MEET YOUR EXPERT TEAM

  • JASON

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    Jason began working full time as a wedding planner after the 2014 launch of his new book GETTING GROOMED: THE ULTIMATE WEDDING PLANNER FOR GAY GROOMS, published by Chronicle Books. 

    Jason is currently the Director of Weddings & Editorial for Men’s Vows Magazine and well known in the industry. Brides Magazine has named him one of the Best Planners in the country.  Before launching Jason Mitchell Kahn & Co., he served as the resident Wedding Planner for Shiraz Events overseeing the company’s market in New York, Los Angeles and London. 

    Prior to Shiraz Events, Jason worked for several years at Soho House New York as the Event and Banquet Manager and quickly became known as the in-house wedding expert.  There he worked with couples on planning their special day in addition to doing freelance wedding planning.  While weddings are his favorite type of event, at Soho House Jason also designed, planned, and ran fashion shows, book launches, art festivals, movie premieres, opening nights, gala dinners, and awards shows post parties. The job took him around the world from Oscar parties in L.A. to events held in chateaus in Cannes and even an underground subway station in Toronto.  

    Jason brings to weddings his passion for drama honed from his career and education in theatre. Two of his plays had professional premieres in New York and have since had productions around the world. Jason approaches all weddings with his playwriting background: What is the couple’s version of their most beautiful story to be told?

  • DANI

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    Dani, a native New Yorker, loves everything about a good party. From the first fantasy of what the night will be until the last call, Dani knows how important and special each detail must be. 

    Dani and Jason began working together on Dani's own wedding, and the two just couldn't let each other go. She has now been a Lead Planner at JMK & Co. for over 4 years. Prior to her work with Jason, Dani was the founder and exclusive planner of the Annual Broadway Prom, a yearly bash for members of the Broadway Community. When not helping to plan your perfect wedding, Dani can be found gracing the Broadway stage. She is a proud graduate of The University of Michigan.

    She can't wait to put together the wedding of your dreams. In the words of RuPaul, "Everybody say love!”

  • KASEY

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    Kasey was born and raised in Washington State but swears his soul was born and raised in New York City, where he’s lived for the last 20 years. He’s always up for a night on the town, a cozy dinner party or a casual game night at home with good friends 

    Kasey has spent two decades working in theatre as both a director and music director. He earned his MFA in directing for the musical theatre at Penn State University and has worked extensively on Broadway, national tours, and regional theatres from coast to coast. He loves telling stories and exploring the distinct world of each piece. 

    Kasey was bit by the events bug after planning his own wedding with his husband. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing an idea through from inception through realization. As in theatre, collaboration is the key to any good event, and he loves meeting and working with new and exciting creative folk.

  • ALEX

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    Alex, who grew up outside of D.C., loves to bring people together to collaborate on shared interests. Creating meaningful connections is at the forefront of every project he works on.

    With a degree in Psychology from Columbia University, Alex made New York City his home. He has spent the last decade working in Luxury Fashion, focusing on Public Relations and Celebrity Initiatives. Through managing numerous runway shows in Paris and executing a variety of private events in NYC and LA, Alex has learned that the success of any event is the personal touch that connects each guest.

    Alex is ready to make your wedding an event where your family and friends feel closer to one another, and most importantly closer to you. From your crazy Aunt to your best friends from high school, Alex can't wait for all your guests to experience a night they'll never forget.

  • MICHAEL

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    Michael hails from Wisconsin where he was raised in the art of hosting and entertaining. However cliche, he always brings that midwestern work ethic and hometown, familial charm to any project he is a part of.

    Michael trained in theater and dance at institutions around the world including The Joffrey Ballet Chicago, The University of Michigan, and The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. He has performed on Broadway, on stages around the country, as well as in television and film.

    Telling stories has been the foundation of Michael’s life, a tradition he continues through wedding planning. With an eye for creative design, he strives to tell the story that is uniquely yours, inviting others into the magic of your lived experience for an event that is truly one of a kind.

    Michael is a passionate advocate for LGBTQI+ causes and climate justice.

  • PETER

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    Peter, a first-generation American, grew up in a small village in up-state New York to European parents. He received his undergrad in theatre from New York University and R.A.D.A before completing his masters in Global Business Management, studying in New York, Paris, and Hong Kong. 

    After a decade of working in the interior design and luxury start up industries, modeling internationally, and performing extensively in film, television, and theatre, Peter discovered not only how to utilize all his passion, talent, and experience but also what’s truly most important . . . throwing a killer party. 

    He’s a stickler for detail, a junky for design, and a lover of love, in all its sensational shapes and sizes. He can’t wait to help you build your dream.

  • CHRISTINA

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    Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Christina holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Penn State University (where she met fellow JMK team member Kasey!) and a Master’s degree in Accounting from Rider University. Her varied background—along with over a decade of experience in the New York City corporate event space—helps her specialize in blending the artistic and logistical aspects of wedding planning. Whether it’s dance numbers or numbers on a spreadsheet, she’s passionate about making sure every detail is accounted for.

    You can find her on the Upper West Side with her fiancé and their incredibly spoiled bernedoodle, or working from a coffee shop in a foreign country.

  • BARNABY

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    Barnaby was catapulted into the world of events after being rescued from a shelter in New Jersey.  He regularly attends site visits, tastings, floral sample viewings and breaks out a bow-tie for weddings.  With a bicoastal lifestyle he is also a champion flyer.  He receives a commission for any new business leads he generates.

OUR MISSION

I have always sought to work with brides, grooms and those who don’t identify with titles. The ideal of equality has always been important to me, not only as a business owner, but also as a human being. I identify as both gay and Jewish.  When launching Jason Mitchell Kahn & Co., it was important to me that it would champion the principle of inclusivity.  I have always felt it’s important to call out homophobia and anti-semitism.  Now, I am adding anti-racism to the core ideals of my company. At JMK & Co., we only seek to collaborate with vendors that espouse the same standards. We are working to create more opportunities with racial diversity for future clients, vendors and employees.  

What the

Mister Jason Mitchell?

People often seem a bit confused about what my real name is, and rightfully so.  Growing up I always used my full name, but when I wrote my first play I was encouraged to simplify and just go by Jason Mitchell.  I stayed consistent with all of my writing endeavors that followed.  As I joined the work force as an event professional I went back to using my full name, which is why there can be a discrepancy sometimes.  I answer to all of them, and many people simply call me JMK.  

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