about… all before I even chose Joie de Vie Wedding & Events, Inc. as my official wedding planner. I loved Kerline. She was very efficient and was in constant contact. She made sure everything was perfect. She went beyond what our package specified and words can't express how much it is appreciated. Months after I started working with Kerline, I experienced my DREAM WEDDING! It was perfect in every way. I highly recommend Joie de Vie Wedding & Events, Inc. for your upcoming wedding or event.
Vendor response to review
Malaun & George! You, Ms. Joy and Aunt Lori were such a joy to work with. We loved your wedding and the love between your families could be seen throughout the day. We were happy to be of help during such a special time in your lives. Continued blessings in your marriage!
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I had hired Kerline for the day of my wedding and I have to say, without her I probably would have lost my mind keeping track of all my relatives and sorting out all the final details as I was getting ready. I am so thankful for her professionalism and organization skills. She went above and beyond what I expected. She is someone you can trust like a long time friend to make sure your wedding goes smoothly.
Vendor response to review
Cynthia! Thank you so much for reviewing our services. We were happy to have been such a great help to you. Cynthia started planning on 7/3/11 and said she found most of her vendors on our wedding blog!
GUEST




I cannot stop talking about my wedding planner and her staff. Kerline was a god's send. Being our wedding was planned within 3 months, i was overwelmed but after meeting with kerline and saw how dedicated and passionate she is about what she does and her company, i knew i was in good hands. Any bride who is looking for someone who is professional, trustworthy, honest, has an eye for great taste, always available, with you from beginning to end and puts her "Brides" first, then you need to contact "joie de Vie Wedding & Event". You will not be disappointed.
Vendor response to review
Stacy and Fletcher were truly wonderful clients. We were happy to be a part of their important day. As busy professionals, they entrusted Joie de Vie with finalizing the details for their important moment. We wish them nothing but the best!
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I actually got my invitations from them.. Very helpful in making sure I had everything correct and had everything I needed..
Vendor response to review
Sabrina! First and foremost, congratulations! It was truly a pleasure helping you with your invitations. Thank you again for considering our services.
GUEST




Kerline went above and beyond for us & our wedding! She made our special day as perfect as it can be and was a pleasure to work with!
Vendor response to review
Valerie and Casey were such a pleasure to work with! From the families to the guests all had a great time. We had a fabulous team of professionals that helped to pull the day together and at the end of it all...it was OPA!
GUEST




I was engaged January 23, 2009, and hired Joie de Vie Weddings a few weeks later from an online wedding source. From day one, Kerline, was simply professional and yet personable. I knew after our first meeting that we would work well together to make my wedding day an unforgettable one. She provided me with some of the most premier vendors in the area, which would still allow me to stay within budget. She was always just an email or phone call away. She helped me design my own custom made invitations, with class and unique character. There was not one detail that was left undone. As a Pediatrician in training I had a very busy schedule to say the least and she managed to help keep me organized and on schedule, I never felt overwhelmed. She was always willing to meet with me whenever my schedule permitted, alone, with my fianc�, and even parents. She found a way to get everyone's ideas incorporated in the day. On my wedding day, Kerline and her team made each and every one of my guests and wedding party feel like royalty. I did not lift a finger. I rarely asked a question, since I had complete confidence that she was in complete control of the day. I received several emails leading up to my wedding day, which kept my vendors informed of the seating arrangements, timelines, and expectations. She kept copies of every contract and was fully aware of my expectations. She facilitated the wedding rehearsal with patience and grace, making sure everyone knew what they were doing. After the wedding she along with her team made sure each and every card and present was put away securely, and she didn't leave until we were walking to our honeymoon suite with smiles on our faces. I had an absolutely incredible wedding from beginning to end and I know my wedding planner had an enormous part in making my dreams a reality.
Vendor response to review
It was truly an honor working with Janelle & Leon. We love when our clients dare to be different. This couple truly wanted a unique event that stood out and reflected their fabulous tastes. We worked with a great team of professionals and we were able to make the evening a memorable one for all in attendance.
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Your services are highly recommendable!!! Kerline, you did such magnificent job in ensuring that our 'big' day was truly a magical and enchanted experience and it certainly was... The insight and information you shared from proper wedding etiquette to your knowledge on how to infuse elements of our culture into our wedding... was invaluable to us. Thank you for being highly organized by managing and ensuring that we stayed within our timeline and by also always being very dependable. Thank you for your aggresiveness and thoroughoness in contract negotiations and ensuring that our vision was being manifested and stayed within bounderies of our budget.Thank you!
Vendor response to review
Leslie & Joe were such a great couple to work with. From the onset, I knew that they were special! We had a great team of people to work with and little special touches that honored their hispanic heritage. Stunning did not even begin to describe this couple on their wedding day. Thank you for review!
GUEST




1st Class Service..I will recommended her to any and everyone I know!!
Vendor response to review
Dwayne, I'm honored that you (the groom) took the time to come on and refer our company. It was truly a pleasure working with you and Angel. We had a phenomenal vendor team and your guests had a great time.Thank you again for your review!
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The only feedback I have is to confirm with the church if the decoration vendor is coming earlier than contract time, to have all areas cleared. In all other areas the service was very thorough, professional, timely, and done with extreme care and concern. When it was required, the services always went above and beyond what was called for and contracted. All in all, my husband and I were immensely pleased with Joie de Vie Weddings and Events, Inc. and would highly recommend the company's services to friends and family.
Vendor response to review
Gwenetta & Samuel, thank you for the review!This wedding was definitely a challenge that I looked forward to. Great culture and diversity, a fun group and a well organized bride and mother of the bride. It was truly a pleasure working with you and your families.Kerline Docteur, PBC
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I would recommend Joie de Vie Weddings and Events, Inc. to anyone planning a small or large event. Kerline's eye for detail, professionalism and great advice makes everything stress free and absolutely perfect!
Vendor response to review
Beauty and Malik were such a pleasure (as all of my clients are to work with). Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience with Joie de Vie.Many blessings to you and your marriage.
Joie de Vie Wedding and Events is a wonderful company, and I fully endorse them.
Kerline and her team have wonderful communication and organization skills. Their skillful attention to every detail is fantastic. Every time we have an event with Kerline we know it will go off without a hitch.
Working with Kerline - from Joe D Vie has been a treat - they do wonderful work in such a pleasant way! I highly recommend Joie De Vie to you -you will be pleased and very happy with Kerline's work! Happy Planning, Shannon Caine, Beautiful Music
I have worked with Kerline and her team numerous times and she is always a pro, a wedding professional planner. She will have an attitude and tone that will keep you, the client, happy and stress-free. If you are in need of a wedding planner pro who will ensure your wedding looks beautiful and will run smoothly, then please contact Joie De Vie, Kerline Docteur. In my eyes, she is a Master Bridal Consultant!
The Joie de Vie Weddings & Events team is amazing to work with. Their attention to detail and professionalism makes each wedding a success. I highly recommend them!!
Kerline is an excellent coordinator. She's on top of her game and gets the job done. I'm proud to be a preferred vendor of Kerline's.
Kerline is the consummate professional. Her ability to organize and coordinate weddings and events is unsurpassed. She has wonderful vision and is a pleasure to work with.
Kerline will do a wonderful job with your wedding plans! I've seen her give brides the vision they've imagined for their special day. She's professional and easy to work with!
About Joie de Vie Weddings & Events, Inc.
Meaning "joy of life," Joie de Vie celebrates the richness of your culture, authentically honors your spiritual traditions, and embraces you as an individual. Our refreshing approach reacquaints couples to the delight, anticipation and
joy of planning an unforgettable event.
Our services range from Bridal Consultations to Full Service Wedding Coordination. We don’t plug you into a mold; instead we design a celebration in a personalized way that captures your style, preference and personality. All of our
efforts are focused on creating your unforgettable event! Whether it is designing a traditional wedding, a product launch, or for the clients that want something different; Joie de Vie Weddings & Events, Inc. looks at the larger picture while
thinking outside the proverbial box.
KERLINE DOCTEUR
•Member of the Association of Bridal Consultants since 2005
•Professional Bridal ConsultantTM
•Helping Brides plan their dream day since 1999
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