World's Best Planners named by Junebug Weddings at Weddings in Woodinville
Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 8:00AM 
We are bursting with excitement that 2 of our wedding planners, Jacky Grotle of Event Success and Janel Ellefsen of Occasion, LLC have been named World’s Best Wedding Planners by Junebug Weddings.
Here’s what these award-winning planners had to tell us about this distinct title:
What does it mean for you to be titled World’s Best Wedding Planner by Junebug Weddings for wedding planning?
Jacky: It is an honor and privilege to be recognized for the work we do. We have won Local & National awards but WOW "The World's Best Wedding Planner" that is truly special.
Janel: It’s a huge honor! I’ve been a member since they started and I would never leave!
What about you & your style make you in this elite group for Washington State?
Jacky: I think it is a combination of things but definitely years of success in this industry and the complexity of events that we have successfully executed both locally and at destination locations.
Janel: Because we’re awesome! Clearly! Ha ha. No, really I think it’s because we specialize in full service more complex weddings with many details. We strive for a very complete look for every client. We each bring a very strong talent to the table so we pull from the specialist in that category if need be. Between the three of us we give 150% to each full service client.
4. What are other titles you've held/hold for planning?
Jacky: We have won "Chapter Program of the Year" Award from National Association of Catering Executives, Top 3 Planners by Evening Magazine/King 5's Best in the Northwest designation, & most recently the Emerald City Applause Award for "Best Event Logistics". I hold the title of CMP (Certified Meeting Professional), which you must have at least 10 years in the industry and pass a very difficult exam too.
Janel: Best of Planner for the Knot, State Coordinator for ABC and we are on the Style Me Pretty Preferred Black Book.
5. What is one of your favorite wedding moments during each ceremony? Or what particular moment stays with you after all these years from that one unforgettable wedding?
Jacky: I love when the couple exchanges their vows; I tear up almost every time. I surprise myself that after almost 500 weddings, I still get emotional! I can feel the commitment the couple is making to one another- it is an intimate moment that they are sharing and I think that is very special.
Janel: When the bride makes it down the aisle! Father of the bride toasts! Hands down the best part.
Janel Ellefsen & team, Occasions LLC named World's Best Planner by Junebug Weddings
Jacky Grotle, Event Success named World's Best Wedding Planner by Junebug Weddings