Williamsburg Wedding Design provides the region's most professional and knowledgeable wedding planning services. Established by owner Shayna Walker in 2003, our doors opened in Williamsburg, Virginia in August of 2004. From ceremony and reception venue range, to vendor referrals and event day logistics, we assist our customers design fairy tale days.
Reviews (9)
Kaitlyn Gibbons Syberg
Nov 09, 2021
Jess and the Wedding Co of Williamsburg was hands down the best money we spent on our wedding. We were a bit intimidated planning our wedding entirely remote and not being from the area, but Jess eased that entirely. She knew all the vendors, and was so helpful on recommendations and insights. There is no wonder why every vendor knew her and wanted to work with her!
We couldn't have been happier with our experience with Jess. She just got it, and totally understood our vision and what we hoped for throughout our entire wedding day and evening. Kudos and thank you so much!
We couldn't have been happier with our experience with Jess. She just got it, and totally understood our vision and what we hoped for throughout our entire wedding day and evening. Kudos and thank you so much!
Brian Thompson
Jun 08, 2021
Father-of-the-Bride Perspective Admittedly, I was on the periphery of my daughter's wedding planning. I was in a position to observe and, I did receive the occasional tasker. I can say, unequivocally, that Jess made the wedding planning process and wedding day execution infinitely smoother. I have met few people with better organizational skills and attention to detail.combine that with her pleasant demeanor and "can-do" attitude, and your wedding will go off without a hitch. Weddings are expensive.they are an economy of their own.
That said, an investment in Jess and her team will pay huge dividends in reduced stress (by all concerned).resulting in a seamless event, a professional presentation, and she will help you maximize your budget in all the various areas that are vying for your dollar. Jess and the Wedding Company of Williamsburg should be your second call after you get engaged.call your mom first.
That said, an investment in Jess and her team will pay huge dividends in reduced stress (by all concerned).resulting in a seamless event, a professional presentation, and she will help you maximize your budget in all the various areas that are vying for your dollar. Jess and the Wedding Company of Williamsburg should be your second call after you get engaged.call your mom first.
Emma Smith
Feb 25, 2021
I cannot say enough positive things about Jess and her team. As a bride, I was overwhelmed and intimidated by the entirety of the planning process. Jess made it a breeze! She said from the beginning that she wanted us to be "guests at our own wedding" and that's exactly what it felt like. The day went by so smoothly and it was genuinely the BEST day. Jess was so organized and on top of everything throughout the planning process (which was about a year & a half for us).
She has such great insight, advice, and taste. She understood our vision perfectly, and helped us execute exactly what we wanted! I've said this to many of my friends/family, but if I could have ONE thing for planning a wedding-- it would be Jess & her team.
She has such great insight, advice, and taste. She understood our vision perfectly, and helped us execute exactly what we wanted! I've said this to many of my friends/family, but if I could have ONE thing for planning a wedding-- it would be Jess & her team.
Ashley Murphy
Jan 23, 2021
It is truly my pleasure to write this review. I reached out to Jess in late 2019 for a September 2020 wedding date. During our initial conversations, Jess took the time to get to know us and explain the differences between her planning packages. We selected the full service planning option and Jess got to work. She was available via text, phone, or email, and as we live out of state, that was a godsend.
She helped us craft a design plan that thought of every detail and captured the essence of what we wanted our day to be without us having a clear idea of our vision to begin with. Once the pandemic continued into the spring and summer, we realized postponing was our reality and Jess reached out to each vendor to help us find our new date, in March 2021.
She handled every vendor and helped us look over the addendums for the contracts. We met Jess in person in November 2020 for the first and only time, but felt like we had known her for years. Once the governor announced guest count limits for events, we made the heartbreaking decision to cancel our nuptials. That said, we have no regrets about having Jess by our side during the wedding planning process.
Some of our vendors kept our deposits or the full amount paid for our wedding without having done any work since the event had not yet taken place (think catering and florals). I can happily say we did not get a refund from Jess - she DID ALL THE WORK. She spent hours with us making design changes, talking to our vendors, listening to our vent sessions and giving us options as we navigated planning a wedding during a pandemic.
She was the best investment we made. Jess's expertise and advice has no bounds. Her experience working with vendors in the industry is invaluable as she knows their work, who to recommend, and perhaps more importantly, who not to recommend. I cannot say enough good things about her. I wish our wedding day happened so she could have been by our side!
She helped us craft a design plan that thought of every detail and captured the essence of what we wanted our day to be without us having a clear idea of our vision to begin with. Once the pandemic continued into the spring and summer, we realized postponing was our reality and Jess reached out to each vendor to help us find our new date, in March 2021.
She handled every vendor and helped us look over the addendums for the contracts. We met Jess in person in November 2020 for the first and only time, but felt like we had known her for years. Once the governor announced guest count limits for events, we made the heartbreaking decision to cancel our nuptials. That said, we have no regrets about having Jess by our side during the wedding planning process.
Some of our vendors kept our deposits or the full amount paid for our wedding without having done any work since the event had not yet taken place (think catering and florals). I can happily say we did not get a refund from Jess - she DID ALL THE WORK. She spent hours with us making design changes, talking to our vendors, listening to our vent sessions and giving us options as we navigated planning a wedding during a pandemic.
She was the best investment we made. Jess's expertise and advice has no bounds. Her experience working with vendors in the industry is invaluable as she knows their work, who to recommend, and perhaps more importantly, who not to recommend. I cannot say enough good things about her. I wish our wedding day happened so she could have been by our side!
Shanna Johnson
Dec 07, 2020
I personally wish I could rate you and Wedding Co. a 10! Your organization, communication and suggestions are priceless. You provide a service that most don't realize the value of. Wedding Co. of Williamsburg took our hands and hearts from start to finish with ease and grace. We look forward to hiring again for our other daughter. You girls are one of a kind and know your business well.
Courtney Herrington
Nov 29, 2020
Jess is AMAZING! I had originally sought her out to be our wedding day of coordinator for our original wedding venue. Then COVID struck and after waiting and waiting to see what restrictions the governor was going to apply or lift, we came to the conclusion to move venues. Jess was so understanding and helpful through the entire process. When it came down to throwing the reception at my parents house, I had no clue what to do and Jess came in and helped me imagine the most beautiful reception set up!
When it came to the day of, her and her girls were the best in making sure everything was done perfectly and how we wanted it(and made sure it ran smoothly)! Thank you Jess for everything, we are so very appreciative of you!
When it came to the day of, her and her girls were the best in making sure everything was done perfectly and how we wanted it(and made sure it ran smoothly)! Thank you Jess for everything, we are so very appreciative of you!
Madalyn Trestrail
Apr 19, 2020
Working with Jess was AMAZING! We could not have done it without her. She was super responsive/available for calls leading up to the big day and always provided any vendor recommendations/ideas that we needed. My husband and I went a bit of a different route with a short day-time ceremony and a short cocktail-style reception following and it was perfect thanks to Jess.
She went out of her way to make sure everything went smoothly and everyone knew exactly where they needed to be. We highly recommend Wedding Co. of Williamsburg for any wedding planning / day-of coordination!
She went out of her way to make sure everything went smoothly and everyone knew exactly where they needed to be. We highly recommend Wedding Co. of Williamsburg for any wedding planning / day-of coordination!
Jessica Menter
Jun 14, 2019
Jess, owner of the Wedding Co of Williamsburg, is not only creative, collaborative, caring, and hardworking - but she's the best. My cousin, who is from LA, and had the most fabulous wedding, noted she was the best planner she's ever seen. That says something. I went to Jess with a specific vision and we worked collaboratively to exceed it! I don't know what I would have done without her. Jess tailors the experience to each bride and pours her heart into every detail and aspect of your wedding.
When she says she will cry at your wedding and you will become friends. She means it. You are in great hands with Jess. The day wouldn't have been the same without her or her team. They made it a dream.
When she says she will cry at your wedding and you will become friends. She means it. You are in great hands with Jess. The day wouldn't have been the same without her or her team. They made it a dream.
Jillian A.
Feb 28, 2019
We selected the Full Coordination Package and pulled in Jess about a year before our wedding. and it was worth every. single. penny. My now husband and I were living far from Williamsburg, both working busy jobs, and decided early on that we'd want help. Jess knows so much about weddings in general and specifically Williamsburg-area vendors, and even though I am an organized person, there is no way I could have kept track of everything without her and kept my sanity.
She is incredibly responsive, beyond friendly, and finds a great balance between letting you run with your own vision and adding in her own suggestions based on her experience. On the day of the wedding, everything went beyond smoothly. Jess and her team kept everything on-time, the whole place looked gorgeous, and they were all so friendly and supportive throughout.
If anything went wrong that day, we had zero clue, because in our eyes it was everything we'd hoped for and more. I have told every friend of mine that when they get married they should do everything they can to save the money for a planner because our experience with Jess was truly invaluable.
She is incredibly responsive, beyond friendly, and finds a great balance between letting you run with your own vision and adding in her own suggestions based on her experience. On the day of the wedding, everything went beyond smoothly. Jess and her team kept everything on-time, the whole place looked gorgeous, and they were all so friendly and supportive throughout.
If anything went wrong that day, we had zero clue, because in our eyes it was everything we'd hoped for and more. I have told every friend of mine that when they get married they should do everything they can to save the money for a planner because our experience with Jess was truly invaluable.
