Photos by Kimberly Jarman Photography

Jennifer Thinnes
Co-Owner/Wedding and Event Planner
jennifer@outstanding-occasions.com
Twitter: jenniferthinnes

Jennifer graduated from the University of Kansas. She has worked in advertising in New York City and San Francisco. Upon moving to Phoenix, Arizona in 2004, she began a successful career in medical device sales. Jennifer‘s strong business skills, take charge attitude and creative ideas bring a transformative and a collaborative edge to Outstanding Occasions.

FUN FACTS ABOUT JENNIFER
If you could choose to hire one, which one would it be: maid, chef or hair stylist/makeup artist? No question, I would choose a maid. I love to cook, read about cooking, recipe hunt and love receiving cookbooks! Plus I am a Food Network JUNKIE (my husband can confirm.) Although I want to look polished and fabulous every day, I think I would miss the routine of doing it myself.

What is your nickname? Jenny Leigh, Kivell, Kivs, Kiv-dog, Bennifer (my husband’s name is Ben and we get this quite often, thanks J-LO), Dee, DeeBird, Bird, Birdie, Deeder, Sissy, Pouty, Take charge Marge.

What is the neatest place that you have ever been? I have been so fortunate to live and travel in some amazing cities that this is a tough one for me. The “neatest “place I have been was Ephesus, Turkey. Talk about a spiritual journey. The place I “found myself’ was when I was living in New York City. You hit the concrete and energy just flowed into your heels. The best “all-around” place, Italy. Affascinare!

In the town you grew up in, what are the 3 things you miss the most? I was raised in a hidden gem of a town, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Looking back now that I haven’t lived there since leaving for college, I have come to the realization that it was a great place to be and to be from. I am silly obsessed with Taco Bueno. I miss seeing the azaleas bloom at Woodward Park and I miss high school football. Oh yes, it was in a league of its own!

What is your favorite game? Scrabble. We even own the official Scrabble Dictionary. I must confess I am a pretty good word diva.

What is your favorite food? Sushi. I crave hamachi nigiri everyday ;)

What is your favorite day of the week and why? Friday is my favorite because I love the anticipation of the weekend. I spend all my free time with friends and family. I just can’t get enough of them.

What I most admire about Heather: There are 3 things that really jump out to me. 1. Her journey on becoming a business owner, following her dreams. 2. She is a beautiful mother to London (her mini-me) and a great supportive wife to Cole. 3. Being the best business partner anyone could ever find coupled with the fact that I cherish our friendship.

Why do you love your job? Yee Haw! I love my job because I can say corny things like that. No seriously, creating magical moments that are orchestrated with love.

What is something that people don’t know about you? I am huge FANpire of the Twilight Series. In fact I went on opening day with my girlfriend to the movie and we were by far the oldest gals there. Sometimes I ask my husband if he could pretend to be like Edward for just one night, so silly I know but I am hooked! Hoping there is another book from Stephanie Meyer soon......