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Kari Rider Events offers the ultimate boutique wedding and event planning experience on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and beyond. With more than 15 years experience in the events industry, owner Kari Rider and her team are known for crafting elegant, individually styled celebrations that are as polished as they are precise. With an established network of respected vendors and a range of planning and design packages, Kari and her skilled team will seamlessly transform your vision into a thoughtfully designed and flawlessly executed reality.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$7,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$10,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$100

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

3
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Reviews of Kari Rider Events

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Madeleine Sent on 01/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Hitched without a hitch! Eastern Shore Outdoor Wedding

So delighted that we chose Kari Rider Events to help plan and execute a (relatively) flawless outdoor ceremony and celebration this past October at our home on the Eastern Shore. Her local expertise helped to narrow our choices to include just the right vendors and handled the details for the process as we went along. Navigated family dynamics with grace, was available to assuage any concerns, and came up with creative approaches that fit the bride and groom’s style, our home and our parameters. Unqualified recommendation!
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Kate Sent on 06/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We found Kari through recommendations from the Inn at Perry Cabin and were beyond satisfied. Kari handled everything from finding vendors, timelines, crazy family dynamics, finding solutions for everything (spray tans/nails/hair), table linens, vases, tent décor,flowers, and the list can go on. Kari has a sense of style that is just amazing. She is so easy to work with and will make your wedding day go flawlessly even when it rains! Kari really made me feel at ease the day of the wedding which was just so essential. Kari and her team stayed so organized! You will be beyond satisfied with Kari!
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Jenny Sent on 02/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Kari is the go-to wedding planner of the Eastern Shore! Look no further if you want the best of the best. I worked with Kari for my October 2018 wedding at the Inn at Perry Cabin while living across the country in San Francisco. She seamlessly created my vision of " Northern California meets the Inn at Perry Cabin" with the most creative, classic and chic styling. She is well known and well respected by all of the local vendors, so you know you're in good hands with Kari taking charge. She thoughtfully guides, gives suggestions but respects and encourages any decision you make on your own. She is detail oriented, doesn't sweat the small stuff (and makes sure that you don't either!) and makes what can be a very stressful time seem like a breeze. I was so thankful for her local suggestions she went out of her way to help me with ( local babysitters, a local nail salon and even a dog kennel). What stood out the most for me though, was how amazing Kari was the day of the wedding, pulling everything together calmly, professionally and if there was any issue she never let me know about it! Because of her and her team's hard work, I had the best day of my life!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Real Weddings

Brian & Caitlin
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Timothy & Abigail
26 photos · 06/01/2014

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Museum Weddings

Top of the Top in design and implementation. Easy to work with and has an eye for detail to create the perfect look and feel for your event!

Andrew Nock Photography Andrew Nock Photography Wedding Photographers

It has always been a pleasure working with Kari Rider Events. Their attention to detail is spot on and they are easy to work with. For us as photographers it is so important that things run smoothly on the wedding day. Would highly recommend hiring them to help plan your bid day.

Melissa Grimes-Guy Photography Melissa Grimes-Guy Photography Wedding Photographers

I can't recommend Kari enough! She will help make your wedding beautiful, and PEACEFUL. She knows how to manage and complete all the details. She is creative, easy to work with, easy to reach and quick to respond. Believe me, this will matter to you!!! Do yourself a favor and bring Kari on board for the best of wedding experiences.

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