1996 Graduate of Temple University with BBA
Four Certifications from Temple University:
Certified Wedding Planner, Certified Event Planner, Certified Meeting Planning and Certified Interior Designer. Certified Destination Wedding Planner & Licensed and Insured International Travel Advisor
Owner and Founder of Heaven Sent Wedding Consultants since 2001  Currently Delaware Director - National Association for Bridal Consultants and Advisory Board Member of Chesapeake Bay Wedding Magazine, and Delaware Chapter Head of International Association of Destination Wedding Professionals 

Awards and Accolades Received: 

- 2021 Advisory Board Member of Chesapeake Bay Wedding Magazine

- "2020 Inducted International Society of Female Professionals" 
- “2019” Award the Knots Best of Weddings”
- “2019 Award Philadelphia Event Planner of the Year”
- “2019 American Excellence Award” “2019 #1 Event Planning Company in Delaware”
- “2018” Award Philadelphia Event of the Year”
- “2018” Award Wilmington Business Person of the Year”
- “2018 Award Wedding Specialist of the Year USA”
- “2017 Delaware State Director – National Association of Bridal Consultant”
- “2017 Award Philadelphia Wedding Planner of the Year”
- “2016 Award Wedding and Honeymoon Specialist of the Year”
- “2016 Award Philadelphia Wedding Planner of the Year”
- “2015 Certified Master Wedding Planner”
- “2014 Award for Wedding Planner of the Year”
- “2014 Certified All Destination Wedding Planning”
- “2013 Certified Mexico Destination Wedding Expert”
- “2012 Martha Stewart Bride’s Choice Award Wedding Planner of the Year”
- "2011 Elite Party and Wedding Planner of the Year Award"
- “2011 Rated by Marta Stewart Weddings as a Wedding Expert
- "2010 & 2009 Reader's Choice Award Wedding Professional of the Year"
- “2009 Receive Best Asian Wedding of the Year Award”

Received Phila, Best Wedding of the Year 2010 for a Vietnamese wedding that she planned

- 2010 – 2011 Campaign Event Planner Chairperson, W. Keith Williams, III for Magisterial District Court Judge (Yeadon and East Lansdowne
- 2010 and 2009 Editors Choice Award Wedding Professional of the Year Received Philadelphia's Best Wedding Planner of the Year Award- 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007

- Featured on the Lifetime Channel's hit show "Get Married" 2009 and 2008 seasons.
- Published in the Knot's Fall/Winter 2009 and Spring/Summer 2008 issues. Published April 2009 Inquirer by Kelly Patrick Gated for the Vietnamese/ Chinese Wedding she planned.

Heaven Sent Wedding Consultants was also published in "The Knot" fall/winter 2009 issue and featured in the spring/summer issue 2008 and 2007.

- Published September 2007 Inquirer by Jennifer Dorazio for Rainbow Monogram Themed Wedding she planned Published by Bobbie Booked of the Tribune July 2007 In Seven Heaven ~ for specific weddings that were planned during 7/7/7
- Interviewed by Lisa Thomas Laury of Channel 6 news in June 2007
- Published by Bobbie Booked of the Tribune December 2006 ~ Advice from a Wedding Expert on How to Avoid Becoming a Bridezilla
- 2005 Accepted by the National Association of Bridal Consultants as a certified wedding planner

 

Jacqueline (Jackie) Allen joined team Heaven Sent wedding consultants in 2018. She’d graduated from Penn State University in 2014 with a Bachelors of Science in General Science. Gaining her an entry level position as a Clinical Coordinator 2 at Jefferson University. When she is not working, Jackie is the founder of her personal T-shirt design company Royaltee. Jackie designs custom T-shirt’s for clients and custom designed flyers for Heaven Sent Wedding Consultants. Jackie is also an amazing artist and utilizes her artistic ability as support floral Designer as part of the Heaven Sent Floral Division. She joined the team to continue to use her artistic and graphic skills. Her artistic skills usually lead her to make beautiful detailed patterns for Heaven Sent Wedding Consultants .

 

Rev. Jennell Maddox has been an Ordained reverend since 2008. Rev. Jennell Maddox received a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from Eastern University. Rev. Jennell Maddox also received a Diploma in Pastoral studies from Palmer Seminary’s Eastern School of Christian Ministry. Currently, Rev. Jennell Maddox is Pursuing a Master of Divinity (M-Div.) from Palmer Theological Seminary.

Upon Graduating with an M-div, Rev. Jennell Maddox will enroll in the Doctorate Degree Program at Eastern University where her field of Study will be Marriage and Family Counseling. Rev. Jennell Maddox has served in the humanitarian capacity for several charitable organizations, as a result Rev. Jennell Maddox is the Founder of Koinonia Life Ministries whose aim is serving those whom are the less fortunate.

Currently Rev. Jennell is a Therapeutic Recreation Director utilizing her artistic skills as a therapeutic regimen for individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Rev. Jennell Maddox has worked in the Therapeutic Recreational field for 15 years, utilizing skills in art, music, dance and horticultural therapy. Through her extensive work in horticulture therapy, Rev. Jennell Maddox has been a silk floral designer for many years focused on floral designs which includes: Elaborate centerpieces featuring hand crafted chandeliers as well as floral wedding bouquet. Rev. Jennell Maddox floral Bouquets were featured in Heaven Sent Wedding Consultant’s 1st Wedding Expo.

In Utilizing her skill set for Heaven Sent Wedding Consultants which includes: Managerial, artistic design, horticultural therapy and her future Endeavors of obtaining a doctorate degree in Marriage and family counseling, Rev. Jennell Maddox is the Owner of  Heaven Sent Weddings Floral Division and Executive Director. Also Rev. Jennell is the creator and lead floral Designer of the Heaven Sent Weddings  Floral Division. With close attention to details Rev. Jennell Maddox is a strong advocate for professionalism as she states: “I have a pure love for people. Our clients are extremely important to us. Our client’s satisfaction is always our goal. I will always ensure that our clients receive an experience that is truly Heaven Sent.”

 

I’m a graduate of Temple University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Therapy. I’ve worked with various populations through Recreational Therapy. Working in recreation therapy consists of planning and implementing program such as themed events. Helping others is something I enjoy doing and motivates me to continue my work because of the joy and happiness my clients receive.

Not only do I have a passion for helping others, I have a creative side as well. I like to draw, paint, make jewelry, and decorate. Bringing out my creative nature is exciting. Seeing a finished product weather it’s something I created or reinvented is satisfying. I have many years of experience with event planning through the field of Therapeutic Recreation, which allows creativity to flourish.

 

My name is Shakoya
“ I have been apart of the Heaven Sent team since 2014 and have loved every minute of it. I have worked with people for as long as I could remember so I jumped at the opportunity to join this amazing team. In my short time at this company, I have gained so much knowledge and have been able to apply my customer service skills and love of assisting to the team. Having worked in the non profit sector for the past 8 years, helping to bring the clients dreams come true on their special day is right up my alley.