your co-host for Life’s most
meaningful milestones.

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 celebrate Your Story with Us.

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Our Ethos

At Jess McKinney Events, celebration is personal. We don’t follow trends—we follow your story. Every gathering is a reflection of the people at its heart, layered with meaning and designed with intention. From first impression to final toast, our role is to translate your values into moments that feel quietly luxurious and effortlessly you.

We honor tradition without imitating it, elevate without excess, and plan with both precision and warmth. Our aesthetic is refined but never rigid—timeless, tailored, and grounded in care.

What you’ll find: beauty that breathes, a spirit of hospitality, and a planning experience rooted in trust.

Because true elegance doesn’t just look good—it feels right.

Meet Jess

I’m Jess—planner, creative partner, and calm guide behind Jess McKinney Events. Based in Nashville and working wherever love takes you, I create events that blend refined design with heartfelt storytelling.

Client voices

  • “Jess helped us plan our wedding and we were SO thankful we had her. During the planning process, Jess respected our budget, was always responsive, and stepped in with a plan during snafus. In the end, her expertise helped us bring the vision to life—but better and more beautiful than we imagined. I had so much peace on my wedding day knowing Jess had our back. 10/10 recommend!”


    — CAROLINE SLEMP

  • “Jess has such a skill at curating events that encapsulate YOU!

    If you are looking for an all-inclusive wedding or event planner in Nashville, Jess McKinney Events is who you want to hire! She listens to your visions and dreams and adds her expertise to create an event that you’ll be talking about for years to come. You can tell she really cares about her clients and puts so much time and effort into ensuring every event she plans exceed their exceptions!

    She’s the best wedding and event planner in Nashville for sure, she has become my go to planner for any event I have!”


    — DYLAN MURPHY

  • “I worked with Jess McKinney Events to plan a birthday dinner for 36 people last June in Nashville, and she was absolutely incredible. I came to Jess with so many ideas — the mood I wanted to create, how I wanted the space to feel, and all kinds of visual inspiration. She not only listened, she brought it all to life in the most beautiful, thoughtful way.

    When I walked into the space and saw the tablescape, the florals, and every single detail I had imagined actually there in front of me, I had tears in my eyes. It was stunning. Jess has an unbelievable eye for detail and pours so much care into everything she does.

    She’s also just so lovely to work with — incredibly kind, organized, and communicative. She made the planning process easy and enjoyable, and I truly felt supported every step of the way. I’d recommend her ten times over.”


    — GRADI ELLIS

  • “Jess threw the book launch party of my dreams! Every detail felt so personal and perfect—I wanted to relive it over and over again.”


    - MEGHAN ASBURY

  • “After two challenging experiences with wedding planners, my now-wife and I were feeling frustrated and discouraged.

    Thankfully, we found Jess—who was exactly the breath of fresh air we hoped for. Throughout the entire process, she was intentional, creative, and above all—kind and professional. On our wedding day, she and her team were steady and unfazed by any hiccup. They truly went above and beyond to ensure we had the best day.

    It’s safe to say our wedding wouldn’t have been such a smooth (and beautiful!) event if we didn’t have Jess behind it. Cannot recommend her enough!”


    - SAM MILLER

  • “The most beautiful events, thoughtfully designed. Fav planner to work with!!

    Events come alive with her special touch and couldn't recommend working with her enough!”


    — JESSICA STEDDOM

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