Events by Jen

POV: You’re an event planner and every corner of your phone is yelling at you. 😂📲

A vendor text.
A client email.
A venue update.
A delivery change.
A “quick question.”
And, of course, the message that starts with: “Don’t panic, but…”

Event planning isn’t just about staying organized - it’s about staying five steps ahead while the details change by the minute.

Behind every seamless event is a planner juggling 47 conversations, updating three timelines and calmly replying, “Absolutely - we can make that work.” 😅

Organized chaos? Maybe.
Handled? Always. 💙

If you know me, you know how I feel about anything involving planes, trains and automobiles. 🥰🚁

After six years of planning golf tournaments - and an abundance of helicopter ball drops to kick them off - I finally got to go up today and check off a bucket-list item!

Combine flying and golf?! Say less. 🙌🏼⛳️🚁

A huge thank-you to Robert Norsworthy for capturing these incredible photos, Veracity Aviation for the R22, and the amazing team at Meals on Wheels Montgomery for the heart, love and tireless effort they pour into serving our seniors and our community. Carrie Watkins brown

Thank you for allowing me to play a small part in your mission. 💙

People ask me all the time, “How do you do it?”

Run a business.
Work events at the restaurant.
Raise a high schooler as a single mom.
Get to the gym.
Make time for my Mini Me.
Build relationships.
Chase big goals.
And somehow keep all the plates spinning (not always well, and likely a couple will fall from time to time:))

The answer?

Organization. Discipline. And sheer drive.

I’ve always believed we can become whatever we want to be when we grow up - and I’m still growing up.

I believe in working harder than anyone else in the room. In putting your head down and doing the work when nobody is watching. In being disciplined when it would be a whole lot easier to play.

Is it for everyone? Nope.

But hard work has consistently yielded positive results in my world.

And here’s the part people don’t always see:

I fail. A LOT.

Things don’t go according to plan. I make the wrong call. I overcommit. I get knocked down. Plans change. People change. Life changes.

So I do what I know how to do.

Learn. Pivot. Course correct. Keep moving.

Failing forward has been one of the greatest tools for growth in my life. Failure doesn’t scare me nearly as much as standing still does.

One of my favorite sayings is:

“Breaks and bruises make us badass.”

Why?

Because it means we tried.

The bumps, the bruises, the scars, the failures - they’re proof that we stepped into the arena. We took the chance. We chased the thing. We were willing to risk falling flat on our face for something we believed in.

You don’t get battle wounds sitting safely on the sidelines.

I’ll take the bruises. I’ll take the lessons. I’ll take the spectacular failures right alongside the wins - because every single one means I showed up and tried.

And every time I get knocked down, I get a little smarter, a little stronger, and a whole lot harder to knock down the next time.

And balance?

I don’t think balance means giving everything an equal piece of you every single day.

Some days the business gets more. Some days my daughter does. Some days an event demands everything I’ve got. And some days I need the gym, a little quiet, and a reset.

The goal isn’t perfection. The goal is progress.

ᴀɴᴅ ᴏɴᴇ ᴏꜰ ᴍʏ ʙɪɢɢᴇꜱᴛ ᴍᴏᴛɪᴠᴀᴛᴏʀꜱ ɪꜱ ᴋɴᴏᴡɪɴɢ ᴍʏ ʟɪᴛᴛʟᴇ ʙɪᴛ ɪꜱ ᴡᴀᴛᴄʜɪɴɢ ᴍᴇ ᴅᴏ ᴀʟʟ ᴏꜰ ɪᴛ.

I want her to know that big dreams require big work. That independence is powerful. That you can build something from nothing. That getting knocked down doesn’t mean you stay there.

And that there is absolutely no expiration date on deciding you want MORE for your life.

So how do I do it?

I stay organized.
I set goals.
I work my ass off.
I surround myself with good people.
I learn from my mistakes.
I pivot when I need to.
And every morning, I get up and go again.

One day at a time.
One dream at a time.
One goal at a time.

Head down. Do the work. Be kind. Stay hungry. Keep growing.

Success rarely happens overnight.

But if you keep showing up for the life you’re trying to build, one day you look around and realize...

You’re already living pieces of the dream you once prayed for.

And then?

You set the next goal. 💙

BLACK AND BLUE - that’s the training ground.

💙 HOTEL CONCIERGE SERVICES 💙

Did you know Events by Jen offers Hotel Concierge Services for conventions, conferences & large-scale events? 🏨✨

When your event takes over a hotel, there are approximately 4,872 little things that suddenly need someone’s attention. 😂 That’s where we come in.

Think of EBJ as your boots on the ground at the host hotel — working alongside the hotel team while serving as a dedicated point of contact for your group.

✨ Guest & VIP assistance
✨ Vendor coordination & arrivals
✨ Transportation logistics
✨ Meeting & event oversight
✨ Rooming list & hotel coordination
✨ Registration & attendee needs
✨ Last-minute changes & troubleshooting
✨ And ALL those “Hey Jen, can you…?” moments!

Your team stays focused on the big picture while we manage the moving pieces behind the scenes.

With 30+ years in hospitality and 15+ years in special events, this is where experience, relationships and knowing how hotels operate really come into play.

Planning a convention, conference or multi-day event in The Woodlands, Houston or anywhere in Texas? Let’s talk. 💙

📧 [email protected]
📱 281.736.4057

Events by Jen | Hospitality is our training ground.

And just one weekend later… we did it all over again. 🎄✨

Throwing it back to the Western Midstream Holiday Party 2025 - another HUGE holiday celebration and another reminder of just how much fun event season can be. That 1884 Carriage was something else!

Different weekend. Different vibe. Same EBJ magic. 💙

Who’s ready for holiday season 2026?! 🙋‍♀️🎄

Just to get us in the mood for the season…🎄💚❤️

A little throwback to the Waste Connections Holiday Party 2025 - because this one was WAY too fun not to revisit.

Merry Christmas, Grinches! 💚🎄

And yes…we went ALL IN on the Grinch. 😏

🎄✨ HOLIDAY PARTIES DON'T PLAN THEMSELVES... BUT WE DO! ✨🎄

While everyone else is soaking up summer, the smart planners are already locking in their holiday celebrations. 😉

Venues are booking. Entertainment is disappearing. The best dates are filling fast.

Whether you're planning:

🎁 Corporate Holiday Parties
🥂 Client Appreciation Events
🎄 Team Celebrations
🍾 End-of-Year Galas
🎅 Christmas Parties
✨ Private Holiday Gatherings

Events by Jen can handle as much (or as little) as you need.

Our scope of work is simple:

✅ Venue Sourcing
✅ Entertainment
✅ Catering
✅ Décor & Design
✅ Rentals
✅ Staffing
✅ Transportation
✅ Gifts & Swag
✅ Logistics & Timelines
✅ Vendor Management
✅ Stress Management (for you 😉)

From intimate dinners to full-scale holiday spectaculars, we'll make sure your event is memorable for all the right reasons.

🎄 Christmas is only six months away...
📅 The best dates won't wait.
📩 Let's get your holiday party on the books now.

✨🎁🥂

📸 CALLING ALL WEDDING CREATIVES! 🎥✨

I'm currently assisting one of my amazing couples with sourcing a Photographer, Videographer, and Content Creator for their wedding at The Peach Orchard on January 9, 2027.

We're looking for a very specific aesthetic:
🖤 Moody
🖤 Dark
🖤 Editorial
🖤 Storytelling-focused
🖤 Less traditional, more luxury magazine vibe

If this sounds like your style (or you know someone whose work fits the vision), please send portfolios, social media links, and pricing information to:

📧 [email protected]

Tag your favorite creatives below and help us find the perfect fit for Madison & Johnny's big day! ❤️