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You’re Event Planning Team

Excellence in Every Detail. Teamwork in Every Step.

Your dream wedding deserves more than just a beautiful space—it deserves a team that’s with you every step of the way.

When you book with us, you gain a full wedding planning team committed to making the entire experience stress-free and unforgettable. We guide you through every decision, manage the details behind the scenes, and bring everything together flawlessly—so you can focus on celebrating with the people you love.

PLANNERS, CREATORS, MEMORY-MAKERS

Meet The Creative Minds

Meet Jo


LEAD CREATIVE PLANNER


A creative eye, a caring spirit, and a passion and love for event planning — all come in handy when you want a successful event. Jovanna J. Laurencin was born and raised in St. John US Virgin Islands. In 2018, she graduated with her BA in Business Administration with a focus in Hospitality Management. During her years in college, she worked in the hospitality and wedding industry. In 2019, she received her wedding planning certification through the Bridal Society, one of the world’s leading wedding planner certification programs.

With a passion and drive for creativity, detail, and idiosyncrasy, she decided to branch off to begin planning and designing amazing events for her clients.


Meet Brenda


LEAD EVENT COORDINATOR


Born and raised in the Virgin Islands, Brenda Sonson Stephenson is the mother to six children: Shakwana, Nekwan, Nekhori and Nekwante, Claesa and Caliyah. She is married to Clarence Stephenson. Brenda is a retired firefighter that served 20 years in VIFEMS. While being a firefighter she also worked alongside Mary Bartolucci (former owner of Island Style Weddings) for 7 years. She joined the JJL team about two years ago. She also is an active board member of the St. John Cancer Fund.


Meet Lin


LEAD EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT


Hello there! I'm Lin, the last member of the team you’ll get to meet—but you know what they say, saving the best for last! Though you’ll often find me quietly orchestrating on event days, I’m the group’s not-so-secret weapon. A native Virgin Islander with roots that span the Caribbean, I absolutely relish every opportunity to share this spectacular corner of the world with our clients. Here, you’re not just vacationing; you’re capturing life’s most cherished moments.

While I may not hold a formal degree in this field, my forte is bringing love to life through Acts of Service. This is where my passion truly shines. Partnering with Jovanna and Brenda to create unforgettable experiences genuinely fulfils me. For me, there’s nothing more rewarding than witnessing the joy and emotions on everyone’s faces, feeling the hope and unity love brings, and savoring those serene moments when everything else stands still in the brief pause before an “I do.”

Whether it's a wedding, a proposal, a birthday bash, a corporate event, or an intimate celebration dinner, the collaboration of our team’s expertise with your unique vision always promises an exhilarating journey. So, no matter if you’re all about the details or prefer to go with the flow, we're here to turn that vision into reality, ensuring your special moments are as remarkable as they are meaningful!

“Our Wedding Was Truly Breathtaking.”

Jovanna and her team at JJL Events are phenomenal, personable, and extremely professional. Jovanna made the months leading up to our wedding day very easy. She set us up on aisleplanner.com, recommended vendors, and talked through all the logistics over calls and emails. As a local to the island, she made planning our destination wedding on St. John a breeze. The day of the wedding went even smoother than we could have imagined. It was a dream and we'll relive that day forever. Thank you for everything Jovanna!

love note from Sarah & Dean

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