—anywhere.
And to ensure your event is a joy-filled success—
Helmed by international event planning and etiquette expert Julian Leaver, our team has produced hundreds of weddings in just as many different places. Our unrivaled expertise in catering, design, floral, and operations has given us not only the perspective to envision the outcome of your event, but the knowledge, resources, and connections to face any challenge head-on.
Design-Forward Luxury Destination Wedding Planner
About JLE
Perhaps you're getting married in Dallas or Aspen. Or a remote location like Lake Como or San Miguel. Whatever your destination, we are the experts who will make it happen. Effortlessly.
- David, Father of the Bride
“They have exquisite taste, calm demeanors and went way beyond what's expected to ensure a perfect wedding.”
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“Oh, that looks like a Julian Leaver Events wedding" is not something you'll likely hear someone say. In fact, most couples engage our services for this very reason.
With us, the wedding planning and design journey begins—and ends—with you. We'll start by listening to you and drawing inspiration from your story. Then we'll dream with you and guide you toward the partners most aligned with your vision. Along the way, we'll collaborate and communicate with every vendor on your behalf, ensuring each party involved in your wedding delivers the standard of excellence we require—and you expect.
Our expertise, innovation, guidance, and global creative connections are at your disposal, always. But, at the end of the day, the decisions that lead to our desired destination will always be yours.
OUR SIGNATURE APPROACH. Unmistakably Your Style.
- Dee Ann Payne
“They probably understand what you want better than you do.”
I’ve been devoted to the luxury hospitality industry for the better part of two decades—and still find myself absolutely in love with weddings and events.
During that time, I’ve learned there’s a right way to plan a wedding. And that is: To follow a process that is most comfortable for you.
This is why I practice the platinum rule—treating you as you’d like to be treated, and meeting you where you are on the journey. Then walking the path together from there.
Hello, Friend. I’m Julian Leaver. Also known as the Dapper Diplomat.
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JLE’s Leadership Team
Calm, clear, and confidently at the helm, Elissa Kincade guides our couples through the wedding planning journey with ease. With over a decade in luxury hospitality, she is devoted to the art of thoughtful preparation and seamless execution.
Born and raised in Dallas, Elissa comes to our team from an impressive career at the Thompson Dallas, where she produced the city’s most expansive celebrations. Elissa’s experience facilitating complex events at scale gives our clients an advantage unlike any other.
Elissa oversees every logistical and creative detail, serving as the bridge between her clients and the teams who bring each event to life. With a deep appreciation for both style and substance, she creates a planning experience that allows couples to feel supported, confident, and fully present throughout the planning process and every moment of their wedding weekend.
Meet Elissa, Our Lead Planner.
Every wedding needs a creative force—a calm presence who sees the big picture and anticipates the smallest detail. For us, that’s Grace Whitlock.
Grace brings a winning combination of creative intuition and logistical precision to the JLE team. With a BBA in Hospitality & Hotel Management from Dallas Baptist University—and an MBA in progress—Grace has designed and executed destination weddings across Italy, Mexico, the Bahamas, and Canada. Her background spans roles in event planning, floral design, and strategic client coordination, making her a powerful behind-the-scenes ally.
Meet Grace, our Event designer.
A checklist queen capable of quieting any operational storm, Julie Fried is responsible for making magic happen from behind the curtain at JLE.
With a background in musical theatre, Julie pursued her degree while performing on several Dallas stages, later spending nearly a decade with the Dallas Mavericks organization. While at the Mavs, Julie also launched her own wedding planning business. That dual career path led her to a deeper love of systems and operations. With a gift for people-first problem solving, she keeps our behind-the-scenes gears turning with clarity, efficiency, and just the right amount of wit.
Meet Julie, your Operations Manager.
A detail-oriented orchestrator capable of running timelines, budgets, and logistics in perfect harmony, Kate Jerrier brings East Coast energy and precision to the JLE team. A Boston native, she came south to study Communication and Psychology at TCU—and couldn’t quite leave the Texas sun behind.
Her background in floral design and luxury rentals gives her a rare, behind-the-scenes mastery of event mechanics. Kate prides herself on being reliable and solution-oriented, always thinking ten steps ahead with a calm, confident mindset. This combination of creative intuition and logistical awareness makes her an invaluable asset when it comes time to turn a design concept into reality.
Today, Kate’s production management expertise is the backbone of every event, ensuring each is executed with flawless precision and our signature spark.
Meet Kate, Our Production Manager.
An Unwavering Commitment to Service with Distinction
As a Washington School of Protocol-trained expert, Julian will tell you that etiquette is about making others feel comfortable. This is why, as a company, we subscribe to the Platinum Rule: Treat others as they would like to be treated.
In practice, this means catering to the individual needs and communication styles of all key decision makers, while universally showing kindness and respect regardless of the circumstances.
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