Hillary J Events

12/25/2025

12/25/2025

Twas the night before Christmas…
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Beauty Services: .stl
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Hotel: behr
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12/22/2025

It’s the most wonderful (and bubbly) time of the year. 🥂
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Signature cocktails flowing, tablescapes designed for an evening of merry memory-making, and nears & dears sharing in the reason for the season. While elevated food and beverage moments set the tone, it’s the love around the table that keeps the celebration going all night long.
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In champagne and celebration xoxo HJE 🍾 ✨
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Ceremony Music: Manhasset String Quartet
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Ice Sculpture & Custom Ice Cubes:
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Specialty Decor, Draping & Lighting: .luxe
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11/27/2025

This season, may we all be reminded the truest sense of “home” is found in the hearts gathered around the table; the ones who warm the room long before the crackle of the fireplace.
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It is more than a place, but a feeling. It’s the way a chair becomes your seat because of the people who surround it. And how the conversations and laughs make you feel full before even digging into pie.
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So wherever you gather this Thanksgiving — may home be a place to be felt, not just a seat to be found. 🦃 🥂







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11/13/2025

I’ll never forget when a DM slid into my inbox from the darlingest gal with a bubbly new business! What started as a kismet coffee date at grew into a mentorship, a friendship, and eventually the joy of welcoming her into our internal team.

So when Madison said YES 💍, it felt like the most meaningful full-circle moment. Calling her our bride—and walking alongside someone who has poured so much of herself into other people’s wedding days—was an experience best described as “this is my why.”

In true Madison fashion, she approached the day with clarity and intention. She wanted to be surrounded by professional partners who had become genuine friends, fill the space with pink & green, preppy patterns & gorgeous flowers, and roll out the red carpet for every person in the room (vendors included). Every detail felt like M&J—quietly confident, considered, and personal.

But what I’ll remember most is watching Madison host with such ease and sincerity. Every decision, even the smallest one, was made with their people in mind, ensuring the day was marked by what matters most - love and cheers.

Planning, Design & Production: .hjevents
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10/23/2025

Pop the bubbly, Amanda & Brian are featured on 🥂

How fitting that just days away from their one-year anniversary (October 24th!), Amanda and Brian’s wedding has found its way onto the feed of Loverly.

These two were an absolute dream to plan for, and seeing their day recognized in this way makes it all the more special. A true love story and design worth celebrating — then and now.

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Weekend Festivities:
Transportation: & St. Louis Trolley
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10/17/2025

"Another trip around the sun — and what a beautiful one it’s been. 💫

I’m endlessly thankful for my family, who keeps me grounded, cheering me on through every season. For my clients, who gift me the honor of living my purpose every day — designing, celebrating, and creating moments that become lifelong memories. You’ve become dear treasures, and I’m so grateful for your trust and sharing of your hearts on this journey.

And to the vendors behind the magic — my creative community, my cheerleaders, my friends — you are the reason I can dream beyond limits. The late nights, the laughter, the champagne toasts after another flawless weekend — I wouldn’t trade it for anything. 🥂

Here’s to another year of celebrating love, creating beauty, and finding joy in every detail — because there’s always a reason to celebrate. ✨

Because it’s my birthday, here are a few fun facts that make me Hillary J:
👑 Earrings + mascara = non-negotiable.
🌸 Charleston is my spirit animal (southern soul forever).
⚖️ Libra energy, always.
🥂 Schramsberg > everything else.
👜 Handbags are my weakness.
🐶 Poppy, my mini Bernedoodle, runs the house.
🍉 Watermelon, soup, or anything pickled - sign me up
🍂 Forever a fall girl at heart.
📱The HJE Hunnies thread = my favorite daily digest.

To another year of heartfelt joy xoxo Hillary"

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10/15/2025

The weather is cooling off, the color palettes are deepening and fall is slowly creeping in but I am still reminiscing on this summer day ☀️

This day brought us so many wonderful details, but for now I wanted to share some of our favorite images — the people.

Weddings are the one day you can find yourself surrounded by all the people who love you dearly in one room. From family to friends, each person comes together to celebrate the start of your new life together.

Our advice? Slow down the pace, truly see those around you and soak up every laughter, cry and celebration.

Creative Director, Planning, Production: .hjevents
Venues: Church of the Annunziata &
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Ceremony Music: Manhasset String Quartet
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Cake: Beth Rhodes
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Transportation: and St. Louis Trolley
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10/09/2025

Wedding details are meant to be experienced, not just seen.

Bridesmaids details gathered together, statement seating charts welcoming in guests, a custom bar cart with your bespoke logo on full display, personalized napkins with your new last name. It's all meant to create an experience that will leave your guests walking away saying 'that was so them'.

Creative Director, Planning, Production: .hjevents
Venues: Church of the Annunziata &
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Ceremony Music: Manhasset String Quartet
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Cake: Beth Rhodes
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Transportation: and St. Louis Trolley
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09/12/2025

A little summer weather in mid September has us indulging in the refined details of this vibrant wedding design — a little dolce vita if you will.
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Corals, yellows, hot pinks & some unexpected (but oh so delightful) patterns created a soirée that invites you to party the night away with a good sip in one hand and your favorite dancing partner in the other.
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Cheers to design stories focused on the boldness of love 🥂
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Creative Director, Planning, Production: .hjevents
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Stationery: .designs
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Fashion: .clothing
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08/19/2025

When you are dreaming of spritz o’clock, lemon trees, blue tiled interiors, and the freshest of pasta, a ticket to Capri is the best option. But reminiscing on Gina and Jake’s Italian-inspired affair is a close second!
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08/12/2025

We don’t design for a trend or a shock factor; we design for your story. For the notions of the heart and how you want to love your loved ones and one another.
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Once we start the design process and tap into the golden gems nestled within your family traditions…that’s when we really get to work. And you know what happens? Our clients quickly drown out the noise, forget about the status quo, and TRUST. They let go of second guessing and no longer fear the spiral of comparison. Because they finally embrace what we’ve been telling them all along - your wedding is just that…yours. To have and to hold - in both the tangible and intangible.
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Creative Direction, Planning, and Production: .hjevents
Venue: World’s Fair Pavilion
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