Get To Know Your Planners - Jessica Kerher Ligtenberg
Hello, I am so glad you are here. I am Jessica the founder of Serendipitous Events and now the co -owner. I am completely honored and so proud to have been in this industry for almost 20 years ( I really did get my start in high school). I was working for a national magazine that was locally based and loved it but the magazine was taking off in other markets and the teams in those areas were on top of things, I was considering a move when the lead planner of one of my beloved conferences announced her retirement, I jumped on the opportunity with her blessing and man did I soar.
You guys I literally jumped in head first and never looked back. So many people told me “good luck making it two years”. You better believe I drank some champagne on the two year anniversary of Serendipitous Events. I got my start in fundraising and thought I would never do weddings. Here we are almost 13 years later with a massive wedding presence. Weddings have become our jam! I say our because I wouldn't be where I am without so many amazing interns and employees. There is one person who really took my vision and created something so beautiful, Loghin welch. She is a boss babe with grit and heart. She allowed me to carry this business while creating and raising a family. I have always found it important to stay home with my kiddos for as much and as long as I possibly can and our team allows me the flexibility to do just that.
My husband Nathan and I have 3 wildly adorable and sometimes spicy children. Nash is seven, Nellie is five and Nixon is three. We moved our family to Canistota 5 years ago so my husband could spend more time at home and less time commuting. Nathan grew up in Canistota and is a chiropractor at the famous Ortman Clinic. The town and the clinic have a rich history in which we are so blessed to be a part of. I am the president of our City council, the vice president of our Lions Club chapter and a part of many other organizations in town. I love serving my community.
My all time favorite thing about event planning is the service we provide to our clients. I truly enjoy helping people whether it be choosing linens, straightening a dress for a bride before she walks down the aisle or hugging a woman who has lost her spouse and wants to honor him. I find comfort in what others may call chaos and tremendous desire to create lasting moments.
When I am not working you can find me cheering on our local teams in whatever sport is in season, baking some wildly fun treat to fit the theme at school or serving on a committee. We also love to travel. We love wine and food and so you can usually find us on a patio with friends. I look forward to the future of each and every one of our team members and Serendipitous Events as a whole.
