2024 JWE lookbook

Every wedding tells a story…

...we’d love to help you write yours.

When you select Jaclyn Watson Events, your story will be a one-of-a-kind experience that will delight your guests and provide unforgettable memories for a lifetime.

Jaclyn Watson Events has raised the standard for bespoke weddings in Vermont and throughout New England, and we are available for distinctive weddings at unique venues anywhere in the world.

By offering our services to only a select number of clients each year, we are able to completely immerse ourselves in creating an extraordinary and awe-inspiring experience for you and your loved ones.

We are passionate about conceptualizing a vision for your wedding that captures your personality and style. With our unique couple-family-team approach to planning, we refine every element of your wedding so that even the smallest detail is a reflection of your vision. We have exclusive access to a network of the most creative and sought-after wedding professionals, and together we will create an amazing and memorable day.

Jaclyn Watson Events provides an unsurpassed level of dedication and service that your luxury wedding demands. In the months leading up to your day, we will invest hundreds of hours in planning, collaboration, and implementation. On your wedding day, we turn our focus to ensuring that every element is executed according to plan. Our ultimate reward is seeing the tears of happiness in your eyes as the events of the day unfold.

Meet Our Team

Meet Jackie

Despite her degree in Psychology and Business Management, Jackie never set out to be a wedding planner. It was a career path that she discovered when she was planning her wedding in Vermont. Jackie was astounded at the lack of personal and customized planning for such an important day in people’s lives. She felt keenly that what was missing was vendors who cared about them and their stories as much as producing a sparkling event.

This eye-opening experience made her realize that a large number of engaged couples were underserved when it came to finding someone who would plan a personalized, luxurious, and experience-driven wedding, and Jaclyn Watson Events was born. This was a perfect fit for her years of being in the performing arts and her love of people, design, and production.

Over the decades that Jaclyn Watson Events has served New England, they have gained the reputation of being the wedding planning company that provides unparalleled service and produces events that showcase their client’s dreams. Jackie’s approach to the planning experience is one of relaxation, creativity, and ease. She is an inspired innovator and relentless in her pursuit of refinement and perfection in her designs.

The Green Mountain State is Jackie’s residence throughout the bulk of the year, but the warm Florida sunshine calls her and her family south through the winter. Oceanside fires with her husband, their dogs, and her good friends refill her soul. When she’s not working from her bed with beagles beside her, she’s probably plotting a trip to Montreal for a delicious dinner.

Meet Lynn

For many years, Lynn helped many of her friends and family members plan their weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and other special celebrations. She enjoyed helping them eliminate the stress of planning their special event so that they could enjoy every minute of the day to the fullest.

Vermont has always been home for Lynn. She balanced being a mom of three sons while working in the insurance and medical industries, as well as being an athletic director for young children.

Fast forward a few years and Lynn fulfilled her lifetime dream and turned her passion for weddings and events into a career. Being part of the Jaclyn Watson Events team has allowed her to work with an amazing group of wedding and event professionals … and, of course, equally amazing couples.

When she’s not working, Lynn enjoys attending her sons’ sporting events, and exploring new places with family and friends. She enjoys crocheting, needlepoint, and crafts. Lynn believes in the importance of giving back to her community. She organizes fundraisers and events that benefit the youth, schools, and families that need assistance due to medical challenges.

Problem Solved…

by Jackie and her Team

“Following our rehearsal dinner, I came to the realization that I left my veil in Atlanta. I felt overwhelmingly devastated by my mistake. I sent out a few text messages to see if anyone could help, and Jackie was the only one to respond, at 3am, no less. She calmed my nerves and left me feeling safe and reassured that everything was going to be okay.

Within just a few hours, I had a beautiful veil in my possession, all thanks to Jackie and her team’s efforts. I will never forget the overwhelming emotions of relief when the veil was hand delivered, and it is a moment I will always be thankful for.

The story of the veil embodies Jackie’s ethics and how she runs her business. Not only is she incredibly talented at the design element of planning, but she is also sincerely thoughtful in her attention to detail and caring which shined through all of her team in my time of need.”

- Hillary

Morgan & Steve

Private Estate

Woodstock, Vermont

Caterer: Let’s Pretend Catering

Florist: In Full Bloom

Drapery: Drape Art Designs

Tent: Vermont Tent

Photography: Kelsey Regan Photography

One-of-a-Kind Experiences

Camila & Alex

Gurneys Montuck

Montauk, New York

Photography: Rodeo & Co

Florals: Jenny Wildflower

Jaclyn Watson Events creates amazing destination weddings in Vermont, New England, and beyond.

Elizabeth & Harry

Topnotch Resort

Stowe, Vermont

Floral: Apotheca Flowers

Rentals: BBJ

Awarded by the National Association of Catering and Events

Winner of 2022 Event Design and Decor of the Year

Olivia & Jud

The Inn at Burklyn East Burke, Vermont

Photography: Rodeo & Co

Floral: In Full Bloom

Sara & Tom

Gurneys Montuck

Montuck, New York

Photography: Rodeo & Co

beyond expected

“We are so appreciative to have Jackie-she took away all the stresses of the weekend and went above and beyond what I ever would have expected! Thank you Jackie and team for everything-you truly made our weekend so perfect and incredible and we can’t thank you enough!”

Flawlessly Executed

Flawlessy Executed Experience

I want to thank Jackie for making our whole wedding weekend a stress free, fun, wonderful, insanely beautiful, and flawlessly executed experience! Jackie-we couldn’t have pulled off everything without you and your team and we are so incredibly thankful for all that you did!!

Christine & Matt

Signet Library

Edinburgh, Scotland

Photography: Oksana Kuklina

Florist: Narcissus Flowers

Design: Admire Design

Two families becoming one

“Working with Jackie and Stephanie was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Jackie had impeccable taste, understood what we valued, and helped us to give ourselves and our guests an unforgettable experience.”

Jessica & Jameson

Shelburne Museum

The Brick House Shelburne, Vermont

Photography: Tim Chin Photography

Drapery: Drape Art Designs

Tent: Vermont Tent Company

Florist: In Full Bloom

Our Commitment to You

By accepting just 12 weddings each year, we can provide you an exceptional level of service and attention. When you entrust your wedding to Jaclyn Watson Events, we share this amazing journey with you and are there for you every step of the way.

From today until your day, we do.

We Create a Beautiful Experience

We listen to your ideas and desires, and then go beyond your expectations. Our personally vetted team of wedding professionals has the resources and expertise to capture and execute your vision.

Taylor & Duncan Private Estate

Photography: Andy Madea

Florist: Helios

Drapery: Drape Art Design

Tent: Vermont Tent

Rentals: Peak Events

Linens: BBJ

Stationary: Gus & Ruby Stationary

Nobody Does It Better

Today, the adventure begins.

“With professionalism and kindness, Jackie and her team ushered us through a weekend to remember. The results were beautiful, delicious, and seamlessly executed. Without them, we could not have been relaxed and available to our guests on the day of each event.”

Chloe & Jeremy

Private Residence

Vermont

Photography: Hanna Photography

Florist: Nectar and Root Floral Design

Tent: Vermont Tent Company

Caterer: Let’s Pretend Catering

We’re Always Here for You

You always have direct access to our team, and we will respond to your questions and requests within hours, if not minutes.

“Jackie helped guide us through the planning process, and was then elevated to “hero planner status” when we had to throw out all our plans and re-envision everything in the face of the pandemic. Even in a normal world, we could not have pulled off our wedding without Jackie and her team. And certainly not in 2020. We can’t recommend her enough!”

From today until your day, we do.

100% committed to our clients

Kaleigh & Tim

Edison Hill

Stowe, Vermont

Photography: Gayle Brooker

Florist: Birds of a Flower

Drapery: Drape Art Designs

Tent: Vermont Tent

Rentals: Peak Events

“Jackie doesn’t follow trends just for the sake of it, she can work in any style. She responded to emails and texts with lightning speed, and it is obvious that she is 100% committed to her clients. Jackie is a true expert in her craft and we would recommend her to anyone.”

A Perfect Wedding?

With so many moving parts, a perfect wedding is practically impossible. Things happen, they always do.

Instead of promising an unachievable goal, we take a different approach. We plan ahead for the ‘what if…’ situations. When they happen, we resolve them quickly … so quickly that you and your guests won’t even notice.

Hilary & Adam

Topnotch Resort

Stowe, Vermont

Photography: Savannah Brown Photography

Florist: Nectar and Root Floral Design

Drapery: Drape Art Designs

Tent: Vermont Tent Company

“Jackie Watson and her team made my experience a complete joy. Jackie helped pull together my vision while adding her own touches and recommendations. The moment we saw our tent for the first time will always be one of our most cherished memories. I don’t know how someone could invest in a luxe wedding without having someone like Jackie to guide the way.”

Welcome to our Family

When you work with Jaclyn Watson Events, you become a member of our extended family. Get ready to relax, laugh, happy cry, and have the time of your life, because this is going to be amazing!

Ivy & Michael

Private Estate

South Londonderry

Photography: Kate Seymour

Florist: Birds of a Flower

Stationary: Gus and Ruby Stationary

Drapery: Drape Art Designs

Tent: Vermont Tent

Rentals : Peak Events

Tasia & Owen

Private Estate

Cape Cod

Caterer: Forks & Fingers

Florist: Helios

Drapery: Drape Art Design

Tent: Sperry

Photography: JAG Studios

Linens: BBJ

Rentals: Peak Events & Kadeema

“We were incredibly lucky to stumble across Jackie in our internet research trying to find the top Vermont wedding planner. Selecting Jackie as our wedding planner was the single best and most impactful wedding event planning decision we made. She is an extremely hard worker and unbelievably responsive … and this is coming from someone who has worked in finance in New York for almost 10 years and has high standards for what constitutes being responsive!”

—Katherine

”Jackie helped us every step of the way and walked us through the process of picking vendors and matching each one to our personalities. She nailed it! Our day was truly perfect, thanks to her securing backup ceremony locations well ahead of time. We are so grateful for all of Jackie’s help in making our day one we will remember forever.”

— Katie & Devin

“I am so thankful that we chose to work with Jackie for our wedding. I can’t imagine trying to plan a wedding without her expertise and help … and to top it off, she is an amazingly sweet and nice person.”

—Tracy

“Jackie and her team are fantastic! The day turned out absolutely perfectly down to the last details. My only request to Jackie on the day was to stop time so we could enjoy the day a little bit more!”

— Madeleine

“Choosing Jackie was the best decision we made. We could never have had this wedding without her. My husband and I grew very close to Jackie and we now have a continuing friendship even after the wedding planning is over. It still brings me to tears to think about how special and magical everything was.”

—Lauren

“There is absolutely NO way our wedding would have been as picture perfect and fabulous as it truly was if we did not have Jackie on our side. She took our thoughts, ideas, and opinions and always ensured that the wedding was what WE wanted. It was everything we could have dreamed of and more.”

—Lee Ann

“There was a point when I thought Jackie was a mind reader, as she could complete my thoughts before they came out of my mouth. Jackie created magic, and contacting her was the best decision I ever made.”

—Sam

“Jackie was absolutely amazing from start to finish, and took care of every detail of my daughter’s wedding so we could truly enjoy the fun. She dealt with a change in the date, everchanging weather, and the loss of water at our home (where the wedding was to occur). You will not find a more experienced or creative planner. She became a part of our family and we recommend her with all our hearts.”

—Cindy

“We want to thank Jackie and her team so very much for helping us to plan, create, organize, and execute our fairy tale dream wedding on the shores of Lake Champlain. Jackie, thank you so much for making our dreams come true!”

— Katherine

“I cannot say enough wonderful things about Jackie! My husband and I were married in St. Croix and she coordinated everything. Finding the perfect resort, booking it, booking airfare, rose petals on the beach, flowers, hair, make-up, minister, taxi rides … you name it, she had it covered!”

—Jerri

“Weddings are an amazing day where you don’t want to miss a thing. Having Jackie and Stephanie helping us meant that we could be together as a family enjoying this special day without worrying about the details. Hiring Jackie was a gift we gave ourselves so we could truly enjoy every minute of an extraordinary day.”

—Anne

“One of the best decisions I made during our destination wedding planning was booking her services. She is your decision maker, drill sergeant, confidante, and much more. Jackie is readily available through a text, email, phone call, or video chat. Throughout the year of planning, our dogs would greet each other on camera and most often we were both in our pajamas … LOL! ”

—Sunshine