Gina Jokilehto
Owner & Creative Director
Gina is a Cleveland, Ohio, native with a deep love for travel, the arts, and a stellar party. Raised by the music industry. Prepped for her debut in the event world in experiential advertising. Honed and perfected a very particular set of wedding planning, design, and production skills over 20+ years as the leader of her creation, Shi Shi Events. Sassy. Profanity laced. Powered by Poppi, Uncrustables, and Diet Coke. She is unflappable, warm, and direct and you will be immediately at ease knowing she's got your back.
In a dichotomous world of right- and left-brained thinkers, Gina is both—creative and meticulous, she'll come up with the idea (the one you wish you thought of yourself) and then triple-check its every moving part. She's a maven of taste, a master of niche, and a must-ask for travel recs. An aesthete through and through, Gina finds joy in the micro and macro, a quality that shines through every event she touches.
In a dichotomous world of right- and left-brained thinkers, Gina is both—creative and meticulous, she'll come up with the idea (the one you wish you thought of yourself) and then triple-check its every moving part. She's a maven of taste, a master of niche, and a must-ask for travel recs. An aesthete through and through, Gina finds joy in the micro and macro, a quality that shines through every event she touches.
Our Approach
- Transparency is our Roman Empire; clear communication is our love language.
- Collaboration is the cornerstone of our relationships with our couples and creative partners alike.
- Trust is the only way we can weave our particular brand of magic.
- Your priorities drive our work—our experience drives your result.
- Every planning and design decision is filtered through the lens of how to make your and your guests' experience exceptional, effortless, engaging, and brimming with warmth.
Impact > Output
We accept a limited number of events each year so each client is given the time and proper support needed to achieve a high-touch, perfectly curated experience. This allows us to pay meticulous attention to detail, proactively meet our couples’ needs, and elevate everything we do.
Creation > Imitation
Saw something amazing on Pinterest? Great! We won't be doing any of that. We build your wedding from your story and all the things that make you completely and wonderfully you. It’s all about intentional design—every element should fit like a glove.
Real = Beautiful
True luxury is unrepeatable. We savor what we feel in those once-in-a-lifetime moments because we know they won't ever happen again. They are singular, one of a kind—and the only way to be one of a kind is to be real. That's how we define true beauty.
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