4WARD Events is a multi-dimensional travel + event planning agency founded in late 2013 by husband and wife team Omar & Jasmine Ward. We have a passion for events and love to travel, making us fundamental vacation + party planners at heart; starting a business together was a no-brainer! With our mix of skills and shared passion for bringing people together, we successfully mix professionalism, fun, and the magic of love into our business. This is what we love. This is what we do. This is what we are good at. Putting visions to paper and then watching them come to life!
MEET THE TEAM
Jasmine Ward | Destination Event Planner & Travel Agent
Jasmine loves working with clients to bring their dream destination weddings to life. Her enthusiastic personality, hardworking nature, and signature sense of style make the planning process both fun and stress-free. With a sharp eye for detail and a genuine passion for creating unforgettable moments, you can trust that you’re in great hands from start to finish.
From your very first consultation to the final celebration, Jasmine is there every step of the way—making sure every detail reflects your vision.
With a background in marketing and advertising, she’s also a skilled negotiator who knows how to secure the best rates for vacations and events—always keeping your budget and experience in perfect balance.
Omar Ward | Executive Travel Director & Certified Travel Associate (CTA )
Retired Army Veteran of 26 Years
Omar is a Certified Travel Associate (CTA ), having earned his designation from The Travel Institute, the oldest and most respected non-profit certification organization in the travel industry. These credentials require that he have at least 18 months of travel industry work experience, completed rigorous certification and testing, and continue to fulfill stringent education credit requirements each year. Much like an accountant or doctor with their respective credentials, the CTA designation means that he is committed to upholding the highest standards of his profession while providing expert advice to his customers. Omar handles the destinations + travel bookings and can find the very best locations & room rates for all-inclusive couples getaways + group vacations, honeymoons and cruises around the world.
Jermaine Lewis | Destination Ambassador & Travel Connoisseur
From Milwaukee, Wisconsin, his early childhood travels only took him as far as Chicago, IL (92 miles). His brother gifted him with his first international trip to Germany in 2008. Since then, he has traveled to over 15 countries. He has an inviting aura that allows him to mix and mingle with all walks of life and has a passion to seek new cultures and embrace them. Travel for him has become a therapeutic experience. As the Destination Ambassador, he will make your next trip as smooth and informative as possible. “It’s a different world out there, can’t wait for you to see it!”- J. Lewis
If you are planning a vacation, give us a call & let the Winning Wards turn your vision into an eventful memory!